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The Washington times., 1923-08-17
FREDERICK NOW
WANTSPEACE
AND QUIET
ToWnsfoIk Weary After Rigors
of Kepner Murder
Mystery.

FREDERICK, Md, Aug. IT.
Frederick breathes easier today. It
is settling down to it's usual COM
monplace existence. The little town
which-became nationally known dur
ing the past twelve months through
a kidnapping and murder mystery
has grown weary of its notoriety.
II hope to God that we have
peace and quiet after this" Aaron
r.. Anders, States attorney, de-
clared today, II am tired Of these
mysteries. Furthermore, it doesn't
do the town a bit of good.
What kind of a town do people
think we have here? Frederick's
a great place, but I'm afraid these
sensations don't help us much"
The newspaper writers have quit
the town. The courthouse green is
deserted. Frederick feels like home
now to the residents.
1--WE haven't had so much excite
ment in this town in fifty years as
we've had recently" an old timer
declared today. And then he re.
called several murder trials more
than a half century ago wnicn
brought Frederick into national
prominence.
Early last winter Frederick "hit"
the front pages Of the newspapers
when a nun at a local convent was
kidnapped. Frederick was still dis
cussing this case when the States
attorney began an investigation
into the death Of Mrs. Grace Sim
mons Kepner, member of the aristO-
cratic and wealthy Houck family.
The Kepner case, filled with love,
hate, mystery and jealousy, created
excitement comparable to the time
when Barbara Fritchie waved her
flag many years ago. But this case
is over.
B. Evard Kepner, free man,
has left town. Will he come back
to stay permanently? Some say
he will, others not.
kepner was born and raised in
Frederick county. He Is self
made man. When he was arrested
on a homicide charge that man
stood high in the communicable
was a church trustee, bank direc-
tor, the towns only architect, a
Mason, Rotarian and one Of the
leaders in every civic movement.
Leo Weinberg, his counsel. de-
| clared in court yesterday that Keep
ner has been disgraced in Fred
erick.' In view of this statement
by his attorney, what will Kepner
do? '....''
The acquitted man wasted little
time in getting out Of Frederick
yesterday. Free at 1:4O o'clock
Kepner took a train out a few
hours later. He comes back in
several weeks to sell his home here.
His counsel. Leo Weinberg and
Guy K. Motter. will be paid from
the proceeds OF the sale. Vein.
berg, it is said, gets $4,000 and
Motter slightly less.
With the Kepner case at an end.
Frederick wonders what will hap
pen next.
II hope nothing happens, but !
feel we'll have another sensa ton ="
another old timer told newspaper.
men yesterday.
The Washington times., 1923-08-17
I turks SUFFER
IN CITIZENS
EXCHANGE
Greeks Have Best of Treaty
Shifting of Populations.
Hordes Face Starvation.
By LOUISE BRYANT.
international News Service.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. IT,
The exchange of populations be-
tween Greece and Turkey-one Of
the sternest measures for pre-
serving peace ever decided upon
by two nations-is now under way.
The Turkish commission has
asked the National Assembly at
Angora, for 10000, 200 Turkish
pounds to expend in this work, but
even with this sum forthcoming
the Turks are bound TO suffer far
more than the Greeks because re-
lief societies are aiding the latter.
Greece also has obtained a loan
through the league of nations. The
returning Turks, who are entirely
without means, are being allotted
to villages decided upon by the
commission, which is distributing
them proportionately all over Tur-
key.
Housing conditions and unemploy.
ment are appalling. One can i'm
ag:ne the acuteness of the situa-
ton next winter when it is consid.
cred that 100000 Turks will return
from Thrace alone. All empty
houses have been reQuisitioned, but
these are vastly inadequate.
The government cannot begin to
take care of the orphans. Turkeys
splendid peace found her nation
in rags.
The Washington times., 1923-08-17
MEMBER OF OLD
\. !. FAN|LY
ARRESTED
Woman Selling Candy for Liv.
ing Accused Of Violating
License Terms.

