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The Washington herald., 1922-03-30

MUST SUPPORT FAMILY.
To the Friend People:
Will you please answer this question: Can
man be compelled to take of his wife
and and child l regardless Of his small salary Also
city with his family? MRS. j.
The District Attorneys once states that a
sas m must st. support his family REGARDLESS OF the
the District Of Columbia now and the person
to answer to this law no matter where he is
METAL.
TO the Friend People
r., To settle an srgument will you please state
In your column what is the highest metal known.
The lightest known metal that remains COM
under say ssoS ss
thirds as heavy as aluminium
PATENT LAW.
To the Friend People r
patent law passed How many. patents
were granted the first year? H G. L.
The first patent law passed on April 10.
1880. Three patents were granted the first year.
CHAMPION BATTERs.
To the Friend Of the People,
Kindly tell me through your column who
were the champion bstters during the 1921 base
Hornsby of the ST. Louis Nationals batted a
leans batted $50
NAVAL SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS.
To the Friend People:
VIII you kindly give information
the following subject? What are the require
ments for entrance into the Naval Academy at
Annapolis? READER
To give all o the requirements would take
UP too much space to be printed in this column
Would advise you to write TO the Representative
desire.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30

We sympathize with the New York sculp-
tor who had to explain the meaning of certain
features IN his statue, Civic Virtue" Sculptors
in the days gone by were long time dead be-
fore their work was noticed and were happily
immune from questioning critics.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30

Indian comes
along. worship as
a saint Mshatma
Gsndhi nOnco-op-
erative revolu-
tionsTy leader SEN
fenced 10 six years
In prison for lead
ing the present re-
volt In India.
There Is no
doubt that Gandhi.
in turning from
religious to polit-
Icsl leadership. has
made many mis-
takes. but he has
done a vast good
for his people and
will be cherished
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30
SCAe EeruzdS
N61cS
THURSDAY. MARCH %. 1872.

THURSDAY. MARCH %. 1872.
-wtth the the wild Flowers On the
Canadian Rockies" will be the
subject of an illustrated lecture
by Mrs. Charles ID. Walcott be-
fore the Washington Chapter OF
the wild Flower Preservation
Society. National Museum. to-
night. 9 o'clock The public is in
vited-
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30
NATIONAL ACADEMY
TO MEET APRIL - TO e.


The annual meeting Of the Ma
tionsI Academy Of Sciences vii be
held here at the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition from April 20 to 20. DR.. c.
G. Abbot. home secretary. has an
nounced. The leading scientists Of
the country who have been honored
by election 20 this scientific body
each year present the results Of
their major researches at these
meetings.
DR.. Hendrix Anton Lorentz. ~
the RIjks UniversIteit, LeIden. a
noted physicist and foreign asso-
cIste OF the acamedy. win delive-
the principal evening address on
AuriI "a. at the Joint invitation ~
the National Academy and the Car
negie Institution Of Washington.
At each annual meeting OF the
academy various medals in recogni-
ton OF meritorius researches or
contributions to science are
awarded.
The National Academy OF Sciences
was established during the civil war
Under a Congressional charter, sp-
proved by President Lincoln on
March ,. 1864. The academy unde-
this charter shall. whenever called
upon by a department OF the gov
eminent. investigate, examine. eN-
pertinent. and report upon any sub
ject of science and art" During
the past war. IL established at the
Presidents request the National re
search Council that acted as a
clearing house for scientific info--
nation under government auspices
during the war, and which has since,
continued this function for sciencS
and research In general TIL
original charter OF the acade m
limited the members 90 nifty
number. but this restriction wa
later removed. Even now electioA
to the academy has been extremely
limited and there are less than two
| hundred members The National
Academy of Sciences corresponds to
the French Academy OF Scie-"es and
the Royal Society Of England in
its leadership In scientific circles.
The present officers OF the academy
are: DR.. Charles ID. walcott. pres
ident: DR.. A. A. Nicholson. vice
president: DR.. r. A. Miilikan. for
eign secretary: DR.. c. C. Abbot.
/ home secretary; DR.. r. L. Rsnsome.
treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30
Thinks Doctors Err.

