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The Washington times., 1922-03-28
CHARGE MAN ON BAIL
PLANNED TAX FRAUDS

NEW YORK. March 2s.-Seven
men were indicted today on charges
Of attempting to defraud the Gov
eminent through evasion OF pay
ments of fur manufacturers sales
taxes.
Those indicted were Charles Bis.
COW, Samuel Kanik. and Ben Weiss,
furriers; Morris Rosemblum. former
deputy internal revenue collector:
Melville Newmark, fur actuary:
William Sherman. lawyer, and
Hermann Schuss.
Rosemblum. who In 1920, pleaded
guilty to a plot to defraud the Gov.
ernment through bogus income tax
returns. was sentenced to three
months imprisonment on that
charge, yesterday. 1t is alleged
that while out on bail awaiting sen.
tence he planned the fur-tax fraud,
which the Government claims, may
total 50 zoo. 900.
Biscow, Kanik and Weiss are
alleged to have fraudently withheld
taxes OF more than 100000, while
the others are charged with aiding
in the contamination Of the alleged
fraud.
The Washington times., 1922-03-28
THREE MEN KILLED IN
NEW YORK MURDER WAVE

NEW YORK. March 2s.-As the
climax of a twenty.four.hour shoot
ing wave. in which three men were
slain and another seriously wounded.
Joseph Botensky killed himself late
yesterday when his pistol failed to
halt two detectives and a crowd Of
men who were chasing him.
Botensky. when he saw he could
not avoid capture. put his pistol to
his temple and shot himself dead.
His companion escaped.
One of the other victims was
lured by fashionably dressed
young woman and was shot down
by a paF of gunmen, who fired from
the windows of a taxicab.
Another was slain as he walked
through a crowd of pedestrians in
10th street at Fifth avenue.
The third victim. propped between
two men standing in Brooklyn
street, was loaded into a taxicab and
taken to a hospital. He was dead
upon arrival.
The Washington times., 1922-03-28
SHIP BOARD VESSELS
STRIPPED OF ACCESSORIES

PEEKSKtLL. n. Y, March 2s.-
Loot aggreseting more than $40o, 900
has been stolen from the 164 United
States Shipping Board Vessels at
anchor in the Hudson opposite here
all winter. II was announced by
police. who have been called in by
federal operatives to assist in ,rac-
ing the thieves.
Brass fittings. parts OF engines.
table silver linens and various other
objects easi'y removable have been
taken, according to the authorities.
who believe the thieves carried their
plunder to tic shore acrsos the ice,
which recently broke after having
hemmed in the fleet for several
months. There are approxima tely
500 officers and men aboard the idle
ships.
The Washington times., 1922-03-28
HALF-AND-HALF'
Gown DESIGNED.
FOR DUAL WEAR.
Suitable for Late Afternoon
Evening, Thsatsr, Dance,
or Dinner Party.
BY NORMA TALMADGE,
Cosmepelitan Nsws service

LOS ANGELES, March est 10
no longer considered good form to
entertain In the lavish and extrava'
CANT manner that marked most 90
cial affairs before the war.
Good taste and simplicity seem
to be the cornerstone of most OF the
smart and clever entertainments,
and there is no doubt people are be-
ginning to be too sensible 40 dine
not wisely but too we'll"
Hence the simpler and more
charming gowRs that one sees at
balls and dinners.
There Us now a distinct call for
the "half.and half" gown-the gown
that does for dinner. for the theater,
and for the dance afterward-in
other words. the gown that might
be all right for late afternoon or
evening.
I have such a gown which ! coll,
or rather the modiste named 1t, a
restaurant gown. 1t is of dark blue
satin, drapel in unique lines. hav-
ing a semi RI .lcess effect, the dress
cut In a straight piece with all the
drapery on tie right side.
The sleeves are the principal fea-
lures of tn. Gown and are Of chiffon
heavily embroidered in metal, fall
ing tight from the shoulder to the
elbow and IN a wide flowing drape
from the elbow well below the wrist
With this gown. l wear a black
satin turban with a dull metal orna-
ment at til. front.
The Washington times., 1922-03-28
DISTRICT ElKS WILL
HOLD INSTALLATION

Installation Of the new officers Of
the Elks Of this city will be held
with impressive ceremonies April s
and the district deputy has
appointed James l.. Ward TO act rs
installing officer.
The new officers are: Daniel
r. Nihion, exalted ruler: John H..
Ontrich, esteemed leading knight;
Joseph A. Balderson. esteemed loyal
knight; William A. Finckel, esteemed
lecturing knight: William S. Shelby,
secretary; Michael G. Mccormick,
treasurer: Thomas j. King, tilcr: F.
V. A. Brown, trustee; three years;
P. J. Callan, delegate to the Grand
Lodge; and H. M. Peter, alternate
delegate.
The Washington times., 1922-03-28

D. A. r. Reception.
Mrs. Francis A. st. Clair, State
Regent of the District Daughters OF
the American Revolution will have a
The Washington times., 1922-03-28
FIRST WIFE Of
Stokes CALLED.
. |ND|VORCE SUIT
Judge Doubts Physicians
Statement Of illness and
Issues Summons.

