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The Washington herald., 1921-06-20
VICTOR B. DEYBER,
BANK CLEARINGS.

About the same margin of de-
crease expected in bank clearings
last week as was noted the previous
week, an aggregate of s6,54s,1;s.o90
at twenty cities in the United
states, as reported TO Dun's Re-
view, representing reductions of
1872 and 1913 per cent, respectively,
from the figures of the two imme-
diately preceding years. The fall
ing off last week was 1919 per cent
from the 1920 clearings, and l7.s
per cent from those of two years
ago. Aside from Los Angeles. where
slight increase Is recorded, last
weeks clearings are smaller than
those of last year at all the centers
included in the Statement, with
losses of 80 per cent or more in
each instance at Atlanta, New Or
leans, Cleveland. Kansas City and
Seattle. For the nineteen cities, OUT
side of New York embraced by the
returns, the clearings show a de-
cline of PSI per cent from those of
1920, while there Is a decrease of
1s.3 per cent at New York City.
Average daily bank clearings for
the month to date, and for the five
preceding months this year. are
compared herewith for three years:
The Washington herald., 1921-06-20
Failures Last Week.

An increase in failures was noted
last week, defaults in the United
States numbering 32s. This is
twenty-nine more than was report
ed to r. G Dun & Co. the previous
week. and compares with 152 insol-
vencies in the corresponding week
of 1920. Excepting in the West.
where there is a slight decrease.
last weeks failures exceed in num-
Der those of the previous week in
each of the geographical divisions
included in the statement, there
being an increase of IL in the East.
13 in the South and on the Pacific
Coast. The ratio of the defaults for
$4,000 or more in each case to the
total number Is 53.S per cent last
week. against 53.4 per cent the pre-
vious week and 49, per cent a year
ago.
Numbering thirty-seven. insol-
vencies in Canada last week are fve
more than those of the previous
week, while the number in this
week last year was only seventeen.
OF last weeks total failures.
twenty-five had liabilities Of $4,000
or more in each instance. which is
nine more than the previous week
and thirteen more than a year ago.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-20
HIDES AND LEATHER.

The auieter conditions noted
week ago in hides and leather have
continued in evidence. Following
recent advances, the hide, market
has developed an easier undertone,
with some actnal yielding in prices.
While domestic packers are still
nominally firm in their views. a dis
position is shown to keep hides as
well sold up as possible. and River
Plate frigofifico killers are solicit
ing bids at / cent to u cents un-
der last selling rates. The sharp
est reversal, however, has come in
calf skins, where prices have con-
tinued to fall rapidly, East and
West. Tanners are not selling as
much leather as previously, and
shoe factories around New York are
only engaged in finishing up old
orders. Some Eastern and Western
plants are working on fall runs. but
are doing little new buying. holding
off for lower prices. After taking
OF inventories. which will probably,
be completed early next month. pro.
duction Is expected to increase In
about all sections.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-20
Dry Goods Prices.

Despite the seasonal quietness in
dry goods channels, which is accen-
tuated by the prevailing dulness
elsewhere. prices are holding steady
on the lower levels recently estab-
lfshed. In some divisions, in fact,
evidences of greater frmness are
becoming clearer. While spot de-
mand is moderate and confined to
small lots. jobbers are experiencing
a fair advance trade. although the
high cost Of doing business is being
felt by all interests. The settle-
ment of protracted labor troubles In
clothing lines is leading to a steady
resumption of work, ana textile pr5.
duction. as a whole. is fairly we'll
maintained. Estimates Of total out.
nut vary and employment is irregu-
lar. some mills running to capacity
on full time and others operating
at half caraeity three or four ssys
week. Gains in the export feld
are SLOW. while importing Is ham
pered from ,different causes
The Washington herald., 1921-06-20
Building Record.

