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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

The revolver Of the movies,
long life to it! In five-reei thrill
lers, q weapon which kills or
wounds at anything under a
thousand yards. In comedy, Q
weapon which. fired point-blank,
causes the person hit to jump
humorously In the air and run
a little faster than before on
reaching the ground. In five
reel thrillers, revolvers either kill
outright William or wound (hero)
in the fleshy part -of the left arm
where ''the girl can bind it with
a silk. handkerchief. In comedy,
no matter at what anatomical
part a revolver is aimed. there is
but one spot where the charge
may land, but one locality which
the victim slaps in momentary
-What?-T h ats right,
son; you guessed it first time
Judge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

Sambo and Rastus were sitting
under a tree on a bench talking.
"Sambo," Rastus asked. "wot
am dat flying around my head?"
why, dat am a boss fly"
"A boss fly? What am dat?"
dat am a fly dat buzzes
around bosses, cows and jack
asses"
You all don't mean to 'sinu-
ate Use a Jackass, do your"
Il don't means to 'sinuate any.
thing. but you'all can't fool a
boss fly"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12
The Least of These

At a camp meeting held in a
Southern State many Of the people
attended the services barefootod.
One evening in response to an
altar call, a tall farmer knelt at
the ''nourners' bench" A near
sighted preacher. kneeling behind
him noticed his bare feet and plac-
ing his hand on the heels said
solemnly: "God bless these little
boysi'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12
Allied Trades.

Fifteen hundred new Chinese
laundries were opened in New
York last year. Figures concern
ing the number Of new shirt and
collar stores, however, are not yet
available.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12
Probably Larger.

Recent statistics show that the
dry laws have doubled the sale of
soft drinks. No report, however.
IL yet available concerning the
sale 81 hard ones.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12
] I'D 6 e
Says

Says
"state religion. must b quick
and energetic stipulates o Boy
Wanted advertisement. A 'sshout-
ing Methodist" ought to fn the
bill.
''This beck must belong to .
doctor"
.'Why?''
..He cut ont the appendix
A California man froze his feet
q. few miles from q region whore
orange trees were In blossom.
That's nothing. In Arizona they
frequently go to bed with priclSly
heat and wake up with chiIblalns.
Mrs. Well, dear, how do you
like my new Tut guwn2
Mr.-They certinly slipped some
thing over on you'll
MRS. see the high waistlins
seems to be slipping from favor.
Mr.-Well. 1t certainly seems to
have slipped from somewhere.
Would It be In order to say that
the way to raise Cain with high
sugar prices IL TO raise cane?
There's one good thing about q
newspaper columnist's job, how
ever. He can take 81 vacation and
nobody is any the wiser.
what do you think Of this
diamond? I struggled It in from
Europe?''
'"Tuti Tutl what = shocking
sense Of duty you haver'
'@The real trouble. IN Egypt is
three-fold,' = remarks . touring
statesman. ''Too much prosperity.
too much political ambition. too
little political abiiity. Egypt
needn't feel exclusive about it,
however. that's the real trouble
with the United States, quite IRE.
quentIy.
Golf. they say. takes o mans
mind of his worries. with one
exception. He can still worry
over where the money to pay his
initiation fee. dues and house
charges. not to mention his
pledged subscription to the club
bond issue. il to come from.
Training on two pinta Of old ale
. day, White Bud, q 60fo.1 shot.
led the field IN the Lincoln Handi-
cap. London. And yet there are
people who say that alcohol SIS a
narcotic, not q stimulant.
ShopIfters are, using Po1negan-
Ian pups to mask their operations,
the dogs serving as shields for
their sleight-ofshand. II pets are
to figue in this sort OF thing, the
crafty shopHfter win introduce
the pelican. With It's undertaking
beak. q pet pelican could pay for
itself on one trip to the shopping
district.
A monster whale, reckoned to
be q sixty-ton bull, sported and
spouted between Amagansett and
Montauk Saturday and not q sin
gle boat put out in pursuit.
Long island Item.
70 create anything like. the SEN
sation It used to, an off-shore
whale must spout Scotch these
days. The expression. Thar she
blows" is reserved exclusively
for the rum fleet.
College fraternities. are protest
ing against the public use of
Greek alphabet combinations by
other, and not always reputable,
organizations. When the Ku Klux
Khan announces itself as Kappa.
Kappa, Kappa, college fraternitles
will have something genuine to
kick about.
Those Movie Reviewers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