NEW YORK. March 2s.AMrs
Philip Lydig. former wife of w. e. ID.
Stokes. yesterday was instructed to
appear next Monday before Supreme
Court Justice Cohaian for further
cross-examination In the suit of Mrs.
Helen Elwood Stokes. who succeeded
her as the wife of the wealthy hotel
man, to recover dover rights the
plaintiff claims she was tricked into
signing away. E "'-s
Justice Colahan's order was made
at the close OF yesterdays session OF
the hearing against the elderly hotel
man and after physician, at the
courts instruction. had examined
Mrs. Lydig at her home and declared
she would be able to testify In about
three days. d..
Mrs. Lydig. $who divorced Stokes
In England several years ago. re-
Gently announced her engagement 10
the Rev. DIR. Percy Stickney Grant.
rector OF the fashionable Episcopal
Church OF the Ascension.
The Washington times., 1922-03-28
RAISE URGED
BY WEST END CITIZENS

A resolution indorsing increased
pay for school teachers. offered by
DR.. F. M. Finley was unanimously
adopted last night by the West
End Citizens Association. also
favoring the Capper bill for COM
pulsory school attendance and free
text books for high schools.
Capt. George w. Evans reported
favorably on donations to the fund
for erecting a memorial to II. B.
F. Macfarland. John NJ. Waters,
of the Chesapeake & Potomac Tele-
phone Co., assisted by number
Of telephone girls, gave a switch
board entertainment and lecture.
1t was decided to cooperate with
the District Commissioners in Clean
Up Week, April 8 to 8.
The Washington times., 1922-03-28
DYE FADED WRAP
SKIRT, DRESS IN
- 49,
!. DIAMOND DYES"

Each package of Diamond Dyes"
contains directions so simple any
woman can dye or tint her old
worn. faded things new. Even II
she has never dyed before. she can
put a rich. fadeless color into
shabby skirts, dresses. waists,
coats, stockings. sweaters, cover
ings, draperies. hangings, every
thing. Buy Diamond Dyes-no
other kind-then perfect home dye
ing is guaranteed. Just tell your
druggist whether the material you
wish to dye is wool or silk or
whether II is linen. cotton. or mixed
goods. Diamond Dyes never streak,
spot, fade or un.-Advertisement
The Washington times., 1922-03-28
U. S. PLANNING TO OPEN
DRY BUREAU IN HAVANA

HAVANA, March 2S.-The estab-
lishment OF bureau in Havana by
American prohibition enforcement au.
thorities probably will be recon-
mended by Col. l.. c. Mutt, who, with
six internal revenue agents, arrived
In Havana Saturday night.
1t Ia said the visit Of Colonel Mutt
Is connected with a proposed drive
by the American authorities against
alleged shipments from Cuba Of liquor
and narcotics.
The Washington times., 1922-03-28
Noted Rifle Champion Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2s.-
Philo Jacoby, who won the rifle
championsh,n at the Philadelphia
Centinnial Ext osition and at Berlin
in 1858, died IN hospital Saturday
after a year 5 illness. He was eighty.
five years old and had won more
than 125 meoals and trophies in
rifle competition.
The Washington times., 1922-03-28
Harmless Means b.
of Reducing Fat

Many fat peepie fear ordinary means
for reducing their weight Here Is an
traordinary method. Extraordinary be-
cause while perfectly harmless no dieting
or exercise ecessary, Marmola Pees
eription Tables are made exactly la ac-
eordance VITA the famous Msrmola Pre-
Scription You reduce steadily and ga silly,
with no III effects, Procure them from
your druggist at one dollar for "A 'args
case send price direct to the Marmola
Company. 4612 Woodward avenue. De-
trolt, Mich.
The Washington times., 1922-03-28
The Latest w ord from Paris
BY Marie Suzanne
O. 80 y ',SrF (copyright issa)
tcopyrisht. isss.)
PARIS, France.

