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The Washington herald., 1922-06-29

ley, Major Johnson was presented
with the cross of an officer of the
Order of Leopold IL, the decora-
tion having been conferred by the
king of the Belgians. The presen-
tation was made through Maj. Gen.
William NJ. Wright, commanding
officer of the Philippines depart
ment of the army. and Paul Ver-
straeten, Belgian consul at Mania.
Major Johnson, who became world
famous as commander of the inter-
national police at Vladivostok, Is
at present at Cadiz. Occidental Me-
gros, P. l. He worked his way up
from private in the national guard
to the position of adjutant general
of Hawaii.
Born in a Cossack camp on the
River Don, Major johnson has been
an American citizen for nearly two
thirds of his life. AS an athalete
he has few superiors. and he pos
sesses literally a trunkful of medals,
cups and other trophies which he
has won from time to time during
his career. As commander of the
international police he was exceed
ingly popular in Siberia. Being a
Don Cessack by birth and speak
ing the Russian language fiuently,
he was respected and obeyed to
the letter, and succeeded in avert
ing many a serious complication.
Major johnson possesses one dec
oration from the United States. one
from Great Britain. two from
France, one from Italy. one from
Japan, one from China, five from
Russia. one from Siberia. one from
czecho-Siovakia and one from Bel
GUM. He also possesses several
nfher awards and dacnrafinns
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GETTING MINERALS AxALYzED.
To the Friend Of the People:
desire to know IL there Is department OF
the government where anyone could. have min
h s aass e. q not s e
the cost be less than by private companies,
You can have minerals analyzed at the United
street and Connecticut avenue, The cost will de-
pend upon the amount Of work you have to be
BIG CITIES IN CHINA.
To the Friend the People:
Is there any city in China that is larger than
vs. n.1sSS pss has n gsPrssSo Of soo
Ym.c A.. GENERAL OFFICES.
To the Friend of the People;
Give me the address OF the International COM
mittee on the Young Mems Christian Association.
also the name Of the one who is In charge
The general offices or the Young Mems Christian
Association are at sI7 Madison avenue, New York
City. The chairman of the committee is Alfred z.
Marling.
TuRPENTINE TO REMOVE STAIN.
To the Friend Of the People;
Would you please tell something that will
l have tried gasoline, ammonia. and lemon juice,
but without results. H. b.
rurpentne should remove this stain. Bleach it
with oxac acid
SCHOOL TEACHERS PAY.
To the Friend Of L, ople:
What was the total amount paid to school
teachers In salaries in 1882 In iS1l2
1918 in the United states was s76Se7s.oSs and in
1871 s42 5sos53 was paid to teachers in salaries
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Attacks Prejudice.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald;
Birds of a feather
Flock together"
1t Is very natural man. who
undoubtedly entertains the same
views and in sympathy with the
disloyal men in prison, should
spring forward to defend them.
In their defence he claims that
the men who carried the banner
mentioned in former article
Should have been hanged for
treason, as they did not night for
their country but against it." The
mere fact that the government
recognized they could not sustain
charge OF treason against Jeffer-
son Davis is proof the United States
government did not regard them
as traitors.
The war between the States may
be aptiy compared to q family quar-
The Washington herald., 1922-06-29

MAINE IN srATUARr HALL
To ths rrend Of ~ People:
IN R. 5m the state Of nsss sson n: ssas
William King Of Maine IL the man from that
state whose statue has been placed in statusry
DAYS or DATES.
h the Friend Of the People:
!. On what days aid March a. 1898. and october
20. 1903 fafi7-Reader
March 81. Isss fell on a Monday and October
20, lso3 fell on Tuesday.
BESEFIcIARY OF POLICY.
To the Friend of the People:
n a husband has life insurance policy and
lets his mother keep Il and pay IT, win his
mother get the Insurance. when he dies taking into
thinks she Is entitled 20 the money? 1s there
law which gives II TO the wife or will whosoever
has the papers get ft7-Curious.
The beneficiary under the policy would be en-
titled TO the money. regardless OF who holds the
policy.
CONCERNING THE MAYFLy.
To the Friend Of the People;
inclose herewith an insect that is of hum
dreds that fly around light at night especially
would like to know something OF the insect Per-
haps you examine IL and inform me as TO what
1t Is and as near all about IL as possibie--F p O.
eording to entymoiogists OF the Smithsonian Insti-
After being hatched these insects grow wings.
stag stage they % no longer eat. living only few days
During their growing stage. they live in water and
The name is derived through the fact that they
begin Matching during the month Of May. Their
only economic value lie that they furnish food for
hsh.
Light possesses unusual attraction for these
insects according TO authorities. and Instances have
so densely that the light was unable TO penetrate
the living screen.
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SNAKE BITE REMEDY
FAILS As MOTH STING CURE.