To the Editor. The Washington nersa:
ignorant men by any means. but
well educated along certain lines,
Many of them. however. are BIZ
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30
WHO'S WHO IN
THE DAYS NEWS

The appointment OF Gen. Feng
Yu Hsisng as military governor Of
Shensi. China. and his success as
a military commander are par
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30

Bryan Kissed in Philadelphia News
Item. Reserving still the right to comment on
Philadelphia, might we ask whether the
misses were really sounds Of snoring?
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30

A Philadelphia physician says that this
country is in the grip Of epidemic of hic-
coughs. Drinking water is a good cure we'll
as preventive.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30

The motion picture .nagnate who cuts out
the Art" and runs straight pictures is going
to make a fortune.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30

Six years is the average length
of time spent by the American
children In school.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30

The bonus bill has been passed, up to the
Senate.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30
Well, Air Is Still Cheap!
To the Editor, The Washington Herald:

To the Editor, The Washington Herald:
In Che Herald Of March % it was
stated: In spite OF slack times In
other directions. there is said to be
fine run of shsd this spring The
crape-hangers ought to do some
thing about that and see that IL
doesn't happen again.
They are doing their best: sl.25
for I portion of shad here yesterday
For the pure love Of Mike don't
say there's plenty Of water in the
Potomac. or some of these places
will charge Is cents for ice water.
We may be paying that for II now.
but IL it's not on the check It doesn't
hurt SO much.
THos. Il. oUINLAN.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30

Only Congress can wipe out our army.
The Washington herald., 1922-03-30

Subway officials a-e putting =
stop to inebriated New Workers
sleeping off bad nights in their
trains. The guards now wake the
~sleepers at every station once they
have made the round trip.
The Delta independent., 1922-04-14

spending the week in Montrose visit
ing the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. w. Ashby.
At the Presbyterian Church on Sum
day night Rev. r. e. Sherman will
Christ's Resurrection"
Capt. Jarrett of the Salvation Army
was here from Montrose Monday. He
had with him Rev. Stedman and Rev.
Hickman, Montrose ministers
Rotarians at the meeting of the Ro-
tary Club Wednesday appropriated
$4,000 for weeks camp on the Mesa
for the Boys Scouts of America. The
camp will be held July 10th to 18th.
John j. Carr came down from Rog-
ers Mesa Wednesday and visited at
the Hand home. He returned yes
terday and took with him Mrs. Carr
and the baby who had been visiting
here for several days
The Harry A. White Post No. 65 of
the American Legion have organized
baseball team for the purpose of en-
tering the city league. VIM. Thyret
has been chosen captain and Addie
French business manager.
T. ]. Watkins OF the Delta Forest
Service office, went to Gunnison Mon
day where he will install an automat-
ic recording gauge for measuring
water. This work is being done un-
der the auspices of the United States
geological survey.
We have a most beautiful line of
blouses ready for the Easter trade.
Glen Millinery.
The Delta independent., 1922-04-14
johnson & Brenton
BYRON F. cHARLESWoRTH
JOINS RANKS OF BENEDICTS

