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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

more than the middle-aged woman7"
"She has come along farther.
am, we'll, I'm almost 5O"-unembar-
raised. IT have one single gift shown
in my work. Aside from that gift
the girl of 90 Of today knows more
than I"
do you think a girl should dis
regard the advice Of her parents p
THE girl Of today has a mind OF
her own. She has logic. She comes
10 her own understanding OF right
and wrong. Because the person ad-
vising her may happen TO be heI
father or mother is no reason for
the acceptance OF statement which
she knows Is not a fact"
and the moral aspect OF this sit
uatiOn?"
There Is danger to the fiapper. but
she is better prepared to meet moral
dangers than women of other ages
If parents are to be really helpfUi
they must realize and acknowledge
the new position Of the young girl
in the affairs OF the world
when the flapper knows that a
parent speaks with understanding
and knowledge she will listen Fol-
knowledge is the thing she seeks"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

OF that species OF young and virile
womanhood designated as the slap
per-: Nutley has always looked
askance at the frivorties Of youth;
short skirts are anathema in Nut
icy; but NUuey wins the hand
painted doughnUt when IL comes 10
doing the camel walk" according
10 members Of the New Jersey WO-
mems clubs who complained.
The school board has decided &c
engage a professional dancer to de-
termine whether the camel walk
and other dancing movements al
legged 20 be INDUCED in by the high
school students are proper.
Mrs. Arthur B. Proal president Of
the New Jersey State Federation OF
Women's clubs. said: The first
time l noticed the undignified ana
improper dancing by the students
was at the freshman class reception
recently. 1 did not know what the
dance was, called, but the pupils
later agreed that 1t was known as
the camel walk The girls rested
their chlnS on their partners right
shoulders and apparently went to
sleep. At least they seemed 20 doze
off. for they scarcely moved their
feet, and their eyes were closed. Still
It was quite evident that they were
dancing.
Wiggling to Music.
80 much criticism was heard at
the dance that I ordered the music
stopped and instructed a student
who was in charge Of the affair to
request those who were dancing i'm
properly 10 discontinue. The talk,
however, had little effect on the
dancers. I think the students have
gone TO extremes in terpsichorean
movements. l. was disgusting to
see these young girls in few clothes
nesting so close TO their boy part
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18
FOOTLESS DANCING
RAGE AROUSES IRE
High School Girls Shock
Elders by Dancing With
out Moving Feet.

NEW YORK. Dec. 13.-When a
high school girl in ultra-d ecollete
evening dress nestles her pretty head
on the soft and sympathetic shout
der OF a young Adonis of her class,
closes her eyes and dances without
moving her feet-what are the older
folk going TO do about II?
This Is the momentous question
agftaung the school board Of Nutley.
y. j., following complaints received
from the New Jersey State Fedora
ton OF Women's clubs that pupils
Of the Nutley high school were in
dulging in body contortions inciden-
tai 10 the proper execution Of what
Is vulgarly known as the camel
walk"
Now. while this same camel
walk" may be all right for the sons
and daughters OF less dignified COM
munities, il simply will not be
countenanced in the law-abiding
village Of Nutley for a single min
ute Nutleyites rose up in arms
fguratitely, of course. as actually
such a proceeding would be con-
demned from platform and pulpit
IN Nutley-against the intimation
that high school girls were straying
from the path OF terpsichOrean rec
titude and INDUCING in sensuous
dances such as they believe the
camel walk" 10 be.
Nutley has never been the haven
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18
Rv LANES w DEAN

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-You prob
ably know a girl who is in her teens
and uses a touch OF rouge and dab
OF powder and perhaps smokes a
cigaret. And we call her a fiapper.
Mothers shake their heads and
wonder whatever-in the-worid VIII
become OF her.
But cheer up, motherl Your flap
per daughter probably knows more
than you do. Rachel Crothers says
so.
Rachel CrOthers Is the author of
"39 East" He and She" Nice
People" Everyday and other stage
successes.
The fiapper takes my breath
away" she said. "She is ever seek
ing to learn something new. new,
new. She wants TO be free. free.
free
And because she is ever seeking
knowledge the world is alarmed.
Women who in their girIhood were
hampered by conventions in their
search for truth are afraid-as much
for themselves as for the flapper."
Knows More Than Mai
you mean the happer knows
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18
DUALPERSONALITY
RULES MADALYNNE?
Expert Depicts Woman Facing
Murder Trial as Swayed
by Love of Power.

