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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
GIRL IS HELD 0n
CHECK CHARGE

Elizabeth Hardesty, II years old,
447 q st. N w. stunningly dressed
appeared in Police Court to-day 81
answer charge Of forgery. sire
went to iaii ii default of $1,000
bond. set to hold her for the action
Of the Grand Jary.
Frightened almost into speech
Iessnsss. the girl. whose love 81
fire clothes according To the police.
led to her arrest yesterday. stepaed
beIore the judge and pleaded '.not
guilty = she was charged with
froging q cheek for $12S.
1t Ii ALLEGED that she passed
checks on downtown clothing stores.
using snames OF cI.ssolnsrs which
she learned while employed 81 4
fashionable lingerie shop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
BUS FARE PLEA
IS HELD Up
HERE HE rs!

The Public Utilities Commissions
decision to leave the question OF
legality of the washington Rapid
Transit Company ownership to Com
gress win undoubtedly mean many
months delay on the bus company,s
application for increased fares. it
was generally agreed among public
utility officials today.
The only method by which the
company can gain an early resump.
ton of its rate hearing Is by con-
yincing the commission, in the brief
it will file with William NICK. Clay
ton, special counsel. that the COM
paTiyis ownership Is legal.
If the company's arguments are
not convincing. the commission will
refer the entire matter to the Con-
gress. Engineer Commissioners J.
Franklin Bell, chairman Of the COM
mission, declares.
This will force a Congressional in.
vestigation of the North American
Conpany's alleged attempt to con-
solidato the local traction com.
panies by purchase OF the controlling
stock in each of the separate COM
panies. it is said.
The commissions desire to transfer
the inquiry to Congress is believed
to arise from the fact that the com.
missions counsel has advised it that
it has no power to regulate or decide
on the legality of the question.
This authority was left to Con.
gress, under the La Toilette anti
merger act.
George P. Hoover. counsel for the
Washington Rapid Transit Company
is in New York today presumably TO
confer with officials and counsel Of
that concern with regard to the
legality of the North Americans
holdings here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
IS AUTO
THIEF, CHARGE

Because he elected to ride to his
wedding in an automobile instead Of
train, Matthew A. Rettew, 20
years old, 2939 Mills Ave. N. f.. is
locked in cell at the First
Precinct, while his intended bride,
Miss Marion Powell, OF New York
City, awaits. somewhat impatiently.
his arrival. scheduled for last
Thursday. .-.....
The police say that Rettew and
Jerry G. Leonard, 300 Eighteenth
ST. N. E., who was to have been
his best man, could not raise the
money for the trip. and stole the
automobile of Charles S. White,
1918 Walnut st. n. f.
White discovered the loss about
an hour after 1t was taken and
communicated with Headquarters
Detective Henry M. Jet. Through
radio broadcast, the two boys
were caught in Wilmington, by
Delaware State Police. Jett. re.
turned last night with the youths.
Both were charged with grand
! larceny. t.,-.. 49,,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
DIVORCE MILL
To Be FOUGHT

| Persons seeking easy divorces in
Arlington county. Va. today found
the usually welIsoiled divorce ma.
chine provided by the Common.
wealth law working less smoothly
At the noon adjournment OF the
circuit court only nine DEGREES had
been handed down. while three had
| been refused-one on technicality
and the two others because Of lack
OF proper corroborating testimony.
The court refused to accept depo-
sitfons in one case, suggesting that
plaintiffs before him should take at
| least enough interest in their cases
| to have their witnesses In court.
Although only IL cases were heard
today, two dozen additional petitions
were on today's docket.
A movement was set on foot In
Arlington county today by lawyers
interested in doing away with the
| ''dfvorce MILL" They intend to Law
| q plan before the next session Of
| the Virginia legislature whereby a
tl1ree-year residence in the state
will be required Of persons suing
| for divorces on the grounds of de-
sertion All of the cases heard at
this term OF court have been based
on the charge of desertion.
Our hands are tied" said Judge
Samuel G. Brent. In explaining that
| he must order the DEGREES entered
upon the flimsy testimony pre-
scented If he would comply with the
| law.
I'VE have tried to have this law
| changed" he continued, but so far
/ 80 F,f
| the counties in the interior OF the
state. This divorce situation. under
stand, affects only the border coun-
ties. which are more easily reached
from neighboring States by persons
looking for easy mad inexpensive di'
vorces."
| Judge Brent explained that he
was not opposed to divorces on
principle. but that he was opposed
to issuing DEGREES on unchallenged
testimony. He would not say that
he believed the divorce seekers
and their witnesses were deliberate
ly classifying their testimony. al
though he indicated that this was
the situation.
If we could only have some way
of checking up on the stories told
in this court he declared. 1--WE
could easily curb this evil 1t has
been suggested that the court APP.
point counsel to protect the inter
ests of absent defendants. The
law. however, does not provide for
this. But we shall try in the future
to have the law enforcement Off
GERS of the country make some sort
OF check on the actual residence
in Virginia of the people who seek
divorces here"
Other officials of the court were
more bold in their statements that
the majority of the plaintiffs com
NIT perjury in their testimony.
These officials, all old residents OF
Arlington County, declared that
"these people come down here from
Washington or Baltimore, rent a
room in advance Of the trial of their
case and then never appear again
until the case IS called"
For the most part the plaintiffs
are unknown to these old residents
as are also many OF the corrobora-
tive witnesses.
Arlington county. the smallest
county in the United States in the
point of size and one of the smallest
in population, has. according to fig
ures recently published. the greatest
proportion of divorces Of any county
in the Union.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
WILD PARTY LEADS TO
POLICE COURT FINES

A wild" party which aroused
neighbors in the vicinity of AIS A
st. s.. e, at an early hour today.
was squelched in Police Court when
woman and two men each paid
SIS fine on charges of being drunk
and disorderly.
The alleged merry makers sen.
fenced in court were: Bertha Cor.
don. z Fifth st. s. E.: William Ham.
!nond and Melvin lyman. All were
arrested at the A Street address by
Fifth Precinct policemen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
News Briefs
TAKEN FROM TODAY's
CLASSIFIED ADS

COLLECTOR WANTED
COLLECTOR - Ftrst-cIass. with
automobile for city and sub
urban collection.
See ClassificatioF So.
II -
BARGAIN IN A USED CAR
CHEVROLET Touring. 1925;
good rubber. Bumpers, park
ing light. New Duco paint. Motor
in good condition. Reduced to
See Classification 1875.
FURNISHED HOME
FURNISHED modern bungalow,
rooms and bath, garage;
near car and bus line. Rent rea-
sonable to responsible party.
See Classification 10S.
FURNISHED ROOMS
TWO rooms, kitchen and bath,
Walking distance to downtown
stores and offices. Rent reduced
for lease.
See Classification 0s.
The above wants and offers
are only few Of the hundreds
OF interesting propositions RdVer-
tised In tOday'O Classified Advee--
Using Section. Turn there now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30

and he could do better himself.
elucidated Mrs. Marshall
Would you be in favor Of an
amendment to the Constitution pro
viding votes for babiesg'
sAr-r.rg.' said William fndiffer.
emily, yawning and stretching
'tTIe says he would rather have
his bottle. explained his mother.
The reporter, taking this tpsmean
the interview was at an end, bowed.
''Am-mpI1!'' said William gra-
ciously.
HE says Good bye, come again.
said Mrs. Marshall.
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IIII::.: ARD
ANDg
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bBlu Price
a rec US PAT OFFICE G.
EPIGRAMMAFIC
REG US PAT OFFICE

r. PIG Il a N NJ a TIC
ssWhat 10 the secret Of suecesS:"
asked the Sphinx.
ssPusll," said the button.
'sNever be led" said the pencil.
stake palms." said the window.
always keep cooI,'' said the Ice.
'sBe up to date said the calendar.
s.Neyer lose your head" said the
barrel.
"Cus cut your troubles" said the
scissors.
snake light Of every thing" said
Ghe fire.
sDo : driving business" said the
hammer.
.'Aspirs 70 greater things" said the
nutEneg.
..Bs sharp In All dealings" said the.
knife.
Grind . good thing and stick to
IT, said the glue.
EDO the work you are best suited
eOr," said the chimney.
JAMES G. sCHOENI.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
WISE SMILES

100 many songs are written.
Ext6IIing the golden smile.
There are cotton threads in the web
Of life,
Together with silk and isle.
But here's TO the smile Of wisdom
Worn though one may grfeves
Though each must bear his sorrow,
Il pays to make believe.
The make-belieye smiIe win wreath
But. never touch the eyes;
&c win not mean son are happy,
hut e win tell the world yen are
wise. lEEGAPH0NE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
BE 4 MAN

