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Evening star., 1923-06-10
BY w. III. CLAGETT.

Dear Folks:-Like all noted cele-
brities who frisk in the glamour of
the great national spotlight, Babe
Ruth, the powerful '1ambaster" of
the Moo York Yankees, has to swal-
low much that is sour along with
the sweet, but his detractor don't
live who can truthfully say the big
Bambino ever laid down when 1t came
to question of assistin' a kid!
It's a well known fact among the
husky fence-buster's intimates that
next to liftin' the old pill" out into
the next county nothing dee-lights
the temperemental Baby" more than
to do his full bit for some under
priveledged youngster. Only a few
seasons back when fire laid waste to
most of st. Mary's Industrial School,
over near Baltimore. where Babe
learned lea i, to slap EN-" he chaperoone,d
tootion over the circuit to help swell
subscriptions for the restoration of
the buildin's and stood all expense
for the he tTayellin, "a musicians i.SaI -anp
Jelleff. president of the Boys" Club
of Washington, sent a special deputy
over TO get the sluggin' Yankees
tured at the regular big-league ball
game to be played between iris
Speakers Clevelands and our fast
climbin' Mats out at the Florida ave-
moo grounds on June 21. for the ben
eft of the boys of our sterlin' local
organization, the Babe caused a rum
pus through his willin'ness to accede!
A Glum Day.
Twas a glum afternoon for old man
Huggins' bunch when the Washing
ton emissary appeared at the stadi-
um! The Boston Red sox had the
chesty Yankees eatin' out Of their
hands, when all of a sudden Whitley
Witt and Joe DuEan got on the bags.
Cries for the Bambino e-echoed clean
over in Brooklyn as the vast multi
TODD roared itself hoarse for the next
scheduled hitter, but no Ruth could
be found! Frantic with fear that the
napped-for queer things happen over
in the big burg these days-every
player on the Moo York bench was
Communicated by the willy little man
ager to institoot search for the turri-
sheerest chance that Wally Pipp
standin' there GRIMM with the au-
tographed ball in his paw!
Breathless with excitement, the
classy firstsacker detailed tho situa-
"Ah. let 'em wait!" chortled the
slugger. I'VE can beat that bunch
any old day but the opportunity to
help flock of poor kids down in the
great Capital City amt offered a guy
more'n once in a season-tell 'em I'm
sick" Then turnin' to the surprised
Washingtonian the Bambino con-
tinued. Give my best to the boys
down in Washington and tell 'em /
hope the receipts will be great. They
can do what they want with the ball
auction 1t off. present to the lad
who has done the most to better the
welfare Of his fellow members or
stick up in the clubhouse-it matters
not to me-just let 'em know I'm for
EN-
Men He WhiHed,
The big feller then ambled back
to the game, picked up a willow,
stepped up to the plate and proceeded
to strike out!
Rumor has it that he also mailed
Evening star., 1923-06-10
CHICAGO JUDGE HOLDS
LONG DANCE IMMORAL
Denies Injunction to Halt Police
Interference With Marathon
Fox-Trotters; Hits Practice.

CHICAGO. June 9.-Marathon dane
ing was held unlawful and degrading
to health and morals by Circuit Judge
Friend today.
He refused to grant an injunction
restraining the police from inter-
fering with a seven-day marathon
dance which Harry Kaufman, a pro-
moter, proposed to hold in the Coli
seum next week.
"In such protracted dances. in which
men and women engage, there is a
moral danger which must be consid-
ered." the Judge said.
They are held to attract the NOR
bid, curiosity seeker and are identi-
cal with bullfghts or cockfights.
The contest has nothing of art or
beauty in it 1t is d sheer test of
animal endurance"
Evening star., 1923-06-10
REPRESENT 100 COLLEGES
British and American Professors of
English to Meet,