Most seamen like their Job so
well that whenever they get shore
leave they spend their time re-
hearsing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

The flower beds in the city parks
are ablaze with tulips and gar
denias and the lakes are blooming
with sailors.
Copyright, 1898. BY King Features
SYNDICATE Yun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

The average COB win save him.
self II IL kills him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

You very seldom hear OF a sailor
drowning. II the worst comes to
the worst, they'll swim.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

Would 1t be In order to say that
the way to raise Cain with high
sugar prices IL TO raise cane?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

~ NE Oh tu0 AANOAAI0 SPOA - 70
sailors on their day off is
~ to go rowing on the lake in
the city park.
When a COB joins the navy It's
because he has q desire to be ON
the water, and he's going to have
his wish even II he has to get shore
leave to do it.
If It wasn't for the lakes in the
park, q sailor wouldn't know how
It felt to get seasick.
A COB generally takes girl along
with him. He has to have some
body to row the boat.
One sailor told his sweetheart
that he had a sore wrist and
couldn't row uphill.
He told her that as soon as she
rowed to the top Of the lake, she
could rest her oars and coast down.
She asked him why he didn't
row it, and he said he was a yeo-
man and wasn't supposed to do
any work.
Whenever you see a sailor row.
ing his girl around the lake, the
chances are he doesn't know her
very wen.
But as soon as they get better
acquainted, she'll be handling the
oars.
One sailor went rowing and got
all wet, and when he got back to
the ship the commanding officer
reprimanded him for going near
the water.
The next day he was so anxious
TO get into the water again that
he asked the captain If he could
90 wading.
The skipper told him he couldn't,
but compromised by letting him
wash the dishes.
He enlisted in the navy because
he wanted the spray Of the water.
But later ON he figured he'd been
better off II he had joined the fire
department.
AS It Is now, he has to wait un-
til winter comes before he can get
wet.
He knows that hem get plenty
Of water then, because nobody
over saw sailor carrying an UNI
brelIa.
You very seldom hear OF a sailor
drowning. If the worst comes to
the worst, they'll swim.
The average COB win save him
self II IL kills him.
Most seamen like their Job so
well that whenever they get shore
leave they spend their time re-
hearsing.
The flower beds in the city parks
are ablaze with tulips and gar
denias and the lakes are blooming
with sailors.
Copyright 1923. BY King Features
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

There's one good thing about q
newspapers columnist's. job. how
ever. He can take a vacation and
nobody is any the wiser.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

He knows that hem get plenty
Of water then, because nobody
over saw . sailor carrying an unl-
brelIa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

MRS. see the high waistlins
seems to be slipping from favor.
Mr.-Well. 1t certainly seems to
have slipped from somewhere.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

As It Is now, he has to wait un-
til winter comes before he can get
wet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12
Medbury
Says


~ NE of the favorite sports OF
sailors on their day off is
~ to go rowing on the lake in
the city park.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

He told her that as soon as she
rowed to the top Of the lake, she
could rest her oars and coast down.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

TO create anything like, the sen
sation It used to, an off-shore
whale must spout Scotch these
days. The expression. 'Thar she
blows" is reserved exclusively
for the rum fleet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

One sailor told his sweetheart
that he had a sore wrist and
couldn't row uphill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

He enlisted in the navy because
he wanted the spray Of the water.
But later ON he figured he'd been
better off II he had joined the fire
department..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

''What do you think Of this
diamond? I struggled It in from
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

Training on two pinta Of old ale
. day. White Bud, q 60fo-1 shot.
led the field In the Lincoln Hand.
cap. London. And vet there are
people who say that alcohol is a
narcotic, not q stimulant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

But as soon as they get better
acquainted she'll be handling the
oars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

One sailor went rowing and got
all wet, and when he got back to
the ship the commanding officer
reprimanded him for going near
the water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

