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The Washington herald., 1921-02-06

humiliating record OF unpunished
crime he finds in the machinery for
prosecuting crime in the courts af-
ter the police have made the arrests.
He says that the police are often
unjustly charged with responsible
lty for q failure to punish crime in
many instances where the blame for
it should rest with the courts and
their machinery for prosecution
and conviction
Perhaps the capital reason for the
disgraceful failure in the admins
tration of justice in State courts is
the delay in bringing murder cases
to trial. ALI crimes but murder and
treason are baifable before convic-
ton, and II the defendant in the
prosecution for bailable offenses has
friends or money he can secure
bondsmen, and he is released.
Mr.. Fosdick points out also the
outrageous delays incident TO the
selection of the juries in important
criminal cases. This is an abuse
which might largely be cured by
legislation. Too much latitude in
peremptory challenges is given by
law to the defendant to secure such
a jury.
Mr.. Fosdick is entitled to the
gratitude of all Supporters of good
government for his well-supported
arraignment of the machinery Of the
administration OF criminal justice in
this country. Exception has been
taken to the statement which for a
number Of years have ventured to
make that the administration ot
criminal law by the State courts in
this country is a disgrace to cur
civilization and that the prevalence
OF crime and fraud, which here is
greatly in excess Of that Of Euro
pean countries, is due largely to the
failure OF the law and it's admins
tratlon to bring criminals to justice
The array of comparative statis-
tics which Raymond Fosdick has set
forth in his present volume bears
out the statement. Leaders of pub
lie opinion, like metropolitan jour
nails, should seek to stir the public
and the lawmakers of the country
to a realization of the crying neces-
sity for reform in this critical field
of government.
Copyright. 1891, Public Ledger Co..
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
BOYS PARENTACE
PUZZLE ITO COURT
Doctors Called to Decide Color
Of Child in School
Controversy.

FREDERICK, Md, Feb. 5.-Judge
Glenn H. worthington has under
consideration a Juvenile Court case
that has developed an unusual sit
uation. The case grew out of the
arrest of Charles Ridge, Emmits-
burg, charged with permitting his
son, Stanley Washington Ridge, L.
to remain away from school.
Members of the family were sum-
moned into court when it was learn
ed that young Ridge and his sister
the latter IA years old, were sent TO
the Annandale School, where admis-
sion was refused the boy because
the question was raised that he was
not eligible to attend a school for
white children. His sister then re,
fused to become a pupil The par
ents refused to send the children to
any other school and then Ridge
paid a fine of So.
The appearance of the boy is de-
cidedly different from that of his
sister, who has a fair complexion,
with blue eyes and light hair. The
boys hair is dark, his eyes dark
and his hair plack and straight Mr.
and Mrs. Ridge declared emphati-
cally that the boy was their off
spring and added that they would
never send him to any school except
one for white children.
Four physicians were called in by
Judge Worthington 20 give the lad
thorough examination and settle
the problem for the court. Each de-
clared the boy was not a pure bred
white child. The father then vol
unteered to undergo an examination
by the physicians, at the conclusion
of which the latter said they could
not convince themselves that the
lad was not the offspring of Ridge.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Watch by Craze
Fails to Resurrect

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 5.-Failure of a
watch buried at the side of Laura
Miller's husbands grave to tick loud
enough to awaken the dead spouse
caused the arrest of Joe Thomas
today.
The woman gave Thomas SIS and
a gold watch when the latter prom
ised to resurrect her dead husband
Thomas buried the watch at the
side OF the grave, saying this ac-
ton would arouse the dead man.
Several days of ''watchful wait
ing" failed to produce results
Thomas was charged with embezzle-
ment and bound over under a $500
bond
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
LOAN OF NEEDLE
ENDS In SHOOTING
Hermit Says He Drew Gun
When Boy Failed to
Return Article.

