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Evening star., 1922-12-05
Scores Divorce
For Decline of
American Home
By the Associated Press.

~ thS AbSOCloteo fFeeb.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, December 8.
divorce is not the great dis
ease 1t has been pictured. 1t is
the duack remedy for more rseri-
Gus disease"
With this introduction. DR.. Gus
W. Dyer, Vanderbilt University
economic expert,s discussed the de-
cline OF the home, which, he said.
Is now builded on foundation Of
sand before the Home Betterment
Congress Of the Southern Co-opera-
tive League for Education and So
cfal Work last night.
There was once a time" he said,
when child was considered an
economic asset. but today the child
1s an economic liability. The people
don't want them. and until condi-
tnns are changed so that children
arc no longer economic liabilities
there can ke no home life in the
cities.'
DR.. Edwin r. Mann of Kenbride.
Va. deplored the tendency toward
birth control, = practice which he
declared to be tolerated through
out the south.
Among the speakers on today's
program are: w. A. Battle, presi-
dent Of Okolona Institute. Okolona,
Miss: DR.. r. J. Maveety. secre-
tary. Freedman's Aid Board, Gin
cinnatf: Bishop ]. NJ Connor. Little
Rock. Ark: Marshall r. Haughan.
director Of extension work. Rerean
College, Kentucky. and Or. George
X. stuart, Birmingham, Ala.
Evening star., 1922-12-05

the semi-monthly pay Of the men.
Judge Wright claimed Mrs. Humes
was evading some Of his questions.
and asked the court to require direct
answers. Mrs. Humes assured the
court she was answering to the best
OF lPer ability.
Delving into the details of the visit
to the Ross -Fenton fam in the sum-
rner Of 1918. when Graham Is said to
have been especially attentive to Mrs.
Mary 3. Glennan. wife of a Norfolk
banker. Judge Wright ELECTED from
the witness the statement that the
naval officer and Mrs. Glennan were
holding hands under the table during
dinner
Asked how she knew they were
holding hands IL she did not look
under the table. Mrs. Humes said: II
could see it plainly from the top of
the table from the way they were
Evening star., 1922-12-05
holding their arms under the table

holding their arms under the table
CLOTH
How long did they hold hands,
inquired counsel.
II don't know exactly, but every
body was commenting on it. looking
at them and Whispering" Mrs. Humes
said.
The witness asserted Mrs. Glennan
later sat on the lap of Lieut.. Graham
in an automobile.
Did you object:" asked Judge
Wright.
II didn't say anything" the wit
ness admitted.
Counsel proceeded to take up the
several outstanding details of the di-
rect testimony of Mrs. Humes and
sought to involve her in contradic-
tions. She parried his efforts on most
occasions but in some Instances modi-
fed her former statements.
Evening star., 1922-12-05
PATIENT FLEES TRAIN.

In an effort to elude his parents
a nd nurse, Isaac Hurst Post, twenty
seven years old. en- route from New
York sanatorium to Miami. Fla,
jumped from a train at Union station
yesterday afternoon just as the train
pulled out. Fiis parents were unable
to leave the train before it reached
but ~ nurse followed
the fugitive patient. saw him on
street car Iiear Florida avenue and
Sth street and called upon the police
for assistance. The party boarded .
later train and started for Florida.
Evening star., 1922-12-05
SAYS ANOTHER SAT-
ON GRAHAM'S LAP
Mrs. Humes Asserts Former
Husband Also Held Hands
With Bankers Wife.

