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The Washington times., 1925-08-05
VICTOR At
ALEXANDRIA
POLLS
City Gives Him 4-to-1 Lead
Over G. Walter
Mapp

ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 5.-Witn
an even greater majority than pre-
dicted by bis supporters, Harry
Floor Byrd, OF Winchester, candi'
date for the Democratic guberna-
torial nomination of this state,
swept 70 victory in this city yes
terday over his opponent. Ct. Wal
ter Mapp, with approximately four
votes to every one for his oppo-
nert.
OF the 1915 votes cast N the
four wards here. 1916 were Tor
Byrd, Mapp receiving but zoo.
John r. Saunders, attorney general
received 1926 votes for re-nomina-
ton as against 149 for his oppon-
ent, Major Smithey, while the vote
for state treasurer was ,257 votes
for Purcell, the incumbent, as
against 2O2 for Williams.
The vote here was somewhat
lighter than expected, probably be-
cause OF the LACK Of interest IN
contests for nomination Of local
offices. All Of the local officials
were unopposed. Police Justice
II. q. DuvalI resigned his office 70
devote his entire time to the prac-
tice of law, and former Police
Justice William s. Snow was ul1-
opposed for nomination for this
office. The number Of persons
having paid their poll taxes and
eligible to vote IN yesterdays
primary was reported to be 4,OOe.
For the fitAt time in q number
OF years there was no celebration
either before or following the vots
ing. Much Of the credit for the
success Of Byrd in this district is
being given to chairman William
il. Woods. Of the local Democratic
COMMITTEES, and to Howard e. Col
win, formerly connected with the
State Labor Department IN Rich
mond.
Although local police are bending
every effort to apprehend the
thieves who robbed the local office
81 the Standard Oil Company. Of
New Jersey, yesterday and dyna-
nnited the safe, no trace Of the
robbers has yet been discovered.
CITY Manager Paul Morton, formerly
director of public safety, obtained
excellent finger prints, however,
from the crowbars and other inn
pIiments used by the burglars.
ii is believed that this will
enable the police to bring the men
to Justice NJ time. Only $40 was
taken from the. safe.
The Navy Band, under the di-
rectfon of Lieutenant Charles Sen
ter, will give an open-air concert
here at the corner of Washington
and Prince streets at o'clock to-
morrow night Ten selections wiz
be rendered by the band, the most
notable Of which will be The
Clock Shop, q descriptive fantasy
This selection. IT Is said, Is ex-
tremely difficult to render and =
usually attempted only by orches-
tras. Permission for the band to
play here. was obtained by, City
Manager Paul Morton from Secre-
tary OF the Navy wilbur.
Pedestrians at tie corner Of
Prince and Fairfax streets at an
early hour last night held their
breath when q ten-year.old hoy,
who suddnely darted out into the
middle of the street, was struck
by a passing vehicle and tossed to
the curb, striking his head upon
the curbstone.
Four men, Alexander Donoharl,
Buckley Edmunds, Slim Roland
and John Hughes, picked the lad
The Washington times., 1925-08-05
SUES TO GET PERMIT
FOR EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

Thomas L. Avaunt, reputed anti.
Ku Klux Khan leader, is resorting
to court action to compel the Dis
trict Commissioners to restore his
permit to operate an employment
agency, 1t was learned today. He
has applied to the circuit court for
writ of mandamus.
Avaunt states that he secured a
permit February % and that the
permit was unlawfully revoked by
the Commissioners on July %. He
was arrested recently for operat
ing the bureau without a license
and this case Is pending in Police
Court.
The Washington times., 1925-08-05
WOMAN SEIZED
WITH $4,000
IN DRUGS
Kitty GiIhooIey's Husband
Sought for Second Cache.
dope" War On
BY international News Service

CHICAGO. Aug. 5.--Following the
arrest of Kitty Gilhooley, alleged
"queen of the dope peddlers," and
seizure OF $150,0 worth OF narcot-
les in her luxurious, orientalized
apartment, Federal agents today
sought her husband, Willie, and a
second dope cache" believed to
be even larger than that discovered
at the apartment.
At the same time, the New York
authorities closed in around mem
bers Of an. international dope ring,
Of which Kitty and her husband
are said to be the Chicago repre-
The Washington times., 1925-08-05
FIRE DESTROYS BARBER
SHOP BEAUTY PARLo or

