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Evening star., 1925-02-11
WOMEN'S BUREAU
BILL INTRODUCED
Smoot Measure Would
Define the Powers of
= Police Group. II

A bill to establish the Women's Bu-
reau of the Police Department of the
District was INTRODUCED in the Senate
yesterday by Senator Smoot OF Utah
and referred to the District committee.
The officer in command of the Wom-
ems Bureau, now with rank OF lleuten-
ant would, under the provisions or the
bill, hold the rank Of inspector. above all
precinct captains, as head OF the bu-
reau The number OF policewomen dur
ing the first year. of operation Of the
bill would be at least 30, during
the second year 35, and during the
third year it would be 40, and there
after As.
Power to investigate neighborhood
conditions and hotels, roeming houses,
public dance halls, restaurants, skat-
ing rinks and other places of public
assembly is given to the Women's Bu
reau in the bill
Functions Described.
Some of the functions of the bill
Are described as follows:
To apprehend and interview de-
anquent women and children. pro-
vide for the care of such persons
pending investigation and to take
such steps authorized by law in con-
nection Herewith as may be deemed
advisable, including the institution
of such proceedings as may be neces-
sary to correct or eradicate conditions
tending to cause or contribute to de-
1inquency;
To deal with all matters relating
to the cases of lost children. fugi-
ttYeS from parents or guardians,
Juvenile fugitives from institutions
and cases of females of whatever age
coming into the custody of police and
unable to give proper account of
themselves, bnt against whom no
charge has been placed:
To cooperate with the proper Of
sicials in the prosecution of all cases
of sex offenses involving children;
Rll such cases coming to the atten-
tion of any member of the Metro
politan police force shall be imme-
diately reported to the woman's bu-
reau, and the officer reporting the
case shall afford the fullest cooper
alton possible in the investigation
and prosecution thereof;
Duties Defined.
ITO investigate cases involving the
Criminal exploitation of women and
children, and
ITO exercise such other functions,
not inconsistent with the functions
herein prescribed as the Commission
ers or the major and superintendent
of police may direct, but no officer
or member of the woman's bureau
shall be detailed for duty in any
particular bureau, precinct or police
station, except upon recomm endation
of the director
The term children" as used in the
bill. means any person under 81
years of age.
The director would be given COM
plete control of the house of deten-
tion. She, her assistant and privates
would receive the same salary as
other officers and members of the
police force of the same grade.
Evening star., 1925-02-11
ASKS REPUTATION
|. OF REPORT BY L.c. c.
Senator Smith for Congress
Action Against Pullman
Surcharge Retention.

Reputation by Congress of recon-
mendationss by the Interstate Com
merce Commission for retention of
the Pullman surcharge was urged in
the Senate yesterday by Senator Smith,
Democrat, South Carolina, chairman of
the interstate commerce committee.
Senator Smith also asked the Sem
ate to order the commissions recon-
mendations set aside through an
amendment to be attached to some
pending bill.
Il This course. he said. would get the
question into conference with the
House without the necessity of wait
Ing on that chamber to act on a bill
ordering elimination OF the surcharge
which the Senate passed at the last
session.
Believes Surcharxe Unlawful.
Senator Smith described the SO per
cent surcharge as unusual, and, in
my opinion, unlawful" and asserted
that the report OF the Interstate Com
Evening star., 1925-02-11

merce Commission. upholding the rate.
was unfair and unjust to the layman."
The report tried to make out he
continued, that the handling of Pull
man cars was more expensive to the
railroad than ordinary cars. AS q
matter of fact, railroads are relieved
of the expense OF upkeep of Pullman
cars by the Pullman Co.
This tax ID unfair. uncalled for and
unnecessary. Pullman cars are neces-
stiles, and should be made ayaila BILE
for every one"
Senator Robinson OF Arkansas, the
Democratic leader, Joined In de-
nunciation Of the report, and insisted
II the bill passed at the last session
by the Senate could be gotten to a
vote In the House 1t would pass "over-
whelmingiy."
Evening star., 1925-02-11

Canary bird seed is a staple product
hf Argentina.
Evening star., 1925-02-11
Choir to Give Recital.