NEW YORK. June 9.-One hundred
and sixty colleges and universities
of Great Britain. Canada and the
United States will be represented
at conference Of British and Amer
lean professors of English at Column
bia university. June IL to 15, it was
announced today.
Sir Israel Gollancz. Shakespearean
Academy, and DR.. Charles II. Her
ford, honorary professor of English
literature at Manchester University.
are among the British delegates
Evening star., 1923-06-10
CLAIMS SHIP BOARD
FAILED TO COLLECT
Did Not Hold Bonding Firm Liable
in Failure, United States
Attorney Says.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. June 9.-The United
States Shipping Boards legal de-
partment here failed. 1t was alleg-'.
by the United States attorneys office
today, to enforce liability and col
lect from a surety company a large
bond furnished by the France and
China Steamship Company, which
went into bankruptcy in 1921, as a
guarantee of the performance of
contract in connection with the pur-
chase o: several government vessels.
The disclosure was made, 1t was
said, when United States Attorney
William Hayward recently reorgan-
lied the legal division. 1t was indi-.
Gated that the government during
the coming week would institute
a civil suit to collect the amount
said to be due.
Evening star., 1923-06-10
100000 COLLEGE GIFT.
John B. Larkin Endows Chemistry
Chair at LAFAYETTE.

EASTON. Pa, June 9.-Presideat
McCracken at the Lafayette alumni
luncheon today announced a gift Of
100000 TO the college by John B.
Larkin Of Buffalo. This is the Iarg-
est individual gift TO the institution
since the presentation of Pardee Hall
in 1870 by the late Ario Pardee.
The income from the Larkin fund S
to be used for establishment of a pro-
fessorship in chemistry.
Evening star., 1923-06-10
AGREE ON SETTLERS.
France and Britain Settle Status o.
: Malta People.

PARIS, June 2.-France and Great
Britain have come to an agreement
with regard TO the nationality of
ISritish subjects from Malta, who set
ale in TuniS. a French protectorate
4Nccording to the understanding
1eached, the third generation of such
settlers shall be considered French
~she second generation may choose be-
tween British and French nationality,
while the first generation of Maltese
settlers must he considered -Britishs
Evening star., 1923-06-10
Think Up Better
Tale, Pier Guard
Advises Lasker
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, June 9.-The title NJ
chairman Of the United States Ship
ping Board availed Albert d. I4Asker
little when he attempted without
credentials to pass the corporal Of
the guard at the South Boston pier
where the big steamship Leviathan
Is tied up.
L. r. Farley, who is soon to be
Chairman Lasker's successor. had
appeared five minutes earlier, ex-
planned his qualifications and been
passed in. The corporal, when Mr..
Lasker arrived, thought two chair
men SuperfiuouS.
There was much explaining and
the corporal consulted Il marine at
the gate before delivering a final YER
dict. Then he admitted .1r. Lasker.
advising him, however. to think up
better excuse next time"
Evening star., 1923-06-10
YOUTHS ARE ARRESTED
IN BIG BOND ROBBERY
Two Held in Disappearance of
$141, 900 From American Can
Company MESSENGER.

NEW YORK. June 9.-Two more
arrests were made tonight in connec-
tion with the disappearance of s141.-
900 worth of securities and bonds of
the American Can Company after
they had been turned over to James
Foley. a messenger. for delivery TO a
brokerage firm. Foley was arrested
Friday, charged with stealing the
bonds.
The prisoners arrested tonight were
Christian E. Wolf. twenty years old
and Carl Bothner, twenty-one, both
of Brooklyn.
Evening star., 1923-06-10
ACQUITTED IN KILLING.
Former Deputy Sheriff Found Not
Guilty.

WATSEKA, H., June 9.-Edward
Heikes. former deputy sheriff. charged
with killing Earl Jennings Wendell OF
Chicago. a University of Illinois stu
dent. was found not guilty by a jury
here today.
verdict was announced. According to
evidence, Heikes and Wendell quaTeled
over who was occupying most Of the
road while both were driving on tha
Dixie highway last September.
Evening star., 1923-06-10
TAMMANY MAY MOVE.
Old Headquarters in 14th Street
Sought by Realtors.

NEW YORK, June 9.-Tammany
hall in East 18th street, generally
known as THE Wigwam,' may soon
give way to modern business build
ing. IL was learned.
The younger members of the or
ganiZation desire a larger and more
modern home uptown and several
leading realty operators have made
bids for the old brick building. which
has played such a prominent part in
the political life Of the metropolis.
The site of the building was pur-
chased in 1867 for $4,000. The
amounts OF the bids have not been
announced.
Evening star., 1923-06-10
HOWAT OUT OF JAIL.
Deposed Miner Leader Bailed on
Serious Charge.

