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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
TODAY'S SAFETY TALK
Prepared by the National Safety Council.

IN VERY few days we read Of
n, some automobile driver who
- loses in the suicidal sport
of trying to beat a locomotive
to the crossing. When the au.
tomob!le and tho train arrive at
the same moment the lighter
gas buggy stands no chance
against the steel monster. IT the
occupants Of the car escape death,
1t is indeed a miracle.
If the driver underestimate
the time 1t takes the train 10
reach the crosslng-N-ndA .e .suaily
does-it means almost certain
death. A tuil tonnage freish.
train Is 1870 times heavier than
the average loaded touring car
There isn't the slightest chance
of stopping the train in the time
between when the anE!1 eer sights
the automobile and the impact
occurs. Even II the brakes were
powerful enough to stop the train,
1t would be derailed. The engineer
is responsible first Of all for the
safety of his passengers. The re-
sponsibility Is on the motorist.
There is only one safe way.
Bring your car to a full stop, Their
look and listen" and live. II no
train is approaching, hurry across.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
HEROINES OF HISTORY
Significant Incidents in the LiUes Of Famous Women
nv MARK STTTYVES Mt
by MARK STUYVESANT-

the Holy League. He enlisted at
Ravenna and Immediately set OUT
for France.
Franchesco Pescara soon be.
came one Of the most brilliant Of
the captains Of Charles the Fifth,
under whom he served. At the
price OF treason the crown Of
Naples was offered to him, but Il
was Vittoria who influenced him
to decline it.
In 1928 Franchesco was mortal.
ly wounded at Milan. Vittoria
was crushed, and hurried to see
him before he died. But It was
too late. He breathed his last
before his adoring wife could
reach him.
,Vittoria returned to her little
island and lived in seclusion for
ten years, declining many offers
Of marriage which were pressed
upon her.
Here she began to write, and
from her pen came the "Rime
Spiritual" which is by far her
most distinguished work.
In 1888 Vittoria went to Rome.
She was the most beautiful
woman Of that city, and at Tho
same time the leader Of society
and letters. But her browning
success was the wonderful friend
ship 1t was her privilege to form.
For with the great Michel Angelo
Vittoria enjoyed one OF the truly
beautiful friendships of the Re-
naissance.
Michel Angelo was sixty.fIve.
Vittoria was a beautiful woman.
Between them passed many ex.
Quisite letters in the form Of SON
nets. It Is said that Vittor,a was
the real inspiration Of much of
the great artists work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
WORDS FROM
THE LIPS OF
WISE MEN

A 8 the calling dignifies the
"a man, so the man much
~ more advances his calling.
Thought is troublesome to him
who lives ~'thout his own appro-
baton.
It is strange folly to set our
selves no mark, to PROFOUND no
end.
Quiet and easy natures are like
fair weather-welcone and accept
able to all men.
Selfishness 10 a vice utterly at
variance with the happiness OF
him who harbors it and, as such,
condemned by self-love.
When the Judgments weak, the
prejudice is strong.
Change lays not her hand upon
truth.
There lives more faith in honest
doubt,
Believe me, than in half the creeds.
-Tennyson.
No man can safely go abroad
who does not love to stay at home.
1t is wise to comprehend the
whole.
It is happier to be sometimes
cheated than not to trust.
If we will eighty estimate what
we call good and evil, we shall find
it lies much in comparison.
Deeper, deeper let US toll in the
mines of knowledge.
Honors and great employments
are great burdens.
BeneaFh the rule Of men en-.
tirely great the pen Is mightier
than the sword.
The prudent man may direct a
state, but 1t is the enthusiast who
regenerates 1t.
There never was contentment In
a mean and Gord.d aim,
And selfish pleasures as an end IN
alwa- d:sAppoin 'tnenS
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30

