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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-27

AS long as the marines In the mail cars have
orders to shoot first and inquire afterwards
tho fraternity of hohoes, who are merely no
hoes and nothing more. Will do well to stick
Ia side door Pullmans as their means of trans
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. News
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-27

Seems foolish for Japan to bc insisting ON n
~ per cent ratio here In country that made
one half Of per cent famous
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-27

Secretary Hughes tells the military men tina
determination of policies in the conference will
b. by the civilians and not by the military Tho
y, oplc are supreme, and there is no doubt
about civilian officers Of the government be
ing nearer to the people than navy and army
ofdccrs.--Raleigh News and Observer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-27

Only certain method of getting Lloyd George
To the Washington conference is to stage n
crisis there. That is his. middle name
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-27

of the romance Of Esmee Alien O'con-
nell and Count Ricardo, alias Richard
Power. the owner of mysterious
house. Cannon Wood, where many
strange things hnppen. There are
also Rudolph Silver. Ricardo's half
brother. who covets his property and
position; Violctta Diaz. Venetian
actress. who conspircs with Silvcrs
Lyons. sinister man. who dogs
Esmee's footsteps. ana Altoona ANA
ranti. who has the pearls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-27
Rill)llull0 Ulnlps.bispatrh

Entered January II. 1905 at the Post-omss ~
SSSl, Richmond. Va. as second-c class matter.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
Kron's Aid Is Sought in
Solving Eckert Murder
Convict, However, Refuses to
Discuss Case With Justice and
the District Attorney

Brooklyn authorities believe they
will solve the mysterious murder of
Frederick P. Eckert at Grasmere,
S. L., last August. They are convinced
that David Kron, of 1877 Herzl Street,
Brooklyn, has information which will
lead to the solution.
Kron, who recently was convicted of
robbery in the first degree in connec-
tion with the hoId-up of Harold An
derson and Arthur Williams last No
vember in Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, was
to have been sentenced for that crime
yesterday. Instead he was closeted
for more than an hour with Supreme
Court Justice Lazansky and Assistant
District Attorney George Voss, who
sought to have him make helpful dis
closures.
Russell Brice, who was indicted In
Richmond Monday on charge of muir
der in connection with the Eckert case,
Is now serving sentence of from ten
to twenty years at Sing Sing for the
Troy Avenue hold-up, in which he was
kron's accomplice. In Kron's trial
Brice testified that Kron was not pres
ent during the attack on Williams and
Anderson.
1t was said after the conference YES
terday that Kron talked of everything
except the Eckert murder. On the wav
back to his cell, however, he did tell
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
Bedtime Stories
Chatterer Has Some News
BY Thornton W. Burgess
What some folks 10iU not do themselves
They seem quite a0illing others should,
Nor hesitate to gain thereby
And keep their regulations good.

