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Evening star., 1923-02-07
DANCE HALL IN PANIC
AS FIRE BREAKS OUT
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, February q
Firemen in this city were kept busy
last night in answer to two general
alarm fires, both of which broke out
within an hour of each other. The
Munson building, three-story brick
structure in the business district, and
a dance hall on the third floor of
fire department bIilding were de-
stroyed Apparatus was summoned
from Waynesboro. Damage to both
buildings was estimated at approx
mately $130,000, partially covered by
insurance.
The first alarm was sounded for
the blaze in the dance hall, where
200 telephone operators, from many
the annual dance of the district
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company. Many of the women faint
ed and numerous others became
hysterical during the panic which en-
sued in their rush for exits. All were
carried out safely. The blaze was
caused by decorations catching fire
from a defective fiashlight case while
the operators were being photo
graphed.
Firemen believe the cause of the
Munson building blaze to be due to
incendiarism Bystanders told police
and fire officials that they had seen
a man run from the rear of the
building a few minutes before the
alarm was sounded.
Evening star., 1923-02-07
FLYERS TO RESCUE
MAN HURT IN WOOD
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. February
FAVORABLE weather today held out a
promise of success for Army aviators
assigned to the task of rescuing from
Beaver Island, in Lake Michigan, Jesse
Cole, a woodsman, who was injured
seriously and whose life was said to
depend on the speed with which medi-
cal aid reached him. A snowstorm yes
terday forced "a rescue plane to land
near Grayling, Mich, and a second
machine was made ready to start this
morning for the isolated. icebound isle.
Lieut.. Meredith of the 1st Pursuit
Group. detailed to make today's fight.
planned to land at CharlevoiX, pick
up a physician and proceed to the
island about ten miles off the main
land. Coles condition would deter
Evening star., 1923-02-07

mine whether the physician would
remain on the island TO treat the in
jury. received in IA log jam or whether
ne would be brought to some Michi-
gan city for hospital care, It was said
The woodsman's head ~was crushed
several days ago. The island colony
had no physician. Ice foes made
communication impossible and medi-
cal aid could not be obtained. Rela-
tives of the injured man appealed to
the Army air service and the rescue
trip was undertaken by members of
the air service hospital unit.
Evening star., 1923-02-07

search, of seizure and all other
rules regarding contraband of war
should apply with equal force against
weapon more deadly than cannon
and with a growing list of fatalities
laid at its door each year-the illegiti-
mate drug"
In discussing the particular effec-
tiveness that search and seizure would
have in combating the illicit drue
traffic of the United States, Mr..
Eldridge said that as a result of the
operation Of the Harrison act virtual
ly all Illicit drugs sold in the United
States are smuggled into the country.
and that most of the opium used in
this country originates in Asia Minor.
Evening star., 1923-02-07
For Stiff Joints

Pharmacists say that when all
other So-Called remedies fail Joint
Ease will succeed.
It's for. joint ailments only
that is why you are advised to use
it for sore, painful, infiamed,
rheumatic joints.
Joint Ease limbers up the joints
is clean and stainless and quick
results are assured. Sixty cents a
tube at Peoples Drug Stores and
druggists observation-disclosures
ment.
Evening star., 1923-02-07
Commissioners Explain.
A.Icge EnilYaX,s Indebtedness.

The commissioners issued a Ger
titicate "f indebtedness against the
East WASHINGTON Heights Traction
Company, which operates street cars
over the Pennsylvania avenue bridge
southeast, for alleged failure to pay
jhe District $627 as it's share of the
cost OF paving that street. The GER
tifiCate Will run for one year. bear
ing interest at 10 per cent.
Evening star., 1923-02-07

