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The Washington times., 1923-04-21
JEAN ELIOT'S GOSSIP OF SOCIETY
President Harding
Receives Lord
Robert Cecil

" HE President and Mrs. Hard
ing enjoyed brief visit from
- DIR. Nicholas Murray Butler,
president of Columbia University.
Mrs. Butler and Miss Sarah But
Ter, who reached town yesterday,
but left again for New York this
morning. Last evening President
and Mrs. Harding and their guests
occupied box at the National
Theater, with Alfred Holman
rounding out the party OF six.
Senator and Mrs. Medill McCor-
mick were luncheon guests at the
White House yesterday.
President Harding received Lord
Robert Cecil this morning. The
British statesman went to the
White House unaccompanied and
spent some time in conversation
with the President.
One wonders IL Lord Robert
~ Cecil is a woman hater--that
his associations while In Wash
ington are to be so limited 10
persons Of the masculine per
suasion. Or il he. feels that he
delivered his message TO the
ladies when he attended the con-
yention of the League Of Women
Voters in Des Moines and had
best concentrate on the men in
projecting his point of view about
the League of Nations. At all
events, with the possible excep.
ton Of the luncheon and the DIN
ner which Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
White are giving in his honor to.
morrow, all the parties in honor
of the British visitor are mascu-
line in their make up.
Tonight the British ambassador,
Sir Auckland Geddes, is giving
small dinner In honor of Lord
Roberta mans dinner. There
will be but eight at the table,
And wouldn't it be interesting to
listen in" on the conversation?
This morning Lord Robert went
sight seeing, winding up at the
Congressional Library: and after
inspecting the building he was
entertained at luncheon by Hsr.
bert Putnam, Librarian of Con-
gress. The only guests were
members of>Lord Roberts party.
Lord Robert proposes to bring
HIS NldAL W WdStAAAt9 WA ~ q NA00S
on Monday, and tomorrow he will
visit Mt. Vernon. Yesterday,
following the luncheon given by
Overseas Writers at which he
made his only address in Wash
ington, he paid his respects to the
British Ambassador and also
called upon former President Will
son, with whom he had tea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry White,
with whom Lord Robert is s'av.
ing, gave a dinner in his honor
last evening and had as guests:
Speaker Of the House Frederick
Fl. Gillett, the Secretary Of the
Treasury, Andrew w. Mellon; the
Secretary Of War, John w.
Weeks; the Secretary Of Com
merce, Herbert Hoover; Senator
James e. Watson of Indiana.
Senator Walter E. Edge OF New
Jersey, Senator George Wharton
Pepper OF Pennsylvania, Elihu
Root and Robert Lansing, both
former. secretaries Of State: Maj.
Gen. Tasker II. Bliss, former
Chief Of Staff of the United
States army; Charles B. Warren,
former ambassador to Japan; DR..
Pritchett, of the Carnegie Insti.
tute, E. c. Glover. James Brown
Scott. Vance Mccormick, James
G. Macdonald and Irwin Is.
Laughlin.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21

Henry Grattan Doyle and Miss Alice
Bayley Henning, vice-presidents
Mrs. William Carl Ruediger, record
ing secretary; Miss Julia L. " Nc
Cord, treasurer; Miss Ruby Nevins,
corresponding secretary, and Miss
Henryette Brumm. historian
-
Miss Marjorie Geim, debutante
OF two seasons ago, who has been
studying miniature painting in New
York the past winter, will have sew
eral miniature portraits shown at
the Art Center. I106 Connecticut
avenue, beginning Monday.
Rear Admiral Colby N Chester,
u. s. NJ, retired, who is in New
York for few days, was q speaker
at the banquet the Federated Ameri-
can Chamber of Commerce gave
there last night. Admiral Chester
is stopping at the Aston while in
New York.
The Misses Patten will he
hostesses at dinner next Tuesday
evening.
Col. and Mrs. Herman Glade are
entertaining guests at the tea dance
at LIE Paradis this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Letter have
invitations out for a dinner on
Thursday evening, April 26.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21
Music at Art
Center Reception.

