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New-York tribune., 1922-04-09

az SUBSEQUENT trips I remember
having discussions with sailors on
books ranging from |. ". ". publica-
lions to Schopenhauer. One sailor
talked to me about both He was very
much Interested in Schopenhsuer be-
cause he claimed to agree with him
entirely.
There is no such thing as love" he
said, and then went on in an imprint
able trend. He told me of his expert
ments with the women of the ports,
and then brought in Schopenhauer to
, illustrate. 1t was very edifying.
| There was steward I once knew
who talked to me for hours about
Christian Science. He was the most
wistful creature l have ever met. He
was a suppressed poet-if there ever
was one. His language was atrocious,
but his ideas quite carried me awav.
Some one had converted him to Chris
tlan Science and he had mellowed it to
his own beliefs. There was so much of
beauty and love Of the sea in him he
couldn't express that I think he would
have gone mad if he hadn't had his
religion.
But in spite Of going to sea it was
not until l became librarian for the
American Merchant Marine Library
Association that ! really discovered in
general sense what sailors liked to
read. In sentence: they like the same
fiction landsmen read: Mary Roberts
Rinehart, James Oliver Curwood. Mere
dith Nicholson, Rex Beach, Joseph Lin
coin, Peter B. Kyne, Clarence Mulford.
Henry Oyen and Harold Bell Wright.
L had more requests for books by
the above authors than for any others,
Sometimes one finds mate who
wants Wells's "Outline of History" or
IF Winter Comes" Once the chief
mate Of tanker asked me for Incer-
soils works. One curious ship was a
freighter, where the third mate was
studying agriculture. He was going to
buy farm in Canada, and had the rest
of the crew SO enthusiastic about agri-
culture that every seaman sent in
requests for books or that subject.
1t is surprising how well William
McFee is known among the sailors. I
have had several requests for the books
"of that chief engineer with the
| United Fruit Line" Conrad. though.
is not so we'll known, and Masefield is
almost totally unknown. The favorite
sea writer OF the sailor is Captain
Marryat. ''Two Years Before the
Mast" and Bullens books are known
pretty well, but they are looked
upon as old-fashioned The reason
( they like Marryat more is because
there is greater romance in his books,
and, like people on shore, the sailor
wants romance. l have been amazed
at his liking for the Pollyanna series
and the books Of Kate Douglas Wig
e.n. 1t is decidedly humorous to see
a huge, overgrown Scandinavian, who
barely knows English, read MRS Wiggs
Il the Cabbage Patch" with intense
interest.
New-York tribune., 1922-04-09

as audience to his more talented
mates.
Now. with the cight-hour dav for
seamen, the sailor has more ti...s on
his hands. Prior to the opening Of a
library service for seamen he had little
or nothing 10 read. The few maga-
zines were passed from hand to hand
tlll the ages We're torn. Magazines
i constitutes their favorite reading, The
Few cheap books usually bought at a
second hand shop or in some drug
store selling reprint fiction went the
same rounds.
In fact, reading matter was the only
part Of sailors luggage that was un-
safe at sea. A book or magazine
would be snatched from under a pillow
without the slightest compunction.
Reading matter found round the ship
belonged to the finder. In order to
finish his book The sailor had to hide
ii ingeniously, Perhaps more fights
started over lost magazines and books
than over crap games.
THE popularity OF gambling aboard
ship is another cause of the lack
, Of diversion at sea. Sometimes groups
Of sailors gather like children and re-
peat to one another plots of stories
/ shore. Tie old mariners aye particu-
larly noted as story telers They
gatner coterie around them and
weave yarns and tell tne old legends
and sagas OF the sea to their hearts
icontent. The chantey is a form of saga
Thus there is sort Of primitive meth
90 OF story-abs sorbing on board ship
! Once while serving as messboy on
board q small passenger ship | discov-
cred that one of the quartermasters
in my mess was an artist. H. showed
ne eXce!lently executed sketches of
ships and marine scenes. That night the
| idea came to me TO read Masefield's
"Dauber" to him. He had never heard
OF either the poem or the author. I
was fattered BY the attention 7 re-
celved. The quartermasters made room
for NE in their small room, and then
sat down on their respective hunks.
From the time ] started till the end
there was very little interruption. One
| of the Quartermasters intcrfered sew
eral times to take exception to some of
Masefeld's sea terms. But when !
finished they all seemed delighted and
a bit astonishcd. They hadn't dreamt
that this life they had led and thought
nothing Of could be put into such an
elusive and difficult form. It WAS this
old. familiar life dcided. Ny "Dauber"
vas passed around from hand to hand
then, and so great was its popularity
that I was known as Dauber from one
end OF the ship to the other.
I My copy OF Monro's anthology Of the
new poetry also proved popular. 1t was
now almost necessary for me to come
TO the quartermastcrs' room after sun
per and read poetry to the crew.
New-York tribune., 1922-04-09

