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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
JEWISH SEMINARY GETS
FAMOUS ADLER LIBRARY

NEW YORK. March 21.Dr.
Cyrus Adler, acting president Of the
Jewish Theological Seminary OF
America, announced yesterday that
through DR.. Al. s. w. Rosenbach,
the bookseller, now in London, q
contract had been executed for the
purchase by the seminary Of the
library Of EIlkan NJ. Adler. collected
during the last thirty years in trav.
els through Europe, Asia, Africa
and America.
The library consists Of 1000 He.
brew manuscripts, splendid cata-
logue Of which was published sew.
eral years ago by the Cambridge
Press, England: q number Of Span
ish manuscripts relating to the
Inquisition and $4,000 printed books,
including many rarities. With this
addition to its existing collection Of
70, 900 volumes. the seminary library
Will become the greatest Jewish
library in the world.
"A fund to buy the collection was
started by Mortimer L. Schiff with
d subscription of $4,000. Among
other subscribers were Felix M.
Warburg, Louis Marshall and Ma.
than Miller.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
WANT ADLOVE' :
LASTS Half
CENTURY
Union Vet Married Mail Order
Bride and Both Are
Happy.
D. Internatlonal News servIee.

AUBURN, N. r, March 2t.-"Ad.
Ivertising pays"
So declares Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
s. Webb. OF No. / Sherwood street.
this city, who have lived together
more than half a century as the
result Of a small classified adver-
tisement inserted in village news
paper in Pennfield, N. r, near
Rochester.
1t pays to advertise. That's the
view OF the husband, who sees no
reason why a man cannot get just
as good wife through an adver'
| tisement as in any other way.
The romance began in civil war
days. Webb was born at Malone.
near the Canadian border, and soon
after the civil war broke out he
enlisted in the First New York
Light Artillery at the age OF III
teen.
In = moment Of loneliness at the
front, the lad sent an ad to the
Literary Companion, published in
Permitted, asking Tor some girl to
write him for the fun of matri-
ImOny."
Little Susan e. sharp, winsome
Itypesetter In the composing room
of the Companion, saw the ad and,
Following q hasty impulse. wrote to
1.-THE soldier:
A correspondence covering q pc.
Rod Of sixteen months was then
started, the boy in the meantime
| fighting his way through thirty
seven battles, many Of them being
among the bloodiest OF the entire
war.
IN 1868 he obtained fifteen-day
Through and hurried to the little
hamlet near Rochester to claim the
girl of his dreams. They were mar
ried at once. and the young groom
went back to finish the fighting eli
the front. He battled throughout
the war and was present at the
surrender Of Lee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
FILES 2ND DIVORCE SUIT
AGAINST HIS INSANE MIFE

SUNBURY, Pa, March 21.-Pa-
pers in divorce suit instituted
BY George w. WagenselIer. Mid
dleberg newspaper publisher. were
received at the Northumberland
County Courthouse. They show
that WaGenseller has gained a res.
idence in Pocatello, Idaho. The
documents are to be served on a
local bank as guardian of Mrs.
Wagenseller, who is in the Dan.
vile State Asylum for the Insane.
WagenselIer's first suit for y
divorce from his insane wife. which
he lost, caused sensation in Sny-
der county. The new proceedings
apparently have been issued under
the more liberal laws of the West
ern State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
GIRL LECTURER
No PRODIGY,
CHARGE
Rev. Cory, However, Says She
ID One, and Not Psychic Au-
tomaton 81 Her Father.

Charges that Mary Agnes Witch.
estain, fourteen.year-old girl lee
turer and evangelist. who will dis
,euss Evolution at public mass
meeting in THIS CITY Sunday, In
Polls Theater. Ii not q prodigy,
al has been claimed, but IL q We
hicle used by her telepathicauy-
gifted father, j.. III. Vitchestain,
editor OF the National Labor Tribune,
d Pittsburgh publication, have been
made by III. I. Lovett, psychic ex-
pert Of Wheeling. w. Va.
Copies Of the charges have been
received by the Rev. @. w. Cory.
superintendent Of the Gospel Mis-
sion, 2I4 John Marshall place, under
whose auspices the girl is scheduled
TO appear here. Superintendent
Cory branded the published charges
as 'sjust one mans opinion" and
last night declared that from per-
sonal observation he can assert
that there is no trickery involved
In the girls unusual pr0Wess as an
orator.
''Mary Agnes was licensed to
preach when ten years Of age"
superintendent Cory said. She is
absolutely sincere in her work.
believe that the astounding way in
which she talks on topics far be-
yond her years is due, If to any
influences, to the moving Of divine
power. IL her father were control
ing he-. as alleged. for purposes OF
fraud, he could long ago have
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
HAVE DARK HAIR
AND LOOK YOUNG
Nobody Knows When You
Darken Gray. Hair With
Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur.

