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The northwestern bulletin., 1923-09-08

third with 675. Our own Daughter
Mccullough Of Minnehaha Temple
No. 129 of Minneapolis was the read
ing clerk of the grand temple ses-
sions, and many words of praise and
compliment were handed to her by
the delegates for the capable and eff
cient manner in which she performed
her duties. and especially for the
wonderful carrying power of her
voice, Delegates were unanimous in
declaring that never before were they
able to hear so distinctly the busi-
ness that was being carried on. If
all the rumors that heard were true,
then 1t won't be very long (maybe at
Pittsburg) before Minnehaha Temple
will have member in the grand
temple. March on Minnesota.
Pickpockets were as thick as f1eas
and they spared nobody" Ask
Charlie Miller.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-09-08

Miss Louise Wiley, formerly a
nurse at the Kansas City General hos
pital and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. d. Wiley, SIS st. Anthony avenue,
is critically Ill at the Ancker hos
pital.
Mrs. Florence Duckett, Mrs. Ber-
tha Lewis King and Mrs. Corrinne
Woodfork, all active in affairs OF st.
James A. NJ. E. church, are attend
ing the annual conference in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.
Mrs. Oscar Tudos and daughter
Gladys arrived home Saturday morn
ing from Chicago. They have been
visiting relatives and friends in
Bridgeton, N. j., Pittsburg, Pa, and
various points in the East.
The Everywoman Progressive
council will motor to st. Cloud, Mimi,
early next Thursday morning to be
the special luncheon guests Of Supt.
Charles A. Vasaly of the State Re-
formatory. Every privilege possible
will be accorded the club, and they
will visit the institution. Automo-
biles will be provided for the entire
club and their out-of-town guests.
DR.. Lightfoot A. West, owner and
surgeon-in-chief of Mercer hospital at
Memphis, Tenn, en- route home from
the Mayo Clinic at Rochester, is vis-
iting his relatives, Attorney and Mrs.
w. T. Francis, and Mr.. and Mrs. R..
B. Chapman of st. Anthony avenue.
DIR. West, who formerly lived with
his aunt, Mrs. Maggie Griswold, is
one of the leading surgeons in the
country. At the regular monthly din
ner given on Thursday evening by
the T. s. T. C. club, with Mr.. r. B.
Chapman as host, DIR. West was the
guest of honor.
Messrs. Ernest Graves and Harry
Hughes, members of Gopher lodge,
welcomed the Seattle delegation of
Elks en- route to the convention in
Chicago. Their names were omitted
last week.
Mrs. w. B. Overton, 1160 Sher-
burne avenue, entertained last Fri
day afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Hodges, 62S Pershing Road, Chicago.
A number of guests enjoyed Mrs.
Overton's hospitality. The afternoon
was spent in playing cards. followed
by a delicious repast.
The Bulletin received a postcard
from Attorney and Mrs. w. T. Fran
els, who are making 1,000-mile tour
in their Studebaker sedan. The
country over which they are passing
is decidedly picturesque and they are
enjoying every mile of the trip.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-09-08

