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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14

Mrs. Pyron who gives the bearer a
receipt. She then places it in the
vault AND it is Kept there until called
for when the case goes to trial. In
this vault is heterogeneous collec-
ton OF evidence" Broken stills,
axes. shotguns, pistols, slung shots.
gambling paraphernalia and various
other things are stacked on shelves or
strewn around the floor near the
walls. All of these are of record and
must be presented to the courts at
the proper time.
do i like my work." Mrs. Pyron
pondered before plunging into the dis
cussion as to whether woman is
fitted to serve as secretary to n
grand jury. "Well, part of it I like
and part l do not like. To serve a
grand jury is not an unpleasant task.
Usually the men on a grand jury are
of n high type, selected for their fit
ness and are perfect gentlemen.
"On the other hand, it is never
pleasant to deal with crime. TO al
ways see before you the sordid side of
life. 1t is the purpose Of n grand jury
to ferret out crime; it is the duty of
the district attorneys department to
prosecute criminals. AS result, l
have ever before me the picture of
SHINING world, of criminals from all
walks of life. Being of a sympa-
thetie nature my heart goes out to
them. Upon some women, perhaps.
my work would have the effect of
hardening them. seeing so much of the
wrong side of life. but, am grateful
to say. | still believe that humanity
is growing better instead of worse
and l hope always to retain this be-
lief.
And most of all. am proud that
I cnn keen n eacrat -
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14

the secretary Of the grand jury by
the justice of the peace. 1t is the
secretary's duty TO docket the case
and submit it TO the grand jury for
investigation. In many cases where
Investigations of Importance are I'M
der way. involving serious offenses in
which no formal complaints have been
made. the information is taken direct
TO the grand jury. Witnesses who
thus desire 10 present information,
apply to Mrs. Pyron for arranging
their appearance before the inquisi-
torial body.
1t is her duty in such cases to in
quire into the nature of the alleged
offense and it is up to her to decide
whether it warrants her allowing the
applicant TO appear before the grand
jury. Mrs. Pyron is authority for
the assertion that many persons at
tempt TO so before the grand jury
merely 10 settle personal grudges and
that in many cases these could be set
tied by friendly conference or civil
action. These cases she must weed
out and prevent from taking up the
time Of the grand jurors.
Cases coming to Mrs. Pyron from
justice court are dOcketcd in the or
der of their receipt. They are filed
and then await the call by the grand
jury. When the grand jury indi-
Gates its readiness to take up case,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14

Mrs. Pyron is then called upon tc
prepare u list of witnesses and il is
her duty to issue subpoenaes for all
such witnesses and TO designate the
time they shall appear. Under her
direction she has half dozen or more
bailiffs to whom the subpoenaes are
delivered. Ordinarily when a grand
jury decides to take up a case only
Il few hours notice Is given and this
requires quick action, both on the
part of the secretary and on the part
OF the bailiffs. Through many months
of experience in the work. Mrs. Ply
ron claims TO have one of the most
efficient staffs of bailiffs in the state.
Summons the Witnesses.
Not the least important of Mrs.
Pyron's duties is the lReping of Il
complete record of all criminal cases
in the district courts. 1t is ner duty
to know at all times the status of Al
case, whether the prisoner be held in
Jail before or after indictment, wheth-
or habeas corpus hearing has been
held or whether he is out on bond
Only recently she began n weekly
check of the county Jail in order TO
ascertain whether the number of pris-
oners in Jail corresponds with the
number she has on her books.
When n person has been indicted
and the case is ready to go to trial
Mrs. Pyron must take up a list of
witnesses and make application to
the clerk of the court for subpoenaes
for the same. This must he done suf-
ficicntly in advance of the trial of
The case in order that the witnesses
may be on hand at the proper time.
With three criminal courts in opera
ton at the present time and q num-
Der of important cases to be tried
these duties are becoming extremely
heavy.
In addition to her duties for the
grand jury, Mrs. Pyron has large
of work TO perform for the
district attorneys department, in
whose office she has her desk. She
must keep an expense account for the
office. keep file of all cases after
they have been reported on by the
grand jury and various other more
trivial matters.
Another important part of Mrs.
Pyron's work is the keeping of evil
dence. For instance, if a murder be
the officers making the ar
rest ordinarily take possession of the
deadly weapon, pick up any bullets
which may be found on the spot or
any other thing that they think may
figure in the case. When city Off
GERS make an arrest these things or
are taxen TO the detective Of
flee.
Then when charges are filed in the
justice courts, this evidence. marked
and labeled is taken to the district at
torney's office. 1t is delivered to !
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14
You II Get Rid of
B[ockheods Sure

