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The Washington times., 1922-03-11
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Says i You Don't Kn ow What Operations
Are in Style Go to First Class Hospital
and They'll Give You Whatevers
Up to Date.

dollars q visit It's his business to
find something the matter with
you.
II he can't think Of an operation
tell him to look In the encyclo-
pedia.
III he can't find ono there, then
you'd better get another doctor.
II your next door neighbor has
just had an operation for water
on the knee. it's up to you to be
original and have something diff
ferent.
Don't be . copy cat. II he beat
you to water ON tho knee, you
show him you're . sport by having
liquor on your mind.
II you don't know what oper-
alton IL In style go to q first-class
hospital and they'll give you what
ever is up to date.
IL will cost you . little moro, but
their selection h worth something.
Always remember. you're only
the one who's suffering; the doctor
know where your pains are bet
ter than you do.
II you've got . pain In the side
and he says it's In your arm, arc
You going to argue with . man
who went to medical college for
six years?
whenever you're in doubt. tell
the doctor how much money
you've got and he'll tell you
what's the matter with you.
Copyright, 1872. by Premier eyndi-
cate. Inc
The Washington times., 1922-03-11
FEDERAL ACTION ASKED IN
MOVE TO PROTECT CRABS

ANNAPOLIS, March 11-Another
move in the campaign to preserve
the crabs Of Chesapeak bay from
destruction was made by Delegate
J. Allan Coad. who introduced in
the House q Joint resolution re-
questing Secretary Hoover to take
measures for obtaining Federal
legislation to that end.
The Washington times., 1922-03-11
Memorial for War Dogs.

WHITE PLAINS. N. Y. March IL
A monument to commemorate the
war dogs who died on French battle
fields win be erected in Hartsdale
Canine Cemetery. the only animal
burying ground In America. The
memorial will cost $500.
The Washington times., 1922-03-11

Who put large quantities Of poison
In the drinking water tanks aboard
the palatial steamship CelticS Read
The Washington Times Sunday
morning and see II you can fatbom
this mystery.
The Washington times., 1922-03-11

OF course. they won't let you In
. hospital unless you're sick, but
they give you the bill In advance
and this helps you along.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
Pig VERSUS WIFE,
SEX LOSE ON ISLE
Marriage Contracts In New
Guinea Are Made in Form
of Pigs and Bracelets.

PLYMOUTH, England. Aug. s.
(By L. P.)-Marriage contracts
made in terms OF pigs and shell
bracelets by cannibals of New
Guinea were described in an inter
view given by Miss Beatrice Grim
shaw. the novelist. who has just re-
turned TO England after 10 years
residence in the South Sea islands.
A love OF solitude and far-away
places led the writer 70 penetrate
places never before visited by a
white woman.
Women are out Of luck in New
Guinea. she said. Modern ideas Of
equality and independence have
never reached them. There they do
all the heavy work and their hus-
bands kill them at will. sometimes
eating them afterwards
Marriage is by purchase. 1T en-
tirsly depends upon the looks OF
the wife and the rapacity OF her
parents how many pigs and clam
shell bracelets must be paid by the
bird egrOom." Miss Grimshaw ex-
planned. The pig Is generally con-
sidered 20 be OF much more value
than the wife. Payment Is made
on the instalment plan and II stop
ped, the brides parents take her
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

the game and was versatile enough
to turn his hand TO anything else
that did not require real work. he
TO obtain bail for 10000 which
friends contributed. he had no
passport, but II is now possible 10
obtain a week end ticket 10 the
Continent with which a traveller can
enter a French or Belgian port with
out a passport. lie got away.
The Drug Crime.
The real crime development here
is the drug traffic. whose insidious,
deadly grip has fastened itself firm
~ onto London.
Cocaine is king, and his devotees
increase daily IN numbers. The po-
lice are doing everything they can
10 suppress the traffic. and they
have met with some success. But
now the law does not permit a SEN
tence Of over six months imprison-
ment for selling drugs. SO that
while there is a constant stream OF
drug sellers TO jail. there is just
as constant a stream back 10 the
West End.
Other crime is as usual. The Brit
ish police are nationally organized.
and are able 10 follow their men
about without difficulty, both in the
United Kingdom and on the con-
tlnent, as they cooperate closely
with the continental police. So the
crooks have 70 be international. too.
The high class jewel thieves and
confidence men are taking their
toll of the mug" In tens OF thou
sands Of pounds.
The good crook has 10 be a
smooth worker, and he has read his
"Ramles" we'll. He has 10 be a
good spender, and a congenial, at
least specifically polished compan-
ion
The ordinary British burglar al
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

