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The Washington herald., 1920-06-06

THE worlds best known fortress Is the
L Rock of Gibraltar; but the strangest and
strongest and least known is far away in
the heart of Ceylon. 1t is known as the
Lions Rock, and also as Sigiriya. Rearing
some 500 odd feet in the center Of a lonely
Jungle covered plain where only tigers and
wild elephants roam, it is unknown to the
world at large, and its historic past untold
Its shape is like a domed pillar. The SIDES
sre nearly perpendicular and In all but one
place the top actually overhangs the wahs.
Standing in the heart of Hat PLAIN II Is
a natural wonder, and remarkably suited 70
form a fortress impregnable.
In the fifth century Ceylon was the nome
Of a great nation, made up Of people from
India who came some HOO years before. In
the fifth century a prince named hasapa
killed hi. father and assumed the throne, and
would have killed his elder and only orotner
Moggallana had not Moggallana escaped In
time to the court Of an Indian KING. lhe
capital of the kingdom, which was noted lor
its magnifcence, was at Anuradhapura.
Kasapa was much afraid his brother wouid
return with an army from India and revenge
himself and take the throne which was
rightfully his, now that his father had been
murdered. So Kasapa bethought himself Oh
q wonderful rock fortress Of Sigiriya,
couple of days march distant. But the rock
was so sheer that, while its top would make
the strongest fortress in the world, there
was no way to scale it. Still. Kasapa was
determined So he called the most skilled
engineers in the kingdom in counsel. They
set to work with thousands of slaves to
assist them. They cut into this great pile
of granite winding stairway up the face OF
the rock, and laid a wonderful foorway OF
,o,;d brickwork covered with limestone slabs
The stairway or causeway was further pro-
tected by a wonderful wall some nine feet
high and four feet thick. Around the rock
this wonderful causeway wound. At the
northeast side and about two thirds Of the
way up as a further protection an enormous
brick lion was built through which the
passage led. Between the paws of the lion
huge and magnificent gates of iron were
hung. Beyond this the way led to a point
so steep that steps of stone were cut for
the last part of the ascent. At the foot Of
these steps another set Of gntes were hung.
The causeway once completed, building
material was carried to the top. Here
The Washington herald., 1920-06-06
MARGARET .DELAND WRITES SURROUNDED BY FLOWERS
Characters Lauendar and Miss Martha" Living
Her Readers They Nove About in "Od Chester

training influenced her entire life. Her fos-
ter-parents were earnest thinkers and firm
disciplinarians. While a mere child she
listened understandingly to doctrinal argu-
ments, thinking deeply upon subjects almost
too grave for such young mind. Some OF
the arguments doubtless found their way
into "John Ward, Preacher" one Of her
earliest books, the writing Of which raised
such commotion in the family that she
was besought to accept a sum Of money and
forgo its printing. This it narrowly es-
capped. Its sale ran up into the tens Of
thousands, and the opposition, though still
as strong, did not show itself 50 plainly.
Her first writing that was printed was
accidentally discovered by a friend. This
was poem which SO captivated the reader
that she urged Mrs. Deland to print it.
IL. acceptance meant that she wrote many
more, all of which were gathered into her
Hrst volume.
Margaret Campbell after her graduation
from the Cooper Institute became Margaret
Deland through her marriage to the late
Frank Deland. It was an ideal life, for
she was absorbed in his business and in his
athletic sports. He was an editor and pub
Usher previous to his management of the
Park Theatre. In Boston. Doubtless their
mutual affection led to the portrayal Of
love embodied in her tales. The reason that
these writings are SO successful was be-
cause they are in a large measure true to
the reader. There is also q wealth Of
The Washington herald., 1920-06-06
That All May Know

WTOULDN'T it be helpful If one could
w tell at a glance whether the iair
feminine person who has caught our eve IL
a maiden willing to wed, widow who IL
inconsolable, or one who is willing 70 be
consoled? They have it arranged that vay
in Japan.
. The Japanese women have certain WAYS
Of arranging the hair to indicate their state
and feelings, and as they do not wear
hats, all who run may read. Girls who
would wed arrange the hair in front in the
form Of fan or butterfly, and adorn it
with silver or colored ornaments. Widows
who are looking for second husbands fasten
their hair at the back of the head by
means of tortoiseshell pins and widows
who are resolved to remain faithful to their
departed spouses cut their hair short and
wear no ornaments in it.
The Washington herald., 1920-06-06

