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The Washington times., 1923-05-17
Efficiency Takes It's Pound of Flesh.

TOSEPH BRANKUS within less than year, starts out
from Whiting Indiana, walks clear Jerusalem, then
= back to Cherbourg.
After deducng fares of necessary boat journeys he puts
$4,000 his pocket for the performance which will
about purchase aeroplane competent to make the trip
a week.
If he flies the ground, Brankus shant
have nearly the fun and wonderful experiences he
tered afoot
Speed will rob of delights that deliberate
ages found we'll worth the difference in schedules.
Bird mOnotonous unpcturesque thoroughfares
We can't have everything. Efficiency collects its pound
of flesh from leisure
The future will be far better manager but won't meet
pleasures comparable to those Of sagecoach and horseback
riding periods
The Washington times., 1923-05-17
EURORE'S AR WOUND
MUST BE DRAINED
OF HATE
By HERBERT KAUFMAN.

1--WE years after armistice Paris is paying eighteen
loaf for bread, which won't help Poincare's
= popularity.
The Ruhr wrangle's international pickpocket. The
further France proceeds with the stubborn venture the
for all concerned
The only blood thus far squeezed of the Rhenish
turnip is bad blood.
Europe drain the hate from wounds before
settlement Of present difficulties is possible.
Germany four principal chemical plants failing to make
stipulated deliveries of dyes and other products required
by the Versailles treaty concated whereupon
of technical workers quit their tasks and declare wakou
The Allies between them can spare equivalent oper
ating force
More precious time lost Less income available for
atoms. One nail in prosperity's coffin Revenge is
the worst Of financiers
The Washington times., 1923-05-17
TheU'I FiOIat IT out. Some ON

- NGLAND does things better There's of cool
heads for you No wonder fifth of the earth is under
- their flag
Curzon lays down the law the Sovets shows that he
business, and then gives them few days
think about it.
that demagogues make their mob gestures
Russia can't afford ALLEVIATE the country able to furnish
much of what she requires and apparently most inclined
to to her assistance.
The lion the bear later fated fight
O a finish
Contendng ambitions the Caucasus and India foredes
tine mutual death struggle but their present
growing match.
The Washington times., 1923-05-17
The End OF Another German

- EVERAL aspirations challenged by the Anglo
Persian Oil Companys purchase of the Berln-to Bagdad
- Railway.
If bitterness driving ex-Kaser Wilhelm mad nothing is
more apt to complete the job.
This the sword he thought to thrust into Britain
colonial This be the first stretch of the road
Oriental conquest
and Paris both gnash their teeth at the and
the League of Nations ues the prospect of
flcting claims another Angora concession title
Squabbes squabbles everywhereand full share of them
at home.
Evening star., 1923-11-30

became q little moro bewildered. He
tried to reconstruct certain fragmeu ts
OF conversation that had taken place
between Mrs. Hedges and himself.
Now, you just lie STILL" Mrs.
Hedges had insisted during the after
noon. when he had wanted to get up.
Claire told me-
He remembered the sinking Of his
heart as he had interrupted her.
Claire" he had said anxiously,
.SI. ,Giair ALI ain'tm.he ~. don't know about
Certainly not" Mrs. Hedges had
assured him.
But you said she told you some-
thing"-Hawkins continued to recon-
struct the conversation-"so she mus ct
have been here"
Law" Mrs. Hedges had returned.
II nearly put my foot in 1t, didn't L
IL mean starting you in ia worry.
Certainly she don't know anything
about II. She just came over 10 say
her rather wanted to see you, and /
says to her you amt feeling very
we'll. and she says It's all right"
Hawkins resumed his dres sing. His
mind continued to null over the
afternoon. Later on he had male an
other attempt to get up He was feei-
ing quite we'll enough to go ove- ard
find out what Paul Veniza wanted.
And then Mrs. Hedges as tnorsn she
had quite forgotten what she had
said before, said that Paul veniza
didn't want to see him, or else he'd
send word.
Hawkins scratched behin1 his ear
again. His head wasn't quite clear
Maybe he had not got II all quite
straight Suddenly he smiled. OF
course. There wasn't anything to be
Evening star., 1923-11-30