and then to bite certain people
when they are let loose.
Employ HypnOtiSm.
Il believe these natives understand
hypnotism from md 10 end" she
added. They do table-turning with
a sort Of alligator-shaped imagine.
They ask questions and see blue
lights. BY peculiar dances they can
hypnotic n whole audience. The
dancers are wonderfully attired. for
in New Guinea you may see some OF
the best decorations in the world ]
have seen a dancer carry on his head
a frame eight feet high ornamented
with birds Of paradise"
The novelist believes that the ma
tives are so saturated in hypnosis
as result Of the practice of many
centuries that they can persuade d
man to go 10 his own death know
ingly."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
'TOP-HAT CRATER
THRIYES TODAY IN
ENGLAND BY RUSES
Polished Crimes by Profess
SIGNALS Form Latest Prob
lem for Scotland Yards.
BY CHARLES ArCANN,
(U. =. staff Correspondent


LONDON. Aug. 5.-CBy L. Pr
Following the violent outbreak OF
crime Immediately after the war and
its subsistence az the mustered out
soldier settled into the old routine
there has been a new outbreak OF
crime in London and all over Eng
land.
The new crime wave differs from
the old. The former crimes were
generally those inspired by lust.
hunger or unemployment.
Now the crimes are a little more
polished. the stakes much higher,
the criminals professionals.
Local police blame them on the
"tOp-hatted crook" In London the
top-hat is supposed to be mark
Of the society man or aristocrat. APP
parently, the aristocracy Of crime is
busy now.
Jewel robbery. framed card
games. fake race horse bets. myth
cal mine selling engage the mind OF
the top-hatted crook during the
working hours.
Big Sucker Crop.
AT present. with thousands of
summer visitors contributing their
quota to the always steady supply
OF suckers. it is all the high class
worker can do 10 select his victims.
Removal of wartime restrictions
ON travellers has brought back the
tourist legion, and il has also facili-
tated the getaway of the nimble
grafter-the upper class crook over
here calls himself n CRATER.
A very good instance of the get
away was furnished recently The
police had been saving up for the
man concerned for years. He was
one Of the best confidence men I'm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

Good reason interrupted the SOL
der. Il was too busy 10 write. I
was fighting with the 39th Infantry
in the offensive at St Mihiel. Yer
dun Toul. the Argonne and sols-
sons"
Leonard was gassed twice. His
egiment was decorated. When II
was all over. he re-enlisted. Three
years ago" Mrs. Leonard continued.
" Ed came home. But # was only on
a months furlough.
He soon went back-promising TO
write regularly. But then months
went by-and years-without a word
from aim.
Il was dlstraught."
Letters Fail TO Reach Wife.
Leonard, caressing bis wife, took
up his end Of the story.
II was sent back to Germany.
There I was detailed TO the military
police force in Coblenz. wrote
hOme-but somewhere in the mails
my letters were lost
Mrs. Leonard began to lose heart.
She went TO work in Providence.
T. ere young Charter. also a war
veteran, met her.
Charter, Mrs. Leonard says. be-
came attentive to her but she hest
tated to accept his attentions. But
\ time went on and no word came
/ from Leonard. The wife decided he
was dead.
So Mrs. Leonard yielded to Char
tiers pleas and they were married
I last May.
Meanwhile Leonards enlistment
| expired. He wanted To surprise his
wife So he didn't write. but came
| right home as soon as he was dis
| charged.
And now" he saws. "I'H never
4 leave home agajn-for my wife won't
let me-"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

back again, for she is useful as a
universal slave.
The woman loes the proposing.
remember a cannibal boy coming 20
me with finger in his mouth, and
saying. IN the coyest manner, Girl,
she want to marry me-
Girls Marry at IL.
THE marriage age is II or 13 for
the girls and II for the men. but the
youthful husband finds himself at
a disadvantage. for the older men
can generally supply more pigs"
Miss Grimshaw told OF her Obser-
vations in the wild stretches of New
Guinea where cannibal tribes live
Il know the cookery recipes for pre-
pairing human food" she continued.
In one part of the country is a
stone oven six feet long, dug in the
side of a Hill for the purpose Of deal
ing with the victims. If the inhabi-
tants Of one village attack another,
the prisoners are tortured terribly
and then eaten. They use the ira
ditional three-legged caldron and
sometimes break the bones and legs
OF their victims beforehand and let
the body lie in a running stream,
which method they believe, makes
the meat more tender"
The writer told OF the natives
CHASTITY souvenirs consisting OF hu-
man hands worn round the neck or
skulls kept in their houses. SOrcery
and hypnodsm. she said, also have
a strong hold. There is even a
sorcerers' university. where natives
are taught for a period OF two years.
These students learn to do such
things as train poisonous snakes 10
submit TO being carried in the hair
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
LEONARD GASsED ~ WAR.

