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The Washington times., 1921-12-18

QUITE a number Of Partisan
stage celebrities were in attend
ance at the Landru trial.
saw Mistinguett. clad In the
most beautiful furs. amongst q
galaxy Of beauty at the back Of the
court the other afternoon. She was
busy taking notes, for Mistinguett
has now added Journalism to her
many accomplishments, and I hear
it whispered that she is writing i'm
pressions Of the trial for an Amer
lean newspaper.
When the sparkling dancer Of the
Casino was asked what she would
do with Landru she replied, with a
twinkle in her eye, "I'd decorate
him."
THE liberal bust which was re-
garded as a feature of beauty
among Parisiennes has fallen into
disfavor and once moro the beauty
doctor has come to the rescue.
One well-known society woman
who underwent an operation for the
Improvement Of her figure in this
respect is now suing the doctor be-
cause the operation left two scars.
Now a court Of law is faced with
the delicate question Of determining
the money value Of a marred beauty
which makes the wearing Of a decol-
lete evening gown impossible.
.
THEATRICAL circles are laugh
ing over an adventure which
befell a well-known dramatic author
the other night He was paying a
visit to a stage favorite when their
tete-a-tete was disturbed by the
entrance Of a police inspector.
NJ. was Indignantly demand
ing the reason for this unwarranted
intrusion when q lady accompany
ing the inspector stepped forward.
But this Is not my husband"
The Washington times., 1921-12-18

feather. and the result il very ef-
fective.
THE hand painted fan Of our
GRANDMOTHER day has also re-
turned to favor. and one on display
at M. Pasternak's Connecticut ave-
nue. shop might veritably have been
unearthed from some old trunk of
treasures. Hand painted figures like
the portraits of Gainsborough are
done in fine colors.
Also, how do you like tho idea Of
a fan of black net with tortoisesheH
mounts. to which is added on the
edge a flounce of black lace. ar
ranged so that It forms a graceful
drape when the fan is opened or
closed. A number of these charm
ing conceits are seen in the exclusive
Washington shops. The coque fan,
too. is enjoying wide popularity. as
is the lively tinted plume fan
shading from a deep shade to the
palest tint at the tips. The Hefton
Shop displays ono very attractive
one in rose color. A fan is really an
Improvement to the formal costume
as the waving of q beautiful fan has
something of grace about it that
takes away that awkward inactive
appearance. One might wish that
every woman might carry one to
make a more charming picture of
herself at formal occasions.
A SIDE from accessories another
feature that changes just as
surely as does the mode is the Golf
fure. and as different types Of
gowns appear different ways of fix
ing the hair to suit the gown are
connived. And 50 in this season Of
infinite silhouettes inspired by
countless ages and countries there
The Washington times., 1921-12-18

ment to the simply draped gown now
in vogue, and the fastidious lady will
have them to match or contrast with
each costume in her wardrobe.
THE absence of sleeves on formal
gowns has occasioned the sud
den demand for bracelets. The new
est conceit is the jet bracelet that Is
worn. and this is fact. above the ell
bow. II not this. one wears a num-
Der Of narrow platinum or silver
bracelets, Another decided novelty
is the wrist band that Shaw &
Brown Company are displaying. a
black MORE ribbon band Is orna-
mented on the top with a flexible
platinum butterfly studded with
diamonds. The ornament is made
. In Joined pieces that curve to the
shape OF the arm. The use Of bugs
and flowers Is a noticeable feature
this season. At the same establish
ment one Of the most unique exam
pies of this was a small platinum
watch concealed In a chrysanthe-
mum Of over 500 diamonds. The
pressure of the stem opens tho
petals OF the flower. revealing the
small watch inside. The wrist
watch. by the way. although still In
demand. is giving way to the pen.
dant watch that has returned to
favor.
WITH black and white on
madame's gown, her earrings,
bracelets and vanity case, there
needs must be mentioned another
small article that finds its place in
the reckoning Of many Washington
women today, and that is the ciga-
rette case. Since smoking has been
approved by many of the smart set
and IL no longer considered vulgar,
jewellers have been fashioning at
tractive cases and holders for the
lady. Tho latest is the tubular ciga.
rette case of black and white enamel
with diamond decoration and holds
about seven smokes" The small
vanity case also appears in black
and white enamel to be worn on a
ribbon about the neck.
In the tewelry field there has
been perfected a new means of cut
ting stones, this idea originating in
France. In the past round stones
set beside each other did not form a
straight line. the platinum or gold
setting surrounding the round jewel.
Now, however, the Calibre cutting
is used on some jewelry. This is a
square cutting, and when Jewels are
set beside each other the line of the
The Washington times., 1921-12-18