Golf. they say. takes . mans
mind of his worries. with one
exception. He can still worry
over where the money to pay his
initiation fee. dues and house
charges. not to mention his
pledged subscription to the club
bond issue, IL to come from.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

College fraternities. are protest
ing against the public use of
Greek alphabet combinations by
other, and not always reputable,
organizations. When the Ku Klux
Khan announces itself as Kappa,
Kappa, Kappa, college fraternitIes
will have something genuine to
kick about.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

When COB Joins the navy It's
because he has q desire to be on
the water, and he's going to have
his wish even If he has to get shore
leave to do it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

Whenever you see a sailor row.
ing his girl around the lake, the
chances are he doesn't know her
very well.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

'The real trouble IN Egypt is
three-fold," remarks . touring
statesman. 'Too much prosperity.
too much political ambition. too
little political ability Egypt
needn't feel exclusive about it,
however. that's the real trouble
with the United States, quite ire
quentIy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

She asked him why he didn't
row it, and he said he was a yeO-
man and wasn't supposed to do
any work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

The next day he was so anxious
TO get into the water again that
he asked the captain If he could
60 wading.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

Mrs. Well. dear. how do you
like my new Tut gcwn7
Mr.-They certinly slipped some
thing over on you'll
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

''Tuti Tut what . shocking
sense Of duty you havel''
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

The skipper told him he couldn't,
but compromised by letting him
wash the dishes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

A monster whale. reckoned to
be q sixty-ton bull, sported and
spouted between Ainagansett and
Montauk Saturday and not q sin
gle boat put out in pursuit.
Long Island item.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

state religion. must b quick
and energetic stipulates . Boy
Wanted advertisement. A 'sshout-
Ing Methodist" ought to fil the
bin.
This beck must belong to .
doctor"
'sWhy?"
''He cut ont the appendix
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-12

A COB generally takes q girl along
with him. He has to have some
body to row the boat.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-04-20
The Blind Mans Eyes

but I'll hardly run away from you
while inside your own grounds"
This did not seem to be the ques-
ton troubling her. VERY we'll" she
said at last. She was distracted as
they passed through the hall and a
hat and a maid her coat. Harriet
led the way out TO the terrace. The
day was crisp, but the breeze had
lost the chill ii had had earlier In the
morning; the lake was free from ice /;
only along the little projecting break
waters which guarded the bluff against
the washing Of the waves. some ice
still chung, and this was rapidly melt
ing. A %graveled path led them around
the south end Of the house.
Eaton saw at n little distance Il
powerful. strapping man, h~alf-cOn-
cealed-thOugh he did not seem 10
be hiding-behind some bushes. The
man might have passed for an under
gardener; but he was Tot working;
and once before during their walk
I4dlblt hdh NNNh hAlDAAi'A man, BO"1
fully built as this one, who had looked
keenly at him and then away quick
~. Harriet flushed slightly as she
saw that Eaton observed the man (;
Eaton understood then that the man
was n guard, one Of several, probably,
who had been put about the house
to keep watch OF him.
Had Harriet Santoine understood
his interest In the grounds as pre-
paratory to a plan to escape, and had
she therefore taken him out 10 show
him the guards who would prevent
him? He did not speak Of the men,
and neither did she; with her, he
went on, silently, to the gardeners
cottages, where she gave directions
concerning the spring work being done
on the grounds. Then they went back
70 the house, eXchanging-for the first
time between them-ordinary mani
ties.
She left him In the hall, saying
she was going to visit her father.
AS Eaton stood, undecided where
TO 60, a young woman crossed the
main part Of the hall, coming evil
IDENTIFY from outside the house-she
had on hat and jacket and vas gloved (;
| she was approaching the doors Of the
room he just had left, and so must
pass him. He stared at sight of her
and choked; then he controlled him
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-04-20