Los ANC BLEs. Calf. Dec. IT,
"Madalynne - an fdeaHst. She abfdes
by her fdeaiLstic conventions She
adores men OF stronger character
than hers. Her love loses It's fire for
the man who surrenders uncondi-
tional-y. When men love her they
must perfOrce be enchanted in her
realms % the ideal"
are these the characteristics that
oaused Madalvnne Obenchain TO
break with Arthur O. Burch. whose
accompllce IN tho murder OF j. Bel
ton Kennedy she Is charged with
being2 Did the Tdealistic" quality,
the alteration for stronger charac-
ters" receive n hard Jolt when, &C
cording 20 her story Burch ceased
20 be a mere "platonic friend" and
became a whisperer Of love messages
AM threats?
There are interesting questions
raised by the latest turn this amaz-
ing case has taken. They are the
result Of a critical character analy-
hs This analysis was made by S. S.
Hahn. expert. and. according TO
Mrs Obenchain's own statement OF
his findings: TT Is buItany frank.
but just as expected him 70 see
and understand me-"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

ners and wiggiing their bodies IN
time with the dance music
George Gottfried. a member Of
the school board. said he had heard
considerable comment on the dane
ing in the school. and he believed the
students were headed for the DEM
milton bow-wov7s. He said he did
not want 10 enter into the discussion,
because 1--WE are such old fossils on
the subject and so far behind the
times that we do not understand the
dances"
A girl senior said, after learning
the boards intention OF hiring a pro-
fessional dancer 10 pass on the
school dances: This high school IS
getting to be the absolute limit
First they clamped down the lid on
short skirts and roll-tOp stockings
Then they teach US dancing IN
school. and If we danced that way
after we left the school we would be
arrested.
High brow Ideas"
The members Of the town school
board and these old women who are
interfering only know Of the old
fashioned waltz. the polka and the
minuet. George Washington danced
those about $50 years ago. We are
neither vicious nor vulgar IN our
dancing, but these old ducks just
must have their noses in somebody
else's business, and so they pick on
US. If they want TO be up 10 date
they should abandon their high
brow ideas and come down to earth.
I'll bet that one OF the members OF
the Women's clubs would enjoy the
camel walk with George, the prize
dancer Of my class. 1t certainly is
surprising to find. when one reaches
the age of Is or II. how little the
old folk really know"
The school board is considering a
suggestion, that all school functions
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

BEhAND N THOSE
Don't you think Maud Is an up
to-date girl ."
Yes. except with her birthdays"
Boston Transcript.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

character than hers, not that she
admires that quality in them for
the sake OF idolatry, but because of
her craving for opportunity TO assert
her superiority. When that is graft
fed her intensity Of interest in the
man diminishes, and she drops him
into her trail Of discard.
Trace of Primitive Soul.
She does not thwart his hope for
her, but she leads him on, and on,
through the entanglements of uncer-
tainty. She does not release her
platonic influence over these men.
but she has not implicit confidence
in them Yet there Is no hypocrisy
in her demea2or toward them Her
heart is not malignant.
She revels in the thrills OF sus-
pense, but would not play one man
against the other. And at all haz-
ards she would sacrifice her personal
pleasures. and even liberty, 10 al
leviate the painful predicaments of
her followers for which she may be
responsible. There is lurking in her
soul a faint admiration for the man
with the primitive instinct OF treat
EN- rough and tell 'em nothing" al
though her sense Of refinement re-
proaChes il.
Her love loses its fire for the man
who surrenders himself uncondt-
tionally, yet she would be restless If
he were not to submit to her whims
and power.
She overrates things that are be-
yond her control, and does not fully
appreciate things that are within her
reach.
Madalyune IS admirable in her
LOYALTY TO her principles. and would
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18
BY 8. s. HAHN
Expert Character Analyst. }


