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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
Boil WeeDiI, the BiIIiOn-DolI Buo.

1T HE South has fuel troubles The boil weevn is
eating peace Of mind there Not to mention several
billion dollars worth Of cotton per decade The Pres
dent his vigorous BEST and no
time should be spared in checking that wreckng appetite
State and Federal action both necessary. ALI the
of local and national should
strained the plantations and safeguard them from
further ravages.
Science knows what to do The only missing ingredient
in the prescription money-and that should out Of
the well local pockets Sectional prosperity
and depression alike infectious
Cotton shortage exacts its penalty from planter and mill
and If don't destroy weevil, weevl will
ruin priceless industry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
CINDERELLA"
LEAVES A
MILLION

y INCOLN, England. - The ro-
nance Of a modern Cinder-
- ella has been brought to
light by the death here Of Miss
Eliza Walker, formerly OF New
York and. Pittsfield, Mass.
Miss Walker was born in Had
ington in 1S43, her parents being
in rather poor circumstances.
girl and, after leaving school, OBJ
hotel. Later she went to London
and entered the service of a
wealthy family. At the death OF
her master and her mistress she
fell heir to their entire fortune.
At that time she was but little
over twenty. and, being seized
with desire to see the world
she went to the United States
and travelled extensively, and
eventually settled down in q man.
sion on Fifth avenue. She quickly
adapted herself to her new sta
ton in life and became popular
in social circles in New York and
a leader in the exclusive circles
in the Berkshire Hill resorts.
Notwithstanding her wealth,
Miss Walker did not forget her
poor relatives in Lincoln and WIS.,
tied them frequently. She re-
turned to Lincoln in 1914, where
she remained until the time Of
her death at the age Of eighty.
Miss Walkers fortune, nearly
a million dollars, has been left
to English nieces and nephews.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
Times Editorial on Swift Trains Strikes
Responsive Chord

Editor Of The Washington Times:
This morning before sunrise /
went to the deserted rear OBJ
servation platform" Of the Wash
ington to New Orleans Limited
train to enjoy the sight Of the
dawning light which was break
ing over the hills, and to escape
from the dull confinement of the
sleeping cars.
Woodlands and fields were fly
ing past, and here and there a
CLEAN Of water and a flash Of
lights showed the presence of riv-
ers and habitations. AS was
thinking Of the wonderful mech
anSsm Of the moving train, and
of the landscape which was un.
folding it's beauty by the marvel
GUS turning of the earth into thu
light Of the sun, l was greeted
by friendly brakeman who
handed mo a crumpled copy OF
your paper, which he had car
ried in his pocket since leaving
Washington.
The paper was open at the
editorial page, and there I read
the coy ments you had made upon
the W. DIS common scenes, which
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
By Lucy Lowell.

CHE is a little, old gray-hairad
- mother. just like dozens Of
~ little, old gray haired mothers
that you know and know.
There is, in her faded eyes, the
same look of eager waiting that
we've seen in the eyes Of mothers
since we've been old enough to
feel heartache for having
brought it there too often.
There are the same little lines
in her face-traces of tears and
smiles over first, faltering words,
first fluttering steps, first proud
class-reports. first honor-or CEN
sure-bestowed by the world.
Lines in her hands, too, and
her fingers not a bit slightly by
beauty standards, but very, very,
very lovely to the eyes that I'M
derstand. And her shoulders
stopped a bit and her voice not
ringing quite.
Just a mother very much like
those you know and know and
love.
But truly a mater dolorosa"
this one, for her motherhood has
brought grief at the end. Trag-
edy stalks her life through no
fault Of her own, and the terrific
figure of crime.
But has it destroyed the glory
of her motherhood, the beauty Of
her plain little old honest self?
1t has not. indeed. She has risen
so far above the stark corner as
almost to blot it from her sight
with her own nobility. Mother
hood has risen to meet mother
hood. and the meeting is a mar
velous thing
You see, her boy was slain a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
Lucy Lowell Says Little Old Gray
haired Mother May Cheat
Death Chair

