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The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
SOME GOOD DPEOPLENWORLD
ROBBED VETS NSOLNGFAITH

Rohbsd of everything but his
faith In humanity and medals Of
the cfsl war. J. J. Locke Union
veteran. IS. who came-ail me way
from New Orleans to witness the
insngursfien and pay his respects
10 bis frisn1a Josephus Daniels. re-
firing Secretary Of the Navy ans
Edwin s. Broussard. the new eenas
tor from Louisiana. was. not very
happy yesterday.
-Someone took my purse contain
ing $50, all the monsy ] had. and
my ticket home. II was . very un-
kind act II was . theft plata and
simple. There are many such deeds
done every Day am told. and peo-
pie have actually bean knocke1 In
the head for such a. noney. How
they can 70 about doing such
things I have never been able to
understand. needed the money
which was taken. Perhaps the per-
son who took Il did not know this.
but actually did need it. But II
they or he who took Il from my
pocket needs u worse, he n well
come TO Il. Perhaps ! can get
along"
Locke was unable to see the re-
tiring HEAD of the United States
navy. but Senator Broussard was
glad 70 see him and assured the
veteran that old soldiers never suf-
fer for friends and tickets home
and money that they actually need.
Locke II Waterman at No. shop,
in the New Orleans Navy Yard.
Secretary Daniels has visited him
on his Job and they were friends
long before the Secretary was the
Secretary. Locke said President
Harding made q wonderful speech.
1T was niied with promise Of
better times and Il sounded to ms
like II came from the heart. ! was
in the middle of that vast crowd
before the inaugural stand. stood
through II all and heard every
word. I was very tired when !
left and found q place to sit down
and rest. but would have been very
happy II / had not discovered my
less. However. there is no use
grieying. There arc lots of good
people In the world"
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
BmLeson GiUen FmelpeH
Dinner By Assistants

A farewell dinner was given 60
former Postmaster General Burie-
son Thursday evening at The Uni
versity Club by the assistant post
master general, purchasing agent
solicitor. chief inspector. auditor.
and chief clerk of the Postofice De-
partment. Postmaster General Bur-
Lesson was presented with a gold
watch. Those present at the dinner
were: John c. Koons, Otto Prseger.
James !. Blaksiee, Robert l. Maddox.
William II. Lamar. Charles A. kran.
George M. Sutton and Ruskin Nc
Ardle.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
vSSSG g
Judge Awards
Lord" BanG to
Guardian Board


Judge Kathryn Sellers. Of the
Juvenile Court. yesterday awarded
to the Board Of Chiidren's Guard
ians the custody. until majority. Of
"Lord- Banff. 4-year-oid, son OF
Lady" Banf. widow Of an English
nobleman who died In 1917. The
decision followed several weeks
argument concering the chiid's
proper custody. Immediately after
Judge Sellers announcement.
Charles T. Clayton, Lady" Banfrs
attorney. noted an appeal.
Board Of Guardians operatives
are said to have found the little
boy strapped to a bed in q room at
2i13 Pennsylvania avenue north
west. on January 20. He was said
TO be living In conditions Of squalor
Lady" Bsnff is alleged TO have de-
clared the strapping was necessary
on account Of her not being able
10 devote all her time to watching
the child. The case was imne.
diately taken into Juvenile Court.
The strang case involved advanc-
ing Of claims that Lord" Banff was
heir to 500, 100000 estates in Scot
land from whose benefits certain
parties. IL was alleged. were at
tempting to exclude the widow.
Investigators for the board declared
last night that in Burke's Peerage
the properties claimed for Lord
Banf were shown to have been
vacant since 1908 and hence had
reverted TO the Crown Of England
II was also claimed that Lord"
Bann was one Of twins but inves-
tigation has failed to disclose the
presence of the other child in
Washington. Lord" Banff, now
said to be In improved health, will
be lodged with one Of the many
families listed with the board.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
Washington Arts Club
H0n0rs Frank A. Parsons

The Arts Club. Of Washington. has
Just made Frank Alvan Parsons.
president Of the New York School
Of Fine and Applied Art. an honorary
member. Parsons IL: an eminent
lecturer on the Industrial arts and
is giving a series OF lectures on Art
in Every Day Life" at the audi
torium OF the Central High School.
These lectures are part Of q lecture
course given under the auspices of
the Washington Society OF Fine
Arts.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06