WY HEN Mr.. Shaw published his
" Treatise on Parents and
Children" in 1914 he found a
highly susceptible public ready to
listen to him. He was abominably
convincing. And this was the kind
Of thing he wrote:
I'm many families It is still the
custom to treat childhood frankly
as a state of sin, and impudentiy
proclaim the monstrous principle
that little children should be seen
and not heard, and to enforce set
Of prison rules designed solely to
make cohabitation with children as
convenient as possible for adults
without the smallest regard for the
interests of the children"
The Washington times., 1921-12-18

must consequently follow an end
less review Of varied coiffures. The
hair is done higher this winter than
heretofore, and IL the contour Of the
face allows the hair is drawn straight
back from the forehead and not near
ly so full on the sides as in previous
seasons. This mode of hairdress Is
very suitable for the Grecian-like
gowns now in vogue. The return of
the bouffant type of 1880 tendencies
calls for another mode of fixing the
hair very suitable for the younger
set. This Is the old fashioned way,
that of fixing the hair very full on
the sides and top with perhaps q
cluster of curls caught in a flower
or jewel ornament.
And. enter again, the Spanish IN
fluence! For the dark beauty Of
Spanish type is the simple hair
comb, drawn back. partially cover
ing the ears. and arranged very SIM
ply and then made very elaborate
by a picturesque Spanish comb.
These tortoiseshell combs know no
restraint and appear sometimes
eight inches above milady's head.
The jeweled comb is also a thing Of
beauty, whose lace-like design &C.
quires its wonderful brilliance fl I'M
beautiful stones. 1t Is a noticeable
feature that these combs curve out
far away from the head SO that the
rough surface does not catch in the
hair. And although authorities tell
us that in Parie the bobbed-haired
miss is pattering away into obscur-
ity this mode is still finding favor
among our younger set. Small jew
eled clasps are the latest fad for this
type, and It VIII be some time. 1t IL
rumored. before the bobbed head
passes entirely out Of existence.
The Washington times., 1921-12-18
OF BLACK AND WHITE EFFECT i'm NII4ADY'S WARDROBE
QDS POPULARITY TO ORNAMENTS AND PENDANT JEWELS
7 EFT BELOW--Green
IL is q much desired

7 EFT BELOW-Green
IL is q much desired
color of this year, due to
the fact that it presents a
stunning contrast for the
prevailing black vogue,
and so in the je,Oelry field
the jade earring is un-
doasbtedly the popular &C.
cessory of the moment.
The pair pictured beloU
from G.. C.. Paa.ls is the
long pendant type. This
is very much in favor
since it is suitable for all
modes of hairdressing.
Carved jade rings hang
from gold chains orna-
mented aDith small bits of
jade.
The Washington times., 1921-12-18

In the present century - the
only one in which I am truly
Observation-Disclosures are born with
those simple, elementary tendencies
that would conduce to the safety of
the individual in primitive condi-
tons. Our immediate forefathers
frequently spoke of children as
young savages." That was evil
dence of their unenlightenment.
But, say the observation-disclosures. let
the child go his own way and he
will pass through the savage" stage
and develop from his own innate
beauty of soul all the civilized vir-
tues that are essential to the health
Of society. 1 await the issue.
Meanwhile, picture tho present
The Washington times., 1921-12-18

