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Evening star., 1923-01-22
PET SHOW PLANNED.

Dogs, cats and pets in general are
to have their day" all together tomor-
row night. when a dog, cat and
pet show will be staged at the
Boys Club. Sd and c streets north
west. Tabby and Rover are to share
honors equally, and running with
them for the blue ribbons will be
chickens. birds or even tadpoleS
Evening star., 1923-01-22
ENDS LIFE WITH GAS.
G. F. Mccarthy, SO, Found in Bath
room at 1852 Warder Street.

G.. F.. Mccarthy. sixty-eight years
old, committed suicide by inhaling
Illuminating gas Saturday at his home.
$685. Warder street northwest.
Mccarthy boarded at the Wardsr
street address. Other persons in the
house detected the odor of gas and
traced it to the bathroom. Finding the
door locked and falling to get answer
to repeated knocks, they broke down
the door and found the mans body.
DR., Charles T. Pettys of 1915 New
Hampshire avenue pronounced Nc
Carthy dead.
Coroner j. Ramsey hewitt issued a
certificate Of death due to suicide.
Evening star., 1923-01-22
WILL DISCUSS WAR.

Members Of Congress have been in
vited by the ccmmandant of the Army
War College, Washington Barracks
to visit that institution next Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday to hear a
discussion of the campaigns of the
world war by the student body. which
has recently completed a study OF
them.
Evening star., 1923-01-22
The Sunny South.

Sumny :.
Quicker schedules to Augusta, Ga. Wonder
full Bon Air Vanderbilt Hotel now open. Two
fne golf courses amid the murmuring pines.
Southern Railway Augusta Special leaves
Washington pm, arrives Augusta 1:15 next
day. Drawing room and compartment Pull
mans. ONCE. 1925 st. NV Phone Main 5833.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1923-01-22

The Daughters of Isabella will give
a complimentary card party for mem
.bers and friends. o'clock, at COL E
street.
Evening star., 1923-01-22

Branch presidents of Federal En-
ployes Union. No. 2. will meet, 8
o'clock, at 1929 New York avenue.
.Judson King will speak of the Cheap
Electric Current Rates in California
and Canada"
Evening star., 1923-01-22

Mardi GraR.

New Orleans. Mobile. Pensacola. Feb S.13
attractive fares and service via Southern Rail
way. Office 1925 F. Phone Main J633.-Ad
vertisement.
Evening star., 1923-01-22

FIorida-Atlantic Coast Line.
Offers choice OF thru trains on convenient
schedules Experts arrange every detail at
141S II st. NV. Tel. Main ISO.-Advcrtise-
ment
Evening star., 1923-01-22

The practical Psychology Club will
meet at Thomson School. Mrs. jean
nette II. Wade will lecture on 'Psy-
chic Phenomena
Evening star., 1923-01-22

West End Citizens Association will
meet. s o'clock. in Concordia Church.
g. Francis Jenkins will explain sci
.ence Of radio photography
Evening star., 1923-01-22


L. j. McSpeiden. 1907 1ith street.
south Carolina state society will
meet Wednesday night at o'clock
at the Thomson School. Representa-
tive ]. J. McSwain will be the prin-
cipal speaker. Capt. =. b. Newman,
president. will preside. Election of
officers will be held.
Theft of about SO from q safe In
Southern Garage, 1920 d street. was
reported to the police by Nelson l..
Hart, manager. The theft was com
United between Saturday night and
last night, the police We're tod. the
intruder neglectinS to take checks
and other valuable papers.
Fire started fn rubbish in the base
ment of the Washington City Orphan
Asylum. 1879 14th street. about noon
yesterday. II was discovred before
much headway had been gained. and
q fire brigade formed by persons in
the building resulted in getting TIE
blaze under control before the arrival
of the fire department. Only slight
damage resulted.
The course on parHnme ntary law
inaugurated by Chaumont Cn,t.
American Women's Legion will be
continued Thursday. io:so am. at
Washington Club. Mrs. Nanette
Paul, lecturer.
Piney Branch Citizens AssOciatio On
will meet ednesday SIS PM. at
Iowa Avenue VI. E. Church. Music
story telling and recitations. No ad-
mission charge. Friends invited.
The New York state society will
meet tomorrow, Sis pm, at Masonic
Hall, 14th and Kenyon streets. Elec-
ton. Col. Theodore Roosevelt eX-
pected to make address. Dancing.
The Episcopal League of the Do
cese of Washington Will meet tomor-
row, s pm. ut st. Luke's Church
Election. Prof. Charles VI. Thomas
will speak.
The GeOrgetOwn Ciyic AxsOcia tfon
will meet tomorrow at s pm. at the
Phillips School. An election of off,
GERS for the coming year will take
place.
Two companies or fremen were
summoned to Ashmore Hotel, 1ath
and L streets. last night about s
o'clock because of blaze in the
chimney. Mrs Frank Endres, wife
of the proprietor, went to the boiler
room to make an investigation and
flames from the boiler slightly
singed her hair. The fire did no
damage.
Evening star., 1923-01-22
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.

