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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
Simmons to Head
Senate Democrats

WASHINGTON. Nov. 23.--Senats
democrats. In caucus today. virtually
chose Senator Simmons OF North
Carolina. as their leader to succeed
Senator Oscar Underwood. Ala
bama.
Altho the question Of leadership
was not directly before the caucus.
the action taken put upon Simmons
shoulders the mantle of leadership
for this session at least and strength
ened his already strong claim to
formal election to the place In the
next congress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
BANDITS WRECK
BANK IN RAID!
Mayor, Marshal and Hotel
Man Are Wounded

GAII.iTf~. Mo-. Nov. s3.--
The mayor. town narshai and
hotcikecper were wounded and
tho First National bank de-
stroyesi when bandits raisie,i this
town. early today.
Tho bandits escaped with
$1,000. after cutting lines Of com
nunieasion.
Marshal John Chamberlain was
captured and bound by the bandits
when they started 90 work on the
vault The officer succeeded IN ioos.
cning the ropes and opened fire a. a
blast exploded under the safe
Tho robbers returned tho fire.
woundlng Chamberlain.
A. III. bandits fled from the bank
they were confronted by a score of
armed citizens. They fired into the
crowd. wounding Mayor Joseph Tato
and Frank Woodruff. hotelksepcr.
They held the POSSE at hay as they
drove off In their automobile.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23

HEARS KING

LONDON, Nov. 2s.--King George
formally opened the fourth parlia-
ment OF his reign with speech from
the throne In the house OF lords to.
day.
All the pomp and ceremony OF pre-
war days was observed as the king.
accompanied by Queen Mary. the
Prince OF Wales and the Duke of
York. read his address. while lined
up at the bar OF the house were 150
labor members OF commons, promi-
nent among the newly elected parlia-
ment.
To give effect 10 the Irish Free
state constitution bill before Decem-
ber 6. by which date II must. under
the treaty. become law, was the main
purpose for which parliament was
summoned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
TRAFFIC LAWS
ARE DEBATED

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2s.--Gov-
ernors Of II Western states met here
today to discuss improved and uni
form automobile traffic laws
Just what can be done is prob
lematicai." said Gov. Hart OF Wash.
ington. who was active In bringing
about the conference. but we all
feel that the automobile tourist has
reached a point where he Is an i'm
portant factor in Western progress
and development
1T is our desire TO bring about
uniformity Of laws and regulations
which will remove much OF the an.
noyance caused the touring motor
lists under present systems. when he
passes from one state to another"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
DYING FROM
GUN WOUND

OrTUMwA. Iowa. Nov. 7s.-Olt
yer Dimmitt was near death IN Z
hospital today as the result of being
shot down by stranger whom he
accused OF being Tommy OConnoR
Chicago gunman. who escaped three
days before he was to 80 to the
gallows.
Dimmitt told authorities he rso
ognized his assailant from a news
paper picture.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23

Monsieur Jonquelle. the Prefect of
Police OF Paris. was a moment late
An angry voice reached him at
the turn Of the path. IL Was a tense
low. mnacing voice. The words were
not clear. but the intent in the voice
was unmistakabie. For a mere frac-
ton OF time he remained montionless
as in some indecision: then he went
forward swiftly.
IL was evening. The soft coiors Of
q sort Of twilight day we're on the
Mediterranean. The many -colored
mountain OF olive trees and the
tropical gardens OF the Villa Of
Cimiez. The whole scene was from
9 country OF the fairy; the romantic
frontier Of some kingdom OF wonder
legend.
There were two persons on the long
terrace OF the villa when Monsieur
Jonquelle approached. The villa was
small and exquisite sort OF jewell
box hidden In a garden of tropical
iuxuriance. inciosed by a high wall
surmounted by a tile border
The villa was rose-coior. The tiles
of the terrace and the border Of the
nigh wall were also rose-color. II
was a dainty and sensuous bit Of the
world. as tho raised by some en-
chantment out OF the baked earth OF
Arabia
Monsieur Jonauelle interrupted a
tragic moment.
A woman sat in chair midway OF
this terrace. II was one OF those
beautiful invalid-chairs made for the
out-of-doOrs by that italian genius
which seeks always 70 add beauty 10
the decorative aspect OF a garden
The chair was white. The gown
Of the woman In IL was blue, II looked
black In the soft evening light and
against the rose -colored villa and the
white chair.
The woman did not move. Her
small. shapely head. as from fatigue.
rested against the high back OF the
chair. II was crowned with a great
weight Of hair. as yellow and as
heavy as gold. built up into won
derful coiffure that resembled In its
vague outlines the helmet Of Miner
va Her hands and her elbows lay
on the arms OF the chair.
Beside her. a step beyond, tho man
who had arrived moment before
Monsieur Jonqueile stood in an atti-
! fude Of menace. Tho visible person.
Salify Of the man was puzzIing. That
he was an American one could in
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
St. Paul Democrat
for Supreme Court

