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The Washington herald., 1920-03-31

leave extended and will depart
about April is.
Mrs. Morris Evans will entertain
a number OF young people at
dance on Saturday evening.
Mrs. s. c. Neil entertained an in
teresting company at q luncheon
yesterday afternoon
Mrs r. s. Nash and Miss Caro-
line Nash have returned from q
visit in New York
Senator and Mrs Truman n
Newberry have returned from
Grand Rapids. Mich
MRS. HALsTEAD AND DAUGHTER
SOON TO SAIL FOR EUROPE.
Mrs. Albert Halstead and Miss
Ailene Halstead, who spent several
weeks at the Lafayette Hotel. are
now in New York preparatory to
sailing shortly for Europe to join
Mr. Halstead, who Is United States
Commissioner at Vienna
Mr.. and Mrs- EDWARD Beale NC
Lean have gone to their country
place near Leesburg, Va, to remain
indefinitely.
Mrs. Joseph B. Kalbfus will enter
tain at a luncheon today when her
guests will include q number OF
girls home from college for the Eas-
ter vacation.
Representative and Mrs Luther
w. Mott have as their guests Mrs.
Motifs sister, Miss Mary Dudley
johnson. of Oswego. N. Y. Luther
w. Mott, jr., who spent the spring
vacation with his parents. returned
yesterday to st. Marks School,
Southboro, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Prindle, of
Duluth, Mimi, have arrived in
Washington to spend several days
and have been Joined by their
daughter, Mrs. Cornelius Wood. of
Boston. They are at the Lafayette
Hotel. Mr.. and Mrs. Prindle have
visited Washington a number Of
times as the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31
LXXX-A Stolen Ride.

Doris walked slowly out the mo-
tor entrance of the station, after
seeing her mother off. She had dis
missed the Durand car on their ar
rival at the terminal. SO she was
looking for a taxi, when a pleasant
voice hailed her.
It was Harvey Gatewood in his
big gray speedster. He drew. it to
the curbing and opened the low
door.
Were you looking for a taxi,
ma'am?" he asked with dancing eyes
as he touched his motor cap with a
forefinger.
Doris laughed and gave him her
Immediately gloved hand.
81 haven't seen you for ages, she
said.
"WeT, I'm right here now" he
told her with mock seriousness.
Are you going to take advantage
of it and let me drive you homer"
Doris hesitation was brief. Stew
art wouldn't like IL, she thought,
but. then, il it wasn't one thing that
incurred his displeasure. it was sure
to be another.
She placed her slimly shod feet
on the running board and sprang
into the car with an of recklessness
that momentarily dispelled her
weariness.
Home at once?" he queried, a
trif1e wistfully.
Anywhere" said Doris, with a
return to apathy. as she settled
comfortably in the deep cushion seat
Gatewood chuckled delightedly.
AREN'T you rather taking q
chance giving me such unqualified
carte blanche? Suppose ! abducted
you?"
Doris gave him a fleeting glance
quite wuhout coquerry.
II have no fear Of that" she an
swered.
"why not?" he persisted. you
know of course that you're darned
attractive"
Doris opened her eyes wide. She
looked at him wonderingly.
"You don't-you don't really think
that?"
1t was his turn to give her a swift
puzzled glance.
81 suppose you are flirting with
me?" he said.
Doris shrugged impatiently.
1--WE seem to be talking at cross
purposes. Do you mind telling me
IL you actually think am still at
tractivew
"Still?" he echoed. why, yot
grow more so every day. Doesn'i
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31
GIRL BASEBALL
PLAYERS MEET
Plan Community Service
Schedule at Meeting To-
morrow Evening.