MARGARET DELAND entered the
H'A literary world through a gateway of
flowers, her first published volume being
entitled The Old Garden and Other
Verses Her pathway has been strewn
with blossoms ever since, as is shown by
the jonquil sales which are held each year.
Through all the winter, flowers overflow the
rooms of her home, the wide low windows
being filled with pots of white narcissus
and baby snowdrops, bearing a profusion of
delicate white blossoms against the soft
green of the leaves.
The Washington herald., 1920-06-06

imaginative power. It Is hard to believe
"Old Chester" 'Dr. Lavendar," Miss
Martha" are in a measure purely imaginary
personages.
The first writings were filed with en-
thusiasm and an early love for truth and
purity. Years have mellowed the zharpef
tones, but the enthusiasm has not died out
and her books have not lost their charm.
There is, to be sure, q broadened view. .
deeper charity, and that Il all
The Awakening Of Helena Ritchis"
was carefully done. For she weighed each
separate word, cutting, changing over each
sentence that they might be an active living
part OF perfect whole. Six months was
spent in revising a single page to suit her
critical taste, and although she spent three
years In its revision she asked for still
another, but her publishers, anxious to print
1t, refused to grant the request.
IN livery home she has occupied there
is a distinct atmosphere, charming yet
elusive. 1t lies not alone in the flowers
with their snowy blossoms nor In the archi-
tectural perfection of arrangements. but In
the house as a whole, f6f 50 skillfully has
each detail been fitted into place that they
make a composite whole.
Every summer the authoress spends at
Kennebunkport, Me-, to refresh tired nerves
after long winter spent in Boston.
The Washington herald., 1920-06-06

Deland by her brother in Pennsylvania and
was known as Bobby. At his death he was
replaced by Rough, who was purchased from
the kennels of Mrs. Richard Harding Davis.
Now he has two playfellows, Gibbie and
Bella, although the latter also answers to
the name of Girlie. 1t is evident that the
author writes from experience in her charm
ing book of essays called the Common
Clay" where she speaks a true word on
Loving My Dog"
OF the three pets Rough is the favorite,
The Washington herald., 1920-06-06

But in the background OF it'all are her
pets. The three bob tailed sheep dogs re-
ceive as much attention and occupy the
same place in Mrs. Deland's heart as the
big boxes of geraniums, orchids and dainty
vines in the conservatory. The Oldest OF
these dogs has three distinct names. When
clean he is known as Rufles; when fighting
as Rufian; when covered with dust and
mud as Roughscuf. However, at all times
he will answer to the name of Rough. The
FIRST dog of this species was given to Mrs
The Washington herald., 1920-06-06
Copyright. 1870. b, Public I.dssr Co.

following his mistress everywhere, even
perching in a chair at the side of her table
and peering down at her work, as if giving
1t his approval.
ITO THOSE acquainted with the life his
J. tory of this gifted woman the atmosphere
that surrounds her home is not easy to
understand. There is a quaint commingling
Of New England conservation with an almost
southern dreamy elegance which is the gift
of childhood days spent with her parents.
Her childhood was a happy one and its
The Washington herald., 1920-06-06
A STRANGE FOrtress--By Francis Dickie

upon the rock top, kasapa, believing his
troops were strong enough to win the battle,
marched down on to the plain below the rock
ond gave battle. 1t was memorable
encounter, But MoggaIana had good for
tune on his side. Kasapa's fighting ele
plants. several score in number, took fright
at something and stampeded, breaking up
the whole army line. According to the
legend the animals fright was caused by
the appearance of two supernatural strang-
The Washington herald., 1920-06-06

ers of great size mounted on white horses
who suddenly appeared from nowhere and
with flaming swords began fighting for
Moggallana. What the cause of the
elephants panic we can never know. Bit
realizing his defeat, Kasapa, rather than
be taken prisoner, fell on his sword. So
Moggallana took the kingdom that was
rightfully his. The great rock fortress was
deserted. The kingdom a few years later
began to wane.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24

