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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
nyrnen Disclose Another Bribery Atten1pt
(,s5dlaEARDr0SEEHI(75
BY BILL PRICE g ~. -
HOW HE BECAME A POET.


When was . youth. / was very un-
"YOung man learn trade. don't
handle spadei nachinlst you
should be.
You might make . lawyer. . doctor,
or such, but methinks you'll
never amount 20 that much"
30 took his advice. IL paid 20 be
Nice machinlst would be.
So Into the shop I went with . hop.
- happy - could be.
A machinlst! Whee! thought u
.ho11Ss Pd j, e r TCsa e e, . inssSr tn.
land I heard "Enlist and lend .
! took their advice, It paid to be
NICE soldier ! would be.
I told my girl-my sweet cO1ey pearl
she was Sad a. sod could be-
She gave me Q cnrl-she was ell In
9 whirE--Aky Hero" she said 10
A. I marched away with the gang one
day, she said; Don't forget when
niee1she's y nsI:risd. ' but not to 70
me.
Here and there drilled and miIIcd
for the cause Of democracy.
milled and drilled and was damned
near killed, but tt was not to be.
In hOspitala here. and hospitals there
hospitals. yes, most eveFywhere-
took their adYice, e paid to be
nice-my nerves were bad you
Sc.
Like the bmrds % old, tale unfold.
but must make if brief - you
LIKE the poets Of yore who begged
e the door. ! rhyme - e hap
I write FREE VERSE; must be .
curse-I write but not for . fee.
take their advice-yeg, tt pays 10
be nice-O finish the end for
THOMAS J. FORD.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
BOARD OF TRADE ASKS
STREET BETTERMENTS

Surfacing a number of cobble
streets with asphalt and the widen.
ing Of Tenth Street from F Street
Northwest northward through the
congested area was recommended by
the committee on streets and ave-
nues of the Washington Board of
Trade at a meeting yesterday.
The streets to be surfaced are
Eleventh street southeast, from
Pennsylvania avenue to the Ana
costa bridge. Georgia avenue from
Florida avenue to Fairmont street
northwest, and Wisconsin avenue
from M street to Massachusetts
avenue northwest. All Of these are
important avenues Of approach to
the city.
Plans were discussed for a con-
ference with the District Commits.
sioners relative to these improve.
ments. George G. Shinn is chair.
man of the committee.
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serve two years in the penitentiary
Tor stealing July g. the automobile
Of Grover c.. Bell.
Margaret Harrison, colored, re.
ceived two-year penitentiary sen.
tence for violation of the anti-nar,
cotic law, and placed on probation.
Milton Rich, coIored, convicted o.
stealing a lot Of cigars and cigar.
cites from Morris Sokolow, was sen,
fenced to two years and paroled.
James White, colored, pleading
guilty to violation of the anti
narcotic act. was placed on pro
baton for three years. no sentence
being imposed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
RIFLE
RANGE IN
PARK
Hope TO Interest CiyiIians In
Workmanship If Weeks
Approves Proposal.

A rifle range to stimulate In
terest in Workmanship among
civilians and to afford facilities
for practice by army officers viii
be constructed in East Potomac
Park on . site adjoining the tour
lists camp il plans Of Lieut.. Col.
Clarence o. Sheriff., in charge Of
public buildings and grounds, re-
ceive the approval Of the War
Department.
Plans Are COmplete.
Colonel Sheriff. announced today
that he and Colonel G. q. Stodter,
cavalry officer. director Of civil
craftsmanship in the War Depart
nlent, have completed extensive
plans for the public target range
and expect they will have the sane
ton Of Secretary Of War Weeks,
who has keen interest in develop
ing the American youth as sharp.
shooters. " The range VIII be ready
early this summer, IL is expected.
The plans contemplate the cree.
ton Of clubhouse, so by 100 feet,
for the accommodation of regular
patrons OF the range. There will be
target ranges of so, 100 and 200 feet,
and service rifles with twenty-five.
caliber win be used by the marks.
men.
WIN Use French Type.
A type Of range used in the con-
gested areas Of France for target
practice during the war will be con-
structed, according to Colonel Sher.
rill. This kind Of range will IN
sure absolute safety and minimize,
II not entirely avert, accidents of
any sort, it was stated.
Colonel Sheriff. believes that the
installation Of the range for public
use will create much interest and
be the incentive for the organize
ton Of numerous rifle clubs, with
the result that there will be a
series Of tournaments and competi.
tive events.
/ The proposed range will result in
the removal of the group Of un-
slightly and dilapidated war build
ings now occupying the site and
the removal of great piles of debris,
according to Colonel Sheriff., who
said that such result Is some
thing "devoutly to be wished"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

Approached With Offer o.
Money in Behalf Of $50
ciety" BootIeggers.

