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Evening star., 1923-10-30
BY HAROLD NOICE,
Leader Wrangel Island Rescue
Expedition.

Ada Blackjack, brought up in the
mission in Nome, had learned to read
and write. to sew and cook. To shoot,
to trap. to carry on the battle with
the naked elements-of these she
was almost as ignorant as the white
women of Nome.
In those days, while Lorne knight
lay In his sleeping bag, death through
scurvy slowly creeping toward him,
the Eskimo girl passed through a
brief period of despair which knight
records in his diary. Then her
Eskimo heritage rose up in her. She
assumed. one by one, the tasks which
the white men had dropped-took up
the challenge where they had laid it
down. Every instinct in her surged
to the battle with the relentless
forces which had already destroyed
her companions.
Took Over Chores.
Knight describes how, as he grows
weaker. she takes the chores. one by
one, from him. She chops the wood,
cuts the ice and melts it for water,
she pushes through the storms, visits
the traps and brings home the foxes
Ultimately she learns to handle that
murderous invention of the white
man, Of which she has always been
afraid-Knight's rifle.
Though still able to keep his record
of their life. knight is powerless to
do much else. On February Z he
notes:
Ada took a short walk to a few
OF the traps. but no luck. She and I
he WIT IL II
And I while so doing (hellD tainted
and was out a few seconds. The
woman, I am sure, did not realize
then that 1 was really sick. And
when I came to. she was scared stiff.
] got into my bag and am all o. K,
excepting a very slight fever which
/ now have.
The woman is great deal more
frightened over my condition than 1
am. 1 don't deny that it is a rather
herself. but she is wonderfully cheer
ful and Is now busy sharpening the
wood saws. She insists on doing
practically everything and I willingly
Couldn't Read Thermometer.
At this time the temperature re-
ports In Knights diary cease. In
speaking of them he says:
THE woman cannot read the ther-
mometer and I do not wish to get
out of my sleeping bag, so the read
tngs will be discontinued for a time. I"
Still Knight did not suspect the full
seriousness of his situation He ex-
pected. even then, that the break in
his record would be only a question
of days.
More and more he pins all his hopes
upon the arrival of a bear. Far from
being appalled, by the appearance of
1nquisitive animals, as in the early
days of their stay on the island.
Knight asks nothing of life but that
q bear shall walk right into camp.
Il can see that I cannot go far
away from camp, and unless a bear
or getting one, for the woman can
not be trusted with my rifle. She is
easily excited and knows nothing
about gun, and this Is the only
Evening star., 1923-10-30

is coming back into my lips, which
There knights faithful record
breaks off-the record begun in such
high spirits aboard the Silver Wave,
two and a half years before. when
the Arctic was still land Of romantic
promise to the boys.
Fate OF Others.
All indications point to the conclu-
ford. Maurer and Galle-had perished
long before. perhaps in that very
blizzard which knight and Ada
watched so fearfully on the day fol-
lowing their departure.
I. believe that death came to them
far less torturingly than to their poor
companion left behind. 1 do not
think it likely that they starved. That
gale, which came upon them out of
the clear January day on which they
headed south. must have set the ice,
foes in motion. Leads must have
opened up in the pack. The weather
was bitterly cold. the days short anS
dark. The dogs and men, no doubt.
were weakened both from short ras
tions and the prolonged tusele with
still filled with determination not tY
stop-not to turn back. I can seq
them chopping their way through
pressure ridges. lifting their sled
over the snowdrifts, finding them
selves at last on level stretch Of
snow-covered ice. only to discover
that, without warning, 1t is bending
beneath their weight. Perhaps they
realized too late that, blinded by the
blizzard, they had stumbled out onto
the thin snow-covered ice of a near
ly frozen-oyer lead only to go plung-
ing to swift death in the icy water:
If this was their end, and I think
1T likely, 1t surely was a. more merei-
full fate than that slow death which
ultimately claimed poor Knight.
Loss of Records.
AS an explorer, I know that what
Crawford and his two comrades
would most regret about their lonely
death was the loss to posterity of
their records. Crawford especially
had devoted most of his time ION
Wrangel Island eto mapping and
charting coast lines and making a
geological survey of this little-sx-
plored land. 1t is highly improbable
that any of their diaries will ever be
found.
Except for the wife of Maurer. a
Evening star., 1923-10-30
A Scientific Triumph.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
A scientist has estimated that a bee
has to make 100000 visits to a flower
to make a pound Of honey. This seems
to answer very satisfactorily the Ques-
tion. How doth the little busy bee?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18

