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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-23
DORIAN HOPE BOBS
!. UP IN LONDON
Soulful Poet, Accused of Pla-
pjarism, Dedicated Book to
Society Matron Here
SEES BLACKMAIL Pl0 ]

.'Dorian Hope" alias Bret Holland!
N use the name that "irritated him as
an artist" has come to life again. The
.,r,h,l poet accused Of having stolen
almost bodily a book or verses called
"peerls and Pomegranates, and dedi-
eating it to a society matron of this
city. has bobbed up at No. "a Earls
Court Gardens, London. s. We
"Pearls and Pomegranates' had
hsen dedicated to Mrs. Florence Earle
Coates, 2024 Spruce street. The book
vss nut out by G.. p. Putnam's Sons
and almost Immediately withdrawn from
~. market after Miss Miriam Vedder,
40 East Nineteenth street. New York,
lad appeared at the publishing house
and proved that twenty six of the
noorls of poesy in Dorian's book had
Kan written BY her. Then Dorian dis
onneared leaving, the police say, few
had checks in his wake.
Dorian, in temperamental storm,
that iibes we'll with his ia II, dark,
csthetjc look aud limpid eyes, has writ
len 10 his home paper, the Gastonia
Gazette. of Gastonia, n. c.. with de-
,,ials that he ever gave bad checks,
wrote another's signature; denials that
bs ever stole any one else's poetry, and
vivid descriptions Of his soul storms
since the placid surface of that deep
moi Of feeling has been rufi1ed by the
unkind criticism of a crude, cold world.
Why He Changed His Name
IN this connection, it may be said
chat he takes the name of Dorian
Uone." because this reminiscent of the
decadent character he so much admires
In Oscar Wilde's Dorian Grey
In one splendid fight Bret explains
about his name.
"And as to my name, 1t Is not mere
IL a pen name; it is my legal name,
siyen me by ny mother, and afiidavits
To- 70 this effect are in three courts. 1t
was with her sacred sanction and sug-
scstion that l changed it because | had
be,n first named for a great uncle by
,nsrriage whom l had never learned to
love and who mutually shared the ig-
rorance- and because association with
the name became irritating to inc as an
artist, No name other than this should
he used IN regard to me. When a man
achieves 3 name and lives up to it he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-23

larceny and having stolen soois In his
possession.
Detectives Severn and Murphy, Of
Central Station, made the arrest at
Kenanston avenue and d street. They
said the shoes were stolen from Camp
Dix.
Brosdley denied knowing the shoes
were stolen. He said he was engaged
by two men at Camp Dix to convey
twenty eight cases, In which the shoes
were packed, to this city. The men
helped load the cases. he told the de-
tectives, and accompanied him to this
city. They later departed, he eaid, ex-
planning they would return this morn.
Ing. Broadley will have hearing in
Central Station this morning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-23

has no connection with past names.
When q prince nscends to a throne he
10 known ever afterward as a king
:. Among other things. Gret. or perhaps
1t is better now to say Dorian, wrote:
"As, you have Joined the happy
tbrong' of charlatans who seek TO libel
me with absurdly false and grossly un-
just attacks In the American press, and
have dedicated the use Of your columns
TO this foul purpose, to the extent Of
printing, among other things, forged
and poorly written letters, and attrib-
uting their authorship to my pen. you
reply.
Claims Blackmail
II think / can trace the beginning
of these malicious manifestations to an
attempt TO blackmail made on me in
August, 1920, when / was threatened
with the publication of certain letters
Of mine, harmless letters Of poetry and
passion, that had been stolen from the
friend / wrote them to, and which, by
the thieves in possession Of them were
thought to lend themselves to miscon
struction. They offered to return them
to me if I gave $4,000 and the emeralds
and diamonds of the late Coils p. Hunt
ington, that were given me by his sis
ter. my noble friend and an admirable
poetess, the late Ellen NJ. II. Gates"
Again, you must observe that ! am
not writing in any heat at all, and I am
telling you something Of my likes, as
well ms my dislikes. For part Of 1919
and 1920 I made my residence in New
York, which fact you have already pro-
claimed to the painting public. During
those rose. .colored months I did nun :
berless things, some Of which were
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-23
Miss Mary E. Pratt
Tells How Cuticura
Healed BEsters
Eczema broke out on my face In
blisters and pimples and itehed and

