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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-05-04
"BIl.L SKIES ROUSE" MUST GO
a.c':ated in District Made Famous by
dickens, AID Stands In Way
of improvements

The house from whose roof Bill
Skies tried to lower himself by q rope
TO escape the mob that had tracked
him to Jacobs island is to be torn
down. Bill, you remember, made q
misstcp as he tried to swing clear OF
the roof, and the moose at the end of
the rope caught him and hanged him,
whcreat his dog trying TO leap from
the roof to his shoulders, missed his
aim and fell into the ditch at tho base
Of the house, dashing out his brains
on stone.
Jacobs island Is in Bcdmondsey,
near st. Savior'S docks. The bitches
or canals which separated IL from the
mainland and which carried water
from the Thames to the mills and tun-
nerics in the district, long since dis
appeared. Bill Skies house was idcn-
titled some time ago by the discovery
or an old map Of the district, on
which It's location was plainly ndi-
Gated. 1t is in the rc,ir of Il house
In Eckett street, and IS used as Il
stable. The London county council
plans to improve the entire district,
so the region made notorious by coli
YER Twist" must 90. Tho name OF
the sixteenth century Jacob, who had
large house and garden on the island,
before it became an industrial district,
Is still preserved In the nearby Jacob
strect.-Dctroit News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-05-04
II Never Knew You Could Keep Rats
Out of a Butcher ShOp.o

What Ralph Watkins says: Gig
ured rats around store had enough to
feed on; wouldn't touch anything sus-
Diclous. Heard about IaAT-SNAP,
gave it trial. Results wero wonder
ful Cleaned all rats out in ten days.
Dogs about store night and day never
touch RAT-SNAP." Three sizes, 35c,
sc, SIPS. Sold and guaranteed by
Laurens Hardware CO., Putnam Drug
Store, and G. Il. Kennedy e. Son.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-05-04
Herd in a Restaurant

First Girl Don't you over eat your
corn of the cob, Maymc?
Second Girl Not this summer 1t
buffers up ones ear puffs SO.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-05-04

COldg Cause Grip and Influenza
LAXATIVE BROMo QUININE Tablets remove the
cause. There 10 only ono "Bromo Quinine. .
L. w. GROVES Signature on box. 90c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
"SociaL FOllies"
Capitol's Opener

A wholesome entertainment con.
sisting Of many features that are
good. new. and refreshing in bur-
lesque, opened at the Capitol Theater
yesterday under the title Of Max
spiegels Social Follies." The produc-
ton Is presented in two acts and eight
scenes. The dialogue is bright and
,risp, and the situations legitimately
funny and ably handled by a large
company. the principals Of which are
Lovey Mary Greene. Harry Stratton.
Nettie Knise, Babe Warrington. John
Quigg. Karl Bowers. and Ralph Rea.
There are many bright and spark
ling musical gems in the entertain
ment. and the scenic effects are i'm.
pressive and set off to great advant-
age by the brilliancy of numerous
electrical effects.
Numerous speciality and vaudeville
acts are introduced chiefly among
which IL the popular John Quigg with
his piano accordion, who played many
songs asked for by the audience.
A chorus Of twenty girls sing and
dance throughout the performance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
BOBBED HAIR SAVES
PA. GIRL FROM BURNS

UNIoNTowN, Pa, Sept. s.
Bobbed hair scored triumphantly
here when Miss Sarah II. Kline, OF
Bryn Mawr. suffered slight burns
only when the collar Of her sweater
caught fire. Miss Kline, VINO had
come to see the auto races, was
walking along Main street with
friends when a man, sitting on a
hotel balcony, lighted a cigarette and
tossed away the lighted match, which
caught In the collar OF the young
woman's sweater.
James II. Grove, philadelphia, was
q few feet away. Before Miss Kline.
uttering a scream OF fright. could
tear off the flaming garment. Grove
extinguished the fire with mis- bars
hands. The back OF Miss Kline 5
neck was scorched. and II she had
worn long hair It probably would
have ignited with serious conse-
quences.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
HE CAST.


