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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06

at the anomalous position In
which she found herself.
BY evening she managed to
compose her thoughts sufficiently
SO that she could so out on the
veranda and sit with Mrs. Kane
for awhile. but she slipped away
early and went to bed. The loss
of sleep she had suffered dur
ing the preceding week had begun
to react and she was asleep almost
as soon as her head hit the
pillow.
Early Monday morning she was
out on the street again pursuing
the apparently hopeless task of
finding work. The room rent had
taken four of the seven and
half dollars she had earned in
the restaurant and the necessity
for employment was just as
serious now as it had been four
days before.
Walking with her head bent
forward so as not to notice the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06
Likes the Open

A PERENNIAL is the downy
A gentian, an unusually hand.
some plant with terminal clusters
of bell.shaped. brilliant.hued VIC.
let.blue flowers, says Nature
Magazine. Unlike most of its
relatives, the downy gentians pre-.
fer open prairies and dry fields.
The gaudy flowers may be found
during early fall In the wheat.
producing areas of Minnesota and
South Dakota and as far east.
ward as Ohio and Maryland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06
The Story of Woman Who Placed Her
Whole Future in the Scales of
the Goddess of Love.
The Story Thus Far

4 o
Of chasing
midst
table
happened Her eyered
glowing optics Of The blood drained from
meth
drink.
IN
drunken Jewellers returned Terrified
Either
hefs o. 90 decided music
Such was powerful stranger
Cor the her lover Ten ccIockony more
decides
letter her letter Betty
westward Jareds
60 play important role in Beys life. n
Windy
fore she finds her missing husband
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06

the more confident that you are
sound and true.
Accept our congratulations, both
of you. We. mother and /. both
know that you viii make us
proud of you and that you will
do your best to make up to Ls
in other ways the pleasure we
lost in not attending your we'd
ding ceremony.
We are hoping that when you
get ready to settle down you
will choose to live In Lonnerton
so that we may be near you.
The postmark you wanted Is
Shelterville. We had q wonder
full letter from the pastor who
married you, early last week.
Love and again congratulations,
DAD"
Betty sat staring at the wall
for five minutes after she finished
reading. The letter slipped from
her hand and settled to the
floor. She was too dazed to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06
Salient Facts

It is a good plan occasionally
to oil the casters of tables and
heavy chairs. for by 50 doing
their easy running is assured,
and consequently much wear on
carpets prevented.
The best fat to use for finer
kinds of pastry Is fresh butter.
Lard, good dripping and .marsar.
Inc are suitable for the more eco
nemical kinds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06

believe. would have cleared Jill
Seaton, and is on the way to do
it now. But here is the thing
which We hoped for and didn't
dare expect-a piece of evidence
that publicity has found for us
something that gives us a clean
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06

pulled away across the river-in
half a minute we'd lost sight of
each other. bye and bye
I reached my ship, and soon after
we sailed.
"And that's that" said John
Barton grimly. Its all very
simple, You see. But 1t seems to
me most of the big things in life
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06

fool who had too much to drink
had fallen out Of his boat and
given his mate the trouble of pull
ing him in again.
The boatman and I didn't ex-
change half dozen words, and
as soon as he'd got his man he
headed in again toward the
lighter and the shore-and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06
THE MAGIC EYE : By John Goodwin

sweep. anG a certainty. This sort
of thing does turn UP sometimes,
IL you spread the news and the
inquiries tar enough. ] can claim
no credit--the thing is just q
piece of good luck.
CTo BE Continued TOmorrow.l
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; with their luncheon checks and
she wouldn't even give them "a
tumble.
She is 50 busy noting the per.
lection of money to notice the
perfect profi1es OF men.
Everybody to pretty cashier
is just so much change out OF a
dollar!
Although the cashiers figure
heavily in romantic stories, have
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06

most before the bill has been
brought before her eyes she has
the right change ready.
They seem to be almost mind
readers where money Is con.
cerned.
The young ladies' who ring up
cash certainly have a corner on
concentration.
Valentino, Barrymore and John
Gilbert could be standing in line
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06

yet to see even one Of the pref
test casting shy, coy glances at
anyone! AS far as / can notice,
they do all their flirting with the
men on the money!
Cashiers certainly remind me OF
queens enthroned in their spot.
lighted little booths.
They certainly play the lead
ing role where money Is con-
cerned. and when you consider
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06