Chatterer the Red Squirrel was s
long time in the house of Bobby Coon
Anyway, it seemed a long time tc
Peter Rabbit ard Happy Jack the Gray
| Squirrel waiting outside. They began
to wonder if anything could have hap
pened to Chatterer. Peter fairly
danced with impatience and curiosity
as he waited. Happy Jack pretended d
not to be at all interested, but he
changed his position so that he could
watch the doorway of Bobby Coon's
house.
At last Chatterer's head appeared in
the doorway, He looked down at Peter
and grinned. He looked over at Happv
Jack and grinned. Then he climbed up
and sat in that doorway and began to
wash his face. He didn't say q word.
We'll" cried Peter impatiently, sis
Bobby Coon in there 2"
Don't you wish you knew 2" replied
Chatterer in the most provoking wav.
"Yes, do" replied Peter. "Be a
good fellow, Chatterer, and tell u.s."
We'll, if it will do you any good
to know it, he is," said Chatterer.
And is he asleep?" asked Happy
,,,, chatterer nodded. eyes," said he,
Bobby is asleep"
SouHS aSieep inquired Peter,
"Quits So" replied Chatterer.
rs ne all curled up in ball ?" Peter
asked.
terer.
why can't .ou?" demanded Happy
Jack. You've been down there and
seen him, 90 why can't you say?"
Chatterer grinned more broadly
than ever. "Well, you see," he ex-
plained, Il couldn't be sure which was
Bobby Coon.'
"You couldn't be sure which," re-
peated Happy Jack after him. "What
do you mean by which 2"
terer.
II know!" cried Peter, getting more
and more excited. "Mrs. Coon is with
himl Is that it, Chatterer?"
Il guess So" replied Chatterer.
But you must know" cried Peter.
"Well, you see," replied Chatterer,
there are so many Coons down inside
there and they are so mixed up together
that ! can't tell who is who."
Happy Jacks face was a study. 1t
was funny to see. Then suddenly an
angry loak swept cves it. "Chattersr
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
Drama League
Denies Gilpin
A Dinner. Seat
Nice Letter Assuring the Col
ored Star of Its Esteem Is
Agreed On i'm Lieu of
Bid to the Festive Board
Placed High as an Artist
Author of Emperor JONES'"
However, Is Invited With
$50 Others to the Banquet

A cloud, SO to speak, has been lifted
from the banquet tables Of the Drama
League, of z East Forty-second
Street, and pushed, with a gentle puff.
into outer darkness. Or changing the
figure, the Cark star which has risen
may continue to shine, or may set, but
will not sit with the other stars at
the festive board
In palmer speech, the league has
found solution to the problem of how
to entertain last years ten biggest
contributors to dramatic art without
including Charles Gilpin, the negro
whose success in "The Emperor Jones"
started the Provincetown Players on
royal road to affluence.
Directors Foresaw Problem
The directors foresaw this problem.
After announcing that a vote would
be taken to determine the personnel
of the leading theatrical benefactors.
exclusive of the moneyed public. it
occurred to them that Gilpin might
receive higher vote, through the
gratitude of players profting by his
triumph. and because he really had ac-
compllshed something noteworthy
And others, of radical tendencies, it
was thought, might vote for him for
the very reason that he is a negro.
and therefore not apt to get square
deal. : 'aN"A'
But as this dark star loomed brighter
IN the directors fancy, it is said that
the other lights of the theatrical firm
ament showed signs of fading away.
mere was general stellar pull in the
opposite. direction, apparent in letters
dtee5:terlng positive kick against in
ciQdlng Gilpin in the list of ten.
With keen logic, the Drama League
recognized the influences of the ea-
taollshed solar system and ruled that
Gllpln should not be included among
tne dinner guests, because his acting,
although distinctive, had shown his
own race to bad advantage, and there
lore was not in his favor, and also he
cause, II he were invited, he probably
would not attend, so what would be
the use of inviting him?
Gilpin to Get Letter
: The conc clusion was that Gilpin would
prefer a nice little letter assuring him
OF the Drama Leagues esteem and
informing him of the honor accorded
MN nm IN the receipt of so many votes,
placing him third or fourth in the
list. 'N0
The Drama Leagues dinner will be
given at the McAlpin Hotel on March 6,
ana 200 persons thus far have signified
that they will attend.
The stage folk to be honored at the
banquet, and the reasons therefor, are
announced as follows: David Belasco,
az manager. and director; Lionel At
yell, Ben-Ami, Gilda Varesi. Fred
Stone and Frank Craven, for their act
ing ing; Eugene O'Neill, as the creator of
The Emperor Jones" in which Gilpin
stars; Lee Simonson and Dudley
Dlgges'. for their work in "Heartbreak
Houses" Mary Garden, as woman ex-
ecutive in opera; Arthur Hopkins, for
M ms courage and confidence in the pub
nc; IL : h Margaret Severn, for making the
Edmund Jones, for creating the setting
OF Samson and Delilah."
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
he new panel back
New Skirts