The Sanctuary Choir of st. Angus
tines Church will be presented to
the Washington public in q sacred
recital at Howard Theater Sunday
evening at 5 O'Clock, for the benefit
OF the Holy Name Guild. The pro-
gram will feature the 12-year-
soprano soloist, Ira. Merriweather.
The patrons include Admiral w. 8.
Banson. DIR. C. Summer Wormiey,
Right Rev. Mgr. Thomas. Senior Caye-
tano de Quesada, consul of Cuba;
Judge Mary O'Toole. Rev A. j. Olds,
Mr.. Andrew |. Hickey. Prof Eugene
f. Clark, Mr.. Edward F. Coiiaday,
Rev. R. j, Froehlich, Rev. J. J. Deppe
Miss Allie Williams and Rev. F.. "
Bischon.
Evening star., 1925-02-11

ready to doze OFF about 8 o'clock
when she happened to smell smoke
and see the reflection OF the flames.
She screamed. This produced excite
ment.
Firemen. responding promptly to
an alarm sounded from box in the
hallway Of the apartment. spent their
early efforts In modifying the excited
residents. Damage was confined TO
the apartment OF Mrs. Thomas
Fowler and wss~>sstimated at APP
proximate1y $500. 80. 2f''a 3
Evening star., 1925-02-11
BAND CONCERTS.

At Marine Barracks, tonight
at s o'clock. concert by the
United States Marine Band Or
chestra William H. Santel-
mann. leader: Taylor Branson,
second leader,
March. "Staunch and True"
Teike
Overture. "Carneval Remain"
I Berlioz
Meditation, Dream Picture"
s Gabriel Marie
Grand scenes from "Midsum-
mer Nights Dream"
Mendelssohn
''valse Celebre," Opus 43, No. l..
- Moszkowski
'(a) Romance" Opus Is. No.
2 ..... Rimsky y X korsakow
(bJ Menuet a la Mozart"
Opus %, No. 5. Korestchenko
Suite dorchestre, From India"
= Poppy
; ta) THE Bayaderes"
" (b) by the Ganges."
Co THE Almas."
td) Patrol
Marines hymn, "The Halls OF
MCntezHma."
The Star Spangled Banner"
BY the United States Soldiers
Home Band Orchestra, Stanley
Hall. tomorrow evening at. 5:45
o'clock. John S. M Zimmerman,
bandmaster.
March, Peace Conference"
Lincoln
Overture, college Life. .Tobani
Entr' 'acte-
ta) Twilight"
(b) "A Serenade" Cesek
Gems from the musical comedy
THE Rose of Panama. Berte
Fox Trot, "Only a Butterfly
Hager
Waltz suite. "Gold and Silver
youth and Age). .Lehar
Finale, "Sunf1ower Maid Henry
''The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1925-02-11
Authorizes Additional Judge.

A Senate bill providing for an addi-
tional Federal judge in Michigan to
afford relief to Judge Clarence w
Sessions because of physical disabili-
ties was passed last night by the
House. The bin provides that the new
ujdge shall hold court in Judge Ses-
sion's district and be the senior, and
sstipulates that no successor is to be
appointed on the retirement, resigna-
tion or death of Judge Sessions.
Evening star., 1925-02-11
SMALL GIRLS CRIES
SOUND FIRE ALARM
Wild Excitement and $500 Damage
Result From Electric Grill
in Apartment.

Copious quantities of smoke, the
glare OF flames reflected back from
the buildings across tho street and
screams of a 7-year-old girl con-
tributed to intense excitementsa at the
Covington apartments, 1858 Columbia
road, last night. when a. small cleo
trio grill started a blaze in a first
moor apartment.
Mary Blizzard, the girl, was nearly
Evening star., 1925-02-11
PLAY HOURS DEPLORED.
Charities Organization Calls Atten.
ton to Children in Streets.

Members of the fifth district con-
ference, Associated Charities, meet
ing at S1s I street northeast yester-
day afternoon. were unanimous in
deploring playing of great numbers
of children between the ages of
and IL years on the streets after
o'clock in the evenings. and hope was
expressed that the attention of the
parents could be called to the i'm
pending dangers to the children. The
fifth district conference includes the
northeast section of Washington.
Several general problems as to how
families could be best taken care of in
misfortune were discussed. Rev. G.
r. Stauffer. president of the confer
ence. presided,
Canary bird seed Is a staple product
~
Evening star., 1925-02-11

pleted in Foochow, China, has been
named for DIR. Kate c. Woodruff,
who was the first woman physician
sent by the, Congregational Church
to China, In 1884
, 1925-02-20
WH|RlW|ND SALE OF
USED CARS LAUNCHED
BY LEE DOUD COMPANY