The high decoilete featured in
the fashionable evening gowns Of
tho moment requires some orna-
mentat1on to relieve the severity
and pendant Jewels supply this
need. Tho popularity Of the SOM
bar afternoon gown featuring the
collarless neckline brings to the fore
brilliant ornaments and necklaces
fashioned Of metals and beads Of
truly barbaric coloring. This Is q
very attractive means Of introduce
ing brilliant touches Of color to an
otherwise dull costume.
Judging from the newest jeweiry
conceits. tho black and white vogue
n BY no means on the wane. Onyx,
black enamel or Jet combine with
diamonds or pearls in many of the
novel bits on display in the show
cases OF exclusive Washington
establishments. In this connection
It is OF interest to note that tho
most popular precious stones Of the
moment arc emeralds, sapphires
and diamonds and that black, white
and green arc the colors seen most
In tho new jewelry. Tho green
craze" has made Jade q very much
desired stone. no doubt, because
Jade earrings and necklaces provide
. very good contrast for the much
worn black costume.
THE accessory Of the moment IN
the earring Of which the pend
ant style is undoubtedly the leader no
doubt because 1t is equally we'll
suited to the high coiffure or the
bodied effect And speaking of ear
rings, many Of the very latest types
arc 50 elaborate as to literally rival
those adopted by the proverbial
gypsy. Huge jade rings hang on
small gold chains suspending from
tho ear; others are long Jet drops
suspended from a chain Of diamonds;
and many are enormous hoop ear
rings typically Spanish. Indeed.
Spain has Influenced the mode to
such an extent that a picturesque
senorita would not be at all out of
place at any Of our formal functions:
dressed IN her gown Of lace with a
Spanish shawl thrown over her
shoulders, a high comb in her hair
ana hoop earrings in her ears.
The only missing thing to COM
plete tho atmosphere would be tho
click of tho castanets. and that could
readily be supplied in these days Of
Jazz. Really American fashion saw
ors very much Of Spain. Elaborate
earrings are also a fitting compile
The Washington times., 1921-12-18
GYPSY EARRING GAINS
FASHIONS FAVOR FOR
DECOLLETE COSTUMES

Present Whm for Jewelry Finds Its Main Ex-
preston In Sapphires and Diamonds Set I'm
Black and White Spanish Influence i'm Combs
and Necklaces ON Brilliant Colors Lends
Distinction to Otherwise Dull Gowns-The
Pendant Type OF Ornament, Borrowed From the
Romany Rover, Leads i'm the WhimS of Mode.
THE present vogue for black and white effects has not
only had a marked influence on milady's wardrobe,
but has also extended its popularity to jewelry
The ultra simplicity and moderation prevalent in the
fashions of today doubt responsible for the desire
for brilliant and elaborate ornaments.
Not for many seasons has jewery played such i'm
portant role in the fashion world does this
Heretofore it looked upon merely ornamental
ton for effect Today, however, jewelry is an
absolute necessity to the modern mode.
The Washington times., 1921-12-18
is CHILDHOOD A STATE
OF SIN AND SAVAGERY;

I ONDON, Dec. It's childhood Estate of sin" call
ing for correction old fashioned lines to evolve the
full flower of healthy manhood and pure morals would
the child, from his innate beauty of SOUL live down
his elementary "savageness' and acquire the civilized
virtues without strict parental guidanceF j. d. Beresford
the novelist analyses in this thoughtful article both sides
of the question and arrives at emphatic conclusion
The Washington times., 1921-12-18
DIGIT BELOW-This
N Spanish comb from

~ I1AAA DA1OV sSsc
N Spanish comb from
J. M. Gliding G Co. is
indicative of the popular
ity and beauty of the comb
as a hair decoration. 1t
is fashioned of genuine
tortoisesheH carved in an
intricate design and is of
large proportions reach
ing far above the head tn
a typical Iace-Kke crown.
Spain stu casts it's intlu-
ence on the mode and this
type of hair decoration is
very effective s0hen sOor,
Nth the gowu of. Spanish
tendencies.
The Washington times., 1921-12-18
PARIS SOCIETY FINDS
BOLSHEVIKI DANCE Is
MYSTERIOUS CYRATION

The Country of Lenin and Trotzky introduces to
the French Capital Tepsichorean Tid-Bit
That Was "Made-to- Order" i'm MOScoW-DevO-
tees of Communism Call Id the international.
MiStinguett, Fashionable Actress, when Asked
WHAT Should BE Landru's Fate, Replied: I'll
Would Decorate Him"-Problem Plays Con-
tinue to Hold the Theatrical Public.
PARIS, Dec. II.
THE BOLSHIES have evolved dance 1t is naturally
L not very popular in Paris-at least, not in fashion
able societybut hear that it is danced at the secret
meeting places of the devotees of Lenn and Trotsky in
the capital when their lady friends join them for gay
time
Some amount of mystery surrounds the origin of the
dance, but hear it was "made to order" by the au
thorities at Moscow, and what is more that a very
famous danseuse was responsible for its conception The
Red Dance people call it, but its polite name is
the Internationale.
The Washington times., 1921-12-18