self rigidly, waiting until she should
see him.
She halted suddenly as she saw
him and grew very pale, and her
gloved hands went swiftly TO her
breast and pressed against 1t; she
caught herself together and looked
swiftly and fearfully about her and
out into the hall. Seeing no one but
himself. she cane a step nearer.
Hugh" she breathed. Her sur
Prise was plainly greater than his
own had been at sight Of her; but she
checked herself again quickly and
looked warningly back at the hall !;
then she fixed on him her blue eyes
which were very like Eaton's. though
she did not resemble him closely In
any other PARTICULARS though
waiting his instructions.
"Stay where you are. Edith" he
whispered. IF I'VE hear anyone COM
ing. we are just passing each other
in the hall"
IL understand; Of course, Hugh I.
But you-yOu're here! In his house y
Even lower, Edith; remember I'm
EatOn-Philip Eaton"
"Of course; I know: and I'm Miss
Davis here-AIildred Davis"
They let you come in and out like
this-as you want, with no one watch
ing you?"
mo, no; do stenOgraphy for Mr..
Avery sometimes, as ! wrote you. That
Is all. When he works here. / do his
typlng: and some even for Mr.. San
tome himself. But / am not con.
fidential vet: they send for me when
they want me-"
Then they sent for you tOdayT"
"NO; but they have just got back,
and l thought l would come TO see
II anything was wanted. But never
mind about me-; yOu-how did you
ret here? What are Won doing hereT
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-04-20
al REFUSE"

<suhrseg Warden. Seattle capital
kSf. tells his butler he Is expecting
a. caller, to be admitted without
aGesti0n. He informs his wife or
danger that threatens him IL he
pRrsGkes a course he considers the
ossly honorable one. Warden leaves
che house in his car and meets a
csExn whom he takes into the ma
chine When the a returns nome,
Warden Is found deal. murdered
ard alone. The caller, a young
usan. has been at Warden's house,
huG leaves unobserved. BOD Con-
Gerry, conductor, receives order 10
bold train for a party. Five men
ard a girl board the train, the
eastern express. The father of the
E5ri, mir. Dorne. is the person for
whcn the train vas held. Philip
-. Eaton, a young man, also
9oarded the train. DOrne tells ms
daughter and his secretary, Don
Avery. TO find out what they can
concerning him. The two make
Eat0n's acquaintance. Dorne IS
found nearly dead from a murder
GUs assault. A surgeon operates.
Dcrne is revealed as Basil san
thine. blind, and a power in the
nuancfal world as the adviser OF
s1SEg interests Eaton is suspected
AMI questioned. He refuses infor-
saz1Ian about himself and admits he
Vas the caller at Warden's house.
aaasra pleads with Harriet San
Gcine Co withhold Judgment, telling
tFer- lac in in serious danger, though
arRaeccnt of the crime against her
Gather lie feels the girl believes
atm-
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-04-20

The First Gray of Dawn Reused
Eaton, and Drawing on Trousers and
Coat Over His Paj1mas, He Seated
Himself by the Open Window to See
the House by Daylight.
last; and he went over again and
tested and reviewed the plan he had
formed. But 1t never had presumed
a position for him-even IL 1t was
the position Of aAemi-prisoner-inside
S~antoine's house. And he required
more information of the structure OF
the house than lie as yet had. 10 cor
rect his plan further. But he cou'd
not, without TOO great risk OF losing
everything. discover more that night
he turned over and set himself to go to
sleep.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-04-20

The Kind of man who Is always in Il
hurry is liable 10 cush past . eocp
thing without seeing IL
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-04-20
"Yes; il was an attack. The
man In the a meant to run
car. Eaton down."
Should Slow Down.

ITO BE CONTINUED
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12
BY JACK HOHENBERG


BROADWAY and Franklin viii line
- up for the kickoff this after
noon nj a2o on Denny field In the
prep grid race. Last year broadway
and Franklin did not meet.
Coach Rudolph soukup. at Frank.
lin. pronounced his charges ready for
The whistle. tho Quakers having en-.
Joytd a week OF rest. Coach Llfhten.
berger. al broadway. Is no; satisfied
with tho condition OF his men. Broad.
way viii enter the contest NJ about
ihrce.aunriers strength, according to
the TIGER coach.
Tho Franklin backfield remains in.
tact with Harlow at quarterback.
oLeary and Mcdonald carrying the
half assignments and Capt. Harold
Wood ut full Wood has been playing
good ball in practice during the lay.
off and may surprise few OF tho on.
lockers. He does not resort 10 line
nlunRiuT an much as he does 10 speed
In starting.
The line is a little uncertain. MS
the return OF Victor Rivers. $50.
pound guard. haamixcd things up a
bit. Rivers VIII break In somewhere.
sayH Coach sonkup. At present. II
seems as II tho letierman will Gust
Smith AZ guard. Harry Fox. the
Franklin fat man. with his 200
pounds. will be at the other guard
post. The fat boy seems 90 have
found his niche this season and
should make things hum.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12
RY HENRY b. FARRELL

