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Evening star., 1923-12-12
BY ROBERT t. SMALL.

The democratic national commit
tee meets January Is in Washington
to turn down New York's confident
bid for the democratic national con-
vention. The chances are that the
democratic conclaye will go to the
Mississippi river or beyond. 1t is
understood that st. Louis quietly is
gathering in the pledged votes of
national committeeman and commit
tee women.
Back of the sudden slump In New
York's once rosy prospects of cap
turing the big democratic pow-wow
Is an interesting political story. Up
to two or three weeks ago it ap-
peared to be almost a certainty that
the metropolis would break its life
long record and become the meeting
place of national political conven-
tion. So confident were the pro-
moters of the plan they announced
that after capturing the democrats
for 1924, the city would very kindly
take in the republicans in 1928. The
thing was all threshed out, cut and
dried
But now a vast change has come
over the situation. In order TO get
the uenOcTdJlc cOnNentlOn, New OTh
said it was willing to raise the nee
essary guarantee of $125,000 for con-
vention expenses. or even to raise
the ante to 100000, if need be. The
democrats said Fine and dandy" They
also said. OF course, you under
stand, you New Workers, that all
moneys left over after convention ex-
penses are paid go into the war chest
of the democracy. We democrats
have a hard enough time as it is to
raise the necessary coin for n cam
paign and we always insist upon
having the convention leftover as
a nucleus for the national purse
Republicans on Committee.
But. we can't do that you know =
Evening star., 1923-12-12

Spain supplies so per cent OF the
worlds cork
Evening star., 1923-12-12

Three hundred and fifty thousand
tons OF sugar are used each year in
the making of candy in the United
States
Evening star., 1923-12-12

Germany has ESQ beet-sugar fac
tories in operation.
Evening star., 1923-12-12

But, we can't do that. you know, .
said the New Workers. and we will
tell you the reason why. We didn't
undertake to go after the convention
simply because New York is the great
Evening star., 1923-01-18
Drapery Department

Marquisette Of fine quality,
36 inches wide; white. ivory
and ecrU; close weave, with
woven small figure designs:
regularly 35c. Special, Or
yard. Observation-Disclosures. LOC
42-inch Drapery. Net, ivory
color; fish net weave, with
all-over scroll design; re9u-
larly S1.00. Special, 7E
yard. .....--........ lOc
Fine Bobbinet Curtains, 2A
yards long; white and ivory:
hemmed edges; finished with
neat lace trimming; large va
riety OF designs, but mostly only
two or three pairs of q pat-
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pair 1r.-~>~.~~e-s..~,~ .~~ eDLsAO
Evening star., 1923-01-18

sions of American thoroughness and
efficiency. The wonderful spirit of the
construction force manifested in
bringing to fulfillment this dream of
the centuries still lives with the ope-
rating force after the great task is
done.
presidents, Secretaries of War and
Congresses have stood firm against
attempts to change the wise plan de-
vised for government and operation of
the canal, which is now highly Gen.
tralized in the governor under the
Secretary of War. We are giving proof
that the government can and does
successfully operate big business, and
can continue to do so, if the executive
and legislative branches of our ma
tional government will insist Gas they
have done) that the operation be kept
free of improper political influences
and are not hampered by unnecessary
legal restrictions"
Evening star., 1923-01-18
ANKLE SPRAIN STOPS
TRINITY'S CLOCK AND
WALL STREET GASPS

NEW YORK, January is. - A
sprained ankle stopped the clock
OF Trinity Church for an hour and
minute yesterday morning.
Wall Street was worried when.
the hands reached 900 and stayed
there, for Wall Street regulates
it's watch by the steeple clock. In
veStigation showed that the regu-
lar winder had met with an acci-
dent and the clock had run down.
A substitute had the clock tick
ing again at 1910.
Evening star., 1923-01-18
POSTER CONTEST TO AID
VISITING NURSE SOCIETY
Exhibit Will BE Held at Arts
Club Beginning jan
uary 22.

