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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-22
How | Met My Better Half
stsss - o.. r.

When I was ~. had a long IN.
ness and was advised by my physi.
clan to change my occupation. Ac
cordingly, left my home in th'
East to Join my brother, who wal
in BUSINESS.
/ secured board and room with q
motherly woman, and was soon
home among her family OF homeless
young men.
But / was lonesome and on thu
lookout for young friends. II wa
not long before ] was interested 10
a slender blue-eyed maiden. but .
seemed fated not TO meet her In .
formal way.
One evening at dinner ! had beeI
served with the breast Of a chicken
and one Of the boarders. who knew
how lonely / was, bantered me e
try my fortune by placing the wish
bone above the door of the dininI
room. He said was destined 4"
marry the frst single woman VIII
passed under IL.
remained and was introduced -
tn. maiden. who wondered what
was all about. I naturally DID no
tell IL then, but she has been m
wife for thirty years and knowsa
about IL now. O. a n
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CHARACTERS IN THE STORY

does! Everyone wants to be in love
some time or other. II it's not now.
they like to sigh for, when it was.
or when il will be-
1t was during this conversation
that the telephone operator in
formed Jane that long distance was
calling her on another wire.
It's Mr.. Roberts calling" she
said wisely.
Jane cut short with Mr.. Carruth-
ers. Call me again." she said.
In short time Jane got the long
distance connection. Mr.. Roberts
voice betrayed his excitement
This telegram-about Harry.
What does it mean?"
Jane explained about the letter
and Harry's threat for money.
am returning on the night
train. Don't worry" he said. in an
even voice, but Jane knew that he
was greatly concerned.
She was so happy to know that
Mr.. Roberts would be at the office
in the morning. 1t had been lone
some without him. lane wondered
what there was about him that
made one feel more alive-inter-
ested
The telephone interrupted. 1t
was Carruthers again.
Il forgot to mention-don't tell
Hattie" he said rather Iamely.
She questioned me about where l
was going this evening. think she
suspects"
oh" Jane said fatty. DO you
think she will be over to find out
where I have gone?"
aaIfpn sk =
apologetically. Tell your mother
not to tell. will you?"
Mother wouldn't fib. for any
thing" Jane assured him. But
I suppose I wouldn't have to tell
mother about it. and then she
couldn't tell Hattie"
You understand. don't you?" he
urged, much relieved.
"Oh. yes, indeed"
Jane wondered whether Mr.. Car.
ruthers really could be So indiffer-
ent to Hattie if he would 70 to
such lengths to deceive her! She
felt little less flattered at his at
tention, and more satisefid that she
had decided to take nothing more
than a platonic interest in him, It
was very likely he had encouraged
Hattie and accepted her childish de-
votion with the usual conceit of
man.
Jane made up her mind to find
out more about the affair that night.
IL he had trifled with Hattie. she
should take a hand in things.
After all. Hattie was her protege.
When Jane met Mr.. Carruthers
for dinner. Hattie indeed seemed the
common topic of interest
Did she come over" he asked at
once.
NO" Jane said with i,elief.
That's good. The poor child
would have felt hurt. you know"
he smiled indulgently.
Continued Tomorrow
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Horoscope
SATURDAY. APRIL =. 1922.

SATURDAY, APRIL =, 1922.
This is not an important day in
planetary direction, according to
astrology. Uranus Is, in strongly
malefc aspect.
During this sway 1t is wise to
pursue beaten paths and to con-
serve all ones energies.
Uranus is in a place supposed 70
affect the subconscious mind, max
ing for depression and unrest
Nervous disorders are likely to
multiply alarmingly at this time
when the increased use of narcotics
will cause grave concern.
Agitation concerning the treat
ment of prisoners in the jails of
many cities will be carried on I'M
der organized programs, the seers
p=ophesy
New interest in gardening is fore
cast and there is held to be an espe-
cially favorable guidance for all
who till the soil.
Pageants and festivals will gain
in favor during the coming sum-
mer as never before and all forms
of community activities are sub
ject to great impetus.
The young will find that they
criticism of the changing customs
and manners of the times, but there
will be many. surprising revelations
regarding the new standards OF
conduct accepted by the rising gen.
Grafton.
Astrologers call attention to the
fact that the fourth day of a new
moon indicates the weather for
many days. If the horns are clear
and well defined pleasant days may
be expected. but If dull and more
clearly marked storms may follow.
Persons whose birthdate it is may
have strenuous year. They should
not make any changes in business
or professional connections.
Children born on this day NAV he
cratic and hayward, but they have
the forecast of quiet careers. al
though they will be often inclined
TO change locations and vocations.
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MEMORY TESTS