WASHINGTON. Nov. 23.-Pierce
Butler. OF St Paul. was nominated
by President Harding today 10 be an
associate justice OF the United States
supreme court.
Butler is a democrat He is now
regent OF the University of Mime
sofa, TO which he was appointed by
Gov. John j. johnson. a long. time
intimate friend.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
SENATOR
SCORES
tiger
Speech Criticised
b y Hitchcock;
Says France Is
Wrong
HY PAUL u. MALLON

W. s'sfss<sfosr
WAslIi>GTO>. Nov. ,3.-
Georges Ciemenccau, Frances
war premier, was attacked today
ou the floor Of the senate for
speeches In the United States.
senator Hitchcock. Nebraska,
former chairman OF the foreign
relations committee. formally re-
piled 10 the Tigers attack on this
countrs's post war policy.
IF France had to send an envoy
10 the United States 10 enlist Amrri.
can sympathy, sho could have chosen
a man more appropriate than Glenn.
cnceau." said Hitchcock. while
ciemenccau Ia not known as such a
mllitarist az Pointare and others. he
has been recognized an representing
an extremely harsh policy toward
Germany.
And 80 I d~prccafe the char
aeter Of this message from
France. and yet. Clemenceau.
yiolrnt as he was. IL mild com.
pared 10 the present government
of France.
Il. therefore. am not cri,icininR
Clemenccau 40 much as the present
policy of hts government. which
must be altered " there IL 10 br tran.
guilty In Europe"
Hitchcock said h. was forced TO
agree with Clrmenceau that the
United States quit European affairs
too soon.
Senator Borah interrupted 10 de-
clare that Ci~mcnceau'a ideas about
what the United States would be ex.
pected TO do In European matters
appeared 10 be very nrbulous. adding
that somebody ought 20 mako that
clear. Borah asked also whether tho
United States could co-opcwte with
France 70 long ms the present policy
OF that government holds.
No. wo could not said Hitch.
cock.
Please tell us when the French
policy has been any different than
il Is now" i" said Borah
Hitchcock continued that, NJ
Ciemeneeau. In volcing his
criticism of American policy.
has invited counter criticism.
his New York speech offered n
good opportunity for voicing
some American criticism Of
the French attitude toward
Germany"
Rebellion and insurrcction In
Germany are certain this win
ter unless conditions are I'm
proved. Hitchcock asserted In
commenting on Clemenccau's
utteranccs on reparations. Ger.
many i paying all she can and
the French demands are utter.
most nonsense Hitchcock
held.
Frances attitude II driving Ger
many into the hands of the mon.
archists or the bolshevists." he de-
clared.
The French insistence on these
huge reparations Is evidence 20 me
that France does not desire peace"
Hitchcock asserted.
Maintenance OF black French
troops on the Rhine Is another evi.
dence that France is not sincerely
desirous OF amity with the Ger.
mans. he said. because the French
government knows that this Is a
provocative measure.
senator SPENCER. Missouri,
disputed Hitchcock's assertions
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
Man Smokes in Bed
Then Fights Blaze

Smoking in bed may be a great Joy
IL you're careful, but--M. A. Oscar
shi. 4sl3 Sixth ave. N. f., dropped
off TO sleep while putting on a ciga.
ret. A few moments later oscarshi
left the house hastily in somewhat
scanty attire. trailing smoke and
comet.like flames in his wake. He
took refuge in a tub OF icy water.
while firemen put out the blaze in
the house.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
Man Fatally Hurt
and Woman Injured