DeFtha Mantey 20 the City of Wauwa-
tosa' beg leave to report the same
oaek with a resolution, and recon.
mend that. the resolution be adopted
BE 1t Resolved. BY the Common
council of the City Of Wanwatoes
wisconsin, that the deed dated Novem.
Der 18th, 1920. executed by Bertha
Mantey to the City of Wauwatosa. con.
veying the w. 52la feet of the W. 90
$4,000 feet OF the N. 21S feet of Lot o
In Rorick's Sub Division in the Fourth
Ward of the City of Wauwatosa he
and the same is hereby accepted. and
that said deed be filed for record in
the Office of the Register of Deeds of
Milwaukee County.
On roll call the foregoing resolution
was adopted.
Alderman Notbohm spoke briefly on
the subject of dredging the Menomo-
nee Rive, and enforcing the ordi-
nance prohibiting the throwing of
waste into said stream, and it was
agreed that the Board of Public Works
would view certain portions of the
river bed on Sunday, December 26th.
1920.
Ihe City Attorney reported verbally
on the hearing before the Railroad
commission on the request of the
Wauwatosa Gas Company for permits
sion to increase its rates.
The City Attorney reported verbally
regarding the activities of the Milwau-
kee County Municipal League.
There being no further business, and
on motion of Alderman RagsdaIe, the
Council then adjourned.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24
COMMON COUNCIL.

A Regular Meeting of the Common
Council was held December q. 1920.
Present-Ald. De Swarte, Masch-
meyer, Notbohm, Ragsdale, Vergiels,
Woodside, Wood Mayor Hanson
in the Chair.
On motion of Alderman Ragsdale,
the reading of the minutes of the last
meeting was dispensed with, and min
utes were approved as printed.
Communication from Geo. j. Died
rich, chairman of the Entertainment
Committee of the Fire Department
asking for a donation Of $4,000 to pay
for music for the Firemen's Ball, read
by the Chair
The City Clerk was directed to ad-
wise Mr.. Diedrich that the Council
could not lawfully comply with the re-
quest of the Entertainment Commit
tee, but the individual members there
of would be glad to assist in every
manner possible, to the end that a
large number of tickets be sold, and
the occasion made grand success.
Communication from Janet Fox
Houghton, thanking the Council for
flowers, read and ordered placed on
file.
have appointed, and do hereby ap-
point, subject to your confirmation, as
a member of the City Plan Commits
sion, to fill the unexpired term Of R. K.
tombstone, resigned, Mr.. S. Minard
TuIlgren. On motion of Alderman Not
bohm, the foregoing appointment was
confirmed.
The following bills and payroll were
then introduced, read and referred to
Committee on Finance.
From Committee on Finance
Your Committee on Finance, to
whom was referred the bills and pay
roll, herewith return same and recon-
mend that they be allowed and ordered
paid
The Committee on Judiciary, 10
whom was on the 7th day of December,
1920, referred the annexed deed from
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24
BLESSED BY a BULL FlcAT

Jane Adams went once to a bull
fight in Spain. She saw five bulls
Killed and as many horses. When hel
friends expressed their surprise at her
indifference to the bloody sport, she
said she had not thought much about
1t. Then she began to think. The
more she thought, the more her con-
science troubled her. She had been
contemplating engaging in some form
OF social work. 1t suddenly was i'm
pressed upon her that she had been
lriling her conscience to sleep by a
dream of service that was remain
ing only a dream, that she was not
really in earnest. 1t was the memory
of her attitude of indifference to the
bull fight that acted as a mirror
TO her soul and stirred her to action,
says Our Dumb Animals. She re-
turned to America, and the fapous
Hull House of Chicago came into be-
ing. This is the only good thing we
ever heard as connected with a bull.
fight, except when the tortured bull
got even with his torturers.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24
pAu VETERAN AND WIFE
HAVE GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Graves, SO Wat
son Avenue, Wauwatosa, celebrated
their golden wedding Wednesday
ONLY immediate relatives and friends
we're present.
Mr.. Graves is one of the veteran
conductors of the Northwestern rail.
way He assisted in building many
miles Of trackage of the old Lake
shore railway, and for many years was
IN charge of trains running between
Milwaukee and Amigo, He is known
throughout the northern and eastern
mart of the state as Vet Graves and
No railway man was ever more highly
respected or better loved. He recently
retired with As years of service to his
credit.
Mrs. Graves is we'll known in Mil
waukee as teacher of parliamentary
law. She has had numerous private
and club classes, and is generally rec
ognized as one of Milwaukee's lead
ing parliamentarians She was, fer
many years, a public school teacher
at Appleton, and many men and
women in the state are former pupils.
Mr. and Mrs. Graves were welded
at Appleton, Dec. Is. 1870. Both are
enjoying good health.
They were the recipients of many
beautiful floral tokens of friendships
of days of yore and cards and letters
came without number from friends
they had not heard from in years. The
whole happy day was complete sur
prise to them.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24

