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, 1923-05-02
SUGAR BOYCOTT
IS Spreading
AMONG WOMEN

NEW YORK. May 2.-whiie wo-
men leaders in the fight TO boycott
high priced sugar discussed plans to
extend the strike nationally they
analysed statements made yesterday
by Earl d. Babst. president of the
American Sugar Refining company.
when he was cornered in his offices
by n delegation led by Mrs. Louis
Reed welzmilier, deputy market COM
missioneE.
who put the price up7" the
women asked. What are you doing
to bring It down? What do you con-
slider n fair price a pound? What
does It cost to produce, to refine, to
distribute a pound7 Who gets tho
proht7 How much sugar does your
company handle in a year Are you
afraid of the boycott? Do you ex-
pect us women to sit tight until the
prices rise to 25 cents2"
After declaring that his company
supplied about o~ne-fourth of the
country's sugar. Mr.. Babst said:
I'VE have sold sugar on n margin
so narrow. over its cost to us. that
we are practically working for the
public. AT no time does the company
make n profit of more than me quar-
ter cent on a pound and so far it has
been considerably less. Like the
housewives, we are opposed TO specu-
lation and also boarding or boycott
ting. which lend to interrupt the free
flow of supplies from the tropics.
Housewives in New York now should
be able to buy sugar at retail Mt not
continue to resist 1t and sit quiet in
more than II cents. If the house
wives become parties to n boycott it
will throw the whole machinery out
of control. The housewife who thus
far has resisted propaganda should
the boat"
, 1923-05-02
u. S. Goes Ahead
With Petition
For Injunction

CHICAGO. May although the
leaders of the railroad shopmen and
their counsel yesterday withdrew
from defense of the sweeping injunc-
ton obtained last year by Attorney
Genera, Harry NJ. Daugherty the
government today began presentation
of testimony in support of the gov
ernment's application for a perman-
ont injunction against the alleged
conspiracy. as the strike was called.
United States marskals and depu
, 1923-05-02
Convict Probe
TO Be Delayed

TALLAHASSEE. Fla. May a.
State Senator T. J.. Knabb. whose
convict lease camp in Baker county
is being investigated for alleged bru-
tality to prisoners by a Joint legis-
lative COMMITTEES. informed that COM
mfttee it will take him at least a week
to summon all of his witnesses SO
that tho investigation can be con-
tinued-
The senator declared he welcomed
the investigation.
, 1923-05-02
THOUSAND OR BUST STILL
SLOGAN OF COMMERCE CHAMBER
In RECRUITING OF Membership

Closer and closer to the thousand mark, memberships
have been pouring into the Casper Chamber of Commerce
during the past few days by reason of the unremitting efforts
of the team workers until the members of these teams are
looking more and more optimistic when one mentions the
, 1923-05-02

There is a peculiar flower growing
in Central America which bears in
the center of the petals a snow-white
image Of a dove. The Spaniards, up-
on discovering this peculiar blossom.
called 1t the Holy Ghost flower, and
soon created a tradition according "a
which It came down from heaver<
, 1923-05-02

HI. Smith left last evening for
Denver to be gone a week on bust
ness.
, 1923-05-02

fans in tribute to the Yankee short
stOp,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11
MONTHLY EARNING
OF CARRIERS GIVEN
Class One Railroads Cleared $78, 800,
900 In November Says Report

WASHINGTON, Glass rail-
roads earned during November a net
operating income of $78,860,000, &C
cording to returns filed with the inter-
state commerce commission and COM
piled today by the Association of rail
way executives. This compares with
1884, 900 during the same month in
1921 and represents, the association
calculated, an annual return rate of
40 per cent on the estimated value
of transportation property. Class one
roads are those with annual gross rev.
enues in excess of 100000 and am
ong them are listed lines which con-
troll vast percentage of the country's
rail mileage.
The carriers total receipts were
3522,631 900, while the operating ex-
penses were $409, $4,000, both items
increased over the same figures COM
piled for November 1921, the receipts
by 1872 per cent, and the expenditures
by liz per cent.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11
There's Less Dying
In North America
Medical Director of New York Risk
Company Presents Figures