curious eyes which appraised her,
Betty was turning over in her
mind the various possibilities that
offered in the way Of work. 1t
was quite by accident that she
looked up at the sound of a
Western drawl coming in a sing
song monotone from the door
way OF an apparently vacant
store.
Quite a crowd of people had
been attracted inside by the mans.
harangue and in the windows
were snake-skins, rattles, bits Of
Indian beadwork apd other signs
of the Southwest. Betty laughed
and started to walk on past when
her eyes discovered, as though
for the first time, the fact thar
she was dressed as though she
belonged!
The idea was startling. but she
turned back quickly and listened
while the Medicine Man" ex-
pounded the qualities Of his
Snake OIL" 1t was really an
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06
BY Fay King

CASHIERS are remarkable
~ young womeni
have watched their nimble
fingers fly during the rush hour
in a restaurant and diminish the
line in front OF a movie theater
like a machine gunl Never for a
minute does any hesitate to know
instantly the exact change. AL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06

interesting lecture, as she learned
when she had heard him talk FOR
few minutes and why could
not snake oil have curative prop
critics?
Heretofore q. medicine man had
been nothing but q curiosity.
Now he became hope that
doomed over the horizon like the
rising Texas sun She waited
until there was Iull and the
crowd had mostly gone its way.
Then she approached the. man.
He glanced up with a puzzled
look on his face. Then he smiled.
Hello, Texas?" he greeted. and
put out his hand.
Yes, Betty answered him.
broke, and alone in the city,.
and looking for work under .
big handicap.
Handbags" He glanced At
her admiringly.
Yes. Clothes"
tTo Be Continued Tomorrow
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all the money that passes through
their heads and hands 1t is mar
velous that SO few mistakes oc-
cur!
But any time you find that a
cashier has under charged you, be
sure to return the extra bill,
quarter or dime to the girl, for
you are not beating the big bust
ness which you may feel can af-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06
Dancer Thrilling and ngong NODeI Of Night
What French Flag Represents

THE troor chosen the national emblem of France
combines of nation and its capital
Red Paris while white is the color
Of France.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-06
Is the loss which il

ford to take the loss which =
your luck.
Tho cashier must make good
the difference, and you wouldn't
want to beat a girl out OF what
may mean much to l1er!''
a. man who marries q cashier
certainly gets q wife who knows
not only the face value of money,
but the feel and the ring Of it!
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TO Be Continued Tomorrow
Evening star., 1926-02-22

CONTINUED from First Page.)
tute resolution proposing immediate
grand jury proceedings.
The Aluminium Company case was
considered at meeting of Democrats
of the Senate Saturday, at which Sem
ator Borah of Idaho, o,,Republican, also
was present. Senator Borah voted in
the judiciary committee for the Walsh
report on the Aluminium Company, of
which Secretary Mellon of the Treas
ury Department Is a large owner.
The Idaho Senator and several
other Senators, among. them Senator
much interested In the action of the
Senate in this case, now are out of
the city making George Washington
birthday addresses. 1t is expected
that no action ll-sbe taken i IN the
case by the Senate prior to their
return. They are expected back by
Wednesday.
There will bes strong opposition to
the course now proposed, 1t was said
today. Many Republican Senator's
and administration leaders insist that
such action is unwaritnted, that the
Department of Justice has done its
full duty in regard to the Aluminium
Company case, and that no good could
come from the interference of the
Senate with the functions of the De-
partment of Justice. They Will argue
that the investigation by the depart
ment into the case has been thorough
and does not warrant. grand jury
action. ,
Evening star., 1926-02-22
Today in Congress
Senate.


At the opening of the session
Senator Bingham of Connecticut
read Washington's farewell ad-
dress In observance Of the birthday
anniversary OF the Father Of his
Country. Folling this ceremony,
1t is expected the Senate will con-
tinue consideration Of the report Of
the ma jority of the Judiciary COM
mittee recommending an investi-
cation of the Aluminium Co. of
America.
The judiciary COMMITTEES held q
regular, executive session.
House.
Washington's farewell address
was read in the House by Repre-
sentative Rankin of Mississippi.
Representative Davey, Democrat
of Ohio, recognized on \ question
Of high personal privileEes, ad-
dessed the House on his controversy
over "timewa sters" in the Govern
ment service.
The House continued considera-
tion of independent Offices appro-
priation bill 80"
subcommittee Of House appro-
priattons committee continues
hearing In executive session on the
District of Columbia appropria-
tiun bill 49,
Merchant Marine committee
considers legislation for consoli-.
dation of certain bureaus In the
Department of Commerce
Committee on election Of Presi-
dent and Vice President consid-
ers difference between Norris bill.
which has passed the Senate, and
the White resolution which has
been favorably reported to the
House providing for changing the
dates Of Inauguration and COM
mencement of sessicns Of CeA-
/ sress through .ConstitutiokA
.amapdmAut ....s..:s---sss-s. .---....sssss;
Evening star., 1926-02-22
THREE FOUND DEAD
WITH GAS ESCAPING
Two Men Asphyxiated in
Ro0ms-0ne Discovered
on Dining Room Floor.

Illuminating gas killed three per.
sons in this city yesterday. They
were James T. Brammer, SIS years old,
OF 1914 Ninth street northea st; Charles
Dean, 65 years old, Of 35S Pennsyl.
vania avenue. and Carroll c. Jordan,
coiored, Ss years old, of 433 Eighth
street southwest.
Brammer's body was found on the
moor OF the dining room at his home
about t:15 o'clock in the afternoon by
Edward L. Shea, 219 Third street
northeas st.
Policemen J. r. Hickey and 7. M
Horten Of the ninth precinct had
PHYSICIANS at Casualty Hospital make
eHorts at resuscitation, but life was
eAtinct when the body reached the
hospital. Police are trying to locate
relatives of the dead man, reported to
live near Roanoke.
Annie Dumas. a maid at the Penn.
sylvan1a avenue house, found the
BODY OF Dean in his room last night
shortly before o'clock. Gas had ac-
ctdentally escaped from a reported de.
fective gas connection with a heater
In his room. DIR. Passalauua, mem
Der Of Emergency Hospital stafY. ex-
amined the body and pronounced life
extinct.
Ruth Wright, occupant of the
Eighth street house. found the BODY
of Jordan about 2:S0 o'clock in the
afternoon. He had been asphyxiated
by gas that had escaped from a fixture
In the room. Police reported the three
deaths Al accidents.
Evening star., 1926-02-22

Continued from First Page.)
prompt. efficient and painstsking serv-
ice.
1T so happens that | have bust.
ness to look after which requires a
req sonable portion of my personal
time In fact. that is where ! make
the money that | spend in politics.
Starting with half dozen employees
% years ago, have built this institu.
ton to one of national proportions
with nearly a thousand employees at
present and doing an annual business
Of nearly 81 10000
81 know that private business must
be efficient: it must render meritorluS
service, OF it can not last.
I'VE are now in time when people
are forced by economic necessity to
eliminate waste and unnecessary cost
in order to survive. This is true or
the great farming community whose
people are struggling to exist. 1t Is
true of practically all businesses
which are now in the most intense
competitive era we have seen for a
long time.
''One thing seems to have been over
looked by those who would attempt To
excuse the present waste and met
ficiency in the Federal Government.
Several hundred thousand WAT "oIh-
ers went home and old the truth about
conditions Several million American
citizens, including soldiers, taxpayers
and others. have had personal ex-
perience with the inefficiency of the
Government at Washington, and can
not be deceived by anv efforts to
throw dust in their eyes.
i'I am not a candidate for any office
unless it might be for reelection to
Congress But l do believe that one
of the greatest opportunities / have
for service To my country is to help
bring about a reorganization OF the
Federal Government for the sake Of
real economy and actual efficiency.
The sentiment of the country Is over
whelming for it; the people demand
il in positive sense, and 1t must
come. Moreover. the American peo-
pie are not the subjects of their Gov
ernment, hut are presumed to be its
masters. They have a right TO eX-
pect prompt and efficient service Of a
real sort, and also minimum cost
for the service which they require.
This is my motive if anyone cares to
know 1t, and ] shall continue to ham.
mer away on the question of Govern
ment reorganization until II receives
the attAA1iaA y A1GaSvSA"
Evening star., 1926-02-22
DRY LAW is DUE FOR MAULING
AS VETS GATHER FOR PARLEY
Defense of Washington's Attitude Toward Liquor
Comes From Drys as ''Facc-tle-Facts'' Con-
ference Opens on Birthday of First President.

Prohibition was scheduled for sharp
attack today at the second facethe-
lscts conference at the Mayiiower
Hotel, under auspices OF the Associa-
tion Against the Prohibition Amend
ment.
Senator Edwards, Democrat, of New
Jersey, was listed az the principal
speaker for the conference this after
noon, opening at 3 o'clock. taking as
his subject. "Prohibitiun Fact vs..
Fancy"
At the banquet tonight at the
hotel Representative Hill OF Maryla nd
Viii be the toastnaster. Numerous
speeches will be made at both the
afternoon conference and the banquet
by perSuns from both houses uf Con
sress. the clergy and from many
walks OF life. all OF whom have
raised their protest against conditions
under the eighteenth amendment and
the Nolslead act.
Probably Won't Act.
The Department OF Justice which
had been asked by the association for
an opinion as to whether "A recipe for
beer written by George Washington
legally could he made public at the
banquet. will probably not render an
official opinion. IL was learned today
The recipe has been incorporated In
the banquet program. Under the la "
II was pointed out by those IA rniliar r
with the situation today, the ATTORNEY
General Is restricted as to the persons
for whom he may render opinions.
Such organizations outside the Gov
ernment. as the Associa ton Against
the Prohibition Amendment or the
Anti-Saloon League. would not be au-
h.al Z..d t.. L..
nlent OF Justice an opinion under the
law. Some official of the Government
must have presented the request, il
was said. The Treasury Department,
charged with enforcing prohibition
has taken no official cogniZance OF the
matter.
The beer recipe issue. however, stir
red up lively argument between the
Associati ton Against the Prohibition
League, which last night issued state
ments about George Washington and
prohibition.
The declaration by Wayne r.
Wheeler, general counsel of the Anti
Saloon League, that it would be vio-
lation OF the Nolstead act to read
George Washington recipe for MAX
ing beer TO our guests at the Face-the-
Facts Conference and dinner" said w
II. Sta ton, executive head OF the As
sociation Against the Prohibition
Amendment, lis one of the most re
markable that he has ever made and
emphasizes the necessity Of holding
such conference.
Time for Another Revolt.
When American citizens Of today
cannot assemble and hear the reading
of anything that was written. in his
own hand. by the Father of the Coun-
try il is time for another revolt.
Evening star., 1926-02-22
6. v. j. TO BESTOW
DEGREES TODAY
Dr.. SuZza)Io to Address Mid
winter ConvoCation at Con-
tinentaI Memorial Hall.

The George Washington University
Will conduct its Midwinter convoca.
tion for bestowal OF degrees at Me.
mortal Continental Hall this after.
noon at o'clock. DR.. Henry SUI
"a llo, president OF the University OF
Washington, Seattle, Wash, will de-
liver the principal address, and VII
liam Mather Lewis. president of tho
university, will preside and deliver
the address to the graduating class.
. a half hour of music will precede
the conyocatiOn ceremonies. The ex
exercises Will be opened with prayer
by Rev. Joseph T. Herson. pastor Of
the lIamline Methodist Episcopal
Church, who also will pronounce the
benediction at the close of the exep.
cises.
DR.. Howard l.. Hodgkins, dean Of
the university, will introduce the
deans Of the colleges. Dean William
Allen Wilbur viii present the cam
didates in Columbian College, Dean
Hugh Miller the candidates in the
College OF Engineering. Dean William
e. Ruediger the candidates in Teach
ers' College, Dean Villa m Cline Bor-
den candidates in the Medical School,
Dean William V. Van Week candi-
dates in the Law School, Dean George
y. ienning candidates in the School
of Graduate Studies
Following the exercises, the gradu.
ates, members of the board of trus-
tees. faculty and guests will be the
guests of honor at the annual junior
class reception in Corcoran Hall.
Evening star., 1926-02-22
Two DEAD TAKEN
FROM HOTEL RUINS
No Others Believed Killed in
Fire in East st. Louis.
Inquiry Opens Today.
BY the Associated Press.

