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The Washington herald., 1921-08-22
Objects to Disarmament.

To the Editor. The washtngtoh Herald:
I beg a little space in your val
liable and widely circulated paper
that l may voice my objection TO
disarmament or any pact leading
up to such a step. Certainly we
are in the midst OF a suicidal age
but let us hope that our govern
ment escapes the bug" Repetition
this, however, there is an eXcep-
ton. Along about two years ago
or thereabouts, all OF America-ex-
cept the soldiers Home and they
wanted to 60, too-went over 10
Europe to make peace for the
whole world. A call went forth to
both the civilized and uncivilized
nations Of the earth to come to the
feast" and add their quotas to the
"talkfest." Out of this grew
voluminous document commonly
called a league of nations, the
acknowledgement OF which was
supposed TO make good and law
abiding little boys and girls OF all
the countries round about.
The refusal to adopt the afore-
said treaty was an inexcusable
blunder from which there is no
escape. Petty jealousy played an
important part in the rejection,
which has cost the loss in lives
numbering thousands. and many
millions of dollars, famine and pesti-
lence and conditions in many lands
that beggars description.
Long ago the nations would have
chucked their guns into the rivers,
bitches or other receptacles, seized
their hoes. scythes and axes and
launched out into agricultural and
mechanical pursuits, producing the
various necessaries of life and some
In excess with which TO help pay US
some Of the billions of dollars that
they owe US. As it is there is very
little prospect that they can ever
pay, and in addition We have TO
feed them or stand aloof and watch
them die of starvation or disease.
Now with all OF this and the big
gest" half untold we are dolling up
for another. which can only have
for its lab O. similar results. Any
way Uncle Sam "pungled" q hat full
of shekels for the last. and 1 trow
he will repeat am neither
prophet, scar or revelator, but no
man or set of men can formulate a
measure or measures that can in
sure peace. Positively II is not
within, the province of mortal man
or woman either for that, matter.
T It Is written that there will be
wars and rumors Of wars to the end
of this probation. The Anal act In
the worlds great drama will ring
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22
Wants Human" Movies.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
In these days when it seems to
be, the mode to criticise everything
in general. much has been written
and much discussion has taken
place concerning censorship of mo-
tion pictures. The writer does not
believe that censorship is the re-
quirement, but that there is room
for improvement primarily in the
character of the picture presented.
With few exceptions. the plots Of
yesterday and today have been con-
tinually laid in wealthy environ
ment-business intrigues, divorces.
society scandals and the trials and
tribulations of the wealthy have
been portrayed until they are be-
ginning to tire the motion picture
devotee.
The bulk of the people-the back
bone Of this country. its real
wea1th-is made up Of those Of
moderate circumstances. industrious
men and women, whose names do
not adorn the front pages of our
daily newspapers, who work dill
gently and make many sacrifices in
order to add to this country's
wealth. This class supports the
motion picture industry and their
demands for q particular type OF
play must be heard. Simple stories
with their plots laid in the Ameri-
can home would undoubtedly be
gladly received by them.
As has been recently said by a
prominent man after a visit to Eu-
rope, the people there have an idea.
and rightfully so, that the United
States Is composed OF wealthy
bankers, stock brokers and capi-
talists, and that few people other
than miilionaires Hive In this coun-
try. OF course, this effect is Of no
important consequence. but illus
trates the usual run Of American
photoplays. The important thing Is.
wouldn't different type OF picture
be moro Enthusiastically received by
the mass Of people ~ this country,
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22
WHAT ZOO INHABITANTs
ARE DOING THESE DAYS,

Here are a few society notes from
the Geological Park:
The young Philippine water-buf-
falo, born in the park In June. 1890,
was sent In exchange last week 20
weber's Buffalo Farm, Grenloch,
y. J.
A female aoudad has been re-
ceived in exchange from the Phils-
delphia Geological Gardens
Vernon Bailey. Of the Biological
Survey. has sent 20 the park four
young beavers from Northern Wis
consin.
Three yellow-footed rock wal
labies from South Australia are now
on exhibition. This handsome and
strikingly-m marked kangaroo has
never before been shown in the COL
lection
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22
MONDAY, AUGUST y. 1921.