The baseball schedule for girls
will be drawn up tomorrow at the
meeting called by Frances Bloomer.
director of athletics for Community
Service. 91S Tenth street north
west The following teams will be
represented:
Goldenberg's. by Mrs. L. Shekell;
The Hecht Company, by Josephine
Howe: Washington Barracks. by
Mrs. NJ. d. Woodell and Sadie Nc
Kinney; War Risk. by Ina Barding;
Census Bureau. by Mable Duval:
Post once Department, by Ethel
Ford: Interstate Commerce. by Joy
Harrison; Navy. by Della Tagatz;
Labor, by Lillian Conrad: Com
merce. by Anna II. Swift: Patent
Office, by A. l.. Applebaum; War,
by Mrs. Olive Ross.
Every representative is urged to
be on hand at o'clock Lansburg's.
Woodward & Lothrop's, and Kings
Palace want the baseball schedule.
Community Service is in the
Women's Tennis League. Applica-
tions are being received for try
outs. Applications must be placed
before April 10. The following
schedule for indoor tennis games
follows:
Monday, 7:15 p. m; Wednesday.
1880 and $3.50 p. m; Thursday, 5
p. m. The Monday and Thursday
hours are for new players.
No activities are scheduled at
Community Service headquarters
during Holy Week. The theater is
showing the motion picture, From
the Manger to the Cross" to which
no admission is charged. On Fri
day afternoon at there will be a
special performance for children.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31

of the country: they may be re-
deemed, and they shall go out in the
Jubilee.
32 Notwithstanding the cities Of
the Levites, and the houses of the
cities of their possession, may the
Levites redeem at any time.
33 And If a man purchase of tho
Levites, then the house that was
sold, and the city of his possession,
shall go out in the year Of jubilee:
for the houses Of the cities OF. the
Levites are their possession among
the children Of Israel.
"a But the field OF the suburbs
of their cities may not be sold5 for
it is their perpetual possession
35 And if thy brother be
waxen poor, and fallen in decay
with thee; then thou shalt relieve
him: yea, though he be a stranger,
or a sojourner; that he may live
with thee.
(To Be Continued.)
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31
New Way to Remove
Hairs Creates Sensation
tActually Takes Out The Roots)

What beauty specialists regard as one
Of the most important discoveries In re-
cent years is the phelactine method Of re-
moving superhuous hair. Its great advan-
tage, Of course, lies in the fact that II
actually removes the hair roots. It does
this easily, instantly. harmlessly. Suffer
ers from the afniction named need no longer
despair. The actual hair-roots come out
before your very eyes. leaving the skin a.
smooth and hairless as Q babes.
Because II offers such complete relief, Q
stick Of phelactine Is the most inexpensive
thing woman can buy for the removal Of
hairy growths. For the same reason drug
You can use It with entire safetySit is 90
harmless one could even eat It without any
I'll efect.-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31
Flying Parson" Lost,
Resumes His Flight

AshevilIe. N. c.. March so.-Lieut.
B. w. Maynard. the "fying parson."
arrived here at noon today after
having been lost in the mountains
of Western North Carolina since
yesterday afternoon.
After hopping off at Morganton.
Maynard says that he lost his bear
ings and landed in a field about fifty
miles north of here. where he spent
last night.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31
Many Rings and Watches
Await Soldier Claimants

Eighty-two finger rings and 124
watches. said TO be the property
OF the soldiers who went overseas,
are stored at the Effects Bureau,
Governors Island, New York, await
ing their owners.
These valuables, which were turn
ed in to the War Department from
France, England. Belgium and other
countries. will be given back to their
owners upon Identification.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31
Woman Inherits $4,000
From Brother She Killed

Wilmington. Del, March 30
Edith Williams. colored. an inmate
of the Newcastle County workhouse.
serving time for administering drugs
that caused her brothers death. has
fallen heir to $4,000.
David Williams. her brother,
colored soldier. carried this amount
Of government war risk Insurance.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31
Sues for Auto Damages.

Dennis Southern sued the West
inghouse. Church, Kerr & Company
contractors yesterday in the Dis
trict Supreme Court to recover
S512.60. which he claims to have
spent in fixing his automobile after
it was damaged in a collision with
an automobile belonging to the
company at Silver Hill. Md. on
June 81, 1919.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31
GoUCHER COLLEGE ALUMNAE
TO ENTERTAIN TOMORROW

The Goucher College Alumnae
Chapter of Washington will enter
tain prospective college girls of the
Washington high schools at a meet
ing at Central High School tomor-
row at p. m DR.. Eugene Curtis,
professor Of. history and acting
dean. will speak. Washington girls
now in Goucher College will give
songs and talks of college life.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31
MRS. GEORGE BARNETT
no BE At HOME MONDAY.