PORTLAND. Nov. 23.-One man
was fatally injured and woman
was seriously hurt here Wednes.
day night in a series OF automo
bile accidents. Seven other persons
received severe injuries.
c. s.. Aiken, OF Grants Pass. Ore.
pedestrian. was fatally hurt when
nm automobile struck him down
near Scappoosc. west OF here. He
died this morning.
Mrs Agnes Cunningham. OF Port.
land. suffered n fractured skull and
other injuries. and the occupants
OF two automobiles were hurt in
serious crash on the East Side
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
Those Stories About Our Visitor G.,

scheme for his breakfast.
He had her prepare him jug OF
hot soup before he went to bed. then
he used this hot Jug the way some
Of us used TO use a hot brick on cold
nights. the way many good ladies use
hot water bottles now---to keep his
feet warm.
Next morning he rescued the Jug
from under the blankets and there
was his soup for his breakfast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
Rioter Arraigned
in London Court

LONDON. Nov. 2s.--Arraignment
OF the first OF the unemployed arrest
ed for participation in rioting at the
entrance to Whitehall yesterday, took
place at Bow street police court to-
day Henry Russell. one OF the par
ticipants, was fined.
A number Of those wounded In the
police charge In Trafalgar square
were taken to the home OF friends
suffering from clubbing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
BY LOWELL MELLETT

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2s.--Georges
Clemenceau is real character.
Everything you've read about him In
true--or very well could be.
Take that jug story they tell Of
c1emenceau. While premier OF
France, he used to get up early In
the morning. He didn't like TO stir
his ancient woman servant out Of
bed at the hour he considered suit
able for himself. 30 he hit upon this
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
or Georqes Are All True, or, at Least, Should Bt

attendant to his hat. nice. new and
very shiny topper.
Nice hat you got, Balfour." said
Clemenoeau.
Balfour blushed and replied:
yes. my secretary thought /
ought to wear new hat today.
so did mine," replied Clemenceau,
jamming over his ears the same bat
tered old felt Kelly that he had worn
that day on the Marne--or one
equally battered and old.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
Demand New Charge
Against Daugherty

WASHINGTON. Nov. 23-The
house judiciary committee. by unani.
nous vote OF both republican and
democrats. passed a resolution today
calling on Representative Kellar. re.
publican. Minnesota, 10 submit, before
December 1. more specific charges in
his impeachment of Attorney Gen.
eral Daughcrty.
Hearings on the Impeachment aRe
set for December 4.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
KING ESCAPES
TRAIN WRECK

BUCHAREST. Nov. "a. - An at.
tempt was made today 20 assassi
nate King Ferdinand OF Rumania by
wrecking hls train en- route TO Tran.
rylvania. where his majesty was
bound on n hunting expedition. A
scout train which preceded that of
Ferdinand was derailcd.
The kings train was halted nt
Braasov.
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up the proud manure pile which
dominated the scenery of the barn
lot.
Another time l saw him was In the
anteroom Of the foreign office on the
DUAL dOrsav. nj the end OF the first
plenary session OF the peace confer
enoe. Present were Woodrow Will
son. Arthur Balfour, Clemenceau,
and few minor characters.
Balfour was being helped by an
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23

The first time ! ever saw the Tiger
was on a drizzily morning In the
middle Of barn lot near La Ferte-
sur-Juare. not far from tho river
Marne. This barn lot with the
stable and COW sheds surrounding II.
formed the headquarters OF the Sec
ond division. Clemenceau had ar
rived 20 congratulate the doughboys
and their officers on having stopped
the German push toward Paris.
Everybody was keen TO get a look
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
OH, SEE
BIG OIL
BOOM |!
Hoquiam Is at 1t
Again; Hope, 1t
Appears, Never
Will Die


H0QUIAM, Nov. 23.-
Histl
A mysteryl
Did the Standard Oil Co.
find a new oil field on the
Olympic peninsula? Or did it
give up in disgust?
Three years ago Hoquian and
Aberdeen and Mocilps and all the
rest OF the country hercabouts was
Ia the throes Of an oil boom.
Scads OF oil companies had offices
on the main streets offices with
tiny dcrricks In the windows pump
ing pure lubrlcating oil out Of a
can. Windows were bedecked with
invitations to come In and set
rich.
The paNserby could buy stock In
most any kind Of an oil company.
He could get u in an oil concern
In Texas. or Oklahoma. or In
Washington. There was no scarcity
Of stock.
All this was because the Standard
OH Co. after quietly signing up
leases on several thousand acres
of land. started drilling a well near
Mocllpa. There wasn't any oil
visible. OF course. but there was
plenty Of stock--and suckers 10 buy
L.
One oil firm issued enough stock to
float a hattleship and announced that
Il had a drilling Fig on the ground,
X did II had a little old fashioned
water well drilling machine sitting
on a sand lot near Moclips. This
company also bad lease ON 40 acres
Of ocean beach sand. But. Il sold
plenty OF stock in Aberdeen. Ho-
quian. Tacoma. Seattle. and else
where. II didn't sell any stock in
Olympia. but Olympia. you know.
once had an oil boom Of It's very own
and Olympians still have enough
green lizard stock certificates TO
paper a barn wall.
The Standard OH Co. didn't say
anything. II Just went right on
drilling a well. Time after time the
oil stock peddlers whispered II around
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23

