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The Washington times., 1923-02-12

lived in peace-times, thinking only
Of himself. He was still the
same as the great mass OF men
had been, before the war drew
them from their selfish individual
ism, making the virtues Of
solidarity and sacrifice flourish
once more. He could still feel
desperate over a mere obstacle to
his desires, a disappointment in
love, an affliction which should
count seriously only in the life OF
a mere boy. Oh, If only Michael
had worthy ideal! Nady Lewis
had all the zeal of an evangelist.
If only Michael would think less
about himself and more about
mankind!
They shook hands beside the
gate.
And Afterward.
"Good-by, lady Lewis" said the
Prince, bowling.
If Don Marcos had been pres
ent, Michael's voice at that
moment would have sounded IA
miliar to him. 1t was the same
as on the afternoon Of the duel,
a beautifully solemn voice which
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[E ENEMIES OF WOMEN By BLAsCo IBANEZ
One of the World Greatest NOvelists
Weaves a Wonder Wartime
Tale of Monte Carlo.

since he had left Monte Carlo!
The Prince recalled the brief
and exacting period after his
arrival in Paris; his enlistment
in the Foreign Legion; the COM
mission Of second lieutenant
granted him in recognition Of
his former service as captain In
the Imperial Guards; his depar-
ture for the front. after dis
tributing or investing the MIL
lion and q half francs derived
from the sale Of villa airena:
his hard life In action, the bat.
ties and slaughter accompanying,
with gruesome prodigality, the
advances OF the triumphant Of
fensive.
He remembered his meeting with
a member OF the legion who had
suddenly called out to him, and
whom he had some difficulty in
recognizing-Atillo Castro!
A New Attitude.
Castro had changed. His ironical
smile had vanished. He looked on
life with greater seriousness, and
and now seemed convinced Of the
worth of his actions. But he and
Michael had belonged to different
battalions. and they had not seen
each other again till late one after
noon, after a fight, Michael had
come across his friend. The poor
chap was lying stretched out on the
ground, among other corpses. But
on that face in death was the smile
of serenity. Poor Castro! Michael
wondered what had become Of the
Generates"
But Michael's mind wandered on
from that memory to later expert
ences-hiS own wounds, his long
hospital convalescence. He had
suffered for several months III con-
sequence Of q stupid. accidental
wound, received ingIoriously q few
days before the armistice.
Michael Looks Back.
As, some hours later, Michael
approached the delightful little
home on the crest Of the hill. he
turned to look off below. Project
ing into the sea, the promontory =
of Villa Sirena met his eye. the
property now Of another man.
Michael turned his glance away to
keep old memories from yelling
up. In doing 50, he CHANGED to
meet the eyes Of Mado. the col
onel's sonora, eyes which evidently
regarded Prince Michael in uni
form as more interesting even than
when he had been the indulgent
master OF her parents. Poor
colonel! Michael fled the tempting
glance, and the full scarlet lips,
which challenged him.
CTO Be Continued Tomorrow
Copyright. 1893, by King Features
Syndicate. 1nc.)
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
FOR SYLVIA'S GOOD
THE STORY OF A STORMY WOOING
BY Ella Randall Pearce 4 girl like Sylvia Wade Co