A thorough investigation into
another attempt to corrupt 'rum"
jury by bribery was revealed in
Police Court today.
Information, it was learned, has
been turned over to the Prescott
ing Attorneys Office, alleging
that two iurymen sitting on q jury
about to try one of Washington s
sssocietyD bootleggers, had been ap-
preached by q relative of the per-
son about TO the tried.
Money Offered Jurors.
An offer of money, was made to
the two jurymen II they would
ssffx' the jury for an acquittal or
af they could succeed in getting a
The evidence turned over to the
court warrants a thorough investis
CATION, Judge Mcmahon said today.
1.-THE names OF the principals in
the case are known to the police
and I am going to have thorough
investigation made into the matter,
and If there was an attempt at
bribery-whether or not there was
any actual bribery committed-it
win go hard with everybody con-
cerned." Judge Mcmahon declared.
JuryInen Disclose Name.
The court made it clear that
there was no suspicion on any OF
the jurymen. 1t was through the
information furnished the court,
that-tAe attempted bribery became
known to the authorities.
The name of the man who offered
the bribe was turned over to the
court by the two jurymen, who de-
clared that they were not mistaken
as to his identity.
The case was to have come up
for trial this week, but, owing to
congestion on the liquor violation
docket, was postponed.
At the request OF Judge McMa-
hon the names Of those involved
are not made public, in order that
the police may conduct their in
vestigation without tipping their
hand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
WILL
ASKFOR NEW
TEMPLES
Council Bluffs, Iowa, and
Akron, Ohio, Will Apply
For Charters.

At least two applications for
charters for new Shrine Temples
will be made during the Imperial
Council session of the Mystic
Shrine in Washington next June,
1t was learned today.
The Shrine Club of Council
Bluffs, Iowa, and Shriners of
Akron, Ohio, have indicated their
intention to apply for charters. II
these charters are granted it will
bring the number Of Shrine Tenn
pies to 1853, two having been
granted last year. It is very prob
able that there will be four or five
applications this year. There are
now 1,100 Shriners in Akron who
are members Of the Cleveland
temple.
Abdallah Temple, of Louisville.
KY, today registered for the com.
ing Washington session, bringing
the total number of temples to 100,
thirty-six more than have ever be.
fore attended Shrine session.
The Almas Temple Glee Club last
night broadcast a program from the
radio station at Woodward and Lo-
throp's. The music, it was learned
today, was received on the radio set
in Medinah Temple, Chicago.
Water Pageant on June 5.
The Congress of the Seas, the
largest water pageant ever seen
here, will be held on Tuesday,
June S, the opening day of the
session, 1t was decided today. This
will be Immediately following the
day parade on Pennsylvania
avenue, which will open the session
proper. The time, 1880 p. M,
was chosen as being the nearest
practicable to high water, which
will occur on that day at lis p. m.
The congress will be divided into
twelve main sections, as follows:
The huge barge bearing Neptune
and his court, Cleopatra's Egyptian
barge, the Viking ships, q Chinese
Junk, the gallant American war
ship, the Constellation; Hendrix
Hudson's ship. the Half Moon: the
Mayflower, which carried more
people across the Atlantic than
any other vessel in the history
of maritime navigation: Fulton's
Clermont, the first successful steam
boat; four types of modern ships.
and a naval section. composed of
destroyers and submarines.
Will Include Contests.
There will also be a parade of
Indian canoes to be brought to
Washington and operated by the
Indian braves to be brought here
nv the United States Indian Office
as a part of the Western rodeo.
Apart from the congress there
will be parade of decorated
Yachts and motorboats, in which
the owners Of all this type of
craft in and near Washington
during the session are urged to
take part.
There will be a water carnival,
which will include. championship
acllIinR. canoeing, swimming races,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
BABY CLINICS CROWDED:
APPOINTMENT REQUIRED

