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CHARACTERS IN THE STORY

scoffed- And you'd probably tell
me the reason you wouldn't have
me is because I haven't curly hair.
That's about all the sense the aver
age girl has"
"A girl can't marry every man
who asks her" Jane protested.
of course not! But she can be
honest. and not make the poor fell
low feel like fishr'
Il see, Teddy Jane cried inn
pulsively. you've made me see
things right, I'm terribly sorry,
Jane turned away with tear. in
her eyes. but he slipped his arm af
fectionately about her.
Don't cry, old girl, I'm talking
to you like a brother. ] want you
to think things over, and when you
meet a regular fellow who tells YOU
he loves you-be straight with
him.
II will. Teddy" Jane promised.
Girls get these ideas from read
ing silly novels" Teddy went on
seriously. But a regular girl who
goes out in the world to make her
own living. ought to have her ideas
set for the real thing"
You're right, Teddy" Jane ad-
mitted meekly
You want the impossible! And
all the while you go on with your
mind In a rut. You're too busy to
take the time to figure out that
the happiness you crave Is not
in the twinkling stars at all, but
it may be riding home next to you
any night on the T'-readine the
sporting extra or eating daffies at
Child's."
Teddy! You're a wonderw Jane
breathed. and then looked at him
with new eyes. He seemed a little
older. a little sadder, and a little
more interesting than she had ever
thought him before. But Jane still
glanced up at the stars-and won
dered.
II know what you're thinking"
he said honestly. I'm not asking
you to quit star-gazing, and to
trade in your ideals for a flat fur
nished on the installment plan. I'm
just asking you to be square-with
yourself-and the man.. Don't tell
him he hasn't money enough, or
he's not In your mental sphere, or
you're not ready to settle down
lhdN - al tut. JusI tell MIN ne b
not the one. Believe in that-there
is one. The right man may be poor,
or he may be rich-but your heart
holds the answer. Do you love him !?
II you do. stick to him through
hell"
Teddy
That's all I've got to say!" he
finished gIoomily.
There's been another girl?" Jane
asked suddenly.
How do you suppose I discovered
all that?" he asked cynically.
She turned me down when I gos
out of college, because 1 hadn't a
profession. struggled through
the law, and when I was just get
ting on. my feet, she said 1 wasn't
earning enough-she wanted a man
who could provide more! When I
was busy making money, she said
I wasn't artistic enough had be-
come sordid and hardened in bus
mess! /. really loved her-and
think she would have loved me, IL I
had paid no attention to her whims
and seized her of in cave-man
fashion. But while was trying to
work up a temperament and was
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28
Horoscope
FRIDAY. APRIL Is, 1929.

Venus rules this day in benefic
aspect, according to astrology. The
Sun has benefc, power early in the
morning.
Women have the best possible
direction of the stars during this
configuration and should be ex-
ceedingly active.
There Is a sign for love affairs
that is mUst encouraging, especi-
ally as romance today carries with
1t the probability that suitors will
be wealthy and successful.
Entertainments that bring to-
gether men and women are subject
to inspiring influences that en-
courage sentiment, joy and brilli-
ancy.
Theaters should profit today
which makes for large box office
receipts.
According to ancient tradition the
wearing of new clothing is especi-
ally lucky under this planetary gov.
eminent. 49, 49,.
The position of Jupiter and
Saturn in the sixth house should
greatly benefit labor and there
should be much better conditions
for those who seek work.
A dispute with a foreign power
again Is indicated for the United
States which will face many prob
lens that require clever diplomacy
Many accidental deaths. due to
sports are forecast for the summer.
The hunting field may be unusually
dangerous.
Saturn ruling the tenth house
again SENS to indicate much illness
among prominent persons and
deaths of notables.
Philanthropic projects of various
sorts are well directed and there
will be renewed interest in colo
nization schemes.
Persons whose birthdate II is
should be watchful OF financial az
fairs during the coming year. Do
nestle happiness Is forecast. The
young will court and marry.
Children born on this day will be
Intelligent and original, in all
probability. They have the augury
Of success in life.
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contsnaed from Yesterday.