- PITTSBURGH. Pa. June 9.-AIexan-
DER Howat, deposed leader of the United
SIne Workers. Kansas district, was re-
~teased from the Allegheny county Jail
tonight after $1,000 bond had been ap-
proved for his appearance at the Sep
Scmber term of court.
y, Howat was arrested several days ago
,tupon serious charge preferred by Mrs
]nga Sorensen of Chicago upon behalf
of her Young son.
Evening star., 1923-06-10
P0LISHERS ELECT HEAD.
Union Chooses w. w. Britton of
Chicago President.

- CINCINNATI, June 9.-Completion
Of the count Of the international vote
FOR officers in the Metal Polishers'
International Union, late today,
-Yhnwed that w. w. Britton of Chi
.Scago WAS reelected by an over
.-Nhelnimg majority. it was announced
,Rt international headquarters here.
Charles Il. Atherton, Cincinnati, in
~ternational secretary and editor OF
~the organizations magazine, also
y WAS Reelected.
The union. by a vote of two to
ono, rejected u proposal to recommend
Formation of a universal union COM
posed of all unions.
Evening star., 1923-06-10
JOHN DREW TO GET DEGREE

PHILADELPHIA. June 9.-AmoSg
the honorary degrees to be conferred by
the University Of Pennsylvania at It's
commencement exercises on June 70 is
that of master of arts upon John Drew,
the actor
Evening star., 1923-06-10
KLAN WOMEN TO UNITE.
Petition for Incorporation Granted
by Little Rock Judge.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, juno s.-A pc
tition for the Incorporation Of the La
dies Of the Ku Klux Klan. a national
woman's auxiliary to the knights Of
the Ku Klux Kan. was granted by
Judge r. X. Mann in second division
circuit court here today. National
headquarters OF the organization will be
in Little Rock, according to the petit
ton
Evening star., 1923-06-10

Caroline Herschel, the discoverer Of
eight comets and the accomplished
partner of her brothers astronomical
labors, never could remember the
multiplication table and always had
to carry copy of it about with her.
Evening star., 1923-06-10

The big feller then ambled back
to the game, picked up a willow.
stepped up to the plate and proceeded
to strike out!
Rumor has It that he also mailed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24
THE WORLD WE
LIVE IN
By Dave Sentner.
CONSIDERABLE

A CONSIDERABLE number
N of the next generation
will come into bootlega-
cies.
The ambition to be the only
pebble on the beach probably
started back in the stone age.
"All wool and a yard wide" is
the national anthem of the
moths.
Perpetual motion is a mosquito
In a dark room with the clock
stopped.
Mr.. Potts, NJ. V. married
veteran), 'says marriage is the
only institution supported by its
inmates.
Dreampuffs: To be circulation
manager for an edition of Ger
man marks.
The Islands of Scotland number
about eight hundred. If they're
Scotch they must be pretty close.
Some neighbors make so much
noise with their piano that you
cant hear yourself play the from
bone.
Baseball umpires plan to form
q union. AS 1t is they're able to
call a strike at any time.
announces he is going to spend
his honeymoon in a cheese fac.
tory.
Now that we have prohibition
what would any country gain by
attacking us?
A philanthropist is a man who
pays a press agent q dollar for
every dollar he gives away to
charity.
The biggest block Of all is the
taxicab block, according to the
meter.
Longest sentence in the world:
Il now pronounce you man and
WIFE,"
II half the world knew how the
other half lived we'd need many
more night watchmen.
Johnny Brighteyes says the
prodigal son of these times does
not care for a fatted calf.
Times may be hard but then so
arc diamonds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24
OYSTERS IN
SEASON

A spot light on e leopard.
A savings bank factory in
Scotland.
A still in a cemetery.
A Spring suit in a second. hand
flivver.
A coal hole underneath a lad
der.
A trombone player with the
mumps.
| A cat sitting on a summer
hotel porch.
A porcupine with a beard.
AnXEDrVcywzH
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24
DELATONE
Reduce Those Danger
Gus Swollen Veins
Doctors Recent Discovery Also
Heals BOiIs, Carbuncles,
Assesses, and Open
Sores in a Few Days.