OAKLAND. Nd, Feb. Sat the
preliminary hearing at the jail here
Mack KitzmilIer, aged IS, the hermit
who shot William Uphole, aged II,
admitted that his intention was to
kill the Uphole boy, who in turn
shot Kitzmil1er and who has been
held for court.
The reason for the shooting by
Kitzmiller, as he explained it to the
Justice, was that Uphole had bor-
rowed a needle and thread with
which to sew a button on his coat,
but instead of returning it, placed
II on the door post in front of
KitzmiIler's home, where it rusted.
Uphole has been a teamster from
a mill east OF that place to Noun
tain Lake Park for shipment. Kitz-
miller lives on the side of the noun
tain west of German in a cabin. He
had seen the boy place the needle
on the post and the next time he
passed appeared with a gun and
blaZed away.
Uphole turned slightly just at
that moment. The load cut through
his clothing, one or two OF the shot
taking effect just under the skin.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Repeds First Husband
After TUeLUe Years

LIRAT. Va, Feb. 5.-Married, di-
vorced and remarked within twelve
years is the record Of Hubert Seal
and Mrs. Nellie Black, both of Lu-
ray, who were married for the sec
ond time at the home of Elder J. A.
Racer, Of the Brethren Church, last
night. For some unknown reason
the couple separated about a dozen
years ago.
Mrs. Seal, the divorcee, was mar
ried to Oscar Black, also Of this
place. During the 'hu" epidemic
in this place two years ago Black
died, The old love was only smold-
erinG, with the wedding Of last
nirht as the outcome.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Minister Beaten
BY Black Bandits
AndLeft for Dead


DANvIrLE, Va, Feb. 5.-Reports
received tonight from M&rtinsville
state that the Kzv. J. w. Smith. a
Baptist minister living near there,
is in a critical condition at the
Martinsville Hospital as the result
OF an assault on him by two negroes
The minister had been preaching
at Reidsville, n. G., and was walk
Ing three miles from that city this
morning when he was waylaid by
the negroes. One seized a heavy
stick and struck him on the head.
The preacher was robbed of what
little money he had and left un-
conscious.
He was picked up by a passing
automobile AMI hastened back 20
Reidsville. Medical examination
there showed a probable fracture Of
the skull. He was taken in an au-
tomobile across country to the Mar
tinsville Hospital. The minister
was able to give q partly compre-
hensive description of his asssiIauts.
The bloodhoundE are on the scene,
but had not struck a trail when last
heard from.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Woman Goes to ". Y.
To Tell of Bond Thieves

DANyILLE, Va, Feb. 5.-Accord-
inE to information received here,
Mrs. c. B. Smith, who turned States
evidence and whose evidence con-
victed c. B. Gibbons, yeggman, I'm
the Halifax County Court, has ac-
companied Virginia detectives to
New York for the purpose of nsm-
fnK brokers' to whom, 1t is alleged,
stolen Liberty bonds and other Sc
curities amounting to many shou-
sands Of dollars were sold
1t is said that negotiable papers,
the Joot from banks blown in fve
Southern States, were disposed Of to
A ring Of brokers whose names have
been disclosed by the woman.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
MilLionaire's Son Held
For Transporting Liquo,

DANVILLE, Va, Feb. 5.-A. D.
Scott, a wealthy man of Graham.
n. C., c. W. Bradshaw and I p
Hensley' both of Burlington were
arrested this afternoon between
Ridgeway and MartinsvilIe in a
heavy touring car containing sixty
snve gallons of liquor. The Officers
came across the car deeply mired
and placed the three men under ar-
rest Scott gave bond for appear-
ance in Federal court and thev left
Martinsville tonight. Scott's father
Is said to be a millionaire.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Wants Wife to Support
Hin, in Classy Fashion

JERSEY CITY, n. j., Feb s.
George Epstein insisted that his
2O-year-oId wife support him lin
the style in which he had been ac-
customed since their marriage" she
told the court today, when he was
arraigned for disorderly conduct.
Mrs. Epstein, 2 petite blonde, said
he refused to work and gave her
only 40 cents a week out of her SAL
ary of SIS as a bookkeeper and
threatened to kill her if she quit
her job.
You ought 40 have walloped
him." Judge McCloskey said, order
ing the 1S5-pound husband to keep
away from his wife and at the
same time contribute to her sup
port.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Prince Georges Oranges
Plan AH-Day Session

EELTSvILLE, Nd. Feb. 5-The
prince Georges County Pomona
Grange, made up OF various subor
dinate oranges, is to meet in quar-
terIy session next Thursday in
grange Hall here.
In the afternoon County Commits
sioner Gea|ge W. Waters, jr., of
Laurel, will speak on County Tax
pyobIems," and Mrs. Edgar Brown.
chairman Of the county Federation
~ woren's Clubs, will probably
s,..k. oFicers will be installed.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Alleged SIayers Captured.