new type of thermometer works with
Il special metal spring and indicates
all degrees of temperature from 10
degrees below zero to 130 degrees
above.
Evening star., 1923-02-07
WORLD PLAN SEEN
AS NARCOTIC CURB
Commerce Envoy Advocates
Supervision Over Manu-
facture of Drugs.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Drastic control of transit Of drugs
in international commerce. including
an international agreement permit
ing search, seizure and confiscation
of drugs found illegitimately on ship
board in the same manner that inter
national law sanctions seizure and
confiscation of contraband of war was
chief of the far east division of the
Department of Commerce.
"This illegitimate traffic can only
be restricted in three ways" declared
Mr.. Eldridge. either by worldwide
control of production of opium. or
coca leaves, by world wide enforce
ment of strict supervision over man
ufacture and distribution of drugs
and by international convention or
agreement regarding the seizure and
confiscation of drugs found illegiti-
mately on shipboard.
First Alternative Impractical.
"The first alternative has been
found to be impracticable because of
the remote possibility, at present, of
getting the chief producers of opium
or coca leaves for world consumption
to agree to any such restriction or
enforce it if they did.
The second alternative seems to be
the logical course 10 pursue, there
fore, and is now being discussed.
When the control over manufacture is
perfected throughout the world the
need for international action on the
regulation of common carriers Of
drugs in peace time can and should
be made as drastic as the rules of
war regarding contraband.
Urges Visit and search"
After all the world is, or should be-
on a crusade against the illegitimate
Evening star., 1923-02-07

At one OF the big hospitals in Lon
don as many as 1000 visitors some
times arrive to see patients in one
day.
Evening star., 1923-02-07

for the prevention of blindness, there
are 100000 sightless people in the
United States.
Evening star., 1923-02-07

Japan has $4,000 temples and more
than $4,000 priests, besides public and
private shrines by the hnudreds Of
thousands.
Evening star., 1923-06-21
Safe Topics

I have very little worry, Tor I'm
not a trouble hound; as around the
burg | hurry, harmless topics ! ex-
pound; and talk about the weather
and the price of hay and leather,
and l keep my lips together when
there's scandal going round. Oh,
the weather is topic that is seldom
sprung in vain. and when | am feel
ing yawpic such theme is safe and
sane: no ones heart is being wound
ed by the sentiments I've sounded,
if. when by my friends surrounded,
| discuss last evenings rain. | take
up last winters blizzard when |
want a thing to roast. show it up
from A to lizard, knock it where
it hurts the most; or l criticize the
thunder that aroused the hamlet's
wonder when it split tree asunder
such discussion is my boast. Once
4 talked about my neighbors with
sort of righteous ire; | belittled
all their labors, gossiped like house
afre; idle stories / was spreading
while upon my errands treading
and my life was rougher shedding
than a voter could desire. For the
gossip is detested as serpent in
the grass; people wish he were ar
rested every time they see him pass
so | talk about the weather and the
"hoose amang the heather" and the
cow that breaks her tether, and
the growing garden sass.
(Copyright.) WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1923-06-21