Mrs. George Barnett. wife of the
major general commandant of the
Marine Barracks, who went to her
country home in Virginia, Wake
field Manor, yesterday, will return
to the city at the end of the week
and Monday afternoon will be at
home, when she will be assisted in
receiving by her daughters. the
Misses Leila and Anne Gordon.
Gen. and Mrs. Barnett will en-
tertain at dinner the evening Of
April in honor of Mrs. Irving
Hall Chase, of Waterbury. Conn.
who will come to Washington that
day to make a short visit to the
Barnetts.
Mrs. George T. Marye went to
Baltimore yesterday for a short
stay.
Franklin Gary, who spent several
days with his parents. the United
States Diplomatic Agent at Cairo
and Mrs. Gary. returned yesterday
to the Hodgkiss School. where he
Is a student. Mr.. Gary. who had
expected to return to Cairo about
the middle OF March. has had his
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31
I "
By E. c. DRUM-HUNT.

The Secretary Of Commerce and
Mrs Joshua w. Alexander were
guests of honor at q dinner which
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin 8. Fuller gave
lsst evening at their residence. 1742
Eighteenth street
Charles R. Crane. American min
lister to China. who 10 in Washing
ton for several days II the guest Of
the Secretary OF Agriculture and
Mrs David F. Houston Secretary
and Mrs. Houston make their sum-
mer home at Woods Hole, Mass. In
. charming cottage owned By Mr..
Crane, situated but q few rods from
the Crane estate which will be oc-
cupied by the President and Mrs
Wilson as q summer White House.
The Counselor Of the, italian EN-
bassy and Mme- BramhiIla win en-
tertain at . luncheon today for
their guest. Miss Mary Hoyt WI
borg, of New York. who arrived
Monday from Aiken. s. C. At q
luncheon given by them in her hon.
or yesterday the guests included
Miss Dorothy Kane. Col Edward
sowditch, tr, and Henry May.
Countess Macchi di Ceilere, widow
OF the former italian Ambassador to
Washington who died here last 90
tober. has gone from Rome to
Buenos Aires, where Il Is understood
she viii make her home She h ac-
companied by her two sons.
HOMER sNYDERs ENTERTAIN
AT DINNER AT THE WILLARD.
Representative and Mrs. Homer
Snyder entertained a large and dis
tinguished company at dinner last
night In compliment to their son-in-
law and daughter. Col. and Mra E
N. Thesll. of Little Falls, N. Y, who
will leave today for home, after an
extended visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Snyder. { The dinner was given In
the red room at the willard and the
table was deliberately decorated
with a great variety of spring
flowers in great abundance. Dane
ing followed later in the evening In
the Fairfax room. The guests were
Senator and Mrs. william Calder,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Harris, of New
York; Representative Frederick c.
hicks, Justice ana MIS- -. u NC
Chord. Representative and Mrs. r. w
Mondell, Representative and Mrs. ].
w. Hustled and Miss Priscilla
Husted, Representative and Mrs.
Bertram Smell, Representative and
Mrs S. Wallace Dempsey. Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Allan p. Tread
way, Representative and Mrs. Ed
mund Pratt, Mr.. and Mrs. Jouett
Shouse, Representative and Mrs. ].
J. Peters. Representative and Mrs.
Samuel Z. Winslow, Mr.. and Mrs
Robinson Downey. Representative
and Mrs. George W. Falls, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Reside, Representa-
tive and Mrs. Carlos Bee. Col. and
Mrs. U. G. Alexander, Maj. and Mrs.
c. E Partridge, Col. and Mrs. E. c.
Mcneil. Representative and Mrs.
Wallace White, Representative and
Mrs. Joe Henry Eagle, Miss Alice
Page, Representative and Mrs.
Daniel r. Anthony, Representative
Bascom Slemp. Col. and Mrs. L. B.
Moody.
The Minister OF the Netherlands
and Mime. Cremer will be the honor
guests at a dinner which Mrs. John
B. Henderson will give on April
13.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31
MRS. JOHN JAY WHITE LENDS
HER HOME FOR DANCE