A beauty parlor in the rear OF
a barber shop at 1905 North Cap
itol street. owned by Edward Mich.
olas, was destroyed by fire last
night.
Number Twelve Engine Company
responded to q local alarm but
the fire was not extfnguished be-
fore the shop was gutted Damage
was estimated at $4,000. The cause
Of the blaze was not ascertained.
The Washington times., 1925-08-05
PAIR DROWNED
IS BELIEF Or
friends
w. Il. Hayden, Jr., and g. Z.
Peyton, Jr., Went for
Night Swim

ANNAPOLIS. Nd Aug. That
William II. Hayden, jr. and Cabell
Z. Peyton, jr. lost their lives Mon.
day night off Arundel-on-thc-B Bay,
seven miles below here. when one
was unable to hold to The over
turned canoe and the other tried
to save him Is the firm belief Of
the friends Of the young men.
They were each tWenty.one years
Of age. aid lived in the suburbs Of
Baitinore Hayden at Underwood,
and Peyton at Kingsville. They
went IN 81 canoe for a midnight
swim III the Chesapeake Bay, and
have not returned, though the over
turned canoe was found yesterday
Afternoon. Both were considered
good swimmers.
Leaving q party at Arundel the
two said that they would have q
swim before retiring Fiiey did not
return and friends feared that they
had been drowned This was con-
firmed when the overturned canoe
was found about half q mile from
the point where they had been
swimming.
to halt this morning when the
water became so rough that they
were irnpractieable. 1t il expect
I'd to continue It with launches
and drags and aeroplanes, when
possible.
Arundel.on-the- Bay, in front Of
which the drowning took place, is
4 summer town. the residents being
mostly Washfngtonians.
The Washington times., 1925-08-05

eantatives. The ring. with head.
quarters in Naples, Italy, is said
to be engaged in flooding the coun-
try with forbidden narcotics.
Arrests OF the New York mem
bers of the ring. and further ar
rests here, are expected to be made
within the next forty-eight hours.
The Washington times., 1925-08-05
e Alex.an-

up and rushed him to the Alexan-
dria Hospital.
NO sooner had the boy set foot
upon the ground in fronts che
hospital, however, than he became
frightened, attacked his Woulo-pe
rescuers with his fists, and fled.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ACTS WISELY.

The Board OF Adjustment Is not
acting precipitously regarding the
appeals from the coming law placed
In It's hands because precipitate &C
lion would be unjustifed. The action
Of the board in referring certain
matters TO the Common Council un-
doubtedly was wise move.
It would have been too much to
expect the new coming regulations to
20 into effect without some difficult
Ties OF administration, as unforeseen
points In the law were bound to be
met with. There will be a delay In
connection with some building OPP
crations, at least one Of which al
ready has the lumber at the site, but
such delay Is better by good deal
than running the chance OF making
a serious error that cannot be rectl-
fed later.
The Board of Adjustment Is act
ing in conformity with the law
Which requires that appeals be first
submitted to the Common Council
and then to the board. In the case OF
the appeals so far they came direct
" to the Board of Adjustment, so
that the board is really adopting the
only legal and logical course open to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14
IJNING OF WOMEN
EpR MAKING "HuOCH

The assrssing Of $3.50 IN fines
against Two women In this city for
manufacturing and selling 'hooch'
was not the first time this police
court mic Was performed. it will
no, be tho last time unless sundry
fndiyidua who persist in this man
nor Of attempting to earn money
learn That Tire costs OF doing bisi-
ness when caught are entirely out
of proportion to the possible in
come.
We have heard and read much in
recent years OF women engaging in
lines Of business which during Il
former day were followed e&cln-
sively by mau. Here We find women
who keep pacc with the men in an
Illegal business and when hauled
before the bars Of justice for it pay
their fines pretty much like crest
fallen mon would under similar cir
Cumstances.
The making and selling Of hooch
naturally must he firmly combattcd
by the police power Of the city.
Hooeh ana gasoline do not mix, and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14
Observation
On The Weather

Washington, Oct, 14-Forecast for
Southern New England: Rain to-
night and Thursday; warmer to-
night; cooler Thursday night; in
creasing southeast and south winds
becoming fresh to strong and shift
Ing to northwest Thursday after
noon.
Forecast for Eastern New York:
Rain tonight and Thursday, warmer
tonight; cooler Thursday afternoon
in interior; increasing southeast and
south winds, growing fresh to
strong and shifting to northwest
Thursday.
Conditions: Pressure is low this
morning over the upper lakes and
southwestward 10 the west Gulf
states. Areas OF high pressure
overlie the entire Atlantic coast
states and the northern Rocky
mountain districts. Showers were
quito general in the interior and
southern sections during the past
"a hours. 1t is raining this morn
ing in the central and lower Mis-
sissippi valley and eastward into the
Ohio valley to southern Indiana.
Temperatures were somewhat
lower In New England and over the
northern plain states.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
fair and warmer, followed by rain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14
DEFENSE or YOUTH
At THE ID. 4. II.