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Mrs. An.
toinnette Van Wyck, member Of a
family that was famous when old
New York was Dutch and which
gave a Mayor to the city and =
Supreme Court justice to the State,
was arraigned in court today
charged with violating her license
to peddle candy and chewing gum
on the street.
The arrest brought to light a
life of suffering and poverty under
gone by George Mitchell Van. Wyck,
cou n OF the former Mayor and
former high judge, and Mrs. Van
Wyck, the aristocratic family hav.
ing turned their backs upon George
when he married.
Van Wyck is now paralytic,
and he and his wire struggle along
on his $18 a week as a Waterman
and what she can earn selling
candy on the streets. She was ar
rested for selling on restricted
streets.
Mrs. Van Wyck told Magistrate
Goodman of the struggle of herself
and her husband for a. livelihood.
How Patrolman Paddy Ahearn had
aided them in securing shack in
which to live and got Van Wyck
his watchmaYi's' job.
''You know what rich relatives
think of poor relations" Mrs. Van
Wyck said in court.
The Washington times., 1923-08-17
FRI To NJ AK {
TEST FLIGHT
SOON
Rubber and "CoId-Beater''
Skins Make Big Drums
Gas Tight.
KEYSTONE PH0T0
BY TOM EvERITT,
Cosmopolitan News Service.


The outstanding achievement, in
aviation of this century-the COM
pletion of the Fri, hailed as The
queen of the air., lanes-agafn
demonstrates the contribution made
to aeronautics by the ingenuity CT
experts in the rubber industry, ac-
cording to the current issue of the
India Rubber Review.
The Fri, is the largest dirigible
airship in the world today, it Is
reported and will make its first
flight about September 1.
1.-THE completion of the FRI
marks the first use in this country
continues that journal, "of what
Familiarity is known as gold beaten
skin, in the manufacture of gas
drums or containers, or bailoo1t
cites to provide the lifting power
for the big ship. The eighteen huge
gas drums, with their total capa-
city Of approximately 100000 cubic
feet OF gas, were manufactured In
Akron, Ohio, at the aeronautical
factories of the Goodyear Tire and
Rubber Company, parts of the in
testines of 100000 steers going into
their manufacture.
1.-THE name 'gold-beater' skin
given to these intestinal parts of the
steer, originated when goldsm1ths
many years ago, began using the
tough membranes in making gold.
leaf by placing layers of gold be.
tween the skins and hammerins
them into filmy gold leaf.
How 'gold-beater' skin came to
be first used in the making of gas
containers for balloons and dirgibles
Is interesting to relate" the Review
goes on to say. European cnerr,.
lists began hunting for a substance
that would be impervious to the by.
drogen gas commonly used fo- IN
flation of balloons. They theorrxeu
that the human intestines must be
constructed so as to provide a spe
cial power Of resistance to hydrogen
gases. and tested the intestines of
the steer, finding their theory was
correct. The sections of the intes
tines used are only about twenty
inches long and eight inches wide
These sections are grued to rubber
lied fabric by special preparation
OF glycerin, and formed the linine
of the eighteen Fri balloonettes.
The big drums were tseted in
Akron, Debated and shipped II
4akehurst, N. j., for installation
in the gigantic metal hull of the
dirigible."
The Bureau of Aeronautics, Unit
ed States Navy Department, toda,
said the initiation of the Fri witt
helium, a non-inflammable gas
which was begun on August Is, !,
expected to be completed TODAY. Tn,
big ship will be filled to 85 per cen
Of its capacity, which is the amount
to be used for service flights. anC
which will permit an ascent to G, 0O(
feet without the gas pressure fore
ing any Of the gas out of the bag
The Washington times., 1923-08-17
WIDOWS DELAY
IN WEDDING
LUCKY
Engaged to Man While Poor,
She's Sure He Wanted Her.
Now Inherits Fortune.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. IL
Fortune smiles today upon Mrs.
Lottie Taylor, of this city, who is
heiress to a small fortune and is
engaged to the man who loves me
for myself alone"
l.. w. Harral, a Perkins (Okla.)
grocer, only a few days ago asked
Mrs. Taylor for her heart and hand
She had no money and had never
dreamed she would have any con.
siderable amount.
Instead of marrying at once
however, they decided they would
wait until Mrs. Taylor could dis
pose OF her rooming house a9d then
move to Perkins.
The delay was fortunate.
Just a few days later came word
from Shreveport, La, telling Of q
$4,000 estate willed to Mrs. Tay
lor and her two children-Reece
aged fourteen, and Hattie Mae
eleven, by her father, who had
made the fortune in oil unknown
to her.
Wills sometimes have queer pro.
visions, and this one was no excep
ton.
1t stipulated that Mrs. Taylor
who had been a widow for ten
years, would receive $4,000 Of the
estate.
In case Of remarriage prior to
the death Of her father, however
the $4,000 would not be forth
coming until Reece, the son, had
reached the age of eighteen-fou1
more years.
"Of course, I'm glad the money
was bequeathed to me and I'm glad
I'm engaged to Mr.. Harral-he' s
such good man-but we're going
to wait now until the details are
all Strengthened out in the probate
court, Mrs. Taylor declares. "He
Is marrying me for myself alone
The Washington times., 1923-08-17
PROXY BRIDES PERMISSION
MAY CAUSE INFLUX TO U. S.