Crowds Of interested people and
prospective buyers have already
packed thems elves into the sales
room at I'll, Lee Doud Motor com
pany. 10 give the used car, featured
In Mr.. Doud's whiriwind Sale the
p~roverbial once over" This sort OF
event is an annual proposition at
the local Paige and Jewett agency
and each year attracts more people
than it predecessor.
1t is the policy OF Mr.. Doud at
about this time each year 10 clean
house at his company by offering
such r~idlculously low prices for good
used cars that his entire stock OF
trade-ins Is removed in three days
time. This yea the prices are lower
than ever and the condition OF the
used cars still better than last year.
There are two days left In which 10
take advantage OF this annual oppor-
tunity. Saturday and Sunday. Take
your choice.
Courteous statesmen will be on
hand az all times either tomorrow or
the next day 10 demonstrate these
cars for those who are really inter
ested. Mr.. Doud guarantees every
used a he sells for thirty days and
Il a purchaser is not satisfied after
driving his car five days. he may
, 1925-02-20
DR. LATHROP H0N0RED
WITH APPOINTMENT TO
MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Dr.. X. r. Lathrop. Casper physi-
elan. has been named as a member o.
the Wyoming Governing committee
OF the Goreas Memorial Institute, OF
which President Coolidge is the titu-
lar head.
The committee. assisted by 1900
other physicians are engaged in a n
,ionwide campaign OF health educa-
tion. whereby the span OF human life
VIII be increased from the present
average OF IS years TO 20 wears
II Is expected this viii come about
In IS to 40 years time.
The mortality rate has been cut
o~ns-seventh tn the last 10 years. and
one-third IN so years. according 10
statistics.
The institute Is established as a
memorial TO the late General VII
liam Crawford Gorsas. and will car
ny out his ideas OF the exercises OF
preventive measures and the use Of
scientific medicine 10 check disease
and wipe out pestilence.
On any given day there are 5000.
900 people on the nations sick list.
one million are gaintu'iy employed,
The daily loss from this source IS
staggering.
A fund OF 100000 is being raised
BY the memorial as an endowment
70 provide funds 70 educate the pub
lie in methods Of cutting down this
waste.
In addition the Institute win carry
on research work In Panama in a
$4,000 laboratory provided by the
republic IS a memorial TO General
Gorgas. through whose genius as
a ss~nitarian. Panama was turned
from a land OF pest!lence into q
heaithfui country.
, 1925-02-20
.JEWELRY SALE
GOING STRONG

sim going strong. IS the report
from the Ayres Jewelry Co, at 1888
South Center street where ons OF
Casper's greatest removal sales Of
high class iewelry is being staged.
Friday found scores OF folks crowd
Ing their way into the store IN the
forepart OF ~Sprechers' Pharmacy to
snap up the bargains which have
been offered them In the Tribune
during the last two days.
The Ayres shelves + rapidly be-
ing cleared for the prices placed
upon every article forbid that any
one fail to investigate. Mr.. l. Mar.
ker. president Of the Marker Sales
Co. OF Denver IS lending his aid 10
Mr.. Ayers in making the sale a
ucces The event viii continue
for a period Of seven more days
when the Ayres Jewelry Co. will
move TO lis East Second street,
their new home.
, 1925-02-20
BRITISH WILL
CO-OPERATE|N
ARMS MEETING
Pledge to Assist In
Any Peace Moves is
Voiced Today

LONDON. Feb. 20. By the As
ISOLATED Press)-Another step to-
ward bringing about a new limita-
ton OF ornaments conference in
Washington developed today when
II vas announced In diplomatic
circles that the attitude OF the
British government was At all times
10 back up any move by the United
States 70 establish international
peace on a firiner basis.
While the conversations design
ed to bring about such a conference
had been going on for same time in
London and Paris, As well as In
Toxic. II was stated, 1t was consider
ed that the plans for the conference
were we'll along now in the prelim-
mary stage and that the conference
was likely to be called.
This was predlcated ON the under
standing that the attitude OF the
Americans who have been consulted
was to endeavor to set u date which
would make il possible for Austen
Chamberlain. British secretary for
foreign affairs. to attend the con-
ference. and that he had promised to
make the Journey 10 Washington II
possible.
As viewed In London the confer
ence would be confined 10 naval
limitations but there are hopes that
perhaps the conversations sooner or
later might be developed to son,
slider armies.
, 1925-02-20
MEMS COTTON
GLOVES

