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Widely Known Lecturer and
Author and a Natural Author
ity on Juvenile Problems
-By w.


no not permit your aggressive
child to win all the plaud-
it's. Too often mere brazen-
ness is mistaken for brilliancy.
Loud music is not better than
that of softer tone, but it may
attract a longer-range attention.
Your laxative child is likely to
be too much noticed and your re-
Elective child too little. See that
each gets his fair amount Of rec
ignition.
Your conversational type may
bring his peculiar talents to the
dinner table and display them
there while young mechanical
= genius may come with no fine
quality apparent. However, you
can and should explain the incon-
spicuous genius to the uniform
ed visitor.
In order to grow and increase
its product, the hidden talent OF
your boy or girl must have its
share of favorable opinion. If
you fail to search the young
character through, the latent
genius is likely to die.
Circled about the table with me
today are five kinds of children
a non-talkative girl musical
genius; a motherly type of girl.
highly skilled in the finery OF
needle art; an inventor type Of
boy, who has made an electric
churn of an old fan; serious
domestic-minded girl, who carries
the burdens of the household in
her subconsciousness; rapid
fire boy conversationalist, who en-
tertains all with his witticisms.
Now, l have carefully inquired
into all these charming young
personalities, in order to show
each one his full share of atten-
ton and to encourage his genius,
whatever II may be. The talka-
tive boy performed conspicuously
and required no coaxing or other
provision, but the talent of the
others had to be sought. The
casual visitor might have over
looked nearly all of 1t. My method
was to ask for the explanation of
each young personality and to
follow this till the peculiar
achievement was observed.
To go to the parlor to hear one
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shift until we secure employment.
- Is It possible that you
are really James Edgeton? And
didn't you know that we had
rented your apartment by the
month";"
He passed an uncertain hand
over his eyes.
"Win you let me sit down a
moment and talk to your" he said.
''Please-of course. do beg
your pardon. Mr.. Edgerton. .
You must understand how
startling 1t was to look UP and SEQ
a man standing there with two
suit cases"
He began to laugh: and after a
moment she yentured to smile in
an uncertain. bewildered way. and
seated herself in big velvet chair
against the light.
They sat looking at each other.
lost in thought; he evidently alb
sorbed in the problem before him:
she, unquiet, waiting, the reflex Of
unhappy little perplexities setting
her sensitive lips aquiver at mo-
ments.
You did rent this apartment
from tn janitor?" he said at length.
MY sister and Yes. Didn't
he have your permission?"
mo. But don't worry.
I'll fix 1t up somehow;
we'll arrange"
Easily Fixed.
1T is perfectly horrid!" she ex-
claimed. What in the world can
you think Of US? But we
were quite innocent-it was merely
chance. Isn't It strange. Mr.. Ed
gerton!-Silvette and 1 had walked
and walked and walked. looking for
some furnished apartment within
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20

