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30 WOMAN'’S PAGE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1929. FEATURES.' Interesting Buttonhole Finish BY LYDIA LE BARON WALKER. Precision of stitchery lends decoration. ‘There is no part of embroidery more important to have finely finished than the edges. The type of finish should accord with the style of stitchery, the sort of textile on which the work is done, or be developed in a color that matches one already used, or which is gratifying to the eye when in contrast. From this diversity of styles let us select the finish of buttonhole stitch for consideration today. The Chinese have a fascinating type of buttonhole stitchery frequently found on edges of napery. To do this work, first turn and baste a narrow hem, not more than ls-inch for fine | linen. Color is commonly employed for the thread, generally silk, used for the buttonholing. This is apt to fol. low the tradition for blue so lavishly used in Chinese embroidery. The shade chosen is usually found in the embroidery elsewhere on the napery. Brown is another favorite color, but any may be used that suits the worker’s preference. Start the buttonhole stitch in one corner of the edge. Do not knot the silk or fine mercerized cotton, but leave a short end. Work over this, letting the thread lie along the edge of the work. Always start each needleful of thread in the same way. End it by ‘working the next stitch over this, and the new end of thread. Slip the needle under the loop of the final stitch when the work can be done so that no be- ginning or ending of any thread is de- tectable. It is thus that the Chinese do_their work. The lengths of the buttonhole'| stitches vary, first a short one then a long one and iken a short one of exactly the same length as the first short one. The spacing fs so precisely done that each group of thrgg stitches appears to be separated from those on either side of it. This effect is gainad by making the final loop in each group an infinitesimal bit longer than the others, It actually appears to be the same length, but it is about the extra distance of the size of the thread. Today in Washington History BY DONALD A. CRAIG. January 28, 1862.—The assemblage at the White House reception tonight was, if possible, larger than on any former occasion. President Lincoln looked somewhat worn by the cares of office. Mrs. Lincoln looked extremely :;:lt]c and was dressed with her usual The Secretary of the Navy was in the Oval Room with his family. The venerable Representative and former Senator Crittenden of Kentucky, Speaker Grow and other members of the House and Senate were present. Maj. Gen. Banks made his appear- ance in the East Room, and, although he’ was not in uniform, his presence was soon discovered and all eyes were turned toward him. He was accom- panied by Mrs. Banks. Gens. Thomas, Blenker, Smith, Fitz John Porter and other Army officers were in attendance. Among the officers of the Navy on the scene were Capt. Dahigren and Lieut. Wise. The distinguished promenaders included N. P. Willis and W. H. Aspin- wall of New York. The new_city policemen, appointed by Mayor Wallack, under the recent act of the City Councils, are now on duty in every city ward. They are only distinguishable by the badges they wear on their breasts bearing the word “Police” in large characters. Their duties are mainly to enforce the munic- ipal laws, but they are authorized to act in other cases when commissioned by the court. Keeping order in this city at present, when it is filled with soldiers and hangers-on attracted here by the Army, is an unusually difficult task, although, of course, the provost marshal and his force attempt to keep order among the soldiers and succeed remarkable well under the circum- stances. . The most bloody engagement so far in the history of the war, in proportion to its size, was fought tonight on Occo- quan Bay, only a few miles from Washington. A force of 50 men of the 37th New York Regiment, under com- mand of Lieut. Col. Burke, had been sent out by Gen. Hientzelman, and sur- prised a force of Confederate “Texas Rangers” in Mrs. Lee's house on the bay. The Confederates numbered only 30 men, but they fought until all but one was killed, the last man being taken prisoner by Cod. Burke. The Union less was one man killed and four wounded. Col. Buike does not think that any of the Confederate force escaped, as Psychic Adventures of Great Men and Women The Vision by Which Lillian Whiting Believes She Saw Kate Field Enter Another World By J. P. GLASS. “Is this all? How can one explain the following experience, involving Miss Lillan Whit- ing, the well known Boston writer, and the late Kate Field—“she with whom,” Miss Whiting says, “I constantly lived in thought, whether we were together or whether half the world