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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30

TvHERE was in ancient Egypt a remarkable CUSTOM
which was called the Trial of the Dead
When man had died and the embalmers had
done their work. the mummified body brought down
to the bank of the river where boatman waited to carry
the dead the water to the sacred place of the tombs
where alone the Egyptian devouy believed the body
could securely await the Day of Resurrection and the life
eternal that was to follow.
AS the body was brought down to the river side the
relatives of the dead and those who had been his friends
and neghbor sang hymns and strewed flowers and re-
cited his good deeds while alive and 1en-f no one con-
tadcted-the boaman received the body and rowed it
across the river while the crowd sang farewell and
cried good voyage and spoke of the certainty of the mans
resurrection and happy Immortality.
But anyone interrupted and charged that the map
had done evil unjust act for which he had not made
atonement while alive, the ceremonies were stopped and
the judges of the dead heard the accuser and what wit
neSSes he called upon.
If the accusation found to be true the BODY was
refused voyage to the sacred tobS and the dead man
was accounted to have lost hope of resurrection and
eternal happiness But if the accusation was found to be
false then the accuSer punished though he had
committed the crime with which he had falsely charged
the dead, and the body borne to its rest over the
river while all sang the praises and rejoced over the sure
immortality of the good who was being taken to
his sepulcher.
Today we celebrate great Festival of the Dead and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
Bless Beasts.

One of the strangest &Shts OF modern Chris
tendon Is that known as the "benediction of the
beasts" which IL performed annually in Spain,
Portugal and Italy on St Anthony's day. jan
usry H. This quaint ceremony Is usually per-
Formed at the church dedicated to st. Anthony
One Of these ancient edifices 10 in Rome. and
here every year hundreds Of owners OF horses
asses, cattle, dogs. cats and even hogs bring their
animals to be blessed and sprinkled. 1t Ia be-
leved that this service places the bensts under
the protection of st. Anthony. and a few cents
contributed TO those who officiste at the cere-
mony IL regarded a wise investment. as q
sort of insurance. st. Anthony's reputation as
the protector OF the lower animals extends par
ticularly ~ pigs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30

could be produced only by the hu-
man voice, or by the hand in direct
contact with some musical instru-
ment. Now, thanks to miraculous
methods of preserving the human
voice, reproducing it indefinitely,
and of preserving as on the printed
page all the instrumental work of
the greatest musicians, there is put
within the reach of every family the
worlds greatest music and the
greatest artists to interpret it. The
greatest musicians can be summoned
to. sing and play before you, as
though by the power of Aladdin's
lamp.
Those that have talent should DE-
VELOP it. Parents should give
their children the opportunity to
know and create music for them
selves, if they have talent, choosing
carefully the instrument suited to
the child, insisting on the best teach
ing.
Apart from musical creation bv
the individual, all the music of the
world is at the DISPOSITION OF
EVERY FAMILY.
There is no excuse today for the
man that allows his children to grow
up deprived of the blessing of good
music, its stimulating effect upon
imagination, its ennobling influence
upon character, its inspiration that
develops the mind.
To live without music is a curse,
and to live without the VERY
BEST music, now that it is within
the reach of all, is folly and stupid
Indifference.
You remember how, in Revela-
lions, 1922, the "mighty angel took
up a stone like mighty milestone.
and cast it into the sea, saying:
Thus with violence shall that great
city Babylon be thrown down, and
shall be found no more at all"
Tragically the angel foretold de-
struction and doom for Babylon.
And what was the first calamity
that he predicted for the great and
wicked cityf "And the voice of
harpers and musicians, and of
pipers, and trumpeters shall be
heard no more at all in thee"
1t would be a sad day for this
world if the voice of music Should
disappear. Music is the worlds
great inspiration, conveying the
mothers love to the mind of her
child before it can understand any
spoken word, and consoling old age.
Play your part in this, the ma
tons Emusic Week" Take your
family to hear good music, and
BRING THE BEST MUSIC INTO
YOUR HOME. Make it part of
your famiiy's daily life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
A NEW FORD JokE(p

