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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
THE LEAGUE TO THE RESCUE

Yr is recorded that Earl Curzon smiled
and Marshal Foch laughed when Premier
BRAND announced that the Sicsian tangle
would be turned over to the Council of the
League of Nations.
The alleged basis of the joke was that
Governments which in the Supreme Coun-
Ill. now meeting in Paris, had been unable
20 reach decision were represented in the
upper body Of the League. The change
~ venue - obviously regarded as of the
t'tNeedledt@ rtweedledum" variety.
$his eginlee, however, u not strictly in,'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

When Reginald Berkeley. secret ,ry Of
the British League of Nations tnis n, says
the League has accomplished much already
without the participation of u e United
States, what he means is with. ,hc passive
acGnieseenss Of the rnird S19' the r
willy nilly. the United States has, in actual
practice, been a more or ley unofficial par
ticipant in every session WIZ re world policies
were proclaimed or dccisv ms made.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

The Mayor of York wishes to link
Philadelphia's scsqui centennial Of l02o
with celebrations in York and Lancaster IN
1927 and has mapped out an unusual and
entertaining program. Something nny come
of 1t. He has the enthusiasm and the OPP
timsm of citizen of Roxborough.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

The story brought here bs the Cunhrd
liner Virgilia of n twenty one,. foot python
at large on the ship for two Aeeks tn the
terror of the crew would have been gwen
less crcdencc If the vessel had bdrn trading
with the Bahamas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

!. 1t EI safe bet thnt the visit to Bucnoss
aires " William Il. Ryan. vice preSldeni
OF the 'Nited American Lines. and Richard
ieltzer. director of the Hamburg America,
StcairShip Lines. Is not wholly unconncclsn
VIII, recent reports that German merchants
ARG ,corralling South American trade 10
the hurt of traders In the United stare.
and it Is equally safe TO declare that the,r
efforts will not be vain unless :\merira,,
manufacturers follow foreign methods ans
give the South Americans what they wass
and not simply try to sell them the thins'
we are convinced they ought to have.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

Expert executives nre said to, be leaving
the railroads for more remuneral i've busi-
ncsses. Which suggests II paraphn use OF nm
ancient conundrum: When is an lexecutvee
not an executive? When he Is q, railroad
man subject to Government regulation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

Representative Oliver, of Aid dhama calls
Iasker dreamer of wild dreams. Well,
that's all right, The cb arman of the Ship.
ping Board inherited n nightmare.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

Wouldn't there be howl If Uncle
Sans tariff\ came within measurable ap.
proach of thu of the bootlegger?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

Oregon wants to possess the ship named
for her, hut she will display n rropcrer pride
if she shows a willingness toS pay for the
honor she seeks. !
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

The yacht races in CoNes only served
to clinch the opinion of TIT. average maj,
that there is less real SPORT in the racinS
machines than IN honest to 1goodness ssie-
worthy vessels
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

Representatives Longworth probably
considers the extension of the embargo on
dyes as protection fok colored infant in
dustry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

1t may be that the Mcclure henchmena
in Delaware County are tso case hardened
that they care no more f,G1 women in arms
than they would for babiesiin arms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

,Irish,peace negotiations go to prove that
delays areA only dangerous when people grow
impatient.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

NeTxIersey is prepared to stnge another
big show, this time at Lakehurst. This oner
too, is bound to be Il knockout.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

Pa'ide takes curious forms. A lucky fan
boasts that he wins more passes than Babe
Ruth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

The little b own leaves are beginning to
fall the pollen of the .rnsweed is chasing
itself; and sneezAs are heard in the land
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

Having done his days work. Mr.. Edi.
son feels privileged to- sit around and talk a
Mtle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

The Voters League differentiates b..
tween a band wagon and an ashcart.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

Major Warburton for start may pull
the mask from the face of the whisky robber.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
SHORT CUTS

, Lloyd George and Bcinnd. tired Of lock
ing, horns, simply passed the buck.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

TNHE difference between movies and real
The affairs of a group of persons come to
you in real life in the fragmentary. way old
bits OF silk come to the country grand
mother who Is known by her neighbors to
be collecting patches for a quilt. 1t may
be year or two before she puts them to-
gether.
1t took me ten years to piece together the
story of Sylvester Rimini. ] had II In
such fragments that it was only this sum.
mer realized that 1t was a story or had
sequence that was in any way leading
up to climax.
The New York herald., 1921-04-10

