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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-03

A. Cuyillier of the New York Leg
islature, has caused more MUIR
ders in New York City by reason
of the fact that a highwayman or
burglar well knows when he goes
into a. dwelling or a store, or en-"
cages in a hold-up or stick-ups
that his victim is unarmed."
Much can be done by the courts
and the criminal authorities
There Is too much delay in hand
ling criminal cases. There is too
much leniency shown by some OF
the courts. There is too much
coddling OF criminals when, and H.
they, finally do reach prison.
In nine cases out OF ten, under
the misguided system now in vo-
gue In many Of the States, the
criminal lives far better in prison
than he does outside and this Is,
especially true Of murderers'
whether they finally go to the
chair or. not.
All Of this should be stopped.
when a murderer is. arrested, he
should be brought to trial with
the least delay consistent with abb
solute Justice. Under the English
system, once a murderer is brought
to trial, and that is as promptly
as possible, no technlcalities are
permitted to interfere with the
rapid procedure OF the trial and
the execution Of the sentence.
Prompt. and drastic administra-
ton Of justice will reduce murders
to a minimum, Nothing will abb
solutely prevent them and certaih-
ly additional laws prohibiting this
or that weapon will have no ef-
feet whatever. A murderer is ono
to whom law means nothing. De-
prive him CT, one means and he
will use another. Make. his pun
ishment swift and hard and the
next in line will think twice be-
fore he yields to the homicidal i'm
pulse! IN nineapases out of ten
that. second thought will prevent
a;;u. from becoming q mpsee;ar
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and were in little danger from
attack. Children love dogs, and
docs adore children, but children,
no longer reared in the home, or
taught by the dear father and
mother to treat their pets kindly,
but brought up in kindergartens,
in moving-picture shows, or on
public Fairgrounds are brighten
ed by the mad-dog scare and
menace, and scare the dogs into
frenzy by their roughness ard III
treatment. Dogs that are not mad
frequently bite in self-defense'
Rabies is almost unknown In
countries where dogs are I'M
licensed, and allowed the free
dom of the streets-this is notice
ably true in Constantinople, and
in far Eastern lands. The owner
Of a dog, I repeat, should pro-
tect the. animal-redeem his life
by paying license, and then IN
sist that the law shall not per-
secute the animal, unless 1t is
proved to be rabid. Could the
frightened dog speak when
caught in the net of the civic
fowler, | can fancy him looking
for the face of master, or mis-
tress, or friend, and seeing no
compassion for his plight sad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-03

passion and used with frightful re-
suits as any ambulance surgeon
who has treated victims of chiselr
wounds will testify. This Is not
only stabbing tool. but. IL it Is
heavy enough. can jinfict terrible
and fatal head wounds.
In the same category OF spur-of-
the-moment weapons are the butt
cher's cleaver, the carving knife,
the household Ratchet, axe, saw.
chair, stool, pillSsbottle and even
the kitchen fork. an OF which
have been used frequently enough
to be listed as murder tools,
There was even ,asrecent case m
Europe where n bride hit herNnew
husband on the head with asbrass-
bound bible and killed HIM q" -'
The hat pin has been employed
with fatal results on several 'oc-
casions. The first case Of this
character to attract public atten-
ton puzzled the police for quite a
while, and it was not until the
autopsy revealed puncture of the
heart and a small black spot on
the flesh over thr organ that the
authorities were able to determine
tie aaISs * death, H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-03
South Wants More
Money For Its Cotton

