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ALICE.

Alice, curiously enough. is a mans
name, not a woman's. Originally II
was given to the sons Of the family
and Is. without doubt. derived from
the sAnglo-SaSon Adelgis. of which
the feminine form was Adelgisa. II
means noble. in both its masculine
and feminine form.
It is clear that Alice represents
Adelgis. and not Adelgisa, and that
the proper feminine form would be
Aliza. Some believe that Eliza. gen.
orally thought to be a derivative OF
Elizabeth. is this missing form For
proof of Aliza as the representative
of Adelgisa. the Liber Vitae OF
Durham records the changes in Ad-
elgfza from the first noble lady OF
that name. who laid her gifts upon
the altar. BY contraction II became
by steps Adeliza. Aalisa and Aliza.
Aaliza Is still given to daughters
of noble families in Europe. Adaliz,
Adliz and finally Ais are other con-
fractions. Alicia is a derivative
which represents an effort at
euphony lacking in Alisa. but Alison
is not so desired as is popularity
supposed. but has a completely diff
ferent origin.
Alice is purely English. with a
slight Teutonic flavor, since another
explanation of its origin is that the
name is derived from the feminine
Adalhert, or Adalchen. signifying
daughter. in Frankland. Alex, or
Alisa, in Lombardy was natutaIized
in England when Alix la Belle mar
ried Henry i.
Alexandrite Is the talismanic stone
of Alice. 1t is found in the emerald
mines of Russia, and its splendid
green. which changes pulsatingly 10
columbine red. makes II representa-
tive of the Russian national colors.
and, therefore. honored as a national
stone. The Russians believe that II
brings great fortune. 1t denotes
hope. and when dreamed of indicates
much to look forward to. Monday
is Alice's lucky day and seven her
lucky number. Her flower Is the
white hawthorne, which means hope.
Alice has been traditionally sur
rounded by all the virtues and sim
plicity which man is supposed to de-
sire in woman. Indeed. the name is
POLITICALLY synonymous with true
blue" 1t has been immortalized in
the old song. Ben Bolt"
"Oh. do you remember sweet Alice,
Ben Bolt;
Sweet Alice with hair so brown;
Who thrilled with delight when you
gave her a smile.
And trembled with fear at your
frown?"
Copyright. lso)
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REMODELING A WIFE
X1I-Faithfu1ly Copied
Story of Married Life Where the Husband Would Be
| BY MILDRED X BARBOUR.
! BY CIureN svndic

Doris gave up the entire day
following the dinner party to mod
elling herself after Alethea Steven
SON Once the memory of that
other disastrous attempt to change
her personality occurred to her,
but she dismissed il as extraneous
Had he not placed the seal of his
approval upon Mrs. Stevenson by
choosing her to be his first love?
She discovered that she had a
difficult task before her She was
small and slight, where Atethea
Stevenson was tall and willowy
with a cat-like grace of walk and
posture. The girlish curves of her
cheeks were not well suited to
the coiffure Mrs. Stevenson affected
to set off her own heart-shaped
face. But. quite undaunted. Doris
set to work.
She discovered that by rubbing
one of her French powders into
her flesh, she could attain some
thing of Alethea Stevenson's pallor,
but the undeniable pink, which
showed through the coating, robbed
1t of the translucence that distin-
guished the other woman. Also,
it paled her lips and she was
forced to apply the crimson lip
stick which she had found among
the toilet accessories on the dress
ing table Margaret had assigned
her.
Throughout the long, brilliant au-
tumn afternoon she posed before the
glass. endeavOring faithfully to imi-
tate the copper-haired SIRENS walk
.rNA
much easier to assume by merely
talking slowly with careful. unaccent-
ed words, allowed to flow liquidly and
huently. But the coolness. the poise,
the sense of detachment, she was un-
able to master.
When Stewart returned from the
office. she was ready. but a trihe
stage-frightened. She went down to
the library to give him tea. Marga-
ret was out and the tea things were
laid before the hearth where the first
open fire of the season burned in
Difference to the chill forecast of win
ter.
As she sat in the shadow left by
the circle OF dancing flames, handling
the tea cups with the slow grace
which she had rehearsed so faith
fully. Darlington regarded her anx-
iously.
. What have you been doing all day,
sweetheart? Did you go out for a
ride. as told you?'
NO" she admitted guiltily, I'll
had some things TO do in my ROOM
Il thought So" Darlington spoke
with annoyed conviction. Now see
here. DoriA you must get out more
in the air and sunshine. You're posi-
tfyeiv male tOday"
Doris started slightly. but she ap-
swered only with the same enigmati-
cal little smile that she had seen
Alethea Stevenson employ.
And you haven't any vivacity."
Darlington complained. You will get
as stupid as house cat IL you stay
Indoors much longer. Margaret
should make you go out, but / dare
sew she is busy with her clubs and
things But, Doris. I should think
you would want to be outdoors every
minute Of these splendid autumn days
wish to Heaven / could get out In
the open." he added feelingly.
: Doris was smiling abstractedly.
II recall once several years = ago
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SUNDAY. JANUARY, Is. 1920.