bewildered about Mrs. Hedges was
just simply determined that he would
not go out-and he was equally deter
mined that he would. Paul VeniZa or
not. he had been long enough in bed!
Yes" said Hawkins: God bless her,
that's ftr
Hawkins completed his toilet. anil
picking up his old felt ha., recon-
noitered the hallway. Thereafter he
descended the stairs with amazing
stealth.
God bless her. said Hawkins soft
ly again. as he gained the front door
without raising any alarm and step
ped outside-and then Hawkins halt
ed as though his feet had been sud-
denly rooted to the spot ~
AT the curb In front OF the house
was an old closed motor car. Hawkins
stared at 1t. Then he rubbed his eyes.
Then he stared at 1t again. He stared
for long time. No: ,here was no
doubt about it, it was the travelling
pawnshop.
Hawkins mind harked back to the
preceding evening. He had met two
men in the saloon around the cor
ner. whom he had seen there once or
twice before. He had had several
drinks with them, and then at some
ones suggestion, he could not recol-
lect whose, there had followed the
purchase of a few bottles. and an al
journment to his room for a con-
vivial evening. After that his mind
was quite blank. He could not even
remember having taken out the car.
II must have been bad" said
Hawkins to himself, with L ruefu,
countenance.
He descended the steps and ap-
preached the car with the intention Of
Evening star., 1923-11-30

running II into the shed that served
as garage behind the house But again
he halted
NO" said Hawkins. with n fu-tive
glance over his shoulder at the front
door; "if ! started 1t up, Mrs. Hedges
would hear me. ! guess I'll wait ill
come back"
Hawkins went on down the sire Il
and turned the corner. He hal grown
a little detected.
I'm just an old bum said Haw-
kins, who amt ever going to swear
off any more cause 1t don't do any
good
To be continued tomorrow.
Evening star., 1923-11-30
"PAWNED"
Bidding ofo 's "
By FRANK L. PACKARD
Aathor Of THE Miracle Mss" "Frem Now n. i" Of.
Public Compony ~ w.

I Crang danced up and down on the
| floor Of the cabin. " @''e
"On the way to South America to
stay six months" he yelled insanely,
"a ana my baggage left behind. | can't
hear" es"ee' oo you
There was a whispered conference
between the two men. The steward
vanished through the doorway.
I've sent for the purser, sir" yolun-
teered the other
Crang stormed up and down the floor.
Presently the purser appeared. Crang
swung on him on the instant
you've left my baggage behind" he
shouted. My papers. my plans. every
thing. | can't go on without them"
He shook his fist. you'll either get
that baggage here or get me ashore"
I'm not magician, Mr.. Bruce"
he said quietly. 81 am very sorry in
deed that this should have happened:
put 1t is quite impossible. of course,
to get your baggage here"
then tnhai, get me ashore" Crang
there. isn't there?"
yes" said the purser that's the
companys tug, and ! suppose you
could go back on her. if you think
Think" howled Crang. Il don't
think about anything. know
That" His eye suddenly caught
the envelope on the couch containing
The ticket "And what about this" He
picked IL up. jerlted out the ticket and
waved il in the purscr's face
TIE purser refused the document
You'll have TO sea the New York
office. sir: about that" he said.
.., Will viii ~" snapped Crang
about"
81 am sure they will do what they
| can, SIT, to make things right-if they
are to blame" said the purser little
sharply But it might have been your
teamer, you know. who made the mis-
take. He turned to the door. IT will
arrange about your going ashore, Mr..
Bruce
Yes" growled Crang savaRely-and
nTe minutes later, swearing volubly for
the benefit Of those within hearing. he
wriggled his way down a rope ladder
to the tugs deck
A deckhand led him to the pilot
house
1.-The captainIi be along as soon as
We start" the man informed him.
Crang made himself comfortable in a
cushioned chair. He sat chuckling ma
liclously. as he stared up at the tow
ering hull that twinkled with lights
anove hiniIand then the chuckle died
away. and little red spots came and
burned in his sallow cheeks. and his
! lips worked, and his hands curled
until the nails bit into the palms.
He lost track OF time
man came into the pilot house.
and gave the wheel spin
We're off," said the man heartily.
You've had tough luck, I hear"
Craigs fingers caressed his bruised
! and swollen throat.
Yes said Crang with a thin smile
but l think some body is going to pay
| The tug was heading toward New
York.
Evening star., 1923-11-30
CHAPTER XN.
Outside the Door.