stretched its space between us?” The closest bonds of sympathy and love united Miss Field and Miss Whit- ing. As a girl Miss Whiting formed the greatest admiration for the older woman because of her literary work. They later became acquainted and for 15 years were the dearest of friends. Death finally claimed Miss Field, but even then, according to the testimony of Miss Whiting, their friendship did not cease. They remained in com- munication. This supernormal relationship may be attributed by some people to auto- suggestion, but the experience which he had the house completely surround- The beauty of this edge consists in its mathematical accuracy. If the edge of the textile on which the em- broidery is done is straight, this can be regulated by counted threads. If the contour is curved or firregular it can be marked off with dots equally spaced, each pencil mark indicating the tip of the point, which is the end of the longest stitch. An expert embroiderer can usually rely upon the accuracy of her eye o guide her needle. Whatever the means, the result must be a buttonholed edge of tiny points, no tip of which reaches to the line of the turned hem but which comes sufficiently near for the basting thread of the hem to be pulled out an the hem remain flat and trim. . starting a new thread. In this way (Copyright, 1929.) WORLD FAMOUS STORIES THE DEATH OF TITAN BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS. The two fast friends, Aramis and Porthos, two of the original so-called ‘Three Musketeers, had taken refuge from pursuing King's soldiers in & deep rock grotto. While there they had gal- lantly defended themselves from cap- ture, and Porthos, with his great strength and greater daring, had de- stroyed or incapacitated a dozen or more of the King's men. The royal guards ‘were now being reinforced with a com- pany just arriving, of 80 men or so. “Come!” Aramis spoke at the clbow of Porthos. “What is it?” asked Porthos. Amid the tumult in that cavern, down the narrow where they had taken refuge, Aramis led the giant form of Porthos. He led him into one of the last oox_lll_mrtments hollowed out of the rock. re he showed him a barrel of powder weighing 70 or 80 fmmd-. ‘There was a fuse attached to it for set- ting it off. “My friend,” sald Aramis to Porthos, “can you take this barrel, with the fuse lighted, and carry it back there, to throw it 2mong our ememies?” “Surely,” said the huge Porthos, con- fident of his strength. “Light it!” “Wait until they are all gathered together in that grotto,” said Aramis. “Then hurl this thunderbolt among them!"” “Light it Porthos repeated. “I will meanwhile join our friends in the boat, in which we are all going to escape. We will wait for you there. ‘Throw the barrel with all your night, and hurry out to us.” u;lnght it,” sald Porthos for the third e, “But are you sure you understand?” asked Aramis. “Sure? Why shouldn't I be sure? I ;mdersumd it. Be gone. Light the use.” Aramis lighted the fuse, clasped the arm of Porthos in a quick farewell, and was gone. Porthos, with that muscular strength for which he was famous, picked up the heavy barrel easily. He carried it over his head back to the entrance to the grotto, where the King's soldiers were crowded together pre- paratory to attack. ‘The soldiers, by the brief light from the fuse, saw this pale and bloody Titan —saw the barrel he held in his hands— and they knew immediately what he was going to do, These men, already terrified by their comrades killed or wounded, cried out in agony and fear. Some wished to flee, but the entering scores effectively barricaded the only exit to the outer air. Porthos barred the only other exi§ whatever. Some officers cried out to Porthos, of- fering him his life if he would spare their lives. A lieutenant commanded SONNYSAYINGS his men to fire, but shey were much too frightened by the nearness of a horri- ble death to obey any command at all. For two seconds the fuse blazed up brightly, and then died down. It had not ,however, gone out. There was still fire there to do its deadly work of ter- rific destruction. Porthos laughed aloud, as he had his enemies at his mercy. His gigantic arm swung round—the train of fire from the fuse passed through the dark air of the cave like a shooting star. The barrel was hurled a distance of fully 30 feet, landing among the men, who shrieked and threw themselves on their faces. All that Porthos saw, in a last flare of the fuse, was an officer hurling himself on the barrel to tear out, if possible, that threatening fuse! But it was a useless sacrifice— Porthos hastened down the passage, out to the sea, where, on the shore, Aramis and friends were awaiting him. Ahead of him was liberty—and life after liberty. Six more of his formida- ble strides and he would be free—but suddenly he felt his knees give way. The