PETERSBURG, Va, Feb. "a
three-day search for the slsyers Of
Godfrey Schultz, Nottowsy County
farmer. who was shot down in front
of his home near Wellsville last Sun
day night, came to an end this morn
ing when Sheriff r. L Sullivan cap
tured Robert Martin and Roy Hsg-
german in the back country near
the farm Of T. c. Martin. These two
men were named by Schultz sE his
assailants before he died.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Authoress WidoD Weds
Former Wilson Appointee

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. Feb.
.. = Mrs. Katrina Trask, authoress
and widow of Spencer Trask, bank
er, who was killed in a railroad ac-
cident years ago, was married to
George Foster Peabody today. The
ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Edwin Knox Mitchell, of Hart
ford Theological Seminary, at Mrs.
Trask's estate.
Peabody was at one time appoint
ed by President Wilson as director
and vice chairman of the board OF
directors of the Federal Reserve
Bank of New York
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Cmus0 to Seek Lost
Voice in NdtiUe Land

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Enrico Ca
ruso will leave for Italy in the
spring in a final effort to insure
restoration of the golden voice."
Within three weeks the famous
tenor will be able to leave his apart
ment in the Hotel Vanderbilt and
go to Atlantic City to build up his
strength for the sea voyage.
Bruno Ziratto, his private secre-
tary' explained today that Caruso is
delaying his departure for his ma
tive land until spring to avoid a
possible rough trim.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Thieves Get Liberty
Bonds and JeUelru

Breaking the glass in the kitchen
door Of the home of Mrs. George W.
Zimmerman, 1914 Fulton street
northwest. yesterday, thieves made
away with $50 Liberty bond, 500
in war savings stamps and articles
of jewelry valued at $50.
A diamond ring, valued at SIS.
has been stolen from the room of
Miss Mary Hendricks. 1882 Riggs
street northwest, during the past
few days, it was reported to the
police last night.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
FGther-in-LdlD Kills
Boy in Knife Fight

DANVILLE, Va, Feb. 5.-Clauds
Cousin, IS years old, was killed by
z. H Smith, aged 50, his fAther-in-
law, at 1880 this evening following
a fierce encounter. Smith threw a
knife and cut his son-in-lsw in the
neck and he bled TO death in a few
minutes.
Smith was arrested at the scene Of
the killing and is in Jail Both are
mill operators. Neighbors were
unable to explain the cause. Of their
quarrel
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Wedding at Falls Church.

FALLS CHURCH, Va, Feb. s.
r5uaTd Turpin Willis, son of Mrs.
E1vene willis, of Lignum, Culpeper
Co1nty, and Miss Virginia Louise
RvTne, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
IIsnry Milton Byrne, Of Falls Church,
ere united in marriage at the Co.
n 1r,bta Baptist Church, Wednesday
/. .5t,rneon. rse<uA<y 4
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Geddes Returns Feb. Is.

LONDON, Feb. 5.-Sir Auckland
cssdes, British Ambassador TO the
TTnitsd States, will sail from Eng
Tand on the Cunsrder Aquitania Feb
mary -, to resume his duties in
washin ston, his secretary stated to-
day. It waS added that the Ambas-
sador's conferences with Premier
JJoyd George and other ministers
had beeu cordial.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
WOMEN TOENTER
SCHOOLSCONTEST
AT ALEXANDRIA
Precedent Broken in Race
To Fill Vacancy
On Board.
THE HERALD BUREAU,
A 8. Doniphan,
TT Efn. arrn.F