EAST ST. LOUIS. Ill.,. February 90.
The charred bodies of Bailey Lee
Cato, 81, civil engineer. and III. L..
Cole. g. hotel clerk. were removed
yesterday by iiremen from the ruins
Of the Arnold Hotel, which was de-
stroyed by fire early Saturday.
Although 1t Is impossible to make
a complete check-up Of hotel guests
ii is believed only two perished in the
flames. No one else IL reported miss
ing. Three men were severly injured
in the fire, which routed 90 guests in
mig clothing and caused damage es-
timatSd at $4,000.
Cato, resided at Dawson Springs.
KY, and was employed by the Illinois
Central Railway. He was a guest in
the hotel Cole, formerly OF Spring
field lie. was day clerk.
County authorities start an inves-
tigation INFO the fire today at an in
quest into the deaths of the two VIC
Tins.
Evening star., 1926-02-22
WOMAN, 81, STAYS
MOTHER AND SELF
Daughter, lust Released
From Hospital After Mental
Observation, Shoots Both.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Ohio. February 22.-
Hazel Cowles. 81. shot and killed her
mother, Nancy, 80, in their home in
Solon township today and then turned
the revolver upon herself and sent a
bullet crashing through her brain.
Both died instantly.
Hazel had been released from a
hospital here week ago. She had
been under observation for mental
troubles for six weeks. according to
Constable Charles Hfckox of Solon.
The mother was slain az she slept
at her daughters side in the bed they
occupied together. Hickox said. The
daughter Ared at her mothers head
and the fatal bullet era ashed through
her skull, just back Of the right ear.
Hazel then turned the revolver on
herself and sent a bullet through her
own head. She was found in the bed
at her mothers side and apparently
died INSTANTLY Is had her victim.
Raymond Meyer, grandson of
Mrs. Gowles, asleep in another room,
heard the shots and notified neighbOrs,
who called Consta BILE Hickox.
Evening star., 1926-02-22

Continued from First Page)
words it gives to bigotry no sane
tion.'"
The liberty which the fathers of
the country fought for and gained.
he said, was beGueathed not only
to their descendants. but to all the
inhabitants of this land. Not by
the tolera ton or indulgence of one
class of people do others enjoy that
liberty but because we are citizens.
Proudly erect our youth shall stand.
Though some there he who call them
Jews az If it were sign of shame.
in buildings such as this our youth
shall learn that the name Jew is a
badge of honor. but only if worthily
borne.
From buildings such as this should
spread spirit of effectual service
and support for country. and other,
too. will learn that a good Jew is per-
force q good citizen"
With Harry King, president of the
center, presiding at the ceremony, J..
b. Shapiro, vice chairman of the
building committee, in the absence of
Isadore Freund. its chairman. who is
i'll, presented the gold key of the cen
ter to Mrs. Harry Niner, a leader in
the drive for the building fund. and
to Mr.. King. From bouquet Of
flowers surrounding the key. Mr..
King. in making his response, drew an
envelope containing gift of 81, 900
to the center from Mrs. Viner.
Other speakers last night were
Louis r. Spiegler, who traced the his
tory of the campaign for the new
building from it's inception in 1912,
DR.. Abram Simon and Morris CafritZ,
chairman of the building committee.
The invocation was pronounced by
Rabbi Julius r. Loeb and the benedic-
-tion by Rabbi Louis ]. Schwefel. The
entire program was broadcast, and
following the dedication Judge Leh-
man gave a talk over WCAP.
Besides Mr.. Sabbath, who raised
the colors above the building. others
who participated in the fiag-raising
exercises in the afternoon were Judge
Lehman, Harry King, DIR. Simon. Mr..
Freund, Morris Within. Harry Niner,
Abe Shefferman, Moe Gutenberg,
Charles Goldsmith and Mr.. Cafritz.
After the exercises Mr.. CafritZ and
DIR. Philip Goldstein gave final insrruc-
tions to the 800 workers for the start
of the five-day drive for $500 mem
bers.
When Judge Lehman was intro
duced last night by Mr.. King the
large gathering rose to greet him
amid a fanfare from American Legion
trumpeters. Another flourish from
the trumpets greeted the introduction
Of Senator Walsh by Isaac Cans. after
the red and gold curtains were drawn
apart to disclose on the stage the
group Of the notabTes of the evening
and leaders In the building campaign.
A dedication ball will be held to-
morrow night and athletic night will
be celebrated Wednesday, with bask ct
ball, bowling and swimming events
on the program. Officers OF the
center will be elected Thursday night.