A short musical program will be
given at 4 o'clock tomorrow after.
noon in connection with the Art
Central Club reception, when Mrs.
]. H. Wootton will give vocal selec.
tons from Samson and DeliIah, !"
with Mrs Edith H. Hunter as accom-
PIANIST.
The Georgetown University School
of Foreign Service gave its second
annual prom at the City Club last
evening. Each of the boxes occu-
pied by the various fraternities
were decorated with the society col.
ors and the large ball room was
colorful and gay. j. H. Matter,
chairman of the floor committee,
had as his assistants: E. J. Flana-
gan, F. e. Curran, s. Lenehan,
NJ. A. Smith, NJ. L. Crosses, G.. H.
Miner, NJ. l.. Gross, J. r. Tindall,
G. T. Hirt, G. S. Ellis and v. w.
Powers.
The prom boosted a long and dis
tinguished list of patrons, among
whom were the Secretary of State
and Mrs Hughes. the Chilean Am
hassador Don Beltran Matthew, the
Peruvian Ambassador and Nine.
Pezet, the Minister of Ecuador and
Nine. Elizalde, the Minister of Per-
STA, Mira Hussein Khan Ali, the
Minister of Sweden and Nine. Wal.
lenberg, the Minister Of Poland and
Nine. Wroblewsl1a, the Minister Of
Venezuela and Nine. Arcaya, Cen
era land Mrs. Frank T. Hines and
the dean of the school, DR.. Ray S.
McElwee.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21
THIEVES WARN VICTIM
NOT TO INFORM POLICE

GAINESVILLE, Ohio, April 21.-
NJ. H. Persons hid $125 in his phon-
ograph. Opening the bank" one
day, Persons found a letter an.
nouncing that If he said nothing
about the loan the borrowers
would return the money within a
year.
II he informed the police-the
letter stated the borrowers" would
have nothing more to do" with
him for life"
The Washington times., 1923-04-21
Ncw Italian Naval Att0che
To Be Fefed Tonixht.

The Naval Attache of the Italian
Embassy and Countess di Mombello
will be the honor guests Of Capt.
and Mrs. Luke McNamee at dinner
this evening. Captain and Mrs. Nc
Nance will have as guests over the
weed-end Comdr. and Mrs. William
w. Galbraith.
s.
The Commercial Counselor of
the Swedish Legation and Nine.
Gustaf Weidel had a few guests
dining with them last evening at
the Shoreham.
Mrs. Robert Lansing, who is
visiting Mrs. John w. Davis in
New York. will return to Washing
ton on Monday. Mr. Davis was in
Washington for a day or two, the
guest of Mr.. Lansing, but went
back to New York yesterday.
The Bulgarian Minister and Nine.
Panaretoff entertained at dinner
last evening in compliment to the
German Ambassador and Nine.
Wiedfeldt. The guests included the
Minister Of Ecuador and Nine.
Elizalde, the Charge d'Affaires Of
Latvia and Nine. Sega, the Com
mercial Counselor of the British
Embassy and Mrs. John Joyce
Broderick, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Norment, Mrs. Whitman Cross,
Mrs. Kennedy Wheeler, Henry
Dwight and DIR. Paul Lessinoff of
the Bulgarian legation.
-
The minister Of Uruguay. DR..
The Washington times., 1923-04-21
SWIT CHBOARDS
ARE STUDIED
BY MEN
Students From Various Parts
Of Country Take Course
Prescribst for Girls.
BY WILLIAM j. HUSKE,
international News Service.

