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The Washington herald., 1921-07-31
The Subtle Asiatic
GONE hundred, Of wear, ,,o ,h,,, r., ;,

COME hundreds Of years ago ther. lived in
Agsheiin, little town in Asia Minor
an imam, or village parson, the Kboia
Nasr-ed-Dfn Efendi, concerning whom
some interesting tales are told.
One day, it appears, a camel passed ,Ion,
tne street in which the khojs lived, and one
OF the khojs's neishbors who had never seen
camel before ran to ask him what this
strange beast might be.
Don't you know what that is,' said tbs
khoja, who also had never seen a csmS
but would not betray his ignorance. Tia
Is hare q thousand years old"
great man once gave a feast, to which,
with much condescension, he caused the
khoja to be hidden. Accordingly, on the sp-
pointed day the khoja repaired to the rrest
mans house and found himself in the midst
Of a fashionable and richly clad company,
which took no notice Of the poor imam in
his threadbsre black gown. No one greeted
him or spoke to him, and eventually he was
shown BY a servant to the lowest seat. After
a little while the khoja slipped away unob-
served and went into the hall, where some
Of the mighty ones had left their outer gsr-
nents. Selecting a magnificent gown richly
lined with fur, he put it on and returned
to the room. Nobody recognized this re-
splendent parsonage. whose arrival excited
universal attention. The company rose to
salute him, and the host, who had pre-
viously ignored him, approached, bowins,
and inquired after his honorable health.
The khoia stroked the sleeve Of his Dor.
xowed garment. "Answer, fur" he said.
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RENT za % %s s sss :s!.t By George M johnson

and two Of the collection twins. The boys
Possessed, partly in common with their par.
ents, the following:
Five dogs of assorted sizes and varieties.
with more than the customary allotment of
heas per dog.
One, goat, of the genus known as Billy.
One Mexican burro.
Eight hens.
One rooster.
Two guinea fowl.
The arrival of the Browns was a sort OF
triumphal procession, for their goods came in
an autotruck-one Of Sam Rabinowitz's-
with the yelling and delighted boys perched
in various precarious positions on the furni-
ture, and the equally delighted dogs racing
and barking alongside. The poultry greeted
their new home with cheerful cacklings from
the crate in which they were imprisoned,
while the goat and the burro, from the rear
of the commodious truck, looked down upon
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Total .............~........ .S232.So
whats all this mesnl' questioned Send
erOH. nervOusly lingering the paper.
Why" cried Rabinowitz in surprise.
''it's what you asked for. All that's what
it cost me account you soaking me when
moved out Rosowsky's piano. You have to
pay it,"
What, me?" screamed Senderof. I'm
never pay it, you robber, you low life, you
tief you
Tut, tut! Senderonr' exclaimed Ra-
binowitz, gently raising a hand in reproof.
Such languages a gentleman doesn't use
before lady, amt it so, Miss Aldersteinl'
Certainly, Mr.. Rsbinowitz," agreed the
damsel, her attitude expressing emphatic dis
approval of Mr.. Senderof's actions and
speech.
Its like this" Rsbinowitz continued to
bis visitor; when i come after the piano
you had me and paid. Now I've got you,
just like warned ysu I would. My advice
to you, as one business man to another, is
ccme across"
Damn your advice"' Erowled Senderoh,
but his attitude showed defeat. BE in his
turn was caught between the well-krown
devil and the equally well known deep sea-
IN write it you q check" he grumbled.
Gimme a pen." O..
'An right" agreed Rabinowitz, "but OF
course il that there check don't happen to be
good or something, Mr.. Brown and his family
and his dogs and his boat, and his donkey.
and the rest Of his annals stay in my fat the
rest Of the month, y'understand? And
amt saying but what you might have some
trouble getting 'em out on you then"
MR.. SENDEROFF thoughtfuIly consid-
A'A cred this bit OF information, while
writing the check; it caused him to abandon
a scheme be had all made up about stopping
payment on the paper.
Here y'are," he grunted. ''Nov receipt
that statement for me-"
There's just one thing more I forgot,
Senderof," said Rabinowitz as be looked at
the check to see that it was correct "Mebby
you remember what said when you done me
that afternoon over on Chestnut street?''
Mr.. Senderof, it developed, failed to recall
the exact language Mr.. Rabinowitz had used.
well, III tell you," went on Rabinowitz.
Il said, The times coming, Meyer Sender
of, when you'll be crawling to me on your
hands, begging me to let you down easy,
account this here raw DEAL That's what I
said, Senderof, and that times come. Get
down on your hands and knees over by that
door and crawl over here and say, 'Rabino-
witz, please let me down easy and IN sign
this statement and move Brown out this
afternoon. Otherwise he stays there, yum
derstand?"
For moment the room was deathly stiT,
the silence presently interrupted BY a faint
litter from Miss Alderstein.
Then Senderof, his face mottled to . deli
cate shade Of purple. swkwsrdly began to
get down on his hands and knees.
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YOUR MOVING.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

