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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
WARDEN SAYS DRY ACT
is CAUSE OF LAWL ESSNESS.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 16.--Servtce
in the world war had virtually no
upsetting effect on the moral cali
bre Of young men who went over.
seas, Col. Claude b. Sweeney, warden
Of the Maryland State PenitentiaEy,
declared in an address before the
fffty-third annual congress Of the
American Prison Commission in
Boston.
Colonel Sweeney took decided iss-
ne with those who held that the war
filled prisons with criminals. He
seemed more disposed to put the
blame on prohibition. He said:
MANY criminals in Jail for serious
,offenses began their criminal careers
by bootlegging. Disregard for law
finally led them to steal from others
in the same business, and, finally,
they adopted general lawlessness."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
BRITAIN WILL FLOAT LOAN
FOR ARGENTINE MONOPOLY

BEUNOS AYRES. Sept. 15.-The
minister Of finance has received q
cablegram from Jose Evaristo Uri-
buru, Argentine Ambassador to
Great Britain. relative to the loan
of 40,00O,000 pounds offered Argen-
tina by British bankers for carry
ing out program of public works
in this country.
Thes message discloses that the
British government will guarantee
that the loan is raised in London
provided the proceeds are used ex.
clusively for the purchase of ma
terials in England.
1t Is also stipulated that If the
proposed loan is to be used for the
construction of railways. such lines
must not affect zones already
served by British concerns in Ar.
gentina.
The message adds that the most
recent operation Of this kind was
effected by the British government
with Newfoundland, the issue being
offered at "a and bearing 4 per
cent interest. ----------------.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
LET
FOR CARRIERS
UNIFORMS
Postoffice Department Has to
Pay 1895 Each, 50 More
Than Last Year.

Contracts for winter uniforms for
two OF three classes Of uniformed
postal carriers at the Washington
postofffce were awarded this morn
ing and the third class will prob
ably complete negotiations this aft
ernoon.
Contract for $50 gray uniforms
for the regular carriers was award
ed to the Utica Uniform Company,
of Utica, N. Y, which has been
providing uniforms for several
years. The contract price is 1895,
an increase Of SO per uniform more
than last year.
The contract for eighty khaki uni
forms for the special delivery car
riers was awarded to L. p. Mayer,
Of New York. Both these contracts
call for delivery on November /.
The chauffeur carriers have not
yet been provided for. The commit.
tee on uniforms for the motor vehi
Gle service is in session and the
award will probably be made before
tonight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
PAYS
14.44 CENTS
FOR CAS-
Bids Are Opened for Three ]
and Six Months
Supply.

While gasoline sold at retail filling
stations for % cents q gallon. the
District purchasing department.
opening bids for its refined motor
spirits supply, was offered q rate Of
14.44 cents from October /. II was
learned today.
The bid came from the Republic
Oil Company, and was the lowest OF
several submitted. Bids were asked
for so 900 gallons, to be supplied Tor
three months, beginning October l.
and for 100000 gallons for SIX
months.
Other bids were Pennsylvania OIL
Company, 1876 cents q gallon
Standard Oil, II cents, and Texas
Oil, with IL cents for three months
and 1925 cents for six months. The
figures will DO to the oil department
for consideration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
WOMAN F R { [ D
IN PRINCE s
Staying
Nine. FANNY Is Declared Not
Guilty by London
Jury.
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London and they gave her all pos.
sible assistance. She was defended
by one Of the cleverest criminal
lawyers in, Great Britain.
The trial lasted almost a week,
going to the jury at 1920 o'clock.
The jurors were out less than an
hour.
Prince FANNY was known as one
Of the greatest spendthrifts in
Europe. He drifted from Cairo to
Rome, Paris and London leaving a
reputation for Arabian Nights ex-
travagance everywhere he went.
His dinners rivalled those Of the
ancient Roman emperors. Just be-
fore his marriage he gave orders
for the erection OF a small palace
at Cairo. The mansion was COM
pleted just about the time he met
his death. The Prince also owned
the finest motor launch and motor
cars in Egypt. The revenues from
the vast estates owned by the
FANNY family were enormous.
The Prince was about twenty
three years Of age. He claimed
his wife duped him as to her real
age. After their marriage she re-
vealed she was about thirty-four.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15