; girl, like Sylvia Wade couldn't
keep you to the straight and mar
row."
Lets leave her name out Of
the matter" spoke UP Rafe Rob-
bins.
"It is too late" returned the
Sylvia Wade myself. Sit down
and listen'-as the other man
sprang up with a cry, you can't
have Sylvia! you've been q fool,
Robbins, and you've got yourself
in a mess. Gambling, drinking
and flirting with other mems
wives! What I know about you
would turn a girl like Sylvia in
the twinkling of an eye. And
what I'm doing now is for Syl.
Was good.
Brace up Robbins! I'm ready
to help you. I'll take care Of
your debts. And I'll give vow a
mans chance. I've a good posi-
ton waiting for you in Havana.
But you must go away and stay
away"
I'm in your hands," said Rafe
Robbins humbly.
An hour after the next out
going steamer for Havana had
left its pier James Cables car
stood in front of Sylvia's home.
He stepped out jauntily with a
huge bouquet of orchids.
His face clouded when q maid
told him that Miss Wade was not
at nome, and he thrust the sealed
note she gave him into his coat
pocket with a vague misgtving
that all was not well. But when
had the well-laid plans Of James
Gable ever failed before?
Back in his own home, he read
Sylvia's message:
My Dear Friend=
"You have made me take q
very hasty departure, but it
cannot be helped.
do not blame Rafe-it IL
all my fault. L made him tell
me the whole story. The poor
boy needs me now more than
ever. And we love each other.
Had you reckoned on that, INV
admirable despot?
I'VE are married and we ara
going to Havana to begin a new
life together. am counting
on you. Please be a GOOD
friend to us both-for my sake.
SYLVIA"
For long time after he had
read the letter the man sat in
deep thought. Then he tore the
written pages with al wide geo-
ture.
"You win. Sylvia" he said.
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Lubimoff understood how futile
all his questions would be. His
curiosity, no matter how strong
and subtle, would fail in contact
with that impenetrable reserve.
Alicia had disappeared forever
forever!
The Virgin Dolorosa spoke in
q simple natural way Of Alicia's
past. She knew it all. In the
silence Of Villa Rosa the other
woman had confessed it in de-
spair, and the nurse had been
neither scandalized nor amazed.
What did the moral capacity of
a mere individual mean, when at
every moment the world was
beholding the most unheard-of
crimes?
"She left this morning and is
a long way off long way?"
said the gentle woman. II will
write her that you forgive her.
That will afford her the peace
of mind she needs in her new
life"
The Prince walked with her to
the entrance Of his gardens.
There he began once more to
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
An Engrossing Story of Life and Love,
Thrilling Episodes and Unique Situa-
i tons From a Master Pen.

The Prince and the nurse sat
down together in wicker chairs
out of doors, in a little open
space surrounded by leafy trees.
A fountain was laughing as great
drops of water scattered from its
lazy jet. The greenish light re-
Elected through the grove made
Lady Lewis appear weaker and
more anemic. What was left Of
life seemed to Michael to have
become concentrated in her eyes,
before taking flight and vanish
ing, like some volatile fluid, into
space. The Prince was begin
ming to forget his recent anger.
Poor Lady Mary!
Once more he had a feeling Of
tenderness and respect for her.
Her physical wretchedness finally
changed his pity into the kind
of administration that disinter-
ested sacrifice always inspires.
Accustomed to living amid the
deepest sorrows. to witnessing
the greatest catastrophes, Lady
Lewis gave little heed to the
conventions prevailing in ordi-
nary life. She spoke at once,
with a certain military abrupt
ness, Of the reason for her
visit.
She had come in behalf OF the
Duchess de Deline. The nurse
had spent the last two days
with Alicia at Villa Rosa, sleep
ing there in order not to leave
the Duchess for a single mo-
ment. Alicia's wild despair. fol-
lowed later by a complete col.
lapse. had frightened her. The
lady had tried to kill herself.
Poor woman! j. She finally
grew calm, seeing the true light,
and realizing the path she must
take"
Prince Michael fixed his ques-
tioning glance upon her. What
light and what path was she talk
ing about? What was the motive
Of this visit? What message had
Alicia given her for him?
Lady Lewis read his thoughts
"She asked me to see you,
Prince; that la her last wish as
she leaves this world. She begs
you to forget her, never to seek
her out, and above all to forgive
her for the harm she has done
you involuntarily. Forgiveness
is what she most ardently yearns
for. If I can tell her that you
don't hate her, it will restore the
serenity she needs for her new
life"
A FIRM RESOLVE.
Forgive her? Alicia had not
done him any harm, Michael
acknowledged. From his own de-
sires and disillusionments, his
sufferings had come. II he had
remained faithful to the vows he
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
By Maria JeritZa,