NEW ORLEAN, La, Aug. IA
host Of proxy brides will flood the
United States and defeat the pur-
poses of the immigration laws if
Federal Judge Foster holds legal the
proxy marriage between Melahat
Mazib, daughter of a former Grand
Vizier of Turkey, and Mahommet
Modianos, exclusive hair dresser of
the Vieux Carer, District Attorney
Burns declared.
The Turkish beauty is detained
by immigration authorities here on
the ground that her marriage is not
legal and she must be deported, as
the Turkish quota is exhausted. The
couple were united when Identical
marriage ceremonies were performed
at the same hour in March, 1922,
in Constantinople, and New Orleans.
The Washington times., 1923-08-17
GORDON AWAITS CHARGES
AGAINST MILK DEALERS

Regarding the reported sale in tho
District of milk below the legal
standard of butter fat content, Dis.
trict Attorney Peyton Gordon said
today that he has not yet been re-
quested by DR.. William C. Fowler
Health Officer, to begin prosecutions
AS soon as this office receives in.
formation regarding crooked milk
dealers, 1t will Immediately investi-
gate and exhaust every authority of
this office to bring them to terms"
said the District Attorney. He said
he would cooperate with the proper
authorities to secure pure milk for
the District, as we'll as pure food of
every other description.
The Washington times., 1923-08-17
MOSQUITOES CRIVE MAN
TO REFUGE IN FARM HOUSE

CAPE MAY, N. J.. Aug. IL
Swarms of mosquitoes forced John
H. Backner, travelling salesman,
to abandon his automobile in the
woods between Tuckahoe and Den
nisyille, and to run two miles to a
farm house, where he found refuge
from the pests. Backner stopped
his touring car to make some small
repair to the motor when mosqui-
toes attacked him. He used his
left hand to beat them off while
endeavoring to repair his motor
with his right hand. but was final
ly forced to run off. He was treat
ed by physician upon his arrival
here by railroad train.
Members of the State mosquito
commission were forced to abandon
an inspection of the meadows near
Goshen because of the swarms of
mosquitoes.
The Washington times., 1923-08-17
q ICE DEALERS FORFEIT
COLLATERAL TO COURT