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Tackles Social Problems

"Why do you use social and eco
nomic themes instead of writing light
and airy stories?"
"Well, because we are living in an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08
S. S. Teams Start
Southern MethOdists and First Bap-
lists TO play Tomorrow at $50
O'clock

The Sunday School Baseball
League will embark upon the rough
sea Of an extraordinary schedule to-
morrow afternoon in the Dread
naught Park when the First Bap-
fists and Southern Methodists tie up
at $50 o'clock. The teams are hold
ing their final practices this after
noon and a large crowd Of loyal fans
is expected to witness the initial
fray 1t will be remembered that
these two teams started the fun last
year
The Barracks expect to have the
already famous "Speedboy" Jones
on the mounu. "Speedboy" has made
a record in Sandlot games and with
the support of the Barracks is sure
to make a fine showing tomorrow
The Southern Methodist it is un-
dcrstood has a well balanced and
strong team and who is best remains
to be seen. Manager Poss of the
First Baptist says that beyond the
shadow of doubt he has the best
team in the league, but this has
been hoard before Actions speak
right out and words are sometimes
misunderstood
Trinity and st. Paul will play the
other game scheduled for this week
on Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08
"The One Great Thing"

Addressing the mems Baraca Class
of the First Baptist Church yesterday
morning. Paul Keough, Alexandria
High School freshman, dwelt on char
acter as the cornerstone of living.
81 plead" he said in part, "for the
teaching of the value of truth and JUS
tice and loyalty at home and in the
schools. That so many juvenile courts
have been established in recent years
is proof enough that these simple viz
lures are being forgotten. The rising
generation is as much interested in
the law of conscience, the development
of the higher self, as it is in the daily
grind of school work.
character building should begin in
the kindergarten and end only at the
door of eternity. 1t should not be
left entirely to parents and the church,
and to such outside influences as the
Scouts, uplifting and broadening as
that organization IS.
"Of what benefit to society is the
educated crook? None whatever. On
the contrary, boy or man whose
guiding principles are seifishness, de-
ccit, cowardice, brutality, even though
he stands out as a brilliant example
of mental development, is menace
to all with whom he comes in contact
"Without character there can be no
real success or happiness in life"
The class will have as its speaker
next Sunday, Mothers Day, Congress
man B. C Lowry, Of Mississippi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08
MUSICAL AT
CHRIST CHURCH
Musical Extravaganza For
Meade Chapel, Friday
May II
Fifteen Excellent Numbers Have Been
Arranged-Proceeds For Chapel
Parish House

A musical Extravaganza VIII De
given in Christ Church Parish Hall
on Friday evening, May u, at eight;
o'clock. There will be dehghttul
musical program givn by the Meade
Episcopal Chapel Choir, assisted by
some of their friends from other
Churches.
Meade chapel for colored people, is a
beautiful little church on Alfred st.
under the care of old Christ Church,
and it is for a parish hall that the
congregation of Christ Church is put
ting on this performance with their
talent, the proceeds to go to Meade
Chapel to help them build a parish
house and School. If they raise a
good amount the Nationwide Cam
paign of the Diocese will come to their
assistance.
1t is sincerely hoped that the mu-
steal will be patronized by the white
people of the city to aid them in this
good cause.
Below is the program and the admis-
sion is fifty cents.
Inc hunters morn, OHoruS' LlSuC vi
Ny Life Forever, Mrs. A. w. Adkins;
Auctioneer, Comic Quartette; Read
ing, Mrs. Delilah Murray; Moonlight
Will Come Again, Chorus; If | Wait
Till the End of the World, Mrs. lsa-
belle Majors; o That We Two We're
Maying, Mrs Adkins, Mr. BoiSseau;
Mammy's Little Pidgeon, Chorus;
Minnetonka, Mrs. Bernice Brandon;
o. p. r. A, Comic Quartette; Reading,
Mr.. Russell Hackley; Friendship, Love
and Song, Chorus; Lies Dream is
Ore, Miss Hopkins, Mr.. Doss; Be
douin Love Song, Nh. C. f. Y. Bots
seau; Medley, Chorus; Prof. c. E. X.
Boisseau, Director; Mrs B. A. Rose,
Pianist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08