few months ago and another boy
was accused. His case wound
through the criminal court slowly,
was appealed when they adj
judged him guilty, and the court
Of appeals affirmed his convic-
ton. He was sent to Sing Sing
to wait in the Death House for
what lies beyond this life.
And then Mrs. Linus Werner
this is her name, and she lives in
lion, N. Y, and I'd like the world
to know her wel1-Mrs. Werner,
who is the mother of the dead,
sent forth word that she didn't
believe the accused boy guilty,
and that, anyway, she was going
to work to save him If she could.
He has a mother, too, you see.
She didn't say so, but she
thought Of the chance he never
would have to make It up to that
mother, and wipe out the anguish
he had caused, guilty or not,
should his life be taken away.
Vengeance? How futile to the
genuine mother! How unthink-
able while another mother
watched and waited in terror!
So Mrs. Linus Werner, of lion,
N. Y, announced she would go
to Governor Smith with her ap-
peal il all else failed.
Perhaps by the time you read
this she will have done so, and
the accused boy will have been
given another chance to prove his
innocence or otherwise. I don't
know.
All that I want to do Is to tell
about Mrs. Werner, mother, and
to point out that the world is
pretty good old place with women
like her in it.
Copyright. 1928. by King Features
Syndicate. Inc.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
WOlf-DOg Fight
Ended by Fall

MK GEE, Mo.-The hunters of
I'VE this place are convinced it
AVA doesn't always pay to risk
their valuable dogs by night hunt
ing.
Three dogs accompanying the
hunters attacked a large wolf and
an interesting fight ensued. Sud
denly the wolf and dogs disap-
peared. The hunters followed to
the spot where they disappeared
and found the dogs and wolf had
fallen into an old well and were
drowned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
Child Labor, Russian Relief and Scraps of
PnDer.

IT. HE Senate Judiciary Committee reports favorably
the child labor law. nliteracy is mental weevil
Boys and girls belong in schools, not factories Pre-
mature riding breaks the colt and his back too Mill slaves
profit community.
South Carolina should cast the first vote for this and
wipe the shame of sending the heaviest quota Of
read to the training camps.
The greatest wealth Of State in it's trained intelligence
Progressive and enlightened people do not exploit help
lessness. Let's make it unanimous this time
Russia, with eight millions Of her people cutched by
famine will shortly sell thirtyv thousand of grain
for Finnish marks American dollars print paper.
Lenn prepared to literally take the bread out Of the
mouths of his peasants to propaganda material
American relief should whisper word in the great mans
Dr. Scott of the British has found another element
he calls it hafnum. Invention and science are moving
fast nowadays that must keep clippings of
Observation-Disclosures can't keep pace with progress
A New Jersey doctor died in his automobile and the
machine kept running nut with his cold hand at the
wheel There's parable in that All ruts are more
less filled with dead issues running on momentum
The jurss at The Hague have unanimously decided that
the Of towns shall be prohibited in future
wars. What they haven't decided is, who IL have the
elbows" of enforcement More stuff for scraps of
paper.
Copyright bS sxndicAt& IAel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
ABOUT THE SHORTAGE
THAT DOESN'T
EXIST
By HERBERT KAUFMAN.

X TR. HARDING has been assured that coal shortage
lVl is now largely imaginary.
Which, of course, explains closed schools, un-
heated hospitals and churches the steady increase Of flu
the rapid spread of pneumonia and particularly the
story of the who froze in her house because money
couldn t fill the furnace.
Because there's plenty of COAL Brooklyn with
abundant cash in his pants just arrested by railroad
police for loading scuttle with yard pickings. IS
Imagination, too Selling trains and confscating
thrace shipments Orderly communities only adopt such
measures when cellar bins overlooking.
The protests from New England, which Senator Walsh
continues read into the record all mailed from happy
heated households.
The Administration, however will find very real
and many Republican votes at thatcast against its
election the Capital much longer dsregards the dire
straits Of shiverng storm-bound sections
The nation is ready to work wonders with mine
and coal carriers that don't do their economic duty and
America first.
"Mene, meme, teckel upharsn"-t's a short step from
seized trains to Selling legislation.
Mr. Harding seems poorly advised in this matter.
Those who him that interference with certain foreign
customers naugurate retaatory embargoes and gentle
reputed to be concerned the Niagara Power
Companys vulnerable dependence upon the Canadian falls
not potent the strength of great States that may
scratch" him at the next convention unless he heeds
their needs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
Why to the French?
Were We Under Them2

American troops finally leaving German soil turn over
their area to the French And the French assuming con
troll that they will apply same disciplinary
imposed upon Prusan authorities elsewhere
in the Rhineland'
Many Americans will wonder WHY this Government turned
any German soil to French authorities instead of turning
the soil back to the Germans, whom it belongs
Presumably however the socaled American occupation
has been good deal of farce really authority
of the French government
The War Department will that clear one
the other We said nothing from the war
How did get the German land now delivered by us to
France2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
WORDS FROM
THE LIPS OF
WISE MEN