Hawkins very cautiously got out
of bed. and consulted his watch. 1t
was five minutes after. He stole
to the door and listened. There was
no sound from below. Mrs. Hedges
who had been his jailor all day, had
now. he was fairly certain. finally re-
tired for the night.
The old blue eyes blinked in per-
plexity and he scratched at the fringe
Of hair behind his ear in a perturbed
way. as he began. still cautiously
to dress. 1t had been a very dreary
day. during which he had suffered
not little physical discomfort Mrs.
Hedges had been assiduous in her al
tentions; more than that, even-
motherly.
God bless her.. said Hawkins TO
one of his boots. as he laced il up
Only she wouldn't let me out"
He stopped iacing the boot sudden
ly, and sat staring in front of HIM
Mrs. Hedges had been more than even
motherly; she had been-been-y.s
that was it-been puzzling. II he had
said Paul VeniZa wanted to see him.
why had she insisted that Paul yeniza
didn't want to see him? Hawkins
gaze at the blank wall in front Of him
Evening star., 1923-11-30
MOVEMENT NATIONWIDE.
$1,000, 900 Students to Hear Mon
roe Doctrine Read Monday.

NEW YORK, November 30.-Fif-
teen million students in schools OF
the United States will hear the Mon
roe doctrine read and explained at
practically the same hour next Mon
day on the anniversary of the CEN
tenary of it's PRONUNCIATION.
John Barrett. chairman of the in
ternational pan-Auerican committee.
which is conducting a movement for
nation wiGe celebration of the event,
made this announcement
Evening star., 1923-11-30

With a total Of more than 700, 900
women employed in New York city,
there are more than 300 who can earn
their living driving automobiles.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

Was ELENA Castle, colored, MUIR
dered in Arlington, Va, woods in
August, 1919, and her body buried by
her slayer?
Eddie Aston, colored. prisoner in the
Dade county, Fla, Jail, writes in the
affirmative. names himself as her slayer
and is willing to return and locate
the body.
Inspector Grant. chief of detectives,
and Frank l.. Ball, commonwealth 8
attorney of Arlington county, con-
ferred today on the matter, although
the crime is admitted to have been
committed in Virginia and its solu-
tion is up to the officials of that state.
May Return Prisoner.
1t is probable that Alston will be
brought from the Florida Jail and
given an opportunity to make good
his confession. which was contained
in a letter received by Inspector
Grant several days ago
AlSton wrote that he and ELENA
Castle. his sweetheart, were having d
picnic in the woods at the time men
toned. and he hurled her over an en-
bankment and killed her, later bury
Ing her body in Il grave he dug in the
"OOuS. FOLLOW inS lHe HluTuSi, nc
added, he took the woman'S automo-
bile. a sport model, and sold it in
Louisville. Ky.
Ever since tEat time life has been
a hell for me-" AlStOn wrote. II cannot
stand il. | should not have done it.
Il want to return what is left Of
her back. 1t might make some one
feel better"
Aids Virginia Officers.
Aston wrote that his sweetheart
Gre a ring with her mothers name
engraved in it. and the piece OF
jewelry was buried with the body. he
added. Inspector Grant today de-
tailed Detectives Scrivener and Kelly
to cooperate with the Virginia Off
Cials in an effort to learn if the
murder was actually committed; anG
if SO. to assist in preparing the case
for trial.
Names OF the writer of the CON
fes&ion and the alleged victim do not
appear in the city directory for 1919
the Year AlSton wrote the murder
was committed. An examination OF
the District records failed to show
that ELENA Castle or any person o
somewhat similar name in this city
possessed an automobile in 1919
Neither did woman named Castle
hold drivers permit
Following the receipt of the letter
dated July "A. Inspector Grant con.
Evening star., 1923-08-02
Probe Confession of Murder
Of Girl Near Arlington in 1919
District Police Aid Virginia Officers
in Verifying Florida Prisoners Ad-
mission---May Bring Him Back.