Mothers who desire to have their
children examined at the free elm
les conducted by the Children's Bu-
reau Of the Department Of Labor
must hereafter make appointments
two weeks in advance, it was an.
nounced today.
This has been made necessary be-
cause of the large number of
mothers who are availing them
selves Of the opportunity to learn
the physical condition Of their little
ones.
Only children under the age of
three years are examined. Appoint.
ments can be made by communicate
ing with welfare society centers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
TEN YEARS HIS PENALTY
FOR KILLING MAN IN ROW

William Oliver Gill. colored, con-
victed of granddaughter in connec-
ton with the death, February /, OF
Walter e. Bell, colored, was sen.
fenced to ten years in the peniten-
tiary today. The men had an al.
tercation In a near-beer saloon at
HOO Twentieth street northwest
and gill slashed Bell in the groin
With q knife. Gill claimed self-de.
tense.
James Flowers. colored, win
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
FREEMAN TO CONCLUDE
RECITALS TOMORROW

Henry H. Freeman, organist and
choirmaster of st. Pauls Episcopal
Church, Rock Creek Church road
northwest, will give his sixth and
concluding Lenten organ recital there
tomorrow afternoon at 4:3O. This
is Freeman's twenty-first season of
recitals and the one hundred and
twenty.sixth OF the Lenten series.
Assisting soloists will be Mabel
Foote Whitman, soprano. and Horace
-. Lake. BARITONE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
MAJ. SMITH IS SPEAKER
q At VETERAN LUNCHEON

A plea for patience in regard to
the activities of the United States
Veterans Bureau until the direct
ing heads can make thorough
survey, was asked yesterday by
Major William Wolff Smith, general
counsel Of the bureau, at lunch
con given at the Army and Navy
Club by the Military Order Of the
World War.
Efficiency and courtesy is to be
the motto Of the new administra-
ton, Major Smith said. The order
Is planning to double it's member
ship before October, when the ma
tional convention Of the order will
be held here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

diving contests, and other aquatic
sporting events.
One OF the events of the car
nival Will be the annual regatta
Of the Southern Rowing Associa-
ton, in which Shrine and Blue
Lodge crews will compete.
The entertainment committee,
Edgar c. Snyder, chairman. is of.
fering competitive prizes for medal
designs for these events, open. to
all American artists. Awards of
SIS and $25 will be made for the
most meritorious designs submitted
to the committee. The medal must
show on one side figures depicting
sculling, canoeing and swimming,
and on the other side must appear
the wording "49th Annual Session.
Imperial Council, A. A. 0. N. NJ. S.,
Washington, D. c.. 1928" The
name "Almas," the host temple,
should also appear on this medal.
The committee on awards is
composed of Clifford K. Berry
man, Appleton p. Clark and VIII
liam T., Roberts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
WHERE HER PAIN WAS.

Mary had been spanked by her
mother. She was crying in the
hallway when the minister en-
tered.
well, well, what's the matter
with my little girl today?" he in
quired.
"It hurts" she sobbed.
What hurts, my dear?"
1.-THE back of my lap"
SUNNY JIM.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
REFORMING CHORUS GIRLS

( z
Dear Bal: Dispatches indicate
that Paris chorus girls srev haze
to put on fesO inches 81 gGuze.
French refo4mers find that IN sir
large theGtSrs, employing 700
chorus girls, there e fifty yards
of clothing for the sOhole lot.
That Is less tItGst half q yard for
each girl and tho goods are said
to be mighty thin at that.
Over IN this country zoe require
a little more clothing on the girls,
but sVe don't seem TO kick mach
about the sstggestiJe sOords and
actions by the actors and 40.
tresses. NMdeness Is shameless
enough, It Is true, but sssggestiO7s
may be for more poisonous IN its
Influences. Wig not put some
decent drGpefy on theatrical
jokes and sxggestive Gctss
A MOTHER.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
WONDERS OF THE SEA"
TOLD BUSINESS WOMEN

Wonders Of the Sea-" was the
subject Of a lecture given at the
meeting Of the business women's
council in the Church Of the
Covenant last night by DR.. Paul
Bartsch, oceanographert Of the
Smithsonian Instithtion.
The lecture was Illustrated by
deep sea pictures OF the vegetatfOn
and animal life, 6f the oeean takei
by DR.. Bartsch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
Church Women to Meet.