Public school pupils Of Taunton,
Mass, are contributing pennies,
nickels, or dimes toward q fund for
the purchase of shoes for children
who are at home barefooted or In
their stocking feet. The plan re-
suited from visits Of the attendance
officer to many homes, where 1t was
found that the absence Of children
from school was due to lack Of
work by the. parents and inability
to buy shoes.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06

&c w. vile. Capt and Mrs. O. w.
Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton
Wilcox. Mrs. withers, Mrs. Caroline
Wood and two guests. Admiral and
Mrs. Wood. Capt. Wright. .. 9. n. c.
Capt. II. J. zIesemeier. jr. Robert
L Pterrepont. Mr.. and Mrs. John
crayke Simpson. Comdr. Pollock,
Clyde p. johnson. Mrs. 9. Coles.
comdr. C. =. Metz and guests. Or.
Howard Van Rensselaer,. Mrs. Van
Rensselaer,. Mr.. and Mrs. cleveland
Perkins, Miss Perkins. Mrs. Hicks.
Dr.. and Mrs. James B. Scott. Mr.
ana Mrs. Alba B. johnson, Mrs.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06

There are only about sixty-hve
Chinese women in New York City.
of which number forty-seven are
members OF the Mothers Club"
A hfteen-story clubhouse to ac-
commodate 500 business and pro-
fessional women Is planned for New
York City.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06

During the midyear examinations
at Lafayette College, in Easton, Pa,
a "shaveless week" becomes effec-
tive among members Of the fresh
men class. IT 10 an old college ira
dition that bad luck will pursue q
freshman who eradicates his whis-
kers while midyear examinations
are being held.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06
HARDING LEADS
NEW REGIME IN
BUSY FIRST DAY
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so crowded with men. women and
children that 1t was necessary to
close the doors.
President Harding greeted ALL
corners with characteristic cordial
ity. and appeared to enjoy immense
ly this phase Of the "return to nor.
malcy' which he has so continuously
invoked.
DENLY Takes oAee,
Secretary OF the Navy DENLY took
the oath of Office at p. m. in the
presence of his predecessor. Josephus
Daaieis: Mr.. Woodbury., the ottgo-
ing Assistant Secretary; Admiral
Coontz, chief of naval operations:
Gen. Lejeune, OF the Marine Corps,
an dother naval officers, as well as
members of the Senate and House
Committees on Naval Affairs, mem
bers Of Michigan delegation in Con-
gress, Mrs. DENLY and a number of
relatives.
Associate Justice Day of the SUI
preme Court. who was Secretary Of
state for six weeks under McKin-
ley. administered the oath to Sec
retary Of State Hughes at 10 o'cIocl,
IN the presence of Mr.. Colby and
Mr.. Davis, retiring Secretary and
Undersecretary respectively. The
last official act of Mr.. Colby was to
countersign the commission Of Mr..
Hughes, who as his first Official act
countersigned the commissions of
the other new Cabinet officers.
The members Of the Republican
National Committee made a jollifi-
cation meeting OF the induction of
their chairman. VIII H. Hays. of
Indiana, into the office of Post
master General. the oath being ad-
ministered by Associate Justice
Van Devanted, of the Supreme
Court.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon
wa ssworn In Friday afternoon by
Chief Justice White in the office
OF Senator Knox. and spent this
forenoon taking over his duties
from Mr.. Houston.
Cenfers with Payne.
Senator Fall. of New Mexico, took
over his office OF Secretary of the
Interior at lo:i6 and after taking
the oath spent q couple Of hours
with the retiring Secretary. John
Barton Payne, wamiiiarizing him
self with pending questions.
There was q big crowd OF Penn
sylvanians headed by Senator Knox
and officers and members of the
Loyal Order of Moose on hand to
witness the swearing in Of James
J. Davis as Secretary of Labor by
Chief Clerk Samuel Campers. IT,.
son Of the president Of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor.
Immediately after his induction,
Mr.. Davis announced the appoints
ment OF Edward J. Henning, of
San Diego, Calf. as Assistant Sec
retary Of Labor.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06

Wellesley College, in Massachu-
setts, is installing a coryza closet
for the beneht of students who are
suffering from colds. The closet is
an alright little room, lined with
sine and lhlled with the healing and
disinfecting vapofs OF eucalyptus
oil and formaldehyde. The students $
are directed to use the closet when
ever attacked by a sneeze.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-06

Textile workers are preparing to
urge Congressional inquiry Of the
whole textile business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-28

