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The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
AMERICA Is NOW
CENTER OF FUR TRADE.

America is now the center OF
the fur trade of the world. r. G.
Ashbrook, Of the Biological Survey.
said at the meeting OF the Biolog-
ical Society Saturday night at the
Cosmos Club.
Prior to the world war the in
ternstionsl fur trade was handled
by Great Britain and Germany" he
said. The United States carried
on very little business directly with
the countries Of origin Of raw furs
consumed here A considerable part
Of the American furs was shipped
to London. and American buyers
went to London and Leipzig to Sc
cure furs gathered from all parts
Of the world. At the outbreak OF
the war importations Of fur were
reduced to a minimum. and Ameri-
can firms as well as foreign branch
houses started dealing in American
furs.
Auction sales prior TO the war
had been held in London. but owing
to dificulty in transportation as a
result OF the war. auction sales
were begun in our country. Condi-
tions have actually reversed. and
the American trade purchases Amer
lean furs in American markets. and
foreign dealers ship considerable
portions Of their annual collections
to the American auction sales. For
eign buyers now travel 20 the
United States TO purchase their sup
ply Of furs"
The largest fur sales in the his
tory Of the world are held in ST.
Louis and New York City. he ex-
planned. The winter sale held ia
st. Louis in 1920 amounted TO s27.-
Ios.5sS
Ever since the world began peo-
pie have worn furs. and they will
probably continue 20 do SO indeh-
nitely. The fur business. therefore.
has good reason for its existence
he pointed out
Education is necessary on the
part OF the trappers and State leg
islators regarding prime seasons,
with a view OF limiting the trapping
seasons OF practically all fur-bear-
ers. 1t is also essential TO estah-
lish closed seasons for certain fur
bearers that need this protection.
Enforcemene~of such laws will most
certainly prove very effective in
conserving the fur-bearing animals.
thus establishing the future OF the
fur trade.
Fur farming IL a commendable
and hopeful adjunct to the fur in
dustry. Foxes are being raised sue
cessfully, and the industry has at
tracted much attention. principally
on account Of the high prices paid
for breeding stock. Skunks. musk
rats, and beavers have under GER
tain conditions been raised success
fully. This industry occupies a
place in the general scheme Of con-
servation, but the extent to which
fur farming may become a factor
in increasing the production Of fur
future developments alone will de-
eide"
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
Open Court Letters to The Heralh
k1%AASSfNaS seaoSSS1euR57s 7seassTfsa fEsa

with respect to the choice of hc-
ton.
First, since 1, as chief librarian,
am responsible for the books Sc
lected for purchase, I am concerned
that any reader should feel i'm
PEELED to characterize the library's
duplicate collection of new fiction
as miserable" should charge that
it Is not up-to-date. and that 1t is
composed chiefly of English rather
than American novels. Although
the library offers a standing invita-
tion to readers to recommend books
for purchase, do not recall having
had a recommendation from this
critic of the library. wish that
she would send me a list Of first
rate. or even second-rate American
novels published within the last six
months which she does not find
listed at the library, SO that i may
discover the titles that have per-
chance been overlooked. have
had the list of novels now forming
this duplicate collection checked as
to nationality of the authors. I
find that the authors of s6 are
American. IS are English, IA are of
other nationalities represented by
translations, and 20 could not be
Identified. Presumably most of the
latter are Americans, so that at
least 100 of these 1sS titles are by
Americans. Does this look neglect
ing American novelists? The new
fiction collection of the library is
predominantly by American writers,
in spite of the opinion of Prof.
William Lyon Phelps. of Yale. who
holds that in quality of novel writ
ing today America is far behind
England.
What is and should be the Public
Library's policy with respect to the
purchase of new fiction? Since the
library is an educational institu-
ton. II is bound to demand reason
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
5SF'! Ssx $5aG&Rsy&sRRNSt <: s!;t!2:!: yEsiRNSt

