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The Washington times., 1922-05-02

kkTVERY rough-neck organi-
zation. was once an alley
gans-R possible scout
troup without a master.
Teams and troops are merely
reformed gangs. And, II there is
not a headquarters for boys to op-
crate from--a decent club or a
High Y-the boys win naturally
meet down under the bridge, Or
out at the old, abardoned shack.
we cannot reasonably turn or
boys loose in the woods or in the
streets II we expect them to pull
through with good habits"
1t is startling to think OF the
possible significance II the foreeo-
ing statements made by hoy
worker Of Jacksonville, Florida.
Does II mean that every prison in
habitant represents the neglect Of
some parent, some home, sorne
school, or some community to Of
fer reasonable assistance when IL
was. most needed? Does II not
mean that a certain small amount
of unpaid help at the right time
would have saved society millions
in loss and immeasurable suffer
ing in subsequent years?
We are still labor.ng under the
delusion that the young gangster
is a natural. irremediable element
of common. society. Just as we
once supposed 1t impossible to rid
the southern climes OF the yellow
hearing mosquito. Finally
however, a scientific thinker chal.
lenged US to clean up the slougns
The Washington times., 1922-05-02

TT NDER such auspices Philip
III Briggs entered upon his
- duties as directing head OF
The Beauty Shop. 1t seemed SIM
pie as he looked things over; scores
of well-gowned customers flocked
in and out. buying powders, per-
fumes, lotions. pastes and cosmet-
les OF vanishing into small roor1s
TO have their personal charms
made more bewitching at, the
hands of the Doctors trained as
sfstants.
-. 1t all looked very prosperous,
but ladies' looks are not the only
iones that deceive; the customers
with a wave OF the hand. a super
!cilious frown or a benevolent smile
bore away their purchases or made
their exits with renewed complex
ions, all uttering the aforesaid e.
nous words, Charge it," Most OF
them did not even pause to add
please; which shows what heights
OF fashion the renowned Budd es-
Establishment had attained.
Mr.. Briggs first question after
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
SCIENTIFIC PUZZLES
SOME INTERESTING QUESTIONS ARE SOLVEl
BY Garrett =. ServiSS-

els the ability of a dog to fol-
low his master oyer any surface
except running water any evil
dence that the atoms composing
human tissue are continuously
throwing off electrons in a SINH
lar manner TO radio active
atoms. w. f., Chicago.
Your suggestion is interesting
but do not think that II is nee
essary to assume that olectrons
from disintegrating atoms in the
human body make the trail that a
dog follows. Undoubtedly there is
some form Of emanation from the
body of his master that the dos
recognizes through the sense OF
smell. Very minute particles and
gaseous molecules are given off
from every living body a. 4 result
of the unceasing physiological proc.
esses through which life IL main
tanned, and these should suffice 90
explain the effect produced oh the
extremely sensitive olfactofy Or
gsns Of the dog and OF certain
other lower animals. Many nnimils
have characteristic odors which arc
sufficiently pronounced 20 enable
even the comparatively undevel.
oped human sense of smell not
only. to recognize but to differenti-
ate among them. Cats, dogs. tigers,
lions, elephants camels, horses,
cows, birds, domestic fowls. insects,
all may be Disseminated Jy means
of their typical odors, but there is
no evidence that rndlo-activity or
the escape OF free electrons plays
any part in the phenomena.
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
-WHENAGIRLMARRIES
INTERESTING STORY OF EARLY Welded LIFE
BY Ann Lisle-

