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ty fair next month. It is the inten- tion to offer a gold medal for the most perfect baby under three years of age. Details pertaining to the proposed conference have not yet been formed, but it is expected that they will soon be made public. The proposed baby conference Is creat- ing considerable interest among the mothers of the community.
 Mrs. Nettie Smith and two sons, who have been guests at the home of c. M. Brooks, went to Clifton on Sunday to visit with her parents, MT. aIfd Mrs. M M. Smith.
 J. R. Fowler, manager of the Duncan Mercantile company, was a business visitor at Lordsburg on Monday.
 Cashier J. R. Jones of the Bank of Duncan was a business visitor at Clifton on Wednesday.
 Charles Spezia, vice-president of the Bank of Duncan, accompanied by his father, A. c. Spezia, and sisters of Clifton, were visitors at Douglas and Bisbee the latter portion of last week, making the trip by auto. They
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14
FoR THE ANGLER

Fishing tackle OF all kinds will
Ing. durable aluminium case for his
fancy flies and a new reel for his
silk limo Will tone up HIS equipment
without letting 1t look too now or
untried. Various kinds of combina-
ton eating baskets are made with
straps to sling over the shoulder:
so that while he slides the shiny fish
into his wicker bag on one hip he can
reach for n ham sandwich from tho
other. May they never get mixed!
High boots for wading or leather
puttees for tramping through under,
brush and thick foliage never como
amiss: and IL the soft-toed variety are
selected the aspiring nimrod will
not tire his feet.
A woods Ratchet OF finely tempered
steel. just the right length and with
just the right weight for emergency
use. comes with a protector 80 that
the wearer need not take further
precaution against cutting tho leather
or woundinG himself. Tho guard
snaps neatly into the handle while
the blade is In use and does not
change the contour OF the handle.
Electric torches of all kinds are
useful Some have periscopic at
tachmcnt that will throw light along,
desired angles. some have compart-'
mcnts for three batteries to use In
"a hu
while another Is taxed. Hunters
caps have rests in the visor for the
small torch to fit. and then no daring
fellow sport Will mistake his tall
frame for an unsuspecting deer at
night.
gasoline lamp Is useful for any
long trips-the gas is burned in the
form of vapor. and throws off consid-
cradle heat In the process. so that Il
warns as well as lights.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14

or the public. That, however. my
conviction is already being justified
is shown by the statement l have
just receiveI from my English pub
Usher, who tells me that more than
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14

In sack on bank Of the Kaw
River. Only two days before. the
headless body OF their younger sister,
Florence. had been picked up by po-
lice under similar circumstances.
Investigation by authorities led
them to the crude shack OF the chill
dren's father on the banks OF the
Kaw River near where It empties
into the Missouri in tho heart of
Kansas City. Kas. They searched
the home and came out, they say,
some gunny sacks. like til,se In
which the girls bodies had been
found. After questioning the father
they arrested him and are holding
him for trial on a charge OF murder.
But the chief testimony in the
case police say. they have not yet
gathered. That lies with Albert. the
deaf-mute brother OF the murdered
girls.
Prosecutors point to the close af-
lection between the boy and his twin
sister, Helen. to substantIate their
belief that he. will prove a damagin ing
witness against his father. Not only
he and Helen played together all
their lives. but the girl had learned
to know and interpret 3lbert's
thoughts in n way that he, without
hearing and without speech. could
not express them.
Boy Feels Loss.
Now. without this help. Albert
finds himself more handicapped than
ever In his relations with his play
mates. he knows the sign Lam
guage. but his friends do mot He
has never learned to write like other
boys OF his age and II has been only
through concentrated effort that ne
has picked Up knowledge enough to
print In crude letters words which
he thinks.
Police believe the thought OF this
handicap and the memories OF hi.
sisters help and companionschip will
lead the boy to stand witness against
his father. II he knows anything
which points to hts father as the
murderer.
Yet. from Albert alone. no salts
faction either way can be gained.
barefoot. even In these chilly No.
vember days. he plays along the
banks Of the Kaw. upmindful Of the
important part he VIII take in the
destiny OF his father
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14
HERE'S EVEN THE TIN
KELLY FOR A GIFT