As a matter of fact, that very day two
of Senderoff's tenants suddenly concluded to
vacate without the formality of giving notice,
the latter condition serving to make less
bitter the loss of the rent paid in advance.
Sam Rabinowitz, as result of his far
sighted advertising, secured both jobs.
By this time Mr.. Senderof's feelings had
gone way beyond the point where it would
be safe to intrust them to SO infammable q
substance as paper. Fortunately for Mr..
Rabinowitz, evil thoughts and desires are
incapable Of staying, otherwise he would
surely have suffered fifty seven varieties Of
death, each one more horrible than the
others. As it was, he placidly rubbed his
hands together, well satisfied with the way
affairs were going.
Six days after Rosowsky moved out Of
Senderof's fiat family by the name Of
Brown moved in. Mr.. Brown was long,
lean, lank, lantern jawed man.. who chewed
tobacco excessively, leaving eopious evidence
Of the habit about the corners Of his mouth
and elsewhere. He possessed a wife who
mad mind of her own and very shrill,
unpleasant voice with carrying power rival
inging that of French rs. Mr.. and Mrs,
Brown possessed In common six children.
ranging in age from seven to fifteen, all boys,
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FOR RENT Oh ZAP
FAMILY FOND OF
CHIL rem AND p e rs
PREFERRED

Almost Immediately a veritable host Of
persons Of all sorts and conditions, but
alike in one particular-they all possessed
an abundance of children or pets or both
came to look at the fat. And all those
who came to inquire, through some pecu-
liar misunderstanding, believed that Mr..
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awoke to find a huge, glaring sign in the
front yard of 81 Chestnut:
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Senderoff, the owner, had the rental Of the
place, and accordingly rang the bell of No.
90, requesting to be shown through the
property.
Two Cinnamon also appeared to give the
place the once over, saying that they wished
to open a laundry the Celestials went away
quite crestfallen when the outraged Mr..
Senderof informed them with more force
than elegance that there was nothing stir
ring. One keen eyed individual offered to
take the place provided the owner would
give him a two years lease and make the
necessary alterations so he could open an
up-to-date motorcycle shop on the premises.
''Wha's matter-wha's matter?' he de-
manded aggressively, when Mr.. Senderoff,
his face purple and almost black with rage,
seemed on the point of bursting like an over
inflated toy balloon.
10y, oy" gasped the unfortunate man
after this caller had taken an abrupt de-
parture. 10y, oy! That lowlife Rabino-
witt! Such a sucker 1 been-and all for
$3.50"
He obtained a savage satisfaction from
ripping down the rental sign, but his salts
faction was exceedingly short-lived, for he
received an emphatic warning from Mr..
Rabinowitz over the telephone to the gen
eral effect that no interference with the
property or anything about it would be toll
Grated.
You rented me that there fat for q
month";" he said. ''I didn't want the place,
but now got it I'll run it to suit myself,
understand! Any signs I put up there
stay-and don't you forget it If you touch
anything about my fat, I'll get it me an in
junction out will!'
"Oy, oy'' groaned the unhappy Sen
derof as he heard the receiver at the other
end bang on the hook. 10Y, oy!"
ON THE fourth day after diplomatic re-
" lations were severed ono Of Sam Rab-
inowitz's autotrucks drove up and down
Chestnut street for solid two hours Along
both sides Of the vehicle was stretched a
length of white cloth on which was painted
in letters a foot high:
IF YOU DON'T LIKE YOUR FLAT
OR YOUR LANDLORD.
MOVE.
GET SAM ~RABINOwITZ TO DO
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As he spoke Rsbinowits shot triumphant
look at his caller.
1--WE should worry ourselves sict about
your tenants moving out on you, senderof,
be remarked, rubbing his hands together In
keen satisfaction, so long ss they get us to
do their moving for 'en, amt itf'
Senderof sat slumped down In his chair.
the very picture of detection. Presently he
shook himself together, ss IL coming TO q
sudden and at the same time q disssreesble
determination.
Whats the price, Rabinovftz" be
snapped. you've got 1t on me; what's the
damage7"
"Ahw cooed Rabinowitz. 'I thought Il
was about time you got it down to business.
Miss AIberstein, that statement, please"
After a moment there sounded q brisk
tattoo of high heels on the wooden floor and
the stenographer laid q sheet Of paper on her
employers desk. he handed IT to Senderof
without comment. The statement ran a.
follows:
NJ. Sendero1 to 8. Rsbinowttz, Or. :;
To one months rent 81 Chestnut
street ..-.........-..... $ZI.o0
To decorating 81 Chestnut street with
lanterns, etc. 1000
To hire of band for one evening". 800
To one load Of watermelons .... 1000
To services four men TO cut ssme. 500
To painting signs, etc... 500
To use Of truck and driver (seven
noursJ ............-.-.....' ooOV
To moving Brown family into fat at
81 Chestnut street. 1000
To moving Brown family out Of fat
at 81 Chestnut street. .....-. 1000
Msc. ...................... 4.S5
Total .s232 IS
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-18
US. MARSHAL ENIERTAINS
BANDIT GARDNER AT DINNER