at the famous fighting French states
man. What they saw was a be-
draggled. shapeless overcoat, a bat
tered soft hat, with the brim pulled
down all around. pair of bushy
white eyebrows. protruding white
walrus mustache and a pair Of very
bright eyes, boring out OF a pink.
wrinkled countenance.
He might have been the peasant
owner Of the farm, come over TO see
that the doughboys were not mussing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23

Howdy. folks. The Association
Against the Prohibition Amend
ment II going to form . third
political party.
Their emblem will be the Book
goat.
Members OF the prctxcitwisters'
union are solidly behind the new
party.
II the VETS elect a president In
1924 they VIII put swinging doors on
tho White House.
INTERESTING FACTS
The Association Against the
Prohibition Amendment II said
to b. financed By the Glove In
dusfry.
Bootleggers. however. are unRiter.
ably opposed TO the repeal of prohl
bluon.
Former yice-President Tom Mar
shall says the country viii be normal
when the five-cent cigar returns. but
lot OF people are waiting for the
five-cent beer.
Art lost much with the sweeping
away OF the saloon. Where now are
all those brilliant minds who would
Npke their mark II II wasn't for
or or or
A. the cold snap gradually
turns the autumn leaves To gold.
Walter Camp h sharpening up
his old pencil for his AII-Ameri.
can selections. and gosh. how we
dread IL.
DIR. Carrei. OF the Rockefeller In
sfitute. announces that he has dts
covered tho secret OF longevity.
The secret OF longevity Is TO look
both ways before trying to cross.
Ashes 20 ashss.
Dust to dusf.
He fricd to oct 10
The crossing fast.
The great Christmas tree contro-
versy is stiil raging, But nobody
has come forward with a suggestion
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
Baron Sonnino Is
Suddenly Stricken

ROME, Nov. 23s--Baron Sonnino.
at one time italian member OF the
Big -Four at the Paris conference.
suffered an apoplectic stroke of the
brain today. He Is announced TO be
In grave danger.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23

women haven't had
enough experience yet 20 bs
ready for office.- she declared
I'VE are only In the kinder.
garten OF politics and we are
not yet ready for the higher
mathematics For the time
being. my advice 20 my sex
In 20 not seek Office hut 10
study politics from the ground
up and learn how 20 vote
Then after n while we can
so after the higher honorw
Women now arc too tenn.
peramental and too sensitive
IN politics. and l include my
self. That II because we arc
novices. II won't be that
way after we've worked our
way up from the bottom and
learned 10 take tho personal
element out OF H."
women will not learn
as they should" she sale
take ii seriously. A su
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
Women Not Yet Ready
for Political Office,
Says (Guess WhO) Alice
BY Laurence M. Benedict

VETASHINGTON. Nov. 23--American
Wv not yet sufficiently experienced in politics to
hold high office such seat in congress, Repre-
sentative Alice Robertson. Oklahoma, said today.
She asserted her own career in congress has con-
-. - ,k.t
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23

Aunt Alice" was afraid her
remarks would be construed
aH ''sour grapes" because OF
hor defeat for election.
hut u IN nothing of the
kind" Hhe asserted. Il was
sort Of mad about getting
beat. but didn't shed any
tears or carry on about u ono
bit. The views l am ex'
pressing are not new with
me. You remember ] opposed
woman suffrage at the start
and I only ran for congress
when my friends made me"
The time should never
come. said Miss Robertson.
when woman will neglect
her home for politics.
Holding office" nhe De.
ciared. cannot compare 20
taking care of "a home and
raising children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
Another
Opportunity
at a Sacrifice Price

A little business or your own
may grow to a thriving business
enterprise with proper care. Here
is a good opportunity for small
investment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23
Woman
on the
Terrace

A short story gf the "Tri-
umphs Of VI. Joqueile" series.
by Melville Davisson Post.
Copyright. 1872. -. y. A. serv-
lee. Inc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23