The old proverbIal remedy for
snake bite current in the antevol-
steadian age viii not Kill the
poison which a singing caterpillar
introduces into its victim. Hollow.
oarbed. needle-pointed shafts of the
caterpillar. called netting hairs.
may be blown In the air and
lodge on the skin. according to the
Journal OF the American Medical
Association These will cause an
objectionable rash without any
contact being had with the cater
pillar itself.
The nature OF the venom which
is stored in sacks at the end of the
little hairlike spines 10 not known.
but IL seems to be soluble in alco-
hol. Thus alcoholic fuids would
tend 70 spread rather than stop the
rash. The application Of an aIkalt
relieves the sensations produced by,
the stings OF bees. MOSQUITOES sn4
the caterpillars, but ft does no
good in the case of the moth
rsshes.
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vices, this time
by the covert :
ment of Belgium.
This makes the
thirtieth decora-
ton to be con-
ferred upon Major
Johnson as a di-
rect result of his
activities during
the world war.
and the list in
cludes the Ameri-
can Distinguished
Service Cross.
At Manila. p. l.,
recently, at cere-
monies at Fort
William McKin-
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brilliant career in the army.
was graduated from West Point|
1881. He has seen active ser~|
In the Philippines. Manchuria. 1
Cuba. -Four presidents have she,
that they appreciated Crowd
skill as a soldier. diplomat. and
gsniEer. President Mckinley nj
him a brigadier general of vol
teers. Two years later Presidl
Roosevelt made him colonel iuI
advocate OF the regular army.
In 1911 President Taft n
Crowder a brigadier general
Judge advocate general A
months later Taft made the
eral envoy extraordinary and 4
lister plenipctentisry 20 Chile
an important mission
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WHO'S WHO IN
THE DAYS NEW

Gen. Enoch H crowder. the nd
who successfully directed the difl
cult task OF registering the hui
army Of selective service men du|
ing the world war. is now CO,
pleting another important task q
the government After A Surv
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OF the Cuban :
uation he I
= u b mftted
President zay
OF Cuba. and
ncials at Wa,
ington a progrl
Of ten steps +,
{ he reconstri
tion OF Cuba [
object OF Will
Is 10 eliminj
financial and l
utical probld
which have b
threatening al
{ ut ure Of II
island.
Gro W der
The Washington herald., 1922-06-29

The FIRST known ancestors Of
Man-of-war and Norwich were not
much larger than cats and had
but their habit OF getting up on
their toes developed the hoof
which is really just toe nail.
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Opem ComfAeners oMeHe1alh
OTHER A-

communios aons Will not be re-
turned unless specific request for such
return Is made and stamps iaclosed.
letter. sSould be typewritten- when
ever possible. communioations ex.
trenely difficult to read viii rot b
considered. Ne oommunications iignsd
with fetitioLt names viii be uip>-
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MAJOR RECEIVES
BOTH DECORATION

Maj. Samuel I. Johnson. former
adjutant general of Hawaii and for.
mer commander of the International
police at Vladivostok. Siberia, has
again been decorated by forerign
government for distinguished ser
The Washington herald., 1922-06-29

The irony of fate to be pretty well
demonstrated in the of the Western min
lister who has been arrested for trying to pass
counterfeit two-dollar bill he received in
the collection plate
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NOTES FROM
THE ZOO.

Parrots are always gladly scoept-
ed as gifts TO the National zoologi-
cal Park: and IL frequently hsppens
that unusual species are received in
this manner. species that do not
regularly md their way into the
dealers hands During the past
few days three rare species have
been presented a Festive parrot
from Harry L. Light. Of washing
ton; beautiful Blue-fronted parrot
not before shown In the collection.
from Mrs. VIM R. Bedeil. Of Wash
ington: and a pair of santo Do
mingo 1arrots from Commander
David Robnett, U. s. Navy.
The yards and houses for wolves.
wild dogs. and foxes. below the sea
lion pool, are now being entirely
reconstructed in an effort to make
the animals more comfortable and
free from the pest OF nies They
will also be greatly improved in sp-
pearsnce and IL is expected thad
the sanitary arrangements viii
beneft the condition Of these inter-
esting animals.
In Tokyo each street car beard
the number OF its route and insici
is comprehensive map of the cit
circled by lines OF many colors cod
responding 10 the numbered route
The tourist finds hts way
merely matching colors.
The coastline Of Queensland. Aus
trslia. is more than 1890 mill
long and is equivalent to that
the Eastern United States froj
northern Massachusetts down Il
Atlantic. around Florida and
Mobile
II is estimated that there
100. 900 miles Of canals IN China.
VI N
The Washington herald., 1922-06-29

