Evening Star Newspaper, June 15, 1931, Page 20

TOBACCD 1S WULE | IN PLANT KINGDOM (Continued From Third Page. groom’s ts followed the nuptial m-.' . Alexander and Mrs. Effer received with the cou] Science Association Told of i Origin From Divergent Weeds. By the AfSoclated Press. PFASADENA, Calif, June 15.—Like the mule, tobacco was born a hybrid, with a DFD"flul kick by neither different species. The story of the evolution of the tobacco plant was told here today in & g‘mp:dum on zex‘:e:ll; gmbums mnfk- the opening of ummer session of the American Association for Ad- ‘vancement of Science. Roy Elwood Clausen of the Univer- sity of California told the story. It one of the strange things that the study of chromosomes reve: Two weeds got ether and out of the union came the broad ed plant which today fi in more advertis- ing than any other member of the plant kingdom. f ‘Weeds of Huge Size. Once there was & quiet family of ‘weeds, almost treelike, called the Rusbi family. It was characterized by 12 chromosomes, infinitesimal objects gov- erning sex or other characteristics, and never had any commercial use. Then there was another similarly useless and prolific family of weeds of broad leaves and pink flowers, also of the 12-chro- mosome type, called the Sylvestria. So says Dr. Glausen. By one of the quirks of nature these two types interbred and out of them was born Nicotiana tabacum, and to- bacco came into the world with its broad leaf and pink flower.' It is hy- brid with 24 chromosomes, and one of the rather unusual species of hybrids that reproduce itself, like the logan- berry, the yellow primrose and the ornamental chestnut.. No evidence of the toxic nicotine or any toxicity is found in either parent. Chomosomes Minute. Cromosomes are minute bodies bear- ing the units of heredity. Science finds in them the newest methods of study of the mystery of li‘e, control of species and determination of sex. Prof. Theodore Dobzhansky of Pasa- dena told of new methods of studying these chromosomes by means of X-rays. He told how vinegar fly eggs are treated with X-ray and the chromosomes scrambled, and how peculiar results are thus obtained. ‘This work is one of the fundamentals of genetics, for in determining laws affecting chromosomes, information is gleaned that applies to any living or- ganism, including man. Family-Raising Race. ‘There is & big 10-year ‘contest on in Canada and the winner will be the ‘Toronto mother who has the greatest Illalmber of children between 1926 and 6. 36. In 1926 died Charles Millar, an eccentric barrister. He left $500,000 to the mother having the greatest number of children within 10 years. ‘There are some sturdy entrants for the contest. The favorite until recently was Mrs. Bagnato, who, at the age of 37, gave birth to her twentieth child born in Canada. The betting now though is inclined in favor of Mrs. Brown, 42 years of age. In the last 22 Jears she has had, 26 children. ' YL 4l ‘The “Gent's Straw Boater,” favored By the Prince of Wales, has been re- named the “Sunstraw” by London hat- and Summer its parents, which were of | 4, » Fashions in ARCH PRESERVER Shoes for Women $8.50 $10.50 $12.50 ‘White Buck or Natural Linen, brown trim. $10.50 s White, Beige or Black Kid . . . . with perfora- tions. $10.50 Natural Linen, Almora Brown Kid trim. $10.50 R d his bridé left later in the day for a wedding trip, the bride's going-away costume being of blue and white silk with accessories to match. They motored to Baltimore and left the following day for New York. After their return they will reside in Wash- Among the out-of-town {uu Mrs. George Alexander of Gardiner, Me., and Miss Ceclly McNally, aunts of he bride. Charming in its simplicity ‘was_the