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The Washington times., 1923-02-13

high school students, keenly in
terested in the championship strug-
gle. We're preparing for a dash for
choice seats in the Central gym.
The Eastern Western clash is the
big battle of the hard-fought series.
Central and Tech, 1t was, appar.
ent this morning, would not be
without supporters at their game.
Each has band Of loyal followers
There is little or no apparent
difference i'm the offensive
strength of Eastern and Western.
IN the same number of champion
ship games they have scored al
most the same total of points,
156.
Eastern may have a slight edge
in the matter of defense. Its foes
have scored only los points against
12f counted against Western.
cit was q general opinion that the
team happening to be in better
form would triumph. Both rivals
have Suffered reversals of form in
the. series. playing at top notch
speed at times and dropping below
standard at others.
AT that, they have played well
more consistently than any Of the
three other teams.
In their first meeting. Eastern
defeated Western by the small
margin Of % to 10, but it hardly
was TO be considered a fair test
for Western. The game was play
ed on the slippery Arcade floor.
Western, depending more on floor
work than Eastern, was more
handicapped by the CLASSY court.
Eastern will have one more game
to play after today, meeting Tech
next Friday. Westerns final con-
test will be with Central on Feb
ruary 20.
In the event that Western tri-
umphs over Eastern and causes a
tie, both leaders will have anything
but a soft time winning their last
games. Tech, in it's last game, lost
T. Western by only Is to "a and
Considering this score should be
worthy foe for Eastern.
Central, with its sand up, has
been coming along and likely win
give Western struggle in the
latter's last game.
Jack Smith, Eastern's slender
center, Is leading the schoOlb0ys in
scoring, with a total Of sixty three
points, seventeen field goals and
twenty-n mine free points. CARRIER,
Of Western, is ten points behind
Smith.
Childress, a Central player, criti-
cised by some for taking exception
ally. long shots, nevertheless has
been getting numerous points. He
fs fourth in the individual standing
with forty points, all made with field
goals He has scored more points
from scrimmage than any other
player.
The Washington times., 1923-02-13
SyI is Heavier.

Sylvester Johnson, the Tigers
young pitcher, reports himself
heavier than last year, and expects
to equal Herman Piliette on the
hill.
The Washington times., 1923-02-13

TodayS games: EdsIern vs.. Wesl-
ern, at Central, 3:15 p. M; Central
Us. Tech, at Arcade, 3:15 p. m.
Fridays games: Central VS.. Bust
ness; Eastern VS.. Tech; floors I'M
decided.
The Washington times., 1923-02-13
Won't Row Four Miles.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 13.-Penn-
sylvania announces that it will not
enter a crew in the intercollegiate
regatta If the distance is increased
to four miles.
The Washington times., 1923-02-13
Schano Is In Line.

NEW YORK. Feb. 13.-Wally
Schang, the Yankee catcher, has
signed and will leave Sunday for
Hot Springs, Ark.
The Washington times., 1923-02-13
EASTERN MAKES ITS BIG
STAB AT BASKETBALL
CHAMPIONSHIP TODAY ;.
By r. D. THOMAS.

Both determined what be the last high school
basketball championship at stake until three hence
and to the Central
gymnasium
Western big Easerns path the title By
winning today cnch the championship. Western
victory would cosely-matched rivals
While Eastern Western fighting it OUT Central and
Tech will be mixing the Arcade this starting also
The Washington times., 1923-02-13
ANOTHER ONE ON JOE GODDARD

I'M McGRATH the parchment with this
last week:
Goddard, like many Australians, character One
night drinks for Young Grffo and
about Larry Foley the daddy all the Australian
boxers.
Goddard really kidding Grfo maintained that he
The Washington times., 1923-02-13
Schalk Busy Lad.

In his eleven seasons with the
White Sox Ray SchaIk has caught
i $50 games.
The Washington times., 1923-02-13
From the Unconscious City.

