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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25

% many Instances. says City Physicians. perOeas
have suffered for years without knowIng what
made them feel tired, lstleSs and ruR down.
Whea their real trouble vas lack Of tron
Co the bIood-hoW to tell.
TT you were to make an actual blood
. test on ali people who are I'll you
would probably be greatly astonishsd at
the exceedingly large number who lack
from and who are i'll for no other rea-
son than the lack of iron. The moment
iron is supplied a multitude OF dan
Iron the blood at once loses the power
10 change food into living tissue and
therefore nothing you eat does you
good; you don't get the strength out of
IL Your food merely passes through
your system like corn through a mill
with the rollers 30 wide apart that the
mill can't grind. AS a result of this
continuous blood and nerve starvation
people become generally weakened, ner-
Vous and all run down and frequently
develop all sorts OF conditions. One 10
too thin; another is burdened with un-
healthy fat; some are so weak they can
hardly walk: some think they have
dyspepsia, kidney or liver trouble; some
can't sleep at night, others are sleepy
and tired all day; some fussy and ir-
fttable; some skinny and bloodless. but
I'll lack physical power and endurance.
ness to take stimulating medicines or
narcotic drugs. which only whip up
your tagging vital powers for the mo-
tnents maybe at the expense OF your life
later on. No matter what anyone tells
you, IL you are not strong and well you
eve 1t TO yourself 70 make the follow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25
|NCOMCO CLUB
To CELEBRATE
BIRTHDAY
Welfare Of |. c. c. Men Has
Fine Record for Many
Activities.

The Incomco Club, organized in
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion six years ago when an en-
ploye of the commission died from
lack Of medical attention, will cele-
brate it's sixth birthday next month,
a flourishing society.
Formed first as a small welfare
society, the Incomco Club has
grown until today it boasts its own
newspaper, dramatic and orches-
trail organization, and baseball, ten
mis- and bowling clubs, as well rs its
relief organization.
During the war the club was
active in all war work and led the
departments in the purchase and
sale Of savings stamps and liberty
bonds. The social activities Of the
organization were begun for the
benefit OF service men in Washing
ton.
At the close Of the war the or
ganization extended its activities as
well as it's welfare work. There
are today two benefit features, the
Relief Association and the Penny
Aid. A dramatic club, a band Of
fifty-one pieces under the direction
Oh NnhElGS 0t1OnuAS bI1u AIdIc
chorus which has been featured
several times on broadcasting pro-
grams, are three of the prize or
ganizations Of the club. They are
planning a dramatic and musical
performance, to be presented in
January.
Officers Of the club are Ulysses
Butler, president; Carl c.. Witt, vice.
president; Mrs. Mildred Jensen, Sec
rotary; Thomas A. ellis, treasurer,
and Harold M, Brown, Norman II.
Jensen, jeremiah Kelley, Alice H.
Robinson, Alfred Holstead, William
H. Lockwood and Bernard Bon,
directors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25
WIRED RADIO IS.
ENCOURAGED
BY j. 8.
Government Hopes to Clear Up
Present TangIe by CONNER
ciaI Proposition.
By GLADSTONE WILLIAMS.
Cosmopolitan News Service.

Looking to the solution Of the
radio problem, which has become
complicated by the growing num-
Der Of radio fans, Government Off
Gals will encourage the use OF
wired-wireless by electric power
plants as a commercial PROPOSE
ton.
Mai. Gen. George o. Squier, chief
signal officer Of the United States
army, today gave an inter-
esting account of wired-wireless
experiments he has just witnessed
at the North American Company
power plant at Staten Island, N.
Y. He believes operations will
prove so successful that within
year broadcasting by this method
will be in general use throughout
the country.
Relief for Situation.
Declaring the growth of radio
hroadcasting has become so great
that It may become necessary for
the Government to impose fur.
Their restrictions, General Squier
pointed out that wired-wireless op-
erations would relieve the situa.
cAOn' SSI PEoNiue ZIG puOAC Will
better and more reliable enter.
tainment.
"The method is simple and has
commercial value" said the gen.
eraI. 1.-THE Staten Island COM
pany has installed q studio near
It's plant. Daily programs are
given and disseminated over it's
electric light wires into the homes
Of those supplied with electricity.
1.-The plan charges a nominal
monthly sum for the service, CIV
ing with it a receiving set which
attaches to any electric light socket.
There is no need of batteries,
aerials or other instruments.
Regular Radio to Go On.
eft does not interfere with regu!
lar radio operations, but ultimately
will make conditions more suitable
for such. since the atmosphere will
be less congested. Several different
programs may be put on the wires
at the same time, including special
programs from distant cities, which
are relayed from the plants studio.
People can tune In on any one
they like. and they can do so with
more reliability and clearness than
otherwise"
Another commercial feature men,
toned was the possibility Of using
wired-wireless as an advertising
agency. By combining operations
to wires, advertising would be per.
MISSILE, General Squier said.
General SQuier, the inventor of
wired-Wireless. said officials would
encourage the new method. 1t
would free the atmosphere Of much
broadcasting, and because of the
commercial advantages, would tend
to establish broadcasting more firm
ly, he declared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25
COST OF LIVING JUMPS
FL PER CT. IN 6 MONTHS