A n honest countenance is the
"a best passport.
There is more self-love than
love in jealousy.
He that can have patience can
have what he will.
He serves his party best who
serves his country best.
He'll is full Of good intentions
and heaven OF good works.
Justice tempered with too much
mercy becomes injustice.
You must scale the mountain If
you would view the plain.
Those who live on vanity must
expect to die of modification.
Virtue which must be ever
guarded is scarce worth the sem
tinel.
Absence destroys tr1fling init
macies, but 1t invigorates strong
friendships.
II you cannot command sue
cess, you may at least deserve 1t.
Greater is he who conuuers
himself than he who conquers a
thousand
The rays Of happiness, like
those Of light, are colorless when
unbroken.
They that are more fervent to
dispute are not always the most
able to determine.
When a wise man and fool
are thrown together the fool does
all the talking.
There Is nothing difficult in
the world-the only fear Is that
men will lack perseverance.
Title and ancestry render a
good name more illustrious, but
an i'll omen more contemplate.
Outward actions can never give
a just estimate or us, since there
are many projections Of a man
which are not capable of appear
ing in actions.
The man who Is tired Of him
self seeks worse company.
Get wealth honestly, use It gen.
erously, govern it discreetly.
It is easier to know what
should be done than how to do it.
copyright. 1923, Newspaper Feature
Service. Inc.)
Peach Pits for Coal.
In Oakdale, Cal, the fruit
growers are saving the stones
from the drying peaches. with the
intention of using them as a sub
NfIf11kM for mai
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
Peach Pits for Coal.

In Oakdale, Cal, the fruit
growers are saving the stones
from the drying peaches. with the
intention Of using them as a sub.
eututo for coal .---..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22

are spread out for delight. but
which pass for nothing when we
lapse into dullness. This editorial
referred to the swift motion Of
trains, the turning Of the great
convex Of the earth. and the pre-
occupation Of the minds of trav-
elers with trivial matters. Thus
your comments reached the at
tention of an appreciative reader
at a moment when your text
seemed especially appropriate and
stirring.
That the paper should have
been spread out before me in a
manner so accidental, but in a
situation and during an instant
Of peculiar significance, is ex-
traordinary. l am sure you wiD
be interested to hear of the re-
Spouse your text awakened.
Yours very truly,
A A &
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
SAP AND SALT
BY Bert Moses

Flattery is the only thing that
will control a mother-in-law.
In figuring the upkeep Of an
auto, we all underestimate the
cost Of bloWouts.
"Three meals a day and a
dance at night" is the way fu-
ture writer's will classify life in
1923.
No one seems to put more real
work into an argument than the
fellow who "sticks up for his
religion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
Meme, Meme, TeckeL UpEnrsin.

HE fuel problem shant be dismissed with straw hat
and palmleaffan gesture We can't be talked out Of
chills. Hot air won't heat cold rooms. Zero
weather defies Coue treatment.
The short shift of the Manhattan landlord
who appeared in clothes before chaterng
and assured them that the Roper attitude of mind would
work wonders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22

CHIP subsidy does not interest America half much
just now shipment to subsidized coal dealers
the line.
What the country wants from Chairman Meyer and the
Interstate Commerce Commission is shovels Of COAL
buckets Of whitewash
Perhaps Mr. Meyer does not know of the hundred
day passing through Malone New York Coal for Canada
while Malone is limited to Acknowledgment lots and
perous thermometer puts the price Of wood to $3.50
cord.
That's more imagination
Mr.. Meyers pressing job for the moment to obtain
statement from Staudpater Loree president of the Della
and Hudson railroad, who hasn't yet told how many
tons of his coal went and still going into the Dominion
the prices charged there Quantities from all
so far in excess OF export needs that surplus available
for shipment to the United States Prices that enable folk
across the border to undersen dealers.
It's Mr. Meyers duty discover what apportonment
made of the 1873 tons Delaware and Hudson output
January our intention to have that information
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-22
Scientific Notes.