p directly west of what Atlantic
city is the northern boundary of
iliino1s Directly west of what i'm
portant locality is its southernmost
point? Illinois northern boundary
ls>west of Boston, Mass. Its south
ern tip is on. the same naraIleI or
latitude as the Virginia capes.
.. Where is the Lake of the
woods and into what other body
OF water does it empty? In the
western part of Ontario. near the
boundary of Minnesota and adjoin.
ing Manitoba. II empties through
the Winnipeg River into Lake Win
nipeg.
b. How many marshals of the en-
plre did Napoleon create? Twenty
six. Fourteen were first created in
1904 at his coronation.
I. Where and when was the first
savings bank established in Eu-
rope? In Brunswick in 1865.
3. What is the Comstock lode? A
gold and silver bearing vein was
discovered in 1859 at the site of the
present Virginia City. New. Since
that time it has yielded more than
S35O.0oO.0GO in these metals.
,. Whom did Battling Nelson de-
feat to win the worlds lightweight
championship, where. when. and
number of rounds? Joe Cans, San
Francisco. July 4. 1908: seventeen
rounds CknockouD.
10. What typographical error in a
Bible caused it to be called the
Ears to Ear" Bible? Who hath
ears to ear let him ear"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-22
Bright SayhlgsdCfnd

finally he exclaimed, We'll, when
= he going to get out OF bed so
can play with him." Z. NJ.
The doorbcll rang violently the
other morning, and upon answering
it l was greeted by a chubby. rosy
faced boy.
Say, Mrs. B." he asked. "us kids
would like awful we'll to borrow
your little boys big sled. Can we?''
We'll. yes" l answered. rather
unwillingly. IF you promise not to
break ii and to bring II right back"
Say, listen" the youngster -e-
turned earnestly, "if we bust it.
we'll either pay for it. or mend il.
or buy a new one, that's guaran-
teed,' + CR
Sara Ellen and her mother were
waiting for daddy to come home.
She said. II hear something"
MotheT asked what she heard and
S'" said, Il hear daddy's tracks
now. =. H.
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Good
Morning.,
Judge!
By Rudolph Perkins.

Several years ago Malle Cook
and her beau. George Hutton, had
some words and George cut I'D her
clothes. She did not have him ar
rested
The other day they had another
fuss and George again got out his
trusty knife and slashed every
stitch she owned-a total Of $3.50
worth of clothes.
Not only that, it was testified. but
he got hold OF some clothes belong
ing to Claudia Baylor, who lived in
the same house with Mallie, and
cut them up too.
Mallie and Claudia obtained war
rants and George was locked up.
When asked by Judge Mcmahon
to explain his actions, George said
that he did not remember anything
about it. He could recall having
had some liquor, but what hap
pened after that was beyond him.
The court gave him sixty days in
Jail
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-22
Is Marriage a Failure?

The night before was graduated
from college a number Of my class
mates and I gathered in my room for
a last conference fest. We were dis
cussing what we were going to do
after college. Five of the eight girls
present were going to be married.
One was going to teach. Two Of us
were undecided. or the five who had
chosen matrimony as a career. only
one was thrilling, enthusiastically in
love. The other four were not even
quite sure whom they would marry.
They regarded marriage cold
bloodedly. as a business proposition.
All business. to them, was a gamble.
They did not all express themselves
identically. but the gist of their
opinions was the same. In selecting
a husband. they said frankly, there
was just as much chance as in
selecting a boss. were one to be n
private secretary or a stenographer.
In the former instance there was,
OF course, less chance OF changing
should the arrangement prove unsat-
isfactory. but there was also more
chance Of material benefit and less
irksome work.
Needless TO say. the four marriages
vi Tue
NTH, too short a time has elapsed to
hint at an outcome. The period OF
Hlusionment is still in progress
To me. this is the trouble with most
of the marriages in this country. One
or the other of the contracting par
ties enter marriage more with the
idea of the benefit to be derived. than
of anything to be given.
Gilbert Hubbard once said: Those
who never do any more than they
get paid for, never get paid for any
more than they do
And this is as true of marriage as
anything else. To receive full value
full value must be given. D. +.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-22