Grandmother kept her hair beau
tifully darIxened. glossy and attrac.
tive with brew OF Sage Tea and
Sulphur. Whenever her hair took
on that dulb faded or streaked APP
pearance, this simple mixture was
applied with wonderful effect. BY
asking at any drug store for
s'tWyetl's Sage and Sulphur Conn
pound you will get q large bottle
OF this old-time recipe, improved by
the addition Of other ingredients. all
ready to use, at very little cost.
This simple mixture can be de-
pended upon to restore natural; col.
or and beauty to the hair. ~
Al well.known downtown druggist
says everybody uses Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound now be-
cause it darkens so naturally and
evenly THAT nobody can tell It has
been applied-it's so easy to use.
too. You. simply dampen a comb
or soft brush and draw 1t through
your hair, taking one strand at a
time. BY morning the gray hair
disappears; after another applica-
ton or two, 1t is restored to it's
natural color ana looks glossy, soft
and beautiful.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
DRUG CLERK SAYS HYP0-C0D IS
THING TO TAKE after "GRIPPE''

properties took right of me and
now I'm feeling fit as a fiddle.
Sleep, eat, look and feel fine. It
Is the thing to take to speedily get
back on the job in healthy condi-
ton again" declared E. Thomas
LOTUS, 1906 Seventh street north
west.
Thousands here know that Hypo-
Cod is more powerful, more mod.
ern, quicker acting tonic and it puts
you back in shape days and weeks
sooner than weaker old-fashioned
preparations.
1t is pure, wholesome and made
of finest ingredients. (See formula
and directions on bottle.) Use it
with other medicine if desired.
Don't lose time. 1t is irksome lay
ing around after sick spell. Cost.
~. too. Don't risk a relapse or
complications by lingering half-sick
any longer than necessary.
The Peoples Drug Stores. all
over Washington are featuring
now Ask about special
offer on Hypo.C Cod this week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
ASKS
new POLICE
COURT
Citizens Assoc zion Told Con-
ditiOns Warrant Establish
lnent Of Another Tribunal.

~ n (. 81 .s p
An additional police court was
urged in resolution passed last
night by the Petworth Citizens
Association The committee on
police and fire. headed by Charles
e. Keller. said that conditions at
present warranted the action at
the meeting.
The telephone and gas light COM
panies had representatives at the
meeting who gave demonstrations.
8. r. Bowen, vice president of the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company, was one OF the speakers.
Frances Gutelius, Ernest Fernald.
Garch Beaver and Riedlinger gave
musical selections.
Edward r. Walton, for many
years secretary Of the Kalomora
Citizens Association, announced
last night that he intended to re-
sign from the Petworth Organiza.
ton. He said the organization was
paying more attention to trivial
matters than to questions Of ''real
Importance" Edwin s. Hege, presi-
dent of the association, declared he
hoped Walton would reconsider his
decision.
r. ]. F. McEIroy, financial Sec
rotary, announced the following
new members: Herbert w. Marlatt,
frank +. Gillian, James K. Utley,
William P. Armstrong, Frank J.
Weber, Roland P. Harrington, VIII
liam S. Ward, W. s. Gochenour,
DR Lee Colodny, Stephen James,
Samuel e. Martin, r. e. Elgln, w.
F. Raymond, James X. Henkel.
Geraldine H. Henkel, Harry d.
Artz. Lawrence Beebe, Joseph L.
Sanders, Benjamin B. Bealek, VIII.
liam U. Watson, Joseph A. Brooke
and Jacob L. Zass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
RADIO WILL END
WARS, SAYS
MAXIM
Freedom Of Intercourse Aids
Better Understanding of
Peoples, He Declares.
BY ROBERT S. THORNBURGH,
international News Service.