THIS charming head-dress ADORE halls from
L gay Paree and is displayed at Enile's
ON Connecticut Avenue. Silver metal cloth
s,Uathes about the head and Is caught on the
side Nth clusters of tinted floWers. A cas-
cade falls over the shoulders edged Nth silver
fringe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-01
Editors Table

Find the Woman" by Arthur
Somers Roche, with four illustrations.
Published by Cosmopolitan Book
Corporation, New York. 1t is story
of a girl from Maine who goes to the
metropolis to conquer it, by making a
name and a future for herself. She
makes the future for herself beyond
doubt, for the story ends happily. she
winning the love of the man with
whom she falls in love. Her expert
ences in the few weeks that end so
happily are full to overlooking with
experiences that seldom fall to the lot
of anyone outside the covers of a
novel. The situations come with such
rapidity, are so startling and are so
cleverly staged and so Interestingly
related that you will probably finish
the book at one sitting. 1t is not only
thrilling but is connected in plot and
unusually we'll written. Mr.. Roche
has been a successful writer 30 has
added another to his successes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-01

before 1t Ii 30 aggravated as to lead
no one knows to what?
We publish a communication from
one in position to know about sthe
lumber situation. We agree with him
that wages should not be forced
down to a panic level: he says the
lumber dealers are making con-
cessions SO that this may not
happen. Why should not 9TH
or interested parties likewise
concede? With all the work waiting
to be done, work that is necessary
and which if deferred the result must
be injury. why should there be arti-
Fans idle? For the same reason that
the great steel concern which is
standing pat on its prices sees it's
volume of orders shrink day by day.
The steel concern may be strong
enough financially to stand this strain
though that is doubtful. Trying to
hold up prices to the war level is just
as foolish as was the old king who
ordered back the tides. but there
should be some way to '1et down"
gradually and it win be to the very
great material advantage of a lot OF
people to discover how it may be
Gone.
Why not get together and COM
pare notes?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-01
Editors Letter Box


Publishers of the Kennebec Journal:
No business men can do more TO
bring about an era of house building
than the lumber dealers. They have
started well by announcing a reduc-
ton in the price of lumber of Is to
60Q6. And in some lines the material
is being sold at less than actual cost.
II iron, hardware and cement dealers
would do the same, the other ex-
penses of building would no doubt be
lessened accordingly. While labor
can not be expected to come back to
the old prices, yet without doubt
there will be reasonable concessions
as building materials and cost of liv-
ing are reduced. No one should want
to see labor back to the old standard,
as every community Is more prosper
GUS, and all its inhabitants more
prosperous, if labor is literally paid.
By diligent work and persistent adj
vertising the lumber dealers can
show that their goods are down in
price, and all other building expenses
will be compelled to meet them. By
making this effort, the year 1921 can
be the most prosperous building year
Augusta has ever experienced.
There iD plenty of money here to
build houses and there are plenty Of
people who want to build and need a
place to live, and will build if they
once realize that they will certainly
never be able to buy lumber as cheap
1y again. Let everyone who wants to
build new homes or repair old ones
go to their lumber dealer and ascer-
tain for themselves how prices Of
lumber have been reduced. We be-
lieve that on investigation they will
find that the lumber dealers are do
ing their part toward relieving the
home shortage.
If we are to have a prosperous
year in Augusta this year, there must
be no idle men. A few houses started
at once would be the cause of many
others being built, a lively building
spirit would pervade the entire COM
munity and the fear of hard times
would vanish and no longer would
men be standing around the street
corners.
Let US start the building boom
early and put Old Man Gloom out Of
a job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-01
Business Marking
Time Awaiting
New DEVELOPMENTS

