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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-25

to come over here to play fiddle
winks with the gutta percha dice.
pulled a bloomer. A strict perusal
of the best golf catalogues reveals
no antidote for chisgers and other
inmates of the Virginia jungle. 1t
Is only noon and the animals which
roam the foliage OF JEWELS coun-
tryside have already taken on a
lusty look OF pathological success.
much to the discomfort and detri-
ment OF the human offerings from
Washington.
INSECTS ARE EATING
NEWSPAPER MEN ON HOOP.
Burning two-legged denlzens as
sacrifice was a mode Of thanks
giving attributed to Bible times,
but eating 'em alive is a mode OF
worship solely indigenous 10 the
pop-eyed etiquette of Alexandria
county's chigger colony.
A chigger, by the by, Is a sor. OF
n daylight saving mosquito about rs
large as half-grown atom. While
you can't see 'em. you can feel
'em when they land.
With calves, forearms and bald
heads pecked TO n beautiful Grim
son. the gocfing tournament is
tediously progressing. Since the
recorder last played Put and Take
over these links, they have ampu-
tated the nineteenth hole, and that,
perhaps, is the reason he was
never conscious OF gnat abrasions
before.
NEVER NOTICED BUGS
FOR NINETEENTH HOLE.
Taken completely off hts feet,
but not his feed, 1t looks doubt
full II he will be able to complete
the round without the aid OF
crutches, citronella and other first
aid impedimenta.
Among the antagonists who are
expected to grab the Cook trophy
is Cupid McSnapper McCallum.
lie whales a mean, cue and In
responsible for some OF the larg-
est divots ever scalped from an
transporting turf. He got orders
at home this mornin' not to re-
turn unless he draRs back the
pewter kettle. The cup was donat-
ed by well-meaning admircr
named Cook. but that listens too
much like the north pole to be
stylish.
President Harding II among the
victimz of today's chigger tournn-
ment but he should worry, with
General Sawyer on his trail like
keepers behind Eugene Debs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-25

TODAY'S GAME.
Winston vs. q. =. o., Rosedale. Seven
teenth and Gales streets northeast. UNI
pire, Long.
YESTERDAYS RESULT.
Knicks. Q; Randle, 2.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-25
Says SKILLET"
Finn, ESQ.
Chigger Tournament Has
Washington Newspaper
Colony In Its In
sidiOus Clutches.
BY SKILLET FINN.
Battino for Kirk AHIsrJ.

bdthn0 Tor hWk hWeSl.
WASHINGTON COUNTRY CLUB
GOLF CURSE, Jewell. Va. Aus.
26.-Greeted by the most hospit-
able swarm of chisgers ever ram
pant on one golf boulevard, the
Washington noospaper gappers are
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-25
Junior Class.

TODAY's GAME.
Bennins VS.. Jevisthsns, Fifteenth and
II streets northeast, back OF Union Park
Umpire, Luscombe.
No game played.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-25
Midget Class.
SECTION A.

SECTION A.
w. l.. Pet. w. L Pet
Nationals. Z 0 1000 VI. R'nier. "a 800
oriole. 80. .75o Piketown.. Is 1857
warwick. 500 YALE. . 6 900
c. Child. 81 1850
TODAy's GAME.
Christ Child vs. Oriole, Fourteenth and
Potomac avenue southeast Umpire Co
hill.
YESTERDAYS RESULT.
Mount Rainier, Ia: Warwick, 10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
HOME MAKING HELPS
-ED@-,thns Abs-s che HOUSE Hsips 20 Herss-
By WANDA BARTON

Halloween affords an excuse for
the jollies OF all dinners and par
ties OF al kinds. formal or informal.
and there are always plenty OF new
and original decorations and favors
that tell its old story in a new way.
which makes them worthwhile. An
expensive party is not always the
one which gives the most pleasure;
II is witty and original ideas which
count more than the actual outlay.
The odd prizes and decorations made
at home or personally designed are
the ones that make the biggest SEN
sation among the guests
A lantern feast Is a good name for
a dinner party planned in this way;
send out invitations in the form OF
little yellow and black lanterns. For
decorations use the pmpkin Ian
terms, big cat. and witch lanterns
which are lighted only through the
green eyes. and the skeleton Ian
terms that arc dense black, except
ing where the light shines through
the bones. A few yellow Chinese
lanters may be used II desired, OF
yellow bulbs and shades may be put
ofer electric lights If more light is
needed.
For flower decorations use, where
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
TWO DIE WHEN
STEAMER BURNS
Mate Trapped in Fight With
Flames Captain Has
Close Call.

