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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
Wins College
OratOry Contest

jamestown, June l3.-Kenneth
Wells and Theodore Roosevelt won
the mems contest in oratory at
jamestown College last night
Wells was the speaker and Roosc-
welt was the subject: Theodore
oOscvclt-Amcrican." They were a
we'll matched team. The young ora
tor has good many of the quail
ties of the great Statesman and Pa
triot, and he was able to realize his
theme and convey his deep under
standing and feeling to the au-
dience. Still his competition was
strong, so strong on the part of Ru-
ben Strutz &c jamestown and Hor-
ace Hcaden Of Williston that they
tied with him in rank and the per-
centagcs had to be used in order to
reach decision. Wells is from
Minnesota but attended high school
in Fargo. Headen is brother of Ed
ma Mae Hcaden, who won in the ora :
torical contest for women, and he is
himself the winner of last years
prize for the best essay in the
state on Good Roads. The prize is
| $4,000 (part of it in the form of a
mcdaD and is given by Judge J. A.
Coffee each year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
|aAT|0N REPRESENTED At FINANCE CAPITAL

BY FRANCIS n. s,ssoN

of credit In which banks through.
out the country deposit unemployed
funds In New York. When crop
needs in rural districts or indus
trial expansion in manufacturing
centers increase local requirements
for money these local banks call In
their funds from New York and In
addition may ask tho big city
banks for loans.
Country banks frequently deposit
as security the notes of their own
customers, often secured, In turn.
by farm capital such a. ploughs,
livestock and other possessions.
Thes fifty thousand dollar note, for
instance. Of a country bank In .
big New York bank may have a.
tached. as collateral security, nifty
or a hundred small notes Of . hun
dred dollars up to a thousand or
more. signed by local farmers and
their wives. Into one Of the big.
gest New York banks comes In
this way from the South each crop
season a small note secured by a
plough and a harrow and a mule
named "Molly"-an incident that
has been aptly described a. The
Mintiug Of Molly" 1t Is one among
many securing q large inter-bank
credit.
Thus IL big banking In New York
brought close to the plain people OF
the soil-thus does II finance their
humble husbandry-and thus has
II felt the need Of recruiting its
officers from among men familiar
and sym pathetic with local con-
ditions to visualiss the needs
Of the people there and pass sound
Judgment ON the credit factors In
volved.
1t 10 due to tho conditions thus
pictured that among the omcers Of
New York's banks will be found
representatives from all parts Of
the nation. They are the delegateA
OF the people at tho business cap
ital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
TABERTS LOSE
TO IMP0ST0R
Give Money to Boy Claiming
He First Told Story

Grand Forks. N. D., June 13.-G.
Crimson, special assistant attorney
general was here last night on his
return from Florida where he is in
terested in the murder trial Of Wal
ter Higginbotham, whipping boss.
charged with the death of Martin
Tabcrt Of Munich. N. D.. IN Flor
da prison camp. Mr.. Crimson d on
his way to Lsngdon to attend to
court matters and expected to re-
turn to Florida when the Higgin-
botham trial is resumed June Is.
When informed that a young man
claiming to be Glen Thompson the
youth who first wrote to the par
cnts of Tabert telling of their sens
death, had been at Munich and Sc
cured money from Mr.. and Mrs. Ta-
bert on the strength Of his story.
Mr.. Crimson branded tho youth as
an impostcr. He said that Glen
Thompson was still in Florida.
Mr.. Crimson is the man who
months ago made a persona. investi-
cation of circumstances surrounding
the death of Tabert from alleged
abuse, which finally ,e,ulted in pri
son reforms throughout Florida.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
Piles Can Be Cured
Without Surgery

An instructive book has been pub
lished by DR.. A. S. McCleary. the
noted rectal specialist of Kansas
City. This book tells how sufferers
from Piles can be quickly and easily
cured without the use of knife, scis-
sors, "hot" iron, electricity or any
other cutting or burning method,
without confinement to bed and no
hospital bills to pay. The method
has been a success for. twenty-four
years and in more than eight thous-
and cases. The book is sent MOST
paid free to pcrsons\ afflicted , !"
piles or other rectal troubles >..u
slip this item and mail it with name
and address to DR.. McCleary, D542
Parkvicw Sanitarium, Kansas City,
Mo.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13

