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JUDGES ANNOUNCE (flme WII Select Winners ‘In Gala Costume Contest Monday 'nght. turned the spotlight. [Last arrangements for the Bal .,«"“"’w..mnm"’ S Nfonaay nigb a1 | next Monday the wuura Hotel, were being completed L - announced | nt of )udlu o( costumes. leric Allen Whiting, of in he nkmt\uly “Gone, this ¢! Whiting, who has aided“her hua- “ frelll language Harold ‘Wentworth of the English inedible bisoult, or Jou drop one on the m pmm .re formed by combining parts nu and commerce. and BISCUITASTROPE IN NEW LEXICON FOR WIFE’'S INEDIBLE BISCUITS | FOR BAL BOHEME|comenprorec A-oollhd Press. n'mmA N. Y. January 28.—They re teau words,” these of ‘upon wh‘l’ch e- partment at OCornell University has “The next time,” he says by way of xample, “the wife serves you with an - U :uunnt, nonchalant— # biscuitastrope,” "coln’ hybrid words, he ex- more. “When the job is such words soon come to common use, particularly in busi- ‘Words such as cafeteria ria are familiar xamples of this type. Says Portmanteau Words Are Becoming More Permanent Than Slang. “In some cases the word presents to the reader an easily solved puzzle and sums up a matter, one word. For example, noff combin:d sneeze and cough, and retardiness is lateness If Johnny should get thrown off the merry-go- round at the county fair, he wouid, of course, become a centrifugitive. ““The number of portmanteau words actually beeomlnx ‘ood words is not very e, but it is larger than numuber f slang words that are perma- nently 3 longevity of such words as electrocute (electro and execute), bohunk (Bo- hemian and Hungarian). and such words as humanzee (a wild man), to- bacchanalian, snark, galumphing, chortle and swelegant.” in his work &s curator of the Cleveland Art 1Institute, and ‘M. R. Haifler, portrait painter, who has painted portraits of & number of nul.- standing Americans, = indluding grer and Charles G. Dawes, wm be negf:xu will 6écupy a reserved box ' JAPANESE FIREMEN SAVE FORBES’ HOUSE ourned to the ground, was occupled by Mrs. Alice St. John, directress of the Nurses' Training School of St. Luke’s Hospital. The hospital was not damaged, although preparations had been made to remove the patients. Mr. Forbes’ temporary residence is business depression one o! the slrlnguz Dolulc-l para- loxes ll One wonders at the :!‘ o etle -"M LA FOLLETTE JOINS - &2 FATHER'S ENEMIES =25 Works With Railroad Execu- tives to Relieve Depression in Wisconsin. By the Associated Press. MADISON, Wis., January 28.—The has brought about of Wisconsin—a ith railroad execu- A qulflcr century ago the large rail- roads were enemies in the political life of the late Senator Robert M. La Fol- lette. Today his 33-year-old son, Philip, as Governor of Wisconsin, is working in harmony with them. . La Follette has conferred with the l‘fl'l\llu road; C. T&J North . B. Sey- mour. Green Bay and Western. wecur of unemployment united them ider Gov. La Follette’s plln for the relief o fthe unemployed the State in co-operation with railroads in Wis- consin will eleminate 90 grade crossings m ptcvide jobs for 10,000 men, as well remove a hazard to automobile tnmc heat is best for SORE MUSCLES use new green liquid Like a shot the heat created by Robene penetrates right into throb- bing, aching muscle joints. This powerful pain-destroying heat causes no discomfort or jrritation as Robene cannot and will not blister. Robene heat quickly kills pain due to Rheumatism, Neuritis, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Mustle strain, «inflamed joints, cramped muscles, bruises or chest soreness from colds. Robene The elimination of approximately 30 |[f drett, Chicago, mund'mm.mnmn year's lllnm mmvmuy«)perunlotm cost, fler a three-year the early l-n ol’ road lfillllflon was one of the ml]or objectives in the late Senator La Fol- mmnmnm Oovvrnur He ex) chdrged thém '"rl:ll ?' rebates and discriminatory excessive rates. In the end he had them under of & word in Chinese is musical tone in which it is uttered. One word may have as many as five different tones, each of kland Coal Co. InC. B a0 R e ma A-oi Phone Decatur 01! Philadeiphia and Reading; Anthracite’ which, when sounded, gives to the word an entirely different meaning. Washington’s fastest as.Juests of honor, before whonr will D!