/, Atlanta, Ga, Feb. S.-Far
reaching plans to put $20,OGO,OOO
more into the pockets Of cot
ton farmers of the South through
the extension of cooperative
marketing associations to all
parts of the cotton belt are be
ing worked out, according. to
officials of the local co-opera-
tive association.
:, Definite assurance that at least
three million bales Of cotton will
be handled under the co-opera-
tive marketing plan during the
yea 1923 has been given, FOL
lowing the successful termination
Of membership campaigns IN
Tennessee, Mississippi and Ala
bama.
With ahe resultant higher price
for the staple that has been
brought about by the new mar,
keting system, it is estimated
thai between $20,000,00O and $50
100000 will be added to the re-
turns of the cotton farmer.
Under plans of The organiza-
Ition, every state that raises
cotton will have branches of the
| cooperative marketing assocla-
ttion in operation in time to care
| for the 1928 crop.
Since the inauguration Of the
combined selling plan, the AS
ISOLATION has increased its mar
4leting power remarkably. More
sshan one million bales of cot
ton were sold in 1922 in Alaba-
ma, Georgia, North and South
Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma and
other states where MARKET
agencies have been maintains &
: The influence these organls p
tons have had upon the price ~
cotton has been marked. unoe
tie auspices of the associate
FARMERS have been allowed e.
market their staple gradua Y
hiff order to keep in ratio V.t3
Ethe absorption. The effect OF q
graduated selling system wa g
bring the price Of cotton ! p
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20 cents in August to more than
% cents during the past few
weeks.
This remarkable rise in price
has been affected without sell
ing all of the cotton placed in
the hands of the Association.
With the price standing at $40
a bale higher than last year, there
is still large amount of cotton
on hand. .
With the backing of the ma
.iority Of the banking interests
of the south, who have realiz-
ed what factor the plan is in
bringing about national econo-
mic stability, it is planned y to
more than double the number of
agencies during the year 1923.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-03
COMMUNICATIONS
FRes gFH

To the Editor of The Alexandria
Gazette. Greeting:
The PROTEST, pertinent, and elo-
ouent, contained in your timely
editorial of January 81. 1923,
laupehed against the barbarously
condpcted slaughter Of the IN
noGessts," has impelled me to
-it& the following brief in de
of the unhappy CANNES so
adjudged to undergo such
~ rturc. and vicious mangl-
- u no hearing, nor coun-
). che order of our New
Nero City Manager, with
%loartleSs approval Of our
~ of Councillors, including
>%sayoralty. The tolls Of the
&tive's inclemency, who were
tDD .executioners of his will ut
the@Gity Jail, are beneath the Dig
n.txs4Of my outraged sentiments
of merclful kindness, 1 trust, now
ever, that the spirits Of the tor
turea dogs will kaant them to
etennal remorSe for their deed Of
most impious inhumanity. The
Pagan Nero. the arch-fiend Of I'M
perialism of the first century,
acknowledged that he was haunt
ed BY the ghost Of his murdered
mother. What pleasure shall Ne
pitihul hearts of the people q
Alexandria find in q White
Way erected to illumine q civic
path of unrighteousueSS and in
justice?
In vain have L waited for the
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OF suspicion to be turned on the
operator. ''-'-'
There have been occasions when
men have been struck on the head.
with a FOLDED newspaper and fatal
results have followed owing TO tho
fact that a length OF lead pipe was
concealed in the folds OF the
paper.
Razers have figured In hund-.
reds of homicides. This weapon
is commonly associated with the
negro. but its use is by no means
confined to that race. There was
a time when many of the genus
hobo used the razor not only Tor,
it's legitimate purpose, but as 4
means of offense and defense.
Held in the crotch OF the hand,
between the thumb and index fin
ger, with the blade folded back
against the handle. and with q
coat held over the left forearm to
guard against the opponents
strokes, the razor is a formidable
weapon.
A carpenters chisel is employed
infreauently. This is more OF n
f-the-moment TScron--one
that is caught up II romsnt OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-03
uplifting Of the voice of the