Any time couple of bright young
men get together and, with sprightly
vision, concoct a comedy. and that
comedy Is produced and directed by a
smart individual like oliver Morosco.
who graces the stage with what the
public has come to recognize as a
typical Morosco cast" the result 10
not only sure to be worth while, but
Is generally entertaining.
wait TIL We're Married." to use
somewhat hackneyed phrase. 10
satisfying. Moreover. It has a de-
cided kick" in the final act. And, to
most gratifying degree. It is clean
throughout.
The past few years have been given
over to comedies and farces replete
with titles suggestive of anything
from lingerie to plumbing. 1t Is with
considerable pleasure that an audi.
ence can turn to walt Till We're
Married to find real pleasure In scin-
tillating lines. free from double mean.
ings. a first-class cast, and q vehicle
which affords genuine amusement.
Marion Livermore has rescued
William Plumb from a walery grave
and decides to marry him. Plumb 10
one OF those simple minded, hard
working young men, brought up from
childhood by three maiden aunts.
Marion Is an ultra-modern young
beauty.
The match Is obviously impossible
to Msrion's aunt, Kate LivArmore; her
second cousin, James Twells, and also
to william Plumb, whose income and
prospects quail before the impetuous
Marion. Marion would remake Will
liam, and William, Of course, would
remodel Marion.
Aunt Kate and Cousin Jim conspire
to thwart the marriage. Compiica.
ions follow In the visit Of Marion to
the three aunts. In fits and starts
Marion will and will not marry win.
lam, with the result that, Just as the
wedding Is about to be solemnized,
William balks upon being presented
with half q million dollars from Uncle
kester. the black sheep OF the family,
who has acquired his pile In politics
and turns up to do his bit toward
making his nephew happy.
Marion goes to Paris and after a
year returns to make amends to the
three aunts. William conceives with
Uncle Kester, q Plumb Plan" which
Is put into operation. Everything
turns out well. Of course, and as II
should.
1t Is doubtful II Morosco could have
collected better-balanced cast.
Marion Coakley is delightfully."- refresh.
ing. free from mannerisms and quite
the most appealing and attractive of
the young leads in comedy. Henry
Defy. as William Plumb, is admirably
placed and gets ailNthere is to be got
from a role which invites comparison.
The ability OF Katherine Kaelred,
Edna May oliver, Gerald Oliver Smith.
Jean Shabby. Rapley Holmes. Lucy
Beaumont and Kate Jopson is well
known. Suffice II to say that the en-.
tire cast does credit to the offering
and producer and but adds to indi.
vidual triumphs Of the past.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
STEAMER ST. JOHNS.

The last regular trip OF the
steamer st. Johns to Colonial Beach
was made yesterday morning at 9
o'clock. with a capacity crowd Of
excursionists, bent on finding
amusement and recreation over the
holidays. This was one Of the most
successful seasons that this popular
resort has had. and yesterdays
throngs called for an extra trip OF
the big steamer. which sailed at 9
o'clock this morning, free Of passen-
gers. to bring home those who re-
manned ut the beach until today.
Tomorrow night at 7:15 o'clock
the last of the 40.mile runs will be
made, and the steamer will be turned
over to the captain and crew. by the
company, all revenue collected to be
divided among them. Captain Reed
and his men expect the big boat to
be well.filled, not only because this
Ia the last moonlight run. but also
because of the fact that their many
friends will want to make the jour
ney a big success.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
WOMAN PAINTED IN CLASH
WITH BROOKLYN LANDLo ORD

NEW YIRK. Sept. San Indian
would have gpashed his teeth In envy
at the coat o. war paint Mrs. Gus
sic Weinberg wore into q Brooklyn
police court yesterday.
She appeared as complainant
against Jacob Siiverberg, her former
landlord. who was alleged to have
applied the coat to Mrs. Weinberg
face when they engaged In a lsnd-
iord-tenant disagreement while Sill
verberg was painting one Of his
apartments. BY advice of the police.
Mrs. Weinberg retained her decora-
tons until the hearing.
Silverberg was held on q charge OF
disorderly conduct.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
y Dozen
Sheer Handmade B1ouses
Remarkably low nricad S12S