A sacred relic of the body OF Bles-
sed Teresa, the Carmelite nun known
as the Little Flower" who was re-
Gently beatifed at Rome. following
thousands OF miracles ascribed to her
intercessary powers. was received In
Washington today by ReT. Pascha-
siug Heriz, superior of the Carmelite
Fathers at Catholic University.
The relic is piece of bone taken
from the hand Of "the Little Flower
Immediately following the beatitica-
tion ceremonies at the Vatican A
week before the beatifcatfon the
Evening star., 1923-06-21
NAVAL RESERVES
/ TASTE HARD WORK
D. C.. Youths Aboard Eagle
56 Taught Value of Team
work in Time of Stress.
Snncial nisnaich 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star
ABOARD L. S. s. EAGLE 56. TAN
GIER SOUND, Md. June 21.-Citizen-
sailors are fast shaking down as
first-class man-o -warsmen aboard
this training ship of the United States
Naval Reserves of the District OF Co
lumbia on their annual cruise. Old
timers are giving the recruits real
taste of what service in Uncle Sans
battle fleets will mean in time of war,
showing them how teamwork is an
important factor in making every
shot from the big guns Il hit.
Under the direction of Capt. L. u.
Johnston. commanding the Eagle, ana
his executive officer. Lieut.. StinemetZ,
and a corps of division officers. all
war trained, the routine work OF
keeping naval vessel IN first-class
lighting trim was soon set in motion,
and now every recruit knows when
the general alarm calls them just
what he has to -. Some of them
have taken TO ratio, others to sig
mailing; not n few are looking for
ward to getting boatwain's mate S
Grow" on their arms, SO they may
below out the Shin's calls and have
dozen or so bluejackets answer
tnelr calls.
weather. Is calm.
The weather has been calm and the
old Chesapeake bay hasn't cavorted
enough to make the recruits feel a
hit Seasick, so that Chef William
Johnston has to fill the steam cop
pers full of food each day to supply
the demands of the men after a hard
day of drills. Boat and signal drills
are being held here daily. and the
men are learning fast how to pull an
oar and take their places in the life
boats promptly. Every morning the
guns are manned and target practice
is held to train the youthful sailor
men in fighting, the important factor
about which everything else on a
ship centers.
81. - When these recruits return. they
will perhaps cause little wonder IN
their. homes, when they substitute
upstairs above" for and "bulkheads'
for walls and overhead" for ceiling
They are learning new language
peculiar to life in the Navy.
The trin down the river and Chesa
reake bay Saturday and Sunday wal
uneventful. At the naval operating
base at Hampton roads the recruit!
RECEIVED. their first taste of wna hiI
first night the starboard watch wa:
given liberty, and the second nigh
the rurt watch. They learned tina
they couldn't go home, get their sup
pers and go out Just BECAUSE the!
wanted to. for a nart of She ship
company always has to stay aboart
for emergencies.
Leaving Norfolk Sunday. the vesse
steamed up the bav to the anchora e
just north Of Tangier light. TIL
vessel will up-anchor here early to
morrow morning and steam down tn
Che esapeake bay again to the iorl
river and up that historical strear
to Yorktown, Va, where the men will
he given liberty to view the hiStori
sites in this town.
Evening star., 1923-06-21

relic in America directly from the
body Of "the Little Flower"
Encased ina reliquary of gold and
Jewels, the relic will be exposed Tor
veneration for the first time tomor-
row evening at 1880 o'clock In the
chapel of the Mount Carmel Nationai
Retreat House, 200 r street north
east. when the first ceremony OF a
novena in honor of The Little
Flower will be conducted. 1t will
thereafter be exposed each evening
of the -novena until the evening OF
June 80.
The Franciscan Sisters of the
Atonement. in charge of the retreat
house, have announced for the beneht
of clients of THE Little Flower, that
persons who may wish special inten-
tions prayed for during the novena
may write or telephone to the sisters
and prayers for the intentions Will be
included in the daily devotions.
Evening star., 1923-06-21
Relic of Beatified NM, Received
By Carmelite Fathers Here

body Of the young nun was taken
from its resting place in the ceme-
terry and carried to the Carmelite
convent of Lisieux for final burial.
1t was here that the relic was taken
from the body.
The receipt of the relic created
widespread interest at Catholic Uni
versity, and II was said that many
thousands from Washington and
nearby cities will doubtless visit the
Mount Carmel National Retreat House
to show veneration to the relic. 1t
was said that there are many indi-
rect relics of the famous num-, such
as small pieces of the Carmelite habit
which she wore. but that the relic
just received from Rome is the only
Evening star., 1923-06-21
Appropriate!

From the London Passing Show.
That was an awfu' doleful sermon
the meenister preached this mornin' !
What text-'Here Today, an Gone
Tomorrow"
"Ay, it's trouble WI their servants
that's got on his mind; they've had
six in as many weeks.
Evening star., 1923-06-21
Cause for Doubt.
the Rnstnn Transcript

There was an all-round good for
nothing man who died. and at his
funeral the minister delivered most
beautiful address. eugolizing the de-
parted in the most glowing manner,
praisinE his spinedid qualities as a
fine type Of man, Il good husband and
kind parent.
About this time the widow, who was
seated Well VI, in front, spoke to her
little daughter by her side, and said.
MY dear. go look into the coffin and
see if it is your father"
Evening star., 1923-06-21

The diet Of the average man should
contain at least seventy grams OF
protein daily, part of which should
be of animal origin.
The Chilkoot post., 1923-02-02