A real value in Cotton Gloves.
Take advantage of this offer.
IL PAIRS FOR
Mems Store
, 1925-02-20
County Offices
Are TranSposed

County prisoners were today bus
iiy employed in interchsnging the
assessors and clerk-otthercourt's
offices in the county building.
II Is thought that the change wilt
Develop greater efficiency and that
taxpayers viii appreciate not having
TO climb 70 the second floor when
they wish 10 visit the assessors q.
flee.
The change interfered with the
work OF the two offices only halt q
Jay.
, 1925-02-20

wASHIGTON. Feb. 20. CBy the
Associated Pressl-Unoffieiai re-
ports OF British Willingness toward
limitation OF naval authorities craft
at a new armament conference were
received by officials here today with
qualification.
Similar expressions OF cooperation
from Paris and other capitals will
necessarily be awaited. however. be
for any step OF q formal kind, relat-
ing TO the question OF a time and
place for the conference car be given
any serious consideration.
, 1925-02-20

return to the Doud Company and he
will be allowed every dollar he paid
upon any other vebuilt car IN the
place.
, 1925-02-20

]. L. conroy. OF Missouri Valley Is
a guest in the city.
, 1925-02-20
OUTING FLANNELS

36-inch fancy light, dark and n
plain white. a real value at Y
5 YARDS FOR
3rd Floor
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05
J. (. Lowe, Dillingham;
 Merchant on Way Home

J. c. Lowe, Dillingham; merchant who, accompanied by his wife, took a quantity, of furs Outside last fall and held a special sale while ill Seattle returned to Dillingham; on the last trip of the Starr, taking the boat at False Pass. The fur sale was very successful and Mir. Lowe expresses himself as being highly satisfied with the venture. He also stated in a let ter to. MT. Sexton that he brought back to Dillingham; the finest and largest outfit of general merchandise which has ever gone into that dis. trict.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05
CHEATHAM GOES OUTSIDE

c. w. Cheatham, assistant district engineer with the U. s. Bureau of Roads, in Alaska for a number of years, and who has been recently ap- pointed to the headquarters office in Portland, passed through Ketchikan on the Alaska yesterday, together with his wife and son Winton, en route to his new duties. MT. Cheat ham has been succeeded in Alaska by M. D. Williams, formerly attached to the city engineers office in Los An geles and for the past six years in charge of forest service road con- struction in Utah
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05
JOHN RADIGAN WANTED

Inquiry has been received at the governors office concerning the pres ent whereabout of John Radigan who came to Alaska 23 years ago. He was last heard of in the vicinity of Ram part in 1904, when he advised that he was leaving for home. It is stated that he found a gold creek which he named Windsor Creek. His present age would be 47 or AS years Infor- nation concerning him is sought by relatives. His nieces, Miss Rhea R. Winters, 1858 Livingston avenue, New Brunswick, N. J., should be notified of any knowledge concerning him.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05
Friends of MT. and Mrs.
 A. E. Rucker On Yukon

Among the Golden Belt tourists aboard the Yukon, which is due to arrive in Seward this evening, are MT. and Mrs. s. B. Mosier, of Riverside, Calif., on their first trip to the Terri tory. MT. and Mrs. Mosier were booked to arrive next month, accord ing to A. E. Fucker, local attorney and friend of the Mosiers. MT. Mo- sier is engaged in the fruit growing business.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05
Shipment of Ties For
 Railroad on Adm. Evans

Upon the arrival of the steamship Admiral Evans at Days Harbor, 2,O0O railroad ties, the product of the Re- surrection Bay Lumber Company, will be loaded aboard for Seward to be used on the Alaska Railroad. This comprises the second shipment of ties the company has made to the railroad since the receipt of their contract. E. A, Fucker, manager of the company, states there are about fl men en- ployed on the payroll.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05

The first shipment of oil into the Iditarod district from the local Stan dard oil station is now ready to go forward, according to Mr. Erwin. man. ager of the Seward plant. This ship inent is comprised principally of nine cars of Diesel fuel oil for the dredges
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05
Seward Orchestra and
 Fine Picture at Liberty

Three selections were rendered at the Liberty theatre last night by the local orchestra, greatly pleasing the patrons which crowded the theatre to the doors. The comedy attractions and the feature picture rounded out an unusually fine evenings entertain ment.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05

Major James F. Byrom, comman- der of the Anchorage Army post, Co., G. Seventh Infantry, was a Seward arrival last evening to meet Mrs. By rom, who is on board the steamship Yukon due in port this evening.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05