Or. D. v. Bush Also Is to Teach
Psychology Generally at
the Carrick.
$l47,432,

Washingtonians interested in
psychology with it's various applica-
tons to scientific living, healing
and character analysis will be
given an opportunity to study these
various angles consecutively in the
eAght-day course of DR.. David v.
Bush to be conducted at the Gar
rick Theater beginning tonight.
The lectures and lessons of the
course will be continued on the
evenings of September II, 18, 20,
Fl, %, "a and rs. The lecture to.
night will deal with the law of
vibration, the first step in over
coming worry, actual demonstration
OF mental chemistry Of emotion and
how to demonstrate to get what is
wanted.
Other lessons of the course will
take up the subjects of scientific
sex ana reproduction, scientific
sleeping, the subconscious mind
scientific feeding and breathing
how to develop the power of con
centration and memory, visualiza
tion' how to read people at sight
how to know who to marry and
vocational guidance,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
AMERICAN PURCHASES
YACHT OF EMPRESS

HAMBURG, Sept. 15.-The late
Empress Augusta victoria's yacht
has been sold to an American and
will leave here soon for New York
by way Of Ostend. The purchaser ID
q Mr.. HoughIand, Of New York. The
late empress, who died in exile in
Holland and is buried at Potsdam
used the yacht for many years in
her voyages from Kiel to places on
the Schleswig coast, where she pass.
ed her childhood.
The yacht of the former Kaiser
has been sold to an Egyptian prince
and is preparing for a trip under
it's new flag.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
MOSCOW'S GIRL JUDGE
NOW FREEING PRISONERS

MOSCOW, Sept. 15.--Citizenesc
Anna GIuzman, the girl judge OF
the Moscow district court. is now
releasing prisoners from the jail
instead of sentencing them. She
has been entrusted with the suHer'
vision Of a special commission
whose duty 10 to relieve the con.
geStion in the prisons OF Moscow
and nearby districts.
"I have already effected the re.
lease Of 500 persons from provincial
prtsonS," Rhe said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
OF TRADE
GROUP Goes
On OUT lG
Variety Of Entertainment Is
Scheduled for Business Ex-
cursicn to snyders.

A party Of members Of the Wash
ington Board Of Trade left, this
afternoon for an outing at Snyder's,
on the road to Ridgeville, Nd.
Pitching quOits, playing baseball
and similar entertainment viii be
INDUCED In by the business men
when they reach their destination.
Congressman y. j. Maniloye, Of
Missouri, and Battalion Chief
Thomas O'CpnnOr Will be guests Of
the board on this outing
Following are those making the
trip: II. G. Brandenburg, q. p.
Amfss, John z Bardroff, Herbert
Il. Davis, Arthur Carr, George
Pitt, George Miller, Odell s. Smith.
w. w. Ross. Wilmot w. Trew,
Francis r. Weller, s. j. Prescott,
Charles w. Pimper, Charles j.
Waters. DE-. j. D. Rogers. Charles
w. Morris, Frank r. Strunk, Hugh
w. Barr. Harry G. Grove, II j..
Leesnitzer, u, j. Murphy, Fred
j. white, Warren Cochran, John
+. Meany, Charles A. Appleby. r..
X. Ferguson, William e. Wise,
and Richard L. Conner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
INDIANA THIEF TRIES
TO ROB POOR HOUSE

MARTINsV1LLE. Ind, Sept. Is.
From them who haven't it shall be
taken" Is the motto of Morgan
county thieves, according to Super.
lntendent Moore, of the county poor
farm.
Moore discovered thief in an
upstairs room of the poor hoaoe.
The intruder left In haeta,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
FLOGG|NB CASE
At TORNEY|S
KLANSNIAN
Lawyer Defending Alleged
Whipping Boss Admits
Joining in July.
international News Service.