proper manner. For 10 hours every
possible method and means was tried
to evade the law, but the old war
horses of Minnesota with the valiant
assistance Of Brother Cernt of Cali
fornia stood their ground and chair
most reluctantly, finally had rule in
favor of them. The most important
legislation was the extension of the
session from to 4 days and the ap-
pointment of a committee consisting
of the grand exalted ruler, the grand
secretary, grand legal advisor and the
grand trustees, to negotiate for the
purchase of certain described prop
erty in Pennsylvania for an Elks'
home, the cost not to exceed $4,000.
Pittsburg was chosen as the next
place Of meeting and at sos A. NJ.
Friday, August 81. Past Grand Elk.
Ruler DR.. ]. Q. Mills, after duly in
stalling the newly elected officers,
dropped his gavel, adjourning Sine
Die, the Gath annual session Of the
Improved Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks Of the World until 1t
shall convene on the last Tuesday In
August, 1924, in the city of Pitts
burg, Pa. The grand ball on Wednes-
day evening was held at the Eighth
Regiment Armory and was most
disappointing affair. The hall was
far too small for the vast crowd that
sought admission and before 10
o'clock the jam at the entrance was
uncomfortable.
The Bulletin representative was, of
course, not enabled to gain so much
inside information on the doings of
the temples session and can only
give such as he could secure at sec
ond hand information. The most
surprising thing. of course, was the
defeat of Daughter Mamie Hodges for
the Office Of grand daughter ruler.
For fifteen years she has successfully
defeated every aspirant for her
throne, but as early as Sunday the
word was being passed that she was
to go, and when election time came
the opposition had manned their
forces In sufficient numbers to elect
Daughter Nora Taylor of Chicago by
over 100 majority. Daughter Taylor
is a noted Evangelist and has done
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-09-08
CHOOSE WILSON GRAND
EXALTED RULER OF ELKS
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claiming the beauties and advantages
of Cleveland as a meeting place.
Franklin lodge of Columbus and
Cato No. 20 of Philadelphia followed,
both beautifully uniformed. Wolver-
ine No. 72 of Detroit had brown
uniform that was so different from
the general trend of bright colors
that they attracted marked attention.
Then came Minnesota, Gopher and
Ames, and what they lacked in num-
bers was made up by enthusiasm.
Brother Chas. Miller of Gopher and
Brother Clarence Mccullough of
Ames kept the spectators constantly
applauding with their fancy cake
walking steps and comical antics, and
Minnesota was voted by all as the
liveliest bunch in line. Imperial No.
127 of New York City were next, and
this was one of the largest and hand
soonest attired lodges in the parade.
Then came Mighty Monarch" of New
York, and they were just what their
name implied. Eureka Temple of
New York followed and these daugh-
ters in white flannel suits trimmed in
purple with white capes lined with
purple satin were certainly good to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
ARM SENATOR
To TELL Of
ELECTION
Magnus johnson Will Reveal
Inside Story to Advertis-
ing Mems Club.

Washington advertising men,
members Of the local Advertising
Club, will be told what real adver-
Using is Wednesday at the clubs
regular weekly luncheon.
The speaker will be Senator-elect
Magus Johnson, probably one of the
most conspicuous figures in Amer
lean politics today, who is croWding
Henry Ford for honors as the
premier getter of free publicity.
Senator Johnson promises to tell
the inside story of how he came to
be the peoples choice in Congress
and some Of the ''lowdown" on how
he secured the publicity that made
his election possible.
Roe Fulkerson will preside at the
meeting and introduce the speaker.
Because of the expected crowd, the
place Of luncheon has been changed
from the City Club to the Raleigh
- tel. This will he Senator Johnson 3
first public appearance in Washing.
ton.
The Advertising Club will hold its
annual fall dinner at the City Club
Tuesday evening. December 4. The
meeting will be in the nature of a
novelty, including music throughout
the affair by the Meyer Davis band
and distribution OF valua bic
prizes. donated by club members,
The party win be q mixed affair,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
n SEEK
ADVICE PRIOR
To ACTING
Committee to Probe Restric-
tons Now Prevailing in
Other Jurisdictions.
Filing by the professional bonds

Filing by the professional bonds
men of another request to Judge
Mcmahon and Schuldt for hear
ing in an attempt to have the
recent regulations governing bonds
men modified will be delayed while
a committee investigates the amount
of security required by other juris-
dictions, it was learned today. fol-
lowing a meeting of the bondsmen.
Prominent lawyers are also being
consulted concerning the rights of
bondsmen in other courts and the
proper procedure for laying Stats
tics before the court. 1t was stated,
however, that counsel are being
consulted only in an advisory capac-
ity and not with view to attempt
ing any legal steps in the matter.
The same condition prevails for
obtaining the release on bond of
prisoners under the jurisdiction of
the Police Court, for, although two
persons have qualified as bondsmen
for the release of one particular
person, no new professional bonds
men have been qualified by Frank
A. Sebring, chief clerk of the. court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
NEW AUTO LIGHT
CLAIMED To BE
NONGLAR|NG
Bureau of Standards invention
Will Be Tested Before
Traffic Committee.

A demonstration of a new automo-
bile headlight. invented by the Blu
reau of Standards, will be given by
Dr. James A. Carlson before the Sea-
ate District Committee investiga ting
local traffic conditions tomorrow
morning.
The new headlights eliminate the
glare or dazzle which is the great
defect in virtually all lenses now
uesd on automobiles. it is said. The
Senate committee is attempting 10
arrive at specifications for head
lights in the District of Columbia,
which will be entirely safe and do
away with all the evils of the present
flare lights. If they find the new
lights to be satisfactory, they will
make a recommendation for. future
traffic regulations providing for the
installations of the lamps on all Dis
trict cars.
The Senate District Committee will
conclude its hearings after the
demonstration by Dr. Carlson tomor.
row. Senator Ball. chairman of the
committee, expects that a report will
be ready for Congress early next
week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
MRS. NEWMAN HONORED
BY CUBAN CLUBWOMEN