Handmade Bouses have not known such
vogue in years-and handmade bouses of this
quality are seldom offered at such an excep-
tionaly low price, so this selling will be doubly
welcome.
There are just IL dozen of them, so you should
buy yours early if you expect to get as many as
you'll want
These Blouses are of fine batste, entirely hand
made, with hand-drawn work in various designs,
hemstitching, and some with embroidered dots.
Square neck models, that look so we'll with sweat
ers; also the V neck styles, are here for your
choosing.
Blouse Section Third floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
Slump In Lingerie
Trade Solved By
Federal Board
BY international News Service.

The Federal Reserve Board,
composed Of some weighty finan-
ciers. is never at loss TO under
stand things, nor to account for
matters that sometime puzzle the
ordinary lay mind.
For instance; the question Of
where ladies' indies 20 in the good
ole summertime has some element
of mystery to the man in the street.
But not TO the Federal Reserve
Board. No, sir!
In the boards official review Of
the underwear business today is
this gem:
During July the business done
by reporting underwear manufac-
turers showed a falling off as COM
pared with June. But the situa-
ton Is perfectly understandable
in view of the fact that business is
being done from hand to mouth"
And there you are!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
No Interference
For Keith'S Act

Despite tne hHnOuuCcu1cHt CHCu-
lated broadcast by the management
of B. +. Keith's that a woman would
be sawed in two on the stage OF that
theater at each performance this
week, there was neither police inter.
ference nor protestations from HUI
man Society representatives yester-
day during the act OF Horace Gcldin
in which this interesting event took
place. In fact the victim herself.
Miss Irene Vanderbilt. seemed to
have experienced no discomfort and
affirms her intention to submit just
as readily to mercies of the large
cross-cut saw just as frequently as
the, acts bookings demand.
Just how this near miracle. de-
scribed by Mr.. Goldin as "a possible
impossibility" is accomplished. Is
left to the individual conclusions OF
the members OF the audience. Ger
tainly it presents an interesting and
puzzling problem and ranks high
among the illusions of its character.
Secondary honors on the bill un-
questionably 60 to Two Little Pals
staged and presented by George
Choos, twinkling musical extra
vaganza, which occupied the stage
for over 80 minutes and fully de.
served the enthusiastic reception &C
corded II. Its company of twelve
featured Jack Henry, Edyths Haye.
Harry Meyers. Estelle McNeal, Harry
Pearce and Mabel Crete, and while
the program failed to make clear the
identity of these individuals, the
young woman assigned to the slavey
character of Juliet" gave evidence
of the fact that she 10 quite capable
Of winning a prominent place in any
top-notch musical comedy. II she 10
elects.
Settings OF unusual optical appeal
distinguish the offering, while Epe.
cial music Of distinct charm ny Wal
ter l.. Rosemont and Edwin Ludig
contribute to its success.
Johnny Burke 10 back again re-
counting his experiences as dough
boy in the act entitled Drafted"
combination of breezy monologus and
an exhibition Of skill in piano key
manipulation, and was recalled again
and again until the encores were ex'
hausted.
Walter Newman and support con.
sisting Of Marguerite De Con and.Car.
lotta Irwin present in "Profiteering"
a tabloid comedy Of much merit, the
story Of which has to do with the
successful efforts Of a resourceful
young woman to turn the tables ON
a profiteering landlord. 1t Is ubund.
ant in laugh.producing possibilities.
many Of which are earned by Miss
Irwin in the character Of a steno.
grapher Of a distinctly "hard.boilcd
type. -.
The Three Lordons open the bill
with an athletic act which combined
comedy and thrills and withal In
stamped with novelty. Walter Gin
ton and Julia Rooney. the latter the
daughter Of the late and sister Of
the present Pat Rooney. appear In
After Dark" a pleasant LITTLE skit
consisting of some singing. some
comedy and much dancing Of u high
order.
Lorraine Howard and verna sand.
lier in their comedy songo,oguc.
Wedding Bellies" the theme n: which
has to do with their alleged irint
search for husbands. earned their
share Of the applause, as did Davis
& Peele. eauilibrists Of ability, who
closed the bill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
ALL 5 GLOOM IN
ALEXANDRIA As
SCHOOLSREOPEN
Youngsters Bid Goodbye to Va
cations as First Of city's In
stitutions Starts Term.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Sept. e.
The issuing of permits to pupils
to attend the public schools of Alex
andria started this morning at Lee
Scchool building, on Prince street. be-
tween Patrick and Henry streets. The
permits are being issued by Gilbert
Cox, clerk Of the city school board.
Permits were issued today. and will
be issued tomorrow and wednesday
to- white children In West End at the
West End School. and on Friday and
Saturday colored schildren will get
their permits at their school building.
The schools will reopen for studies
next Monday. As the children got
their permits today they went to the
principal of the schools and were as
signed to their grade. and the teacher
gave them a book list. which they
are required to have filled before they
can enter the schools next Monday.
st. Mary's Academy, conducted by
the Sisters of the Holy Cross, and the
Brothers School opened for the school
year today with large attendance.
The ladies' auxiliary Of the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Engineers today
held their annual circuit convention
at Odd Fellows Hall. on North Colum-
bus street. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Mrs. Heineiwald. grand
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
GLEN ECHO PARK.