TT King Street
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Feb. SIT is
Understood that three women will
enter the. race before city council
tuesday night for the vacancy Oh
s...OoI Vbard from the second
Tsra caused by the resignation OF
w. F. H Finke. Those who are
mentioned are Mrs. William ]. Nor
Ion' who has the Endorsement Of
ne Cameron Club; Miss Rose NJ.
macdonald. who has the indorse-
msnt Of the League of Women
voters and Mrs Charles NJ. Shep-
person, who decided to enter at the
reauest Of her many friends. Ashby
i5laden also is in the race, it is
stated. This is the first time that
women have sought places on the
school board
Miss Rebecea c. Powell, a former
resident of Alexandra. died yes
Lefday at Annapolis. Nd, at an ad-
Nanced age For many years she
tausht a private school for girls in
tnis city which afterward was
merged into what was known as
arlington Institute. The body was
brought here and taken to Wheat
ley's chapel. Her funeral will take
place et ? o'clock Monday after
noon. from Christ Episcopal Church.
Services will be conducted by Rev.
Dr. ". J. Morton. rector, assisted
by Rev. DIR. Bergman Green, Rev.
DR.. s. A Wallis and Rev. S. S. Hep
burn. Burial will be in Old Christ
Church Cemetery.
years old, wife of John Simms, died
shortly before midnight last night
at her residence, 2034 C street
northwest Washington. She was
the sister of Mayor James NJ. Dun
can of this city. She is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Murphy. of
New Jersey and Miss Matte Simms,
OF Washington.
Ths State Corporation Commission
has granted a charter to the Capt.
tol Finance Corporation with a cap
ital stock of S150,OO0 and a mini
mum Of $4,000. Purposes are to
deal in stocks an dbonds and incor-
porators are Thomas Weir, presi-
dent; Shelton f. Groves, secretary;
James E Weir, Frank T. Fuller
and. George z. Grove, all of Wash
ington-
4 held west Of the residence OF
Mrs. Walter Roberts, $500 Duke
street. took IRE at noon today.
Sparks from a passing locomotive
are thought to have caused the
blaze. A large stack of wheat straw
was destroyed. Motor Engine, No.
:, and Company No. 5 responded and
prevented the fire spreading to ad-
joining property.
Rev. D. H. Martin, pastor Of Trim
ity NJ. E. Chuch, this afternoon ofh-
ciated at the funeral OF william Ed
ward Groves. Rurial was in Bethel
Cemetery.
Thomas l. Kellys funeral took
place this afternoon from his resi-
dence, $40 South Patrick street.
Services were conducted by Rev.
Edgar Carpenter. rector of Grace
Episcopal Church.
John r Haynes died this morning
at the residence Of Miss Sarah King,
3l5 Wolfe street. His funeral will
take place at IL o'clock Monday
from wheatley's chapel. Services
will be conducted by Rev L. F.
Kelly, Of 81. hary's Catholic Church.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
:: NEARBY STATE EVENTS ::
Father Thrashes
Boy Before Court;
Police Keep Count

WINCHESTER, Va. Feb. 5. -
Julian Jackson, a schoolboy, was
thrashed soundIy last evening in
court by his father while police Of
hcials looked on and told the parent
when to stop.
The boy shrieked even before the
lashing was begun, and he yelled
louder. as the blows were laid across
his bare back. He had been arrested
for annoying girls
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Phi Kappa Iota Frat
Holds Annual Dinner

Phi Kappa Iota Fraternity of
Emerson Institute held it's NTH an
nual banquet in the Dutch room Of
the New Ebbitt last night. Short
talks on the progress of the frater-
nifty were given by Raymond ].
Young. Earl NJ. Nails, r. C. Bon
Seigneur an1 William F. A. Murray.
Professor Archibald Randolph, the
principal speaker of the evening,
charged the members to inculcate
the true ideals of fraternity life.
e. NJ. Foster was POSTMASTER.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Aged Woman Drops Dead.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Feb. 5.
with heart attack, Mrs.
Emma Thomas, So years old, arose
from chair in the dining room OF
her home yesterday and fell dead, in
the presence of her youngest daugh-
ter. Mrs. Thomas was a native of
Culpeper, daughter of the late
George Brown. Her husband, John
o. Thomas, died twenty-three years
ago,
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06

A new substitute for milk is now
made from the common peanut Il
was first produced in a Southern
university, and 90 closely resembles
It's prototype that Il turns sour and
curdles It produces buttermilk ana
can be made into cheese but 81 still
retains the peanut taste
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06
Prefers Jail to Wife.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., Feb. s.
John McHarg, arraigned today for
attacking his wife, was given his
choice of spending year in prison
or returning to her. He chose the
prison.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-06

The "short-circuit" bug is a beetle
Of California which is able to bore
through wood and alloyed sub
stances which are harder than lead
Hundreds of telephones are out of
commission because of the depreda-
tions of this beetle which bores
holes in the cables. allowing the
rain to enter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-15

At Christmas the children Of 4 GER
tain provincial school tried to collect
money by going from house to house
singing carols and snatches OF hymns.
Many complaints reached the rector's
ears Of bands of youngsters scamper-
ing through the first verse of while
Shepherds Watched" and then VIC
lently ringing the doorbell. So he In
stituted Inquiries on the next occasion
ne visited the school.
"Why is It," he asked. that, instead
Of singing the hymn in a reverent
way, you scamper through one verse
and then ring the bellT'
Silence reigned for a short time.
Then shrill voice from a small boy
at the back Of the room was heard In
explanation:
"Please, sir, it's cause they always
lets the dog loose at the second verse"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-15
EMMETT NEWS