Carl, I began tentatively. Then
with a rush OF courage my words
poured out. Carl, / lost faith in
myself this afternoon and
couldn't see my way out Of a mix.
up. 1 called on you. You man
aged to stand by. Perhaps that
gave me back some OF my faith in
myself
Perhaps the knowledge that
there are loyal friends like you be-
lieving in me makes me sort OF
get up on my toes and determine
to see things through. 1t doesn't
matter just what It is that has
worked the miracle. But now-I'm
asking no help. I'm EefusinE il.
And I'm on better terms with my.
self for my independence. DO you
understand
Not quite" Carl acknowledged
slowly. Il haven't got II clear
but / know that it's your way OF
doing, and / guess I'm good
enough friend to be willing to see
you express yourself as you are
and not merely as I'd like to have
you"
There was something breath
taking i'm the honesty Of that. I've
never liked Carl Booth better than
in the moment when l rejected his
help-for his sake.
Call me weather vane, II Won
like" l exclaimed. Laugh at me
II you want TO. I'm game"
Sure you are, you little brick,
you!' Carl muttered In a yibrat-
ing tone which frightened me
with it's suggestion OF my inabil.
ity to change one jot Of his feel
ing for me. -.
I stirred uneaslly,. wondering
what could do to relax 'the ten
sion I'd created.
II wonder II 1 ought to call
Carlotta," murmured hastily. /
think 1t might be polite-don't
your"
THE business conference
seems over, doesn't it?" asked
Carl with a curt laugh. over
before II started. I'm no good to
you at all"
I'm sorry" I began, "I don't
want to hurt you. I'd rather YOU
thought I'd shilly shallied with.
out knowing my own mind than
to have you talking in that tone
of self.reproach. It's nothing
you've done. It's not that | don't
feel loyalty and friendship. It's
just that / can't'- B..
Don't finish that sentence.
Barbara Amer cried Carl. II
"I know what II Is you can't
but can't stand hearing it from
your lips. Miss Sturges win ex.
cuse me II I don't stop to saw
good night to her. I'm not lit
TO cope with her brilliancy now.
Will you make my excuses7"
You want to rush off like
this?" I asked.
I'D better" said Carl uuietlv.
But remember this-if YOU ever
want me, I'm ready. I'll always
be ready II you want me. Bar.
bara Anne"
"Ill always want. your friend.
ship" I replied gently,
But as i said good night I
wondered N Carl's friondshIp
could ever again be mine Then I
turned TO n more pressing prob
lem than any afforded by Carl
and Carlotta.
where am going 70 get the
money 10 nay the Starr
60 bo continued Thursday
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
Rhyming
Optimist
BY Aline Michaelis.
The Out of Luck Club.

uN HIS club is found in every
CLINE. in every land and re-
gion; its members grumble
all the time, because their woes
are legion. The slightest thing
can spoil their day and make
them glum and grumpy; they
howl II Fido runs away or " the
salt is lumpy. Bill Blinkins
joined il long ago, when he was
young and husky. Said he:
This farm I've got to hoe is
bigger, than Sandusky. To satisfy
my humble needs, l rise when
day is breaking and battle with
the pesky weeds till arm and
back are aching. On every bit
OF ground I buy l work from
dawn till nightfall: l sure am
one unlucky guy, for taxes now
are frightful," Sam Smithers
heard poor Billy's plant and
said: "Confound the Stacker;
the woes that he has, mostly
amt. Fer me, I've no terbacker,
l haven't got but one slick dime;
my clothes are largely patches.
| call my sort OF luck a crime,
no plug cut and no matches
So members Of this cheerless clan
see one another's chances; Brown
SAYS that Smiths a, lucky man
whom unkind fate advances.
Smith claims that Brown sure
has a snap with nothing to dis
tress him, while on his own un-
happy map are stamped the cares
that press him. All fellows IN
the. Out Of Luck can talk for
hours together about the awful
trails they've struck, the rotten
times and weather. They reas-
ure every Jolt they've had since
first their luck betrayed them;
their failures seem TO mako them
glad, the way that they parsle
them. Each boy who joins this
foolish club might otherwise be
lucky, IL he would cease u he
a dub and try out acting plucky.
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
THE BEAUTY SHOP
A Sparkling Tale of Tive Countries, in
Which the Versatile Hero Wins a
Bride Instead of a Fortune.

