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The Washington times., 1921-05-17
DRAWS UP
NEW QUEST|0NL|S
Will Copyright 1t, and Suggests
Professors Send Him Their
Own Ideas.

NEW YORK. May 17.-Thomas A.
Edison is preparing another aues-
tionnaire for men seeking jobs in his
employ, but this one will be copy
righted He made uhis statement
today in a five-minute interview with
a newspaper man, at the end or
long automobile ride through the
Park, NJ.
The inventor also suggested TO the
college professors who have been
criticising his QUESTIONABLE that they
send me a lot OF questions that col
lege men can answer He did not
say whether he proposed to get in
communication with any professors
who have declared his questions too
severe" and obtain their aid in fram-
ing his next set
SURPRISED AT IGNORANCE.
college professors have me
wrong" declared Mr.. Edison. 81 do
believe college men are good and 1t
is the college graduate l am after.
What surprises me. though, is the
small number of men who can answer
simple questions.
seem to realize that l do get college
men.
Even some OF the writer's of
newspaper editorials do not un'l1r-
stand the problem" referring to his
purpose in framing the list Of Iues-
tions). They are XYZ.
Some college professors do not
believe my QUESTIONABLE contains
the type OF questions college man
would answer readily. l have looked
at their books and l have asked
nothing in the QUESTIONABLE that IS
not in the books.
MANY GUESS At ANSWERS.
II am hoping that some professor
tionnaire that graduates can answer.
About 500 applicants have answ-
cred my questions, but the surprising
part of It is that only Z per cent
were Glass A men.
ITO the workers and to those who
study goes the prize.
They say that my questions
were poor, but the men l obtained
are functioning.
"One astounding feature is that
there are no intermediate grades.
There are the ABC men and than
come the XYZ.
Fifty per cent OF those who an
swered the QUESTIONABLE stated that
Tallahassee was in Tennessee. A
good man would answer, I do not
know to some of the questions.
Others would guess at the answers"
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
RHEUMATISM
LEAVES YOU FOREVER
- Seated Uric Acid Deposits Are
Dissolved and the Rheumatic
Poison Starts to Leave the Sys-,
TEN Within Twenty-four Hours.

Every druggist in this country Is
authorized to say to every rheumatic
sufferer that IL two bottles OF Allen
rhu. the sure conqueror of rheuma-
tism, does not stop all agony, re-
duce swollen joints and do away with
even the slightest twinge of rheu-
matte pain. he will gladly retIrn your
money without comment.
Allenrhu has been tried and tested
for years, and really marvellous re-
suits have been accomplished in the
most severe cases where the suffer-
ing and agony was intense and pite-
Gus and where the patient was hel1-
less.
Mr.. James II. Allen, the discovereP
of Allenrhu. who for many years suf-
fered the tormcnts of acute rheuma-
tism, desires all sufferers to know
that he does not want cent of any
ones money unless Allenrhu decisively
conquers this worst of all diseases,
and he has instructed Peoples Drug
stores to guarantee Tt in every in
stance.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
GIVE BOX LUNCH AS AID
TO MELWOOD WOMEN

A box luncheon will be served at
the Dover House, Rosaryville, Nd, for
the beneft OF the Women's Club OF
Melwood district, May 81. The club.
which is affiliated with the National
Federation of Women's Clubs is in
augurating a campaign for the better
ment of the educational and civic
status of southern Maryland. The
proceeds from the luncheon will be
turned into a fund for the erection OF
the first womeE's clubhouse in Mary
land
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
REWARDS FAITHFUL
EMPLOYEES IN WILL
ienry Seymour Bequeaths $500
To Favored Assistants-0ther
Testaments Filed.

Henry A. Seymour by his will, dat ed
November 20, 1915. filed for probate
today. leaves $500 each to his five
assistants; to the sailing master OF
his yacht; to his housekeeper and the
colored janitress OF his office. The
rest OF the estate is to go to his three
daughters, Mrs. Charles b. Doolittle,
Rae NJ. and Helen w. Seymour. Rae
NJ Seymour is named executor
Bequests OF 81 900 each to Grace
Potter, of Oakland. Cal, and Margaret
l.. McKeown. of New York. are made
made by Charles c. Snow in his will
dated January 10. 1919, and filed for
probate today. The wife, Mrs. Lea
titia, f. Snow, is to have life
interest in the estate, and at her
death the estate is to go to a grand
niece. Florence w. Graves, subject to
an annuity for life to Margaret l..
McKeown. The wife is named execu-
trix.
life interest in his real estate is
given to his wife, Minnie l. Miller by
John s Miller in his will dated Octo-
Der "a, 1902. At the widows death
the property is to go to the son,
John S. Miller, jr, who is to have
the remaining estate in equal shares
with his mother.
Declaring that she purposely
omitted any provision for her two
married daughters, Mrs. Laura V. Mar
tin, by her will Of July 2S, 1913, leaves
premises at As Q street northeast as
a home for her three daughters, Lii.
Ian p. Goldman, Irene b. Martin, and
MabN A. Martin. Mrs. Godmed is a
widow and her mother allows her to
share the property with her two un-
married sisters. The three daughters
are to have the rest OF the estate.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
Today's Best
Laugh

