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Evening star., 1923-09-02
BY FRANK G.. CARPENTER.
REEAL, Esthonia

When Adam delved and Eve span
Where then the gentleman:
5srn 'ns nspn5ss srS ss 'as of 'hsss Hsnons
Latvia and Lithuania. Before
u the world war they belonged
to Russia and their lands were owned
and ruled by the Baltic barons. The
people We're practically slaves and
these barons, the descendants of the
German knights who conquered the
country about 800 years before Column
bus discovered America, owned most
of the lands. They had divided the
territory among themselves. and the
people were held iu a serfdom that
reminds one of the conditions de-
scribed in Ivanhoe and other novels
of Walter Scott. Then the world war
came on and the peasants arose and
overthrow the Balts. They have been
taking over the big estates and Civ
ing them to the people. They want
every peasant to have his own farm,
and to make every noble earn his
bread, as the Lord said Adam should,
"by the sweat of his brow
The economic changes are among
most in a night the territory has
jumped from feudalism to the most
advanced independence of our modern
civilization. The people have fought
bolshevism and beaten it, and they
are starting on their way along the
march of up-to-date nations. This is
the story in a nutshell. To know it
in detail 1 shall ask you to travel
with me through the republics and
see the great changes that are now
taking place.
But first take look at this part of
the world 1t is slice of old Russia
and is important because it is the
western fringe of that former great
empire, shutting 1t off from the sea,
and having the only northern ports
through which it can reach the out
side world during the winter. The
land is fiat and covered with forests
and farms, lakes and swamps and
numerous rivers. 1t lies east of the
Baltic sea, and on the north and west
is washed by it's waters. On the east
are the plains of west Russia. on
the south Poland, and on the north
over the Gulf of Finland is the new
republic of the Firms. The region is
a days ride west of Moscow by train
and about half that time from the
city of Petrograd.
X X K
4 seen on the map the territory is
"A small, but in reality Esthonia is
three times the size of Massachusetts,
Latvia half as big as the state Of New
York and the lands originally claimed
by Lithuania are larger than Illinois.
Esthonia has as many people as
Philadelphia, Latvia as many as both
Cincinnati and Cleveland. and all OF
the inhabitants of Lithuania are more
SAG7l those of Greater Chicago. All
of the countries have excellent ports,
and both Reval and Riga pride them
selves upon being the chief water
gateways to the vast dominions OF
Russia.
We shall begin our travels among
the Esthonians. They have always
been on a higher grade of civilization
than the Russians. They are an old
race, having come here from 500 to
700 A. D., when they were on the same
plane as the Scandinavians, with
whom they kept up an active connec-
Evening star., 1923-09-02

the goods sold within. If the store
sells butter or milk, it may have
COW with a girl doing the milking.
Or perhaps cows head and a roll of
butter and cheese. On my way to the
hotel / saw the signs of BARRIERS at
work shaving and bleeding their pa
tients. of typewriters and adding
machines, of plows and cream sepa-
rators, and of household goods of
every description, such as beds, tables.
tools and candlesticks, all painted on
the walls of the stores
Leaving my baggage at the hotel. L
, strolled about the narrow streets. try
ing to realize that l was in the new
capital of one of the baby republics.
Reval is 500 years older than Wash
ington. 1t had an existence in the
twelfth century. and belonged to the
Hanseatic League 200 years before
Columbus discovered America. 1t was
converted to Protestant Christianity
before the Mayflower Pilgrims estab-
lished their first church at Plymouth.
and was a live. working municipality
before Philadelphia or New York had
white settler.
The city is in two sections, one
down near the harbor and the other
on Castle Hill, in the rear. Castle
Hill was a fortification in the middle
ages, and many of its stone walls
still stand. This hill is now the fash
ionable residence part of the city and
the government center. Here the
president and the other officials of
the republic have their offices and
here the new parliament building has
been constructed.
T FIND the lower city interesting.
i The stores are quaint and the COM
mon people look like slice out of
old Europe. Much of the buying and
selling is done in a market not far
from the harbor. Here there is a
square of several acres filled with
market women with their wares
spread out before them on low tables.
The women are mostly peasants who
have brought vegetables, grain, fowls
and other produce in from the coun-
try. They are short and stocky and
show the wear and tear of their hard
out -of-door work in the fields. They
are dressed for the most part in
homespun Of their own manufacture.
wearing short dark colored skirts and
waists, with shawls wrapped around
their shoulders. Nearly all have
handkerchiefs or small shawls around
their heads.
The citizens of Reva1 dress about
the same as our people at home, save
that the poorer women often have
their heads covered with colored
cloths and the laboring men wear
caps. An odd sight on the streets
is the shopping bags which the wom-
en- carry. These are long cylinders
of bright yellow birch about as big
around as ones head, with a strap,
like a satchel. The wood is light and
the boxes take the place Of satchels
! and baskets.
Evening star., 1923-09-02
BY ANNE RITTENHoUsE.