The Woman's PresbyteriaI Mis-.
aionary Society will hold it's annual
meeting at the Metropolitan Pres
byterian Church. Fourth and z
STREETS southeast, next Wednesday
beginning at 10 A. M.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

If the United States ever er
pects to get ats expenses for the
occupation of Germany the HUrd-
ing administration had better
start on that CO1e stuff: "Every
day, tn eVery 10Gy, We're sure to
get oar pay" Then, If zoe don't
get the money zoe can blame it
oil on COMe. TIC. Y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

Who remembers 1Uhen fen peo-
pie knew 10h0t hdemoids were?
We can at least thank the sur
geons for letting us know hOv
many useless parts zoe haze IN
the human mechanism. After
while our iusides ought TO con-
tain less than an ImgersoU match.
UNCLE ZEKE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
AND THE LETTER CAME.

This was the address on a let
ter delivered today:
MIR. BILL PRICE,
Care Mr.. POstman:
Take this to the old column,
Filled with mirth and fun,
And IL it doesn't get there o. X.
You'd better start to run.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

Case 8. Passing street car at
loading point. Thought twas
empty. Good guess; poor flivver-
manship. $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
IT'S NOT THE ORIGINAL
COST THAT COUNTS.

In some parts of ItGly you can
get a aOife for q sheep or a cO4U.
Well, a good a0ife is 1Uorth it.
r. NJ. r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
THE GOLF BUCCANEERS.
Prom Chlcago Newe

CEOAh OA1S@B0 GNSW'
GOOD putting ground off the port
b0w9' sings the lookout ON the
Presidential cruiser. "So?" says
President Harding, not excited.
Looks like an eighteen hoIer!" con-
tinueS lookout. "Ay, ay," says the
President. Skipper, turn out the
eeddies Of the starbOard watch,
launch the dingey and load with
maehies and midirOns. BE u the
devil itself wen lay aboard Of It,"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

"DOn't put those pigs eyes In
me-" said tho blind man, "be-
cause IL you do, and / see with
them, every garbage can will look
like dinner at the New willard"
SAM b.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

Case Q. Turning corner without
holding out hand. Thought no
one behind. Cop behind. AlibiSt
$40 behind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

TTGt cold 1Cdve seems to
hGye started sUith the cooking
doa0n of the MichigdSs gel
NTH the 114-degTees of fe0er.
PETE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

Case 4. Sherman avenue. No
permit; no tags: no alibi. 50 and
$40.
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By DONALD M'DOUGAL.

Case 1. Helping iaywalker make
short cut to hospital. Alibi. patti
ent looked wrong way. SIS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

Case 8. Taxi, spinning speedo-
meter at twenty-five miles per
hour. up Massachusetts, avenue.
Alibi. had job by hour: wouldn't
speed. $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

Headline the other day tells
of a man overcome IN q bar
Der shop. Very probably due
to getting his hair ctt NTH
out being told how thin it WGs
W. E.. HAYGHE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

Case 6. Pushing four-ton bus
across roadway Of Aqueduct
bridge with small touring car
way back in December. p. Alibi.
can't be done. TRAFFIC chess
problem. No spectators. Cop
wins.) $50.
Case TAI No lightss (N dis
obeying cop; (c) twenty-eight miles
per hour. A1ibi, (a) repair mans
fault; CO didn't know cop; (c).want-
to make car rattle to locate loose
nut. The score: (al IS; (bl post
poned; (c) SIS.
Case 8. Speedometer trouble: no
permit. Alibi. was just learning.
First lesson. SIS.
Case 8. Lettering; carrying agent
provocateur from Sixth and Flor
ida avenue to Seventeenth and U
streets for 25 cents. Alibt, just
came in from eight-hour run: was
hungry; wasn't lettering, was eat
ing. Postponed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24
WITH THE
ALIBI
ARTISTS

THE TRAFFIC COURT
IN CROSS SECTION.
Being q skeleton record Of
cases tried yesterday in
Judge HardisOn's tribunal.
Read 'Ena and Worry
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-24

BICARBONATE OF SODA
GOOD FOR INDIGESTION
He is paying the penalty
For his mistake;
He told his little bride
She made good cake.
LITTLE EVA.
DID HE GET THE SARCASM2
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-05
A Sorry Spectacle.