Less dying is being done this year
than ever before. In fact people are
not dying SO much around here in
North America as they used to, and
when they do die they are more likely
to keel over suddenly in the street or
office, or be knocked down by auto
mobiles than formerly.
So said DR.. Augustus S. Knight,
medical director of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company, presenting
these and many other facts at the 10th
annual convention of the Association
of Insurance Presidents at Hotel AS
tor
Fewer Deaths from Diseases.
The death rate for the United
States and Canada this Year, he said
will be almost exactly what it was in
1921, and in 1921 it was lower than it
ever had been before in recorded
health history. DR.. Knight was bas-
ing his figures on 100000 insured
persons in the two countries.
tuberculosis, typhoid fever, assas-
sination and children's diseases had
fewer victims this year than ever. But
he says, automobile accidents and
diseases of strain, including organic
heart ailments, cerebral hemorrahage
-
deaths this year than in 1921" Heart
disease killed about 10000 people
here and in Canada.
The pleasantest thing that DR.
Knight said was the average span OF
human life in America can be extend
ed by 10 years if full advantage is ia
ken of the present stock of medical
and sanitary knowledge.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11
PREACHER DONS
OVERALLS TO GET
POOR TO CHURCH

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia.,-The Rev.
Hugh Orchard, of the Second Chris
tan Church, believed the reason his
church was not filled was because
some of the working men did not po-
sess clothes they believed good enough
to be seen in fashionable congrega-
ton.
Rev. Orchard advertied he would
don overalls for his services last night
and invited the congregation to come
dressed as they pleased. The church
was packed.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11
CONVICTS DISARM
GUARD AND ESCAPE
Two Life Termers Flee Coffee Gang
With Pistol of Guard

DOUGLAS, Ga, - Two convicts
serving life terms on the Coffe coun-
ty chain gang overpowered a guard
near the convict camp Sunday night
.disarmed the guard and made their e-s
cape. The convicts carried away the
guards pistol.
One of the convicts was John Theas
convicted in this county two years ago
for the murder of little girl, and the
other Nina Broxton, convicted in
Ware County two years ago in con-
nection with the murder of two young
McQuaig boys.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11
THE WICKED WORM


Cuthbert had been listening for half
an hour to lecture from his father
on the evils of late nights and late
risings in the morning.
You will never amount to anything,
said father, unless you turn over
new leaf. Remember, it's the early
bird that catches the worm"
Ha, ha, laughed Cuthbert How
about the worm? What did he get
for turning out so early?
My son, replied the father, that
worm hadn't been to bed all night, he
was on his way home
|
Mayor Paulk says all roads lead
to Jail if you drive fast enough.
Most of the people who keep on ex-
pecting the worst fail utterly to grasp
the significance OF the present.
Why do they say bride is led
to the altar? Did you ever see a
bride pulling back.
Personally we have an idea that
the longer skirts won't get much worn
until some of the shorter ones are
worn out.
Moke-"Does yuh really love me
or does yuh jes' think yuh do?
Moka-Yas, indeed, honey, !
really loves, yuh. amt done any
thinkin' yet.
And we have noticed that the man
whose religion won't let him fight can
make more insulting remarks than
any fighting man.
| 90
How do you meet Your expenses?
Going and coming.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11

Mayor Paul< says all roads lead
to Jail if you drive fast enough.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11

Most of the people who keep on ex-
pecting the worst fail utterly to grasp
the significance OF the present.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11

Why do they say bride is "led''
to the altar? Did you ever see a
bride pulling back.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11

Personally we have an idea that
the longer skirts won't get much worn
until some of the shorter ones are
worn out.
The Washington times., 1923-12-03

Both Republican 'progressives
and Democrats dominantly wish 70
change this plan in such a way as
still to tax the very rich sufficiently
to be able to pay soldiers bonus. :,
The Republican progresslVes
and the Democrats in each mouse
are together a majority.
The Democrats nevertheless are
highly reluctant to take responsible
charge of either house. This as
serted fact can be relied upon as
nroved and undoubted fact.
The Democrats in the Senate IN
der the leadership of Senator Robin
son. of Arkansas, and the Democrats
in the House of Representatives
under the leadership Of Representa-.
tive Garrett, of Tennessee, would
like to put certain specified measures
through Congress, and they would
like to stop certain other specified
measures, and they would ike to
get the popular credit, II any, for
these actions; but they would hate
it if by the votes of the Republican
'progressives" they were loaded
with full responsibility for the con-
troll and management of either house.
In the House of representatives
there have been direct conferences
Continued on Page 2, Column ~
The Washington times., 1923-12-03
Released On Promise
To Leave Town;
Goes Quickly
INTERNATIONAL NEWS REEL

