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The Washington times., 1923-12-18
12-MILE RULE OPPOSED
BY VETS IN CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO. Calf, Dec. Is.
"A formal protest against the pro-
posed treaty with Great Britain re-
garding liquor transportation on the
high seas has been telegraphed to
President Coolidge BY, William II,
Nelson, chairman Of the executive
committee OF the California division
Of the Association Against the Pro.
hlbition Amendment.
Nelson said the Administration is
inconsistent in its stand and con.
tended that the agreement under
consideration to extend the three.
mile limit in return for which Brit.
ism ships would be permitted to
bring liquor into American ports
under bond violates the Eighteenth
Amendment.
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
WITH THE
ALIBI
ARTISTS
THE TRAFFIC COURT
IN CROSS SECTION
Read 'Essa and Worry
Being q Skeleton Record d
Cases Tried in. Judge
Schuldt's Tribunal.
BY DONALD McDOUEAL.
Jail FOr. GiIlsters.

Jail For GinstefS.
81 saw a crowd gathering down
at Eleventh street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue about $3.50 yester-
day afternoon, your honor, and
/ went down there and found the
remains of Ford touring car
that had been stepped on by a
big Studebaker. The machines
were blocking traffic and a street
cleaner swept up the Ford, and
I told the Studebaker 20 pull up
to the curb. 1 just had time to
note his license number as he
turned the corner Of Eleventh
street on two wheels.
Too Much Legs
About two hours later / saw
him webbing west on Pennsyl-
vania avenue. There were two
cars directly ahead of him, and
they stopped for traffic at Sew
enth street. The defendant kept
on and knocked the car next to
him ten feet forward against the
one ahead.
Three Over Par.
Ills. got out and staggered up
to- the front car, looked at it for
q moment and said, Well, Ill be
damned Then he staggered back
TO his own car and started to
climb in, but called the wagon
and he climbed into that instead.
He said he'd only hal two drinks,
but they must have been whop-
pers."
Did It, For Fnn.
Boob: ''It wasn't drinking that
caused the accident, your honor.
The car ahead Of me stopped too
quick. and my brakes didn't work
any too WELL"
ibid you have your drinks be.
fore the first accident, or after.
ward?'
81 had one drink before the
first collision, and one afte-ward.
I've drinks is all / had"
Bump-BOOze.
It's a good thing you didn't have
three drinks. The court has said
repeatedly that this driving while
drunk has got to stop and means
just that The courts slogan is
stop driving or stop drinking
One or the other has got to go. The
intention Of the court is to impose
a jail sentence in every case where
drunk driving is proved"
Colliding, $40; gin driving, col
liding, leaving after colliding, and
failing to show permit, 5000 and
ten days straight jail sentence.
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
THURSTON GAVE
NEWSBOYS
THRILL
Had Big Time at BeIasco Last
Night-Joy Ahead for
D. G. Orphans.

If you see your favorite newsboy
in animated discussion with his pal
today, put it down that they are
arguing as to whether it's possible
to saw woman in two and put
her together again
That's the favorite topic of dis
cussion with the newsboys and
carriers of the Washington Herald
and the Washington Times today,
for they all saw Thurston, the IA
nous magician, perform the feat
last night at the Shubert- Belasco
theater, and they're puzzled yet az
to just how it's done.
Boys Had Big Night.
1t was big night for the boys.
Their noisy enthusiasm and appro-
baton knew no bounds when Thurs.
ton began pulling rabbits out of
coats, making girls from silks and
satins. Transforming a man into a
roaring lion, creating water foun.
tains at win and doing the one hun.
dred and one other tricks that f11ys-
tify and amuse. Yes, 1t was large
evening.
Tomorrow afternoon the orphans
of the city's institutions will have
their big time at Merry Christmas
party rendered under the auspices
Of The Washington Times and The
Washington Herald. Everything
has heen done to make II a me-
mtA-able afternoon for the little
ures are very limited.
GshpRmfnn has T1rnY11fund
show. He has youngsters OF his
own and he has performed for
nearly q million children in the
eighteen years that he has been
touring with his big magician pro-
duction.
Gee! Mebbe It'Il Be You.
He's going right down into the
audience and pull q bunny right
out Of some Boys collar just to see
II any of the bright eyes are smart
enough to catch him at 1t. His
tricks with monkeys, doves. rabbits.
q real live lion and the pretty girls
who make up his company are Of
the kind that will furnish thrills
as well as amusement. Old King
Laughter will have a reserved seat
and Old Man Gloom can't get into
the theater even If he has 100
tickets.
The success of the party is as.
sured through the cooperation Of
the business men of Washington.
The Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company win supply the neces.
sary special cars to take many OF
the children to and from the the
ater. Other transportation has been
generously provided by the Black
and White Taxicab and Sightseeing
Company, the Royal Blue Line and
the Gray Line of touring buses.
Candy and Toys for All.
No party would be complete with
out something to MUNICH on while
the big things are happening on
the stage and Walter Brownley will
will see that there is q box OF
candy for each and every little
guest. Gus Buchholz, of the Occi-
dental Hotel will provide rosy red
apples for the children and the big
department store Of s. Kann & Sons
will provide enough toys to give
all leading souvenir Of the occa-
sion.
The children to be entertained are
coming from the Washington City
Orphan Asylum, st. Joseph's Home,
the Jewish Foster Home, the Ger
man Orphanage, the Episcopal
Home, ST. Roses and st. Vincent's.
For those who care to enjoy the
fun at this Merry Christmas party
for the orphans there will be plenty
of seats on sale at the box office
at the regular prices,
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
ADDITIONAL U. S. JUDGE
WANTED IN OKLAHOMA