BY WILLIAM d. ktOSkAEt
international News Service.
CLEVELAND, April 2l.-"Hello,
Centrall Give me long distance,
please"
This is long distance.
what? You long distance? Why.
your voice sounds to me like
mans"
And that's the way it has been
sounding" to hundreds of Cleve.
land and other Ohio telephone
users lately Instead of the usual
soft, feminine voice from the long
distance operator there has been
q distinctly masculine tinge."
This peculiar phenomenon" has
twelve good reasons for its exist.
ence. They are twelve telephone
men, who compose class studying
long distance telephone traffic.
Hailing from all parts OF the
United States and Canada, the men,
whose experience in the telephone
industry ranges from three to
eighteen years, are. actually learn
ing how to be long-distance opera.
tors. They are taking the regular
courses That girls take anu operate
model switchboards just like the
girls do. Most OF the time, Of
course, they sit at the model
boards" but as they master this
operation they are given work.
learning all phases OF long-distance
wires. That's when subscribers no.
tice the masculine Number.
please
The class is being conducted
here by the Ohio Bell Telephone
Company, under the direction of j.
A. Remen, of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company. The
mon were sent here by the various
associated companies of the Bell
system for the specific purpose of
learning all phases OF long distance
traffic. Their training lasts six
weeks. after which they will return
to their respective companies equip
ped with a thorough knowledge Of
this branch of the telephone in
dustry.
The course is unique in tele-
phone history. A feature of it is
lectures by experts from the Bell
system.
The men all say they like it,
although 1t is like going to school
again"
The Washington times., 1923-04-21
U. s. Steel Exports Gain.

Exports of iron and steel from the
United States in February amounted
to 135,182 long tons, an increase Of
1879 tons over January, the De-
partment of Commerce announced
today Outstanding gains were in
steel rails and steel bars, while there
were losses in semi-nnished prod
uctR.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21
Commander Rodgers Going
To The Hague As Att0che.

Mrs. C. r. p. Rodgers, wife Of
Commander Rodgers, is visiting his
parents, Rear Admiral and Mrs.
William L. Rodgers, at their home
in New Hampshire avenue, until
Commander Rodgers, who has been
on duty at Coronado, Cal, sails for
his new post of naval attache at
the American legation at The
Hague. Before her marriage Mrs.
Rodgers was Miss Alice Meyer,
daughter Of George Won Lengerke
Meyer. who held two Cabinet posts
and was later American ambassador
to Italy.
Mrs. George Won Lengerke Meyer
is also in Washington for a visit
and is staying at the Lee House.
-
Former Congressman and Mrs.
Marion E. Rhodes entertained at
luncheon yesterday at the Hamil-
ton Hotel Mrs. X. c. Weber and
Mrs. Paul Cage. Mrs. Weber
and Mrs. Cagee are attending the
D. A. r. convention. They are
wives OF two prominent lawyers of
Pennington. Mo.
The subscription dance and card
party given by the Finance Club
Of the office OF chief OF finance and
the finance office, United States
army, at Wardman Park Hotel on
Thursday evening was a great sue
cess. Lieut.. Col. and Mrs. Will
liam H. Clopton, jr.. Mr.. and Mrs.
z. Lewis Daily and Mr.. and Mrs.
Mason A. Posey received the guests
who were introduced by Capt e.
M, Foster The majority OF the
commissioner and civilian personnel
of the finance DEPARTMENT attended.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21
ENGLISH LIVING GOES
UP WITH POUND VALUE

LONDON. April 21.-The pounds
rise in the New York market brings
rejo cling to the financier, but it
doeG mt mean anything to the little
feilcw. Costs Of living in England
have advanced 80 per cent In the
last year.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21

Jacobo Varela, will return from
New York on Monday.
-
Prince Caetani, the Italian am
bassador, was the guest of the
Club des Soixante Gourmets at
luncheon yesterday at the Hanlil-
ton Hotel.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21
Eben F. Comm to
Glue Studio Assembly.