Interest in the approaching poster
contest for the benefit of the In
structive Visiting Nurse Society is
being manifested in Washington art
circles, including art schools and or
ganizations. The exhibit will be held
during the week of January 20 at the
Arts Club.
Two things are largely responsible
for the ready response shown by local
artists to the need of the nursing or
ganiZation for a poster, to be repro
Evening star., 1923-01-18

for furthering- It's work; One ig the
widespread appeal of the work of the
I. v. N. S., while another is the fact
that the first prize, consisting OF $50,
is the largest ever offered here Tor
poster competitive work.
All entrants In the contest must
have their work In the hands OF Mrs.
Minnigerode Andrews, 1880 leth street.
not later than next Saturday night.
She is chairman of the committee on
award. assisted by Clifford *. Berry
man, Mrs. L. NJ. Leisenring, Felix Ma
hony and Miss Leila Mechlin.
Evening star., 1923-01-18

partments to the completed paper.
Maj. Buchanan drew upon his own
experience as q newspaper man To IL
lustrafe the various phases of news
gathering, and in the course OF his
address also spoke of the ideals OF
the profession. giving credit to jour
nalism for reforms which had been In
the direction Of progress.
Evening star., 1923-01-18
TWO PLAYS TO BE GIVEN
BY HOWARD PLAYERS
"The Death Dance" and "The Max
er of Dreams" to Inaugurate
Dramatic Season.

Two one-act plays-"The Death
Dance and "The Maker of Dreams"
will be presented by the Howard
Players of the Howard University in
the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel,
on the university campus, tomorrow
night at o'clock. 1t will be the
inauguration of the dramatic work
of the year and the performance is
a special compliment to the visiting
students from European universities.
THE Death Dance" is an original
race drama. written by Thelma Dun
Evening star., 1923-01-18

cas-, a student in the university, and
the properties to be used will be
drawn from the Ward exhibit of Az
rican civilization, in the National Mu-
scum. Miss kathleen Hilyer. as Azr-
mana will appear in several native
include p, ]. Chesson. J. w. Nichol-
son. L. Spaulding, Bernard Walton
and A. Burke. The production has
been under the special direction of
Victor Kerney.
The cast of "The Maker of Dreams"
consists of Grace Nash, Alfred Smith
and jennings Newsome.
The Howard Players are under the
direction of Montgomery Gregory and
Marie Moore Forrest. They are de-
veloping the work at Howard Uni
versity with a view to the ultimate
establishment of a negro theater.
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Evening star., 1923-01-18

James A. Buchanan of the staff OF
The Star, in an address yesterday aft
ernoon before the class in Journalism
at George Washington University.
The ape aker told of the system under
which the news was gathered, of the
editing of the material and of it's
progress through the mechanical de-
Evening star., 1923-01-18

Friend-what is your baby going to
be when he grows up?
Financier-A blackmailer, I'm afraid.
We have to give him something every
little while to keep him Quiet.-Boston
TRANSCRIPT,
Evening star., 1923-01-18
SPEAKS AT UNIVERSITY.

Maj. Buchanan OF Star Staff De-
scribes Making Of Newspaper.
The making of newspaper was
described in all it's details by Maj
Evening star., 1923-01-18

Perhaps Europe is after the record
for a nonstop fight.-Hartford Times.
Evening star., 1923-01-18
Railroad Invaluable.

THE Panama railroad and steam
ship line are auxiliary and neces-
Sary functions of the canal, as
much so now for successful operation
as they were for construction; they
have paid their way most handsomely.
and will doubtless continue to do so
when the depression of the last two
years clears up.
The canal and the community con-
nected with2it are the finest express
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23

prise her. The Inspector had his book
bet re him and made careful notes
At the conclusion he regarded Billy
! perSively, and with touch of envy
ITS pity you didn't hang on to
then. when you'd got them in hand"
sail Panke But of course, we know
what Calamity Kate Is"
'Who?" echoed Billy.
Panke described briefly the popular
names of the two thieves, and what
little was known about Them
And now. Mr.. Spencer, l have some
questions to put to you-for the in
formation of the police. This hap
pened between one and two o'clock.
1t is now seven. What became Of you
In the meantime"
Billy turned to the light and al
lowed Panke to inspect the wound on
,he side of his head, only partially
concealed by his hair.
"If you'd had that" said Billy. II
guess you'd be lynn on the grass yon-
der now"
"A severe cut" said the inspector,
impressed.
"And you lay unconscious there till
daybreak?" exclaimed Lady Erythea,
with intense sympathy.
ut might have been a week, for all
l knew when l woke up. When I'd
got my senses back, an made up my
mind what to do" said Billy calmly,
II came along here"
Didn't it occur to you," said Panke,
shat the right thing to do was to go
to the policeW
mo. 1t occurred to me the first |
thing to do was to get the stuff
straight back to it's owner"
"And perfectly right, toor' said |
Lady Erythea sharply.
"How did you know" persisted
Panke, that the necklace belonged
here?"
Billy turned over the necklace and
pointed to the little gold-enamel pend
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23
ABOUT TOWN
BUILDING