This should be a propitious day
for most of the vocations followed
by men and women. According to
astrology, Jupiter, Mars. the Sun
and Neptune are all in benefc
aspect. Saturn is adverse.
1t Is a planetary government un-
der which to push the large enter
prises that require business acumen
and commercial vision.
There Is a sway that may cause
distrust of opportunities. but Jupi-
ter gives promise of large returns
on wise investments.
Rumors OF financial stringency or
conditions that seem to be inimical
to prosperity should be ignored. for
the stars give fair promise to those
who have faith In the achievements
possible from present initiative.
Men who WELD governmental
power should beneft from this rule
of the stars which makes for large
attainments.
Persons holding positions in the
this planetary rule. The President
fame, II the stars are read Alright.
III al dcpSSl hcio ~
impart TO all who deliberate or dis
cuss national problems clear vision
and keen understanding.
Important legislation should be
enacted while this configuration
prevails, but there is one bill that
may prove a serious handicap, for
II Is subject to an i'll omen.
Mars is in an aspect read as most
favorable to the claims and the
needs Of soldiers.
Agriculture should bring large
profits to the farmers who wisely
administer their business affairs.
All who derive wealth from the
earth should profit by the sway
this day. which promises much for
mining. real estate and gardening.
Persons whose birthdate 1t Is
shoula expect an active year in
business. Travel is well directed
and may lead to large success,
Children born on this day will
be active and persevering. These
subjects of Leo and Virgo are
usually prosperous and able to at
tain their ambitions.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22
They Have Been Dropped.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
Do, Mr.. Editor. drop these long
weary letters on the Sabbath ques-
;ion from your correspondence
corner. Both sides might talk con-
tinually for a thousand years; they
would never agree; why waste time
over IL? The opponents will never
agree, and the rest OF the world is
not interested.
MARY r. BENTON.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22
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MONDAY. AUGUST -. isal.
SLATE Is MOST
PERMANENT ROOFING.

MoNDArs AU6UsT =. 1871.
SLATE ~ MOST
PERMANENT ROOFING.
4 detailed study Of the slsta In-
dustry, with especial references 10
Increased efficiency in the produc-
tion. preparation and utI. zation OF
slate, Is being conducted by the
United States Bureau OF Mines. No
practical roofing material has vet
been found that can excel natural
slate for permanence or satisfactory
service, says the bureau. In judg-
ing the permanence OF a roof, the
age Of the building IL covers is COM
monty regarded as being the sE
OF the roof. but this may not ne a
true criterion. Il is reported that
in the Peach Bottom slate district
OF Pennsylvania and Maryland the
same states were used on seven
successive buildings during a De
riod Of over 100 years. and in Eng
land states have commonly been
moved from one structure TO an
other. American history covers so
brief a period that Il can properly
record only the initial stages Of
the life Of a slate roof. and on
this account multitudes Of people
have little conception Of the actual
period Of useful service a slate roof
is capable Of rendering. Conse-
quentlr one must go 70 the Old
World to obtain records Of real val
ue. In England and Wales and in
France many buildings constructed
in the fifteenth and sixteenth cen
turies were rooted with slate, and
the roofs are still in excellent con-
dition There is a record Of a chapel
in Bedford-on-Avon, in Wiltshire.
England, rooted with slate In the
eighth century. and after l.20O
wears Of climatic exposure, the roof
is moss-covered. but in good condi-
ton
Slate is originally formed from
mud or soft clay, carried down by
streams and laid down in succe--
sive layers in deep water The
pressure OF superimposed materials1
gradually congresses the clay intel
a firm rock known as shsle. Inl
many places this shale was. during
the succeeding ages. subjected TO
intense pressure and folding. due
TO building forces within
the earth. This intense pressure.
together with high temperature.
changed the clay into other miner
ais, such as mica. chlorite and
silica. which are very resistant TO
weathering. and also developed a
very definite cleavage or splitting
direction which characterizes the
rock as slate. II is this property
which renders slate Of value for
roofing. for. by using q broad ehise,
and a wooden mallet. a slate worker
can readily split IL into thin sheets,
which are later trimmed into rect
angles OF various sizes.
A preliminary report on the use
OF slate as a roofng has Just been
issued for free distribution.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22

down the curtain on the battle OF
Armsgeddon. Then will the Prince
Of Peace declare a peace that shall
never end.
To disarm means throw down the
bars" let the stock in. they will
only eat what they want.
JOHN W. JENKINS.
Washington d. C
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22