MARTIAL & ARMAND see the sports cape as cir
WI cuar thing with FULL graceful lines and only
minimum of detail Of tan CLOTH it is collared in tan
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
Sunday School Banquet

One of the big exents of the S. S.
year took place at the Methodist
church last Friday evening, Jan. 20
at p. m. when about 325 sat Gown
to a banquet. Each class sat by it
self and was responsible for its ia
BILE decoration which were beaut full
as we'll as clever and unique. After
the banquet all met in the auditori-
UNI and a program of class stunts
and music by the choir and orches-
ira was very well rendered. The ad.
dress of the evening was given by
DR. /. S. Morris, of Detroit. He
spoke about "millionaires" setting
forth the fact that each young life
was worth five million, million each
for health, friends, future, intellect
and liberty. In view of this personal
wealth how much did each owc SO
ciety? Prizes awarded for the best
decorated table were won by the
mems class and the Baraca bays; on
Stunts" by the Baraca boys ard
"Stand True an Ready" girls.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
SMYRNA

Old winter seems to have gotten
a grip on things lately.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Hoppough and
daughter, Norma, of Belding, were
over Sunday guests of Del Purdy
and wife.
Mrs. Ada Hanks called on Mrs.
Maggie Odds and Mrs. Van Slyke,
Saturday afternoon, and found them
gaining in health.
Soft coal. We can give you the
latest definition now, having had ex-1
perience. 1t is great boon to man.
kind. Makes a very hot fire in a
short time. Eventually clogs up the
pipes and chimney with SCOT so
nothing will burn, and blackens ev-
erything it comes in contact WITH,
even your good disposition. 4
Del. Purdy, our leading spectacle
man, fitted Mrs. Ada Hanks with.
glasses, Tuesday and we are begin
ming to think. it's our move in that
James Insley and MI. and Mrs.
Noble Peterson and daughter, Ruth
were Sunday. dinnef guests of Del.
Purdy and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ring, of Bedding
were afternoon visitors at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Hanks, on
Wednesday. ..-.,- .~,ey,..
Guess everybody has Their ice
house filled and still the crop of ice
is abundant.
/. :. Mrs. Clare Norton and Mrs. plai
Purdy were trief callers at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Hanka,|
Tuesday evening while Clare strugs1
gled with Da,ky auto. Ha. ha. y
Friends, please excuse US the
water works man wanted to see III,
sit would make the sidewalk stipperys)
ii he turned the water on it from sasl
rear by hydrant. Then dame ns4i
ture assisted him by covering the
space with a3nice carpet of snow
Finally several Of US poor mortaleI
tried to see If we could walk that1
way 1t has been said "the wicked
stand in slippery places, so we have
concluded that some of us are verY'
good people since we cidn't stand.
Ye scribe hasn't stood very much
s"ice, but we':e better and some day
that water works man better lock
cut.
Mrs. A. Barry and Mrs. Nellie
Cowles, Mrs. Lizzie Norton and Mrs.
Clemma Condor called on Mrs. Syl-
vester Osborn and Mrs. M. j. Os--
born, Tuesday.
Mrs. Ada Hanks called on Mrs.
Sylvester Osborn, Saturday and
found Mrs. Osborn's mother feeling
much better, SO she was able to sit
up much of the time. Mrs. Hanks
also called on the other sick people
and found them all gaining in health.
Grandma Campbell is feeling very
very good for her age, 80 years.
Mott Brown, Of Cooks Corners,
called on George Hanks, Monday.
Mrs. Truman Currie and Mrs.
Chauncey Chase attended the Hanks
hudcle at Sherm Hulbert's week
ago.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
Resolutions of Coincidence

Whereas, the angel of death has
again entered our portals and taken
away our sister, Mrs. John Arnwine.
Resolved, that in her death, Laurel
Camp No. 425 Royal Neighbors, los
es loyal member, the community
a true citizen, and the husband and
children good and devoted wife
and mother. Resolved, also, that in
testimony of our loss, this camp,
extends its deepest sympathy to the
bereaved husband and children and
be it also Resolved, that a copy of
these resolutions be inserted in
our record book, published in the
paper and sent to the Borrowing
family. :...> ,t@
Laurel Camp No. 425, Royal
Neighbors of America.
Mrs. Katie Cook,
Mrs. Grace Russell,
te Mrs. Libbie Tower,
s Committee.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
CONGREGATIONAL Church