While Labor Day usually marks the
termination OF the summer resort sea.
son. the management Of Glen Echo
Park has announced that in view Of
the continued warm weather, that pop.
ular center Of amusement will not
close until next Sunday. The program
for that day will be marked by a
special free concert by Minister'S Band
Dancing in the open air ballroom to
the admirable music furnished by
Oehmann's Orchestra OF skilled jazz
musicians will be continued as a
nightly feature for the rest OF the
week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
"Other Lives" at National

sarcastic conversation with Thaddeus
Averll is work OF art and done In
just the proper tempo. II is not her
fault that later she gives up her
husband without a whimper and
skaters the gloomy skies with a joke
and a mad dash across stage. She
didn't write the play.
And why IN the world do all the per.
formers insist on giving the clipped
British accent to the word Laboratory"
when all are supposed TO be Ameicans
In New York? And Americans never
say "laborat'ry." yet all do In this
play. ..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06

vice president. and many matters Of
importance were discussed. Follow.
ing the meeting a luncheon was
served.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06

The will of the late Daniel Webster
Schofield has been admitted to pro-
bate. The will. which il dated June
Is. 1921. after making a few minor
requests. leaves his estate to his wife.
Mrs. Evelyn Schofield. and she has
qualified as executrix.
An electric train hit a wagon OF
Walter Thompson. of New Alexandria,
at the corner OF Royal and Franklin
streets yesterday. Thompson was
thrown from the wagon. but escaped
aged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
ADVERTISEMENT.

" aids TO Beauty

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able hairs, apply and after 2 or
minutes rub off. wash the skin and
Il will be left soft. clear and hairless,
This treatment viii not mar the skin
but to avoid disappointment be care
fui TO get real delatone. Mix fresh
az wanted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
Servoss, Craufurd
Kent, and Ernita Las
celles Successful in Play
That Just Fails to I'm
press Because of a Num-
Der of Things.

Marc Klaw, Inc, presented "other
Lives" a play In prologue and three
acts. at the National Theater last
night, opening the season. II Is writ.
ten by Theresa Helburn and Edward
Goodman and staged by Dudley
Digges.
THE CAST:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
WomenS Early Autumn Hats
A Very Smart Selection at $3.50

Hats, this season, leave you free to choose as
you villa small hat large hat; brims are
straight, rolled turned up or down, all of these are
smart for Fall.
In this collection so moderately priced, is very
chic little sports hat of bright red corded velvet
you may have it in other colors, too; another pop
uar hat (skctched), has a soft roll brim and
crushable crown which are much featured this 8,
a soft crown, and smart upturned brim, with a {
the lovely rich colors, from which you may make
and brown, navy, gray and black.
You will like these
-'- hats, and their moderate
Millinery Section. Third floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-06
Morosco Comedy
GarYick Success

oliver Morosco presented last night
at the Shubert-Garrick. for its sea
sons premiere, wait Till We're Mar
ried." q new comedy In three acts by
Hutchinson Boyd and Ralph Bunner.
and staged under the direction of the
producer and Franklyn Underwood.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-04-15
CHICAGO WILL HAVE
QUADRUPLE HANGING

