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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-07-29
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only.
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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-07-29

no NNDfp MISTAKES Hud confusion hur-
ms tun ruau'og luurs. phone your ad
raI', Want Al department closes at
o y Iu.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27

round their idols by moonlight. and all
have their faces covered with wooden
masks. painted in imitation of the heads
of sea animals. These masks have no
aperturer for @yes. only holes beneath
the nose. which allow the bearers To
look downward but In no other direc-
ton.
american Indians also have mystic
festivities at which whole pantomimes
are performed and the actors appear
Disguised usually az animals, and be-
long to secret societies. No outsider
lis admitted to these strictly ritual
dances. Many of them have passed out
OF existence but others arc still held
with great regularity. Membership In
these secret societies is always re-
stricted and the members enjoy certain
special privileges. Thus, the 'Iamatsa'
which is a society among the northwest
Indians, was once allowed TO eat human
flesh.
''The secret societies among the
polynesians kill and eat anybody who
happens to intrude upon their dances.
The dancers wear monstrous animal
heads or grotesque human faces. carved
of light wood and gaudily painted IN
red black and while; the head covered
with framework OF cane, decorated
with vegetable substances to represent
hair. Sometimes the masks are made
of two tortoise shells elaborately put
together and carved.
"In New Britain the natives observe
the pleasant custom OF using the skulls
Of their deceased relatives for masks.
The skull is provided at the back with
a transverse bar, which the dancer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27

breathing, but the mouths are closed.
Hair Ia painted on or built up by means
OF painted paper.
II have recently been experimenting
with masks from living models, says
Mr.. Benta. Prom careful drawing or
the models face ] cut out the promo
and fit II To the face. filling out the dis
creparces ith bits of paper until all III
rounded To the contour of the Original
in short. a perfect At. IL is delicate te-
dious work, When the whole mask is
feature proof. paint II AS would a por-
trait painter"
Mr.. Bendas studio in Gramercy
Park contains dozens of masks, each
one of which is a distinct masterpiece
of its kind. 1t was from this collection,
representing three years work, tnat
Mr.. Anderson selected the masks Tor
Miss Severn TO wear in the Follies---
the Oriental Princess, the Queen with
the Peacock Headdress, the Flirt or
Silly Girl, Madame Butterfly, and the
head of monk. The interiors OF the
masks, not having been made especially
for Miss Severn, are insists, particular
ly the head of the F'lirt, whose mouth,
Miss Severn says, has always scraped
her nose.
The only drawback to the use OF the
mask is that il cannot be worn con-
tinuously throughout performance.
Owing to the difficulty IL presents To
breathing. the time limit for its con-
tinuuus wear is 10 minutes. In the case
of pantomime when they are worn
throughout the entire scene, they are
promptly removed as the curtain fails.
Masks of Long Ago.
Mr.. Benda, who is the nephew of the
late Madame Modjeska, has always
been interested in the theatre. 1t was
his knowledge of the history of the
drama which caused him to become i'm
terested in the making of masks. In
the libraries and museums he found
samples of masks that had been worn
FIVE centuries before Christ. And they
! were pretty good masks, too" he said.
Even those of the early tribes were
crudely artistic, while those of the
| Greeks represented real artistic
! achievements"
/ No one knows when the first masks
/ came into being, but it is well known
/ that they were used in ancient tribal
dances. The tribal dance. of course.
was the first form of dramatic art. II
was the races first form of self-expres-
| sion and was developed in connection
/ with religious worship. The dance is
/ still the only form of dramatic art
practiced BY primitive tribes existing in
5 the world today.
"Among the Aleutians mystic mask
. dances form part of their holy cere-
/ monies" We are told by one authority.
/ some Of these dances are performed
/ by women Hundreds Of women dance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
EPSON SALTS
LIKE LEMONADE

You can now buy real EPSON salts
without the awful taste and nausea. by
asking your druggist for a handy pack
age OF ''Epsonade Salts" which looks and
acts exactly like EPSON salts. because il
is pure epson salts combined with fruit
derivative salts, giving it the taste of
sparkling lemonade.
Take a tablespoonful in glass of cold
water whenever you feel bilious, head
achy or constipated- 'Epsonade Salts"
is the much talked of discovery of thr
American EPSON Association.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27

keeps la his teeth while whirling about.
The head In covered with KIND OF
clay. painted with red. whit and blue
stripes around the eyes and mouth.
The Greeks also used masks for their
dramatic. interpretive dances. but after
this they seam largely to have dlHap-
peared Probably they met their doom
with the birth of Christianity and the
subsequent Dark Ages, which atified
SO much of the early art. At any rate
the restless twentieth century has re-
discovered them and found them Just
aa fascinating az they were when the
race was young.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27

