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The Washington times., 1922-07-14
For Stout
Women
BY Rita Stuyvesant.

- F you are stout, choose your
clothes with care II you want
- to appear at your best. No
matter what you buy or have
made or perhaps make yourself,
you will need to consider it care.
fully. and this is especially true
Of summer clothes. Light clothes
have a tendency to make a
woman look larger.
After one has settled the corset
question with the aid Of the ex-
pert corsetiere, she will need to
consider underwear. A silk west,
glove silk boomers cut fun. we'll
fitting brassiere and a shadow.
proof petticoat will be all that Is
necessary to give a good founda.
ton to the gown. The petticoat
should be Of white silk crepe. with
double hem to the hips. It should
be scant but comfortable.
For sports wear, a silk Tuxedo
sweater and skirt are appropriate.
The skirt may be of any soft
sport silk. preferably white or
silver gray, and the Tuxedo
sweater should fall considerably
below the hips. White or black
is a wise choice, but the gray,
lavender, or old blue Is also suit.
able. Stripped effects in pin
stripes are permissible and have
a tendency to slenderize the large
figure.
One-piece frocks, cut on long,
loose lines, are ideal for the stout
woman, and gown Of white Can.
ton crepe with long bell sleeves
and chemise lines is graceful.
White or colored embroidery may
be, used for trimming
The stout woman should avoid
the use Of excessively short
sleeves and choose rather the
wrist length or three-quarter
length model. No tight or very
transparent sleeves are advisable.
Set-in sleeves are preferable to
kimono sleeves.
The Washington times., 1922-07-14
BY Loretto c. Lynch.
An Acknowledged Expert in All
Matters Pertaining to House
hold Management.

Nose
A GROUP of girls may have
"A heaps of fun during vacation
Il - by producing some home.
made candies.
The foundation of many forms Of
candy is white fondant. When a
girl has learned the knack of MAX
ing fondant well, she is in a fair
way a good" candymaker. The
following utensils will be required.
A thermometer is highly desirable.
Then there must be a smooth gran
lite pan, a wooden spoon, a buttered
platter, utensils for measuring, cup
for cold water and a tiny piece of
cheesecloth.
1t is better to try about one-third
to form on the sides of the pan.
Of the recipe given If you are not
familiar with candymaking. Later
the whole recipe may be tried after
one has a little experience. For
the large quantity you will require
cups of sugar standard measur-
ing cup), one and one-half cups hot
water and one-fourth level tea
spoon of cream of. tartar.
Place the ingredients in a gran
ite pan. Heat gradually to the
boiling point and let the mixture
boil gently. Boil until a tempera-,
ture of 23S degrees Fahrenheit is
reached or until a soft ball is form
ed when tried in cold water.
While cooking crystals are apt
The Washington times., 1922-07-14
CAVEMAN STUFF
A STORY OF LOVER WHO DARED
And Young Woman Who Consented to
Marry Him After Being Carried Off
on Motorcycle.

mo. not out here in the coun-
try. Jump in"
In a minute they were whizzins
down the deserted lane toward
the setting sun.
"Oh, it's almost like flying. I
never felt so wonderful in my
life," declared Bobbie.
Il like it, too" said the msn.
Somehow, a fellow feels more
powerful on one Of these things
than in a car"
They rode on in blissful uncon.
cern for an hour or more, on and
on along the quiet country road.
The heavy dusk gave the trees
fantastic shapes and to all
familiar things "a touch OF un-
reality. Even the few houses and
barns seemed to melt into the
background and blend into their
settings like objects in an old and
faded painting.
I'm entranced." sighed the
girl. But. Tippy. it's nearly
dark and mother doesn't even
know I'm out. She'll worry:
and besides, I'm getting so
thirsty"
Spring just ahead about a
mile. BY the way, are you going
to marry me, Bobbie? Tell me
yes and we'll 60 home soon as
we've had a drink"
"Tippy. please don't spoil such
a perfect trip"
Suddenly Tippy turned off the
main road onto a little path that
went straight into the forest.
- Here we are" he said, stop
ping the car. Jump out and I'll
let you drink out OF my hands"
It was not quite dark in the
woods and they had to make
their way slowly. He took her
arm and led her toward the
spring. She was close to him.
The fragrance OF her hair was
intoxicating. maddening. In a
flash he had her in his arms
and was kissing her hair. her
soft neck and cheek.
"Bobbie. kill me IL you want
to, but I couldn't stand II any
longer. love you; yen don't
know how I love you. I'll no
mad II you don't marry me-"
"oh, IL didn't know II was
like that" she said, rather
breathlessly. TT didn't know
It was like that. You're q dread.
full caveman.
Forgive me. Bobbie; Tn a
brute, but couldn't stand II. I
simply couldn't help II. I swear
! couldn't. You can't undor-
He released her and stool be-
fore her, crestfallen.
'It was an unfair advantage.
I'm a brute. could kill myself
for II. Do forgive me. Bobbie.
Say something, for heavens
sake" he begged at last.
well, please k-k-kiss me cgain.
I rather like II. never dreamed
II was like that. And may we
take our honeymoon on tho
motorcycle7"
''why the dickens didn't I try
that caveman stuff before"
calculated Tippy jcyfullx
The Washington times., 1922-07-14
BY Garrett p. Serviss,
Eminent Astronomer and Author
ity on Subjects Of Scientific
Interest.