The May building statistics, like
those Of recent preceding months,
are encouraging. Further evidence
Of n tendency toward revival of
construction activities appears in
permits of fully s124.5oo.oo0 in
value at ninety-seven cities, or SIS
per cent more thae was reported
for May. last year. While this in
crease is due to the striking ex-
pansion AT. New York City, sizable
gains are noted at number of inn
portant outside centers.. including
Boston. Nsvsrt- Cincinnati
The Washington herald., 1921-06-20

American educational colleges
srend twice as much on maintenance
and upkeep as they do on teachers
salaries.
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
DEBUTANTES GUESTS
AT TWO LARGE DANCES
Parties Given for Misses
Auchincloss and Harrison.

Society centred its attention after the
opera and theatres last night in two
dances. one of which was given in the
Ritz-Carlton by Mrs. Hugh D. Auchin-
Gloss for her daughter, Miss Annie Burr
Auchincloss. In advance Mr. and Mrs.
Oliver Gould Jennings uncle and aunt
of Miss Auchincloss, gave dinner for
her at $50 Fifth avenue. Other dinners
We're given by DR.. and Mrs. Walter b.
James. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Coppell
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick w. Long
fellow at their respective homes The
guests included most of the dcbutantes
and some Of the young married friends
of the hostess.
The other dance was given by Mrs
Charles b. Alexander at A West Fifty
eighth street for her grandniece. Miss
Virginia Harrison, who is a daughter Of
Mr.. Francis Burton Harrison, Governor
of the Philippines, and also for Mile.
Georgette Saint Paul of Paris, who has
been for some weeks with M. and Mrs.
Alexander Mile. Saint Paul is starting
for her home in Paris next Saturday.
Mrs. Alexander's guests included some
of the young married friends OF ner SON.
in-law and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Shell
don Whitehouse, who now are with her,
and about twenty of the debutantes.
Most of the guests previously attended
the opera
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
GRANT MITCHELL WINS
IN THE CHAMPION
ProUes Excellence as Conn
edian IN New Play.

In The Champion" in which Sam II.
Harris brought back Grant Mitchell 10
Broadway last night In the Longacre
Theatre, Thomas Loudon and A. 2.
Thomas have written 4 farcical comedy
in which Mr.. Mitchell wins on points. If
he does not score a knockout. The par
lance of the boxing ring Is used. as .he
excellent comedian. who IS starred. steDs
forward i'm the role of a former light
weight champion of the world. The play
is utterly unlike "It Pays TO Advertise"
or ~ Tailor Made Man." that gave Mr.
Mitchell the opportunity to prove him
self one OF the best of American come
dians, bur IL Is their logical successor.
Not for a moment did The Champion
swerve from its confessed theme as n
farccal comedy, but as such IL promises
to furnish the playgolng public with
some excellent amusement for many
weeks TO come.
AS william Burroughs. Mr.. Mitchell
ran away from his ultra-conser rvative
home in knotley. England. fifteen years
ago because the red blood in his veins
refused to permit him TO subscribe to
the narrow traditions that his father
insisted in maintaining in the family
circle and 1t was in the Y. M. c. A. in
San Francisco that he found he was
made OF the physical stuff that develops
lightweight champions Of the boxing
ring Then he turned up again at Knot
ley. 5000. 900 to the good coincident with
an Illustrated spread" in the local shire
paper about his prowess in the ring. just
as his older brother was running for
Parliament on the Conservative and pro-
hibition ticket and as his younger brother
had taken orders IN the Established
Church.
In this iuxtaposition OF contrasting
family traits the authors of THE Cham
pion" have found much amusing ma
teriel. Of which they have made excel
lent use, and there is cleverncss in the
type OF humor that fits Mr.. Mitchell
we'll The heroine Is an impoverished
daughter OF an earl who has Joined the
British bread line so she says. to
help on the social aspirations OF the
Burroughs Of Knotlcy. "One can't help
ones relatives" she said to the returned
prodiual YES" replied Mr.. Mitchell.
"and often ones relatives can't help
one" She was Lady Elisabeth Cation,
a part taken satisfactorily by Miss Ann
Andrews. and, Of course, Mr. Mitchell.
the prodigal married her in the end
II IL a large and capable cast. with
Arthur Elliott az the father. Frank
Wcsterton as the Conservative candidate
and Gerald Hamer. the clergyman
b-sther standing ou:. particularly Mr..
Hamor. There also IS a group composed
OF an earl, marquis a baron, the
Mayor OF Knotley and a group OF towns
men who made the close Of the second Of
the three acts one OF the merriest epi-
sodos in any Of Broadways present
merry plays "The Champion" Is a JOY
Gus Offering that any one. from de-
butaute to her grandmother, may see
with entire safety and complete eltls-
faction.
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
MENCELBERG HERE TO
CONDUCT ORCHESTRA
viii Be Guest Leader of the
National Symphony.