fatigue, & kind of weakness in his later years, was upon him. He could not walk. “Come, Porthos, hurry!” called Ara- mis, from the shore. “But I cannot,” said Porthos, in an inaudible voice, sinking on his knees. “Quick!” cried Aramis. “Before the barrel explodes!” But there was no more time. The explosion resounded—the earth seemed to gape—smoke rushed through rock fissures into the sky like clouds. The sea seemed to flow back, as if driven by the blast of fire which shot out from the cavern like the fiery breath from the mouth of a dragon. Rocks shot. skyward, to fall again as heavy and deadly hail, The frightful shock seemed, at first, to give back to Porthos some of that strength he appeared to have lost. He rose, to stagger forward. But as he attempted to escape the mass of rocks fell upon him, to crush him with their terrible weight. He sank down, hold- ing the rocks from him with the last of his strength, The glant—this Titan of a man— fell without erying for help. He fell while answering the calls of Aramis with words of hope and encouragement. He believed till the last that he could still shake off that load which weight- ed him down. “Porthos! Porthos!” cried Aramis, in alarm. “Where are you?” “Patience,” said the weak voice o Porthos. “Wait a moment.” o ‘The voice was that of a dying man. On_ hearing it, Aramis sprang to the assistance of his fallen friend. Two of the other men followed him carry- ing levers with which to pry loose the heavy rocks. ‘The last groans of the valiant fighter guided them to the spot where he was buried under a mass of rock. Aramis became animated and thoroughly ac- tive. He sprang at the rocks, to lift the biggest with his own hands, for a BY FANNY Y. CORY. Six bars ob soap, half dozen eggs, box ob pepper, two pounds ob prunes— 8ix bars of prunes, half dozen peppers, two pounds ob soap, box ob eggs—six peppers, half dozen prunes, two eges, six pounds oh soap— "(Capyrights 28200 . . moment, giving him a glimpse of his friend. Back ‘in the cave, the blast had 'wrought unspeakable destruction. Where there had been a company of the King's soldiers, all in gold braided uni- forms, there was now only a stack of human debris. No longer did a humen breath sound in that grotto. No longer were there any muskets about to be fired in the name of the king. By the iscl: 3( one giant of & man all had per- e The eye of Porthos, under the rocks, was still brilliant—for an instant. The two men with levers rushed up, placed their iron bars, and tried in vain to raise the stones. Porthos had his arm up, keeping the weight off as much as he could, even though he was dying. The giant saw, too, that the men were merely exhausting themselves with use- less effort. The rock would be too much for them, no matter how they might strain at it. “Too heavy!” murmured Porthos— those jeering, supreme, last words which came from his lips with his last breath. Then his eye darkened and closed The face paled. The hand whitenad. The Titan sank quite down, his breath stopping at last. rock above him, With him sank the ed before the action began. NANCY PAGE Nancy Serves a Famous and Delicious Dinner. BY FLORENCE LA GANKE. Nancy was having some guests over for dinner. She had certain folks she wanted to entertain before she and Peter went South. From her three- year experience as a hostess she had learned that it was just as easy to have a dinner for six or eight as for four. ‘The company dishes, silver and table linen had to be used whether there marked its beginning cannot be placed in any such category. 1 Physically the friends had become widely separated. Kate Fields some time before had taken ship to the Orient and now Miss Whiting, joyously, because it was her first voyage abroad, had sailed for Europe. It was a happy trip aboard the steamship Pavonia, and as she neared Liverpool she looked forward to landing with the pleasantest anticipation. ‘The last night on shipboard, “with its ‘captain’s dinner’ and its gala and laughter” was particularly merry. Miss Whiting retired to her stateroom eager to disembark the next day in Liverpool. She intended to proceed to London in leisurely style, ‘detouring to Stratford- on-Avon and Oxford, and after six weeks proceed to Parls. She climbed into her berth happily and sank into a deep slumber. Suddenly she found herself quivering as though from an electric shock. Standing in the center of the stateroom at the same moment she perceived, she later sald, three forms which she knew to be ethereal and not natural. And she heard, “not with the outer ear, but with some inner sense,” one of werg.tWo guests or six. She had to buy flowers, and candles and get fruits for the large pewter bowl on.the buffet in any gese. Therefore, she hunted up congenlal folks and invited them. And she h?:fi become famous for her suc- cessful little dinner parties. Guests always said that they had such a good time. . 