PORT HURON, Mich, oct. I'll
The wooden steamer William H.
Wolf lies a mass of charred timbers
on the beach of Fawn Island, in ST.
Clair river. opposite Marine City,
and buried in the debris is the body
OF First Mate Edward Henry. OF
Detroit. Anthony Smith. Of Ash
land, Wis, wheelsman, also lost his
life when he leaped from the burn
ing steamer into st. Clair river be-
fore she had been beached.
Captain ]. T. Hanson was taken
10 a hospital. His left leg is frac-
tured in two places. following a mar
row escape from death. Twelve
Port Huron men, members Of the
crew are among the survivors who
reached shore in a lifeboat.
Henry was trapped when he went
into the forward hold 70 fight the
flames The crew was unable &c
/ rescue him. Smith became panic
stricken, leaped overheard and was
drowned.
Captain Hanson was trapped II
/ the pilot house by the flames, II
attempting 10 beach the steamer
but went over the side Of the boat
/ gaining a foothold on the anchor
/ chain. His hair was singed and hi
/ face badly burned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22

available. cornstalks and field grass
es or II these are not 10 be found
use yellow flowers and greenery OF
some sort Among the greens hang
some OF the Chinese wind bells that
tinkle mysteriously with each pass
ing breeze. whenever small witches,
cats. brooms. halfmoons and 80 on
are hung. use heavy black thread
that does not show. 10 hang them
up by
In the dining room, surround the
table with small pumpkin lanterns,
| and decorate with yellow flowers.
Use a plain yellow centerpiece and
doyies. placing in the center a gray
paper wasps' nest Jack Horner pie
filed with appropriate favors. Use
paper service plates painted black
and, if possible. yellow plates. AT
each plate lay a bunch Of paper
/ pumpkin blossoms tied with black
ribbons with a witch place card at
/ tached.
Hollow out pumpkin shells, or use
paper ones for celery, olives and
other relishes. A quarter OF pump
kin shell, paper lined. makes a deco
rative bread boat. Before each plate
set a small yellow candle melted TO
stand upright in a walnut shell. Do
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22

not light the candle until dinner Is
over. The a big bowl OF water
- brought on and the candles. light
ed and silently named. 20 forth 10
meet their fate. either sinking 20 the
bottom and burying their owners
hopes. or sailing along merrily be-
side their chosen companion. The
uncertainty OF the crafts antics
makes a lot OF fun.
Following the dinner a black
domino dance may be enjoyed.
Every one brings his or her OWE
domino. Some are gayly decorated
and others are plain. After dinner
the guests go 10 the dressing rooms
and don their DISCUSSES Others in
vited for the evening swell the
crowd and make the Distinguishing
Of the dinner crowd almost impos-
sible. The masks are lifted at mid
night when few OF the old fate
tricks may be tried.
These tricks are fairly we'll known,
though they differ in the various To-
calities and countries. A little delv-
ing into the customs OF England,
Wales, Scotland and Ireland will
| unearth a number OF them
For the evening refreshments. lit
tie we'll made and highly seasoned
sandwiches with coffee and witch
cakes with gnome punch will be suf-
1cient. The cakes are variously
frosted and ornamented in appro-
! pirate ways, and the punch is a rich
fruit punch made with ginger ale
and vichy instead OF plain water.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
You pay nothing nouU

This handsome Grafonola is Of
modern streamline design 1t may be
had in variety Of mahogany, oak and
walnut finishes. It has all the latest
Columbia Improvements.
The tone of the Columbia Grafonola
is famous for its richness and purity,
and this particular model can be de-
pended upon TO sing its own praises
IN your home.
1t stands 4275 inches high and has
room for IS records.
This model at SIS is the biggest
photograph value ever offered at the
price. 1t is the only standard upright
photograph on the market for less
than S100.
1t is literally true that you can get
today an up-to-date Columbia Graf
onola with its many modern improve
ments for less money than you would
pay for an old-fashioned unimproved
photograph. When you pay your good
money for phonograph, get a modern
instrument-the Columbia Grafonola.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
DRIVE LAUNCHED
TO PREVENT LOSS
OF FATHER BREW