Continued from -Yesterddt.
Il wouldn't kiss you IL you were
the last woman in the world" Ted
dy declared positively.
Jane began to realize that this
-xas- not a jokei His sharp. quick
words were coming with deep feel
ing. II was as IL the love he might
have had for her had turned to
hate
Jane attempted to soothe him.
Teddy. dear boy, Can you blame
me 10 Joe and Hal proposed to me?
I didn't know il, I didn't want
them to-feel that way"
He flung himself into another
passion.
Feel that way. Feel! You don't
know what it is to feel. You toy
and tamper with hearts and think
everyone is as cold and sexless' as
yourself. Pretty women like you
arethe very devil!'
Teddy
Jane attempted to get up from
the sand. but Teddy seized her none
too gently and forced her back to
attention.
NO other man may ever have
the nerve to tell you what I'm
going to tell you. A girl like you.
with a mother chaperoning and all
that sort of thing. thinks she can
dance and f1irt and raise the very
deuce with mems feelings and then
when a man offers her his life,
all she does Is to hand out a car
bon copy of a nice ladylike re-
fusal. and add another scalp to her
scoFe!"
~ Jane was weeping. How do you
know what I told the boys?"
Teddy threw a stone viciously
into the waves.
After a fellow has been refused
he has to confide in someone-they
both confided in me-"
What did they say?" Jane ques-
TONED miserably.
You told Joe you were tired Of
working in an office-that you
wanted to marry some one who
could give you social position-a
lovely home. a car. and all the lux
-uries a girl tied up in an ONCE
can only dream about"
Yes, I did say something like
that" Jane admitted. But it Is
my privilege. I can marry whom
i choose"
Certainly! But see the paradox!
A girl wants a career-she wants
the pretty clothes and admirers too!
And she wants romance. moonlight
and poetry. and all that sort of
thing, And then she demands a
country home. a car. and luxuries
only a millionaire could provide"
Teddy Jane cried out bitterly.
We'll, What do you think a
fellow thinks about a girl like thate
What could I offer you? Ny hearts
devotion and a four-room fiati" he
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28
SCIENTISTS HONOR
ALBERT EINSTEIN
AND SECY. HOOVER
Seventeen Are Elected
Members in National
Academy.

Herbert Hoover, Secretary Of
Commerce. and Prof. Albert Elm
stein. author Of the theory of rela-
tivity. Wednesday were accorded the
highest honor that can be conferred
upon scientists in America. when
they were elected to membership in
the National Academy Of Sciences.
Professor Einstein was elected as
a foreign associate while Secretary
Hoover was given the rank Of
member. Fifteen other members,
two of whom are washingtonians,
were also honored by the Academy
tional Museum. The Washington
isns are. George Kimball Burgess.
Bureau of Standards, and George
Parker Merrill, of National Mu-
scum.
Two Bsltimoreans were also on
the list, Joseph 8. Ames, of Johns
a member of the council. while Ed
ward WILDER Berry. also of Johns
Hopkins, was elected a member.
Others elected follow:
Foreign secretary, Robert An
drews Millikan, California Institute
of Technology; member of the
council. Dunn Gano. New York !;
members. Rufus Cole, Rockefeller
Hospital, New York; Luther Pfahler
Eisenhart, Princeton University;
Joseph Erlanger, Washington Unit
versity, st. Louis, Mo-; George Au-
gustus Hulett, Princeton University;
Charles Atwood Kofoid, University
OF California; Carl Emil Seashore.
State University of Iowa; Charles
Rupert Stockard. Cornell University
Medical School. New York City;
Ambrose Swasey. SOL Carnegie ave-
nue., Cleveland. Ohio: William Ham,
mond Wright, Lick Observatory.
Mt. Hamilton Cal.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28
Memory
Tests
ANSWERS to These Questions VIII
Re Published Tomorrow.D

1,.what is dodecagon?
2,where are the Virginia ,capes?
3yAbout how many packages are
handled annually by the parcel post
department of the United States?
4. What continent is the oldest
known to man?
). What European languages are
written with the Hebrew alphabet?
s. What well known river flows
through the city Of Limerick?
Z. What picture made" Rodolf
Valentines reputation?
8. What famous history complet-
ed in manuscript was accidentally
destroyed and the author forced to
80 over the whole epoch again?
3. What Is an anecdote?
10. Give two synonyms for trucu-
lence. for risible.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28

sending her orchids and limp leather
volumes of poems, she went to New
York and married a ball player!
Can you beat it?"
What a shame!"
You are the first girl I have
tried to like since, Peggy. You can
understand how 1 feel to and you
just the same! You women just
don't know what you want. You
want something unusual-a sensa-
ton! All I hope Is that you draw
something better than her ball
player" he said bitterly.
What happened to herr Jane
asked.
He was brute. She ran away
and wanted to get a divorce and
marry me. She said she loved me
all the time" f.
And you wouldn't?"
''She died." he choked.
And then Jane did what caused
scandal around the hotel. She put
both arms about Teddy and kissed
him! Right there on the shore.
CONTINUED Tomorrop) H..
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28
FINLEY S. HAYES
DIES SUDDENLY

