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The Washington times., 1922-12-25
BISHOP FORb|DS
ADDRESS BY
DANCER
DR.. Manning Answers Letters
of Protest Referring to
Isadora Duncan.

NEW YORK. Dec. :5.-It be-
came known yesterday that it was
Bishop William T. Manning who in
tervened when the Rev. DIR. William
Norman Guthrie. rector of the Epis-
copal Church Of ST.: Marks in the
Bouwerie. announced that Isadora
Duncan, interpreter of the classic
dance, would address the forum of
that church Christmas Eve. Miss
Duncan was to have had for her
topic at st. Marks "The Moraliz-
ing Effect Of Dancing on the HUI
man Soul" A few days ago DR.
Guthrie authorized a brief state
ment that Miss Duncan's engage
ment had been Cancelled, but the
reason remained a mystery.
From the office of Bishop Man
ming to the Episcopal publications
the following notice has been is
sued.
"The bishop of New York has re-
ceived letters of earnest protest
from many parts OF the country
in regard to an announcement wide
ly published in the newspapers that
dancer whose exhibitions have
aroused great criticism in many of
our cities would appear and speak
At st. Mark 's-in-the Bouwerie. New
York
''In answer to these letters Of pro.
,est Bishop Manning wishes to state
hat the dancer referred to will not
speak at St. Marks Church. nor
appear professionally in any con.
rection with the church or its serv.
ces."
The Washington times., 1922-12-25
Married Only a Month
He Hadn't Learned
to Wait

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-A pal
pitant bridegroom, confessing to
only one short months expe-
rience in the business Of being a
benedict, startled Detective John
Singer, in charge Of the Missing
Persons Bureau at police head
quarters, last night with an i'm
perative demand that the police
reserves be called out imme-
diately to search for his wife.
"She was doing Christmas
shopping" the anguished hus-
band explained, "and she was to
meet me in the Pennsylvania
Station subway. And she hasn't.
And we've only been married a
month. And she's an hour late
now."
"Young man." said Singer,
"I've been married fifteen years.
You go back and sit where she
told you to wait. A wife who is
only an hour late doing Christ
mas shopping is something to be
thankful for, not worried about" I"
The Washington times., 1922-12-25
GIRL FINDS MAIL BAG ON
SHORE; GETS REWARD

OTTAWA. Dec. 25. - Flotsam
washed on the lonely shores Of
Gooseberry Island. off the New
foundland coast. brought Christmas
cheer to Rachel Coomes.. fisher.
mans daughter. today.
Wandering on the beach. she
found a mail bag. dashed to spar.
Her find solved a missing-mail rid
die that had puzzled inspectors for
months. Postmaster General Muir
ply sent the girl 800 check. with
his best Christmas wishes.
The Washington times., 1922-12-25
CELEBRATE SIxTIETH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram B. Smith
celebrated the sixtieth anniversary
of their wedding yesterday-and SO
did their sisters and their cousins
and their aunts, as well as grand
and great-grandchildren
Their home at 704 F street north
east was crowded all day with rela-
tfVes and friends.
The husband is eighty-five years
old, the wife seventy.nine. They
were married at Falls Church, Va.
The Washington times., 1922-12-25

Resinoi Ointment and Resinoi Soap
contain nothing that could injure or
irritate the tenderest skin. In addition
70 being 90 effective for itching skin
trou 81 q, they help 10 clear away blotch-
e, redaess, roughness and other eon-
plsxion defects.
Yss~ &SrsETfsf sells ksrssi SsS<
ssd Oisfssssf.
The Washington times., 1922-12-25
BY FAY KING.