TAUNTON. Mass. Aug. 5.-(By
NEA Service. WHAT would you do
II you came home and found your
wife married 20 another?
Would you. torn with emotion. let
your love sour TO hate?
or Mould you calmly forgive, for
Set-aud love all the more?
That's just what Edgar Nelson
Leonard. war veteran. did when he
returned from Germany.
And found that Mrs. Leonard.
thinking him dead. he'd become the
bride OF Victor f. Chartierl
The two husbands met IN front OF
the Taunton home.
The wife had to choose between
them.
1T was the greatest test a woman
could be put to- says Leonard. In
a flash she made her decision.
MY love won she told the other
man 20 go"
Swears out Warrant.
He went-to court, secured a war
rant for her arrest on a charge OF
bigamy. The case. says John II Sui
Ivan. Mrs. Leonard's attorney. Will
be taken up by the grand jury In
the fall.
But The Leonards aren't worry
ing.
We have each other again." they
say. and that's all that counts"
They are sure their story will have
a happy ending-althouBh 1t nearly
veered on tragedy.
Happily married since 1910. they
were never separated until the war.
With the first call. Leonard en-
listed.
IT wanted TO hold him back" says
the wife. "but I couldn't. 1t was
hard-so hard-at first. But his let
tiers cheered me. While in this coun-
try he wrote regularly. But when
he went overseas didn't hear from
him for months at a time"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time to Get Rid of
These Ugly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need
Of feeling ashamed of your freckles.
as Othine-double strength - is
guaranteed to remove these homely
spots.
Simply get an ounce OF Othine-
double strength-from any druggist
and apply little of il night and
morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have
begun 10 disappear. while the light
er ones have vanished entirely 1t Is
seldom that more than an ounce is
needed TO completely clear the skin
and gain a beautiful clear COM
pleXion.
BE sure to ask for the double
strength Othine as this is sold under
guarantee OF money back if it fails
to remove freckles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
PAINTED SKIRT

The hand-painted skirt is creating
a sensation In fashion circles. II
usually has a white foundation,
though black and vivid colors re-
spond TO such decoration. The de-
signs are put on with a free hand,
sometimes in floral and sometimes
in futurist effects. So far their
mission has been confined to sports
wear
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06
LONG SKIRTS

For evening. gowns are being
worn very long. 1t is said the first
thing the American traveller does
when she arrives in Paris Is 10 buy
gown with a long skirt. so she
viii look like the Parisiennes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

rarely puts up a fght: and. though
is a strange fact that the lighting
the police usually are unarmed. Ii
crook does not thrive here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

ways impresses one as being the IA
Their OF a large family. He Is fire.
quently caught BY his intended vic
TINS, and ofteRer by the police. He
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-06

The International Ladies' Car
ment Workers union has voted to
donate 100000 to the striking coal
miners.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14
|OTATO GROWERS
/ MEET NEXT MONTH
D HOLD CONVENTION AT
STEVENS POINT LAST
OF OCTOBER