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-The cost
Of living increased 81 per cent be-
tween July Is and November Is,
1928, according to a survey by the
national Industrial conference board,
The average cost Of food, sun.
dries and rent increased during the
thirty days ending November Is,
while clothing, gas and electricity
costs declined, the report stated.
The survey disclosed also that the
purchasing value OF the dollar,
based on the cost Of living in No
vember, was sos cents, as compared
with 81 in July, 1914.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25
CAPTURED H { n
D|DN'T STAY
THAT WAY
Christmas Dinner Is Lost to
Captor When Girl
Claims Pet.

A nice live pullet strayed away
from little colored girl and waltzed
straight into the willing arms Of a
colored man last night.
Several score of people were in
the waiting room of the Washing.
ton and Virginia railway station,
Twelfth street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, when Mrs. Pullet
strutted her stuff. A peck here,
and a peck there, and the young
morsel wandered carelessly toward
the waiting and eager man.
Like into pit was the fall there
upon and the chance that knocked
only once was made welcome. The
negro started out of the door with
the chicken and in came a little COL
ored girl.
Anybody seen my chicken7"
The chicken changed hands and
the colored man, aided by some
several score people, lapsed back in
his chair. The episode killed some
time. anyway, was the sentiment.
Only the captor of the straying fe-
male seemed downcast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25

Choice of white and ecru.
Regulation width and length. Com
plete with fixtures ready to hang.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25
TWO CHILDREN DROWN
AS BUGGY GOES IN CREEK

OWENTON, KY, Dec. 25.-Two
children Of Mrs. James Van Arsdal,
a son. three years old, and a daugh.
ter, five, were drowned in a creek
near here when a buggy in which
they were riding with their mother
and an older brother was dragged
from a bridge when the horse be.
came frightened.
Mrs. Van Arsdal and the older boy
escaped by holding to the buggy,
which was drawn to shore by the
horse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25
800 TROOPS TO GUARD
CUBAN ROADS IN STRIKE

HAVANA, Dec. 25.-The govern
ment has despatched three hun
dred soldiers to guard the property
Of the Cuba Railroad, on which q
general strike is in progress.
The road is operating a pasSen-
ger train daily each way, preceded
by attachments Of the rural guard
in motor cars, and the mills are
operating sugar trains with their
own crews.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25

Company to its gas customers as re-
funds in accordance with a recent
decision of the United States Su-
preme Court upholding a reduction
In rate Of 10 cents per thousand feet
of gas,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-25
Minneapolis Invites Prince,

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Dec. U.s.
Crown Prince Olaf of Norway has
been invited by George e. Leach,
mayor of Minneapolis, to compete i'll
the Northwest ski tournament to be
held here beginning February 8.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
PROBING REPORT
AIRSIIIP SIGHTED

The ministry OF marines com.
munique at midnight said telegram
had been received from the military
post at Mnriinprey. transmitting the
following. which had been rclayed by
military courier from Insalah:
THE Dlxmude was observed 200
kilomcterB south OF 1nBalah. supposed
headed towards Tnmnrasset. A pn.
troll under French command started
Immediately for Hoggar. A second
patrol went TO Hhnglm. a swift
courier was dispatched 10 Ahmet to
confirm the Dixmude's presence aud
10 carry instructions TO her com
mandcr In case the diriglblo lands. 4"
Tho commanders body however.
drlftcd In the sen moro than 900
miles away at The time. whether the
Dixmudc, as seen by the natives near
Hoggar, appeared 10 have men
aboard was not ascertnined.
Very likely tho ministry said. tho
simple natives would not be- capable
Of determining. for they regard tho
airship with awe ~ aomc magic
thing The ministry believes The Dix
mudo actually has driftcd into the
Sahara, for officials cannot Imagine
why the tribesmen would make NJ
the tale and travel 200 miles 10 tho
French military post 10 toll II. know
ing that they would be- punished II
they were lying.
MlraRcr, according 10 tho ministry,
arc not common In tho lioggar dis
irict However, the natives report
lacks confirmation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
WITNESS TELLS
COURTESY TALE
Says She Knows of No Graft
in Traffic Department

