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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
HERR|CK HELD
BEAUTYC0NTEST
To SAVE GIRLS
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out some letters through friends which
were of a decoy nature, and which
many girls answered. whose answers
! am now holding for the benefit OF
the Committee on Judiciary, when this
bill is up for consideration.
Says He's Sorry.
II am sorry that l felt it necessary
to perhaps offend the feelings of some
OF these young ladies in gathering evil
dence in that manner, but as l feel
sure that all the young ladies to who
letters were addressed will not feel
seriously Inundated in consideration
of the fact, that the same was done
for the purpose of aiding worthy
cause, assuring all those who have
not been called upon and had the sit
uation explained to them, that all
those with the possible exception Of
one who have been called upon and
had the situation explained to them,
have seen the danger, and are very
glad to have the pitfall pointed out
10 them and are now cooperating with
me. / would be very glad to have
the cooperation in the passage Of
this act of all Christian young ladies
to who the pitfalls which they might
have encountered, have been thus re-
vealed to them"
MANUEL HERRICK."
CONGRESSMAN Herrick has visited
the homes Of eight very pretty girls,
with regard to his letter. He sent
forty-nine letters advancing the con
test for bis love" through the mail.
The mother of a young Georgetown
girl told him that she would not
allow her daughter to enter his
beauty contest
High School Girl Compete.
Several Central High School girls
are in the running" Two of them
called on the Oklahoma Congressman
recently and apologized for turning
his letter over to the postal officials.
An attempt has been made to
blackmaIl the author of the letter.
One girl demanded 800 for having
received such a missive, but received
nothing.
Congressman Herrick received a
measure of fame recently when he
introduced his bill in Congress to pro-
hibit beauty contests. His claim was
that the medium was resorted to for
the benefit Of decrepit millionaires,
unwholesome and immoral characters.
and moral lepers TO get the names
of pretty young girls. His idea, he
said, was to save the girls from the
stage and movie lure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
U. S. VETS ENLIST TO FIGHT
FOR SPAIN IN MOROCCO

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-Recruiting
for Spanish foreign legion for serv.
ice in Morocco was In progress yes
terday at the Spanish consulate here.
About $50 men, who have been re-
cruited since last Thursday, were told
to be ready to leave today for Spain.
More than half Of that number are
Americans, veterans of the A. T.. r.
The rest are Spaniards and South
Americans.
The office was crowded with appli-
cants all day. Most OF the. Americans
said frankly that they were broke and
were looking more for three meals a
day than any military excitement.
Some of the more prosperous-looking
ones said they were looking for ad-
venture and hoped to find 1t on the
Moroccan deserts. A few wore their
old army uniforms.
Several former army officers ap-
piled for commissions in the legion.
Their cases were referred to the Span.
ish embassy at Washington, one of
them said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
S|NNFE|NERS
ARE ATTACKED
BY UN|ON|STS
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unfortunately through volleys Of bull.
let's.
The bombs were homemade affairs
and failed to explode.
Sim Fein Talking
Over English Offer
at Dublin Meeting
BY International News Service.

LONDON, Aug. 23.--Intensive dis.
cussions of the English peace offer
were under way at Dublin today. In
addition to another secret executive
session of Dali Eireann. the Sim Fein
summoned a general conference of
political industrial and clerical lead
ers for a canvass of the peace situs-
ton. British officials were more than
usually hopeful that the parleys would
lead to progress toward a settlement.
The morning papers commented In
an optimistic vein. The Daily Tele-
graph, which is working for an Irish
referendum, printed a number OF inter
views with Irishmen-Sinn Feiners
and others-in support Of referen-
dunn.
1.-The real peace party In Ireland Is
not made up Of members of the Irish
republican army" said the Daily Tele.
graph in it's editorial comment.
Tory Paper Belligerent.
The Morning Post, chief organ OF
the tories, headed its editorial COM
ment: Come out from among Them
The editorial said. in part:
should the rebel junta dispatch q
reply which is not a qualified accept
ance of the English offer proposed by
Premier Lloyd George all honest men
the conservative snOuiu 5cNcT
connection with the British govern
ment. Further discussions will only
lead TO further surrender on the part
Of the government"
The Daily Mail pointed out that
there are three distinct influences
working against England in connection
with the Irish peace.
1.-The radical republicans.
D--A group OF influential Sim Fein
women who lost husbands, sons and
brothers either in battle with the
English or upon the scaffold.
3-The transatlantic professional
Anglophobes."
1.-The meetings of Dali Eireann will
be stormy until these influences are
overborn,". said the Daily Mail.
Suggests Trial.
Redmond Howard, nephew OF the
late John Redmond, the Irish nation
alist leader, has written a letter TO
Sir James Craig, premier of Ulster,
suggesting a ten-year trial of the
Redmond formula" which provides
for Irish home ruel, but with Ireland
an integral part of the United King
dom. Mr.. Howard said the formula
was based: Upon the stragetic sol
idarity of the British Empire. Upon
national unity of Ireland, and 8. upon
the principle OF safeguarding the in
terests Of the minority in Ireland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
SAYS HUSBAND TRIED TO
THROW HER OUT WINDOW