Have you brother or relative or |
friend who WAS in the war? Has he |
certain affections. for the memory |
OF II and jealous association for all |
the things he used while abroad?
one OF the magazines recently or
ganizcd - competition aimed TO help
the government sale of the new steel
helmets that were left over from use
There are about 100000 of them for
sale, and among some OF the sugges.
lions volunteered by readers are a
Few quite interesting Christmas pos
sibiiities Surely. nothing coutd
please the owner OF one of the
troph!es--which. please God. may
never again be called into martial use
more than TO turn 1t into some last
Ing ineincntn by means Of which 1,
can be kept sparkling and bright. and
net rust away with cast-on relics an
any cellar or attic
One pretty suggestion was that III.
he!me; could be used for bird, baths.
The originator designs chains by
which the bath can be picturcsouely
suspended from a limb Of the birds.
favorite tree, or Il can b.. mounted
upon pedestal and set in the rrounI
necessary to bore holes in the sacred
relic. but only 60 have a ring OF wir,.
around the crown. and fastcn the
suspended wires TO II by CLAMPS or
solder.
Another bird suggestion was
house. the helmet being the ton roof
lenSth OF storenipc was procured.
fastened to a wooden block win
IN 10 O.,
Set upon the top. Through the holes
In the top OF the helmet wire was
suspended when was useo FOR Hang
Ing the house ~ the most propitious
sSEle.
one smoking set wan smartly nut
together The helmet was set up on
four legs OF wrought Iron rivtted TO
the sides. Holders for pipe and
cigarettes, ashes and matches w,r-
set about the rim. and the center
used for ashes and burnt matches
The size OF the helmet makes 1, :,
good famiiy-sized receptacle, easy TO
clean and novel to look ct
Then there ~ "a sewing stand with
the helmet motif. only In this case
the upturned hat makes bask.,
Around the edge are set spooIs Of
variously oolored threads. and nm
through the middle Is a support for a
pin cushion. Along the Walden
pedestal are pegs for hanging sc,s-
sors. rules and such. and a little way
up from the floor as ring for
" snspending bits OF cloth or other
hangable Items.
Most all Of the ideas are eminently
practical. including one that utilized
the helmets as protectors for early
piantS-.-heins heavy. they stayed In
place Against strong wind--and an
other dW It as the center bowl OF
lightiI% fixture. decorating the out
side with cap and collar buttons and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14

10000 copies OF The Master OF Man
have actually been sold in England
In the first month of publication,
which is new record for any book
In the time"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14
~ CLARENCE FORD. il,

man whose habits are all
formed and who has felt the burden
and responsibility of family for a
number OF. years, often finds II diff
cult 10 change his plan OF living.
even though he realizes his errors
1t Is entirely different with n child
for he is susceptible to any influ-
ence that Is brought to bear upon
him. and when shown the sins of
extravaganza and made to realize the
pain and deprivations which are at
tcndant upon wanton waste. he read
lily concurs in all endcavors to bet
ter his condition. and as a result ac-
Quires the habit OF thrift. Many of
cur successful men can trace their
success through the efforts of their
parents In the cultivation of thrift.
1t is a habit, like everything else.
and IL this thrift germ is planted
during our childhood, with little
effort on our part. II will grow, and
grow until, like all other habits, 1t
Will be hard to cast off.
Christmas saving clubs offer a
wonderful opportunity for the en-
couragcment of thrift. The easy
weekly payments are so arranged
that one hardly misses the small
amounts deposited and Mt the same
time the thrift habit us being culu-
waited. This arrangement OF saving
is especially advantageous to Chi.
dren. Every child wishes to have
money around Christmas. and long
before these clubs came into cxis-
tence. children would save their PEN
MES. nickels and dimes in the little
family bank" Today child Is de-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14


