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The Washington times., 1923-11-26
BY DONALD McDOUGAL
The HEIGHT Of Tenerity.

1AO LAOASHG VI 1Ou1cEACys
HE was driving a truck the
wrong way on Z street In front
OF the traffic bureau when about
ten of us were coming off duty,
your honor. We yelled at him
and he stopped just as he got to
the corner of Fourteenth street.
The Grabbing Act.
told him that was q one-way
street and he'd have to go hack.
He put on the reverse and
streaked it west to Fifteenth
street, turned north, and was still
backing while was picking out a
motorcycle that would hold to-
gether long enough for me to
catch him.
When he got to Pennsylvania
avenue he backed east short
distance and then ran forward be-
hind the Treasury to East Execu-
tive avenue. There he turned
north and was cutting the corner
at Pennsylvania avenue when /
got him. He didn't have any per-
NIT and I sent him to Number
One.
went ahead and when I was
about opposite the Treasury 1
looked around and saw him beat
ing It past the Relasco. got
him again at Eighteenth and K
and from there he made a per-
sonally conducted trip to Numbel
One"
A Literal Interpretation.
Boob's father: 1T was learning
him to drive, your honor. don't
ekV
other kind. I'VE don't come to
constable like to scared us to
There was about fifteen Of 'am all
standing around. and we thought
they took US for thieves, or some
thing. This one here told us we'd
have to go back, so we backed.
Predicts Educational Campaign.
after we'd backed a long way
we saw a building that we recog-
niZed. It was the Treasury. I'd
know that building anywhere.
But I didn't know which end was
the entrance. I've never been in
there, but 1 have hopes. After
next fall lot Of people will
know where the entrance to the
Treasury is that didn't know be-
fore.
A Technician.
I'm somewhat of politician
back home and I followed the
road that seemed to lead nearest
to the Treasury Then the con-
stable stopped us again. He told
US to go around to Number One.
II see. And you didn't know
where Number One was?"
D. G. Cop Alright.
Il didn't even know what 1t
was. We followed the constable
and he went around in front of
the Treasury, and we saw the en-
trance. We stopped for a mo-
ment to get a good look at it, and
When we came back to earth, the
constable was gone. We thought
we saw him running up a side
street and we went after him, but
Just before we reached him he
dismounted from his motorcycle
and seemed to be tinkering with
the machinery. He looked up
and we saw he wasn't the one
that arrested us.
So Help Me!
we asked him to direct us to
place called Georgetown, be-
cause we knew we had to pass
through there on our way home.
We're from the country, and we
came in town with a load Of
green's. Things have changed
quite a bit since ! was here last.
! used to come in over a bridge
that they called the Acky Duck
Bridge. But they've got a new
one there now--I don't know
what it's called. but it's some
where near Georgetown.
About ten minutes or SO after
The Washington times., 1923-11-26
By j. G. SCRUGHAM,
Governor oP Nevada

CARSON CITY, New, Nov. 26.-
I am unable at this distance to
express an opinion on the case re-
ferred to.
In general, contempt powers of
courts are held not to be restrictive
of the right Of free speech. I
understand the United States Su-
preme Court has made no decision
on the merits Of this case.
II the facts warrant, relief is
open through the prosecution of
impeachment and removal proceed
ings in Congress.
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WOULD GIVE NINE. CURE
10000 FRANCS ANNUALLY

PARIS, Nov. ga bill providing
for an annual allowance OF 10000
francs for Nine. Curie has been
presented to Parliament by the
minister of public instruction in
connection with the coming ceIe-
bration of the twenty-fifth ami
versary of the discovery OF radium.
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VIOLATIONS
Of LAW
SEEN.
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sentence on Comptroller Craig, of
New York city. While we must re-
spect to the utmost the courts of the
country, it is my view that no deci-
sion Of any judge is above criticism.
! am heartily opposed to any limita
ton TO free speech and on the facts
at my command 1t appears that
Comptroller Craig was merely ex-
ercising the right of free speech.
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By LEE M. RUSSELL,
Governor of Mississippi.