Mrs. Edith B. Newman repre-
sented the Federation of Women's
Clubs Of Cuba at the annual meet
ing OF the Florida Federation of
Women's Clubs. which ended its
sessions at West Palm Beach No
vember %. Mrs Newman. a mem
her OF the bar OF Washington. and
the Women's City Club. was con-
spiciOus for her activities in con.
nection with the suffrage in this
country.
Mrs. Newman was elected by a
vote Of the ten women's organiza-
tions affiliated with the Cuban fed
grafton. She became prominent in
Cuba through her work in advan-
Gin" woman's interests and in or
"aniz'n" the woman's clubs there.
Nf~s Newnan's advocacy Of woman
suffrage for Cllha ras been followed
h" an active campaign tow rd that
end.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
SCOTT NEARING ASSAILS
. STANDARDS OF AMERICA

Political, personal and business
standards of America were assaiIed
last night by Scott Nearing econo.
mist and formerly professor of eco
nomics at the University OF Penn
sylvania, in a lecture at the TWO
northwest.
me lecture was under the aus
Pices OF the League for Industrial
democracy, whose object is ito edu.
cate the masses into a new social
ofoer' based on production for use
instead Of profit"
America" he declared. lis now
IN Tar more dangerous condition
OF economic chaos than Germany
or RUSSIA. The schools and colleges
are run byabig business instead of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
ALL CLUES FAIL
To ASSA|LANT
Of WOMAN
Man Who Attacked Mrs. Fiske
Left No Fingerprints,
Expert Finds.

Fingerprint experts of the detec
tive bureau today examined with a
microscope the brown paper cover
ing which was found wrapped abou;
the iron pipe with which Mrs. Anna
M. FHiske, sixty years old was beaten
into Inconsistencies in the grounds
of the Wardman Park Hotel early
Saturday night.
Detective Sergt. Fred Sandberg
Bertillon Identification expert, went
over the paper carefully. He de
clared that the assailant must have
worn gloves, for there was no trace
of any fingerprints on the wrapping
Headquarters detectives were disap
pointed and now admit that they nre
practically without a lead" in the
case.
Aroused over the brutality and
daring of the crime. Inspector OF
Detectives Grant last night took
personal charge of the hunt for
Mrs. Fiske's assailant.
Small boys playing the Wardman
Park grounds directly in the rear
of Harry Wardman's home, found
Mrs. Fiske Saturday night shortly
before 10 o'clock.
Boys Heard Means.
They we're attracted by her means
One Of the boys ran into the drug
store at Wardman Park and TOLD
people there about finding Mrs
Fiske. Those who went to her aiC
found her suffering from deer
cash in her head behind the right
ear. She was unconscious and, ex
cept for the wound on her head
showed no signs of being attacked.
X-ray pictures taken at Emergency
Hospital showed THAI she was sui
fering from a fracture of the skull
Her condition today was said to be
much improved, though she is still
unable to tell what happened to her
Mrs. Fiske makes her home alter.
nately with her sister, Mrs. Eliza,
beth Northrup. at the Wardmau Park
Hotel, and her daughter, Mrs. Dom
v. Smythe, apartment No. 2, 1851
Columbia road northwest. She was
returning to the Columbia road ad
dress after paying her sister a visit
when the attack occurred.
Mrs. Northrup timed her sisters
departure at $3.50 o'clock. She was
found about ten minutes later. Police
say Mrs. Fiske walked down the path
from the drug store. This path leads
to Connecticut avenue and Is a short
cut across the Calvert street bridge,
That robbery was not the motive
was established when the two rings
which Mrs. Fiske always wore were
found on her fingers. She carried
with her n hand bay which police
have been unable to find. Mrs.
Northrup SAID that her sister can I'll
only about S. with her at the time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
OLDEST WIDOW
Of VETERAN
FOUND
Husband of Mrs. Matilda
Showacre, 1o4, Fought in
War of 1912.
By WILLIAM PICKETT HELM.