No receptacle has over been made
with sufficient strength TO resist the
bursting power Of frozen water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08

A few years ago black and white
rooms were much In vogue. 1t was
soon discovered, however, that they
were really monotonous, and what
at first glance seemed strongly
decorative was in reality only star
Ting, and lacked variety-the neces-
sary clement OF all good schemes.
Black combined with lighter colors
had not been familiar to the gen.
eral public up until this time, ara
their attraction to it proved It's
werth. But as these bizarre rooms
lost popularity black seemed doomed
to the same fate. Now, however
there has been a revival Of interest
in 1t, and black net holds first at
tention. Modern decoration is utiliz-
ing it in all manner OF ways. AS
ruffles on stiff organdy curtains. as
founces on brilliant hued SILK
spreads. as top covers for chiftoniers'
Mid-Victoria in spirit 1t charms with
its quaint, demure air.
The artist has Shown us the
draperies used in a small bedroom.
They are made of bright yellow
sateen and edged with ruflles of
black net. There is a draped dress
ing table in this room and its cover
ing is fashioned like this: Yellow
sateen covers the top and valance
which falls to tEe floor. a piece of
black net has been cut to exactly fit
the top of the table. Around the
edge of this stiff little net rutfle
stands up pertly In the air. At TIE
lower, edge of the valance an eight
cen inch ficunce of TIE net is placed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08
BACK TO THE BIBLE
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
ST. MATTHEW
CHAPTER II.

AT that time herOd the letldlVh
heard of the fame of Jesus,
2 And said unto his servants, This
is John the Baptist; he is risen from
the dead; and therefore mighty works
do shew forth themselves in him.
For Herod had laid hold on John,
and bound him, and put him in prison
for Herodias' sake, his brother
Philips wife.
For John said unto him, 1t is not
lawful for thee to have her.
And when he would have put him
TO death, he feared the multitude, be-
cause they counted him as prophet.
But when Herod's birthday was
kept, the daughter of Herodias danced
before them, and pleased Herod.
Whereupon he promised with an
oath TO give her whatsoever she
would ask.
and she, being before instructed
of her mother, said, Give me here
John Baptist's head in charger.
9 And the king was sorry: neverthc-
less for the 0ath's sake, and them
which sat with him at meat, he conf
man6ed it to be given her.
10 And he sent, and beheaded John
in the prison.
IL And his head was brought N a
charger, and given to the damsel: and
she brought it TO her mother.
IL And his disciples came, and took
up the body, and buried il, and went
and told Jesus.
13 When Jesus heard of it, he de-
parted thence by ship into a desert
place apart: and when the people had
heard thereof, they followed him on
foot out of the cities.
II And Jesus went forth, and saw
great multitude, and was moved
with compassion toward them, and he
healed their sick.
u And when it was evening, his
disciples came to him, saying, This is
a desert place, and the time is now
past; send the multitude away, that
they may go into the villages, and
buy themselves victuals.
16 But Jesus said unto them, They
need not depart; give we them to eat.
II And they say unto him, We have
here but five loaves, and two fishes.
Is He said, Bring them hither TO
me.
10 And he commanded the multitude
to sit down on the grass, and took the
five lOaves, and the two fishes, and
looking up TO heaven, he blessed, and
brake, and gave the loavcs to his dis
ciplcs. and the disciples to the multi
tudc.
20 And they did all eat, and were
filled: and they took up of the frag-
ments that remained twelve baskets
full.
II And they that had eaten were
about five thousand men, beside wO-
men and children.
% And straightway Jesus con-
strained his disciples TO get into a
ship, and to go before him unto the
other side. while he sent the multi
tudes away.
% And when he had sent the multi
tudes away, he went up into noun
tain apart TO pray: and when the
evening was come, he was there alone.
- But the ship was now in the
midst of the sea, tossed with waves:
for the wind was contrary.
- And in the fourth watch of the
night Jesus went unto them, walking
on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw him
walking on the sea, they were
troubled saying, 1t is spirit; and
they cried out for fear.
q But straightway Jesus spake
unto them, saying, BE of good cheer;
III ECrVDIC MOTORS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08