Indiana State Society will meet at
Ebbit Hotel. DR.. Thomas r. Green
will speak. Music and dancing.
Mid-City Citizens Association will
meet o'clock. in Thomson School
Reports. Address by Inspector Henry
G. Pratt. Entertainment
Evening star., 1923-01-22

ID. c. League Of Woman Voters
will hold business meeting WedneS-
day. s pm. at 532 nth street Miss
Helen Nicolay will read her own
story, Wa shington in 1861"
Evening star., 1923-01-22
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Audubon Society of the Dis
trict will meet Wednesday, s pm,
in New National Museum. Arthur C..
Dent of Taunton. Mass. will give an
illustrated lecture. Impressions of
Arizona"
Evening star., 1923-01-22

Womans City Club: DanGe. $50
o'clock.
Evening star., 1923-01-22

meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs
Il. ]. McSpeiden. 1907 14th street.
Evening star., 1923-01-22

south Carolina state society will
meet Wednesday night at o'clock
at the Thomson School. Representa-
tive j. ]. McSwain will be the prin-
cipal speaker. Capt y. b. Newman,
president. will preside. Election of
officers will be held.
Evening star., 1923-01-22

The GeOrgetOwn Ciyic AxsOciat tfon
will meet tomorrow at s pm. at the
Phillips School. An election of off,
GERS for the coming year will take
place.
Evening star., 1923-01-22
DANCING.
Mr.. Leroy III. Thayer,

1l45 Conn. ave. Main 2573.
Classical. interpretive, pantomime. ballet
stage and ballroom dancing Glasses and private
lessons; children and adults. Featuring Argcu-
tia ae tango Studio available for private dances,
Evening star., 1923-01-22
The Episcopal League Of the DI

cese of Washington Will meet tomor-
row, s. pm. ut St. Luke'S Church
Election. Prof. Charles VI. Thomas
will speak.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13
WORDS SHOULD
FIT THEIR USER

Did you eyer stop 10 think that
words may sa like clothes-too large
or too snan7 That when they do not
suit the thought they are ili-fittsng.
and unpleasant TO the party who
hears or reads them7 Yet thisgs. in
deed. often the case And every per-
son should choose his words with
care. so they may not be too big. like
fathers trousers on his little son, or
TOO little. like a hand-me-d down suit
three sizes too small for a growing
boy. Besides. n person who uses
words that do not convey his exact
meaning loses the force OF an idea
that might accomplish much In deed
and action. A lack Of skill in the use
OF these tools OF thought may serve
10 keep one down In the world when
he belongs Of top. IL you once learn
to use a dictionary, you will be sur
prised nj the rapidity with which you
viii advance We had in mind the
Immense benefit TO our readers when
we chose The New Universities Die
tionary for general distribution in
this community. Our coupon. pub
lished dail5 In this paper. shows the
gift-nature OF the plan. and should be
cut out and presented nj this office
With our small distributing cost.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13
Canal Zone Real Base
of Americas Fleets

COLON, Panama, Fob. ia.-Last
month some 500 ships went thru the
Panama canal They came from all
parts OF the world. bound for all parts
OF tho world The figures show that
about one out OF every ten OF these
vessels was a passenger vessel. At
Cristobai tho other day ws were
locked next TO big New Zealand
ship that had about thousand coll
onisis aboard bound for New Zealand.
The traffic thru tho canal is stead
lily increasing. Last months average
OF ten ships day was the high water
mark--but 1t was tho high water
mark OF steadily increasing traffic.
The new naval order uniting the
Atlantic and Pacific fleets under one
command can mean only one thing
that the Panama Canal Zone will be
the real base for the whole American
fleet AZ n matter OF fact. the two
ports OF Cristobal and Balboa win be
the most active American naval
ports.
For purposes OF national defense,
the canal zone itself Is the most i'm.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13
BOOM LASKER
FOR CABINET
Jews Ask Appointment to
Falls Place