These aro dangerous days In
deedy for round, rOsy-cheeked
old gents with white chin curtains
who are apt to be mistaken for q
certain welcome guest due to ar
rive soon from the far North.
1 don't mind telling you that
saved ono pOnderOus old pop
from the ''black hand" the other
day, although the black hand In
this case was . plump dimpled
ebony mitt belonging to . dusky
little SNOWFALL Jones.
The said rOtund old party was
rambling along at q grNat rate,
wound up In q woolly heater. his
slfalfa-like face fringe flutterhg
gracefully in the chill December
breezes, and he was totally un.
aware Of the danger to his per.
son.
It was only by luck and my love
for young huskies that happened
to hear the plot on foot as three
little gamins gathered together
at the curb and cast slanting
glances at the old party with SO
much pep and . EO0dly color.
The three Of them were hud-
died together in . conference,
that looked as II serious busi-
ness was In hand.
PLOT IN PROGRESS.
A plot was in progress.
To my horror l discovered 1t
was to kidnap this here guy
Santa Claus.
"Sure It's him-you can't fool
us!' said the gang leader. Il
seen him pass here two or three
times now, and Il 'ud be the
easiest thing In the world to nab
him, and when we get him, we
won't hurt him none; we'll just
make him tell us where he's got
his stuff stored and then well go
over and get It, and after we get
through passing out presents to
them that we know he has been
Forgetting right along. wen let
him loose and he can do his STUFF
like usual. Wot yuh say! HuhI'
, At this point Snowy with the
black hands throws his little lat
thumb over his shoulder and in
dicates that the party In question
is just passing by again, and the
three Of 'em seemed to shake q
bit in their boots.
Tho old gent with the rosy
checks and the holly berry nose.
tripped along little dreaming
what might be In store for him.
''TOny's Ma has been wanting
q pair Of black silk gloves ever
since 1 kin remember" says Jim-
mie, in the red-and-white sweat
er, and that little lame Kid that
lives next door to you. Bill. he's
been writing to Santa Claus for
q box of colOred pencils for three
years now and he always gets .
sack of candy and q pair OF init.
tens, which neither Of 'em don't
do him no good. It's time we was
putting this guy right. I amt so
sore at him forgetting me. as ]
am him forgettin' some OF the
folks I know or mixin' up some
OF his bundles. II he comes by
here tomorrow you rush up to
him, Bill, and I'll throw q gunny
sack over his head and SNOWFALL
can watch out and see that the
rOad'a clear"
But THAT amt Santa Claus!'
The Washington times., 1922-12-25
678 SENT MERRY XMAS
TO COMMISSIONER OYSTER

The popularity OF Commissioner
James F. Oyster seems to be in.
creasing daily.
Captain Oyster in counting UP
his Christmas mail found that 67S
persons had remembered him with
either a card or letter.
The Washington times., 1922-12-25
Innocent Old Guy Who Looked Like
Santa Didn't Know Game OF
Young Huskies.

1 said, and three Of 'em looked
up ut me scared-like!
"How do you know he ain'tf"
asks the spokesman.
"Santa Claus Is q particular
friend Of mine," says /, "and that
guy amt him ut all. But l have
chanced to Overhear your plot,
and the really good motives that
prompt II. and II you will give
me the name. Of the little lame
boy that wants a box Of cOlOred
pencils and the lady that wants
q pair Of black silk gloves. Ill
see that they get 'em without you
running any chances like you are
willing to take"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-04

wrote it down just as Mckay says ne
got it
on a piece of wrapping paper MIA
had written. con the Bacchante, head
ed down the Sound toward the ocean
| hear the men talk of Fire Island
This is Ruth"
That's where ii broke off, hali
apologized Mckay.
Dick paced up and down the work
shop floor Finally he lifted a trap
door and climbed down to the former
,boathouse below
When Garrick climbed after him a
few minutes later, he found Dick
smeared and greasy, coat off,covered
with perspiration, working feverishly.
Garrick looked about kcenly. The
former boathouse had been transferred
into real hangar. Dick looked ulI
from his work.
Il guess you remember enough to
look over those pontoons?' ne called
TO Garrick, waving toward the hydro
aeroplane.
whats the idea?"
I'm tuning up. ! wasn't quite ready
10 exhibit the Defoe radiophone-but,
hang II all-the 'Bacchante' must be
found-with Ruth"
Continued in our next Issue)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-04

the surprised Nita, "let me have the
wire Central . where did that last
call 10 the Club come from? Can you
trace it?" He put his hand over the
transmitter and asked, In the city
you can't trace thing. But out in
these little Long Island towns these
hick telephone girls listen in on all the
village gossip. Wait. youll see.' Then
with his hand off, "Yes. thank you
He hung up. From the Gravel
Works at the mouth of the harborl"
I'm be darned-our harborr ex.
claimed Dick
You'll be something else quickly
from Garrick. Your boathouser'
IL hadn't thought of that. Wed
better get down there
We'll, | thought of It. That's why
l left Glenn. You don't need to ask
IL. Nita. | know. You're nervous and
all upset. Yes. think doing some
thins, anything would do you good.
Have Mckay drive us all down. And
hurry We're not going to make a
callr'
They We're coasting down from the
top CT the hill few hundred feet from
| the boathouse when Mckay jammed
on the brakes and scraped a couple
of dollars worth of rubber off the tires
just over the tops Of the trees could
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-04

from the houseboat TO scout cruiser
up alongside"
Glenn nodded 1T was our floating
storehouse, the Sea Nanp'.'
well, as he got nearer, he made
out through his glass what looked Ike
two men struggling with a couple OF
girls. The scout boat was drifting
away from the houseboat then. The
girls couldn't fight; they seemed TO be
tied. That must have been Ruth and
Vira. Then another girl came from
a cabin. She must have had a knife
or something, for she cut the other Two
loose. Some sailors came on deck.
The scout was pointing out into the
Sound by this time. one of the men
grabbed the other-and flung him over
board This Deyins couldn't catch the
scout SO he kept right on till he came
up to the Sea Vamp Who should he
find there, pacing the deck and ours
ing blue streak but Captain Brock
dumped overheard. double-crossed,
and left behind?"
And Ruth and Vira not on the Sea
Vamp-on this other boat
"Yes. He's got Brock. That's two.
Now we know that Brock at least isn't
the man-at-the-top."
Back at the boathouse TO tell Nita
Walden they found that she knew more
than they did.
II didn't know Mckay knew so much
about radio" she cried eXcitedly. While
we were waiting he was trying that
set over there. He seemed TO know
all about it. And, Dick. he got aisec-
ond message from Ruth! Here it is. /
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-04

down out Of the air, like the prestidi
gitators do with gold pieces"
Dick busted himself about the telc.
phone for some time, then set up his
receiving set.
TITS sort of wired wireless he
explained. based on a discovery, in
vented and perfected by a regular shark
at this thing, Major General Squier.
While they waited for the doctor a
raft of inconsequential stuff filtered
through. The doctor came, was paci-
fled professionally, and was Just fin.
ishing a lecture on asepsis.
another messagev' interrupted Dick
From Vlra-and Ruth?" frightened
Glenn.
Dick shook his head. "Guy-lt's that
fellow again-K 902-he's over at Mount
Siani-here, take this other earpiece.' 80
Garrick slapped Dicks shoulder rs
they listened. What did say? Didn't
l say cherchez a jealous woman? I
knew Rae in her jealousy would do
something and she has done it-just
when this fighting Irishman. Devins,
came along in his X 9O2r
Dick cautioned silence. They lis
tened. Then Glenn cut in, demanding
to know the story.
It's just this, Glenn" retailed Gar.
rick when he was sure that no more
news was being spilled. that fellow.
Devins, in the K.902 was cruising down
the Sound with his eyes open when he
saw what he thought was the Sea
Vamp in the inlet at Mount Siani.
where they used TO lead the old wood
packets in the old days. AS he got
nearer he could make out with his
glass that they were transferring stuff
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-04
EDUCATORS LAY
OUT new JOBS
FOR Will HAYS
Movies in Foreign Lands
Libel on American L.fe,
Manners and Custom.
is Charge.

WASHINGTON - That American
motion pictures misrepresent this coun-
try abroad, diminish opportunity for
trade. rest,.ct the entente cordial, which
should exis. between the United States
and many eastern lands, and Interfere
with the work of missionaries. Is the
lndictmen: brought against the movies
by many, most recently the woman's
board .or foreign missions OF the Pres
byterian church.
II is explained that in such places
as Canton and Shanghai, China; Takyo'
Japan; Bombay ond Calcutta, India
and JerusleLm. Holy Land, the popular
pictures arc the poorer class of Amerl-
can "wes,ern" films, showing drinking
cut.throa,s and rough riding cowboys
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-04

dance halls. vice and crime. Exhibition
Of such films brings large audiences
and much Profit, but convinces the bulk
of the natives who see the pictures that
America Is land Of vice and law
lessness. In the Orient, eternal tri'
angle" r.cturees are the most popular,
with tha result that the American wo-
man, in the minds of many natives, is
a bold ami painted female who sells
hersef s-r smie or a piece of god,
smokes, drinks, curses and carouses
while every other man is woman hun
ter and 6 renegade
No greater piece of work, 1t is point
ed out. confronts Mr.. Hays, as head
of the vast motion picture industry
than making # impossible for profiteers
and calculating exhibitors to wrong by
libel Their native land, by exporting TO
ignoran: audiences such films as VIII
give those who ought to be taught to
look on this country with respect ana
admiration the idea that II is uncivil'
lied. deprived and vicious.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-04
ATLANTIC CITY MAYOR
SILENT AS TO VICE