ferred with Commonwealths Attor-
ney Ball and communicated with
Chief of Police Quigley of Miami:
Fla. Detective Forrest z. Nelson or
Miami is conducting an Investigation
in that city. and Inspector Grant wa 5
informed that Deputy Sheriff Rolf
will bring the prisoner here early IN
August if the expense of the trip Is
guaranteed.
Today the police are making an
effort to interest the Louissiile ponce
in the investigation in an effort to
learn something of Alston's state
ment that he disposed of the car in
that city.
Evening star., 1923-08-02
MORE ALIENS COMING.
Six Ships Due in New York To
day and Tomorrow.

NEW YORK, August 2.-The steam
ships Finland. Gothland and Mount
Carol are scheduled to arrive from
Europe today to add to the number
of unfortunate aliens who are await
ing examination for entry into the
United States.
The immigrants on these three
liners, those due tomorrow on the
Mauretania, President Roosevelt and
Resolute, and those who continue to
arrive during the next few days face
long detention aboard ship and then
an uncertain period on Ellis Island
before they gain entry-if they ever
do. Yesterday LIS aliens were ex-
amined, and about 90 per cent al
lowed TO proceed to New York. From
IL. 900 to $4,000 still remain on ships
Evening star., 1923-08-02
KRASS!N DENIES CZARIST
DEBTS TO BE RECOGNIZED
Russia Too Strong Now to Buy
Foreign Favor by Such Pol
icy, He Says.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
MOSCOW, August 2.-Denial that
he proposed to acknowledge the
czariSt debts as means to obtaln
foreign recognition was made yester-
day by Leonid Krassin. bolshevik
commissar of foreign trade and com
merce, in an official statement.
He said he adheres to the Russian
attitude expressed at the Genoa con-
ference and that since Russia's po-
sition is much better now than then
II is useless to attempt to buy recog
milton by such an acknowledgment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-09
CONTRACTORS
OPEN SESSION

With an audience Of more than
800 gathered for Mayor Browns
speech OF welcome-by far tho iarE.
est assembly OF this nature Seattle
has ever heid.-tho annual conven.
ton Of the Northwcr; branch Of tho
Associated Contractors Of America
opened a two'dhy session on Friday
morning al tho New Washington
hotel.
Hearing Of comprehensive reports
and discussion Of plans for tho com.
ing year will DO the principal btiai,
ness Of the convention. ~. V. 10.
gnrt. executive secretary OF tho So.
attic branch. said Friday.
Northwest contractors arc graft.
fled by the interest tho country as
whole has taken IA the Seattle
convention President A. s. Downey
said Friday. ''In addition TO the 100
local contractors. 100 are present
from POINTS In tho Northwest. 80
from California and Is from Middle
West and Eastern branches OF tho
association.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-09
NO MYSTERY
IN THE WAY
P0SLAM HEALS

Posiam heals skin erup,ious 10
quickly that sone folks Amos, be.
lleve there's a mystery about Il. Not
a bit!
Years ago an expert WIS seeking
tho best way TO treat skin troubles.
One day he made combination OF
certnin simple. gentle things and
tried II on n very severe case Of itch.
ing eczema.
To his delight II gave instant re.
lief and began 20 heal. SO he tried
II on case after case Of eczema. rash.
plmples. and such tormen;ing. un.
slightly affections. Almost every
time II succeeded. He called II
',Poslarn." It's merit was immedi-
atsiy recognized and soon Il WINS on
sale everywhere. Aided by Poslam
Soap. II Is bringing akin.health 10
thousands daily. For trial sample.
send foc to PoSLAM. 243 w. s7th
ST.. New Advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-09
POLICE HOLD
SLEUTH AGENT