There is one simple, safe ard sure
way that never fails to get rid of
blackheads. that is TO dissolve them.
To do this get two ounces Of Gallo
mite powder from any drug store
sprinkle a little on hot. wet cloth
rub over the blackhcads' briskly-
wash the parts and you will be sur
prised how the blackheads have dis
appeared. Big blackheads, little
blackheads. no matter where they
are, simply dissolve and disappear.
Blackhcads are a mixture of dust
and dirt secretions that form in
the pores of the skin. The calonite
powder and the water dissolve the
blackheads so they wash right out,
leaving the pores free ars clean
and in their natural condition.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14

Paris, Oct. 10.-This may offer a
suggestion as to what to do with the
good parts of old lace curtains. 1t
is the latest CONNECTION from Paris
in the way of an evening headdress.
On white satin turban is
erected a wire scaffolding draped
with Spanish lace, which also drapes
the side of the hat and hangs over
the shoulders.
This is the sort of style which
French modistes say would have 10
be adapted" for the American
woman.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14
Woman Here Has Hundreds of
Secrets and Keeps Them All

Mrs. Ellen Pyrcn Knows
Most Of the Scandal in
Town but Never Breathes
a Word OF Et-As Secre-
iary of Grand Jlries She
Sees the World as Con-
sinual Sinners-Says HUI
inanity Growing Better.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14
BODY IN RIO GRANDE
Guards Stationed at Points Along
Border to Look For Corpse.

Del Rio, Tex, Oct. 13.-The body
of white man, believed to be an
American soldier from the garb in
which it was clothed, was seen float
ing bv the international bridge Friday
afternoon.
Sheriff NJ. T.. Whistler was notified
and he Immediately communicated
with the authorities at Fort Clark.
Guards have been stationed at va
rious points along the Rio Grande
to remain on the lookout for the re-
mains.
Mrs. Stone Beckett
Insure your income against loss by
accident or illness, Or, 2061. (Ady.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14
Beautiful Goats
$500
/E,conf;o,oJ ToTuocl
Exceptional Values

Are you looking for an excep-
tional coat value? If so, do not
fail to see the coats we offer Mon
day at $500. Made of Bolivia,
Normandy, etc., in all the newest
styles. Goats that are out of the
ordinary values, at $500.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14
Mrs. Stone Beckett

Insure your income against loss by
accident or illness. Or. 2061. (Adv.)
The Washington times., 1923-11-29

The number is seemingly greater
this year than year ago, or the
year before that. The Good Fellow
editor Is finding an ever-increasing
number of appeals coming TO hts
desk in the daily mails. Let's hear
from the Good Fellows, the indi-
vidual, those who seek to play the
part OF Santa Claus not letting heir
left hand know what the right hand
doeth." There are hundreds of them
in the city. The Good Fellow clea--
ing house OF The Washington Times
is designated to assist them.
Editor viii Help.
Those who have never played the
part of a Good Fellow, but whose
obligations viii permit, try doing so
this year. Swell the ranks of these
who have found by experience that
cit is more blessed to give than to
receive" especially to give where
terest less apparent. The Good Eel
low editor will help those seeking
such opportunities. You win be put
in touch with situations seeking
Christmas cheer.
Good Fellows, members of the.
American Legion, who last~year rem
dered valuable assistapcein bringing
Christmas cheer to many Washing
ton homes, are planning a re-organ.
tzation. They are talking over the
plan for this year and, according to
what can be learned of their inten-
tons. expect to effect a larger or
ganiZation than was developed a
year ago.
Members of the Legion are keenly
alive to all appeals for helpful sup
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
HOUR FOR FREE
CONCERT IS
CHANGED
Entertainment Scheduled for
Evening VIII Be Given
Sunday Afternoon.