8d met so many interesting people, at Nancy's and Peter’s. For_this particular dinner she chose the following menu: ‘Tomato Juice Cocktail. Roast Beef. Mashed Potatoes. Yorkshire Pudding. Brussels " Sprouts. Pear Salad. Cheese Straws. Steamed Pudding. Custard Sauce. Coffee. The tomato juice cocktail was pre- pared by using the strained tomato TOMATO JUICE, COCKTAIL juice put up in cans. When she could not get that she strained a can of tomatoes herself. She added a suspicion of onion juice, salt, pepper and just a bit of grated lemon rind. This was chilled and served in glasses. A ‘fi. ment of lemon was on the plate beside the glass. If you want nother salad, write to Nancy Page, care of this paper, in¢losing & stamp- ¢d. self-addressed envelope, asking for ner leafiet on Salads, No. 3. (Copyright, 1929.) MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN, Tasty Incentives. One Mother Says— At every meal I aim to have on the table one food of which my little boy 1is especially fond: a helping of meat, a browned potato, a boiled egg, a slice of jelly bread or a few cookies. ‘Whatever it is I set it where it will at- tract his attention so it will be an in- centive to get him to eat other things. He understands that he may have his treat if he eats what I have served on his plate. (Copyright, 1929.) Breathlessly, pale, Aramis stood there, helpless, his heart ready to break. Nothing more! The giant slept the last eternal sleef‘ in the tomb which God had made for him, made f glgantic them say: “Is this all? It is all over!” She knew the three figures to belong to another realm. The one who had Humidity for Health. This seems a good time to reassert the belief, which, of course, is insus- ceptiblé of proof, that damp walls, a damp cellar under the house, or the absence of a cellar, or an accumula- tion of water in the basement—in short, anything that you may concelve under the heading of dampness—is not a fac- tor of ill health. mp living roome. damp bedrooms, damp bedding or damp clothing may be uncomfortable but will never injure anybody's health or render one more susceptible to pneumonia, ‘‘rheumatism” — whatever that may be—tuberculosis, malaria, bronchitis or other illness. Everybody knows. that the weather feels cold we say, the cold fi b at does not feel so cold if it is fairly dry. Zero or sub-zero temperatures in a comparatively dry climate or place are not so ccld to one's feeling, not so “chilling” lfie temperatures 10 or 20 degrees higher in climates or places where there is more moisture in the air. ‘Water vapor in the atmosphere is a good heat conductor compared with dry air. The body heat is more easily diz- sipated to the surrounding air when the air is moist. In a hot climate the heat is less de- flreumg, easier to endure, if the air fairly dry; with increasing moisture or humidity the tropical climate be- comes less endurable. The same prin- ciple is involved—water vapor in the air conducts the heat from the body, but it hinders evaporation of the sweat, and that is the more important factor in the cooling of the body, or the dis- sipation of body heat. Any householder who installs an ef- fective means of evaporating water in the air in the Wintertime or when the dwelling 18 artificlally heated, soon discovers that everybody feels comfort- able at a more moderate tem than everybody demanded be Tature ore the PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE BY WILLIAM BRADY, M. D. 1t is all over!” just spoken, and whose tones had shown mingled joy, amazement, in- credulity and triumph, had just entered this strange world, she realized. Miss Whiting switched on the lights and looked at her watch. It was nearly 4 o'clock in the morning. She said to herself, "Some one I know has just died—some one whose death will make the greatest difference to me.” Naturally one of the most cheerful and buoyant persons in the world, she fell into an unutterable desolation. She found it impossible to throw off this strange spell. Changing her plans, in the hope that the rush of life in London might aid her, she went to the metropolis direct. But this step was useless. Six days later, in despair, she departed for Paris. it was June and all around her life was gay and happy. But unnatural gloom still held her in its clutches. On the fourteenth day following the disem- barkation at Liverpool the culmination came.. “As the sunny radiance of the morn- ing flooded the Champs Elysees with balm and bloom and radiant energy,” Miss Whiting narrates, she received a cablegram informing-her that just two weeks before Kate Field had died sud- denly in Honolulu! Her vision aboard the Pavonia came back to her. It was her friend she had seen to enter the spirit world. It was Miss Field who had exclaimed with