man power anu
brain power enabling II to function
as the nations financial capital.
A recent investigation as to the
origin OF one hundred leading ex-
pcutives in the New York financial
district. showed that no less than
sixty per cent were born outside
New York State. that no less than
twenty-eight per cent we're born In
towns Of 5000 or less, and only
twenty per cent were born In New
York City
The birthplaces Of these men
represented Pennsylvania. Ohio.
Massachusetts. Connecticut. Mich
igan. Missouri. Illinois. Maryland.
Delawar Vermont. Mississippi.
Kentucky. Tennessee. Minnesota.
Iowa. Florida. Rhode Island. North
Carolina. Indiana. Wisconsin.
Georgia. California. Montana. West
Virginia. Maine. New Jersey and
the District of Columbia.
The same situation is true OF the
younger men. particularly in the
banks. This reflects more than
merely the attraction Of the big
city for ambitious young men. II
Is the result of the definite pur.
pose of New York banking to equip
itself to perform most effectively
its work for all the nation.
A brief description Of the mechan.
ism Of the nations banking system
will make this clear. Many Of the
New York banks are bankers
banks. They are great reservoirs
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
Memorial Contest
Set For June q


The final elimination contest for
Winchester Memorial Prize will be
held at will School, Friday afternoon
OF. June %. The nine entrants three
students completing the eighth grade
in the Bismarck schools and six from
the various schools Of the !, county,
will participate in the arithmetic ex-
animation or contest as a result OF
which the winner will be selected and
presented with the Winchester, Mem
orial prize of $500
lhe Memorial lund has been estab
lished by the family of Judge Walter
H. Winchester in honor of his. mem
DRY. The prize is given annually to
the ranking student in arithmetic
who is just completing the eighth
grade. 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
New District
Representative
For Maxwell Co,

o. W. Peterson. now district rep
resentative of the Maxwell Motor
Sales Corporation, will spend much
of his time in North Dakota terri
tory, and will cooperate with the
Lincoln Motor Company of Bis
Elarck, distributors of Maxwell
cars in this territory.
Mr.. Peterson goes to the Maxwell
from the Northwest Nash Company
and previous to that time was a
Studebaker factory representative.
He is a man of considerable exper-
fence and is possessed with broad
acquaintance Throughout! the North
west.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13

Bismarck Lodge b. P. o. E.
will observe Flag Day, June
18th, in Custer Park by the
Elks Band giving a concert
of one hour beginning 1880 p.
m. Followed by a Fifteen
Minute Address. Friday, 18th
will hold Initiation and Lunch
con at $3.50 p. m.
Alex ROsen, Elk. Ruler.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
BRITISH IN
REPLY TO RUSS

London. June l3.-(By the A. p.
The British reply to the last
Russian note states that the Soviet
governSent having complied with
the essential conditions of the de-
mand gut forward by His Males
tvs gosarnment, this correspond
ence may now be brought to a con-
ClusiOn,"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
no MAKE TREATIES

Washington. June H. - Informal
negotiations initiated by the state
department with various maritime
powers contemplate a solution OF
the reciprocal basis of the ship
liquor controversy and of the rum
smuggling problem through excr-
Else Of the treatymaking powers
Of the government
American officials. it was re-
vraled today. see in this method an
opportunity to eliminate inconven-
fences to foreign ships within the
three-mile limit due to enforce
ment regulations while at the same
time the lowering fleet of rum
rmugGlers off the American coas;
may be broken up through extern
sion by treaty agreement of the
right of search for this specific
purpose to the 12-mile limit.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
RAW SUGAR
IN DECLINE

New York. June 13.-Disappoint-
ed over the demand for refined
sugar. traders in tne markets TOR
raw sugar futures became de-
moralzed today and sold heavily,
breaking prices 60 to 67 points
from yesterdays close Rallies of
% to 30 points followed on recov-
ering but the undertone after mid.
day was still nervous and unset
tied. Fine graduated was quoted
from $3.50 to $3.50 by various re-
tiners but these prices were entire
" nominal
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
st. Alexius Hospital

V. G.. GODDARD and John H. An
derson, city. Mrs, T. J. Kinney,
Braddock, and Theodore Smith, Van
Hook have entered the St. Alexius
hospital for treatment. Miss Helen
White Calf. Elbowoods, Miss Iva
belong, New Leipzig, Miss Veronica
Kwako, Zap. Edward Kowalcswski,
Beach, and Mrs. H. G.. Orr and baby
boy have been discharged from the
hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13