They say that a new Ford Joke i
not possible, but EDWARD N. PARK
Err. manager OF the North America,
Clipping and Information Bureau. 1.
/ street northeast, found pretty clos,
to a new one in the Baltimore Sun
clipped from the "Wicomico Countian.
It's this sd:
FOR SALE.
One black Ford, with fsur white
feet. six years old, named Lassie.
Lady broke, good eyes. wind and
good worker: nice driver snd can
step some. but has no mark; new
shod all around.
She 10 a little thin. but can be
improved with care
Reason for selling. have changed
my mind. BARGAIN FOR
QUICK BUYER. Can be seen 1t
THE PALACE GARAGE.
Title papers 60 with this animal
THE MONT MAN,
II. W. sHOCKLEY,
Salisbury. Nd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
FROM THE PUBLIC
- TO THE
--EDITOR-
WERE NOT HER VIEWS.

Dear Mr.. Editor: l exceedingly regret
that some of the airy persiflage' Of some of
the social characters in a play / have just
written have been mistaken for my own
views. Of course, an author is not held re-
sponsible for the views OF the villain in
book or play, as otherwise literature would
suffer as much as the authors.
d. B. CALHOUN.
MRS. c. G.. Calhoun.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
This Is Music Week

The man that hath no music in himself,
Nor Is not mov'd with concord of sweet
sounds,
Is mt for treasons, stratagems, and spois;
The motions of his spirit are dull as night,
And his affections dark As Erebus:
Let no such man be trusted. Mark the
The Merchant of venice-Aet v--scene 1.
In churches, theaters and at many
special concerts and in many
stores throughout the United
States this week will be devoted to
music, the. important work of arous-
ing interest in music and in what it
MEANS.
Before there was any speech or
distinct thought on this earth, there
was music, of the birds, of insects,
and of savages, for before they pos
sessed speech they developed rhythm.
harmony. Talking came after, and
music helped it and FASTENED it.
Before this earth itself existed,
according to the belief of the an
clients, there was the Emusic of the
Spheres" a cosmic harmony, caused
by the suns and planets in their mo-
tons, and now beyond the reach of
our feeble ears. We may hear it
later in future ages.
Music is the language of inspira-
ton. Its effect upon the mind, and
upon the body itself, is magical, in
Simultaneous, and uplifting.
1t increases thought, feeling and
capacity for both.
There is something wrong, as
Shakespeare says in the quotation
above, with the man who has no mu-
sic within himself.
He need not necessarily be fit for
stratagems and spoils, but he is apt
to be as dull as a turnip, which is
worse.
1t is not necessary to be a mu-
stefan or actively musical in order
to have music in the soul, for most
important is APPRECIATION of
music. The great Wagner was as
poor piano player as you would
want to hear.
You can Judge a nations civiliza-
ton by its music. The Italians,
with the oldest civilization, are the
most musical, of nations. Fortu-
nately for Italy, Italian children from
their birth hear much GOOD
MUSIC, and very little, if any, of
the atrocious, so-called Emusic"
that destroys all musical values.
The difference between a savage
and a civilized being is the differ
ence between the monotonous pound
ing of tom-tom and the magnificent
music Of perfectly made violin or,
highest of all, well-trained voice.
Join in this national MUSIC
WEEK, by interesting yourself in
music.
There was a time when music
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30

II Congress puts thirteen months
into the calendar. changing all
the dates. how are we columniers
going TO unscrsmble our birth
days from the mix-up and iden-
tify our annual NUT DAT. April
~ We've got TO celebrate that
Cay. BY al mana JOE c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
A DESCRIPTION.

II you struggle with a girl
when you try to kiss the dear,
\ You may land one on her chin,
Or perhaps upon her ear.
II she resilv wants the kiss.
And you don't forsake the chase.
by and by her dainty lips
Sort OF snussie into place.
BABE RUTH
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
A HAPPY RECEIPT.

Washington. ID. C., May 20. 1921.
RECEIVED OF Bill Price
100000 smiles.
1000, 900. c. w. r.
The foregoing receipt came through
the mails today from one of the thou
sands OF fans OF II and s. Its value
Is wholly in the kindly spirit shown.
1t should have been made out to the
contribs. who make the smiles. But
they are not Jealous.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
GEOGRAPHICAL CHARADEs.