r. GEORGE P. MERRILL,
IL Of the National Museum in
~ Washington. Interestingly
\ calls attention to some Of >the
more striking and deceptive fea-
lures Of falling meteorites. DR..
Merrill has, in the past, seemed
to me 10 be perhaps a little over
skeptical in regard to what pur-
port to be historical instances Of
the killing of humans by these
strange missiles descending from
the sky, but there can be no
question of the correctness Of his
strictures on the ordinary reports
of meteorites "seen to fall" in the
Immediate vicinity Of the OBJ
server.
It is not that stories. Of this
kind are invented out of whole
cloth, but that the witness Of the
meteorite's flight Is utterly mis-
led concerning its true path in
the air. AS DR.. Merrill says:
Few natural phenomena are
more likely unduly to excite the
imagination thap those attendant
upon q fall Of meteorites. The
audiences, the unexpected nature
of the occurrence. the light and
noise, and perhaps, above all, the
sensation of fear aroused when a
-soIid body Is suddenly projected
from seemingly empty space, all
have effect. and it is not sur
prising that accounts are widely
variable, dependent upon the flex-
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A Graphic Story Of Metropolitan Stage
Life and a Beautiful Girls
i | Great Sacrifice. -.

; relei is my royal consort, my yoke.
mate, my rib. Wen have to
scratch the Charlevoix.
y This levity left the caller un-
moved; to Lorelei he explained:
Il want no notoriety, so all we
need talk about is terms. You Il
fare better by dealing directly with
me than through lawyers-I'n fight
a lawsuit--so let's get down to
business. You should realize, how
ever, that these settlements ar {,
never as large as they're adver-
tised. I'll pay you $4,000 and
stand the costs of the divorce p:o-
ceedings."
You are making a mistake" sh
told him. quietly.
II expected you to refuse. but
$4,000 is better than nothing.
Talk 1t over with your people.
Now, Bob. come with me-"
"Where?" demanded his son.
Anywhere. You can't stay
here"
You're infallible in business.
dad" Bob protested, but where
sentiment is concerned you're a ter
rible failure"
Not at all! Not at all" Mr..
Wharton exclaimed, irritably. II
know real sentiment when I see II,
and I'll foot the bill for this coun-
terfeit, but I'm too tired to argue"
Lorelei was standing very white
and still; now she said. Don't you
think you'd better go?"
The elder man laid aside his hat
and gloves, then spoke with snarl-
ing deliberation. "I'n go when I
choose. No high and mighty airs
with me, II you please" After a
curious scrutiny OF them both he
asked his son: You don't really
imagine that she married you for
anything except your money, do
you?"
IT f1attered myself" Bob began,
stiffly.
Bah! You're drunk"
Moderately, perhaps-or let lus
say that am in an unnaturally
argumentative mood. take issue
with you. You see, dad, I've been
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crazy about Lorelei ever since l
first saw her, and"
To be sure. that's quite natural.
But why in hell did you marry her?
That wasn't necessary, was it?"
Lorelei uttered a sharp cry. Bob
rose; his eyes were bright and
hard. Mr.. Wharton merely arched
his shaggy brows, inquiring quick
ly of the bride: What's the mat
ter? state the case correctly, do
I not?"
mo" gasped Lorelei.
"Eet's talk plainly"
That's bit too plain. even from
you, dad" Bob cried angriiy.
IT'S time for plain speaking.
You got drunk. and she trapped
you. I'm here to get you out Of
the trap. It's a matter of money,
isn't It? Well. then, don't let's
allow sentiment to creep In Ad-
dressing himself to Lorelei. he said:
You probably counted on five
times the sum I offer, but $l0,0 900
will buy a lot Of clothes. and the
publicity won't hurt you profes-
sionally: itn do you good. You
might even spend the winter in
Europe and catch another victim.
I believe that's the amount Merkle
offered you, isn't it,"
"Merkle? What are you talking
about?" Bob demanded.
did Mr.. Merkle tell you how
and why he came to make that Of.
fer?" asked Lorelei. Indignantly.
mo. But he offered 1t. did he
not?"
The Washington times., 1922-07-14
By Corona Remington