TIN declaration Of Mrs, Anthony
Wayne Cook, presidcnt-gencral Of
the state j, A, r., that modern
youth should he less criticized. was
well taken. There have been many
carpcrs Who have tried to impress
US with the claim that modern
youth was going 10 the dogs so
swiftly that the rising generation
would have to take up permanent
residence in the pcnitentiarics and
jaiIs. Their claims would be more
justified. perhaps, were 1t not for the
fact that pretty much the same
thing has been said Of youth from
time immemorahle.
It has been mankini's fashion to
picture the oncoming generation In
black colors. emphasizing the bad
and CLOSING over the good. Perhaps
this is . tendency inherited from
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14
A WEAK SLAP AT
CONNECTICUT.

One of the tricks of II. l.. Menck-
ems trade is to irritate persons,
cities, states and organizations, BY
saying something unkind about
something or somebody, the Balti-
more iconoclast hopes to attract at
tcntion. And he succeeds,
Some writer's are read because
their ideas please readers; others
because their ideas do not please
readers but their method of pre-
senting them meets approval. AS
a phrase maker and compounder OF
new ana weird words and resurrec-
tor of others that are nearly dead,
| Mr. Mcnclkcn stands at the top.
In an attempt to "rDe" the peo-
pie of Connecticut into taking in
creased interest in his exquisite de-
nunciations Of everything that is
and his unstintcd admiration OF
everything that isn't, the gentleman
of the Patapsco has pcnned a dia-
tribe about Nutmeggcrs. In this he
said Connecticut is made up in
almost equal parts Of golf links and
squalid factory towns, and that the
early people of the state were sharp
traders who sold swooden nutmegs
to New York Indians,
All Of which sounds terrible,
doesn't it? One is spurred to ask as
to where all the Connecticut golf
links are situated, and one is in
cined to inquire as to why fac
tory town must necessarily be re-
garded as squalid. The facts are
they are not. There is more
suualor to the square inch in
Menckcn's homo town than in the
entire state of Connecticut. Balti-
more has some squalid sections that
can scarcely be surpassed even by
the East Side Of New York, There is
nothing like it in the entire state Of
Connecticut.
Boob batting" as Mcnckcn him
self calls ii, is getting TO be rather
passc; and if he is half as sophisti-
Gated as he credits himself, he
should he among the first TO realize
it. If he has been asleep regarding
This roint someone ought to tip him
off, Intelligent boobs, when they
Rad such a diatribc, ins'inctiNcly
know the reason for IT, They fail TO
get excited or irritated. Unless the
boob butter" usse three or four
unique words or phrases of original
ny in presenting his cogitations 1t
is scarcely worth while reading the
bait. In the critique of Connecticut
Menckcn failed miserably. There
wasn't a single word or phrase In
thc observation 10 arrest attention,
1t SHOWS hat Mrncken is slipping in
his calling OF literary bunoonery or
that he has exhausted his batteries,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14
.WOOLWORTH gems
ARE GIVEN RACK
Mystery Attends Return Of
Stolen JeWelry

New York. Oct, IA. Jewels
valued at $731,6o0 stolen from the
apartment of Mrs, Joseph Wool
worth Donahue September so we're
turned over the the police last
night by private detectives en-
ployed by the company which in
sured the jewels. James p. Dona-
hue, Mrs, Donahue's husband, and
an official Of the insurance com"
pany went to headquarters with the
detectives carrying the Jewels and
were questioned by Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Pecora.
The jewelry returned included
two pearl necklaces, one valued at
s45o,00o and the other at $3.50
900, a diamond ring valued at $50
900, two platinum diamond studded
guard rings. valued at $500 each
a platinum brooch of Egyptian de-
sign, studied with coral, valued at
$1,000; red enamel diamond and
gold compact valued at $500, ard
an imitation emerald ring. Mrs.
Donahue fixed these values and
said that every bit Of the loot was
in this lot with the exception of
s4oo beaded bag.
At the close of the conference AZ
police headquarters which lasted
more than hours, Mr.. Pecoru an
nounced that there is basis for the
belief that an arrest will be made"
He refused. however. to reveal any
details Of the manner in which the
jewels had come into the hands of
the private detectives, nor would he
say whether any reward had been
paid. A reward In ccess of S75,-
600 had been offered for return Of
the jewels.
Return of the jewels followed
upon information received by the
police that the gems would be re-
turned through underground chan
re1s by agents of the thief and 1t
was believed these persons would
seek immunity and possible claim
the offered reward. Shortly before
he learned that the jewels had
actually come into possession of the
private detective, Mr.. Banton held
a conference with police officials
and decided against holding any
negotiations with the thief or his
agents.
For the time being the jowelry
will be held by the police pending
the outcome of further investigation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14
TIL, WORLD SERIES
"COI,S THE ROUTE"