ton precedes the architects pencil in its ooursa but
the must follow that tracing the cas1e IN
air is anchored to earth
Ethical laws essential to life and The growth
of things physical laws. The flower mfoAds ac-
cording to a wello ordered plan Town problems are
merely the common problems Of fnd1v1duAA The
town that is without plan and purpose, without Aans
and ideals, is colorless and hopeAe. he In
dividual who lacks these attributes, a. tA0 mason
without blueprints before him.
| The town that permits selfish interests TO ou1p0ay
common interests that allows personal wants to WAxp
community ideals, and low aims to thwart high AaAI
handicaps its chances of being bigger end bet1R.
Many minds wiser than one mind. We eVoate
instruments Of government, develop boards a oon-
merce and clubs dedicated to civic interests b pool
the intelligence of thinking mfnds- SECURE = She
town whose destinies carved out b. TIE common
Judgment of minds endowed with the enth1AGm q
common sense
The satisfied mind wants nothing, does nothinG -
|complishes nothing. But the mind that y oboaned
with wholesome unrest is likely to bless ths wusad
with benefits.
So with the town. The community that n e4eW .
|be better Is destined to be bigger, healthier,
and wiser
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23

VX7HEN Chicago burned, its bankers and builders
w were in despair until its leading real estate
operator who at the time in California was
reached by wire with the question, What shall we
dor The one word answer came back, BUILD
# was that faith in the that remade the inter
ocean metropolis.
Every dty is great the faith Of its staunchest
citizens No greater The real asset OF city is not
Its past but its future
Complacency is deadly to community as to an
Individual The that waits to be discovered has
hardly a gamblers chance Of growth. The town that
has discovered itself has opened futures door to
greatness The city that would find for itself future
must utilize the NEW and not the old. Each age
demands improvement on the past c..
The merchant who respects ancient methods that
he ignores the newest ideas in merchandising, must
lose lead the merchant who Is eager to employ
the last in salesman efficiency. ~..i,..
The town that holds fast to obsolete ideas and ideals
surenders supremacy. The community that expects
to fall by accident into industrial greatness through
no effort of its own has childhk faith In modern
miracles and has little chance Of its hopes fulfill
ment as has the youth who by wtshng, would zee the
river change to honey.
The wish is worthless, without the VIII. Imagina-
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23

gathered and the flames were finally
extinguished, although everyone is Of
the opinion that saving the house
was miracle. The porch was bad
ly charred and much damage done.
Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Berg entertain
ed Mr. Chris Thurston and family at
dinner, Sunday, in honor OF Mrs.
Bergs birthday
b. NJ Parmallee was business Wis.,
itor in Aberdeen, Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Edwards spent
the week end with Mr.. and Mrs. J. c.
Maxwell.
The ladies of the community will
give their annual community dinner
Saturday, in the basement of the
school.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23

| IWpTVOOSOs
ant that bore the Lambe arms in Z
lozenge
"Those three sheepskins-" he be-
gan.
"Fleeces - feeces, argent" MUIR
INJURED Mr.. Lambe.
! are the same brand as those on
the shields over the lodge gates here,
which l noticed as l came by. And
the thieves were coming from this d.
rection when struck them"
"Mr. Spencer, not being police
man, uses his common sense" inter-
posed Lady Erythea with extreme
aridity. Are you suggesting that he
stole emeralds worth fortune, for
the pleasure of returning them with
thanks-besides wounding himself on
the headT
Mr.. Panke heaved heavy sigh.
mo, my lady, I am endeavOrlng to
collect facts that may help in the
tracing of the thieves" The inspector
ran through his notes, detailing the
information Billy had given him dur
ing the first part Of the story. Full
name, William Spencer, on your way
from Beechwell to Stanhoe railway
station, intending to catch the 2:15
a. m. mail train to London, when you
encountered the thieves about 1 80
a. m. Is that correct7"
precisely" said Billy, annealing
the statements into his memory. 1t
would not do to forget any of them.
The thought Of the work he was CIV
Ing the Recording Angel caused him
not a tremOr. He was thinking only
Of Aimee, hiding in her cave behind
the bramble bush. "Do you want me
to come to the station houseY
"Not necessary" said the inspector,
after moments hesitation, "but l |
want to know where you can be found |
in case anything further
your testimony Will
De wanted II we apprehend the
.hieves." He avoided Lady Erythea's
Eye.
Overseas club, London, will find
ne. I've quarters there"
The inspector made note.
"What is your OccupationY
motor engineer"
"Engineer?' queried the inspector,
dancing at his hands.
ITO be continued)
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23