The appointment of an additional
Federal district judge in Oklahoma
was the subject of White House
conference today between President
Coolidge and Senator Harreld Rep.1
of Oklahoma.
Hsrreld's nominee, John p. Me-
serve, is opposed by the Republican
organ zstion in Oklahoma. and fhe
nomination s being held nm ~a9d.
ing the adjust ment Of difrernncns
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
BLIND MAN P0WERLESS
AS WIFE BURNS TO DEATH

GLOUCESTER. Mass. Dec. 49,
While her blind husband CROPPED his
way to within a few feet Of her.
Mrs. Albert Parsons failed in her
effort to beat the fire from hey
blazing clothing and was fatally
burned. Parsons, wondering and
terror-stricken, stumbled in the di.
rection of his wife's screams, after
she had caught fire from her
kitchen stove.
He only learned of the tragedy
fter n sighi'nrs responded to uar
cries. Mrs Parsons lied in a hos
pitaI few hours later.
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
Able AGREES To
STAND LOSSES
ATP|NOCHLE
But. Envoy Kabibble Stands
Firm on Drawing Room
TO Detroit.

70 OSIIOtls
NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-"On to
Detroit. even If it takes a drawing
room"
This. in ten words, tells the story
Of the meeting last night OF the
Committee on Arrangements OF the
international and Bronx Association
Of Statesmen of the World, at which
Able Kabibble was elected to inter-
view Henry Ford on questions Of
the day.
The meeting followed the momen-
tous gathering OF the organization
in which, after hours of debate, it
was unanimously decided that. If
Mohammed wouldn't come to the
mountain, then a bird in the hand
would gather no moss.
In other words. Able Kabibble,
famed borT viva1t and recofifelr,
noted cashregisteropticon, and wise
cracker extraordinary, sometimes
known as the Jewish Mr. Dooley
and on occasions referred to as the
Lenox Avenue Josh Billings. had
been condemned-that Is to say.
noninated-to 90 to Detroit and
ask Henry Ford some burning
questions.
Kabibble Coughs.
His not to reason why.
The meeting Of the committee
on arrangements began suspicious
~ enough, until Kabibble himself
! threw q monkey-wrench into the
machinery by coughing properly
and saying:
Tin the matter Of expenses"
After the riot had subsidized a
debate began which ended two hours
] later by Kabibble saying:
! 'All right then. TIL agree to buy
] my own meals on the trip il you'll
] pay all the other expenses"
Listen to the Kosher" said
5 Minsk. Ties dieting"
J Kabibble firmly vetoed a sugges-
! ton that he travel in a day coach.
THE eyes Of the whole world are
on me. understand" he said.
''It amt dignified / should travel
) like a common ordinary travelling
! salesman. Anyhow it's much more
! pleasant to play pinochle in a draw
I ing room as In the smoker. Now
; about medical expenses"
; "Do you expect to be sick?'
Z howled Hirschbein.
Able Sick Already.
I'm a little sick now" con.
fesed Able, "I amt exectle afraid,
y'understand. Of this here-now-
. Ford. but a Teller which can throw a
fIivver together in six minutes, in
! Guiding the rattle. might be able
to throw Teller out OF his office
in six seconds. But if that's the
way you look at it, I'll waive medi-
cal expenses.
: 1t was finally agreed that Kabib-
BILE could travel in a drawing room
en- route. and in an upper berth
on the return trip: any pinochle
losses suffered on the trip would
be born by Kabibble himself.
And don't forget. round up Able,
that I control the music and
movie rights. including the Scandi-
s nayian."
Don't forget to show Henry our
QUESTIONABLE" Minsk said Just be-
fore the meeting broke up.
If he don't give me the air, I'll
ask him toA questions" promised
the intrepid emissary IF any
thing happens and l can't get TO
see Ford, I'll phone your from
Detroit
But don't reverse charges" said
Minsk
Kabibble is on his way He in
sists he never felt better in his life.
Ford, march!
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
Named for Treasury Post.