Astrologers read this as an un-
lucky day. Saturn, Uranus and
Mars are all in malefic aspect.
Grave differences of opinion ap-
pear to be indicated and these will
affect church as we'll as State SO
that political conditions will be re-
hected in religious organizations.
Discussions and disagreements in
side denominations as well as be-
tween various faiths are foreshad-
owed as a preface to extensive CO.
alitions.
Old creeds and new ideals will
clash in many places and a higher
standard of Christianity will de-
velop. the seers assert
There is a sign read as indicating
a widespread effort to educate the
masses and to eliminate illiteracy
and this will introduce a leader
who will gain fame.
Mars presages lack of harmony
wherever differences of viewpoints
are possible. Peace that reaches
the individual and governs his in
dustrial relations is still aloof.
There is an i'll omen supposed TO
foreshadow a clash with another
nation and the calling out of troops
but 1t Yill not be of serious import
AncitSt lore held that the aspects
which cause a ferment Of thought
in the mind of men seriously afrect-
ed the growth of hair and for that
reason many young men became
bald in these first years of the new
era
Corruption in municipal govern
ments is foretold and a Western
city will suffer from a grave scam
dal.
1t was foretold months ago that
strange crimes against children
would mark the close Of the war
and now the stars presage govern
ment care and protection for the
young on a scale never before at
tempted.
High winds will prevail to an ex-
tent that menaces life next month.
1t is predicted.
Inventions that will eliminate
clerks will be widely introduced in
the next FIVE years. astrologers an
nounce.
Persons who Sc birthdate 1t is may
have rather a trying year. Those
who are employed may expect pro-
mbtion.
Children born on this day may be
high-strung, rash and impulsive.
They will probably succeed best
when working for someone else and
not when in independent business
fCs. ,s-,~
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Uncle Harry. IN fact, the next
President of the United States will
be elected just about ten months
from tomorrow. In other words
the Presidential election will be
held on Tuesday, November next
President Wilson's term does not
end until March 4. 1921. so you see
he still has a little over a year to
serve"
Well. then, why is there so much
in the paper now about Presiden-
tial candidates" said Joe. And
Uncle Harry. you said you would
explain about the Presidential
booms"
"a Presidential boom means the
announcement by some man that
he is going to be a candidate for
the nomination for President OF
one of the several political parties
in our country. and. the movement
in fayO- OF his nomination. Each
one - these announcements con-
stitutes bOOm-some are big
bOoms, and some are little booms
that are soon forgotten"
When will the parties select
their candidates." asked Helen.
Early in the coming summer, +"
answered Uncle Harry. The Ma
tiOnal Executive Committee of the
Republican party has already Sc
lected Chicago as the place for
the convention. and Tuesday. June
8, as the day for the convention to
start The Democratic party will
also hold its convention about the
same time, maybe a little later
The Socialist patry will also have
candidates for President and Vice
President. and so will the Labor
party. and probably there will be
a Liberal party with candidates
Right now the different groups
OF leaders in the Republican and
Democratic parties are considering
various Republicans and Democrats
who they think might make good
candidates. One of the chief rea-
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the cinnamon lollypop he had brought
| for her. and then he sat down to
read the paper.
After a while Mrs Littletail, who
was out in the kitchen with Nurse
Jane, said:
"Oh, dear mer'
What's the matter now" asked
Uncle Wiggily.
'Oh, I'm making chocolate
cake. said the rabbit lady. "and ]
need just one more egg. Mrs. Wib-
! blewobble, the duck lady, owes me
one, but l have no time to hop after
it,"
| "I'll CO." offered Uncle wiggiIy
So he did this. and when Uncle
| Wiggily was starting back he met his
friend. Grandpa Goosey Gander
Come on, walk little way with
me-" begged the old goose gentle
man.
Uncle Wiggily and Grandpa
Goosey were talking about a new
way 10 play Scotch checkers when
out popped the queer, thin old Skeez-
/ icks.
Grandpa Goosey and Uncle wiggily
! jumped and safely reached the under
! ground house without falling down.
tut "hat happened TO the SkeeZicks?
Well, he didn't know anything
about Sammie's slippery slide, and
when his feet struck the icy place
one paw went one way and the othe 7
! vent the other way. He was so ker-
! slostrated that he didn't know what
/ to do.
II guess it's a good thing Sam
mie didn't unslip his slippery slide"
said the rabbit gentleman with a
| laugh. And Grandpa Goosey said
the same thing. So II the rubbe T
boot doesn't get full of water when
/ 1t goes swimming in the bath tub
with the cake of soap I'll tell you
next about Uncle Wiggily and Su-
sizes rag doll.
| Copyright 1920 ny the Mcclure News
| paper Syndicate.)
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when we were stopping at White Sui
phur' she began in that chill as-ice
tone with which Mrs. Stevenson usu-
ally prefaced her anecdotes.
For Heavens sake, Doris" Car
rlngton sprang up staring at her in
alarm. What on earth ails Won
Are You ill? Come here, let me feel
your forehead"
Doris tried to elude his anxious
hands, but he grasped her determin-
edly and drew her over to the win
doW' where the late sunshine fell
across her face.
With a grim expression, he passed
his hand over her cheeks and lips
and surveyed the tell-tales nudge on
his palm.
will you tell me the meaning Of
this? he inquired sternly. What
Goes thls absurd makeup and these
ridiculous manners of your mean?'
terfuge.
Mrs. Stevenson" she faltered "1
you admire her don't you, and Won
said 1 must learn"
so you thought with the use NJ a
little paint and powder and a re-
pressed expression, you could be a
Mrs. stevenson, did your" Caring.
ton began in evaporation, but the
humor OF the situation struck him
forcibly and he suddenly threw back
his head and gave vent to irrepres-
sible mrth.
To Doris his amusement was far
more humiliating than his anger.
She resolved never. never to initiate
anyone again as long as she lived
but in her heart she knew that she
would always fight for his love with
the weapons of her rival.
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what is q Presidential boom,
Uncle Harry" asked Joe.
Yes, and I would like to know
too. about the talk that we see in
the papers almost every day about
this man and that man announcing
that he wants to be a candidate for
President added Helen.
II suppose you might say that
we are getting a running start for
the Presidential election" said Uncle
Harry.
But We are not going to elect
a new President very soon, are
we7" asked Jimmy.
Not r>many months" explained
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Lean Year Party.


