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Evening star., 1925-01-20
Always Make Handwriting Legible
BY LYDIA LIE BARON WALKER.

That's the sort of letter like to
GET
I heard this exclamation from
lady who was opening her mail. She
had a stack OF letters, for it was
shortly after the holidays ana her
mail, never light, was especially
heavy, as she was what is called "a
good letter writer" i happened to
know she had sent out stacks of
cards, and, in many instances, had
accompanied them with personal
lines of greeting.
As she spoke she held up the letter
for my inspection. The writing is
Evening star., 1925-01-20

I. Tumbled.
4. Small child.
8. Green ornament color
3. Solemn statement.
10. LAnger-
IL. Remain
13. Personality.
Is. Disappeared.
II. Large weight
20. Damage.
21. Noting order.
"a. Sack
26. Kind Of classic architecture.
81. Unwell.
29. Solicit.
80. Useless.
81. Bristle of the husk of grasses.
SO. Noteworthy.
35. Outfit.
81. Druggists pounding instruments
3S. Title of knighthood.
40. Idle position in a tournament
AZ. Bird Of the genus Corvus.
A. Relative pronoun.
As. Disposed Of for value.
47. Equestrian game.
IS. A particular.
40. Sharpen.
90. Nothing.
81. Assist in crime.
Down.
l. Go without food.
2. Lend.
3. To place.
4. Definite artcila
5. A number
6. Lively dance.
z. Small particle
s. Always.
IL. Roman article OF dress.
IA. Broad smile.
IS. Pointed metal fastener.
Is. Gun-hammer release.
49, Moved out.
22. Those who accomplish
23. Growing under snow.
"a. A snake.
20. Weapon.
27. Writing material
Evening star., 1925-01-20

Miss Louise Alexander, head of the
Bureau of Identification of the police
department of Greensboro, NJ c., Is
believed to be the first woman in the
South to become a police officer.
Evening star., 1925-01-20

clear and Iegible. and the ink shows
distinctly on the paper" she con-
tinued. Il wish more people would
write so you could read what they
have to say, instead of deciphering
it. Why, do You know 1 sometimes
spend over half an hour trying to
read a letter, and not a long one,
either. 1 do so love TO hear from my
friends. I can't bear to miss
single word. so l keep on trying to
make out what is said until l have it,
Quests for Meanings.
some Of my friends say I'm quite
an expert at readfEg difficult writing
] don't know about that, but 1 do
know there is but one Of my friends
who writes so blindly that l have to
read and reread her letters to know
what they are all about. She says
such charming things, she should
write more distinctly, though. She
IS a young woman. and l heard q
man tell her once that he read one
OF her letters three different ways
and they all made sense"
Her quick retort, Then you didn't
read them right any time" is enough
10 let You know she has keen sense
~ humOr.
JOY TO Read.
The letter that started the conver-
cation was indeed a Joy to read, not
only because Of its clear writing, but
because of its wcIl-rounded sentences.
Not every one could pen such a clever
note. But every one should be able
20 write 50 that words are plain. 1t
IS only when this is the case that let
Ter writing is a. real avenue for the
exchange of thoughts How gan we
know what is in the mind of the
r.f- sTr hot = "a
words are that express the ideas.
Personality is indicated in hand
writing, so we are told, and the say
ing would seem to have more than a
grain of truth in it. At any rate,
handwritTngs are Individual. Few If
any persons write exactly alike. But
this should not mean that Iegibility is
sacrificed. There are cramped and easy
handwriting, graceful and awkward
Evening star., 1925-01-20
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%. Permit.
80. Enclosure for catching fish.
"a. Engrave with acid.
sc. Short pastoral poem.
80. Clumsy boat.
80. Small cable.
40. Explosive missile.
II. Prepare for publication.
43. Know.
A. Gained.
80. Liquid fuel.
46. Inland ocean.
The Washington times., 1925-04-15
Motor Sermonette
Why LtSIfngs are SfGVef
prepared by the Washington
Automotive Trade Association

