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New-York tribune., 1921-03-31

r. Lyau Swete. who staged the Ameri-
can productions of "Chu Chin Chow"
,,Aphrodite" and Mecca" will play an
important part in "Clair de Lune" in addi-
non TO his duties as stage director for this
new Barrymore play.
Miss Lulu Fett" Is to be published in
play form AS book by D. Annletnn a
Co. who will use scenes from the drsns
as as ,,'.us,ra.ions. u, and add touch of orig
inanty by giving the two endinrs denard.
ca by the reading and tho theater pnhitc
Jessamine Newcombe has been added =,
Won Buelow, who is iii. Pee Ioa
Edward Emery is the latest addition 70
r.. p. Davis will appear In s'First Ni,,+
Out the new starring vehicls for vivian
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CHAPTER XIV.

As Harry l.. Rasher smiling into the dreaded
presence OF Mr.. stnbb. the manager OF the I4nnard
Steel company, Miss Brook suddenly aware OF a
distinct interest in him. In spite OF her warning he
had betrayed anxiety Presently he would come
out pale and terrified she had many others
She had something OF the feeling " who watches
a Christian martyr going In among the lions
l'asher cosed the door and stood before the
ager.
/" You sent for me slr7"
The manager glanced up and then resumed working
II part of his strategy keep his victims waiting
Ten minutes usually reduced the stoutest to state OF
nervous panic.
But when. at the end OF this time Rashers face con
tinued serene the managers smoudehng anger
ploded lie snatchod up typewriter page and waved
II menacingly at the young man.
You damned ungnteful pup What do you
by sending me this insulting report7" lie smashed
the desk with his nst. That's what get for hiring
one OF you crooks"
Rasher started speak
Don't deny IL shouted stabb "Fve got your
Der, know you here In auto and sold Il for
SIS. Don't tell me you didn't steal IT,"
- ] didn't steal It," answered Rasher quietly.
Rotl What do you think am1 or you
stole It. and now you lie about It, But I'm having you
Investigated" Here he shook a threatening finger
while narrowly watching Rasher's face for the beray.
ing start OF guilt.
But when Rasher showed sign Of guilty nervous
the manager concluded he must be either n re.
markably clever crook as honest as he looked. To
Mr. Stabb all were crooked until proven other.
wise.
He and paced angrily back and forth, clenchng
and unclenching his hands. Certain features OF the
case complicated mis- course or action subcOnscouS
instinct warned him against dscharging Rasher at
once. for Rasher's pleasant face and agreeable
ners, he had learned, had for him many friends
In the plant And besides. he knew that Rasher's
report Of his unpopulnrity
Consequently It might be poor politics to discharge
him without a very good reason. Denouncng him
spy would discredit Rasher sufficiently, but also
reveal the fact that he Stabb. made practice Of
ploying spies lie could not afford to stir up new
depths OF resentment among the men.
These things called tvr discretion. He husband
'""'d -"'r' how cool Judgment. But there
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Benny's Matchbox

Me and sid Hunt was setting on
his frunt steps and Sids little brother
Bert came out and sat on the step
without us seeing him, and Sid
sed, Hay Benny how about taking
a wawk to the park and seeing II
there's eny chessnutts left?
@ all rite, that's a go, | sed and
sida little brother Bert sed. I'll 90
with you.
Which me and Sid quick termed
erround, Sid saying, Heck, l dident
know you was back there, wy don't
you make a noise wen you come
out?
Wen you going rite now? sed
Bert. and Sid sed, Yes, but you cant
come. its too long OK wawk for
you.
Its jest as long for you, aint g.?
sed Bert, and Sid sed, No It alut,
and Bert sad wy aint 1t? and Sid
sed Because we're to your /,
There's hardy enyth!ng but dogs
on the way to the park, how do
you know you wont get bit by
oneP ! sed.
How do you know YOU wont?
sed Bert.
Because the dogs all knows US,
that's wy, | sed, and Bert sed, Well
then wen they see I'm with you they
wont bite me either,
You're libel 10 get nocked down
and robbed, look at all the trees
there is In the park for robbers TO
hide behind. sed sid
Well / uny got . cents to steel
and its werth cents, sed Bert.
Aw leeye him come with us, he
can chase the sticks after we throw
them up at the chessnutts | sed
Like fun, l aint your slave, now
Jest for that | wont go, sed Bert.
Wich he dident, proving people
would drather do things for reasons
wy they awtent TO than for reasons
Wy they awt.
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AN HEIR AT LARGE
tcopyrsh,, io2i q, IN. Chicago rriouoo.l