MACON. Ga. Sept. 15.-With the
announcement that the case viii 60
to the Jurors at an early hour,
thousands Of spectators locked to
the courthouse today awaiting =
decision in the case Of DR.. G. A..
Yarbrough, prominent local dentist,
on trial here for alleged completely
in Macon floggings.
Prior to closing his case late yes
terday, John +. Ross, chief counsel
for the defense, took the stand ITO
answer to q charge OF one of the
States witnesses that Ross had told
her w. o. Barnett, victim OF the
Gogging gang, was a good case Tor
the Ku K1ux Khan.
Attorney q Klansman.
The attorney, in answering the
charge, said that he did tell the
witness he knew Of no members Of
the Khan and that the matter
should be handled carefully, but
that If there, ever was q case for
the Ku Klux Khan, this was one. .
When asked If he was a member
Of the Ku Klux Khan, Attorney
Ross answered.: Eyes; I Joined the
Khan July 4, 1928"
The testimony Of the defense
prior to closing its case yesterday
was centered on an attempt to
prove that w. 0. Barnett, one OF
the chief witnesses for the State
was an immoral and Indispensable
character.
Many Witnesses Heard.
Many Of the witnesses testified to
mistreatment of his family by Bar,
nett, while still others testified that
he was not cruel to his wife and
family. The defense also summoned
witnesses to testify to the unreli.
able character of r. F. Mills, an,
other victim of the flogging gang
who positively identified DR.. Var.
brough as leader of the gang that
flogged him, and another chief wit.
ness for the State.
Each side will be allowed approx.
mately an hour and a half more in
which to complete their arguments
today, following which the case viii
go. to the jury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
LAW IS
Put IN FORCE
IN SPAIN
Estella Named Premier, With
General Rivera at Head Of
Military Directory.
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bility for my colleagues, but we be-
Iieve we have awakened the ma
tional soul Of Spain, and that will
save the country"
General Rivera plans TO spend
some time in Madrid, but win main
tain his military post in Catalonia.
General Is Cheere1.
A dispatch from Barcelona said
he was given q rousinK ovation
upon his departure. The mayor
bade him farewell while the crowds
cl1eered,
Gen. Rivera received an Italian
naval officer asking him to trans.
NIT greetings from the new gOv-
eminent TO Premier Benito Musso-
lini OF italy.
Of the Cordova garrison have not
vet pledged their support to the
Cen Munro Neobe, vice presi.
dent of the directory, appointed
Senior Depriegos, minister OF IN
terror.
WORKERS at Bilbao have PRO
claimed q strike, but the city fl
quiet. Elsewhere the socialists are
issuing Knannestos, protesting
against the cancellation Of civil
authority.
The provincial military govern.
ments have taken arms away from
the police.
Fears are expressed the syndi-
catists may attempt to fOment
counter revolution. Labor is In an
excited frame of mind.
Former Foreign Minister Alba,
Of the Alhuce11ae government, Is
said to have fled to Biarritz.
Al dispatch from Valencia said
that dissenaiOns had broken out
among the officers OF the garrison.
1t Is reported at Barcelona that
General Rivera may grant Cata-
1onia home rule under certain con-
ditions.
General EstelIa announced ne
would divide Spain into new ad.
niinistrative political divisions and
probably new military districts as
well.
EsteIla gave d statement to the
press stating that parliament will
be dissolved at once.
CavaIary Ii patrOlling the streets
Of Madrid. but the city is quiet.
The directory. for the time being,
win control all the affairs Of the ma
ton. Until the new ministry begins
to function the permanent employees
Of the various offices win conduct
the routine.
Masses Indifferent.
The masses are apparently i1dif-
ferent. except for Socialists and Syn.
dfcaliafa The nraoa 0arAraIlv an.
proves the change provided the new
government IL able to improve con-
ditiOns.
I'VE hope the change will result
In q richer and stronger Spain than
the old, ruined country In which we
were born" said HI Sol.
The "a B CT commented: The
country has received news Of the
events TRANQUILITY. It il not e.
revolution In the strict sense Of the
WORD"
"A weak and guilty government
disappears before an armed force
from which we ask only Justice
and liberty said La Opinion.
Former Foreign Minister AIba's
Libertad said: I'VE reserve judy
ment until It is seen whether the
triumphant military movement &C
conplishes the promises contained
In its manifesto
1t is understood General Estella
win establish q censorship over
government employees, who viii DO
forbidden to write or discuss the
Moroccan military situation. It IL
announced that the directorate will
not open negotiations with the re-
bellious natives in Morocco.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
WILD BEAR PARADES
THROUGH TOWNS STREETS

BLOOMSBURY, Pa. Sept. 15.-
A large black bear staged parade
on Main street at Benton, borough
near here, the first time in years
one has actually invaded the town,
although they have frequently come
close to it.
The bear shambled along the
street fearlessly for a half block.
went down an alley and into a CORN
field. Bears are plentiful this year,
in this vicinity and have come
down from the mountains several
weeks earlier than in other years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
WOMAN STEALING HOSE
FREED AFTER CONFESSION