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-The
senate will shortly be asked to save
home brew.
In response to a clamor raised
about Prohibition Commissioner
Haynes recent order to end home
brewing by stepping the sale of ma
terials and implements required by
home breweries. several senators
are considering measures to get the
issue settled. Among these are:
IA resolution calling on Haynes
to state by what construction of the
law he feels himself empowered to
enforce this ruling.
"A set of amendments to Vol
stead law defining more specifically
and limiting more closely the pro-
hibition commissioners powers.
3.-Complete revision Of the law
with a view to liberalizing it
throughout.
Protests Swamp Congress.
On account of the existing legis-
lative situation these efforts to save
home brew may be deferred until
the December session.
Protests at first appeared to come
principally from those business
concerns directly affected by the
order In the last few days. how
ever. both congress and Haynes Of
flee have been swamped with pro-
tests from Individual citizens
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
ODD FELLOWS TO
HELP UNEMPLOYED
Local Lodges of Michigan
Cooperate to Find Work
for JObless.

LANSING. Mich. oct. 2L-Estab-
lishment OF employment bureaus in
connection with all Odd Fellows
lodges. after the pattern Of the
bureau operated by the organization
in Detroit was planned at the final
business meeting of the orders con-
vention. which closed here today
Owing TO lack OF time TO perfect
plans for the employment srevice
before adjournment. the matter was
referred 10 the executive committee
with power 10 act. The Detroit
bureau probably viii be used as a
clearing house for the employment
organization. and the name of every
odd Fellow seeking employment will
DO registered automatically with the
employment bureau Of every lodge
iu that state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
Former Bank Teller Guilty
OfS6O,OOO Theft, Jury Finds

BAY CITY. Mich. oct. 21-The
most sensational case in the history
Of Bay Citys connection with The
United States district court came TO
a dramatic conclusion today, when
Carl J. Lankenau concluded his
story Of looting the Bay City bank
in which he was chief teller.
The jury was out but few min
utes when il was ready TO report
the accused guilty on Is counts
which charged classifying the bank
records and embezzling s60.OOO.
Judge futile told Lankenau that
his story was improbable and that
ne would defer sentence until next
Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22

The dinner service viii depend
upon locality. help and the amount
available 20 spend upon g. 70
should not exceed FIVE courses un-
der any conditions. Individual ser
vice always makes things more at
tractive. and in the end lessons the
work OF serving.
a Russion relish dish may take
the place OF the soup. on the plate
half a stuffed egg. a wee caviar sand %
wich a little cut cabbage and a pep
perry dressing. a ssrdine. a slice OF
pepper with a cheese stufhng. two
little shrimp fritters. and two or
three sorts OF pickle viii be sufii-
Gent The relish is novel and in
teresting to most people.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
FREE CLINICS FOR
NILES YOUNGSTERS
Tuberculosis Examinations to
Be Held at the City Hall
Next Month.

