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The Washington times., 1912-12-12
ADVOCATES BARRING
Of ALL DRINKERS
FROM JURY BOX
Hartford Physician Tells
Convention Here Users of
Intoxicants Are Unified.

The fact that habi'ual users Of intoxi.
cants should never he chosen for jury
duty, because they are so highly strung
that they are apt to receive impress
s!ons not In accord with the evidence.
was brought out bv Or. T. d. Crothers,
OF the Walnut Lodge
Hospital, Hartford. Conn. ut the clos
ing session OF the forty-second annual
convention OF the American Society for
the 8 udy OF Alcohol and Other Mar
cotics. at the Raleigh Hotel. yes e.
day.
Dr. Crothers declared that detectives
make n mistake In uNestioning persons
who have committed crimes while under
the influence Of spirits before they have
fully recovered. often thev believe
thlnss to he true when suggested to
them. which are unrca, 20 them.
The Rev. J. r. Croker OF Ros'on,
delivered one Of the rrinciral ndd-essc"
In witch he said that the drinking Of
ones health at banquet Is a pagan
ilhation and an assumption that the
srlrl. Of the wine r. transmitted nv the
god- to the person toasted, ard ID the
toc', contract that this will be accom-
!Ie declared ha. aichoho' has retained
its psycho'opical rnRan influence In n"
banquet hail. the club room. a7d the
bnr room. where the ccremo'ies arr
simply the outgrowth OF ancient AMI.
mai sacrifices. "The srddcs' 'hirT. -
ne sn'd "is TINT the teachings of science
are NOT recorn',ed that tho deiusions
and raeanisr, Of the oast appeal still
to mon otherwise Intelligent"
J r Searcy, president o. the M"ci"o
Psychological Association OF America
Z, answering the aupsti"n. "whv d.
-ren drink srir,tsa<" said that "Na'rrs',
~arrin~ ~ nain and danger is covered
IN ~ sp'rifs."
othc- addresses were MAD" nv d.
George r. cwtton Of Nova sco'ia: D.
TOW A. williams. of 'he Dis'r'ct OF 20
,ur,h,a. Dr. w. ~ Hicks of Newark
v. y pr A. A. Rr,oi, Of New York
rr Jch- n Ouarknnbos ~ New Yo-b
pr. e n D,vennort ~ Io-~ 's'aod
Or y n Ke',og ~ pa'''e Creek M,ch
pr r.. Y. ror"'as ~ R"s,on: nr Rev
Hunt. % the Dis'rt"' of "o'"mh'n: Dr
y " Ran.on of Da-'. E'a.. acd DR.
G. A. Roserwssser. OF Newark. n. J.
The Washington times., 1912-12-12
CUTTER IS RUSHING
TO AID OF VESSEL
Bark Manacas Is Reported in Dis.
tress on Cape
Hatteras.

Drifting out 10 sea In q helpless con-
dn'ons with twelve men aboard. the
bark Manacas 10 being storm driven
on Cape Hatteras today. according to
wireless dispatches to revenue cutter
headquarters here.
Rush orders have been relayed by
wireless to the revenue cutter Onon.
daga. cruising OF the virg MIA capes,
to hurry to the stricken vessel. which
was last seem In the region Of Diamond
Shoals.
1t is expected that the Onondasa will
overtake her before she gets far to
sea. When reported. the Manacas wal
flying distress signals. and her rudder
and part Of her rigging were gone. She
was drifting along In the trough Of the
seas before a high wind.
The Washington times., 1912-12-12
Famous Berlin Specialist
Praises Consumption Remedy
DR.. Hugo Tauslg Has . Good Word
for Preparation Lately Brought
TO America.

Less than two years ago . Swim prepara-
ton. called Sirolin. was nrst brought to
famous abroad a. an aid In treating dis
eases Of the lungs.
DR.. Hugo Taung Of Berlin speaks OF II
~ follows: II have found that Sirolin, even
In the absence Of the dietetic-hy gienic method
Of treatment which is so important now.
adAys. produced such beneficial results that
] am sure Sirolin must rank as the leading
remedial agent In Tuberculosis Of the lungs
and In the treatment Of minor bronchial az
fections."
This faith In Srolin has been borne out
since by Its wonderful success In this coun-
try and sufferers from diseases OF the lungs
have found great relief by Its use.
Information about sirolin can be secured
IN this country from the sirolin CO.. 2es West
nell. ScI r o.. n. W. 3ol Pennsyivania ave.
8: T.: Riker. Hegeman. zoos + st. N. w; and
with conslderable success.
The Washington times., 1912-12-12
Burton Gibson Writes
Fiction Story in Cell

