Evening Star Newspaper, August 26, 1935, Page 21

DANCE DENANOED INSHAKE HUNTIG Young Scientist Discovers Unusual Custom in Col- lecting Specimens. Ediior's note: Mr. Greenhall, writer of this dispatch, is in Costa Rica in quest of rare and dangerous reptiles for American 200s. From time to time he is sending back accounts of his adventures, and these will appear here. The first of his stories follows. Mr. Green- hall, who is in his early 20s, and has a master of science degree from the University of Michigan, has been associated on previous expeditions with Dr. Raymond L. Ditmars, curator of the Bronz Zoo, New York. BY ARTHUR N. GREENHALL. SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (by air- mail) —I have donned many an odd costume for hunting zoological speci- | 4 mens while working tropical coun-| tries. In Panama, Dr. Raymond L.‘ Ditmars of the New York Zoological | Park (Bronx Zoo) and I attended | numerous social functions prior to our actual hunting for vampire bats and snakes. In Cuba a few yearsago I used only my birthday clothes to| catch turtles. But this is the first time I ever put o a tuxedo as a| means to an end for collecting snakes. The train from Port Limon had not arrived in San Jose five minutes be- fore I was informed that I must go to the formal dance at the Gran Hotel, Costa Rica. Dancing was the farthest thing > from my mind at the moment; the boat voyage had been exceedingly rough from Jamaica to Panama; at Panama I had traveled over 150 miles | in six hours; and then arriving at Port Limon, the Atlantic gateway to Costa Rica, a 100-mile train ride'had to be undertaken to San Jose, the mountain capital. The actual dSs-‘ tance by air is approximately 40 miles, but seven to eight hours are required | for the train to make the journey.| Locomotive Breaks Down. | At Turrialba, about half way up,| the locomotive broke its left driving arm and we were held up for over| an hour. This accident was highly | amusing for the majority of the male | passengers, who hopped off the train and in a hundred different tongues ! + offered suggestions to the surprised | engineer, who just scratched his head | and took things easy until the emer- ! gency engine arrived. i “When would we arrive in San Jose?” I inquired. “Quien sabe” was the reply. “May- | be one, two, three hours late! What is the difference anyway?” Wheezing and groaning, the train arrived in San Jose. My hotel was all arranged for, and I headed for a cab. I could just picture that hotel | room, the shower and bed. How I would make up for sleepless nights and exahusting days—for a total of six hours of sleep! But I had de- luded myself. Friends were waiting for me. and their greeting was: “Get your tuxedo out of the moth balls. We are going to the big dance to-| night.” | “Must I go tonight?” I pleaded. “Si, como no!” they told me. “Cer- tainly, why not? Sleep, pouf, pouf, . any time you can sleep, and besides nobody sleeps in San Jose when & vis- | itor comes to town!” 5 Dances for Snakes. As T fought my way into the tuxedo, | I realized that I had to dance for my | snakes. Contacts and knowing the right people, being accepted by them as a friend and a trustworthy person, ' are of prime importance to the for- eigners who would hunt zoological specimens in the tropics. At the “grand baile celeste,” as the dance 4+ had been christened, I received invi- tations to spend time at several ranchos to try to get as many animals as I could get. That is the way of the Latin-American. What a gay affair the dance turned | out to be! Exotic rumbas and Amer- {can waltzes were intermingled. Beau- tiful senoritas, for whom San Jose is ~ noted, were everywhere. Native maracas, the ball-like gourd filled with pebbles, could be heard above the blare of the trumpets. Dance you! must and there was no getting away ! from