JACkSON,t> Wyo.. May IT,
There aren't enough gunmen and
desperadoes around here to keen
Pearl Williams, twenty two,
town marshal, from getting en-
nuied. SO she's going to resign.
Miss Williams, who is both
beautiful and fearless, was re-
elected to her office a few DAYS
ago, as were the other women
officials in this town, once wild
and woolly.
II didn't make an arrest dur
ing the year ! acted as marshal"
said Miss Williams. "The towns
so quiet, I've decided there is no
need for a policewoman."
tIf the lawberaking trade doe,
not pick up in Jackson. there
won't be any marshal AZ all after
Miss Williams resigns, accord
ing to Mayoress Grace Miller.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
SEAMEN PICKETS WON'T
PAY FINES; PREFER JAIL

Striking seamen arrested for pick
citing will refuse to pay fines, pre-
ferring Jail instead. II was asserted
here today by Andrew Furuseth.
head OF the Seamens' Union.
"Prisons are as good as vessels un-
der the new conditions" said Furu-
seth.
He said he had information that
injunctions against piCkcting were
being issued in Baltimore, New or
leans and Norfolk. In Baltimore
alone he said, 300 men are in Jail
= - -pack sttng-
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
LIQUOR MEN
. LEARN FROM DRY U. S

Taking a lesson from what hap
pened to their American brothers.
Mexican liquor men are cooperating
with civic and government officials
In Juarez to eliminate some of the
most Objectionable features of the
saloon business, according to con
sular advices received here today.
Women and children arc to be
barred from public saloons, IL was
stated, and other measures are in
contemplation to make the liquor
houses less open to criticisusN-
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
100000 RECOMMENDED
FOR DC. WATER PROJECT

The Senate military affairs sub
committee has inserted in the
army appropriation bill 5000. 900
item to improve the District water
supply. The item had been incor-
porated in the old army appropria-
tion bill which President Wilson
vetoed.
The item was recommended by
Secretary Weeks a few days AGO, IN
accordance with the views Of arcIy
engineers who have been at work
on th4 Aro3sot
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
S|[ES|AN ROW
up TO COUNCIL
Lloyd George and BRAND Aban'
don Conference-AngIo-
French Situation Easier.

BERLIN. May I7.-Polish rekel
troops have begun to mutiny In
Upper Silesia because they have not
received the psy promised them By
Adeibert korfanty, the Polish COM
missioner, according to advtees
from Beuthsn today. AZ some places
the Poles are laying down their
arms and arc going home.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
Victim Of N. Y. Shooting and
Woman Sought by Police

Mrs. Hazel d.
Warner who is
being sought by
the police, who
are anxious to
question her
in regard
to the
shooting of
John Fl. Reid
(below),
wealthy
silk lingerie
manufacturer.
He was
wounded
five times
while in
Mrs. Warmers
University
avenue home
in New York.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
SLASH IN RAIL y
PROFITS TOLD
President willard, of B. & o.,
Shows Senators How Mount
ing Costs Ate Up Earnings.