Americas oldest war widow" has
been found by the Pension Bureau
at Washington. She is Mrs. Matilda
Showacre, of New Market, Md, and
she was 104 years old September IL
last.
Mrs. Showacre has been a widow
for more than fifty years. Her hus-
bond, George ShoWacre, served with
the Maryland militia under Jackson
in the war of 1912. He was born
in 1895, married on Christmas Eve,
1844-nearly seVenty-nine years ago
and died in his seVenty-ninth year,
May 3, 1873.
During the past forty.five years,
or sonce 1873. Uncle Sam has been
sending Mrs. Showacre a pension of
$50 month in recognition of her
husbands war record of more than
century ago. Mrs. Showacre is the
oldest Of thirty-nlne war widows"
Of 1912. Next in seniority is Mrs.
Mahala Huff, of Louisa, KY, who is
re Wmonths younger. The average
age OF these war widows" Is more
than eighty three years.
MRS. ShoWacre lives with her
youngest son, who Is seventy-four
years OLD, on his farm near New
Market. notwithstanding her age,
she Is spry, and keeps up with the
tlmes. she pores over the news.
papers daily, reading without glasses,
| and enters as actively into commu-
nifty affairs as her only informiuy,
deafness. will permit. She often
visits the little town of New Market
with her grandchildren and great
grandchildren, all of whom, with the
exception OF one grandchild, are
| grown.
her daily habits, she says, are
Just what they've always been"
ana the weight of her many years
seems not to trouble her at all.
Copyright, 1923, William pickeIt ua,r, ,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
THANKSGIVING
IN THE COUNTRY

IN the baRnyaPd struts the turkey
with proudly carried head.
And safe In the cellar are baskets Of
There are cakes stuffed well with
ralslns and fruit and mOltened with
wine,
And the broad-bosom hearth roars
cheerfuIIy as 1t hugs the logs Of
pine.
There arc walnuts In sacks In the
smoke house and pop corn hung
uD high,
And homemade cider in sturdy kegs
are rolled In the corner, near by.
There are well-smOked hams and
sausage and . brown jar Of mince
meat,
And eaFthen crooks on the shelf are
filled with pickles sour and sweet.
what Joy In anticipation the games
that are planned, what fun
In watching tho turkey grow golden
and the chestnuts burst when
they're done.
The smell Of the pies and the pudding,
the apples that roast ON the string,
The cat that bllnIks from the hearth
rug, the kettle that bubbles and
The bark Of the dog comes clearly,
the rattle OF wheels at the gate.
1Oung faces pressed close to the
window In fear that the guests
what matter II skies arc Ieaden and
the wind chIlls clean to the bone
II enc can come from the weary ways
70 have Thanksgiving at home.
ID. h. r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
DESERTED
He R IN
SOUTH
Emma Mingo Says She Work
ed Years to Give Husband
An Education.

Married over forty-four years
and mother of eleven children
Emma Mingo today filed suit in
the District Supreme Court
against William Mingo, jr., for
maintenance.
Petitioner, represented by At
torneys Bell, Marshall and Rice,
says that both she and her hus-
band are between IS and 20
years old and were born slaves
and that early in their married
life they lived on a farm in
Helped Educate Him.
Mingo, who is employed at the
Naval Observatory in this, city, ac-
cording to, his wife, suggested to
her shortly after their marriage
that it would be good idea If he
could get an education; it would
enable him to support her and the
children better. He also suggested
that while he went to school she
should support him as well as the
family. The wife said she also
wanted to be able to write her
own name" but she consented to
keep the family together while DE-
PENDANT got educated. She says ne
succeeded and taught school In
Texas, but she continued to sup
port him and the children and was
often forced to divide among them
lack of money.
Divorced Her in Texas.
In April, 1906, defendant obtained
a Government position in this city
and plaintiff says she wanted to
come and live with him, but that
he objected, saying that living was
cheaper in Texas than in Washing
ton. He also told her that he was
buying real estate in this city to
make their old age more comfort
able. She says he sent her only
$40 during all his absence and that
was when one of the children was
i'll with the smallpox.
In May 81, 1920, defendant Sc
cured a limited divorce from her in
Texas, charging desertion. She says
she did not know anything about 1t
when she came on here to live with
him. She asks the court to direct
her husband to pay her $500 for the
purpose Of vacating the Texas d.
vorce decree and to pay her perma-
nent maintenance.
They were married in Fayette
county, Texas, December 18, 1879,
and lived together until 1913, when
defendant left her and came to this
city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
HARDING ADVOCATED
GOLDEN RULE SUNDAY

The late President Harding was
an advocate of the principles under
lying International Golden Rule
Sunday, December 9, when the
American people are asked to eat
plain meal and send the differ.
ence in food costs to the Near East
Relief.
The relief organization quotes an
address by the late President at
Denver, Col, last June, in it's an.
peal for observance of this day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
HOUSE PLANS COMMITTEE
FOR COAL LEGISLATION