A studio assembly with a view of
Eben F. Comins' paintings will be
given the members of the Art and
Archaeology League and their
o'clock at Mr.. Comins' studio in
ST. Matthew's alley.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21

Miss Carolyn Nash will be hostess
at dinner this evening when she is
entertaining in compliment to her
guests, Miss Anita Sanders and Miss
Estelle Sanders. of Philadelphia.
Frederick Muller, whose engage
ment to Miss Anita Sanders was
recently announced, will also be one
Of the guests.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21

Mrs. Julius Lay, who Is staying
at the Hamilton Hotel, entertained
informally there at luncheon today.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21

Miss Blanche Milan left on the
Belgenland when 1t sailed on April
10, for an extended stay in Europe.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21
Miss Ashford Hostess
For Miss Let's Today.

Miss Annette Ashford will enter
tain at bridge, followed by tea, this
afternoon in compliment to Miss
Catherine Let's, who will be mar
ried on next Saturday to william
Frederick Jones, of Youngstown,
Ohio. The guests asked to meet
Miss Let's are Mrs. William Guth-
rie, of st. Joseph, Mo-: Mrs. Roger
BagnaIl, Mrs. j. G. O'Gorman, Miss
Esther McVann. Miss e-ce Mil
burn, Miss Virginia Edwards, Miss
Mary Stitt, Miss May Taylor, Miss
Catherine Shaw, Miss Dorothy
Johnson, Miss Caroline Waffle, Miss
Elizabeth Walter, Miss Betty Tur.
rer, Miss Mary Palmer, Miss Dor
othy Hogan. Miss Charlotte Clark.
Miss Harriet Love, Miss Margaret
Hume, Miss Eleanor Hill. Miss AL
berta Gilbert, and Miss Elizabeth
zolnay. Additional guests have
been asked for tea.
-
Miss Mary German. Miss Helen
German. Mrs. Allan Bryan, and
Mrs. Harry Wetton gave a shower
for Miss Mildred M. German on
Thursday evening ct her home in
Ontario road
The Washington times., 1923-04-21

Mrs. Boiling Whitfield. OF Geor-
gia, is the guest of her son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. j. M.
Hause. She expects to remain In
Washington for some time.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21
DR.. and Mrs. Simpson
Dinner Guests Tonight,

DIR. and Mrs. John Crayke Simp-
son are the guests for whom Mrs.
William Henry Smith. Jr., will en-
terrain a dinner company of thirty
at the Chevy Chase Club this
evening.
The Washington times., 1923-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Graves VIII
be hosts at dinner this evening.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
COMMERCIAL GUIDE OF GREATER SAN ANTONIO
SPECIALTIES- RETAIL

The San Antonio Light, ever awake to the
interests of its readers, and DESTROYS of giving
them the highest quality service in all lines, has
inaugurated this commercial directory wherein
will be found practically everything of interest
to the average family or business man. There
are many firms listed here that you have often
wanted to do business with but have been I'M
able to locate. This list. of firms is carefully
selected and we feel your dealings with them will
be satisfactory to the highest degree. Mail and
telephone orders will be given prompt attention.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05

J. E. Moore told what had been
done by the Lions club in passing
resolutions regarding the Black Mesa
road. He said that appropriations
for highways will be made in Novem-
ber and that action should be taken at
once along this line. There is $780,
900 to be distributed among nine
counties in road work.
Sig Olsen of Glenwood Springs
talked Of resolutions which had been
passed by the Lions club regarding
the Mcclure pass matter and asked t0
have a committee meet with others
at Glenwood Springs, October sth, on
this matter.
R. c. Egnew was chairman of the
program committee and introduced
Miss Etholine Grdsby who gave two
delightful readings. Miss Grisby was
followed by Rev. J. c. Erger who talk.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05
MANY THINGS OF IMPORTANCE
At ROTARY CLUB LUNCHEON