Washington, Mar. 31.-Business
showed little indication this month of
getting away from the uncertainties
of tn elast year, according to the
monthly report of conditions made
public tonight by the federal reserve
board. Increased activities were
noted in sometrades but with those
exceptions. commerce apparently was
waiting further developments before
moving toward anything like normal
conditions, federal reserve agents re-
ported.
Regarding trades showing a health
Ter side. including automobiles, tex
tiles and footwear. the board hesitat-
ed in saying they had experienced
more than temporary advances due to
the spring season.
Without exception. the boards OBJ
servers reported that the publics
strike felt first last summer, still
showed an almost solid front. So
great has been the influence of the
publie's refusal to buy at high prices.
that where heavier sales are reported
in wholesale and retail trade, they
are ascribed wholly to local condi-
tons.
The only optimism expression was
in the connection with the employ
ment situation, the review said, which
reflected slightly improved conditions
during the last 80 days, owing to the
increased seasonal activities in the
three lines Of manufacturing men
toned as showing more life.
Reports from reserve banks touch
ing agricultural communities indicate
that the cry of the farmers for labor
is being answered by persons driven
out of cities through unemployment.
Reductions in wholesale prices con-
tinued during March and on this ba-
sis the board declared that post war
reimbursement had not been completed,
but declined to hazard a guess as to
how long prices might continue to
drop. In retail stores, the drop has
not been as rapid as in wholesale
trade but reports indicated that the
retail decline has been steady.
A gloomy picture of the shipping
situation was presented. 1t showed
more than thirty per cent. of the
government owned tonnage tied up
March II for lack of remunerative
CARGO. Regular ocean liners through
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-01

crown forces is 1000. The ante
cedents of all recruits are carefully
investigated and no man of known
bad character is retained for a mo-
ment.
There has been no indiscriminate
killing; men have been shot through
failing to halt when challenged by
sentries and innocent persons, iclud-
ig wome and children have suffered
death or wounds in course of armed
conflict from unprovoked attacks
made by Sein Feiners upon forces Of
the crown in crowded streets. Apart
from these and similar inadvertent
casualties, the record Of the crown
forces is absolutely clean so far as
women and children are concerned.
Reports of torturing of prisoners
have been completely disproved
wherever attempt was made to
bring forward tangible evidence.
There are the strongest grounds
for attributing to extreme Sim Fem
ers the murders of prominent repub-
licans, such as Lord Mayor MacCur-
tain of Cork and the mayor and al
dermen of Limerick.
1.-The practice recently adopted of
carrying hostages has entirely full
filled it's sole purpose, namely to
minimize murderous attacks on the
crown forces and to prevent loss of
life. Captured documents show
clearly it's restraining effect. No
woman has ever been carried as n
hostage.
1.-THE military authorities have de-
stroyed as a legitimate penalty the
property of persons who are known
to have been able to prevent serious
outrages but did not do so.
''F'ines are not levied on towns and
villages.
Some months ago the authority of
the law has been entirely over ridden
throughout large part of Ireland.
This is no longer the case. SO-called
Sim Fein courts have everywhere
ceased to function and there are no
civil officials who are not
in hiding. The regular assize courts
were held throughout Ireland in the
month of March.
"The votes polled by the Sin Fem
or republican party at the general
election in 1919 represented, in spite
of widespread intimidation. less than
half million out of an electorate Of
nearly two million. In addition they
secured twenty three uncontested
seats, but the total electorate of the
constituents concerned, which was by
no means entirely Sim Fein, was less
than 100000"
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ed himself of his mourning robe OF
purple and clad himself in the vest
ments for the mass. Then. wearing his
white mitre. he stepped slowly down
from the throne and. followed by as
sisting priests and acolytes. moved to
the altar steps, where he knelt.
For Yearly an hour the cnsoting con-
tinued, as the archbishop read from
a great tome which an altar boy held
open before him. BY his side was an
other boy, bearing a candle. Atclast
the celebrant returned to his throne.
In the pulpit to the right Of the altar
appeared Archbishop Glennon. In
measured tone that echoed gently in
the vast auditorium, he eulogized the
dead, recounting his services to the
church and mankind.
After the funeral sermon had been
completed, Archbishop Bonzano step
ped slowly from the throne to the
bier, kneeling at the foot. Suddenly
chant, previously heard only in Rome
at the funeral of a pope. but which
by special permission of the Vatican
was sung at today's requiem. For
minutes the mourners lost their sense
Of sight in their sense Of sound.
Then came the final dissolution. To
the chant of priests and choristers,
five arch-bishops, one by one. encir-
cled the catafalque twice. the hrst
time casting holy water on the body
Of their former leader. the second
time incense. Then with priests in
white choir clothes surrounding the
pier and the apostolic delegate and his
assistants kneeling at the foot, the
audience bent it's head for the final
prayer. By this time the rain had
stopped. The occasional moved down
the center aisle, with the highest
church officers in the rear and passed
out into the church yard. where the
waiting crowds. blocking nearby
streets and crowding the roofs of
nearby houses, gazed upon the eccIcsi-
astical procession. The mass was
ended.