Steady increases in the ratio OF
operating expenses to net revenues
Of the railroads of the United States
since 1912 were revealed by tables
read into the records Of the Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee to-
day by Daniel Willard, president OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, when he resumed his testi-
mony as the second witness called
by the committee in its investiga-
ton of the nations transportation
problem.
RETURN DECLINES.
During the same period. willard
told the committee, the return on
property value has declined from an
average OF approximately fve per
cent up to 1917 to 30 per cent in 1920
and to O1 per cent in February. 1921.
The railroads showed no abnormal
changes in net revenues, willard said.
Notwithstanding a constant but slight
decrease in the rate per ton mile on
traffic handled. and a gradual increase
III prices of commodities and in rates
of pay. The operating ratio averaged
about seventy per cent for the period
l912-1915, according to his statement.
due to increases in taxes epd con-
tinued expenditures OF additional
capital
Ratios of operating expenses to
earnings were given as 6o.o4 per cent
in 1916 and 9347 per cent In l92O'
SHOWS COST INCREASES.
willard laid before the committee
tabulations which showed that In
creaSed transportation charges and
increased bases of expenses in l9.o
IL applied TO the total business of the
Eastern railroads in 1916 would have
resulted in a net increase in cost OF
$500, 7s6,624 over the increase In
revenue.
'It will be noted" ne said. that
while the expense basis OF 1920 over
1916 was increased 1864 per cent
the revenue basis during the same
period was increased only 51.6S Pc
cent. As a result the ratio of operaf-
ing expenses to operating revenues
which in 1916 was actually 6I.32 per
cent, becomes 107.31 per cent when
revenues and expenses are restated
to 1920 costs and revenue basis. In
stead of earning a net railway operat-
ing income OF S447. .541 900 as was done
in 1915, there would be a deficit or
$685., ,245, 900"
IN CHAOTIC STATE.
American railroads being in a cha
otic state when they were returned to
their owners from Federal control
were more poorly operated in 1920
than in any time in their history,
Willard said.
But" he continued, better rail-
roading has never been seen than is
being done at this very minute. Dur
ing my connections with the Balti-
more and Ohio l have never seen men
so loyal and efficient as they are
now"
The Improvement. willard explain
ed, was due to the restoration of nor
NAL relationship between the employ
ers and the workmen and the fact
that the railroads were now operat-
ing within, their economic limits.
Mslad justments between revenues
and expenses during the summer of
1920 resulting from rate increases
of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion and wage increase of the United
States railroad labor board were due
in part, willard said, TO the failure
of the railway managers to estimate
accurately how much money would
be required after the roads were re-
turned to private ownership.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
WOMAN STILL ~ 2sING.

sReid was lying acr0es the sill Of
! the bath room door. which opens into
the room. Mrs. Warner, in a kimono,
was standing over him"
Mrs Warner herself has disap-
peared as completely as bas Collins.
The Washington times., 1921-05-17
Just How Wise Are You Anyway!
Gan You Answer Edison's Brain Passlers =
n n n n
Here Are Answers to Yesterdays Questions.

Ioi. where is the st. Gothard
tuuneIf
The Washington times., 1921-05-17

About the same time Peggy discov-
cred. it is alleged. that a sable coat
worth more than $4,000 and a chin
chilla one worth more than $4,000
had been removed from n New York
department store where they had
been in storage and were in Joyce's
possession in Chicago. As a result
Of this Peggy passed part Of th&
The Washington times., 1921-02-23
made in
Germany

Made in Germany" is appearing
again on articles in the American
market. War hatreds are apparent
ly disappearing. as the goods are
finding a ready sale, say dealers.
The Germans seem to have .
knack of filling the incidental de-
mands OF the housewife and many
small articles are imported into this
country which American manufac-
turers could have made II they could
be induced to cater to small trade.
These trinket-like articles must
bring a large margin of profit to
the German maker.
A Washington dealer cited al an
instance of German thrift and at
tcntion to small things q bread
board he carried In stock. 1t was 4
plain piece OF ash board seven
inches wide by twelve inches long,
with a handle fashioned by q band
saw
Simple thing. But IL had to be
imported thousands of miles and
sold to the ultimate consumer for
% cents.
The Washington times., 1921-02-23
$$s$ The Washington lines Magazine Page

meeting possible ammunition to i'm
Eratiats himself with the man with
whom he sought a hearing.
A CALLER.
Peter. known to the police as
Pedro Mendoza, interrupted q
game OF piquet between his white
haired employer and his wife TO
present the callers card.
whats he WANT" asked barley;
"why doesn't he do his business In
business hours?" He threw down
the card.
Tell him I'm sorry can't see
him"
He insisted 1t was important"
said Peter.
Mrs. barley tolerantly picked up
the card: Better see him. Chris
t0pnsr; you needn't be long; I'll run
out and come back when he's gone"
Darley nodded at Peter, who re-
turned to the ex-warden, signifying
by a slight inclination that he
might follow.
Stover's face expressed pleasure.
and while he proceeded to the big
library his eyes fingered over the
furnishings and art objects to which
he had been so far stranger. Oar
ley was sitting as Peter backed out.
He turned and nodded to Stover.
The latter held out a friendly
hand which the other without rude
ness contrived not to notice.
You want to see me, Mr.. Stow
er-Fve only a few moments"
Slower cast a quick look about
the room and tiptoed to the arch
through which Peter had retired.
Satisfied that he would not be
overheard, he advanced with
sleuth-like air to the older man
and said in a loud whisper:
do you know you have an ex-
convict In your house"
What's that?" cried Darley, ris-
ing and startled out of his calm.
The Washington times., 1921-02-23
Is Marriage a Success?