NEW YORK, Aug. 2l.--A page
from the diary Of q modern Samuel
Pepys: Up betimes, q mighty rain
and wind Ringing down trees In the
park. Walked awhile with r. Gold
berg, the limner, and his two sons
and to Mario's for an omelette, well
fashioned. ] do md myself spend
ing less money and less IN idle com
pany and my mind highly con
tented. o.
Home. where came A. Resener. m
old school fellow, and Mistres
Mary, who used to make mud pie,
with me but now q very pretty lady
and abroad to - shops and on the
lift We saw Lou Tellegen who, the
porter's boy said, was putting up
at my inn.
Bought a noble fiowered silk
handkerchief for my outer coat
pocket which Is now q manner
among gentlemen. Saw B. Mantle,
the critic, bravely tanned and
talked with him awhile with great
pleasure, learning that Mistres ;
Enid, Fred Niblo's wife, is brough.
to bed of a girl.
Dined with my wife at a publick
and then In a gasoline wagon to
Sound Beach in Connecticut and sat
awhile with Miss Rida Johnson
Young and W. Schroeder played
some tunes he hath written for her
new play. Had two beakers of
grape Juice and a cake Of chocolate
and then home. And 30 to bed.
The latest luncheon of the hot
business man in the financial dis
trict consists of a fruit salad with
Ice cream spread on top. Men take
1t instead of pie a la mode and II
has gained favor uptown where
nearly every menu is heralding ice
Cream Salad"
The penny In the-slot machines
in the subways have mirrors.
Women haven't all the vanity by q
long shot. In the Times Square
subwayI waited for fifteen minutes
for a friend. Not q man passed the
mirror without taking a hasty side
long peep at his face. One woman
stood with her back to 1t all the
time I was there. When the man
for whom | was waiting came and
we departed a gentleman with a
silken mustache was occupying the
mirror and stroking the mustache
lovingly.
Blossom Seeley Is singing one of
the weirdest rhythmic connections
ever written in the Broadway
vaudeville houses. 1t is called:
Funeral Blues" II is said to have
been written in Jest by some Tin
Pan Alley humorists but II reeked
so of blues" syncopation that II
Is becoming a big selle-. Incl
dentally the Globes popular song
list for last week heralds: Snug
gle" Absence" and Mon Homme"
as leaders.
Even those who possess no agri-
cultural predictions would hnd a
summer in a garden delightful IL
all gardens were sprinkled with
signs like those which describe the
various plants that grow in the
municipal plots on Union Square.
One Of them reads. Mint: Prior TO
July. 1919, was grown as an inEre-
dient for (here is a rude drawing
OF a glass with a spoon in It ready
for mixing).and for flavoring lamb.
We fear cultivation will stop and
the once famous plant will become
a weed
The leading boot shop for men on
Fifth avenue now displays $40
shoes in its window. And the hab-
erdashers who import their original
scarf designs from Paris-only one
of each design-are selling scarves
at $3.50 each. Three months ago
they were $6 plus the war tax.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22

The Esrah has found that certain
vntsrs sign Actitieus nanss - thsaf
evn. In . few instances vs tnd thsss
have escaped eur notice. We viu here
aftei :squire not only The name but ths
directory address. The Open Court must
not b abused. Il 10 for fair. tmper-
senal, informative Usosssioa and state
nsnt Of opinion.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22
Will Observe Dante Day,

The sixth centenary of the death
OF Dante will be observed at st.
Patrlck's Hail next month. under
the auspices Of the Italian Catholic
Society The principal .figures In
the .Diyine Comedy" will be por-
trayed by young women Of the
Holy Rosary Church Dramatic Club.
The executive committee In charge
of arrangements are NJ. Strict,
chairman; @. Balducei. NJ. Tello and
T. Giuffrs ,S
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22
Why Discriminate?