GOSHEN. n. ". Dec: 1?.-Pnr'on w.
Gibson Is enra eed In writing fiction In
his cell In the county Jail. His first
story has been purchased by New
York publisher. He Is now revising the
proof sheets.
He expects to realize good-s'zed sum
from his first attempt In the literary
field. He has plenty Of time to write.
and finds that his education as a Ia W.
yer 10 Of assistance to him In his writ.
inRS.
The Washington times., 1912-12-12
WOMAN REVEALS
GRAFT ON VICE
!. IN NEW YORK
Tells Alderman.c Committee
How She Was Black
mailed by Police.

NEW YORK. Dec. 12.-since the
days OF the Lexow invest CATION no
more sinister revelation has shocked
the ears Of listeners than was the
one Of yesterday when college-bred
woman occupied the witness stand
before the alderman'c committee,
ana from the viewpoint Of one who
nad taken up the profession of the
fallen woman. told Of her experience
at the hands Of the police and of the
sxtortion TO which she and her fallen
sisters had been subjected by them.
This woman, Mary Goode. specific
ally named several members Of the
police force and swore that one Sol
Wolf collected graft for the uptown
Tenderloin; that Emanuel Mas. All
East Side beer bother. collected for
the downtown district, and that her
protection money was paid to Police
man skelly. Of Inspector Dwyer's
district.
Discussed Frankly.
And then this quietly.dressed woman.
who wore eyeglasses and that air Of
primness which 10 associated with the
New England school mistress. dicussed
the social evil with the utmost frank
neee. At times In a detached way. as
though II had interested her only from
She said she and some others had
made an appeal to Mrs. o. H. p Bel.
mont: having become convinced the
only logical wav to deal with the si'ua-
hands Of .he police and to place what
she regards as necessary evil In the
hands Of a committee. a vice commit
tsss II any one wanted to call It that.
Cannot Stop Graft.
''There 10 not O mayor living" Mrs.
0oode continued, who can stop the
police from taking money under the
present conditions. and there Is no dis.
trict attorney who can stop It," She
then added the amazing declaration that
this city. and in this list she did not
include .the large number Of girls
working In stores, who earn little and
n,sS,.a TaS have to go out on the street at
II was with this phrase that this fol.
lower Of Mrs. Warren's profession de-
scribed police greed. II any had thought
the murder Of Rosenthsl and the con:
moderated activities in the line OF
graft. these likely would have been
much SURPRISED to have heard Mary
ScSds S. declare ,ss the price Of . vice Is nov
being collected in more numerous WAYS
The Washington times., 1912-12-12
"Ad" Club Lecture.

"1uman Interest in Advertising" is
the subject Of the fourth OF a series Of
lectures before the Washington Ad
club, which will be delivered Monday
night, December 49, at the clubs head.
quarters In the Southern building.
The Washington times., 1912-12-12
Duchess Arrested.

VENICE. Dec. IA woman calling
herself the Duchess Of Laversine. Of
New York, was arrested on a train ior
"sneaking slightingly Of Italy and
Italians"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11

Dear Santa:-I am little boy six
years of age. Thought ! would write
and tell you what would like to have
for Xmas. Would like to have little
wagon and wheelbarrow and some
candy, oranges, mixed nuts and some
fire crackers and Roman candles. That
is all l want, but don't forget little
sister. She is eighteen months old.
She wants a rocky horse and doll.
Good buye. From your boy.
B. Weedman.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11
Little Addison Boy.

Dear Old Santa Claus;-l am a little
boy four years old. thought ! would
write and tell you what want you to
bring me. / want money BANK, a
little express wagon, a automobile,
some candy and nuts, oranges, bananas
and lots of fire works. so don't forget
to come. | will go to bed early and
shut my eyes tight. live at Addison
Ky. My name is Alenzo Addison Black.
Please don't forget TO bring my little
brothers, Everett Lee and Walter
Owen, something.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11

Dear Santa Claus:-As it is getting
so near Christmas l thought | would
write you a little letter and let you
know what / would like to have.
would like to have doll and cart and
doll clothes and doll furniture. Please
don't forget to bring me lots or nice
things to eat. | will be a good little
girl and wont peep. From your little
girl friend. Charlie Lee Hannah.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11
The Largest Wagon.