appointment of A. w. Gregg. of
Palestine, Tex. as assistant to the
Secretary of the Treasury, was an.
nounced tods" He viii act in an
advisor capacity in regard TO tax
matters.
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
Gifts for Bows at S2.95

BurIy Sweaters, Of all-wool, in pull
over style, with big collar, finely
woven. Plain or combined colors. Sizes
20 to 36.
Boys Blanket Bath Robes, with deep
collar, snap fastening and heavy girdle.
Two side pockets; all seams tapped and
piped. Sizes to II.
Waterproof Raincoat Outfits, made
of gas mask cloth, with belt all around;
slash pockets and military collar, and
Sou'wester hat to match. Sizes 6 to is.
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
5::HUNGAR|ANLOAN.
J. . OPPOSED IN
:. LEAGUE
49, 1SHBOO@
premier MussoIini Invite:
Council to Meet in Rome
in March.
BY International News Service.

PARIS, Dec. 1s.-Premier Benito
Mussolini, of Italy, has invited the
League Of Nations Council to meet
in Rome in March, it was announc-
ed today.
A private session Of the council
was held here today when the
CzechosiovalSfan delegate opposed
the proposal to give loan to Hun
gary to rehabilitate the country.
France made reservations regard
ing reparations which may prevent
ratification Of the loan at this SEES
sion OF the council.
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
Germany Optimistic ON RuIr.

BERLIN, Dec. 1S.-Followfng the
receipt OF the Belgian reply
TO DR.. Won Hoesch's representations
at Paris, German officials were con-
ndent today that arrangements can
be made to restore German civil
! administration in the Ruhr and
Rhineland.
Intimafion is given that some Of
the occupying troops win be with
drawn and that France and Bel
GUM win establish invisible oc-
cupation.'
Further negotiations are likely
before the end of this week.
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
u She Il Outdoors IN Al Weather
Give Her A Raincoat

N GU could not set your mind on anything more
t/ practical, or anything that has more lasting
- and comfortable value
There many styles choose FROM each designed
with the idea Of style and smart appearance well Of
the best waterproof materials.
Rancoats Of coverts tweeds jacquard fabrics imported
mixtures and other rubberized materials Every
guaranteed. Many colors; all sizes.
1896. S14.95 $500
SECOND FLOOR. LANsBURGH 8 BROTHER
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
Gifts for Boys at $1.95

Boys Juvenile Novelty Suits, button
on models Of corduroy, tweeds or mix
lures; some with washable tops. Sizes
3 to 8.
Cowboy Play Outfits, coat and trou-
sers leatherette trimmed. Hat to
match; rope, Iariat, handkerchief, belt,
holster and pistol: 4 to IL.
Indian Play Outfits, coat and trou-.
sers trimmed with tWO-color felt
fringes. Long streamer bonnet with
numerous bright-co1ored feathers;
to II.
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
Ballet of Rare Charm.


Paul Tchernikoff's ballet Chopin
lana, which was staged following the
opera, was given with rare charm
The corps de ballet consisted of M.
Tchernikoff and the Misses Gardi-
ner. Bowman, Hereford, Weighell,
Williams, Coles, Smith, Tinsr1aK.
Johnson, Burris and German.
or course, there were curtain calls
galore. The director of the orches'
ira, JACQUES Samassoud, shared
honors with Director Albion and tho
stars OF the PRODUCTION.
But | was a bit disappointed that
Mrs. Marietta Albion, who worked
so hard and faithfully that vision Of
a real Washington opera company
might be materialized, was not In
Guided in the footlight honors. So
I take this opportunity of congratu-
lating Mrs. Albion upon her untiring
efforts and the success OF last
nights production.
The Washington Opera Company
VIII give Tales Of Hoffnann" on
January Il, and will close it's season
with Carmen" on March 10.
The Washington times., 1923-12-18
Give Beautiful Felt
Slippers
Good G. dtS eSaii;y% $1.OO

CLIPPERS of quality in material and workman
, ship that makes them surprisingly good values.
wonderful assortment of colors including
gray, old rose, wistaria, orchid brown sapphire,
wine and many combinations-in a complete size
range
The Washington times., 1923-12-18