ndadalynne ConSor Obenchain has
q dual personally. and employs
either at will.
one Is sort OF drOwsy and shallow,
giving the impression that she is in
capable OF sophistry. Her facial
features droop. her voice is weak and
her attitude Is submissive. The
events OF the troubled planet do not
seem 10 phase her in the least.
In the role OF her second person
ality she is alert and subtle. keen
IN intellect and semi-defiant in atti-
tude Her features almost magically
transform the meekness to fImncss.
She Is convincingly versatile.
Madalynne Is an idealist. and sus-
tains her convictions 10 the detri-
mont OF materialistic gain. She in
dulges in fancies I'm face OF practical
demand TO adhere to the earthly
realities. She abides by her idealistic
conventions and in some instances
she is rebelliously trampling upon
the Judgment OF the cour: Of public
opinion.
EnsIaves Men With Eyes.
Madalynne is charming, sincere,
and endowed with a brilliant men
tanty. Men must be attracted 20 her
BY her mystic eyes. She enslaves
men with her eyes more effectively
than Cleopatra did with her vamp-
isE adaptability. Yet you never saw
such powerfully impressive eyes. and
so masterfully used. without the re-
hottest faint OF vulgarity. Her eyes
register surprise. doubt. Rngs-. ap-
proval without the aid OF facial con-
tortions
Wien men love her t1ey must,
perfcyLo. be enchanted In he realms
or the ideal. for her physical sacina-
ti5ns arc wanting. Her firm IS n
trifo iirsS for fastidiousuess. Her
fac is long and nose slightly pTg-
gcd. her lips are not Turing and her
complexion is neglected. She is not
the type who considers devCt!J1 70
TIC mirrt indispensable, nor the
demand o. dame fashion imperative
She does not dress smartly. A
gorgeous gown on her figure would
attract attention for it's quality
rather than for the modish touch OF
the wearer
Madalynne adores men OF stronger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

MRS. ESTHER STOCK kROGER-
KEARNEY. Neb.. Dec. 17.-Can
a woman run a chamber OF COM
mercer
Kearney says so-and says It
loudly
Three years ago the Kearney
chamber OF commerce had 113
members. "a $1,000 debt aid a lack
OF enthusiasm.
Then Mrs Esther stock Eroger
was elected secretary despite the
opposition OF a group OF hard
shells
Today the organization has 400
members. money in the bank and
codes OF pep"
How did she do q?
Every week / called up every
member and invited him 70 Mon
day luncheon. No man can resist a
woman's invitation. 20 they all
came.
7 had them fed weH-and that
counted. And : seated them at a
number OF small tables. all the
members OF a committee at one ia
Die.
Il had so members put on the
board OF directors. Fifty directors
means so boosters"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

down intently on the thousands Of
tadpoles IN the shallow water. Look
at those tadpoles.' she said IN a.
hushed. reverent voice. How won
derful IS great Natures plan. To
think that some day every one OF
those horrid vriggling things will
be a gorgeous butterfly slipping
honey from flower 20 nowerr "--
The ArEonaut
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18
HOW WONDERFUL Is NATURE,

Edsel Ford was talking 10 a group
Of Hancock villagers at the Edison
Ford -Firestone camp. The aver
age man." he said. "is as ignorant OF
machinery as the young lady from
the city is ignorant of natural his
tory. This young lady. who was
visiting 3 farmer uncle. stood one
day on the edge Of a pond and gazed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

and dances be held in the afternoon.
on the ground that this would elm
mate the Formally Of evening dress
and lend a more refined atmosphere
co the affairs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18
WHIPPING CREAM.

You'll get the best results II you
whip cream slowly for the first two
minutes and then beat very rapid
".
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18
TUBS

All water should be removed from
tubs and pals after use. otherwise
they will rust or rot quickly.
The Washington times., 1921-05-21

DUBLIN, May 21.-Many persons
were wounded in two outbreaks Of
violence near Cork and in this CITY
today. Revolvers and bombs were
used in the fighting near Cork. and
some OF the wounded are in serious
condition. A military lorry containing
black and tan policemen was bombed
in Chapel street, this city. One DO.
liceman was seriously wounded.
The Washington times., 1921-05-21
SMITH bEATSLYON
| PIN 19 HOLES
WaverIy Golfer to Meet Frank
Thompson in Final This
Afternoon.

Russell Smith. OF Waverly. defeat
ed George s. Lyon, of Canada, in the
semi-final round of the first sixteen of
the Chevy Chase club invitation golf
tournament today l up in 10 holes.
Frank Thompson. Of Mississauga,
youthful ncdalist of the tournament,
will meet Smith in the final this after
noon. Thompson won his way to the
final by a well-earned victory over
Albert Mackenzie. of Columbia Coun-
try Club in the semi.fnals, . up.
Thompson had Mackenzie four
down at one time. but the Columbia
mar, after the gamest sort CT hight,
forced the Canadian to the eighteenth
green for the issue.
In the thiIj sixteen, Fraser Hale.
of Chevy Chase. defeated l.. S. otell,
of Rscebrook. n. j., up.
L. J. Baines, of Columbia, won from
F. Il. Waggaman, of Chevy Chase, in
the fourth sixteen. 1 up. and s. II.
Kramer. War Department, set down
]. c. Moore, Chevy Chase. up in 10
holes.
The Washington times., 1921-05-21
.40AUT0SBURN
At ME|CS FIRE
Trucks Consumed as Flames
Sweep Camp Garage-0ne-
Legged Man Is Blamed.