observing the exit OF the last GUS
toner was one tinged with a slight
sarcastic accent: Amy cash GUS
toners today?'
'."Oh,. no. sir" the cashier smirk-
ed at him, but we've had some Of
T. the loveliest charge accounts"
The practical Anna and the new
manager exchanged glances. while
frons the next room came one
booming sound followed by an
other! Don't be alarmed" said
Anna, ITS the doctor playing tie
trombone. rs
That's the new note he's dis.
covered-I see-I see," said Mr..
Briggs. who really did see this
time. "Does he-does he indulge
very often?"
That's the sad story in his
otherwise commonplace life" Anna
informed him. TITS an obsessioh
with him-he'd rather be the from
bonist in a band than the-well.
than the Emperor of Austria"
rs that The Lost Chord, or the
lost note hes tortnring now"
asked the unfeeling young man.
You mustn't make fun Of him."
Anna cautioned. without his
music" .st
IT beg your pardon" interrupted
Briggs. 70.
"well, without his trombone he'd
be without an incentive-when he's
inventing some OF his wonderful
lotions he always plays first"
by the way" remarked the
new manager, IT appreciate my
new Job. but the doctor forgot to
say anything about salary"
Hes very sensitive, Phil you
mustn't mind that--he often for
gets to pay the girls until they
remind him-all geniuses are like
that"
you think I ought to speak to
him?" ...... q ~.
"Oh, no, 1 wouldn't, bother him,
The Washington times., 1922-05-02

il to others, as am sure 1t will be a
great help to all sick women. 1t is a
wonderful medicine, and give you
permission TO use my testimonial and
nv photograph. /" : Mrs. EMMA
BAKER, $40 s. East St, Lebanon,
Indiana. ,....
These letters recommending Lydia
z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
ought TO convince women of the great
worth of this medicine in the treat
ment of ailments to which they are
often subject. -.
Mrs. Baker calls Il ga wonderful
medicine" IL you are su ffering
from troubles women often have, or
feel all run down, without any ambi-
ton or energy for your regular work,
take Lydia r. Pinkham's Vegetable
COMPOUND. IL is a natural restorative
and should help you.
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
TO THE
LOVELORN
BY Beatrice Fairfax
A FickIe Admirer.

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
~ am a girl OF eighteen and
like a young man OF twenty-one,
and / think he likes me, as he is
continually inviting me out with
him. although he is engaged to
another girl. Do you think l
would be treating the other girl
right II went out with him? I
know would certainly enjoy his
company. Once he told me he
was engaged, but later on he
told me he was not; but heard
through friends OF his that he
WIS. DO you think I ought 20
believe him or his friends?
PUZZLED.
INSIST on the truth from him
a II you want Il, you can get II,
And n the man IL engaged TO an
other girl. give him up NJ once
II would be miserahly Unfair TO ths
other girl to endanEer her happi
ness for the sake Of an enjoyable
evening now and then. And you
win be putting yourself IN q fals,
position aa well as lowering youI
own true ideals OF decency and
loyalty and fair play.
The Washington times., 1922-05-02