I'm the year of 1494, on the
beautiful Island of Ischia IN
Il the Bay OF Naples, q little
girl played in the sunshine aha
ran along the seashore gather
ing pebbles.
She was the daughter of Fab
rizio Colonna, the grand consta-
BILE of Naples. Her mother was
a daughter Of the Good Duke"
Frederick Of Urbino, so this child
was "born to the purple"
SO distinguished was her fam
lily that Ferdinand Of Aragon,
King Of Naples commanded her
marriage with Franchesco Pes
cara, of a noble family of the
Island of Ischia.
The betrothal took place when
Vittoria-for that was her name
was four years old.
There is nothing more beauti-
full in history of the reigning
families of. Europe than the ro-
nance of these two children, who
spent their early years on the
beautiful island of the Bay Of
Naples, with the sweet thought
in their young hearts that one
day they would be married.
Although many suitors sought
her hand. including the Duke Of
Savoy and the Duke Of Braganza,
Vittoria had no desire save to
marry the playmate, Franchesco,
which she did when she had lust
passed her seventeenth year.
For five years they were very
happy in this sheltered island,
protected from the strife which
was raging between Naples and
Rome and between France and
Spain.
Then Franchesco heard the call
to arms, and offered his sword to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
NATIVES TALK
TO TREES IN
SUMATRA

~ NE of the most beautiful
islands OF the Malay group
- IL the second largest island
Sumatra.
Sumatra has had q varied his
tory since 1t was discovered by
Europeans. First claimed by the
Dutch, SumAtra was for many
years under the control Of Great
Britain and then was restored to
the Hollanders, whose influence
is noticed at every turn.
Sumatra Is a very rich island
with great rice fields, cocoanut
groves and beautiful groves Of
spice trees. But the most impor.
tant trees of all, from the view.
point Of science and our own
well.being, are the camphor trees.
Particularly interesting to the
visitor to Sumatra who has never
seen a camphor tree and who
only knows camphor in the form
used in the household or under
the direction of the family doctor,
are these trees from which comes
the camphor gum that Is shipped
into every part of the civilized
world. And the traveller views the
work of gathering the camphor,
as the Suma:Ia natives go about
1t, as a most surprising thing be-
cause Of a special fact. This is
the reverence with which the ma
tives go about their task.
AT no other time Of the year
and in no other work is there
heard the language which is
spoken during the camphor-gath-
ering time. Despite the fact that
the Sumatra natives follow some
of the old customs when hunting,
endeavoring to explain to the ami
mails why they are about to be
killed, 1t is only during the cam
phOr-gathering days that the old
tongue is spoken precisely as in
ancient times.
Before they begin to cut the
trees from which the camphor
comes, the natives talk to them.
They speak the old language to
make the trees understand the
necessity for their destruction.
This special language Is called
the "camphor tongue"
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Feature Service. Incl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
From South to North
A Serious Problem

In Georgia law to check emigration of colored
labor That law would make eIo' punishable with
era1 years imprisonment persuade negro labor
Georgia Such law reasonable and in the long
be beneficial coiored LABOR The color
Toundings with which familiar 1ured by the promise Of
temporary high the North regret his Whole
sale migration Of negroes serious problems North
well South and viii problems far serious
the urgent demand for labor dies away
Contrast the proposed law of Georgia. Furnishing those
ENTICE the with the old law of England that branded
with redhot iron workman that of his
dered from his parish look parish
without permission, when he had work home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
Grave Probe Hit.

~RANHAM. Essex, Eng.--Tna
University Of Georgia has
~ caused a terrible commotion
in this quiet old world town.
Application his been made by
the American univ erslty for the
right to search for the remains
of Gen. James Edward Ogle-
thorpe. the founder of Georgia
and it's university.
Recent grave-digging expef!-
tions have aroused considerable
ire in England. and there is 1
question whether the application
will be granted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
Girls Pockets

r ONDON-Pookets are provid-
ed for women in most Of the
- new autumn garments which
have arrived in London from Paris.
Women have done without pockets
for twenty years. during which
time the handbag achieved popu-
larity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
St. JOseph's> Pony Express
There s a Lesson in It.

st. Joseph Missouri enterprsng booming city organizes
pageant include revival of the old pony express From
St. Joseph to the Pacific Ocean cowboys and riding
United States soldiers galop in relays along
mountains through deserts and to the land that only
gold back In 1850.
This interesting revival will remind the people st. Joseph
and the whole country that public ownership properly
aged shown in the Post Office be made to work
profitably, economically and efficiently.
Does anybody imagine that private ownership would ever
carry letter from Jacksonville Florida Seattle Washing.
ton for two cents? Do you remember when called
headed business men opposed the parcels poS2 Ask them
about what they think y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30

When you have waited for onC
train to pass don't cross until you
are sure there Is no train on
the other track. Many people
have waited for one tran TO pass
only to cross into the 2at!. Of
one coming In the otter direc.
ton.
LUok both ways and live.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
SAP AND SALT
BE- Bert Moses