Her husband attempted to throw
her through a window of their home
in September, 1919, alleges Mrs. Alice
c. Steep, who today filed suit in the
District Supreme Court against vii.
liam M. Steep, who, she says, is a
bricklayer earning $500 a month, for
a limited divorce and alimony.
Plaintiff, represented by Attorney
George r. Mcneil, AYERS her husband
repeatedly threatened her life. The
couple were married in this city Sep
TENDER 2. 1895.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
STADIUM DRIVE
TObELAUNCHED
At CENTRA[H.S.
Representatives of Athletic As
sociations and Businessmen
Will Meet Tomorrow.

Representatives OF practically every
athletic organization, together with
leading business snd professional men
and public officials, have agreed to be
present at Central High School to-
morrow night 10 perfect a permanent
organization for the formation OF o
District Athletic Association and the
building of large stadium here
Colonel Sheriff., Colonel Johnson, par.
sonal representative OF General Perish
ing; William F. GUIDE, Rent Commits
sioner, and Congressman Foster OF
Ohio are among the speakers for the
evening.
Election OF officers will follow the
speaking. The object OF the associa
ton will be set forth in detail, and
Congressman Foster. who was largely
instrumental in raising the nation
wide fund for a stadium at Ohio Stete
University, will tell how 1t Twas done
Mr.. Foster has also agreed TO aid the
committee In raising funds for a
stadium here.
funds, according TO present plans
The object is TO put organized ath
letics into the District, so that ma
tional and international meets can be
held here. The plan is to have a place
where District athletes can "show
their wares" without the payment 81
exorbitant fees and at the same time
TO widen the scope OF athletics in the
Capital.
A prominent banker will be named
as the head OF the finance committee
so that the public, when the actual
raising OF funds starts, will know
where the money is going.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Theodore Roosevelt has given his in
dorsement to the proposition. and has
promised TO drop in for a few minutes
some time during the evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
OLD HOME TOWN
STEWARDFETED.
BYPRES|DENT
Harry Task, Who Filled the
Breach in Front Porch Cam
paign, Is Visitor Here.

Harry Task. steward superlative
of the Marion Club in the home
town of President Harding, who con-
tributed SO substantially to the com.
fort and entertainment of the fol
lowers" of the famous front-porch
campaign, is a guest of his friends
in the National Capital.
Harry" is given exclusive credit
for the admirable manner in which
the many delegations that made pill
grimages to Marion were entertained
despite the somewhat inadequate IA
cilities for elaborate functions. He
was never "stumped" to provide an
impromptu reception of the royal
is considerable delight in having him
as guest that his favors and
courtesies may be reciprocated.
President Harding yesterday took
the lead in paying a debt Of APP
probation to Harry" and had him
as a luncheon guest, although the
visitor pleaded that he had a prior
engagement with 1.-The fellows"
meaning the newspaper men he
took care of out in Marion. He was
the guest of friends for luncheon
at the National Press Club today.
Harry was a marvel and one Of
the big factors in the success we
had in handling the delegations which
visited Marion" said George B.
Christian, jr., Secretary to the Presi-
dent today.
Charles King, president Of tho
Marion Club, who called at the White
House today. added his praise Of the
popular steward.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
IGREES NOT TOGO TO WAR IF u S. FR0WNS ON STRUGGLE
Hays, Auto Victim,
Now Keen For
Old DObbin

Will Hays, the Great Human
izer, is strong for remaining an
intact human being himself.
The old horse and buggy Of
his predecessor, Mr.. Burleson,
had o strange appeal to him
this morning after his shake-up
in a New York taxi crash yes
terday. II guess the horse and
buggy is safer method Of
travel after ALL" he commented.
Hays and his friends, travel
ing over Thirty-third street in a
limousine when a taxicab side
wiped their machine, were fortu-
nate in escaping injury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
D. c. INSURANCE DEPT.
REVENUE SHOWS JUMP

The revenues OF the Insurance
Department of the District Of Colum.
bia for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1921, increased s2S,233.01 over
the preceding year, according to the
annual report of the superintendent
of insurance, DIR. Lewis A. Griffith.
The total revenues for the year were
f20s ,027.s9, DIR. Griffith reports. The
total expenses of running the office
were 312,s46,55, ...
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
HARDING TO RECEIVE
BLAINE G. o. p. CLUB