Mrs John Jay White graciously
donated the use Of her beautiful N
street home for a dance for the
principals, chorus and orchestra.
who gave their services at the re-
cent concerts of the Washington
Opera Company. The ladies of the
organization committee who re-
ceived with Mr.. and Mrs. Albion
were Mrs. Newton Baker, Mrs. Will
bur John Carr, Mrs. Pearle Moore
Gray. chairman of the committee;
Mrs. Charles w. Fairfax, secretary:
Mrs. Henry A. Robbins, treasurer.
Mrs Elliot Woods, Mrs. Peter Dru-
~, Mrs. John Jay White, Miss Eliz-
abeth Howry. the Misses Bricken-
stein, Mrs. Eugene Pomeroy, Mrs
Carl Droop. Mrs. e. H. Droop, Mrs.
John Dillon. Mrs. Walter Bruce
Howe, Mrs. Franklin Barber Clarke,
Mrs. Rivers, Miss Elizabeth Over
ton Lea, Miss Erskine, Mrs. Nyman.
Mrs. Barend Barendse. Mrs. Edouard
Albion.
Senator Mark Smith, Of Arizona.
who has been absent from WASH
ington for several months. returned
Yesterday.
Mrs. Luther w. Mott, wife OF
Representative Mott, Of Oswego, N.
Y. has as her guest her sister, Miss
Mary Dudley johnson, Of Oswego.
Luther w. Mott, jr.. has returned
to st. Marks School at Southboro.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31

Former Senator James Hamilton
Lewis has returned from New York,
where he and Mrs. Lewis spent last
week. Mrs. Lewis has gone to Chi
cago for a short stay before going
South.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Purdy, who
will sail for Europe in a month to
spend the summer, are now staying
at Wardman Park Inn.
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II1
G...1[....l O

Mass. after spending his spring va
cation with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Frothing-
ham. Of Boston, left the Shoreham
yesterday for Hot Springs, Va.
where they will spend Easter.
Mrs. Thompson. wife of Col. Rob
ert II. Thompson, yleft Washington
yesterday to spend the spring sea-
son in New York.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31

Major Robert F. Hyatt will enter
tain at a dinner this evening at the
Cafe st. Marks. There will be nine
in the party.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-31

Wilbur J. Carr and her mother. Mrs.
Ezra Koon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-24
The Right Time

The new chaplain very much wanted
to amuse as well as instruct his men
and, accordingly, on one occasion, ar
ranged for an illustrated lecture on
Bible scenes and incidents.
One seaman who possessed phono-
graph was detailed to discourse appro-
pirate music between pictures. The
first of these represented Adam and
Eve in the Garden of Eden. The sailor
cudgled his brains and ran through
his list, but he could find no music
exactly appropriate to the picture.
''Pleas play up" whispered the
chaplain.
Then an inspiration came to the sea-
man and, to the CONSTRUCTION of the
chaplain and the delight e the audi
ence, the photograph ground out,
There's only one girl in this world for
me. - Harper's Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-24
Population Of United
States Estimated
at 10000, 900

The population of continental
United State is estimated at 105,000,-
900, by ]. A. Hill, chief statistician
of the census bureau. His calculation
is based on the combined populations
of 1,4O6 cities and towns for which
statistics have been announced.
The increase over 1910 is placed
at about 100000, showing the
growth of the country has not kept
pace with the previous decade. AL
most complete cessation of immigra-
ton during the war is the chief rea-
son assigned for the falling of in
growth. Other suggestions were the
two influenza epidemics, return of
aliens to their native lands and deaths
of soldiers during the war.
The aggregate population Of the
cities and towns on which the estimate
was made is 41.O2s.354. This is an
average gain of rs per cent compared
with IS per cent in the previous de-
cade.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-24
The Retort
Discourteous


Years ago Thomas A. Edison used to
try to instill the rudiments of science
into the head of his young son and
never overlooked an opportunity to
use some everyday happening to illus
trate some principle of mechanics.
On this particular occasion, CHANGING
to spy peddler pushing a handcart,
the great inventor cried: "Now there
is a good example. don't suppose
you can tell me why he pushes the
cart instead of pulls it. / don't know
whether the man himself could an.
swer. I'll ask him." "My good man.
said the inventor, turning to the ped
dler, why do you push the cart rather
than pull it," Cause ANITA da boss,
you damma fool" was the unscientific,
though disconcerting answer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-24
Fed Up On Insurance

