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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
DANCING AND
YOUNG GIRLS
BY w. A. McKeeverI

|" HE many parents who are
putting on "smartest" dan
cling parties for their twelve
year-old children should under
stand that these striplings deserve
better treatment.
Even as late as sixteen or seven
teen IL Is proved beyond question
that the modern dance is too excit-
ing for young people. Serious
health impairment and consequence
are often the price which youth
everywhere pays for excessive
dancing.
UP TO about sixteen for girls and
eighteen for boys bashfulness and
timidity are normal conditions for
full and free development of q
big and masterful personality.
1t requires normally a period Of
five or six years for nature to ma
ture within the body of the adde's.
cent child her wonderful mechan-
ism. During such time the prog
ress should be slow and systematic
and free from exciting influences.
SO contend that adolescent
children deserve a saner treatment
at your hands than the huRging
dance allow them. Let us cut off
the emotional excitement at once
and substitute for their social inteer
course something physically and
mentally stimulating.
The romping games OF the play
ground and the invigorating exer-
cises OF well managed athletics
constitute the healthiest forms Of
social intercourse. For young peo-
pie Of even the upper high school
grades, the modern dance Is prov.
ing today the worst stumbling block
in the career.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20

attention to fashionable scandals
only" said Quarren.
why? Aren't there plenty of
scandalous--"
Plenty. But no more than in any
other set or coterie: not as many as
there are among more ignorant peo-
pie. Virtue far outbalances vice
among us: novel, properly proper
toned, ought to show that. II 1t
doesn't, it's misleading"
''Supposing," said Westguard,
that I were indecent enough to
show up my aunt in fiction. No
body would believe her possible"
II sometimes doubt her even now
observed O'Hara, grinning.
Quarren said: Count up the I'M
pleasant characters In your own So
cial vicinity. Karl-just to prove to
yourself that there are really very
few"
Disputed.
There is Langly-and my aunt
and the Lester Caidsras--and the
Ledwiths"-
60 orr
westguard laughed. II guess
that ends the list he said.
1T does. Also dispute the list"
said Quarren.
"Cyrille Caldera is a pippin," re-
marked O'Hara, sentimentally.
What about Mary Ledwith? Is
anybody here inclined to sit in
judgment?"
a." said Westguard grimly.
"Why?"
Divorce Is a dirty business.
"Oh! You'd rather she put up
with Chester-the sort OF man who
is weak enough to let her go7"
Yes"
Get out, you old Roundhead!'
said Quarren, laughing. He rose,
laid his hand lightly on West
guards shoulder in passing, and
!. went upstairs to his room, where
he wrote a long letter to Strelsa,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
CHAPTER v.

CHAPTER v.
Toward the end of March Strel-
sa, with the Wycherlys, returned
to New York, dead tired. She had
been flattered, run after, courted
from Palm Beach to Havana; the
perpetual social activity. the un-
broken ferver Of change and ex-
element had already made firmer
the soft lineaments OF the girls
features, had slightly altered the
expression of her mouth.
BY daylight the'fatigues of pleas
ure were family visible--that un-
nnistakable imprint which may per-
haps leave the eyes clear and calm.
but which edges the hardened con-
tour OF the cheek under them with
deeper violet shadow.
Not that hers was as yet the
battered beauty of exhaustion; she
had merely lived every minute to
the full all winter long. and had
overtaxed her capacity: and the fire
had consumed something OF her
freshness.
Not yet Injured. not yet crystal
Hzed to that experienced hardness
which withstands the fierce flame
of living too fast in a world where
every minute is demanded and
where sleep becomes a forgotten
art, the girl was completely tired
out, and while she herself did not
realize it. her features showed it.
But nervous exhaustion alone
could not account for the subtle
change in her expression. Eyes and
lips were still sweet, even in repose,
but there was now a faded charm
about them-something unspoiled
had disappeared from them-some-
thing of that fearlessness which
vanishes after too close and too
canstant contact with the world of
men.
Evidently her mind was quite as
weary as her body. though even to
herself she had not admitted fatigue:
and a tired mind no longer defends
itself. Hers had not; and the de-
Tense had been, day by day. i'm
perceptibly weakening. So that
things to which once she had been
able at will to close her mind, and.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
HOUSEHOLD
SUGGESTIONS