other angle Of which he could not think cody R9sacrs
report. in which the managers dignity and vanity had
been harshly assaled had been read by Miss Brook
In whom he had than official interest
To tolerate this criticism would he thought, weaken
him In the esteem of that young lady. lie turned saw
agey toward the serene Rasher
Wen, what you standing there fort what
have you got to say for yourself"
You wanted to report what the men were say
Ing I've tried TO do that-eaving out the profanity"
Mr stabb's eyes narrowed.
You talk rs though you agreed with them!"
Absolutely"
what why, you Internal whep! DO you realize
what you're saying7" lie strode threaenins'y toward
Rasher
MIR stabb. in the half hour I've been here you've
demonstrated the truth of atement In the re-
port
your display of temper toward me cmployH,
explains their hostility. You ask to do the dirty
work OF a spy among them and then curse me for
honestly reporting what hear. That proves you are
narrow and overbearing. You try TO frighten me
That shows you are domneering. You call me thief
and a liar without giving me chance TO defend my
self That shows you unjust"
Mr. stabb gIared. I" l didn't say you stole the car
! said thought you stole it-and do"
You said stole It, MIR. Stabb"
what You mean to say l lie" His voice was
raised TO a pitch He red. Never in his expert
ence had he been talked to Ike this With an oatn he
rushed at Rasher and swung heavily at him.
The next instant he was on the floor. his senses
dazed Confusedy he Rasher standing. unrufled.
few feet away and heard his calm voice;
"Wlll you want me any more today, Mr.. Stabb7"
The latter, before whose anger men had trembled
arose slowly ana sank INTO q chalr lie was Drea 9lng
heavily. Something inside OF him had broken-snms-
thing that physical. He gazed uncertainf at
Rasher, who bowed politely and left the room.
In the outer office Miss Brooks eyes were shining
with surprise and relief
Goodness! You're still sm!lingl Aren't you lis.
ohaTged7"
I'm not sure" he said. his eyes twinkling.
That night his Harry l.. Rasher took out
his little book and added another word the two
already there. He then checked II on
'Ingratitude.
Snobbshness
Arrogance.
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The Horoscope
The stare incline but 10 not corrp.i -
Cst i52t by Mcclure Newspaper sv1t ,