Finley Stuart Hayes. 81 years old.
in charge Of the Congressional Rec
ord at the Government Printing Of
flee, died Wednesday night at his
home. 201s street northwest, from
a stroke Of apoplexy. Mr.. Hayes
was stricken at noon yesterday. He
had been with the Government Print
ing ONCE for thirty years. He rail-
lied from the first stroke, but failed
to revive from second attack. dy-
ing about IL o'clock last night.
Mr.. Hayes, before coming to Wash
ington. was a New York newspaper
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28

man. For eight years he covered
police headquarters for the New York
Star. Later he was special writer
for the New York Recorder and the
New York Evening Telegram.
During his residence here he has
been associated with various dra-
matte associations. and at the time
Of his death was dramatic director
Of the Washington Arts Club.
Mr.. Hayes IL survived by his
widow, Mrs. Ida s. Hayes. one son.
Stuart s. Hayes, of The Washington
Herald staff, and two sisters, Mrs.
Reginald Haughton Keays, Of New
York, and Mrs. Thomas II. willard.
wife of the medical director or the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28
HIT BY STREET CAR,
MAN, 80, IS.DYING

Struck by a southbound Capital
Traction Company trolley car a
Fourteenth and I streets northwest.
E. J. Mcmillan, 80 years old, Of
Philadelphia. was injured. probably
fatally, Wednesday night. He suf-
fered fracture of the skull, internal
injuries and a broken right leg and
arm.
At the Emergency Hospital. where
he was taken. little hope is enter
tained for his recovery.
Police wired his supposed home
at 1874 Mount Vernon street. Phil
adelphia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28
Denounces Price Cutting.

Indiscriminste price-cutting said TO
have as q purpose the centralizstion
of the tobacco business In few
firms was denounced today at the
closing session Of a two-day con-
yention Of the Tobacco Merchants
The protest was EN-
bodied in a resolution. presented 10
the Federal Trade Commission, ask
ing the commission, TO grant a ruhnS
that this practice be abated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28

1: A d. Coffee Cups and
Ssucers. French China. border
pattern. roc eschI were $50.
IL BouiIlon Cups and Sau-
GERS. decorated French China.
s5c set, were -.
French China Coffee Cups
and Saucers, decorated and
one-half mat gold handles. CSC
set; were S1.s5.
Salad Bowls. imported dec
GRATED china. soc each; were
SI.7S.
MirinE Bowl Sets.
IL sets OF 6 pieces: from :
to 12-inch shes. Regularly
$1s5 set.
Chin. Section, Fifth foor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28
Clear Glass Table
TunbLers
Special, 40c Dozen

20 dozen offered at this
low price Friday. Well
Finished Colonial Tumblcrs.
IS Floral Cut Glass salt and
Pepper Shakers. I5c each,
were sc.
dozen Ice Tea Tumblers.
plain glass. Special. 5Oc desen.
Bon Bon Bowls, footed and
OF tinted glass. soc each,
were csc.
IS Colonial Glass Water
Jugs, tanksrd shape. clear
glass. Special, S5c each.
Floral Cut Glass Fruit or
Salad Bowls. Sc eschI were
$1.4a
Glassware Section, Fifth fosr.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28

When Basil King, noted writer.
bewailed world ruled by women,
at the breakfast of the League of
American Penwomen at the Ward
man Parw Hotel Wednesday, he was
promptly refuted by Gen. Pershing,
Nine. Grouitch and Maj Gen. Le-
jeune.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28
THIRTY DEATH TOLL
IN TEXAS FLOODS

FORT WORTH, Tex, April 26.-
Thirty persons are known to have
persisted in the floods which fol-
lowed the record-breaking cloud
burst in North Texas. Conservative
estimates are that fifty may have
been swept to death by the tor-en-
tiai rains which have inundated
dozen towns.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-28
Answer. to Yesterday. Questions.