NEW YORK, Sept. Mrs. Fran.
ces Hellman, who was alleged to
have told Jacob Silverman that she
had stolen SEQ worth of silk hose
from him for her husband, was
freed in the Gates Avenue Court.
Silvernhan failed to appear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
BERLIN, FEARING TROUBLE,
CALLS OUT REICHSWEHR

BERLIN. Sept. 1.-two reg1-
ments Of Reichswehr were brought
to Berlin today to reinforce the
garrison.
The government fears disorders
over the weekend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
RED CROSS SETS GOAL At
100000 FOR RELIEF

Red Cross officials announced to-
day that their goal was now SS,-
600, 900 in the nationwide drive Tor
funds for the relief of the Japanese
earthquake victims.
The total subscribed to date Is
$7,464,6OO. ,.,.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15

reached down, got hold Of Firpo's
shoulders and half lifted him. to
his feet.
Quickly the "Wild BulI' was
taken 10 his corner where restora-
tives had him shaking his head
slowly inside Of a few seconds.
Stfll champion OF the world, Jack
Dempsey placed himself among six
chosen New York cops ard made q
flying rush for his dressing room.
This terrific clash between print
tive men. one still primitive in his
brain reaction and the other thor
oughly up-to-date, had taken less
than I've minutes,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-15
ENGLAND LIOUIDATES
BIG SILVER DEBT ToU, s.

The British government today
paid the United States $31 ,OS6, 1886
in final liquidation Of a debt of
1922 ,00O, 900 contracted during and
after the world war in the purchase
OF silver in this country to relieve
a crisis in India.
Payment was made through the
Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14
COMMISSION ASKED
 TO ATTEND LAUNCHING
City of Birmingham To Go Down
 Ways At Newport News

City commissioners were interest," edly reading invitations Monday morning inviting them to come to Newport News, Va, August 30, to witness the launching of the ocean Steamship company's new liner, City of Birmingham.
 The great ship named for Birming- ham will be the biggest and fastest of the fleet pdying between Savan- nah, Ga, Jacksonville, Fla, and spoints on the North Atlantic coast.
 Alabama already is represented in the fleet by the City of Montgomery, a steamship that the municipal off, cials of the capital took great in terest in A dozen years ago, when the late Judge Gaston Gunter was mayor of Montgomery. The additional Ves- sel gives Alabama the distinction of having more than one of it's munich palities represented by name in the big Atlantic coast fleet, city officials say
 President D. F. McLendon said the date was too far ahead to say at this time whether he could attend the launching or not, but as the invita- ton included Mrs. McLendon, there was more than a probability of his making the trip.
 Like other merchant marine Ves- sels during the war period, the ocean Steamship company had many of it's boats in the transatlantic transportation service, and though all were painted in war gray for camouflage, American soldiers from the coast states recognized olo friends at Brest, St. Nazaire, Bor deaux, Marseilles and other French ports,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14
HARRISON TO MAKE TRIP TO MONTGOMERY
Birmingham Vitally Interested In
 Several Measures Pending

Commissioner W. l.. Harrison VIII leavey the city for Montgomer Wednesday where he, with City At torney w. J. Wynn and Assistant City Attorney w. A. Jenkins will look after Birmingham's interests Tn before the legislature.
 The municipal legal department has been one of the busiest parts of the city hall for the past several months where conferences have been going on and bills have been prepared on all the legislation in which the city is interested.
 Assistant City Attorney W. MarVin Woodall has spent several days Tn Montgomery recently in similar work. xo.
 Municipal officials stress the fact they are not lobbying, but are simply exnlaining before the proper com mittees the several bills in Wnlch Birmingham is interested and which in nearly all cases, apply to Birming- ham only. without effect on any other city or county in the state.
 The park board bill Is of Birming ham origin and applies only to tnis city. Birmingham is the only munich palitY interested in the elucldatlon Of the act on viaducts, for that act simply gave Birmingham permission to spend its own money for traftic facilities and improvements; the or vision of the 10-mill tax is matter exclusively between Birmingham and Jefferson county; these constitute the main subjects in which Birming- ham is interested in and about which it is conferring, through It's offl- cers. with members and committees of the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14
NE W STORES TO BE ERECTED IN ENSLEy AT ONCE
Nineteenth Street Scene Of Extensive Business
 Developments
ENsLES BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD

Four additional stores, two stories high, will be erected through Ram say & Mccormack on Nineteenth street between Avenues and F, end ing at the corner of the latter avenue. Announcement to this ffct was made in Ensley Monday following reports that the entire half block would be utilized for stores at once. The an nouncement was made in The Age Herald last week of the construction on the unused half block of three stores. The plans have been in creased so as to fill the entire block down to Avenue F with two story buildings. The last three stores will not be started until October 1 by req son of the fact that filling station and a store now occupy the sites. These will be eliminated and the new buildings erected on the sites. It is stated that the corner building will be used for offices and the others for commercial houses. The entire series will be two stories of brick construc- tion, and will completely fill all prop critics of Ramsay x Mccormack on both sides of Nineteenth street from Avenues c to r, with the exception of perhaps two places now used for satisfactory purposes. The announce ment that the entire half block that has been used only for temporary construction for years will be per- manently improved and leased to business houses will create wide in terest in this section of Birmingham. The construction of commodious of flee building on the corner of Avenue F and Nineteenth street will com pletely fill the four corners of that intersection.
 From every indication the building situation in Ensley is centering on Nineteenth street. There is at this time several new places being pro- jected on that street, which when announced will be of great interest. It was announced Monday that so far as half of the improvements are con- cerned, work would start on them at once. The others will follow within Go days.
 In connection with the building program of Ramsay and Mccormack it was observed Monday that work was started on the store building two stories high on Avenue E, adjoining the Franklin theatre, which will be used by the Daniels Furniture com pany. Holley & Davis have the-work in hand, and it was stated Monday it would be rushed to completion. Mir Daniels said he hoped to occupy his new home and have many interesting announcements prior to the beginning of the holidays. That structure ad- joining the Franklin theatre will go a long way toward bettering condi- tions on Avenue E. Heretofore the site has been used as a fruit stand and has not been noted for it's at tractiveness on one of the busiest streets of Ensley. However, the new store with its attractive front will, 1t is believed, lend unusual distinction to that section of the business area.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14
WHITFIELD IS GIVEN 1 APPROVAL OF SENATOR
Stephens Calls For Vigorous Fight
 IInnn RilhO

JACKSON, Miss, August 13--Hu- bert stephens, junior United States senator from Mississippi, indorsed Henry L. Whitfield one of the two leading candidates for governor in the recent primaries. at meeting held here today, by Whitfield leaders from over the state.
 T am here to tender my service to
 the committee" he said, in an ad- dress.
 Senator Stephens warned against bitterness, abuse and Vituperation in the campaign, but said "at the sam" time we must hit as hard as we can at the vital issues of this campaign
 Theodore G. Bilbo, the other guper- material candidate in the race with Whitfield, stumped the state last year in behalf of James K. Vardaman, who was defeated by Senator Stephens.
 BiIbo challenged Whitfield Satur- day for joint debate. at any place designated. Whitfield, whose voice is preventing him speaking at present declined to change hts campaign tac- tics which he said had been indorsed by a plurality of 20,oo0 people. A Whitfield rally was nell n Jack son tonight with W. w. Eenable of Clarksdale, former congressman, as the principal speaker. Bilbo will speak in person here tomorrow night
 The second primary will be held on Tuesday, August 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14
SHOPPERS THRONG STREETS

The thronSS of Christmas Eve or circus day in Ensley were completely eclipsed here Saturday night during the business hours. Merchants and business men said Monday that never before excepting on holidays or when q circus comes to town have the streets been so filled with buyers and visitors.
 James Dupy, one of the oldest real estate men in Ensley-from a point of service-said Monday he made a special trip over Nhe entire district Saturday and that he had never wit messed such crowded conditions and so many stores filled to the doors with buyers. Mir. Dupy said that the streets were almost impossible and that the merchants invariably re- ported a tremendous volumn of business.
 In this connection Drayton Trucks said that he tried to obtain a parking. space for his car Saturday and that he was forced to leave his machine out of the business area Heretofore he said that parking space was easy to find, but that Saturday all space on Eighteenth street from Avenue D to r was filled.