Travers, Ralph Brown Ralph Wyatt and
c. {. Clemenceau. wanted in Chicago and
other cities for forgeries and confidence
games, has been discovered and arrested.
Trailed from Chicago TO San Fran
cisco and realizing that the detectives
were closing m on him, Stout planned
a singular method OF eluding the sleuths
He disappeared from San Francisco and
for two weeks became an inmate in the
insanity ward of the Stockton SANTA
rum.
Stout was found. according to Philip
u Gealy.ue, San Francisco manager of
the Pinkerton agency, by the police OF
Stockton with his clothes torn. in a
dazed condition and bleeding from
bruises. and was believed by the poles
The New York herald., 1921-04-10

at that time to be the victim or an
automobile accident.
When questioned he did not remember
his name. but told stories of wandering
through the snow and jumping off noun
tains. impresslng the surgeons who at
tended him as being victim OF anne
sia. He was examined also by DIR. Fred
=. Clark, superintendent of the State
Hospital for the Insane. He remem-
bered he had family in the East and
thought that he had at some time or
other been in New York and Chicago.
Investigating the stories which ap-
peared in a Stockton newspaper Pink
erton detectives confronted Stout with
indisputable evidence and obtained a
complete confession from him.
Stout. according to Detectives. was en-
The New York herald., 1921-04-10

ployed in a printing establishment in
Chicago and came into possession of
vouchers that were cashed by the First
National Bank Of Chicago.
After working confidence games in
Chicago, and with a large amount OF
money from the forgeries, Stout started
West. He went to Los Angeles and
came to San Francisco, stopping at a
number of hotels here under different
names
The New York herald., 1921-04-10
GAY GIRL PUPILS PENALIzED.

WALLA WALLA, Wash, April g.
Twenty-Five high school girls charged
with violating the new dress reform
rules We're tried by the girls council and
twelve were convicted and ordered con-
fined TO room 20. the rest room. for one
week during assemblies. Most of the
violations were minor infractions. for
wearing silk Stockings. too elaborate
headdress and too elaborate costumes.
There are about 500 girls in high school.
The New York herald., 1921-04-10
ACTED THE ELUNATIC
TO ESCAPE POLICE
Confidence Man Feigned In
sanity and Hid Two Weeks
in an Asylum.

IAN FRANcIsco, April s.--After te!gn-
ing insanity and hiding in Stockton
sau ultarium, Dayton Stout, alias Richard
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
RV Marion Hale.

NEW YORK. July 16.-Every day
that latest fashion hint from Paris
Is becoming more and more infu-
enced by the latest fashion hint
from New York. This Is especially
true II the couture. Sidney Brooks.
whose fame as creator OF hair fash
mos does not depend upon the now
somewhat deroyalized prestige OF
having been Official halrdresser 70
the late imperial houses OF both
Russia and Germany. Is sending out,
from his temporary headquarters in
the Waldorf. coihures which are
vogue" In London and Paris as well
as SRI America
Naturally no woman can hope 70
be dressed authoritatively for eve
nine without the proper couture.
In the accompanying evening Golf
fure. Sidney Brooks has waved the
hair lightly IN a low pOmpadour
which is pulled into four dips. two
near the temples and two almost
covering the ears The car tips are
left uncovered TO show earrings. The
big waves roll back 20 a cluster Of
broken curls. a huge comb is thrust
Ia az the side
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17