‘ the entire assmblage of hundreds ‘other guests in gala attire. They 'fi‘aelect the winners of the contests the most beautiful, the most arfinll and the most amusing cos- Prizes will be a painting by L. MacDo Sleeth, enllued attk wall hanging, | By the Associated Press. iss Clara Saunders; and a ch: TOKYO, January 28,—United States ese rose Amber and hand-wrought , designed by Miss Frances Benja- | Ambassador W. Cameron Forbes had l rather rude awakening today. Johnston, the thre: being Wash- nians and members of the Arts| . A group of Japanese firemen broke into the ambassador’s house shoutml “Hyaku! Hyaku!” meaning “Quick | Quick!” and warning Mr. Forbes his next door neighbor’s house was in flames. The firemen systematically began moving the Ambassador’'s furniture into the garden. Mr. Forbes slipped a fur coat over his pajamas and assisted. | Firemen climbed to the roof of the nnbnndon house, saving it from lny Make system alkaline to - ... Stop Colds QUICK! | Get Rid of Colds Before They Weaken You, Make You B ver 4! Do conplered 1. 1085, Liable to More Serious Troubles. local inquiry began November 15 E The ‘canvass is still In Nowadays it’s important to stop your cold quick before it weakens claimed no attempt was made in | your resistance to more serious trouble. mlmnce to persuade persons to themaelvu one way or the other | Any of the older treatments will bring relief—after a time. But thousands say this new way is the quickest of any. replies, all yes and no el e wh feel a cold Take a tablespoonful of 3 = en you feel a cold coming. Take a tablespoonful of PgSHING AND ROGERS thps Milk of Magnesia in a glass of water, morning, noon, and : WILL TALK ON RADIO night, the first day. Do same the second day Then ’ only at mq. ht. Colds reduce the alkaline balance of your Five Actual Drought Sufterers Also hat makes you feel achy, feverish, weak. Milk of Magnesia relieves this, and restores Speak on Red Cross Cam- the ine balance. "Doctors prescribe Phillips Milk of Magnesm hospitals use it. Millions know how it relieves sour®stomachs, gas, mdlgemun, consnpatmn and other symptoms of too much acid, Get the genuine. the home of Dr. Rudolph Teusler, Y president of the hospital, who is in the - United States. clesn, green 1iquid, free from grease, oil or sticki- ness, Call Ambassador and Remove Fur- niture as Adjoining Dwell- ing Burns. growing dairy— William Rittinghuysen, & native of Holland, together with the printer, Wil- liam Bradford, opened the first paper mill in America on Paper Mill River, near Philadelphia, in 1690, grinding up the rags of the home-grown and woven flax for paper. A 60c bottle will Over 8,000,000 Quarts of milk sold in the past year application does not kill pain. Get f:rHAYER PRODUCER OF THE BEST PRINTING **Small Work Exclusively*’ pisr. 1816 OO 12w srneer HOWARD 8. FISK, MaNAGER Peoples Drug Stores The committee for the selection of | the ju and of costume awards for the "Bal Boheme includ:s Miss Stbyl Baker, Mrs. John Otto Johnson, and Cariton Van Vulkenburg Gy D“ LAW MODIFICATION % ASKED IN D. C. SURVEY Ifly Per Cent of Persons Querried By Wet Group Want Prohi- bition Revision. fie claim was made yeaurdny by the Comgressional Districts cation that out_of 20,000 perwns in- 'wed in Washington, 12,000 or 60 mz Joluntarily signed the League's n asking FAIRFAX FARMS DAIRY 1620 First St. N.W. JERSEY “GRADE A” HIGH TEST MILK, 15¢ QT. For Delivery at Your Home—Call Potomac 2301 residence, FRONT DRIVE Congress to modify the alstead act so as to permit the legal manufacture and consumption of light wifles and beer under Governmental supetvision. e survey, started two years ago, has far extended into 24 States and 3 mngrflslam districts and uj M of 3,500,000 signatures have , it was claimed. It is e This Dairy is not connected in any way with any dairy or combination of dairies either in or out of Washington. It is owned and operated exclusively by Washington people. Exclusive advantages of the Front-Drive It now available for $2395 L.0.b. Auburn, Ind. WARRINGTON MOTOR CAR CO. (Established 1012) 2035 17th St. N.W. 17t & V) Potomac 0044 in to VISIT THE SPECIAL 'FORD EXHIBIT 616 Fourteenth St-, N. W. (adjacent to the new Garfinckel Butldmg) This Week 8 A.M.to 10 P. M. Until Jan. 31st Admission Free 5 drought sufferers will the same network Saturday ntch‘ AD o'clock. T will lruk Tex,, and drought sufferers speak from an unrevealed station drought area. The program re- Eolfin eo o8 approsimately 80 Haons. MISSIONARY RELEASED Tedlian Priest, Held by Chinese #. Bandits, Reported Freed. )ln’mu China, January 28 (P).