TUH tHO OHVUHSCIOUS CIty.
Philadelphia, Feb. 3.
TEAR TAD: ..
l think the most appro-
pirate place to hold a heavy
weight championship contest with
the guarantees asked) would be
HOG ISLAND. Yours,
j. B. CLARK.
The Washington times., 1923-02-13
SWAN BARKS CHALL ICE
AT CHAMPION YANKS
BY r. D. THOMAS.

Charles W. Legion red-hot, CAPPED like
stunned Keystone comedian.
Few basketball baseball football in Washington
the equals Of Charles W. in the matter
Mr.. Himself q that would fit
football
football that in short wide attention.
He examined the local basketball situation early
where in field would stir up
i ss H
The Washington times., 1923-02-13

Jack Smith, Eastern's slender
center, Is leading the schoOlb0ys in
scoring, with a total Of sixty-three
points, seventeen field goals and
Of Western, is ten points behind
Smith.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
THE WEATHER

District of Cplumbia-Cloudy to-
night, probably followed by rain or
snow tomorrowa somewhat colder:
lowest temperature tonight near
freesing: fresh soQthwest, shifting 20
northwest winds. dfminishing tonisht
Maryland-CIoudy ana slightly
colder tonight; tomorrow un:ettled.
probably rain or snow; colder IN east
portion; fresh to strong southwest
winds; shift4nE 70 nortnTsst mort n.nar.,nd snd q
Virginia-cioudy tonight. probably
followed by rain In south and rain
or snow In north portion late tonight
or tomorrow; somewhat colder Sum-
southwest and west winds, diminish
ing and becoming northeast and east
tomorrow.
Records for Twenty.Four Hours.
Thermometer-4 p.m., ~: 8 pm, 80;
IL midnight, IS; am. 81; am. Al;
noon. AZ.
Barometer pm. so.ss: 8 pm.
3O.37: 12 midnight, 30.s2; 4 am. 1920;
am. ao.o6; noon. 2s.S2.
Highest temperature. ~. occurred
at noon today.
Lowest temperature, IS, occurred at
IL pm yesterday.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, As; lowest, AZ.
Condition OF the Water.
Temperature and condition Of tho
water at am: Great Falls-Tem-
perature, SO: condition, slightly
muddy.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States coast
and Eeodetic survey.
| Today-Low tide. 1886 am. and s:1s
pm: high tide. 1857 an. and 2:3o pm.
| TomoTow-Low tide, $40 am. and
1920 PM: high tide. 3:02 am. and
1897 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose 6:29 am; sur, sets
500 pm.
sets $40 pm
Moon rises 2.35 am; sets 1853 pm.
+, Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
CONGRESSIONAL PARTY
ON TRIP TO COLORADO
Leaves to Inspect Imperial 1rri'
cation Project and Boulder
Canyon.

Two United States senator's and
t~enty-one representatives. some of
them accompanied by their wives. LETT
Washington last night to inspect I'M
perial valley and the Boulder canyon
project on the Colorado river. and the
reclamation project at Yuma. The
trip is under the auspices of the I'm
perial Irrigation district. The party
expects to reach San Diego Sunday.
The members of Congress in the party
include:
Senators Ashurst. Arizona. and Nor
rs. Nebraska: Representatives, Davis.
Minnesota: Anthony. Kansas. Cram
'on. Michigan: ShreYe. Pennsylvania;
Dickinson. Iowa: Carter. oklahoma !;
Taylor. Colorado: Griilin. New York :;
Young. North Dakota: Smith. Idaho;
Little Kansas: Summers. Washington;
Barbour. california; Williamson, South
Dakota. Hayden. Arizona: Hudspeth.
Texas Ral>er, California: Lyon. North
Carolina. Rankhead, Alabama; Sinnott,
oregon, and Swing, California.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
COL. SAMUEL SYME
+, CLAIMED BY DEATH
Confederate Veteran Dies at
Age of 85-Long In the
/ Treasury Department.