such joyous incredulity, “Is this all!” Miss Whiting searched the London newspapers for notices of her friend's death, but found none. She began to doubt the cablegram, as did her hostess in Paris, But again, she says, Miss Field came to her in a vision. “It is true,” she said; “it is true, and you must believe if At the time of Kate Field's death Honolulu had not been connected with the United States by cable. ~Conse- quently it was two weeks before the news reached her friends there and a cable was sent to Miss Whiting. The latter never has doubted that she re- ceived a telepathic communion with her friend at the time of her death. She has since reported its continuance at frequent intervals. (Copyright, 1929.) humidifying equipment was abmugm into u: nto use. A household temperature of 65 to 68 feels as comfortable—indeed, more balmy and less chilly—to grandpop, uncle and the girls than did tempera- tures of 72 to 75 before the humidity was corrected. If this does not seem consistent with the explanation just given, the best way to settle the ques- tion for yourself is, try it in your own household. The ideal installation is built-in and automatic. This costs something and is worth all it costs if one is bullding a home of health. Most people must resort to ordinary schemes for provid- ing desirable moisture in the air. Un- less a substantial quantity of water is evaporated daily it is scarcely worth while; people should not be misled into thinking that a mere gallon or two of water evaporated in a dwelling, no mat- ter how tiny, can be of any ap iable service; for an ordinary dwelling it is necessary to evaporate 30 to 60 gallons of water daily in order to maintain tha humidity at even a fair level when the air is heated to 68. This is accom- plished by simple pans or reservoirs on radiators or registers, with many folds of absorbent wicking suspended over and dipping into the water, Mere open pans of water will not evaporate 80_much. Besides saving on the Winter's fuel bill, moisture in the air keeps every- body’s temper and complexion smooth and is kind to mucous membranes. (Copyright, 1920.) Veal Kidney. Cut in small pieces a fresh kidney and fry it in hot lard. When almost done, add to it & sliced onion, half a cupful of tomatoes, and a slice of ham, Let all fry together, and when done add a spoonful of flour, a plece of red pep- lm-, a spoonful of chopped garlic, and a ittle parsley. Thin with a little water, season with salt, let boil for & few min- utes, and it is done. Children Know What ; They Like To Eat This distinctly new and finer breed of corn has won the children’s favor DEL MAIZ New Sweet Corn Arguments do not prevail in changing a child’s taste for- this or that. food. There’s an instine- tive element that must satisfy. That is one of the chief reasons why we de- cided to produce a new and distinct breed of corn—to appeal to the chil- dren’s tastes — for the tastes of child- hood continue through the years. As packers of the finest brands of sweet corn, we krew how the old-established varieties were re- garded. And as a rule, children did not like canned corn, though they enjoyed fresh, sweet corn from the cob. Finding no way possible to improve the old varieties, we determined to breed a new one, Twelve years of patient, intensive seed culture were necessary to proe duce the desired ree sult—DEL MAIZ, And now — big- bodied, tender ker~ nels, so tall, that deeply cut, no cob chunks are included ~a rich, creamy con- sistency that is sim- ply delicious and a fresh corn flavor so unusual it delights the appetite as corn neve; d|l:efo):pid No wonder the children love DEL MAIZ and don’t have to be told to like it. Try it on them, and sce. Leading grocers handle DEL MAIZ. Get your can today and a FREE booklet of a dozen delicious DEL MAIZ recipes. DEL MAIZ is grown and packed only by the MINNESOTA VALLEY CANNING COMPANY LeSueur « « Minnesots fpel'lod of uphcaval i more than one THE DAILY HOROSCOPE Tuesday, January 29. Contrary planetary influences will prevail tomorrow, according to astrology, which finds malefic aspects active. Under this rule of the stars there is likely to be a despondent trend of thought, and a tendency to believe the worst of one's neighbors. Gossip may be widespread while the sway prevails, and many libel suits may be_expected. ‘While women are subject to a favor- able sign, they should be exceedingly cautious, for they may feel the urge to speak hastily and to judge severely. The seers find promise of fine lit- erary achievement, and they prophesy success for new books and new plays, For the young, great things are fore- told and many now in the schools and colleges are to become the giants of the next decades, astrologers forecast. Geniuses already full-grown and awaiting world recognition are hidden in laboratories and