HnH, Bobbie"
Out Of the corner OF her
" eye Bobbie glimpsed a
masculine figure coming down the
pathway through the shrubbery.
Quickly returning her gaze to her
book she feigned blindness and
deafness very successfully as far
as the young man was concerned.
"Bobbie! Roberta! I've been
yelling at you for the last ten min
utes."
That was not quite true, but in
dignant males are not always accu-
rate. He had. approached the
gently swinging hammock that
contained Bobbie and the book and
was looking down at her in a wav
that was not as adoring and hum
BILE as usual.
"oh, hello, Tippy. You here?
putting out a hand in greeting.
At her touch all his anger melt
ed and he was her slave again.
"Bobbie, are you going to marry
me? believe I've asked you that
before, but I thought I'd try my
luck again"
"Tippy, don't let's start that to-
day. Everything's so wonderful
and I'm so thoroughly comfortable
and happy"
She stretched herself luxuriously
like a lazy kitten in the sun.
That's what's the matter. Get
up anyhow, I've something to
show you"
"Goody"
Lightly she sprang out Of the
hammock and the started down
the path together.
"Whee" she exclaimed as they
reached the front gate that led to
their summer place. "A little
green motorcycle. Isn't II darling!
Let me ride in that little basket.
Please, Tippy, take me, do. I've
always wanted to ride in one Of
those things.
Her eyes were dancing with
eagerness as she looked plead
ingly up at him.
why, Of course, I'll take you.
want to. But remember, l
won't be responsible for the con-
sequences"
"oh. I'm not afraid. Come on,
let's go. Do I have to have a
hat?"
The Washington times., 1922-07-14
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Roots and herbs are natures assistants
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This is proved by the letters ot recon-
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In this paper for It.
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to have lost large sums through his
efforts No police record as yet.
"Mathilda Knight, wife OF
"D'you want the rest?" Mr..
Wharton inquired.
mo" Lorelei gulped.
mo police record as yet
Broker living at the Charlevoix
apartments'-'Injured by a taxi
cab while intoxicated quoted
Wharton. Scandal. blackmail,
graft. It's all here, Bob. And /
hadn't come to this girls record.
The report was made by one of our
own men, and it's incomplete, but I
can have It elaborated. What do
you say. Mrs. Wharton? Is It
true?"
Lorelei dropped'her head Most
of II. I dare say"
did you try to blackmail
Merkle?"
NO"
Your mother and brother did"
She was silent.
They tried to scare him into
marrying you. did they not?"
Harmon said something about
that" calculated Bob. but l don't
believe"
Lorelei checked him. TITS quite
true"
"Merlsle said you had nothing to
do with 1t personally" con.
scientifically explained Mr.. whar-
ton, "and I'm willing to take his
word. But that's neither here
nor there" There was a. moment
Of silence. during which he folded
and replaced the report; then he
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mot by any means. She, 40
torious-"
Newspaper talkr'
"Is It? She's made her living by
bleeding men. by taking gifts and
renting herself out the way she
did at Hammon's supper. Men
don't support show-girls from
chivalrous motives. I had her
family looked up. and IT. didn't
take two hours. Listen to this
report" He extracted a type
written sheet from his blll-case,
adjusted his glasses. and began
to read:
Peter Knight: former resi-.
denoe, Vale. New York. Held sew
eral minor offices: sheriff for one
term; involved in scandal over pub
lie works and defeated for re-
election. Reputation bad. De-
tailed record can be had II neces-
sary. Moved to this city 1911;
clerk in department of water sup
ply. gas. and electricity until in
jured by taxicab while intoxicated.
Believed to be cripped.
James knight, son. Reputation
bad. Generally known as a loafer.
suspected Of boosting for so-cailed
'wire-tappers' operating on upper
West Side last spring. Believed to
have some connection with moro
than one blackmailing scheme-de-
tails available. He figured in re-
cent scandal concerning well.
known financier and actress. OF
late employed as steerer for Max
Melcher's gambling house. West
Forty-sixth street. Broker living
at Charlevoix apartments reported
The Washington times., 1922-07-14
BY Rex Beach,
Author Of 'The Spoilers" ''The
Silver Horde" "The Barrier"
Heart Of the Sunset" and
Numerous Other Popular
Novels.