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 vast military suc- H the Turkish general! (Parr 7orrieh Hoes)
  taned least tine 
  College  n
 is st11 confined the Hosp4tal He is suffering 
 actu happned at aoost a nil ronCh 3arracks, a vhenan norder1y ation- ry s.axd one"
The Chilkoot post., 1923-02-02

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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-15
THOSE EGYPTIAN STYLES

manufacturer of handbags for women has ap-
piled for trade mark rights in the Tutankhamen
as handle, so to speak, for reticule of Egyptian
design The law provides among other things that
the of deceased celebrities may be used as
registered brand for goods. There appears to be no
question that the monarch mentioned is thoroughly
dead and if he celebrity before, that OBJ
lection has been removed in the last two three
months.
Patent office employees expect heavy influx
Of applications for rights in such trade marks Luxor
for soap sandals scents Rameses for scarfs and
Pharaoh for rings Partisan designers reported
be sitting up nights figuring out CONNECTIONS en-
bodyng motifs of ancient Egyptian art and the logical
conclusion is gas-drven chariot lines suggested
by the buggies found in King Tuts tomb.
Spirited objection to removing the king to Cairo
has already materialzed in Luxor What happens to
him can not matter Nothing but slight start
is needed by that part of the worlds populace that
trades the ephemeral fancy of the people. Which
may not be without certain value in this case The
Of Isis shawl will want to know who the lady
is. The girl who buys Tutankhamen handbag is
going to wonder about the gentleman who has lent his
name to the article. s+ani .s
Indeed, it is not too much to hope that enough of
them are sold viii be found eventually who
knows exactly how the old fellows is pronounced
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-15
STOPPING RUSSIAN RELIEF

The soviet government of Russia has announced its
intention of exporting 100000 bushels of grain,
hence the American relief administration will cease
sending foodstufs to aid the starving"
No more paradoxical situation could be imagined
than that of American ships steamng into Odessa with
foodstufs for starving Russia meeting Russian ships
steaming out laden with cargoes of grain to be sold
abroad The Of the soviet is that it needs the
money to purchase agricultural machinery in order that
the Russian peasants efficiently develop their
farms and thus avoid the famine which threatens next
year. But the direction in which the grain is being
ported is calculated to excite suspicion Five million
bushels of wheat and rye are, it is announced
marked for export to Germany and Turkey. 1t is
difficult to what either of these countries
could furnish to Russia for the purchase of agricul
tural machinery.
That the soviet should expect the United States or
any other country to lend itself to this combination in
dicates degree of cynicism its part which exceeds
anything has hitherto attempted Their cyncism is
however, equalled if not exceeded by that of Germany
and Turkey in looking to starving country like Russia
for their food supplies. If Berlin Angora in
position to pay for the grain received there other
countries able and willing to supply them, without
depriving starving population Of its last chance
of help.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-15
CONGRESSMAN AND TRAVEL

Secretary Weeks suggests that long as an army
transport is being despatched Alaska necessary
business he is willing to transport many congressman
as to make the trip, with a provision that they
pay for their meals. Opposition to anything that
smacks of junket is personally popular and safe
the customary anathema has been pronounced in vari
Gus quarters the proposal
This sort OF opposition may have been justified in
older instances when unkets have at times assumed the
aspect of family picnics but in this it is peculiarly
shortsighted The truth is that legislators being
ordinary individuals tied to their desks in civil life and
in Washington during their public career afforded
entirely too few opportunities to get around the country
they are presumed to legislate for intelligently.
Congress recognizes this inability to inform them
selves matters outside their own territory by
selecting committees with eye to the direct in
terest of appointee in the subjects involved. Thus
the senate committee irrigation and reclamation is
made entirely of members from western states. The
committee mines and mining from mining
states. The naval body has a two-thirds membership
from coast states. The Indian affairs committee is
composed only Of members from states harboring
Indians.
This condition is necessary for expedition of bust
but it reflects inevitable and regrettable I'M
familiarity of congressman with affairs away from home
They fall into the habit Of accepting a committees
word without any light the in which those
bodies arrive at conclusions. It self-evident
that membership with larger store of general in
formation will legislate with greater wisdom.
The few dollars involved in providing berths for
congressman this trip worth spending several
times If they exercise broadening and informing
influence the so-caled junketers. Congressman
really ought to be made to travel and know their
country.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-15
LAND FOR THE VETERAN