- pecan 10 ne NEWa- 4 4llAEr-
NILES. Mich. oct. 21-F'ree
health clinics. enc for adults afflict-
ed with tuberculosis. and one for
children in general. will be held in
the rooms Of the public health nurse
at the city hall on Nov. 3 and 4. DR..
Campbell, Of the state health de-
partment will conduct the tubercu-
losis clinic, which will be open from
a. m. 20 Il O'Clock noon, and from
p. m. 10 4 p. m. on both days. Dr.
Ross. also OF the state health depart
ment. Will be IN charge Of the child
ren's clinic. There VIII also be a
general clinic from 4 p. m, 70 p.
m, for ex-service men.
Mrs Sophia Pohlman. 81 years
OF age. widow Of Henry Pohlman, IS
dead al the home Of her niece, Mrs
Mary Fisher. 500 Chicago I'd. after
q four weeks illness with paralysis.
Mrs Fisher 81 the only surviving
relative. Funeral services viii be
held from the residence Saturday
afternoon. Burial viii take place
in Silver Brook cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Walburn. ).
Front ST. are parents OF a son.
weighing nine pounds. born Wednes-
day evening.
r. W. Ready whom the state su-
preme court pronounced the right
ful owner OF the Pike hotel in this
city. today assumed possession OF
the hotel property, which has been
under the management OF Blrney
Bros. for the last seven years.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Lauden-
elager. Vernon Heights are parents
Of a daughter. Evelyn Marie. born
ct Epworth hospital. South Bend.
Arthur White. chef at the New
Forler hotel. was badly burned about
the arms. chest and face when he
fell into a large pan of boiling
water. The accident occurred as
he was about 20 remove the pm
from the stove.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H Weeds, 141I
Ferry St. are parents Of a daughter
Pearl. 11-year-old daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs George Danford, IL
". state st. ia suffering from a com
pound fracture Of her right leg
broken while at play
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas r. Sosebe'
announce the birth Of daughter
Florence Belle, born at Clark hos
pital in Buchanan Tuesday. Mrs
Sosebee was formerly Miss Kat
Dalenberg.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
Depend on Boats TO MOUe
Freight if Strike Declared

MUSHROOM. Mich. Oct. I'll
Should the threatened railroad strike
materialize, this city is planning on
being the center OF freight move
ments into central and western
Michigan. according to the officials
of the Crosby Transportation and
Goodrich transportation comp anies
Extra boats and larger tonnage
have been promised local merchants
in case of strike. Already plans are
being made to handle huge loads Of
freight out Of Chicago and Milwau-
kee by boat 70 this city
It is said that Grand Haven and
/ MuskegoH harbors and docks viii b.
crowded 10 capacity in the event OF
the strike.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
RIPPER" STAYS
TWO WITH KNIFE

CHICAGO. Oct. ia mOonshine
CraZed white man. armed with a
long butcher knife. ran amuck IN
Chicago's black belt" early today.
killing two persons and wounding a
third.
In another section OF the belt two
white men stabbed a negro police
man who attempted TO stop an argu-
ment in a ca baret.
The ASSISTANTS escaped.
Police reserves and pIainclothes
men were held IN readiness to rush
to the belt-scene OF the race riots
Of over a year ago-in case feeling
ran high because OF the crimes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
Michigan Officials to Confer
On Proposed Tax Changes

LANSING Mich. Oct 21-As
sessing officers and supervisors from
all Larts OF the lower peninsula are
being invited by the legislative tax
Investigation committee TO meet for
a conference at the capitol Nov. %
and so. The purpose Of the meet
ing. according 20 Rep. George Lord.
OF Detroit. chairman OF the commit
Tee. is 20 find out what the constt-
uents Of these onceis want in the
v-ov 81 tax reform.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22

Wei. put in your home for five days
trial this S85 Columbia Grafonola and
any II Columbia Records.
Twelve records will give you twenty
four different selections and you can
make real test of the JOY and happiness
Columbia music brings to your home.
Then, If you are satisfied.
you can pay for the Graf
onola and records on very
easy monthly terms.
No charge will b.. made
for the five days trial.
If you are not satisfied, we
will take back the Grafonola
and records without any
charge to you or any obliga-
ton on your part.
Could any offer be fairer2
You need not pay one cent until you
satisfy yourself beyond all doubt by a
FIVE days trial that the Columbia Graf
onola is the photograph you want.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
TRAIN wRECKERs FOOLED.

BATTLE CREEK. Mich. oct. 81.
Adm isison was made today by
Grand Trunk detectives that an eff
fort was made Saturday TO wreck
the Michigan day express. one Of the
fastest trains on that road. Prompt
work OF the engineer IN applying
the air brakes alone prevented an
accident Three railway ties had
been placed across the tracks and
the engine straddled them. the
train being delayed some time. Ar
rests are expected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
Mysterious Death Of Man
t. Be PrObed at Inquest

KALAMAZOO. Mich. Oct. 21.--
An inquest will be held to determine
the cause for the mysterious death
Of William Alden Smith, 26 years
old, who was found dead in his bed
here Thursday morning. Smith was
in excellent heath and spirits when
he called on Miss Shirley Wagar. a
sweetheart, Wednesday evening. He
returned TO his boarding house at
about midnight and after chatting a
few moments with a fellow boarder,
retired TO his room.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
Hakers Want Quality and
Size of Bread LOdUeS Fixed