The of Seattle uttered just with sorry
involving of the wealthy families of that city 1t tale Of
liquor lust and avarcouness the testimony given by the prnc
pals true Husband and wife ayed agansteach other with
the future welfare of their small hanging the balance
The wife opened the barrage with charges that the husband had
fire valuable property situated in Alaska The husband retail
lated with tales of nempeance and misconduct the part of the
The whole ord story of too much money too little
control of appettes and complete lack understanding the
part of the principals Contemplate traits crop rich and
alike but sometimes that these unfortunate conditions
rampant among the Weather classes least they given
thorough airing making them appear However,
husband and wife who poor but happy should
wealth the happiness be sacrificed of the Burc
hardt family.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-05

Returns from the election in Oklahoma indicate that Governor
Walton has lost and that the legislature will be permitted to
institute impeachment proceedings Governor Walton has made
spectacular fight against the Ku Kux Khan This organization
sprang into the megh in that the result Of the failure
the aud other state officers enforce Criminals
were pardoned by the almost before passed
The Khan took up the oggmg of booegges thieves prostitutes
procure and other offending persons for the simple that
all mtens and purposes there law in that When the
officials of community realize that there should double
standard OF ustceOn fer the of wealth influence
one for the with influence the Ku ux Khan will be
dead letter Until that happy day arrives conditions ripe to
foster mob1aw which is the most dangerous of all.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-05

There here and there note of criticism concerning the united
efforts the part of Seattle newspapers boost Seattle the
Puget Sound region The idea is absolutely right 1t the
newspapers to take the lead They carry forward the plan
sell Seattle and the Puget Sound the residents thereof
is done no great progress be made. 1t is
boost real estate prices build up Seattle
gooniy prognoscaed but convince every resident of
this part of the state that this the best earth live and
SELF this idea to the residents that they will
spreading this gospel to others residing in less favored portions
the United States.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-05

The report of the yashon Marketing association, shown
other worthy of the consideration of every fruit and berry
the island Considering general condition the assoca
ton has made wanderfu for the first year its existence
The working of the association not perfect and all has not been
smooth sailing might have been desired when
dered that nonmembes took far smaller prices than
ISOLATION members and in unable sell their crops
at price it win be that there benefits be ived from
cooperation Another year. with the association already formed
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-05
Summertime is Done.


elisabeth Scotland, in New York
Herald).
Now the summertime is done,
Now the goldenrod is spun
Into graceful yellow torches that
reflect a glowing sun.
Now the hills are hung with haze
Now the crickets chant their praise
Unto Him who holds in keeping all
the mellow nights and days.
Now the cattle wander through
Upland pastures dipped in dew
Where the pink gilled meadow
mushrooms lift their round
white heads to view.
Now sweet fodder fill the stalls
Of the old barn, ere frost falls,
And the rustic of the field mice
echoes up and down the
walls.
Now the woodbine in the lane
Glimmers with crimson stain
And the wind among the lind
ems chants a sorrow-soft
refrain.
Now from slender beryl stems
Jewel weed drops dainty gems
Fashioned out of cleaning topaz
fit for fairy diadems.
Peace and plenty brood supreme
Over valley, hill and stream
And the land lies wrapped in sun
shine golden as the light of
'lream.
The Test of Man.
The test of man is the fight he
makes,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-05

much better results should be attained If every grower
land would join and give his cooperation big things could be
expected another year.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-05

The grit that he daily shows;
The way he stands on his feet and
takes
Fate's numerous bumps and
blows;
A coward can smile when there is
no fear,
When nothing his progress
bars;
But it takes man to stand up
and cheer
While some other fellow stars.
1t isn't the victory after all
But it's the fight that brother
makes.
The man who's driven to the wall,
Still stands up erect and takes
The blows Of fate, with his head
held high,
Bleeding and bruised and pale,
Is the man who will win the by
and ny,
For he isn't afraid to fail.
It's the bumps you get and the
jolts you get,
And tho shocks your courage
stands,
The hours Of sorrow and vain re
greet,
The prize that escapes your
hands,
That test your mettle and prove
your worth;
1t isn't the blows that you deal,
But the blows you take on the
good old earth
That show if your stuff is real.
Anonymous.
Too many employers believe
that virtue is its own reward.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-05

Things picking up Vash6n Two dogs fights the same
time Tuesday evening in front Of the postofce
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-05-10

Tanlac Vegetable Pills are natures
own remedy for constipation. For
sale everywhere (Adv.)