There was fine attendance at the
service, Sunday morning in spite Of
the weather which was lowering near
the zero mark. The pastors sermon
was an inspiring one taken from the
18th chapter of John. which contains
the last prayer of Jesus with his
Apostles and for all who should be-
lieve in Him through their word.
Elvon c. Lloyd's Bible class THE
Builders" has become so large in
membership that it has been trans
fered from the body of the autitor,
provided to seat all comfortably ana
play-ball contest the cubs won out
by few counts, the attendance was
1923 and collection 1857. Pastor
Rockies class "The Live Wires" of
fourteen boys wefe entertained a.
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Vern
Brown, Tuesday night in a pleasing
manner greatly enjoyed by the men,
bers of the class who are full of pep.
The next meeting of the Ladies So
cial circle will be held with Mrs.
Croninger who with the president,
Mrs. John Donovan, hopes for a
large attendance. Henry A. Smith,
church treasurer, with the board, are.
beginning to talk painting the church
in the spring and desires to have all
arrearages on last years budget
paid in to create fund for that
purpose.
Gess - -T---T--7---- s.SggsT
See Harold Lloyd at the Empress
Monday and Tuesday.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25

smell of flowers and new mown hay?
l tracked one rustic to his fiat and
begged Of him by this and that to
answer if he felt no shame, in spite
of youth and stalwart frame, to
quit thus cold the farming game.
NAY, nay" ouoth ne, "by ding and
dang, | suffer not single pang.
The crops ! sold went cheap as dirt,
| needed cash for baby's shirt, and
for my wife's-that is to say-tho
South Sea bells wear suits of hay,
my woman hates to dress that way"
But, Bill" says /. "all men are
brothers, you farmers ought to feed
the Others" "The world can feed it.
self" he said, and threw me out upon
my head. Too husky he for me to
fight, and anyway the cuss was right
Long laboring hours and meager
gain this rural exodus explain.
Bob Adams.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
In MemOriam

In sad and loving memory of our
dear husband and father, Edgar
Condor, who passed away one year
ago, January 2s, 1921.
The month of January is here,
The saddest one to US in the year.
Twas but one year ago today,
When our dear husband and father
passed away.
We often sit and think of you
When we are all alone.
For memory is the only friend,
That grief can call its own.
Gone, but not forgotten.
Mrs. Edgar Condon and children.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
Resolutions of Coincidence

Whereas, the angel of death has
again entered our portals and taken
away our sister, Mrs. Cora Hansen.
Resolved, that in her death, Laurel
Camp No. 425 Royal Neighbors, los
es loyal member, the community
true citizen, and the husband and
children a good and devoted wife
and mother. Resolved, also, that in
testimony CT our loss, this camp,
extends its deepest sympathy to the
bereaved husband and children and
be it also Resolve1, that copy of
these resolutions be inserted in
our record book, published in the
paper and sent to the sorrow.ng
family.
Laurel Camp No. 425, Royal
Neighbors of America.
Mrs. Lena Thompson.
Mrs. Myrtle Cornwell,
Mrs. Alta Jensen,
Comm ttee.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
Gard of Thanks

We desire to cypress our sincere
appreciation to the friends and the
neighbors, the employees of Mill
No. /. the X. of p. lodge, the ID. of
r lodge of Edmore and also of Bel
ding, Congregational church and
society, the band boys, Mr.. and Mrs;
Ollie Taft, Mr.. and Mrs. Pickard
and Nora Pickard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Verne Ashley and Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Althouse of Lowell, Miss Ilah 6.
Warner and Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Ov-
enhouse of Edmore for the assist
ance and beautiful floral offerings
extended US in our bereavement, ths
death of our loving daughter and
mother, Mabel r. Baker. We wish
to especially mention the neighbors,
pail bearers, also the singers and
pastor Rev. Rock for their services.
The family.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25

Mabel K. Cunningham was bOrn IN
Edmore, August 10, 1882 and was
united in marriage to James A.
Baker, December oath, 1901. To this
union were born three children, Ray
mond, Cecil and Glenna. Two OF
whom are still living. The girl dy-
ing at the age of one year. She
leaves to mourn their loss besides
her two sons, her mother, Mrs. l..
II. Cunningham, two sisters, Mrs.
Cora Starkweather of Watervliet and
Mrs. w. A. Duzenbury of Lansing,
and one brother George +. Gum ng-
ham of Lakeview.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25

Announcement is made by Roy R.
LeVallev. county secretary Of the Y.
M. C. A. that another allotment has
been made for educational scholar
ships for ex-service men. These
scholarships are good for fifty per
cent of the tuition for any course in
the United Y. M. C.. A. Schools, home
study courses which incluce about
two hundred fifty subjects. Ex-ser-
vice men throughout the county are
urged to see Mr.. LeValley as early
as possible if interested for the pol
icy will be First come, first served"
while the money lasts. About forty
scholarships have already been
granted in this county and we are
ready TO help others if they will COM
municate with the Y. M. c. A.
Beware of bad stove pipes. Fire!
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
THE BELDlNc, MICHIGAN. BANNER-NEws