Paris matchmaker says wrist-watches are
always poor tmekeepers. But that is not
what people wear them for.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-29

One Long Island man has solved vexa-
tous problem The other night he removed
all tn. screens and let all the mosquitoes into
the house and then he went and slept out
doors.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-29
DRIFTS ron HOUR,
LANDS AT TAKE-OFF

Drifting for miles IN a free bal
Ion might seem TO offer little pros
peet Tor a landing again on your
own doorstep. But an accommodat-
Ing air current and a little head
work turned this trick for Junius.
7. Smith of the Army Air Service AZ
Langley Field. Virginia. His expe-
rience is unique IN lighter-than-air
work Carried Of in one direction
by the wind. the aeronaut sscended
until he struck a calm Figuring
that the calm was caused by two
strong air currents moving In op-
posite directions. he threw out hal
last rose above the calm. caught
the current moving swiftly IN the
direction opposite from which h.
had come. After riding al his
pleasure in that direction. he de-
scenoed and caught the FIRST cur
rent again and returned 20 the er-
act spot on the field from which he
had arisen.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-29

One hot weather hinter says to avoid all
work Fine for millionaire. What need
are hot weather hints for the people who have
to work.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-29

Being premier of Russia nowadays is
Just one bullet probing after another.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-29

New York husband complains that his
wife threw dictionary at him. Another
way Of having the last word.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-29

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The Washington herald., 1922-06-29

II is estimated that there a
100000 miles Of canals IN China.
W. d.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-24
THEATRES
At the Difmas

Accidents such as wrecked the
huge ZR-2 causing death to the ma
| iority of her crew called attention to
the fatal weakness which exists in
all heavier than air craft. The broad
expanse of surface which offers re-
s~istance to air currents seems 10
present an obstacle which the best
engineers have not yet conquered,
because a frame strong enough TO
| Withstand all pressure is too heavy
| to be included in an airship. In one
ease this very weakness carried an
entire motion picture company from
Florida to Cuba. The company was
the one which appears in Molly o.
starring Mabel Normand, which is
being shown at the Ditmas.
The climax of the picture is a
scene in which the kidnapped hero
inc is being taken away in a "blimp''
and the hero gives chase in an aero
plane. The scenes were taken in
Pensacola, Florida, and while the
"blimp" was in the air for the long
shots a heavy off-shore breeze
sprung up. blowing so stiff that the
commander of the dirigible did not
want to take the chance of turning
and permitting the breeze to strike
broadside on the big bag.
The engines were kept gong,
holding the ship almost stationary
against the breeze, and then the fuel
ran low. Before it was completely
exhausted the commander stopped
the engines and the big bag was
carried by the breeze almost in a
direct line for Cuba. When the
wind died down to a point where
the commander thought it safe to
fight it.. Cuba, was much closer than
the Florida coast, and because of
the fuel shortage the landing was
made there.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-24
Vaudeville at the Crescent

Today the Crescent theatre offers
an entirely new vaudeville show in
GLIDING the following headline acts:
Dave Daphael &c Company, ION the
Farm" Davis Trio, comedy musical
act; Shaw & Kay, the two nuts;
Barrett e O'Neil, singers and dane
ers; Martin and Brew. colored en-
tertainers. The picture at the Ores
cent, shown in connection with this
performance is short Skirts" fea-
turing Gladys Walton.
The modern girl. half woman. half
devil, all angel, is analysed in Short
Skirts"
The story concerns a seventeen
year-old girl who hates the idea of
being a little girl and gets herself,
and her family, into an amazing Sc
ries of difficulties from which she is
extricated only after a big dramatic
climax. "Short Skirts" is consider
ed by Miss Walton to be even better
than "Pink Tights 1.-THE Man Tam
er" and Desperate Youth" her re-
cent Universal successes and Is, for
that reason, deliberately produced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-24