Never has the profession of the
author had twenty such prosperous
years As those which followed the
death of the thrce-volumc novel.
Then came the great war with a
decline In tho prosperity of authors
The bad effects of the war on the
profession of letters and the trade
in books Us that it has largely In
creased the cost of production. Vast
quantities OF paper were required for
munitions. and. therefore. paper be-
came scarce and expensive. Then
the cost of paper also rose, and the
full force of this double blow at the
prosperity OF the book trade was fell
Immediately after the armistice, when
the men returned home and their
lives became normal.
1.-THE publishers and my fellow
authors may say they have had no
escape from this condition, but |
think they are mistaken. They ought
10 have remembered the enormous in
crease In the reading public which
was created by the war and gone out
to meet IT, Instead OF restricting
production by reason of the smaller
demand for books they should have
taken the long view. returned to the
pre-war price at any reasonable sac
rifice of profits and royalties per copy.
and aimed at selling larger numbers.
THAT is what my publishers. both
In the United States and England.
nave been courageous enough to at
tempt with The Master of Man. and
onot for my SAKE only l trust their
faith may be justified. If 1t Is not il
VIII he my fault only. not theirs, or
that of the booksellers, the librarians
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14
"M;te" Before Christmas

The month before Christmas is some
what unpleasant
II nobody knows what to buy for a
To give to their family. or give to
their friends
And every one seems to be at the,,
wits ends!
Then out OF the gloom, like gay
Christmas carol.
There comes the suggestion Of
WEARING APPAREL!
With aprons and anklets, bags.
bracelets and beads.
Ones sure to find something that
somebody needs.
Look in at the shops-see the crayats
and chains.
Cigarette cases and odd looking
canes.
Knickers and slip-ons and other "cx-
cesses'
One wears underneath ones satin
crepe dresses.
And don't forget earrings, they're so
ornamental
No matter how plain, or if true
Oriental.
Fans always are lovely. and furs.
oh. my dear!
There are perfectly beautiful show
ings this year!
They're so inexpensive and have the
effect
or costing deal more than one
would expect.
Then gauntlets and garters and
Eirdies and gloves
Arc ali little personals" every ono
loves:
Hose. 'kerchicfs or hat pins-a trim
ming delight
When set In bright rhinestones or
chic marcaHite.
And don't forget ivory! This Is de-
lectable
Carved into earrings. a gift most ac-
ceptable.
Ivory pendants and pendants of
jade,
Cautoirs OF pt>-ls and set beautifully
made.
Necklaces. brooches. lockets and
rings.
All costume jewelry wonderful
things;
Lingerie. laces and LenElen bandeaux.
Murs, mitts and millinery; every one
knows. e.
That one of these items Is sure, with
out question,
To fit In some mind as happy sug-
Sestion.
Neckwear and nighties or blouses of
Are gifts one will never have cause
to regret.
while pcttlcoats silken and gay pug
garces.
Pocketbooks. parasols and perfumes
will please.
Quilts. II they're silvered or painted
with gold.
Make marvellous trimming for hats.
new or old:
or. II you prefer individual things.
i mere are TdlnCOalS, Oh ioi
. riding-and rings,
Slippers. sweaters and scarfs. silken
hose or a shawl
From China or Spain, or from India:
all
The smartest accessories money can
buy.
Delightlns the purse. as well as the
eye!
Lorgnettes OF tortoise she'll, combs
for the hair.
Serving for daytime or smart eve
ming wear.
Undies-umbreilas with covers de-
tachable.
Monosrammed smartly. are simply
Observation-Disclosures:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14
CHRISTMAS GOOD TIME
TO START THE HABIT
OF THRIFT FOR 1928

lighted to make weekly deposits at
tho bank or attend to other finan-
c!al matters. These things appeal
to their vanity. and at the same time
cultivate thrift as we'll as familiariz-
Ing them with the handling of mon
ey. Enroll your child in some Christ
mas saving club and start him on
the road to success.
Christmas saving clubs not only
appeal to children. but to the
'EroWn-ups." AS stated before, a
man often finds II difficult to save
after he has been accustomed to ex-
travagant living. but with systc-
matio saving he can acquire this
habit.
Christmas saving clubs were or
ganizcd to encourage systematic
saving. As man makes his weekly
deposits. the influence of savings be-
comes more dominant; he finds that
he can save larger amounts and h.
soon opens a regular savings ac-
count. AS his financial condition in
crcases. he can truly look back to
the day with u feeling of gratitude
that he made his first deposit In the
Christmas saving club.
Our local banks have mailed, or
will mail in the immediate future.
over sl,ooo.ooo to $4,000 depositors.
And Christmas saving clubs are In
their infancy! This indicates the
popularity OF these clubs. The banks
of Richmond operating Christmas
savAg clubs have set an exceedingly
high goal for 1923. and from all in
dications, the million depository of
1922 Will appear very small com
pared to the 1929 dcnosits
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14
SIR HALL GAINES OPINION
ABOUT THE PRICE OF BOOKS