The Wisconsin Potato Growers as
citation wishes to call attention to
|e Annual convention and potato
low to be held at Stevens Point, dur
|g the week of October Both to No
Ember 3rd Quite a number of Mara
ion county farmers will doubtless
tend as the convention is being held
nearby.
The association is confident that this
III be the largest gathering of potato
Towing and marketing interests ever
bld in America and that this will
$50 be the largest exhibit of stand
I'd potatoes ever assembled in this
luntry. The records of previous Wis
Pnsin potato shows warrant this
atement.
The association is making an unus-
al effort this year to arrange a pro-
'am especially in the interests of
fntral Wisconsin potato growing
Foblems. Arrangements are being
AIDE to cooperate with potato grow
g interests in central Wisconsin on
is important matter.
The association will celebrate its
nth anniversary at this convention
I'D report will be made of the
ork accomplished during the last ten
bars in the interests of the Wiscon-
potato industry.
There never was time in the his
Rry OF potato growing when so much
terest has been aroused in questions
volving potato growing. seed pota-
inspection, standard varieties, ma
linery and equipment, potato grazing
I'D shipping problems, and many 9TH
important questions.
The competitive exhibits will rep
fsent potatoes from thirty Wiscon-
counties and will be the result of
Pc selection of both standard seed
hd table stock from the best potato
Powers in Wisconsin Unusual at
fntion will be given TO assembling
Exhibits of standard seed stock repre-
fnting the varieties under inspection
the state.
The premium lists, potato show reg
cations and all detailed information
now on the press and will be cir
plated throughout Wisconsin potato
Eowing counties before the date of
plato harvest.
For general information write Mr..
G. Milward, Wisconsin Potato
Powers association, Madison, Wis
bnsin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14
NIGHTS RETURN
FROM EAU CLAIRE
RED w. BURT ADVANCED
TO GRAND CAPTAIN
GENERAL

The Sir knights of st. Omer Com
ndery, No. 10, K. T., headed by
Dir commander, Edwin X. Schuetz,
turned from the sixty-fourth annual
hclave of the Grand Commandery
wisconsin last Friday. The con-
I'VE was held at Eau Claire and
bre were, including the ladies, about
~ who attended from Wausau. The
knights participated in the parade
Itch took place Wednesday after
|pn.
Eau Claire was especially decorated
the occasion and especially were
v public buildings decorated with
Iblems of the order. Hotels were
divided to capacity and many sleep
were accommodated in private
mes. Competitive drills, grand
Ii and other programs for the en-
Etainment Of the ladies were feat
es of the affair. All the Knights
pm this city were especially pleased
er the advancement Of Eminent Sir
ed w. Burt to the position Of Grand
ptain General of the Grand Com
lndery.
Officers elected for the coming year
Ire as follows:
Grand Com. E. F. Rowell, Kenosha.
Dep. Grand Conn. e. Langdon,
Crosse.
Grand Generalissimo-M. M. Jones.
cine.
Grand Captain General-F. w. Burt,
ausau.
Grand Senior Warden--F. L. Nc
mara, Milwaukee.
Grand Junior Warden. M. Dold,
HAND.
Grand Prelate-S. T. Smythe, Della
Id.
Grand Treasurer. Campbell, Mil
lukee.
Grand Recorded-W. w. Perry, Mil
lukee.
Grand Standard Bearer - F. NJ.
einhold, Milwaukee.
Grand Sword Bearer. w. Han
! q, Sheboygan.
Grand Warden-G. J. Nash, Eau
hire.
Grand Captain of the Guard-W. E..
Irsch, Milwaukee.
inspector General-F. E. Dewey,
lwaukee.
Trustees-George B. Wheeler, Eau
aire; Adolph H. Wagner, Milwau-
| e; Alexander E. Matheson, James
lie.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14

THE ALL-CHURCH DAY OF THE
First M. E.. church was observed yes-
|terday. The ladies entertained in the
afternoon and at six o'clock supper
was served to the congregation fol-
lowing which there were religious
services.
MRS. GEORGE sCHILLING EN-
tertained for Mrs. c. F. Paff Wednes-
day afternoon. Mrs. Paff departs for
Milwaukee tomorrow to reside.
THE HOSTESS AT Yesterdays
meeting of the Sewing society OF st.
Stephan's church was Mrs. William
Meilahn.
THE ADVANCE COUNCIL, NO. 2S,
F. R. A, opened the season Tuesday
night with an affair at Eagles hall.
THE KIWANIS CLUB COMMENCES
its sessions next Monday with a
luncheon at the Hotel BELLS.
MRS. LEONARD ENGLERT EN-
'tertained st. Paul's Sewing society at
the Guild hall Wednesday.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14
DIR. F. S. MILLER
HAS PASSED AWAY

Dr. F. S. Miller passed away on
September 18th at the county hospi-
tai, following an illness that had ex-
tended over several years. While the
deceased was not confined to the
house during this period, there were
times when he was quite i'll and on
Monday last he suffered stroke. DR..
Miller was born on March 4th, 1872,
at Fulton, Wis, and was fifty years
of age He is survived by his widow,
two children, Ruth and Howard, one
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14