The action of the house, in passing the Sutherland
bill providing soldiers and sailors homestead entries in
Alaska, recalls the fortunate fact that there still
spots the American map which beckon the spirit
Of the pioneer. Twenty years this would
have provoked mrth in Washington. As add to our
information living conditions in Alaska and its in
caculable natural wealth the proposition of stalking
life there loses its outlandish air and appears
today to be unique opportunity for any combination
of youth and enterprise.
Several states have made land available to service
men. There is something, however, in homesteadng
the Travelled way that does not completely satisfy
the hunger for existence virgin ground Until last
July than 100000 former service had made
homestead inquiries the department of the Interior
fewer than 500 Of the thousands of applicants have
been settled on homesteads in two years.
Alaska, once the foolish legend of its forbiddng
nature is exploded, extends to the settler immense
acres of fertile ground, cleared by nature and well
watered with wood and unlimited coal close at hand,
railroads, including the governments 900 sys
tenn, for transportation, and climate, not by any
means too One district in particular the Susi-
tina valley of the size of Iowa. described by
ment agents being potentially the finest daryng
country in the world Undeveoped its grass grows
incredible heights. Winters there such that un-
attended horses have lived and fattened through
them A railroad parallels the Susitna river to the
sea.
Today the valley lies fallow awaiting the pioneers
wand, the pillow. 1t is close to great placer mining
region unworked simply because necessities Of
life that might be raised in the Susitna valley,
not available reasonable cost. settlement of in
dependent miners which placer miners are and farmers
with a market, both with these miners to the north
and in the world the south, indeed could hardly
avoid prosperity.
Men familiar with the north have devoted them
selves for years to combating impressions
concerning Alaska entertained in the ordinary magma
ton. Not only has northern possession greater
latent possibilities than any vacant territory in the
states; provides. too those natural attributes which
kka
the SOIL soil which in Alaska's is claimed be
open handed with the adopted son.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-15
DIscRAcEFUL TREATMENT

Two years ago, while the legis-
lature was in session, a large num-
Der of Reno high school pupils were
brought to Carson to see the law
makers in action and to view points
of interest in Nevada's capital city.
The Greater Carson Club provided
about twenty automobiles for use
in taking the visitors to the prison,
orphans home, Indian school, and
the springs. Further, a free dance
was given at Armory Hall in the
evening by way of making things
pleasant for the boys and girls
from the riverside city and to pro-
mote good feeling between the
student bodies of the Carson and
Reno high schools. And what has
been the result? When Carsonites
were about to leave Reno Saturday
night after the boys representing
Carson City's high school had won
the interscholastic basketball champ
ionship by defeating Reno, they
were targets for eggs hurled by
Renoites whose sense Of sportsman
snip is lacking. OF course it will
be claimed that the Reno high
school was not responsible for the
outrage. Nevertheless Carson men
claim to know that Reno high
school boys were participants in
the dirty work. And the egg throw
ing was not done by a single small
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-15
THE SUPREME MOVIE STUNT

In a stupendous task undertaken BY Los Angeles
motion picture director there ground for fear that
the good accomplished may be discounted by the in
jury and loss Of life sustained The public has become
accustomed to the marvellous accomplishments of the
movies. War has been portrayed in all its horror with
performing deeds Of high courage and supreme
devotion The emotions Of love and custard pie have
been filmed with life-like sincerity. Even the way
Babe Ruth bats and the heat of neither regions have
registered for the camera.
But the latest attempt Of a motion picture man is
which will make the world gasp It well nigh
impossible. The Hollywood miracle is seeking
other than the homeliest girl in the country. He
demands that she furnish of age in excess
Of 80 years. and is determined that she make the claim
Of high hoAors herself rather than be pushed into the
race by her admiring friends.
The lure of the films can not be denied. But the
danger Of serious injury loss of life in the rush of
applicants for this place at the professions zenith is
such that it would if federal interference
would be warranted.