WASHINGTON. Feb. Is,-PrcHsurs
II now being brought 10 bear on
Prcsiden; Harding to persuade him 10
elevate Albert y. Laalscr. chairman OF
the L. s. shipplng board. 90 the cab
met when tho vacancy occurs on
March I thru the retirement OF Sec
Rotary Fall
The Lasker boom was rat off when
a committee OF influential Jews
called on the president 10 point out
that tho Jewish people had been over
looked In tho matter OF appoint
mcntu by the present administration
and 10 urge him TO select Laaiter for
tho cabinet
Lasker's name II mentioned In con-
nection with the postmaster generals
post. II being understood that Hubert
Work would bo Transferred TO the do
pRrtmsnt OF tho Interior.
While the president values Las
ker's counsel highly. republican head.
quarters is far from sympathetic 10
hia appointment to tho cabinet bad
politics." they call II. dlsclRlmlng any
prejudice against Lasker for their
views
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13
Will Drive Team
Here From Canada

According 10 a letter received by
the Chamber OF Commerce Tuesday.
II. Hanson. Mosside. Alberta. viii
drive TO Seattle with team OF
horses next spring In order TO secure
Information concerning homestead
land In the state. Hanson was par
tlcularly anxious concerning the best
route to this city. emphasizing the
need OF water for his team Of horses
along the entire route. he will be
compelled TO drive across the divide
and tho distance by airline from
his home TO Seattle Is about SEQ
miles
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13
VICTIMS TELL
OF Fleeing

CHICAGO. Feb. I5-ralos OF al
legged fleeing hy land sharks were re-
counted by Iowans in the trial OF the
Daniel Hayes Land company In fed
oral court here today.
Earl kiinaniinE. mayor Of Georgia.
Iowa. said he bought 81 acres Of Cali
fornia lands from the Daniel Hays
company. which hc never received.
Il gave them $1,000 for the land
and later discovered the property was
yaiusicNs." he testified. They kept
my money and | never received a
deed 10 tho land"
Edward Freek. banker Of Georgia.
Iowa, told the court he was buncocd
out Of $4,000 in the same manner.
Both men admitted. however. they
sold lands for the Daniel Hayes COM
pany. for which they received com
missions.
Daniel Hayes and IL other mcm-
hers Of his land firm are being tried
for alleged use OF the mails 10 de-
fraud In connection with huge sales
OF California lands
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13

portant point strategicaily on either
coast. In case OF war In the Pacific
It's defense would be the first thing
that the navy would have to see TO,
IL any big naval battles ever do take
place in the Pacific. probably the
first one will be off Panama bay. II
the American fleet Is successful off
Panama bay, this battle will probably
also be the last one OF that particular
war.
Not only are all measures which
we may take for the defense of the
Canal Zone OF first importance TO the
United States. but they are also
vitality important 10 all OF the powers
which might become involved In
war in the Pacific.
The canal itself is undoubtedly the
biggest and best job both for our own
people and the world at large that
our government has ever tackled. and
IL is evident that that Job was han
died in good shape.
In doing so. however, Americans
have assumed n tremendous obliga-
tlon-the obligation to keep the canal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13
HONOR GREAT
EMANCIP ATOR
Young Republicans Eulogize
Abraham Lincoln

BEFORE tho eyes Of veterans Of
three groa, wars. under countless
American flags. and watched over
by tho fighting American eagle. the
Young Mems Republican club or
King county celebrated the birth OF
the Great Emancipator and renewed
rarty affiliations al thels twenty.
frat annual Lincoln Day banquet
az Crystal auditorium Monday night
Mary OF the most prominent re.
publican leaders OF tho state nd.
dressed the audience which filled
the great han to capacity. Among
the speakers were Lieut.. Gov. WI.
liam J tweel Coyle. Speaker OF the
House Mark =. Reed. Judge WI,
liam D, Askren. OF Tacoma: Eddie
iuekenbacker. tho great American
acc. and Thomas II. Dozler. OF San
Francisco. The gueats were wei.
coined by Warren Lewis. president
Of the club
congratulaiory meNhgca from
President Harding. Secretary OF
State Hughes. Vice President Cool.
idge and senators Poindexter. John.
son. Jones and Fordncy were read
hy Bert a. Northrop. secretary Of
the club.
THE state senate ~ a republican
body. and l ann not ashamed 10 be It's
president" said Lieut.. Gov. Coylo.
tho first speaker. III they do wrong.
punish them: n they do well. honor
them" continued Coyie.
Mark Reed spoke OF the greatness
OF Lincoln. and culoEized tho house
az Coyle had done the senate. give
them time" said Reed. They are
facing a difficult situation. and are
doing their best. The questions o.
statewide importance viii be fought
out on the floor OF the house this
week" concluded Reed.
ExMayor Caldwell Of Seattle moved
that committee DO appointed 20
arrange for tho construction OF a III.
ting and lasting memorial 10 Lincoln
by tho city. This motion was en-.
Enthusiastically carried
1T Ia reErcitablo that there il no
Lincoln TO arise now and take the
troubles OF this day upon his Shout.
dera M he did IN civil war days"
said Eddie Rioisenbncker. the Amer.
lean ace 1T dcvoiyes upon ua 10
follow In his path. We may do our
little biz by honoring his name and
his memory" concluded tho noted
flyer.
1T seems sacriicgu for mortal
tongue 10 speak the name OF Abra-
ham Lincoln" remarked Thomas u.
pozlor. Of San Francisco. the last
speaker on tho program Lincoln
was a party man. and believed as We
do that party rule II the secret OF
government solidarity"
In the course OF hia address Doxier
upheld the present administration.
stating that Harding IL faced with
greater difficulties than was Lincoln.
III you know Of better method for
protecting American industry than
the tariff. name Il. and a republican
president and republican congress
viii adopt u Immediately" asserted
Dozier. Hs pointed out that tho pres.
iden, was In tho right when he vetoed
tho soldier bonus bill. HE refused
20 grant the compensation when he
could see no source from which Il
could come" continued Doxier. He
defied anyone 20 produce n better
method for protecting shippers than
the subsidy.
Live with fidelity 10 the principles
OF Abraham Lincoln concluded
Dozier.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13