Phoenix. Ariz.. Nov. III. P. Dill
lon. United States marshal. and sew
eral deputies entertained Roy Gardner.
escaped convict mail robber at dinner
in one of the leading restaurants here
this evening.
Before the dinner Gardner was taken
from the county Jail to the federal
building to be questioned by federal
officials. Until he was discovered in
the restaurant with the officers. his
whereabouts were kept secret even the
sheriffs office claiming ignorance as
to where he was.
Phoenix, Ariz.. Nov. IA charge of
criminally assaulting a young girl here
was preferred against Roy Gardner.
escaped convicted mall robber by state
officials today just few minutes be-
fore instructions were received from
the department of justice at Washing
ton cancelling the order received last
night for Gardner's immediate trans
fer to the. federal penitentiary at
Leavenworth, Kansas.
No action can be taken on the state
charge against Gardner until after the
federal charge OF attempting to rob
the United States mails Is disposed OF
according to Thomas Flynn. United
States district attorney here.
The change in the orders from the
department of justice was due to q
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-18
JAPANESE And
ENGLISH VIEWS
HALT PARLEYS
First Impetus Of Confer
ence Giving Way to
Deliberate Discussion

Washington. D. c., Nov. 1T.-(By the
Associated Press.)-Far Eastern nego-
tiations await the reply OF Japan to
China's declaration Of rights. and the
American move for Limitation OF naval
armament Is slowing up because OF
objections raised by both Japan and
Great Britain.
Discussion OF the Far Eastern prob
lens were advanced by the big nine
today to the point of an agreement
that a general exchange of views OIL
China's program should precede any
consideration of specific points. Such
4 general presentation of views Japan
was unprepared to make. and the big
nine adjourned until Saturday.
Meantime Japan made known her
desire to modify the American plan OF
naval Limitation to give her a slight
ly greater relative strength and the
opposition OF the British to the sub
marine quota suggested by the United
States gave evidence of such determi-
nation as to attract attention of all
delegates.
The days work seemed to indicate
that the first impetus or the confer
ence was giving way to period OF
more deliberate discussion, which
might preclude the possibility OF out
standing Developments for the imme-
diate future.
Plans were made. however. to tackle
the third big job of the conference. the
Limitation OF land armament early next
week at an open session at which Pre-
mier BRAND will make a far-reaching
declaration OF the views of France.
The big mines session on Far East
ern questions today was largely given
over 10 n discussion OF the method OF
procedure. The decision to permit each
power present a. general statement be-
fore q meeting to settle specific prob
lentxs Is, undorstood. I'd have had the
Endorsement OF all heads of delegations,
altho Japan made 1t plain she accept
ed the Chinese plan .'onry AS a basis OF
discussion 1t was decided also that
when specific points are reached the
Chinese ten points are TO be inter-
laced with the items Of the American
agenda in determining details of pro-
cedure.
contributing factor to the two
days delay Was said to be the illness
OF Baron Shidenara, japanese ambas-
sador who is in charge OF Far Eastern
problems for his government, 1t was
understood the time required to COM
munlcata with Toxic and the delega-
tion Of the Japanese to give most care
full examination to the Chinese propo-
sails have combined TO make an imme-
dlate statement OF Japan's views i'm
possible.
1t Is expected thar when this peti-
ton is ready 1t will be given to the
public az an evidence OF Japans WILL
ingness to proceed with the discussion
in the open. '..
The American government which has
been understood to he in general ac-
cord with tho Chinese problems. con-
tinued its silence on the subject, but
evidence of general approval came from
headquarters OF the French delegations
with indications that Itary would fol-
low suit The French declared their
Willingness to give up their extra ter
ritorlal privileges and their lease to
Eauang Toheou provided their gov
ernment's title to French Indo- China
was unQuestioned.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-18
BRITISH lUILINE
AIRCRAFT VIEWS
Will Not Favor Too Much
Limitation of Such
Warcraft