n RoST Of us at some stage Of
IW our experience have been
AVA earnestly admonished to
throw cur shoulders back and our
chests out.
y This kindly meant advice is re-
sponsible for much stiff, strained
awkwardness in the carriage Of
the chest, shoulders and chin
for unfortunately the tendency,
when the chest is forced up and
out and the shoulders back, is
also to poke the chin forward.
Now the sensible, natural pro-
cedure-what nature practically
causes you to do without thought
or effort, If you are healthy and
active and cheerful-is to hold
your back and your neck straight.
Then the rest takes care of itself.
your head. shoulders, arms, chest
and abdomen naturally fall into
the correct posture.
AS the tW1g Is bent the trees
Inclined" the poet says. So if
you hold your back and neck
straight, not only will your car
rage assuredly be correct and
graceful, but your figure will
grow straighter and more sym.
metrical.
Really, 1t is so much easier and
more normal and pleasant to carry
Oneself with graceful erectness
than it is to slump" or strain.
Fearless, confident. eerful
Thought will do much to bring you
1sis blessing of an upright car.
rage. Rest, exercise, sufficient
nourishing food and fresh air are
important factors, for they give
you the consciousness of fresh
vitality, which naturally finds ex-
preston in erect carriage and
clear-cut movements.
deep breathing is perhaps the
Une most beneficial physical aid
20 fine chest development. Have
you ever noticed what well-de-
veloped chests most singers have7
We practise deep breathing con-
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ADVICE TO THE
LOYELORN
Beatrice Fairfax.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

NEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
~ I am twenty and a dancing
instructress. I met a young
man who comes to my place
with girl do not like at all.
He says he would not come il
it were not for me.
I told his friend that I didn't
want to have anything moro to
do with him while he bothers
with this girl, and that I was
going to talk it over with him.
But his friend told me not to,
as it would make him feel bad.
The last couple Of times he has
been down have showed q
different attitude toward him.
He does not realize that 1
like HMM fact, I have fallen
in love with him. He took me
home one night and he claimed
he liked me very much, and all
his friends say the same. Now
he sees the change in me and
wonders what it all is about.
Now, Miss Fairfax, do you
think that 1 am doing right by
acting this way? A. p.
WHY shouldn't this young man
w bring a girl with him when
he comes to dance at the place
where you work? AS one of the
assistants you are not supposed
to dance exclusively with one
person, but to divide your dances
so that those who really heed
instruction can have it. II the
man took every one of your
dances, don't you suppose there
would be a complaint? You are
not paid to amuse yourself. Why
should the man either cost you
your position or stand around
doing nothing while you dance
with others? Have you q right
to criticise the other girl and
pass sentence on her? She was
his friend before you were.
There are those who criticise
your profession. Be more tOler.
ant and less jealous.
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wavered close to tears.
But the Colonel did not appear
until a few moments later, when
coming out OF the gardeners pa
vilion, ne met Prince Michael re-
turning pensively towards the
villa.
Michael gave an order in stern
ones.
'T am leaving for Paris. I
want to so tomorrow. Make all
necessary arrangements"
Then, as he gazed into the
Colonel's eyes, he continued in q
gentler voice:
81 think I shall never return
here. You may sell
Villa Sirena."
In a uniform faded by sun and
rain, his right arm hanging inert
from the shoulder, an officers
stripe on his shoulder, Prince
Michael returned one day to
Monte Carlo.
The Colonel received him joy
fully.
"It has been ten months and
.wenty days since Your Highness
eft here. How many things
have happenedr'
But the Colonel seemed too
preoccupied for comfortable leis-
urely renaissance.
He kept looking back nervously
in the dir ction OF a tiny house
surrounded by a little garden, far
up on the heights of Beausoliel.
For a certain American officer,
young and well built, had lately
formed the habit OF walking about
the little house where bright eyes
from the window followed him
with a hungry look. and lips
red as cherries smiled at him
and the Colonel was jealous.
His Future Settled.
Just a few weeks after the de-
Qt1TLuT0 OL LuO 6T1AACS h0 4s1N
married the gardeners daughter.
Michael, before leaving for the
front, had arranged for his
chamberlain future with a
pension OF ten thousand francs q
year, and the sum necessary to
buy the little home, ana the Col
onel had persuaded this girl,
young enough to be his grand
daughter, to share his legacy.
"Old age has its duties"
sighed the Colonel. apologetical-
ly. 'Mado Is waiting for me; you
see, the poor girl doesn't go out
very much. She likes to have
me take her to the afternoon
concerts on the terraces"
And when the Prince assented
with nod of understanding the
Colonel rushed off precipitately.
leaving Michael to follow him
more slowly. How many people,
thought Michael, as he walked
along, had died in the short time
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
Author Of 1.-THE Four HOrseme0
81 the Apocalypse" and Other
Novels Of World RenOWn.