Frelinghuysen gave q delightfully."-
informal buffet supper party, the
guests being asked to meet Vice
President and Mrs. Coolidge. There
were fdlly 100 guests, officials,
diplomats, and 'residenters," and
after supper there was q recital
given by that delightful singer
from the Metropolitan-Anna Case.
Mrs. Coolidge's grist of lunch
cons included one given for her by
Mrs. Minnigerode Andrews, an
other by Mrs. James e. Watson
and the one yesterday at which
Mrs. Edward II. Everett was
hostess.
Mrs. Coolidge left her father
better, yes, but his condition is
serious and his physicians hold
out very little hope Of his CON-
plete recovery. However, he is
comfortable and contented and in
sisted upon her coming back to
her many duties in Washington.
So here she fs-much to the de-
light Of ALI of us, for we GER
tainly missed her bright face.
MRS. HARDING, who seems to
have positive genius for
remembering her friends and
doing the graceful thing, sent a
great box Of flowers to Miss Alice
Robertson. member OF Congress
from Oklahoma, who gave her
first and last reception Of this
season on Monday afternoon. She
received hundreds of callers and
among them were scores Of mem
bers Of both Houses Of Congress,
to whom aunt Alice" has en-
deared herself personally regard
less Of politics and who wished to
do honor to the retiring woman
member.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
FAMOUS DESIGNER
DEVOTES TALENTS
TO LITTLE THEATER
James Reynolds Does
All Settings for
Rams Head.

THOSE Of US who are interested
In the Rams Head Players,
Washington's first bona fide ven
ture into the realm Of the little
theater. are beginning to realize
how much the project owes to
Jimmie" Reynolds, art director
for all the productions.
Mr.. Reynolds is admittedly, one
Of the foremost stage designers
of today and he il buster than
the proverbial bird dog. Yet he
has not only designed all the set
tings for the several Rams Head
productions and practically all
the costumes-Mme. Ash does the
modern ones, but Mr.. Reynolds ID
responsible for the color scheme
in every case-but he comes down
here for every production and
personally supervises the whole
thing so far az stage settings,
color, etc, are concerned.
And he gives all this time
partly because Of his friendship
for Bobby" Bell, director OF the
players company, but more be-
cause he believes In the future OF
the Rams Head Players and feels
that the organization il to have
a lasting influence on the theater
in Washington.
In my opinion Mr.. Reynolds 10
a great artist. with q positive
genius for color and line as APP
piled to the stage. And It has
been exceedingly interesting to
watch what he has managed to
accomplish on so small q stage.
All the settings seem to be 30
solid and substantial, giving the
idea Of space where space there
is none.
In Clyde Fitch's ''The Truth, !"
which was the bin last week, his
style, which leans to the colorful
and bizarre-I1l not soon forget
the kings tent in prehistoric Ire
land OF "Grania," with Josephine
Hutchinson like a living flame In
her robes Of crimson and gold
was a wee bit cramped. But the
drawing room scene was artistic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Make POST-RECESS PLANS; SEVERAL JUNKETS ARRANGED