willem Mengelberg, orchestral leader
of Amsterdam. arrived here yesterday
aboard the Ryndam. TO be the guest con-
ductor OF the National Symphony Or
chestra for some thirty concerts. Ac-
companying him were Samuel Botten-
helm. his personal representative Mrs
Bottenheim and Alexander Schmuller,
Russian violinist. who is to make his
American debut with the National SYM
phony Orchestra on January IS. Mrs.
Mengelberg will arrive in few weeks.
The Dutch conductor In appea rance
does not follow the traditions OF his art.
He Is of medium height. stoclkily built.
and looks like a prosperous man OF busi-
ness. lie Is clean shaven, has a piercing
blue eve and wears shock of thiciiy
curling brown hair. untouched by gray.
He brought with him all the music he is
to play in his concerts, several boxes
of II.
ut is not because the music may not
be I'm America" he said. but / brought
my own scores and orchestra parts be-
cause they are all marked as l wish
them played. l am not certain that !
shall play any music that is new to New
York. because / am not familiar enough
with what has been played mere. Ny
programmes. hope, will cover all schools
and periods. SO far AS that is possible in
n limited number of concerts OF
Beethovens symphonies I intend to play
the fourth. and Of Brahmss. the first /
shall do the first and fourth symphonies
OF Mailer Richard Strauss will be rep
resented by Don Juan, Till Eulcnspie-
gel and Don Quixote.'
Naturally II is a great pleasure for
me 10 return to New York after 40 long
an absence. and / am most eager to be-
gin my work tomorrow morning
Twelve days aboard ship becomes
rather a bore"
Mr.. Mengelberg was met at the pier
by a number OF friends. including Mrs
Charles S. Guggenehimer and Mrs. Sam
uel Untermyer. He went to the Hotel
Langdon. Fifth avenue and Fifty-sixth
street. where he will live while In New
York. His rehearsals with the orchestra
begin this morning. and he will make his
first appearance Ia Carnegie Hall next
Tuesday afternoon.
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
JULIAN DICK DIES,
CHUM SERIOUSLY ILL
Blood TRANSMISSION Fails to
Save Broker Wounded by
Bruce Brooks.