Mr. and Mrs. A. l.. Shelman hav'
located in Santa Cruz, California
They have bought a two-acre chick
en- ranch, which is stocked with tive
hundred an dthirty leghorn chickens
Mrs. Smoot returned to her home
at Raft River Wednesday,
| Mr.. and Mrs. Don Shelman enter
tanned the following at cards Wedncs-
day night: Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Roy
lance, Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Stone, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Chaffin, Mr.. and Mrs
Hopla, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim White, Mr..
and Mrs. John Crdidle, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. White, Ernest Wells and Vince
Marriott Refreshments were served
and all departed at late hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Blackburn enter
tanned Mr. Chamberlain at dinner on
Sunday.
Mr.. Ottestad made business trip
to BlackfOOt, Monday.
Saturday night surprise party was
given Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Berg, and
it was a complete surprise. After
all were congregated, there were thir-
ty-one present, and the evening was
spent with games an dcards. Deli
cious refreshments were served and
all departed, pronouncing the party
a success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bringhurst,
Mr.. and Mrs. Heber Wells, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. N. Wells and Ernest Wells
were entertained at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Don Shelman, Sunday.
Robert Chandler started to Black
loot Sunday in his car, but found 80
many snowdrifts in the road that he
1ad to turn back at Pingree.
/. N. Meyer came from Blackfoot |
Friday to spend a few days on the |
'anch.
Friday night the five hundred club
Il Grandview greatly surprised Mr..
nd Mrs. John Jensen, blu congregat-
ng at their home to spend the even
ng. There were thirty-fve all told,
nd the evening was very pleasantly
pent
Saturday morning some of the
eighbors were congregated at the
'armalee ranch and were busily en-
aged at their work and conyersa-
ion when the cry of fire" ran govt.
he porch was found to be mass of
caring flames, caused by some gaso-
ne exploding. A large crowd soon
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23