We stroHed through the woods
surrounding Blues Bridge. while
Dicky enjoyed his after-dinner
smoke. Then he escorted me to the
veranda of the little rustic camp
and found me a chair and a me "a
zine. When he saw me settled com
fortably with the royal courtesy
which Is so integral a part OF him
ne lifted his hat and walked away.
evidently contemplating his pro-
jected interview with Whistling sam.
A number of other women were
already seated upon the little veran-
da, but purposely paid no attention
10 them. ostensibly burying myself in
my magazine. 1 had chosen the seat
for the vantage point 1t gave me in
viewing the grounds. and did not
wish 10 be distracted even a moment
from my self-lmposed task OF watch
ing for the man named Tim.
I did not exactly know how was
TO manage to speak TO him unob-
served by Dicky. The eyes OF the
rest Of the people didn't count. for
IL most a most natural thing for any
one 10 ask questions Of any Of the
boatmen. But Dicky knew that
never spoke TO a stranger II I could
help It. and his suspicious would GER
tainly be aroused If he saw me con-
versing with the canoeman whom
Jim Pierce had characterized as a
"hellion"
From behind the cover of my
magazine I searched every part Of the
the figure Of the man named Tim
seated on a log in the woods several
yards from the rustic camp, smoking
a pipe That he had been watching
my movements. was stin watching
me furtively. 1 was keenly aware and
resolved 10 stroll as If casually in
his direction as soon as Dicky mad
disappeared in Whistling sam ;
kitchen. I did not believe that the
man would attempt to speak TO me
after his experience with Hugh
Grantland. But 1 was obsessed with
the idea that he had received some
word from Grace Draper concerning
the postponing reply I had sent to
her plea for pardon. and 1 was wild
with curious interest to know its i'm
port.
The door OF the kitchen swallowed
Dicky. and after few minutes wait.
that my departure might not appear
coincident with his 10 the possibly
curious eyes OF the other women on
the veranda. I rose and began 10
make my apparently asmIess way
toward the log upon which sat the
man named Tim.
had almost reached his vicinity,
and knew that beneath his apparent
" stupid, meditative gaze at the
ground in front OF him. he was keen
Is aware OF my approach. when
Dicky's voice. CHEEKY and apparently
suspicious. sounded behind me.
oh. MadGeI" he called. Wait a
bit"
/ firmly put down my rising panic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
Revelations oPAWifo gqoA A2S5
ADElE
GARRISON

turned obediently and walked toward
him. shrewdly proffering no explana-
ton Of my stroll.
"Whstling Sam is busy just now,
he explained, as he came up to me.
$50 l have a few minutes to spare.
Don't you think you'd better let me
do the interrogating OF that unpleas-
ant specimen upon the end OF the
log2"
SO he knew, after ALL kept my
eyes down for fear he should see
the CONSERVATION in them, and forced
my voice to matter-of- fact oalmness.
That Is as you please" I said, a
trihe formally. Il merely wished 10
ask him II he had heard anything
from-from-MiS Draper since he
brought me that letter from her"
Well, that won't take very long,"
he said. incisively. drawing me near
er the log from which the man
named Tim had now risen precipi-
tately. with a furtive glance to the
right and left, as If he more than
| half-contemplated a swift departure
from that vicinity.
Don't be in a hurry. friend,
/ Dicky called. trihe mockingly,
we're harmless. That little lady
just wishes to ask you a question.
that's ALL"
1 knew that he had employed my
name only as a ruse to keep the fell
low from fight, so kept my lips reso-
lutely closed as we confronted the
| frankly frightened Tim.
Now, my dear, Dicky's tone was
/ brisk, very attorney-like in its in
donations. IF you'll just tell me what
you wish 10 know"
"Only what 1 have already told
you" I replied.
/ He turned TO the man named Tim.
/ Have you had any communiCa-
ton with Miss Draper since she com
missioned you to deliver letter Ia
Mrs. Graham ?"
"Only when I delivered your lady'e
answer" the man replied.
! What did she say?"
only that she would wait any
time for an answer
! Dicky reflected a minute.
THAT is all" he said finally
Thank you-and keep a quiet
/ tongue in your head"
The last words were uttered fore
IDLY, almost fiercely. Without wait
Ing for a reply from the other, he
/ tucked my hand under his arm and
walked me away from the vicinity al
a brisk pace. stopping only when he
was out OF hearing Of the man named
! Tim.
please let me attend to any quiz
zing Of animals like that" he said,
/ inCisively.
/ But even as I meekly assented. my
\ thoughts were far from him or his
| pleasure or displeasure. All through
the rest Of the day. and for many a
/ day thereafter, I carried the mental
image Of Grace Draper-waitiug
Despite my worry over Grace
Diapers message. and the knowledge
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
Your Dressing Table Should
Be DiStincti0ely Arranged