Dear Santa Claus:-I am little boy
five years old. live on Main street in
Stephensport, and would be so happy
If you would please bring me the larg-
est wagon at Schopp's store. | don't
want anything as much as ! want a
good wagon to haul stovewood and
coal. | would like to have some candy,
oranges and nuts, and please don't for
get my papa and Bill Lynch at Beaver
Creek, Ky. Your little boy,
Levy Nissan.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11

Eleven Years Old.

Dear Santa:-I am little girl eleven
years old l am writing you a few
lines to let you know what want for
Xmas. | want doll and doll buggy,
\ set of dishes, little stove. candy, nuts,
oranges, bananas. And | have little
sister eighteen months old. She wants a
rocky horse and a gold ring and gum
doll. So good bye.
Vera Weedman,
Francisco, Ind.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11

most Christmas time | thought | would
write and tell you what ! would love
for you 10 bring me. | want little
train with red cars. hand car, little
horse and wagon, fire works of all kinds,
a necktie ard candy, bananas, oranges.
will be a good little boy and go to
bed early, so please don't forget to
fetch my little baby brother lots of toys.
He is two years old. My name is Ev-
erett Lee Black.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11
STEPAENSPORT.

Mrs. NJ. A. McCubbins is i'll.
Emery French and Lewis Perkins
went to Louisville Friday evening.
Little Cloves Ray is III of pneumonia.
Miss Ether Payne spent Saturday
and Sunday the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dick Miller at New Bethel.
Bernard Lewis and family moved into
Mrs. Mary Payne's property Monday.
Children's cloaks going at Payne's
for soc, 75c and ".
Ladies' and children's furs at cost. =
Payne.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11
Tooth Brush to Make Her Pretty

Dear Santa:-I am little girl seven
years old. want work box, tooth
brush and some tooth soap and candy,
nuts and oranges. have a little
brother and he wants billy goat and
gun and candy, nuts and bananas.
Please don't forget me and brother.
Will be good till you come. Good bye.
Mary Louise Hall.
Stephensport, Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11

seven years old. live in Stephens.
port, XIV. | go to school every day.
would like to have one great big doll, a
little trunk, a set of dishes, some new
ribbon and lots of candy, oranges, nuts,
raisins and grares. Now please don't
forget my little friends at Prestons
burg in the mountains.
Your little girl,
Lucille Maxine Nissan.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11
Little Miss Hannah.

Dear Santa Claus:-I am little girl
eight years old and in the fourth grade.
would like to have nice large doll
and a nice table and chairs, and would
also like to have large trunk and a
nice hahn and locket and a nice coat
for me, and some candy and fruits and
all kinds of nuts. Your little friend,
Mary Christianu Hamman.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11

Dear Santa Claus:-I am little boy
six years old. Will you please be so
good to bring me a little gun and candy
and nuts and bananas, Roman candles,
and many thanks. 1 will be good
boy. am, Hugh Freddie Shere,
Free, KY.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11

Brinq Her a Cradle.

Dear Santa: will tell you what l
would like for Xmas. | want a doll
and cradle, piano and stove. ! want a
new coat and cap and lots of candy,
oranges, bananas and nuts. will be
a good girl and go to bed early. That
Is all. Don't forget my brother.
Louise Smith,
Stephensport, KY.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11

Dear Santa laus:--Please bring me
some little dolls, doll bed and doll bug
gy, candy, oranges, and bring my little
brother a wagon and horse.
Your little girl,
Bridget McGovern,
Free, KY.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11
Thomas Letter.

Dear Santa:--I am little boy nine
years old. / will tell you what / want
for Xmas. Iwant watch and chain,
a new suit of clothes and nice pair of
gloves Bring me some candy, oranges,
bananas and nuts. will close. Good
bye. Thos. Smith, Jr.
Stephensport, Ky
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11

You will find that druggists every
where speak we'll Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. They know from long
experience in the sale of itthat in cases
of coughs and colds itsSn always be de-
pended upon, and That it is pleasant
aud safe to take. For sale by all deal
ers. Advertisement.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11
Wants Writing Desk.