ELL, we are to wear over
n blouses again. That much
NN is. settled. If we take as
much time in discarding
them as we did in accepting them
these garments will run through
lengthy period of dress.
They have been showed aside, some
what, by the jumper jacket In It's
manifold manifestations..kn en-
broidered, sleeveless and whatnot.
With the prophecy of cooler weather
the blouse is chosen as a companion
to the coat that is protective, not
merely ornamental.
We are soon to indulge our ma
tional fondneSS for tailored suits,
and the choice of blouses arrests our
attention. The French effort to re-
establish white muslin ones with
dark blue serge suits met with fall
ure. The severe ORossen suit OF
mixed gray tweed. which is infre-
uuently worn in this country and is
a uniform in Paris, demands an in
significant white blouse; nothing else
10 available for it. Possibly there are
Evening star., 1923-09-02

BLOUSE AND JACKET COMBI.
NATION WHICH is A NOVEL
TY OF THE SEASON. THE
LATTER is OF GRAY CORDED
CLOTH. REACHES TO WAIST
ONLY. WHERE 1T TIES WITH
STRINGS OF ITSELF. THE
BLOUSE HANGS FAR BENEATH
1T OVER A PLATED SKIRT.
Evening star., 1923-09-02

snatched at them, much to the disfig-
urement of many.
The horizontally striped sweater
was another eyesore. Not for every
figure was the Fair Isle embroidery
intended. Chanel of Paris continued
it's use by adapting Russian cross
stitch embroidery to the fashion, and
as there is slight doubt of its linger-
Evening star., 1923-09-02

When Adam delved and Eve span
Where was then the gentleman?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

crates, and others viii be 10 WORK
out the best form CT metal strap
ping and other bindings.
Each BOX will be tested on q
giant drum wheel to how MANY
hard knocks the boxes will stand
before spilling their contents.
: The data secured will be made
available to the big shippers OF
the country, to aid them in eli ;.
ciensy and the elimination OIL
waste through container break
age.
Tie Importance Of this labora-
tory activity in Indicated By the
fact that the box and crate IN
dustrv is the second largest wood-
using industry in the unite9
States. Approximately four ana
one-half billion feet, or about
ls per cent of the wood used an
nually in the United States Tor
wooden products, is consumed ov
this industry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24
DEPLoRABLE CONDITIONS

Conditions along the water front IN Alex
andria are deplorabe, unsanltary and I'M
sightly-a menace both TO the health and
prosperity OF the city.
This bold assertion needs no other PROOF
than a walk along The Strand while the tide
is low. The filth from the sewer spreads out
and runs to the waters edge-creatlnS a
most nauseating condition at the best III
addition to the odor and the unslghtliness
of the whole situation, there turks III this
bed of dirt and filth, danger to the health OF
ali inhabitants 1t is winter time now an:
the conditions are bad therefore, it re-
ouires but little imagination to picture this
thing when the weather is hot
At the foot OF Prince street the sewer OUT
let is flush with the sea wall ard at MFG
street it is but little better.
There can be bu; one remedy and that Is:
Z xtend the sewer out into the river where
this garbage may be more quickly disselnlnat-
ed and taken away from flies and other d.
sease-breeding and carrying insects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24
A BLIND PORTMISTRESS

Uncle Sans only deaf and dumb post
mistress has entered upon her sixteenth con-
secutive year OF service.
Mrs. Ollie Smoak Lynn, in charge OF the
postofiice at Filbent, a small town i'll SoutiI
Carolina. holds this distinction.
Though handicapped as few people are the
postnistress at Filbenr has never been the
subject OF complaint. Stree 1907, when
She won the competitive civil service examl-
nation over four men, Mrs, Lynn has adj
ministcred the affairs of her small Office
without single demcrit.
She answers and asks all questions by
having them written on pad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24
Building Big Boxes
Expressly For Smashing
(By United Press.)

Madison, Wis. Ian. 24.-One
thousand big shipping boxes ana
crates, using up $4,000 feet OF
California yellow pine, are being
manufactured al the U. S. For
est Products laboratory here fov
the express purpose of being
smashed.
The word express" above is
intended as pun. The boxes
will be broken scientifically BY
strain-and-stress machines resemh-
ling the torture wheels OF the
Spanish inquisition, to determine
their fitness to withstand the
bumps of shipping.
Some OF these tests will at
tempt to determine the proper
thickness of material to be used
in crates and boxes for shipping,
the proper kinds Of mailing, some
to improve the design of wooden
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