This is a fairly fortunate 8at 40.
cording to astrOlogy. lor N.......
and the sun are In benefic saUs.i
Mars changes from kindly ruI. g.,
evil place. Jupiter and Uraugg alg
adverse.
The early hours are read az f7v,,.
able to advertising and to am s....
Of publicity. Editors should bor,r.
under this direction Of the s.rrs
which will encourage events lhsf .r.
crease demand for newspaper and
gazines.
The stars encourage the s.tDtr,
of accounts, the balancing of bl..t
and the arrangement Of nnar..I
matters, when Mercury Is in fru..d.,
aspect.
Military problems may como Z,
the front insistently at this tina and
Mars in changeful aspect soum. ~
Indicate great division OF spull.. 4t
among persons OF every class.
Persons who seek appointments.
OF Importance should make th. host
OF this position of the stars. vl..i
Is supposed to cause generosity and
graciousncss on the part of l..4
who have the bestowal Of coveted
places.
Although Christmas is nearly F.,
week distant the sun IS Ono such
kindly domination that the giving
Of presents is likely to be especially
lucky today.
The holiday trade may be slightly
affected under this planetary ruy-
ernment which makes for doDros-
sion and anxiety that affect the
financial viewpoint.
Uranus is read as being ma.afle
in influence and for this reason the
mind may be influenced toward de-
ccption or intrigue.
Warning is given that lack o.
truthfulness on the part or the
younger generation will cause am
increase in many of the worlds
woes
Divorces are to multiply during
| the winter months and again mar
riage laws will be discussed with
much apprehension.
when Jupiter frowns on the
world diseases OF the blood are be-
ieved TO be common.
Restlessness and discomfort may
be fomented by this configuration
Persons whose birthdate 20 is may
expect an active and prosp
| year. Employees should benefit.
Children born on this day arc
| likely to be alert and widoawdke.
| They have the augury OF happy and
successful lives.
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knowing that the very day after the
holiday Is over all decorations and
favors perta ming 10 It are so much
waste on their hands.
But why can't they be used a few
days after as we'll as few weeks
before? II is the old story OF get
ting ahead of our neighbor.
Mrs. Gotrocks always has to use
her favors and decorations as soon
as possible before Mrs. Speudthrift.
who possibly has bought the same
things, gets chance to use hers
OF course, Mrs. Gotrocks, wantinE
10 be different, could use her gray
matter" II she had any, and take
pains and study up some kind OF
favors, place cards, and such things
that would be original and defy imi
tation, In that case she wouldn't
have to jump IN the day after Hal
loween aud give her Thanksgiving
party In order to be smart" Bu.
It is so mch easier, II one is a Mrs.
Gotrocks. to pay for some Others
brains and just prove alertness by
being first to display them.
II she and others of the sex don t
stop the speed soon, however. they
will before long have to do like the
old frog who, finding himself In the
well falling back two feet every
time he hoped up one, finally had
to turn around, back up, and push.
We are all just poor weak NOR.
tails, anyhow!
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PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Acting chief Of Police James Patton, In plac-
Ing unacceptable responsibility upon his patrol
men for the conduct ot all business houses
within their Jurisdiction. has taken long step
towards efficient and effective law enforcement.
when an under officer Is given to understand
that he Is held directly responsible for his Off
clal conduct. that alihls and subtertuges will not
avail then the machinery for efficient public
service has been set in motion. ..
II patrolmen are not given discretionary
authority, II they arc required to act only on
specfie orders from the!r chief of\course law
enforcement will be faulty nut II such patrol
told In uncertain language that they
know the law and win be held personally re-
sponsiblc for any failure TO enforce IT. you can
begin to arrange for DEMONSTRATION Of genuine
law enforcement.
We believe that the natural inclination OF
most any police officer or peace officer is to
enforce the law without fear or favor; that
when law Is not enforced a condition has grown
up contrary TO the first wishes OF the men
charged with law enforcement
II the acting chief backs his men fully
as well as backs his order stcrnly. the Jake
joints the narcotic holes and the houses Of as
slenatlon are doomed to disappear from First
and Second streets
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CHAPTER XXI.
Margaret Plans Her Own Wardrobe.


Margaret had determined that she
would have a stylish and becoming
wardrobe for the summons far as
she could afford IT. But the habit
of years was not so easily discarded.
When she shopped and saw the gay
sports suits that were all the rage
for summer wear, the bright c.lors
for afternoon and evening gowns,
she also saw Joan--the look on her
face when she told her she had lost
her mumsie' Unconsciously it in
fluenccd Margaret in her purchases.
She fingered longingly oyer rose.
yellow and green sweaters: then
chose sober drab and brown. She
looked at gorgeously colored eve
ming gowns only to decide upon
simple black net. She tried on
handsome, stylish afternoon gowns
fhat made her look so girlish that she
blushed at the feeling OF happiness
Il gave her, yet she turned lingering
~ away and bought simple white or
dark blue crepe de chine gowns that
made her appear, II not quite her
Age-not as young as her daughter.
Joan Will be pleased" she said
regretfully after her selections were
made.
Margaret, however. exercised her
Independence in one instance. She
bought the dark blue and white
bathing suit and the pretty becoming
cap. Dark blue stockings, and the
white shoes with the dark blue trim"
mings completed the outfit.
Margaret tried the suit on sur
rept.tlously In the privacy OF her
room, the door locked again Bud
den intrusion by Joan, who was out
at the time. After she was fully
dressed, cap and all, Margaret fol-
lowed the cheval glass critically ex-
amining her still girlish figure
"Yes, it is Just the right length"
slender legs in their glossy silk
stockings and smart shoes were re-
vealed. Not too low either. and
those short sleeves are perfect,
shall want to wear the cap all the
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THE NEW GENERATION
BY Jane Phelps