Mrs. Elsa Portner Graham Humes
resumed the witness stand today at
the trial. before Justice Hitz and q
Jury. of the half million dollar heart
balm suit by Lieut.. Lorimer c.
Graham. T.. S. ", former husband OF
the witness. against her present hus-
band. Augustus l.. Humes, wealthy
New York attorney. Judge Wright,
counsel for Graham. continued his
cross ss-examination of the Witness.
Lieut.. Graham was not present in
court today, being held on his ship In
Charlestown. Mass. by an Official in
epection and the duties incident to
Evening star., 1922-12-05
WOMEN'S EQUALITY
BRINGS LIABILITY
IN CASE OF DEBTS
I,y tho A.scris ted press

By ID" AsScrlated Presb
MADISON. Wis. December .
Women, married and unmarried, now
tn" equals Of men before the law in
Wisconsin. must bear the responsi-
bilities of their new privileges grant
ed by the women's rights bill enacted
in 1921. the Wisconsin supreme court
decided today. II held a woman liable
in her separate property and bus;-
ness when she indorses a note of me-
husband mourning financial liability
for him
Evening star., 1922-12-05
Other Suggestions

Electric Radiators. s. to SI2
Electric Irons. s. to $3.50
Curling Irons. $3.50 to S7.25
Sharing Mugs. $3.50
Se,cing Machines, Washers.
Ironers, Cleaners. Dish
Washers on COnrcuient
Terms
Fibrators, $I6.5O up
Heating Pads, S. to $40
Milk Warmers, $lO.5O
''Emeralifes,'' So up
''Adjustolites,' S. up
Flashlights, Complete ,cith
Battery, $l.35 up
Water Heaters, $3.50, $IO.5O
Evening star., 1922-12-26

home are Mrs. John Newbold, vice
president: Mrs. Clarke Waggaman.
secretary. and Mrs. Fleming Newbold,
assistant treasurer.
The assemblage in the ballroom this
evening will be representative of
Washington. society. witi especial
reference to men and women who
usually identify themselves with So
cial events having a charitable pur-
pose. Preceding the ball will be a
number of dinner parties from which
the guests will go to the Washington.
The complete list of boxholders in
cludes: The Secretary of the Treasury
Mr.. Mellon, Mrs. James w. Wads-
worth. jr.: Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss.
Mrs. William Eric Fowler. Mrs. Hen
rietta B. Huff. Mrs. Robert Hit. Mrs.
John A. Johnston. Mrs. Frederick H.
Brooke. Mrs. Thomas Bell Sweeney.
Countess Szechenyi. Mrs. Richard H
Evening star., 1922-12-26
Society.
The Presidents Cabinet Family All Cele-
brated Christmas Quietly in
Their Respective Homes.

Cadet G. Arthur Hadsell. jr.. the lat
ter from West Point. at their home on
Ashmeade place. Mr.. Hadsell is the
wife of Lieut.. Col. Hadsell. U: 8. A..
who is on his way from the Philip
pines via the Suez canal.
Lieut.. Commander and Mrs. II. B.
Grow are in Washington for the holt
days and are staying at the Pow
hatan.
Miss Sally McAdoo, daughter OF the
former Secretary of the Treasury.
will arrive in Washington tomorrow
to spend the remainder Of her vaca-
tion with Miss Helen cas4si, whose
Carusi. viii give a theater party
Thursday in her honor. Miss McAdoo.
who is a student at Bryn Mawr, spent
Christmas in New York with her sis
ter, Mrs. Ferdinand de Mohrenschildt.
who was before her marriage to the
late Mr.. de Mohrenschildt Miss Mona
McAdoo.
Mrs John Conness has Cancelled
her social engagements on account of
the death Sunday evening, of her
widow of Senator Conness of Cali
fornia.
Mrs. Ross Thompson has given up
her house at 2814 Connecticut avenue
and has moved to 2156 Wyoming avenue
Mr.. and Mrs Duncan Joy Of New
York city are visiting their daughter,
Mrs. r. A. Bagnell. at the Grafton.
The City Club will give a reception
tomorrow afternoon from 4 to s o'clock
for the wives of members and the ladies'
OF their families. Mrs. Henry E.
stringer. wife of the president Of the
will h. &c foto =
by the wives of the members OF the
board of governors.
The charge dafraires of Japan and
Thursday evening. The charge DAT
aires and Nine. Saburi were hosts at
dinner Saturday evening.
Miss Beatrice Pitney. debutante
daughter of Mr. Justice and Mrs. Pit
ney. will be the guest Of honor at
dinner this evening OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Letter. who will entertain in
their home on Dupont circle.
Children's Country Home
Ball the Event of Tonight.
An appropriate aftermath to the
Christmas day celebration comes to-
night in the charity ball for the
benefit of the Children's Country
Home Greater ballroom facilities
and special arrangements which mark
departure from the custom of pre-
vlouS years augur well for the plans
of the ball committee to establish a
rev success standard. socially and
charitably speaking. for this brilliant
function.
The ball this year is being held in
the gold ballroom of the Hotel
Washington. where more than a score
of boxes are available. Elaborate
preparations have been completed by
the ball committee appointed by Mrs.
James W. Wadsworth, jr., president
Of the board of the home. This COM
mittee is headed by Mrs. c. c. Glover.
jr.. and cooperating with her are
Mrs; Henry B. Spencer. Mrs. Randall
II. Hagner. Mrs. James F. Mitchell.
Mrs. Fleming Newbold. Mrs. Clarke
Waggaman and Mrs. H. H. Kerr.
Proceeds of the ball will be turned
over to the board Of the Children's
Country Home for use in carrying on
the activities of the home. which
cares for young children taken from
hospitals to recuperate under home
| like surroundings. With Mrs. wads-
worth on the governing body of the
Evening star., 1922-12-26