"IchabodNc Crane to the life" I said
to myself when he was introduced
to me. Returning home. l RECALLED
my family with a vivid description
of the grotesQue man. for I thought
/ had never seen so funny a sight
he was so tall and thin-long
nose. little eyes, outstanding gray
ish hair and such big feet and hands
dear me. promised them TO
vamp him; let him call for the sole
purpose OF entertainment. They
were vastly entertained.
This Ichabod had Travelled. had
studied and read, and seemed as in
terested in each Of US as we could
possibly be in him.
One call led to another. Our lit
erary tastes were similar. and he
had a splendid library, which he
put at our service. In a short time
We failed to detect an oddly about
him. although he had subtly
changed some Of his old-fashioned
modes of dress. and I was proud to
be seen with him.
We've been married now nineteen
years and have six splendid Icha-
bods. whom no one dares deride TO
me.
II n
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-22
Corset Trade is Hopeful
Despite "FIapper Mode

NEW YORK. April 2I.-A survey
just completed by the corset trade
indicates that of the $4,000, 900
women in America at least 10000
900 now wear and will continue to
wear Corsets and the new-fashioned
hitch-on kind OF hose supporters
Nevertheless. the trade regards with
anxiety the growing popularity of
the round kind because that kind
obviates some of the necessity for
corsets.
For trade purposes the addicts of
the round kind are known az Alan
pers and there are about Il, 1000. coo
thereof in America, each of whom
wears at an estimate IS inches of
elastic.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-22
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Marguerite Hurter ~ \
Marguerite Hurtel'

EysS SPEAK eli for Introduction they ask
dVe age rank they neither poverty riches
reEr learning po1eT ,trfTnd and
through aud through of time
Emerson
- - CHARACTERS IN THE STORY
JANE RICHARDS Pr0de secretary Vho has her opened
the bHsrets vord She SUPPORTS her mother.
MRS. RICHARDS 1o cannot ardersdHd the temptations
offices Of Ike
ROGERS, rich rone, TVhn hires only pretty girls ,
WINSTON RANDOLPH s1virdiHg broker
bogus then daP He under Jane
makes her PROPOSAL of marriage His former
Afe turns rb as a shock to Jane introduced by
JULIAN REYNOLDS 1Uo Jane only he 1ant,
her ,orv against Rdudob azpyer She ride,
hong IN Eonsins that night 1Vdyned telephone nesy
again Mrs. Reynolds has Threatened haze her dis
charged REYNOLDS insults Jane openly IN the Office Reynolds
disch1rgcs 7rih ddVuHce OF salary.
HATTTE BRYANT, byotege of Jane, little typa.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-22
Orchid, Jade, Rose, Orange, Blues, Henna

Orchid, Jade, Rose, Orange, Blues, Henna
One Jade Felt Hat bands its outer brim with
narrow straw cloth of light green and silver in
basket effect.
Another of Orchid Felt departs from the usual
with odd cluster of wool flowers side of
the crown.
Even yellow carrots appear side trimming
Tor ono of these felts that is also straw
trimmed.
Other Felt Models Of Extremely Fine Quality at
$40, S12s0, Sl5-Many in the delicate silver srsys
canaries and new blues.
Millinery Section,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-22
Mrs. Charles X. Brown Dead.

FREDERICKSBUR Va, April
21.-Mrs. Charles Kenneth Brown
died yesterday at the home of her
aunt. Mrs. l.. L. Coghill, after a
lingering illness. Surviving are her
husband. two young sons. Charles,
jr., and William; her mother. Mrs.
B. d. Hogan, of King George. and
sister, Mrs. o. Bennett Lewis. of
Richmond. The funeral was held at
the home of Mrs. Coghill this after
noon. Rev. Herbert Mayors officiat-
ing, assisted by Rev. S. ]. Brown, of
Chase City. Interment was in City
Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-22