time. It is so becoming" she added,
then laughed at herself. Tho idea
of a woman 40 years old talking to
herself like a child! Would she ever
overcome this desire to be and look
young now that 1t had taken pos
session of her?
Joan's voice startled her. She
drew off the cap quickly, then un-
locked the door. When her dauSh-
ter reached the room. Margaret was
innocently arranging the white tie
that held her collar I'm place.
II thought | would try It on and
see that il was all right" she cN-
planned, trying to keep the note of
apology she so often used when
speaking to Joan, out of her voice.
How do you like it?"
Pretty we'll" dubiously answered
Joan. the disappearing frown cyi-
dent. Il think it's too young. told
you IT would be" severely, "hut 70.
course you don't think So" this
last bit impudently.
mo, or I would not have pur-
chased it," Margaret answered. "I
think IT a very good looking and
modest mostume. I'll put on the can,
then we can see Just how It looks
with the suit" A red flush crop.
over her cheeks Mt her innocent du-
plicity.
1t took Margaret some moments
to adjust the cap to her satisfaction
evidently. Then she turned 10 snn
n look of distinct disappro obatlon on
Joan's face.
This Is too silly for anything
she declared
but It covers my hair nicely ~
Margaret pretended not to under
stand.
SO would black one"
But this Is partly black"
Partly! But those white wings
standing out on the top OF your
head are ridiculous for a person as
old as you are"
"Oh Joan, dearl Don't call mo n
person!" Margaret wanted 70 laugh
she longed to cry. Would this fool
lsh young daughter of hers ever
recognize the youth In her? Ita'
she submerged It, herself. until TOO
late? 81,
"a woman then, excuse me-
Joan Of late had become quite nh'-
ticular In certain ways, such as usl"-
the right word 10 express herS''
and 30 on. She was quite the pes.
English scholar in her class ana ono
day Malcolm Frost had eaid
"You use the most awful Ensil,u
out of school of any Of us II you 40
stand higher In class work
II had instantaneous effect
Tomorow-Off 20 the Scashore'
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captain that ana major" the other, while
sort OF harmless appeal 10 vanity ls not ncccs-
sauly good form ln q republic And when ono
impossible
Let's get back 20 The broad ana comfortable
Lowell OF common cquality--capocll in our
social and business relations Tho lads who
ma to observe rank and station Tor time arc
f.d up ON it The mere civilian has had about
an the military strut he desires for consider
able tImo
Lors scrap The military ttlcs ana do It now.
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DeUlnG.
Early In December, II not before,
Christmas parties were given with
tiny Christmas trees and various
other symbols and decorations OF
the coming season greatly in evil
dence, by the time Christmas dav
actually arrives We will he tired
looking at the stuff. At least much
of the lure and charm OF the Yulo-
time will have worn off, both for
the children and the grownups.
Many will scarcely be able to wait
through Christmas week to tear
down the decorations.
The same was true of Halloween
and Thanksgiving, and the same
ill be true Of st. Patr.ck's day and
Easter.
why do we spoil a holiday sea
son by raging It to death before II
gets here? A woman who goes
about and entertains great deal
remarked the other day
DO you know. I went TO so many
Thanksgiving parties before the
Thank sgiving season really arrived
that when the time did come | was
ashamed to look that old gobbler in
the facet
Maybe we can blame the merch-
ants and not frail womankind for
some Of this rushing spirit, for OF
course they want to show their sea-
sunahle goods as soon as possible
in order to stimulate early buying,
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SCRAP MILITARY TITLES.

Recently speaker referred to a fellow eti-
zen as major when he should have said
colonel II was a horrible. an unforgvable mis-
take All sorts OF heart burnngs and trouble
followed. Which reminds OF complaint
which reached The world few months ago to
the effect that in certain business organiza-
ton an cmploye who had previously been a
mere private in the rear ranks got the can be-
cause he failed to address mis- superior officer
In the organization as major
While We are scrappng naval ornaments let
us also scrap military titles, Mister Is the
cepted badge OF honor I'm this republic. No
higher title can be legitmately conferred upon
the citizen. \ man worthy TO be called Mister
Is good enough for any purpose when tho
trappings of war arc dropped and the uniform
discarded the military titles should go with
them There is lot OF cheap pomposlty and
strutting around in the land, based on nothing
more substantial than military rank acquired
for the moment.
when the chevrons OF rank are displayed
about the person. indicating place In military
organization at the moment then the title OF that
rank is permissible But to colonel this man
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lust Folks
WONDERING.
copyright, 1891. by Edgar A. GuestD