iT HE Secretary Of State and
Mrs. Hughes had with them
for Christmas their son-in-
law and daughter, Mr. and
| Mrs Chancey Lockhart Waddell of
| New York, and their younger daugh-
ter. Miss Elizabeth Hughes. Mr.. and
Mrs. Waddell left last evening for
their homo in New York and Miss
Hughes will remain with her parents
| through the winter.
The Secretary of the Treasury. Mr..
Mellon. is expected to return to his
, apartment at 1855 Massachusetts, ave-
nue. the latter part Of the week. His
| daughter. Miss Mellon, who accom-
panied him to Pittsburgh for Christ
! mas. will also return in time for a
reception Monday afternoon from 3
| to 6 o'clock.
The Secretary of War and Mrs.
Weeks have with them until later in
| the week their son and dauGhter-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Sinclair Weeks,
| who. with their three children, came
! to Washington for Christmas. Their
son-in-law and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Washington Davidge. were also
with them for Christmas.
The Attorney General and Mrs.
Daugherty had their son and daughter
1 in-law. MIR. and Mrs. Draper NJ. Daugh-
erty. and their SON. law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. r. F. Barey, with them
for Christmas in their apartment at
Wardman Park Hotel.
Tre Postmaster General and Mrs.
Work had Christmas dinner yesterday
with the Secretary of Agriculture and
Mrs. Wallace.
The Secretary of the Interior and
| Mrs. Fall are expected to return to-
| morrow from Port Royal. Va. where
| they went to spend Christmas with
| their son i'm law and daughter. Mr.. and
| Mrs. Brand Elliott. They were accom-
panied by their son-in-law and daugh-
, ter. Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Chase of Texas
| The Secretary Of Labor and Mrs. Davis
are entertaining the latter's mother
| Mrs. Rodenbaugh. and her daughter
Miss Lydia Rodenbaugh. of Pittsburgh
| who came for Christmas and will re-
main through the week. Mr.. David<J
| Davis. brother of the Secretary. who
| was expected for Christmas, will not
| come until the middle of next week.
| On account Of the death son Decem-
ber "a. at 1880 O'Clock PM. of the
Hon. Ernesto T. Lefevre, former Presi-
dent Of Panama, the minister OF
Panama and Sonora de Alfaro have
cancelled the invitations for the New
Year eve supper party they were to
give at the legation on December 81.
| They have also Cancelled all of their
acceptances of invitations for the
present.
Evening star., 1922-12-26

Townsend. Mime. Hauge. Mrs. Edward
Walker, Mrs. Edward b. Mclean, Mrs.
Marshall Field. Mrs Joseph Letter,
Mrs. John r. Williams, Assistant At
torney General Albert Ottinger. Mrs.
Henry 3. Spencer and Lieut.. Ernest
Evening star., 1922-12-26

Morris Locke, l.. S. A. Tickets will be
on sale at the door tonight for those
who have not made reservations.
Miss Florence Loomis, daughter Of
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Evening star., 1922-12-26

Smartly styled, fur
trimmed Suede Velour
Goats, warmly lined and
interlined. They should
go quickly at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-15
Mitchell Dairy
Buys Interest In
Farmers Dairy

The Mitchell Dairy company of this
city has purchased the controlling
interest in the Farmers Dairy COM
pany. It is understood that negotia-
tons We're concluded at a meeting
held yesterday afternoon. Officials
of both companies were not DESTROYS
Of giving out the amount Of the
transa ction.
According to one of the officials of
the Mitchell Dairy company, this
does not mean that there will be a
combination on the part of the two
companies. Both will continue to
function separately. as before.
The Mitchell Dairy company is the
leading company of local milk and
dairy products dealers in the city.
The Farmers Dairy company was or
ganized several years ago, as a CO.
perative enterprise. Members in the
enterprise were made up of milk
dealers from the farms in and near
Bird geport.
While there Will be no conbina-
ton, it was learned that the Farmers
Dairy will be run on the same basis
as the Mitchell Dairy. and that Off
GERS of the Mitchell Dairy will run
the North End plant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-15
Fortune Teller
An Attraction
at Lawn Party

Hundreds and Hundreds of Japan
csc lanterns in fascinating shapes and
designs were the attractive decora-
lions for the elaborate lawn fete
which opened last nigh. on the lawn
of the Catholic Community house, PA
Washington avenue. Numerous ncVel-
ties were sold, or won at the Var1ous
gaiIy trimmed booths. and the fea-
lures of the evening wee the Gypsy
fortune teller, the lady with the mys-
FERROUS pockets ana the story teliors
we'll xapwn Ja7z rchestra played
for danci ag on tn" large Ia - p7rch.
A musical program was given by
members of the Catholic Choral soc1-
ETY., Mrs. Florence Hermanson, Miss
Helen Ibison. Miss Lorraine Duff1e,
Miss Elizabeth Nolan, Miss Betty
Vickers and James Gormley.
The general committee in charge
consists of Mrs. Simon Crehan, chair
man; Mrs. John E. Lavery, Mrs. M. j.
Flanagan, Miss Nellie Dunn, Mrs. John
McElroy, Mrs. John Phelan, Mrs VIM.
E. Allen, Mrs. Andrew Krause, Mrs.
Grover Lyon, Miss Catherine McE1roy,
Mrs. Thomas Hearn and Mrs. J. L.
North.
The Catholic Community House is be-
ing conducted by the Catholic Chart
able Bureau for the purpose Of pro
Viding educational and recreation av-
also to offer protection to girls and
women through its Accommodations for
transients and a room registry. This
work is in charge of Rev. John H.
Landry, Director, and Miss Victoria A.
11arn1 our, secretary. Within a few
days the full program of activities
for the summer will be ready for an
nouncement- In the fall the usual
program of clubs and classes will be
resumed, but on an extended scale.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-15
Pennsylvania Town
Develops Fad Of
Automobile Poker

Pittsburgh, Pa, June 15.-Automo-
bile poker has become so popular in
Sharpsburg, a suburb, that a lot of
the young men of the town have re-
Gently devoted more time to the
latest in gambling than they have to
their work. In fact, the craze has
swept the village to such extent
and the players in some instances
have become so bold, that it has be-
come necessary for the police to take
notice and shut down on the prac-
tice.
Youths have stood on street COR
nerS making wagers on the poker
hands on the automobile licenses Of
passing cars. Seven or eight take
part in the new game Each player
puts his money in a pot and then
they take the first seven or eight cars
that pass a given point, the player
whose car has the best poker hand
winning.
Number one on the license plate
counts for an ace. Some of the Ii
cense plates have straights, full
of a kind. Even five aces count AS
more than III, III licenses have been
issued in this state this year six aces
are possible. OF course, six aces are
in bad repute in some sections of the
country where regular poker is play
ed but in automobile poker it's all
right if you are lucky enough to draw
them. Of course Bret Hart never
contemplated such q situation as six
aces being a lawful hand
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-15
THURSDAY, JUNE is, 1922
SCHOOLS SHOULD LEAD IN JUSTICE.

Upon the the principal of the Bridge
port High school, three young women ability
denied contracts for another year. upon the they
mad been guilty of certain misconduct outside the school,
untitled them for employment teachers.
The charges they true make
the employment improper schools
dismissal such circumstances was equivalent to their
ruin in their reputation and in their profession.
1t has been the custom of the board acting through its
schools to release teachers upon the mere sg
geston recommendation principal what the
school committee did, releasing the teachers
accordance with usage which had been long established
Nevertheless inquiry being made
the young women guilty of conduct that warranted
their abrupt dismissal under a cloud
1t not simply that 'he charges not
warrant DISMISSAL They were insufficient to warrant
punishment.
girls, entirely innocent were in the position of be-
ing publicly disgraced and in danger deprived
privilege of practcing their profession of teaching
1t would be difficult a grosser wrong,
resort had to historic examples, like the Deyus
where disgrace deprivation of rank the in
nocen suffered exile and painful separation from his
fellow creatures
1t needless to say that bodies of men who have once
ed in the of the public strongly inclined to stand
by the thing they have done
Any body persons with public private power
knowingly permit injustice
would be unfit to hold public office and unfit for the society
of other Americans in country which guarantees to everyone
trial. stigma guilt until proof complete.
These being the facts it is amazing that the esteemed Even
ing editorial entitled "a DemoraIizing Precedent
better preserve intact the perog
principal select his teaching staff by continuing the
injustice to three teachers Says The Post
of High school t Snn bring Ra rSf that 9 s 11
respond pressure brought
principal the school did make charges The charges
had implications of disgrace entirely
reinstatement of
"presure equally untrue and entirely lacking in evd
for its support almost to warrant implication OF
malice.
complaint of principal is that the teacher is ine
ficien impossible in the school, such recommendation will
be whether the teacher is good
teacher.
Where the principal of school, as in the matter in point
conduct alleged to have taken place out
which he has first knowledge than
any other person, different condition exists.
of mi
impv grave injury persons and regulations the die
tm of principal cannot and should not prevail the
1naxims of decency and justice.
The enunciated by The Post not malicious
Upon reflection neighbor will be
heartily o its views in this matter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-15
Officer Gets
Ills Man After
Eight Months

Members of the traffic department
were busy yesterday, three speeders
being arrested and two other violators
of the motor vehicle law, under ar
rest
Last October, Alfred ]. Balm, q,
Kings Highway, Fairfield, was chased
on Brooklawn avenue by officer Don
nelly. When Donnelly overlook Balm
he offered to stop his motorcycle and
tboth parties drew up near the curb.
DOnneIy shut off his machine and
was about to put it on the stand
when, like a shot Balm turned on his
gas and was gone. That was the
last seen of him until last night, when
he was seen by officer Donnelly.
Officer Donnelly took no chances
and drove directly into his path and
grabbed him, placing him under ar
rest. He spent last night in Jail in
raigned in the City court this morn
ing charged with reckless driving and
falling to heed the command of
policeman He was fined 500 and
and S25 on the latter charge, amount
ing in all to $83.02. He did not
have the money so was sent to Jail to
work out his~ine at the rate of 81
day.
w. e. Harrison of Cleveland, O.,
was arrested yesterday on a charge
of speeding, and a $25 bond which
he had posted for appearance this
morning was forfeited when he failed
to answer.
Frank E. Taylor of Orchard street,
was arrested yesterday on a charge
of speeding and fined $40 in City
court.
Jacob Isaacs of New Haven was
picked up on a charge of operating a
truck without a mirror and was fined
IS and costs.
Chester Philips of 101 Barnum ter
race, parked his car on Main street
about a week ago, and a policeman
came along and tagged it. Philips
instead of obeying the orders on the
tag and going to Police headquarters
to be booked on a charge of violation
Of the City ordinance is alleged to
have torn the tag from the machine
and utterly ignored the summons. He |
was arrested last night on a warrant |
and when a.rraigned in City court his |
case was continued until June 1 6, I'M
Ter bonds of SO.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-15
Bishop Brewster
To Officiiate At
Notable Wedding

A fine diamond cluster on a slender
platinum chain was the gift of Phllo
Clarke Calhoun to Miss Doris An
toinette Wheeler, daughter OF Mr. ana
Mrs. D FairchiId Wheeler of 10 La
fayette street, whom he will wed this
evening at $50 in St. Johns Episco-
pal church. The presentation OF
the bridal gifts were made last night
before the bridal dinner given at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. Wheeler.
To Mr.. Calhoun, Miss Wheeler gaze
a p1a tinum and gold watch chaln ana
to the nlatron and the maid of honor
vanity case. The bridesmaids re-
ceived platinum cuff links set with
Mr.. Ca1houn's gife to the best man
was a gold cigarette case and to the
ushers, hammered gold and enamel
cuff links.
Ri. Rev. Chauncel Brewster. Epis-
copal Bishop of Connecticut, will per-
form the ceremony at the church. as
sisted by Rev. Stephen Fish Sherman,
rector of st. Johns. The nuptial
musical program has been arranged
by Alvin G. Bruel. the organist.
Miss Wheeler will be given in mar
riage by her father. The matron of
honor will be Mrs. John c. Sterling,
Of Greenwich, Mr.. Calhoun's sister,
and the maid of honor, Miss JuIe
bridesmaids Miss Alice Chapman, Miss
Ethel Skinner, Miss Eliza beth NJ. Ha-
vens, Miss Elizabeth Leeds. Miss Viz
ginia Ives and Miss Dorothy Kidd of
New Y ork have been chosen.
John Calhoun will be the best man
and John Wilson. of Westield, Doug
las Rose of Baltimore. Carroll Will
son of New York city, w. Park Seq
ley, Charles K. Skinner, John Walk
err Wheeler, Jr. and Wendell Rey-
croft, the uShers. Little Joan Sterl-
ing and Lillian Cordeha Bassick will
be the flower girls.
N111 he
be a reception at the Stratield no
tel
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-15
Friends Honor
Couple On 18th
Anniversary

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
D. Anderson gathered at their home
on Davenport street last eveniog in
honor of the 25th anniversary of their
wedding. Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson were
recipients of many beautiful gifts, in
Guiding a purse of silver presented to
Mr.. Anderson by Garry Paddock in
behalf of friends of the 18th District
Dem ocratic Club. The house was pref
tilfly decorated with roses and peon-
les. At a late hour a very enjoyable
supper was enjoyed.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs ernBard Macvkey, Mr. and
Mrs. Edmund Godfrey, Mr.. and Mrs.
J Ohm Godfrey, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Grandfield, Mr.. and Mrs Robert
pabbs, Mr.. and Mrs. Michaep O'Dwyer
Mr. and Mrs. Francis DUNCAN, Mr.
and Mrs. Garry Paddock, Mr.. and Mrs.
J ohm Allen, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Murphy. Miss Gertrude Conway Mrs.
Margaret Howard, Miss Ethel How
ard. Mr.. and Mrs. James Mcclure.
MIS-. John Miller, Mrs Mary Peters
Miss Lillian Peters, Miss Jane Ander-
son. Nora Quirke, Miss Catherine
Anderson, Miss Josephine Anderson,
John Doyle, Miss Margaret Anderson
richard Weldon, John Conway, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Anderson, Miss Lois
Murphy, Jackie Godfrey, Miss Colleen
Murphy, Stanley GrandfieId and Miss
Mur1el Grandfield.