Nurse told Wayne he might go In
and see his baby brother. He
walked into the room and stood by
the bed looking at the baby. and
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Hattie. why did you tell Mr..
Carruthers was in love with
Harry Roberts,"
Well. what are you going to do
about it," Hattie asked suddenly
wipinE a tear with her glove.
"Dol't whimper." Jane cried
ne-vously. For goodness sake,
Hattie. have a little sense! II you
are in love with the man why don't
you say so? ! certainly shall not
interfere, but it is wicked to tell
Hes
Hattie threw her arms about
James neck and cried impulsively:
-Td rather kill myself than hurt
you, but I love him. I love him.
l never loved anybody in my life.
aud he's so good to me. You never
wee in love. or you'd know" she
wept.
perhaps l was. Hattie" Jane
said gently
Hattie looked Up at Jane with
teary eyes.
You would do-dnything. if you
are really in love, wouldn't your
Hattie pleaded.
"Perhaps-if you are really in
fove." Jane echoed sadly. Then the
men came back.
"Powdering your nose. I'll bet
Carruthers said cheerily.
NO, Hattie and / have a lot to
talk about. Hattie is a great in
spiratiOn to me sometimes. Mr.. Car
ruthers." Jane explained. she has
such a human way about her, even
her faults make you love her"
rhinl- I N
hr said, and they walked back to
the car four abreast. Jane signed
for him to stay with Hattie.
When they reached the top of tbs
hill. NJ. CaTruthers took HattIe's
arm, and it was she who rode home
With him in the front seat.
The next day Mr.. Carruthers
telephOned Jane at the office.
y want to invite you to dine
with me-aIOne." he ventuTed.
Jane was in doubt whether to
accept. but his manner was -
jnvia' she was tempted to take an
evening for recreation and try t.
forget her troubles
Hattie will be jealous" she re-
minded. II seemed rather wicked
TO go. knowing what agonizins
jealousy 1t would cause Hattie. on
the other hand. Hattie was just q
child. and had no right to set her
heart on this man. What could
Nave put the idea into her head?
Then Jane remembered the day she
had urged Hattie to go to night
school. she had prOmised-nOthinS
- impossible
Well. perhaps it would work out.
VI least. there would be no harm
in having a quiet dinner with Mr.
CarrUthers. and they could discuss
Hattie frankly. Jane knew that
Hattie would prove problem If
tHwarted in her young romance. It
Might he well to let the inspiration
Of il carry her on a little further.
She was improving daily. it was
not to be denied.
As these thoughts were fleeting
through JaEC's mind. MIR. Carruth-
".s was rambling on with telephone
talk. There was the weather. wasn't
IL fine? Where would Jane prefer
t. dine Did she enjoy dancing ?
And-had she heard from Harry
Roberts
NO. indeed" Jane said emphati-
c1rIy.
y really think he's strong for
you"
He really doesn't like me at ALL"
JIrc denied
u hope he doesn't" Carruthers
laughed b0yishly. How many other
rivals must I slay?"
Really. Jane protested.
Il don't believe you he contra
Gicted her implied denial. You
forget I saw you signing for the
moon the other night"
Everyone does" Jane laughed.
That's it," he argued. Everyone
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George had been reprimanded sew
eral times for creeping and wear
ing holes in his stockings.
So when he saw his grandmother
darning his grandfather's socks. he
said in a severe tone. Grandpa.
have you been creeping" q. b.
James and his father attended
the Christmas morning services
where an orchestra was engaged.
Arriving home. deeply impressed,
he said, Gee. pa, wasn't that music
fineT'
His father agreed with him.
Whereupon James Informed him
that they just "vIolined it. drummeo
it, and horned it," c. l.. 7.
Verna is the proud sister of Din
he.' estimation) the most darling
baby brother in the world. The
other day she went up to him and,
throwing her arms around him. re-
marked: 20. you little doll, you're
so sweet / can kiss all the soft off
of you" referring to his cheeks.
which are soft and tosy. L. l.
Franks sister can toddle about by
herself, but Joe's brothsy is still at
the creeping stage.
The other day Frank was visiting
at Joe's house. and when he re-
turned home his mother asked,
How big is Joe's brother"
In a superior tone Frank replied.
20. he's Just one of those under
foot babies that you stumble over"
Z. L. II.
Nurse told Wayne he might go in
and see his baby brother. He
walked into the room and stood by
the bed looking at the baby. and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-22
W,shingtss Talk
Them

And in our latest cNtcn-
sive display we arc prof
fcring the most-talked-oi
models from those close
clipped felts to others OF
silky camers hair. as illus
trsted at the left.
All felts and then there
are those that combine felts
with straw. either as part
Of their brims or as trim
ming bands or for quilts.
They are silk lined in
either bright plaids or plain
colors.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-22
Fashion Gossip Now CenteS on
Summer Felt Hats, $3.50