"Sentenced TO the Meater-
and PH pay for the seats"
said Judge William l.. Nor
gan of Chicago aohen Harry
Gedultig and his toife APP
peared before him aoith a tale
OF domestic discord. After
thep had seen the plnv--oae
that sho7ced the follies and
utilities Of family qudrrels--
thev promised Judge Morgan
tbev'd neuer again roiv,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13
Junk Safe in Port
After Long Voyage

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. Ia
Eight months out Of Shanghai. Chi.
ma, 20 San Francisco. Capt George
Ward. his wife and Chinese crew
Of three rested In port here today
while visitors to tho waterfront
Kazsd eurlously at their Chinese
Junk In which they crossed the PA.
cific.
Decorated in gay. Oriental colors.
n pair OF huge eyes painted on the
bows. gave II the appearance OF
some prehistoric sea serpent
Never would have made e." said
Capt. Ward. ~ hadn't paid that
Chinese Joss 20 cents before I left.
lie give Va favorable winds"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13

open under war conditions as well as
under peace conditions. Keeping the
canal open in case OF a war is appar-
entity perfectly possible proposition.
but II is going to mean everlasting
watchfulness and preparedness. par-
ticularly on the part OF the navy de-
partment.
The air service win have to play a
large part. When you think OF what
a couple OF well-directed bombs could
do to tho spillway at Gatun. for in y
stance, the Importance of having men
and machines at the canal to keep
enemy planes out of the air becomes
obviously vital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13
Treasury Settles
With Rock Island

WASHINGTON. Feb. Is. - Pay
ment OF s725,5Tsfs to the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific railroad. by tho
treasury department In final settle
mcnt of the total OF tT.7s5.57s.4s
fixed rs the amount due the road I'M
der the ak months guarantees clause
Of the transportation act OF 1890. was
authorized by the Interstate COM
mcrcc commission today.
A payment OF $4,000. 900 in 1891 and
one of 100000 in 1922 have already
been made TO the road By the treas
ury.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13
Meany Praises
Wife of Lincoln

Attacking sharply those Lincoln
apologists who attempt to belittie the
qualities OF Mary Todd. wife Of LIN.
coin. Prof. Edmond s. Msany Of the
University Of Washington. addressed
the Lions club Monday at their rcgu.
lar weekly luncheon
The meeting was In the form OF a
celebration Of the birth OF Lincoln
and Prof. Meany was greatly ap-
pIauded at the conclusion OF his adj
dress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13
THOUSANDS owe
SKIN HEALTH TO
FAMOUS POSLAM

'Poslam7 Why. that's what healed
MY skin" That In why thousands
and thousands would say II YOU
asked them about that famous skin
treatment.
IL acts quickly and surely on
eczema. rashcs and such tormentIng
erupionA stopping the Itching and
smartlng from the FIRST application,
and rapidly restoring skin health.
but effective as PoEinm ia, II In
made OF the gsntlest, safest things,
nothing In II that could irritate tho
tenderest. most infiamed skin, even
Of tiny baby soc. everywhere.
For trial sample. send Zoe to pos
LAM. 2t3 w. 18th St. New York
Poslam Soap. medicated with Pos
lam, does wonders for poor COM
Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-13
r COATES MISSING
ABROTHER BY RADIO