NEW YORK, oct igs-Whio the iurf has been more
~ of less chopped up Tor Two weeks with football
csats the youns season win et loose i,s first real
punch tomorrow AN over che countr.
Tested in az least one and in most eases In two
preliminary games, the major clcfrns ~ che whole
country win set their first touch az rial action ON
day's schedule witch is crammed with interesting
ramcs
For such sn esry date il Is unusual schedule that
viii provide In one days
West Virginia As Pittsburgi NotFr Dame ST. Army
Princeton Ns Georgetown. Vanderbilt Mchigtn.
colgate rs. Ohio state. West Virginia Wesleyan rs
Aayy. Ahbama IS Syracuse. and Georgia SIS. Yale
SIX " those attractive games international feat
ooibll OF tho year,
Prospects OF The hardest same OF the day are found
In the battle between West Virginia ana rtshurE. two
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12
BROADWAY AND FRANKLIN
CLASH AT DENNY TODAY

S,oi,lcr and Hayward Dare VIII
watch the tackle posts with frankie
Wilson and spcllar taking care OF the
ends. oliver Not. shifty japanese
center. VIII have another opportunity
70 ahow his wares.
Jerry Reynolds and Capt. Dick
Franc will handle the end posts for
Broadway. Frame will play In spite
Of healing shoulder. the Broadway
captain being determined upon lining
up against Franklin. Jimmy Runte
and Bankhend will play tackle with
Dick Scott and Peters at the guards,
Stan Grummett. fiashy center, viii
take care OF the passing job.
The backfield is prohiematical.
Only Windy LaBrache is reasonably
sure OF starting the game at quarter.
back. Harold Under. fleet half, has
an infected arm. but may play.
Longie Butler win play at either
halfback or fun Butler. who has
been going great guns in practice.
VIII be out 10 fight Friday. IL he
plays halfback. Lou Hail win start
at full. HUI has stomach stone
bruises. II Hull is unable to start.
then Butler will be shifted TO full and
Johnny Talbot put in at haifback.
Franklin has h chance TO repeat rs
league champs for the third time this
year and they viii make the mos,
Of Il,
Tho probable lineup for the game
follows:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12
AMATEUR SHOW WILL BE
ONLY BOXING NEXT WEEK

THE first amateur boxing card
1 since the conclusion Of The Star
city amateur championship tourna.
ment several months ago. will be
held at Austin & Salts gymnasium
next Tuesday night. Amateur cards
will be staged regularly this winter
there. Tho enthusiasm displayed by
the boxing followers over the four
cards staged during The Star cham.
pionship tournament proved that
there was demand and n field In
Seattle for amateur boxing.
Every card was good. The boys
fought for watches, belts and titles.
Some good flstic prospects were un.
covered during the progress OF the
tournament. several Of whom have
turned professional since.
There has been more than a dozen
beginners eager TO get under way.
working out every evening at the
gym. for more than n month. Some
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-12

that IS one Of the most effective tn
the league.
Hard work and clever coaching by
Jimmy Middleton. the pitcher mana
ger OF the Beavers. and by Jack
Onslow, veteran catcher. are r.
sponslble for Yarrison's rise TO fame
The Beaver star was out OF the
game with a slight injury just when
they were making a drive for the
flag and they lost out when he
wasn't on hand TO take his turn in
the box.
Middleton Is confident that the
Rose City club would have finished
in second place had HARRISON been
available.
Harrison beat the Redskins IN the
first game OF the series arid may
work again Saturday or in one Of
Sundays tussies.