uplifting Of the voice of the
clergyman, physician, lawyer,
politician, on humanitarian, for
clemeucy in such crisis of
cruelty to animals! MANS in
humanity TO man" is infinite, but
has legal limitations and redress,
but every other living creature
made BY God, "for his own glory
and purpose" must appeal to the
Christian, to the Good Saman-
tan. fer protection. The treat
ment cf the dogs Of our City,
under the new management, Is
utterly opposed TO Christian
mosalities. might exclaim, with
Alexander Sclkirk: Better dwell
in the midst of alarms than live
i'm this horrible place."
Despicable, indeed, is the man,
or the woman, who would refuse
to purchase Il license for the
family dog, the friend, and guard
ian. Of the household! On the
other hand, no one willingly pays
a tax on the dog that must be
muzzled. or lcashed. Since the
poor stray dogs are denied ac-
cess to the bones of the garbage
pail. OF the ash-heap, or to the
"eup OF cold water" Tapped from
the friendly old time gutter, they
would be happily better off if
humanely laid to rest. The foun-
; tain erected IN Alexandria by the
Daughters of the American
Revolution" for the libatiOn OF
the bird, the horse, and all small
Ter animals. has been removed
by a careless, and unpatriotic
ruling. The modern sewerage ha:
; telosed all water-mainS. Dog:
madden for lack of water-anC
their very life is estranged from
all happy environment when de
| prived Of the freedom of God!
blessed out-of-doorS. The erusad,
should be entirely against tn,
owners of dogs, as against par
entS in respect to children. Their
should be no miserable, unhapp,
children-there should be no dis
tracted, hunted, rundown. stra,
| dogs! The deadly automobile kill
more human beings, and dogs. i
a day. than mad canine doe
in a year. Yet the automobile i
licenSed-and it runs! If tn
healthy dog is licensed, it shout
be permitted its rightfuI pr
Ivilege Of running at large. Simpl
for the reason that there nigh
possibly Turk Guiteau in tn
community, it would not be jus
,or legal, to gag and fetter ever
citizen. The lives of the childre
should be carefully safeguards
There was q day, in the delight
full old regime. in the Soutl
when children were left to tn
angels-and to the guardian, dog
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-03

without number. Famous among
these. was that Of the, New YORK
dentist who poisoned his wiie
mother and father, one after Inc
other. by administering arsenic IN
increasing doses in their food, ana
who. at the funeral OF his father-'
in-law, announced that he reared
his wife, who inherited a consld-
cradle estate through the death Oh
her parents, would never bear up
under the shock. Fortunately
his crime was discovered before
his wife succumbed to the malady.
Powered glass in food has also
been used with fatal results, Elec--
tricity has played its part. Ana
gas. There was the case OF the
denizen Of New York's Chinatown
who was found dead in his bed,
with a. tube leading from the gas
| let In the hall to the keyhole or
his locked bedroom door.
So, in spite Of the Bar Associa-
tons findings, it is not always
firearms that are responsible for
hom:cides and the way to stop
murder is not by prohibiting the
manufacture, and sale, of. weapons
"a thing which cannot possibly.
be effectively done-but by putting.
a strong curb on the murder I'M
pulse. .e. ,.i
II would be perfectly conmend-
able to pass a law regulating the
sale of pistols and revolvers IN
such manner that they could pc
obtained by reputable citizens, Ply
would be difficult for crooks to
obtain and personally dangerous
for them Ito carry. The Capper
Bill now before the United States
Senate, contains many admiraole
provisions along these lines, but
to he. effective, it viii have TO pc
made uniform in all of the States.
In any legislation, however, care
(, should be, taken to avoid the mis-
takes of New York States motor
= >. Sullivan law. This measure
| asc,.aing &c AseeioblyG;an Loi4s
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and VarlcO MC'e
! FOR. despite the assertion OF the
American Bar Association that 30
oer cent of the homicides in TINS
country are committed with a pis-
90, or revolver, other means oi
dealing death are employed ire
ouently enough TO cause reiiiarA
and n consideration OF possioie
means of curbins the murder 1n-
pulse.
As matter OF fact, while the
veyolyer is the most convenient
weapon to carry and, when naho-
Md nv the expert, is the surest IN
,ts results. the average crook
xou,d prefer almost any other
Kind of weapon. The revolver ~
must be remembered, IL NOISY anu
q Is the crooks ambition TO con-
dict whatever business he has IN
band. In a manner calculated 10
attract as little attention as pos
s;hle He always carries gun
and he will use it II ne mas 70
hut he Just naturally hates 10
create o disturbance.
To that end, ne will. whenever
J,ossibie, use any of the so-calIed
Sblunt Instruments which range
All the way from q blackjack 20
nm ordinary household hammer
or. II he is engaged in n little 1on
of burglary, O whin or TWO OF
chloroforn properly applied, WIN
answer his purpose admirably. IL
.bould he understood that the
burglar. the bank robber or the
stlck-up man does not start out
with the intention OF committing
murder. He will Kill If be has to,
preferring that to certain arrest,
but he avoids it If possible on ac-
count of the unpleasant results
that generally follow If he Is
eventually caught.
Ii. on the other hand, the mat
Ter Is q personal one, involving
those in his own circle OF s clety'
whose removal may seem desiraple
81 .xpedient, the crook viii use a
s,,n when there is no time TO seek
iotner and quieter means. In cas-
~ where the aggrieved party has
opportunity for planning. brick
iS.opped with q reasonable degree
e: accuracy from a roof, or a
leavy bottle, applied with force 10
TIE back OF the victims skull. have
brought eminently satisfactory re-
sCts without causing the spoliiShs
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. row
That fashioned man, the king
The God of the whole gave a
spark of soul
+; To furred and feathered thing.
And am my brothers keeper
And | will fight. his fight
And speak the word for beast
i. and bird
: Till the world shall set things
right,
Ella Wheeler Wilcox,
! In New York Journal.
MARY VIRGINIA AGNEW
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CARD OF THANKS