WONDERING.
Wonder IT | washed my face an hands an
brushed my hair
An sat right still through supper time an
did not leave my chair
II Santa Claus would notice IT. an be SO glad
he'd say:
"G guess IN give him everything he's asked
FOR Christmas day
Wonder n tried to be as good as | can be
An mother didn't have to speak second
time to me
To get me to come In from play or send me
up to bed,
II Santa Claus would notice II an bring along
sled.
l haven't been so awful good for months an
months, l know,
I've done lot | shouldn't do. but couldn't
help II, though.
But now / wonder IL tried to mind my p's
an as.
II Santa Claus would notice IL an bring those
skating shoes,
ia says he thinks it's rather late to start In
hcin' good,
But Christmas isn't here Just yet an maybe
II | would
Just start in now an keep Il up til Christ
mas day, 1 might
Get Santa Claus to notice me an fix things
up all right.
Tonight I'll wash my hands an face an
brush an comb my hair
An hang my coat an hat up, too, an won't
TIT back my chair
Or suft my mouth too full OF food or on
the table sprawl
an maybe santa Claus will fiji my stocking
atter all,
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Hostess, What's Your Hurry?
BY NORA COLE SKINNER.

Ii Is all right
to be Johnny on
the spot. but why
always be ahead
of time?
The engineer
who would run
his train ahead
OF sc n @ d u ! =
would cause as
much discomfort
and inconveni-
ence as the one
who was always
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-12-19

Miss Violet Pash hats returned
from her vacation considerably dis
appointed as she only had one day o.
craquet weather while she wuz gone.
Hereafter bootleggers who are ar
rested III have L pay e get their
names In 9Th sliphorn" as It has
long been tn policy o. that paper
not & publish business addresses in
It's news columns
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And now Scotland wants to he free state
sef-determnaton grows on what It feeds upon
Pretty soon the various tribes Of American
Indians will be making themselves heard. self
determination was the greatest hell-raising
yeast ever put into home brew. Looks like tho
battles Of the las, 10 600 years will all have to
be fought over again.
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Utilizing compressed air and
new form of sound box brll.sh
inventor has brought out a ph9no
graph that is said to equal IN ln'eTr, en-,
sity the volume of soud OF '"'
band
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Better balance with heavy loads
Ia possible with a package carrier
for bicycles that replaces and serves
as handle bars instead Of being
mounted IN front of thom.
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More than 1000 saftey razor
blades can be sharpened IN an hour
by 4 new machine which receives
thew on bAlt, carries them through
and discharges them from the other
end.
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An inventor has patented 01
aquarium that can be lighted with
electric lamps supported above .
within a shode that directs thc.s
rays into the water.
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An the Englsh-Irish pact lacks to make It
effective Is the approval OF the Irish. That Is
all that has been lacking for several hundred
years to make the British Isles place OF peace
ana tranquility.
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An all metal valve has been in-
vented that grinds itself each time
II is opened or closed.
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James NJ Curley was elected mayor Of Bos.
ton. just what does this political straw fore
teh'
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Sixty per cent OF Chlna's extensive
production OF coal comes from five
northern provinces.
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By WM H. MURRAY,
Ilshumingo, Okla.
tunFrurHuau.

My success in the field Of business in tolf-
tics and as q leader Of men IL due 70 my stead To-
fast purpose to be Industrious and persistent:
sober aud honest, truthful and trustworthy-i
have preferred to Insult men rather than TO de-
celNo them. This has proven "A liability among
mon who do not know me well. but an asset
among those who do.
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The young lady across the way
says II seems strange 10 award the
Nobel prize for literature to a
F'renchman when so few OF us read
French.
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The original bull-dogger was the man who
TOOK the "bul by the horns"
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TOuChSfOneS of SuCCe SIS
.INpusrnY. sonnIIrY. AND LNTEGnIrY

From 'TouchHtonss ~ succassp Copyright b,
VIZ Publishing Company
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lot o' headline writer's referring TO o rcccr
incident IN Tulsa. seem TO think 10 Is a crime {
sluy "A salesman.
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IT would seem from the stories given out that
iht only excuse Tor the indian agency at Mus
kORoc ls jackson Barnett