A ND then, in the presence Of
"a the gaping crowd, the
"A Duchess proceeded as
though she were alone. She
cat down upon the seat and
: had them lay the corpse-like
body across : her knees, and
she herself, as she held Martinez
with one arm, laid his painting
head against one Of her Shout
ders.
@The carriage moved slowly off
IA the direction of the Officers
Hotel, followed by a large part Of
the crowd. The doctor went
along on foot, urging the driver
to- go slowly.
-, Michael saw Alicia pass, up
right and rigid in her seat, her
eyes wide open with terror, her
mouth tense with grief, holding
the dying man on her knees.
Her attitude reminded him Of
the Divine Mother at the foot
Of, the cross, but there was some
thing impure and shameful in
I, AEcia's sorrow that made the
comparison inadmissible.
''Oh, Venus Dolorosar' He felt
sad. very, very sad. That officer
was his enemy. but death? -
was not so sorry for Alicia.
BE smiled a malicious smile as
&c looked for the last time at the
carriage and its constantly In
creasing following.
-.ee.As far as scandals were con-
OeEned, there was nothing COM
Enonplace about the Duchess de
r Delfile's latest.
1.-Two days later, in the morn
ing, Lubimoff saw the colonel
leave Villa Sirena, dressed in
black. He was going to the
funeral of Martinez.
= Late that same afternoon, while
Michael was strolIing moodily
about his gardens at Villa Sirena,
he. saw Lady Lewis coming, pre-
ceded by the colonel.
The prince was making haste
% take refuge in the house when
the colonel overlook him. Before
the old soldier could speak
Michael turned on him in a rage.
He didn't want to see the nurse!
He wanted only to be left alone!
:. Marquis" said the colonel,
"I.ady Lewis says she must talk
with your highness-she has
something important to say to
you" His manner was so urgent
that Michael consented without
further discussion.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
This Day in Our History

Il ham Lincoln the who guided the Union through
the civil war and made for himself equal to the
greatest in the world 3 history.
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
YOUR BEAUTY


stantly as a part Of our voice cul-
ture.
And deep breathing does more
than simply develop the chest.
1t is a tremendous all-around
beauty aid. It sends the red
blood dancing through your
veins and causes roses to bloom
in your cheeks.
Here is a little game that will
help you to accustom yourself
to deep breathing. You'll find
it great fun.
Stand before window in
which lightweight curtain
hangs, or If you prefer. suspend
a strip of paper from the top Of
doorway.
Take a deep breath. then slow
ly breathe toward the paper. AS
soon as the force OF your breath
moves the paper, step back about
a foot and try again. After you
have practised this exercise for
several mornings. you will be
surprised to see how far back
you can stand and still move the
object. You'll increase the dis
lance week after week.
Be sure to breathe through
your nose, or the exercise will
lose It's value. And fill your
lungs as gently as possible, for
deep. steady breathing is desir-
able. OF course, the object of
this little game is not to blow
the paper, but to empty your
lungs so that you will neces-
sarily inhale deep drafts of fresh
air.
First, try this exercise just a
few times. then increase the
number each day as your breath
ing capacity increases.
.44z3 %%5
The next article VIII deal with
the achievement q q beauti.
fully straight back.
Copyright, 1924. Premier Syndicate. Inc
The Washington times., 1923-02-12
The Average Vocabulary

LEARNED professor finds the English speaking adult
- of ordinary education $4,000 different Words
though certain scientists that he gets along with
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
THE ROTHENDERG CASE
Parents of Boy, Supposedly Murdered,
Withdraw Their Charges Against
Prosecuting Attorney.

Withdraw Their Charges Against
Prosecuting Attorney.
Catskill, N. Y. Dec. 14.-Interest
in the grand jury investigation of the
death last summer of -year-old
Howard Rothenberg, of Newark,
N. J., today swung back to this vii
lage where Justice Howard was to
convene the December term of SUI
preme court and receive the indict-
ments in the case.
Mrs. Charles Rothenberg, the muir
dered boys mother. yesterday direct
ed counsel to file with Attorney Gen.
eral Carl Sherman charges that Dis
Greene county, had been guilty of
malfeasance in his handling of the
case.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rothenberg and their
counsel then went to Albany, and
were told by Attorney General Sher-
man that he had informed Governor
Smith that he believed the investiga-
ton had been conducted in a reason
able manner.
Counsel for the Rothenbergs asked
Mr.. Sherman to take further action
but he again refused to interfere, and
it then was announced by the boys
parents they had decided to with
draw their charges against Mr.. Cof-
fin.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
RAILROAD CHIEF TO
ATTRACT TOURISTS
Condition Of Corporation Makes
New Move a Necessity