So evenly have the Washington
Senators and the Pittsburgh Pirates
been matched that the limit OF
seven games has 10 be played to de-
eide the winner of the world series,
and it appeared early today that
the responsibility Of winning it for
washington would rest largely upon
he shoulders Of that king Of the
mound, Walter Johnson.
Predictions are risky in such q
circumstances, and by the time read
crs meet with these lines they for
the most part win also be aware
whether the great pitcher was able
to win three games and the series
for his team in the annual au-
tumnal classic.
The spirit of the Buccaneers from
the Monongahela river has been en-
viable throughout the series. Des-
nitc the fact that they got off to a
bad start" they have come from
behind" as the baseball writer's US
uaIIy put It, and the day Of the
seventh game finds them even with
,boir ,ptaoopists
1t has been magnihcently play
ed series, abounding In everything
that such Il series should have. In
tcrest has been at fever heat and
it has been clear to observers
around the Herald Paragraph that
the Senators have been the fayoritcs
in this city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14

the prehistoric days Of the human
race, when fathers battled with their
sons for lordship over the family
domieile. When we hear criticisms OF
our youth one should be Justified In
accepting them With 4 grain OF salt,
There always have been bad boys
and bad girls. and there Is no rea-
son to believe there relatively are
moro OF tho black sheep today than
in other years II perhaps is true
that more crime Is being COM
mitted by youths than ever before,
but that Is no reflection upon the
large percentage which does not
commit crime.
This paper a few weeks ago had
occasion to point out one OF the
symptoms OF an enlightened youth
that unfortunately Is frequently
overlooked. There never have been
as many working their ways
through college as In the year 1925.
Our colleges are filled with youth
whose parents could not afford to
send them to such higher institu-
tons OF learning we're 1t not for
tho fact that the young are eager
to cram their minds with higher
learning and are willing to earn
at least a part OF the cost of such
tutelage. Formerly such cases were
more or less isolated; today thou
sands of youth are following this
plan.
Much Of the criticism Of youth
we hear today Is akin to that heard
a generation ago when girls In large
numbers began to be more indie
pendent than they formerly were
and began to earn their livelihood
in shops, stores, offices and factories.
The press was filled with frenzied
representations by speakers, and
some editors Joined In the verbal
melee, in an effort to point out that
the future Of the race was at stake;
that girls who learned to make
living instead Of following domes-
tic pursuits could not possibly be
come skilled housekeepers and good
wives later in life. How unjustifled
such criticism turned out TO be has
been indicated the past 30 years
as a large proportion Of our happy
wives and mothers today once were
such workers.
To some of the sedate elderly gen.
Grafton modern youth appears en-
tirely too swift. The outlook Of the
aged is dimmed by their environ
ment. The chances are they them
selves, when young, we're looked up
on askance by the sedate and elderly
Of that time.
We will give to youth its chance;
perhaps 1t is giddy and takes ad-
vantage Of all modern conditions
while having fling. But when it
settles down to the sterner duties Of
life it will not be found wanting.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14

Edward Harrigan In "old Laven-
der" "The World Against Her"
was presented at the Opera House
before an extremely small audience.
The difference in the way children
play on different streets on Sunday
Is causing comment In some places
they are not even seen, some streets
are filled with them, and In other
sections they are on the porches
II is hoped that they all have some
enjoyment.
Valient Tent K. o. T. NJ, enter
tanned large party at a successful
dance In Holmes & Hoffman's hall
last evening, The following COM
mIttees were In charge of the event,
Arrangements, John Kelly, II. r.
Morehead, NJ. ]. Begley, d. J. Hen
nessey, B. J.. Pagan; floor director
P. Il. O'Day: assistants, Thomas ].
Mullen, B. l.. Pagan. William Kelly.
Michael O'Day, Jr., Martin II. Ken
ney; reception, DR.. M. W. Maloney,
A. Lappan. James Maher, DIR. J. u.
Martin, John Kelly, J. M. Gaffney.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14
4 NEW SECRETARY
OE WAR.