Warm Junior
Ov q r coats of
all-wool chin
chilla, w i t h
muff and side
pockets; w ell
tailored. Sizes
3 to 9.
The Washington times., 1923-12-18

III INK what an acceptable gift they would
I'll be to the girl or young woman who spends
much Of her time outdoors and wants to
look as smart possible, The hats are the
little sport shape, close fitting with small
brim, and the scarf is a long one, fringed at
both ends.
SECOND FLOOR, IAANSBURGH 8 BROTHER
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-18
MISS GLENNA COLLETT
TOPS FIELD IN CANADA

MONTREAL, Sept IS. - Miss
Glenna Collett, of Providence, r. L.,
led the field with a score of 80 in
the eighteen-hole qualifying round of
the Canadian women's open golf
tournament at Mt. Bruno. Miss
Alexa Stirling, of Atlanta, Ca, was
second with an 81.
Other players from the United
States who qualified for the first
round. which will be played today,
were Mrs. d. c. Hurd, Pittsburgh,
Sc; Mrs. Spaulding, Buffalo, 95; Miss
s. Meehana, Cedar Brook, Pa, 80,
and Miss Higbie, Chicago, SO. Miss
Ada Mackenzie, Toronto, noted
Canadian player, made an SO, and
Mrs. Gavin, Huntercombe, England,
Canadian champion, qualified with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-18

Had Dempsey Been Aided to
Feet, Protest to Referee
Would Hold.
BY DAVIS j. WALSH.

NEW YORK, Sept. 18.-ShouId
Jack Dempsey. have been tiis.
qualified and the fight and cham.
pionship awarded to Luis F:rpo
when the champion was helped
back into the ring on Friday night2
William Muldoon, of ethe State
Athletic Commission, who will. swing
on any situation, is quoted as say
ing that he should have been.
THAT is, william amends, '.if
he was really helped by those at
the ringside. II he was, and i
claim Of foul made BY. those in
! Firpo's corner, the sreferee could
do nothing less than sustain the
claim and award the title to EGrpo. =
The point is thoroughly covered
by the rulesN according to William.
They state. he declares, that a
fighter must return TO- the ting
through his own motive power. be
he champion. challenger or chump.
Otherwise, his status Is that of q
man on the floor, and as such, can
be counted out.
William is right. Some authori-
ties on affairs OF the fist are at.
tempting to point out that there
is nothing In the rules covering the.
point in question. They are wrong.
The rules would be no rules at all
IL provision was not made for such
q contingency. 1t is as much a.
part of boxing as the right aud
double cross.
AS soon as Dempsey went out
of the ring" Muldoon adds, 1.-THE
referee should have rushed to the
ropes and warned those in the
press row that they should not aid
the fighter under pain OF his dis
qualification. !"
The writer is not at all certain
that Dempsey was Intentionally
aided, il at all, by those lit the
ringside. With 1872 pounds OF ath-
lete tumbling suddenly down upon
you, there is bound to be some
confusion and the chances are that
the natural movements of these
trying to escape an unwelcome
burden contributed to Dempseys
efforts to arise. Just a furry of
arms and legs and the next in
slant the champion was righting
himself on the platform outside
the ropes. A moment more and
he crawled through.
All of this occurred within five
seconds by the referees watch.
Surely the champion could not
have been hurt as badly as some
accounts of the fight would have
1t. Otherwise, all the pushing in
the world would have been in
vain, for he finished that fall with
his heels hooked over the second
strand of the ropes and his head
on a reporters desk.
Try to push a heavyweight who
had assumed that peculiar position.
We would suggest that you first
practice the subtle art Of pushing
cornerstones, stationary wash tubs,
safes and player pianos.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-18
Texas AGUE
HAS Al STARS
PINNED

FORT WORTH. Tex, Sept. b.
The AlI.star Texas. League team.
which IS to whip the champion Cats
into shape for their post season
series with the Southern League
cl1ainpio has its players ali lined
up now, according to Manager Jim
galloway. Here Is the line-iip:
Csy IingIe, catcher, Dallas
Gulfport Jack Ryan, Dallas.
Slim Ed Love, Dallas.
George Connally, Galveston.
Lefty Lybrand, San Antonio,
pitcher
Galloway, first base, san An!
tonic.
Tom Connolly, second base Dial,
las.
Pete Turgeon. Beaumont.
Bell, Houston, or Hamilton, Dali
las, sIlortstop.
Buddy Tanner. Wichita Falls.
third base.
Don Brown, Galveston, left field
Ernest Vache. Dallas, center field
Red Ostergard or Ike Boone, right
kiold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-18
DEMPSEY PLANS
To REST FOR
4 YEAR
Firpo to Take Auto Trip.
Through Canada Before
Fighting Again.
Rx SID MERCER.