Dear Old Santa:-Don't forget me
Xmas. would like a little writing
desk and Xmas tree, and my dolls
dressed. hope will see you when
you come to Mr.. Reeses store. Bring
plenty of nuts and candy and popcorn.
Feed your RENDERS good so they can
carry big load. From your little
friend. Ida Pulliam,
Irvington, KY.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11
James Willard Haynes.

Dear Santa Claus:-I am little boy
seven years old. go TO school and
love my teacher. Her name is Miss
Cecil Dix. will tell you what would
like for you to bring me. A billy goet,
a pistol and lots of candy and nuts
also writing desk. ] have a little
cousin, her name is Mary Louise Hall,
bring her something, and as you pass
by please leave aunt Cinda nice pres
ent. She lives between the postofhce
and Mr.. Schoop's store. will be a
good boy and go to bed early and shut
both eyes tight. Good bye Santa
James Willard Haynes,
Stephensport, KY.
Addison His Home.
Dear Old Santa claus:-As it's al
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11
A Doll and Books.

Dear Santa Claus:-Please bring me
doll and some books, candy, oranges
bananas, and bring my sister catheryne
locket, and don't forget my school
mates. Your little girl,
Lucy McGovern,
Free. Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11
5ANTA CLAUS LETTERS
Y Continued from page

fur and muff, big doll, nice story
book and set of little dishes. Bring
little brother a horse and wagon, a
rubber ball, bananas and some soft
candy. Your little girl,
Corine Quiggins.
Cloverport, Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11
Go to Francisco, Ind.

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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-12-11
Easily Satisfied

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Evening star., 1912-04-13
Mission Work q Topic.
The Screech.0wl' Cry.
From Harper's Bazaar.


From the orchard, too, on an autumn
midnight comes the mournful whistle Of
a screech-owl. Most of US who have heard
the screech-owl at all have heard iAs call
drifting down from an old orchard on a
frosty October night The chill of coming
winter, the cattle stamping in dark sta
bles. dim and ghostly world stretching
over garnered fields to the mystery Of the
woods. and a gnarled. ancient orchard up
the slope seem phantomlike under a wan
ing moon-these are the setting for the
screech-owfs mournful whistle. l can at
this moment shut my eyes, reproduce that
whistle In my throat and bring back to
memory as II 1t were yesterday the scene
as my boyhood eyes saw It from my
chamber window. whence / peeped with
frosted breath before diving into bed, and
j can actually smell Cfor all the tobacco
smoke in my present study the peculiar
odor of the cold October night air and
feel again a vague, almost terrifying.
melancholy chill In my heart as In the
darkness I heard from the orchard that
reiterated whoo-oo-oo-oo. Like the whip
poor-will on the pasture rail on a hot
evening of July. this other night singer
of New England seems to dwell Just on
the skirts of human habitations and to
keep our souls reminded of the sadness
of the world.
Evening star., 1912-04-13
Funds Needed for Work
Of City Cleaning Week.

The following appeal for funds with which wage the
campaign for cleaner Washington during city cleaning
week-Apr IS issued today by Arthur Moses,
chairman of the executive committee of the central commit
citizens appointed by the Commissioners direct the
campaign:
"The executive committee, recognizing the extent of
the work necessary for the consummaton of Washing
toms cleaning week. and further realizing that many of
the less fortunate residents of this city will be unable
pay for the removal of refuse from their premises
earnestly solcits contributions to deray the of col
ecting and removing refuse from the premises above
mentioned
This appeal is made necessary owing to the lack of
funds at the command of the Commissioners for handling
the excessive amount of refuse which will be prepared
for collection during the week.
1T hoped that every citizen of the District who
has heart the welfare of the city will raising
these funds
Contributions may be made to John Joy Edson
treasurer; Arthur c. Moses chairman the central
committee or to DR.. William c. Woodward chairman of
the executive committee.
"ARTHUR c. NOSES Chairman,
Citizens Central Committee
Evening star., 1912-04-13