is hoped to award the construction
OF the dam.
The lake as it Is now planned,
with a dam at Ravine Drive, will
cover 172 acres of meadowland.
There will be a driveway around
the lake sever miles long and the
lake itself will be over one mile and
three-quarters in length. The water
will e.deep enough at the extreme
end to float a good sized boat. Prop
erty along the lake have
agreed to reserve a space between
the lake and the driveway as a
public park.
Following the construction of the
proposed dam the lake committee
plans to build another dam on the
east side of the borough, making u
lake on that side also. Following
the completion of that dam h
committee will work to construct a
dam on the original site, near the
bridge of the New York Sc Long
Branch railroad, thus joining h
two lakes together and making one
large lake covering 300 acres of
land.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-24
MRS. OlIN BRADFORD
HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

WOODBRIDGE. Feb. 24-Mrs.
DIN Bradford entertained the Sc
Bridge Club at her home In
Green street on the afternoon Oh
Washington's birthday. The tables,
which were five in number. were ar
ranged on the porch where Ameri-
can flags and daffodils made most
attractive decorations. A buffet
luncheon was served. The first prize
a pair of ~crocheted pillow slips. was
won by Mrs. Hardiman of Roselle,
and the second, a set of ~crocheted
table doilies by Mrs. w. Fl. Tombs
while the guest prize. a flower bowl,
was won by Mrs. B. E. Bradford,
of New York. The guests OF the al
ternoon were Mrs. 3. E.. Bradford OF
New York, Mrs. Curtis of Brooklyn,
Mrs. i. w. Bedell of Perth Amboy.
Samuel Henry of Sewaren and Mrs.
G.. w. Weaver and Mrs A ID Nc
Neil of Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-24
SOUTH AMBOY

Miss Jennie Yanas. daughter OF
| Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Yanas, of o4S
| Henry street and James E. Slower,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Slower,
of Conover street, were united in
marriage yesterday in the Sacred
Heart church by Rev. Francis Cas-
par of Trenton, a cousin OF the
bride. The bride was attended by
her sister Mary. while Martin Nelson
acted in the capacity of best man..
The bride was attired In a white SILK
dress and carried a bouquet of white
roses, while her attendant wore a
pink silk dress and carried a bou-
cuet of carnations. The groom Is
employed as a bus driver between
this city and Perth Amboy. After a
short honeymoon trip the couple
will make their home with the
groom's parents on Conover street.
The funeral of William Bailey, ST.,
who died at his Pine avenue home
Monday, was held from st. Mary,s
church this morning. A solemn high
mass Nas celebrated at 9 o'clock by
Rev. DIR. Edward Griffin, assisted
by Father Lannery, and interment
was made in st. Mary's cemetery.
A. large delegation attended the fun
eral from the Brotherhood of Rail-
road Trainmen of which he was a
member. also from the Holy Name
Society.
The regular pinochle tournament
being staged under the auspices OF
the American Legion will be con-
| tinued tonight. Inasmuch as these
| gatherings are always stag, men OF
the city who are fond of %pinochle
are invited to attend. Chairman
| John J.. Connors expects a large
gathering and a social evening with
entertainment has been prepared.
A. program consisting of vocal So
los. violin solos and recitations has
been prepared for Federation day,
March 2, at the Woman's Club. Mrs.
James Proal, state federation pres
ident, and Mrs. M. Prichett, district
vice president, are scheduled to be
among the speakers, and nearby
clubs are expected to have repre-
sentatives present who will give brief
talks. The meeting will begin at
8 o'clock: Nominating blanks re-
Gently distributed and not yet re-
turned, will be received at this time.
Burton Tenny of Hasbrook
Heights spent the holiday with Mrs.
Norma Wortley of Second street.
Harvey Brumagin is visiting with
relatives in Trenton.
Miss Hazel Compton is confined to
| her home with scarlet fever.
Mrs. Benjamin Erich and son are
spending a week with relatives In
Jersey City.
Mrs. Mary Day, Of Dover. is spend
ing a week with Mrs. John Hens
berger.
Mrs. Harry Dowdell spent yester-
day in New York city.
Mrs. Thomas Wortley spent yes
terday with friends in Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-24

MATAWAN, Feb. 24-It is ex-
pected that the work of building the
dam for the lake at this place Will
be started during the latter part of
the summer. 1t was learned from
the president of the Matawan Lake
Committee incorporated today that
t~wo-thirds of the necessary $4,000
for the construction of the dam has
already been pledged and efforts will
oe made during the next few weeks
to raise the one-third of the amount
still unsubscribed. The money so
far pledged is from property own
ers who have land along the pro-
posed lake.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-24
Work To Start This
Summer On MataWan Lake