Answers to festerdays auesttons.
s~1zwho are the white Indians"
and what has tradition to say con-
earning them? In Sussex County,
Delaware. and the surrounding re-
don there Is a colony OF so-called
white Indians" or "Moors. Ira
dition declares that these are the de-
scendants of Moors from Spain, but
their sf.ct origin is unknown.
; what Is animal life? An ami
NAL Is a living object that derives its
food from pre-existing life. 1t Is re-
lated TO certain forms OF fungus, or
nongreen plant life in its lower FORMS
but its higher forms are to be dis
tinguished from all plants by the
ability TO evolve into a tube, or stom-
ach, where no plant ever gets above
the stage Of an aggregation or thai
ms."
.. What is a drachm? A term Of
measurement equaling forty-five
drops Of water, or a common tea
spoonful. In avoirdupois IL equals
1910 of an ounce or 27.34 grains.
4. In what serial did Billie Burke
star "Gloria's Romance"
5. What Is the capital Of wyoming?
Cheyenne.
s. On what river is Glasgow (Scot-
. I4nQl AoCaNcos Inc TlFcE Slyuc.
z. What twelve famous authors
died. In poverty? Milton. utter, OF
way Lee, Dryden. STEELE, Savage,
chsttsrton. Burns. Sheridan, Gerald
Grifftl, Poe.
8. When was william Shakespeare
born He was born April 80, 1854. at
stratford- warwickshire,
England. He died April % 1915.
Give two synonyms for obyiata:
for tsuism. Preclude. provide against.
A1iom. self-evident truth.
To- What il skunk cabbage? A
large plant with; only q root, leaves,
and flower, but without a stalk, that
growsin damp and marshy places on
the Pacinc Coast and from Minnesota
eastward to the Atlantic. Its flower
and leaves are iiIy-iike in appear
ance. but II gives OF a pestilentiai
c4or tha can be smelied at some dis
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pany. Of New York Funeral ar
rsnsements will be announced toos1
~ was stated at his home last nigh
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-21

Dear Santa Claus: | am not going
ask for much this Christmas. ]
Gouid like for you to bring me
air Of skates, and there is one little
ewing basket that draws up like d
az Bring me lots of fruit and
andy, Enclosed 25 cents for the
.mpty Stocking Fund. Love from
EATRICE HEIDI. Wishing every
he a Merry Christmas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-21

FAR-OFF ALASKA
Uab Packed Sled and Harnessed
Raindeer, Digging His Way
Through Heavy Shows

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. - OLD
c.int Nick, with his packed sled and
sarnessed reindeer, prancing over
,ba country with jingling bells, and
5gging his way through piled snow
s-ifts is not so mythical after all
',r he really does appear to many peo-
50 iuatsSaat way.
"a IN Alaska, where Uncle Sans
nix are delivered in winter by fur
dad carriers riding in reindeer drawn
lods to the tune of merry SdiSes.
fr-away places in Alaska get few
Seliyeries of mail, but the schedule
!. nearly always arranged so that
zach pioneer camp in out-of-the-way
,Iaces where Dope snow prevents
nncb intercourse with the outer
World gets its Christmas mail near
The holidays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-21

Dear Santa: l am a little boy ,
bars old. / want you to bring me
drum, a horn, tin garage with
20 cars in it, an erector set, train
lnd big ball and some fireworks.
Enclosed find 25 cents for} mpty
booking Fund. P. S., Oh yes, / want
cowboy suit and pistol. Your lit
4 boy BILLY BOYD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-21

Dear Santa Claus: l am a little
il, seven years old, going to school
ad am in the first grade, and Santa,
want you to bring me doll, doll
Fnk, bed and kitchen cabinet, and
\ promise you to be very good
title girl. Enclosed you will find
y cents for the Empty Stocking
2lnd. Your little girl BETTY
BISHOP, 121 Hampton ST.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-21

Dear Santa Claus: My little sister,
lrian, wants you to bring her
bll. Ny brother James wants
ttle car, a fire-pistol and some fire
Rackers. And please bring me tool
best, a pocket knife and some fire
fackers. We would like for you to
Eave all of US some fruit and nuts.
Be are sepnding soc for Empty
hooking Fund. E. w. HORNE, JR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-21
!. lAEEETA WITH LACE.

"a blue -taffeta gown with a long,
Wy skirt is effectively trimmed with
earf Of black lace which IS used
"a shoulder drape on one SIDE,
aching to the hem line on the
tler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-21
LETTERS TO
SANTA CLAUS

Dear Santa Claus: I am a little
yirl 6 years old. Please bring me
jou trunk, tea set, washstand and
lresser and some fruit; also bring
nv little sister a doll, doll cart, little
,hair and tea set. Encosed is soc
for the Empty Stocking Fund.
ANNIE RUTH MATHEWS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-21

Dear Santa Claus: l am a little
/ four years old and have been
Agood this year. | want you to
6g me a velocipede, a little AUTO
pile and a little garage to put ii
Also bring me horn, some caps
r my pistol and pplepty Of candy
nit AID foe cfaslqefs. 1Enclesed
id 10 cents FOR tie Empty Stocking.
md. SAM IVEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-21