Gould / interest you in accident in
surance today?" asked the agent, as
he approached the farmer.
Il should say not" replied the
farmer.
But / can show you the best acct
dent policy ever written" insisted the
agent.
Il don't care what you can show
me- replied the farmer. II want
nothin' more to do with accident in
surance. had an accident insurance
policy last year and a mule kicked me
and broke my leg. And the durn,
swindlin's company wouldn't pay me
cent. They said it wasn't an acct
dent, because the mule kicked me on
purpose. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-24
Clergynan's Valuable Dog


The minister delivered sermon OF
only ten minutes duration, most
unusual thing for him. Upon the con
clusion of his remarks he added:
II regret to inform you, brethren,
that my dog. who appears to be pecu-
liarly fond of paper, this morning ate
that portion of my sermon that have
not delivered. Let us pray"
After the service the clergyman was
met at the door by a man who, as Q.
rule, attended divine service in an
other parish. Shaking the good man
by the hand he said:
Doctor, should like to know
whether that dog of yours has any
pups. If SO l want to get one to give
to my minister. Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-24
Taking No Chances

"a Teller was in my place yester-
day. related Zeke Yawley, trying to
get me to put water system into my
house; have bath tub and all such"
well, them that wants bath tubs
are plumb welcome to have 'em," re-
piled Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge,
Ark. "But not me! Think of the fix
you'd be ketched in if you was alone
on the place, and the house was struck
by lightning while you was in that
there Internal bath tub" kansas
City Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-24
Saw Trouble Ahead

The government official of the coun-
ty district who had charge of that
part of the census which deals with
farm products, had instructed the old
farmer to collect his stock of every
description and have them branded.
81 s'pose that's all right" sighed
the farmer dolefully, 'but, honest,
mister, b'lieve I'm going to have one
hell of time with them bees."-Ex-
change.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-24
Rush to Cancel
Orders Felt By
All Industries


Practically every industry in Amer
lea is affected, some seriously, by the
cancellation of contracts, according to
final analysis Of the countrywide in
vestigation just completed by the
United States Chamber Of Commerce.
Cancellations were particularly not
able in goods of interest to women
So many orders for silks were abro-
gated that manufacturers have organ
lied bureau which adjudicates all
claims. Makers of hosiery and under
wear express a determination to de-
mand formal contracts with all orders
They also are organizing a bureau to
handle the situation. Corset dealers
found themselves overstocked and
their credits restricted.
Dealers in mems clothing, it would
appear, suddenly became obsessed with
the thought that the public would not
buy at prevailing prices, and rush to
cancel orders followed.
The extraordinary cancellation of of
orders for baby carriages was due to
a number of conditions, among them
the shortage of domestic help. In a
number Of States the birth rate de-
clined, and there were fewer babies
to ride in carriages. During the per
iod of low production, furniture deal
ers were alarmed and placed big
orders. Housing conditions became
such that retail sales were exceeding
ly limited A rush to cancel orders
followed. The industry contemplated
steps to place restrictions on orders
and to begin campaign on education
that will insure more equitable treat
ment of the manufacturers.
In one division of the lumber indus
try alone cancellations have amounted
to 100000 feet, or over $500 cars,
since January. They were largely
without any reason that would be yalid
in law.
Automobile manufacturers were the
principal offenders in the pressed met
al trade. AS their products are made
in special patterns or designs, con-
tracts provide that the buyer must
pay damages if he refuses to take
ordered goods.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-24
A Game of Perhaps

The other day a lady and her daugh-
ter, who live in service fiat in town,
received by post two stalls for the
alter, an accompanying note running:
Perhaps you will guess from whom
these come. Hope you will have a
pleasant evening" They used the
stalls, enjoying the play extremely,
and, returning home, found their fiat
ransacked by burglars. And awaiting
them was another note: Perhaps you
can guess now who sent the tickets"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-24
Bad Day For Losses

A small boy came hurriedly down
the street, and halted breathlessly in
front of stranger going in the same
direction.
"Have you lost half a crown?" he
asked with his hand in his pocket.
Eyes, yes, believe I have!" said the
stranger feeling in his pockets. Have
you found one?"
ooh, no." said the small boy. 4
want to see how many have been lost
today. Yours makes fifty-four."
London Tit-Bits.