The first step towards the amount
still unsubscribed will take place on
March 8, when Mrs. Green. a vio-
linist of considerable note will give
a musical in the high school audito-
rum. The entire proceeds from the
affair will be added to lake fund.
Other entertainments and affairs will
be held as a means of raising the
none necessary for the construc-
ton of the dam.
1t is the intention of the commit
tee at this time to have the plans
and specifications for the lake ready
to be given to contractors for bids
by April 1. Soon after that date 1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-24
Joe HOnan To BOX

Joe Honan and Ray Jensen of this
city vii mix it up for several rounds
in one of the boxing exhibitions
scheduled fer a club smoker in New
Brunswick tonight.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1922-01-06
HERMAN, DEMPSEY'S
STABLE MATE, MAKES
HIS DEBUT TONIGHT

NEW YORK. Jan. 6-Babe Herman
Jack Dempsey's little stable mate
from California viii attempt a long
step toward pugiils,ie fame, aAe for
tune here tonight
herman. now fighting in feather.
weight ranks. viii tackle Andy Chan
ey, OF Baltimore, in Il 10 round wina-
up 10 an all-star card This bout ought
to be full Of works. for promote.
Tex Rickard has promised 10 Try to
and champion johnny kllbane fol. the
winner.
Jack kearns predicted Herman ;
rise once he gets started VIII Be as
rapid as was that of penpses and that
he has shown in the East is date ii.
dicates that he IS . prospect u una
sual ability
Not long ago. Herman fought in thu
5antanweight class. but since al IN
forced lay OF from haXing d. IL I'll
ness. be has outgrown the li> pound
ers. In Chancey, he viii Nee q noxel
we'll worthy OF testing his metal
Chanevs recent victims are ~aaaaA
Sieger Charley Beecher and Billy le
zoe. and he is going at tops ee! s.
/ Another boxer with Aspirations, Nat
performs tonight is archie Walker
srstwhi.a national lightweight eham
pion of the amateurs Walker has ii
eve On the junior lightweight titlt
and belt held by johnny dundee in,
! viii take on Benny Nalger "a ae,a.
who will have the honor Of getting
crack at it
Tonights bout will be Waller frs
N the Garden as ,eotess nlYal
though he has fought ane M8m "a
other professional battles
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1922-01-06
SPORTS
Large CROWD Sees
"Y" Team Win Over
ElkS, Indoor Ball

The largest crowd that ever saw
an indoor baseball game in Daytona
saw the best and most exciting game
ever played here when the Y NJ. c.
A.. and the Elks teams hooked up in
the Armory last night, the former
winning by the score OF Il to 10,
Indoor baseball fans had been prom
ised that the game last night would
be we'll worth seeing and they were
not disappointed In addition 10 fast
and scientific baseball and spectacu-
lar plays, mixed up it must be admit
ted. With ridiculous and comical err
rors at times. there was enacted the
most highly entertaining razzing bee
that ever conyulsed an audience.
Both teams were serious in their
efforts to win that game last night
for the y" already had beaten the
Elks rather decidedly and had won
three games aud lost none while the
! Elks had won one and lost two. There
I had been considerable good natured
! rivalry and bantering between p. F.
Williams pitcher for tho ~ and
Jack Martin pitcher for the FlEs end
! while the kidding was all in good hui
/ NOR both before the game and while
il was being played. there was q very
apparent earnest desire on the part
OF both pitchers and the other play
ers 10 take the other into camp.
The Elks started the game with q
rush. scoring four runs in the first
inning. largely through errors. before
tbs ~ team settled down On the
other hand the 'y" couldn't seem to
get going in the usual form until the
fifth inning when they scored six
rias only two runs having been Put
across up to that time
Judged bv the showing made by
both teams last night there IS very
little to choose between the teams
They seem fairly evenly matched IN
al departments of the game and a
hit here or an error avoided there
might have told different staft
Neither team had anything to com
plain ihout in the work of their pit
cherS Both are experts in the art OF
hurting the indoor baseball and both
knox tae game thoroughly To dat
their work has marked them Is fhs
: two hest. pitchers in the league All in
all it was a great game and the cruNd
more than got its moneys worth
The next game on the schedule VII
No p'asetleat s o'clock SATURDAY night
at the Ar'norv beiween the American
/, Legion and the High school
The score BY innings: