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The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-03


lhe r"le oI !IIlt uiohtn' mere
was not even 'F"i on 'he route oI
the ROAD "h'h la' Work was started
The native Nr&etauon is elders ana
weeds.
thlck layer OF muck on sand is
the soil on which the Lakeport road
is being made. The first process in
road-making there is to make levee
by cutting a ditch thirty feet wide
and three TO five feet deep with a Bay
,,ity dredge, this levee being the base
for the road. Tho machine then goes
back over the routc OF the ditch and
with its dinner takes ont material for
tho surfacinp of the road this mater
;,l hai,, .holl and rock some of the
,ook haino ca hard that II has tn he
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-03
MCCALL

Sheriff Lipscomb and deputy were
we learn they picked up a little busi-
ness thai will later on, occupy The
attention of Judge Trabue.
We note IN last weeks issue of
the Herald that while the sheriff and
deputy were returning home they run
afoul of a monster cat. The incident
calls to our mind the experience of
TWO men travelling in the wilds of
Pulaski county Indiana, in days
when we were very much younger
than we find ourselves today. The
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-03

>-o>y HnrdSurfaccj Roads Are Besu"
Constructed IT Cost of
S4,4OO Il Mile.

proportionate to size. populati.@
and wealth. no county in the state
doing as much road construction ~
GIades. Eugene Kean of Moore
Haven clai.As as a distinction for
that Evar.;ades county on the We.
side of Lake Okeechobee, says the
South Florida Developer. Roads arr
heino built north. west and south out
of Moore Haven. and Mr.. Kean thinks
# worth while to make reminder thar
II is only because there is thirty-fvc
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-03

More than mile OF the right of
way for the new road from Astor to
Altoona was cleared in the neighbor-
hood of Pitman last week, the convict
camp having been moved to that sec
ton. 1t is the purpose of the road
engineer and county commissioners
to push the work of road construction
as rapidly as possible and the people
are rejoicing.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-03

Mamma which fell from the skies
last year near Jerusalem has been re-
crivad in the U. S. by the Depart
ment of Commerce. 1t was sent by
the Syrian Bishop of Jerusalem. The
mamma is a grayish-white substance
which fell during the night like dew
and was gathered by placing sheets
under trees from which it was shaken
when the risin" sun had dried it or
the leaves. 1t is supposed to be the
saIle substance nat fell for the Israe
lIccs in the wilderness.
Evening star., 1922-04-09
ANIMAL "CRUELTY" BAN
MAY PROTECT MONSTER
Plesiosaurian Hunt Forbidden BY
Buenos Aires, But Scientists
Protest Against Order.
By the Assocfated Press.

BUENOS AIRES, April s.-Prof.
Clement Onelli, director of the Bu-
enos Aires zoo, who organized the
expedition which left for Patagonia
March % in search OF the reported
plesiosaurian monster, was\disturbed
today by dispatches from Trelew, the
principal town of the province of
Chubut. saying Gov. Franzoni Of the
province had given orders forbid
ding the capture of the beast.
Tho dispatches said the governor
acted on instructions from the min
lister Of the interior in Buenos Aires.
who has decided to prohibit the hunt
at the behest of DR.. Albarracin, presi-
dent of the Argentine Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Nothing has been heard from the
expedition since 1t plunged into the
wilderness after arriving at Bari
looche pass, in the edge of the
Andes Mountains. Today's dispatches
said Gov. Franzoni had given instruc-
tions to the TERRITORIAL police to warn
members OF the expedition not to pro-
ceed.
Prof Onelli called upon Minister of
the Interior Comes this afternoon to
protest against the order ''in the
name of science"
Evening star., 1922-04-09
EMBASSYPURCHASE
/ URGED BYHERR
Ambassador to France De.
cIares Conditions Excellent
for Buying.
BY the Associated Press.

PARIS. April 7.-Word received
here that Secretary OF State Hughes
has requested an appropriation of
100000 for the purchase of build
ing to house the American embassy
has revived hope that American dip
Iomatic representatives in Paris soon
may have quarters adequate to their
needs.
Embassy officials here, however,
feel that suitable building and fur
nishings will cost twice that amount
They point out that Holland the other
day gave 100000 for building for
it's legation in Paris. and that the
present Austrian embassy is worth
about $4,000,000.
Our lack of appropriate buildings
for the embassy is a standing re-
proach to our country" said Myron T.
Aerrick. the American ambassador. to-
day.
"Our government" he said, should
take advantage of the present favor
able rate of exchange and of Paris
real estate values, which are rela-
fered buildings ranging in price from
100000 to 20,000,000 francs, but we
can get a place that will meet the
needs both of the embassy and the
chancellery for 6,O0O,00O. which rep
resents the equivalent of about 1000
tons of scrapped battleships."
Mr.. Herrick said he was spending
much more than his salary for the
rental of the present embassy build
ing. He said the. government must
sooner or later make provision to pay
such rentals itself, since ambassadors
financial burdens were now beyond
what they could reasonably pay.
He added that American ENJOYS
abroad might at any time be forced
to give up their positions and return
home on account of unbearable ex-
penses and hard times. Even the
most patriotic and self-sacrifcinS am
bassadors and minister's" he re-
marked. cannot afford, in these times
of stress, to impoverish themselves
In the interest of their government.
The government must bear the larger
share of the burden. An ambas sador
to any country is always rendered all
kinds of official and private dinners.
and if he isn't a piker. he has to re-
turn them. This involves immense
expense.
TT is vitality necessary to have ade-
quate quarters for our growing staff.
We have eight secretaries, CONNER
cial. military and naval attaches, as
we'll as a host of minor functionaries
who must be provided with room for
their expanding needs. 1 hope Con-
gress will at least remove the en-
barrassments under which we have
suffered SO many years through not
having an embassy of our own.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03
CRAzED LOVER
KILLS GIRL AND
THEN HIMSELF
Three Violent Deaths Are Re-
ported in Gotham After New
Year Celebration.

NEW YORK. Jan. s.-Three
deaths by violence were reported yes
terday, the victims being Thomas
Kenny, proprietor Of a soft-drink
parlor. shot and killed~4n his estab.
lishment. and Blanche Keller. killed
by Charles Hirner. who committed
suicide in his apartment, where both
bodies were found.
The woman was shot through the
nose. neck. chest and back. while
Hirner lay dead with a bullet hole
In his right temple and through his
left wrist. The girls arms and
shoulders showed bruises from the
struggle she had made.
lie came from Munich eight years
ago and shared his rooms with
Albert ReIschek, a baker, who sum.
moned a policeman at $50 in the
morning, when he came in from his
nights work and found the doors Of
the place locked. Reischek was
amazed TO see the girl there.
He said Hirner had pursued her for
months, wildly in love with her, but
he had been repeatedly refused when
he asked her to marry him.
She never had been in flirner's
room before, said Reischek.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03
ACTRESS LEAPS
TODEATRA At TER
CAY SHIP PARTY
vivacious Film Girl Jumps Into
Ocean Following New
Year Orgy.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 3.-Policc
and steamship officials are making
q rigid investigation of the mysterious
disappearance on New Years morn.
ing of Miss Betty Montgomery, the
pretty young movie actress, who d..
stroyed all means of Identification
from her clothing and then jumped
into the Pacific ocean, following a
party aboard the steamship Yale en-
route here from Los Angeles.
The girls absence was first discov-
cred when a friend OF Miss Montgom.
cry went to her stateroom shortly
before the vessel reached here. The
missing girls address was given AZ
Hotel Imperial. Los Angeles.
Gaicty aboard the Yale started early
on New Year Eve and Miss Mont.
gomery was one Of the outstanding
figures in the merriment. according TO
those who remarked about her vi.
vacity.
At midnight, passengers say, she
suddenly ceased her merrymaking and
with a grave look said:
II wonder what the new year will
bring me-"
Soon after this she retired TO her
stateroom and nothing more has been
heard from her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03
big Wonder Show"
PIeases At Gayety

The attraction at the Gayety this
week il Joe Hurtig's Big Wonder
Show" featuring George p. Murphy
and Mile. Babette. II Is In two acts
and q dozen scenes and Is entertining
from start to finish.
Murphy has his familiar character
Of "hot dog" statesmen and got
laughs aplenty with his absurdities.
He gave a monologue that provoked
gales of laughter. Babette, an old
favorite with Washington burlesque
audiences. vamped her way through
the action Of the piece, and earned
a number Of recalls. Nettie Wilson
kas the best voice in the outfit and
her songs proved delightful. Others
in the company include Claire Evans,
Frank Martin. Chick and Burt Hunt.
err, Bertha Stoller. and Lorraine Page.
A burlesque on David Belasco's
Gold Diggers," entitled Dough Dig.
gers" was extremely funny. Martin
and the Hunter brothers got a big
hand with their popular songs. The
chorus Is not only attractive but
displayed considerable singing and
dancing talent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03
VaIeSka Suratt
Heads Keith Bill

.Valesha Suratt, and her clever
company Of three captured the honors
of an excellent holiday bill at the
b. r. Keith Theater at three per.
formances yesterday. Miss Suratt
has abandoned the staggering style
of clothes horse for something better
this year and she appears to better
advantage. The title of her sketch
is THE White Way" and ~ the
prima donna Of q Broadway musical
comedy she has ample scope to dis
play her ability as a comedienne.
Her supporting company Ii excellent.
Next in order for honors are Allan
Rogers and Leonora Allen In q song
treat that IL seldom given to vaude-
VILE audiences. Mr.. Rogers In Q tenor
soprano. Their offering was not 10
much an appeal to the opera lovers
as II was TO the popular song ad-
mirers and they were enthusiastical-
ly received.
Harry Jolson. billed as the brother
Of the famous blackface comedian,
Al Jolson, had many admirers among
the audiences. His speciality was
somewhat along the lines OF his
brother, and his work resembles his
very much, but he put dash OF
novelty into his act by having an
assistant In the audience who helped
him along with his comedy and sing
ing.
Ed Lee wrothe and Owen Martin
presented a breezy skit, somewhat
along the lines which brought
Wrothe into prominence In the buri.
esque and musical comedy field, that
was well received.
James Burke and Eleanor Durkin
presented q topical singing act that
was very good. while Jack McLailen
and May Carson appeared In
comedy skating act, with little skat'
ing and much good laughable
comedy. Sealo demonstrated his right
to being termed the almost human
seal" by going through a series OF
tricks on the stage with no guiding
hand except those concealed In the
wings of the tage. Girlie Lola and
Solomonoff Sonia presented a classi'
cal dancing offering, which was good.
The usual motion pictures OF Aesop's
Fables, Topics Of the Day and news
pictorial completed the bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03

There 10 q great game on at Poli 9
this week~-matching ones wit against
that Of the author. IL you are good
at that sort Of thing better make a
try early for q ticket to 1.-THE Bat"
and see II you can detect the villain
before the authors Of this old.time
thriller are ready to reveal the guilty
man. AS for us, we will bet on the
clever collaborators.
This decision against the play-goer
10 made because we have had vast
experience with the detective and his
problems, both in fiction and on the
stage. In days agone we followed Old
Sleuth, Nick Carter. and Old Cap
Collier to the solution of the most
battling mysteries. We are init.
mately acquainted with all the pro-
cedure OF these master workmen re.
garding clues. shadowing, DISCUSSES.
and all the ruses and stratagems
which these great ones Of a bygone
day were wont to employ In the detec.
ton Of criminals. And despite this
solid groundwork In the fundamentals
we failed ignobly to detect the guilty
man at yesterdays performance OF
THE Bat"
THE Bat" Is a remarkable example
Of sustained suspense and felicitous
invention. IL Is drama-the sort
which appeals to the eternal youngster
which IL somewhere in everyone
which made the blood pound through
the veins in the days when We chung
breathlessly to the front row seat in
the old Academy gallery and Toasted
the eyes of youth on some such mas
terpiece as THE Queen of the Opium
Ring" or THE Great White Dia-
mond."
ITO be sure, THE Bat" is a far
more artistic work than these
shockers of an ca rlier and cruder
stage. The AK In no longer an indis-
pensable adjunct to the drama; the
papers" are now an architects blue
prints instead of the time.honored
deeds to the old homestead; and
thumb prints are a concession to the
modern criminology. Changed, too.
the locale-in place of the ruined mill
or the water tank with the railway
to which the hero was presently to be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03

|second act that Arthur Carlton, grad
uaily evolving into d confirmed tip
pier has toppled some Of the high
ideals Of his wife and induced her to
condone, II not initiate. his habits.
From that point the play retrogades
IN popular appeal. Instead OF Marian
the firm and gentle wife lifting him
who yields to his entreaties to imbibe,
submerges her distaste for the bestial
TO indulge in cabaret orgies and an
empty life of wild amusement.
In the pursuit Of excitement and
the opportunity to indulge to the
full In excuses, the CARTONS journey
from New York to Europe and the
last two acts are set In their Paris
apartment. Here. Marian. after a
night Of carousing, which ends In .
noisy dispute with her husband,
takes a b.chloride tablet in mistake
for a headache powder. There is a
striking similarity between this stu.
alton and the not 10 recent death OF
a famous film actress. with a suspi-
cion that the playwright had this
prominently In mind.
Arthur is killed while seeking med.
ical assistance for his wife and
Author Manners founders somewhat
in his efforts to provide the expected
happy ending.
rather a somber theme for an
actress capable Of delightful touches
II comedy, and only in the first act
is there the infectious chuckle, which
is recalled 50 pleasantly from Peg"
Throughout there Is an abundance of
emotion and Miss Taylor frequently
rises to great heights In limited OPP
portun't'es. Always she IL refresh.
ingly Rural and an inherent charm
Of mannerism holds up appeal in
an unsympathetic role.
Lillian kemble Cooper Is one OF
those rare actresses who gets every
line across the footlights and withal
acts with distinction. Dodson Mitchell,
&. finished actor. is well cast as the
father of the unfortunate Arthur"
and Ralph Morgan does exceptionally
we'll In a difficult Characterization
Margaret Hawkins, Frank Thomas
and Richie Ling are competent in
other important roles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03

tied, we have mansion on Ions
Island.
The characters Of the old.time
thriller are still with US: the low
comedy maid. the butler OF alien race,
the serio-comic lawyer. the dfinty
heroine, her sweetheart on whom
rests the cloud of guilt. and oh. the
most delightful of villains!
We enjoyed THE Bat"-every line
of it--and SO did all the rest Of an i'm.
mense audience. Our cardiac organ
pounded wildly as pistol shots split
the darkness and oody hit the floor
with dull, sickening thud. We craned
our neck, along with all the rest, to
see the body when the lights came on
again, and we wiped the perspiration
from the brow and saw. with no sense
of wonder. that our fair companion,
from the depths of her costly wrap.
was shivoring az from cold. And II
the fortunate occupant Of Ell, or.
chestra. will feel along the edge OF
the chair, he will find the marks Of
our finger ends, sunken deep into the
wood, In an endeavor to maintain the
poise Of sedate middle age.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03
STAYS WIFE AND SELF
WHEN SUPPER IS LATE

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3.-En-
ragged because supper had not been
prepared when he arrived home Sun.
day evening. Olrato Delase, of 2647
Deacon street, Nicetown, stabbed his
wife to death. then ended his own life
by slashing his throat. Two children.
daughters of the woman, witnessed
the murder. then rushed for aid.
According to the children. Theresa
Pho. eight years old, and Adeline Pho.
five years old. stepdaughters Of De.
Ease, the man came home about 5:45
o'clock last evening In an intoxicated
condition. When informed that sup
per was not ready. he drew o knife.
the girl said. and stabbed the mother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03
CUMBERLAND YOUTHS FIRST
POTOMAC SWIMMERS IN 1922

CUMBERLAND, Md. Jan. a.
Homer l.. Plummer. nineteen, and
Robert Hartstock, twenty-one, were
the first in this section to take q
plunge in the Potomac river in the
new year.
The boys jumped from the bridge
on the West Virginia side. near the
ice.crusted bank, and were in the
water about four minutes. They
swan about in their bathing suits
The plunge into the deep water was
from a height of about sixty feet
Previous to taking the splash they
rowed about on tn river in a canoe
After the swim they were so be.
numbed that they lad to have the as
ststance Of colored boys to button
their clothing and lace their shoes
a large crowd was on the bridge to
witness the feat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03
Dramatic Offering FASH
( Toned by ]. Hartley
Manners Is Forceful
Propaganda A gain 8 t
Jazz and It's Boon Com
panion In Crime, Liquor.

1.-THE National Anthem" q play in
four acts by J.. Hartley Manners. pro.
duced under the personal direction of
the author, was presented at the
National last night under the manage
ment of A. L. Granger and George @.
Tyler.
Marian Haie...........,..L aurette Taylor
Madeline Trent. Mis-. Lilian Kempls Cooper
Eta ......... Miss Grets Ken,ble Cooper
Arthur Carlton. ........' ralph Morgan
John X. Carlton. ...,,.... Dodson Mitcheil
Tom Carroll. ......,.. FRANK Ihomas
Reuben Hale. .............. hichs hns
Ned sooofy.. ............ William Leonard
Waiter. ''''''' william ArmstronG
J. Hartley Manners evidently cher.
ishes an adherence of the muted
brasses and weird stringing popularity
called Jazz combined with a whole
some respect for the Eighteenth
| Amendment. "The National Anthem.
the play he has fashioned for his
be propaganda covering both sub
jects. AS an ideal vehicle for this
talented actress the average play
goer will probably check 1t with o
big question mark.
Marrying a man who is a potential
drunkard with the intention Of re-
forming him is still being done In
even our best society circles. When
Marian Hale accepts Arthur Carlton
with a full knowledge Of his degrad-
ing appetite, his inherent weakness
of character and lack Of ambition.
one wonders whether this attempt at
rebuilding will terminate like the
average. It develops early in the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03
The Bat,' at Polls,
Artistic Thriller

The Mary Roberts Rinehart-Avery
Hopwood mystery play. THE Bat"
baffled a capacity audience for two
hours and q half at each performance
yesterday at Polls Theater.
THE CAST:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03
N. Y. INSANITY INCREASE
OvERcRoWDS ASYLUMS

NEW YORK, Jan. "a heavy in.
crease in insanity cases treated in the
thirteen state institutions Ia reported
by the State Charities Aid Associa.
ton, which disclosed that there were
39.736 cases, including paroles. under
treatment, an incr' ase of 1,445 over
1920, and a new high record.
Overcrowding also was increased
from IS to 22 per cent. making $50
persons being cared for above the
rated capacity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03

MEDICAL COURSES-Training Of labora-
tory technicians, chemists. pharmacists
and odontoiogists. Register at once at the
University office. 100 oregon ave. N. w
near 18th and U (Medical School located
at II and 11th.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03
STAR OF 1.-THE BAT" TO BE
FEATURED IN COMING MOVIE

Norma Phillips. star of 1.-The Bat. -
at Polls this week. will have a lead.
ing role in a screen production now
being written by Fritz Hummer, who
Is coming to Washington this week to
confer with Miss Phillips.
They will spend several days In con.
sidering the big scenes" and In work.
ing out the general theme Of the
piece.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-03
Mexico Appoints Economists.

MEXICO CITY, Jan. a.-Prominent
economists have benn appointed to
American finance committee. This
action was taken, Il IL said. upon the
initiative Of Secretary Mellon. OF the
United States Treasury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
HAPPY AND UNHAPPY MARRIAGES

weekly vorce hearings reminders that marriage condition which certainty of contenmen and should be question that if often Asked just often answered. will be various the minds that utter various schools of thought
 will that drink does it. It does Socialist will that poverty does it. It of student origins will that divorce wild and pursuing creature given to and this wild spirit of the beast accountable for broken families hearts Perhaps these the chief
 drink poverty and original sin These not the nnly incorporate who impoverished who not false to the contract
 is incompatiblity Two not harmonious They n,arrel. the Such pair be not Sackng each other but they have not the gift
 getting and above the considerations of affection
 which undre wedding there should be either Side the confidence that the parties have those gifts If friendship good fellowship which enable to live ami hbly with Lacking these qualities the partnership though may be dissolved in divorce court cannot be happy
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-04
MARRIAGE TIES
 ARE SEVERED
sJncontested Divorce Ac-
 lions Heard Yesterday
 During Sessions At Su- perior Court.

yVith Judge Waldo Marvin and 4naqe John w. Banks both hearing Sncontested divorce actions during the sfternoon session of the regular and snecial short calendar of Superior saurt many marital. relations were Wrought to an end
 Anna Veronica Weary, th1S city, xnarried when 16, and now employed sg- housemaid in Greenwich, ap- raared. asking a decree upon the grounds of cruelty She requested fhe custody of four year ola 5aurhter and was willing that 10 wear old son might remain with the father .,,,,, charged John Henry Worth, with linfolerab1e cruelty. Once he chok- Ia her in the presence of friends she
 esther A. Allen, Bridgeport. was rranted a decree from Harry J. Allen, Eos Angeles, California, charging de- eertion The desertion took place on Iuly I. 1918, according to testimony. Allen was formerly connected with the Columbia Graphophone company. E-Gertrude Booker Langhorne, South Nzorwalk, married Paul Langhorne, at least this is what he claimed his name Port Chester, N Y, August 13, 191S- The next day he left her in a South INorwalk hotel and went out for a Iwalk It must have been a long walk for he never returned.
 Annie B. Lockwood. Greenwich. mother of seven children, appeared against her husband who was charg-
 ed with cruelty. However, an ad- mission by Attorney William C.