Reidlinger, and Willie Weber Gar
lison have entered the Bismarck
hospital for treatment. Henry Seid-
Ter, Coleharbor, Alfred Sippert.
Eureka, Arthur = Renner.- Beulah,
Helmuth Koth, Wishek, Miss Anna
Weight, Wishek. Mrs. Rudoluh and
baby. Wishek. Miss Anna Tollofson.
city, Christ Zumelln Hanover, G. o.
Larbcrg. Makoti,> and Mrs. John
Doerr, Lehr have been discharged
from the hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13

Financial New
York Is pecu;
liarly represent.
alive OF t b 9
" h o lie nation.
All parts OF the
c o u n I ry. tbe
SIN all towns az
we'll as the big
cities. have sup
piled the great
er part OF the
- =
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13

Butler Studio will close
from June ID to June 10 on
account of attending the State
Christian EndeavOr COnven-
tiOn at Dickinson.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13

Bismarck Lodge B. P. U. E.
will observe Flag Day, June
nth, in Custer Park by the
Elks Band giving a concert
of one hour beginning 1880 p.
m. Followed by a Fifteen
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
CREW WON'T
SAIL AGAIN
Frenchmcn Disappointed Be-
cause They Don't Get
Liquor

New York, June 13.-Nearly half
Of the crew of the French line
steamer France served notice on
her captain as the vessel sailed to-
day that they would refuse to make
another trip to America on her un'
less arrangements were made 50
that they could get the two litres
daily ration of wine provided by
French law. The captain declared
the France would return on sched-
ule if she had to recruit new
crew from the French merchant
marine college.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
Last Meeting

Last Meeting ~
Lloyd Spctz Post American Legion
will hold its last regular meeting
before the summer vacation tonight,
and Commander Cordner urges a
good attendance to clean up bust
ness on hand.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
Bismarck HOspital

Bismarck Hospital
Glen Clark, Hazen, Miss Lillian
Larson. Douglas. Emanuel Terras,
Hebron. Henry Klein, Villa, Mrs. A.
o. Weekcs, Flasher, J. o. Johnson,
Falkirk, Mrs. Price Owens city,
Mrs. Ole Torkclson, Flasher. VIM.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13

Butler Studio will close
from June ID to June 10 on
account of attending the State
Christian EndeayOr Conven-
ton at Dickinson.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13
CITY NEWS
Parents of Girl

Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Mcinhofer of
the city are parents of baby girl
born yesterday at the st. Alcxius
hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-06-13

MEDIUM BROWN HAIR looks
best of all after a Golden Clint
Shampoo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Senator Demands
Debt Collection

WA S HIN G TON. Feb. 16.-If
necessary. this country can so tn
war to collect the money borrowed
by foreign governments, Senator
Reed, Missouri. democrat. declared
yesterday in a fiery speech in the
senate on tho British debt funding
bill.
Aosailing Great Britain and those
who believed the United States
ought to be lcnicnt with Its debtors.
Reed said:
i've been asked how wo are going
TO get our money. One way is 10
have enough nerve to demand It. II
we can't get II that way, then I
would got Il In the way other ma
lions got theirs from weaker ma
tions. have in mind some possess
sions OF other nations not far from
our shores that could be taken with
in "a hours. | would get the money
In the way II has been done thru
the countless centurlcs--by insisting
on, and. II necessary. enforcing our
rights"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
NOTE
RAPS ENGLAND

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s.-sThe
United States has prepared sharp
note to Great Britain denouncing the.
attitude OF the latter government in
cxpelling two American consuls from
New Castle. England, It was learned
today.
The note, signed by Secretary of
State Hughes, takes no trouble to
conceal the displeasure OF the Ameri-
can government at the stand taken
by Great Britain In connection with
her action some months ago In can
ceiling the exequateurs, or recogni-
ton of United States consuls in New
Castle.
II Is understood that Secretary
Hughes shortly viii publish the
American note, making plain the ex-
IRENE annoyance and displcasure OF
this government.
Tho New Castle incident has
caused an unusual amount OF friction
between the two governments.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
SENATE PASSES
OMNIBUS BILL