Dear Santa Claus: | am enclosing
% cents for the Empty Stocking
fund. am a little boy six years
ID. This Christmas | want you Il
lrng me a veiocipede, a drum and a
Patch. Also bring me a horn and
ome caps for my pistol Please
ln't forget plenty of fruit, candy,
Iut and firecrackers. o CARLTON
EEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-21

Dear Santa: l am a little boy 8
|esrs old. l am in the second grade
Enta, please bring me a train, a
r, horn, an air rifle and lots of
|Alts, and don't forget my little
|eother, Alvin, and bring him some
Eang nice. Your little boy MAR
Ia JORDAN. P. S.. Enclosed you
IN fnd 10 cents for the Empty
dng Fund.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-21

Dear Santa: / am a little girl 10
Years old. ] want a bicycle very
much, if you can get it for me. Please
bring me some fruits, box of candy
snd some sparklers; and don't forget
by little brother, he is years old;
be wants a cowboy suit, some fruit,
home candy, sparklers and nuts and
Eease bring him a pistol and caps.
Please, dear Santa, don't forget my
grandma, papa and. mamma; my big
brother and my two sisters. l am
ending 10 cents for the Empty
Stocking Fund. Your little girl,
ANNIE RUTH HANSFORD.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-25
CARS COLLIDE ON
NATIONAL ROAD

Assistant Prosecutor Austin '. WOOD
and sheriff Harry I. Clousc OF Ohio
county narrowly escaped serious IN
iurIes last evening when an autom"pu"
in which they were occupants coliided
with 4 machine driven 10y charles Ni'N-
eryon Of Park View. near wheeling
park.
In an effort 70 avoid the collision Mr.,
Wood swerl -d the machine SHARPLY 10
~. right The car crossed the street
cay tracks. crashed through hedge
fence surrounding the Wilson estate.
skidd.d through the ward and stopped
on the edge II raviNc forty feet deep
between the Cecil and Wilson property.
Charles Nirkcrson was thrown from
his machine by the impact and suffered
minor injuries. HIS brother HARRY
Nickerson. who was also an Occupant Oh
The car. escaped unhuri
The automobile. Packard Seu"'''
was owned by Sheriff ClouSe but was
driven by Assistant Prosecutor WOOD
The county officials were returning
70 the city after Investigation OF case
near Elm Grove. As they neared the
| Overlook Lane III. N!cNerSon m"'h'"e
| is said 20 have attempted 10 cross he
road in front Of them. None OF the
occupants Of the cars were injured
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-25
Workman k|LLED|N FALL FROM
SCAFFOLDA At BEECH BOT TOM

Brooke county. was notified and "r"''-
cd III. body removed to -" N"HSh',E
undertaking parlorS. wheT" !, wiz pe
held until relatives Of the dead man are
found. ,.,,,,
casey. who was known TO his zero"
wc-Emen as tramp Strnc'ur"' "'',
vorker" came - Beech Enit"m SNN"tt'
w.nks ago and applied for work. lie
was considered as an expert %tFNctur'I
IRON worker and was Immediately gwen
position. ill.,. ,,o,-
Sc>era, wears ago casey first appear
Cd In Rccch Bottom and was gwen WORK
nv the company. After several months
be loft FOR parts unknown and was not
heard Of until his return recent'N.
Although hN was We'll Known ABOUT
Reech Ro,tom nobody knows where
Casey made his HON" or whether ne mas
,,v surviving relatives S"arch OF
mo contents % hia clothing tat"h L"
reveal ANYTHING concerning him NeSt"r-
! day although |, - believed he came
/ here from Tennessee.
! Casey was In q very J"Niai moo" atl'r
rsturning 20 work from dinner ana )ust
before the fatal accident had been tank
ing ard toking with his follow workers.
Ha had star cd 20 walk across the scat
| todl and lost his footing.
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$50 WARWOOD READY
FOR BIG LAWN FElE

South Warwood's lawn 'ctr Wh:'"
will bc held Monday night on IN" Low
land school grounds Wi! ne IN '''' w
by the music Of the Jones
orchestra. one OF Wheeling most P''
ular orchestras. .,,.,
IN. orchestra will play all evening
s,d Will render several new dance h!iS
40 accomparimcnts for til" SEVERE"
r,t,Ie warwood girls who Will interpret
the latest folk dance steps.
This IS the FIRST time tbs year 'N''
an orchestra has been retained for a
lawn fete in Warwood. The SrG'h Naf'
woodcrs have gone - every "H'r"n" -
nkae the affair 4 grand success.
Work will be started today IN earn
est IN the erection Of the booths.
variety OF booths such as never before