Z ar g d with violating the
"elghts and measures law, in that
tney delivered ice to their customers
"ltnout first weighing it, four local
retal Ice dealers forfeited S. collat
erai each by falling to answer in
police court yesterday.
lney are John Osmore Wood, 457
NJ street northwest: Sylvester par.
mes. 323 Eighth street northeast.
George II. Kern, 1891 B street
southeast, and Louis Parmes. 323
Eighth street northeast.
The Washington times., 1923-08-17

president of the Senate, another
fight will develop over the naming
Of his successor as Republican
whip" Among the names men,
toned for this post, If Curtis wins
higher honors, are Senators Wads-
worth, McNary of Oregon, Reed of
Pennsylvania, and Lenroot of Wis
consin. There will be no opposi-
ton to the reelection of Curtis if
he does not obtain the Senates
presidency. "
The Washington times., 1923-08-17
STROTHER CLARK FINED
ON ASSAULT CHARGE

A man walking between him and
a woman who were taking up the
whole sidewalk, resulted in Strother
Clark, cplored, being arraigned be-
fore Judge McMahon in police court
yesterday. charged with assault on
Charles B. Carson. He was fined
$50 or thirty days.
Carson testified that he was
walking along H street northwest
with his wife and baby and came
to Clark and a woman talking. Be-
ing unable to pass without passing
between them or going out in the
street he went between them and
Strother struck him with such force
as to require seventeen stitches to
be taken in his head, he said.
The Washington times., 1923-08-17
STRIVE FOR
..POSTSO Of
POWER
Seek Lodges Retirement.
Five Are Named in Race for
Presidency of Senate.
By WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON
International News Service.

By WILLIAM K, HUTCHINSON
International News Service.
Reorganization of the Republi-
can leadership in the next Con-
gress will lead to a determined
fight to place "young blood" in
control, even at the cost of an
intra-party battle, according to
reports at the Capitol today.
If insurgent movements are
successful, there will be a COM
plete shake-up of Republican
leadership in the Senate, with
younger men placed in charge
Of the party's Legislative pro-
gram. In the House, through
the defeat of former Republican
leader Mondell of Wyoming, SINH
lar changes are expected.
Coolidge's Seat Is Sought.
The Senate fight will revolve
around the election of a president
to succeed Calvin Coolidge as per-
nanent presiding officer. With the
post paying $4,000 a years., 900
more than Senator's salary-it is
q widely sought political plum. In
addition. it gives its occupant the
distinction of out-ranking the cabi.
net at all social and diplomatic af.
fairs.
Senator Cummins, Republican, of
Iowa, president pro tenn in the last
session, undoubtedly will be a can
didate again, although he previously
announced his determination not
to run. Booms. meanwhile, have
been launched in behalf of Senator
Curtis, Republican, of Kansas; Sen
ator Jones. Republican, of Wash.
ington; Senator Lenroot. Republi-
can, Of Wisconsin,, and Senator
Wordsworth, Republican, of New
York. Friends of each Senator are
urging his selection and, as a re-
suit. the Republican caucus, at
which the post is to be filled, may
develop into a free-for all political
battle.
Want Lodge To Retire.
At the same time, Republican
insurgents are suggesting the re-
tirement of Senator Lodge of
DIS ISCpuDtICdH IIOOT
leader and the selection of a younger
man to head the party in the Sen
ate. AS Lodge has a powerful fol-
lowing, second plan is suggested
for naming an assistant floor lead
er to direct the party in all debates,
thus relieving Lodge of the leader
ships most arduous tasks.
Strong party leaders are men,
tioning Senator Jim" Watson Of
Indiana, Senator Wadsworth Of New
York, and Senator Lenroot of Wis
consin, for this post, with Watson
apparently having the inside
track" II Lodge should retire,
dual leadership may be arranged
with Senators Watson and Wads-
worth sharing the honors.
II Senator Curtis should be chosen
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PLAINS