Ralph Myer. So. agent OF a local
detective agency. was held by police
In tho city jail Friday. as a result OF
charges made by an ex.eonvict
named MeNulty. who Thursday told
Capt Charles Tenant that Myer
had asked him 20 hold up the pay.
master OF the Western Electric Co.
McNulty. who has a police record.
declared 20 Tenant that no "was
going straight" -end refused 10 listen
10 Myers proposal. Detectives Err
Mo Yoris and Claude Fortncr then
arrested Myer. who denied having
talked with McNulty.
According 20 the convici's fears.
Myer probably wanted 10 frame"
him into holding up the paymastsr.
and then Myer would arrest McNul.
~. making sensational play. Ten.
nant said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-09
HAVE DARK HAIR
AND LOOK YOUNG

GRANDMOTHER kept her hair beauts-
fully darkcned. glossy and attractive
with a brew OF Sage Tea and sui
phur. Whenever her hair took on
that duIi. faded or streaksd appear.
ance. this siu1pis mixture was ap-
Piled with wonderful effect. by ask.
ing at any drug store for ~wyeth's
sage and Sulphur Compound" you
will get a large bottle OF this old
time recipe. improved by tho add.
ton OF other ingredients. all ready
to use. at very little cost. This sim.
pie mixture can be depended upon TO
restore natural color and beauty 10
the hair.
A veli.known downtown druggist
says everybody uses Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound now because
II darkens 30 naturally and evenly
that nobody can tell II has been ap-
plied-it's 30 easy TO use. too. You
simply dampen comb or soft brush
and draw II through your hair. tax.
ing one strand At a sime, BY morn.
ing tho gray hair disappears; after
another application or two. II Is re-
stored TO It's natural color and looks
glossy, soft and beautifui.--Adver.
fisemcnt-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-09
WILL ATTEMPT
FLIGHT RECORD
Army Pilots In Endurance
\ Air Test

DAYTON. O.. Feb. s,-Ansrica's
premier ayiators are preparing 20
smash tho worlds endurance record
for Tying.
This month. weather permitting.
TieuiH. Johr A. MaclieAdy and oak
Icy Kelley. win mount the veteran
Tt In an authorized attempt 70 out
do their record Of 50 hours. 10 min
ute and 10 seconds established IN q
flight over San Diego. Cal, last fall.
The California record was not REQ
oEnized. a. official American Aero
nautical association representatives.
were not present TO observe and time
the flight
The trial next month viii have the
full authorization of the army air
service and official observers viii be
on hand. according 20 an announce
uient from Mocook ficld here.
During the flight. the wings OF tho
T-7. tho same plane In which tho
former endurance trial was made.
win carry electric lights 10 disiin-
guiah Il from any other plane that
might b. flying al night.
haeReady and Kelley viii wear
electrically warmed nyinE togA They
will alternate at the stick.
Thirty-four hours il tho recognized
worlds endurance record. held BY a
French pilot
I'VE intend 10 take along enough
grub 70 last uH longer than - hours. -
Lieut. MaeReady said Sandwiches
and hot eoffee-no,hlng fancy
Shortly after their endurance night
over San Diego. MacneAdy ana Kei-
ley made the memorable flight from
San Diego 10 Indianapolis in n hours
and . minutes II was an un-
successful attemp, AZ a nonstop
transcontinenthl record.
Tho T-s alEo was used In that trip.
which ended with engine trouble. Tho
flight was unprecedented for harrow
Ing experiences In the air.
Both pilots hre determined. they
said. 20 take another crack at that
eoAst-to-coast thing
Besides his other distinctions. Mac
Ready also Il the holder OF tho
worlds altitude record-t3.Soo feet
attained two years ago.
Officials at tho field said the pro-
iec,sd night probably viii bs started
unannouuced. because Of tho unccr-
taiuty OF weather conditions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-09
INCOME TAX is
PRIMARY ISSUE
Farmers OF State SoIldIy
Back OF Measure

