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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21
COMMUNICATIONS
Alexandria, Virginia,
February IT, 1922.

February IT, 1922.
Editor of Alexandria Gazette,
Dear Sir:
City.
MY attention has been called to an
editorial in your issue of January 18th,
headed "New Washington Fad
The Diatribe deals with the pro-
posed program of several Shakespear-
can scholars in the District of Column
bia concerning an attempt to decide
Just which plays or portions of plays
accredited to Shakespeare were really
written by him.
Had the editorial concluded with
the questions, ITO what end?' For
what purpose?, What matters it who
wrote Them" | would have heartily
agreed with the editor, but the con-
tinuation of the article serves to give
weight to the old adage, "A little
learning is dangerous thing"
Being interested in Shakespeare my
self and having a personal acquaint-
ance with some of the students in
questions together with their motives,
| wish to state that not one of them
looks upon Shakespeare in the light
of an ignorant plagiarist." Indeed,
their opinions of Shakespeare are
quite the reverse.
The contention is that Shakespeare
possessed too grand q nature to per-
nit the writing, for instance, such a
scene as Richard the Thirds wooing
of the wife of king, murdered by
Richard, while she was escorting the
body of her husband to its burial
place.
1t is not my desire to enter into any
argument concerning the authorship
of this and other plays, but rather to
attempt to show that this editorial
"All of which is respectfully submit
ted to the learned scholars Of Wash
ington who apparently attack the
shell but miss the kernel" is some
what misdirectcd.
Very truly yours,
: me j. RHODES. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21
OUR DLATRlBE

We publish elsewhere today a
letter from Mr.. A. ]. Rhodes,
anent our remarks on the society
recently formed in Washington
for the investigation of the att
thorship OF Shakespeare. We dare
not say "our editorial" but cheer
fully accept Mr.. Rhodes nomen-
clature, and call it, with him, our
diatribe." We also accept his
kindly remarks as to a little
learning" 1t is truly dangerous
when the scholar is abroad in the
land seeking whom he may de-
YOUR. But we may be permitted to
retort that much learning naketh
a man mad, as in this cruel in
stance! We hope, however, that
our esteemed correspondent may
quickly recover of his madness,
and look more charitably upon
diatribes Of little learning!
We venture, albeit with much
hesitancy and trepidation, to differ
with Our critic, and to express our
very humble opinion that ''Rich-
ard the Thirds wooing OF the
wife of a king, murdered by
Richard, while she was escorting
the body of her husband to its
burial place may not be incom-
patible with Shakespeares grand
nature" We fail to see what his
grand nature" we confess
frankly to a dislike of the adjec-
tive-has to do with Richard the
Third; it was not Shakespeare
who did the wooing, but one OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21

grand high priest, Rhode island; Geo.
Pettigrew, grand secretary, South
Dakota; Frederick W. Hardwick,
grand master of Kentucky; Thomas
Mckenzie, state chairman, Connect
cut; L. j. Nickerson, past grand mas
ter, Connecticut; Frank T. Wildar,
grand master, Connecticut; Geo. T..
Bryan, past grand master, South Caro-
lima; t. E. Harrison, past grand mas
ter, South Carolina; Walter G. Afrier,
Continued on page three)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21
For Greater Alexandra

Feyry to Maryland Shore.
Improved HighWay to FairtaS.
Great White Way on King Street.
Belgian Blocks replaced on Washing
tom HighaUay by asphalt.
North Alfred and Columbus Streets
improved to Washington Boulevard.
NeW Public School.
Washington Boulevard made safe 6y
abutting strips.
More Fairgrounds for the children.
Public Park.
Modern Y. NJ. C. a. Building.
Reduction IN Gas Rates.
Reduction in City TaTes.
500 Houses or Apartments.
Municipal Pier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21
WASHINGTON'S "
BIRTHDAY

George Washington, first president
of the United States, was born at
Bridges Creek, in Westmoreland Co.,
Virginia February %, 1882, and died
at Mount Vernon, Va, December IA,
1909.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21

Washington monument, nations
memorial in the capital city, begun
in 1913 and completed in 1884, is sos
feet high, has an area at the base of
10000 feet and weight Of. 36,9l2
gross tons. 1t cost S1,1S7,7fQ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21

Washington died on the last day of
the week, at the last hour Of the day
and in the last month of the year III
the last year of the century.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21

FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES,
Bryant, Griffith and Brunson'
22S Fifth Avenue, New York
Peoples Gas Bldg, Chicago.
20I Devonshire ST., Boston
COT Grant Bldg, Atlanta, ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21
FRIENDS, LISTEN!