At the meeting of the Rotary club
Wednesday noon six absentees were
noted.
Guests were G. J. Daley, Rotarian
from Santa Ana, California; H. l..
Mcclure, Rotarian from Paonia; Al
Center OF Salt Lake; Sig Olsen OF
Glenwood Springs; M. R. Welch, FIR.
]. c. Erger. J. E. Moore and Mrs. O.
B. Cook, Of Delta, the latter assisting
at the piano with the songs. =
A letter was read from the Ameri.
can Legion headquarters. asking for
cooperation in extension of educa-
tion in the United States; also a letter
from the Denver Civic and CONNER
cia1 association advising Of the tariff
meeting October 2 and 3.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05
Statement


OF the ownership. management, cir.
culation, ETC.. required by the act Of
congress August ~, 1912, Of the Delts
Independent. published weekly at
Delta. Colorado for October LIST 1928.
that the names and addresses of the
publisher. editor, managing editor and
business manager. 10 Frank r. Stearns.
postofilce address, Delta. Colorado:
that the known bondholders, mort
gagee and other security holders own.
ing or holding one per cent Of total
amount Of bonds, mortgages, or other
securities are Herbert d. Perkins.
FRANK R. 6TNARN6, Owner and
Publisher. II
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 4th day Of October. 1923. Gene
We've Hartig. Notary Public. My COM
mission expires June 10. 1895.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05
:BUs1NEss LOCALS:
= - 90 90 . . . 90 . I

FOR RENT-3 housekeeping rooms. 21s
So.u' 40p
FOR sALE-Ticket TO Denver S12: Rood
until Oct. 31st. Colo phone 193-W. 4o.41c
LOsT-Friday, auto chain. between De,t.
and Reshaw ranch. Return TO this office.
40c
LOsT-Pair shell trimmed glasses, Thurs
day night. Reward for return TO this Of
flce.l A0r
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05

ed on Americanixing tne foreigner and
what the parochial school hopes to
do along this line; expressed the de-
sire that that school work in harmony
with the public schools.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05
a.lw.&ion Ae,,,,

Salvation Army
Montrose-Delt District, Residence,
$50 Main street, Montrose. Phone
Colo. Montrose 476.
In Delta Wednesday and Thursday
morning each week.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05
. SOCIETY +.
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The F. F. Club was entertained at
Montrose Tuesday, Mrs. Geo. w.
Bruce being hostess.
A number Of Delta ladies. members
of d. A. R., were entertained at Mont.
rose Tuesday. on the occasion Of the
official visit Of the State Regent, Mrs
J. C. Bushinger.
The regular meeting of the Social
Order Of the Beauceant was held at
Masonic Hail yesterday. Members
from out Of town were Mesdames Geo.
Roller, John Guynn. c. T. Meador and
G. 8. Henderson Of Hotchkiss; Mes
DANES ]. o. Stone, Malcolm Clay and
D. Walt Thomas OF Paonia; and Mes
danes F. N. Packard, w. L. Miller and
Mrs. J. F. Stewart Of Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05

J. H. Gehbauer, civil engineer. was
here yesterday from Paonia where he
has a contract which will continue for
several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Haig left Fri
day for their home at Caseyville, ILL.,
nois, after a pleasant visit with the
lady's sister. Mrs. C. F. Kirby, and
family.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05
Methodist Eed.eopal Church

Methodist EEIscopaI Church
9:45 q. m. Sunday school. Relig-
ious education on q scientific basis.
II a. m. Morning worship. Fine
music and helpful service.
p. m. Epworth League Devotion.
al nnd Young Peoples Hour.
8 p. m. Evening worship. The
choir in charge Of the music. Come
and enjoy an hour Of religious in
fluence.
8 p. m Wednesday, the Bible
study hour and prayer meeting.
We welcome you to our church.
Frank w. Pimlott, pastor.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05

First Church Of Christ, Scientist,
Delta
Holds services in the Library
Building.
Sunday at II .. IA.
Wednesdays At 8 ,. m.
The public 10 cordially invited.
This church maintains Q reading
room in this building. Open 500 70
400 p. m. Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05
At The Churches
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Presbyterian.