Radio 10 panacea which viii
end world wars and promote peace
and international fellowship, Hiram
Percy Maxim, Hartford, Conn,
president 81. the Radio League of
America, predicted today in an in
terview with international News
Maxim represents the amateur
radio enthusiasts of North America
at the Limitation of interference"
conference session here at the
instance of Secretary of Commerce
Hoover.
Within few years every we'll
regulated home will contain a
brOadcasting and receiving radio.
phone set, Maxim declared, visual.
txing the future from the amateurs
standpoint.
There will come, not only ma
tion-wide private citizen communi-
cation, but international transmits
sion of messages whereby resi-
dent OF New York may chat direct
" with q friend in Rome, or any
other city Of ~the world" declared
MAXIM
.sThis international communica.
ton will build up international
friendships and. more than any po-
litical influence, will establish
world brotherhood and gooc will
Maxim said he. frequently holds
conversations with associate mem
bers Of the Radio league in Mex.
leo, Canada, Hawaii and European
countries. There are 10000 mem
hers OF the league who maintain
radiophone outfits.
Promotes Understandings.
Maxim established q close friend.
ship with j. HI. Herrin. in Mexico
city, by radio. He remarked he
had many other air friends in for.
eign countries.
During the past year 100000
personal mensages have passed be-
tween members of the league in the
I United States and Canada" Max.
i'm declared 1.-THE leagues pur-
pose Is first to stimulate, the in
aerest Of the amateur in the United
States and then extend our influ-
ence to foreign nations
Maxim explained that American
amateur radio operators are not
spending considerable sums on
eQuiment.
Build Their Own.
Americans are resourceful," he
said. They build most of their
radio outfits.
Besides the United States and
insular possessions there are mem
bers Of the league in England,
France, switzerland. and Holland.
These foreign members are in con-
slant connrnunica ion. not 8nIy with
their neighbors. but their c0-wOrs-
ers on this side of the Atlantic, ac-
COrdfng to Maxim, I.
When win we be communicating
Dy. radio with other w0radsss Max
I'M was asked
There II no PLACE so remote on
our earth that II cannot be reached
by radio therefore, to increase the
range Of our activities, we must
reach out into space, Maxim re-
piled.
He added radio techniciaris be.
heye inter-wOrId communication n
not without the range of possibility.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
BOSTON WOMAN AIDS
MANY MAYNARD GIRL

BOSTON, March 21.-Miss Lillian
M. Brown, director Of foster homes
under the auspices Of the Boston
Society for the Care Of Girls, has
resigned after fourteen years OF
faithful service.
During that period she has infIu-
enced for the better the lives of
1897 hayward girls by gaining their
confidence and showing them new
path to success in material and
moral ways. Her work has brought
her thousands of letters from girls
who have been cheered by her
thoughtfulness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
Dorninoes On Sunday
Barred By Mayor
In West Virginia

DUNBAR. w. Va, March sI
Blue laws Of ,iltrainAfine hue
are being enforced III this mn.
nicfpality. The policy of the
administration ID Ia keep the
lid down tight. Somebody
slipped over the line uf de-
nnArcAtion thee other Sunday
and played domlnoss. News Of
the criMe reached the ears of
Mayor r. H. Garrett, and he
forthwith caused The following
Official notice to be published in
the Dunbar Advance.
Must close Sunday,
''Notice 10 hereby given that
the playing Of dominoeB In any
public place In Dunbar on sun.
day will not be permitted after
this date.
"R. II. GARRETT, Mayor"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
MERCOLIzED wax
YOUR KIDNEYS!
Don't Treat Your Kidneys
Rough" Warns DIR. Carey.
Use DR.. Carey's Prescription No. TT.
Constant Flushing May InJure the Deli
cate Organism and Seldom Re-
moves the Poisonous Deposits.

Now that DR.. Carey, kidney and bla,l-
der specialist, has retired from active
practice, he generously warns people that
even the smallest symptoms of kidney
trouble should have serious attention.
Backache, for instance, puffiness under
or specks floating before the eyes. heavy
feet and dry skin. are also danger sig
nails.
Thousands die yearly because they
neglect their Kidneys" says DIR. Carey,
land / feel upon retiring that should
tell all who even suspect kidney or
bladder trouble about my Prescription
No. TIT, which, during my active prac-
tice, has cured thousands OF all kinds
OF kidney ailments"
This prescription has been given to
pharmacists generally throughout
America and IN dispenaed by them un-
der the name of DR.. Carey's Prescrip-
ton No. TIT, a name that every sur
ferer from kidney trouble should re.
member You can obtain 1t at Peoples
Drug Stores.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
Took 1t Himself After Flu
1t Contains What Doctor
Prescribes-Cheap, Too.
PUT YOU BACK ON
YOUR FEET QUICK