Physicians are prescribing and
hospitals using a new and harmless,
yet very powerful germicide that
not only causes enlarged or varicoSe
veins and punches to become normal,
but also reduces goitre, enlarged
glands and wens.
Ask any first-class druggist for
an original two-ounce bottle of
Moone's Emerald Oil full strength
and refuse to accept anything in
it's place. It is such a highly con-
centrated preparation that two
ounces lasts a long time and further.
more If this wonderful discovery
does not produce the results antici-
pated, you can have the price
refunded.
It is not wise for anyone to
allow swollen veins to keep on en-
larging. Often they burst and cause
weeks Of pain, suffering and loss
of employment. Start the Emerald
Oil treatment as directions advise
and improvement will begin at once.
Peoples Drug Stores can supply
you.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24

Wear our fine linen under
wear. Nobody sees them, we
hope, but the clothesline."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24

Wash you hands every hour
with Carbon Soap. Ninety-nine
per cent pure-the rest of it soap.
The more you wash the more
you'll have to buy"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24

You need more than one Belt.
Believe this and the Punchem
Belt Company will grow rich"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24

There are five points of ex-
cellence to every Sticko Carpet
Tack. You can find them in the
dark"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24

You can quickly learn to play
saxophone, cornet, trombone.
clarinet and double your pleasure
and moving expenses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24

Use a F1utter Fan. Keeps
papers from cluttering the desk"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24
BELIEVE IT?

On February 20, 1928, a Chi
cago public accountant locked his
children in the bath room so his
wife could come down to the
office and help him straighten out
the books.
On April 81, 1928, a Boston
bricklayer quit a job paying him
$1S a day because he couldn't
stand the footing Of the factory
whistles.
On June 81, 1922, the organist
in Baltimore church asked the
minister to please use mega
phone when announcing the
hymns.
On November 81, 1921, a Detroit
debutante who was running a
society ball asked an organ.
grinder to provide the music for
dance because the guests were
tired of waiting for the orchestra
to appear.
CAREERS.
When Joseph Jenkins was in col.
lege,
He never boasted Of his knowl-
edge;
While his classmate, William
Wise,
Talked himself up to the skies.
But now, kind reader, pause to
guess
How these two boys achieved
success
Joe's famous financier
While William is an auctioneer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24
To Wear Thin Waists
or Sleeveless Dresses
Use DeIatone.
Reauty Topicsl
Use DeIatone.

IBeauty TOplcS)
With the aid Of a Delatone paste,
1t is an easy matter for any woman
to remove every trace of hair or
fuzz from face, neck and arms.
Enough Of the powdered Delatone
and water is mixed into a thick
paste and spread on the hairy sur
face for about 2 minutes, then rub
bed off and the skin washed. This
completely removes the hair, but to
avoid disappointment. get the Della
tone in an original package and
mix fresh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24

"Tete Tete-for white shoes.
Apply with moist brush. Fan un-
til dry. Dust off with dry cloth.
You will then be too tired to
wear them"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24

"All grades of women's bath.
ing suits. Some waterproof"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24
ADVERTISEMENT
Mn AkM NnxbbM
Zemo, the Clean, Antiseptic
Liquid, Gives Prompt Relief

There is one safe, dependable treat.
ment that relieves itching torture ami
that cieanses and soothes the skin.
Ask any druggist for a 35c or Il bo,t,a
Of zemo and apply it as directed. soon
you will find that irritations. PinnI.s
Biackheads' Eczema. BIotches. RIM.
worm and similar skin troubles will dis
appear.
Zemo' the penetrating. satisfying Ito-
uid. Is all that is needed. for il ba n
1snes most skin eruptions. makes the
skin SOFT smooth anu healthy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24
INVISIBLE ADS

Double Grip Milan Carriers.
Leaves a mark like a leg iron.
Good for bathers."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24
CAREERS.

ADVERTISEMENT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24

"All wool and a yard wide" is
the national anthem of the
moths.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24

The ambition to be the only
pebble on the beach probably
started back in the stone age.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-24

Perpetual motion is a mosquito
In a dark room with the clock
stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
HOUsEKEEPE CLUB
 HAS MEETING

The Twentieth Century House keepers club held it's meeting with Mrs. F. M Wheeler on Wednesday last.
 After a most important business session a program on the general i'm provement of East Lake was given, There was first a paper by Mrs. w. J Waldrop, Gan We. Improve East Lake as a Residential Section?" This was followed by the paper Of Mrs. George Williams on Procuring a Playground"
 During the social hour which fol- lowed the program music by Miss Cora Blanche Morris was enjoyed. The hostess served a delicious Ice course carrying out the club colors of yellow and brown.
 The members present were Mes damess Mitcham, Underwood, Pres colt, Bohannon, Waldrop, R. J. Vince Ter, ~Ried. Smith. Heacock. Bingham, Motion, Ryall, Johnson, Morris, Cot trell Norton, Williams, Thompson and the hostess.
 The guests were Mesdames Stiven- der. Truss, Huey, Keene, Read, San croft, Kearney. Parker, Donelson' Williams and Misses Morris, .Ellls' Chapman, Hayes and Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MRS. JOSEPH WEBSTER
 TALKS OF Y. ". (. A.