Major and Mrs. John R. Charles
worth have received an invitation to
the marriage of their son, Byron F..
Charlesworth to Miss Sophia E. Han
isco, which will occur at the home of
the bride, Bridesburg, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, on Monday morning,
April 18th at nine o'clock. The bride
is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Hanisco, prominent people Of Phila-
delphia. A reception will be held at
seven o'clock in the evening. Byron
is well known in Delta where he
The Delta independent., 1922-04-14
SOCIETY
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Don't mind the weather but select
your hat now when the stock is full
and complete. Glenn Millinery
The Fancy Work Club will meet
this afternoon, Mrs. Harry z. Math-
ers being hostess.
The Merry Go Round Club was
pleasantly entertained yesterday af-
ternoOn by Mrs. James Greenwaad.
Mrs. r. C. Egnew was hostess Tues
day afternoon to the members OF the
Harmony Club.
Mrs. Roy L. Smith entertained q
number Of boys Monday in honor Of
her son Glenn's twelfth birthday.
The Baptist Calendar Club met in
the church parlors Tuesday afternoon
Mrs. Hatch's division having charge
of the refreshments and program.
Mrs. w. w. Warmers section had
charge of the program and refresh
ments at the regular meeting of the
Methodist Calendar Club yesterday
afternoon. A pleasing program pre-
ceded the serving Of the lovely re-
freshments.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. Draper enter
tanned number of friends at seven
o'clock dinner Thursday evening. fol-
lowed by cards.
At the meeting of the Delta Lodge
No. SO. A. F. 4 A. M. Monday even.
The Delta independent., 1922-04-14
LOCAL NEWS
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The Only Way Grocery for fruits
and vegetables. 15c
Jim Stell was down from Eckert
Monday.
H. J. Cowan came in from Telluride
Saturday.
D. ]. Lowell spent Saturday and
Sunday in Delta.
Don Musser was in from Escalante
the first of the week.
Mrs. F. L. Martin has just recovered
from a six weeks siege of the flu.
Ray Lockheart was in from Esca-
lante Canon the last of the week.
F. H. Lischke is now a permanent
Mrs. Ernest Youngblood is serving
as assistant in the Office of E. G. Shat
fer.
AL Stevens an old time resident of
this section passed through Delta on
his way to Montana.
We are prepared with the finest
line of Easter Hats we have ever
shown Glenn Millinery.
Mrs. L. 1. Doughty and daughter
Marguerite went up to Ouray Mon
day for a short stay.
Mrs. Grace Cummings returned
Monday from Denver where she had
spent the past week.
Miss Mary Kearns teacher at Fair
view, and Mrs. Davis of Austin, spent
the day in Delta Wednesday.
Walter P. Crosse, prominent attor-
ney from Montrose was transacting
business here Wednesday.
Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Parry, Oliver
Tremblay and Miss Fern Smith made
an auto trip to Grand Junction Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Henderson are
The Delta independent., 1922-04-14
PAONIA NEWS (
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Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Shook were
down from Bowie Monday visiting and
shopping between trains.
Mrs. Dick Williams and little daugh-
ter were down from Somerset Mon
day.
Mrs. Fred Godding of the East Mud
dy was down to Paonia Thursday
shopping She said the east hills are
bare and the snow going fast.
Mrs. Jack Lemen and little daugh-
ter were down from Somerset We'd
nesday visiting and shopping in Paon-
ia.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hildebrand and
son Earl spent Wednesday evening at
the B. F. Wade, Sr.. home. Time was
spent in social way and was enjoy
ed very much by those present.
Buford Stephens son OF Bowie was
kicked in the face by horse Monday
and severely injured. He is in the
Paonia hospital. Their many friends
hope for his complete recovery soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Green left for
the east Thursday morning. Mrs.
Green going as far as Chicago and Mr..
Green on to Washington, D. c., to re-
ceive his appointment in the employ
OF the government.
J. H. Newton. deputy state entomol-
ogist, spent a portion OF this week on
Spring Creek Mesa, Montrose. coun-
ty. Mr.. Newton is working on the
establishment of coddling moth ex-
pertinent station.
The Calendar Club met at the NJ. e.
church and had good business meet
ing, fourteen being present. They
voted to have social on the seven
teenth and also to build cement
floor, put in the back porch OF the
parsonage and cement walk from
the side porch around to the garage
that will improve the property great
ly.
John McElvane OF Bowie dropped
the carbide light of his cap into a can
of powder and It exploded burning
him severely. He was brought to the
Paonia hospital and is getting along
as we'll as could be expected. Frank
Collins was also burned but not SO
badly.
The Delta independent., 1922-04-14

ing work in the third degree was put
ON by members of the Montrose lodge.
There were about eighty present. A
delightful supper followed the busi-
ness meeting.
Mrs. Wayne r. Brenton will be hos
tess to the J. F. Club tomorrow after
noon. aee
About dozen young ladies Of Delta
The Delta independent., 1922-04-14

enjoyed weiner roast at North Del
ia bridge Tuesday evening.
Mrs. VIII. Cofeld gave delight.
full party at her home on Dodge
Street Monday Afternoon in honor Of
Florence Louise's eighth birthday.
In addition to the regular business,
Katherine Rsbekah lodge initiated
one new member into the mysteries
The Delta independent., 1922-04-14

spent his early boyhood days and has
host of friends who will unite in
hearty congratulations. He is en-
gagged on the Receiving Ship of I'm
Gle Sans Naval Forces at Philadel-
phia.
The Delta independent., 1922-04-14
"Lizzie" Salesman Returns.

"Lizzie" Salesman Returns.
The many friends of E. c. Jordan
will be pleased to learn of his return
to Delta after an absence of several
months looking after his farming in
terests near Redvale. Mr.. Jordan will
take up his position again as sales
man for the R. C. Egnew Ford Service
Station. He resumed his duties Mon
day morning.
The Delta independent., 1922-04-14

OF that order last night, after which
delicious refreshments were served
The Get Together Club will meet
Thursday. April goth st the home Of
MRS. Leslie Brewer on Garnet Mesa.
The last meeting was at Mrs. A. g..
Harwoods. There was large stten-
dance and all reported . very enjoy.
able afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1922-04-14

The best place in own to do gro
Gerry. The Only Way.
The Delta independent., 1922-04-14

Malkimg Smnall Boys Neat
Our new stock includes
suits of cool poplin, repp, gal
atea, madras, percale.
There are MILDLY, Tommy
Tucker, military and novelty
styles planned for ''rear' and
"active" boys.
$1.O0, $1.75, SITS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-03
PRESS DECLARED
AID TOPROSPER|TY
Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral Bartlett Lauds Civil ,
Service.
By the Associated Press.