George Wright was business Wis
itor In S. JOSEPH Monday.
Mrs. ". X Bear has returned n
Chicago after a weeks visit with heg
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. y. Skin
ner.
Nr. and Mrs. Myles Skinner are
the parents OF a son, born wednes-
day. April 90.
The third quarterly business
meeting OF the year was held at the
Methodist church Tuesday evening.
DR.. ". p. French OF St Joseph.
district superintendent. attended.
Floyd Landen is in Chicago under
treatment at one OF the city hos
pitals- Mr.. Landen was one OF Ber-
rien Springs boys in service in the
world war.
VIII Hand has returned from
California where he has been dur
ing the winter.
John Ingleright has resigned his
position as manager OF he Stand
ard oil station. Claude Ingleright
has taken his place.
Mr.. and Mrs. sam PatIand OF
Mishawaka were visitors here Mon
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-28
4 LITTLE LOCAL COLOR

self about ponderously He pointed
with his club down the street.
"Surei" he said huskily. Here
comes a lad now that was born on
the Bowery and knows every inch OF
u. II he's evere been above Bleeck-
or st. he's kept IL 20 himself"
A man about rs or %, with a
smooth face. was sauntering toward
Us with his hands in his coat pock-
cts. Policeman Donahue stopped him
with courteous wave OF his club.
Evening Kerry" he said. Here's
n couple Of gents. friends Of mine.
that want 70 hear you spiel some
thing about the Bowery. Can you
reel 'em of a few yards?"
Certainly, Donahue," said the
young man. pleasantly. Good even
ing, gentlemen" he said 10 US. with
a pleasant smile. DonahUe walked
off on his beat.
This is the goods" whispered
Rivington, nudging me with his ell
bow Look at his jaw"
Say. GULL" said Rivington. pusr-
ing back his hat, "wot's doin'? Ne
and my friends taking 4 look down
de old line-see -? De copper tipped
US off dat you was wise TO de Bow
cry. Is dat right?"
I coud not help admiring Riving-
toms power Of adapting himself 10
his surroundings.
"Donahue was right" said the
young man, frankly; Il was brought
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-28

the mythical language attributed TO
the jewellers along the Bowery GER
tain OF it's pat phrases and meta
phors were adopted and. TO a limited
extent. used in this locality. IL was
because our people are prompt in as
similating whatever is 10 their COM
mercial advantage. To the tourists
who visited our newly discovered
CLINE, and who expected a reaIiza-
ton OF their literary gcide books.
they supplied the demands OF the
market
But perhaps I am wandering
from the question. In what way can
assist you, gentlemen I beg you
will believe that the hospitality OF
the street is extended TO all. There
are, regret 70 say. many catch
penny places Of entertainment. but I
cannot conceive that they would en-
tice you"
I felt Rivington lean somewhat
heavily against me.
"Sayr he remarked. with uncer-
tain utterance; come and have a
drink with US"
Thank you, but I never drink.
find that alcohol, even in the small
est quantities. alters the perspective.
And 1 must preserve my perspective,
for 1 am studying the Bowery. l
have lived in it nearly so years, and
1 am just beginning TO understand
it's heart beats. II is like a great
river fed by a hundred alien streams
Each influx brings strange seeds on
its flood. strange silt and weeds. and
now and then a flower Of rare prom
Use. To ocnstrue this river requires
a man who can build dykes against
the overflow, who is a naturalist, a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-28

Mrs. Flosa Davis 81 Grand Rap
ids IS visiting friends here this
week.
Dr. and Mrs. W. r. Buuard ara
visiting relatives IN Grand Rapids
this week
Mrs. Albert Arink returned Tues
day from Lansing where che was
called by the death OF her mother.
Mrs. l. II. Gearhart
Roy Beckwith OF Valparaiso. Ind.
IS here and mas brouEn, his mother.
Mrs. Anna Beckwith. from the
Mercy hospital. in Benton Harbor.
where she has been under treat
rnent-
Mrs Rose Wicof was a visitor az
the John Foster home. IN Niles
township. Wednesday
The Rebekah lodge held their
regular meeting Monday evening n
the 7. o. o. F. hall.
Mrs. Walter Algeyer died Friday
at her home IN this village. She was
p years old. She leaves her hus-
band. an infant baby. and her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Pal
inter. The funeral service was held
at the Adventist church. Monday
morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-28