it. Every one was having the| time of his life, except the American tourists who stood on the sidelines. Between the dances you did your talking and met new people and every now and then you squeezed in | a word as to why you were in the| country. | - Hasty Business Methods Taboo. | Most business here is done at social | functions and at the club. You must talk about everything but your busi- | ness; you must meet every one to make as many friends as possible. *fhey will either like you or not, and that you find out according to the| progress you make. In this manner, | and only this, can a person hope to make his contacts. The hasty busi- | ness methods of the Northerner are| taboo in these parts. However, if the | stranger follows this ritual, he will find that Latin American hospitality, and especially Costa Rican hospitality, cannot be equaled anywhere. The dance, for my party, broke up at 4 o'clock in the morning and again the happy thought of sleep crept into my mind. It soon departed in a » hurry. “You can sleep all day tomorrow,” my friends said, “and be fresh for the other dance in the evening. But now you must wait an hour and see one of our famous sunrises.” 1 was whisked away to “La Sabana,” & large field where various sports are held, to watch the beautiful shades of red that heralded the coming of a new Costa Rican day. I finally escaped to bed at 6 o'clock, & little over 24 hours without sleep and cussing out those snakes. To think I had to dance for them! (Copyright. 1935. by the North American (CopTrie i Saper Alliance. Tne ™ PRI T FRANCE BACKS WHEAT Laval Says State Bank Will Ad- vance Money to Growers. v CLERMONT .FERRAND, France, | August 28 (#).—Premier Laval an- nounced yesterday the Bank of France will open its coffers to wheat growers, badly hit by the slump in the price of the commodity. He said the bank would advance money to agricultural credit banks to allow the growers to meet urgent demands. At the same time he urged growers to hold their wheat as long as possi- ble for a higher price. Wheat now is approximately $1 a bushel. Roman Mine Reopened. A Roman gold mine at Pumpsaint, Wales, has been reopened and ex- tended. THE EVENING AL 15550, ANREATD “The Avenue'=Tth, 8th and D Sts. Special in ihe Fall Sale of HOUSEWARES ‘NIBCO” Guaranteed Brushes and Mops—Low Priced! Wall Duster—60 inch wooden handle, washable yarn brush for walls 27 and ceilings. Reg. 48¢c - c Floor Duster—50 inch varnished handle, with double duty chemically treated reversible yarn mop. cally treated mop. 69c. In this sale Wet Mop—50 inch patented removable handle—strong white washable yarn mop. Reg. $1.05_ & 19¢ Wall Brush—made of goat hair with 72-inch handle—for walls and ceilings. Regu- larly $1.59 9 96 ® Reg. 35¢ Tampico Long Handle Spe ® Reg. 45c Long Handle Radiator Brushes @ Reg. $1.25 All Hair, Wood Back Floor Brush__99¢ ® Reg. 15¢ Tampico Scrub Brushes. Sp Kann's—Air Cooled—Third Floor. In the Housewares Sale! Kannson's Paint —Ready mixed, for inside and cutside uses— white, c cream, yellow, bluff, ivory, tan, browns, greens, blue ' grays, red, etc.—as well as gal. gloss and flat whites for inside use. ® 4.Hour Decorative Enamel, white and colors. 2 Porch and Deck Enamel, 5 colors, !> gallon____97¢ Flat Wall Paint, white and colors, 12 gal _____97¢ 4-Hr. Varnish Stain, 3 shades and clear, 1> gal._97¢c Spar Varnish, clear and waterproof, gallon___97c Pure Shellac, white or orange, %2 gal Kann's—Air Cooled—Third Floor. SAVE %1.00 on Each of Seven Club Aluminum Cooking Utensils —As a special feature of the Fall House- wares Sale we offer these pieces at $1.00 less than their regular prices. Add fo your set—or start a set—while you can make this worthwhile saving. ® 10%-in. Frying Pan—Regularly $2.95. Now. $1.95 Former Demonstration Price $5.95 ® 1Y;-qt. Covered Sauce Pan—Reg. $3.45 Former Demonstration Price $5.60 ® 3-qt. Covered Sauce Pan—Reg. $4.45 .Former Demonstration Price $3. ® Reversible Griddle Broiler—Reg. $3.95 Former Demonstration Price $6.90 @ 10%-in. Chicken Fryer—Reg. $4.95 Former Demonstration Price $9.35 o 4/>-gt. Dutch Oven—Regularly $5.95. Now__$4.95 Pormer Demonstration Price $1095 Kann's Air-Cooled Third Floor, @ STAR, "Pabco” Room Size Felt Base Rugs $5.00 .