And mentions them not
only for her sport play times.
but accepts the beautiful new
shaded fclts tor her advance
showing OF summer frocks
and smart street attire.
Included in our selections
are many models from ex-
elusive New York shops.
with a chic that is more than
alluring.
Crowns are soft and
crushed in a hundred differ
cnt ways, some slightly,
others in a decided manner
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-22
ANSWERS to These Questions Will
BE Published Tom orrow.l

nc OEEO"sl
l. Why is the grapefruit called
so?
2. What is the length of a meri-
dian of the earth?
3. What do Cuba, Haiti. Porto
Rico. and the other Antilles repre-
sent geographically?
4. Who was Sophie Kovalevsky?
5. Who was the first to show that
light is a mixture OF different
1t into the parts of which 1t is
made up?
6. Who was the King killed at the
battle of Cresy G346) under
strange circumstances?
I. In what year did the Romans
begin to coin gold money?
8. Who was president of the first
continental congress?
9. Whom did AID Wolgast defeat
to win the worlds lightweight
championship. where, when, and
number of rounds?
10. What river connects Montreal
with the sea?
Answers to Yesterday's Questions.
l. When a COW lies down which
end of its body does it lower first?
The front end.
,. What is the length of the
equator? Twenty four thousand.
nine hundred miles.
3. Why is the Dead Sea So named d?
Where is it? No living object has
been found in It. In Palestine.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-04
al, Ol seats For
-gr. Bump>tead Leigh

r...e- wIll 20 on sale Monday at
4.>taI officers Mess and the Globe
1tare Company's store for the
4-.. performances Of Mrs. Bump
..H-Lash" the satirical comedy
i. famous by Mrs. Fishes perform
.... 20 bee given on Friday and Satur-
~. March = and 25. for the benefit
r. Nlyy Relief Society.
A. unusual amount of interest is be-
y. .sfpn IN the play rehearsals for
.6.h have been in progress for the
.... rou'h The cast is a prominent
aa socially and many members of il
aI,e been seen in other amateur the
.,rr.l performances. The star, Mrs.
II f urcirary. who will act the title
rle although for the first time as
..mns The arduous duties of actor
managing. has done a great deal OF
eafk Of this sort in helping with vari-
o,e performances of the Midshipmen
Nsqueraders
In addition. the piece has the adj
vantage Of being coached by Mrs. De-
Wt G Redrrave, who has had 4
professional theatrical career. and is
d close student of the drama.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-04
Abe Martin Says

It's allus been claimed by p'litical
writer's an orators of all parties that
agriculture wuz tn bulwark O. tn ma
ton. tn real foundation of all our
wealth an prosperity-thatt tn farmer
wuz tn real producer behind tn
throne. Now. it's jest beginnin' t leak
out that many truth is spoken in a
plitical speech-that all that's been
said about tn farmer is really true
Farm Life. -----------------------
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-04
Grass Widows Annoy

A storm OF protest Was voiced to-
day by leading women of Denver
against the proposal TO designate in
the new city directory distinction
between grass widows and those
widowed by death.
Denouncing the plan as unfair and
charging that il will put stigma
upon a few women by making their
personal affairs public" prominent
women were preparing TO boycott the
directory. it was said.
"A rule Of this kind should apply 10
men as well as women" was the
comment OF the women who made the
protests. -Denver Dispatch in the
New York American.)
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-04
GOOD FOR THAT FIJI" COUCH

For quick relief from the wearing
coughs that hang on after the
grippe or influenza, take Foley's
Honey and Tar. Mrs. Il. ID. Drake.
Childs. Md, writes: After an at
tack of the flu that left me with a
severe cough nothing seemed TO re-
lieve me Till | tried Foley's Honey
and Tar. which ] can highly recon-
mend" 1t is also good for Group,
whooping cough and colds. II puts
a soothing, healing coating over the
inlamed surfaces, cuts the phlesm,
eases hoarseness. clears the air pas
sages--(Adv) 49,. -
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-04
TraVelOgue
And Tea At ~"

The hostesses of the Y w c. A..
have arranged an afternoon tea and
travelogue talk for next Wednesday
afternoon. at which Mrs. Charles
Lewis will speak on war conditions
in COnstantinople. Mrs. Lewis and
her husband, who is connected with
the English department at the Naval
Academy. were formerly residents of
Constantinopie where he was a mem
Der of the faculty of Roberts Col
lege
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-04
Married In Naval
Academy Chapel

quiet wedding that was celebrated
in the presence of the immediate fam
lilies OF the bride and groom took
place on Wednesday afternoon at 4
o'clock in the Naval Academy Chapel,
when Chaplain Sydney X. Evans mar
ried John +. Cragen to Miss Florence
Balm Hanks.
The groom is a chief pharmacist
mate on duty at the Naval Hospital
and the bride was a dietetic nurse al
so on duty at the hospital. The cou-
pie left for short wedding journey
Immediately after the ceremony.