When crea mwill not whip, add
the white of an egg to the contents
of the bowl. Let both esg and cream
becomethoroughly chilled. then try
again, and the cream will be found
to whip easily. '
II possible keep a pan specially
for omelette making. Never wash
It, but clean It by holding 1t over
the gas for a second or two; then,
while hot, rub the inside with little
salt and wipe II out with a clean
piece of paper.
Vinegar placed in a pot OF dried
up glue will moisten and make 1t
liquid again.
The lid of a piano should never
be left open all night. 1t tends to
make the keys turn yellow, besides
letting I'm damp and cold.
Spinach and eggs are both plenti-
full, and to save time poaching eggs
for this dish. cook the spinach In
the usual way and place II on flat
dish. and take out portions by
pressing tumbler over them;
these can be piled onto the remain
ing spinach. Into the holes left
by the tumbler drop broken eggs,
and pop the dish into the oven.
where the eggs will set In few
minutes.
Fruit in little cakes that nre
quickly cooked often tastes very
UNDERGONE, and to remedy this,
first wash the fruit, then place II
on an old plate or tin In slow
oven, where II will swell and
partly cook; It may then be added
to the cake mixture.
To make lace curtains appear
stiff when hung, add two or three
tablespoonfuls Of flour to he
starch. z
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
Robert w. Chambers , :,:;;

DICK QUARREN, talented young man, lives in
- bachelor quarters with friends in apartments
known as the Irish Legation. When the story opens
Quarren's friends discussing the return of one
of his checks. They assert that society has got
hold on him and is making nobody out of him.
Westgard, who has accepted the check, calls Guar
ren's attention to it. The latter takes it light
heartedly, saying that he forgot to make deposit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20

successfully and to get back to the
bright lights and-your bright eyes?
Keep everything under your hat.
Keep yourself in pretty hats for the
express purpose Of stopping talk.
Hold your head up and say hubby's
off on business trip and that he
hopes to come home with the bacon
before snow flies again.
with love to Jeanne and Phoe-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
What Has Happened So Far in "The Streets of Asca

Mrs. Wychery, a cousin of Westguard's brings
Strelsa Leeds, fascinating young widow of scarcely
twenty, to CALL The all fall in love with her.
Wycherly gives a masked ball and Quarren, as a
Harlequin hunts out Strelsa and, both masked, she
not knowing him. they have battle of wits, in which
she promises him an hour out of her life If he will
guess who she is. He tells her and claims his forfeit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20

to see that the business woman Is
the one best bet Of our modern
civilization.
IF / tell you how much ] miss
you, you'll get blue. II 1 tell you
how darn anxious / am for a sight
Of my Lilac Lady, you'll be too
sorry for me. So what's a fellow to
do, beyond saying that the wish Of
his heart is to work out his problem
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20

and then destroyed 1t. Then he
lay down. covering his boyish head
with his arms.
When Lacy came In he saw him
lying on the bed. and thought he
was asleep.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
This Day in History

zaris, the Greek patriot who killed in 1923 ct
Missolonghi, after brilliant victory the Turks,
whose armed hordes greatly outnumbered his own.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20

A Paradise of Black Cats
CHATHAM ISLAND, situated in the Pacific Ocean,
~ is literally overrun with black cats. The animals
appear to thrive crabs and fish, and live by hun
dreds in the crevices formed by lava formations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
MRS. OBENCHAIN IS
 UNABLE TO TESTIFY
 BEFORE GRAND JURY
By Associated Press

Los Angeles, November 4,-Mts- Madalynne Obenchain today was given the opportunity she had sought to appear before a grand jury and be heard, but was unable to utilize 1t because of a physical collapse. The same collapse caused postponement of the case wherein she was charged with murder in connection with the death of J. Belton Kennedy when it came up in court today.
 Last night Mrs. Obenchain wrote to the foreman of the grand jury. asking an opportunity to be heard in case it took any further action regarding her. A summons was sent to the jail for her today.
 Mrs. Obenchan was weeping when she was taken into the jury room. She was unable to answer any ques- tions there and was excused.
 Physicians who examined her told the court she would be unable to stand the strain of appearing today and the motion of her attorneys for dismissal of the charge against her |. which was to have been argued to- oay, was continued until next Mon- day.
 Her attorneys expressed hope she might be able to make a statement to the grand jury before that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
WILL PAUSE
 AT NOON NOV. IT NV
 HONOR OF WAR DEAD
Army Bugle Will Call Arlington Gathering to "Atten tion' Prior to Services at Burial of Nations
 'Unknown Soldier"