The time for the Community
Music Associations concert at Cen
trail High School next Sunday has
been changed from the usual eve
ming hour to 400 o'clock in the
afternoon.
The hour for the concert was
changed in order that the Benevo-
lent Protective Order of Elks may
use the auditorium on Sunday eve
ming for their annual service. The
association announces that the
change is only for this Sunday.
The free community entertain
ment next Sunday afternoon is en-
titled Twilight Concert Mrs.
Edouard Albion, director of the
children's hour Of the Radio Cor
poration of America. better known
TO radio fans as Peggy Albion -
will lead the program The assisting
artists viii be Marguerite Kramer,
soprano of the King; Smith studios.
Ynex Becker. vioIfnist: Catherine
Grady, pianist and Mrs. III. Clyde
Grimes organist The Washington
Community Orchestra. under the
leadership of Charles v. Banner,
will render selections and play for
the community singing, to be led by
Robert Lawrence.
Doors will open at 800 o'clock.
No children under the age of four
years will be admitted and all
others must be accompanied by
adults.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
EXHIBITION or HARDING
BUST FOR NOTARI rs

An exclusive exhibition Of the
bust Of the late Warren G.. Harding,
by Uric S. j. Dunbar, will be given
for the President and Mrs. Coolidge,
and other officials and their. wives
at the Dunbar studio. 1917 H street
northwest, at Z o'clock tonight.
Invitations have been extended
to members of the Cabinet, aides to-
the President, the Diplomatic corps,
members OF the Senate and House
and members Of the Harding Mem
oriaI Association Miss Olga Dun.
bar will sing and Mrs. Lily Charles
McFadden viii talk.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29

port. Many of them learn of the con.
ditions SO dramatically and tragically
revealed in the communications
reaching the Good Fellow editor oil
The Washington Times. Hardly 6
post meeting is held but some in
stance Is discussed where family as
sistance, during the Christmas sea
son, is not needed.
Legion Valuable Aid.
Among local organizations, it is
conceded, the American Legion is one
Of the most potential factors when II
comes to organizing assistance ir
meeting such demands as excite the
activities of the Good Fellows. Rep
resenting activities representing or.
ganization in it's most effective
forms, Good Fellow organizat ton
made up Of Legion men will prove
invaluable in bringing Christmas Joy
to scores Of families who otherwise
would spend a cherries Christmas
day.
Appeals made for toys by
mothers, brothers and sisters, who
declare that unless some Good
Fellow suddenly appears in the role
OF Santa Claus on Christmas morn
cOIdA0 SAAAu VI BIOuU OL CnlIQTSn
must feel heartbreaking disappoint-
ment a neglected child experiences
when it's cherished hopes are
dashed by an empty stocking or a
bare room corner, are pihng up on
the EDITORS desk.
These appeals are tragic reflec.
tions of conditions which can only
be brought to light through
Goodfellow movement. They are
The Washington times., 1923-11-29

revelations, often Of conditions in
homes where they are least ex-
pected, which tell the story of long
series Of unreaIized hopes on the
part of parents. driven at last to
sacrifice pride as the price they
must pay to spare their children the
keenest disappointment in q child's
life, Forgotten by Santa Claus"
Women win Aid.
The Good Fellows are beginning to
come to the front. Clubs and
organizations are lining up. A let
ter just read by the editor places
one Of the women's clubs among the
foremost organizations in the city
to respond to the Good Fellow APP
peal. 1t Is club composed OF
Jewish women. It is ready now to
begin it's Good Fellow work.
Organization Of q Christmas toy
commission has been undertaken by
Mrs. Arthur r. King, OF the
Argonne apartments, 1929 Columbia
road. Through the commission It
is proposed to salvage the thousands
Of discarded toys in homes where
nurseries and playrooms are over
stocked and, repairing those requjr'
ing such attention, distribute them
among the children less fortunately
situated.
1t Is a new Christmas activity in
washington and promises to become
an important factor In Good Fellow
work. Mrs. Killing stated she is
ready to devote her entire time TO
the work. She may be reached
calling Columbia 1890 and asking
for apartment 719.
She urges those willing to assist in
the work to communicate with her
as soon as possible as a number OF
organization details have to be COM
pleted before the commission can
start functioning.
me commission involves opening
q downtown receiving depot and en-
listing the assistance of volunteers
VINO Will undertake toy repairing.
me appeal, it is said, will probably
result in many Government en-
pioyees. not already affiliated with
GOOD Fellow movements, Joining the
commission.
All Sections Send Appeal.
A noticeable feature OF the appeals
received is that they are coming
from all sections of the city. This
Is taken to indicate a wider demand
for Good Fellows than existed last
year or the year before. The ap-
peals are being received In increas-
ing numbers. This will continue
throughout December. To meet the
situation 1t is necessary that those
wishing to play the part of Santa
Ciaus In some needy home make
known their desire at the earliest
moment. They will be put in COM
munication with situations such as
they desire to handle and will be
gwen ample time in which to make
the arrangements for carrying out
their kindly mission.
The work of The Washington
Times in acting as a clearing house
In bringing Good Fellows and their
opportunities together Is under way.
Numerous connections have been eff
Iected during the past twenty-four
hours. The work incident to match
ing up opportunities and desires will
increase. This can be facilitated, !
and the assurance given that both
the Good Fellows and their little ben
eficiaries will profit, If the former
will send in their applications at the
earliest date.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
~ LOYES EM. roo.