Col. Samuel A. NJ. syme. father OF
DR.. William II. Syme and Conrad II.
Syme, a veteran Of the Confederate
army. a resident Of this city since
1881, and for long period connected
with the United States Treasury De-
partment, died at an early hour yes
terday morning at his home In the
Chaumont apartments, 1895 l street,
northwest, aged IS years.
Col. Syme was a great-grandson
OF Col. John Syme. who came to this
country from England about 1880 as
q member of the kings council gov
erning the then Colony Of Virginia.
was one son by that union, who was
known as Col. John Syme IL. HIS
widow, arrived John Henry and be-
came the mother Of Patrick Henry.
Col Syme was a son of DR.. William
Henry Syme of Hanover county, near
Richmond. Va. He was born in Lewis
burg, W. Va. April II. 1883. He was
a civil engineer by profession. When
the civil war started in 1861 Col.
Syme enlisted in the Richmond Blues.
a military organization made up Of
the flower of the best families of the
Virginia capital. He served with that
command in the West Virginia CAM
Daigu under Gen. Wise and was later
a member of the staffs of Gen. FLOYD
and Echols. In 1866. he married Miss
Mary Maxwell Hunt. of Fredericks--
burg, Va. He had been connected
with the United States Treasury De-
partment for years. After the close
of the civil war Col. Syme was en-
gagged at his profession in West Vir-
y'uia and California, coming to
Washington i'll 1881.
He is survived by five children, Con-
rad II. Syme, DR.. William H. Syme.
Miss Jane Grey Syme and Mrs. Eliza
Syme Whitehead of this city and Mrs.
May Maxwell Pratt. wife of Rev.
Henry Watldell Pratt of Columbia, S. G.
The funeral will be held from Cav
ler's undertaking establishment to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock.
Evening star., 1923-03-10

Charles Pannell Hancock, well
known in business. fraternal and
club circles died yesterday at his
home. 300S Dent place. Georgetown,
aged flfty-six years. The funeral will
be held from the chapel OF Glenwood
cemetery, tomorrow afternoon at 2:3o
O'Clock and the interment will be In
that cemetery.
Mr.. Hancock was q native OF Albe-
marie county, Va. coming from near
Charlottesville He had resided In
this city for the past quarter of a
century. He was photo engraver
by trade, and for long time had
been in that business here. He was
at the head OF the Standard Photo
Engraving Company. at 1912 G street
northwest. He was a member OF
Washington-C Lodge. No. IA.
r. A. NJ: Knights TempIare. the
Shrine. Scottish Rite. Grotto. Gavel
Club, knights Of Pythias. the City
Club. Washington Chamber of Com
merce, Washington Board OF Trade
and the American Photo Engravers'
Association.
The funeral will be under the aus
pices of the MasonS He is survived
by his wife. Mrs. Sallie Elizabet h
Hancock. and three children, John
Pannell Hancock. Louise Henry Ham
cock and Elizabeth Winbish Hancock.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
WORLD MATCH IN u. S.

The next international match for rifle
championships will be held at Camp
Perry. Ohio. in September. in connec-
ton with the national rifle matches.
Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzer-
land. Belgium and Sweden will be rep
resented by crack teams in the compe-
tition. During the past twenty years
these international matches have been
held in Europe. and except for VIC
tories by the United States teams in
1921 and 1929. were all won by teams
from Switzerland.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
PANAMA CANAL TRAFFIC
HITS new HIGH MARK
1873 Vessels, Including 81 Ships Of
the Atlantic Fleet, Passed
Through Locks in Week.

A new high record for Panama canal
traffic was established during the
week ended February II. when 16S
vessels, Including 81 ships Of the At
lantic fleet, were transmitted. The
naval craft passed through TO JON
maneuvers in Pacific waters without
delay to commercial traffic.
Despite the heavy load, requiring
operation OF the locks until late at
night, the traff1c was handled by the
regular organizations without any
special ARRANGEMENTS being made." ac-
cording to. the current issue Of the
Canal Record, "and no merchant ves-
sci failed Of prompt transit on &C.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
PACKER MERGER
NEARLY SETTLED
Formal Statement of Absorp-
ton Of Morris Company by
Armour Expected Tuesday.
BY the Assocfated Press.