OLYMPIA. Feb. 16. - with
unanimous vote OF 400, tho omnibus
appropriation bill. drafted jointly ny
tho house and senate appropriation
committees, passed the senate Fri.
day.
Senator ID. v. Morthland OF
Yakima made a strong appeal for the
Increase OF tho state fair appropria.
tion from 100000 20 $4,000. but his
amendment lost, ms did one by Sen.
ator Warner Karshner Of Pierce
county, striking the entire appropria.
.tion from the bill.
Tho bill, after passage, was imme.
Idlatcly cngrosscd and transmitted to
tho house.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
BraUe CreU of Nika Is
Praised by It's Captain
Battered and Bruised Men of Inflated
Steamer Are Brought to Port

Immediately taken away In wait.
ing cab.
They were rescued from the blaz-
ing Nika by the coast guard cutter
Snohomish. under command OF Lieut..
NJ r. Hemingway. All Of the crew
OF as officers and men were landed
at Port Angeles and later took the
train for Port Townsend, where they
were picked up by the Kitsap and
brought to Seattle.
In my &c years of sea life have
yet to SEQ the discipline displayed by
the crew of the NilSa while she was
in Distress" said Pritchard. who Is
now at his home at $500 First ave.
N. Il.
The Nika first lost her rudder and
was rolling In a heavy sea, com.
pletely helpless. In addition to this
the terror OF the sen, the most dread.
cd accident that can befall a ship. oc.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
CART ARE AGAIN
MOOT QUESTION
Scent Delay Rumored; Big
Loss Thru Storm
BY sEABuRN BROWN

Rumors OF a possible pogtponement
rnent OF the date on which the F1tx-
gerald nve.cent carfarc ordinance Is
20 go into effect were rife NJ the
city hail Friday morning. Altho city
officials. when asked for opinion on
tho matter. refused to commit them.
selves. several departments said that
the financial condition Of the rnu.
niclpal railway win reach crisis in
March.
After rernRrking that II would. In
his opinion. simplify matters to al.
low the higher carfare TO remain In
effect for a short period after March
/. Councilman Il. l.. Blaine denied
later that ne contemplated propos-
ing any council action 10 hold up tho
carfare ordinance.
II am not certain that this would
be an effective move: but II is GER.
tain that the finances OF the railway
have been hard hit by the mow-
storm, and that some relief would be
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
BY Steve Arnett

Once more tho men Who sail deep
water have proved themselves 100
per cent perfect under difficulties.
and have stood the test when death
stared them in tho face.
Their faces showing plainly what
they had undergone but n
few hours before. Capt. Peter John.
son. chief engineer: j. y. Pritchard
and the crew OF tho ill.fatcd steamer
Nika landed at the Coleman dock
late Thursday night on the steamer
Kltsap.
Many OF the men were haggari
and fatigued from tho long hours
OF waiting on board their wrecked
steamer. Many OF them were batter.
ed and bruised. Chief Engineer
Pritchari had to be assisted ashore
by members OF his crew and was
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
CRAVE FLOODS
ARE imminent
Melting Snow may lnundate
Valley Towns

with public utilities almost back
TO a normal basis. and other business
gradually recovering. the flood peril
outside the city was tho most serious
feature OF Fridays storm situation.
The two feet Of snow which has
blanketed the Northwest all this
week was melting so fast that II wns
feared the white, Green. Duwamish
and snoaualmle rivers all would
overflow their banks and iuundatc
valley towns in King county.
In Seattle. however, there was no
danger Of anything more than trif'
ling Inconvenience from flooded col.
lnrs
All street cars were operating Fri.
day mornlng--somc on slightly
modified schedule. but moving stead
ily. Business houses were. therefore,
able TO operate with practically full
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Demand Data on
Embassies Booze

WASHINGTON. Feb. 10. - In.
formation regarding tho amount Of
whisky imported by foreign ON.
basstes here since national prohIbi.
ton became effective was ordered by
the house today.
by vote of 1870 to ia tho house
adopted a resolution by Ropremnta.
tive Champion OF Michigan TO force
Secretary Of tho Treasury Mellon TO
give information regarding tho
amount Of intoxicants imported by
foreign cmbnssies since national pro.
hiblton became effective, Previously,
Mellon. replying In part TO tho IN.
quiry Of tho judiciary committee,
stated he could not properly" give
the Information.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
OVER WEIGHT FUEL
DEALERS FINALLY
FREED OF CHARGES