II your dressing table isn't rest
ful. refreshing. inspiring place It
isn't serving the purpose that it
should
There Is a certain mental poise
and a feeling OF weH-being that lin
gers al through the day which be-
gins with so minutes spent at g well
appointed dressing table.
The wise woman will have as few
things on the top OF the table as
possible. She will have only those
things which she uses constantly.
The remainder OF her toilet articles
will be closed IN a smart little fold
ing top cabinet. which stands on four
legs quite high from the floor.
An exceedingly effective arrange
ment for the woman who loves the
distinctive Is the black enamel
topped table over which a long mir
ror IS hung. A sconce Of interesting
design on either side OF the mirror
adds much 70 the charm Of the
place.
With a black enamel top, black
bottles for cologne. astringent and
80 on viii harmonic and can be
made quite easily by simply coating
them In black sealing wax.
II a few artificial flowers are de-
sired. and surely they do add 70 the
beauty OF the arrangement. old blue
would be the tint 20 use In summer
and yellow or burnt orange in win
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
aTSOCIETYs"d Personal Af7 V0aHS

unable 20 get any farther. The res
taurants and hotels are taxed TO the
utmost. they say"
He was so evidently quoting from
the paper that I smiled involuntarily
and his face frightened. II was
patent that scowls rather than smiles
had been his portion that morning.
4 hope this will not inconvenience
you too much, Mrs. Graham re
said. Il suppose you wish me to
cancel your reservations"
made sudden resolution.
grasped my courage with both hands,
and banished all thought OF Dicky'
probable anger. There was but one
thought in my mind. I must get
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17

20 those he interviewed.
You see, the railroad strike has
come suddenly, and the roads are in
bad shape for service from Richmond
on" he said. mo trains are run
ming from there north, except spas
medically and we have been ordered
TO cancel all reservations farther
than Richmond"
sat fairly stunned for an in
slant, then I rallied 10 the necessity
for demanding further details.
How long viii this condition con-
tinue?" I asked.
mo one knows" he returned. de-
spondently. THE paper this morn
ing tells Of thousands Of people
camped In the Richmond stations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17

that Dicky had known all along Of
the man named Tim. 1 feel asleep al
most as soon as 1 reached my bed
after our return from the canoe trip
to Blues Bridge.
I think Dicky was as thoroughly
faugued as 1. for he was sound asleep
in his own bed when 1 reached our
room after a little chat with my
mother-in-law, who wished TO hear
the details OF the days trip. and
even the next morning. when I was
summond TO consciousness by a loud
knocking upon the door, Dicky still
slumbered on-audibly - though he
would never have forgiven me If
had cOmmente upon the fact
What is it?' I asked sleepily.
It's me, Mandy" the serving maid
answered. "Somebody wants TO see
Mistah Graham right away"
took an involuntary glance at my
wrist watch, convinced by my sleep
mess that the girl had called us IN
the middle of the night. But the
timepiece pointed inexorably to half
after nine, and I reused myself 70
| questioning.
do you know who wishes him,
Mandy?" 1 said, dreading from ex-
perlence the task Of rousing Dicky
when he is sleepy. Ny mother-in-
law and have been well trained in
this respect. Indeed, 1 knew very
well that were it not for my being in
the same room with Dicky. his efiic-
lent and practical mother would have
routed me out of bed an hour or two
before. But she stands in wholesome
awe of disturbing her son.
! "Yas'm, l knows him. Mandy
drawled. It's de ticket agent down
at de station"
The ticket agent Had anything
gone wrong with our reservations?
Gone was my hope OF being able
/ TO delay Dicky's waking. 1 knew
that J must get him up at once.
Tell him." 1 directed Mandy.
thai Mr.. Graham is asleep, but that
he will see him in five or ten min
utes. If he cannot wait that long,
\ Mr. Graham will come directly 10
the office as soon as he dresses"
"Yas'm. Anil tell him." Mandy
rejoined, and l heard her shutting
lazily down the hall. as I jumped out
Of my own bed and ran over TO my
husband.
'Dicky!" 1 called, shaking him by
the shoulder the most effective
method of waking him when he is
sound asleep.
He shook off the hand, burrowing
deeper into his pillows.
'Lemme alone" he growled.
But can't" I said, renewing the
shaking. The ticket agent is here
and wishes TO see you. I'm afraid
something about the reservations has
gone wrong"
He opened his eyes and glared at
me.
We'll. you're the greatest little
/ fxer in the universe! Why don't
/ you go down and see what he wants /?
wouldn't get out of this bed this
morning. II the house was on fire.
/ The firemen would have 10 carry me
out"
He was asleep again almost as soon
as he had uttered the asst words, and
/ for a second I stood divided as to
whether I should effectively awaken
him by emptying the water pitcher
over his head, or dress rapidly and
interview the ticket agent All my
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17