TLAINS, Jan. 31.-Thursday aft,
ernoon Mrs. ]. R. Logan was hostess
at party, having as her guests the
members of the Friday Afternoon
club. Vases of lovely pink car
nations with ferns were used as dec
orations in the living room where the
guests assembled. After the game
Mrs. Logan, assisted by her daugh-
tiers Gladys and Catherine Logan and
Mrs. Michael Logan, served dainty
refreshments. Playing were Mrs. j.
B. Mauney, Miss Marguerite Hudson,
Mrs. Millard Jennings, Mrs. S. H.
Zimmerman, Mrs. Roy Brannen,
Mrs. j. H. Monts, Mrs. Mark Cham
bliss, Mrs. B. E. Thrasher Miss
Ernestine Logan and Mrs. J. C. Lo.
gan, Mrs. Sam Burgin.
On Friday evening Mrs. Sam Bur
gin entertained at a lovely party
complimentary to Miss Ernestine Lo-
gan, whose marriage early in Febru-
airy is of cordial interest to friends
NN'A VNShOul bIS SldLt. ne llVlng
room where the guests were enter
tanned was lastly arranged with
baskets filled with red and white ia
ponicas and vases of red carnations.
From an improvised postoffice wish
es for the guest of honor was re-
ceived. Before the game, Mrs. Bur-
gin, assisted by Mrs. Mary Camp
bell, served delicious refreshments.
The guests were Miss Ernestine Lo-
gan, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Logan. DR..
Sam Wise, Miss Marguerite Hudson.
Mrs. Thad Wise, Miss Cynthia Lang
lord, Mrs. Mary Campbell, Mr.. and
Mrs'sktL. Spann, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
puIFs. !ns1s ST. q H. If
seeulteN pleasant affair among ihe
younger set was the party given Fri
day evening at which Miss Bertha
zones entertained a number rof her
friends. The rooms where tho
games were played was bright and at
tractlve with growing plants and
vases OF white narcissi. Manv diff
terent games were enioved durino
The evening. Mrs, Tom Jones aeo
sisted her daughter to serve sand.
Wlc c11 and chocolate "a The gr,esf
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ENGLISHVILLE

Rev. Brewton delivered a sermon
Sunday afternoon at the school
building to large congregation. He
will preach every fourth Sunday aft
ernoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. lobe Athon and
family were dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henderson Justice Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Duke enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Saunders
of Americas Sunday.
Messrs. Henderson Justice and
Son Douglas and Sense Athon mo-
tored to South Georgia Sunday and
will be some for a few days.
Miss Haru Duke entdrtained a
number of young people Sunday
evening at community sing.
Mr.. and Mrs L. B. Holloway and
little daguhter, Juanita, were guests
OF Mrs. Cattle Saunders on Tuesday.
Mrs. Ben Rouse has been ill for
few days but is better now.
Miss Sara Nelson spent the week.
end in Oglethorpe.
Messrs. Allen Justice and Rem
Rouse were in Andersonville Satpr.
day.
Miss haru Duke and George Nc
Tendon were visiting near Ellaville
Saturday evening.
f. c. Easterlin purchased pair
OF flne young mules last week. They
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NEW ERA.

Miss Della Parker was visitor
at the home Of Mrs. 7. A. Bradley
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. r. P. Parker spent Thursday
at the home Of Nj. and Mrs. ". I.
A. Bray.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Bradley, Mrs.
B. J. Lane, Leroy Lane and Elton
Parker were visitors at the home Of
MI. and Mrs. M. C. Veal.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. N. Bailey and
Ms. Mary Giles visited Miss Virlie
Potter at her home near Plains FRI
Soy.
ava Grant vas a visitor at the
home of Charlie Griffin Thursday.
Messrs. David Douglas, Of Quincy,
Fla, and T. A. Grant were visitors
at the home of Mrs. S. M. Parker
Wednesday.
Mrs. z. A. Bailey, Mrs. Leroy
Bailey and Miss Mildred Summer
ford, Of Americas, were visitors at
the home of Mrs. NJ. C. Veal Friday.
Roy Bradley spent the weekend
here with homefolks.
New Era and Thompson played a
game of basketball on the Aggie
court Friday night The score was
80 to in favor of New Era.
Miss Louise Bradley, of Leslie,
spent the weekend here with rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. S. Parker and
baby were visitors at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Bailey s4S1da~
Rev. E. 7. Moore was a dinner
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
W. L. McNeal Sunday.
David Douglas, of Quincy. Fla.
spent Wednesday at the home of Mr.,
and Mrs. W. C. Grant.
Miss Beulah Harris, of Huntington
IS the guest of friends and relatives
here.
Mrs. E. W. Parker spent last
week at the bedside of her daugb-
ter, Mrs. A. +. Harden.
'Ihe friends of M. C. Veal are Glad
TO know he is able to be out again
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Freeman
douglas, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p, Cboio
son and Miss Irene Gholson Of
Amerlcus' were Sunday visitors at
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Women's Seryiceable
Low Shoes at $3.50