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 14.-The Alas
at a cost of $56,000,O00 and thus far
operated at deficit, will attract pa
tronage by Turing tourists who are
potential settlers and investors, Lee H.
Lands. the new manager of the line.
said when he was here recently on
his way north to assume his duties.
Mr.. Lands formerly was industrial
commissioner of the Western Pacific
railroad, and in that position his work
was to establish colonists and indus
tries along the right-of-way, as the
other transcontinental lines have
done. He hopes to do the same thing
in Alaska.
We are going to develop not only
Industrial tonnage" explained Mr..
lands. but intend to make the tour
list pay new revenue for the railroad.
I'VE should have feeder lines for
the railroad. especially branch into
Mount Mckinley National park. Hoo
tells and other accommodations for
tourists should be provided at Curry
Station, the entrance to the park.
Additional sleeping cars will be put
on to care for the tourist travel.
Alaska, an undeveloped country,
has large resources, but needs money
and man to develop them. This
means. in a nutshell, more popula-
ton. The best way to get permanent
settlers is, | believe, to advertise the
opportunities the territory offers. and
there is no better way to advertise
any country than to get people to go
and look at it. There is no question
about the scenic attractions of Alaska.
but new industries must be en-
couraged and developed. Coal and
metal mining must be increased"
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
WORK MAKES CORRECTION
Secretary Denies 10000 Pension Gases
Are In Arrears

Washington. Dec. IA. - Secretary
Work today corrected statements APP.
pearing In some newspapers which
substituted the name of the pension
office for that of the patent office in
quoting from his annual report and
made 1t appear that 10000 pension
cases are In arrears.
Nothing is further from the truth"
said the secretary. The work in the
pension office is current: applications
are taken up for examination as soon
as filed and claims are allowed as
soon as necessary evidence Is re-
ceised.f fgx
Mr.. MQsk said he wished to correct
the erroneous statement as IL might
cause great anxiety 10 those who re-
cenhyfhsdtiled claims.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
WATSON REMOVED

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE assign
ment of Captain Edwin II. Dodd to
command destroyer squadron IL,
battle fleet, vice Captain Edward II.
Watson, was announced today in naval
orders. 1t was the eleventh squa-
dron which was wrecked in California
waters and Captain Dodd will take
over a reconstructed command.
Captain Watson is assigned as as
sistant commandant, Hawaii. His
case still is pending at the navy de-
partment where action of the naval
court-martial which tried him In con-
nection with the disaster awaits dis
position by Secretary DENLY.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
IMPROVES RAILROADS.
Poland Fast Becomes Organized With
Regards Transportation.

Warsaw, Dec. 14.--Poland toda,
has railroad organization of Its
own, created since the war, and made
up of three old systems. the Rus
sian, the Austrian and the German.
Colonel A. y. Barber, an American.
has been the technical adviser of the
government in this work, which has
presented many difficulties.
The financial burden is still heavy,
and there is deficit. Some people
suggest private ownership. but TO this
the government is opposed. II will
at once reduce the number of en-
ployes and increase rates.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
WAS NOT KoRI3Tz

Chicago. Dec. 1.-THE airplane
discovered last night In Georgia
which was believed to have some
connection with the disappearance OF
Leo Koretz. was Identified today by
Morris Leayitt, drug store proprietor,
as his own, piloted by w. w. Meyers
TO take William Aronson, Leavitt's
clerk TO Saba, Honduras, on business.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
MEETING IN TPROAR
Immigration Conference Upset by
Birth Control Address

New York, Dec. 14.-Charges that
the national immigration conferences
two-day session had been given over
to preponderant exposition of the
views of interests moved by selfish
motives were made at today's meeting
by Mrs. William Cumming Story, or
New York. former president-general
of the Daughters of the American
Revolution.
The meeting was thrown into an
uproar when Mrs. May Ware bennett
director of the voluntary parenthood
league, attempted to speak on birth
control as q means of solving the inn
migration problem. Protesting cries
came from the floor and conference
Chairman Peter j. Brady ordered Mrs
bennett from the platform. She pro-
tested. but withdrew as the delegates
Epplauded the ruling.