When a woman is deceived by
man she wants to marry him,
and thus get sweet revenge.
Smart men do not Try to explain
things to q woman. They fix IL
up with kiss or candy.
The interesting thing to a man
with a higher education" is that
every new woman he meets can
add much to his knowledge.
Hez Heck says: while eourtin'
is goin' on, the clock might as
we'll be stopped"
1CopyriEht, 1874, Premier Syndicate. Inc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
One Family That Moved to
California
The Husband Is Happy, the Wife Is Vice President,
the Brothers Are Busy All Goes Well.

IF you thinking Of moving, think about California.
DON'T family unless you have the money to take
of them when you land the place DON'T be IN a
hurry you well off, But if you DO want to move the
letter that follows may interest you written to A.
Brisbane writer for the Hearst who recently spent
days California and shows what ONE FAMILY did in
the land Of golden opportunity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30

made and over 5000 small in
vestors, including nearly all our
400 employees, are enjoying their
part of the profits. Consistent
and continuous advertising such
as you may have noticed in the
automobile section Of the Sum
day Examiner has been an inn
portant factor In our success.
These statements may sound
unreasonable but they are all
matter of record, and while the
growth has been phenomenal it
has been made possible only by
the rapid growth Of the popula-
ton and the automobile industry
in the West.
"Mrs. Pepperdine, to whom
credit is due for a great meas
ure Of the success, Is vice
president and treasurer Of the
company and IL active in the
business. One Of her brothers
is general sales manager, and
other brothers, as well as sew
eral of our relatives, hold
prominent positions and we are
trying to build a company that
is different from most large
concerns.
'tIn conclusion, wish TO again
assure you of my appreciation
Of your editorials and hope this
bit Of history regarding The ex-
periences Of one family that
moved to California will be of q
little interest to you and that
you will not consider the re-
'lating of it as any desire on
our part to boast Of our success.
] am now only thirty-seven,
Mrs. Pepperdine is thirty-five,
and We expect to see the day
when Los Angeles will be q city
of several million people, many
of whom will have become in
terested in California, and enjoy
its opportunities, because Of
your editorials.
"Yours very respectfully,
GEORGE PEPPERDINE,
president Western Auto
Supply Co."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30

The above is indeed story Of real success and it
pleasure to print h Thousands Of such stories could be told
by those that gone to the Western
HOWEVER readers viii remember that the necessary thing
Is not merel, selling ont and moving West.
Mr. Peppe-:ne and his wife succeeded merely because
they nv6 West bus because they took energy and hard work
with them and especially because they worked TOGETHER
wish rnd your travels you must take
the spirit Of with you.
Caorna t6s of living much below the cost in the
East add the greater part of the United States
California offers opportunities from the southern 70 the
northern extremity that win in be transformed
into millions Of conlen.ed American families
But each should THINK AND FLAN CAREFULLY,
before moving especially il it entire family that be
moved
NJ. Pepperdine whose letter print mad. right
at the right time with great Thousands Of others
have the millions VII: do it. But if YOU
move, move ool depend upon he of others De-
pend yourself and know exactly what you planning
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30

@Dear sig:
"After reading some Of your
recens editorials regarding Cali
fornia ] coul not resist the de-
sire to exprl =, my qualification
for these excellent articles
which will tell so many millions
Of people about our wonderful
State.
Probably no one realizes bet
ter than myself the almost I'M
believable opportunities await
ing people VINO will locate in
the Pacific coast country.
ain January, 1916, sold our
controlling iIitA est in q little
business / had in Kansas City
and came TO California for my
health. had a wife and two
small chilolen and just a few
hundred dollar: in money. Since
that time | have rcgajned my
health and have built up
business that is much greater
than / ever expected to enjoy.
"Soon after arriving in Los
Angeles, / started a little auto
accessory store with about
$4,000 worth Of goods. q large
portion of which were bought
on ..redit. The business grew
rapidly and VIC took advantage
Of every opportunity to enlarge
1t by putting In branches in other
cities. By the fa.l of 1920 we
had eleven stores. located in
California, Arizona, Colorado
and Washington, and the bust
ness had grown without any
outside investment until it was
worth. abom 100000.
eve then Incorporated the
business and cold little over
81, 900 900 worth OF stock to the
public and stnce hat time have
developed II until we have
seventy-five stores serving mo-
florists in over sixty cities with
complete assortments of auto
supplies and tires. The sales
this year viii! amount TO 49,
O00. 900.
"Very good profits are being
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30

WHAT ONE FAMILY DID.
WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY,
Everything for the Automobile.
Main Office: 911-17 So: Grand Avenue,
Los Angeles, Cal,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
He Couldn't Take a Hint.