drab. sordid lines something of very definite value Through the various clubs they are given opportunities for expression, setting high ideal for their development. These club meetings are held in our attrac- tive rooms.
 '"The Travellers Aid with Mrs. H. L. Badham, as chairman, cares for the girls from the time when they ar rive in our city from country or small town, eager for life and new experiences, and oh! such easy prey for interruptions persons, the aid secretaries give information, do a thousand small services. Last year they gave services and information to 56,593 persons.
 Mrs. Mortimer Williams Is chair man of the boarding home committee, which takes care of happy family of a hundred girls. These girls are given the sympathy, love. and care that they would would receive in their own homes. During the two years, which is the limit of a young wof11- ans stay in the home. the influences thrown around her for character building, and the opportunities at- forded for training her abilities, send her out into the business world. at the end of that period an asset to the city rather than liability More than 600 girls pass through the home eaCn In after years to bring their husbands or children as to a real home. which has meant much to them in the past.
 "The physical hygiene committees has for it's chairman, Mrs. l.. S Yerkes. Medicine is given free. The best surgeons and physicians aid In caring for the sick. charging only nominal fees and giving their services have also the opportunity to keep themselves fit physically through free when necessary. Grateful men tion should be made to DTS. W. G. Harrison and c. c. Donald. The girls the gymnasium and swimming pool.
 "The religious work Is directed by Mrs. James Bowron. The ministers of the city aid in the vesper services and Bible classes.
 Miss Rosa Strickland Is chairman of the educational committee. Glasses are conducted in the languages, pub lie speaking, nature study, millinery, sewing. etiquette. This last was most popular.
 Room registry chairman is Mrs. Lee Bradley. This committee places girls in reputable boarding houses.
 Mrs R. S. Munger is head of the employment department. This com mittee runs an employment placing bureau.
 Mrs. John Chisolm. head of social committee. In conjunction with the extension work, plans for parties on holidays and festive occasions.
 Mrs. James Arthur Smith takes charge of the tea room. She, with her committee, keep flowers in the rooms, plan decorations. look out for the serving of the luncheons every day. Last year 10000 persons were served with luncheon. The junior league girls have volunteered theIr services and have been acting as cashiers during the year.
 The Y. W. c. A. staff is composed of Mrs. J. D. Stradley, general sec retary; Mrs Caroline Dill. religious and educational secretary; Miss Enid Carter and Mrs. E. l.. Muchmore, desk secretaries; Miss Frances Bo- mar, extension secretary; Mrs. Flor epce Peebles Hawkins, in charge of Blue Triangle tea room; Mrs. Helen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

walpole. Mrs. Belle Rowel, Mrs. Emma Keller, Travellers Aid secre- taries at Terminal and Louisville and Nashville stations. Miss Jane Car Boyt in charge of the cafeteria.
 Mrs. stradley is peculiarly well fitted for her position of general secretary. She has been advisor. confidante for hundreds of lonely girls. She has made it possible for girls to go through business college. She has called on friends to furnish trousseaux, which have made little brides very happy.
 Miss Frances Bomar, the exten- sion secretary, who is full Of en- thusiasm in her work, is associated with Mrs. Randolph's committee. She helps in the club work, directs, plans parties, and many other things. The past summer she was chiefly instru- mental in the success of the camps at Calcis and Cosley. Numbers of young women spent a joyous vaca- tion at these camps Virginia Jemi- son, Virginia Kaui and Rose Smith helped Miss Bomar in entertaining the campers One Saturday Mrs. Ross Smith entertained at delight ful barbecue at her Roebuck home.
 The budget for the past year was s64,000. As our association is 80 per cent lf-supporting. so that S16.000 nau to De SOllCiteu rom the puDlIS. This year the Y. W. c. A. will be a part of the community chest. Mrs Robert Jemison, Jr., who is chair man of the finance committee, Is asking for $25,000, as the board greatly desires to extend the work to include work among the girls from , to IS. There is crying need for the association has never been able to attempt this work for lack of the necessary funds"