Checked skirts of soft brush
ed camePs hair in soft green
and buff color and other gay
combinations are $25.
Skirts with very wide black
and white stripes or checks are
emphatically smart; $25.
A new heavy knitted fabric
is made into skirts Of white
bound with color, also white
with an 8 inch black stripe TO-
ward the bottom; $15.75.
Skirts of richer fabrics, some
embroidered in Chinese effect
in gay color, are $25 to $3.50.
A special lot of pleated
skirts in prunella cloth, in mid
night blue and beige combina-
tiens are S15.75. Stripes and
plaids. Second foor, Old Bldg.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16

average woman, that women aren't
going to be freaks for the sake OF
science or anything else.
Big Demand for Low Heels
Therefore, hygienists and ortho-
redic experts should take the sweet
slow way of education. Make the low
heel the fashion and you won't need
legislation. The high heel has been
kicked off the golf course and the ten
mis- court. In America sport is smart
and for all outdoor activities, Mr.
Smith to the contrary, American wom-
en- do buy low-heeled shoes by the
thousands.
"This is a great advance over the
mincing fragility of eighteenth CEN
tury womanhood. Massachusetts al
ways was an abolition state, and if it
can't reform feminine foibles at one
fell legislative sweep how can the
doctors of New York hope to accomplish
anything?"
Since it is admittedly the dream of
DIR. Fisk to wean women away from the
cherished pains of fashion, he lays
down the following rules anent shoes
and heels;
CD Always insist on being measured
by the shoe clerk, keeping your weight
on your foot, in order to get the toe
spread necessitated by walking.
(2) Be fitted by accurate measure
ments and with the straight inner edge.
(3) Be moderate in your choice of
heels, wearing low heels for walking
and sports.
(4) Offset any concession you may
make to fashion by vigorous toe, foot
and ankle exercises.
(5) If suffering from weak arches
or flat feet, have a specialist prescribe
corrective exercises. Then take them
every day.
Danger in Pointed Toes
In this way, says DR.. Fisk, q great
many feminine ills can be avoided. He
emphasizes the fact that pointed toes
metal arches and extreme heels result
in bad posture. weakened abdominal
muscles, fatigue and impaired circula-
tion.
DR.. R. TAFT Mckenzie, director of
physical education at the University of
Pennsylvania, and a director of the
Life Extension Institute Board, says
that in. his opinion there is a direct
connection between the question of
proper corsets for women and proper
shoes. He thinks that it is harder to
fit woman properly with corsets if
she is wearing high heels.
81 have found that the bad effects
of wearing high-heeled shoes are very
much exaggerated" said DR.. McKen-
zie. "The only thing they seem to do
is to tip the body and to cause the
patient to walk on her toes constantly
instead of occasionally"
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
Life Extension Experts Ciue
High Heels Official Sanction
Shoes Easier TO Fit Than Corsets, Says DR. Fisk,
Who Warns Women to Shun Pointed Toes
and Metal Arches if They Would Enjoy Health

ever since there was q Louis In
France SO small that he invented q
three-inch heel to put him on a level
with his courtiers reformers and blue
law makers have done their best to
hatten out the heel that the fair sex
later adopted. But it hasn't been fiat
tened yet. And now the Life Extension
Institute gives it new lease of life.
After admitting benevolent approval of
sensible corsets, it trains lenient eve
on that other so-called feminine folIv--
the high heel.
The institute, of which William n.
Taft is head, will not go SO far as to
say that high heels are to be recon-
mended for all women. But it refuses
to give its o. K. to the osteopaths of
Boston or any other crusaders who
would abolish the high heel. And it
offers hygienic as we'll as artistic rea-
sons for the continuance of the pre-
vailing fashion in shoes.
1t believes in the "self-determina-
ton" of the individual foot, and since
it gives periodic physical examination
TO about 1900 women a month, it knows
what's what
No Shoe Is Perfect
"There is no one absolutely perfect
standard shoe for ali feet" said DR..
Eugene Lyman Fisk, medical director
of the institute, in discussing this
question yesterday. "Feet have per-
sonal idiosyncracies, fixed habits, pre-
judices. You can't legislate an abso-
Lutte reform. 1t would cause suffering
Women wouldn't obey the law. What
we want to do is to put the most
hygienic type of shoe possible on every
foot and to urge parents and teachers
to stick to principle in buying shoes
for children and adolescents."
DR.. Fisk begs to disagree somewhat
with Joseph Smith, that humorous de-
fender of the high heel industry so
severely threatened in Massachusetts,
that American women would never
buy shoes that did not have high
heels" But he is prepared to face
The shoe situation squarely by recon-
mending expert individual attention
to feet and the widespread adoption of
few tested principles.
"The straight inner edge is q more
important shoe principle than the fat
heel" he continued. "a woman who
gives sufficient room to her toes by
wearing a straight t-edged shoe can af-
occasions when 'smartness' Of appear
ance is required. 1t is the experience
of the institute, which examines the
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
The New Gowns