Members of the Blaine Invincible
Republican Club, colored, about 200
strong, will be received by President
Harding at the White House tomor-
row afternoon. The club was organ
lied in 1874 and has taken not only an
active interest in politics but In the
welfare of its members.
A brass band of seventy-five pieces
will accompany the members, who will
be in campaign uniforms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
HOT WEATHER KILLS
MILLIONS OF FISH

BRENTWOOD. Wis. Aug. 23.-Due
to the lack of oxygen in the water,
millions of fish in Wisconsin lakes
have died this summer, Brayton o.
Webster, conservation commissioner,
reported.
Mr.. Webster said hot weather ana
lack OF winds cut off. the supply of
oxygen from the water
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
Poisoned Melon Reacts.

CORSICANA, Tex, Aug. 23.-Never
poison your watermelons in order to
guard against the depredations Of
thieves. This is the advice of DIR. I. j.
Kyser, Of Powell, seven miles east of
here. DIR. Kyser was confined to his
bed for two days after eating melon
that he himself had poisoned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
Page Mr.. Voistead.

EMINENCE, Mo-. Aug. 23.-Emi
nent among the country towns OF the
Show Me" State is Eminence. An
ordinance prohibiting intoxicated per,
sons from being seen" on the street
has been passed by the city commits.
sion,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
Catalan Leader in Cabinet.

MADRID, Aug. 90. - Francisco
Cambo, Catalan leader, has been ap-
pointed minister of finance in the new
Maura cabinet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
MEXICAN LEADER Is
KILLED BY REBELS

MEXICO CITY, Aug 2S.-Col. Fill.
berto Matus, of the federal army, has
been killed In battle with the Castillos
rebel band In the state of Oaxaca, said
dispatch to the War Department to.
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-23
SENATE VOTES
s48,500,00O TO.
SHIPPING BOARD
Passes Deficiency Bill, Carrying
5000, 900 for "Disarm"
Farley.

The deficiency appropriation bill
carrying x48,50O, 900 for the Ship
ping Board and $4,000 for Ameri.
can participation i'm the coming
Washington disarmament confer
ence was passed by tho Senate 10.
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-15

1914 unbleached sheet
ing, special, 2 yds. Sl.Oo
7 yds. percale 49,. S1.OO
6 yds. dress Bingham 81.
5 pillow cases, size AK
Sc, special :. Sl.S0
10 yds. curtain scrim,
special Dollar Day S1.OO
75c fine striped skirt
ing, 2 yds, for -. S1.OO
SOC marquisettes and
repps, 2 yards :. S1.OO
Best quality Sea Island
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Women's fleece lined
hose, 3 pairs S1.OO
SOC silk hose, 2 pr. S1.OO
Fine quality Isle hose,
special, 4 pairs Sl.OO
Boys and girls 29c
heavy ribbed stockings.
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Children's SOC sport
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CHILDREN'S HOSE

Children's hose in the famous
"Not--Semc" brand, regular 49c
values, special, 3 pairs $l.OO
Boys heavy ribbed hose, spe-
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Infants cashmere hose in
white only, special, 4 prs. S1.00
Mems silk socks, with embroid-
cred clock, 2 pairs ..... Sl.O0
NECkWEAR
New necAwear in Peter Pan
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collars, S1.00 value, 2 for S1.OO
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HANDKERCHIEFS
In beautiful Christmas boxes, nice quality lawn with
plain and fancy corners, special boxes Sl0O~
HOUSEFURNISHINGS
27x54 rag rugs, special, each ............... SlOO
24x36 rag rugs, special for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SlO0
23x45 unbeached bath towels regular 29c values, Dol
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ScaIoped and hemstitched table cloths ....... S1.OO
69c table damask special yds .............. S.OO
79c curtain scrim special, yards ....:...... $l.OO
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Artificial fruit, SOC Values for ............ S1.O0
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Heavy winter under
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Women's muslin gowns
and teddies, special, 2 gar
ments S1.00
29c hair bow ribbon, A
yards ............ S1.00
Fabric gloves, values to
75c, 4 pairs 49,. $1.0O :
Infants pants, 4 prs. 81. :
3 large China salad /.
bowls, special S1.00 !
4 China platers :. S1.00 (
q glass tumblers S1.00 :
s glass berry dishes S1.0O 4
= PIECE COMBINATION
OF GLASSWARE
Cream, sugar, spoon G. nm
holder, celery holderp AoOV 4
| China Platter :
lChina Pickle Dish O. =
l China Salad Bowl D 4 =
! China Vegetable Dish :
4 Piece Combination :
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HUSiER1
lot of Women's silk hose in
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special ................ Sl'O0
Women's good quality Isle
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2 pairs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Sl.UO
Women's Burson hose in
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ART DEPARTMENT

An assortment Of stamped
white towels, center pieces and
scarfs, also package goods, spe-
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scarfs and center pieces, special,
Dollar Day, each . Sl.0O
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GINGHAMS
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Light and dark percales, spe-
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Comfort covering, regular 39c
and 49c quality, 4 yds. " SLIGO
Outing flannel, good quality.
Dollar Day, 5 IL yds. -. S1.OO
Solid color percales, special
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Evening star., 1921-11-27
SECRETARIES-GENERAL
GUESTS OF J. W. GARRETT
Spending Week End at His Home,
Evergreen, Md.-Diplomats
in PARTY.