There are just two kinds of
car owners in Washington as in
any other city. One is looking
forward to the time when there
will be no congestion, no diff
culties in parking, no danger, no
hindrances of any kind. The
other believes there is something
in the present difficulties that
makes the present pleasures of
car ownership far greater than
they ever would be without the
problems.
The latter leans upon q little
experience that Is age-old. He
remembers that the pleasure In
money is in not having as much
OF il as you need, that 1t is the
rain which makes the sunshine
welcome and that health is
enjoyed only when 1t has been
denied.
He applies this to his motoring
and sees that the appeal of the
open road is largely the escape
from congestion, that parking
space is welcome because 1t is
scarce and that it is the problems
which make their occasional Solu-
ton a joy to the automobile
lover.
There was time when you
could park anywhere, but few
wanted automobiles then. There
are automobiles that are so per-
fectly cared for as to give no
trouble whatsoever, but their
owners do not enjoy them. There
are places where you can drive
as fast as you like and with the
whole road to yourself, but
usually drivers have to be offered
prizes in order to avail them
selves OF the opportunity.
Apparently the day of perfect
motoring might be the biggest
of disappointments 1t is just
this element Of chance that makes
the wise car owner thankful that
he has just enough annoyances to
keep him from forgetting the
thrill OF an occasional relief.
The Washington times., 1925-04-15
JOSEPH B. TREW
OUTLINES BUS
USES
Term Feeders" Is Misnomer,
Says REQ Representative
in Washington

"Just like a great many other
words that have crept into our
vocabularies in the early days of
any industry, the term feeder as
applied to buses is nisnomer,"
says Joseph B. Trew, representa-
tive OF the REQ Motor Car Company
In this city.
ct Is a particularly unfortunate
one, too, since it leads to mistak.
en- conception of the real purpose
of the notorious when used in
conjunction with electric equipment
by street railway company.
Because they are known as
feeders. buses used by number
OF operating companies automatic.
ally became stub line units, rum
ming from outlying suburbs to con-
meet with the regular street car
lines at their terminals. They are
relegated to this duty almost with
out second thought, and all because
they are known as feeders.
The fallacy Of a system Of this
The Washington times., 1925-04-15

sort lies in the dislike held by
most people for transferring. When.
ever bus routes are arranged so
that riding in them means more
than the usual, number of transfers
for patrons. the busses are at once
placed at q great disadvantage.
LAS a matter of fact, the ideal
arrangement of bus routes takes
the buses out in lines bisecting
the angles between the routes OF
the electric cars. This / is exem.
nlified by the simple layout IN
which two street car lines running
at right angles to each other cross
at the center of the city.
these lines would naturally fol
low main arteries and would lie in
the most tl1ickly settled parts OF
the city. In the angles between
them, however, would be lot 1T
territory that required service, bit
that was too sparsely settled to
The Washington times., 1925-04-15

One of the most interesting or
the Identification plans is the finger
print system developed by +. ID:
weaver and Carl II. Stratton, OF
the Bureau Of Identification OF Okla
homan City, OKLA, which calls Tor
the taking of finger prints OF each
person who applies for q license to
own an automobile, this identifica-
ton being checked up at any sub
seQuent sale, trade, barter, exchange
or gift OF any car.
Oklahoma Bin Lost.
An Oklahoma house bill provid.
ing for such Identification was lost
along with 240 other bills by ad-
journment. It merits attention,
however, because 1t is perhaps the
first comprehensive system devised
as q solution to the motor theft
problem. Any additional finger
print systems in this line win doubt
less be in the nature Of variations
Of IL.
The finger print theory aims
to put stop to forgery, which
already has seriously crippled the
effectiveness Of the title laws with
respect to the sale and registration
Of cars. Finger print Identification
IN viewed as being infallible to a
degree that should ohviate the
licensing Of applicants who have
misrepresented the facts bearing up
on the history OF their cars.
Like every other system for the
prevention Of theft Of automobiles,
however, finger print Identification
needs nationwide adoption before
1t can be thoroughly tested. It has
been demonstrated that the chief
weakness OF the title laws Is the
The Washington times., 1925-04-15