eyes were large. They expanded In
describably when he saw the Lambe
necklace lying on the table He closed
the door softly behind him, and ap-
preached the table in an awestruck
manner.
He glanced from the emeralds to
Lady Erythea's face, and then, some
what sternly, at Billy.
"How did you come by these?' said
Lady Erythea, pointing to the en-
eralds. Suddenly she presented the
ear-trumpet at Billy. Explain"
The ear-trumpet startled Billy a
little. He felt-so he declared to
Aimee afterward-as II Lady Erythea
had the drop on him. But his face,
as he answered, was ingenious as a
baby's.
II was passing by your park gates
early this morning, on my way to Sy-
derford It was past one, an the
house was dark. When 1 got to the
place where the lane turns into the
road l heard motorcycle coming up
behind, HI for-coming mighty
quick" said Billy, turning pink. at
came right by me, pretty near out OF
control It hadn't any lights. there
was bend just ahead, an I heard
it crash"
Billy delivered this with beautiful
1uency into the ear-trumpet
II Just ran in on Them" pursued
Billy, "for l didn't have to stop an
figure 1t out that an outfit travelling
that way with lights out at one in
the morning was up to any good. They
were just picking themselves up when
arrived, and they went for me"
"Was 1t a man and a womanT' ex-
claimed Mr.. Lambe.
you've hit it, SIR"
"My dear aunt" cried Alexander,
"the inspector told me, after you re-
tired, that he suspected man and a
woman, on a motorcycle, Of being the
thieves! They can be no other than
those people who ran into us yester-
day on the Syderford road"
Hold your tongue, Alexander" in
terrupted Lady Erythea impatiently, |
land allow this amazing young man
to cOntinuew
There was some scrap" said Billy |
dif1dently, maybe If there'd been two
men I'd have done better, but the lady
1ampered me, and somehow took the
count. They knocked me out, and
got away. But they left this behind
:hem." he pointed to the case of en-
eralds, land it looks like they never
new they'd lost it. 1 don't know,
madam, II there was anything else
# yours they got. If so, I'm very
orry / didn't attach 1t, and rope the
wo thieves for you as well. But, with
he pair Of them, 1t was rather
lighthouse. 1 did my best"
There was a flush of admiration on
lady Erythea's high cheek-bones.
Eyes, there we're other jewels sto-
en-" she said, "but their value is the
lerest trife compared to what you
ave restored to me. These emeralds
re my most priceless family posses
lon. They are historic-nothing
ould have recompensed me for the
,ss of them. Your conduct has been
OF only intelligent, but extraordi-
arily gallant. May ask your Manner
Spencer. William Spencer"
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| MI. Spencer. 1t is .nlpOSSble TO
ne to express my gratitude in words
[ thank you most heartily for wha
you have done; it Is fortunate for M
he emeralds fell into such gOOt
hands. Let me say that was abou
% offer reward for information
eading to the recovery of the jewels
l reward Of" Lady Erythea hest
lated, and achieved an inward strug
yle-"One hundred pounds But
must really ask you to accept hun
1red and fifty"
| Lady Erythea unlocked a desk, and
produced a check-book Billy flushed
red.
Madam" he said quietly. "the serv-
| Ice I did you cost me nothing. I'm
! glad you have your jewels back. I'm
4 man who earns his living, but don't
accept gratuities. And people very
scarcely ever offer them to me-"
Lady Erythea turned somewhat
pink in her turn She slid the check
book aside.
Il beg your pardon" she said, with
lief and touch almost of annoyance.
1T was the least l could do. You will
accept no recOmpenseT
"None, madam. Anyway not in
money"
"You are not English, are your
American. And a Westerner. at
that"
"Ah! You have done me a great
service. Is there nothing I can do
for your
Before Billy could reply, Mr.. Tar
beaux opened the door.
"M'lady, Inspector Panke-"
Mr.. Tarbeaux's gaze fell on the en-
eralds. He was very human for
butler, and 1t took him a fraction of
second to recover himself
Inspector Panke urgently desires
TO see your ladyship at once"
"Show him in here" said Lady Fry
thea grimly.
Billy did not move an eyelid. 1t
seemed to him that Mr.. Lambe's SOL
emn eyes were watching him rather
Inspector Panke appeared. |
1t was great day In the Lambe en-
eralds' history. The inspector was |
the fifth person in whom they caused |
intense emotion.
"Well, have you caught the thieves?'
inquired Lady Erythea, acidly.
Mono, my lady" stammered In
spector Panke, gazing at the necklace.
perhaps you had better enlist the
services Of Mr. Spencer" said her
ladyship, with wave of her hand
toward Billy. This young man has
already found the emeralds and re-
stored them to me-"
"Then," said Panke, with a search
ing glance at Billy, Il should like
'ull account, at once, Of how you came
~ the jewels"
Sure" said Billy genially.
Mr.. Lambe set chairs for them both
Nj four seated themselves Lady Fry
hea, with an avid determination to
,eep abreast of affairs, held her ear
close to Billy and the police
nan.
Billy repeated his tale with fuller
etail this time, and described, not ,
Without twinge Of embarrassment,
is downfall at the hands OF Calamity q
late. Lady Erythea's lips frightened
rimlyA the description did not sur
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23
Maybe Not Ice Cream. Tom.

Maybe Not Ice Cream, Tom.
Tom. There's no bunk about girls
liking ice cream"
Harry: Have you been Bleeding
some blonde again?'
Tom: "Nope-studying arithmetic
that's all--and it says one gal is eqr Il
to four quarts"
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23
CHAPTER XIII
"Very Good, My Lady,"

VERY Good, My Lady,"
"Do these interest you, madame?"
said Billy simply.
Lady Erythea stared as though the
green gems hypnotized her. Then,
with a little gasp of joy, she lifted
them from the case with trembling
fingers. 1t was one of the rare occa-
sions of her life when Lady Erythea
exhibited emotion.
She laid down the necklace and
looked at Billy as one might regard
q materialized angel. Before she
could speak, however, Mr.. Alexander
Lambe entered the room.
i. has been said that Mr.. Lambes
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23

Lessons In Etiquette-By Miss Vera
Dence.
1t is extremely bad form to hold
HER hand in the movies-whiie the
lights are on.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23
A Lincoln Story.

Lincoln was sued for killing dog
with pitchfork.
Judge-"Why didn't you use the
other end of the fork?"
Lincoln-"Why didn't the dog come
at me with the other endT
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23

World wide interest focused the valley OF the kings along the
tomb
Tutankhamen England This
Egyptian kings ruled four thousand
Native guard night
Upper photo from the tomb
valuable fabrics On
etered gold Lower photo shows wonder
All show
OF
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-02-23
SPRINGFIELD

The ladies of the Springfield Do
presence at their annual Community
Dinner, February Gath, 1923, at the
Springfield School house, at IL m.