Lester was one Of the best men that
ever lived" How do you know oh
] married his widow London Mail
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
Senate Agricultural
Committee Works On
Relief For Farmers

Washington. April ,22.-Work on
farmer relief and kindred legislation
was begun today by the senate agri-
cultural committee.
No precise program was adopted,
but the committee decided to dis
pense with hearings on
which failed during the last congress.
Senator Capper's bill to legalize CO.
operative marketing by farmers was
considered today and referred to Sec
rotary Wallace, of the department Of
agriculture.
The packer control bill, r%eintroduc-
ed by Chairman Norris. Of the senate
committee. was referred to a SUBJ
committee headed by Senator Norris.
which will meet tomorrow. The COM
mittee decided not to have further
hearing on the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
NINE OWNERS.
AND EMPLOYEES
TO MEET TODAY
Conference Of Miners Dele
gates is Adjourned Until
Tomorrow.

London. April 22.-By the Associ-
ated Press. british mine owners
and leaders Of the miners federation
OF Great Britain will meet Prime
Minister Lloyd George this afternoon
to discuss the Goa crisis. The meet
Ing will be held at the invitation Of
Mr.. Lloyd George.
The conference Of the miners dele
gates vas adjourned until tomorrow
after a short session in which a
luton Of complete confidence in
Frank Hodges, secretary Of miners
union. and the other members of the
miners executive board was adopted.
After the conference the delegates
issued a statement declaring that re-
ports from the mining districts show
ed complete unanimity on the de-
mand for a national way board and q
national wage pool.
Unemployment Increases.
Official figures on unemployment,
made public last night. placed the to-
tai at 1,6S6,9O0, an increase Of 1890
over last week.
It was officially stated that IS coal
mines had, been flooded as a result
of the absence of the pump and en-
gineers from the pits, and that fur
Their cut in train schedules would be
effective on Sunday.
Another crisis has arisen in the en-
cheering industry over proposed
wage reductions amount to f12,500.-
600 and affecting 10000 workers.
The Scottish trade union congress.
In session at Aberdeen. has passed
resolutions supporting the miners and
recording the condemnation of the
congress of the governments "treach-
erous and bitter ahti-labor conference
called for the purpose Of considering
united action
In the absence Of any signs Of an
agreement between the government
and miners, today's newspaper print
ed gloomy editorials on the subject.
The Daily Telegraph says the country
was committing industrial suicide.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
Youthful Dancer At
Foto Play Theater

An, additional attraction, at the Foto
Play Stheater thu first four. days next
week will be- solo dancing by Miss
Ethel MCGOWAN, known to many as
'"Tip-Toe of the Follies." Miss Nc
Gowan will give the 'Folllies'' dance
in which she has several times APP
peared to pleasing advantage.
The Foto Play is offering as its big
feature this week 1.-THE Love Flower
by D. w. Griffith, a tense drama of
modern life in which Dick Barthel-
mess. the well known screen idol, does
some of his best work. There is no
advance in prices. it is announced.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
Text Of German Note.

Berlin, April 21.-Following is the
text Of a note sent by Germany to
President Harding:
I'm the name Of the German gov
eminent and the German people, the
undersigned, notwithsta nding the. still
existing technical, state Of war re-
specially petition the president Of
the United States to mediate in the
reparations question and to fix the
sum to be paid by Germany to: the
Allied powers. ,~s-
"They earnestly urge him to secure
the consent Of the Allied powers to
such mediation. They solemnly de-
clare that the German government is
ready and willing to agree. without
reservations or qualifications. to pay
such sum az the president. after ex-
animation and investigation may md
just and right. -
Would Fulhll Provisions.
'"They formally pledge themselves
to fulfill in letter and in spirit all the
provisions Of any award that may be
made by him. With abiding faith in
the Righteousness of this request. and
with u%ndeniable sincerity OF purpose,
the German people. through their
constituted government submit their
appeal to the president Of the United
States, with the confident hope that it
will be granted. to the. end that the
ance with right and Justice. to meet
the heartfelt wishes of all civilized
nations to avoid the Unreasonable
consequences Of the imminent
coercive measures, and to promote
the peace Of the world" -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
d

Rock Island, III, April 23.-Hugh
Paddock, son Of George Paddock,
president Of a Prophetstown. Illinois,
private bank. indicted with his father
for alleged embezzlement Of bank
funds. surrendered to the sheriff In
Morrison yesterday. He was unable to
furnish $4,000 bonds. His father Is
still at liberty.
Paddock has been In Madison, Wis,
and Chicago since the indictments
were returned. He came back to
Prophetstown to attend the funeral Of
his mother who died the first OF the
week:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22

continued, believed that It recognizes
In the memorandum OF DR.. simons "a
sincere desire on the part ofsthe Ger
man government to reopen negotia-
lions with the Allies on q new basis.
and hopes that such negotiations,
once resumed, may lead to q prompt
settlement which will at the same
time satisfy the just claims of the
Allies and permit Germany hopefully
to renew its productive. activities"
The German appeal received today
and Mr.. Hughes reply were made
public by the state department with
out comment and high administration
officers declined to discuss either Of
them.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
$@l34,O0O,O0O
ASKED FOR The
MERCHANT FLEET
Chairman Benson Makes
This Request of Congress
Today.

Washington, April 22.-Chairman
congress today for an appropriation
Of $134.000,0 900 to finance operations
OF the governments merchant fleet
during the next fiscal year. He also
said another appropriation of $685.
$4,000 would Se needed to permit
the emergency feet corporation to
function until July 1. y
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
Last Surviving White
Scout OF Clusters
Seventh Cavalry Dead

Mandan. n. d., April 22.-James
Flanagan, "a. years old. said to be the
last surviving white scout Of Clusters
Seventh cavalry. died here today. The
funeral services will be under the au-
spices OF the American Legion.
Flanagan also served in the Civil
war as a member of the 1S1st Ohio
~valr
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
REyERsES ACTION.

Madison, Wis. April 22.-The as
sembly today reversed Its action on
the Burke reforestration bill. Voting
-by reclamation the bill, which gives
the state authority to purchase coun-
ty lands with its conservation funds,
was passed almost unanimously.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
Germany Mar Accent.

Washington, April 22.-Faced by
territory BY French forces on May /.
Germany will lose no time in accept
ing Americas offer, In the opinion 81
the representatives here of both neu-
trail and allied governments.
Their analysis Of Secretary Hughes
reply has convinced them that while
the United States is anxious for a re-
opening of negotiations it has no in
tention OF bringing about a situation
out of which Germany may emerge
a greatly lessened burden.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
ToRNADoI I'M souTH

Durant. Okla. April 22.-Buildings
were blown from foundations. trees
uprooted M OIL. derricks wrecked by
a tornado in Bryan county last night.
Damage was estimated at a quarter
Of a million dollars.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
CROP NEAR NORMAL.

Topeka. Kans., April 22.-The Kan
sas acreage of winter wheat is esti-
mated at 9.233,7Ss, Its condition Of
April 10, at 1878 per cent normal, in
the state board of agriculture's first
crop report Of the season. issued to-
dav.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
CHARGED WITH DISCRETION

CHARGED WITH DISCRETION.
Hope. N. D.. April 22.-William
thinner. said to be a deserter from
the United States army. was taken
from Hope to Fort Smelling by
guard. thinner claims he Is innocent
of the desertion charge. He says he
lost his discharge certificate.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
TOO MITCH

Milwaukee,. WIS.,, April 22-Michael
P~olczynski. SO. today was sent to the
house Of correction for 80 days after
having spent $500 in one week. on
m~oonshine. He said he worked hard
all his life and going to have a good
time In his old age" He had saved
$1,000 up to last week, ,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
WEATHER.
q. m. Observations.

Temperature, ii.
Maximum, II hours, 81.
Minimum. "a hours, Al.
Wind. northeast, 8 miles.
Precipitation, a.
Barometer. reduced. 1853.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

MILWAUKEE, I
St. Paul 0
Lingrel and Staylor; Williams and
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
HARDING WILL
NOT MEDIATE
IN DISPUTE

ceatinued from page ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22

The following games postponed be-
cause of rain:
1ndianapolis-Toledo, Washington
Boston, Chicago-Detroit. Minneapolis
Kansas City, C~hicago-St. Louis. Co.
lumbus-LouisYille.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22
Germany Held Responsible.

In replying to this memorandum,
Secretary Hughes said that the United
States stood with the governments Of
the Allies in holding Germany ere
sponsible for the war, and, therefore,
morally bound TO make r~eparations
so far as may be possible"
This government" Mr.. Hughes
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-22

cord with the allies. Secretary of
State Hughes is understood in au-
thoritative quarters here to have as
sured Ambassador Jusserand to THU
effect,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-21

and recognizes no class distinction.
That IL the contention Of Miss
Dagmar Perkins. president Of the
National Association for the I'm.
provement Of American Speech.
And II Is why she has set about 20
right the defects OF our language.
New York would much rather
say world instead OF 'wolid." So
Miss Perkins. and Kentucky pre-
fcrs TO be known as Kentucky In.
stead OF 'Kaintucky.'
"Sloveniy speech is as bad ~
sioveniy dress. The person whose
speech II sioveniy. no matter how
able or how well dressed he may be.
docs not demand the respect and At.
tenticn glycn To q distinguished
speaker"
For the teacher who realizes the
value OF concerning herself with the
speech OF her pupils the National
Association for Improvement Of
American speech soffers opportunity
for getting practical information
that viii be OF value to her In check
ing up her own enunclation and in
ststuting methods Of improving the
enuncia,ion OF the studensa
The headquarters OF the organize,
are at sssfwest End ave. New York
city. The council OF the organize,
ton includes James NJ. Beck. Mrs
Paul CruvAth. Mira Daniel .Gugxcn.
helm, Mrs oitvcr Hartman. ostr
II. Kahn. Mrs Edward Mcvickar
w. FORBES Morgan. Mrs william d
Perkins and Mrs. william Beiknap-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-21

BERLIN. July 2i.---Beaten on land
and temporarily driven off tho sea,
tho Germans are convinced there ts
n great future In the air---and that
they are going To prepare for H.
In the windows Of the former great
shipping companies are prominently
displayed the time tables OF the daily
servios by airptane bstween Berlin
and the rest Of Germany. with con
nections for Copenhagen. Holland
and England
On the news stands you viii find
such magazines as Der Luftweg''
r'The Airway'1 and others. all do
voted entirely to aviation topics.
You pass . big. comfortable house
out Of which soldieriy chaps come
stalking and ssk what place Il la
only TO learn that Il ts the swell
Aero club Of Germany. one OF mum.
bcr OF such organizations
II makes a point OF having lectures
and expoeitions on aerial technical
subjects. All former flag officers OF
the German military and naval avsa.
ton corps arc made welcome On
every Tuesday there are reunions OF
such officers.
Again. you pass the office Of one
Of tho big German insurance com.
panies and you learn that the prin.
cipal on~s OF Germany have formed
an air pool for tho purpose Of insur.
ing all kinds Of nying craft against
ioss. The combined capital OF the
companies 10 four hundred million
marks.
tho restrictions the treaty OF ver.
sailies sought TO place upon German
aircraft planes. the people OF this
empire are nevertheless making
rapid strides for supremacy OF the
air.
Only one nation rivals Germany IN
tho air and that In France. We,
with our boundiezs wealth. arc hope-
iesniy behind tho GcrmnnA SO Il
England
At the close OF the war Germany
had as factories employing ef .aes
men In the construction OF airplanes
and diriribiex
Under tn. treaty provisions these
factories have been forced TO STOP
making such things. 80 they have
been converted into plants for max
ing wagona agricultural implements.
etc.
Nevertheless. the technieni diroc
tors Of these old .time aviation piantr
are stiIi at work and maDy utiii have
their scientific bureaus in operation
Also some firms like zepp~isn,
Afbasrosr. Junkrr and Fokkcr are
stiii In existence a. airpiane makers
Tho tendency In German aviation
work has BEEN TO develop the giant
aeroplane and seapiane This u e.
pcciaiiy true Of thru types:
FfRsT-Eniarroment Of aircraft
by increase OF power. brought about
by multiplication In the number oi
motors which are arranged In the
~ingn
| SEcoND-Eniarg~m Of sircraf,
by increase Of power brought about
by multiplication In the number n
motors which are arranged In the
central fuseisgs or body and de-
signed 10 drive one or more propci
crs thru the medium Of khafss OF
Enring.
TIfITtD--A sype displayfng radical
departures from precedence IN De
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-21

auto in front OF her home Monday
afternoon. Mrs. Mcintyre was cross
ing the street when the auto, driven
by II. r. John. 2osis Weller st..
struck her. wrenehing her ankle.
AAN-An unidentified girl. play
1fOlng with two small boys In
the street at ssrd ave. 4. w. and
w. Spokane st.. was struck Monday
evening by an auto driven by Alex.
ander Law. Sass Island drive. The
girl was apparently unhurt and WAS
taken home by Law.
AA7-Mrs- NJ J. Miiinor. 81. tssi
~ Z sixth ave. n. w. was severe
~ injured when struck At Fremont
ave. and Ewing IT. Tuesday after
noon by an auto truck driven by a
Jap. Mrs. Milinor was thrown heav.
lily to the ground and suffered Sc
verely from four splinters which en-
tered her back She was taken 20
city hospital. where she was later
released The Jap has not been iden.
titled
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-21
BIRDS Save
utah CROPS
AS OF Y0RE
Famous miracle" Workers
Appear to Destroy
Field Mice


SALT LAKE CITY. July si.--rhe
ga guils. miracle birds" Of the
Mormons. have come again to the
rescue OF the Utah farmerA
Their first appearance probably
saved the Mormon pioneers from
death by hunger.
II was I'm iSts when salt Lake
City was but . descrt camp. com.
prising a log .and.mud fort with It's
encircling tents and prairie-schoons
erx. The religious emigrants had
planted an their surplus grain In
the fresh turned sod. II was their
sole food reliance for the next sea-
son. That failing TO mature. they
might perish.
A pest OF iocusts threatened the
precious crop. Prayers arose day
and night.
Then happened what the settlers
were pleased TO term miracle. for
To- gulls from Salt Lake swept in
without touching the grain.
Today vast flocks OF these same
birds. 10 which . monument has
been erected. are successfully com.
hating a pest Of field mice appearing
a. West Jordan. Utah. In such
hnrsies as seriously to threaten
crops.
Z One farmer said that the land
suddenly was covered with mice bur.
rows. when he turned the irriKa'
4ion water into the field turned gray
that the ground had turned gray
and come to life A living swarm
a. mice Of all ages and sizes fled
across the fields.
The sea gulls were attracted by
The sight and Mt once commenced
var upon the mice. Every morning
The gulis come In from the lake and
search out the fields that are being
Irrigated. to devour the mice. They
an discriminating the pests rapidly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-21
1921 Record Of
Pedestrians Hit
by Automobiles

AAA-Mrs. r. Butler, Aisacc
F3apartments. was painfully
bruised when knocked down and
dragged Is feet by an auto driven
~ an unidentified man and woman
~ Eighth ave. and Pike st. Monday
Afternoon Mrs. Butler was crossing
ehe street and had gained the curb
1ag when the auto swerved and
elInbcd the sidewalk. striking her.
h auto backed down from the walk
ma drove off.
Mr.. Butler was taken home by ~.
RfchArdson. 22f2n Eighth ave.
AAS-MrA J. Mcintyre. Eighth
3Oavc- and Stewart st. was
knoclDd down and bruised by an
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-21
Leave for Alaska
on Exploring Trip

To explore the unknown territory
on the Southwestern end OF the
Alaska range. Frederick X. vrcc-
land Of New York. who spent four
years. previous TO the war, cxplor-
ing the Peace River country OF
British Columbia. left Seattle
wednesday night on the steamship
Admiral Watson for Snug Harbor.
Alaska. yreeland was accompanied
by Col. A. J. Macnah. OF the United
States army.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-21

SPOKANE. July II. - Federal
Judge Frank IL Rudkin. who has
presided over the East1rn Washing
ton district for 10 years was mar.
ried Wednesday evening In Spokane
to Mrs. Nellie Doty. Of that city.