1t is said that American manufac-
turers are now in the position of be-
ing able to supply the toy demand OF
the country. This is a large and
important industry; in fact there
are millions in it, and these millions
formerly went to Germany which had
the practical control of the toy mar
ket. That the business of supplying
the children of the nation with neces'
sary amusement is now in the ma
lions own hands is a fact gratifying
at once to national feelings and ma
tional pockets.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24

1t is said persistent efforts are De
ing made to smuggle BolsneVls'
propaganda into the Unitetd STATES
and that they are at work in Other
countries. How their missionary "ork
con accomplish anything in the face OF
the miserable failure Of their doc
trines IN Russia itself, 1t is hard to
soo Common sense would suggesi
that Bolshevism is its own worst
demonstrates.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24

Perhaps it is hypercritical of us.
Riding in limousine is magnificent
and awful thing, and how should any
plain mortal be expected to endure it
without amendment, to lis soul? Still,
from our sidewalk, we do observe and
protest, says New York Tribune. Can
no human being, even though to the
limousine born, learn to ride in a
closed car and avoid the closed face,
that blank, toplofty aloofness of ex-
preston so alien to normal American
worry and cheerfulness? The limou-
sine look attacks any happy, laugh
ing debutante or bank president the
instant the door slams and they sit
back in what is technically known in
motorcar literature as "milady's draw
ing-room on wheels" X comes ON or
off the face very much as do the de-
tachable tops that convert the ordi-
nary touring car of commerce into a
miniature palace fit to stand before
the blazing glory of an opera house
with uniformed attendant handing
in very charming and expensive
wife.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24

LEARN TO NURSE Medical and
surgical training; two years course.
Practical and theoretical class work.
Staff of rs doctors SIS month,
board. room and laundry included.
Glasses now going on. Address Mont
rose Avenue Hospital, 1888 Montrose
Ave, Chicago, Ill.
Very respectfully,
THE MONTROSE AVE. HOSPITAL,
Per H. A. MOJE. NJ. D.. Pres.
43w5
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24

The experiment stations are the
sources of accurate. reliable agricul-
tural information. The progress being
made in agriculture in each state CEN
ters around the experiment station of
the state. The growth of agricultural
colleges and the work of the extension
departments means that the expert
ment station must, with redoubled en-
ergy, continue investigational work.
This of course means that ample
funds must be provided by the state
for the support of the experiment sta
tons.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24
eattIe win Kites.

Chinese hoys can fy lighting Kite
with skill any American boy would
envy. Fighting kites have their strings
covered with q mixture Of glue and
ground glass. So that If properly wa-
nipu'ated they can cut rival kiies
cord
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24

lis a good thing to say what you
think and to be truthful, but neVe'
forakt 10 think what you say ana Z
~ thoughtful. A thing may De tTu'
70, should not he said If it helps ~
hodv and bur'S somebody
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24
TIE
MILWAUKEE, SANITARIUM

MILWAUKEE SANITARIUM
FOR MENTAL AND NERVOUS DIsEAsEs
ESTABLISHED IN 1884.
located at wauwatosa Ca suburb OF MilwHu'
c sc on G. NJ. & st. p. Ry., eh hours from
Sh1cago. Two car lines from Milwaukee.
H,b otes walk from all cars
Fsychopathic Hospital All appliances Tor
Seute cases Continuous baths- Fire-prooi
Guiding separate grounds.
West House. Attractive rooms en- suite;
private bath connected.
Modern bath house
gymnasium end Recreation Building
4, secluded. yet convenient Five buildings
t -. patients set on a hill" Ipdividuali>ec
forget
RICHARD DEWEY. AN, Nd
Medical Director.
ROCK SLETSTER. Nd
Medical Superintendent.
WILLIAM T. KRADwELL., ND,
- Assistant superintendent.
S,tlteAgo Once: Marshall Field Annex crok,
0OurAi 1 TO Wednesdays (execpt In july
~, and AuguEt).
S..ttWaukee Office: Coiby-Abbct Bldg.
@a'ephonea: ChicAgo-Ceutral 11e1
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1d.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24