Dear Miss Lee: Please make some sugges-
tions as to favors and decorati tions for both
Parlor and dining room at a leap year party.
Also which do you think proper and better .
serve. layer cake or small fancy eakes?-
Y. 8.
Hearts would make very appro-
pirate decorations for a leap year
party. especially since 1t is SO near
Valentines Day. Flowers and green's
are always good. You might dis
tribute your favors in some novel
fashion connected with obtaining
marriage licenses, etc. With a very
little trouble you could erect a mar
riage license booth at one end of the
dining-room, carefully labeled, which
would also add to the decorations.
Without telling how your scheme ID
to be carried out, have the boys line
up in one room and the girls in an
other. Then let one from each room
enter the dining-room together apd
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approach the license clerk. The en-
barrassing moment they both expect
will be relieved when the girl an
nounces they want a license for the
clerk will hand them a slip of paper.
stating the spot where they will To-
cate their wedding gifts. Have the
favors tucked away in odd hooks for
the purpose. The small fancy cakes
have become more and more popular
for refreshments, though everyone
enjoys good homemade cake and it
is permissible to serve It at an in
formal gathering.
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better look all. If weigh and
make up for the then profit twood girl
who has sobbed for hours the tender OF
what seemed her the mistake of her life
from which she finds in after
trivial that affair Such thing should smooth
of her troubles either in the business
Eacmsake gives just that much lead your fellow
You're not likely to fall in that again and if
find yourself there you know the best way out.
Mistakes that appear be caamies builders
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Cosmos-Vaudeville.