JACKSON, Miss. Nov. 26.-The
judgment against Comptroller Craig
destroys the Constitutional right OF
free speech. Any citizen Of this Re-
public has the right--and it is his
duty In the proper way and for the
proper purposes-to criticize any Of
dcer for official acts. An honest
public servant, judge or what not,
should always court criticism from
the least citizen.
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we left the Treasury this con-
stable ran up alongside and
pointed a pistol at us. Pretty
soon an automobile with two
DEPUTIES in it drove up and they
made us get in. They drove us
past the Treasury again and
locked us up in the cellar OF the
jail"
The Rules Are Different.
Boob: This is the first time |
ever driv, Squire. and l got a
little confused. My father was
learning me, but they do 1t diff
ferent up here from what they
do where was raised. We
didn't mean no HARM"
But the Fines Familiar.
No permit, sis: cutting corner,
SIS; one.way street, personal bond,
The Washington times., 1923-11-26
Russian Winter MiIdest Ever.

MOSCOW, Nov. 26.-Wild flowers
and cherry trees are in bloom in
the Ukraine, and the temperature
in KieV is above so Fahrenheit.
Reports here say 1t is the latest
winter recorded.
The Washington times., 1923-11-26
DOCKET
IN ALEXANDRIA
IS HEAVY
Three Men Are Held for Grand
Jury Action on Liquor
Charges.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Nov. 2e.--
A heavy docket faced Judge Fred.
erick q. Duvall IN Police Court
this morning. Charles Tyler, col
cred, Adrian Woodlawn. and Dan
Simms, charged with violating the
prohibition law, eech having q half.
pint bottle Of liquor on his person
when searched, police say. were or
dered held for the action Of the
grand Jury.
Hugh Burke, coiored, was ar
raigned before Judge Duvall on the
charge of carrying q concealed
weapon. Burke IS said to have had
an automatic revolver In his pocket.
1t is alleged that the gun Is the
property OF the Alexandria Light
Infantry local company Of the
national guards. Burke was fined
500 and costs.
Stonewall Jackson Watson, col.
cred. was sentenced to served six
months in the city Jail subject to
the can OF the state road force.
He was charged with cutting Vfr-
ginia Brown, also colored, with q
penknife.
The body lying in the Denlaines'
undertaking establishment has been
Unidentified as being that Of Ken
meath Haug, nineteen years old, Of
Junction City, Ohio, following the
receipt OF a telegram from the
hank of Junction City. Haugh
was killed instantly when struck
by locomotive which threw him
I'm the path OF q fast freight train
on the Richmond, fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad five miles
south OF Alexandria The body win
be shipped to Junction City follow
ing the coroner's inquest, which
win be held tonight.
Tonight the Eastern Star dra.
matte players will open the presefi-
tation Of a comedy farce. 'The
minister building. The play win
also be shown tomorrow night.
The cast comprises local talent
and is under the direction of }.
Fred BirreH. The proceeds from
the sale Of tickets win be used for
charity.
The automobiles which win carry
members of the Alexandria Boosters
Club. Kiwanis Club. chamber Of COM
merce and other civic ORGANIZATIONS
which win participate in the celc-
bration OF the opening of the Little
River turnpike tomorrow afternoon
has reached the number OF zoo. a
truck will accompany them carrying
an orchestra and ice cream to be dis
tributed to children along the route.
A public meeting will be held at
Fairfax, where several talks win be
made by Alexandrians on the signifi-
canoe of the opening Of the pike link.
ing the two cities.
Alexandria churches win hold
union Thanksgiving service IN the
M. E. Church South Thursday morn
ing. Special music will be rendered,
and the Rev. Ernest M. Delany, pas.
tor of the Presbyterian church. win
preach.
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By J. A. ID. PREUS,
Governor of Minnasok.