burned so that I could not
keep from scratching Il.
My face was covered with
core eruptions and I could
not sleep. I tried different
remedies but they did not
help me any. I saw an
advertisement for Cuticura
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-23
FIND $1,000 STOLEN SHOES

prayman Accused After Truokioae
From Dix 10 Taken
A truck containing 1400 pairs Of
army marching shoes, valued at $1,000.
was seized and the drayman, William
Broadley, Of 291S East Rosehill street,
was arrested last night charged with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-23

creditable. I wrote some Of my best
sonnets and made some Of my worst
enemies. And some Of which were nee
essarily other than creditable,. because
I lived to the fullest, as one should do
everything that one does, and because
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-23

Soap and Ointment so purchased
some, and after using ono cake Of
Cuticura Soap and one box of
Cuticura Ointment was completely
healed" (Signed) Miss Mary z.
Pratt, r. 4, Cory, Pa, Jan. 20, 1921.
Prevent these distressing skin
troubles becoming serious by making
Cuticura Soap your everyday toilet
soap, assisted by little touches of
Cuticura Ointment. They are ideal
for keeping the complexion fresh and
clear, hands soft, scalp clean hair lux
uriant. Always include the Cutieura
Talcum in your toilet preparations.
s..ps s.ss Pre- Ms Asd,:.: Lab
where. Soap 26e. Ointment 8 and Soc. Tsicum ac.
b Cuticura Soap shavss without mug.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-04
Curling Importers.

Rock Island for years has been Q fertile
head for the outside charity and advertising
solicitor. Merchants have been preyed upon
until they have decided they will submit no
longer. Tho Chamber Of Commerce has taken
hand in the situation, and a plan is On foot
tc make the going in future more diticult for
those impostorA Hardly week passes that
the business district isn't canvassed for assist
ance for some institution that the business
man asked 70 aid knows nothing about 1t is
uAually An appeal in behalf Of children, fallen
women or old people. And the sympathetic
merchant falls. IN with q contribution.
Then We have the advertising solicitor the
glib- tongued individual who goes from place TO
plAes getting mp directories for churches and
the likA He obtains letter from tho min
iater IN vA6chsit u stated that the funds raised
an to b devoted to providing some needed
Improvement for the church, and the merchant
feels that he ought to help. He buys advertis-
Ing space in . publication that represents an
ABSOLUTE waste. The solicitor takes his con-
tracts to = broker, discounts them. pockets the
receipts less . small sam turned over to the
church and moves on to the next town.
The ROCK Island Retail Merchants asso-
citation ct it, annual meeting the other night
touched upon the advertising question. 1t was
cited that members Of the association are an
ally called MON 70 by spacs in all sorts
A9Nttcations, with 20 svidsace Of tangible
1 tsksyns Or thsir inysstmmt. .Thsrs are. legiti-
- s sassrtisias. aad The nrst Of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-04

Ross, from whom all timidity
Of first business" had fed, took
from his desk drawer the necessary
book, and calling in the grinning
Henry as q witness Joined the cou-
pie in marriage.
Now" said Ross. my privilege
of kissing the bride shall be taken
advantage of. and may it in some
measure erase the memory Of the
blow"
so Ross performed this ceremony
also, to everyone's satisfaction with
the exception, possibly. Of the
bridegroom's.
The jokes on me. SO it's my"
Ross, put his hand into his pocket.
where. reposed safe and sound just
seven coppers. one dime and d
pants button.
II should say not; it's our
splurge." said "Gitlie." pressing q
fat roll into Ross hand. $50 go on
to the FEAST"
After this spectacular entry into
the business world, Ross went sure
ly and firmly upward In his prac-
tice. and the day was not long in
coming when the same group. with
the addition Of q certain girl. made
up another wedding party.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-04
The Bankers Advice.