General MacQues. who will bestow the French medal. the croix De- Guerre
 The audience will join the quartet in the hymn, 70. God Our Help in Ages Past" Chaplain Lazaron will read from the Psalms. Miss Ponselle sing "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth," and Chaplain Frazier recite scripture lesson. and the services within the amphitheatre will con- clude with the singing of Nearer, My God. to Thee" by the audience.
 The casket will then be carried cut to the crypt on the terrace of the amphitheatre, the President and Mrs. Harding, the Vice President and Mrs. Coolidge senior foreign delegates to the conference, Secretaries Hughes and Weeks the distinguished foreign officers and General Pershing follow irg. As the casket Is placed in the crypt. the burial service will be read by Chaplain Brent and floral decora- tions will be placed on the tomb by Representative Hamilton Fish of New York. Mrs. Emmett Digney. repre- senting American War Mothers.
 Mrs. Julia Mccudden, for British War Mothers and Chief Plent Y. Coups of the Crow Nation will place his war bonnet and coup stick on the tomb also as tribute from the Indians of the United States to the unknown dead.
 Three salvos of artillery will mark the regular triple voileys for miIf- tary dead. Taps will be sounded by an army bugler and the national sa- lute of 21 guns fired from nearby field battery will end the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
TAKES OATH TODAY
Alexander Resumes Direction of Af-
 fairs of Jugo-Slayia
By Associated Press

Belgrade November fixing AL exander will take the oath of office as ruler of Jugo-Slavia tomorrow. Since his arrival here he has re- stunned active direction of affairs. Re- ports that there is a probability of a change in the occupants of the throne are regarded in this city as abso- lutely unfounded
 The prolonged stay in Paris of King Alexander after the death of his father. King Peter, was the subject of much comment, but 1t would ap- pear that the young monarch had two excellent reasons for delaying his re- turn to Belgrade. The first was the necessity for quiet and rest after an operation performed upon him dur ing his illness early in July The sec ond was his desire to bring to a happy conclusion his courtship of Princess Sophie. second daughter of Prince Emmanuel Duke of Vendome and Alencon, a member of the Bour- bon Orleans family. It appeaAs at present that this courtship has been broken off because of religious diff ferences and the reluctance of Princess Sophie to live in Belgrade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
TELLS AMA ZINC TALE OF YING CHUM TO
 PROVE HIS LOYALTY
Threatened With Death if He Refused Russian Forced by Friend to End Latter's Life, Is Story
 Told Police

i, as reward; that fourth shot had done the work.
 Savin. according to the police, added that he had dragged the body to a place where passersby might more easily find it. This resulted in discovery of the body and establish ing of Passyno's identity through analysis by Baltimore oculist of lenses in the dead mans glasses.
 The police were frankly amazed by the story they said Savin had told them.
 Upon further questioning Savin was alleged to have told them, that, like many Russians. the thought of suicide had recurred often to the mind of his chum when luck seemed against him. Savin said he had pleaded with his friend not to take his own life and Passyno finally had promised. But die he must, Passyno said, according to the Savin confess sion. and insisted that his friend to prove his loyalty, must kill him.
 T saw he was in earnest and there was nothing else to do." Savin was quoted by the police. A perplexing development to the authorities was discovery of S400 in la bank. deposited to Passyno's credit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

GEN EftAI Anti-saioon league Is much agi- tated at beer ruling. Many big gridiron games scheduled I for this afternoon Perxhing speaks at Thirtfeth diyi- sion annual reunion.
 STATE Textile strike nt Alabama City Is called off. Rev. F. l.. AIdridge named head of Alabama Methodist orphanage. Soil conservation drive Is planned at Greenville.
 LOCAL Louisville and Nashville president says cotton price makes prosperity in south.
 Suits filed against United Mine Workers.
 Police chief offers solution for va- Grancy problem. McLendon says no split In new conn mission.
 CoIias Sives bell to Greek church. Legion plans for Armistice Day parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
By Associated Press

Washington. November 4.-The call of an army bugle sounding at tention' will bring the gathering at
 Arlington National cemetery to it's feet at noon on Armistice Day to stand two minutes In silence as a me-
 morial to Americas unknown dead from France. For the same period a similar pause In the nations life everywhere, by proclamation of the President, will testify to the coun- try's regard for it's nameiess soldiers in France.
 Secretary Weeks will act as of
 ficlal master of ceremonies The detailed progra mme for the services marking the burial of the unknown dead at the memorial am phitheatre in the Arlington cemetery
 was made public today by the war department. To conclude the period of silence the marine band will lead the audience in America" and the address of President Harding. the only address to be delivered over the casket, will then be made. A quartet from the Metropolitan Opera company of New York will follow with the hymn The Supreme quartet are Miss Rosa Ponselle. Miss l Jeanne Gordon, Morgan Kingston and William Gustafson.
 The honors bestowed by the United States government and by the allied governments upon the unknown sol- dier will then be conferred. Presi- dent Harding will pin on the casket | the Congressional Medal of Honor ! and the Distinguished Service Cross.
 He wiIJ< she. followed by Lieutenant
 5,ysar<- -t---I<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
By Associated Press