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Allchin Wis.,
lied with George and Ada Hanks, on
Fr day afternoon.
VIM. Kessler was visitor at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Os-
born, Tuesday.
Mrs. LA Clark visited Mrs. Syl-
vester Osborn, Tuesday.
Mrs. Ada Hanks called on Mrs. Ida
Shaw and daughter, Myrtle, Wednes-
day !,
Sunday was a very cold day and
there was but little travel.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
Party For Newlyweds

Tuesday night surprise party was
given for Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Ken
nedy jr., who were recently married.
Neither of the young couple expect
ed the party as young Mike was in "a
terrible state to think that he hadn't
shaved that day. Everybody had
great fun and great many presents
were given to them. Supper was
served and everybody was in the
highest spirit over the success of the
event. The party broke up about
twelve and every one said that they
had had a wonderful time and one
that would be long remembered.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
BUSHNELL

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pearson and
family spent Sunday with her sis.
ter, Mrs. Charlie Greenhoe and fam
lily.
Ralph Sinclair spent Friday at Joe
Benefits.
Glenn Bush, Of Beld'ng, spent part
of last week and over Sunday visit
ing with relatives here
John Larsen purchased fine horse
last week, of Rob. Denn:ng, near
Ionia.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
Keene Community Chorus

Keene Community Chorus met at
the home of II. r. Chamberlain, on
Friday evening, January goth. The
special musical program under dir.
elton of Lucy Cahoon, was followed
by the usual chorus singing and a
reading by Mrs. Clayton Cahoon.
The next meeting will be Friday ev-
ening, February 8 at the home Of
Ralph Dodds. Mrs. Lee Lampkin is
chairman of the program COMMITTEES
for the next two meetings. The
committee is planning to hold 3 Val
entine party on the evening of Feb
ruary 18th.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
Card or Thanks

wish to express my sincere
thanks to my friends, neighbors,
teachers and all the organizations OF
the Methodist Episcopal church for
their kindness shown me in my re-
cent illness also for the beautiful
flowers, fruit and many other valu-
able gifts.
Trellis L. Conant.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25
Bill Quits

e.ltar 80, Bill Quits
We view the farmer with alarm
because he won't stay on the farm.
He moves to town and there ne
lives, while here and yon his fivver
fiivs, and city papers wonder why
he thus neglects our food supply.
How. can he tear himself away from
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1922-01-25

See Harold Lloyd at the Empires,
Monday and Tuesday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-06

1874 MT. VERNON s'r.--G apts.. MOD. Max
Rosenberg a. Son. a0s Lincoln Bldg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-06
CHAPTER l
J,rl, and Janet Go Searching

CHRlSTMAS vaa drawing near.
" Janet and Jack were eagerly count
ing the days before the glad feast.
Twenty days more said Jack. II
scarcely can wait that long
Shall we have a Christmas tree this
year." asked Janet. .r,
ITO be sure :" replied Jack. There
are lots of Christmas trees growing IN
the woods. All we have to 40 Is 10
find one. cut it down. bring 1t home
and set it up so Santa Claus can put
our presents on 1t.
let us 60 and lind one now said
Janet. Then We shall have 1t ready
for Christmas eve.
That seemed good idea 10 Jack. SO
they sadded their ponies Irlxle ana
Topsy and rode off through the WOODS.
They looked here and there, but the!
didn't see any Christmas trees.
Ar last they came to the cabin OF
Happy Hands. the Indian maker OF
TOYS. Happy Hands was Santa Claus
helper and they thought he might know
where they could find Christmas tree:
But the old Indian shook his head
when they asked him. -,
"ugh.'' said he. "Santa Claus
wants to know that. too. lie Is III
great trouble. Come into my caplh ah1
you will see
They went into the cabin and looked
into the crystal globe that huns. from
the roof In this globe they could SEE
what was going on in Santa Claus
| toy shop.
They saw Santa Claus wringing hi
hands and pulling his beard. lie wa'
much worried lie was staring at !;
smoke moving picture pouring from M
fireplace. This picture showed shil
cast upon rocky shore. The ship wa
lowed by the angry waters. And tha
load was made up of Christmas trees
thousands upon thousands OF them.
The picture changed. 1t showed