Chicago, April 14.-Twenty-five
deputy sheriffs drilled for riot duty,
were posted about the county Jail to:
day n preparation for the quadruple
hapgings scheduled for tomorrow,
Sam Cardinella. and Sam Farrarra
will be marched to the gallows shortl
after 9 o'clock tomorrow morning and
half an hour later Antonio Lopez and
Joe Costanzo will be hanged. Execu.
tive clemency was denied Cardinella
by Governor Small today.
The extra precautions about the
Jail were taken because Of persistent
rumors that CardineHa's friends
might attempt a forceful rescue.
Cardinella wqss the leader OF q band
of youthful criminals. Two of his
followers were hanged two months
ago and three others are in the peni-
Tertiary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-04-15

This interesting announcement ap-
peared in The Abbeville Press and
Banner: "The city treasury is fuller
this morning. by n hundred and
ten dollars, due to the fact that Chief
Johnson and his men brought in elev-
en- gamblers Saturday night, each of
whom contributed the sum of ten
dollars Can it be that the city
government Of Abbeville is at war
with what one has learned from
The Press and Banner, is the city's
principal industry? Is setback to be
put down in Abbeville after all these
years? Or is it merely to be sub
jected to rational taxation?-The
sEs".i,
State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-04-15
CONGRESS STEERS
INTO POLICY PATH
Prepares to Carry Out Recommen.
dations-Tariff Vote Friday.

Washington, April 14.-Congress
squared away today on the admins
tration program outlined in Presi'
dent Harding's address yesterday. .
In harmony with the presidents
recommendations the house today
arranged to expedite the emergency
tariff bill, passage of which is ex'
pected there Friday, while in the
senate the resolution to end the
state of war with Germany and Aus.
tria was introduced by Senator
Knox, Republican, Pennsylvania.
The latter is to be brought up fol
debate late next week.
Many bills, in both houses and
senate, designed to meet legislative
proposals Of Mr.. Harding, also were
introduced. In the senate, Senate,
Borah, Republican, Idaho, reintro.
duced his naval disarmament resolu.
ton proposing to that end a three
power conference Of the United
States, Great Britain and Japan.
In preparation for the emergency
tariff debate, the house today re-
ceived the formal report on the
bill and after a II minute session
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-04-15

loan of Thirty Thousand (s30,o00.l
Dollars to Abbeville County, to be
used in payment Of ordinary expenses
of the County, in anticipation of the
collection of taxes, and being under
authority of Section 1901 of Volume
1, Code Of Laws, 1912, and amenda-
tory Acts thereto. Loan to mature
March 18th, 1922.
The undersigned will pledge them
selves to deposit the proceeds Of the
loan with the Bank making the same
and there to remain until withdrawn
in the ordinary course of business,
provided a better rate of interest can
be; secured by so doing.
Right is reserved to reject any or
all bids. ...-
49,. L. w. Keller,
81 Supervisor, Abbeville Co.
]. E. Jones,
Treasurer, Abbeville Co.
April 18th, 1921.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-04-15

Electric as welding was first used
in 1881. !
The Chinese swifts builds its nest
of it's own saliva.
Nightmare is more detrimental to
adults than to children.
The first beet sugar factory in the
United States was erected in 1899.
What will be the largest cathedral
in England is being built in Liver
pool.
&A At one time in England every am:
bassador- to that country had his own
state. coach.
There never has been a primate of
the Catholic church over the whole
United States.
The ancient Greeks smoked GER.
tain seeds, plants, hemp and what is
called "hoof lettuce" ,
French landlords must notify the
government as oon as any of their
houses or flats is emptied.
San Marine, the worlds smallest
republic, has the second longest ma
tional anthem in the world.
Incubators now used in China are
the same in principle as those EN-
ployed in Egypt 1000 years ago.