any non-essentials that milady
should 80 desire.
Next, you openly confessed that
you could not sit at home and talk
to this man. Is that a direct ac-
clamation that the lady of the
days place is not at homo, but on
the streets sporting silk stockings
or at some Jazz hall with one OF
those "tight-kneed bipeds" called
"cakies?" Don't you think II would
be a good plan for some of these
young ladies to enjoy an evening
now and then with a real American
gentleman, in parlor conversation,
even though Miss Vanity does think
that he still clings to the anti
quated ways OF his forefathers?
Do not judge all men by this one
particular blond. 1t Is not fair to
man, or yourself, for that matter.
II the people of this decade Will
cease to discuss that which took
place yesterday, week ago, or a
year past, and devote their power of
thought to their tomorrow, then
they would enjoy more enthusiasm,
more prosperity, more accomplish
ments, and vast volume Of hap
piness.
Oh. yes! by the way, I'm NOT a
blond, but an Ohio red head.
A MIAMI VALLEY BACH.
The Washington times., 1921-02-23

) Books and Cities' (Doran) as fol-
lows: Captain woodside had just
read Conrads Nigger OF the Mar
cissus.' Not nearly so good he
declared, as Marryat.' Astonishment
round the table. It's not sea-far-
ing, asserted the captain. General
outcry. -.
Captain totally unmoved. Ex-
plains; Ship goos on her beams
end, Stays so for u day and half.
IL rlghted. Proceeds on her course
as though nothing had happened.
No allowances made for the shift
Ing OF her cargo, which must have
occurred with her n day and n half
on her beams end. Any sailor man
knows that he concluded"
A marked copy OF this volume
was sent to Mr. Conrad, and his re-
ply Will be a relief to all who have
pinned their faith to him both as n
mariner and romancer, Mr.. Con-
rad saysi you might point out TO
Captain Woodside that cargo OF
pressed cotton bales doesn't shift,
III he Ia n good seaman he Will know
that sort OF cargo requires a certain
amount OF ballastj and the trouble
with the 'Narcissus' was that she
had not enough ballast put into her
Not my fault, as did not Join her,
coming overland from Madras to
Bombay, till the ground-tler was
laid"
The Washington times., 1921-02-23
"A Splendid Hair Grower
And Wonderful Beautifier

Here lie good news for all men and
women whose hair Is faded, dry,
streaked and scraggly-is falling out
badly. and whose scalps are covered
with dandruff and Itch like mad.
| Your druggist can now supply you
with the genuine Parisian sage
which In guaranteed to quickly and
safely banish every sign OF disgust
ling dandruff, stop itching scalp and
falling hair and stimulate new
growth, or money refunded.
| Thousands can testify TO the cx-
lcellent results from its use;' some
who feared badness now glory in
their abundant hair. while others
who were annoyed for years with
ldandruff and itching head got n
Iclean. healthy scalp after just Few
days use OF this simple home treat
ment.
Partisan Sage IL n scientific prep
aration that aupplies hair needs. Its
easy TO use. perfectly narmloss, not
stick or greasy, and even the nrst
application usually makes the hatr
and scalp look and feel 100 per cent
better,
IL you want TO save your hair,
make Il always look It's best, and
start new growth, don't ielay-be-
gin using Pcrisian Sage now--lO-
night. Peoples Drug stores VIII sup
| ply you. A large bottle costs you
nothing n IL does not give perfect
satisfaction.
The Washington times., 1921-02-23
Leave 1t To Old Si Kology

scss what he determines to pos
sess," and you have determined all
the way downtown to possess this
increase.
THE CAR
When your wife wants a new
car and you are out trying to bor-
row enough money to pay your
1920 income tax. work the subcon-
scious mind stunt on her. That's
one of the best. 1.-THE subconscious
mind is extremely sensitive and
amenable to suggestion. What Is
put into 1T works out into actual
ity." Work on the subconscious
mind of your wife and make her
believe she has the new car and
that it is out in the garage filled
with gasoline and champing at the
bits. Then she can go right out.
jump into the seat, put her foot on
the starter and take a nice long
ride to the envy of all the neigh
bors. The best part of IT Is that
you don't have to give her a Ford,
but can give her the most expen-
sive car made with any style body.
Old 81 Kology Is an artist and
delivers the goods when he works,
but he belongs to the leisure class.
The Washington times., 1921-02-23