geologist. a humanitarian. a diver
and a strong swinlmed. I love my
Bowery. II was my cradle and my
inspiration. I have published one
book. The critics have been kind
put my heart in IL. 1 am writing an
other. into which = hope 10 put both
heart and brain. Consider me your
guide. gentlemen. Is there anything
can take you 20 see. any place 20
which can conduct you -"
was afraid TO look at Rivington
except with one eve.
Thanks" said Rivington. we
were looking Up that is q.
my friend confound IL; it's
against all precedent. you know
awfully obliged. just the
same"
In case" said our friend. you
would like 20 meet some OF our
Bowery young men I would be
pleased to have you visit the quar-
tiers OF our east side Kappa Delta
Phit society. only two blocks east Of
here"
"Awfully sorry" said Rivington.
but my friends got me on the
jump tonight. He's a terror when
he's out after local color. Now
there's nothing I would like better
than TO drop in at the Kappa Delta
Phi. but-eome other time!"
We said our farewells and boarded
a home-bound car. We had a rabbit
on upper Broadway. and then I part
ed with Rivington on street cor
ner.
We'll, anyhow" said he. braced
and recovered, "it couldn't have hap
pened anywhere but in little old
New York"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-28

UP on the Bowery. have been news
boy. teamster. pugilist. member OF
an organized band OF 'toughs. bar
tender, and a sport in various
meanings OF :he word The expert
ence certainly warrants the supposi-
ton that I have at least a passing
acquaintance with n few phases OF
Bowery life. 1 will be pleased 20
place whatever knowledge and ex-
perience 1 have at the service OF my
friend Donahue's friends"
Rivington seemed III at ease.
I say" he said-sOmewhat en-
treatingly. Il thought-you'r not
stringing US. are you? 1t isn't just
the kind Of talk we expected. You
haven't even said "Hully geei' once.
Do you really belong on the Bow
eryT'
Il a afraid" said the Bowery boy.
smilingly. that at some time you
have been enticed into one OF the
dives OF literature and had the coun-
terfeit coin OF the Bowery passed
upon you. The 'argot' 10 which you
doubtless refer was the invention OF
certain Of your literary discoveries
who invaded the unknown wilds be-
low Third av. and put strange
sounds into the mouths OF the inhab-
itants. Safe in their homes far TO
the north and west. the credulous
readers who were beguiled by this
new dialect perused and believed.
Like Mako Polo and Mungo Park
pioneers in deed, but ambitious
souls who could not draw the line of
demarkation between discovery and
invention - the literary bones of
these explorers are dotting the track
less wastes Of the subway. While it
is true that after the publication OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-28
By Sidney Porter

down this way looking Up a bit OF
local color He's anxious 10 meet
one of fhe Bow'ry types. Can't YOU
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-28
Corset
Specials

Misses Pink Girdles,
with rubber insert, sizes
20 to 70;
Rubber top, in pink
and white, sizes 20 to Is;
Medium bust, long
skirt, spoon steel, sizes
y to 30; choice of these
three models, special,
at $1.50
Ruber top Corsets, in
pink coutil and brocade,
sizes 20 to Is
Front lace, in pink
coutil, with rubber top
and free hip
Medium bust, long
skirt, heavily reinforced;
spoon steel, in sizes y to
80; choice of these three
models, special $500
Other Corsets in front
and back lace, big values
at $3.50 to. $500
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-28
BERRIFN SPRINGS

Which. 20 say the least. was typ
ical OF Rivington.
The Washington times., 1921-09-19
OHIO MOUNTAIN OF FIRE
HAS BURNED ITSELF OUT

CHILLICoTHE. Ohio. Sept. Ia
ohio's "vesuvius" Is no more. Cop
eras mountain. in the southwestern
corner of Ross county. that used to
glow at night and smoke in the day
time, now is nothing more than a
bulk against the skyline
The hill used to attract scientific
Investigators and tourists. Every
Sunday saw a pilgrimage. Many
persons thought the smoking hill was
a volcano, and some are said to have
sold their property and moved out
Of the neighborhood.
The hill smoked internationally for
eleven years. For periods running
from two to three years the burning
apparently would be in a state Of
quiescence. Then the fires would
break out again.
The real reason for the burning
still is a matter Of controversy.
The Washington times., 1921-09-19
Stolen WH|SKEY
REPORTEDTAKEN
BY RIVAL GANG
Bootieggers Said to Have Raid
cd SIC, 900 Cache Near
Frederick, Md.