Members OF the King county
grand jury were regaied with n
story OF gallantry when Mrs. Ger.
tnide Kringeibach. 1921 Adams IT.,
a widow and nurse. appeared before
them TO testify In the probe Of the
police traffic department Thursday.
While scandal and rumor had
connected the name OF Mrs. Kringel.
bach with police GRAFT, painting her
az the victim Of some grating or.
ficer. the story she gays she told
tho grand jury was entirely dit.
fcrent.
Instead OF being victim OF m
treatment. she was the recipient OF
courteous attention. she said. She
was soon dismissed By the jurors.
Il was called over n traffic mat.
ter" she saId. Someone had nc.
cused policeman Of improper
treatment when there was nothing
Of the kind occurred. ! was given
"a small courtesy for which / was
grateful. That Is all there is TO
the incident"
a dozen taxicab and for.hire car
drivers were waiting 70 be called
when the grand jury adjourned
Thursday evening. All were di.
rected to reappear before the Jury
Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
Payroll Fraud Charged
MILLER WANTS
JAPS EXCLUDED
Demands Barring Clause in
immigration Bill

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.--Rcpre.
sentative Millor OF Washington mp.
pcared today before tho house I'm.
migration committee and advocated
Insertion in the new immigration
bill atfingcnt provisions against all
further Japanese immigration into
the United statcs.
Miller lnsiated on rigid exclusion
OF Chinese. also. lie drew vivid
picture OF the Japanese situation in
the Pacific Northwest. declaring
they were oncroaohlng upon the
social, economic and industrIal
rights OF Americans.
lilo told OF numerous cases OF the
enforced association OF American
children with Japanese In Seattle
schools, He advocated making no
exceptions. other than 10 permit
tourists, merchants and diplomatic
representatives TO enter for limited
periods. and stressed the Importance
OF forbidding so.calied Japanese
students TO como here and then
remain after they had finish d
schooling.
III they come for education in
higher institutions. compel them to
return home aftcrward." Miller dc.
mnndcd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
BOOZE ARREST
CAUSES PROBE
Poland ResentS Interference
With Attache

WASHINGTON. Dec. %. - The
government Of Poland. thru its min.
lister here. DR.. IAdlalas Problewsisl
has made representations to the
state department concerning the In
reference OF the Washington police
with Polish attaehe here. 1t wa,
learned today.
secretpry OF State Hughes assured
ProblewEki that the state department
would make a thorough investigation
OF The reported occurrence.
Recently police attempted to seize
the private liquor stock Of . Polish
attache here Tho amount con.
cerned was estimated by police Off.
cials 10 be much larger than neccs.
sary for the personal supply Of the
attachc.
Upon protest 20 the B,ato depart.
ment, the police were called on on
the grounds OF diplomatic lmmun.
ity.' II was assumed that this met
dent was the basis OF the representa-.
lions made by the Polish minister
today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
RICHT-OF-WAY
FIGHT SETTLED
MAN on Right" Privilege,
Kennedy Declares