LOsT-Boys and girls tricycles in
vicinity Of East Milwaukee Avenue.
Please return TO 1896 Fifth Avenue,
Wauwatosa, and receive reward.
Phone Wauwatosa 9S3W.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24

WANTED--A laly bookkeeper at
the Wauwatosa Garage. 1928 State
Street. Wauwatosa, Wis. Apply to
the owner. 44w3
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-12-24
Makes a Good Picture, Too.

In the decoration Of chlnaware the
Chinese make generous use Of the will
low tree teahouse at Shanghai.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-13
ROSA PONSELLE CHARMS AUDIENCE Noted Dramatic Soprano in Recital at the Jefferson
 Theatre

Just as was promised the greatest night when Rosa Ponselle, dramatic so- prano of the Metropolitan Opera, made her appearance in recital at the Jeffer- son theatre under the auspices of Mrs. Richard F. Johnston and Mrs. Orline A. i Shipman. Not often has any artist equaled in volume of tone, freshness of personality or purity of style this charm ing young woman's qualities.
 Miss Ponselle was assisted by William Tyroler, pianist-conductor of the Metro politan
 The audience was large and enthusiasts tic. As people began to gather for the concert thunderstorm brought a down. pour of rain. It was one of the most incle- ment of evenings but notwithstanding the untoward elements" the parquet of the theatre was well filled and in the balcony and gallery attracted several hundred listeners.
 Miss Ponselle received a wonderful ova- tion and strange would it have been were it otherwise. Her voice is of the luscious sort, full of warmth and color and vel vety richness. She pours it out in lavish fashion but always with skill resulting from ripened vocalization. This was her programme:
 Aria, Pace, pace mic Dio," from La Forzay del Destino" tvercD; (a) My Lovely Celia" (Munro), (b) Psyche" (Paladine), Co Aria, "Un bel di Ved- remo," from Madame Butterfly" (Puc- cinD.
 Tn Questo" Giconda fPonchilli). (a) "Odorava fApril (ParollD, (b) Eros" (Grieg), Co Aria, "Merce, Diletto Amiche," from "Vespri Siciliani" Ver- dD.
 For encores Miss Ponselle sang Good bye" and Down on the Sewa- nee River"
 It was a programme of ready ap- peal and brought tremendous applause.
 MT. Tyroler was not only a master accompanist, but was soloist of the first rank. He used Knabe piano and these were his selections:
 "Wotaw's Farewell and the Fire Scene" from the 'Walkures" and for his second group: (a) "Walter's Prize Song" from Die Meistersingers" CWagner- -Liszt, (b) Prelude (Rach- maninoff, Co Impromptu (Rheinber- ger).
 After the entertainment was over unstinted praise was heard on every hand The greatness of Rosa Ponselle was pronounced with one sentiment by all competent to judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-13
JEFFERSON COUNTY
 GIVES UNDERWOOD
 CLEAR ASCENDANCY
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NSohtAhucu ASC OhcJ been nominated for tax collector, while it is conceded that Roy Dillon will succeed to the office of tax as- sessor.
 Little interest was being taken in the minor races. No figures were available on the race for delegate to the democratic national convention. It was indicated that E. W. Barrett had carried Jefferson county by more than 1000 majority over w. T. Sanders in the race for democratic national com mitteeman.
 The absent voters law was invoked for the first time in the primary Tues day ,and in Jefferson county 547 such votes were cast. Voters who expected to be away from the city election day applied to M. E. Norris. registrar, for voting certificates. These were re- turned to the secretary of the county democratic committee who delivered them to the various precincts election day. These absent" ballots were counted in with the total as given out immediately following the count, and will not have any further effect in the net result of the balloting.