CHICAGO. March 10.-Indications
today were that the formal state
ment making effective absorption of
Morris & Co. by Armour & Co., con-
summating a merger of two of the
'big five" packers with q combined
capital of $500. 100000, would be
forthcoming probably either Tuesday
or Wednesday OF next week.
Despite the complaint of Illegal
combination filed by Secretary od
Agriculture Wallace. the one stum-
bling block that remained. establish
ment Of values Of Armour & Co. stock
for purposes OF exchange. was un-
derstood to have been removed yes
terday.
Agree On Valuations.
Ad3udicators OF the stock values.
Bank of Chicago and Albert II. wig
gin, New York banker, agreed on the
valuations after conference with
Nelson Morris, head of Morris g. Co..
Ocean Park, Fla. No announcement
was forthcoming from Mr.. Forgan as
to the value placed OH the Armour q
Co. certificates that are to be ex-
changed for the Morris Il Co. stocks.
The last published financial state
ment Of Armour g. Co, as OF Decem-
ber 81. 1922, placed the assets of the
concern and its subsidiaries at SAL
bs9,s20. Morris & Co.'S statement, as
Of October 20, 1921, placed its assets
at $91 1,405.239.
Ruling by Daugherty.
Attorney General Daugherty ruled
against the proposed merger. But the
- % ha In, ri
and Secretary Wallace filed his COM
plant Of illegal combination.
The packers have denied the allega-
tions and propose to prove their con-
tentions when the case Is called for
hearing.
Evening star., 1923-03-10
18 BELGIAN REDS. HELD.
Prisoners Deny Receiving Propa-
ganda Money From Berlin.

By the Associated Press.
BRUSSELS, March 10.-Eighteen Of
the forty Belgian communists round
ed up by the police have been held.
Their leader is said to be LIE Soil,
councillor OF the commune Of Chate-.
lineau.
The men deny having received
money from the Germans. but police
investigation disclosed that the
money for the communist campaign
in Belgium came from Berlin. >,
Evening star., 1923-03-10

Every one gotnE-Passion Play
Advertise ment.
Evening star., 1923-08-01
MILEAGE BOOK CASE
APPEAL FILED BY u. S.
Government Seeks to Compel Rail-
roads to Abide by 7. G. G.
Reduction Ruling.

The government filed in the Su-
preme Court yesterday it's appeal
from the decision of the federal dis
trict court of Massachusetts in the
Interchangeable mileage book case.
Organizations of travelling sales
men and others Joined in asking the
court to enforce the orders Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission di-
recting the railroads to issue such
transportation.
The proceedings. instituted by
major railroads. sought to have set
aside the orders of the commission,
issued March 6, requiring them to
sell interchangeable mileage books
at a 90 per cent discount.
The railroads contended that issu-
ance of such books would deprive
them of reasonable return for the
transportation of persons using them.
and would seriously impair their
revenues This view was taken by
the Massachusetts court. which en-
Joined the commission from enforc-
ing it's order.
Evening star., 1923-08-01
DUN pIlng. MOgt Of LhQm IQln 10 Do

wOrking for the benefit OF the
country; in spite of the denials of his
political enemies. The stranger in
Peru can hear much against the ma
tons president. of his iron hand, of
his overstepping his constitutional
powers, of men being hustled off to
prison without trial, and of men dis
appearing altogether.
Evening star., 1923-08-01

1t Is said that the president was to
have been enticed on board a Peru
Wan battleship lying in the harbor
of Callao. under the pretext of at
tending banquet, and, once he was
on board, the ship was to have put
to sea and he was to have been
dropped overheard. When the time
for the banquet arrived the president
delegated another government official
to go in his place and the plot failed.
A few days later he was scheduled
to make a trip to the interior to in
spect new rail line just completed
and about to be opened. But before
the time the special train was can
celed. Railroad officials said private
ly that a plot had been uncovered to
wreck it at secluded spot lin the
mountains. The celebration of the
opening of the line was carried on
without the presence of the president
Evening star., 1923-08-01
English as She's Spoke.
I'm the Burlington Republican n

From the Burlington Republican.
a woman from Neosho Falls
dropped into John Mccailon's empo-
rum yesterday and inquired:
rs this a secondhand store?"
"Yessum." said John.
Well" said the lady. II want one
for my watch"
Evening star., 1923-08-01

a hole has been drilled. AS soon as the
camel begins to draw he becomes docile
and quickly grasps the art of inhaling
the smoke and emitting it through his
nostrils. But it adds rather regretfully:
One defect of the training is that Mr..
Camel is apt ever after to insist on
smoking at work.
Evening star., 1923-08-01
She Often Buys a Gun.