DOLCE JUDGE JACOB KALI.
i MA finally decided the long.
standing controversy over what
constitutes n legal load os wood
Friday morning, when he dis.
missed charges against six local
fuel dealera who wero accused of
selling more wood thnn the law
allows.
Judge Kalina held Tint the city
ordinance prescribing q legal load
OF wood was constitutional. hut
that. as the law was pissed with
a view TO preventing frsdds, NJ
conviction was possdblc unless
there was evidence OF fraud, ETo
pointed out thRt all OF tho ac.
cused fuel dchers had actually
sold moro wood thnn necessary,
80 he discharged them.
Tho six dealers arc; Henry
snder. I'D y. vcrd, w. II, Hook.
ing. n. o. Cornwall. ] T. Ives
and G. w. Scott $, s. Chadwick
and Howard H. Sander wore
among the attorneys appearing
for some OF them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
A City That Can Smile
(EDITORIAL)

Well it quite storm while it lasted. 1t caused
good deal of inconvenience, some suffering some
casualties; it disrupted business and disarranged
pleasures.
But after all, it wasn't so bad, was it? Seattle
came thru in typical Seattle way, with smile and
joke.
The milk man delivered your morning bottle an hour
late perhaps but he delivered it. The carrier there
in the evening with your Star. The postman, the
caman and all the rest Of the outdoor workers showed
that quiet, peace-time heroism that is seldom sung
and not always appreciated.
The city departments, uneoupped to combat an
emergency fall such the weatherman surprised us
WITH dug us out as expeditousy as we had right
to expect
After ALL the storm got the goat of only the
ayspcptics and the grouches and the weddings of the
community.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
HEICHTON HITS
PUBLIC WORKS
Asks Election of Board by
People
BY FIELDING LENNON

OLYMPIA. Feb. i6.--Another blow
at the Hart code was struck Friday
morning by Representative leighton
With the introduction u e hll call.
ing for the nbolIshment OF ahe dlrec-
tor OF public works and the election
OF the state board Of public works
by tho direct vote OF the people. =
This Is the fourth bill introduced
this week that Ia aimed at the Hart
administration. leighton early in
the week introduced two measures,
one calling for the aboliahment Of
the director Of licenses and the other
the director OF efficiency.
Representative Willis Mahoney
went still further Thursday intro
ducing bill calling for the repeal
of tho code.
leighton declares That as long ms
the board OF public works was Gre
ated TO look out for the peoples
rights In The matter Of dealing with
corporations. tho bonrd should not
be nppolntive, but elective.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
FRENCH raid
essen STORES
FOR SUPPLIES
Warlike Situation
Now Existing in
Many Towns of
Seized Region

DUSSELDORF. Feb. is.--Arrests.
restrictions and resistance In tho
Ruhr multiplied today untl many
districts were in a state scarcely dis.
tinEuishahle from that Of war.
Conditions were worse nj Essen.
where two infantry companies were
sent out TO occupy the town hall.
and French soldiers with fired bayo-
nets joyfully helped themselves in
shops and restaurants. The tension
Increased turnout the day.
German nauonalLsts wera reported
preparing a demonstration aEAinz,
tho invaders and tho French took
extraordinary precautions. fearing a
coup,
General Fourier sought 20 break
the shopkeepors' boycott against
French troops by permitting his sol.
diera 20 break In and take what they
pleased, Poiiua had a rio,ous time
In cafes. drinking FREQ beer and
ilquorr
Officers requisitioned by force
whatever they required.
The same severe conditions visited
upon Essen win probably be imposed
At Dor;mund BY tomorrow. In view
OF increased resistance Of tho popu.
laiion there after French troops
wsre partly withdrawn from tho
city.
1, was stated the CHIEF burEofnas-
ter probably would be arrested a. a
result OF his refusal 20 obey orders
Of General De Goutte
Hunger ia beginning TO make itself
felt in several localities and French
soup kitchens are appearing here
and there.
Germans arc pstroulring thess
IN some Instances. The woiff
agancy has a report that German
rail worker wnn shot and killed BY a
French soldier near the eastern Dor.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16

Howiy. felix's Hcrc's hoping
this cold wave isn't a permanent
wave.
We notice whero one Of our con
temporaries charges that tho snow
blockade Is the ssuit OF the city ad.
mlnistration.
Perhaps Doe Browns influence
IN heaven failed on account OF
strained relations between himself
and DR.. Hawkins.
About the only campaign promise
that Doc didn't make was that he
would prevent All snow storms dur.
ing hts term Of office
HOW LONG AGOg
A restaurant on Washington ".
has this sign In the Window