GEOGRAPHICAL CHARADES.
LIST. A short wand used by q must
cal director.
I'd. A pigment. used by his wife.
Whole, a city in Louisiana.
LIST. Another name for the profes-
sional tramp.
I'd. knowledge.
Whole. a city in New Jersey.
LIST. Diminutive.
I'd. Name OF q hsh.
Whole, q city in Arkansas.
LIST. A passage over q stream.
I'd. A kind of wine.
Whole, a city in Connecticut.
II. SMITH.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
GOSH DANG 1T!

Some city men think they're
on . farm when they watch the
''chickens- get OF street cars In
the morninGs and the "calves"
get On In the evenings.
OIDONO. ,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
hEARl 55EErda
By BILL PRICE.
By BILL PRICE.
wOMAN's FAMOUS REASON.

~ cord TO the ptse 10 sn6icienf,"
Wds one Of the Romans old saics;
NoD rord to the "Whrs~
Further question deGes,
When that rord 10 troman's BE
cGuse." BOX CAR HARRY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
WHAT JAZZ IS,

Jazz 10 q peculiar noise. created
by very peculiar people. and from
instruments resembling those which
people formerly called musical in
struments. Ii 10 composed of crashes
and bangs from the traps. tinkles
from the worries, squeaks and baas
from the sax. and plunks from tire
strings. Only those with extraordi-
nary talents enjoy this wonderful
twentieth century. creation. Persons
who are Joy killers, grouches, and
Blue Law advocates try to down our
great amusement
GAITHERSBURG LIZ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30

Two bottles per diem isn't
a raging flood. Just a dry
day with little sauce. But
any beer at all Is a hop In
the right direction II will.
assist the tired business
man to become more tired
with less business We
have seen better DAYS and
worse nights. But two bot
ties II key to the hand
cuffed situation. and In time
Tantslus may be parked In
suds up to his Adam = apple
with the demand exceeded
by tie supply.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
IT'S PROBABLY TRUE,

IT'S PROBABLY TRUE.
And y. j.. IRVINE further notes: The
rags OF working man dmosrt to
more IN eternity than the robes of az
emperor" The emperors Nave BEEN
hovtn0 snch a hard time IN the last
feso yeors that things noy soften up Q
hftts BIT for them over on the otAsv
shore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
FAMOUS WORDS (Csuts.uea.,

Replying to the scandal-monGer--
You don't say! What do you know
about THAR
Pessinist-"I told you SOL"
Young rascal-"I' didn't mean to
do it,"
The drunk-"wash I want tor know
t. BRIDGEPORT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
DETERMINATION.

II were . cobbier
ia make IL my pride
The best Of all cobblers to be:
IL were . tinker
No tinker beside
Should mend an old kettle like me;
But whether o tinker
Or whether Q lord,
whatever my station may be.
I'm determined to play
Second fiddle to none,
And I'll climb to the top of the tr,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30

Samuel johnson said that mo
man but q blockhead ever wrote
except for money" There, was
no column like HEARD AND
SEEN in the doughty doctors
day. r. J. SCHWAB.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
ARREsTING GIRLS IN PARKS.

LLOYD T. NEEDS. Upper Marl-
boro. Nd. severely criticizes the
public park authorities for arrest
ing young girl government workers
for walking across the grass In
Lafayette and other parks to ind
shady spots to sit down and eat
their luncheon. He thinks the parks
are made for the public. and cites
other large cities as not so exact
ing in their rules He says that
many of the beauties of the Botan-
ical Gardens are denied 20 the pub-
lie because of an army of signs
Keep of the grass"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
A BAD MIX-UP.

Cross-eyed Judge ito first prisoner)
Guilty or not guilty!
Second Prisoner-Not guilty.
Cross-eyed Judge-I wasn't taking
to you.
Third Prisoner didn't say any
thing. your honor. 10.
BABE RUTH.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30

JUST A LITTLE ONE.
Tea Day
Eat Ate
Ate Yet
Read EN- up, down. and across.
BEDA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
YEA. BOAi

A woman looks in the shop
windows for attractive hosiery.
but a man lopks somewhere else!
ANNA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
EvADIN0 yOLsrEADIsN.

