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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-18
FRENCH libel" LONDON IN
TOURIST WAR, BRITISH SAY

r ONDON. Labelling London" is :
the term applied by the
- Evening Standard to an Eek
pose" of methods alleged to have
been inaugurated by France to
draw, by means of a widespread
net of insidious propaganda, more
than her share of American tour
lists.
Two California women, it is re-
ported, were advised throughout
their trip from the West that
London was full, also dull and
very hostile to Americans. Paris,
on the other hand, was pictured
as an acme of delight-the only
place to go.
1ieve that London could be full
and dull at the same time, and
are now, according to the Stan
dard, having the time of their
lives here. in the midst of a
greater number and variety of
attractions than can be found in
any other city in the world.
They have found that, far
from being hostile to Americans,
the Londoner delights in them
. and is pleased to help them in
every way possible. Furthermore,
he can talk their language, an
invaluable item. especially in the
case of women travelling"
The wild stories the French
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-18
WEDDING RING
is BELT IN
ALBANIA

TN ALBANIA, the southeastern
country of Europe, fire Is re-
- garded as one of the sacred
symbols of life. Therefore, 1t en-
fers largely into the customs at
tending weddings.
When an Albanian maiden has
been captured by her husband
for the old-time form OF marriage
bv capture still exists in that
countryside Is taken to his nome
where a. huge fire Is roaring IN
the open fireplace.
The bride has brought but one
article with her. 1t IL the only
possession she takes from her
home-a large pair OF fire tongs.
On arriving at her future home
she hesitateS at the doorway
Then she steps over the Threshold
walks to the fireplace and taxes
UP her position by It.
There she stands for three days,
with her head bowed and her
hands crossed over her chest.
During these days she doesn't
speak or leave her post. even Tor
food or drink.
Then she takes UP her duties
In her new house. For the .1irst
three months the brides chief
duty Is to attend to the fire ana
be ready to light the cigarettes
for any member Of the family
who smokes.
Hers Is an humble station In
the new home. But her mother
went through the same ordeal,
and her grandmother. and her
great before her, for
Albanian customs which are part
of the life Of today are tho her1'
tage Of thousands Of years.
So the young bride does not
feel the least bit Inundated by
being compelled to perform her
homely duties. nor does she re-
sent the silence she Is compelled
to observe during the first three
days.
At the end Of the third day
after the Albanian bride has been
carried to her husbands home and
has stood mutely by the fireplace,
she puts on a heavy belt.
This belt ia the symbol of mar
riage and takes the place OF the
wedding ring common to other
lands. From the moment the belt
Is put on. the young man and the
girl are man and wife.
Then at some date which Is en-
tirely convenient the bride and
groom go to the church and are
married by a priest.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-18
HEROINES OF HISTORY
Significant Incidents in the Lives Of Famous Women
By MARY STUYVESANT