— ‘$elegram to the apostolic delegation yulem‘y sald that Father Maz« the Lazarist Mission, 30 miles from lhnch\mnu, Southwest Shensi, m“ captured by bandits October 12, been reles; Wo word other two membe: captured wit! ¢ Low-Fare Outings PROGRESS! fiau BALTIMORE Special Selling of oo ou i \ Furniture for every m_"""'"Ei':‘L..J"‘_. il room in the house. "‘: ChESTER. A Fine Rugs, Lino- leums, Lamps, Beds and Bedding. 00 WILMINGTON DA\S I'Qhrnll'y The savings now are really amazing $18 50-Lb. All-Layer 95 Felt Mattress s1 1 This splendid munru‘a is thoroughly made and covered with beautiful art sateen ticking. Has roll edge -nd four rows of side stitching. A genuine saving for you. $5§ $8.95 45-Lb. Mattress for Made of selected cotton and felt, with machine- rolled edge. High grade art ticking. Built for very satisfactory service. A great, variety of new Ford eu;'. P and commercial units are on display n received of the of the mission who Pather Mazzoli. A SPLENDID opportunity for the people of Wnldngton to see the new . Ford cln and trucks—to examine: their nany, special features—- - 1o get a clear picture of the reasons why the new Ford is a value _ far beyond the price. See the distinctive new Victoria and the many other standard and de luxe body types. You will find among them the particular - - . type for your particular use. All are available in a choice of colors. All combine an unusual degree of good performance and eedq‘)my. The same wide selection is apparent also in the Ford triteks snd commercial units. These include the Natural Wood Pmel'Delivp'Q," . the Town Car Delivery, the De Luxe Panel Delivery, 157" Panel Delivery, the De Luxe Police Patrol, ambulance, funeral eon‘h and service car. ¥ Our Nationally Advertised “Luxury Sleep” $ 2 7_9_5 Inner Spring Mattress Our designers studied the best two nationally Full $39.50 Value advertised mattresses in America, and actually lmproved those two mtlrenu, feature for feature, in our “Luxury Sleep.” Our price is much lower. Our mattress has 850 coil springs in mdlvndunl muslin pockets.. Taped roll edges. Genuine imported damask covering. Tailored throughout gy hand of the finest materials. ' SATURDAY, '..?I‘ L#Washington_ Monthly Payments Easily Arranged 3-Piece Bed Room Suite Bed—Dresser—Chest Vanity *18% Extra Monthly Paymengs Easily Arranged Even at this low price Sears give you mas- ter craftsmanship and genuine beauty. Distinctive walnut veneer with lovely hi- lighted finish. Each piece made to our exacting specifications. Many Other Bed Room Suites in this sale at Big Savings. Second Floor. Interesting Talking Picture:”A Trip Through the Ford Plant” This feature alone is well worth a visit. The photography is excel- lent, the subject intensely interesting. It brings to you right here in quhinglon industrial scenes which yearly bring thousands of people from all over the world to the Ford plant. 3 b'Ypu will see the éonversion of Ford-owned raw materials into " iron and steel — the development of the metal into vital méchanical parts — the final assembly of all into the now familiar ‘;odel A, When you’ve seen and heard how efficiency and economy and crafts. manship have been put into volume production, you will redut how so much value can be given without increase in price. $4950 Delivered h’oel Like a New Person ln Just a Little While jeople have found out 1a ideas and notions d upy_colds. S0 millions have turned to first principles and use what they know breaks one up in a Jiffy. Evep a “little” cold s too dangerous to with THE FORD DEALERS IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA OF WASHINGTON A new Ford will be given away s s for the accepted slogan on the new Ford car. Just write gour 9:15 AM. to . slogan on the card given you at the door. Z 6 PM. . Except Satyrdays AM. to thing to do is to get Hill's Cll" inine at any di store. ‘Take ! lets now. Then follow directions x. Drink lots of water, too—that's you'll start to feel like a new Things will loosen up, I‘{orur will clear; aching (o—-yw on the job with a llop. Hill's now. It ll a lcltll“fll: !m'- Plenty of Free Parking he speed of else you've ever tried. B]ndensburg Road at 15th and H Sts. T e e i