counting rooms, it is pojnted out, but their hour of fame | has not yet arrived. Under the planetary government of recent years, publicity has been stimu- lated so much that spurious fame has come to many whose prominence is evanescent. They are the lampshades that, obscure the real intellectual lights, it is explained. ‘Tomorrow is not a lucky day for signing contracts of any sort, but par- ticularly unfavorable for leases or the- atrical engagements, it is announced. In the evening good fortune attends meetings or banquets. It is profitable to associ: with those who have ar- rived at thelr gals of wealth or fame. The month of February is to be a {:‘rleign government, astrologers fore- Canada will face problems of many sorts, and the Winter will bring big events to the people, if the stars are wisely interpreted. Persons whose birthdate it is prob- ably will desire changes, and will seek new fields of endeavor. If they are wise, they will be sfow to relinquish positions in which they have had fair success. Children born on that day probably will be embarrassed by too many talents. The subjects this sign may be beset with inclinatlons to turn from one vocation to another. They should be taught concentration. (Copyright, 1929.) Lessons in English BY W. L. GORDON. Words often misused: Discriminate closely between “bring” and ‘“carry.” “Bring” expresses motion toward a per- son or place. “Carry” expresses motion away from. Often mispronounced: Discern. Pro- nounce first syllable “diz,” not “dis.” Often misspelled: Evenness; note the two “n’s.” Synonyms: Ignorant, illiterate, un- educated, unenlightened, unlearned, un- lettered, untutored. ‘Word study: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today’s word, Imply; to express indirectly; insinuate. “Your words im- ply that I am guilty.” My Neighbor Says: If canned vegetables are boiled about four minutes after they are taken from the can, they will taste very much like fresh vegetables. ‘When preparing oysters for fry- ing, dip them first in flour, then in egg and cracker dust and you will find that the cracker will stick to them better. French dre may be made essing in quantity and kept in a jar in the remfinwn Just fore using, L 1f a glass is accidentally drop- ped on a rug and broken, the small pieces may be easily re- moved with a damp woolen’ cloth. Diced pineapple used as a base for chicken uu&d gives it a de- The Sidewalks of Washington BY THORNTON FISHER. Not long ago in this column we mentioned the fact that a large per- centage of women patronize haber- dasheries for their men folks. Just the other day an authority on such matters informed us that 75 per cent of the purchasers of E"fia 20 :ery are women. The other night we accompanied a friend along F street. “Look!"” he suddenly exclaimed. “There he goes. See him. The man with the brown soft hat on.” We looked curiously to see the object of the friend’s excite- ment. “That's the chief of my depart- ment.” said the man in an awed whisper. We wondered what would have hap- pened had he seen the President saun- tering down the street. Any man who can inspire the wholesome respect of a subordinate is good. There is, how- ever, a difference between respect and fear. One may respect his superior without fearing him. It was notable during the war that the officers who succeeded in extracting the last gram of effort from their subordinates were those who did not attempt to inocu- late them with fear. There was once a heartily detested boss of a gang working on a river front. Each member of the crew would have given a month's wages to push him into the water and let him sink. ‘The man was a tyrant and was known to be by the company employing him, but he was efficient. He contrived to accomplish more work than any of the other foremen. One day he actually did fall into the water (without being A)ushed). In- stantly one of the gang dived in after him. The boss was a big man, and it was with consider- able difficulty that he was rescued. Crude first-aid was administered and the man finally revived. Aftes work, one of the gang said to the rescuer, “Why dldn’t you let him go? It would have served him right.” “Let him drow replied the other,’ just because you fellows were afraid of him? Not me. I mind the night when the misses and kid were laid up and he comes around with his old lady and brings us some food. Up to that time I thought, myself, that drown- ing was too good for him, and then I learned something about him. He told me that the bosses over him were on his neck all the time to get certain things done, and it was up to him to see that those under him snapped into it. His job was no cinch, I found out. And what's more, there ain’t a man in this outfit that fellow wouldn't help if he needed it. You ought to know that fellow after work hours.” There is a thought in the man's reply. * ok ok ok A successful young Washington business man said the other day as he sat in_his imposing suite of offices, “I wish I could ‘kid’ and flatter people. Some men and women have this quality developed to a fine degree, but I simply can’t do it.” Perhaps that is the reason for his success. “My business brings me in con- tact with men of affairs,” he contin- ued, “and I have noticed that in most instances their callers are ‘ves’ men. It's ‘Yes, Mr. Blank: yessir, Mr. Blank,' when they should HE DIVED IN- say ‘no.’ When ever I have disagreed with big men 1 have said so, and I have found tha they like it. “Usually they are men who enjov a contest, even if it is a verbal onc. liclous flavor. It may be expensive to experiment with a cold! CoLDS are dangerous — often developing into some one of those many serious diseases that last year caused more than 150,000 deaths - in the United States. Don’t take a chance. Treat your cold properly as soon as you feel it corning on. Vapex has become accepted widely as the modern way to treat a cold and pleasant to use. There is bother about it. Put a drop on handkerchief — breathe the vapor deeply through your nose. It will reach the inner- most nasal passages and give diate relief. A drop on both ends of your pillow at night will let you rest and fight the cold while you sleép. Vapex is a product of the war. by chance while the influenza was at its height, this new method of col was quickly adopted throughout England and America. Its ease of use and its pleas- ant, refreshing odor have caused many A drop on your handkerchief 'VAP Breathe your cold away b usist on the genuine Vapex in the little square bottle and the package with *Reg. U. 8. Pat. OF. They are wisely conscious of the fact that the other fellow often ‘yeses' them d. It is easy no fuss or your folded tire day. It may be you imme- 50 treat- ments. It is guaran- teed and distribut. ed by E. Fougera & Co., Inec., New York City. Discovered d treatment EX the green triangle. people to use Vapex regularly as an aid in keeping free from the many epidemics prevalent at this time of the year. The strength of one application lasts for an en- Vapex costs a dollar the botile containing for a purpose. Frankly, I wish I could be a_little more smooth than I am, but I guess it's a part of a man’s structure. “Not long ago one of my most im- portant clients asked me to give his son a chance in my office. I could scarcely refuse, because the man paid me enough money a year to warrant the small salary I would pay his son. The youngster was an agreeable boy and well educated. There was no va- cancy at the time, but I created one. “After giving him a six-month trial, I called on the father and told him that the kid was a dumbbell so far as his value to me was concerned. Un- ders.and, I could really have afforded to keep him for the sake of the father’s business, but it would have been an injustice to the boy. I told the father that I thought the lad might make good in some other line, but that he was unable to adapt him- self to my purpose. “Some fathers might have resented my remarks, but this one didn't. At any rate, I fired the young fellow and his father remains one of my best clients. A shriveled soul might have transferred his business elsewhere.” * ok k% An after-dinner speaker the other night said, “They who boast of their family worth might well femember that ancestors are like potatoes, the most valuable part of which is under- ground.” * K ok K A few weeks ago we printed a hor- rible example of how lack of proper punctuation will change the sense of a statement. A correspondent sends this one in: “The husband of a pious woman was about to take a voyage. The wife sent a written request to her minister, which instead of spelling and punctuation to read, ‘A person having gone to sea, his wife desires the pray- ers of the congregation for his safety,” she spelled and punctuated as follows: ‘A person having gone to see his wife, desires the prayers of the congrega- tion for his safety.’ " Swiss Roast. Take round steak two inches in thickness and pound into it as much flour as it will take, using the edge of a heavy plate for the purpose. When the flour has been pounded into both sides put the steak into an iron skillet with piping hot melted suet. Turn often until browned on both sides, then cover with hot water and add one tablespoonful each of chopped onion and tomato. Cover tightly and cook for two hours, adding hot water when necessary. Half an hour befc fore the meat is done, season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with gravy poured over the meat. “The pot's been boilin’ an hour bu 0 ain’t showed up with that bon t. Like a lotta these go-getters, b oes too much goin’ and not emout | gettin’,” (Copyright. 1929.) used as often as wished. v