Dy Tue AbsOcldleu ffesS.
MARION. Ohio. May 3-News, as it
is given to the public by the news
papers and other publications Of the
country, is the handspring Of pros
perity and Is fundamental to our
civilization, First Assistant Postmas-
ter General Bartlett declared in ad-
dressing the Marion Chamber Of Com
merce in connection with observance
throughout the country of postal i'm
provement week. One of the chief
aims in the administration Of the
postal system. he explained. was to
see that the people received their
newspapers promptly and regularly,
and the department invited, he added.
criticism and Information as to any
delay in transit.
the speaker as your distinguished
and forever to be historic fellow
townsman," was lauded for the in
terest he had displayed in every
movement tending to improve the
mail system.
Captious Critics Answered.
Mr.. Bartlett referred to some cap
tious criticism from uniformed or
malicious naggers against the ,ad,
AiihiSIi Iioh dSSitooS to"otu Siri'
service" and explained that the rec
ords Of the Civil Service Commission
show that no President had been
more helpful to the system than Mr..
Harding.
, "A few extremists have been ringing
false alarms for the sake OF annoying
the administration" he declared, add
ing that their conduct is harmful be-
cause it disturbs the peace Of mind Of
$3.50 faithful employees"
1T ought to be misdemeanor," he
continued, "for any one turning In a
false alarm on civil service to disturb
these faithful employees as mucn as it
is a misdemeanor or crime to ring in
a false alarm in the city.
Civil Service Mninstay.
There is no intention on the part Of
the administration of the Post Office
Department to disturb the civil system
in any respect ] wish to go on record
as saying that the department would
almost break down were it not for civil
service"
As a result Of campaign conducted
by the department to prevent thefts and
insure safety to mail matter the speak
err declared that as an initial step Tn
Gle Sans uncomfortable marines taught
the crooks a good lesson, although in
doing it they spilled some blood"
"All postal employees carrying mail
art now armed" he added. They are
drilled in shooting and they are in
structed to shoot to hit BY reason of
this campaign the losses have been cut
down to an amazing extent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-03
SURRENDERS IN PROBE
OF HUSBAND Staying
Young Guest of Boston Home Said
to Have Been Subject Of
Fatal Quarrel.

By the Associated Press. &. q
BOSTON, May 3.-An all-night
search for Edmond Pitlock of Chi
cago by police investigating the fatal
shooting Of William B. Hubbard.
manufacturer Of a vegetable germ
icide, by Mrs Carrie N. Hubbard. his
wife, at their Ronlindale home late
yesterday. ended today when Pitlock
surrendered at police headquarters
for examination. The shooting was
said by Mrs. Hubb;rd to have fol-
lowed threats by her husband on her
return from a walk with Pitlock.
Mrs. Hubbard, a woman of forty
five years, told the police that she
fired at her husband with revolver
she got from her bedroom after he
had turned remarks against Pitlock
to herself, making inuendos which
she resented and making an advance
to attack her.
Pitlock, twenty-five years old, a
naval veteran under treatment at a
hospital here. had been a guest at the
Hubbard home from time to time be-
fore he returned several months ago
to his wife and child at Chicago. Wis.,
iting Boston again for medical at
tention, he was invited by the Hub
bards to stay at their home and had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-03
FRENCH, AT U. S. REQUEST,
TAKE TWO AS SWINDLERS
Men Accused of Being Information
al Crooks-Police Claim Man
Tricked Out Of 100000.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, May 3.-With the arrest of
John Pincott and Arthur Ernest Cox
here, the French police claimed to-
day to have put an end to the ac-
Invites of two international crooks.
one of whose last fields of endeavor
was New York, where they swindled
one man out of 100000.
The arrest was made at the request
Of the American embassy.
According to the police. the men
have been working various confidence
games all over the world. selling oil
stocks and options on public build
ings, or dabbling in gold bricks. The
men were located in the most eX-
pensive suit of the fashionable Hotel
Crillon, where they were busy nego-
tiating the sale of a large Texas
ranch. Larger than the. principality
of Monaco, and as profitable" was
the way they described it to pros
pective purchasers.
NEW YORK, May 3.-John Pincott
and Arthur Ernest Cox, arrested in
Paris on swindling charges, took
100000 from Eric Skogstadt. wealthy
Norwegian, in horse race betting
scheme here last fall. the New York
police announced today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-03
MRS. MITCHELL HARRISON
LOSES 100000 IN GEMS |
Woman Prominent in Washington
Society Misses Jewelry While
on Train.