The police and the District Attor-
against George Bruce Brooks. who acci-
dentally fired a revolver shot on New
Years morning that caused the death
yesterday of Julian Dick. cotton broker,
In the New York Hospital. MIR. Dicks
wife and other members OF his family.
who were present in the Dick home in
Sniffin court when the accident occurred.
will make short statements to the Dis
trict Attorney. but il was explained yes
terday that this was merely a matter OF
form, and that neither the police nor the
District Attorney have any doubt that
the shooting was an accident.
Detectives who have been lnvestigat-
ing the case learned yesterday that the
revolver with which Mr.. Dick was shot
had no safety catch. 1t was discharged
as Brooks was drawing it from the hol-
ster to examine it, and since it was
cooked at the time it would inevitably
have been discharged as soon as it was
withdrawn. The detectives declare that
II was merely a matter of chance that il
vas Mr. Brooks who withdrew it, DR..
NJ. B. Hyman. who examined the broker
Just before he was sent to the hospital,
told the authorities Mr.. Dick had as
sured hlfn t0|l the VIC inq was the result
of an accident
Mr.. Brooks followed the wounded ntan
to the hospital and went TO his bed
side several times Sunday and Sunday
night. On one Of these occasions the
patient revived sufficiently to hold his
friends hand, and those in the room
heard him murmur Poor Bruce!"
When it was decided by the physicians
to try blood transfusions in an effort
70 restore the patients rapidly ebblrg
strength, Mr.. Brooks was the first 10
volunteer. The choice finally fell upon
Joseph Brooks. a brother OF George.
DR.. Eugene II. Poole. house surgeon
at New York Hospital, took pint and
a half of blood from Mr.. Brooks and
transferred it 10 the veins of the dying
man. but he failed to rally and died at
1928 O'Clock yesterday morning. After
the funeral. which will be held at 10
o'clock Wednesday at the Church OF
the Heavenly Rest. Forty-fifth street
and Fifth avenue, his wife and other
members of his family will make their
formal statements at the District At
torney's office.
George Brooks was said last night to
be seriously i'll as a result of the acci-
dent
Mr.. Dick was graduated from Prince
ton In 1908 and enlisted as a private
in the regular army in May. 1911.
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
WENDELL BAKER REEIARRIES.
His Bride Formerly Mrs. j. Harsen
Rh0ndes.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wendell Baker, whose
marriage took place on New Years eve
in Boston, will start soon for a wedding
trip to Bermuda. They were married in
the home of Mrs. Bakers father, Mr.
David r. Kimball. at 4S Commonwealth
avenue, Boston. Since the opening days
of the war she has been actively inter-
csted in Red Cross work in this country
and in England, where she was for q
lcng time ~ initial service She was
first married In 1895 to Mr.. John Harsen
Rhoades, banker of this city. In jan
uary. 1917, she obtained a divorce in
Reno. New. and soon afterward Mr..
Rhoades married Mrs. Bertha Ware
Cady in Westwood Mass. Mrs. Baker is
a member Of the Colony Club. Mr..
Bakers first wife. who was prominent
in society and charitable work for many
years. died in her home in this city two
years ago
The New York herald., 1921-01-04

about Hopper and Casey at the Bat"
and for q moment the famous recitation
threatened. But instead Hopper rushed
from the wings and exclaimed, "Oh,
why didn't | revive 'Wang'?'
Whereupon the performance became
high class exhibition of Kidding" to
the huge pleasure of the onlookers. In
fact, Wilson throughout the piece intro
duced numerous topical gags--but. then.
the book OF Harry Paulton is so old
fashioned and stited, even with modern
izin.g, that it can stand a few new jokes.
even about the subway. Wilson never
for a moment suggested a Frenchman,
but his Cockney accent, his constant
dread of being caught and his slips of
the tongue made of him an ArtfaH
Dod0er that Dickens might have cap
tured with his pen. His dancing to
"Downy Jail Birds of a Feather" was
surprisingly lissome for his years. and
he made his sitting descent of the cor
ridor stairs with the same jaunty ease
of one born to wear shock absorbers.
His one mistake was in insisting that
prohibition was proper material for
wheezes in play of the eighteenth CEN
tury or any other period
Hopper played the more dignificd
blackguard in the sublime manner. ard
1t became easily understandable how RG-
ven'rcs could impress the nobility with
such a tremoo stop in his voice. He
and Wilson are truly birds of a feather.
They could pluck the purse from the
vest and the gloom from the chest TO-
gether.
Miss Irene Williams sang the title role
with grace and finish. particularly in her
high register. though her low tones were
a trifle waspsh. But the honors among
the women went to Miss Rosamond
Whiteside as Jdvotte, which sne played
with face surprisingly like Miss Maude
Adams's and a sprightly. enchanting
manner all her own Rarely has such a
combination of good looks. quick ease in
dancing and a well carried voice been
observable on the operetta stage. and
her rendering OF "Oh. Mama" was
worth hanging TO an Interborough strap
to hear. Miss Madge Lessing as Capt.
Deldunoy was too inclined to rely for
her vocal powers on wide teeth and eyes.
Miss Jennie Weathersby was applauded
for appearing in her original role Of
Princess dc Grdmponeur.
The costumes, designed by Geddes.
were on the whole alluringly variegated,
and his scenery was bizarre and beauti-
full until they drowned 1t in the flood Of
footlights.
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
O. VINCENT COFFIN.