KANSAS CITY. Feb. i5.--Roy
Hosford OF Kansas City located
brother. missing since 1914. By radio.
He heard his brothers name broad.
casted from the Pacific Coast. A
telegram verified the wireless
message.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-25
ELIAS E. BARNES ESTATE
Is GIVEN TO RELATIVES

William H. Manogue and James >.
Hayes, trustees. are directed in the
viii of Elias e. Barnes dated No
vember %, 1922, and filed for pro-
bate today to hold premises at la
Third street southeast. for the bene-
fit Of testator's daughter, Ella Mar
quadt for life, and than for five
years for the benefit of his grand
daughter, Thelma Marquadt, when
it is to be conveyed to her.
The trustees are also to hold house
at 602 F street northeast, for life
benefit Of the daughter, Mrs. Mary
Rutterbaugh. then for his. grand
children, Elsie Butterbaugh and
Thelma Marquadt. Premises at 6O4
F street northeast are to be held for
a granddaughter, Elsie Butterbaugh.
The rest of the estate after one
year Is to be turned over to the
daughter, Ella Marquardt. William
H. Manogue and James j. Hayes a
son-in-law are named as executors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-25
FLOGG|NG BOSS
ASKS DELAY
IN TRIAL
Witnesses Missing, Defense
Says. in Killing Of Tabert,
Boy Prisoner.

LAKE CITY, Fla, June 25.-
Attorneys for T. w. Higginbotham.
charged with first degree murder
in connection with the death OF
Martin Tabert, North Dakota youth,
who is said to have died from a
flogging received in Florida prison
camp, today filed a motion for
further continuation Of the trial.
They claimed the defense has failed
to locate important witnesses.
The State followed the petition
with an objection and the case will
be argued today. More than 100
witnesses have been called to Lake
City for the trial and are awaiting
here to be examined.
The State. in all, has summoned
eighty witnesses, while the defense
called forty-two.
Attorney G. Crimson, assistant
attorney general Of North Dakota,
returned today to assist in the
prosecution. He played an active
role in gathering evidence that Sc
cured the indictment against Hig-
ginbotham.
If the case against the whip
ping boss" of a Putnam Lumber
Company camp Is not again con-
tinued, it is likely that the jury
will be selected tomorrow or
Wednesday and the trial expedited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-25
Lloyd George Ayers
u. S. Within Rights In
British Rum Seizure
BY international News Service,

4S% AhUO1AnasSAUZDNA 1NOWO 0GEVACCs
LONDON, June 25.-Former Pre-
mier David Lloyd Geogre's warning
to the people mot to get excited
over the seizures Of liquor from
English ships at New York. indi-
Gated the intensity Of feeling pre-.
vailing here today over the dry
ship" controversy.
Certain interests, especially among
the Tories, are seeking to make the
liquor problem an international is.
sue. The government, while Tory
in politics, has given no intimation
that 1t will intervene.
Officials said the possibility of
retaliatory measures by the British
government was being held In re-
serve.
Newspapers, in commenting upon
cablegrams describing the seizures
from the Berenegaria and Baltic
at New York, said that evidently
a conflict OF authority had develop
ed'' among the American officials.
Lloyd Georges address was made
before a London church congrega.
ton. He claimed that the United
States authorities were acting with.
in their rights in breaking British
customs seals and selling liquor on
English ships.
The Daily News expressed the
fear that "unwise talk" might com.
plicate the issue. 1t said the prob
lem is by no means a simple one
as there is a real conflict OF rights
involved.
Several large liners will sail for
New York from British ports this
week, including the Homeric and
Laconia, and it is understood all
will carry stores Of liquor for the
return voyage under official British
seals despite seizures already made
at New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-25

tics" he asserted. because of the
fanatical urgency of the minority
Of extremists on both Sides"
But" he continued, unless
through the recognition and accept
ance Of the situation in its true
light through enforcement of law
by all the constituted authorities
and with the acquiescence and
clearly dominant public opinion OF
the country the question Is definite
ly removed from the domain OF
political action it will continue g
demoraliz1ng element in our whole
public life.
1T will be permanent bar tC
the wise determination of many
issues utterly unrelated to the
liquor question. 1t will be the
means OF encouraging disrespect fol-
many laws. 1t will bring disrepute
among our community, and pointed
to as tustifying the charge that we
are a nation of hypocrites.
There can be no issue In this
land paramount to that of enforce
ment Of the law"
Plea For World Court.
The President concluded his
speech here, nearly all Of which
was devoted to prohibition matters
with another plea for the world
court.
1T is too much to say that the
court will give a guaranty against
war;" he declared, but it will
prove the longest step toward wal
prevention and maintained peace
since the world began"