written for Cosmopolitan News Service.
NEW YORK, Sept. 18.-Jack
Dempsey win move out over the
western trail tonight with Salt
Lake city as his objective and
probably New York will see no
more Of him this year.
Luis Angel Firpo is calculating
his income tax and planning q
motor trip to Canada. When he
returns he will slip off quietly to
South America.
Dempsey VIII visit his family in
Salt Lake and then move on to
Los Angeles for a time.
Whether he fights again this
winter or just plays around de-
ponds largely on Jim Coffr0th. The
Tia Juana promoter has not had q
chance for a serious talk with Jack
Kearns. However, both of them
will be here for sometime.
Coffroth intends to remain until
after the world series and Kearns
will be around for fortnight
Coffroth yesterday expressed lit
tie hope of holding a Dempsey
Wills match In December. Dempsey
would rather haye that fight fig
ured In on his next years income
tax. He has had such a big sea-
son that Uncle Sam is now getting
almost d fly I'll fly split with him
and be doesn't know how many
matches he. can get next year.
C,offroth expects TO make some
sounding for "a Firpo4y Wills scuffle
when ne sees Paddy Mullins this
week. wills might consider boxing
the Wild Bull In lower California,
where he figures he could set at
least an even break
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-18

gleston. Where he had been shoot.
ing to the head he shifted his at
tack to the stomach. Brock could
not take much of that and weak.
ened rapidly. Finally Jumbo ended
the scrap in the sixth, dropping
Brock for the full count.
Tony Cafoni, the Walter Reed
bantam, met, a tough opponent in
Gilbert Herman, Of Baltimore, in
their six.round sl1irmish which
went the limit. Both boys tried
hard all the way and the draw an.
nounced by the judges suited every
body.
Herman is a tough lad. He took
many raps right on the jaw. yet
kept coming on for more. Now one
lad was ahead and then the other,
and it was really the best scrap
OF the entire show.
The opening bout was . brief
affair of two rounds, Luke Nc
Carthy, Of Washington, stopping
Jimmy Hogan, Of Baltimore, in
the second. Both boys were will
ing and served to Whet the ap-
petite Of the fans.
5 It was announced from the ring
that Pancho Villa, worlds fly
weight champion, would positive
~ appear at the next show Of the
new club. Just when the show
would be staged was not announced,
but it is supposed to be Monday,
October 1.
Benny Schwartz. by his victory
ovef. Mf1frav has "a t.riad 1atala
he win have 9 rough time With the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-18

One explanation and it seems
the most reasonable to- usfor
Dempsey's willingness to jump IN
and trade blows with Firpo is. that
he had been suffering for weeks
under the criticism Of those saying
he had ''lost his punch.
Dempsey did not knock out
Tommy Gibbons, Two years Of
idleness, then q bout SURROUNDED
with financial troubles, threats Of
bodily violence, etc, and then e
months training under unpleasant
conditions before tackling the
aWild Bull Of the Pannpas."
Everywhere it was said, by word
of mouth and pounded out on type
writer's, that Dempsey has lost
his punch"
We are one Of that small army
who publicly doped Dempsey 70
knock out Tommy Gibbons. we
ate crow, too. But we did not
think he had lost his punch merely
because he failed to knock out Glib
bons at Shelby. It Is to be hoped
that the real inside Of that story
will come out some day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-18
He's Loyal Youth.

Rob Hardy, former Mohawk foot.
ball captain and center, is residing
in Baltimore now, but the angular
youth is wild to get back in the
Indian battle array. If he cont
play, Hardy says he will make
the trip on Sundays to see his old
teammates fight their way back to
the championship.A :.
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Ever since the Shelby fight /
have kept In splendid physical
condition and need only d few hi
weeks of training to enable me VI
to climb through the ropes and
give battle again to tile worlds
champion. 1 don't care where Y
the fight takes place, nor how
far il is scheduled to 70. The
only thing that really interests
me IS to get fight with Demp
sey and TO get it at the earliest II
possible moment.
learned lot IN fighting Denp-
sey in Montana The knowledge HI
gained in that fight Is something
which IfeeI certain will enable raeen
to whip Jack Dempsey il we faoess
each other again in the prize ringan
Dempsey may be able To ami
hiiate the giants OF the prize ring 1
and to slug other men into q stateDe
Of coma, but I don't think the dayns
Will ever come when Jack Dempsey
can do anything even remotely APIS
that to me.
And / do think that the day viii
come when win be the worlds
champion myself if Dempsey gives ~
me just one more wlafrI with hiY1tl.
within the resined arena -