Owing to congested' traffic in
Hudson river genius has in
vented steamboat with a rub
Der keel that can turn short cor
nere,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03
STOP WORK
FOR FUNERAL

All county business was TO Sus'
pend during the funeral services for
Mrs. william A. Gaines. wife Of
County Commissioner william A.
Gaines. according 70 a resolution
adopted by Gaines associates on the
board. Monday Tho resolution Of
sympathy. passed b. Commissioner
Tom pohson and Frank Paul fol.
lows
Resolved. that In this hour when
the clouds are the darkest and hang
tho lowest. We sHtsnd 10 our CO
worker. friend ana brother our deep
eat sympathy and point him 10 tho
Crest Father Of Love. who u al.
ways a friend 20 tho frendloss, a
companion TO the eompanionless.
ana that during tho hours o. the
funeral sarvics We adjourn from ali
official business ana express our
condolences for tho loss Of bis be-
loved wife"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03
HARMONY PLAN
or LONGWORTH
New Deal In Conduct OF the
House Is His Dream
ny LEo H. SACK

WASHINGTON. April a. new
deal in tho conduct OF the next house
of representatives IA tho dream OF
Nicholas LongNorth. Of Cincinnati.
Attic closely Identified with the
Old Guard. Long,vorth recognizes
tho strength OF the progressive wing
OF the party. and. realizing that Il
can upset any q. o. y. program. he
has set about 20 bring the two
branches OF the majority group Into
harmony.
In tho last congress Frank ".
Mondsll. majority leader. and Repro.
sentative phii Campbell. chairman Of
the important rules committee. ruled
with an iron hand. They virtually
dictated legislation. by refusing the
opportunity 20 present their meas.
ures 20 those independent Of party
lines
They made many enemies. and
went down 10 defeat AZ tho last cleo.
ton. Longworth proposes 10 prof,
by their mistakes, and. II elected
leader. promises an entirely different
policy IN conducting his office.
First. ha will recommend the Gre
alton Of special committee repre-
sentative Of every state having re.
publican congressman, This commit
tao will advise aud counsel with the
majority leader az 10 questions Of
lcEislaiion and policy affecting ali
parts % the country.
Second. he viii recommend the en-
larEsment Of tho steering commit
tee" an organization which sup
poerdly heretofore dictated policies
Tho steering committee will execute
orders OF the larger committee.
In other words" says LonEworth
my policy will DO 90 hold the 70
publican party together a. cohesive
organization. In doing this. viii
ensehvor 10 champion as much pro
Erssslvs legislation AZ IL consistent
with The presentday trend Of repub
lican and national thought"
To large extent the political "a
ture Of President Harding and this
republican party depends upon tbs
record % tho NEXT republican con
Erens. The achievements Of this con
Ersas-and It's failures-wlil BE- frssh
IN ths memory % the voters durinE
tho next presidential campaign.
Instead Of n majority OF iss repub
llcans-sufficisnt 20 secure passage
81 any sor, % legislation favored By
the administration 80 tho republican
majority wiii be but - Eight re-
ruolicnnH Al any time working with
tbs democrats NJ a unit can control
legislation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03
old PORT WINE.
PURE OLIVE OIL.
Natures Food Tonic

II you are run down. tired. worn
out. exhausted, aenomic. suffering
from norvousness--or have no appes
titc--try natures way to health
Port Olive Tonic.
Port olive Is n combination OF rich
old port wine, creamy pure olive oil
and other medicinal agents mixed In
such proportions that II IL aa palat.
able M rich cream.
II not only stimulates tho system
by toning up oil the vital organs, but
" n puro liquld food II can be taken
by the most delicate stomnohs, and
you notice Improvement from the
first few glasses.
Ask your doctor or druggist; thoy
viii tell you this In the idcnl body
builder mud food tonic. on salo at
all druggists.
The Port olive Company. Inc. Los
Angeles, Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03
Blossoms Open Up
Clothes Question