The secretaries-general of the ma
tions representing the various nations
at the conference of the limitation of
armament at Washington and their
wives are the guests Of John W. Gar
rett, secretary-general Of the confer
ence, and Mrs: Garrett at their home,
Evergreen. Md, over the week end.
The party. which includes many
distinguished diplomatic, motored to
Evergreen from Baltimore yesterday
afternoon. where dinner was served.
to which number of prominent Bal
tlmoreans were invited to meet the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett To-
day luncheon will be served in their
honor.
Among the weekend guests are
Basil Miles, secretary of the American n
delegation; Robert Silvercruys, assist
ant secretary-general of the Belgian
embassy; Lieut.. Col. Sir Maurice Han
key. secretary-general of the British
delegation; L. c. Christie, secretary of
the Canadian delegation, and Mrs.
christie; g. s. Knowles, secretary of
the Australian delegation. and Mrs.
knowles; e. o. Mousley of New Zea-
land. G: s. Bajpai. secretary Of the
a;elegation o;ai from India: M. Rene Mas
sign. assistant secretary-general of
the Italian delegation; MARQUIS Gio-
vannt Viscoti Venosta. secretary-een-
eral OF the Italian delegation; Mana
mao Hanihara Of the Japanese dele
cation and DR.. Philip X. c. Tyan, sec
retary-general Of the Chinese deleea-
ton, and Mrs. Tyan, Jonkheer A. ".
J. T1arda van Starkenborgh Stachou-
wer. secretary Of Netherlands dele.
cation, and Nine. Tjarda van Starken-
borgh Stachouwer, Mr.. and Mrs. +
Butler Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Lithrow
osborne, Mr.. and Mrs. William Penn
Cresson. Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Low Pierre
pont, Warden Mckee Wilson, Geof-
frey v. Azoy.
Evening star., 1921-11-27
SHIPS RESUME PLACE
OF PREDOMINATING
INTEREST HERE
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in international relationships was a
question of absorbing interest in pri-
vate conversation between delegates.
Developments during the day
served to strengthen the possibility,
that the plan for future conferences
might become a subject of formal
consideration before the arms negO-
tiations are concluded. 1t was point
ed out that the opportunity would
be presented directly when the far
eastern discussions reach that part
of China's ten points suggestiong that
provision be made for future con-
ferences to be held from time to time
for the discussion of international
questions relative to the Pacific and
far east as a basis for the determi-
nation of common policies of the sig
natory powers in relation thereto"
The Chinese declarations have been
adopted by the conference as a basis
of discussion. and although the inter-
national conference suggestion in
cluded in them applied in particular
to the far east, it is regarded as a
possible vehicle for bringing into
the discussions the whole subject of
the Presidents Association plan.
Evening star., 1921-11-27
Of warfare, including poisonous gases,

of warfare, including poisonous gases,
etc.
Fourth-There are the subcOmmit-
tees on far eastern questions. the In
derwood subcommittee on Chinese
customs and taxes, the Lodge sub
committee on the question of extra
territoriality in China and the Lodge
subcommittee on foreign post offices
in China.
The conference meeting in commit
tee of the whole on the far east yes
terday agreed to the principle that
foreign post offices should be with
drawn from China as soon as it was
made clear that the Chinese could et-
ficiently handle all mail matters in
their country. The subcommittee met
yesterday to draw up resolution
on this matter, which is to be pre-
sented to the full committee when II
meets at IL o'clock tomorrow. The
subcommittee on extraterritoriality is
to meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing, prior to the full committee meet
ing.
PROGRESS Made Under Surface.
1t was indicated that much progress
is being made under the surface
through the means of these commit
tees and subcommittees. Talk OF
Christmas recess has been heard.
There is still hope, it was said. that
the conference might be able to wind
up it's principle work before Christ
mas. In any event. it was said, II
the conference it still at work when
Christmas arrives. and recess Is
determined upon. it will be a very
brief recess.
The study OF new weapons of war
fare, being made with view to the
adoption of rules for 'civilized war
fare" will take in the use of poison
GUS gases, the dissemination OF
deadly germs, etc. In this connec-
ton, there are three distinct opin-