are showing decided favor
to Canton crepe, Morocco
crepe, Georgette crepe, taf-
feta, crepe back satin, lace
and crepe de chine. A col
lection of gowns developed
in these materials in mid
night blue, beige, gray are
particularly smart for af-
ternoon wear. Then, too,
there are the cloth frocks Of
Poiret twill, tricophine,
tricotine in the smart new
tones of gray, pewter, wren
tan and midnight blue.
The silhouette
that is long of waistline and al
together supple and graceful
distinguishes most of these new
gowns.
Illustrated is frock of mid
night blue crepe back satin,
combined with grays Canton
crepe collar.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16

couldn't tell the truth if he wanted
TO-, he exclaimed. "He thinks we
Will believe such a story as that. I
can tell him one that won't. He can't
STUN any such story as that down me-"
Instantly Chatterer lost his temper.
If you don't believe what l tell YOU
come on up here ard see Tor your
self!" he barked angrily. YOU'RE
afraid! That's what's the matter with
you; you're afraid! l don't care a hair
of my tail whether you believe it or
not; it's so, and because you don't be-
iieve it makes no difference" Then
ne did'a thing which wasn't at all nice.
he stuck out his tongue at Happy Jack,
Meanwhile, Peter Rabbit was dane
IN ing a,;9 about excitedly. "I know, / know!"
ne cried over and over 'Bobby and
Mrs. Coon have their children with
them! The whole family is spending
the winter together. Jimmy Skunk's
family is doing the sine thing.
know, because | saw them. l thought
the children of Jimmy and Mrs. Skunk
were the only ones who spent the win
ter at home with their parents, but it
must be the Coon children do the same
thing. My, this is newsl / certainlv
am learning lot these days"
Copyright, 1921 by T. w Burgess,
The next story: Curiosity Is Too
Much for Happv lack
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
9Th Century
Venetian Bird Cages

The collection from the
Palazzo Carminati, now Au
Quatrieme, includes a mul-
titude of small amusing
things that are as signifi-
cant of the charm and gaiety
of the remarkable 18th Cen
tury in Venice as are the
important pieces.
Of decided glamour and in
terest are two great bird cages
fantastic affairs that could
come only from the rooms of
Venetian Palace. Enchanting
bits of atmosphere with infinite
decorative possibilities.
One of these gabbta, or double
story bird cages, is in the shape
of a lovely house, made of in
tricately wrought wire, orna-
mented with urns and supported
by columns. This house, painted
pale green, stands on a painted
table. Price for cage and
table, $3.50.
Another large gabha is in the
shape Of a truly gorgeous man
sion, with a large cupola and
turrets, and equipped with in
Vulnerable windows and doors.
Painted Venetian red and green.
Cage and stand, $3.50. Height,
5 feet 8 inches; on a table base,
2 feet inches by 2 feet 4
inches.
Fourth floor, Old Building.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
Bedroom Suites IN
enameled woods