The week of February 2, the Cosmos
Is offering Some Baby"-a girl act
sponsored by Billy Brendel, as! fea-
ture- It Is said to be noted for its
laugh provoking comedienne. Other
attractions are Noodles Fagan & Elsie.
the former king of the newsies, and
his almost grown-up daughter, Nc
Nally; Janis q DeWolf in Making
Good" Harry and Anna, Scranton in
wire antics; Hallen & Gross in songs
and comedy; Herbert Denton & Co.,
in "Ploughkeepsie," and Mcfarland
& Palace In songs and pianoidsue with
the new Fox comedy picture, "The
Schoolhouse Scandal" Charles RAY in
-Red Hot Dollars" and the usual
short features.
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THE LION

The lion. you have often heard.
Is but beast Of prey:
Yet this one is sailor bold.
II true the story I was told
In far away Bombay.
On Arabs sea he sailed his craft
From Panjim to Karkail:
And when the storm did split his mast
He spliced 1t strong and made 1t fast
And lashed It with his tail!
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Missouri, former Speaker OF the
House of Representatives, former
Ambassador Gerard. who represent
ed our country at Berlin up to the
time We entered tine war, former
Secretary of the Treasury William
G. McAdoo. and Attorney General
Palmer. 1t will be interesting dur
ing the coming weeks and months
to watch the Presidential booms.
Some will continue right UP to the
end of the big political conven-
tions; others will shoot up like
rockets and die out like rockets.
Meanwhile the political leaders are
watching each candidate and care
fully weighing each mans popu-
ularity."
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filmization of I. A. r. Wylie's power
full novel, The Hermit Doctor Of
Gaya-" Charles Bryant Is cast in
the picturesque role opposite the star.
The usoal array OF supplementary fea-
lures both pictorial and musical will
complete the bill.
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b. r. Kefth,x.

: Next week at B. F. Keith's Theater
tne Dill will include Valeska Suratt
WIN eugene Strong and her players
IN scarlet by Jack Lait; May
Mirth. the famous equestrienne, with
Fhii and the Wirth family In haute
ecole arenic feats; Margaret Padula ;
Fenton and Fields; Willie brothers;
Permane and Shelley; Martyr and
Florence; other features and the regu-
lar house additions.
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(watch for YOUR name to-
morrow. Questions which read
erS may desire 10 ask concern
Ing Christian names will be an
swered by Miss MarshaIl, either
through the columns of The
Herald In the regular course of
the series, or personally. II
stamped. self-nddressed enve-
lope Is inclcsed.)
The Washington herald., 1920-01-25

To the question as to what Chris
tianity really is, put recently to men
In the British army and navy, there
was a general tone of vagueness, in
the replies. Most Of the answers
were materialistic, while the average
man could not define Christianity.
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Virginia Lees Personal Answers
To Herald Readers Questions

That experience is the best teacher is an
accepted fact, but those who follow the maxim
admit that they make great many foolhardy
mistakes in learning life's lessons
We were brought up on the belief that
there is no sse in crying over spilled milk,
but l tempted to believe that it does US
good to look back over our mistakes, especi-
ally if they are so far back that we can pick
them up and look at them from all angles
impartially If we but look back to bemoan
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Locw's Columbia.

For the first four days of the week
of February /, Loew's Columbia The
ater announces Maj. Robert Warwick
in "A Tree of knowledge" For the
last three days of that week, begin
ming Thursday, the feature will be
Love Sparks" featuring n Warren
Kerrigan."
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ATTRACTIONS BOOKED
HERE NEXT WEEK
CONTINUED FROM PAGE TWO.

character worthy of the fine talents
ot Mr.. Barrymore. The play Ia in
-FOUR acts and three scenes and Mr..
Williams has given the production
the same, painstaking attention
which marked his other plays.
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CrandaI's Metropolitan.