The appointment OF Dwight r.
Davis of Missouri as secretary Of war
following the resignation OF Secre-
tary of War Weeks apparently meets
with the approval OF press and pub
lie. Mr.. Davis, himself having seen
spirited war service In France and a
recipient OF the distinguished service
medal, likewise has been an agrees
sive citizen for the public welfare In
peace time pursuits He has been the
active head Of the war department
since the Illness OF Mr.. Weeks took
him to Massachusetts, for an oper-
alton and recuperation. In this po-
sition Mr.. Davis made no glarlng
mistakes and his recommendation TO
President Coolidge that the aircraft
middle be sifted by a special board
not only met with the approval Of
the President but also or the puDllc.
The President picked the best
available man for the vacant post
and the fact he did 1t promptly after
receiving the resignation of Mr..
Weeks indicates the President had
his mind made up at time when
politicians were endeavoring to pro-
mote the interests of favorites for
the job. The selection OF Mr. Davis
for this cabinet post was done eX-
peditiously and under the guidance
Of logic. The anticipation is general
and justified that Mr.. Davis will fill
his duties with distinction.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14
THE SENIOR STORK

BY Lora Hacker Cox
Eet ees thees tirteen that my friend
say how
Ees most unlucky, but what can
do?
I have one dozen keeds already now,
The stork soon pay another veeslt,
too.
/ try to think OF some remedio
For thees bad situacton, but he
Fees not a cat, l cannot drown heem!
No!
Eet seems there's nothing but unluck
for me.
Thees number tirteen, how ! think Of
lreem!
And When the medico come queek
one day,
All Dios. but ! shake In every leem!
For | am very nervous every way.
I wait and wait and sheever all the
while,
Until the nurse come out weeth
something keekin'.
"A pair OF tween" she tell me weeth
smile.
All but thees Senior Stork eos one
wise cheeken!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14
MERELY ANOTHER PLANK
GONE

Again u plank broke on the fam
ous Black Rock bridge on west
Main street. This is no rare occur
renee. The custom is 10 repair the
pIanking and then wait for another
one to break. Some day an automo-
bile will land on the railroad tracks
below and then the railroad and the
city may conclude that the entire
bridge needs revamping.
Action in connection with the
plan of undermining this bridge has
been remarkably slow. 1t is time for
The mayor to get a bigger stick to
use on the railroad company.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14

there are entirely too many drunk
en- drivers running wild on the
highways. 1t Is safe to assume that
the customers OF hooch dIstilleries
are mest likely to be the type OF
individuals who do not know when
10 cease attempting to drive an au-
tomohile. which may account for the
dangers that other innocent drivers
are constantly meeting With.
1t is clear from tho records that
Judge Alling senses tho danger 10
the public that turks in such font-
ing OF the law and that he Is doing
everything possible to discourage II.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14

The family were spending the
summer in q small country town
near Atlanta.
Dot was conspicuous for her big
ribbon bows on the top of her hair,
and for the fact that she always
wore rompers. Because of these Dot
was leased and petted and plagued
until life was a round of battle for
her.
One day Dot strayed into the
Bank. Looking around, she walked
over close beside the Presidents
desk. He looked her over and his
eyes twinkled.
Whose little boy are you?" he
|queried.
Dot looked at him Indignantly. u
am NOT little boy. I'm a little
girl" He laughed.
"Why, who ever heard Of lit
tie girl with trousers on?"
"Well, whoever saw little boy
with ribbon in his hair?" Dot re-
torted, and walked out.
Mrs. B. L. Smith.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-14
FactsondFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

II only Judge Lynch would grant
A change OF venue.
All prayers are answered. Usually
the alI-Wise answer Is NO"
Americanlsm: Being Mortified by
the brutality OF people in some
other state.
A lot OF broad" minds Just seem
that way because they are spread
out thin. They're very shallow.
A good party man Is one who
doesn't let his convictions interfere
with his principles.
France and America fought Ger
many. To France is was common
cause; to America coincidence.