& Chicago Is to hold an own Your Own
Home" exposition this spring. 1t is to be
widely advertised with a view to arousng in
terest not only in Chicago. but in other com
munities in the middle west. The enterprise
10 to be promoted by the financial institutions
cf Chicago. A bank that is leading in the
undertaking has 400 employees, all Of whom are
owners Of homes. The president OF the bank
referred to argues that the best customers Of
. bank are home owners. They are not drift
trs. They settle in city and they remain
there and rear their families there. Their chill
dren follow In the footsteps Of parents and
build homes. Thus the bank builds up per-
manent and continuous clientele.
Il Is pointed out that the banker should
become more useful factor in his community
than he has been in the past; that he should
not b . dealer in money only. He should be
Z counsellor In the sense that he should point
the way to the unsteady and undecided. He
has It in his power to instill confidence in the
timid citizen without the initiative or courage
10 proceed on his own account The banker
should take the lead in community develop
ment In the past he has discouraged rather
than helped in that direction. He has pre-
ferred the outside Investment to that at home
The average citizen will be guided by thu
sdvise Of the banker. for he trusts the juds !.
ment Of the latter. When the banker advises
him that he can make no better investment
than in home, in most instances he will heed
the counsel When the banker frowns upon
homo Investment the person without expert
knowledge in financial matters will hesitate TO
place his money in homo property.
Rock Island today needs hundreds Of new
homea The local bankers could. and will exert q
large influence in promotional activity in that
direction. They control millions Of dollars in
local deposits. Their favorable agitation among
those Of their customers without homes and
with incomes warranting them making such
Investments doubtless would bring building
program in Rock Island that would prove .
happy surprise.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-04
Dawes Tell EN-.

General Charles g. Dawes o. Chicago. who
was chisf Of SIMPLY prspaisdnsss fur the Amer
lean amy In ysancA vhils witness before
. var congregational committee n Warrington
the other day. frankly indicated .tAse h was
mot IN sympathy with the effort bsiag made to
discredit those responsible for The winning Of
the war. He declared that he dine and money
being expended in digging into facts that can't
be altered might better b employed in activ-
titles that would te help4ul to the public and
II the government
General Dawes prefaced his testimony by
asserting that he was not politician, was not
looking for political place. and therefore was
free to speak his sentiments. And he did "a he
promised. Most Americans will applaud him
for his fearlessness. He showed that most Of
the criticism heard nowadays comes from those
who took no part in the war teyond what they
were forced TO do. They did not get within
range Of the guns. All they did was to remain
in tho safety Of their homes and read the dis
patches. Now when the war IL over with the
United States credited with delivering the force
that turned the tide against Germany. those so
called patriots are appearing in the role Of
fault nndefs. seeking to know why certain
things were done BY the men at the head Of
the American forces on foreign soil. General
Dawes did not wish to be understood as con-
doning corruption. but he made it plain that
expediency necessttated certain enterprises tina.
might not look entirely regular on the surface
to the layman
The United States sent its armies to Europe
to help win the war. The United States I'm
ished the job. That's enough for the American
people to know, as General Dswes rightfully
insists. Competent men, men in whom the gov
eminent and people had confidence were sen,
to Europe to direct the American forces. They
were put in their positions to work with the
allied armies, not to oppose them. It was a
splendid victory. and those who at this late
day are attempting to belittls the achievement
ought to be hooted out Of Washington.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-04

Q. What is an active partner!
H. H. G.
A. This term is applied to a
partner in a business who is re-
sponsible for the full amount Of
the debts of the business. A silent
partner is usually responsible only
for the amount OF money he puts
into the business.
@. II l subscribe and pay for a
magazine for one year. and at the
end Of the year the paper continues
to be sent, am obliged to pay for
it? A. M. P.
A. The Postoffice department
says that il a periodical is deliver
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-04
The Daily Short Story