J. Z. Wells. 6O3 Queen ST., is the
man who does all kinds OF furniture
repairing, cabinet work, and uphol-
steering, reasonable. Call on him, or
postal card will bring him to your
home. 10 o d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21

At the age of sixteen years Wash
ington was commissioned by Lord
Fairfax to survey the valley of Vir-
ginia. This led to the military ser
vice which fitted him for commander
in chief of the Colonial forces IN
the Revolutionary War.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21

In 1859 Washington married Mar.
tina Curtis, a wealthy widow, and
their combined estates made him
one of the richest men in the colo
MES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21

AS Virginia's representative in the
first and second continental congress
ses, Washington became a leader IN
the movement for insistence upon
Justice to the colonies, He also was
the only American soldier of national
reputation and was the immediate
and unanimous choice of the congress
for ommander-in-chief.
At the conclusion of the Rcvolu.
tionary War, when the colonies in
dependencc was acknowledged, a
movement was begun to make Wash
ington ruler of the country, and his
consent would have made him king.
Returning to Mount Vernon, he gave
his attention to assisting IN forming
a constitutional government.
Washington was the only president
who might have succeeded himself
for third term. He blocked his
friends efforts by refusing TO &C
cept the nomination the third time.
Washington's birthday is legal
business holiday in every state. Pa
triotic exercises in the public schools
have been the rule for many years
with view to advancing the ideals
of life that made the "Father Of His
Country the greatest American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21

E,tered ar she Postofice ut Alexandria,
Virginia, as second class muttcr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-02-21

Editor of Alexandria Gazette,
Dear Sir:
City.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-02-25

waters. No rubbing, but water swirled through
the garments No wringing, but water thrown
out by the "spinning basket No whipping
in the wind Most of the ironing without
wearing friction but by pressure.
You II find Colorado Family Washing will
actually LENGTHEN the life of every piece.
And just think of the time you save.
Phone 1918 and ask TO have one Of our rep
rcsentativcs call and supply you with lists aud
details.
Pueblo chieftain., 1922-02-25

The wash board and its rubbing, the pulling
and tearing off Of buttons in the wringer, tho
whipping Of the wind, the freezing in winter
yes, and the rubbing Of homo ironing. all help
to shorten the life of things washed at home.
But look how "they say" laundry does
clothcsi you will probably tell us.
In answer we would just like to show you
through the Colorado laundry. Water of vel
vcty softncss with suds from finest soap made.
Not two or three, but eight and nine different
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12
Getting Out of Europe.

After months of painstaking investigation
of European economic prospects the three big
gest life insurance companies in this country,
the New York Life, the Mutual and the Equit-
able have determined to retire from that field
Of business. For many years they have been
developing the continental field until they have
built up a business estimated at $1,000, 900 900
at the start Of the world war.
All that is now being turned over to native
concerns and the American companies will
leave Europe with the exception of the British
Isles. The reasons for that reversal of policy
are the depreciation of money, excessive taxes,
constantly mounting salaries and wages un-
favorable legislation, unfair court decisions
and inability to forecast what is likely to hap
pen in the countries of continental Europe
Some Of sthe best business minds In the
country direct the affairs of those great in
surance companies, and their judgment of old
world conditions must be accepted as sound
That is the situation into which some Of our
prominent citizens more gifted with enthusi-
asm than with intelligence have sought to in
volve the United States. What is regarded as
a menace to the treasures of insurance COM
panies would be even more of a danger to the
United States treasury. Certain loss to us in
money and men would follow such an entsngle-
ment, and we would gain no friendships but
provoke many jealousies.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