! wish to thank my friends
for their kindness and sympathy
extended to us in my bereaYe-
ment over the death of my
father, Mr.. Aaron Katz, who de-
parted this life January 80.
Sole ADRIAN KATZ.
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Cream does not contain the val
liable and needed substances car
ried in SKINNED milk, except vita
mines.
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Lafe Bud had his overcoat
stolen IN tn Little Gem resturint
bere he's stopped t. cit sjmethin'
{ eai hit after attendin' a ban
quetz as night. An autoist swears
woTsP an longer when a Ford
cuts IN front o. him than any
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-03
By WLLIAMJ.. BURNS n. /
Bureau Of Investig ation u. s. Dept of Justice

49, HE recent gruesome discovery by the police OF Fa M
tubes of typhus germs being sold at re'ai "
L. bo desired an effective means Of removing an en'
bout attracting announcement Suspicion adas ono
t f murder tools and naturally turns the minds Oh
'oe ~ -, d cr;minologists to recollection of the many
nons nsed by crooks their nefarious business.
The Washington times., 1923-01-28
Tea To BE Served
At Polish Exhibit

THE closing view Of the Polish
exhibition will be open to the
public free Of charge this after
noon and tea will be served an
usual from 4 to s o'clock, with a
short concert OF Polish music nv
Miss Beatrice Wainwright. of the
Art and Archaeology League. All
are cordially invited to attend
this remarkable educational dis.
play at 11O6 Connecticut avenue
northwest.
At the ''tea-rendezvous' and
concert Of the Polish musicians
from New York on Thursday eve
ming at the Art Center, Miss
Lavinia Darve sang three times.
including an aria from Faust" and
two Polish songs in costume
Her voice was exceptionally fine.
and she charmed all by her
spontaneity. Mr.. wolanel and
Mr.. Bochacki were also present
at the reception, which was
splendidly attended. Mrs. William
Hitz was hostess. assisted by
ladies from the Polish legation.
Madame Dalbor and Madame
Machova, who served punch and
chocolate.
The Washington times., 1923-01-28
Secretary Hoover
Sports Brown Suit

Have you seen 1t? Herbert
Hoover's new suit? 1t is
really creating a mild fluter of
excitement in offiial Washing
ton. Not that 1t j extreme or
eccentric. but It ! brown. A
rich shade OF bDwn, rather
brighter than the poulan seal or
tobacco. And never before since
he came to Washinton in 1917
has the Secretary . Commerce
been known to appar In any
garment--saving, Of curse, eve
ming dress when neessary-ex-
cept a plain blue sack ruit.
Indeed. everybody considered
Secretary Hoover's blu suit his
uniform. 1t might be oroadcloth
in winter and serge II summer,
or white trousers wor with q
blue coat enthusiastically in
very hot weather. Blu it was
always navy blue an. always
most conservatively cut.
Indeed, people whe care in con.
tact with the Secretay used
sometimes to lay bets as to
whether it was always te same
suit or whether he had large
supply Of garments Of tn same
material and cut. Thos who
held that he wore the sale suit
until 1t was worn out backed
UP their claim by recallig the
fact that he appeared evey day
for week with a ripped seam
in his trousers running frcn the
ankle almost to the knee-Mrs.
Hoover must have been at of
town at the time. Secetary
Hoover never thinks very much
about his clothes, and 1t \ not
of record that he ever notice the
rip. But he was undoubtedly
the only person about the ON
nerce Department who didn'
And now the Secretary has
blossomed forth in a brown lit.
Many theories are being advaeed
as to the reason for this outbtst,
but the only one which sotds
plausible Is that the Secretry
Is naturally interested in NE
promotion Of the American we
industry. and, having put nay
blue on the map, Is now seeig
what he can do for brown.
The Washington times., 1923-01-28
DIR. Marston to Speak
Before Club Tomorrow
mr.. WILLIAM M. MARsToN