We have every right to expect great things
of Our newly nominated Senator, Hon II. !
Nicllham Certain it is that there IS not
a man in the Senate better. equipped than nc
As matter OF fact, it is probable that he Is
the best posted man iii Virginia today IN the
States finances, and that is a valuable equip
ment at any time, and especially now All
things else being equal we like to see the
reins Of State government in the hands OF
men whose fathers before them have under
stood the problems of our State and have
done their part in making the States history
-.4shiud HcraldProgrcSs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

Virginia is entitled to immediate rehet from
her present unbearable mud tax which keeps
her in leash and throttles her every ambition
at growth and development. We should profit
by the experience OF sister States and stop
our wasteful method OF pieceneal conStruc-
ton resulting from limited and uncertain
funds and issue bonds and proceed promptly
with construction on a greatly enlarged scale
South Boston Meas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24


here last night and were met or
their arrival by Petersburg Aerie
whose guests they were. There
was a torehlight- parade through
SOME Of the principle streets,
there being ahpus goo Eagles in
line. Along the line of march
there was display of fireworks
and explosion Of bombs, The
parade ended at Library Hal,
where the visiting Eagles were
rendered a banquet. Following
the banquet a number of new
members Of the local aerie were
initiated into the order by a
team from Dixie Aerie. $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

give any milk so Phillips called
in veterinarian. The latter
recommended death by shooting.
Phillips took the cow to a lone
4N spot and fired a bullet in her
brain.
A post norton of the animals
stomach showed a quantity Of
baling wire, one end of which was
protruding through the stomach
with the other end in the lung;
varied assortment of small
nails and tacks, a washer aud
numerous other iron articles. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

In the contest between orderly, open gov
ernment and masked and secret tyranny, there
can be but one choice for every citizen who
believes in law. liberty and Justice. The IN
visible empire" and constitutional government
cannot both live. No man can serve two
masters. The Ku-kluN Klan must go
Gloucester Gasfttc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

swore that he was under IS
years CT age. Judge Harris ser
.tehced him to serve. 80 days III
jail. The letter was written in
a hotel and addressed to the girl
who lives there with her mother
who lost no time in informing
the police when her daughter
showed it to her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24
NEGRO BOY JAILED

Danville, Va, Jan. 24-Judgc
Kerr Morehead Harris imposed
his first jail sentence in the Ju-
venile Curt today when Ernest
Stamps, a negro. was convicted
of writing a letter to a white
girl. The sentiment of the note
caused police action. Stamps was
arraigned in the Police Court,
where his mother appeared and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24
COW COULD NOT DIGEST
IRON
lRx Inited Prcns.l

(Hy tnIteH TrcNN.J
Grand Junction, Colo. Jan. "a
Phillips, Of Clifton, own
ed a good COW with a good d.
gestion and the qualities OF pro
ducing a high grade brand %
milk. Recently the animal began
20 lose weight. She refused tc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

SASiuid'
GREETINGS!
While with is ne wish YOU success in yo'r
undertakings and most enjoyable time The
homes of Alexandria are open to YOU When
you have gone back to your homes we hope
that YOU will carry with YOU some inspira-
ton to do larger and better work in the
politics OF the state and the nation.
Within the grasp of the hands of the wo-
men OF America was placed the possibility OF
the leadership and the guidance OF nation
great among the greatest How well the wo:
men OF America will influence this great
land depends great deal--upon the start
they get in the political world Ii the start
is made well, that is, ii the first generation
to be blessed with equal rights and equal stif-
irage carry their trust we'll and prove bene-
fit toltheir nation, each succeeding generation
will accentuate the good qualities OF tl>eir
"forGnotherS and carry on toward =
glorious future the politics of women. Or
the osher hand, If the result OF the first gen.
eratidn's WORK proves to be failure, there
is no assurance that the women to come
vii lhot do likewise
The women 'of America will have trouble
keeping their politics from mixing with the
dirtAmaybe not SO much just now, but it
will come. Several points bear watching
closely and one OF the most important Of
these is getting bills passed Women must
remember that the number OF laws on tho
statute books OF the United States and each
individual state is even now far too great
Some laws are good and should be passed.
Women will find ekat legislatures and CON
crosses and other legislative bodies may be
momentariN scared into passing almost any
thing. Remember thatsouF United States Is
additionally free country and that each
law that is passed reduces the freedom OF
the American citizen and takes away little
more OF his right 70 think and act as he
deems best. Too many bills will make him
either an habitual law breaker OF non-think-
ING iactor-eithcr of which is bad for re-
public Also have 4 thought Tor the police
man for it is said that he must at least have
a working knowledge OF 1900 laws before
he can ihtcluSStuIN WIN 'l'> ped'' iicIC dtN
not many intelliscn; officers ii this is he
case
, The future OF great nation is, therefore,
placed in Your hands aud dc responsibility
is great and the goal noble one. You arc
welcome to ot,r city and to all the advantages
we enjoy through our historic past and or
proximity to the Capitol OF the greatest ma
ten ON earth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