ST. PAUL, Mnn., Nov. 26.-On
your statement Of fact, the man
Comptroller Craigl to be put in
Jail should be. released from the
SENTENCED.
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Scratches and
Jockeys at
Bowie
FIRST RACE-six furlongs.


Iloay-Banln .........o......... LIS
Maxie-No boy ..........>.....11 ZIG
Gold Bug-McAtee .116
Observation-Disclosures .116
Catalan-Coltiletti .......-......1 16
Wampee-Bel .....-...a...1 16
Sleoge-Breunner LIS
Carlton-Marinelli .....~......116
Roanoke-Corey ...........-.... lis
Rolan0-Lang .......sssssoSSs Ito
Scratched-Trapnet.
SECOND RACE-Seven furlongs.
Zovian-Bruening .1O1
The Hawk-No boy. .101
Tricks-L. Lang. ................1 Ol
Good Time-McLane .............111
Miriam Cooper-G. Babin. ..... .106
Sagamore-C. Fl. Miller. ...... Iii
Ambler-Marinelli ......S.s....1O S
Avalanche-Rose ............s.. los
T. J. Pendergast-Milner. ..... .1O1
JacQues-H. Howard. ...........1 Ill
Kirah-No boy. 100
Evelyn Sawyer-Hastings 1890. rs
Excuse Me-Butwell. ............1 16
Scratched-Cumsah, Curtis, Wood
lake, Ray L. Fluff. Prince Welles,
The Lamb.
THIRD RACE-Six and a half
furlongs.
Exploit-No boy. .1O5
Best Beloved-No boy. .105
Miss Whisk-McAtee.. lis
Marie Martin-Lang. .......... .1O6
Miss Marcella-Marinelli. ..... los
Dazzler-Coltiletti.. .1O8
Sarko-Butwell ..................1 liz
Feysun-F1elds. .lOS
observation-disclosures liz
Scratched-Yankee Princess. 1t.
Farrell, Klondyke.
FOURTH RACE-Mile and a six
tenth.
Billy Watts-Fields. ............1 LOB
Jacqueline Julian-No boy. 100
Thimble-Thomas.. ..............1O 5
He'll Gate-M. Fator. 100
Opperman-Marinel i............ liza
High Prince-Milner. 100
Scratched-Moonrak Fore st
Lore, Banter.
FIFTH RACE-Mile and sixteenth.
Observation-Disclosures .......... .1O5
Simoon-M. Fator ITO
Lunetta-C. Lang. ..............IO9
Aladdin-G. Corey. .1OS
Listen Dearie-Milner.. 100
King Albert-Coltiletti. ..........11 2
The Roll CalI-Rose. ............115
Pastoral Swain-Marinelli. ..... .106
Guelph-Robinson ia
Carefree-Beu III
Vennie-L. Lang. ...............1O 100
Raffles-Fields .................1O 4
Dentaria-H. Howard ........... 81
Scratched-Whalebone, Dellaham.
SIXTH RACE-Mile and furlong.
Harry NJ. Stevens. Hicks. :. los
Ducks and Drakes-Bell. ....... IS
Old Timer-G Fields. ......... .104
Our Betsy. Chalmers. ....... .104
War FOx-Hastings. .102
DIR. Whitehurst-W. Miner $50. IS
Katherine Rankin-No Boy. .107
Freely SneeZy-L. Lang. ...... .105
Bolster-No Boy .102
Zouave-Thorndyke ........&.... SO
Toodles-Brunner .......-....... 95
Lady Lillian-No Boy .......... 80
| Maglclan-Stirllng lib
Oraan-No Boy INSTRUMENTATION. 90
Honolulu Boy-Mangan ....... .103
Standardization Bedotte, Ting
ling.
SEVENTH RACE-One and one.
eighth miles.
Chateaugay-H. Howard ....... SO
Sans Peur II-G. Dyson ....... ITO
| Hickory-Shillick ITO
| DIR. Rae-D. Fisher ......, SO
South Breeze-Jackson ..113
The Enquirer-L. Lang 1902
Sea Monarch-W Miner ,IO8
TOil--G. Babin ...........I O6
Bowsprit-F. Hastings ....... 90
Majority-Thorndyke 100
OwaSc0--No Boy los
Austral-Manga1 .1U7
Miracle Mani. Holmes ....... .1O5
Zed-NO hoy ..*,........... lot
Scratched - George Washington,
Soviet. MIR. BrumnaelI and Olive May.
The Washington times., 1923-11-26