~ OR the sunshine reports there
are some exquisite sports
clothes designed for style
and comfort.
Nine holes" could be attrac-
lively played in a skirt of silk vel
lette, a new soft knitted silk fab
ric somewhat like velvet, with q
bit Of hand embroidery arranged to
simulate pockets. This skirt is
modestly brief, being neither too
full or short, but Of a moderate
width. A belt of the material fin
ished the top, and one might have
a choice of white. silver gray, ca
nary yellow. china blue or tan.
Something new and distinctive
is offered in a tweed skirt Of q
wrap-around model, cut in one
piece and fastening to the left
side front with three covered but
tons. The front and bottom is
hand-fringed and lends a charm
ing effect because the material is
shaded. This tweed skirt is Of
fered in rose, copen, tan, gray or
violet and combines in smartness
with a two-tone Angora sweater
coat.
A beautifully tailored skirt that
might be worn with gay colored
sweaters is fashioned from fine
quality white sports flannel and is
a two.piece affair. Silt pockets
are cleverly finished; and 1t boasts
a slim belt of the material but.
toned at the-front.
Fringe is prominent on the new
est skirts, but to fringe heavy
materials is a brand new sugges-
ton. For instance, one attractive
skirt is a paneled affair Of white
wool basket weave. There IL a
rather narrow foundation and the
panels are arranged at the front
and back, swinging open at the
sides. The edges Of the panels
are fringed and long darts Of silk
stitching almost to the knees
keep the panels from appearing
too lose.
Large black and white checks
adorn a smart skirt biased in
form. 1t is cut somewhat circu
lar. to allow plenty of freedom OF
motion at the feet. but retains its
slim appearance around the hips.
A black sweater and white tam
with scarf of black and white
Angora completes this striking
costume.
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tinted phantom stealing through
q fairy tale of Old Japan.
Suddenly the figure turned its
head and saw him, and stood mo-
tionless against the flare of Night
"A young girl. very slim in her
shimmering vestments of blossom
sprayed silk.
The next moment he walked
straight into the studio.
Neither spoke. She examined
him out Of wide and prettily shaped
eyes: he inspected her with amazed
intentness. Everything about her
seemed so unreal. so subtly fra
grant-the pink peonies like fluffy
powder-puffs above each little
close-set ear. the rose-tinted
silhouette Of her. the flushed
cheeks, soft. bare arms. the silk
sheathed feet shod in tiny straw
sandals tied with vermilion cords.
Much AstOunded.
"Who are your" she asked;
and her voice seemed to him as
charmingly unreal as the rest
of the Japanese fairy tale that
held him enthralled.
will you please go out again
at once?' she said, and he woke
up partly.
"This-this Is perfectly incredi-
ble," he said slowly.
1T is. indeed" she said, placing
a snowy finger upon an electric
button and RESTRAINING 1t there.
He regarded her without COM
prehension, muttering:
II simply cannot realize it
that cat-those g-garments-you
There is another thing you
don't realize" she said with
heightened color, that am
steadily ringing the tanitor's bell
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Nolu Go On With the Story.

and the janitor is large and vio-
lent and Irish, and he is probably
halfway upstairs by this time"
do you take me for a malefac-
tori" he asked. astounded.
IT am not afraid Of you in the
least" she retorted. still keeping
her finger on the bell.
Afraid OF me? Of course you
are not"
IT am not! Although your two
suit cases are probably packed
with the silver from my dressing
stand,
What"
"Then-then-what have you
put into your suitcases? What are
you doing In this apartment? And
will you please leave your suit
cases and escape immediately"
Her voice betrayed little I'M
steadiness now, and Edgerton
said:
PLEASE don't be frightened II I
seem to remain"
you are remaining"
OF course I've got to remain
here" said Edgerton, He forced
an embarrassed smile. I've got to;
I haven't any other place to go.
There are all kinds Of compiled
tons here. and I think you had
better listen to me and stop ring
ing. The janitor is out, anyway"
HE Is notr' she retorted. now
really frightened; II cap hear him
coming up the stairway-probably
with a p.pistol-"
Edgerton turned red. when I
next set eyes on that janitor." he
said. "I'l probably knock his head
off. Don't be frightened! only
meant It humorously. Really. you
must listen to me. because you and
have some rather important mat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20

female trouble to give it fair trial
and am sure they will feel as ! do
about It. Mrs. FRED. P. HANSEN, 662
Symmonds St., Kenosha, Wisconsin.
A medicine that has been in use
nearly fifty years and that receives
the praise and commentator. of
mothers and grandmothers is worth
your consideration.
II you are suffering from troubles
that sometimes follow childbirth
bear in mind that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is a wo-
mans medicine. 1t is especially
adapted to correct such troubles.
The letters we publish ought to
convince you; ask some Of your
women friends or neighbors - they
know its worth. You will, too, If you
rive 1t Q fair trial.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
Faucet Thermometer

A FAUCET thermometer for
kitchen and bath room use
and also for use in small bakeries
which have no room for temper
ing tank, has been devised by
Archie s. Campbell Of Chico, Cal.
This thermometer has its mercury
bulb extending into a pipe fitting
which can be attached to the
common spout of adjacent hot and
cold water pipes. The thermometer
consequently registers the tenn
perature of the stream Of water
coming from the two pipes so
that the temperature Of the water
can be determined by glancing
at the Thermometer and without
risk Of scalding the fingers by
trying II with the hand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
Mountain of SULPHUR,

A great mountain of sulphur has
been rediscovered in the Banks
group Of the New Hebrides Islands,
in the southern Pacific ocean. 1t
was called Wanna Lava fifty years
ago. when a French company work
ed its deposits. The mountain is
one vast mass Of sulphur, 80 per
cent sulphur, and the rest ash. 1t
is 1000 feet high and covers 100
square miles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
CHAPTER III.
Corpus Deficit.