From the Chicag go News.
Reading the silly magazines. as one
does on vacation, we note that the
best b.t lust now articles b.
husbands How My Wife Has
EIindered My Career You don't see
women bleating about their incum-
brances this way. Why? They are
the practical sex. When a woman
finds her husband a hindrance she
doesn't talk. She acts
Evening star., 1923-08-01
Where Camels Smoke.
From the Tobacco Trade Journal.

From the Tobacco Trade Journal.
In Morocco. when the natives are
training wild camels, they make
them dQcile by inducing them to
smoke tobacco cigar, loosely
rolled and placed in the end OF a three
cornered piece of wood through which
Evening star., 1923-08-01

Miss Harriet Bunting of Utah,
claims the worlds altitude record for
equestriennes, she having reached a
height of 1900 feet after a daring
climb on horseback.
Evening star., 1923-08-01
Not Enough Breeze in Tire.
From Life.

TUH 1Jlle.
An eX-sea captain. expostulating
with his pretty daughter. exclaimed:
This is a fine time to be coming
home after automobiling with that
Evening star., 1923-08-01
PRESIDENT OF PERU
0UTWf[S PL0TTERS
Hated by Political Foes, He
) Lives by Constant Bat
tie of Wits.
BY CLAUDE O. PIKE.
y Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily
IQl2

News. Copyright. I8-3.
LIMA, Peru. July S1.--Being presi-
dent of Peru affords as colorful and
eventful life as one could reason
ably ask if all reports are true con-
corning the experiences President
Leguia has undergone in maintain
ing himself in office. Writers of
thrillers could get rich new plots and
scenes if they spent little time in
Lima and were in position to gather
in all the details OF schemes to un-
seat the president OF this republic.
But through all the rumors of
plots to dislodge him and against his
life, President Leguia follows his
Evening star., 1923-08-01

MISS Gertrude Hardle has been ap-
pointed director of the Memorial At
Gallery at the University of Roch-
ester.
Evening star., 1923-08-01
'BNt DADDY" fIDIajDfd AIl d0UUNlSr

I'VE were becalmed- The wind died
wait for 1T to spring UP again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
Mrs. Frank Lathrop Hostess At House
 tDarnling Party

"A housewarming'' and all that the world implies, was the nature of Thursdays most important social Function, when Mrs. Frank Holland Lathrop entertained the members of the young married set at the home of Mrs. William Provost Moore on Clair mont avenue, from f until o'clock.
 The lovely new home of the Will liam Moores. which was, by the way, g bridal gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Moore and its furninhings a present from MT, and Mrs. Lathrop.
 The house was beautiful and artis- tic in its decoration for the occasion with roses of the pink shade and lavender chrysanthem emums. These were used throughout the reception rooms.
 Receiving with Mrs. Lathrop and Mrs. Moore were members of the two families. Mrs. J. D. Moore, Mrs. J. D Moore, IT,, Mrs. Fletcher Conner, Mrs. Donald Conner. Mrs. Bragg Conner, Mrs. Hugh Conner, who are the wives of Mrs. Lathrop's four brothers. two of whom are non-residents of Barnains sham; Mrs. B. F. Moore, Mrs. Jack Parker, Mrs. Herbert C. Ryding, Afrs. Frank l.. Majors, Mrs. J. Craig saIitll. Mrs. J. Arthur Smith, Mrs. W. C. Steritt, Mrs. Marye Dabney, Mrs. Don Drennen, Mrs. c. B. Mccormack, Mrs. Robert r. Conner. Mrs. Prestly 1oulmln, Mrs. George R. Stuart. Mrs. Vernon Whitaker, Mrs. Maclin Smith, aud Mrs. R. NJ. Goodall. During the receiving hours 8 number of Bir- Dsingh2m's smart set called and were cordially greeted by these two charm ing Birmingham InatronS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
MISS CARAWAY HONORED
 WITH PARTY IN NASHVILLE