Alexandria churches win hold a
union Thanksgiving service IN the
NJ. E. Church South Thursday morn
ing. Special music will be rendered,
tor of the Presbyterian church. viii
preach.
The Washington times., 1923-11-26
BOWIE ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-Two-year- olds; six and
'ne-half furlonGs; claiming; purse,
The Washington times., 1923-11-26

The Radio Handicap;
and seventy yards;
II. p. Jones .....112
Fair Gain .s.s..118
Three-year-olds and
one-sixteenth: claim
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xApprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear, track fast.
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19

Miss Grace Abbott. chief Of ths
Children's Bureau Of the U. s. Do
partment Of Labor, and Dr.. Ray Ly-
man Wilbur, president Of the Ameri-
can Medical Association and of Le-
land Stanford University, are direc-
tors Of the new American Child
Health Association, Of which Herbert
Hoover is president.
To facilitate the work Of federal
and state child health bodies by sup
porting their efforts and helping to
bring about the closest sort Of rela-
honship between them and volun-
teer organizations; to further the
work Of the latter by supplying them
with . clearing house Of informa-
don on child health activities and
research data-these are among the
services which the Association pro-
poses to undertake. Its ultimate OBJ
ject is to place within the reach Of
every mother the technical knowl-
edge and practical help necessary to
insure the greatest measure Of
health for her and her child.
Every phase Of child health work
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19

He heard her gasp with incredulity
and surprise; then she drew back
from him. staring at him, she breathed
deep with relief and clasped him, sob
bing. He still held her, as the hall
was cleared and the footsteps of those
carrying Overton went up the stairs {;
then, knowing that she wished to TOT
low them, he released her. She drew
away, then clasped his hand and
kissed it; as she did SO, she suddenly
stiffened and her hand tghtened on
his spasmodically.
Someone else had come into the hall
and he heard another voice-a wom
ans, which he recognized as that of
the stenographer. Miss Davis.
"Where is he? Hughi Hugh
What have you done to him? Mr..
Santoine! Mr. Santoinei Where Is
he?
The blind man Strengthened, holding
his daughter to him; there was and-
ETY., horror. love in the voice he heard !;
Harriet's perplexity was great as his
own.
rs that you, Miss Davisr he In
Quired.
"Yes; yes" the girl repeated.
"Where is-Hugh. Mr.. Santoine?"
You do not understand" the voice
Of young man broke in on them.
"I'm afraid DON'T" Santoine said
quietly.
"She is Hugh's sister. Mr.. Santoine
-Qhn fS Edith OvortOn"
Edith Overton? And who are your
You do not know me. My name is
Lawrence Hillward."
Santoine asked nothing more for the
moment. His daughter had left his side
He stood an instant listening to the
confusion Of question and answer In
the hall; then he opened the door into
the library and held 1t for the police
chief to enter
ITO be continued)
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19
CHAPTER XIII
The Flaw In the Left Ev..