; Catharina, with all the grace and
courtesy Of which she was mis-
tress, entertained her unlimited
guests as though they were
honored guests.
While the gay company was at
table, a messenger burst into the
room, shouting that the Spanish
soldiers of Charles were pillaging
the town and treating the people
shamefully.
The proud countess flushed
with indignation, but did not in
dictate her distress by the slight
est word or gesture.
Secretly and with dispatch she
armed all Of her retainers and
ordered every entrance to the
castle bolted.
Then she returned to the dining
room and begged the officers to
issue commands that the outrages
which were being perpetreated in
the town cease at once.
But they were drinking and
eating, and they merely laughed
at her concern. The only salts.
faction she gained from the in.
terview was the declaration that
the soldiers were only doing what
all soldiers did in time Of war.
Then the imperious countess
drew herself to her full height
and declared:
''If my poor subjects do not
have their own again. then will
princes blood be given for oxen's
blood. You do not leave this
castle until everything-even to
the smallest ARTICLES restored
and your army has passed on"
At this moment the doors of
banquet hall were opened wide
and the breakfast party found
themselves surrounded by an i'm
pressive armed guard. And they
realized that the countess was a
woman with whom 1t was not
wise to trifle.
Although there was a powerful
army under the command of
Prince Henry outside the castle
walls, he knew that he would
have no way OF communicating
with them.
Without further delay he issued
swift orders that all marauding
should stop at once, and that the
citizens should be treated with
every consideration.
To this day the Countess Cath
arina of Schwartzburg, who SO
cleverly. tricked a great general
into submission, Is known as
Catharina the Heroic"
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TN THE Royal Museum at Mad
rid is an equestrian portrait
by the great painter, Titan.
This is held by many to be the
finest portrait ever painted.
The subject Of this celebrated
work Of art is Charles the Fifth.
Emperor Of the Holy Roman EN-
pire, grandson of Ferdinand and
Isabella.
1t was during the reign of
Charles that the Spaniards con.
quered Mexico and Peru. And 1t
was Charles who led his army
into what Is now Germany and
defeated the Smalkaldic League
at Muhlberg in 1547.
After this great victory, while
the Emperor's troops were march
ing through Thuringia, they
stopped in SchwartZburg, which
was ruled by a good and wise
woman. the Countess Catharina
of Schwartzburg.
So anxious was she that her
little duuhy and its inhabitants,
who were her subjects, should not
suffer from the invaders that she
went to the great Emperor her
self and begged that her dominion
be not molested.
In return for this-for the En-
peror granted her request-she
agreed to furnish his army with
provisions at very low prices.
To insure against the POSSIBLE
1ty of having a roistering army
work havoc in her city, the far
seeing countess had the bridge
which led directly into the town
torn down. Then she had an
other bridge built at a distance,
so the marching army would not
pass through the city.
Even further than this did the
Countess Catharina go to protect
her subjects. She issued an or
der that all the citizens should
bring the possessions which they
held dear to her castle, where
they would be safely stored until
the army was we'll out Of the
country.
Prince Henry Of Brunswick was
the general in charge Of the
troops Of Charles. Seeing the
beautiful castle, he unceremoni-
ously invited himself and his
staff to breakfast.
Being a lady Of much culture
and familiar with the ways Of the
World-and 1t was a hard world
In which to live in those days
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are circulating in their desperate
struggle to attract American visit
ors," said a hotel manager, ARE
controverted by the figures sup
piled by steamship companies. In
1921, 40 per cent of the Summer
tourists came to Southampton, the
balance going to Cherbourg and
thence to Paris. Last year So per
cent came here, and this year. in
the Just-ended season heavy arriv-
ais, 81 per cent disembarked at
southampton, only SO per cent
spending their vacation periods in
Paris and the capitals of Europe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-18
Many Track Bets

~ ARIS-Parisians, reinforced
= by American and English
Il tourists, paid almost one
million francs in entrance fees
for the Grand Prix race day and
wagered more than thirteen mil
lion francs on tho days events.
Official figures show the en-
trance receipts as 939,241 francs
and the amount wagered as
13,163,945 francs. On the Grand
Prix event alone the sum OF
6,O58,750 francs waS wagered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-18
The Best Cure for Drunkenness.

~THER are In trouble because the law didn't tlnd
l. J their in the right place. -,
- Edward G. Bucsek pays $50 for huggng girl "nle
driving his automobile,
The young thank his stars that coroner lnS'eao
of Judge didn't pass his
Lady Hamilton is fined eight shings sxpence IN honoon
for running while inebrlated ana incapaDis:
Tomorrow usual forty fifty joyriders will be Killed
manned at grade crossings or IN coMsoa" .u,n,.ou
philosophers claim that the best cure Aor
ness is to observe the behavior of drunken men. . ~
Customs officers dsnfect the Spanish steamship Nura
bringing broomcorn Italy Every plant carries us own
parasite Pity we didn't know it before Mexican cotton
introduced the boil weev hereabouts. :.
Aboriginal America nothing OF gypsy nouns citrus
fruit scales snrnce bud worms and like bghs and pests
that now threaten orchard, field and forest ,-.
nroner balance of natural forces once kept the con-
+nert clean We'll never ascertain the full cost of wild
bird slaughter and regardless dissipation OF fertilizers
Early explorers didn't find Wh1skey mere elIner.
Kaufnahl
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Once-Overs
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WORK AND PLAY.