Whether the price of hooks kept
pace with prices of necessaries OF
life In general during the great war,
and how much prevailing rates ought
to he reduced, II any, has been much
discussed. One OF the interesting
opinions Brentano's Book Chat" OBJ
tanned from Hall Caine. whose very
long novel. THE Master OF Man"
was lately published by the Lippin-
cots at sl.75. Most novels of the
last twelve months have retailed
at So.
we quote Sir Hall in part:
Il was young author myself at
one time and knowing. as do. how
bitter may be the struggle for
literary existence. could not. at my
time of life, reconcile myself TO any
success that had to be bought at the
expense Of my younger fellow-crafts-
men. The same thing was said thirty
years ago when an earlier book dis
placed the threc-volume novel. did
not Kill the three-volume novel, rs
is popularity supposed; l merely gave
birth to the one volume. The three
volume novel died of it's own In
nrmiiies.
The worst injury II inflicted was
on the young authors, because II
limited their sales, their reward and
their chances of recognition. For
many years before 1894 many young
authors had to be content with 500
or $500 apiece in full payment for
their copyright. know, for I was
one of them. The one volume. and
therefore cheaper. novel. created the
young author, as 4 writer who could
live by his pen alone without help
from his earnings In snme nth.r
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14
Extra Eyes for Outdoor:

Field glasses como in handy to the
man who is an outdoor sport. They
are invaluable aids to study. ana arc
OFTEN tho Inspiration OF n tremendous
interest in natural history among
growing children. For travel. for
summer vacations. for winter trips.
for everyday use around the FIELDS
and streams around Richmond and
just to have around In case of emer-
gency they are an IDEAL Christmas
gift. So many men became accux-
toned to them during the army days
that n renewal of acquaintance would
bring down benediction on the
head of the giver.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14
FINGERS OF. GRIEF-STRICKEN
MUTE MAY CONVICT FATHER
On Story of Albert Dnea the Depending for Evidence
to Prove Parent Guilty Of Staying Children
dered and Thrown Into River in Gunny Sacks.

On the fingers of fourteen-year-
old Albert Dinella rests the fate Of
his father. Antonio. who is awaiting
OF his two daughters.
For from those fingers will be
made known the result of a test Of
strength between love of parent and
grief over the loss OF a lifclon.
helper and companion, according to
prosecuting officials.
When tho case comes up In the
Wyandotte County District Court. in
the term opening December 4. tho
Is expected to como from these fin
gers. For Albert can neither speak
nor hear. and 1t is on the sign Ian
guage OF the deaf-mute boy that
authorities will depend for the con-
viction-or acquittai--of his father.
What secret do these fingers hold?
VIII the boy be his fathers Meme
sis or will he save his father from
the galiows?
Prosecuting attorneys and police
believe the boy Will be favorable
witness for the prosecution II he
knows his, father. Is guilty. For
they point'to the fact that Alberta
lifelong and most cherished play
mate was one OF tho victims for
whose death Antonio Dinella will be
tried.
Helen. twin sister Of Albert. had
been the voice and ears OF her brother
lux
her body. hacked and mutilatcd al.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14

various kinds OF metal insignia. and
doing the inside In white enamel TO
reflect the rays of the electric light
supported within.
There are few pastirnes more to our
taste than making peace uses out OF
war articles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-14

unmatchable.
Velvets. vcstees. wells and vanity
waistcoa,s and wraps all have their
own places.
Xmas will see them belong to proud
owners.
While smiles of content will be worn
by the donors.
Yarns may be given, In colors for
knitting
With every assurance tits proper and
fitting.
Materials In color of fanciful
weave.
In dress lengths or skirt lengths are
nice TO receive.
And. should ones preference be for
a sheen.
There's cloth called Zenana. or else
Zibaline. NJ c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-28
FREDERICK SBURG NORMAL
ADDS DEGREE
COURSE