failure Of all States to adopt them.
The same problem must be con-
fronted in advocating hnger-print
system.
Important Phases.
It is interesting, however, to
study the plan in its more import
ant phases, many believe, because
it is possible that this plan should be
an integral part Of the title law.
In other words, while the nation
is busy passing title laws the
thought is that there is no reason
why q complete job should not be
made Of 1t.
That is why the defeated Okla
homa bill included title law, pro-
vision being made that no bill Of
sale covering a motor vehicle or
detached engine of a. motor vehicle
would be legal without ownership
proof permit being attached. This
permit would be issued by the State
highway department.
The second point Of the bill pro-
vides for taking the finger print
impressions of those seeking regis
tration Of cars. These impressions
would be made on the card to be
filed with the State motor vehicle
department as well as on page
Of the license book which owner
would be required to carry with
him at all times. County officers,
designated by the motor vehicle de-
partment, are provided for IN the
Oklahoma bin as convenience TO
the public seeking registration as
well as to simplify the work Of the
State automobile department.
The third section OF the bill pro-
vides for enforcement OF the rule
that each driver must carry with
him the license book corresponding
to the vehicle he is driving. When
the motor vehicle changes hands
the license book and the master
cards on file with the State would
be taken up and cancelled, new
books and cards being issued rath-
The Washington times., 1925-04-15
er than new tags and license mum.

err than new tags and license num-
bers.
An idea of how such a system
would work out in practice may
be judged from a study OF the pro
cedure necessary to acquire IL
cense. The owner Of an automo
bile would go to the office OF the
State motor vehicle department,
or to an authorized branch or rep
resentative, and in addition to CIV
ing a complete description OF MIN.
self would make record or all
ten fingerprints. Then he would
be fingerprinted for the license
book which he would carry with
him at all times.
Having received his license let
us suppose that his car is stolen.
What does he do? He simply no.
titles the police and the motor
vehicle department. The trace be.
gins and when anyone is suspected
it is not possible to prove ownet-
ship merely by producing forged
titles. The police take the finger
prints of the suspected party and
very quickly decide whether the
car is or is not his own.
A point which the average mo.
torist probably does not appreciates
is that fingerprints in systems
now in force by the police are
classified and numbered according
ly, so that a check Is quickly made
by wire.
The theory of all systems Of
Identification Of owners lies in the
fact that sooner or later the man
with stolen car, whether the
thief, the INSCRIPTIONS used car
dealer or the careless buyer has to
apply to the motor vehicle depart
ment for a license. Here he must
prove ownership and since this
rests upon the tell-tale fingerprints
he Is at no small disadvantage. Ad-
vocates Of such plans believe that
he would be blocked altogether,
though it Is evident that much
rests with the efficiency of the
motor vehicle departments and
their ability to check up.
Other Advantages.
Accurate Identification is also re-
garded as valuable means of find
ing out who motorists are If they
have been seriously injured when
driving. Various other advantages
are expected to develop should such
a plan come into general use by
the motor vehicle departments.
While there Is apparently very
little progress manifested along lines
of coping with the car thief, 1t Is
explained by many experts that
there Is necessarily a great deal Of
preliminary work to be done involv-
ing the discovery OF. the weak spots
in the various laws and plans advo-
Gated. Every effort seems to be
made to outwit the car thief by
refusing to pass laws that he can
beat.
This is regarded as considerably
more progress than appears on the
surface because 1t forestalls the
possibility Of complicating the States
with laws that are easily beaten by
the seasoned thief.
The fingerprint system is viewed
The Washington times., 1925-04-15
@%\NASHINGTON TIMES MID WEEK 449n
&EbL AUTOMOTIVE SECTION ~

warrant the construction OF tracks
and troIleys.
Here, bisecting the angle be-
tween the street car lines, IL the
proper place for the bus route.
Used in this way the bus can BE-
considered 'feeder,--not a. feeder
Of few transferred passengers to
the track-bound electric cars, but
a feeder OF revenue to the whole
street car system
The Washington times., 1925-04-15
Identification of Car
Thieves Important
By J. LEO sUGRUE,
Time. Automobile Editor.