Presbyterian.
Rally day will be observed at all
of the services. At 9:45 a. m. the
Sunday School will assemble, study
the lessons for the day, and then the
whole school will assemble in the
main auditorium for the promotion
and other exercises. At this hour par
ents will visit the various classes and
inspect the work being done.
At II O'Clock the Communion OF the
Lords Supper will be celebrated and
new members will be received.
The evening service will be given
over entirely to the young people.
They have prepared an excellent pro
gram and the whole congregation is
boosting for that service.
The public is cordially invited to all
of these services.
The Westminster Guild will meet
Tuesday. October 9th. at the home of
Elsie Ault on Garnet Mesa. Members
will meet at the church at 7:15 to be
taken out in cars.
R. e. Sherman. Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05

Lazear Community Church Notes
The services will be as follows next
Sunday:
1000 a. m Sunday School. w. H.
Lauck, Supt. Missionary Sunday.
11:15 a. m Communion service.
TOO p. m Epworth League. w.
c. Lunn. Pres.
500 p. m. Sunday wor 4s
$500 p m. Evening service.
Note change Of hour for evening
service.
Paul A. Shields,
Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05

Naxarsne Church
Sunday School. 9:46 A N.
Preaching, 11:00 A. M.
Young Peoples Meeting. Ton p. n
Preaching. 1880 p. M.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05

0aptist
Sunday School: 9:45 A. N.
Preaching: 11:00 A. M.
Young Peoples Meeting: $50 pm.
Evening Service: 1880 p. m
Alfred b. Parry. Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05
chrlstlan

Bible Study. 9:45 .. m.
C. q. Junior and Senior. 700 pm
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05
st. Mlehss,'s Catholic

0t. MIchaeP0 Catholic
Masses at 8 and 10 O'Clock ever
Sunday except the second Sunday ol
tho month whom mass will bs at II
O'Clock. M
Church service Sunday svsninsl
It 1880 O'Clock.
Week day masses At 1880 o'clock.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05

Catholic Masses at Paonia and Heteh.
kiss, Sunday.
Mass at $3.50. Sunday School after
mass.
Mass at Hotchkiss in 0aro Han at
10 O'Clock. Sunday School after mass.
Mrs. I'd Smith. teacher.
Rev. Jer. O'TAsro1l, 1octef.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-05

Three piece Vanity Sets, 2Se.
finished art 0oods. all ready 70 smbrcis
! Three piece Buffet Sets, SOC. d
ishsd art soods. assorted patterns.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-17

Ham Berger's hoopie has many hu- man traits. If he accidentally gets 1t started on the third of fourth crack of the starter on a cold morning, it sulks all the way down town because of baked designs.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-17
PUPILS CALLED
 MENTALLY RETARDED'

HONOLULU, March IF. - ApproXi mately 20 per cent of the children in Hawaii's public schools are mentally retarded and are wasting their time, according to an estimate made by Dr. Stanley Porteus, of the University of Hawaii, following recent part sur vey of the islands. Dr. Porteus rec ommends a general survey on each of the islands and the grouping of chil- dren into classes so that a simplified course of study may be provided for the mentally retarded.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-17

A divorce lawyer will give you free advice and then charge you for it.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-17

An angel of a girl generally plays the devil with man.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-17
OLD HICKMAN MOURNS HIS
 HORSE AND KILLS SELF

SPOKANE, March IT, Brooding over the disappearance of the old horse-drawn hack, Frank Noonan, taxi driver, ended his life here recently With the disappearance of the last local hack he refused to ever drive an automobile and was transferred to a desk position with taxicab con- pany. His body was found in the Spo- kane River.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-17

Many automobiles pick up fast and so do a lot of junk dealers. It's a gift.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-17

We are still on a war basis. When dinner is ready the whole family vol unteers, but when the dishes are to be washed mother has to do so-,e drafting.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-17
KERREcT!

Love and porous plasters, son, Are very much alike. It's simple getting into one,
 But getting out-Good night!