Twenty big trucks and between
fifteen and twenty passenger auto
mobiles were destroyed by fire which
razed huge warehouse and garage
on the Camp Meigs grounds at noon
today.
The blaze, which was one of the
most spectacular in months. was vis-
ible from all parts of Washington.
The 'Rafsge was recently purchased
from the Government by the Home
Auto Service Company and all Of the
destroyed machines were privately
owned.
BLAST STARTS BLAZE
The blaze was started by the ex-
plosion OF a gasoline torch operated
by c. b. Linthicum. a mechanic who
was working on one of the sutomo-
biles. The flame spread with ap-
palling rapidity and within a very
few moments burst through the roof
of the big frame structure. sending
up a column of smoke and flames
which was visible for miles.
Linthicum. who is a ne-legged man.
was alone in the building and was
unable to run down the hill which sur
rounds the camp to turn in an alarm
He waited helplessly until a passer-
by came in sight.
Meanwhile the gasoline in the fuel
tanks on the automobiles and a small
quantity in cans ignited violently,
though there were no explosions. The
flames spread to a lumber pile nearby.
burning it to the ground.
BURNS AN HOUR
The fire was finally brought under
control at about 1890, after it had
been burning for an hour.
Conservative estimation placed the
damage at about S150.O0O, this allow
ing but $1,000 for each OF the trucks
and automobiles, many of which were
valued at far above this figure.
The Washington times., 1921-05-21
RIVER VICTIM
NOT IDENTIFIED
Police Believe Drowned Girl Was
Fiancee of Soldier, Who
Also Died in River.

The capsizing Of a canoe in the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal, be-
tween Glen Echo and Cabin John
Bridge, yesterday resulted in the
drowning Of Edward Gorney, twenty
five years old, World War vet
eran, who, since May s, has been
a patient at the Walter Reed Hos
pital, and a woman,s yet unidenti-
fed. but who is believed to be the
soldiers fiancee.
BODIES ARE RECOVERED.
The bodies of Gorney and th-
woman are at the undertaking estab
lishment OF w. r. Pumphrey & Sons
at Rockville. Montgomery county.
Gorney's body was identified
through papers tourd in his pockets
At the hospital II was stated this
morning that Gorney had been or
leave OF absence for two days. He
arrived at the hospital on May 5 from
Germany where he was with the
American Expeditionary forces.
The Washington police and Sheriff
George Il. Nicholson. OF Montgomer,
county, are conducting an investiga a
tion in an effort to learn the identity
Of the woman. who is about thirty-fivs
years old. She wore wedding rins
and her hair was bobbed. The Mont
gomery county authorities believe she
was resident of Georgetown.
HOLD INQUEST TODAY.
The drowning was witnessed by C
w. Harvell and d. l.. Alexander. al
I'LL Fourteenth street who heard
their cries for help, and who recover
ed the bodies. 1t is believed the
drowning was an accident; that this
canoe turned over in the canal while
Gorney was padding ii.
An inquest will be held at Rockville
this afternoon
The Washington times., 1921-05-21

NEW YORK, May 21.-Ina Claire,
noted actress. who in private life is
Mrs. James Whitaker. formerly Miss
Ina Pagan, Of Washington, is in St.
Elizabeth's Hospital. recovering from
an operation. IL became known today.
The operation was made necessary by
an injury she received Wednesday.
After packing a heavy trunk. she
started to lock it The heavy spring
lock rebounded and struck her in the
abdomen. A physician was sum-
moned and found an internal hem
orrhage.
The operation was performed Thurs.
day by DIR. Adolph Monae-Lesser
Other physicians in attendance are
Drs. Frederickscn and Coburn. Miss
Claire was in a serious condition for
twenty-four hours after the operation
but was much better today.
Ina and her husband had hoped to
start on a belated honeymoon trip &c
Europe the second week in June. As
result of the accident it may be
necessary to postpone the trip until
July. They were married last year.
The Washington times., 1921-05-21
STEEPLEJACK THIEVES
GET 100000 IN FURS

NEW YORK. May 21.-"Steeplejack"
robbers made away with 500 600
worth of furs from the Vogel, White
& Co. lofts in Thirty-sixth street.
Two men, working most of the
night, lowered the furs from the
eleventh story of the loft building
and took their spoils out through
another building. where a janitor held
the door open for them.
The men raised themselves and low
cred the furs, by means of pulleys
and a 300-foot rope. Part Of the time
they clung to window lodges and once
they had to cross a court bridgeI
only by narrow plank.
The Washington times., 1921-05-21
HOBO TEMPLE
PLANNED HERE
James Fades Howe Says Unem-
pIoyed Should Have Head
quarters in Capital.