HE anti-Voistesd act members OF the Senate
i have developed sudden and ardent devotion
70 the Constitution. They have revealed a pune
f'iousness especially to the Fourth amendment,
which provides that "the right Of the people to be
secure IN their persons, houses papers and effects
s+gsinS unreasonable searches and seizures, shall
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22
TONICs FOR
DAIRY cows.

Doping" may cause the race
horse TO come in under the wire in
record time. both in fiction and in
actual practice. but experiments re
Gently made at the Delaware agri-
cultural experiment station indicate
that there is no reason to expect a
similar burst Of production in dairy
. cows drugged with various prepara-
tions in an effort 20 increase the
milk fow for short periods
Thus another popular fallacy
about doping Of dairy COWS during
official production test periods ap-
pears TO have heen exploded. That
considerable CredpnCe has hereto
fore been given This idea that drugs ,
can increase the milk flow Is shown
by the fact that several OF the sd-
vanced registry testing associations
prohibit the use OF all drugs during
the official test periods.
Grandmother's fsvorite concoc-
tions Of bitter herbs and punEent
roots were outdone in the variety
and virulence Of the dope given the
unsuspeCtinE COWS by the Delaware
eXperimenters. The different kinds
OF dope included air slaked lime,
Fowlers solution Of arsenic. gentiAn.
sodium bicarbonate. ginger, physo-
tigmine sulphate, a tonic mixture OF
sulphur. antimony salt. fennel. cara
way and juniper berries. and a food
tonic mixture consisting OF oil meal.
salpetre. opsom salts. gentisn. fenu-
Erek. charcoal and sulphur. given
daily 10 the different lots Of COWS
in TWO ounce doses, divided between
the two daily foods. This was kept
up for five dsys for each treat
ment.
Air slaked lime was the only drug
that seemed 20 produce an sppre-
ciable increase in the milk flow.
Some of the drugs brought about
decreases. but except in the case cf
lime. there was little effect either
way. Air slaked lime made a diff
ference Of as much as - per cent
in the milk flow In several cases.
over a five day period, and the yield
Of butter fat showed corresponding
increases.
Even air slaked lime. however.
cannot be expected 20 brin~ about a
permanent increase in the milk flow,
and the evident conclusion OF the
experiments must be that with
healthy cows all the So-called tonics
worthless.
Pine bark fish stew" consists Of
a mixture Of onions. tomatoes. cell
cry pimento and fish cooked in oil
and poured over rice. and is usually
served on pine bark platters at
outings in the southsea sea-coast
States.
During an anti-hy campaign on
the Canal Zone the breeding source
OF flies in a Balboa restaurant was
found 70 be in the inner parts OF
twelve old Erease-sosked corn
brooms used 70 sweep the noors
Fire-weed, which invsria bly,
springs UP after forest fires In the
Northwest and covers large aress.
is source Of large amounts OF
honey that can be proftably gath
cred by bees.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22

the people Of moderate circum-
stances, who support the industry?
H. W. l.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22
BAND CONCERTS.

At Marine Barracks today at $50 .. n.
by the L. 8. Marine Rand. william u.
santelmann, leader; Taylor Brsnson, second
leader.
March. Our Glorious Banner. .saptelnsnn
Overture, "Tannhauser" "............. Wagner
Characteristic, "A Bowl Of Fsnsies"..
sa1ophone solo. "TyroIienne ysrie". .Boutz
Musician Frank wibHtIhauser.
EIe.rpts from ''Boeesciccio'. ........ .SurTe
Waltz, Tales Of the yienne Woods"
..:....:....... :......'''. .sttauss
Hungarian Rhapsody No. o......... DisEt
Marines Hymn, the Halls Of MontezumH.'
The Star spangIed Banner"
Concert BY tn. Z. s. Soldiers Home Band
at Bsndstand tonight at $3.50 O'Clock. John
s. N. Zinmermann. bandnaster.
March, Fighting Strength. .......... Allen
Overture, Hungarian LastspieI'' .Keler-BalS
Morceau. a BASKET Of Roses. Miles
Gems from Musical Comedy, "Furs and
Egyptian IntermeEso. "Chcops" "...... Cobb
wsitr Suite, spanish Beggsr Girl .orth
Finale, ole virripny'. .Zsneenik
The Star spsnEled Banner"
Band Concert tonight at 7:sO p. m. at the
Judiciary Park. Fourth and sts. nv. By
the U. 9. Navy Band. Charles Benter.
March. Call N. Henry. .Benter
Potentate OF Almss Temple. Washington.
d. C.l
Overture, william TeIT'. Rossini
Prologue from "PasIiacci'' i''..... .LeoncsralIo
Oornet Solo, The Loaf Chord. :. Sullivan
tBandnaster De GiorEio.l
Grand Scenes from the Opera, Madame
buuerny NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .Puccint
Sxtette from "Lsucis s"...,.........D .Donisettt
Musicians De GIorsic. Jenks. Bsrbers. De
Cesar. Hail. rate.l
Popular Fox-trots:
dsD wang Wang Blues. ..... Mueller
TO- MOLLY on a Trolley. schwartz
selection. 'southern Plantation songs"
.s..ssss....-...s.... -tOntcrlO
FcK-trOt. 'Csresses" ".............A .Aontlzn
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22