TARL'S friendly exchangc Of
banter with Carlotta mad
piqued the part OF my nature
hate, but can't quite control.
And probably I'd unconsciouSly
given him TO feel it. In SO doing
I'd let down the barriers and ned
revealed again his feeling for ME
Jim's wife.
This time there was nothing with
which to reproach him. was 10
blame for not making 1t clear trat
the real me was actually delighted
at his friendship with Cariotta,
even II the silly, jealous side OF me
did bride BIT at giving up the
center of the stage.
was to blame Tor the p;sin
words in which Carl had expressed
his deep interest in me. and his de-
sire to serve me.
OF a big brother l could ask help.
That would be loyal to Jim and
true to my own ideal of myself.
OF a man who cares for me-eyen
though his feeling is chivalrous and
fine-I can't take advantage. II
I'm fitting Mt windmills and risking
my business for the sake of n
moral quibble, that can't be hLlped.
knew this in the moment when
1 Acknowledged TO Carl that it wss
time to settle down to a revelation
of what l wanted of him. still
feel the truth Of it, and though
may suffer for what 1 did, I'm
ready to stand by it, for 1t was the
best 1 knew and 1t was right for
me.
Carl, suppose ] were TO tell you
that didn't get you here for any
thing Of moment, would you be-
lieve me7" asked suddenly.
II would notv' declared Carl. IT
know darn well that you had a def
mite reason for wanting TO see ME.
Just-wanting to see me, wouldn't
do for you-as IL might for me-"
II anything was needed to clinch
my determination not TO tell Carl
of the Derringforth tangle and
have him feel called on to get me
out because he got me in--ti is
was II.
II did have a reason" acknOvl-
edged.
Maybe II was--a trifle this tl;ne.
Maybe I've solved the problem
that looked so big to me this after
noon. You know a good dinner
does lot to soothe tired nerves
and give n weary brain a new per
spective." ] ventured.
''1t wasn't a trifle," replied Carl
Rravely.
AS he spoke he emptied his pipe,
knocking II again and again into
the stand at his side. When he'd
satisfied himself that the last en-
Der was out, he slowed the pipe
away and looked up at me expect.
antly.
I'm ready" he said. ASK any.
thing you want You'll find me-
here"
but tell you've changed my
mind. I don't want TO find YOU
herer' cried desperately. my
problem r. mine. It's taken on a
new aspect. I can't ask for help"
mot OF me7" demanded Carl.
wanted 20 say Least of all can
I ask help of you"
But I couldn't permit myself any
such dramatic gesture.
The Washington times., 1922-05-02

.bles and stomach
trouble and for a
long time was
hardly able TO do
my work. ! had
some friends who
had taken Lydia
E. Pink b a m s
Vegetable Com
pound, and they
told me about it.
/ know what il
has done for me
and / recommend
The Washington times., 1922-05-02

'I am reading your very inter
esting articles daily and desire
information on the following: A
friend OF mine. a golf player,
says that a golf ball sailing
through the air on a windy day
ia not in any way affected by
the wind. He admits, however,
that a bullet is considerably
curved by the resistance and
Z also by the wind. He says this
opinion is shared by several
high authorities on the matter"
w. H. B., Chicago, Ill.
a GOLF ball, Notwithstanding
~ it's privileges, is not exempt
from obedience TO the COM
mon laws OF melton. Perhaps
your friend means that in conse.
quence OF some form of Eng.
iish." or side" impaired 10 the
ball by the blow of the seuder, the
DETECTING effect OF the wind may
be neutralized. That is quite pos
sible, but, of course. IL does not
imply any exemption of the ball
from the operation Of the winds
force.
In such a case the force OF the
wind Is simply balanced by an
opposing force; that is all. 1
hardly think that your friend
would expect to drive a ball as far
In the teeth of a strong wind as ~
blow OF the same force would
drive Il in calmYrir. The spin of a
bullet enables IL a least partially
to overcome DETECTING forces, and
a similar effect may be produced
with a ball having less velocity
than a bullet, as Is frequently seen
In BASEBALL games.
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
Success In
Shopping
By LorettO c. Lynch.
An Acknowledged Expert in All
Matters Appertaining to House
hold Management.