Why do you go to extremes in everything you do?
Quite often you find yourself getting fad carry
ing it too far. '..'~.,
you have studied successful business and pro-
fessional men, you have noticed that they know
when to play and when to stop playing. .-~..
They know when they should work. and they work at
that time and then when they do play they at
Successful make the thing they doing the all
important thing for the time being.
They do not carry either side to excess
They mix in just enough play to keep them in good
condition and out of ru but they do not engage
line Of amusement long time that they have no
ambition for anything else but to lie down be-
completely tired
Be 'man of parts thinking alone of your own
comfort and pleasure, but giving heed others whose
pleasure and interests should also be yours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-18
Ask New Stamps

MKANILA.-New designs for
" Philippine postage stamps.
49, depicting Filipino national
heroes and beautiful native
scenes. are being considered bv
the local postal authorities. The
Washington Bureau of Printing,
which prints Philippine stamps.
has been requested to temporarily
suspend work on the local sup
ply. The present two-centavo
stamp bearing the portrait OF
Rial will probably be retained
and new eighteen-centavo
stamp adopted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-18
TODAY'S SAFETY TALK
Prepared By the National Safety Council.

and don't let other children touch
it. Ask someone to telephone to
the police, and in the meantime
stand by 1t to warn others Of the
danger. This applies also to all
wires hanging from a pole, tree
or building.
Never fool with any wires you
find strapped to a pole.
These warnings apply equally to
some grownups whose curiosity
may sometimes tempt them to
touch wire to see II it Is really
"uve."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-18

" LECTRIC light and power
n. wires which are erected
- along our streets and al
leys are liable to break and fail
at any time.
A child. knowing nothing about
the dangers OF electricity, Is apt
to pick up a loose wire and re-
ceive a fatal shock.
Parents should instruct their
children carefully on the follow
ing points:
Do not touch any wire lying in
the street that may be charged
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-18
Keep Away From the White House.

THE AMERICAN PHILATELIC SOCIETY, slated forNs
Presidential reception, tactfuly cancels the engage
and trusts that its example viii be followed by
organizations and individuals generally
An hour day is frequently lost in the White House
sightseers and delegations.
Mr. Coolidge has cares to occupy every minute at his
dposal his strength should not be drained the study
of vital issues postponed by such thoughess intrusons
Show consideration for the hardest worked
EARTH and keep away from the Executive Mansion. The
only why of you go there the satisfaction Of
saying you have spoken to the President
William Henry Harrison died from hand-shaking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-18
SAP AND SALT
by Bert Moses

A surplus Of pep" Is often evil
dence of a lack Of ability.
Work Your misfortunes up into
jokes and they are gone.
II you have good health, try
to put 1t to some good use.
The more ability a man has,
the less attention he seems to
pay to plain honesty.
People don't need uplifting so
much as they need a little more
gumption and sense.
Hez Heck says: Dignity Is
about 50 per cent whiskers and
the other so IL gall"
Copyright. 1924. Premier Syndicate. Ine.l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-18
STREAMING AT CHATS
AND MISSING
CAMELS
By HERBERT KAUFMAN.

THE world court mountain delivers its first Judgment
| mouse. Consignees of Englishowned, French
chartered steamer, refused admission to the Kiel
Canal in 1921 because Of munitions cargo for Poland
awarded the equivalent of $500 damages enaied by
longer route.
triphammer to drive tacks
Secretary Hughes notifies ambassadors that the
United States when invited will appoint commissioner
to help fix the maximum Of PREPARATIONS Germany
can pay but determination not to enter any arrange
mens liable prejudice full independence Of action.
contempates the sending of to null
terms of debt settlement Nothing definite is indicated
beyond the demand for moratorium and reiterated nten
ton liquidation here upon receipt Of ndemnes
dull and stodgy batch Of official news all around.
old S0Us With Sharp Teeth.
DR1TA has practically acquiesced in the establishments
Is Of a twelveme limit for bootlegging vessels
London would rather yield inch than lose ell
through possible international powwows which might result
in reseng the boundaries of maritime sovereignty earth
l8.N
How gracefully the powers submit in trifles!
The last blow Of the bout hits the sole
remaining bank Of Shelby which closes DOORS leaving cit
zens without single financial institution.
Warning all little trying to shoes too big
for them Montana folk urged to read Aesop fable
of The Frog and the Ok.
The coal conference will be resumed at Atlantic City on
Monday not because either group expectant Of getting
anywhere but operators and miners explain, simply In
Difference Chairman Hammonds request and to
public opinion.
The anthracite barons again seek arbitration Union
leaders won't hear of outside interference.
Capital and labor have been doing this sort Of thing since
p1ebeians walked the pacans several thou
sand years ago.
Considering the centuries we've spent tinkerng at
nomc machinery it's about time somebody found way to
satisfy both balance sheets and dinner pals.
Federal regulation apt to solve this particular phase
Of the problem argument cant The parties m interest
would do well to remember how Alexander handled the
Gordian knot President Coolidge may yet be compelled to
hew and let the chips fall where they will.
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An Ancient and Dis1,onorabLe Trade.