Nazimova, the screens incompar-
able artistic. win be the pictured star
throughout the week Of February LIST
at Crandalfs Metropolitan Theatre
In her latest and greatest super
feature Stronger Than DestA q
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Gayety,

Rose Syden's London Bellies"
next weeks attraction. at the Gay
ETY. Theater.t will have as its prin-
Ieipal offering . two-sct musical
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Loew's Palace.

The attraction for the week of Feb
ruary at Loew's Palace Theater will
be ID. w. Grihth's latest film drama.
scarlet Days" a photoplay of the
type that only Griffith can produce.
There will be the usual array Of add
ed attractions. : =. :,
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CrandnIl's Knickerbocker.
CrnndaII's,

Norma Talmadge will occupy the
screen at Crandall's Theatre on Sun
day and Monday Of the week of Feb
ruary list. as star Of her latest re-
lease, she Loves and Lies" a film
version OF Wilkle Collins story of
the same name. Other bookings for
the week are: Tuesday and Wednes-
day, Nell Craig in Common Prop
erty; Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, Alice Joyce in Slaves of Pride" !"
which will be presented for the first
time in Washington. F0
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WHAT'S IN A NAMEa

Facts about your name; its his
tory; its meaning; whence il
was derived; its significance;
your lucky day and lucky Jewell
by MILDRED MARSHALL
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YeHow Men Sleep
By Jeremy Lane.

.r Herald today publication
E ~ -
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Editors Note - Uncle Harry
will be glad to answer inquir-
les. either in this column or by
mail, provided letters are signed
with the full name and address
of the persons writing. The
correspondents names will not
appear in the articles.
Copyright 1920 by the NC syndicate.)
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THE OSTRICH,

THE OSTRICH
The ostrich is a mighty bird
That halls from Africa-I've heard.
They're Matched from great big
speckled eggs
And wear queer wings and great long
legs.
Sometimes they don an old cravat
Or sport a fine old high silk hat.
I Copyright. 1870, by The Mo Syndicate
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Nn~~y~A 2As

comedy entitled Hustle, Bustle.'
The cast, which is headed by Cbes-
ter Nelson. portrayer of "rube"
comedy types. includes Leo Hoyt,
Ruby Lusby, Mabel Lorraine, Kitty
Madison. George S. Banks and Steve
Paul. with the Panamanian Trio as
an added attraction.
Crandnlps Knickerbocker.
Nazimova will be screened for the
first times locally in Stronger Than
Death" at Crandall's .Knickerbocker
Theatre the first two days of the
week Of February 1st. Tuesday and
Wednesday. Alice Brady in "The
Fear Market" Thursday and Friday,
Douglas Fairbanks in when the
Clouds Roll Bye Saturday only,
Doris Kenyon in THE Bandbox."
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HOROSCOPE.

The stars incline. but do not compel. -
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Tomorrow-~A Chance Revelation,
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60 Be Continued,
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You have been in Jail. sir"
Yes" said John. 'I see they read
1.-THE papers here. VII you let me
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-24


Although it is customary at this
time of year to predict a white
summer" and prophecy that white
is to be the favored fabric for the
warm months because it is popular
now in the south. it really seems
too early to make such a statement.
White is always popular in the
warm months because of its perfect
laundering qualities and it is al
ways popular with young people,
for 1t is very youthful and fresh
looking. Hence whether it is to be
white summer" or not it will be
a good idea to know just what As
being shown now in the line of
white frocks.
Here is one of the prettiest frocks
which was shown in the displays of
frocks for southern wear. 1t is
fashioned of the finest of enbroid-
cred net trimmed with exquisite
filet lace. The tunic has the pouches
at the hips and tucks at the edge.
The short sleeves and short skirt
show the Paris influence. A girdle
and long streamers Of narrow soft
gros gros grain ribbon is the fin
ishing touch.
II one does not like to wear an
all white costume there are ador-
able little hats like this one pictured
developed in any and every shade
imaginable, delicate and brilliant
ones alike. This is made Of straw
fabric of a rich flame color with a
wreath of wheat for trimming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-24
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