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J.-Mayor Ed
ward l.. Bader refused to comment on
charges OF vicious conditions" In At
lantic City at the regular monthly meet
ing Of the Shore Chamber OF Commerce
last week. Speakers put the remedy
OF situation reported to be seriously
endangering property of the resort
squarely up to the city officials.
Atlantic City needs real men," was
the assertion of former Judge Clarence
l.. Cole. "Is there man who be-
lieves that If the laws were executed
honestly we would have these condi'
tions? The law cannot walk on stilts
and execute itself. when people know
that officials do not want the law en-
forced, that law becomes joke. re
peat that what Atlantic City wants Is
men"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-04
1lshsyssSo ssonn FLAKES
cooling. .dshcious'hsolthful

ishment-they are so easy to digest,
yet they sustain! You can't "over-
do" on Kellogg's-no matter how
much you eat!
At the evening meal, as a new and
delightful dessert, serve Ksllogg's
Corn Flakes with fresh fruit and
generous helping Of creaml
Kellogg's Corn Flakes are sold
universally In the RED and GREEN
package that bears the signature Of
W. K. Kellogg, originator Of Corn
Flakes. None are genuine without it
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-04
GIRLS! WHITEN SKIN
WITH LEMON JUICE

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a
bottle containing three ounces of Orch.
ard White, which any drug store will
supply 'or Il few cents, shake well, and
you have quarter pint of harmless
and delightful lemon bleach. Massage
this swsetly fragran, LOTION into the
face. neck, arms and hands each day,
then schortly note the beauty and
whiteness of your skin.
Famous stage beshities use this lemon
lotion to bleach and bring that soft,
clear, rosy-white complexion, also as a
freckle. sunburn and tan bleach because
II doesn't irritate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-04
DOCTORS HEAD LIST
OF SUICIDES in U. S

NEW YORK Physicians head the
list of suicide for 1921 In the United
States. among all the professions. ac'
cording to a table published in the
current issue of The New York Medical
Week. The number of doctors who
committed suicide in 1921 is given as
Sc. Judges are second. with total
of 81. followed by 81 bank presidents.
Twenty.one clergymen killed them
selves. 10 editors, mayors and men,
bers of legislatures.
The writer considers these figures
an indication that the occupatonal
strain is greater in the medical profes-
sion than i'm any other
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-04

Hungry little folks--AND BIG
FOLKS-will find many palate
thrills in big, generous helpings OF
Kellogg's Corn Flakes, particularly
when served with the luscious fresh
fruits now in season! Just can't be
anything better for breakfast, for
lunch, or for supper when the ther-
mometer's away up! Aud such a
feast for between.t times "snacks"
Summers the time for "ssfety
first" with family stomachsl Every
one works better, thinks better, plays
better--and feels a lot better with
lighter food on the hot days! And,
crisp, delicious Kellogg's Corn Flakes
are everything that can be desired
for health. for enjoyment, for nour.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-04
STOP ITCHING SKIN
Zemo the Clean, Antiseptic
Liquid, Gives Prompt Relief

There is one safe, dependable treat
ment that relieves itching torture ana
that cleanses and soothes the skin.
Ask any druggist for 35c or 81 bottle
Of Zemo and apply it as directed. Soon
you will find that irritations. Pimples.
Blackheads. Eczema, Blotches, Ring
worm and similar skin troubles will dis
appear.
Zemo. the penetrating. satisfying
liquid. is all that is needed. for it
banishes most skin eruptions, makes
the skin soft, smooth and healthy.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-23
COVENTRY

A number from here went en the an- nual Automobile tour of the Connecticut Poultry association the past week
 There wi1 be a number of autonoblle loads of members from here in the ToI. land county farm bureau field day to1r Of the county Aug 24.
 Mrs. Fannie Andrews and daughter of Brooklyn. N. r., will spend a month st Mapleview farm.
 Mrs Laura Knapp of South Salem. N r., and Miss Anna T Pardee of Norwalk spent the past week with Mrs. W B Hawkins.
 Mir. and Mrs Jesse R. Lee attended z family reunion at the home of his uloths, in Terryvifle Sunday. Mrs. Alice Peas.ee is visiting her sor in White Plains, x. Y. Mrs. James Wood of Talcottville Spen tie past Kek with her parents Mir. an, Mrs. F. W Chase. Miss Bertha Hawkins is visiting he sister in South Glastonbury.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Shaw have close. their Simmer heme on the mountain an | have returned to New York.
 Mrs. John H. Bates of Nerwalk is wis l iting her niece. Mrs W B. Hawkins. <. Mrs. Ifez Sturtevant of New Bedford Mass while on her way here to visit he sister, Mrs, D. C. Long, was ttirown fror her aut6m5biie in Poh6fretl but Acape l without serious injury
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-23
LYME GIRL eoMMirs
 SUICIDE BY DROWNING