Of Brown Heavy Stitch-Down
Soles, but flexible; rubber heels;
guaranteed to give perfect service;
Sizes IL to 8, at Pair ---..........$2.50
22x44 Turkish Towel at 29c
q The biggest and heaviest Towel in
the whole state for the money; bleach
ed snow white, Each ..............-....2e gee
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-31
SMrTHVIL.LE
ROUTE THREE

Mrs. j. H. Young spent Saturday
afternoon with Mrs. G. D. Richard.
Mrs. j. II. Camp, of near Leslie,
spent Saturday night with ner sister.
Mrs. S. B. Camp.
Mrs. j. H. Camp and Mrs. S. B.
Camp spent Saturday afternoon with
Mrs. j. 7 .Laramore.
Miss Annie Belle Camp spent Sun
day night with her cousin, Thelma
Richards.
Master Wade Camp spent satur-
Gay night and Sunday with E. A.
Scott.
Master Wallace Scott and Leon
Scott visited their sister, Mrs. J. w,
Page, Sunday.
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he home of Mrs. Mary Giles.

the home of Mrs. Mary Giles.
Misses Beulah Harris, of Hunt
ington, and Louise Bradley, Of Les
lie, were guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. W. T. 0. Bray Saturday
evening.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Harden regret to know they are sick
and hope for them speedy recov-
ely.
Miss Della Parker was a visitor at
the home of Mrs. M. C. Veal Mon
day.
Mrs. W. A. Parker, Mrs. R. P.
Parker and Miss BueIah Harris spent
Monday afternoon with Ms. Gordon
Castleberrry.
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DRUG HABIT LEADS
YOUTH TO KILL SELF
Could Not Graduate With Class
Hunted Dope Peddler
With Pistol

CHICAGO, Jan. 31.-George Roth,
10, high school senior, is in the hos
pital l>cre, said by physicians to be
near death from bullet wound, self
inflicted, because he told his father
he had formed an unconquerable
drug habit that forced him from
school and denied him the privilege
of graduating with his class tomor-
row.
Roth told how he left home armed
with his fathers pistol to kill dope
peddler, and failing co find him, shot
himself early today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-31
Mems Heavy Fleeced
Lined Underwear MT 69c

Heavy Fleeced Shirt and Drawers;
sizes 81 to 46; weighs exactly Ia lbs.
to the dozen; market advancing daily;
our price, per garment, ............6 sec
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Standard Dry Goods Co.

Eprsyth Sc. Next Bank Of Commeree
A M E RIG US, G E O. GA.
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Mrs. ]. S. Lightner is i'll at her
home here.
Miss Evelyn Stewart Is pending
some time in Atlanta.
Miss Isabelle Chunn has returned
to Americas after a visit in Ellaville.
E. w. Strange made business trip
to Oglethorpe Monday.
Mrs. j. F. Stewart, Mrs, L. G.
Stewart and Mrs. T. C. Tondee spent
Thursday shopping in Americas.
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Ladies' Coat Suits at $1,000
q Ike Feet at $4.95

Great variety of pretty patterns;
all with pretty borders; the standard
advertised price of the Congoleum
Company on this Rug is $3.50; just
about two dozen left to sell at
each ...........-.............. S4ys