TOHN WALLA, holding empty sleeve up to passers-by
is arrested by skeptical detective who notices Pc
cuar bulge under his coat Investigation dscOses
hidden arm.
Half the nckes and dimes tossed to apparent cripples
wasted upon arrant frauds.
Mendicancy Of the oldest professions The Cantg
Dictionary glossary Of terms used by gypsies beggars
thieves and cheats published before the landing Of the
Pilgrims explains how "Cleyme without PAIN
raised beggars bodies by brusng Crowsfoo spearwor
and Salt together and capping them the Body which
frets the Skin then with Lnnenrag which sticks close to
it. they tear off the Skin and a little powdered
Arsnick which makes it look angry favordly as if
it were a real sore"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
WOULD RESTORE
Lash IN SOUTH
Georgia Legislator Charges
Inhuman fortunes

ATLANTA. Ca. Aug. IT, gsnsa.
tionai charges OF cruelty 70 prison.
ers in county convict camps. follow.
Ing abolishment Of the lash In Geor.
gin. we're brought before the general
assembly to-day.
Representative Bennett. appearing
before house committee In support
or his measure 20 legallze floggines
Of prisoners. charged that even more
inhuman practices are being used 70
curb "Sullen. stubborn and uneon.
troilhble" eonyicis since whlpplngs
have been forbidden.
"conyicts IN certain counties in
Georgia are being suspended by tho
thumbs for hours or bound 20 trees
with heavy chains or placed in tor.
ture bones" Representative Bennett
charge. other horrible, inhuman
and cruel methods Of punishment
are being brought into use"
Bennett declared that wardens and
guards are having n difficult time
with DrIsonres and often arc forced
10 stand for abuse.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Dedicate BeIIeau Woods
as Monument to Marines
Will Preserve Turing Point battle-ground as
Shrine in Memory of Leatherneclls

WASHINGTON. Aug. THE
memory OF American marines and
other Z. s. forces who told IL TO
the world in the Ercai Battle u
Bcilcan Woods during the world
war. win be- cnusecrnted to history
at ceremonies in, Franco. sunday
July 90.
Tho Battle Of Bclleau Woods
marked tho final turning point
where tho tides of war swept up
the American and allied armies and
carried them on to victory. This
battle has been called by Gen. Per.
shing. the Gettysburg Of tho world
war"
Bellcau Woods will be dedicated
hs a national memorial to the Amer.
lean troops who participated in tho
final campaign which resulted In
the victory of the allied armies.
md tho expulsion OF the invader
from the soil Of France the an.
nounecmeut states.
Tho dedication will be under the
auspices Of Bellc1u wooda Memorial
association. an organization formed
by patriotic American men and
women 70 commemorate the vaior
Of the men Of the American forces
The association is Incorporated
under an act Of congress Of March
Q. 1923, ms .profitmakinE or.
ganization. when Belleau woodH
was about to be sold as an amuse-
meut park, the association stepped
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
LEGION STRIKES
OREGON SHEIKS
Vets DenounCe BelI-Panted
Portland Vampires

PORTLAND. Aug. T. - There ~
fear and trembling combined with a
nervous culver IN the ranks or Port
land nhollfa today.
The long haired gentry Of tho side.
walks. otherwise known as tho 'ha
Dhalt arabs" who have annoyed
numerous local girls during the past
few weeks. stand outlawed by tho
American Legion.
The veterans, AZ their meeting last
uight. pledged their support 10 the
police department IN the city.wide
campaign 20 eradicate masculine
pests.
Tho posts stand wus set forth IN
a heariily.indorsed resolution. which
said in part.
Whereas. there has arisen in our
midst. 10 insult our wives. sweet.
hearts and sisters. ms well aH 10 IN.
sult our own manhood. type OF
being commonly called tho 'Ehellt.
and.
Whereas, these beings have adopt
ed the lipsticlS, tho powder puff and
the rouge and other articles used by
tho feminine sex, and diagraced. by
adopting bellbottomcd pants. tho
normal man who once took pride in
his trousers. ana.
whereas. they have been congre
eating az street corners IN Portland
during late hours Of tho night In
order that they might insult women;
and.
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rounding up these sheiks in order
that the term may return 10 It's own
fun meaning. that trousers may re.
tain their old and time honored posi-
ton In the affairs Of tho world. that
lipBticl6s. powder puffs and rouge
may return 20 the vanity cases OF
women. and that tho streets Of Port.
land may be safe places for men who
take pride in their sex and extremely
places for those who come
under the classification OF shelka."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