NEW YORK, May 15.-A page
from the diary of a modern Samuel
Pepys: Early up and to the cob
blers. where read the public jour
nal while my boot-sole was amend
ing. A young lady sat next to me
as fair as ever 1 saw, albeit she
chewed nightly upon wax Walk
ing, 1 met Frank Moulan, the play
actor, who has grown thin, but
still a merry fellow.
Stopped at a place called Mike
and Joe's and ate q nsh, newly
catched, and had coffee in a thick
cup. which is the only way / like
it. Then to F. Ziegfeld's office and
watched him awhile selecting pref
ty ladies for his revue.
Home, where I was saluted with
the finest letter ever l got from 4
poor fellow in prison who has read
my poor screenings for these eight
years. And a card too from Zoe
Beckley, who is in far-away Italy.
telling of great bottles of wine for
almost a tuppence.
All the late evening working with
fair results and casting my ac-
counts made usual resolve to prac-
tice thrift. Then came r. Rohn.
the artist. with Mistress Bernice
and F. Goodwin and his old lady and
all to Moret's, in Bleecker street,
to eat raviogli and about the doors
a squad of policemen waited to en-
force the new prohibition law. And
SO home and to bed.
This item mighs we'll be date
lined from Russia but 1t happened
right in New York. A good friend
of mine who Incidentally quit an
s1s,o00-a-year job to fight for his
country, and who bears two A. Z.
F. scars, but has no Job, was going
to his home In q suburb the other
afternoon late. Under his arm he
carried a package. Near the Grand
Central station he was stopped by
a policeman and asked 10 reveal
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16

ably high standards of literary
quality in the fiction It approves
for purchase-otherwise II abdi-
Gates its educational function. Since
the Public Library is also a demo-
cratic Institution, IL does not by
any means limit fiction purchases
to ''high-brow" books or to classics
or near-classics. Knowing that our
standards in the choice of books
are rather liberal. / am somewhat
curious to know just what books
that should be on our shelves are
found to be lacking.
therefore repeat that IL Mrs.
Rutherford Cor any other readerD
will bring to my attention titles
of new novels that the Public IL
brary ought to have, such recon-
mendations will be welcomed and
IL they measure up to the standards
considered appropriate for an edu-
cational institution, the books will
be purchased.
GEORGE F. BOWERMAN.
Librarian.
Washington, May 10.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
Differs With 81 Am a Baptist"

To the Editor, The Washington Herald:
"I am a Baptist" seems to object
to the American people celebrating
the landing OF the Pilgrims. Does
he object to the celebrating in New
York and other cities of Joan of
Arc ,dayf Does he object to the
Protestant children Of California
celebrating one day every year m
honor OF a Catholic priest? Can
he tell the readers OF The Herald
the propaganda behind these cele-
brations? Also, what would 'T am
a Baptist" say IL Protestant
bishop should infringe on the per-
sonal liberty of his flock and for
bid them to take part in these cele-
brations?
He says that British propaganda
Is behind the Pilgrims day cele-
brations, while his bishop says it
Is Protestant propa ganda. Surely.
'T am a Baptist" did not digest his
bishops letter very thoroughly.
Furthermore. 81 am a Baptist" Is
sailing under false colors.
ONE HUNDRED PER
CENT AMERICAN.
= A.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
The Stacker Lists

IT WAS not until the last draft call that the right
i to enlist in the army was denied During all
the prior period, young men eligible to the draft
were constantly enlisting. If their names got on
subsequent draft lists, why should they worrys
flPey were already in uniform. They were in the
service They were maybe. at the front and neither
they their families or friends bothered To tel, A..
drsft boards.
"a There are many such cases in the so-called
Stacker lists OF those who were draft dodgers"
There are many other names there due to wrong
changes OF residence similarity Of names
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16

the contents Of the package. He
refused. He was then escorted
through the streets to station
house where he again fefused. and
later refllied in the presence Of a
magistrate. who thereupon ordered
the arresting officer to open IL. It
contained some toys for his chill
dren, among them a musical instru-
ment shaped like a bottle.
And the above item will no doubt
bring me many letters from friends
Of prohibition. Let me say in ad-
vance that / have for years favored
il, and do yet. In fact, / used to
argue with bartenders for hours ON
the subject. But here in New York
the people are resenting the un-
American way Of enforcing Il. And
II is harmful to the best interests
Of the new law.
The well-dressed young stenor-
raphers who ride from uptown to
their desks in the Wall Street sec
ton invariably carry a magazine
or book to while away the tedium
Reading also makes Il possible
fer tNAm not to be stared out Of
countena nee by the most ungenfS. !.
manly crowd OF young cunshooters
that ever escaped a policeman's
rap. They do not hesitate to ad-
dress the girls familiarity with such
names as "Dearie" and ''Sweetie.
Strangely enough, there has never
been a murder on the subway in its
history.
The manager OF a movie house in.
Brooklyn had to move the FIRST OF
May. He secured the neighborhood
for an apartment without results.
Then he hit upon a bright idea.
Each night he has the following
sign thrown on the screen In his
theater:
The person who gets the man.
ager of this theater a four or i've
room apartment in this section will
be presented with a years pass to
all attractions in this house,
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
G. N. z.
MONDAY, MAY 10, 1921.