With the menace Of hevery not only undmnshed but
actually growing in the Cities attention now cenerng
on the individual particularly the matter OF Identify
according of this battling problem IN motor
dom The DYER anti-theft deals directly with the In
diydua either the actual thief of the person who
buys it. provided the is transported from one State to
another title laws by number OF States increase
the difficulty of licensing that does not have clear
title Now it proposed complete the net by ironing out
the wrinkles the systems by adding the element OF
;oFoI
The Washington times., 1925-04-15
BAILIFFs GO ON STRIKE
IN ENGLISH COURT

DoNcASTER. England, April Is.
six Of the eleven bailiffs EN-
ployed by the County Court here are
striking because their travelling ex-
pense compensation has been cut.
The bailiffs received b wage Of
$3.50 weekly, with an added travels
ing allowance OF $50 weekly, which
has now been cut to so cents weekly.
The Washington times., 1925-04-15
CHRYSLER CARS
IN FRENCH
RACE.
Two in Rudge-WhitWorth Cup
Contest, Says D. c. Dealer,
Whitney Leary

Among the fifty.four cars entered
in the twenty .four-hour race for
the Rudge. Whitworth Cup, to be
run on a road circuit at LIE Mans.
France, on June 20 and 81, are two
Chryslers entered by the French
agent for this company. According
to whitney Leary, local distributor
for the Chrysler. this is the first
time in a number OF years that an
American car has been entered in
an important speed test IN France.
The Ridge Whiteworth race,
which is now an annual event, &C
cording to Mr.. Leary, is limited to
stock cars. Competitors comprise
forty four French makes, four Eng
fish and two American. Last year
the greatest distance was covered
by an English Bentley Of 1S3-inch
cubic piston displacement, with
1920 miles to its credit.
The Washington times., 1925-04-15

by many as the logical answer to.
the theft menace, because 1t goes,
back to first principles and does not
open up new avenues Of law-beat-
ing. The man with a stolen car
now produces q bill of sale or
forged title certificate, and 1t is
no simple matter to prove his guilt.
It's difficult story. however, when
he shows a certificate bearing the
imprint OF the original owners
fingerprints. He's either honest
or crooked.
The Washington times., 1925-04-15

The worldwide good will which Dodge
Brothers Motor Car has earned for itself
during the past ten years, is emphatically
the most valuable asset that Dodge
Brothers Inc. possess.
The public may rest assured that nothing
will ever be done to jeopardize in the
slightest degree this enviable and price,
less reputation,
The policies and practice which have
shaped the destinies of Dodge Brothers in
the past, are in full force today, and will
continue In full force SO long as a motor
car bearing Dodge Brothers name shall
be manufactured.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22
NEW JURY DRAWN
 IN BANK CASE
JURY OUT ALL NIGHT RETURN VERDICT FAVOR RAiCH ON
 FIRST CAUSE ACTION

In the case of the Bank of Alas ka vs. Matt Raich, which has been under way in the local court for the past three days, the jury, which re, tired to the jury room shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, were out until this morning when the fore man announced the jury had been unable to agree on the second cause of action in the complaint but found a verdict in favor of the defendant. in the first cause for action.
 The second cause for action will be retried starting this afternoon at 1:3O o'clock. A drawing of thirty iu. TOTS was made this morning to fill the panel and consisted of the follow ing. all residents of Seward:
 Merriam c. Painter Charles Lech- her, Erling Anderson, Emma Banbury, Claudia D. Sexton, J. s. Badger, Chas. s. Casper, Christina Rosness, c. R. kinner, Mrs. J. s. Bogart, Helena Peterson, Alexander Bolam, Ed. Vogt. P. c. McMullen, A. B. Potter, Chas. H. Jensen, George s. Long, Gather inc Calwell, Emile B. Weybrecht, F. A, Martinedes, Peter Spires Lalios Mary Flames, Edward A. Thede, F. B. Moore, Hans Hansen, Mrs. Maud Stanton, c. E. Orlander, Mrs. M. E. Holben and H. B. Selby.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22
SEWARD A. CLUB
 GETSUNDER WAY
 WITH FAST START