THE woman who acts as pun
chasing agent for her house
hold should do much of her
thinking and planning at home be
fore she goes to a store. In the
first place, each department of
her home should he gone over
most carefully. Take, for in.
stance, the kitchen. Go over
every pot and pan. Make a head
ing OF must have" and another OF
may have"
II you must replace a pot. be
sure TO bring a paper pattern OF
the floor OF the oven in which
you are going TO use the new pur-
chase. Then you will be better
able TO tell whether your new
purchase will fit the oven alone
or IN combination with other
pans,
II your household linen needs
replenishing, make a list, with size
and so on.
In purchasing clothing for the
family, be certain you know the
size OF the garment or accessory
used by each member. 1t may be
we'll TO carry this information
along in ones purse anyhow, even
II you do not intend to purchase.
Often the shops OFFER real bargains
In such items as wool gloves for
children and these might be pur-
chased in a size larger and put
away for the following year.
II you plan on purchasing rugs
or carpets, be sure TO have the
correct measurements OF the room.
A little notebook might save the
shopper much guessing, exchang-
ing and the irritation which en-.
sues and causes unnecessary fa-
tigue.
1t is foolish to wander aimless-
ly about the shops. The woman
who would shop scientifically
should first decide what she must
have and then she should look
over the advertisements to see
which of the reliable shops are
offering the goods at special prices.
II several shops offer the same
price, II might be well to call at
each and inspect the goods before
deciding.
II is foolhardy to undertake too
much in one day. II large
amount OF shopping Is to be done,
arrange to make several trips, un-
I'll the shopping is comfortably ac-
complished. Something purchased
when the mind is too tired for
exercising proper judgment is hard
ly ever satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1922-05-02

only OF the wonderful color OF
Anne's eyes and the roses in her
cheeks, especially prepared by that
greatest OF all beaudfiers, Madame
Nature.
I'll do my best" he promised
as the doctor stalked into the room
in time TO welcome a stout lady
who carried a box OF chocolates
The Washington times., 1922-05-02

to pull Guardy out OF the hole-I
don't know any one else who could
do It,"
Such an appeal coming from
such an alluring source was not to
be resisted: the young man was so
flattered at this faith in his abili-
ties that he forgot for the moment
the question of salary and thought
The Washington times., 1922-05-02

Just take whatever you think you
ought TO have-that is, OF course,
If there's anything to take"
you mean help myself to a
few charge accounts-I don't know
about this position after all"
"Oh. you're not going to quit be-
fore you've begun" pleaded the
artfuI Anna. I'm looking to you
The Washington times., 1922-05-02

which she laid on the table as she
addressed the specialist.
IT can't understand, doctor, why
continue to remain so un-sylph-
like. / have had a great many
treatments here. and I do not seem
to reduce"
Her small eyes wandered in the
direction OF Anna TO whom she
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
Adventure
Read This Story Here Day by Day, Then
Watch for 1t i'm Motion Pictures
At Leading Theaters

DR.. Budd's ingenuity as In the con-
coction of cosmetics was excelled
only by his utter disregard OF IN.
come. He lamented but he did not
collect. And such was the forc-
OF habit among his debtors that
Mr.. Briggs found it next TO impos-
sIble to gather in a cent. But the
creditors-that was another story
they clamored loud and long and
Phil Briggs invented more excuses
in six weeks than his eminent en-
ployer had invented lotions in as
many years.
All this while he was baskiug
in the sunshine of Annals smiles.
And Anna had reached the conclu-
sion that he was the only man
lin the world for her.
With all the nervousness Of
youth she broached the subject to
the doctor: "Guardy. I'm in love-. :"
The doctor arranged his tie,
brushed back his forelock and
smiled. II knew you'd be glad, :"
she went on.
MY dear. glad is a mild word.
I'm the happiest man in the uni
verse. Come. my love. and let me
salute you"
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
BEAUTY
CANNOT BE

II the complexion is blemished by
tan, freckles and similar discolora-
ton, therefore, one should seek a safe,
sure way to keep the complexion soft,
clear and smooth.
Beauty Bleach has been used suo
cessfully by those who wish their COM
plexion in perfect condition and thei
are very enthusiastic in their praise
Beauty Bleach will not harm the most
delicate skin texture and will not grow
hair. Atall toilet counters SOC the jar
Clip and mail this to Plough. Memphis
Tenn, for complimentary Beauty and Dream
Book. zzskw.@z .."
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
This Day in History