Tho much disputed question az TO
automobile rlghi.of.way at street In.
torsecilonH has just been passed up.
ON BY Corporation Counsel T. j. l..
Kennedy. who recently was request.
ed by Police Chief ". H. severyns
to settle the matter, following n din
agreement among traffic officers,
part Of whom claimed the right-of.
way belonged 10 the auto first enter.
Ing the intersection. The other OF.
ficcrs declared the car upon the
drivers right had rlghtof.wny
Kennedy's reply follows
"w. y. sevoryns. Chief OF Police:
You have requested an lntcrpreta-
ton OF section 70 OF the traffic code.
regarding rightotway OF vehicles
approaching street intersections Tor.
dinnncc 1895, with reference 10 tho
following hypothetical case
a northbound vehicle on Firth
ave. enters the intersection OF Fifth
ave. and Pike st. a fraction OF
minute before westbound vehicle
on Pike 81. enters the same inter.
section. Both machines. at the same
rate OF speed. continue on their
course without deviation and with.
out increasing or decreasing their
speed. and collide az point near
the northeast corner OF Che inter.
section
Your question relates to she mat.
ter or right.of.way Section 10 OF
the traffic code provides as follows:
Drivers when approaching street
Intersections. shnil look out for and
give rlght-ofway 10 vehicles on
their right simultaneously approach.
inE n given point
1T IN important 20 note that the
ordinance does not refer 10 vehicles
simultaneously approaching street
intersections. but given point. that
is. the point where their lines OF
travel interscct
'1f the autos mentioned in your
hypothetical case, Mt lawful speed.
were approaching the given point
simultaneously, II would therefore he
lmmatorial which vehicle entered the
intersection first Tho ono on the
right would have the rightof way.
Tho question Of slmultuneity OF mp.
proach Is ono OF fact
yours very truly,
"T. j. l.. KENNEDY.
Corporation Counsel"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
FRENCH WARSHIPS
SEEKING BODIES

French warships were ordered inn
medlnteiy 10 patrol the waters be.
tween Tunls and the SicilIan coast
in fear that others OF the Dixmude's
crew may have been drowned and
their bodies carried there in the
storms OF last weekend.
Announcement Of the findings Of
Captain De Greneda's body comes at
a moment when false hopes had been
raised By reports from 1nsalah. an
oasis In the Sahara desert. told OF
the Dixmudo having been seen south
Of there as late az Wednesday last.
Native tribesmen were reported TO
have ridden 200 kilometers across the
desert TO report the big bird" in the
sky, to the French commandant at
Insalah and mir planes were imme-
dlately dispatched in search Of The
dirigiblc.
The finding Of Captain De Gren.
eda's body in the Mediterranean.
some 225 miles northeast Of Tunis.
does not mean. tho ministry Of ma.
rine pointed out. that tho Dixmude
herself may not have driftcd 1000
miles 10 the southwark.
But II Is considered unlikely the
young commander would have de.
serted his airship except in her last
extremity.
The ministry pointed out that In
the event OF the news from Insaiah
being correct and the alrship's being
adrift over the heart Of the Sahara,
her occupants. n any. face expert.
ences even more terrible than those
feared for them.
Savage tribes inhabit tho HogRnr
region, 1000 miles from AlElers.
whittier tho natives reported having
secn the dlrigible drifting Colonlals
recall a terrible massacre at the
FlatterH mission years ago.
The Hogan region IL in what Is
practically the center Of tho Sahara.
district almost inaccessible from
the outside. and relief workers would
require weeks. possibly months. TO
penetrate II.
Nevertheless. before word was re.
ceived Of the gruesomc find by the
sicillan fisher folk, relief expedition
we're ordered 70 mako tho start.
The finding OF Captain DC Gren.
eda's body was reported by the
French naval atiache nj Rome. He
received his information from the
Italian naval authorities at Palermo
The French cruiser Mulhouse and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
FIRE WRECKS
KOKOMO AREA

KoKoMo. Ind. Dec. eS,--Damage
estimated at between 100000 and
$4,000 was caused by fire which
destroyed half.block OF. buildings
in the business section of this city
early today
The fire was famed by a high
wind and explosion Of oils and
paints in a hardware store fed the
flames.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
Judge Dalton Says Sirens Make the
Drivers Depend on Noise Rather
Than Caution for Safety

Horns. the blaring. screeching
horns on automobiles. invite disaster
and reckless driving and should be
abolished.
Judge C. c. Dalton. who has gained
a reputation as the s,ric.est traffic
enforcement Judge In tho state. Is
authority for the statement.
"Automoblie horns arc dangerous,
Judge Dalton said. THEY encourage
the driver 10 reckiessness. He sounds
his klaxon and tears down the street
depending upon the sound OF his
siren to clear the way ahead for him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28

Children. intent on play. or dear
people are apt 10 meet destruction
from such a motorist.
"if autos had no horns the drlvera
would proceed with more care. Thoy
would look ahead. keep their car IN.
der control for emergencies and avoid
accidents"
or course In the downtown dis.
tricts, as long as cars are equipped
with horns. motorists should use
them more frequently and constantly
warn pedestrians Of their approach
to street Intersections. Judge Dalton
believes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
Trying to Refloat
Grounded Jap Ship