KALAMAZOO. Mich. Oct. 81
A. B. wilminck. of Grand Rapids
1Fas elected president Of the Michi-
i,an Association OF the Baking Indus
~ at the closing session Of the an
nual convention here today. The
sther officers are: Vice-president
oliver Rasmuss. Kalamazoo; secre-
tary. Jay Brink. Kalamazoo; treas
urer. William Muller. OF MuslSegOn.
The executive committee Will fix the
date and place Of holding the next
annual convention. \ resolution urg-
ing the standardization Of the size
and quality OF loaves Of bread was
adopted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22

Baptist Convention Supports
Disarmament Limitation More

PONTIAC. Mich. oct. 21-Rev.
w. W. Smith. Of Detroit, elected
Wednesday 10 the presidency OF the
Michigan Baptist convention. tender
ed his resignation because of III
health today
He was succeeded by r. T.. Jen-
kins Of Paw Paw. who was elected
in the afternoon session.
Resolutions We're passed at the
forenoon session Of the closing day
Of the convention proffered hearty
support 20 the president and his
cabinet in the disarmament confer
ence and 10 the federal council OF
churches in the plan 10 observe Sun
day. Nov 8, armistice day. The
Anti-saloon league was also assured
Of support.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
POLICE JUSTICE DEAD.

ALBION, Mich, Oct. 21.-Walter
W. Watson. So, justice o. the peace
and we'll known insurance agent.
is dead at his home here following a
stroke Of paralysis a few weeks ago.
He had been prominent in civic af-
fairs and fraternal circles. having
served several terms as justice of the
peace, and having been a member
OF the city council and the city park
commission
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22

INDIANAPOLIS. oct. 21-The
interstate conference a Jewish wo-
men was organized az a meeting
here Of representatives Of various
Indiana ana Kentucky sections Of
the council Of Jewish women. Ar
rangements for the first annual
meeting Of the interstate conferences
viii be completed On the near future
by the board Of managers which
consists Of the officers and directors
Of the organization.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
Mystery Bullet Makes Bride
Of -Four Months WidOlU

PETOSKEY, Mich. Oct. I'll
George Reinhardt. "a. was found
dead Thursday morning in the base
ment Of a grocery and meat market.
ReinEardt for years was employed
as butcher for the firm. He had a
bullet hole in his head.
A rifle used for shooting rats lay
at his side. but whether death was
accidental remains for a coroner's
jury 10 decide. A four months bride
survives
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
PATIENT WEEDS NURSE.

Special 10 The News Times
WARSAW, Ind. Oct, 21.-Glee
Ammons, nurse in d Chicago hospi-
tai. attended j. r. Jackson, Santa
Barbara, Cal. when he was injuerd
in an automobile accident. Yester-
day they were united IN marriage in
Chicago. She is a native OF Bour-
bon, Ind. and Is a sister of Mrs
Ralph Stinebach OF Warsaw.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
FALLS INTO HOLE.

Special 10 The News Times:
WARSAW. Ind, Oct. 21.-An ac-
ton for damages against the city Of
Warsaw is threatened by Joseph Nc
Coy Of this city as a result of an &C
cident experienced here by Mrs. Nc
Coy when she stepped into a hole
on Fort Wayne av.. said to have been
left by city employees. AS a result
OF the fall she suffered a broken
shoulder blade.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
WINDOW FIGHTS CHARGE.

THREE RIVERS. Mich. Oct. q.
Arguments on a motion TO dismiss
the murder charges against Mrs. La
winnie Plumber Slack and George
Cooney, Jointly accused OF killing the
woman's husband. William Slack.
Will be made Saturday in Justice X
r. Barnard's court here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-22
CHICAGO TRADERS
TO TEST u. S. LAW

CHICAGO. oct members Of
the Chicago board OF trade as indi-
viduais are planning 20 test in the
federal courts the constitutionality
Of the Draper-Tincher law 20 regu-
late board Of trades recently enacted
by congress.
The law becomes effective sept.
"a