and charming to q degree ana I'm
the boarding bit the setting. a.
though stripped Of nonessentfals.
had . touch Of Belasco-esQt,e
realism
S0TvHE TRUTH" served to pre-
= sent old favorites in new and
different roles and to introduce
two splendid newcomers--Miss
Betty Harrington as Mrs. Gene
We've Crespigny." the landlady of
impeccable morals and matri-
monial intentions; and Arthur
Rhodes, whose playing Of the
father OF the heroine, broken
down tout and an inveterate liar,
was a gem Of humor tinged at
moments with genuine pathos.
But one rather questions the
Judgment or the directors in their
selection Of q play Of this type.
.The Truth" il brilliant and
clever, but 1t II the type Of draw
ing room play which could be
done as well by any firstclass
company on the commercial stage
better probably because Of The
large stage and more complete
equipment. Whereas the strictly
commercial theater ccuid-or
would-never have Eiven as
"Grania." that lovely poetic drama
Of Lady Gregory's in which the
little theater company shone %
brightly.
It seems TO me that the forte
Of a company like the Rams
Head Players lies in the poetic
and the fantastic rather than In
the field Of drawing room COM
edy; and for this reason ! liked
''The Truth" ''The Importance Of
Being Earnest" less than any OF
the productions yet given-al-
though i must admit they were
charming1y done.
But why not Dunsany? Or
more SINCE? But. above all, Dun
sany, whom washington knows.
unless I am much mistaken. only
from the printed editions Of his
plays.
e
TNHE next production promises
\ more Of originality and fancj.
fulness. for It IL to Be . panto-
mime just the thing, II seems to
me, in which q company Of this
sort should shine. And tomorrow
night and Tuesday special per-
formances win be given by Miss
Rosalind Fuller. singer Of old
English ballads. who has been
''Ophelia'' to John Barrym0re's
Hamlet" and that talented
young dancer, Anita Enters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Legion Girls Give
Luncheon Tuesday

TUE u. s. s. Jacob Jones Chap
ter Of the American Legion,
which 10 composed OF girls VINO
were in the Naval Reserve dur
ing the late war, and Of which
Miss Eunice Desses is commander.
entertained forty. Of its members
at q most enjoyable luncheon in
the Willard Coffee Shop on Tues
day. The meeting was designed
to Introduce the members to the
new officers and to launch a
campaign to increase the mem
bership which has become de-
pleted since so many-of the girls
who were on duty in Washing
ton during the period Of the war
have left town.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18

10. The Senator, 1t is whispered,
is likely to be expelled from the
Senatorial union" if he carries
out his plans For he is promis-
ing not to do any writing, not to
make any speeches, and not to be
interviewed in Europe, nor upon
his return. He will not interpret
the United States to Europe. nor
Europe to the United States" 1t
has been a long time since such a
startling incident as this occurred.
It Ia setting precedent which it
viii be difficult to follow, and
doubt If the Senate will consider it
chubby"
IN the House the havoc last fall
= was as great as in the Senate,
even proportionately. But many
members Of Congress will slip out
of Washington without society
taking in the fact that they are
gone. Not so, however, Congress
man and Mrs. Frederick c. Hicks,
nor the James B. Dunns, nor the
James W. Husteds, nor the Ben
jamin Fairchilds, nor the Richard
Wayne Parkers, nor the Peter Ten
Eycks-all members Of the New
York delegation in Congress.
Mr.. Parker and Mr.. Ten Eyck
are apparently among the lame,
ducks who may be slated for dip
lomatic jobs. Mr.. Ten Eyck's
wife has already gone home,
called to Albany by the illness
and subsequent death Of her
mother. and will, Of course, not
return this spring. I don't sup
pose Mr.. Hicks should properly
be classed as lame duck, for he
refused to run in the last cleo
ton. He and Mrs. Hicks are
planning "trip round the world.
They will make their home on
Long Island, where they have
beautiful estate, but I rather
imagine they will maintain a pied
a terre in Washington.
The Ira c. Copleys and the
William A. Rodenbergs. Illinois,
will be greatly missed. And Con-
gresham and Mrs. Joseph Hines.
who register "of Ohio" but who
have California affiliations They
are occupying that charming
house in New Hampshire avenue
near r street which DR.. Louis
Lehr built when his first wife
was living and which they made
one of the most delightful houses
in town.
The Copley's plans are some
what in the air just now, as Mrs.
Copley has been suffering from
the prevailing grip. If she doesn't
get stronger soon, they will go
South. If, however, she improves
as rapidly as she hopes, they will
linger on here for a time return
ing in the spring to their home
in Aurora, Ill. Here's hoping
they'll decide to keep their house
here for winter residence, as so
many people Of wealth and leis-
ure do.
THE Mondells are staying on in
Washington at any rate, and
that is so much gained. Mr..
Mondell-Frank w. MondeIl, of
Wyoming-has represented his
State here so long that his child
rem have grown up in Washing
ton and would be terribly upset
at the prospect Of pulling up
stakes definitely and for all time.
So Mr.. Mondell proposes to prac-
tice law here, taking his family
home to Wyoming fof 2he long sum-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18