MIgoLETowN, Conn, Jan. SO. Vim
cent Coffin. SIS. Governor OF Connecti-
cut from 1896 to 1897. died to-day at
Clifton Springs, ". r. He had been in
poor health for some years. His home
had been In this city.
A native OF Dutchess county. -. Y.
Mr.. Coffin went to New York city in
early life and for several years repre-
sented New England manufacturing
company He was a member of Ply
mouth Church in Brooklyn during
Henry Ward Beecher's early pastorate
there and was one of the first presi-
dents of tho Brooklyn Y. NJ. c. \.
After service in the Connecticut State
Senate for two terms Mr.. Coffin was
elected Governor by the largest plurality
ever given up to that date.
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
FRANK p. McDERMOTT
OF JERSEY BAR DIES
Lawyer Succunbs to Heart
Disease IN Elizabeth.

Frank T. McDermott. one Of the lead
ing members OF the New Jersey bar and
senior member OF the law firm of Nc
Dermott q Enright OF Jersey City, died
suddenly Of heart disease yesterday at
his home, 1025 North Broad street. Eliz-
abcth
Mr. McDermott was 66 years old. For
many years he had been an advisory
master OF the Court Of Chancery and a
Supreme Court Commissioner. He was
entrusted with n number OF important
rccclverships. AT one time Mr.. McDer-
mott was president Of the Hudson Coun-
ty Bar Association. He was a member
OF the Suburban and Elizabeth Town and
Country clubs and the Lawyers Club
VI New York.
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
Miss Mckee Bride
of Count; Wedding
News a Surprise
Mrs. l.. Sutton Mckee's Daugh-
ter Married to Count A.
de Mailly-Chalon.

Without a formal announcement of
the engagement. the marriage of Miss
Virginia Mckee, a daughter of Mrs. L..
Sutton Mckee of 80 West Fifty-fifth
street. to Count A. de Multiplication of
Paris took place yesterday at noon in
the Greenwich Presbyterian Church in
West Thirteenth street.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. James Hoadley, pastor emeritus OF
the church, in the presence of small
gathering OF relatives and intimate
friends. The bride was given away by
her cousin. Mr.. Algernon S. Bell. and her
only attendant was her sister. Miss Har-
riet Mckee. Mr.. Townsend Martin was
best man.
After the ceremony there was a break
fast at the home of the brides mother.
News OF the wedding will come as
surprise TO society generally. as no pub
lie announcement of the engagement was
made In advance of this latest inter-
national wedding. The engagement, 1t
was learned yesterday. was made known
to the relatives of the bride here some
time ago.
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

romance of the war was revealed
yesterday when announcement was made
of the marriage on November at the
Church of the TRANSPORTATION of Miss
Kathryn Mansfield of this city to Mr..
IT. NJ. Cunnington of Cleveland. Ohio.
The couple met in France while he was
in the service and she was with the Red
Cross on returning to this country they
renewed their friendship, which culmin-
ated in their marriage last month. They
now are stopping at the Hotel Pennsyl-
Nnnia.
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
B. FRANK WOOD, YACHT
BUILDER, is DEAD
He Constructed Many Famous
Pleasure Craft.

b. Frank Wood, one of the best known
boat and yacht builders of the Atlantic
coast, died suddenly of heart disease
yesterday in his home in East Marine
street, City Island.
Mr. Wood was born in Norfolk street.
Manhattan, sixty-six years ago and
moved to City Island with his father.
Augustus p. Wood. also a boat builder.
when he was four years old. The father
established the shipyard and marine
railway business there in 1861 He re-
tired about thirty years ago and b.
Frank Wood had been the proprietor
since then.
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
LOST AND FOUND
AUTOMOBILE STOLEN.
fYTFNNf kTfTe