Creation of a special committee
in the House to handle coal legis-
Iation will be provided in resolu'
ton to be introduced next week by
Congressman Treadway OF Massa'
chusetts, it was announced today.
Such legislation is now handled by
the Committees on Interstate and
FOREIGN Commerce. Mines and Min
ling. Merchant Marine and Fisheries
and Foreign Affairs.
Treadway said TODAY that one
committee should devote its entire
attention to the coal problem so
that legislation could be put through
without delay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
ALLEGED DRUG ADDICTS
ARE SENT TO HOSPITAL

Men giving their names as Rich
ard Tilt, thirty nine, I1O4 Fifth
street northwest. and Charles Nor.
ris, thirty-four, SO Twentieth street
northwest. are i'm Gallinger Hospital.
where they were placed after their
arrest on charges of violating the
Harrison anti-drug act yesterday by
Fourth precinct polica,
They are accused 0aIsing dope.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
TURKEY PICKS OUT FAMILY
TO EAT 1T THANKSGIVING

If everything remains as 1t is one
gobbler has chosen his own stewing-
pot. police of the Tenlytown police
station believe.
Frank J. Kayhoe today reported
to that precinct, that he found a
large turkey strolling leisurely
about the rear yard of his home,
All Thirty-eighth street northwest,
Yesterday. He intimated that,
should the turkey remain unclaimed
it is likely to find it's way on the
table Thanksgiving.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
New York Church Has
DOOrman In Livery
To Aid Members

NEW YORK, Nov. &c.
What DR.. A. Edwin Keigwin,
pastor of West End Presby-
terrain Church, refers to as an
innovation is the presence of a
doorman in livery to assist
members of the church in and
out of their automobiles as
they arrive or depart from the
church.
Yesterday was the second
Sunday the doorman has been
present.
Among his duties also are
to watch the cars parked near
by and to call taxicabs if anv
of the church members desire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
CHATT Err GRAPHS.

Southern doctors cypress dis
approval of the President shGE-
tng hands so much, but nobody
SNterOe1tes to prevent his leg
being pulled so often.
Some 1Don1en 1Ue meet neUer
1OeGr smiles, but do haze divorce
suits on.
The "puGmtic" odor of goats,
Gags q contrib, is a sure cure
for many diseases. 1t has meUer
cured the Lovesick, but Bilrs
Goat has cured many of trying
to "sttp something oOer on him"
TrGnsfusionists is q neW title
applied to aOSVes l1ho continually
bleed their husbands.
"EScGvGtion" Is hole IN the
ground IUhere landlords plant
their apartment houses to insure
them "grosUing in vGtue" and
the frequent raising of rent.
Adam sCGs lucky and didn't
kHos1 It. He didn't haze a coat
on (Which a blonde LGdy's hair
might cling.
HANK HAWKINS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
PAUL L. COMPTON.
Al REGRET CORNER.

''Of all sad words Of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these-lt might
have BEEN"
Thus spoke a sage in the long
ago and the intervening years only
corroborate his statement. We all
have our regrets. standing out as
mighty monuments erected to mis-
takes made in the past. Perhaps
the spoken word or the world left
unspoken: the thing done or left
undone. Some will profit by these
failures and at least not repeat
them-others will go on to the end.
leaving behind a trail of noun
mental mistakes.
1t may prove interesting, there
fore, as well as,instructive, for the
fans to reminisce a little, recall
announce it to the world. Misery
loves company" the saying goes.
AS a starter, l give below two RE-
grets" and trust that other fans
will likewise respond:
1. Failure to keep q daily record
Of my experiences In the World
War.
2. Not carefully cutting out and
preserving each issue of Heard and
Seen.
Come, let's get together and make
our agony corner" in the old
PAUL L. COMPTON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
A CONSIDERABLE MOTORMAN.

May / use the column to thank
the motorman who operates the
car running from Rosslyn to
Clarendon, w. v. R. R., for con-
sideration for others, safety?
He never fails to dim his head
light when approaching an auto
mobile going in the opposite di-
rection. If more were like him
there would be fewer accidents.
II. B. MOSELEY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
THE DOPE PERIL.

Fans, here's a hard nat to
crack: Which has the easier
task, the man trying to dope out
the races or the man doing has
dGvndest to dope out 1Oonpen?
Personally, / prefer to take
chances. on the ponies-they
DO perform the expected occG-
sionGLLy.
PAIL Il COMPTON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-11-26
Bows Club to Meet.

The annual meeting Of the Boys
cluh of washington will be held at
the city Club tomorrow night at :
o'clock, At the meeting the officers
reports will be heaSd and trustees
elected. -