T LIGHTNING. finds humble targets, too.
l. The hotel where Alexander Wysocky starts to be
married is destroyed by celestial bolt second
resumed.
supersous would have taken the hint from Jupi
ter Tonans and quit this stage Of the proceedings
But the bridegroom made Of sterner stuff defie fate
presses his fathernaws residence and achieves his
logged purpose there.
May they happier statistics presented the Bar
association indicate probable.
Society threatened by steadily increasing disrepect
for the sacredness of marital ties.
Sweeping reforms existing divorce laws urged
the only check to swift moral decay.
Evidently Senator Capper didn't exaggerate conditions
when he introduced his marriage and divorce bin.
It surprising what apathetic support womens organ
cations gave that excellent measure
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
"A Disgrace to Civilization"

HE Association special committee law enforcement
recommends a standard code Of criminal procedures.
Certain phases Of court system all in favor
Of the maefactor who enabled retard punishment and
clog the calendar by such datory motions requests to
inspect grand jury minutes adjournments account OF
otherwise engaged counsel and similar technical bubbles
The administration criminal law in the United States
characterized by Chief Justice Taft "a disgrace to
civilization" unwarranted statement considering
263 slayings in New York, 1877 in Chicago and only %
murders throughout England and Wales during 1921
Nor can smaller communities pat themselves the back
The greater number of killings cities with less
than population Fourteen thousand SIX hundred
and forty Of homicide is proud record for single
year. -. =. -.
Gems Of the diarbes OF It's CRITICS.
Herbert KaunAnl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
Up and DOUn the See-SaU Goes.

ANHATTAN sheriffs, though, keeping very close
lVl track Of the Princess Lwoff Paraghy chate
aine Of vast Russian estates, painter Of emperors
and celebrities who lies mortaly stricken with only her
paintings precious antiques and few unpaid but loyal
tanners reminders of past grandeur.
Bailiffs occupy her home, waiting to confiscate her
strange land
The Maharanee Of Kapurthala, while in America,
ranged for the practical education Of her boys She in
tends that they shall have trades and professions fall
these sudden days. -
Edward of Wales, planning to spend season on his
Canadian RANCH would do well to study the ms and outs
of stock breeding and wheat raising The knowledge may
prove very handy before he is much older
None of the Hohenzoerns expected their lyings
did Za of Austria dream that she should the
dadem and become snubbed poor relation within the
decade.
Louis XVIII of France teacher Of languages in
a New York girls school.
The Almanac de Gotha full of rainy days-and they
growing rainier all the time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-30
GREECE JUMPS FROM
FRYING PAN
TO FIRE
By HERBERT KAUFMAN.

0FF again, againl Greece sooner concludes
peace with Turkey than misguided patriots massacre
party Of Italian commissioners nmpiring dispuyed
Albanian frontier lines. ss
Bad business The first shot in the great world war
was fired from assassns pistol There's no love lost
between and Athens and this situation may also be
utilized pretex to wipe ancient from the slate
Eastern Europe sukng in its tent renationazed
territories, would welcome another Balkan hare-up.
JugoSla is sitting powder kcg; Bulgaria bidea
hour snatch back lost possessions Hungary has sew
era pigs to roast; and ragytag Macedonia chronicay
seizes every chance to join general ahndg.
there's troube Constantinople won't be the last 10
sarabia.
So long nations liable for their subjects acts civil
zation viii thus teeter the chasms Of cataclysm.
Onlnis Gloria.
4HE Danish family which rules that shabby remnant Of
power which once controlled the farest reaches of
the earth plunges from aff1iction to an
other. Death exile poverty and humiliation have tarnshed
the glory Of the present Greek dynasty.
Now Anasasia the Americanborn Princess whose for
tune was pretty much purse for exalted knsfol
is dead.
Crowns have to strange pass when they must be
tin-plated.
The Gaewar Of Baroda who flauns the gttering ran
som of empires his state robes and el0
plants with pearls and trappings (but
takes orders from born plain Rufus
Isaacs not dead Report confused him with his heir
apparent.
The news concerned with SO many vital happenings
that cant bother keep close track Of prnce ghosts
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21
COOK AND CAN A CALF
Home Demonstration heont shows
How to Preserve Meat.