Acting Chief Of Police William H. Fftz-
simmons is entitled to full credit for the
effective work that he is getting out Of the
men Of his department in suppressing law
lessness in Rock Island and in Furnishing the
violators. The Argus has no hesitancy in say
ing that the acting chief is deserving of vote
OF gratitude from the law,abiding citizenship
Of Rock Island. It is hoped that he will moi
relax in his announced purpose to continue the
cleaning process. He may invite the censure Of
the Iawless and the vice vultures. but he will
have the satisfaction of knowing that be can
look his respectable neighbors in the face with
out blushing. Go to it, Fftz: the people are
with you Above all, don't weaken.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

The Argus is receiving from all sides per-
sona words of encouragement and commenda-
ton for its fight against lawlessness and in
decency in the community The Argus is proud
to know its friends in such an unpleasant un-
beyond the assurance that it is voicing the
sentiment of the good citizenship of the COM
munity. The real credit for whatever is &C
complished belongs to the average citizen, for
it is faith in his loyalty to the cause of COM
munity safety and decency that has spurred
The Argus on in its demands upon officials to
cease serving the lawless and turn to observ-
ance Of their sworn oaths Of Office
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12
Only Solution of Worlds Problems.

In spite Of unfavorable weather conditions
in August, this years important farm crops
will be worth $3.50, 900 more than last
year. Estimating upon basis of Sept l
prices, the federal department of agriculture
announces that the major crops will give their
owners a purchasing power of more than So
600 900 900 as the result of this years harvest.
This extra $1,25O. 100000 in the pockets of the
nations producers is the thing that has given
such wonderful impetus to all branches Of
trade.
The only other turnover that compares with
it for magnitude are the billions levied upon
the people for government taxes. The sum of
taxation for federal, state and local purposes
absorb an income nearly as large as the value
Of the nations crops. A $23, 000, 100000 addi-
ton to the nations war debt is matched by
nearly every community in the size of its bond
ed debt for local purposes.
If our own prosperous nation finds this mat
ter of taxation such heavy charge upon its
energies, it is not difficult to understand sthe
situation that obtains in Europe. Over here the
people have turned to producing new wealth to
repair the waste of war and retire its debts
their efforts more to preparation for new wars
for further destructive enterprises, than to
measures of reconstruction. They will have
to find out, as America has done, that the
wealth with which to pay their debts will have
to be grubbed out of the soil. There is nc
| other way. Yet the prevailing idea over there
seems to be that relief from trouble can come
by grabbing concessions and territory from
some other nation.
workers. For a great many generations the
people will have to labor to pay the old debt tt
bondholders. International conferences, fan
tastic leagues of nations. treaties and Grafton.
will not discharge these debts. They must b
paid with harvests, and by all industry whicl
has its beginning in harvests
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12
With Other Editors
Blaming The Argus.
(Galesburg Republican-Register)


John Looney, publisher Of the Rock Island
News blames the Rock Island Argus, it is rep
resented. for the shooting which caused the
death of his son, and came nearly getting him.
Looney is mistaken. All that The Argus did
was to insist that the officers elected by the
people enforce the law. 1t kept hammering on
it for long time, and evidently with some
effect. This is to the credit of The Argus. The
real trouble seems to lie in the quarrel for the
spoils by members of an alleged vice ring in
Rock Island. They got to fighting among them
selves. and the quarrel naturally led to expos
ures and : desire for revenge. The strong
probability is that ii the authorities had jumped
in and done business at the time The Argus
first undertook the campaign. the crime Of last
Friday would not have been committed.
This much can be said that it 10 likely to
clear the atmosphere In that city and result in
better order q things.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

@. How many kinds of dogs are
there? J. G.
A. The American Kennel club
recognizes s. breeds besides II that
are classed as foreign dogs.
Q. Is it proper to say five head
Of cattle or five heads of cattle?
j. W. T.
"A. Either form may be used.
@. Did Antony ultimately marry
Cleopatra? r. L.
A. Antony and Cleopatra did not
marry.
O. What singer introduced the
song, "Ta ra ra "a boom de laye?"
M. B.
A. Lottie Collins introduced this
song.
@. What is the average size of a
family in the United States?
A. J. M.
A. The bureau of census report
shows the average number of per-
sons to family is As. That is, il
all people were put into families OF
equal size it would be necessary to
compose half the families Of four
persons and half of FIVE persons.
Q. Why doesn't it kill bird to
alight on a live wire? A. E. r.
A. The Biological survey says
that small birds are seldom killed
by alighting on a trolley wire, even
though 1t carries heavy current
Of electricity. This is because there
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12
Acting Chief of Police william H. Fit