THIS is the anniversary of the death, in 1919 OF
Leonardo da vinc one of the greatest painters
of all time. His painting Mona Lisa Is
probably the most celebrated of all works OF art.
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
Household Hints

To tighten a loose knife handle.
take the handle out and nearly
fill the cavity with a paste made
OF three parts OF resin and one OF
powdered bathbrick Make the
prong OF the knife almost rsdhot.
insert II into the paste. press Il in
firmly and lay on one side until
cold.
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
SURE help TO
SICK women
Mrs. Baker, so much Benefited by
LydiaE. .Pinkham' Vegetable Com
pound, Anxious to Help Others
|IijiiiIIj;IjIiIiIIIjII

Lebanon, Indiana. was COM
pletely run down from women's trou-
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
The Origin of Manx Cats

THE origin of Manx cats is now attributed to the
arrival cf f-these cats the, Isle of Man from
ships belonging to the Spanish Armada wrecked
there They were probably brought from Japan.
The Washington times., 1922-05-02

Cleansing the sleeping rooms is
most important. Dust IN the
beds II dangerous 60 health: but
~ Is difficult and seems almost
impossible sometimes to rerove
all the dust from wire mattresses
Just between the two pieces %
wood ~ the end. Still. n can be
managed by using a cycle pump.
The Washington times., 1922-05-02

pointed as a sample OF what she
would like TO become. Now, rthat
young lady, IL you'n excuse my
saying so. is my idea Of perfect
figure"
quite So" said the doctor, she
lives here-.Miss Anna Budd. my
ward-permit me"-and he intro
duced them. s'.
"Ah. IL you'd take .as much pains
with your customers as you do
with. her., remarked the caustic
woman-7..
m"You forget, Madame, my ward
lives with me and as most of my
clients never pay cashier diet is
limited to the simplest things-I
have a suspicion you have candy
In that box y
'Oh, no, doctor" sighed tho
client, relieved to get away from
the subject Of money, Its only a
box of chocolates"
To the Point.
strictly forbidden" said the
doctor, ALLOW me-" and before she
could protest he had opened the
box and sampled one of the con-
fections.
Very bad, Msdame-very bad"
he announced. taking another and
then handing the box to Anna, "I
couldn't think OF allowing you to
add to your weight In. such an
insidious manner"
. You are so humorous, Doctor"
replied the lady, uncertain whether
to fly into a rage or smile.
II have TO be. have so many
charge customers-ah. here Is the
assidious Pauline"-and with a
bow that would have done credit
to Chesterfield he turned the stout
dowager over to one Of his smiling
assistants. a'.r
Mr.. Philip Briggs found the
problems of the beauty shop more
diversified than a six-ringed circus.
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
And Anna Expounds.

The joyous Anna submitted to
a caress the warmth of which
surprised her even in her ecstatic
state OF mind. "And now tell
me all about 1t. feel like
seventeen myself"
There's nothing much to teil,"
explained his fascinating ward.
when two people are thrown to-
gether as we've been they get TO
know each other really-don't
you think so?"
DO I think SO? I know 70.
Go on my angel
Nothing else matters, does
It. Guardy?"
To Be Continued Tomorrow
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
READ THIS FIRST.

= DIR. Arbutus Budd. general pro.
lprietor of THE Beauty shop and
Inventor of lotions and beauty con-
coctions, is artistic but impracti-
cal: he would rather play from
bone than collect his bills. His
ward, Anna u charming girl res.
ommends a manager for the bust
ness: his name is Philip Briggs, he
talks with Budd, takes the posi-
Stion and discovers from Anna that
he will have his hands full,
cThe Beauty Shop" the play by
Channing Pollock and, Rennold
Wolf. has been created into
lphotopIay by Cosmopolitan Produc-
tions, direction Of Edward Dillon.
scenario by Doty Hobart. 1t is re.
leased as a Paramount Picture)
The Washington times., 1922-05-02
BY Jane Mclean.

Screen Yerston NoveLized.