In the February sale Of
Furniture is a collection of
bedroom suites painted
with enamel in a variety of
tones. All these suites are
reduced in price during
February. We do not be-
lieve you will be able to
find so 20jde a choice Of
such substantial furniture,
nor such real economies,
anywhere else.
The enameling is done very
. thoroughly, in the bright, mar
ble-like finish or in the antique
brushed effect.
Examples of suites
and savings
$575 suite for $3.50.
8-pc. green enamel hand dec
Grated twin beds, bureau, chif-
fonier, dressing table, desk,
table and night table.
$3.50 suite for $566.50.
8-pc. antique green enamel
decorated full size bed, bureau,
chiffonier, dressing table, night
table, chair and bench.
S3I0 suite for S248.
4-pc. blue and ivory enamel
decorated full size bed, bureau,
chiffonier and dressing table.
S1150 suite for $766.
6-pc. antique yellow enamel
decorated single bed, bureau,
dressing table, night stand and
bench.
1923 suite for $418.5O.
XVI. type, full size bed, bu-
reau, chifforobe, night table and
chair.
1904 suite for $603.
8-pc. ivory enamel, twin beds,
bureau, chifforobe, dressing
table, night table, chair and
bench.
$1756 suite for $1317.
6-pc. ivory enamel, Louis
XVI. type, full size bed, bu-
reau, chiffonier, dressing table,
night stand and bench.
$500 suite for S467.
7-pc. ivory enamel, twin beds,
bureau, chifforobe, dressing
table, chair and bench.
Sixth Gallery, New Bldg.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
Ex-Service Man Held i'm
$4,000 Bail as Bigamist
Former Member of 35th En-
gineers Said TO Have Married
After Deserving Family

A charge of bigan1y was filed against
William Freeman, twenty-nine years
old, of 1868 Webster Avenue, the
Bronx, yesterday. When he was ar
raigned in Morisania Court Magistrate
Sims held him in $4,000 bail for the
grand jury. T.
Freeman, it is charged, married Mary
Kennedy, of 1O3 Belleville Avenue, New
ark, N. j., April 6. 1918. In 1918 he
was said to have disappeareG and later
It was found that he had enlisted from
Illinois, later serving overseas with the
35th Engineers. The Red Cross found
him at Camp Dix before he went away,
it is charged, and arrangements were
made for allotments for his wife and
three children.
According to the complaint, Freeman
returned in May, 1919, disappearing
again in September. On March 16,
1920, it is said, he married Minnie
Wahl and was living with her and their
three-weeks-old baby at the Bronx ad-
dress when he was arrested.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
Two IF Faithful Employees''
Share Bulk of MOrrissev Es,o+.

MISS Lillian Woodington and John ].
Cleary received outright $4,000 and
$4,000 respectively as faithful en-
ployees" in the will Of Thomas Nor
rlssey, filed in the Surrogates' Court
yesterday, and also divide equally the
residue Of his estate. Mr. Morrissey
died January at the Catholic Club,
where he made his home.
Mr.. Morrissey said of his beouest to
Miss Woodington that he made it In
recognition, not only of her faithful
service as an employee" but for her
attention to his personal affairs since
he retired from business. Mr.. Nor
rissey also left $3.50 each to twelve
public institutions
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
The New SPRING Fash 1lONSforWON
Amy Man or Woman
Ashamed of His or
Her Calling or Business

will never succeed in it. The
man who said, II never wanted
to be anything but a mechanic" "
had the right feeling about his
respectable and honorable daily
work.
Wherever the man is proud
OF his honest trade and works at
1t faithfully, he not only sue
ceeds but gains honor in his
calling. On the contrary, the
man who is all the time bewail-
ing his inherited or chosen work
seldom prospers as much as the
man in love with his trade.
Brooding with dissatisfaction
OF our employments instead of
adding to our strength and pros
perity, tends to weaken and de-
stroy our homeliest toll.
Seeing something to fret over
is spirit-tiring and steers any
boat we are rowing upon the
rocks of disaster.
This Store, instead of finding
articles to sell cheaper, has ever
sought to better the merchan-
disc it sells.
Our purpose is not simply to
sell, but to excel in every way
possible.
(Signed)
III Naa@*e<
~
February 16, 1921. ~
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
New Voiles
and Dinnities