it is |; be not afraid.
% And Peter answered him and
said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come
unto thee on the water.
% And he said, Come. And when
Peter was come down out of the ship,
he walked on the water, to go to
Jesus.
80 But when he saw the wind
bOisterous, he was afraid; and begin
ming to sink, he cried, saying, Lord,
save me.
81 And Immediately Jesus stretched
forth his hand, and caught him, and
said unto him, o thou of little faith,
wherefore didst thou doubt?
% And when they were come into
the ship. the wind ceased.
80 Then they that were in the ship
came and worshipped him, saying, OF
a truth thou art the Son of God.
81 And when they were gone over.
they came into the land of Genne-
sare!.
% And when the men of that place
had knowledge of him, they sent out
into all that country round about, and
brought unto him all that were dis
eased;
81 And besOught him that they
might only touch the hem of his gar
ment: and as r.any as touched were
made perfectly whole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08

Observation-Disclosures repre-
scnting local Odd Fellows organiza-
tions have about completed plans for
the entertainment of | 200 delegates
here next week for the annual meet
ings of the State encampment, grand
lodge and State assembly of the
Rebekahs. The meetings will open
Sunday and close Wednesday The
delegates will be given a trip to the
Odd Fellows Orphanage, near the
city, one day during the convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08
A FIRST RATE COMEDY
GrinS, ChuckleS and Laughs
Galore

Charles Ray is the star at the
Richmond tonight and tomorrow
night. He plays the part of a coun-
try-lad who is stage-struck and joins
a peripatetic theatrical troupe with
one-night stands in small towns. Kay
is one of the best screen-actors of the
day, and a finished artist. The Barn
Stormer is one Of his best pictures and
if one is in need of an hour or two OF
hearty, wholesome laughter, we know
of no better way to get it than to see
this fun-producing movie. The other
parts are well-taken and the whole
play is so true to life, so natural and
unaffected, that it has attained I'M
mense popularity wherever shown.
There are only half-dozen real
artists on the screen-stage today.
Charles Ray is one of them. We re-
gard his work as much superior to
the slap-stick comedy exploited by
Charlie Chaplin and invariably avail
ourselves of the opportunity to see
him. We can and do recommend this
latest play of his to our readers as
to be enjoyed by the whole
family; something, too, that will leave
a clean taste and a pleasant memory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08
Modern Y. NJ. c. A. Building.
Improved Highway to Fairfax.
Great White Way on King Street.
New Public School.

The Alexandria Y NJ C. A. Drive has now become
matter of history The penup civic enthusiasm that has
accumulated for 10 these many years in Alexandria, burst
all bounds the past week and fairly electrified the an
Gent town with It's rrepressbe energy and reSsesS COM
puSiOn. & u & ~
But the workers! the toilerS in the vineyard-the
hundreds and the captains of the hundredsWhat shall we
say of the-What say that would not seem tame
and inadequate to the occasion! From the humbest
private in the ranks who spared his little hour or two
from his daily toll to the generals and the commandments
chief who slept not neither in the daytime in the
silent watches of the night-there grimneSs OF de-
termination logged persiStency of purpose that car
red all before it with relentless resolution And IN the
modest contribution of dOlar-or flye-or ten-Wnlch
mayhap meant to the donor the foregoing for time OF
some luxury or some comfort eventO those OF thousands
and fives-ot-thOuSands-the was displayed the same
spirit Of arsm and sefSacrifice that ennobed the git
-Four of the slogans with which the Gazette started
the year as detectives for greater Alexandria, have
now been put over with the year not yet at It's meridian
We have already commented on the new spirit ABROAD III
this citand called the spirit of 1871 WIN the same
unanlmy OF effort the sinking OF sell Tor Che gen
era good the hearty zeal of cooperation there IS
nothing that Alexandria cannot do she sets herself
to the task.
Yet there be those in this community today who take
it upon themselves to and call the desderaa Tor
Greater Alexandria placed daily at the masthead OF the
Gazette-dreams. Idle dreams! And who delight IN
termng the arguments advanced in their behalf by our
progressive ctzenship"hOt air! To these gentry we
have only reply We propose to keep flag flying
and to our arguments down their WeaZen Threats till
they either choke take their medicine This too in
spirit of malice revenge but for the eternal better
men of that city which is home and which love and
cherish beyond all Others
Now let us to work, and accomplish another of the
detectives Tor better and greater Alexandria, The Ga
zette keeps them daily at its mastheadleSt forget
They not the Gazetes slogans they have been rati
fled and adopted by every progressive citizen of this
municipality. This paper is simply the organ of pub
icty for Its community Its public mouthpiece, it
We started the year with fourteen objectives today
there are ten If will but concentrate on the next
slogan with the like vgor and cooperative spirit dis
played during the past week in the ever-memorable Y"
cOmpaign, shall make short work of it. Which shall
it be? Let us decide and 60 to it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08
BY DOROTHY ETHEL WALSH
Black Net Claims the Attention of the Decorating World