With Instructions from Burr Shy der, president of the Seward Athletic club, to draw up a daily schedule oi indoor athletic events that will sat isfy the various gymnastic cravings tendencies and abilities of the now sixty-eight members, as we'll as for the participation by all Sewardites, young and old, who are so inclined, the Athletic Committee of the club met last night, and, after discussing pro and con and hearing divers de- voices eXpound the merits of their favorite games, placed captain in charge of each branch of sport to be sponsored in the locaal gym this season and designated the specific nights of the week that will be given over to each pastime.
 Upon the shoulders of Ted Nc Evan, popular instructor in the local high school and former college bas- ketball coach, is placed the task of giving the town two, or possibly three fast basketball teams that will put up keenest competition to each oth- CT and create a rivalry that will be both popular and interesting to watch. McEwen is also firm in the belief that a first string team can be whipped into shape, capable of playing a brand of basketball classy enough to regain rom Anchorage the honors that were lost to that aggregation last winter Basketball practice will be held after eight o'clock each Monday and We'd nesday evening, and on Saturday eve nings.
 Indoor baseball and volleybau in- noVatlon to some and surely a treat 10 all, are to occupy prominent places on the sports program this year. Ev- cry Tuesday night the club house Will be the scene of home runs, three baggers and two base hits galore, while hair raising shoestring catches by the outfielders, daring steals of second or strike outs in pinch will furnish the thrills or dismays for the pleasure seeking audience or participants, for Captain Leonard Ol- son, star backstop of the one-time fa-
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22

nous Minneapolis Millflowers is 20 ing ahead with the forming of Indoor
 Baseball teams and requests that al
 the former Hans Wagners, Ty Cobbs
 and Lajoies show up on the paint
 ed diamond, minus their spikes and
 reputa tions and go thru seven o1
 nine inning ball game with him each | Tuesday.
 Thursday evenings will be devot ed to Volleyball. This milder but effective form of athletics is the means by which the club, thru the presentation of Prof Barnett, hopes to induce the activities of those bus mess men of the town desiring rec reative exercise but who are some what shy of the more strenuous bas- ketball, handball, etc.
 The handball artists, already off on good start, will begin playing a schedule of contests arranged so that the eight or ten present enthus- lasts of that worthy game can each play one official contest each week, besides all the unofficial games they care to get in. Until the two-man teams are formed, the schedule for the official playing of singles will be the main attraction in this depart ment; both schedules, when ready, can be successfully carried out in the time allotted. The time given over to handball, by the committee, are the hours before eight o'clock on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
 On Friday nights the nall is de- voted to the meetings of the Boy Scouts, free of the costs of light and heat which will be furnished by the club, while on all school days the pupils and their instructor take pos- session and fulfill their own athletic programme as prescribed.
 Upon hearing from the ladies, as to what sports or games they wish to pursue, the organization officers will make place for them on the weekly schedule, and, if they desire, appoint a male member of the club to assist in their coaching.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22
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r The Gateway has just received il
 ? it's 1925 line of Christmas Card II
 " samples, which may be seen now ss
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Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22
Made Citizens of ]. s.

Henry Neimi and Nels Hagen, be- came full4fledged ciizens of the Unit ed States when they were natural ized before the local court, in the past two days.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22
Seward-Valdez Cable
 System Interrupted

The SeWard-Valdez cable system has been interrupted, it is announced at the local cable office, with the re- suit messages are being routed thru Fairbanks. The cableship Dellwood is now on her way North and will arrive in port next week to fix it.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22
Halloween Dance At
 Seward Athletic Club

The officials of the Seward Ath. letic association have completed plans Tor giving a Halloween dance, Octo- Der 31, according to announcement made today, and the various com mittees have already began making preparations for the event, which it is staated, will be one of the biggest and best dances of the season.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22
Mining Case Continued
 Over To Valdez Term

The case of J. c. Murray vs. Jens Nygard, Frank McGibney and the Nugget Creek Hydraulic Co.,, which was to have come up before the To- cal term of court, has been continu- ed over to the Valdez term of court, which convenes Nov. 2.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22
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" Samples of engraved calling {.
 r have been received on the last Il T boat and are on display at this !: r office. Prices are lower than for {; 2 many years and include plate. {: P Why use a printed card when YOU q P can now secure a neatly engrav- q U ed calling card with your favor 1: U ite type for the same price. o v Prices are for lots of 50 and 100. s T T ss |: s !: :: |. q s$ st 3 s$ r st {.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22

The latest Winchester Ro1t Actio, oo-Oo'ernment and .270 caliber rifles for sale by J. l.. Graef. +s
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22

Bunch of keys on six-sided ring. If found please return to Gateway.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22

All the latest sheet music, at The Alaska Shop. if
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22

Fine collection of personal Xmas Cards, engraved, The Alaska Shop. if.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-22

Dunhill pipes, s1OOO and up, Schal- lerer's Alaska Shop. if