aN eminent preceptress OF
II psychology has just given
public interview telling one
and all how to achieve success.
All that is necessary to do, ac-
cording to this savantess, is TO
keep in mind the following beliefs
and stick to them through thick
and thin:
Man can be whatever he wishes
to be and possess whatever he de-
termines to possess.
Man can become what he will
II he does not let circumstances
dominate him.
1.-The sub-conscious mind is. ex-
tremely sensitive and amenable to
suggestion. What Is put into it
works out into actuality.
Everyone has more power and
intelligence than he is using.
'If you think you have a thing.
you have 1t. Believe. that you have
received and you will receive
We desire to thank the madame.
She has settled a great many prob
lens for us in one short inter-
view, and 1t seems queer that we
have gone through SO much trou-
CIRCUMSTANCE.
Now, there was Cox. He wished
to be President. but he didn't get
his wish Probably he didn't wish
hard enough, according to rule.
At least he failed to consult Old
81 Kology, which was. on his part.
a serious oversight. He allowed
circumstances to dominate him,
the circumstances in his case bea
ing 100000 votes more for his
opponent than for himself. "If
you think you have a thing, you
have it," says the oracle.
The next time your wife asks you
for 81 200 to buy Hudson seal
coat, remain calm and say, II think
have It,"
Then reach in your pocket and
see II you have 1t. Yea, bo! Just
see II you have IL.
THE RAISE.
The first thing you do Monday
morning after reading this. walk
into the private office OF the boss
and tell him he has just given you
a raise and thank him. While you
come and take you to the psyco-
psthic hospital you can try to con-
vert him to your belief. Go at him
gently, perhaps he doesn't under
stand psychology as you do after
reading this article. He may be-
iieve he hasn't raised your salary at
all and that he isn't going to raise
II, but remember: "a man can pos
The Washington times., 1921-02-23
BOTH ARE FOOLED.

Is marriage a success? Is a
lonely old age In a furnished room
a success?
There is one thing wrong about
marriage. and but one little defect
in the combatants-selfish
A collection of male conceit. vice
and filthy habits is ready to feed
and clothc almost any girl that
wants the job to fetch, carry, slave
and idolize this demi-god. Hours
of servitude unlimited.
An aggregation of female froth.
greed and vanity will fill the map,
provided he supplies more decora-
tions and luxuries than all her lady
friends, collectively. have been able
to gather, and II his wealth, charm
and talents exceed the total for her
gentlemen friends. Hours of SER
vice unlimited; wages. nil.
Thus both are fooled. How can
such a marriage be a success?
II they would realize their in
dividual insignificance, and their
collective Importance in the Plan of
Evolution and work. save. give and
take. bear and forbear, rear a
family, then get Off the earth
meanwhile practicing the Golden
Rule-then only could they call
life a success, single or married.
o, s.
The Washington times., 1921-02-23
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Dealing With Unique Situations and
Leading to Climax Full OF
Unlocked for Surprises.

"Irs true" Stover went on: that
butler-that's the chap, Pedro Men
doza, one OF the slickest con men
in the country-ssrved his time
and"
II don't believe IT," said barley.
Il can prove IT," said stoysr. de-
lightedly.
A DIsQUIETING VIEW.
After ALL" said Darley my
butler Is my own affair. isn't he'
Is that your important businessT"
mot at all-that's a mere friend
Iy warning-he's touched others
and like as not he's planning some
thing on you-when a mans been
In prison once he's apt 10 go again
that's my experience" Darley
nodded impatiently, and Slower.
deIying into his inner pocket
brought forth a paper and helped
himself to a seat.
What ] came to see you about.
he said sententiousiy' sis this COM
"It's all settled" said Darley.
coIdly.
"See here, Mr.. Darley," cried
Stover; don't be in a hurry. I've
got a new offer-nearly half as
much more cash as the first--they
want our works"--he used the pos
sessive with evident pride-'and
they're willing to pay-itlf mean
a cleanup for both OF us, and why
shouldn't we take it?"
"It'n mean a cleanup for us. but
how about the small stockholders?"
Let the small stockholders take
care OF themselves" sneered Stover; ;
good Lord, IL we went around try
ing to save small stockholders wed
never have a cent"
ITO BE Continued Tomorrow.)