- —Inexpensive, attractive and cool looking. Choose from 12 new patterns and colors. Persian, tile and other designs. Sizes 9x12 and 9x10%. 9x9 ft. $4.19 71,x9 ft 6x9 ft Kann's—Third Floor. Rayon Taffeta DRAPES and SPREADS $1.79 - —We can scarcely keep a sufficient supply of these popular drapes and spreads to meet the demand, but here’s a new lot. The drapes are in the favorite Priscilla style, with deep ruffles, cornice valance and tie backs. 2Y, yards long and 58 inches wide to the pair. The spreads in single and double bed style, with four rows of cording and deep side ruffles. Again! 17-Piece Voile Bed Room Sets, $1.47 —Bright, colorful, sunfast and tub- fast. Included are double-bed spread, 2 pairs Priscilla drapes with valance and tle-backs; and six scarfs, for vanity, dresser night table and chif- forobe. Kann's—Third Floor. 100% New Felt- Mattresses $12.95 Values $8.75 If you want a comfortable mattress at a iow price, choose one of these to- morrow. Striped ticking, with four perial sti rows of im tufted and neavy rolled sizes for ) double beds. Kann's Alr-Gooled Third Flooe, , button All and WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1935. “Towndale Thocks present these smart, new Jerseys and Knits for Fall *6.50 Exclusively at Kann’s Everything that is new, smart and cor- rect for Fall sports or general wear. Shirtwaist style, with action-back pockets, and scarfs, deep armholes, metal button trimmings, and contrast- ing belts of velvet. The materials are fine quality zephry jersey, and smart knitted fabrics. Also see the 2-pc. Lumber Jacket Style! Sizes 14 to 20 Kann's—Air Cooled Second Floor. LEATHER LINING KID UPPERS TURNED LEATHER SOLES Purchase! Kid D'Orsays BLACK $‘I .O 9 m BLUE RED —Your impression when you see these beautifully made slippers will cause you to GREEN exclaim “It’s impossible they can sell for so low a price!” We are happy to be able to prove to you that it IS POSSIBLE for you to S' urchase a pair from this special lot for 1Zes 1.09. For yourself or for gifts. 4t08 Kann's—Street Floor. Men's and Women's Fine LUGGAGE Men'’s Gladstone Bags of black or mahogany split cowhide, 24-in. size. Also Sport Bags of split cowhide, dou- ble handle and short strap, 20-in. size. Women’s 2-pc. Tweed Covered Luggage Set and heavy DuPont- covered wardrobe Hat Box, in black or ma- hogany. Will hold 4 to 6 garments. Kann's—Fourth Floor. There’s Always Plenty of Rain in the Fall Season! Men's $3.95 Raincoats CHARGE PURCHASES Made Now Entered on Bills Rendered Oct. 1st Porto Rican GOWNS 79- —Hand-embroidered, printed, and in pastel colors. Made of soft nainsook, easy to launder, many have tiny tucks at the waist line, and sash or belt of self or contrasting color. Bizes 15, 16, 17. Kann's—Second Floor! Wrap Around Hooverettes With organdy ruffle trims $1.00 Suedes, Jerseys —You ean slip them on in hurry when you dash home get dinner, or in the morning you've slept late. Of gay print and Twills $3.15 —Get ready now for the Fall rains. percales, all fast colors. Sizes 1,2 and 3 Kann's—Second Floor. Buy a Supply of Get yourself a swagger raincoat, MODESS tailored to give ease and grace, like these. Finished with full belt and strap sleeves, with either buckle or rings. —In oxfords, browns, tans, Mascara, brown and white, black and white checks. Sizes N 36 to 46. & —The weli-known sanitary napkins. —Put up 50 in e package for only 62 Kann's—Strest Floor.