John w. Hurley recently received 9
string Of twelve small-mouth bass from
Weverton, Nd, being the only fish OF
that variety seen this season by local an
glers. The fish were shipped In a basket
of grass and were all alive when they
reached here. The sight Of the live fish
gave many anglers the bass fever. and
tomorrow a number of them will try
their luck up the river.
This is the first time in many years.
anglers say, that fishing for small-mouth
bass early IN the season was practically
impossible because Of the muddy water.
and hundreds Of anglers were deprived OF
the sport. It is now the closed season
In the District. but not in Maryland. and
the great improvement in water condi-
tions the last few days, It is thought,
will make 1t possible tomorrow to catch
fish.
While Point of Rocks, Weverton and
Harpers Ferry are the places on the
upper river that are most freQuented by
bass fishermen. it is recalled that last
season some Of the biggest fish were
caught nearer the city.
places where bass fishing should be as
good as the places far from the city,"
said Robert F.. Volkmer to a Star report
er. land trips to the nearby places are
comparatively inexpensive. Above the
Chain bridge to a point in the vicinity
OF Great Falls there are plenty Of good
places. and it costs but little to reach
them. while persons who have automo-
biles find 1t easy to reach such places as
| the Black Ripples. Seneca Brakes. Penny
| field and other places between Great
Falls and Point of Rocks
1t is unlawful at this time Of the yea,
to catch bass and crappe in the waters
| In the District or TO have such fish In
possession. so that those who contemplate
catching bass in Maryland waters tomor.
row cannot bring their fish home withou
the possibility of being arrested
Maj Richard Sylvester. District gam.
warden. believes in enforcing the fish
fish should be let alone during tn,
spawning season and given a chance t.
multiply. but just what effort he Will
make 10 apprehend returning anglers to
morrow he has not signiied.
Not until Decoration day will the loca
anglers be permitted to renew their bas
fishing sport The anglers have beer
told that there Is no law which guard.
the bass in the Maryland waters. al
Though, 1t is stated, 1t has been alway,
understood that the season closed April Ii
Reports from up the river are to tn
efre It that state officers In Maryland ar
paying practically no attention to anglers
Some of the reports are to the effect tina
nets have been used this spring by SOM
of the residents Of Maryland and Virginia
and II Is known that some sportsmel
have undertaken to put q stop to sucl
unlawful fishing.
sSome Of the netters are wonderin,
lwhat happened to their nets" remarked
resident Of Maryland to . party o
Evening star., 1912-04-13
Faults in the Aeroplane Motor.

From the Engineering Magazine.
The future and progress Of the aero
plane and aviation are in the hands Of
the engineer, and not until the engineer
takes hold and applies his schooling in
construction and design and practical
way Of obtaining results will the aero
plane be made use of generally. The COM
paratively crude and unreliable motor
that we have at our disposal at the
present time is no doubt the cause of
many of the fatalities and accidents be-
falling the aeroplane. and these are al
most entirely responsible for the late set
back from which aviation has only just
begun to recover.
The enormous amount of money which
has been expended in developing a gaso-
line motor such as is used in automobiles
today ought to be an incentive to the
designer to forbear spending valuable
time and capital on freak motors. Year
gasoline motors have worked diligently.
until the automobile engine is now almost
perfection, and Is what might be termed
thoroughly reliable. Can We not apply
this same engine to the aeroplane, and is
1T not possible to profit by the experience
Of the automobile engine manufacturer?
When will engineers who have developed
the automobile engine turn their atten-
ton to the aeroplane motor?
If one will look over the accessories at
be noted that it is stripped c.ean Of every
thing possible which would add head re-
sistance or weight Very few aero en-
gines have fiber tubes for conveying the
high-tension leads from the spark plug
to the magneto. which is very necessary
TO stop leakage and prevent the lead
from coming in contact with the hot
cylinder also to keep 1t from breaking
off at either of the connections. Every
ffrst-class automobile built in the last
five years has this attachment to it's en-
gine, and also facilities for water circula-
ton around the jacket of the carburetor.
which would surely eliminate the trouble
of freezing at high altitude. These de-
tails, however, had been absolutely
ignored in the aero motor The designer
Of the aero engine is too anxious to
eliminate what he deems unnec"ssary
parts in order to reduce the weight OF
the engine, and in doing 50 he often
takes away the parts which help to
strengthen the duration and reliability OF
the motor.
Evening star., 1912-04-13
What Battleships Cost in Coal.
Ie London Truth

From the London Truth.
The admiralty has postponed fleet exer-
cises for very much smaller causes than
the coal strike. The navy is of course, a
national concern. but so are the railways
and the knowledge that the third home
fleet will be burning on daily average
for the next three weeks enough coal to
run 300 express trains 200 miles a day
will make the taxpayer think that the fuel
would have been much better expended in
that way King Edward eats 100 tons
a day while exercising and three times
as much If hard pressed. The Cornish
Rivera or Wild Irishman can run 100
miles on two tons.