Lenin is not the only inventor of politi,
seal machine who found it would not work.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22

Fire-weed, which invsria bly,
springs up after forest fires In the
Northwest and covers large aress.
is G source Of large amounts Of
honey that can be prohtably gath
cred by bees.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22

The leading boot shop for men on
Fifth avenue now displays $40
shoes in its window. And the hab-
erdashers who import their original
scarf designs from Paris-only one
of each design-are selling scarves
at $3.50 each. Three months ago
they were S6 plus the war tax.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22

During an anti-hy campaign on
the Canal Zone the breeding source
OF flies in a Balboa restaurant was
found TO be in the inner parts OF
twelve old Erease-soaked corn
brooms used to sweep the noors
The Washington herald., 1921-08-22

Pine bark fish stew" consists Of
a mixture Of onions. tomatoes. cell
cry pimento and fish cooked in oil
and poured over rice. and is usually
served on pine bark platters at
outings in the southsea sea-coast
States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-18
URGED TO SAVE
MONEY, HESSAAffS, f
NOT FOR PEACE
Declares American-Brit-
ish Agreement Must
Come First

TOXIC, Jan. 19-{By Assoeiat-
ed Press. )-The American proposal
that Japan, Great Britain and the
United States take naval holiday,
is eloquent proof that despite the
fabulous riches of America, she wish
es to curtail national expenditures
and therefore the proposals are IN
tended more to help America than
to contribute to peace of the world,
said Marquis 0kuma, former Jap
anese premier, in an interview here
today.
He asserted that America should
first consult Great Britain relative
to the suggested suspension of naval
programs.
"Only when an American and
British agreement has been reached
can Japan be in a position to con
sider this question" he said. "Japan'a
naval program is Excd at the mini
mum necessary for national de.
fense."
Charges that it appears the Ameri-
can government is giving the Incl
dent arising from the death of Lieut..
Langon undue Importance are made
by Kokumin Shimbun, newspaper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-18
5 BOY BANDITS
MAKE BIG HAUL
Flee With IL Pouches Of
Mail In Waiting
Automobile

CHICAGO. Jan. 18.-Five youth
full bandits held up a United States
majI truck at the union station here
e&Ny today, escaping in an automo-
bile with twelve sacks of mail, ten
Of Which contained registered mail.
Police officials say that according
to the best information .obtainable
this morning, the pouches contained
part Of a Federal Reserve bank
money shipment, which was to have
been placed on a train bound for St.
Paul.
The bandits surprised three postal
employees who were guarding The
pouches, forcing them at the point of
guns back in the truck while the
bandits in a car drew alongside and
the twelve bags were transferred
into it within a few minutes The
police believe the robbery was an
inside lob" as the bandits seemed
to have knowledge of the bank ship
ment as well as the time the truck
would arrive at the station, and the
number of men guarding it.
Postal authorities, while unable to
estimate the amount of the loot, said
shipments to the northwest, which
usually go out on the 2:30 train
average about 100000 in value.
They expressed the belief, however,
that as bandits obtained little OF
value, because Tuesdays shipments
are smaller than those on other days
of the week. s-r