E<VIYHY, no."
" you don't seem to
w care for all these
things I've bought"
Lorelei laughed spontaneously,
Tor the first time during the long
day. "of course I care. But
where Is the money coming from?
You haven't dollar"
MY dear, so long as the West
ern Union lasts you'll never see a
wrinkle on my brow? Wen begin
by destroying everything You
own-hats, gowns. jewelry-then
wen start at the beginning"
Just then the apartment bell
rang. Bob went to the door. He
returned with his father at his
heels. Mr.. Wharton tramped in
srimly, nodded at his daughter.in.
law. who had risen at the first
sound Of his voice, then ran his
eyes swiftly over the surroundings.
Il hear you've made a fool OF
yourself again." he began. showing
his teeth in q faint smile. "Have
you given up your apartment at
the Charlevoix?"
mot yet" said Bob. "we're
considering a suite at the Ritz for
o few days"
Indeed. You're going back to
The Charlevoix tonight"
Lorelei started. She had expect.
ed opposition, but was unpreparei
for anything SO blunt and ausi-
ness-like. "I think you and Bob
can talk more freely If leave
you alone" she said.
Hannibal Wharton replied short
ly: mo. don't leave. I'll talk
freer with you heree."
It appeared, however, that Rob-
ert stood in no awe of his fathers
anger; he said lightly:
They never come back, dad.
I'm a regular married man. Lo:
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Up to Robert.

You have told Bob the truth"
she began, slowly, Sin the worst
possible way; you have put me in
the most unfavorable light.
dare say I never would have had
the courage to tell him myself,
although he deserves to know. I've
been pretty-commercial-because
had to be, but ! never sold my
self, and sha'n't begin now. Bob
isn't child: he's nearly thirty
years old-old enough to make up
his own mind-and he must make
this decision. not l."
Bob opened his lips. but his
father forestalled him.
What do you mean by that?"
II have no price. II he's sick
Of the match we'll end it. and it
won't cost you a cent"
Bob looked inscrutable; his
father smiled for the first time
during the interview.
That's very decent of you"
he said, but, of course, ! sha'n't
put the good faith of your offer
TO the test. I don't want some
thing for nothing. I'll take care
Of you nicely"
Thus far Bob had yielded pre-.
cedence to his father. but he
could no longer restrain himself.
Now let me take the chair" he
commanded, easily. My mind is
made up. You see. didn't
The Washington times., 1922-07-14
By Rex Beach
A Realistic Romance Wherein Poverty
and Millions Walk Side by Side
in Strange Places.

; marry Peter Knight. residence
Vale nor James knight, reputa-
tion bad nor even 'Mathilda
knight. wife of Peter I mar,
ried this kid. and the books are
closed. You say the knights are
a bad lot, and Loreiei's reputa-
ton is a trifle discolored: maybe
you're right, but mine has some
inky blots on it. too. and
guess the cleanest part of 1t
would just about match the dark
est that hers can show. seem
to have all the best of the deal"
Don't be ap ass" growled his
father.
1--WE always been one-I may
as well be consistent" Bob felt
the slender form at his side be-
gin to tremble. and smiled down
into the troubled blue eyes up
turned to his. Maybe Wen
both have to do some forgiving
and forgetting. l believe that's
usual nowadays" I
Yes, LOrelei Knows.
"oh, I'm not whitewashing
you." Hannibal snapped. "She
probably knows what you are"
II do" agreed Lorelei. Hes
a drunkard. and everything that
means. But you taught him to
drink before he could choose for
himself"
Mr.. Wharton smiled sneeringly.
Admirable! begin to see that
you're more than a pretty woman.
Get his sympathy; it's good bust
ness. Now he'll think he must
act the man. But that will wear
off. And understand this: you
can't graft off me. You and
your family are due for a great
disappointment. Bob hasn't any
thing, and he won't have until
die, but I'm good fon thirty
years yet. I'm not going to dis
inherit him. I'm merely going
to wait until you both get tired.
Take my word for it. poverty is
the most tiresome thing in the
world"
CTO Be Continued Tomorrow
Copyright, 1914 by Harper q SonsD
The Washington times., 1922-07-14
Rhyning
Optinist
Aline Michaelis
NFOUu,