Mrs. Arthur Morris entertained 12 guests at luncheon Tuesday at her home on the Brick Church road in honor of Miss Thelma Carraway of Birmingham, who is the attractive guest of Mrs. John Mcintosh.
 An elaborate menu of ten courses was from an artistically decorated table, the central ornament of which was a graceful arrangement of white chrysanthemun-s.
 Following the serving an informal program of music and readings was given by Mrs. l.. c. Galbreath and Mrs. Eddie Paschal, musicians, and Mrs. A. J. Chandler, reader.
 The guests in addition to the hon. oree, included: Mrs. A. J. Chandler, Mrs. Eddie Paschal. Mrs. James Stratton, Mrs. Odie Cuzzart, Mrs. L. c. Gailbreath and Mrs. John McIn- tosh.-Nashville Banner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
BRIDGE TEA COMPLIMENTS MISS IDA NEAL FORD

Mrs. Joseph Mann Ford of Bir- mingham and her sister, Mrs Will liam Walton Ford, are entertaining with a charmingly arranged bridge tea Wednesday afternoon at the lat ter's home on Lyle avenue, in honor of Miss Ida Neal Ford, whose mar riage to pr. Robert Davis Crutcher of Lewisburg, will be beautifully solemnized Thursday evening at S o'clock at "Glen Echo," the hone of the brides grandmother, Mrs. w. B. Walton.
 Four tables were arranged for the players in the auction game, and the guests include the close friends Of the honoree and out-of-town gu Gts for the wedding. Mrs. Charles W. Ford of Birmingham keeps the scores on dainty cards, which are in con ventional bridal design, and at the conclusion of the game three attrac- tive prizes are awarded. Miss Ford receives a guest trophy, and prizes are given for the high score and con solation.
 At the tea hour several additional guests join the company, and dainty afternoon refreshments are served The prettily appointed serving table has a central ornament of tiny pink button chrysanthemums in a silver bowl, surrounded by four silver can dlesticks holding white waxen tap CTS. Pink and white bonbons in sil- yer compotes complete the color motif. Alternating in the serving are Miss Mary Thompson, Mrs. Mo Cleiland Davidson, Miss Henrietta Phillips and the hostesses' sister Miss Frances Ewing.
 This evening the bride elects aunts. Misses Alice and Fanny Wal | ton, will entertain with a buffet sup per following the wedding rehearsa at "Glen Echo." The guests will bt restricted to the bridal party, rela- l tives and out-of-town guests.-Nash | Vile Banner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
MANS BEST FRIEND
By SOPHIE IRENE LoER

 Copyright, 1923. (New York Evening World) Press Publishing Company As I look at him lying down at the
 hearth I ponder the words 8aa best friend" Ah. truly, the title has been we'll
 earned Through the centuries. When l am sad and when I am glad There he is beside me, Ever taking his mood from mine. fe is ae who is sorry to see me go appy to have me return. Ha matter when I am gone, 1th come back there is no rebuke
 me at every movement of
 his head And in the wag of his tall. He defends me from my foes And pays homage to my friends He knows those that want to harm
 me And those that seek to help. He has not other interest at heart
 but me. I may forget to feed him, Yet there he is licking my hand With gratitude even for my presence. And when I am down in the dumps, And weary of the world, there he is
 at my side Saylng "InouBh all else IorSaKe yOus
 I will be here,' And thus he brings me solace and
 comfort. And l wonder at it all, When I am i'll he knows 1t, And if l have to part with him
 forever And so to that Great Beyond 1 know that he will be the Chief
 Mourner And never forget, and somewhere
 perhaps, In the Happy Hunting Ground l will
 find The spirit of him ever by my side. While all these great traits are his,
 unchanged, cannot help wishing that every hu-
 man had something in him Of the steadfastness and the unfail-
 ing elements Of mans best friend-his dog.