home wedding of Miss Elizabeth J. Fos- ter, sister of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mal- lonee, to Mr. William H. Benhoft, ir., son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Benhoft of 1345 Valley place southeast. The ceremony was performed uwrd:, June 6, by the Rev. Thomas Davis Ana- cosia M. E. Church in the presence of the families of the bride and bride- groom. The bride wore a gown of blue net over blue taffeta and carried a shower bouquet yellow roses. She was at- tended by\her sister, Mrs. Roger Mat- tingly, who wore pink point d'esprit over pink taffeta and cafried pink roses. Mr. Russell S. Benhoff was best man for his brother. ‘The home was attractively decorated with ferns, pink roses and delphinium. Following the reception Mr. and Mrs. Benhoff left for & Southern trip. The bride’s going-away gown was of white crepe, with jacket and yellow blouse, with hat and shoes to match. Unusual Program Will Be Given at Arts’ Club Tomorrow. Miss Blanche Polkinhorn and Mr. Mercer Vernon will act as hosts at the Arts’ Club tomorrow evening, when an interesting program of music will be heard after the dinner., Miss Katharine ‘Warder Smith, planist, of Baltimore, will be the soloist and will be assisted French horn, and Miss Sade Styron, pianist, who will play the seldom heard Brahms' trio for French horn and strings. Mrs. Mabelle Honour of 1325 New Hampshire avenue northwest is giving a reception tomorrow evening in Pierce Hall of All Souls’ Unitarian Church in honor of her broth w and sister, Junior Pique, tailored, with cool crochet top, as sketched left. $5.95. Sizes Range from 11 to 17 Jellef's: New Junior Miss Shop, Third Floor. Tomorrow . . . at 11 and 3 Mr. George Hawes, Creator of NU-BACK Girdles—Corsettes Wilk Discuss These Girdles Miss Peggy Boucher will model the Nu-Back l08L.. . o ot 3 Sirve o e oemas | BEAD PAIR IDENTIFIED| 258 Teimit et the | Banquet mflyndmnmmw Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Colvin of N. Y., are passing some time at Iton. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Holliday of 8t. Louis are in Washington at the Mayflower for a brief visit. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Black of Hunt- ington, W. Va., are again at the Shore- ham Hotel for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Black were in Washington a few ‘weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Whittemore of New York City are at the Carlton for & few days. Mrs. Walter Garritt Smith and her mother, Mrs. Kenneth McLennan, of Evanston, I, are at the Mayflower with the former's daughter, Miss Gertrude Smith, who will enter Miss Madeira’s School in the Autumn of 1932, Before coming to Washington, they went to Greenwich, Copn., for the graduation of Mrs. Smith’s other daugh- gulfln Roslyn Paine, from Rose Mary Mr. Jack E. Rickards of Oak Park, nl, is making a visit to Washington N Miss Shop Where we have the “keenest” . Frocks at $5.95 This enviable condition is brought about by having ever so many of the “little” frocks the junior miss wants! Cotton mesh that’s so cool and cute, in one and two- piece styles. Linens, one and two-piece, prints and polka dots, plain colors. . .bolero fronts, some with pleat-edged collars, sleeveless and short sleeves. * REFRESHING . . . COOL AWNINGS . . . AWNINGS "CORNELL WALL PAPER CO. 714 13th St. 709 THE NEW Spirits are high and prices low in our Shantung with contrast trim ...sketched in yellow and brown. $5.95. Jelleg’s Grey Shops—Second Floor With silks selected from linings now . being bought by fufriers forfall . .. ‘Fur Coat leng » At the Special Summer Price 319.75 ; If your fur coat is only one year old, and looks three, why not, let us reline it