Washington. d. c.. Nov. 17.-tBy the
Associated Press. )-An authoritative
statement of British naval views OBJ
tained tonight disclosed that aircraft
are not regarded by the British as hav-
ing displaced capital ships in naval
warfare. Aircraft have u distinct place
in war. however. and 1t was said even
aircraft bombardment of cities might
be justified because OF the pressure
such attycks sxerted on enemy gov
ernments.
British spokesmen pointed out the
bombardment OF London and Paris
from the air during the war had been
effected in this way and it was indi-
Gated that the British delegation would
not favor too sharp a Limitation on
aircraft operations II the question
comes up at the arms conference.
BY contract the British position OF
abhorrence OF submarines was en-
planned as due to the feeling that the
submersible was a mere INSTRUMENT
of assassination" and incapable of ex-
erting any such influence on peoples
and their governments as air raids on
cities. The British reply to the sus-
gestion that the submarine was the
weapon of tho weaker powers was that
the weak had never been oppressed by
the British navy when there were no
submarines.
Comment was denied by the British
spokesmen on the Japanese modifica-
tions to the American proposals. The
Japanese suggestions were a varia-
tion of the program proposed by the
United States and subject for con-
ference discussion. 1t was said.
1t was denied that in thinking OF
continuing certain building for techni-
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-18
BACK
BRITISH PLANS

LONDON. England. Nov. 17.-(By the
Associated Press)-The Unionist party
delegates at Liverpool today regis
tered n vote more overwhelming than
the recent similar vote In the house Of
commons authorizing the government
to continue Its efforts by conference
to negotiate settlement OF the Irish
question. Out OF 1000 delegates not
more than 100 at most OPPOSED the
amendment recommending continued
confidence in the government.
The vote followed II statement OF
the government position by Sir Laming
Evans. secretary OF war who denied
that the ministers had offered an Ul-
ster gagged and bound as the price OF
Irish allegiance to the king.
The effect OF the vote Is to confirm
the mandate given Premier Lloyd
George by the house of commons.
listers reply to the premier which
was delivered today is described as un-
compromising. In political circles tho
view taken is that a deadlock has been
reached for all the Sim Fetn negotia-
tions with the government proceeded
on the basis that the unity of Ireland
was fundamental.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-18
PLANNED
ARMS CONFERENCE
"Big Idea" Came From Presi-
dent According to elm
side Story"

Washington. d. c.. Nov. 17.-tBy
The Associated Press)-who formu-
lated and executed the call for the
armament conference?
Who evolved the American propo-
sails for naval limitation?
The country has been asking these
questions and has been hearing many
answers. The best inside story" here
today has all the earmarks OF being
the correct answer.
President Warren G. Harding. on q
weekend cruise down the Potomac
this autumn. so the story runs. locked
himself in his stateroom one evening
and left word that he did not wish to
be disturbed. A little later he called
close friends in public life. who had
accompanied him and laid before them,
sheets of paper on which he had writ
ten with lead pencil and with correc-
tions and interlineations. something
which they all read with amazHment.
1t was the invitation to tho arma-
ments conference.
After some discussion was decided to
forward the text Secretary Hughes and
the yacht Mayflower buzzed off from
her wireless that night the words
which later were to ring around the
world.
The evolution OF the concrete Ameri-
can proposals for naval limitation
Secretary Hughes bombshell-is still
another story.
Some admirers have ascribcd them
to Secretary Hughes alone. while other
persons have declared they were the
composite effort OF tho four American
delegates of whom Mr.. hughes is one.
But the big idea" on which the plan
Is built, tho inside story says. came
from President Harding.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-18
colo WAVE AND
SNOW HITS West
Nearly All Parts Of Colorado
Covered With White
Blanket