read Joe HoIman's poem, Bill;
He loves 'em.
1t filled my soul with envy. Bill;
He loves sem.
How vain / would like words express
But L must keep them In my breast
My wife won't let me Glove 'em."
He wrote about their charming ways.
He loves sem.
He's not afraid to sing their praise,
He loves 'em.
II should write @ thing like that
A rolling pin would lay me flat,
MY wife won't let me "lOve 'em.''
The bIOOmin' gals give me q pain
surely do not like 'em.
They take away my peace q mind
T'n say ! do not like 'em.
My wife was standing by my chair
When 1 wrote do not like sem.
But now she's gone must, declare
cannot help but like 'em.
Q. HOWE WISE.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
LINE WILL
CROSS
CITY
Through System Schedule Is
Announced by tile Capital
Traction Company.

The Capital Traction Company
today announced that operation d
through cars to and from Rosslyn
Va, over the new Francis Scott
Key Bridge, win begin Sunday
morning. For the present cars
viii be routed ont Fourteenth
street and to Eighth and + streets
northeast, passing by the Union
Station.
On Six-AIinute Headway.
The present schedules call Tor .
headway Of not less than SIX minutes
from early morning until after mid
night, with 4 much more frequent
service during the morning and eve
ming rush hours.
Special cars, the company an
bounced today. win handle passen-
gers using the Washington and Old
Dominion line. which is expected
hereafter to terminate its runs on
the Virginia side Of the Potomac
river. as its new station is close to
the Capital Traction tracks.
UndeE the act OF Congress authoriz-
ing the new bridge. street car pas
sengers win be required to pay tax
Of e cent in addition to the regular
District fare. for passage over the
bridge
Bridge tax tickets win be sold two
for / cent, or In larger quantities,
by conductors, or at the offices Of the
company. This tax, which does not
apply to pedestrians or motorists. but
only to street car riders, win be
turned over to the United States
Treasury by the traction company.
Costs Of Construction.
The Key bridge has been open for
motorists and pedestrians for nearly
year, but the operation of street
cars over it has been deferred until
the big fill at the Virginia end of Inc
structure settled. Tracks were con-
structed across the bridge to the
edge of the hill months ago, but the
loop necessary at the far end was
not built until recently.
Construction of the bridge was
begun in 1916 and its total cost has
been over 81, 1000. 900. The Capital
Traction Company's extension cost
about $3.50, 900.
It was determined upon when the
Washington and Old Dominion de.
cfded that it did not desire to run
over the new bridge and IL the new
tracks had not been built, those desir.
ing to go from Washington to Ross
lyn would have been forced to find
some other way than by street car,
TOR the ride over the bridge.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
HECKLINGS.