Ne man sincere ard brave,
Faee your trials with . smile.
why despond and look 30 grave,
Il your life not worth the WIlile9
Don't you know aanan Of trials.
DEffIcnlt and dark his ways,
Nay become the man with lauress.
with . reign % golden days9
Face the world and trembIe not.
Can't you see the stars are telling
OF the days Of better LOTT
BE . man and know the secret
OF Inherent poW'r within.
IT'S the key TO Joy and comfort;
Takes = man 70 fight and win.
b. T. h.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
BE ONE


whats the use Of worrying, Of
scuTF3inG, or hurFylnR?
Why not face LIES tFlaIs-meet
them as they are9
what's the use OF cussing, OF, Of
continual fuasinR:
or doing deeds that will our happl-
neNs forever mar?
DOnt be z vile old sinner, an outlaw,
or thAa-been-eF."
Tor waste Of time. remember, you
can never make amend.
Re Just . true blne fellow. without
o streak Of yellow.
You Will find your life q pleasure
and your Joys wii have no end.
Then trials eAnnot upset you; annoy,
haFun, Or fret you.
Yea ll have no enlghtmaPeH
vl.le g wasted life. my
And yenll Be - happy ever. as long
- F0u eaMeay0r
Juet f@ BE- q 4rne blue fellow every
1daf. and, esft the end,
PANSY Bush.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
TUNNEY AND PRUNES

Tunney says he likes prunes for
breakfast. He also says he wants
to marry q girl with brains. but
what smart jane wants . pruny
husband?
We like prunes OuTself. We
think there IL nothing like them,
and We would like to ask Senior
Quincy IL he ever tried prunes
with chile con carne and tabaseO
sauce? After q couple Of orders
Of this he will be willing TO fight
willis or the whole Haitian army.
PruBes was what Samson trained
on. before he busted the fellows
jawbOne that time.
GENE BLOSSOM.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
Boy Escapes Hurt h Fall

LANGDON MAYHEM, 8, of ITO C st. s. b. while
playing on bed near second-story window in his
home fell through the pane Of glass dropped 20 feet
through space and landed III the front yard. His right
foot was slightly injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30

A felIoic mag Be- q big but
ter and egg man to some
girls, bat to Others he's Just q
BIO cheese. GENEVIEVE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30

The hunter soho shoots
another fello1O for a deer is
surely trying to make game
of him. Abe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
Southeast Baby Wins
Snookuyls Prize
I. .i'Sobx. blub, blub =

This IN brief IS the philosophy Of William Harvey Marshall
SIS Pennsylvania Ave., S. r.
Marshall, who by the way, born recently as
October TO- 1925 winner of the Snoous contest
conducted bv The Washngon Times and the ato Theater
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30

Always bs kfad 70 Dumb Doras
~ well az dumb brutes.
g. n. D.
Evening star., 1926-05-20

BrandNew Brick Home in Beautiful Northeast Suburb
SoS50-S1.OOO Cash-S85 Monthly.
dbrehtk hen
.sRnon m @ M % @
Beautiful Bungaow-S1O.5U
thoroughly modern and soo ond'
Beautiful Cleveland Park-Ony $1l 600.
On Easy Terms.
edreNdenc Jus off
chase honea a M
Chevy Chase, D. C.-$l2OO0-Easy Terms.
oft Coma hot
Downtown House, N.W.-S1oOOO.
sand
a
WILLIAM X. HARTUNG & COMPANY,
HOS 10Th St NV Main 81.
Evening star., 1926-05-20

HEDGES & MIDDLETON, Inc.
I417 Eve St NV Realtors Franklin o5O3.
NEAR SHERMAN CIRCLE-Almost New Home SS, 300
& pSas n pss'd :s s:r ssss % Hns 02 .
the ne. %
and an open sleeping porch hardT hos
DETACHED BRICk-West of 10th St-$7,OOO.
18th and south Of the s keryo this .sc
eie colonial %% %% type
ences e vi inspection
BATTERY PARK-Engsh Colonal-$12SO
il rae3s es homes @ SPs 1s G ne & dTss &
kitchen with cabinet one piece
complete bath lot
ocash. ~
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS-4 Sleeping Rooms-S9,35O.
ap 5 far h 9ne house ssf osfs ay xa
near brick public school
Hre It has fe afse
unusually and has Easy
CHEVY CHASE, MD.-$1625O.
] ss etseen With the tsceo scS cSnn5y SHisb @ b
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feel will meet with 1ur instant
spprSSa all inede medern are
Iet us
Evening Phone Service until PM
HEDGES & MIDDLETON. Inc;
WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE BOARD
142 Eye St. NV frahkln 9ooo
Evening star., 1926-05-20
FOR S!ALE-HOUSES.