nR. WILLIAM M. MARSTON,
head of the experimental psy-
cholqgy department at American
University, is to be the guest Of
honor at a tea at the College
. Wotnen's Club on Monday, to.
morrow, from 4 to s. DR.. Mars
ton will speak on Deceptive
Tests" and during his talk will
make some experiments with the.
audience. The hostesses for the
afternoon will be the members
of Section 8, Of which Miss Mary
w. Pierce is chairman. Receiv-
ing with Miss Pierce as special
guests will be Mrs. William M.
Marston, Mrs. Louis N. Geldert,
president of the National League
of American Pen Woman, and
Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe. Mrs.
Frederick Pyle will preside at
the tea table, assisted by Mrs.
F.. T. F. Johnson, Mrs. Dean
Caldwell, Mrs. A. T. Woods and
Mrs. D. Roberts Harper, 3D..
The Washington times., 1923-01-28
Mississippi Society
RecemfiOrn TOraaOrP0U

THE Mississippi Society win give
its second reception Of the
season tomorrow at the Wash
ington Club. Seventeenth and K
streets. Special committees are
arranging the activities Of the
evening. There viii be o recep-
ton from to 9. and . short
program from 9 to 10, including
an address by the guest Of honor,
Col. John Temple Graves, and
Southern folk lore readings by
Miss Nancy Barbee. Refresh.
ments viii be servedA and there
VIII be dancing with an orchestra
from 10 to 1 o'clock.
Mrs. Percy e. Quin, president,
will introduce Col. John Temple
Graves. Admission win be by
card. Guest and membership
cards may be obtained from Mrs.
Zallie Brinker Wolfe. secretary,
Government Hotels, TX Building.
The Washington times., 1923-01-28
PEN Women to Have
Musicals and Tea

A FEATURE Of unusual inter-
est has been arranged for the
tea to be given by the District
of Columbia branch Of the League,
Of American Pen Women from 4 to
8 o'clock. this afternoon at the
clubhouse, 1922 H street, when the
customary program will be re-
placed by the first Of series Of
nusicales and lectures on music.
which will be given under the
auspices OF the music committee
the last Sunday In each month.
Miss Mary Nelson, q Baltimore
musician and lecturer on music.
will be the guest Of honor and
speaker for the afternoon, having
as her subject: "Cubist Music
Why Not?" Mrs. Irene Miller
Chainey will be in charge and
Mrs. John Mock win pour tea. as
sisted by Mrs. Mary B. Parker.
Miss Mayme ober Peak, Miss
Ellen Quigg. and Miss Letta
Brock.
The Book Review luncheon, TO
be held at o'clock in the club
dining room on Tuesday, promises
a lively bit Of fun and much In
formation. Frederick William win
speak, and, as he is thoroughly
familiar with the European situa-
ton in every respect, may take
this opportunity to discuss the
invasion OF the Ruhr valley by
the French. Two short books will
be reviewed, followed by open
discussion: "A Marine, Sir!' re-
viewed by Miss Mayrne ober Peak,
and Eight Bells" by Miss Laura
Carter. Both books are by Ed
ward Carter.
The Washington times., 1923-01-28
RAMS Head Players
To Give Irish P1av

THE Rams Head Players prom
Use a particular treat in their
next production, commencing on
wednesday OF this week. when
Lady Gragory's most beautiful
folk history drama, "Graf1ia," will
be given, directed by Robert
Bell. 1t has long been Mr.. Bells
desire to give this play an un.
usually fine production, and with
the wonderful assistance Of James
Reynolds. who has designed all
the settings and costumes from
his own drawings made in Ireland
a year or so ago, much may be
expected of this talented little
group Of players at the RAMS
Head.