Acting Chief of Police William H. Fitzsim-
mons has demonstrated that the police depart
ment is efficient, despite the contrary charge
of Thomas Cox, the suspended chief. Fitzsim-
mons will find that he is sustained in his pres
ent activities against lawlessness by IS per-
cent Of the people Of Rock Island. He MAY
invite the Shiny propaganda Of the vice vul-
lures, but If he does tina. will only be to his
credit and convincing evidence that he isn't
tarred by the stick that has left its marks or
some others in authority in these parts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12
Police Getting Results.

80 The Argus wishes to commend and con-
ssgratuiate Acting Chief Of Police William H.
st'lItzsimmons and the members OF the police
4 department for the splendid service they have
been rendering to the city Of Rock Island dur
3 Inn the past week in suppressing lawlessress
tmnd prosecuting violators. The result IL that
uHock Island ia safer and more decent than It
Il has been in two years. Fitzsmmons and his
/. men have not had an easy task. and you. as
!, citizen, should not be afraid to commend them
for their effective work. The police officer likes
NO know that he is doing the right thing. You
|, don't hesitate to criticise him when he evades
his duty. Then when he does his duty pat him
Iron the back. 1t will make him feel that he is
Is6n the right track. But while the city Is COM
II paratively safe and clean today, the influences
1 chargeable with the reign of murder and terror
y Of the past week still remain in the city, not
yet wholly Invested Of their authoritative pow
or. 1t is those influences that are responsible
not only for the disgraceful plight Of your city,
lbut likewise for the turmoil at the city nall and
II the court house. for the prolonged session Of
sthe grand jury, with additional expense to- the
n taxpayers, for the depression of the community
i spirit, the encouragement Of legitimate enter
III stpfASc anu 8SueAoA iCohAS VI ohSoAssihey oAu
y .bessimism that cannot be relieved until every
Il olBcial in the city and county dares to follow
the course that has been resorted to by Acting
N Chief Of Police William H. Fitzsimmons-a
scourse that will destroy the conditions on which
u those influences thrive and fatten and embold-
N Vn until they become a menace and deterrent
IA to everything that is suggestive OF common de-
kcency and safety, to everything that directs and
Ifdevelops movements that promote the welfare
II sanal scontentment of the God-fearing and sub
n sfantial citizenship. More power to Bill Fitz-
Missmmons and others of his type. 1t is their
ib md that will yet pull Rock Island out Of the
adepths OF dependency and corruption.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12
FOE A MOIST WINTER.

Health 10 going to be wealth this
winter and now i the time to con-
slider how to conserve fuel. The
majority Of houses or dwellings
are over-heated much of the time.
Some store and office buildings are
overheated all the time. The
health, comfort, efficiency and
wealth of every one concerned
would be enhanced by the exercise
of better judgment in the heating
of living and work rooms. The
chief difficulty to contend with is
the excessive drying out Of the air
by any kind of artificial heati--
1t is a curious fact that vSter
air heated up to Is degrees, .. hich
is from five to ten degrees too
warm for health and efficiency, or
dinarily does not seem so comfort
able as air at IS degrees Cd for
a normal individual, because the
air at the higher temperature be-
comes excessively dried out, and
unless some adequate provision is
made for moistening it, the Excess
sively dry air will seem ."chilly'
and, occupants of the room will
threaten to take a chill or will sus-
pect stray drafts Of reaching them
in short, the excessive dryness
makes everybody a little techy, and
they don't know why.
In order to keep the air of a
house of seven rooms sufficiently
moistened it is necessary to evap-
crate not less than four gallons of
water each "a hours while the
temperature is kept at approx
mately IS degrees F., and when the
household temperature is permit
ted to soar to or above 70 degrees
something like thirty gallons of
water must be evaporated each "a
hours to maintain a fair humidity.
Many furnaces have a pan for
evaporating water, and often
householders neglect to utilize this
because they find the furnace will
work just as well without the both
er. Nevertheless. it pays to keep
the water pan in action, even
though it evaporates only a frac-
ton of the amount required. II
saves fuel because moisture in the
air gives comfort land healthy at
a lower temperature. 1t is good
economy to provide a connection
with the water system, so that wat.
er is automatically kept in the
evaporating pan of the furnace, il
the care taker doesn't think il
worth while to fill the water pan
every time the furnace is stocked.
The reason why people living in
places at considerable altitude an6
far from the sea can endure very
low temperatures with compare
tive comfort is that the air is COM
paratively dry. So there is some
ground for the common~belief that
damp cold is more penetrating
but of course that doesn't apply tt
the house heating question. Every.
body knows that excessive high
summer temperatures are harder
to endure when the air is very
moist or muggy.
The ideal to strive for in arti-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12