HANDSOME WIDOWS abound IN woshingt0" and
IL notable among them is Mrs. Henry C. Corbin,
aohose husband the late Brigadier General Corbi
She has apartment at the Connecticut and usually
| subIets Higha0Ood her suburban home Chevy
Chase.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18
Bethesda Clubs
Final Meeting

THE Woman'S Club or Bethesda
held its last meeting Tuesday
at the home of Mrs. Frank. Nc
MiIlin. After the transaction Of
business, Mrs. Robert Griggs gave
a most interesting talk on Current
Events. Later Miss Mabel Dill
addressed the club on the psychol-
ogy of right thinking. Tea was
then served, Mrs. Comas Penny
presiding.
~~~~N>>~~~~~~S~~~~
mer months, as has always been
his custom.
He says rather ruefully that he
has learned one lesson from his
defeat at the hands Of Senator
Kendrick last fall and that is
no Congressman should run for
the Senate or any other office
except in an 'off year." Had he
followed the example Of Congress
man James G. Cantrill, who is
running for governor OF Ken
lucky, and who doesn't come up
for reelection in the House for
another year. he would still have
had his seat in the House to
fall back on in time OF defeat.
THE Philip Pitt Campbells, Of
Kansas, are staying on here,
too. Their daughters have grown
up in Washington and the whole
family regards this as home. Mr..
Campbell is figuring Importantly
'1n the news" today, as he is CIV
ing a luncheon at his country
home Windsor-once known as
Abingdon, and one Of the original
Washington homes-in honor Of
President Harding. It will be a
mans party, with many notables
in the company asked to meet the
distinguished guest Of honor.
Congressman Fred Britten, who
is a member Of the Naval Affairs
Committee, is busy working out
the details of the Henderson's
trip; but Mrs. Britten il planning
to take the Mediterranean cruise.
If she can get suitable accommo.
dations. She wants to spend
some time in Egypt and says that
LUXOR is calling her.
ONE wonders what is going to
become of the Gallery Gods"
in the long days when Congress
is not in session. There is a
large group, running the gamur
of the social scale, which haunts
the galleries of the Senate and
the House when there is anything
doing "up on the HILL" and they
are likely to find themselves out
of a job for almost the first time
since 1915.
1t has been said that in Paris
those too poor to buy coal haunt
the Louvre, ana II would seem
that some such motive actuates
some who haunt the Capitol gal
leries. On the other hand, there
are many men and wonderland
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth is
among them-who follow the de-
bates with the keenest attention
and insight. Mrs. Longworth, If
you please, is a thorough student
of parliamentary tactics and
might even give pointers to Sena-
tor Curtis Of Kansas, whose duty
it is to unravel parliamentary
snarlS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-18

CENAToR CARROLL s. PAGE,
the veteran Senator from Yer
mont, is retiring this term, hav-
ing refused to stand for election
last November. Like ''Uncle
Joe" Cannon, he probably feels
that he has earned a rest. He
and his daughter, Miss Alice
Page. had talked of going to
Florida, but they have given up
the project and expect. to STAY
on here until spring when they
viii go home to Vermont.
. The Pages rather expect to
spend their winters in Florida
hereafter and are planning to
stop off in Washington for
few weeks coming and going "to
see"-to quote Miss Page "how
they are getting along without
u.s."
:: Others who are going out-al-
though one rather hopes they will
.linger here through the spring
are the Howard Sutherlands and
Senator and Mrs. Townsend of
Michigan.
The Oscar Underwoods are go.
: ing abroad. and so are Senator
and Mrs. Hiram Johnson. The
Johnsons are due to sail on March
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-06
Contribute To
Fund To Send
N. D. Delegate

Whether Mrs Annie Two Bears will
represent the Cannonball chapter OF
American War Mothers and the state
of North Dakota at the American
War Mothers convention at Kansas
City, Mo-, is still undetermined. Mrs.
w. C. eastman, state treasurer, re-
ceived two cash contributions to .
fund to aid in sending Mrs. Two
Bears to Kansas City, following pub
LEGATION of the appeal for aid. Some
subscriptions have been made IN
othe, cities. Additional contributions
are welcome. The state organize
ton Of the War Mothers is very anx-
ious to have Mrs. Two Bears, who Is
a Gold Star mo.ner, present at the
convention.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-06
Social and
Personal
Entertain At
Bridge-Luncheon
For Pioneers

A large group of pioneer women
and their daughters were guests at