EvADIN0 vOLsTEADIsM
Lenore, the fair lady Of Poe.
LonGed on adventure to 70.
she bought q green gas BALBOA
And sailed away to the moon.
The canals there. 4 know.
with good beer must now"
Sang Lenore, the fair lady loon
she sailed for many q night.
A. last the m DON hove In sight.
oh now, N you please,
It's made Of green cheesev'
Sang Lenore. the fair lady bright.
A canal thru the cheese did Gov.
OF froth and amberous hov.
Beer and cheese my fsrel
Ny feast will be rarew
Sang Lenore. the fair lady. oh.
OF folks 10 the moon to trot.
"rNi- Cuhs u here
For those who like beer"
sang Lenors. the fair lady got.
COME ALONG WITH ANSWERS
who was Dolly vardenr Maths are
not Interested History fans Win -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30

Who was that cruel creature
who said the department clerks
in Washington start each day
at the office with the little
prayer: Now 1 sit me down
to sleep?"
HARPER's FERRY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30
Mr.. B. Baer
Copyright. 1921. by Star Co.

Spring has been here for
three weeks and should put
in it's appearance any min
ute or month. Liberty Bonds
are approaching par. indi-
eating quick activity among
the thumbprinted finsnciers.
BY a special act of Congress
sionsl Providence. wilful
commuters will be limited TO
two bottles OF Milwaukee
nectar a day. This IL good
news to the boys who think
that Santa Claus whiskers
are made of foam.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-30

Join in this national MUSIC
WEEK, by interesting yourself in
music.
Tbsra raa q firno ubov, v~us,o
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29

Putt
tina is
nS il is the
oywhne
the
its kin
alton II
be
il
beautiful hands and there nothing like D~O for this Over FIVE hundred
it
rapidly fad and wish have complexion which wi"
be with
disappointed nothing a
like it,"
OF
b1ng il m urmo
The Washington herald., 1921-05-29
Instant Beauty for Everyone
Says that Famous Actress
Viola Dana Who Tells What to Do
Just Make this Simple Test

New York; am often asked
how | keep my complexion so fresh
looking" says Miss Viola Dana. the
Screen Classic Star. in a recent in.
terview. It's a simple process for
anyone to have a smooth. velvety,
rosy.white complexion and un.
wrinkled skin II they will devote
just a little time in caring for il.
Cleanliness Is absolutely necessary
in developing a clear healthy skin.
For this purpose use a good cleansing
cream LiskA Cold Cream Ihave found
to be the best. follow this by bath.
ing the face with warm water, then
rinse with cold water, dry thorough.
ly and apply Derwillo. a simple toilet
preparation which can be obtained
at any up-to-date drug or depart.
ment store" This marvellous prep.
aration instantly beauties the com.
plexion and its continued use makes
the results permanent. You can
form no idea what wonderful effect
it has upon the skin until you try
it. Here is the best way to test it.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-06
Manners of Young People Are a
Shock to DR.. Charles w. Elliott

temporaneous man ners between
young men and young women. Young
women do not seem to resent gross
misconduct toward them by their
male associates. You have all known
Young women to be seized upon dur
ing a dance by intoxicated men, un-
der the new custom called cutting In.
That has happened within my range
OF acquaintance over and over again
in dances in private houses in Boston.
or course II happens oftener at pubic
dances.
Now. of course, there are arrange
mepts BY which ushers pull away a
man who breaks in on a young
woman when he is drunk; but the
worst of IL in my observation Is that
such Young men continue to be IN
yited to dances by the same matrons,
or by the same managers OF more
public dances That course OF ofien-
siye conduct on the part OF young
men is not adequately resented by
either young women or their mothers.
| have been cognizant of efforts maze
on the part of college authorities 10
preyent Boston matrons who were
conducting assemblies or dancing
parties from inviting again freshmen
who had disgraced themselves by be-
coming drunk at dances. Those ell
forts were in vain. They were NOT
regarded by the matrons address.
In answer to a question. DR.. Eliot
said:
Il think that some of the largest
churches are losing control over the
Young women and men VINO nave
heretofore really belonged to these
churches. notice that more in the
Protestant denominations than in inc
Catholic church; yet ii is perfectly
visible in the Catholic church. Both
the Roman and the Anglican churches
are losing ontrol over their young
people,
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-06
Talking With Folks
by j. Il. GREEN,
In The Marshyille Home.