81 had a touch of Flu and 1t
left me terribly weak. So weak
could hardly walk from ore room
to another. My gait was shifty. /
was nervous, irritable, couldn't
sleep. Also had a sort of bronchitis
or catarrhal condition of the throat
and no appetite or desire to eat at
all, so 1 sent for bottle of Hypo-
Cod which I know contains the
right ingredients for an ideal tonic
and builder as I at one time was
In drug store and the doctors all
prescribed the very things it con-
tains and sure enough, it worked
like charm. Its wonderful tonic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
HOU to Peel Skin and
Haze Natural Beauty
The lIercOliEed Wax Method

How foolish to seek artificial beauty
when IL so easy to obtain a truly natural
complexion by the use of ordinary Mcr-
colIzed Wax! Applied like cold cream at
once begins to show its marvellous reju-
venating effects. 1t gently, harmlessiy
peels off the 1ifeIess surface skin in tiny
particles, gradually showing the fresher,
livelier, beautiful underskin. Naturally
the discarded cuticle takes with 1t such
surface defects as freckles, liver spots.
moth patches and pimples. AS Mercolizsd
Wax IL obtainable at any drug store, no
benefits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES
FOR ALLEGED ATTACK

Sarah F. McCalmont yesterday
filed suit in the District Supren1e
Court against the Singer Sewin0
Machine Company for $50, 900 dam.
ages for alleged assault and battery
Plaintiff claims that agents az
the company attacked her when she
resisted their efforts to remove :
machine from her home ct 1907 K
street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
HEIREss WOODED IN WOODS
WEBS MOUNTED CAPTAIN

BOSTON. March 21.--1fiSs Rosa
In0nd Bradley, heiress 70 several
millions. was married here 10 Charles
A. Rheault, OF CObOurg, Ont, for
mar captain Of Canadian mounted
police. Their acquaintance was be-
gun IN Labrador. where Miss Brad
ley was q volunteer nurse.
She Ii o member Of one Of New
UnRIandss old families.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21

reaped q golden harvest by exploit.
ing his daughter IN professional ex-
hibitiOns."
IL was pointed out that no
charge would be made at the mass
meeting Sunday afternoon. The
theater was secured through the
generosity Of the management.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
Ten Dollar Funerals
Too Costly For
Poor Germans
~ Tnternailonai Nevs Service.

Packing boxes are being used
for coffins Ii many German
cities because of the tremendous
cost Of caslsets, the Department
Of Commerce learned today.
Heavy increase In living costs
excludes possibility Of any but
the wealthy laying aside suf-
ficient money to meet funeral
expenses, which cost from o..
900 to 5000 marks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-21
DAILY TRAFFIC
CALENDAR

Fines and Collateral FOrteltures.
Total for year. ........... 49, 695 |
Total for yesterday. $500. 1871
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
Exceed Receipts By $2OO 900 For Fiscal Year Just Ended

cargo in transit for the Pacific coast.
 Three sailings took place Tues day counting from midnight Monday when Danish steamer departed These were the American steamers, George B. Mackenzie, Aluminium line, and the Jacona. United States shipping board. The Dane was the steamer Nordsterjen on ths Muusou line account which sailed for Havana with general cargo. The Jacona sailed for Genoa and Naples via New O,leans and George E. Mackenzie got out for Demerara.
 No word had been received of the tuE, Bronx, from Pensacola, which is believed to have been blown off shore in a gale Monday night. Sea planes from the eRsacola naval sta ton were looking for he:, and the tug, Sea King. which is proceeding from Pensacola to Mobile 10 pick up the barge Counsul lor the Van Heyni- gen Brokerage ctmpany here, is also keeping a lookout for the missing tow boat.
 The American steamer. Florence Luckenbach, which has been laid up here for sometime, will be sent back to the Pacific coast about October 19. according to information from Mobile liners, agents here for the Lucken- bach lines. A crew will be recruited and the vessel loaded here The Florence Is in perfect condition and will need no repairs, it is stated. She was laid up here due to conses- tion of vessels in the Gulf after she was sent into the trade to relieve 8 super-abundapce of cargo for the Pacific coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
STEPS TAKEN FOR FURNITURE PLANT r OR TUSCAL OOSA
Factory, Backed By Local Capital, Sought By Cham
 Der Of Commerce
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU |
 THE AGE-HERALD !