Ask your grocery for Gem Cream
cry Butter.
Gossard corsets for sale by Mrs.
Kinsey, 212 4th st. Phone 269J. 81
See Mays Bros. windows for Xmas
suggestions.
II you want garbage or wood hauled
call on Dan Woody, Emmett Dray Co.,
Phone 262.
Hemstitching, pleating and buttons
covered. Hours from / to $50 p. m.
Mrs. NJ. L. Murray. opposite postof-
fee. 51tf
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will
hold bazar and cooked food sale at
the Electric Light office Saturday,
Dec. 10.
For earache, toothache, pains, burns
scalds, sore throat, try DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil, splendid remedy for
emergencies.
If you want to receive the highest
cash price. for cream, poultry and eggs
bring them to the Gem Ice Cream
Company.
Hemstitching and 10 cents yard.
Work guaranteed. Mrs. w. H. Shane,
phone 33-J 2.
Dressmaking Suits, coats and
dresses made to your measurement.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. ]. C.
Gray, 315 Park st. 49tf-2p
With each 81 purchase at the
Haley Miles drug store between this
date and January 1, ticket will be
given emitting the owner to a chance
to secure $125 Brunswick talking
machine and one Walking Talking
Doll Drawing New Years day at 8
d. m.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-15
POULTRY NOTES
By Mrs. Helmick

Having given my idea Of poultry
house in recent issue of The Index
will say that hen house that eli
inmates the carbon dioxide which
makes blue blood, and furnishes plen-
ty of oxygen which makes red blood,
and is dry and cheerful will be appre-
ciated by the little workers though it
be made of straw.
What is more pleasing than to see
flock of hens eating, scratching,
talking, singing, all busy, and if they
are fed ration that will produce the
same number Of yolks as whites they
will fill the egg basket or make a
nice roast. Some flocks require one
combination of feed while others re-
quire another. One certain combina-
ton will not do for all. Study your
flock. No matter what the combina-
ton you use they should contain the
five Cps: Grit, Grain, Greens, Grubs,
Gumption. With a basket full of
feed carry basket full of gumption.
I will tell you what feed: Wheat,
barley, alfalfa, milk and-I will whis
per it low so Mr.. Moore won't hear
-"sprouted oats" A chore to pre-
pare them? Yes, but it is worth it
to see how the workers relish them
and they think spring time is always
here. l will tell you how l feed if
you wish.
l will furnish you a nice capon for
your Christmas dinner, if you wish,
at very reasonable price as long as
they last. They are the sweetest,
finest meat produced.
Remember our meeting at the Com
mercial Club room, Saturday at 2 p.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-15
FESTIVITIES OF OLD TIMES
Lord Of MIsruis Was Important Funo-
tIonary at NuletIde Celebrations
Of the Long Ago.

~ HE Lord Of Misrule was an impor
W tant functionary at the Christmas
festivities Of those long-ago
times. An account of this important
parsonage has been preserved by the
historian and antiQuary. John Stow.
who lived during the reign Of Queen
Elizabeth and during the first year Of
the reign Of King Charles 1, and was,
therefore. contemporary Of Shake
speare.
In the feast Of Christmas" writes
Stow, there was In the kings house.
wherever he lodged, Lord Of Misrule
or Master Of Merry Deports, and the
like had We in the house Of every no
bleman Of honor or good worship.
were he spiritual or temporal. The
mayor Of London, and either Of the
sheriffs, had their several Lords Of
Misrule."
At Cambridge university the Lord Of
Misrue vas master of art. elected
to superintend the representation
of Latin plays by the students. besides
taking charge of their games and d.
versions during the Christmas season.
A similar Master of Revels was chosen
at Oxford.
In the Inns of Courts in London,
where the barristers had their offices
and belongings, a Lord OF Misrule
reigned with great splendor, being
surrounded with all the parade and
ceremony of royalty, his guard of hon
or and even his two chaplins who
preached before him In the Temple
church."
On the Twelfth day he abdicated his
sovereignty, and we are informed that
In the year 1886, this mock-representa-
tive OF royalty expended in the exer-
else Of his office about two thousand
pounds from his own purse, and Mt
the conclusion Of his reign was
knighted by King Charles | at White
hail.