OLYMPIA. FEB. s.-with the farm.
ers Of the state lining up behind e,
the income tax bill. which has been
reported out Of COMMITTEES with the
recommendation that u pass. now
appears 70 be one OF the paramount
ISSUES Of tho legislature.
II viii be fought on the floor By
those representatives who favor mu-
nlelpally owned utilities. a. the bin
would tax these on tho same basis
as privately owned ones.
Representative Thomas Murphine
Friday morning said he would pro.
pose an amendment 10 the bin. strik.
ms GU, all but the first four sec.
tons. This move would remove the
Income tax feature and leave only
tho provision establishing a s0,miil
limit on taxes for tho operation of
state. county and city governments,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-09
Troops May Battle
Georgia Rum Thugs

ATLANTA. Ca Feb. p,--Hsayily
armed rum runners. travelling in con.
voys. have wrcated control OF tho
situation from prohibition officers.
Fred d. pismuke. federal enforce.
ment officer for Georgia. declared
today.
The liquor traffic II in tho hands
Of the most desperate criminal Gle.
msnt .n tho state" according 10 Dis.
nuke. who said federal troops armed
with machine guns and tanks may
be called TO patrol the highways in
an open war with boo,lesgers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-09
FLYER SAFE
AFTER FALL

PORTLAND. Feb. "a burst OF
FIRE from his exhaust pipe. whloE
envelopsd his plane In a sheet OF
flame IN a moment. a nose dive 20
within 3.ooa feet Of tho earth, then
Wild leap FOR life with his para
chute. and finally landing safely IN
a field Is miles down the coast nom
Astoria. ore. Wednesday the
rtors told here today by a man
gafhed IN the uniform OF United
States army officer lilo gave his
name a. First Lieut.. Dudley Havi.
line.
IIavillns said he left Camp Lewis.
Wash. several days az 10 ny 20
Greasy fteld. California lie plotted
a British Camel plane and flew
alone. over Astoria his plane burst
into flames ana ho made his daring
leap for life. according 20 his story
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-09

In 1874 two men arrived a. the
spot where Portland. Ore. now
stands. One man was from Boston
and the other from Portland. Aie.
Each wanted 10 name the place for
his own homo town and 20 settle the
argumcn, a penny was Tipped. Tho
Portland man won. according 10 tho
story. Pc,'ygrove was his name and
hts descendants stili treasure tho his
inrir penny.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-09
Beg Pardon!

The star never Intentionally prints q.
entrue statement or makes an snlsof
charge. Hat cur reporters are human.
and they donf tEf everything thss
write ebouis Whenever Al error erssps
tate The Star. We will be very glad 70
eorrect n, and ws will thank the frlsnd.
uhe csil u 70 eur sitentlsa-
In reporting tho standing OF
owsndulyn Johnson. school girl
prodigy. in tho Thursday issue OF
The star. tho name OF her school
was erroneously given ms the Inter
taken school she attends the Inter
bay school.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-09
Irregulars Refuse
to Lay Down Arms

LONDON. Feb. p.--An Exchange
Telegraph Dispatch IRON Dublin To-
day stated that Liam Lynch. rebel
leader. had advised the Free State
government tina, ION behalf Of his
government and army council" he
could not consider ths proposal Of
Liam Dcasy that Irish irrcguiars
surrender.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-09
House of David
Is Behind "King"

BENTON HAitBoR Mich. Feb. ..
The House OF David was soliily DO
hind It's king today IN his fight TO
evade appearing In eour, as n witness
In the $500. 900 sui, brought against
him by two former followers.
Leaders met here 20 pass a vote Of
confidence In their chief and consider
plans for his defense.