How many people have you
married, Mr.. Adams?
Why, er-er-hu1dreds-of course
l never kept count"
"Oh, l am so sorry: l wanted to
be the first. Will you marry me?"
Yes. indeed. l shall be delight
ed" smiled Ross.
At this moment the door swung
open, and two men, heavily beard
ed. stalked into the room. and in
military precision took stand on
each side of Ross, while in duet
they chanted:
I'VE are witnesses to your prom
Use to marry this young lady"
Something In the queer way this
was said made q prickly sensation
run up Ross spine, while as a Wis
ion of . certain young lady wait
ing for his success flashed on his
consciousness, in fancy he felt his
sleeked down hair rise into a pref
ty fair imitation of a first class
pompadour.
Then something so theatrical
about the whole thing struck him,
and at this thought a memory
struggled up, the memory of a del
;cately featured youth of college
days. This youth had been dubbed
"Girlie" by his mates, and was a
prime mover in all sorts of stunts.
And there he sat. grinning now in
malicious enjoyment Of Ross dis
comfiture.
With a swift back-action swat,
Ross cuffed the pseudo girl soundly
across the cheek. while with light
ming speed he clutched at the mems
boards. They came forth id each
hand; but there also came forth a
tstartled yelp in an Enthusiastically
feminine voice from the girl in the
chair, and Ross was staring horri-
fed at "Girlie" of college days in
the face of one of the men he had
denuded Of beard.
"Now, see here, 'Girlie,'" said
Ross. Il always told you that no
good ever came from practical jok-
ing. You have brought this upon
yourselves. But" turning to the
girl, who was crouched down in
the chair with q hand held to a
crimson cheek. my deepest regrets
to this young lady for my brutal
act. and my only hope is that she
will forgive me. Who is she, any
wayr
20, that's only my kid sister and
she don't mind a little crack like
that! Ought to see her sometimes
! after she has put on the gloves
with mel"
HUH" flashed the girl. mr..
Ross, you should see him when !
get through with him! He looks
like q beefsteak pie for week
after! But though l know that ev-
cry tooth is knocked down my
throat and that my jaw is fractur-
ed in a thousand pieces, l guess
I'll forgive you this time"
"Gee!" mourned "Girlie." "went
and messed up the whole show
after our rehearsing for . week
But. see here. Ross. this is jim
Turner" motioning toward the
other man who had leaped to the
side Of the girl and was trying to
comfort her In most lover-li like
manner.
"All right" replied Ross. land
now, the why Of all this fool
farcer
20. sis and Jim want to be mar
ried. that's all. Folks kicking uI
. rumpus. but sis and are strong
for Jim, 30 70 to ft!s'
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-04

ed to your house that you have no
ordered and do not want. yos
should notify your local postomcs
to refuse it. The postmaster WIZ
return the magazine to the pun
fishers. II you do not notify tae
postoffice that you no longer VS.
the paper sent, then it is pureH
a transaction between you and -
publishers and the postoffice ~
nothing to do with the transactloW
@. How large is Cuba? A. LIZ
A. Cuba is long and marrow.
somewhat resembling crocodile =
shape, having its greatest breaaS
in the southeastern part OF ise
miles and of about 30 miles IN ~
narrowest portion. near HavsnA
The average width is so miles. tas
total length is 100. miles and 1t nss
an area of 1881 square miles -
Guiding its small islands ana Nv
Isle Of Pines.
@. How many rooms are tn-r
in the White house? How lalbs.
are the grounds surrounding u:
E. H. K. L
A. The White house contains =
rooms. There are 49, acres WIN.
in the iron fence which enciossss
the White house grounds. l
Q. Are there any American ~,
dian tribes who cultivate bearcs.
E. z
A. The Bureau Of EthnolcE
states that there is no tribe OF
dams in the United States ve.
cultivates the beard. Most ln
ans would have a slight to moaas
ate growth OF beard and mus'seas
if~thew allowed the hair to slos
Boards are not wholly unknos
Some Of the Mexican Indians 80
full boards. The Guarayas. boiis,ss
wear long straight boards -.
Cashibas Of the upper ucayh az
bearded.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-04
HIS FIRST CLIENT.
By Mrs. Lillian P. Leonard.