BALTIMORE. Sept. 1s.-operations
Of q gang Of bootleggers working in
opposition to the band alleged to have
been led by George Martin. now held
in Frederick jail. charged with steal
ing whiskey valued at $4,000 from the
Horsey distiliery, came to light today.
The rival gang discovered one Of
Martins alleged hiding places near
Frederick and took liquor valued at
$4,000. ..-.
Among Developments today were:
Recovery OF quantity Of liquor
from the farm OF John A. Miller. near
Rossville. ..r
Finding Of thirty-thrse empty cases,
alleged to have contained Old Horsey
whiskey. on q vacant lot near High
fandtown.
Recovery Of bottles of the alleged
The Washington times., 1921-09-19

remainder Of the male passenger list
wasn't in the chase. ...-.... =. .... 10.
The twins are going, to India TO
claim a fortune. They have but one
ticket 90 one hides in her state room
while the other takes the air, visits
the salon, ETC., etc. See how the prx-
zles arrive? Oh, simple. They are
slways being mixed up. ., 80. aarI
There's villainess aboard, too. Just
why there wasn't moro chasing around
after that yillainoss Is mystery, for
Ninon lie F1eur, despite her proneness
to cut and stab, ts-well. we preferred
her to either OF the little girls In blue.
Maybe we like gypsies. H.
h. And there's a "nut" detective. plav-
cd fauftiessly by Jack Donohue, aided
and abetted by Frank, L. Hall, as
Sntpe. He quite commanded every
scene containing him. and is easily the
most original detective ever seen or
heard. ''"
The jewels Of many passengers are
stolen by Ninon and her accomplice,
Ophelia, even to the paste Jewels Of
Harriette Neville, but the detective
saves the twins from blame and all
ends happily n, everything. =
Wanda Hoff and Evelyn Law share
the dancing honors Of the evening.
The formers nautch girls dance II
a thing Of grace and beauty. while
the latter's exhibition Is all one
might wish. ".
The one real song hit IL "oh Ne.
Oh Ny. Oh You sung by Bobby and
Folly and hummed ~ everybody In
the house, but Dolly" Who's Who
With You." and Rice and Shoes"
. success in New York and viii be
q success on tour. But We wish
Emma Janvier or Jack Donahue or
somebody might just step out and
take charge Of things. turnings an
excellent democracy into q naughty
autocracy. Then we'd call the show
q wonder.
The Washington times., 1921-09-19
THE. CAST,
BY LOUIS ASHLEY.

Sweet almost; to- insipidity Il this
O shame to say that It needs some
merry little musical show. II seems
thing. In way. It doesn't. It has
everything. tini<ling tunes. excellent
dancing. plenty Of fresh, smiling
faces, real comedy. But-ah. here It
is--it would be 20 much better II Jack
Donahue or Emma Janvier or Gar.
rett Carroll or Jack Squire or any.
body might only step out and take
charage Of things: sort Of run away
with It. The general, all-around ex-
cellence seems the only weakness Of
Two Little Girls In Blue"
The Fairbanks twins, Madeline and
Marion, are the two little girls IN
blue. They lend youth and color to
every scene featuring, them. They
add sprightliness and sweetness, the
latter almost OF the cloying kind.
One cannot blame Bobby and Jerry
for chasing them all over the 8. s.
Empress. The wonder Is that the
The Washington times., 1921-09-19
MOORE'S RIALTO-
without Benefit of Clergy"

That Victor Herbert, one OF tho
country's greatest living composers
and impresaries was most popular
in Washington was q matter Of gen.
eral knowledge. It remained. how
ever. for his personal appearance yes
terday at Moore's Rialto Theater,
where he II the Guest Conductor Of
the famous Rialto Orchestra for the
week. to bring home to all present
the heights to which this popularity
and esteem has risen. He was given
an ovation on his appearance. 1t
continued to the end.
Mr.. Herbert. the Riaito Orchestra,
and the theater management are all
to be congratulated. The first for
his tommurity In risting q world
Of musical endeavor which hereto
fore has been looked upon rs be-
meath such as he; the second, for
the magnificent manner in which
they met the noted conductors de-
mands and the perfect rendition
given the various numbers; and the
third. for the foresight shown In oh.
tanning for Washington Mr. Her
bert's premier appearance under such
conditions.
The concert. il a half hour of the
best Herbert music ever heard, every
number a selection from his own
and every single one q
gem. The overture from the comic
opera Mile. Modiste" opens the
program, followed by an intermezzo
from Naughty Marietta" "Devo-
tion," q new and beautiful compost
ton from his prolific pen; the Entire
Acte from Her Regiment" and as
a finale, the overture from the Irish
Opera Eileen" one OF the COM
posers own favorites.
The photoplay Is q film version Of
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