Washington in the near future
may have a Hobo Temple. This is
the opinion of James Fades Howe,
millionaire hobo, who is in Washing
ton today looking after the interests
of the unemployed.
BOOSTS ROAD WORK.
Mr.. Howe came to Washington sew
cral days ago to seek aid from Con-
Gress for the army of unemployed
throughout the country. He is head
ing committee from the Middle
West which called upon members of
Congress to ask them to put through
Z. petition or a resolution appointing
commission to investigate the un-
employment problem in the country
at the present time and see If the De-
partment of the Interior could not be
induced to start some big work that
would employ many men. He also
wants the road work OF the country
Intensified so that 1t will take care OF
some of the unemployed.
The committee with Mr.. Howe Is
composed of Miss Laura Clarke,
Louis +. Shea, of the Upholsterers'
Union of this city, and John Nevins,
of this city, a writer. The CON-
mittee was formed out of the Inter
national Brotherhood Welfare Asso-
citation, which is popularity known
as the Hobo Union. The committee
held a conference at Typographical
Temple last night and decided upon
plan of action.
SEEK LAWMAKERS AID.
Today the committee called on Con-
gressman Dyer of Missouri. and SEN
ator Willis of Ohio and laid thei-
plans before them and asked their
cooperation.
Mr.. Howe said that his committee
and the organization. from which II
is an outgrowth, is not opposed to the
American Federation OF Labor, but
that they thought that II was of vital
Importance to have in Washington
some one to represent the vast army
OF unemployed. The unemployment
problem at the present time. Mr. Howe
said, Is giving great concern to the
entire country and while many plans
were afoot TO relieve their suffering
that they had no representative here
who could be relied upon to look after
their iYterests alone
The Washington times., 1921-05-21
HANDkERCHIEFS new CLUE TO GIRL SLAYER
Congress- Urged to Investigate War Plot of Morgans
Leg Display OK In Zion City
Elders Too Busy Covering Naked Necks

CHICAGO. May 21.-Any reform to
be effective, should begin at the bot
tom and work up.
The Zion City elders realize this
now to their dismay Some time ago
they framed an ordinance prohibiting
the appearance in public OF any adult
woman who did not completely con-
ceal her neck and arms. Sleeve
lengths and the exact height of the
dress at the neck were carefully pre-
scribed in inches.
But the ordinance, IL Is realized
now, is weak at its strategic points.
In their concern over the shoulders
The Washington times., 1921-05-21
TRACEBR|DE'S
MURDERERBY
F|NGERPR|NTS
Police Find BIoodstained Linen
Near Crime Scene at White
Station, Md.
THINK NEGRO RESPONSIBLE
Former Head of State Police
Murder" Squad Is Put
on Trail.

With the discovery of two blood
stained handkerchiefs and powder
puff within a hundred feet of the
spot where twenty-year-old Mrs.
Margaret E. Weber was found GRIM
inally assaulted and slain Thursday,
near White Station, Md, the authori-
ties of Prince Georges county believe
they have the first tangible clue to
the identity of the slayer since the
murder was committed.
FIND RAILWAY TICKETS.
The articles were found within 100
feet from where the body was lying.
Near the bsndkerchiefs were several
railway tickets and receipt for
goods purchased at a Seventh street
shop.
The police are OF the opinion that
when the murderer had wrenched the
finger containing Mrs. Weber's we'd
ding ring and diamond engageme Mt
ring from her hand, he Kiped hfs
blood hands on The handker,
chiefs and carried the ar ticies deeper
into the woods. where he dropped
them
A fnger-prirt said 70 be clearly
Il
ing Investigated Ly Detective Sand
burg. anger prirt expert of the Wash
inSton police fierce.
ARREST TWO NEGROES.
Late yesterday afternoon the police
OF Laurel. Md, picked up two negroes
| near that place and locked them up in
the Hyattsville Jail for investigation.
One of the negroes said he came
from Richmond and the other hailed
from South Bend, Ind. They admitted
to the police that they had been beat.
ing their way to Baltimore ITO get
work"
NEGRO SUSPECTED.
The police are paying particular at
tcntion to Robert Pinkston, twenty
three years old. the negro who said
Re came from South Bend. Persons
near White Station said they saw a
colored man answering Pinkston's
description lettering in the neighbor-
hood.
A number of wild clues" are dailv
being received by Constable Thomas
". Garrison, at Hyattsville. Thus ia r
all have failed to bring solution of
the mystery nearer.
Late yesterday Deputy Sheriff
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