" HE cat was pure white and
plumy, and Persian. Out Of
its wonderful sky-blue eyes
It looked serenely at Edgerton;
and the young man gazed back,
astonished. Then, suddenly. he
caught a glimpse of the bedroom
beyond. and froze to a statue.
The object that appeared to
petrify him lay flung across his
bed-a trailing garment of cobweb
lace touched here and there with
rosetinted ribbons.
For a moment he stared at it.
hypnotized; then his eyes shifted
wildly to his dresser. which
seemed to be covered with some
body else's toilet silver and crys-
tai. and-what was that row Of
cunning little commercial curls!-
that chair heaped with fluffy. lacy
intimate things, family fragrant!
With a violent SILVER he turned
his startled eyes toward the parted
tapestry gently stirring in the I'M
felt summer wind.
From where he stood he could
see into the great studio beyond
A small, lowered silk slipper lay
near the threshold, high of heel,
tmpertinent, fascinating; beyond
on the corner of a table stood a
bowl full of peonies, ivory. pink.
and salmon-tinteG! and their per-
fume filled the place.
Examining Him.
Somebody had rolled up the
studio shades. Sunshine turned
the great square window to a sheet
of dazzling glory. and against 1t,
picked out in delicate silhouette.
a magic shadow was moving-a
dainty, unreal shape, exquisite as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
A Window Open.

In the twilight Of the place. half
revealed as he passed. he began
now to catch glimpses of a state
Of things that puzzled him.
Coming presently to his dress
ing room. he opened the door, and.
sure enough. there was a window
open, and beside 1t a curtain nut-
tered gayly. But what completely
monopolized his attention was a
number of fashionable trunks
wardrobe trunks, steamer trunks,
hat trunks, shoe trunks-some
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
YOUNG MOTHER
now STRONG
Her Mothers Faithin Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound led Her to Try it
Kenosha, Wisconsin. 81 cannot
say enough In praise of Lydia E. Pink

hams vegetable
My
mother had great
faith in it as she
had taken 80 much
of it and when l
had trouble after
my baby was born
she gave it to me.
1t helped me so
much more than
anything else had
done that ] advise
oil wOuen with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
BY Robert w. Chambers
Author Of The Fighting Chance;
The Maid at Arms; Maids Of Para
disc; The Dark Star and Other
Stories Of international Repu-
tation.

TT was his frivolous Sevres clock
ticking as indiscreetly as tt had
ever licked in the boudoir of
its gayly patched and powdered
mistress $50 years ago-which was
disturbing to Edserton. as he had
been away for q year, and had left
his apartment locked up with
orders to Kenna, tho tanitor. to
keep out until otherwise instructed
by letter or cable.
Listening, eyes searching the
dusk, he heard somewhere the
rustic of a curtain blowing at an
open window; and, stepping softly
to his dining-room door. he turned
the knob cautiously and peered in.
No window seemed to be OPEN
there: the place was dark. the
furniture still in its linen cover
ings.
. AS he moved silently to the But
ler's pantry, where through loose
~ closed blinds the sunshine glim-
mered, making an amiber-tinted
mystery of the silence, 1t seemed
for a moment to him as though
he could still hear somewhere the
stir of the curtain; and he turned
and retraced his steps through the
library
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A Charming Romance Of Society and a
!. Woman's Way With a Man, by
Master of Fiction.

open. and the expensive-looking
contents partly visible; some closed
and covered. And on every piece
of this undoubtedly feminine lug
sage were the letters d. T. or
s. T.
And on top Of the largest trunk
sat q live cat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
This Day in Our History

THIS is the anniversary of the declaration of martial
law against the Klu Klux Klan in Kentucky. The
khan, originally conducted did much good, but be-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
Stars IL, Daylight

PHOTOGRAPHS of stars down to the sixth magni-
= tude taken in broad daylight. photographed
through deep red screen the stars appear with dis
tnctness Great results expected from experiments
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What Has Happened So Far.