ABERDEEN. Dec. 2S,-Frcsh az.
tompts were made today 10 tighten
the grounded steamer Yogcn MTu.
blown ashore in lower Gruys harbor
Yesterdays efforts TO take IF her
dcckload were unsuccessful because
the weather was too rough for tugs
10 get alongside.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
TIIEN lie Elm nEGAN

Iiilda married fortnight)-f do
think 81 was kind Of him 70 give us
wedding present. We scarcely
know him.
Jack-Oh well, you see, sent n
wreath when his wife died. sup.
pose hr remembered I thought OF
him ~ bis trouble, 70 he would think
OF me lH minc.-TltBils iLondouJ.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
Express Anxiety for
Yucatan Governor

MEXICO CITY. Dec. %. ~ Some
anxiety is expressed here az to the
fate of Gov. Felipe GARLIC. Of Yucca.
tan. flance Of Mrs. Alan Reed. Of San
Francisco. who Is yariously reported
10 have been executed BIZ rebels and
10 have gone 10 Havana.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
Nine Indicted by
u. S. Grand jury

Nine persons Were named In 10
open indictments returned in the
final report of the federal grand
jury which completed its work
Thursday. Two secret indictments
and three no true bills were also
returned. The following were named
for narcotics law violations: Han
Hon, Sheck Young two mdictmentsl.
Nor soon. Chu Chow. Chin Flung.
Use Fook and Ray Hengsen, alias
Davis williams.
Hans Rosen bran was indicted for
m alleged liquor law violation, and
Frank Mathew. alias Bob Mason. for
assaultlng Dry Agent Leonard Re.
gan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
Farley Backs Out
of Ship Board Job

WASHINGTON. Dec. rs. Il. r.
Farley. now serving ms chairman Of
tho shipping board under a recess ap.
pointmcpt has asked President Cool.
ldge 10 Withdraw his nomination ~
permanent chairman. recently sent
20 Tho senate.
Farley Indicted he would write q
formal letter of resignation.
The nomination was adversely rc.
ported by the senate commerce com.
mlttcc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
THE GREAT CLOCK

The clock u life Is wound but once
And no man has the power
To tell Just when the hands will stop,
At late or early hour.
Now is tho only time you own;
Live. love. toll with will;
Place no faith IN tomorrow. for
The clock may then be still.
Tit Bits nondonj.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
Cleveland's Aide
Is Taken by Death

SAN GABRIEL. Cal, Dec. IS.
The body OF Green ASnms Donham,
who died hero yesterday. will be sent
to Omaha today, where members OF
the family viii gather for the funcr.
al services
Dcnh0m was prominent figure
In Kentucky and national politics
for many years. He was chairman
Of the national democratic commit.
toe when Grover Cleveland was last
nominated for the presidency.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
Demands Abolition
of Grand Juries

COLUMBUS. o.. Dec. 2s,-Aboll
ton OF grand jurlcs WINS recommend
cd by Prof. II. S. saby. Cornell uni
vcrsity. In an address today before
tho convention Of the American 20.
iuicnl Science association.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
Rainier Publicity
Director Has Quit

Resignation OF Lloyd W. Mellow.
I'll from the post OF director Of pub.
liclty Tor Rainier National park was
announced Thursday. Mcdowell will
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
AIRSHIP
STARTS ON PAGE /

mander's body as II hoated in the
sen some six miles off the little
town OF sIaccL. near cirgenti.
Papers found in the rockets
served 10 identify T.
Whether Capt. De Greneda had
ieaped overheard from the Dlxmude
or whether ne and the 40 others
who sailed In the dlrigible from
cuers Picrrefour 10 days ago were
carried down in a crash was not at
flraf rnnhn rlnnr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28
GROCER nLUFFs RANnIT

PORTLAND. Dec. 2S.-"Get out OF
here" shouted Grocer G. +. Beeson
into the muzzle OF a youthful bandits
gun last night. The nervous robber
did. Dceson still has his cash today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-28

CINCINNATI, o.,
Dec. %. - The air.
plane-one of civili-
zation's latest devel-
opments - is to be
employed in a new
attempt to trace back
to the origin of civ
ilization in the New
world.
DR.. Henry Fair
child, emeritus pro-
fessor of geology of
the University of
Rochester, here at
tending the national
convention of scien-
lists, will leave New
York shortly to ex-
plore the territory oc-
cupied by the newly