The Sun is In benefic aspect today.
according to astrology. Neptune is
family adverse.
This should be a most favorabl
rule under which to push all claims
to political preferment Those who
seek positions that can be bestowed
by persons in high places should
make the most Of this rule of the
stars.
Under this planetary government
high ambitions may be fulfilled and
large purposes realized.
Power to inspire others with the
same large hopes as those we cher
ish is believed to be impaired dur
ing this aspect. Thus teachers and
public speakers should be unusually
successful today.
Unfavorable conditions for aeri-
culture so often prophesied for this
spring will not pass with the as
surance of no peril of frost. Dry
spells and hot winds are indicated.
An improvement is forecast in
many lines of trade and there will
be great commercial plans carried
out during the present administra-
ton, If the stars are read right.
Welfare will be much discussed
hAOih khiS oh the govern
ment will take radical steps to as
sure better health and better edu-
cation for the people.
Fame for good deeds is foretold
for President Harding, but he will
face many serious problems, among
which will be feuds and dissensions
that cause schisms in his own party
Many strange deaths long prophe-
sled, and unfortunately with accur-
acy, will continue to mark the calen-
dar of the future.
Women, who have been subject to
a sinister direction Of the planets
will still be sensitive to evil infiu-
ence which have increased the num-
ber of crimes committed by them,
Many murders and scandals are
foreshadowed.
Those who read the stars warn
women to hold closely to old tradi-
tions of virtue and loyalty to, high
ideals.
Persons whose birthdate, IT is
should be unusually careful of the
health during the coming year.
Business should be carried ON with
much attention to details.
Children born on this day NAV be
gentle and patient in nature but
capable of intense feeling when dis.
turbed. These subjects of Taurus
are usually careful and cautious.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
RECORD GASOLINE
STOCKS, IN MARCH

Stocks of gasoline during March
increased to 713.ooo.ooo gallons. the
largest amount on record. according
to figures just compiled by the Bu-
reau of Mines.
Production of gasoline during the
month was $4,000 gallons per day
greater than during the same month
last year. Domestic consumption
was larger, but exports decreased.
The average daily consumption OF
gasoline was 12,716,6ss gallons,
which is approximately IS per cent
greater than year ago.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
QUIET PROGRAM FoH

QUIET PROGRAM FOE
NINE CURIE's RECEPTION HERE.
The program that has been ar
ranged 20 greet and honor Nine.
curie here In washington will be
just as quiet and lacking In siren
uousness as possible
The facts that the great woman
chemist is q fran woman. who has
been expending every ounce OF her
energy in her scientific research and
that the voyage toe America has
tired her. have been impressed upon
the local committee that has been
planning her visit here.
For this reason no great public
reception has been planned. The
only formal reception will be at
the White House. where the dis
coverer OF rsdium will receive from
President Harding a gram of the
chemical element she FIRST isolated.
as a gift from the women Of
America This event will occur just
after she arrives in the city on Fri
day Afternoon
Scientists Of Washington will hon
or Nine. Curie at the meeting at
the National Museum at O'Clock
on Friday evening. DR.. Charles d.
wslcott secretary Of the Smith
sonian Institution. will preside at
this meeting. which will also be
attended by Representatives of eighty
local women's organizations.
Miss Julia Lsthrop. Of the Chill
dren's Bureau. will welcome Nine.
curie for the women Of Washing
ton, and DR.. r. A. Mnikan. Of
the University Of cricago. will speak
on rsdium and tell the story Of how
Nine Curie and her husband iso-
lated IT Then Nine. Curie herself
will say a few words, probably in
French. There will be no recep-
tion after the meeting.
On Saturday morning Nine. curie
will dedicate the new low tempera-
ture laboratory OF the Bureau of
Mines. and then will pay a visit
to the Bureau Of Standards to dis
cuss with DR.. S. W. Strstton, di-
rector, some phases Of scientific
work upon which she and the physi-
cists and chemists Of the bureau
have both been interested and have
exchanged data.
A restful trip to Mount Vernon
on board the yacht Sylph as the
guest Of Mrs. Edwin DENLY has
been arranged. with the assistance
of Mrs. James w. wadsworth, jr.,
or Saturday afternoon. This voy-
age on the Potomac and a quiet
luncheon en- route has been planne5
as a relaxation from the rnore riR-
orous entertainments
/ Among those on the committee
that has been arranging for Nine.
Curie's visit are: Mrs. Robert Wood
Bliss. chairman; Mrs Marshall
Field, Mrs. Charles D. walcott and
; vernon Kellogg
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
TELLS OF NEW JERsEY
WAR MOTHERS, WORK.