Oy NI .. AAA4l8A AoO
Copyright, 1921. by Wheeler Syn
dictate, 1nc.)
"Cheero, old dear!"
"whereya get that stuff. 'cheefoF'
Cheer up! Look At the sun shin
ing and"
Little brides singing 'tweet,
tweet,' I>>suppose!" growled Ross
in a tone of utter disgust. Bring
ing his feet down from the window
sill with a bang and rising with a
huge yawn he stretched his already
long arms to their utmost.
AS he stood in this position he
looked like some colossal figure
duplicating the cosmic powers. his
mouth wide in invocation. So
thought the apparition Is she open
ed the door and stood hesitating on
the threshold. Ross, crimson,
brought himself into shape, while
the man opposite slid the cuspidor
under the desk with his foot.
For the girl in the doorway was
the first human being, other than
themselves, who had opened tina,
door; that door lettered with or
nate gilt lettering:
Ross Adams
Henry benson
Real Estate, Mortgages,
Justice of the Peace. Notary Public
WALK IN,
The invitation, or rather. com.
mand, in the lower left-hand cor.
ner, had stood there inviting, OF
ordering, the general public to
walk in" for the last three months
in vain, until today, this sunshiny
day in late fall.
The girl stepped into the room
and took the chair proffered by the
momentarily fiustered Ross. while
Henry evaporated toward a dool
marked private" in severely plain
/ stiif black letters.
Ross shook himself together
mentally and tried to look impor'
tant and wise and quite busy sort.
1 ing the papers on his desk; a bill
for last months rent, > circular
recommending 1.-The Quaker Girls
Manicuring and Beauty Culture,
and a copy of a legal form.
The usual light remarks had beer
made, and Ross, taking a gaspinG
FLYER into his first taste Of business
asked: -.
"There is some matter I coult
assist you in, Miss"
II came to see a Justice OF tn
peace" replied the girl. blushinl
wildly.
.Well, am Ross Adams. justic'
Of the peace"
The girl loked at the door. bi
her lip, and stammered:
you marry people"
For a second Ross felt the bot
tom drop out OF his universe. als'
the pit Of his stomach.
"Gee!" he thought. This ~
starter!"
He took . grip on himself AM
answered airily:
"Oh, yes. to be sure. when every
thing appears TO be all right ant
4 the parties have the license
| Inwardly he groaned. 1t did no
| add to his 'composure to be quit
Isure that Henry was Q delighte'
eavesdropper. Though. Of course
business ethics would not tolerat
such a breach. yet this was such
tremendous occasion that 1t was II
q way pardonable. though liable +
b reckooned With aftefWlfd.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-04

Charles schwab. the steel masnate. who
vent in the witness chair At Washington .
NV days ago. u OF for Europe TO take q rest
All hope that he will 90 refreshed by the salt
ar. and that hs will be himself when he re-
tnrnA Also few fat steel orders may tend
% bolster up his worn nerves.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-04

That the boy has Suffered none Of
the al too frequent respiratory In
sections unjustly termed -chfldrens
diseases" ct least suggests, that
the adsnoid body and the tonsils
are still capable Of functioning
we'll.
Running ct the nose" and the
frequently recurring coryxas de-
scribed BY the mother surely ara
not su0icient evidence to condemn
tonsils or adenoids. though such
symptoms are strikfngly common
among children with diseased tom
sils and infected or diseased ade-
uoids.
II he were my boy I should be
In no great hurry to have the ade-
noids or tonsils removed. l think
the "watchful waiting" policy Of
the family physician and the pedia-
trist in this instance is one that q
great many ambitious young nose
and thrmoat specialists might fol-
low-or would II they had children
| Of their own.