''Oh. Etslla-whnt lovely blossoms
Cherry blossoms. aren't ,heyf Firu'
I've seen this year. ana they ar. &c
dainty and fresh and sprlng,llk
was over by the lake 10 see
Ssitis yesterday, and she picked noe
branch or two from the tree IN
the back yard, They are beautiful
aren't thsyf White as snow
but just think. my dear. how
many luscious rcd cherries you have
utterly ruined~ons.two three. four.
oh. you horrid thing There ere
tQt. 90 be exact. Ny small son
counted them. lie was grieved, too,
10 think how cherries were lost "a
thu world"
We'll. anyway. Se,tiss remaining
cherries viii be all the moro perfect.
AZ the strength OF these will 80 to
make the Others finer
Glad there Ia a cheerful side 10
the question. I wac Just beginning
10 feel AZ though had deprived
Nottie OF fruit for year with my
poor little bunch OF blossoms"
But speaking Of cherries want
you 10 20 shopping with me this
Afternoon-will your I want 10 sc,
lee; new dress. and I want your
help"
II don't see why the blossoms re.
minded you OF that. bu, I'd love 10
go"
'tFtns, The place where I buy Is
chorry's. They are a, 1918 Second
ave. between Madison and Spring,
In the Ratio Bldg just over the
PiR'n whistle. one may open a
charge accoun, there, and they do
have nueh pretty clothes. "--Adver.
tlssmcut.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03
Finding of Error
Saves City $4,000

An error In computing the discount
on the saio Of tho $3.50. 900 skagit
bond Issue. discovered by Light gu
periniendsnt J. ID. Ross. saved tho
city ss5.s42.T2 Monday. The discount
on 81 per cent bonds. also allowing
tot the ,ss.iso premium of r C, stor.
rio a Co. M computed by state Elk
amlnsr r. @. Whaley. was ss7,6is.T2.
Superintendent Ross reported 10 the
council this was an error. A recheck
resulted in cutting the discount 10
So. GOA.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03
Find Pass System
Meets With Favor

over 500 weekly passes have been
sold aimee the weekly PASS system
on the Rainier Valley lines was
inauguratad. according to Waiter
VI. Brown. general manager Of tho
lines. Brown says that the pass
plan IA meeting with success. A
weekly pass ia offered residents Of
Rainier Valley for si-25, which al
lows unlimited riding by the mem.
bcrs OF ono family. during the week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03
man, I'm sure it will heal YOUR skin

What a miserable little biting
sting there 10, and how aggravated
you are every time you touch tina,
cruptlonl RetinoiOinfmenf is
sohdf yon 7VdHk Thousands have
proved its remarkable healing
powers by using II for the most
stubborn cases OF skin affection,
with prompt beneficial results, II
soolhes while II heals.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03

A warrant for the arrest OF Ma
non Alexander vac Issued on com.
plant Of his wife. Mrs. Pearl Alex.
andor. Monday by Deputy Prosecu.
tor +. H. Patterson. Mm. AisT.
andsr told Patterson that when sha
renonntratsd with her spouse over
a letter from another woman, ha
beat her ana ltft with all tho family
clothing Alexander n charged
with third degree assault.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03
Why Stay Fat?
You Can Reduce

The answer Of most fat people Is
that IL IL too hard. too tFoublsaom.
and too dangerous 10 force the
weight down. MArmoia preserip-
ton Tablets overcome all these dlf.
fiGultieH. They arr absolutely harm
less. entail no dieting or exercise,
and have the added advantage 81
chsapnoaa. A case is sold a. one dol /.
lar BY all druggists the world over.
moia Co tgia Woodward Ave, De-
tTpit. Mich. Now that you know
this. you have no excuse for being
fat hu, can reduce steadily and cas-
iiy without EolnE through long
tisEsn OF ufesoms exercise and
starvation Diet or fear Of bad eff
s,--Advertissmsnt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03
Will Makes Wife
Sole Beneficiary

Tho win Of Thomas r. ouirck. se-
attic tea and coffee merchant. was
probated In Superior Judge King
Dykeman's court Monday. Tho
widow, Carrie A. Quick. is SOLE bene-
fIciayy, O son. Claude y and daugh.
ter. Mrs. Enice May Fielder. each re-
ceiving nominal requests Of S.
Quirck formerly was private secre-
tary TO Henry Thurman. capitalist
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03

army by special order Lsaued by
Gen. reruhinE after. 30 yearu OF
service. The battalion was In com.
mand OF Lieut.. Col. Oliver II. Dock.
cry. commander OF the post.
sergt. Kane enlisted In 1898 and
served thru nine onlistmen,s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03

Freemasons' grand lodge Of New
South Wales. Tho money is 10 be
used for tho erection and cnduw
ment OF Masonic school for the
fatherless sons OF Australian and
New Zealand Masons.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-03
BIG MASONIC GIFT

SYDNEY. N. 8. W. April 3.-The
largest Masonic gift In the history of
the world. IL Is believed. was an.
nounced here, Charles Rolling. an
Immensely wealthy Mason. gave ioo.-
900 pounds almost 1900 ool to the