a bridge luncheon given at the Grand
Pacific hotel yesterday by Mines. M.
Epp;nger, Lucinda Logan, and Oscar
Will.
An abundance of gladioli and as
tiers formed beautiful decorations
Sn the long dining room table where
The five course luncheon was served.
During luncheon stories of pioneer
days and experiences were in pro-
gress with Mrs. John p. Dunn and
Mrs. Oscar Ward, the two pioneer
women now living in Bismarck who
/ came here fifty years ago, relating
many interesting experiences and
3tories of Bismarck in the early day.
After luncheon the guests congre-
gated in the parlors of the Grand
Pacific where seven tables of bridge
were in play. Those who did not
play bridge renewed acquaintance
with old friends, many of whom are
only visiting in the city during the
summer
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-06

Just the hint of a sleeve is per-
mitted those blouses which wish to
appear truly new, comfortable and
smart. This excludes tailored blous-
es, Of course.
All other summer blouses have
just a dropping neckline or the fall
of q ruffle, or the width Of a collar
between them and sleevelessness.
Many are. made with round or
square collars of Irish lace or arc
finished with fagotting.
, New, too. Is the jabot blouse. to
be worn with jackets and sweaters.
The jabot may be pleated or shirred
and may be placed anywhere that ID
most convenient to the wearer. IT is
an attractive mode which will prob
ably be carried over into the fall and
winter styles. St., 3
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-06
EndeavOr Society
Elects Officers

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Presbyterian church held its
scmi-annual business meeting and
election of officers last night. Com
mittees gave reports of their, activi-
ties during the past six months, and
the work for the ensuing year was
outlined. The following officers
were elected:
Clel Cannon, Leone Hiland, and
Robert Nuessle succeed themselves
as President, Treasurer and Corre-
spending Secretary respectively;
Emily Olson succeeds Barbara Regis
ter as Vice-President, and Helen
Brooks succeeds Helen Crawford as
Recording Secretary.
After the business meeting, the
evening was spent in playing games,
and light refreshments were served.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-06
Annapolis Men
Return For Visit
With Friends

Edwin j. Taylor Jr., first class
mdshipman and Charles Moses and
orlin Livdahl, midshipmen at the
United States Naval Academy at
Annapolis, Maryland, have returned
to Bismarck for brief visit with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. j.
Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Moses
and Mr.. and Mrs. G.. N. Livdahl. 1t
is their first leave from the academy
since they went there in June, 1922,
after graduating from the Bismarck
soon enter his fourth year at the
Academy.
The three Bismarck boys at the
naval academy all were on three
months cruise, which they complet-
cd week ago yesterday. During that
time they visited the scandinavian
countries, Scotland, Lisbon in Por-
tugal, Cadiz, Spain and Gibraltar
The local boys did not all visit the
same points, the ships separating
their course in the southern trip. All
were in Gothenberg. Sweden, for the
exposition.
All boys entering the naval aca-
DENY are required to enter athletics
Orlin Livdahl made the boxing train.
ing team and Charles Moses went ir
for track, but was forced out by ar
injury. These boys completed their
"plebe" year at the academy, calico
the severest test. All are enthusias
tic over their experiences.
Jack Burke, son of Mr.. and Mrs
F.. T. Burke. went to Annapolis thi.
summer. He now is in a summer
camp.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-09-06
Gov. Nestos Speaks
AID. A. r. Meeting

Gov. r. A. Nestos will address the
oocning meeting of the Minishoshe
Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution tomorrow at
their / o'clock luncheon at the Nc
Kenzie hotel.
This is the first time that wo-
mans organization has tried out a
luncheon on the order of the Rotary
club or similar organizations Of men.
1t was thought that in this way the
women would show greater interest
in the club meeting and find the
luncheon pleasant innovation. The
idea of a speaker or a report instead
of regular club papers is also some
thing new for woman's organiza-
ton.
The other monthly meetings of the
year which conclude in June are SINH
lar to the first one. Roosevelt Day
will be observed in October with a
paper by Mrs. Benton Baker, while
various men of prominence will de-
liver addresses at meetings and the
women will speak on subjects appro-
pirate to the d. A. r. organization.