NEW YORK. May 3-Jewelry VAL
ued at 100000 was stolen from Mrs.
MITCHELL Harrison Of Philadelphia by
band of crooks believed to have
followed her to this city on a train,
it became known when the theft was
reported to local authorities. The
case containing the. gems, according
TO Mrs; Harrison. who Is prominent in
New York, Philadelphia and Wash
ington society, was stolen as the train
entered the Pennsylvania station Sun
day evening.
The report Of the theft was made
Just before Mrs. Harrison sailed for
Europe on the steamship Aquitan!a.
Mrs. Harrison and her family left
the Harrison country home in Nokes-
vile, Va. Sunday for New York She
carried the case containing her jew
els. which was insured She pla ced
the case beside her seat in the aisle
as the train entered the Pennsylvania
station. while she helped her daughter
with her wraps. When she turned to
regain the case it had disappeared.
Bench and bar are greatly helped
IN matters OF sex by women on the
jury. says a justice of the famous
Old Bailey court in London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-03

awaiting them in an angry mood.
Mrs Hubbard pleaded not guilty to
a charge Of murder and was held
without bail for the grand jury.
Counsel laid Mrs. Hubbard had told
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-03

been a guest there four days.
Mrs Hubbard said she and Pitlock
went walking In the arborway Tor
two hours yesterday. and when they
returned home found her husband
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-05-03

him her husband recently put to her
head the gun with which she killed
him. threatening to shoot her. Hub
bard also had beaten her several
times she said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-07
FIVE GLANDS
CONTROL LIFE

Our lives are entrusted 20 fivs
glands. There are other important
glands. but from crndhe TO grave
tho health and growth OF mind and
body are absolutely dependent upon
these glands. One gland deter.
mines whether We shall be tall or
short. another determines whether
we shall he keen and active mentally.
When one OF them becomes weaken
Ell We lose most OF our courage and
enthusiasm. and so on In an endless
list Exhaustion Of th~ vital glands
brings on Old age and decay.
Physicians the world over are
beginning to realize that tho glands
arc tho most important seat OF
trouble and weakness in the human
body. They arc enthusiastic about
gland treatment for their nervous
and rundown casea. Such treat.
ment In now being offered tho pub
lie in Glandogen. the gland tonic
Glandogen is a highly concentrated
riandular compound. with other
valuable tonic ingredients.
Glandogen Ia obtainable at bar.
tell Drug Stores. Seattle's Leading
Druggists Ask for FREQ interesting
booklet. Advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-07
COCKTAILS 0KEHS
BASIN PROJECT
Says Columbia Plan Most
Gigantic OF Its Kind

WASHINGTON. Dec. Classify
ing IL with tio Panama canal and
the Alaska railroad. Gen, George w.
Cocktails. builder Of the Panama
canal, yesterday gave unodulvocul
support 20 the great Columbia River
Basin irrigation project in Eastern
Washington. Con. Cocktails was chief
witness before the house irrigation
committee hearings on tho bin.
which proposes an appropriation OF
$4,000 90 complete necessary final
investigations
The project Is declared by tho
general 60 be- the most gigantic Of
It's kind ever undertaken bringing
tho waters OF Fiathead and Pend
d'Oreille lakes 60 the project by
means OF gigantic canal. which
must tunnel mountain ranges ard be
carried by bridges across great riv'
srn. Is tho chief item OF expense.
Tho total cost Tor irrlgating i.sTS..
900 acres OF land is estimated now
at sisf per R0rc. or about 1880 900
900. The irrigahlo lands comprise a
territory larger than Delaware.
capable OF producing $4,000 carloads
Of products for export annually,
While the initial cost Is high. ths
maintenance and operations arr -.
timated by Gen Cocktails at tho low
cost OF a. cents the acre pr snnnm.
THAT this project win bo carried
thru some day n inevitable. and that
u must 10 done by tho federal gov
crnnent Ia perfectly apparent" Gen.
Cocktails said