If the court releases you, how
long will it take you to get out
Of town Judge Gus A. Schuldt
asked Archie Fairbanks Ia Po-
lice Court today when he was ars
aligned on a charge Of yagrancy.
reckon ! can get ont il two
or three hours was the answer.
Two or three hours the
court asked, That's entirely too
slow.
Would you rather show more
speed or spend sixty days as the
guest of Capt. Peake at the Dis
trict jail?" His Honor asked.
More speed, Judge. Just turn
me loose and I'll cut the two or
three hours to two or three
minutes"
His personal bond taken, Fair
banks said, BOSS, I'm gone" and
made break for the door.
The Washington times., 1923-12-03
UNCLE SAM TO SPEND
100000 At SHOALS

The su moi $1,000 900 can be profit
ably expended during the fiscal year
1925 in construction work at Muscle
Shoals, according to the annual re-
port of the chief Of engineers, rivers
and harbors section, made public to-
day.
According to the report, expenses.
including payments for hydraulic
and electric machinery, lock and
flood gates and other accessory ma
chinery, will amount to 100000 per
month and the funds will be ex-
hausted June 80, 1926.
The total appropriation recon-
mended for the rivers and harbors
section is $63,328, 065. OF this
amount, approximately 5,000,00
will be expended in general work;
100000 for examinations. surveys
flood control and $1,000, 900 for the
Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals.
The Washington times., 1923-12-03
|. c. HEADS
REVIE "
WORK
Commissioners Submit Survey
Of Achievements Of Various
City Branches

The annual report Of the Dis
trict Commissioners for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1928, . con-
densation of the reports Of the
heads of the various city govern
ment departments, was submitted
to Congress today.
The report reviews briefly the
activities Of the various depart
ments, together with q list of
recommendations for improve
ments and extension of service.
It is also a statistical record of
all activities of the city.
Finances Are Discussed.
The outstanding feature of the
report is the discussion. in the first
part of the 49-page report, of the
financial condition of the District
of Columbia. 1t is pointed out that
the outstanding indebtedness of the
District is now $4,000 and with
an appropriation by Congress this
year, the city will be debt free.
1t also is shown that the total
value of land and all improvements
CONTINUED on Page 8, Column IL
The Washington times., 1923-12-03
IDRAF rs BILL II
CURB JUDGES
DESP0T|S|N
New York Congressman Would
Prevent Repetition Of
Craig Case.

Federal legislation to prevent any
repetition of the situation arising
out OF the sentencing OF Comptroller
Charles L. Craig, of New York CITY,
for contempt Of Federal court, has
been drafted by Congressman
Charles A. Steagle Den.) of New
York, it was announced today.
Steagall will introduce a bill in
the House providing that no Fed
eral judge shall determine the guilt
or innocence of any person whom
he has ordered up for contempt out
side of his courtroom.
Comptroller Craig was sentenced
by Federal Judge Mayer in New
York to serve sixty days In jail,
but he is expected to be pardoned
by President Coolidge. IF enacted
into law this would prevent in the
future any judge becoming at one
and at the same time accuser,
Judge. jury and executioner," said
Stengle.
"The hour has arrived when Con-
gress should speak in no uncertain
language against the growing ana
outrageous tendency on the part OF
some of our Federal judges TO
transform the judicial berich into 9
Nespotic throne. before which all
knees must bend and concerning
whose occupant none dare to speak
except in words of praise and lauda-
ton"
The Washington times., 1923-12-03
win Speak on FRI.

"The ZR-1, Its Design and Con.
struction" viii be the subject of an
address by Starr Truscott, of the
Bureau of Aeronautics, Navy De.
partment, this evening at S:15
o'clock, before the Mems Club of
the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church, Columbia road and Four
teenth street. He will answer
questions about the possibilities Of
such craft in the future. William
p. Shanahan viii sing and David
S. CARL. president, viii preside.
The Washington times., 1923-12-03