Ths only Inference to b. had from the
sileac4 Of City Attorney Jshn X. Scott ID that
hs has decided not to reveal that startling
secret no claims to be holding about The
Argus. II Mr.. Scott had any secret about The
Arxus that would serve his Purpose in the
present crisis in the city government you can
bet your sweet Life he would use 1t for Ill that
it is worth. Mr. Scott h too shrewd and re
sourceful politician to pass up good bet
when the breaks are going against him. The
offer Of The Argus to Mr.. Scott still holds
good. The secret win be printed in full in
this paper any time1he is ready to offer it for
publication, and 1t will be printed freq
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-12
THE w1NNING.oF JEAN.
By Hazel V. Paris.
Copyright, 1922, by Wheeler Syn

ACNAt W w N~SS-O- ~
dictate, lnc)
You can't do it, JEAN"
why not?"
THE dean has stood for every
thing you've done, from singing
sodas in Hickeys 10 stitching mems
shirts in that horrible sweat shop.
She'll send you home sure as shoot
ing"
Jean screwed up her tiny red
mouth and went on pickering.
She'll send you home" warned
her room mate.
"Oh, no, she won't. When she
sees my article in the Woman's
Home Journal she'll come around.
Oh, Bess, can't you just hear he"
And Bess WINGED across the room
mimicking Dean Wright.
YES, Miss Cosgrove is one Of
our sociology students. We are
quite proud of her record. Yes, oh,
yes, she actually did it-secureHa
position as maid in a home, and
then wrote of her experiences. We
are indeed proud of her interest in
the practical side of her work"
Then she broke off suddenly. "Of
course I'll CO.
The next morning when the TO-
train pulled out of Gorham, it car
ried an excited girl. AS she babe
her class mates goodbye, there was
twinkle in her merry gray eyes.
$50 sorry not to be going further,
but, you see, there'll be compensa-
lions for having to spend the sum
mer with Aunt Maria. Dad and
mother will be home from Japan il
the fall"
so you have never been in serv-
ice before?" said Mrs. Beverly
Smythe, as she surveyed the slim,
neatly clad girl before her.
But she got no farther. "Oh, I'll
be sure to please, Mrs. ,Smythe. I'm
very quick and willing"
And SO Jean took her place in
the Smythe household. Always ca
ger and conscientious, she gradual
ly became accustomed to her worl,
Everyone grew to like her.
"She amt no common girl, Mar.
tha," said the old butle- to his wife
Did you notice when Tom tried
to kid her and asked her to ride
to Piney Point how she turned him
| OFF? And she reads all the time
she's off-not magazines, but book:
big books"
So the days passed into weeks
At the end of the second month
Beverly Smythe. Jr., came to Will
lowdale to spend the remaining
weeks Of his college vacation.
who is she, motherT' he asked
as Jean went out that first lunch
con to bring in the salad.
Beverly" Mrs. Smythe raise,
her carefully pulled eyebrows.
why, mother?' in mock aston
ishment. shes the prettiest on,
you've had. Gee, what a peacher
ino!"
And Mrs. Smythe sighed.
, Several days later as Jean VIZ
coming down stairs With a heav,
, bowl OF flowers, she slipped on
rug. Crash! The bowl broke int,
a thousand pieces. As she scram
bled to her feet and looked rue