LISTEN
WHO WANTS A STARTf
Here is well established. good
paying business. Laundry.
cleaning and pressing business.
close TO Seattle, in fast grow
ing town. Price at sacrifice.
$500. Worth an investigation.
Remember. this is the only one
In town.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-23

Turn TO the classified columns
and see who win show you this
paying little business.
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Art lost much with the sweeping
away Of the saloon. Where now are
all those brilliant minds who would
nrke their mark II II wasn't for
hrsr
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-27
To the Dep0SitCr
To the Borrower
PAGE FIVE.

saaU help
safety honest the financial his
business need financial assistance
help shall do with smile If can't shall
you in either shall
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-27
localities

About seventeen member Of the
auxiliary of the Congregational
church, held short business meet
ing yesterday afternoon,
Miss Jennie Sanders, of the shah.
bona school, and Miss Lucille Sand.
crs, of the Lincoln school spent the
week end with Chicago friends. To.
day they will visit in the Chicago
schools.
Mrs Darwin OsmundsOn of South
Ottawa has gone to Miller township to
visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. II. II.
lIoganson, who are both confined to
their home by illness.
Mr. and Mrs. X, w. Lewis and little
daughters, Mary, Paula and Eleanor,
of Downcrs Grove spent the week end
visiting Mrs. Jerry Mahor on East
Washington street
Mrs W. y. Duncan Is confined to
her home on Illinois avenue by Illness.
Harold Neary was a La Sale visitor
last evening.
Attorney Robert I.arkn of la Sadie
was an ottawa business visitor to-day
Miss Margaret foHth has returned
to her home in Canter ottawa after
short visit with friends in Chicago
Bin Lane. joe NOcco. Harold Boyle
and RAY Sparks of Marseillcs visited
in Ottawa yesterday
Mrs. Fred Nelson and Mrs. Warren
Nelson were Strcator callers ycstcr
day,
Miss Vera Galley was a Srcator
visitor Yesterday
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-27

FOR SALE-Cobs, 50 per load only a
lew loads FRED SCHERER.
Phone To-
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1922-08-09
new MACHINES
FOR POWER co,

The Midwest Power Co. is ,.:day
putting in place two large machines
which arrived last week for install
laticn in the new addition construct
ed or the building several months ago,
and when these are installed AMI lin
ed up within the next few weeks, the
capacity of the plant will be jus:
couble what it was before. The new
machines include a Nordbert; Todd
reine made at Milwaukee, o: 4nc
horse power capacity and Weighing
many tons. Ir addition to this there
is generator of 300 K. V. A. Cap
ae:ty.
The business of the company has
been gradually increasing until it was
absolutely necessary that the bui:@-
ing and liant be enlarged. Seve: II
months ago the building was made
much larger, end is now large enough
to take care + plant four times as
large as wat is now in use. TIE
new machines row being installed VII
double the ..nacity of the pie:t. and
this will nc doubt take care Of the
needs Of the city for some year, IL
come. krcth-r unit can easily he ~.
stalled at FEY time in the presan: hai:fl
ing should ,nis become iecessarr.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1922-08-09
WAS ONLY A JOKE

Several people who had paid fines
fc, speeding in the city Of Devils
Lake since the motorcycle policeman
Was put on have been wondering
about just what kind ,f justice sys-
tenn the police department and Judge
Duell were conducting after they
read an item in tha Daily Journal tell
ing of Mr.. H. Graham being left
o:f with a rep"isnand after he haa
been arrested fo: driving faster than
the law allows, and if the Judge was
imposing fines on some people and
cnly reprimadinE others who plead
guilty to the same offense. The World
teck the trouble to irye yestlgate, and
f. I'D that Mr.. Graham had never
heen brought .se:,:s Judge Duell, that
The motorcyci, policeman had never
attached the red Tag 70 his cay. and
IT is doubtf If Crall,r: lad been
s. eeding. Thc. tag was ted "r.o
G1aham's car ty person vino did it
a. joke, AMI wen the tag was found
G'aham a?Ja''e1 at po',ce head
quarters to sous~e himself and was
ts-d to make t!s car ,"have :::::f'f in
tEt future, wash he promised t. do.
Neither Moto :,;j:c Policeman Jnnes
or Judge DUE knew anything about
the matter until tate, 1t va. joke
all around, and Judge Duell wants it
understood that no favoritism is
shown in his court. All offenders are
treated alike.