Flounees are the newest fashion.
They ripple up and down aud around
all the newest frocks In the most
enchanting manner. as you can see
By the clever models skotched In
all OF these styles tho flounces arc
circular ana the home sewer IL like.
IS 10 find IL diffieult 20 set them on
the dress or skirt unless she has
special Instructions.
Two OF the dresses above have a
circular flounee. which also forms
tho Side Grapes The center ono
merely uses u around the bottom ot
the skirt. An OF these flounces may
be set on IN this manner.
For thin cotton materials. silks
and sof, sa,ins. fino covered cord
makes dainty heading Use sof,
cable cord. which comes In various
sizes in black and white. For tho
heading or a flouncc on drenu a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

fine cord Is best
Sometimes both black and white
cord show thru the casing OF the
material. In which case dye the cord
to the color OF the dress before Il
II used.
Cut a true bias strip Of dress ma.
lcrial 20 cover the cord and sew the
cord into the fold OF the bias with
a fine running stitch. as shown IN
Figure !. Next SOW the cord 20 tho
top seam limo OF tho flounce. the
cord turned down against tho right
aldo Of tho flounee. Figure :.
Fold hack tho cord so that the
seam falla 20 tho under side Of tho
nounce and Sew the flnunce 20 tho
droas. sewing Il By hand along the
crease between cord and fiouncc. 70
that no stitches show. Figure ..
Figure shows a flounca with the
cord heading on the right aide.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
Need Flowers
for Memorial

10 Our Citizens:
Seattle IL again called upon
20 remember the day" with
flowers.
on Friday. August 10. "a
memorial service VIII be- held
for our late president. Warren
@ Harding. at tho Arena.
Bring or send your flowers
90 tie Arena on tho morning
or that date. 70 the committee
ia charge can decorate
Al flowers used VIII be
sent % the battleships and
hospitals after the services.
Kindly telephone mo a.
Main $3.50 how many flowers
you viii be able 20 supply on
this occasion.
MRS. GEORGE GUY.
Chairman Flower Committee.
Chamber OF Commerce..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
THEY SHAME
LEGITIMATE sHEIKS

Whereas. the activities OF these
youths must bring shame ana did,
comfort 90 tho legitimate shelk Of
North Africa. who has rcd blood in
his veins and reputation 10 pro.
tect.
Now. therefore. be Il resolved:
That wo. tho members OF Port,
land post Of the American Legion.
offer our naalatnnee % the police IN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

had attempted 10 alter chemically
huge stocks Of coke. and render
them unfit for metallurgicai uses.
Gen. DO Goutte Issued a proclama.
ton that anyone found guilty of
such sabotage would me Imprisoned
for five years and have 70 pay a
fine OF 100000 marks.
Meanwhile. Il was announced that
Premier Poincare will confer tomor.
row with Lord Robert Cecil. in an
attemtp to avert "a Franco-British
split.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07
FRENCH TAKE
STEPS IN RUHRR

PARIS. Aug. 7.-whie taking
steps 70 prevent break with Eng.
land over reparations and the Ruhr.
the French inaugurated severe
measures ia tho occupied areas. A
report from Dortmund says that
start was made toward operating
10 eokeries that have been Idle
thru passive resistance.
Then Il was found the Germans
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-07

In and bought the turi
Describing ita prcssn, plans. the
association states that they '9n.
clude placing the woods In proper
condition "a n memorial to the men
whose blood has consocfascd II, the
erection OF fitting monuments and
memorial tablets. and a conprehen.
sivc work In tho whole terrain in
which tho battle was wagud To In.