The State Normal School for Wo-
men at FredricEsGurg, Virginia is ex-
banding its curriculum for session
1928 by the addition of four diff
fercntiated four years degree courses,
leading to the degree of 3. S. in Edu-
cation. Special literature giving the
officials throughout the State by the
administration of the vision; Public
School Music and Supervision; Fine
and Industrial Arts and Supervision;
Commercial Teacher Training Course.
The FrcdlIcksburg Normal School has
been exclusively designated by the
Virginia Normal School Board to Of
fer fonr years degree courses in the
last three mentioned of these four
fields. The demand for the four year
courses and degree IN these special
fields has become SO great as to iusti-
fv the course for next session. Addi-
tional members of the faculty will be
procured to carry the courses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-28

At City Hall Park there came a
pause, while committee of six was
appointed to wait on Acting Mayor
| Hubert. On the park benches sat more
unemployed. Whether it was the balmy
| lassitudinous spring breeze that fan
ned them or distrust in the efficacy
of an appeal for work to the NUM-
cipal authorities they could not be
! induced to join the parading n, so
that many banners inscribing Hard
ing's unemployment conference was a
fake" trade with Russia means work
for US" and the like were never
raised.
The committee selected, another
pause following while one man OBJ
viously intoxicated, was taken from
the ranks of the unemployed, leaving
&c.
Mr.. Hubert took the names and adj
dresses of those who called on him.
But that did not strike the committee
as sufficient. There was some talk of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-28
JOBLESSPARADE
is FAILURE
Only q of Promised Host of 1000
Move on City Hall, Surrounded
By Police


New York, March 28.-Spring fever
yesterday made unnecessary elaborate
precautions taken by the police to
guard against possible disorder in a
double barreled parade Of unemploy-
ed scheduled to march upon City Hall
with demands for jobs.
There was no disorder and there
was scarcely any parade, unless you
excepted the host Of bluecoats who
marched into City Hall Park like a
,ocket edition of the annual police pro-
cession.
One branch Of the parade-seven
weakest forth from South street.
The second branch-with nine in
line-eased away from Seventh street
and Third avenue. They joined forces
in Chinatown and, alternately picking
up recruits and dropping them, wound
up in front of City Hall with total
of 81. Police permits which their lead
ers carried stated that 1000 might
take the stroll. Guarding the surviv-
ing 27 were:
Fifty police afoot, a dozen ahorse,
six Department of Justice agents, sew
erai members of the bomb squad and
divers police inspectors, captains and
licutenants. Surrounding and threat
ening to engulf the parade were hun
dreds of workers out for lunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-28

| been governed by how many votes 1t
can get regardless of consequences;
Referring to the city, Mr.. Harlow SAID
Alexandria might we'll be called dead
and delighted" For the past quarter
of century, he said little had been
done for the upbuilding of the city.
Mr.. Harlow declared that the plan
formed would not be a success II they
secured men who made politics bust
ness. He thought mistake had been
made in restricting the number OF
nominees to fifteen. He said ne ana
not favor the nominations for council
being restricted to the fifteen nom!-
mated.
Chester A. Gwinn agreed with Mr..
Harlow and thought the nominating
committee of fifteen entirely too small.
He expressed himself as favoring the
nominations for council! going outside
of the committee.
The resolution providing that the
nominating committee could nomi-
nate others than themselves was
adopted by a rising vote. The meet,
ing adjouprned subject to the call
of the chairman.
Mr.. Birrell states that he was not
a candidate and asked that his name
be withdrawn.
The promoters Of the movement cX.
pressed themselves as well pleased
with the record attendance al the
first public meeting of the organlza-
ton.
The task of counting the ballots
cast was a big one. Nine persons
were named by the chair to collect the
ballots, about 5 minutes being given
to all to write down the names Of their
Is favorite candidates. Many, how
ever, voted for only few of the NOM
inees.
The chairman at 9 o'clock an
nounced the names of Sc persons, men
and women, who check up the returns.
The election officials repaired to the
lodge room of the ElEs and they re-
allied when they started that they had
a big job on hand. However, every
body pitched in. and the election oft
Gals were divided off into four each,
making nine squads, and it was. as
stated above, shortly after II o'clock
when the final computation was COM
pleted.
When thet election officials returned
from the upper hall with the votes
there were less than $50 persons re-
naming in the big auditorium.