Denver, Nov. 1.-THE most severe
snow storm yet this season swept the
Rocky Mountain states last night and
today. sending down temperatures in
all localities and extending cover of
snUw over a wide area ranging in
depth from less than an inch in parts
OF Colorado to four inches in Chey-
enne Wyoming.
The storm was general thruout the
region and was forecast by United
States weather bureau officials here to
continue until tomorrow. Colder
weather prevailed. the lowest tenn
peratures being reported in northern
AID central Wyoming, where 1t was ten
above zero.
LeadVille was having Colorados cold
est weather with fourteen above. In
Denver 1t was rs above. Two inches Of
snow fell here and about the same
amount was reported from. northern
Colorado. Isl
Continued snowfall Is predicted in
the state and in northern New Mexico,
northeastern 'Arizon and southwestern
Utah. lfli -
The storm was accompanied by a
mild wind. 80
Sal, Lake City. Utnh. Nov. IL
Heavy SNOW storms raging from Reno.
Nevada to Cheyenne. WSo.. caused d
suspension OF air mail saryice within
those limits today. according to Ciaron
Nelson. assistant superintcpdent of the
here attempted to make their GUS
tomary flights but were forced to de-
scend when 1t became impossible for
them to rise above the storm Salt Lake
city lis being visited with the frat
snow storm of the season.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-18
COLORADO WOMAN
KILLED ON DESERT
Dentist Held On Charge Of
Shooting-Woman's Hus-
band May Die Also

Yuma, Ariz. Nov. 17.-William s.
Estaver. 80 years of age. was brought
to Yuma early today and lodged in
tho county Jail by Sheriff Polhamus,
pending investigation OF the death on
the desert late Tuesday night of Mrs.
Peter johnson and the serious wound
ing of her husband. both of Denver.
Colorado.
Estaver told the sheriff he was a
dentist by profession and that his
home was In Detroit. Mich.
Estaver was captured early
Wednesday morning by section hands
employed by the Southern Pacific
railroad. At the time of his capture
Estaver carried a new .32 calibre au-
tomato pistol. the size of the bullets
which caused Mrs. Johnsun's death
and the wounding of her husband.
near death In n local hospital, ac-
cording to county authorities.
Although the gun was empty at the
time of Estaver's apprehension, a
handful of cartridges was found in a
travelling bag which the officers said
he left in the car driven by the john
sons. On the floor OF tho car were
found four empty shells.
Tho attacker failed to get $1,000
which. according to the officers John
son had on his person at the time of
the crime.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-18
THREE RANGERS ARE
CITED FOR BRAVERY

Denver. Nov. 17.-Three members of
the Colorado state rangers were cited
for conspicuous service by Governor
Oliver H. Shoup today. They are
Sergeants Edgar C. Murray and Her
man Christensen and Ranger Lucien
L. Hamm. Sergeant Murray was cited
the order says because by his prompt
and intelligent action ''he averted u
conflict between sheep and cattlemen,
In the White River national forest
June 20. 1921"
Sergeant Christensen was cited for
crossing Fountain Creek at the time of
the Pueblo flood at the risk of his life
to warn residents of another approach
ing flood. Hamm according to the ci
tation saved Ranger Thomas f. Holo-
han from drowning when both were
thrown from a motorcycle while en-
route to Pueblo at the time of the Pu-
eblo flood.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-18
RULES AGAINST
ODD SHAPE CHRISTMAS CARDS

DIR. Hubert Work. first assistant
postmaster general. has sent a letter
to all newspapers asking their aid In
ono particular especially at this time.
During the holiday season large guam
titles of very small envelopes and cards
are put into the mails With the result
that all postal work is very much re-
tarded and mail disfigured and mutt
lated. This is not generally known to
the public and II is thus that the news
papers can be OF assistance to tho post
office department in getting these facts
before the public. The minimum size
of cards and envelopes should not be
less than 2 ga by inches for the fol-
lowing reasons:A
/. Addresses will be obliteratcd by
cancellation mark. -
2. Too small to be run thru facing
table. neceseitating three extra ham