Riding with gasoline bought on
credit may afford JOY riders some
thrills while they are feeding the gas,
but il does not bring JOY and COM
fort TO the gasoline dealer who pre-
sents his bills the first of the month
and hears the familiar refrain. Il
Just haven't got the money to pay II
now" This riding on credit" can
not continue indefinitely II has a
tendency to keep the country sick
financially-ju about as sick as a
man who has been dog drunk the
night before.
Gambling seems 10 be a natural in
stinct with the human race. There
isn't any sound reason why men
should plunge themselves into debt
under 4 bet that they can plant a
cotton or tobacco crop and win out
the game. But there appears TO be
something fascinating IN the assump-
ton OF financial obligations when
there are grave possibilities OF not
being able to meet them al maturity.
But going in debt Is a gamble and
men have always liked TO gamble
The element OF chance and uneer-
tainty seems to have more charms
than the element safety, There are
MANY notable exceptions 10 the rule
and these exceptions stand between
solyency and general bankruptcy.
BY the use of wireless telephone
stations il is possible now TO sit in
your home and listen to sermons by
able and learned preachers in distant
cities. That method OF enjoying =
sermon will be interesting TO those
who really enjoy sermons. but II VIII
never become popular. What would
change of style in dress or hats b.
worth unless there are opportunltle'
TO nut them on exhibition? IL is true,
there are book clubs and other
women's club in towns. but these Oh
portunities are not broad and extern
sive senough to meet the demands
You can arrange TO listen to able
sermons through wireless static
in your home. without any Glad rags
ar face powders or other accessorles
but this is just a little too mod.r'
and progressive TO satisfy popula
demands.
A farmer who was at a bank WIN
dow in this county overheard anolh'l
farmer speak of hard times. what
do YOU mean by hard tines asked
the live-at-home farmer. The man
who asked the question belonged TO
that type of farmers, comparatively
few in number who have always
been more interested in corn. wheat
oats, clover, peas, potatoes. etc, ~
in the production of cotton. TINS
particular farmer had plenty of none
/ In the bank which represented
clear surplus upon which he did no'
have TO draw for living and II Is
his class of farmers who do not SEE u
10 be affected by panic. The on
iect. primarily. of farming is to ma
living. II is only those who per
nit themselves to be diverted fro
the fundamental purposes OF tililni
the soil TO gamble with social
"money crops" who occasionally find
themselves in the cesspool of finanel'
desnalr, with a milestone about ZIP
neck
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-06

Tho Potato Magazine calls attch-
,,on IA the fact that certain regions
of the upper peninsula OF Mlehisah
have been virtually freed Oh tnat
notorious pest. the potato bug, by ,he
onerations OF tiny parasitic ny which
laws Ire eggs upon the striped beetie.
cruhs hatched from these bore INTO
the notato bugs body and eat out
his inside works.
II IL were not for parasites Una.
nrev upon the potato bug, II wouia
scarcely be possible TO grow any po-
tatoes in this country, despite all ,ne
farmer could do to poison the insect
with paris green. -
That destructive beetle was orig
inally native to mountain districts OIL
Colorado. where IL fed on a wild va
r,ety of potato plant called the sand
hur'" II Is supposed to have been
carried into Missouri by the cat,ie
traffic. and in 1894 Il crossed tne
Mississippi River. In the early seven
flies II had cross the Detroit River
and Lake Erie was literally alive with
potato bugs. passengers on chips or
whatever else would keep them afioat.
They reached the Atlantic coast In
1879. and the beaches were soon
swarming with them. Vessels were
boarded by them In such numbers that
matches had to be battened down.
AT that period and for some time
afterward much alarm was felt lest
the potato would become an extinct