Former D. c. District Attor-
r1ey, Stricken ii Park, 81
pires # Hospital

Clarence Richard Wilson, for
four years United States district
attorney and food administrator
for this city during the war
period, died suddenly today on the
way to Emergency Hospital. It
is believed he was a victim Of
apopIexy.
Wilson was taken i'll while
walking through Lafayette Park.
He sank to a bench. Passersby
noticed his condition and sent
for an ambulance. The noted
attorney died before he arrived
at the hospital.
Made EnViable Record.
Since he served as United states
District Attorney, during 1904,
Wilson has been associated in law
practice with Reginald Huidekoper
end Paul e. Lesh.
During the war period Wilson's
energetic efforts to further food
conservation and his numerous per.
sonal appeals to housewives of the
District made him a central figure
In the national Capital.
Wilson was a faithful Harvard
man and took prominent part n
each OF the annual banquets held bv
the Washington Harvard club. IA
was educated at Emerson Institute
Harvard University, Columbian, now
George Washington, the Universitv
Law School and Georgetown Uni.
versity Law School. He held the
degrees A. B. and LII. B.
Wife and Daughters Survive.
He is survived by his wife. Eliza.
beth Wakeman Ashton Wilson. and
one daughter, Eleanor Ashton who
reside at 1907 Rhode Island ave.
nue. northwest.
Wilson was vice president and
governor of the Chevy Chase Cluh.
and q governor of the Metronoli.
tan Club. He was a member of
the Washington Board of Trade
the Harvard Club and the West
End Citizens Association. He also
was director in the America
Security and Trust Company.
The Washington times., 1923-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker have been
spending their honeymoon thus far
In South Ridgefield Park, N. j.
Said the husband:
proposed to her and was
accepted. She didn't choose me. ]
chose her and she accepted me.
would rather go to jail than
be separated from my wife,"
OF his family he said:
To Stick to Wife.
I'm willing to go and see my
father at any time, provided he is
willing to receive my wife. Before
1 go home without her I'd go to
work with a pick and shovel"
suppose it's a love match, u
remarked the reporter.
Heres your answer" replied
MRS. Tucker, as she went to her
husband. They embraced and
Age Is Uncertain.
With their arms around each
other they announced that they
intended to stay married Asked
If he was only sixteen, Tucker
said:
Il won't say. But am just az
young as / feel"
The interview was punctuated al
regular intervals by the commands
OF a wise old parrot, which sat or
a cross bar near the divan where
the couple exchanged fond glances
kiss: kiss! kissn the green bird
| shrieked
The advice was accepted by hus
band and wife at least two dozer
times in the course Of the inter
view.
The young husband announced
The Washington times., 1923-12-03
GANG BEATS POLICEMAN
WHILE MAKING ARREST

HAGERSTOWN, Md. Dec. a.
Attacked by six men while attempt
ing to arrest Clarence Koontz in
Harrystown, last night, PatroIman
Andrew c. Castle, was severely
beaten and Luther Schotterbeck
who went to the oficer's assistance
was attacked and beaten. Both
men were thrown over a fence into
a field.
Schlotterbeck stopped his car to
go to Castles help and Mrs. Schlot,
terbeck drove rapidly to police head
quarters and summoned assistance
Lieutenant Williams dispatched ali
available policemen in automobiles
to the scene.
Castle had handcuffed Koontz be-
fore he was attacked. Koontz es
capped and later was arrested.
The Washington times., 1923-12-03
Old GUARD
FACE H0
FIGHT 70
RULE
conapfoInIss vVIth Demo 8
il Senate House Bloc sill
Threatens Open Revolt
By GEORGE Il. HOLMES,
Insernat floral News ~.

AltotAt1 tAOAAA5 News SERVICES
The Sixty-eighth Congress con-
vened here today thirteen mouths
after It's election amid conditions
that are unique ia the legislative
and political history of the come
try.
Few Congresses 81 the past
have been confronted By ) more
monumental array Of domes tlc
problems. nor been 30 torn with
factionaI strife, and fsw have.
started the long session Grind
with less hope Of constructive
accomplishment.
Two Prime BarrieE.
Two obstacles stand out at the
opening today as barriers TO any
understanding. workman-Iike pro.
cedure: Cd the fact that neither
Republicans or Democrats have q
working majority In either House,
and CD the fact thar the new ees.
sion Is going straight into q hear.
ed Presidential: campaign. now
only few months away, with al
factions striving for political al
vantage.
The Sixty-eightn Congress Il IA
publican, but it ID title OF cour-
tesy only. The division between
Republican and Democratic strength
is no narrow that in both houses
the balance OF power Is held by
small but determined and militant
groups Of progressives and inGuF-
gents. They do not control tho
situation, but their power OF veto
ing and blocking at every turn Is
acknowledged on all sides. The
legislative programs Of both major
parties such as they are. are at
the mercy of these insurgents.
the new Senate convened with
81 Republicans, As Democrats, ana
2 Farmer-Laborites. Included n,
the Republican majority are six IN.
surgents who boycotted the Re.
publican caucus on Saturday. and
thereby gave inferential notice Of
their refusal to abide by any party
decisions.
This little group by voting with
the Democrats which is not an nm
likely procedure at any stage can
overthrow the Republican majority.
The new House of Represents
tives convened with 225 Republi-
cans, 206 Democrats, 1 Independent,
Socialist, / Farmer-Laborite. and
vacancy. The insurgent group
in. the House numbers anywhere
from fifteen to twenty-five menu
bers, and by voting with the Demo-
Gratis they can depose Republican
leadership any time they choose.
Domestic Questions Rule.
For the first time in years do
nestle questions overshadOw Ques.
tons OF foreign policy at the out
set of a new session. Save for
the World Court proposal. left &C q
heritage from the Sixty.Seventh
Congress, there is no great out.
standing foreign question to fight
over.
The great homegrown issues pre-.
scented by taxation, transportation.
tariff, immigration, the bonus. agri-
cultural relief and their kindred
questions VIII dominate the session
from the outset, OF these questions
il appeared today that three win
have the right Of way by q sort ae
8ff +
The Washington times., 1923-12-03