The Flaw In the Left Eye.
Santoine, after Harriet had left the
library, stood waiting until he heard
the servant go out and close the door.
when did you learn that Eaton was
Hugh Overton, Averyy' he asked.
To-day"
sHow did you discover itT'
'.It was plain from the first there
was something wrong with the man."
Avery replied; "but l had, of course,
no way of placing him until he gave
himself away at polo the other day.
saw that he was pretending not to
know game which he did know |;
when he put over one particular stroke
was sure he knew the game very
well. The number Of men in this
country who've played polo at all isn't
very large, and those who can play
great polo are very few. So I sent for
the polo ANIMALS for few years back !;
the ones I wanted came to the club
today. His picture is in the group Of
the Spring Meadows club; he played
back for them FIVE years ago. His
name was under the picture, of
course"
II understand. 1 am glad to know
how 1t was. One less certain of your
fidelity than 1 am might have put
another construction on your silence !;
one less certain. Avery, might have
Thought that, already knowing Eaton's
identity, you preferred instead of tell
ing 1t to me to have me discover 1t
for myself and so, for that reason, you
trapped him into polo game in Har-
riet's presence"
For moment Santoine paused the
man across from him did not speak,
but-Santoire's intuition told him
drew himself together for some shock.
"Of course" said Santoine know
ing who Eaton is gives us no aid in
determining who the men were that
fought in my study last night?"
at gives none to me, Mr.. Santoins,"
Avery said steadily.
"It gives none to you," Santoine re-
peated; "and the very peculiar be-
havior of the stock exchange today,
suppose that gives you no help either.
All day they have been going down,
Avery-the securities, the stocks and
bonds of the properties still known
as the Latron properties. without
apparent reason, they have been going
down and that gives you no help
either, Averyf
yet you are very clever man;
there is no question about that. I
have even found 1t worth while at
times to talk over with you matters
-problems-whichw were troubling me;
to consult with you. Have not?"
"Yes"
every well; am going to consult
with you now. / have an inf1rmity,
as you know, Avery; am blind. !
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19

sirup and dry on soft paper. Cut
open and remove the stones, allow
ing three plums with the cheese
for each salad. Chop fine a dozen
pecan meats and half pimenta, rinsed
in cold water and dried in cloth.
Beat these into cream cheese. adding
cream II the cheese lacks moisture.
Shape into balls. Make nest of heart
leaves Of lettuce. on these dispose the
plums with ball of cheese in the
center to take the place Of the stone.
Serve with French dressing. using lem.
on juice. one part to three or four Of
Oil
Baked Beans. New York StyIe.-Let
pint of beans soak over night In
water to cover In the morning drain,
add fresh water and rub the beans
through the hands to loosen the skins.
Wash in colander with cold water.
Cover with cold water and return to
fire to cook. Dip one-fourth of
pound of salt pork into boiling water,
scrnpe the rind and score 1t, then put
to cook with the beans. When the
skins commence to curl, remove them
from the fire and put them to bake In
shallow baking dish. Press the pork
into the center Of the dish and cover
with granite pan. Bake six hours
in moderate oven. adding water as
needed. Do not add water during the
last hour of baking. Remove the COW
er and brown during the last hour.
Serve with mustard pickles. tomato
catsup or any desired relish.
Peanut straws-Roll rich pastry to
one-eighth of an inch in thickness;
spread one-half with softened peanut
butter; wet the edges Of the crust {;
fold the remaining half over 1t. Roll
lightly; prick here and there to pre-.
vent putting; cut In strips half an inch
wide and four inches long; brush with
milk and bake In quick oven. When
done. sprinkle with paprika.
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19

will be covered. beginning with the
prenatal care Of the mother and
ending with the adolescent girl and
boy.
All members Of the American
Child Health Association will be in
formed Of the progress and results
of such work by means of the maga-
zine and other health literature. The
treasurer of the Association is Cor
coran Thorn, to whom applications
should be sent at headquarters, 532
18th Street, Washington, D. C.
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19
Ohio Coal Yard.
ITO be continued)

Columbus, Ohio. has by a recent
ordinance re-established its municipal
coal yard. 1t is under the supervision
OF the street cleaning department. Coal
Is sold and delivered to the consumer
Ut price not. exceeding the cost OF
purchase and handling by the city.
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19
Seek to und.r.tana prlneIple..