THE MARY POOR MEMORIAL BIZ
BILE class is to hold food sale on Sat
urday. September 18th, at Pleier's
store.
MRS. GEORGE S. GIFFIN ENTER
tanned the Garden club on Tuesday
afternoon at her home on Ninth street.
MRS. WALTER THOM is ENTER
tanning today at luncheon and auc-
ton bridge party.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14

A letter received by Mrs. G. F..
Woodward from her husband, who has
been in Iron county, Michigan. tells
an interesting fact about the election
up there on Tuesday. There were no
less than twenty-seven candidates for
sheriff in that county
At meeting of the directors of the
Y. M. G. A., R. A. Tinker, president,
presiding, 1t was decided to conduct
a cleanup campaign from October
Sth to 14th. There will be Mon
day meeting OF the finance committee
to take Up other questions. A lunch
con will be served.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14
Maki,1g 20 Years Of Racing
Serve Car Owners Today

TN the early days of automobile
i contests, Barney Oldheld-out
to win every race-studied tires.
His consistent success led other
drivers to ask for tires constructed
to his specifications.
Twenty years of road and track
victories-with steady and increas-
ing demand for tires as he built them
convinced Barney Oldheld that
these speed tests pointed the way to
a better tire for everyday use.
The enthusiastic reception of Old
field Cords by the public proved he
was right. Scores of the most
prominent dealers in the country
and many thousands of car owners,
experienced in the use of tires-bear
witness by their decided preference
that Oldfeld is doing bigger and
better Job of tire making.
This volume, handled in an effec-
tive way in every phase Of manufac-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14

brother. Frank Of New York. three
sisters, Miss Miller of New York, Mrs.
Mildred Nichols of Edgerlon, Wis,
and Mrs. Fanny Grey of Madison. DR..
Miller had been resident of this
city for twenty-one years. He was
member OF the F. o. Eagles, the M.
W. A. and Maccabees. Funeral SER
vices have not yet been announced
but will be held within day or so,
the Rev. Richard Evans officiating
and interment will follow in Pine
Grove cemetery.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14
NOTICE

Sealed proposals will be received
Y the Committee on Public Property
the city of Wausau until 10 O'Clock
|. m, September 18th, at the city hall
! Lot One Q) and Lot Two (2),
lock Six (6), Kiefei, Miller & Rim
les Second Addition.
The Committee reserves the right
reject any or all bids submitted
nd to re-advertise for bids.
BY order of the Committee on Pub
c Property Of the city of Wausau.
EMIL PLATTER, Mayor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14

The quarterly communion service
4 the Presbyterian church has been
postponed until September oath. The
fll meeting of the Winnebago Pres
lytery took place at Westfield on
tuesday and Wednesday. Rey. and
prs. F. w. Eastwood and Rev. and
prs. A F. Perkins were in attend
nee as well as several lsymen of the
|hurch.
Most of the students who are to at
end the University of wisconsin this
lear leave for Madison.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14

THE Y. P. L. U. OF THE IMMAN-
uel Lutheran church was entertained
Monday evening by the Misses Ruth
and Mabel Olson.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14

ture and distribution, has resulted
in price quotations far below what
you'd expect on tires known to be
better built and more enduring.
Practically every important race
event for three years has been won
on Oldfelds. The Wichita Test Run
in which an entire set of Oldheld
Cords covered 34,525 miles on rough
roads proves the mettle of the Most
Trustworthy Tires Built in every
day driving.
The Master Driver and Tire
Builder has given the public new
standard of tire wear and tire cost
true economy that every car owner
should know about.
Your Oldheld dealer has these
facts-talk to him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14

lions SEWING CIRCLE WAS EN-
tertained Wednesday at the school
by Mesdames Geo. S. Schroeder and
William Schuman.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14

ST ELIZABETHS GUILD WAS
entertained Wednesday by Mrs. Eliza
beth Melbach
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14

HoSTEsSES AT WEDNESDAYS
meeting Of st. Monica's guild were
Mesdames Dan Curtis, p. J. Mcmahon
and Beatrice Eilers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14

MRS. w. w. ALBERS AND MRS.
Roland f. Fisher entertained at the
home of the latter Tuesday afternoon
for Mrs. ]. II. Fertig of Milwaukee.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1922-09-14

THE MEMBERS OF THE WAU-
sau Business Institute went to Rib
Hill yesterday for their annual get
together picnic, which Is given by
Mr.. and Mrs. e. ID. Widmer.