Senator Borah believes the time has come
ior the United States to make 'other pro,
posals. What pity the Idaho Senate:
wasn't ready to let us 60 in when the door
was wide open and all Europe beckoned.--
Richmond 7'imeS-DiSbaich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

In early navigation on the Mis-
sissippi, the sleeping rooms on
the passenger boats were named
after the different states, hence
the name, staterooms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

Though somewhat obscurcd by the nlarc'
OF events. ireland, it may be remarked Is
still giving demonstrations i'll support OF me
wcll-known theory concerning the lorce OF
TiHcS-DSPGfch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

When fire occurs in Chile the owner OF
occupant of the burned building is mme-
diately arrested and made to prove that he
is not guilty OF having set or instigated the
fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

Miners and other workers i'll the kuhr arc
facing the alternative OF remaining on the
Job or going without bread. And some OF
EN- already have indicated a preference Tor
eating .-Richmond TimcS-DiSFdtch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24
Search For Tinlekeeper
Is Made In Louisiana
CIV United rress.)

Court House, Bastrop, La,
Ian 24.-Search for Harold 4!
Teeserstrom, missing star VIII
ness in the opening hearing on
the reign of terror in Morehouse
Parish which precipitated the
murder by torture of Watt Daniel
and Thomas T. Richards, was re-
newed throughout the state Tues
day. =,
The hunt for the man who Is
depended upon by the state TO
smash alibis of men at the South
ern Carbon Company's plant a[
Spyker, where he was employed
as timekeeper, was renewed on
conflicting reports. Some Of these
reports had him dead at the
hands of the same black hood
ed mob responsible for the MUIR
der of Richards ard Daniels.
EAGLES VISIT PETERSBURG
Petersburg, Va, Jan. 24-0ne
hundred members of Dixie Aerle
of Eagles of Richmond, arrived
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

Some OF the ji,l-jitsu experts OF Japan
know every artery, bone and nerve IN the
human body, and how to render them Ill
operative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

To uncover the head is our way OF show
ing politencss and respect; but the Chinese
when he wishes to be polite, puts his hat OH
his head if it is not there already.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

The blue coloring OF the sky is caused b!
tho scattering OF beams OF white light OF
myriads OF particles OF dust.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-24

Astronomers consider our sun is now
dwarf star" but that formerly its light was
100 times greater than at present
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-07-05

The Rodeo Style of Entertainment Holds Its Popularity
Third Stampede To Be Held July IL, 13, ID, Will Excel
Past Events In All Features-Wonderfully Attractive
3-Day Program.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-07-05
Third Annual Wolf Point Stampede
Montana Show for Montana People

from the days of the big range, the
high lights of the life of 80 years
ago. The Stampede or Rodeo, call
it what you like, IS the old West
brought down to today, dramatized
by modern enterprise, amplifed by
modern facilities. This form of sport
seems destined to live and gain in
Importance.
Wolf Points Third Annual SIAM
pede may be depended on to be a
bigger and better show than has yet
been given here, in all features
more and better horses, more cattle,
more riders, more stunt performers,
more attractive programs, bigger
grounds, gayer p~arades, and all the
side attractions such as shows, dances
good eats and a jolly crowd.
1t will surely be the biggest event
of the year in this part of the state.
1t ome at a season when good wea-
Their and good roads may be expected
and the people of the surrounding
territory cannot find better %opportun-
ity for sport, diversion and vacation.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-07-05

Stampede, naturally grow with the succeeding years and
it is confidently expected that the Third Annual Stampede
will exceed the End, even as the End was bigger and bet
ter than the first.
Stampede or Rodeo sports are popular with every ma
tionality and people of every occupation because they are
born of the West and western life and industry.
They are popular because they call for genuine west
ern nerve to tackle, western courage to carry on, western
skill to accomplish. They keep their hold because of their
power to thrill and to unite our people through that subtle
impulse termed western spirit. They breathe the inspira-
ton of the prairies and the freedom of the plains.
The stunts of the cowboy and cowgirl are hangovers
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1923-04-29
PRICE MAKES
TWO ADVANCES IN WEEK

In spite Of the suits of the govern
ment at New York, which for a time
had a weakening effect. the price Of
sugar, nationally and locally, con
tinues to advance. During the week
in Ely il went up twfce-once .
cent sand the other A. cents. II
stands today wholesale delivered in
Ely at s12.24. the highest 4 has
been since war days.
Dealers claim that the advance
seems TO make no difference in The
demand. They say the purchases
are not in quantities indicating q
purpose OF buying TO store it up
against a further rise, but they are
Of the usual 25 cents. 30 cents and
81 amounts.
Butter stands ct GO cents retail.
rs il has stood for some time after
having been down TO IS cents AZ one
time.
Eggs remain 1T - cents. with m
threat OF an immediate advance.