PRICE. SIO,26O.
1llO j. STREET NE.
ROOMS. . BATHS. ENCLOSED PORCHES
2-CAR GARAGE.
soITAslE slGoM2s E2R 2-FAM5LY ;a SrhPTT APrS-
MAIN 6102
VACANT
310Q ST.
ROOMS. 2 BATHS GARAGE.
PRICE. $4,000
1899 9th 81.
8 ROOMS, BATH. GARAGE SPACE.
PRICE, $500.
0I5 3rd ST.
Q ROOMS AND BATH
PRICE. $4,000.
5th ST. NEAR e ST Sc
broom FRAME HOUSE.
2-CAR INITIAL GARAGE
PRICE. $4,000.
L. W. GRoOMEs. 1913 r ST.
MAIN 6I03.
Evening star., 1926-05-20
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
FOR S.ALE-HOUSES.

W. {. & A. n MILLER.
REAI.TORS-BUII. .DERS.
SPRINGTlME OPPORTUNITIES
sn s% ss as tnw:, Gs section" consisting OF eight rooms and bath
CHEVY CHASE, -. {.
SIS 10000
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S21 10000.
p.n. s on S! pst' door I sS's 's % S: % % ssss
CLEVELAND PARK.
Desche 6 rooms and bath: garage beauum .hrubbe
with besuuful
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SS3OOOOO.
m. snsy ] % ] @ from t ss % ,c ".: 81 "
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en@ishss& @ & Minessan n mrt % :onH..s Of S0u o
House Condition ~ " " ~
w. c. & A. n. MILLER.
REAI.TORS-BUILDERS.
1l1o 18th ST. NV. MAIN 1870.
Evening star., 1926-05-20
BOSS & PHELPS
WASHINGTON HOMES
$7.o25-Built-in Garage

Lowest priced in desirable
northeast section OF all new
homes Tapestry brick con
struction with six larEs
rooms. full tiled bath. three
large porches 1.-TWO screenedl. I.
hot-Water heat electricity
and all modern comforts.
Very easy terms
Evening star., 1926-05-20
SS.975-New Brick Home

Very easy terms NAV he ar
ranged on the purchase of
this charming new brick
residence in a select north
west location convenient to
the heart of the city. There
are six fine rooms. Pembroke
hullt.in bath. screened dou-
ble rear porches. huilt-in re-
trigerator. hardwood floors.
all up-to-the-minute conven-
iences. LARGE yard. beauti-
fully terraced and with
shade trees. Fine garage.
Your inspection invited.
Evening star., 1926-05-20

A new individually built detached home
Connecticut ave. This Is really delightful
home properly and one that should ss seen
tractive on the exterior. and the interior
nlan and general effect is particularly strk-
four delightful bedrooms two tile baths
side porch: oak floors threughccut. every vsrs
IA match house. Liberal terms.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12
NOTICE OF SITTING OF BOARD OF HUMILIATION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Equalization of the City of Seward, Alaska, will sit at the Coun- cil Chambers of the City Hall for five days between the hours of 2 o'clock D. m. and o'clock p. m- of each day beginning Tuesday August 10th, 1926, at which time and place all persons objecting to the appraisement of any property or the appraised value there of or any inequality of such appraise- ment must appear and offer their ob- jections in writing and if they fail so to do it will be deemed that all such objections, if any, have been waived. Dated at Seward, Alaska, August 7th, 1926. St
 J. P. HANNON
 Municipal Clerk of the City of
 Seward, Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12
REBEKAH ASSEMBLY HEAD
 DEPARTS FOR FAIRBANKS

Mrs. Theresa Dickenson, president of the. Rebekah assembly of Wash ington, and the first official of that organization to visit Alaska, was scheduled to leave Anchorage this morning for Fairbanks, according to word received last evening. Mrs. Dickenson passed thru Seward the fore part of the week en route on a visit to the various lodges in this sec tion of the Territory.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

Warren G. Fenton, former resident of Seward but now residing in An chorage, left for the inlet town this morning. MT. Fenton recently re- turned from Yakataga where he was engaged on survey work for the oil company.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

Attorney Harry Morton was called over to Anchorage again on legal business this morning and is not re- turning until Saturday. Owing to pressing local business MT. Morton hopes this will be his last trip out of town for some time.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

