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The Washington times., 1928-11-29
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PARIS. Nov. pa charming
American girl as the possible Queen
of France today is the, center OF
an intense controversy that is split
ting wide the ranks of the French
royalists.
The girl is the former Peggy
Watson, of Washington, d. c., VINO
recently became the bride OF the
youthful and wealthy Duke oI
Nemours, perhaps the most popular
of the royal princes who aspire 70
the vacant and. for the present
non-existent throne of France.
Storm Raging
All the tact. skill and prestige OF
the exiled Duke of GufsE. present
pretender to the throne, has falled
to calm the storm that has broken
about the golden head of the charm
ing Peggy, who, in French eyes.
fails even TO possess the almost
universal American asset Of large
means of her own.
Moreover, 1t all has come about
as quite a surprise and in spite OF
opposition to the marriage in the
family of the duke. Many thought
that his marriage to Peggy would
definitely eliminate the Duke of
Nemours as a possible aspirant to
the throne; but. on the contrary.
the romance caught the fancy not
only of the royalists. but also of
other Frenchmen. These said:
That's just what the royal fam
ily needs-new blood and American
ideas"
Going Into business
Then, 1t appeared that the duke
was going to do typically Ameri.
can thing-go into business.
This capped the well known eli
max for the oIdeI royalists. They
fumed and storInea. asserting that
the youthful duke by his conduct
lad definitely eliminated himself as
their leader in the absence OF the
exiled Duke Of Guise. In the salons
and across the tea-tables, the con.
troversy went on rilerrily, and 1t all
seemed to increase the popularity of
Nemours and his American wife.
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SAYS He BURNED
FURNACE GIRL

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Nov. 20
Kelly. said to BE-
deserter from the United States
Army was being held In jail here to-
day following his confession yester-
day that he threw Elfrieda Knaak,
psychology student into the Lake
Bluff, I'LL, police station furnace
the night OF October 81
Officers discredit the mans state
ment. Chief of Police Owen Kilday
has wired Lake Bluff officials ask
Ing for instructions In the case.
Military police who arrested Kelly
said he was deserter from Self.
ridge Field, Mich.
Elfrieda Knaak, who died from
burns received In some manner at
the Lake Bluff station, maintained
until the last that she had purposely
burned herself in . strang spiritual
love rite.
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Even a seasoned
traveller gets
hOneSick

Even mid the charms
Of Paris in autumn and
winter, you may moi
ward off the pangs Of
honlesiCkness.
You are cordially in
vited to visit q bit Of
America in Paris-the
Hearst Press information
Bureau at No. 3 Rue de
Ia Paix and effect q
complete cure.
You will find home
newspapers there, com
fortable reading rooms,
writing rooms, and the
most complete. first hand
information on railroads,
hotels, and general travel
you have ever received
No charges, of course
r i Z i
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$4,000 TO SEE
HOWARD PLAY

Special trains from New York
and Philadelphia brought several
thousand visitors into the city to-
day to witness the annual Thanks
giving classic between Howard and
Lincoln University at the Clark
Griffith Stadium.
More than $4,000 are expected
to be present at the kickoff at
2 D. m.
The several hotels OF the city
were unable to accommodate many
arriving in the city last night
The overflow was taken care of
by private homes. The Howard
Lincoln game comes to this city
every two years. Last year II
was played in Philadelphia.
The popularity of the game ne
cessitated the game being played
at the Seventh Street Stadium In
stead Of the new university sta.
dunn. In 1926. the crowd was
estimated at $4,000 and the Howard
stadium was filled to overlooking
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CHEMICAL FIRM
SUES RIVAL

In District Supreme Court yes
terday Jacob r. Fain. with offices
in the Alhee Building, brought suit
for injunction, accounting and
damages against John r. j. Duhn
and P. Calvert Cissell. trading as
the American Disinfecting Com
pany, charging that the defendant
econapany has violated the terms of
q contract whereby they had agreed
to sell him their business and not
engage again in the same business
here for period of 20 years.
After organizing a similar com.
pany in California, according to
the petition, Duhn came here and
Is accused of setting up the present
defendant corporation.
The court is asked TO enjoin the
further sale of such goods and to
refer all accounts Of the defendant
to the court auditor to determine
4 the measure of the plaintiffs
Pdamage.
Save foetsteps in searching for apart
ment vacancies by reading the Classi-
fled rental columns.
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It happened quite as quickly as
all that for Immediately Pietro
Gentle was presented to Flofenz
Ziegfeld, the contract was signed
and the role of Waneuis, the bari
tone juvenile in the musical show
s'Whoopee" was turned over. to the
amazed young man.
Came To the Z. s.
1t is strange to know that Mr..
Gentle is one of those rare per-
sons in the THEATRICAL world who
knows not the glory of passing
through countless other privations.
before achieving stellar heights.
hut he has not missed any of the
thrills.
AT the age of IA, he tired Of the
peaceful existence as son of we'll
to-do italian, family ana ran .M:lN
to the United States. lie settled
in New York He joined the
Army and served in Panama. rising
after, to a professional
boxer, under the famous joe Wag
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ner
One day after some sparring. Cen
tile took his shower to the tune of
a quaint Italian love song
Wagner saw possibilities in the
boys voice and urged him to vocal
study. A while at this and Eddie
makes his great find.
Such tale smaeks of Anderson.
of Grimm, but it is the truth.
White House Visitor
Tuesday, Mr.. Coolidge received
Senior Gentle and agreed with him
that it would be impossible to sing
before the crown heads of Europe
before recital for the beloved
First lady He hopes to return
for the appearance after ''Whoopee"
has opened in New York.
Mr.. Gentle is to sing ut the Pen
Woman'S celebrity breakfast, at the
Willard Hotel. to morrow, and at a
private recital in the Congressional
Country Club, Sunday afternoon.
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HANGS SELF IN CELL