for you this Summet? A new lining . . . of brocaded crepe satin, plain satin, or moire ... put.in at the low Summer price, will go a long way toward making it look like new. . WE'VE HAD A GREAT STORAGE SEASON.., vaults are filli lling fast. ..won’t you hurry to get yours in? Call MEtropolitan 0300...the driver will cal @ Jellef’s Storage Department—Sizth Floor - e and Dance This Evening for Students. on Long Island Beach. By the Assoclated Press. RYE, N. Y, June 15—Twp bodies i o Bodeallego todsy biamed North America's washed in Long Island ‘AS SEA FOX VICTIMS Lillian Kempt, Actress, and Robert| Johnston, ‘Entertainer, Found ve been on the little craft. GENERAL HITS SCHOOLS AS FAILING IN MISSION i jromite; 2 By the Assoclated Préss. SCHENECTADY, N. Y., June 15.—Gen. | sir Arthur Willtam Ourrle, famous war- were identified last night as of Lillian | “Present ilis” Kempt, 27, an actress, and Rubert[58id taught everything but what the || Johnston, an _entertainer, members of | Masses needed to & yachting party of eight lost with the her Stewart, a New York re- Ght": he auxiliary sloop Sea Fox May 23. ‘The actress was iden father and her husband and by Kenneth g porter. Mrs. Danfel Richardson of Elmira, N. | The bodies were found near Y., is spending a few days at the Shore~ ham Hotel, Mr. and Mrs. C. Carr of Cleveland, Ohlo, are at the Dodge during their brief stay in Washington. ., accom| T, Mr. L. Creer, is at Shoreham Hotel, where she will remain for several days. sloop; Doris De: Mrs. Mary Churchill Humphrey of [p o, Louisville, Ky., is at the Carlton for a brief stay. Dr. 'rnm’uyum nhl'k:hn of “"%‘.f‘.}x' passing s at the Dodge 4 Dr. ‘"wmd with _the . Ishikawa is Howard School of Public Health in Bos- ton. Rugs Cleaned Free Storage VOGUE-CLEA! In order to assert the principle of [ the right of the British House of Com- Y mons to keep the King and his emis- sarles out, when a Cleanersw==" the King, the door of House I e e e b has to ek | | 3rd & Eye Sts. NE. AT. 0023 for admission. porch boxes and flower beds Beautiful Scarlet Sage in Bloom PETUNIAS, both Fringed and Single; all out in bloom. STARTED CANNAS. King Humbert—Bronze Leaf, Red Flower; Green Leaf, Red Flower; Green Leaf, Yellow Flower. FINE COLEUS — Magnificent Colors. AGERATUM—In Bloom. HARDY 1VY, VARIEGATED VINCA, WANDERING JEW, ZINNIAS, MARIGOLDS—ALL 10c EACH. VEGETABLE PLANTS Tomato and Pepper, 30c-dox. Egg Plants, 50c doz. Sweet Potato, 65¢c hundred. For This Sale Only GLADIOLUS, DAHLIAS, CALADIUMS 20 per cent off Catalog Price HIGH GRADE HOSE 25-foot Lengths .......$1.89 50-foot Lengths .......$3.69 Complete with Nossle and Couplings SPRINKLERS—Attractive Prices LARGE BALE PEAT MOSS, §3.25. A Complete Line Insecticides, Sprayi for All Purpose SPRAYERS, 50c to $6.50 F.W.Bolgiano & Co. 607 ESt.NW. =x 0091 High-grade ball- bearing SPECIAL THIS SALE $7.00 to $26.00 and Dusting ‘Materials Nat'l Have You a Recent PHOTOGRAPH of Yourself? ll‘x14-lfnch Photomnh Taken (Almost Half the Size $ 1 OO of this Entire Newspaper Page) : Order as Many as You Wish at $1 Each (Unmounted) —Perha,| have not thought of hat A ur hmrrfih’g:ken. .. however, m'u find s%"m- geren ng and worthwhile to yisit our portrait studio. Y See the many photographs: on disp! the- exconentyqlfnlty zgf Dflxe work . h’ and .you, like thousands of others, will want YOUR photograph No Appointment Necessary ; understand—the busi- ness themselves. Sir Ar- thur is versity. viously had been found. They were Mrs, E. Marcie Snedden, wife of Donald Snedden, owner of the 35-foot anxum 3 ru 12800 ot and siored for $5-00 We Call for and Deliver NEW ENGLAND FURRIERS ¢ Benjamin Sherman, Prop. 618 12th 8t. N.W. 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