> William A. Wolfgram left for An chorage on this mornings train and will spend a fortnight in the Cook h. let town before returning to Seward and making trip to the Outside on the s. s. Northwestern.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

Phil Gill, member of the T. & T. department, Alaska Railroad, who last week slightly injured hand, left for his home this morning in Anchor age.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

H. s. Balderston, vice president of the Bank of Seward, left on the freight train yesterday for Anchorage on a brief business trip.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

George Colwell, roadmaster of this division, Alaska railroad, was a brief visitor in town leaving again this morning for Tunnel.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

In less than month, vacation days will be over for the school children for school opens September 7, which falls on Tuesday.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12
SEA TRIP FUR CHILDREN
 0F HOME MUCH ENJOYED

Supt. Hatton of the Jesse Lee Home takes this means in expressing his ap- preciation of the enjoyable outing given the children of the Home a few days ago on the steamer Starr when Captain Johansen carried 49 children and six teachers down to Fire island and bringing them back the following day. Members of the Camp Fire Girls and a few Boy Scouts also accom- panied the party. Everyone had glorious time and as far as the eats were concerned, they could not have been better.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

The halibut boat Tina arrived in port yesterday from the banks with fair size catch of fish.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

The Rev. T. F. Graham, is expected to return to Seward, on Saturdays train from Fairbanks.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

Mrs. E. c. Johnson, has accepted position with the Bank of Seward in the accounting department
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

The halibut vessel B, F. M., came into port with load of 5000 pounds.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

FOR SALE-1924 Oldsmobile; 5000 miles; first class condition. Easy terms. Enquire Liberty Theatre.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

FISHING Reels, Fishing Tackle, New Stock Salmon Eggs, at Brown & Hawkins Corporation. tt
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

FOR SALE-Phonogra and library
 table. See Kobel. Radio Station. St
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

FOR SALE-New cafe, neat and clean, suitable for married couple. Living roms attached. A bargain. Enquire
 at the Gem Cafe. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

FOR SALE-The Cochran House and lot in the Park. Enquire of Kar
 Henning, the Tailor. St
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

FOR SALE@Subscriptfons to The Se- ward Weekly or Daily Gateway.
 Daily, s12.00 per year: Weekly, s..
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

FOR SALE-Quartz and placer not ices, proof of labor blanks and any other legal blanks applying to the
 Territory; at The Gateway office. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-08-12

FOR SALE-Lumber and building material of all kinds. Cal M. Bro sius, Seward, Alaska. If.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-10
MEXICAN MIRACLE
 PLAYS FLOURISH
Old Time Dramas Still Popular
 There

San Antonio, Tex. Dec. 10 R- Miracle Plays, the religious spec tacles of the early church which were the forerunners of modern drama, still flourish in this vicinity and in parts of old Mexico.
 The plays, usually given by the Mexican or Indian residents, were brought to the southwest by Spanish priests hundreds of years ago and have been kept alive since that time almost in their original state.
 Miracle plays were introduced in the medieval days after the church had banned Greek and Roman dra- ma. Usually they are merely illus trative tableaux of Biblical stories, but in time they developed speak, ing parts and comedy, and event ually the modern play was evolved.
 "Los Pastores" A Fayorite.
 "Los Pastores" or The Shepherds. is one of the most common. It is a play said to have been written by a Franciscan missionary and it is most common in communities settl- ed by the Franciscan fathers. Us tally it is given at Christmas time.
 The play opens with chorus, reminiscent of the Greek theater. The choristers sometimes take part in the action. but usually they mere ly interpret the action to the au- dience. The play opens with meet ing of the patriarch to select a husband for the Virgin Mary. Jo- seph is selected and the scenes de- pict the Biblical story of the Visi- tation and the birth of Christ.
 \ villain Is Added.
 The medieval author, however. added a villain to the play. Lucifer, leader of the angels that were ex- pelled from Heaven. holds frequent conferences with his confederates, Satan, Sin and Leviathan and seek to block the coming of the Messiah, but they are circumvented each time by the angel Michael.
 Lucifer in some versions of the play, offers comedy relief because of his long tail, which is sometimes made of fireworks. AS his plans are finally frustrated q stagehand touches match to his tale and he vanishes in a cloud of sulphourous and thunderous smoke. The old miracle play stage frequently had a hell to one side of it, trap door. or a large fiendish head, into which the defeated villain vanished. Many of the presentations of Los Pas torres" preserve this by dropping Lu- cifer through a trap door through which red smoke rises.