furnished which ironcad will has enailed With two
dollars in his pockets he refuses the offer OF an old
time friend to- help, goes to the apartment finds 1t &C.
cupied and is faced by charming young woman who
demands to know by what right he has there.
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James Edgerton, Sd, of old and aristocratic New
York family has been living abroad He returns to the
metropolis on hearing that the firm founded by his
forbears has failed He dollar for dollar and finds
himself left with inherited apartment, luxuriously
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tiers to settle within the next few
minutes"
In his growing perplexity and
earnestness he placed his suitcase
on the rug and advanced a step
toward her. and she shrank away,
her hands fiat against the wall be-
hind her, the beautiful. frightened
eyes fixed on his-and he halted.
II haven't the slightest notion
who you are" he said. bewildered;
but I'm pretty sure that I'm
James Edgerton. and that this is
my apartment. But how you hap
pen to be inhabiting 1t / can't
guess, unless that rascally janitor
sublet 1t to you. supposing that I'd
be away for another year and
never know It,"
And Who Are You?
"You|James Edgerton" she
exclaimed.
MY steamer locked yesterday"
you are James Edgerton, Of
Edgerton, Tenant & Coz"
He bagan to laugh.
Il was James Edgerton. Of
Edgerton, Tenant & Co. am
now only a silent partner in Fate.
Destiny & Co. II you don't mind
If you please-who are your"
why, I'm Diana Tenant"
"Who7"
Diana Tenant" Haven't you
ever heard Of my sister and me?"
You mean you're those two San
Francisco nieces?" he asked, as
tonished.
I'm one Of them. Silvette In
sitting on the roof"
''On--the roof"
Yes; we have a roof garden
some geraniums and things, and
q hammock. It's just a make
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
Noted Astronomer and Writer on
Subjects Of Scientific Interest.

Kindly explain why colors do
not appear true under artificial
light. Why will not the Cooper
Hewitt mercury-vapor lamp toll
crate red, but gives instead q
brown, and why do a persons
lips under the light assume the
hue of a desperate heart trouble7
I read your articles with the ut
most avidity and interest-B. p.
D., Camden. N. ],
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GRAFT RELATIVES
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

Authority Problems Of Love
md
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NeW Sport
Skirts
By Rita Stuyvesant

. OR the sunshine reports there
are some exquisite sports
clothes designed for style
The Washington times., 1922-06-29
SIS Dresses; Friday only, $12.5O
SIS to $35 Sports Suits, $22.50

Only a few Of various colors and style. Made of
ship; all high shades that the spring fashions p
three. piece suits included sizes 16 TO A. Friday
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Trimmings, One-Third to
One-Half Off

All short lengths of bead. sequin, EN-.
broidered, metal laces and braid trimming
at greatly reduced prices.-Main Floor.
The Washington times., 1922-06-29
Seasons End Remnant Sale
The Greatest Friday Bargains in SNl
Our Seasons End Remnant Sale

wonderfully Small profit
these splendid oe
The Washington times., 1922-06-29

From the Acorn of |
thrift srotOs the Oak Of
prosperity. Be thrifty
attend this sale.
The Washington times., 1922-06-29

Norfolk styles. OF Beach Cloth, Day.
tona and Grey Crash. Patch or box pleat
model. Sizes to II. Friday only. $2.75.-
Main Floor.
The New York herald., 1922-09-13
Moves in the OIL Group.

OIL stocks in late weeks have failed
to act concertedly as had been their
custom. First the Mexican oils broke
away from the group, and for time 1t
was quite the thing for the American oils
to go UP when the Mexican issues went
down. on the theory that the bad news
which was hurting the Mexican stocks
was very good for the American produc-
ing companies Lately. however. there
has been an even greater tendency to-
ward division. This is due, probably, TO
the fact that speculative operations dom
mate the stock market moro at this time
than they did a few months ago. when a
majority OF purchases were made on a
basis OF values as related to current
prices rather than to speculative posi-
tion. Then all oil stocks were low: to-
day some of them are low while others
have advanced materially-in some
cases too much as measured by the de-
velopments which were responsible for
their advances. There was considerable
interest in the oils yesterday. with sew
eral OF the American producing concerns
In heavy demand. At the same time the
Mexican shares advanced. The best gain
In the American group was made by
Producers and Refiners. which made a
new high record at 81. Union Oil,
Skelly, Royal Dutch. California Petro-
leum and ono or two others scored frac-
tional advances.
The New York herald., 1922-09-13
American Telephone Plans.