impulses pointed to the former pro
cedure. but prudence and experience
made me adopt the latter. And IN
exactly the ten minutes 1 lad named
l entered the living room OF our
bungalow. where a difident. plainly
embarrassed young man sat waiting.
He rose as entered. and FASTENED
10 explain.
"Mr. Graham has commissioned
me TO inquire what you wish" I
said.
II am afraid I bring you rather
upsetting news" he answered. and
suddenly I guessed that he had been
70 see other people before he had
come 10 Us. and that the experience
had been upsetting TO him as well as
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17

A new silk known as Trlhu g. be-
ing fashioned into underEarmeuts
This Is heavier than crepe de chine
and lends itself admirably % Che
tailored type OF garment which is
fast taking hold OF feminine wear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17

Old newspapers can serve their
purpose II the housewife VIII use
them for cleaning greasy pans. They
are much better than cloth for
cleaning the interior Of the first
grease. Cloth and water can be used
after.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17

home 10 the work waiting FOR me.
Not mine. I said Il viii chance
Il as far as Richmond, anyway. And
Mr.. Graham wiz see you about his
as soon as he avakens"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17

A very bright red. christened Pail
Mall red, has made it's appearance in
undergarments. These are worn, OF
course. with dark clothes and give
the woman who wishes TO be con
sentative as TO exteriors an oppOr-
tunity to vent her love for some
thing bright
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
NEW STITS

Pockets are 10 be found on nearly
all OF the new suits. but tbs wills
pered that the elongated waist which
Paris has been trying to foist on
femlnlnity IS falling TO make its
point with the designers Of fall wear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17

Just a taste OF cream Of tartar
added 20 a cake mixture makes the
finished product more digestible.
Use no more than the small amount
that can be held between the thumb
and finger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17
FOR FLIES.

For the woman who lives in the
country and is unable 70 get fly pa
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-17

FOR TNnERWTAR-

Always remove stains before
washing because soap f2as them.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-12-06
PEACHAM

The boys basket ball team went
to Wells River Friday night, los
ing to Wells River % to 81. Dud-
lev Fitzgerald went with his truck
e. J. Hobart and A. F. Munger
also went with a load.
Mrs. Ada Blanchard has gone
to spend the winter with her
daughter, Mrs. Lewis Abbott.
The ladies met Wednesday at
the church to work on dress forms.
Mrs. James Craig has been sick
with grip the past week.
r. B. Kenerson is also sick.
At Urbana, Ohio. Nov. "a oc-
Cured the death of Mrs. Mary
Rock. Her husband prominent
merchant of Urbana, died several
years ago. She was the eldest
daughter of Rev. David Merrill,
pastor for years of the Presby-
terrain church in that place and
who died when pastor. of the Con-
gregational church of Peacham.
She leaves a son, w. M. Rock and
a daughter, Alice G., also one sis
ter. Mrs. Nina Merrill Hooker of
Peacham.
Mrs. Charles Kenerson and
Jean kenerson were in st. Johns
bury Saturday.
Laura Dana of Danville is visit
ing in town.
RAY Kdnerson is working in the
South Peacham creamery.
Priscilla, the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Blodgett has
been quite sick.
Mrs. Anthony Baldwin and son
who have been spending some
weeks with her mother, Mrs. Les
lie Adams, has returned to her
home in Boston.
Mrs. Elijah Lyford has gone to
Burlington. Mrs. f. r. Mackay
accompanying her.
Clyde Adams of Concord is
visiting at Gene Adams.
Miss Ina Buchanan of West
Barnet is visiting at Charlie Stew
arts.
Mrs. Anna Ordway is visiting
Hiram Rowes at Barnet.
The Cabot orchestra gave
dance at East Peacham, Friday
night. A small crowd was present.
Mrs. George Clark who has been
sick is gaining slowly.