AUTOMOBILE STOLEN.
REWARD.
Dodge 1920 roadstor; car No. 5oe sol motor
as5 oi3- Is. New York license 242. 1908. car
shows recent rcpairt stolen December 81,
l5tir st., between Oh and 5ih avs Com
New York city. Telephone Beckman s9s7.
AUTOMOBILE STOLEN.
REWARD.
Ford 1920 touring. No. 36ii ESQ., United
and Firestone tires; New York llccnso 4s ,226.
stolen December 81. =. NJ. Broadway and
d2d st. Communicate with r. y. HOLLYWOOD.
15 John st., New York city. Tel. BeeSman
s9s1.
LOST Will the gentleman who tried to com
inunicate with Mr.. J. =. Marquand at Uni.
versity and Harvard clubs without success
regsran5 S ess ig JSN SMITH 4 % Park
place. New York. n. Y. Phones. Barclay
SOTO Chelsea 2G30.
LOSf-December 81 McshbaE. 81 taxi or
street gold rpcshhan containing mo-cyi
owner would appreciate return OF bag, due TO
sentiment attached; liberal reward. Mrs. y.
LEE, Credit Dept. Waldorf-Astorla.
LOsT--On 9th av bus. Sunday. December
oG black cloth handbag with embroidered
band around centre, containing papers ana
small amount Of money, reward. lthlne-
lander a3i. ------
IosT-Bag, 5th NV. bus, Riverside Drive.
WIN party who changed tar. at =. NJ,
sunday January 2, please return2 II.
WORTH Telephone Riverside flta.
f.OsT--On january T. between 3lth st. and
sth and Martha Washington Hotel, one pair
tortoise she'll glasses Reward N returned
Nrp r. NJ MAGUfRE, Hotel Martha Wash
iugfon.
ff,ssir-Black sih iady's handbag. gold edges
between 6Tth and 09th sis., az Central Park
West; suitable reward. TOWN AND HOUSE
Club. - Central Park West.
LpST-Handbag. velvet. Lexington av.. be-
tween SGth-aist sts. valuable papers re-
ward. 100 East 0ist st. Lenox 2i3o. Apt. ESQ.
LOST -Ccrtificate Z Tii2O. 20 shares Chi.
caro. Milwaukee = 81. Pau, Railroad. re
ward. y. A. CURRY. 3-os broadway.
IOgT-Maiacca cane. bent horn handle. gilt
band: $40 reward. Return ~ West 0qth 81;
fOET-Keyg. Columbus av.. 03d or IL" j.
w box Zoo Herald. Fulton ".
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
MISS HOOKER MAKES DEBUT.
Mrs. II. III. Hooker Gives Luncheon
for Her Daughter.

Mrs. Elon Huntington Hooker gave in
her home. 9O7 Fifth avenue. yesterday
luncheon to introduce her eldest
daughter. Miss Barbara Ferry Hooker,
who is at home from Vassar. Miss
Hooker was graduated from Miss
Spence's School In the class of 1918 and
now is sophomore at Vassar.
Another debutante of yesterday was
Miss JoRphine Whitehouse, who was
introduced by her mother. who held a
reception in her apartment at the APP
thorp. In the receiving party were
Miss De Lancey Thorn and Miss Wini-
fred Whitehouse Mrs. Kenneth Board
man and Miss Ethel Brown were at the
tea table.
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
MRS. BEVERLEY ROBINSON.

Mrs. Anna Foster Robinson. wife OF
Or. Beverley Robinson. died in the fam
lily home. l29 East Thirtyfifth street.
yesterday following an illness that had
extended over a period Of two months.
The funeral services will be held in st.
Bartholomew Church, Park avenue and
F1ftleth street, tomorrow forenoon at
II n'clopi
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
M A r RIED

BARNEY-ENRIGHT.-A Greenwich, Conn,
on Monday, January 3. 1921, at Il 30
o'clock. Maclnel Wright Enright and
Hiram Barney.
MAIELY- CHALON-McT<EE.-O January 3,
in the Greenwich Presbyterian Church OF
New York city, by the Rev. James Hoad-
ley. virginia Mckee daushter OF MIS-
A. dc Mailly- Chalou of Paris, France.
The New York herald., 1921-01-04
MRS. nEEcKMAN,s WILL FILED.

Special Despatch to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
NEWPORT, Jan. S.--The will of Mrs
Eleanor 4. Beeckman. wife of Gov. Il.
Livingston Beeckman. was filed for .oro-
bate to-day. All the property was eft
to her husband. including the large
estate, Lands End. In Newport and the
house in Providence. The personal prop
erty will not exceed 100000. The New
port villa is taxed for S103.000.