Very, very attractive are
the new dress cottons, in
such wide variety that we
cannot detail them here.
You will like the printed
voiles at 68c and 75c yd.-
light and dark grounds /;
foulard designs, dots, figures.
And the printed dimities
at 25c and SOC yard
floral and figured designs,
checks and dots.
Main floor, Old Bldg.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
The New Wraps

These develop the same
theme of exqaisitely fine
materials. Cashmere-duve.
tyn, peruvia cloth, Orlando
cloth, exquisite silk duvetyn
and veldyn.
Illustrated at the right is
wrap of veldyn-an excellent
impression of the spirit of the
mode of the new spring wraps
This is Of beige, in combination
with midnight blue veldyn, and
trimmed with wide strips Of
beige silk stitching. The lone
shawl collar and the rather
scant kimono sleeves afford a
decidedly Partisan line.
The new panel back
that hangs fun from the
shoulders and new set-in
sleeve that is cleverly made
with long shoulder appear in
several other models.
Wraps of black satin eIabo-
rately quilted are made on this
same scant kimono sleeve line:
with the waist line confined by
a narrow girdle are also new
and extremely smart.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
Judgments Totaliing $la5,60O
Entered Against the Citx

Several judgments totaling $1S5, 900
against the City OF New York were
entered IN the County Clerks office
ment signed in behalf of the city bv
Comptroller Craig and George r.
Nicholson, Acting Corporation Counsel,
The judgments were in favor of sew
eral paving companies on claims that
have been pending from the admins
trations Of Mayor Gaynor and Mayor
Mitchell.
These claims were contested at the
time on the ground that the companies
had not fulfilled their contracts by
Keeping the pavements laid by them in
repair for certain period after the
work was done, which made it neces-
sary for the city TO have the repairs
made.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
TODAY'S SALES

Enamel Bedroom Suites-in
February Sale.
Sixth Gallery, New Building.
S125 and $3.50 Royal Wilton
Rugs, $75.
Third Gallery, New Building.
125 Perfection Oil Heaters at
$6.75.
100 Sun-bowl Electric Heat
ers at $3.75.
Seventh Gallery. New Building.
Lingerie Ribbons, 45c to $1.25
lloyd. piece.
Handkerchiefs, women's col
ored, II 1sc each.
Crepe-de-Chine envelope
chemises, S2.75. }
Crepe-de-Chine nightgowns,
$3.50 and SIS.
House Froeks of gingham,
$3.75.
Aisle of Special Features,
Main Floor, Old Bldg.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16

Saint-Saens' Concerto in G
minor, played by Victor Witt
genstein, will be reproduced by
the CHICKERING AMPICO
Reproducing Piano in the Wan
amaker Auditorium today at
2:30.
Mr.. Wittgenstein will play,
also, to show the amazing fdel-
ity which marks the CHICK
ERING AMPICO'S reproduc-
tions.
Elinor Whittemore, violinist.
Edna Beatrice Bloom, So
pranO.
No charge for admission.
First Gallery, New Bldg.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
9x12 #. Royal
Wilton Rugs, $75
z were $3.50.
43 were 1925.

The seven are worsted
Wiltons, Of the finest
grade; the forty-three are
wool Wiltons. All are close
ly woven, with designs
which are good copies of
Chinese and Oriental rugs.
We have reduced prices
because we have no rugs in
the other sizes to match and
cannot get any more from
the factory.
Third floor, New Building.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-16

deputy sheriffs' that the authorities
were wrong in trying to connect Brice
with the murder. In an effort to get
further information from Kron the
court has decided not to sentence him
for another week.