Bl Heck SEE: 'tIR You don't think
that the world In q small place.
lest try to step out ON yer WIFE,"
hi Heck seq: "YOu Kiln tell tn
world fer me that I would rather
be right than vice-president!"
'WlmmIn," said constable Newt
Heck, ''hev no respect fer the law.
They don't realize that when they
are shooting their husbands, they
are violating the law against usin'
firearms within the city limits"
PAUL WHITE.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
Good FELLOWS Called
To Act Early

Thanksgiving is with Of all the days Of the year
inspiring of kindly thoughts for others pro-
pious time does not exist for Good Fellows to begin getting
together for the demands Christmas will make upon them.
Hundreds of Washington children will depend for the full
fment of their Santa Claus hopes what the Goodfelow
will do
The Washington times., 1923-11-29

BiII-What? You betting ON
that horse BarnumS really don't
think he has q chance to win.
Betty-T'm not playing him to
win; think he looks good for show
money, though.
HARPERs FERRY.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29

Dear Bill: The reform ele-
ment whO think they can
make men good By passing
IasUs to that effect are about
as loomey as the gi'ak aOho
thinks he can i9tVent per-
petstGI motion. OIDONO.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
SEASONABLE THOUGHTS.

SEASONABLE THOUGHTS.
Wait not for 3 special season OF
prayer
Wherein to bestOw aims or show
gratitude;
On your going forth, here and there,
Remember the waiting. needy null
titude.
BE Q ready helper every day,
Cheer all friends whom you may
meet,
Never forget kind words TO cay.
They may make some path more
Try, always, q smile to display,
To others it may bring new Joy.
EndeavOr to lessen some eaFlximg care,
Thus happily can you your time
employ.
III. SMITH.
Paysoff Tinkoff is a Chicago
attorney who specializes in in
come tax matters. It's his clients
who pay out.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
THOMAS FTTZHUGH DAWSON.

THOMAS FIIAHUGH DAWHUN.
Quite often q bright poem
comes to the column from
Thomas Fitzhugh Dawson, q val
liable employee Of the United
States Supreme Court. His
father, the late Tom Dawson,
was one of the country's most
beloved newspaper writer's.
Mary" a little girl friend OF
7. F. Dawson, took this snapshot
Of him to be added to the gal
lery Of contribs Of FL. and s.:
The Washington times., 1923-11-29

The Rev. C. King wishes to an
n0unce that he has moved his shoe
shop three doors east ON Aspen
street where he will be glad TO
meet old customers.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
BROTH ERHOOD.

IL were king of the universe
And good as all men good
I'D build q church OF mammoth girth
For the worship Of BROTHERHOOD
I'D call all the peoples around me.
Rich, poor, good and bad,
And ON the earth's plain sod, In the
sight of GOD,
Give thanks for the brothers we had.
III. EVERETT O.. Jr.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
IF FORD WERE PRESIDENT.

If Henry Ford pOere elected
President he'd probably haze the
wheeIs of Government fitted Uith
pneumatic tires.
The Houses of Congress could,
quite properly, be used as hot
air filling stations.
OF course the seat of GOver7s-
ment aVoMld haze an air cushion.
He'd haze bills passing through
Congress fitted sOith speedom-
eters.
He'd surely haze neaU steer
ing Vheel for the ship of state.
And everything auoNld be sim.
pIified By the use of GMtOsug-
gestiom. HANK HA WKINS.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
A THANKSGIVING PRAYER.

TRIBUTE, orr Lord, sOe 0ive to Thee,
Our God of LO0e, and Liberty,
HEAVENLY blessings each dag,
As aOe journey on oar 4U0y
1NGELS guard rs; tbs Thy pUiI;
Keeping as from harm and III.
MO good gift sOiu Thou deny
~ Thou ,dOst eUery need supply.
blindness, mercy and svO4sdro1s lOVe
A Guide as toward Thy home GboVe.
CAVIOR, this ne ask Of Thee,
~ Closer, Lord, to rs Ger be-"
GRANT our prayer, help each day,
- 70 folLosO Thee, IN steGdfGst sOGy,
IN Thy footsteps, By Thy side,
4 And Lord, IN Thee, cOnfide.
VISIONS of Thee, may zoe see
Our Lord, ask, continually.
IN hearts Thy LOVe Te1,esU,
Keep as faithful stGu1sch and true.
NEE'ER forsGke u.s. Lord, sUe pray,
~ Accept thanks give toduy
GRANT that through eternity
" Each one Of as shall dsueH Nth Thee.
PANSY BUSH
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
so SAYS NOOzIE:

"The toughest day knOaO is
to be sent home from school on. a
day aOhem yOM cGN't play out
eide" THE UNKNOWN.
The Washington times., 1923-11-29
STILL SAVING SOLES.

(From the Hendersonville, 8. c.,
Hustler.1