New York, November IA story as grim as those of the most real of Russian reaiists was told today in police headquarters.
 1t concerned Frank Passyno, a ships carpenter. found shot to death inla Russian cemetery at South River. N. J last Sunday. It came from the lips of Alexander Savin. his chum. who was arrested yesterday as fu- gitive from justice and held on a charge of homicide.
 This is the confession Savin Is all legged to have made to the police:
 That. out of work for four months. Passyno had become Respondent and tried in vain to starve himself to death; that at last he had asked Savin to shoot him; that Savin had refused. but had been met with a threat of death himself: that last Sunday the two had gone from their room in thls city to the Russian cemetery across the Hudson: that the two had embraced and kissed; that Savin had fired three shots with out killing Wis chum; that Passyno then ask ed him to pause until he had given his lass s5 to his executioner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
ALLEGED SELLER IS SHOT ID DEATH
 BY TWO OFFICERS
WiIkerson Receives Ten Bull lets In Body In Close- Range Battle With
 Officers

Anniston, November 4.-tSpeciaI) Richard wilkerson. for whom federal officers have been searching in the mountains of Talladega county for nearly year under two charges of illicit distilling. was shot to death about a mile from his home late Thursday night by Deputy Marshal A, II. Borders of this city, and Deputy Sheriff Ed Burrows of oxford, the officers reporting that the dead man was shot four times in the close range gun battle, and reports from the sec ton in which the shooting occurred being that he was hit by 10 bullets from the pistols of the officers.
 Wilkerson had been indicted over year ago under an Illicit dlstiiling charge and federal prohibition raiders had lodged an additional charge against him since that time Accom- panied by Lee and Dennis Burrows or oxford Marshal Borders and Ed Bur- rows went to Duck Nest spring late in the night to effect his capture.
 The dead man had been reported to them as hiding in the mountains, and when they approached his hiding place he is said by them to have opened fire with pistol. Deputy Mdrsndl BOfuers HaVlHR SlShl lleSn wound in his right side and his left hand powder burned.
 The officers described the fight as fierce one. Wilkerson emptying his pistol st them. making an effort to fire on them with a shotgun. dying within about 20 minutes after the shooting His body was carried to his home by neighbors after the off cers left the scene to return to this city the funeral being held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. large number of his neighbors and friends gathered at the home for the final ceremony.
 Wilkerson was the oldest son of MT. and Mrs. Jack Wilkerson, and besides his brothers and sisters is survived by n wife and eight children, the oldest of which is boy IT years old. One of his brothers was reported to have been with him when the offi- cers approached his hiding place and ran away when the shooting started. Officer Burrows was not hit in the fight, and the wound sustained by Deputy Marshal Borders was slight one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05

@S ANS ANNN AhS0tAh6s
 The conference voted almost unani- mously in favor of proposed amend ment which will admit the lay mem bers of the conference into the gen. eral conference on the last two days of the annual session. A proposed amendment regarding change in the representation in the general conference was disapproved of by the laymen.
 Sessions of the lay electoral con- ference have been held at the First Baptist church at the same time that the ministerial conference has been held at the Simpson church.
 Executive Session
 In executive session the ministerial conference voted yesterday morning to leave the status of Rev. Edwin K. Stephenson. who was acquitted last month on the charge of murder in the second degree in connection with the death of Father James L. Coyle, to the quarterly conference. and the Alabama conference will take no ac- tlon upon the matter.
 Bishop Frank NJ. Bristol of Chat tanooga, who is presiding at the con- ference, addressed the body yesterday morning. Bishop Bristol spoke of the necessity of facing hard tasks and doing them. rather than doing only easy things.
 Yesterday afternoon the Alabama omen's Home Missionary society held service at which Mrs. D. k. Searles, president, presided. The principal address was delivered by Mrs Scudder of California. Mrs. Seudder said this division of the church has handled $s,0o0,ooo during the past year.
 A pentacostai service was conduct ed yesterday afternoon by pr. John l.. Brasher, secretary of the confer ence.
 Last night Dr. Arlo A. Brown, president of Chattanooga university, spoke of the Sunday schools in their relation to the churches.
 Final Session Tomorrow
 The final sessions Of the confer ence will be held tomorrow, and the conference will adjourn tomorrow night The laymans association will elect officers for the ensuing year at a meeting thls morning at the First Baptist church. Dr. E. ]. Ham rnond of Atlanta, area secretary of the centenary campaign, will ad- dress the conference this afternoon at o'clock.
 An anniversary of the board of ed- ucation and the conference schools will be held tonight, at which rep resentatives of the board of foreign missions aisj the committee on con servation and advance will speak.