An Atlanta marble works advertises thus. You know lots of people who need monuments" Probably no one really needs them but many commu- mites would grow quicker if more monuments were erected in their cemeteries.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Owing to the closing of the Fur Store all Seward patrons are request ed to pay for and remove their work left here before or not later than Monday, June Sth, otherwise goods will be held for workmanship.
 132-3t SEWARD FUR STORE.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05

Registrants at the Van Glider Ho- tel yesterday included H. c. Ilderton Major Jas. F. Byrom, George John son.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05

George L. Johnson, tie inspector for The Alaska Railroad stopped over night in Seward, returning to An chorage today on a speeder.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05

Another German synthetic fertil- izer that may revolutionize this field of manufacture has been announced.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05

H. G. Ilderton, general agent of the Alaska Railroad arrived in Seward last evening. He is at the Van Glider.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05

Brunswick Radiolas, the Radiola de Luxe at the Alaska Shop. If
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05

The steamer Starr sails for the Westward next Monday, June 8.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05

Picture Framing ar the Alaska Shop. If
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05

Haas Fresh Candies at the Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-06-05

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-11-16

ANSWERS
To Saturdays Queries.
1. The battle of Big Bethel was
fought June 10, 1861.
of Dewey's flagship at Manila,
died June 4, 1898.
King of Norway, June %, 1906.
4. Knox College, Galesburg, ILL.,,
was chartered in 1881.
5. The coal-tar dye industry
was founded in 1856.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-11-16
VALUE OF
MISTAKES

MUCH Is to be said IN favor Of
lN1 mistakes. The men who are
always having city parks and
suburban boulevardn, slxyscrapers
ana babies named for them made
their mistakes, and knew It.
There are those who are al
ways right: who never have made
q mistake and never shall. With
them ali progress has stopped.
Between the north and south ear
there Is q vast area where new
ideas have ceased to sprotat.
It doesn't make much differ
ence whether your age Is seven
teen, seventy, or ITO, you win.
grow. and develop as long as you
are willing to profit by your mis-
takes. Look your mistakes straight
in the eye. shake hands with
them and then bid them good-by
forever. a bad habit Is nothing,
but mistake that has acquired
a permanent address.
The average man Of success
today win say, 4 owe my sue
cess to hard work But he is
holding out one Of his choicest
secrets. What he should say Is,
'1'm a success because knew
how to clean up 500 worth Of
wisdom on every little 81 mistake
ex1oya vaaHo -
Mistakes seldom bite the first
time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-11-16

Even Little Girls Are Al
most Always Sure to
Choose . Doll With
yellow CurIs and Blue
Eyes, So You See
All the Luck IS
to the Blondes
By FAY KING

IWWIE recent elppement OF -
young millionaire with > little
motion picture actress = another
romantic triumph for blondes.
And it sets us brunettes %
thinking again why II - tnat
most men prefer blondes?
A room may be filled with the
most attractive girls with black,
brown. red and henna hair, but
let one OF the pale, golden crea-
lures walk In and instantly every
mans eye will turn toward herr
like q flower to the sun.
Why Is IT that a girl going on
the stage win tighten her hair
Re ii Is near the blonde, and
bleach 1t IL 1t IL dark? IT Is be-
cause she knows emily too wei
that she will attract more favor.
able attention with the glints q
gold than the rovon vressesf
And wI1y2
FAIRY tales ana fiction have
nearly always made the glorious
maiden to be fought for, and wons
q creature Of golden loveliness.
The angels on our Sunday
school cards. that we received
for regular attendance, were
blonde and beautiful, and perhaps
that made them seem more
heavenly.
Even little girls are almost ~
ways sure to choose g doll with
yellow curls and blue eyes 90
you see the blondes are tdeahzed
from every angle.
Then, isn't II quite natural tna1
even when the freckle-faced lit
tie boy has grown up To be q big
and important man, the girl with
the bisuue-like brauty and angelic
coloring is apt to bark back to
the good fairies, and golden prin-.
cesses that were rescued from
stony towers, steal back 70 nim
again when he looks at her.
Z Vanps and villianesses are
nearly always pictured as brsl-'
nettes and little slaveys. and the
drab women who move through
story and picture as g back
ground for the radiant blonde,
are always brunettes. # isn't.
fair. but it's BEEN done so long,
and accepted so sincerely. that
the blondes have been idealized
ri the expense OF the brunettes