Knowledge Of law is not necessar,
as understanding Of fundamental prin
ciples on which law Is based. One
may know the law without apprecIai
Ing why 1t Is the law, hence perfun'
torily obey 1t and thus not support II
"A little knowledge ID q dangeror
thing"
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19
Absent-Minded Hunters.

Two mighty hunters Of Southamp-
ton, Ont, went to Arrow lake to
shoot ducks. When they arrived they
discovered they had forgotten to take
guns. 1t is not stated what else con
stituted their equipment. = Toronto
Globe.
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19

have Just found out that for several
years-for about five years, to be ex-
act that is, for about the same length
Of time that you have been with me
my blindness has been used by GER
tain group of men to make me the
agent of a monstrous and terrible In
Justice to an Innocent man. Except
for my blindness-except for that.
Avery, this injustice never could have
been carried on. II you find certain
amount of bitterness in my tone, 1t Is
due to that; man who has an In
nrmity, Avery, cannot well help being
a little sensitive in regard to 1t. You
are willing should consult with you
in regard to this?"
"Of course am at your service, Mr..
Santoine." Avery's vooice was harsh
and dry.
The blind man was silent for an in
stant. He could feel the uneasiness
and anxiety Of the man across from
him mounting swiftly, and he gave II
every opportunity to increase. BE
had told Eaton once that he did not
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19
A Family Row

The Parrot-What's the trouble be-
tween Adam and Eve?
The Serpent-She gave him new
shirt for birthday present and made
u @ut of poison Ivy lenves.-Indge
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19
kIlFt5H7tu F57 =
CABlNE7E
ia. 1921 Westsrn Newspaper Union.)
20. 1921. Western New.paper unio

Societies, governmental. nations fall
when the secret chambers of individ-
ual hearts grow weak. But those se-
cret chambers cannot be filled from
the world outside. They can only b
nlled from within at the cisterns q
Infinite Silence.-S. ]. Barrows.
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19

the following will
be a salad that il
unusual, and very
good:
Plum and Cream
Cheese Salad
T a X e ca n n g d
green gage plums,
drained from their
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REASONABLE FOODS.

During the winter when canned
fruit is to be used In various ways,
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19
Nu1 hl~t~<lQ

Battle Tree rransplantsd.
One Of the public parks In SaGa-
mento, Cal, has grove Of IA trees all
transplanted from battlefelds Of the
Civil war, l.
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1923-11-08
COlOred Folks Health
Discussed at Meeting at . Home Of
Mrs. Durham

The health of the colored peo-
pie of the community was the
main topic discussed at the
meeting of the health depart
ment of the community club
at tie home of Mrs.
Moody Durham last Friday.
Mrs. H. d. Carter, chairman,
has raised funds, partly through
the tuberculosis Seal Fund and
partly through the Red Cross in
order to engage a colored nurse
who will so about among her
people and spread the gospel OF
sanitation and health ..preven-
tive measures.
DR.. J. II. Epperson of Dur
ham spoke to the gathering on
health work in general. He
dwelled upon the Importance OF
having competent district
nurse to spread information
about ventilation, cleanliness
and proper nourishment.
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1923-11-08
Campus Will Have Lights on Posts

use of two circuits, some of the
lights will go out at midnight,
while others, at important
points, will burn on till dawn.
All wires are to run under
coming up through the
post to the lamp. A weather.
proof steel sheath, over the in
will enable the cables
to be laid in the dirt, making
conduits unnecessary and hav-
ing the added, advantage of flex-
ioility. Some of this sheathing
has already been used near. the
new dormitory quadrangle. It
had a severe test a few months
ago when it was caught by a
four-mule plow. 1t held firm
under the tugging.
Two types of post are repre-
sented in the specimens order
cd-one steel and the other
cast iron. The companies with
whom the sample orders were
placed are the General Electric
and the Westinghouse.