I1NKS was csrefree. young ant
jolly. Jinks was bent on be-
~ ing gay, so he trod the
paths Of Folly many a glowing
golden day. Oh. he went through
I foolish PAGES. tried stud poker
quite a bit and he often played
the races, but he never made a
hit. And he spent his hard.
earned money much as did the
millionaires. though disbursing 1t
was Funny, soon he climbed the
attic stairs to a room beneath the
rafter, where he took his battered
trunk and arranged to live there
after where they stored the board
ers' junk. For, though Folly
seemed so happy. such a merry,
friendly jade, in the end she
turned quite snappy and insisted
she be paid. Chaps who tread
bright Folly's dances find It al
ways is that way. II they've
basked in Folly's glances they
are sure to have to pay. For she
seems a charming creature, free
from all deceit and guile, so they
all forget one feature-paying for
her simplest smile. Pay day for
each hour with Folly. with
strict account at that; links was
swamped in melancholy as he
pawned his Sunday hat. But men
have to pay the plumber and
the man who writes their will,
so why should they feel much
GUNNER over Folly's little bill?
II. when first they chance to
meet her they'd remember: I'VE
must pay" maybe they would
cease to greet her in the same
old, joyous way. Oh. it's fine
when young and jolly to go laugh.
ing all the day, but the folk who
chum with Folly may be sure
they'll have to pay.
The Washington times., 1922-07-14
Bahai Religion

A BDUL.BAHA ABBAS, the
"A present leader Of the Bahai re.
ligion, was born in Teheran, Persia,
in 1874. This religion embraces all
religions which recognize one Su-
preme and Divine God, setting
forth the idea that the message Of
the Eternal God has been given to
various peoples at various times
through messengers peculiarly fit
ted to the task.
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shook his head. exclaiming.
Secondhand goods. my boyr
That's a lier' Lorelei's voice
was like a whip.
Mr.. Wharton eyed her grimly.
That's something for Bob to de.
termine--I have only the indica.
tions to go on. don't blame him
for losing his wits-you're very
good-looking-but the affair must
end. You're not a girl I'd care to
have In my family-pardon my
bluntness."
She met his eyes fairly. At no
time had she flinched before him.
although inwardly she had cringed
and her flesh had quivered at his
merciless attack.
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Vivid L0Ue.
Story

other hand, are jubilant They all see plenty of
money ahead and an easy time
But Bob is dependent on his father; he has
never earned a cent in his life.
And his father and mother have ideas of their
own as to who their daughter-in-law should be-
Will Bob stick to Lorele if his income is cut off?
Will Lorelei stick to Bob if his father sets him
adrift?
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TORELEI KNIGHT, after persistent cam
i 4 paign on the part of her worthless brother,
Jim, and her scheming mother, has been
hurried into marriage with Bob Wharton, the
idle son of a multi-millionaire.
Lorelei after the hurried ceremony drives home
with Bob, who is half-seas over and feels thor
oughly ashamed of herself. Her family, on the
The Washington times., 1922-07-14
This Day in History

THIS is the anniversary of the destruction, in 1903,
of the Bastile in Paris, by mob. The act was
one of the first in the French Revolution. Bastie
The Washington times., 1922-07-14

Yes. and 1 refused 1t. Ask him
why"
I'VE don't seem to be getting
along very WE'LL" Bob interposed.
"Lorelei is my wife and your
daughter-in.law. What's more, I
love her; so I guess that ends the
Reno chatter" He crossed to
Loreiei's side and encircled her
with his arm. There's no price
tag on this marriage, dad. and
you'll regret what you've said"
Wharton senior shrugged wear
lily. you tell him, Miss; maybe
he'll believe you"
Tell him what?" asked Lorelci.
Another Objection.
THE truth, of course" He
paused for a reply. and. receiving
none, broke out wrathfully: Then
I will. She's a CRATER. Bob. and
her whole family are grafters.
Now, let me finish. She makes her
living in any way she can: she
smirks at you out of every catch
penny advertisement along Broad.
way. She's The Chewing-gum
Girl and The Petticoat Girl and
The Bathtub Girl"
There's nothing dishonest in
that"
Just a minute. won't have my
daughters face grinning at me
every time get into a street car.
I'd be the laughing.stock of the
country. It's legitimate. perhaps.
but it's altogether too damned col.
orful for me-"
"Is that all you have against
herr"
The Washington times., 1922-07-14
Giving Birds q Bad Name

THE u. S. Biological Survey warns against charging
- the crimes of the English sparrow to other men,
bers of the sparrow family, which performs great
service destroying insects do crows and blackbirds