The brilliant yellow Of the sateen
combines we'll with the black. 1t
would not work out as pleasingly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08
Volunteer Firemen
Now Have $2,l4S.SO

The fund being raised for the vol
unteer fremen of the city up to noon
today amounted to exactly 81, l48.6O'
leaving exactly $S51.20 in which to
complete their fund for $4,000 New
contributions acknowledged are as
follows: Charles Pierpoint, SIS; Nor
man Simpson and Brother, S.; James
Miskell, 81; Mt. Vernon Chapter,
Royal Arch Masons, $40.
Chairman Norman Roberts and
Treasurer Henry c Aaron announce
they will be glad to call on anyone
who wishes to contribute to this
cause, or funds may be sent to Post
office Box 1868.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-08
Big Eaters Get
Kidney Troubles

Don't neglect backache, sore joints,
puffy eyes, interrupted sleep
or other signs of weak kidneys or
bladder. Correct the trouble while it
is a trouble with DR.. Carey's PRE-
No. TT. Standard for
over two generations. Avoid dangers
of serious complications. Druggists
guarantee first bottle. Sure relief or
back. Get it at all reliable
druggists everywhere.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-09-24
WANTS STRICTER LAW
Admission of Only Those Aliens 10
u. 5. who Are Eligible 10 Bc
(lIIHrns AskCn hN .Inhnsnn.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.--R p
dction of the immigration flow by
admitting into the United tSates only
those persons eligible to citizenship
IL urged by Chairman Johnson OF the
house immigration committee In q
speech printed today In the con-
gressional record
The country seems to want COM
plete suspension of immigration
says Johnson. '"rhat Is impossible
IL seems to mo, for we should leave
an opening for the admission OF inn
mediate relatives of citizens OF the
United states and permanently dom
iciled aliens: for their fathers, moth
ers and children. but not for their
uncles. cousins and aunts."
johnson recommends a reduction
In total admissions by reducing the
percentage quota 10 two or even one
and one-half per cent. Tightening
up Of the illiteracy tests also is sug-
gestsd together with regulations
providing for a more thorough ply
steal examination. Johnson declared
excepted classes. such as students.
actors and members OF certain pro-
fessions should he admitted for tenn
porary stay only
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-09-24
SHE DIDN'T MIND A WALK
Girl Foots II to Town to Escape At
tCntiuns of Young Man.

Sallie Hickory, IA, preferred a
two-milo walk to town to the COM
pany Of her male companions I'm a
party near Sandy McMillan's place
on the Turley road late Friday night.
So she told police with whom she
returned to the scene of her alleged
mist Neatmsnt where the officers ar
rested, Frank LOWS and Nathaniel
ClarleN stella Bruner, who re-
manned with the youths, was not
present when the Officers arrived.
Saiile was found trudging along
the road toward the city about "a
mile from the Mcmillan house by
c. w. Foltz, 1881 East Fourth. who
brought her to the police station
whore she entered "A complaint
charging Charley with dragging her
from an automobile and attempting
to mistreat her.
The men were held on charges OF
investigation pending the filing of
complaints by the girls parents,
who We're notified.