Mccray Gives Bail Of SIS,
600 on EInb zlenent


INDIANAPOLIS, 1iId Dec. s
For the first time ii the histors
Of statehood, dating back to 1916.
Indiana today had the experience
of seeing her most highly hon
ored SON, the chief executive,
placed under arrest.
Warren T. McCray, governor,
charged with being an embezzler,
forger, a bad check writer, and
with having committed grand
larceny, was arrested and quickly
released. He had ready q bond
of $25, 200.
Resumes His Duties.
The governors arrest took place
in the office of James w. Noel, his
attorney, in q downtown building
evadipg as much publicity as pos
sible. Sheriff Snyder went to Noel's
office with the capias for McCraS
and found that bond in the required
sum of $4,000 was ready and &C
ceptable. The governors bondsmcT
included number of wealthy bank
ers and business men of this city.
McCray, apparently unmindful Of
the seriousness of the crimina
charges against him, resumed hi;
usual round of duties as governor
Any thought of resigning has never
been exhibited, and with the Repub
lean State committee fully Informed
of his attitude, Chairman Clyde Wall
does not expect to ask the governor
The Washington times., 1923-12-03

Pafrolman Brodericl< Testified
He Had Informed Authorities
Of Conditions.

Jeremiah C. Broderick, veteran
police officer, who was tried be-
fore the police trial board Satur-
day on charges of neglect of duty
IN connection with the raiding of
208 E street northwest and the
eonfiscation of a gigantic still,
was today acquitted.
Oyster Makes Announcement.
Commissioner James r. Oyster
made the announcement shortly
after the finding had been COM
municated to him by Chairman w.
@. Wahly. of the Police Trial Board.
Broderick was accused of neglect
because he owns 2O9 e street north
west, across the street from the
raided property. He testified Sat.
urday, however, that he had repeat.
edly urged Sixth Precinct detectives
and revenue agents of liquor irregu.
larities at the e street address and
personally offered his services In
OAAh6hA6 dOOuS q GOnN1CllOn.
II was intiInated during the trial
that Capt. Robert z. Doyle, Of the
Sixth Precinct station, had been ad
vised OF suspicious concerning thu
q street houLe but he positively
denied that Frederick or any othc,
officer or civilian had ever made an,
such report to him.
Holds No One At Fault.
William Leahy, Broderick's attor
ney, in his address to members O
the Trial Board, urged that no on,
was at fault on account of the tard,
raiding of the e street house, ex
planning that, due to the clevernes
Of the proprietor of the alleged still
neither the precinct detectives no
revenue agents, who had beel
tipped off, by Broderick, wer
successful in making "a buy" 70
several months.
C. A. MusseIman, who wa
charged with neglect of duty, to
gether with Broderick, the forme
being the officer assigned to tn
e street beat, was exoperated Sal
urday a few minutes after he ha
been placed on trial. The cas-
against him was dismissed on me
ton OF Attorney Leahy, who cor
tended there was no evidence pre-
sented to hold him.
The Washington times., 1923-12-03
OBREGON NEAR
DEATH; HAS
RELAPSE
President Of Mexico Was Re-
ported Recovering From
Months of illness.

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 3.-President
Aware Obregon. who is i'll at Celaya,
has suffered relapse and his condi-
ton today was said to be grave.
Three American specialists are in
attendance. President Obregon has
been in i'll health for months, but
recently was reported to be on the
road to recovery