The most important matter conn ing before the meeting of the direc- tors of the Chamber Of Commerce Monday night was taking action toward the erection of furniture factory to manufacture cheap furn.- ture and to be capitalized by local people. J. T. Horne brought this question up and stated in order to increase the manufacturing interest here home capital should invest I'll these enterprises. It is desired 70 find 9 practical man to manage the furniture factory, with small capital by Tuscaloosa citizens. II. C. Cade reported on the city commission granting the franchise to the Ala bama Power company. The matter of selling the old Cooper factory came up but it was decided the prop erty was too valuable to sell at pres ent and it will be leased to three county farmers as a hay warehouse. Another very important subject be- fore the directors was the extension of the Kaul Lumber company's log ging road to Selma, which will be taken up with the company. The main line extends 35 miles down to Tuscaloosa. Selma. it is understood. Is working to get the road extended 10 that city. The road Is a first class, constructed of heavy steel rails, and runs to the great lumber fields of the company. Only about 20 mics of road would now have to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
NEW TOWN IS GROWING

Charlotte is a new thriving min ing town located in this county and is one of the most beautiful com munities in the southern part of Walker county. Thirty-five new houses have been built there. A com missary and a new school building are under construction. It is located on top of the highest mountain III this section. The soil is very good and will produce as fine fruit and vegetables as can be grown any where. Charlotte is about six miles southwest of Cordova with a good dirt road. The coal is shipped from Drifton's branch railroad and a pass- enger coach is run to and from Par rish every day. The mines run every day. The people at Charlotte are prosperous and the town is be. coming an important center.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
10000 EGG INCUBATOR IS TO BE INSTALLED
Huge Hatchery At Opelika To Serve
 Farmers Of Two Counties

OPELIKA, Ala, Oct. 9.-(Speciai Leased re.)-Announcement was made today that plans had been per- fected for installing at Opelika a mammoth incubator with q capacity of 10000 eggs. This hatchery will be owned by the farmers of Lee and Russell counties and will do custom matching of eggs at small cost to any farmer who has eggs to set. It will also provide local distribution point for baby chicks matched from home raised eggs. L. T. Wells county dem- onstation agent. is responsible for this project and it Is thought the plan will give a decided impetus to the poultry industry of this section. The plant will be ready for operation November 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
ACITATIoN HAS sUBsIDED

Gadsden's blue law agitation has subsided and there is said to be a disposition to leave the future in the hands of the grand jury now in ses- sion. Meantime, Mayor Christopher has instructed the police to notify merchants in the outlying sections, said to be the chief offenders, that they must close Sunday from now on. It is claimed that this order was obeyed to the letter last Sunday and that there is less demand for drastic action. Mayor Christopher states he will not call a conference of citizens to settle the controversy by framing a suitable Sunday ordinance. as he realizes that no agreement could ever be reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
STUDY CLUB MEETS
Theme Of Program Was England Of
 The Victorian Ern

UNION NTOWN. Ala, Oct. 9.-(Spe- eial.)-The Bishop Study club, which disbanded in the late spring for the st inner. of which Mrs Ben Hatch is president. held it's first meeting Of the season with Mrs. R. L. Benn on Monday afternoon.
 The theme of the program was England of the Victorian ers. its biography, history and intimate home affairs. The leader, Mrs. E. C. Nave. made talk on Victoria's an tecedents and childhood. Victoria's reign was given by Mrs. Thomas H Long and Mrs Alice ". McCorkle read paper on Lord Melbourne, the man and statesman.
 The club has a large membership and the meeting was characterized by full attendance, each member answering roll call with a current event in England
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
FIRE CAUSES EXCITEMENT

The small son of Rev. H. I. Turner. pastor of Columbia Avenue Presby- terian church, seeing the fire de- partment coming in the direction of the Presbyterian manse rushed into the church at the morning service yesterday and informed his father, who was delivering his sermon that tLelr nome was on fire. The preach CT and the congregation left the church immediately. It was a roof blaze on the home of neighbor across the street. No effort was made to reassemble the congrega- ton. The collection had been taken ana the preacher announced that he would finish his sermon at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
ELLIOTT HIGHWAY NAME URGED FOR
 NE W ROAD 1 INK
Gadsden Mayor Seeks To Honor Pioneer UpbuiIder
 Of His District
GAOSDEN BUREAU1
 THE AGE-HERALD !

If the efforts of Mayor R. A. Burns are successful, the newly paved street connecting Gadsden and At talla through Alabama City will be named Elliott highway" In honor of the late Capt. J. NJ. Elliott. who founded and laid out the latter city. Mayor Burns announces the street now known as Kyle avenue has be- come part of a state highway and he thinks 1t should be designated the Elliott highway In recognition of the work of a Gadsden man for the in- dustrial upbuilding of the entire dis trict. He expects to take the matter up with the proper authorities at once, he stated Tuesday.