4 yearling calf. home fattened,
which dressed at 40 pounds. was pre-.
pared and cauned NJ Selma. Tuesday.
at the demonstration given by Miss
Ida Reynolds, home demonstration
agent OF the Chamber of Commerce.
The meat was prepared as roast. stew.
chilli and hash, and 60 cans were filled.
Steaks were alsn cooked. however.
they were not canned because of an
insufficient number of cans.
The demonstration was arranged by
J.. q. Tampke. who took the respou-
sibility of purchasing the calf and the
cans. The meat. after it was pre-
pared, was sold for enough to cover the
expenses. Following the demonstra-
ton short meeting was held and
plans made, TO, meet April 3 to or
ganize community fair association.
Miss Fora Wofford. girls club lead
der. and Elbert Wheeler. boys club
leader and published Of The Coun-
try Helper" took an active part in
the affairs. Boys and girls who helped
in the work we're: Fila Tampke. Ella
Zuercher. verena Heitkamp. Priska
Heitkamp, Orlean Hagcnauer, Viola
Hoffman. Ludolph Tampke. Otto
Hoffman. Louis Zuercher, Louis
Haag. Benny Hagenauer. Eugene Ha-
genauer. Marvin Heitkamp. Arlon
Heitkamp, and Arthur Haag.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21
DruDING PERMITS.

II. G. Sullivan. frame dwelling. Crock
=. V. Valdey. dwelling Perez street;
". ouin. dwelling. whittier street:
Gene Brlscoe, dwelling. Esscx street:
$500.
Gene Briscoc. dwelling. Kay;on ave-
{. ". Wheeler, garage, Weymouth
". \. sonnen. frame dwelling. Eoose-
Welt avenue; s25Cu.
w. A. sonnen. frame dwelling, Roose-
welt avenue: $500.
W. 4. sonnen. frame dwelling, Roosc-
vclt avenue; s2500.
W. A. sonnen. frame dwelling, Rooss-
welt avenue: $1,000.
". A. sonnen: frame dwelling. Roose-
". A. sonnen. frame dwelling. Roose-
welt avenue; $500.
Ms. Charlotte Walker. apartments,
San Fernando street; 1850. ~
place; $50. VI
W. 7, lie Boron. frame dwelling. East
b. X. Cooksey. repairs. Mckinley ave
r. A. Richey and II. f. Gragg. frame
dwelling, Coffmnn street: Sl50U.
X. A. Giehey and Il. +. Gragg. frame
d'. CLING, Coffman street.. $500.
ford court: $500.
4. Enrequez, one room, San Patrico
street: $500.
W. Thomas. frame dwelling. Mckinley
avenue: s2100
Federal Home Building Company
dwelling, Avenue b. s295O.
Federal Home Building c.-~y.
dwelling, South Presa street; si,01.
Austin North, repairs. Martin street;
5000.
T. Karrisales. one room. San Jaclnto
5000
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-21
TWO ILLINOIS BANKS,
HEADED BY WORKING
MEN, ARE CLOSED UP
Brakeman and Mail Car
rier Made Good end
Then Lost.

Chicago. March 2l.-FOur years 40
Samuel W. Maltz quit his job - a
freight train brakeman and became
president of the Sixteenth Street State
Bank. About twenty years ago Fred
W. Popp, recently found dead with a
bullet hole in his head. discarded the
grey suit of mail carrier when he
started on a financial career that car
ried him to the presidency OF the L.
gan Square Trust and Savings Bank
Today both of these institutions ATE
closed. The Logan Square Trust aad
Savings Bank depositors and Stocs-
holders are engaged in recognizing
the institution and making good losses
reported at 100000 The Sixteenth
Street State Bank accounts are being
subjected to the scrutiny of state bank
examiners.
The doors of the two banks were
locked within a period of two weeks
by state bank examiners, the Sixteenth
Street State Bank being closed yes
terday with an estimated shortage of
S15O,O00. Deposits of the latter insti-
tuition are estimated at $3.50, 900.