An answer to inquiries heard in the
financial community as to whether the
American Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany is likely to issue more new stock
in the near future is provided In the
following sentence of a letter written to
the company's shareholders by d. f..
Houston, president of the Bell Telephone
Securities Company. urging the eu rcise
OF their rights to subscribe TO the s115,-
900, 900 OF new stock offered 10 holders
of record. September s: "The fact that
it is improbable that there will be an
other issue of stock for a considerable
time to come. and that, therefore. you
are not likely to have an early oppor-
tunity after this issue is taken further
to increase your holdings Of the stock Of
your company by exercising your rights
in respect to new issues. emphasizes the
Importance of giving prompt and careful
consideration to this matter"
The New York herald., 1922-09-13
Chart Followers Fooled.

Some followers OF the wavy line were
rather put out yesterday because GER
tain signs which they were able to read
on their charts did not carry through
exactly as they should. During the pc
riod of midday dullness when the mar
ket was exceedingly quiet and nearly
every one was waiting to see what
would happen next in the Chicago Great
Western debacle then in progress. II was
noted that certain of the recent specula-
tive favorites made what the street ia
pleased to call a double top-that Is.
they sold up to or within a very small
fraction of their previous high marks
and then, failing to 60 through, sank
back. This was bad news to those who
base all their operations on the move
ment of the chart line. That some OF
these Same stocks should suddenly
spring into new life in the late trad
ing and once more strike their tops. and
without pausing go right through. was
not according to rule and not easily un-
derstood.
The New York herald., 1922-09-13
TOPICS OF WALL STREET.
Drop I'm chicago Great western

Drop I'm Chicago Great Western.
6. n FELTON,. president OF the Chicago
Great Western Railway Company. stated
yesterday. according To dispatches from
Chicago that there was absolutely no
truth In the reports Of q receivership
for the line is planned Mr.. Felton's as
sertion was made in connection with
rumors which cropped up following the
heavy selling of both the stocks and
bonds of the road. According to bank
ers. Mr.. FELTON, was in this city last
week but at none of the conferences
which he attended was there any sug
gestion of receivership talk for the Chi
cago Great Western. Traffic on the sys-
tenn. Mr.. FELTON, pointed out. was better
than ever before with respect 10 volume.
Recovery in the roads bonds featured
the later trading while both classes OF
stock recovered, showing a net loss of
point for tho common and nearly 4
points for the preferred at the close of
the market.
The New York herald., 1922-09-13
Pierce Arrow sales Increased.

Reports that Pierce Arrows August
sales were 200 per cent. higher than
those OF August. 1921, and greater than
In any August In the company's history.
were responsible for a sharp run UP in
the company's preferred stock in the
last hour OF trading. II rose rapidly TO
81 and later receded to -. where u
closed with a net gain OF points for
the day. The company Is behind in pro-
ductlon, particularly In closed cars
which constitute about 20 per cent OF
the output According to NJ. r. Forbes,
vice-president and general manager of
the company, an increase ia !, - Is
expected this fall which will tain
for an Indefinite period Its prc4 AZ op-
Hxnf1nx. .ucyhaduIA@ =.
The New York herald., 1922-09-13
Railway steel Spring Up.

In reflection OF the company's excel
lent financial and physical condition.
Railway Steel Spring rose to 124Gs. q
new high price for the current year.
It's earnings are understood to be run
ming at the yearly rate of about $S a
share on the company's common stock,
while 1t has more than $io,000.000 In
cash and securities, no bonded or float
ing Indebtedness, and only s13,50O.0Oo
OF outstanding preferred stock with a
like amount of common. The assets be-
hind its stock were substantially i'm
proved during the war and the com
pany is in good position to share the
prosperity looked for by equipment man
ufacturers.
The New York herald., 1922-09-13
View Head for Canadian Road.

Considerable interest was shown In the
financial district regarding tho dispatch
from Montreal indicating that Carl X.
Gray. president OF the Union Pacific
Railroad Company. has been appointed
chairman OF the board OF the Canadian
National Railway system. At the Of
fices OF the Union Pacific no further
light could he shed on the matter aside
from the bare announcement which
came as a surprise. That the post 20
which Mr. GRAY .has been appointed II
one or practically unlimited possibilities
was the general feeling expressed.
Nothing was forthcoming regarding
plans to I'LL the vacancy on the Union
Pacific