WAR MOTHERS, WORK.
"The war Is over. Let's forget
It. seems to be well-nigh . univer-
sal slogan" declared Mrs. Jacob
Cline. president Of the War Mothers
Of New Jersey. and one of the dele
cation Of Jersey War Mothers that
came to Washington to present to
Mrs. HardingIa bouquet of flowers.
When I say universal. Of course
/ have reference only to America.
where my observation has been
made" added Mrs. Cline. In our
country, 1t seems to me, there is
often revealed a depressing apathy
and callousness toward the men and
women who, through service to the
nation and mankind. suffered .
physical or mental loss or derange-
ment. 1t Is so easy to forget. Many
times since 1918 l have seen cases
that have made me thankful that
my boy didn't return from France.
l don't mean to imply that q great
deal more could and should be done
for those who have borne the heat
OF battle and now, in the time of
peace or, rather. cessation from
actual physical combat-find il more
difficult than ever to live happily"
NEED OF BRIGHTNESS AND
CHEER Is GREAT.
Il don't mean that we should
look sad and be gloomy" continued
Mrs. Cline. after a thoughtful pause.
Far from 1t! We need brightness
and cheer as never before, but need
likewise to have these tempered
with sympathy and much considera-
tion. II even in imagination we
would put ourselves in the other
fellows place for a few moments
the result for good would be con-
spicuous"
During the interview Mrs. Cline
told of a little shop in New York
city where there are on sale many
interesting mechanical toys made
by service men from parts of sup
posedly useless articles. For in
stance. Mrs. Cline said that a group
from her unit had collected old,
worn out, discarded clocks and had
taken them to these men who had
made from them wonderful me.
chanical toys.
In New Jersey" said Mrs. Cline,
the fathers have decided that they
want to share in the work Of the
war Mothers, so now they are be-
ginning to form an organization to
be known as the Fathers of World
War Veterans. The purpose of this
organization will be to cooperate
with and further the work of the
War Mothers. New Jersey win be
the first State in which such an or
ganization will be formed
PLEASED WITH RESPONSE
OF WAR DEPARTMENT.
Mrs. Cline was particularly
pleased with the cooperation and
quick response of the War Depart
ment to any request Of the War
Mothers
The Jersey War Mothers are
almost unique in one respect" said
Mrs. Cline, "and that is their Gus
tom of naming each chapter. not
after the town in which it is located.
but after some famous mother. For
instance, we have the Cornelia
Chapter. the Mary Washington
Chapter, the Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Chapter. the Molly Pitcher Chapter
and others"
Mrs, Cline expressed much an
proval of the manner in which the
Walter Reed Hospital is conducted,
and regretted that the boys in all
the hospitals are not so fortunately
placed.
G. N. e.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16

To the Editor, I've washinston Herald:
Inasmuch ~ Mrs, r. l. Ruther-
ford asks several questions con-
cerning the seiection Of new fiction
for the Public Library In the course
Of her letter pablished In your col
umns on May .. I will try to an
swer them and at the same time
briefly outline the i!sYry's policy
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
ARCHITECTURAL EXHIBITION
OPEN UNTIL FRIDAY.