Miss Alice Congdon, the 1s-year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Amos Cong6son of the Pleasant Valley dis trict of Lyme committed suicide by drowning in Hamburg cove about 5 o'clock Monday afternoon. The young woman had been' in i'll health of late, but was believed to be recovering Some months. ago she worked in d shop at Centerbr66k, but became i'll and the family physician did not tliifil. it advisable that She return to that Kind of effort So she has been liv- ing with her parents.
 The place where the young woman jumped into the cove is about two miles from her fathers farm. She was seen by tie fieighbors walking along the highway te the wharf Tie captain of yacht saw her walk out oii the wharf, look cautiously behind her. to see if anybody was eoffiing, and then jumped into the cove
 AS tie yacht was some distance from the short it was impossible tc reach her in time to effect rescue
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-23
STATE TREASURY HAS
 Rio BAIANcIa 6N uAl

 The balance on hand in the state tfea- try continues to grow. It now aniolflas t6 $4,8s3 ,235.0s. CT about sS.060 600 more than 1t was at the close of the fiscal year Jurs 90.
 This time year ago the state was borrowing money to meet it's bilis f The receipts since the close Of the fiscal year amounted to s6,650,Is6.76.
 There is an unused balance amounting to $21,S60, ,94438 of the appropriations made at the session of 1921 for two years.
 This gratifying condition of the state treasury is due in the main to the new taxes provided by the legis5ation of-i921 Among these new taxes are the theatre tax, gasoline tax and the tax Oh .uriineor- p6rated Business The increase iii the aii- tomobile fees contributed substantially tr the increase in the revenue of the state and the payment of back taxes arl6tifit ing to over $700,o0o by the Cenneetiea' company was material addition to tht revenue
 The new system of state accounting bs which institutions and departments ar, no longer allowed to have individual bal ances at banks has also been heipful fl producing the ifnpr owed condition in thu States finances. Under this system al receipts from whatever source are dspos ited With the state treas1rer. who add them to the general funds of the State
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-23
NEW LONDON PASTOR
 PREACHED ANNUAL, SERMON

Over 300 delegates to the annual con ference of the New England district of the A. NJ E. Zion church of it's sunuay school and of the varick Christian En- deavor societies. met at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church at Waterbury Tuesday. Mayor F. P Guilfoiie weleoni- ed the delegates on behalf of the city and Rev. Isaac W. Reed welcomed them on behalf of the church The pre- siding elder, Rev. Theodore Auten, made an address on the progress of the church and it's societies during the year, and
 music was rendered by a choir from the local church.
 In the afternoon, devotional service was held, organization of the conference was completed, the, roll call was given committees appointed and the annual
 sermon preached by E. W. Grant of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-23
COLUMBIA

The Sunday schools of the Episcopal and Congregational churches of Hebron and Ghead held a picnic at the lake Wednesday last
 A dance was held by the young people of the town at Yeomans hall Wednesday evening.
 The weekly dance held during the summer at Utley's hall on the Green was well attended Saturday evening.
 The annual picnic of Columbia grange was held this year at Crystal lake, Staf- ford, and was attended by about 70 per sons, members of the grange and their friends
 Madison Woodward has a handsome display at H. w Porter's store of gladioli grown on his farm.
 The final entertainment of the Harris Randall Drama camp at Columbia lake was given Thursday afternoon ofi the lake front Notwithstanding the sfiowery 1 weather, it was wen attended. The camp was closed Saturday, It is planned to reopen it next summer. The campaign of thes Salvation Army l for funds to be used in their work in | Willimantic and vicinity is under the | n1ahas cement of Charles K Hitchcock for l the tewn of Columbia Several Solicitors | have been appointed and are making a | thoTogh canvass. of the town, with pros poets of, good returns
 | Mir. and Mrs. E. B. Lyman of Wethers. l fled. formerly residing in Columbia. were l in town last week visiting their ssn and daughter-ifi-law. Mir and Ms. Raymond l Lyman
 Kendall Porter spent portion of his 1 vacation in town last week and eft Sun. | day for Westerly, R. L, where he wil | spend a week camping at the shore. Jofin Healey, Who was sipefintenden
 a portion 6f the time for LinbefE { ] Street, 66fitfact5fs, who built some stat. l roads in Columbia during the past tw, 1 years. was In town with Mrs Heaiey an, daughter Friday calling on friends. J. White Summer of Bort6n. judge O
 proabte,. was in town Saturday at tn home of MT. and Mrs Fred A. Hunt O, the Green.
 | John GaspaG of Hop River. who is enn pl6yed in the paper mill, was chareet l before Justice of the Peace Raymond E 1 Clarke Thufsday evening by Henry Gold Stein with assault, abusive language An,
 breach of the peace Mir. Gaspar state,
 that he wished to be represented b
 counsel s6 the case was adjoirned f
 Tuesday at D. m. to enable him to eb
 tain d lawyer. Gaspar being held in tn