The architectural exhibit Of the
American Institute Of Architects
which is now on view in the foyer
of the New National Museum will
not be removed until Friday. ac-
cording to A. L Harris. municipal
architect. who is chairman Of the
exhibition committee.
Showing the work and drawings
of leading American architects in
all parts Of the country. this exhibit
includes plans of all sorts Of build
ings. A feature IL q collection OF
small houses.
Washington architects are well
represented. and drawings and pho
togrzphs of the newest local build
inrs are on exhibition.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
District Buyers in New York,

NEW YORK, May 15.-washins.
ton buyers registered here: Mrs. q
H. Haring. S. Kann & Sons. Co. art
goods. 432 Fourth avenue; c. r.
Werner. A. Lisner, Knit goods, um-
hreilas. 23o Fifth avenue. Bresiin.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16

Book review: An article in which a critic
expresses astonishment that an author should
dare to hold opinions contrary to his.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16

scientist tells US that pint Of water con-
tains some 100000 germs. So that's what
gives restaurant soup its color
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16

He'll hath no fury like woman who has
written a gushing letter to movie star and
received form letter from his secrtary.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16

Somehow or other these suggestive movies
the critics talk about never suggest that the
critics stay at home.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16

In this great land of opportunity there is a
chance for every man except the one who feels
sorry for himself
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16

1t is reported that wool alcohol now causes
fewer deaths. Perhaps they are making it from
the live oak
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16

We can't understand how Mr.. SEE got to be
Chinese Minister without first making a name
for himself.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
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MONDAY, nAr n. 1sz1.
Cosmos Club. meeting, Cosmos Club.
this evening. s:3o o'clock The
Mesopotamia Oil Question" by
Rear Admiral Colby NJ Chester.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-16
New Fiction in Library.

washington, May II.
Graham guardian., 1921-01-07

Manager Phil Moore, local pro-
moter of Stafford, and who is
plotting Eddie Johnson and Hap
py Woods, local fight cele brities,
has arranged with Rufus Will
Jams, the dusky wildcat of Frisco,
for a match with Eddie Johnson,
of Pueblo, and local favorite, to
be staged in Stafford on January
18th.
This news comes with unusual
interest to local fight fans, in
view of the past records sus-
tanned by both fighters.
Eddie Johnson is a pioneer in
the roped arena, and in his some
250 battles, has arranged to meet
most of the best that the sport
world affords, and has fought
himself from a place of almost
total obscurity to a prominent
spot in the limelight of pugillsm,
to such an extent that he is now
receiving some very fiattering
offers from Eastern promoters,
who are attempting to entice the
local boy Eastward in an endeav-
or to match him with a few
choice Gotham sluggers.
AS a fighter, Eddie has a prom
ising future and followers of the
game are watching his progress
with decided interest and eX-
pectation.
Rufus Williams, the dusky lad
from Frisco, is also a veteran in
the roped arena and needs no in
! PRODUCTION to local fans. His
fight with Happy Woods, recent
ly at this place, which did not
prove altogether favorable to the
dusky boy, nevertheless in the
first few rounds gave a fair dem,
onstration of what might be eX-
pected of him, and incidentIy
gave evidence of his old form OF
past performances.
Advance information from the
dusky chaps training quarters al
Columbus, has it that Williams
is doing some strenuous training
for the affair and voices his in.
tention of giving the Stafford lad
a glorious run for his money, as
well as redeem himself for his
last bout here; while Eddie, from
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Graham guardian., 1921-01-07

to the highest bidder, for cash. subject
to confirmation of said Superior Court,
on Monday, the 18th day of January,
1921, all the right, title, interest and
! estate of the said Sarah j. Curtis. de-
ceased, has by operation of law, or
otherwise, acquired, other than, or in
addition to that of said deceased at the
time of her death, of, in and to that
certain lot, piece or parcel Of land situ-
ate and lying in the County of Graham,
State of Arizona, and more particularly
described as follows, to-wit:
A undivided one half interest in
Iui r. beguuu. a. mt Fifty
DIS Hro eE'.rw sSt aud
I'VE " rods ana oeye huhs south of
tie Northeast corner ul The Northwest
quarter of Section II, T.Unshp Z,
South Of Range %, East OF the GilA
and Salt River Base and Meridian, in
Graham County. State Of Arizona;
thence West 20 rods and inks; thence
South l6 rods; thence East 2Jruds and
% links; thence north 6 rods to the
place ol beginning aud culraimng Two
acres and Five and three fuurtuS rods
more or less, together with oae quarter
of share of the capital stock,of tre
Mcntezuma Canal Company eionging
thereto as water rights.
Bids to purchase said property viii
be received at the law Office VI STRAIT
ton and Lynch. in the Town OF Stafford,
Arizona. All bids or offers must be in
writing,
NJ. ~. CURTIS,
Administrator OF the estate of Sarah
J. Curtis, deceased.
First publication, Dec. 81, 1920.
Last publication, January Ia. 1921.