LANCASTER, Pa, Nov. %
Charles Polger, 81. arrested on
charge Of intoxication and disor-
der1y conduct. ended his life by
hanging himself with his suspen.
ders in a cell In the police station.
He was the fifth man to hang him.
self in the cell. police said.
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Paintings Are Given
Phyllis WheatIey ~

Several hand paintings Of the
garden and shed OF the home Of the
late Samuel Coleridge Taylor. Eng
Iisl composer, have just been re-
ceived at the Phyllis Wheatley \.
w. G. A.
The pictures were sent as g gift
TO the association by the widow Of
the late musician, who lives IN
The Washington times., 1928-11-29
KAL LMBACH WILL SPEAK

The Biological Society Of Wash.
inxton will meet Saturday evening
at o'clock In the Cosmos Club
r. II. KaIhlbach. OF the Biological
Survey, will give an Illustrated talk
on rNasnington Stariings."
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Cantor Finds Ziggy's s
Baritone at Dinner

.sWhv there exclaimed Eddie Cantor at
New York dinner given his honor and everybody stared
~ the vouthnl Italian singer who had 'come to complete
the nrnnram If he
The Washington times., 1928-11-29
CHEST CHIEF. ON RADIO

Elwood Street. director Of the
Chest will talk tonight
from WMAL from $40 to s:45
on the Meaning of the Chest 10
Our Community"
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TEXAS DAILY PRESS LEAGUE
Foreign Advertising representatives
Leopold and Loeb

II u doubtful If any great number Of the American
public was surprised when news dispatches from Chi
cage Tuesday carried the information that due % an
error in the mittimus under which Richard Loeb and
Nathan Leopold. Jr- we're sent to the penitentisry
four years ago. they would be eligible for pardon in
SIX years.
Errors Of that character have the habit Of creeping
into such cases. and are responsible. to no small de-
gree. for the contempt for law which prevails through
out the United States.
Leopold and Loeb we're convicted Of one Of the most
atrccious crimes in the history o. ChieasO-the muir
der Of sn innocent boy merely for the thrill" The
death sentence was demanded BY the state, but they
we're consigned to Joliet penitentisry for life. with the
understanding they we're not eligible to pardon.
Now comes the discovery that through an error IN
the mittimus they are eligible for pardon. and no one
questions that the great wealth Of their families will
be An important factor in securing that pardon.
Hinton Clsbsuzh. chairman Of the state pardon
bosrd. Who made public the fact that the error existed.
spoke Of Loeb and Leopold as sons Of wealth who are
pampered pets in Joliet One is private secretary 10
the warden and the ether private secretary to the
chaplain. and with almost unlimited funds at their dis
potal are enjoying all the comforts Of life, though they
find the prison seelusion somewhat irksome. They
hold what clabsuEh chsrscterizes "the choicest posi-
tons in Joliet.
The prediction vas made by prosecuting attorneys
AZ the time az trial that unless the death penalty was
imposed. the youthful criminals. who merely for =
thrill" tortured and murdered q small boy. eventusl-
" would be turned loose TO again become a menace to
society. The court held they we're not eligible for pa
role or pardon, but a kindly error has evidently open
ed the avenue whereby they can escape the justice they
80 richly merit,
The American public has become 80 accustomed 70
such errors that they accept them as 8 matter Of course.
They have repeatedly witnessed criminals Of the most
desperate type turned loose to prey upon society; they
have seen the law. designed 70 protect society," utilizei
BY criminsl elements to escape the penalty for their
crimes. they have seen the legislatures OF the various
states each year add to the difficulties Of eontending
with the larless elements, and many even profess not
10 understand Why contempt for law has become 50
widespread.
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The World and All


Dominic Bevan wyndham Lewis. author Of Fran
co.'s Villon," is . quiet, unassuming. dark Engishman,
under medium height and quite energetic. He has been
in New York recently, making friends with sundry
Americans. and | met him ~ a luncheon given IN ms
honor. One Of the interesting. features Of the luncheon
was that Mr.. Lewis did not make q speech. lie even
refrained from rising to make . bow when he was in
troduced. He had met most Of the company present
before starting to eat. and apparently saw no sense IN
getting up and looking foolish for the amusement Of
the guests.
Donald Ogden Stewart made the only speech, and
il was just . lot Of good-natured banter with e cuckoo
complexion. Really, I think that's the way to have =
good time at a luncheon. No formal speeches. no put
ting on Of airs. and no pretending.
Harry Hansen and Harry ~saIpeter, both Of whom
write Interestingly about books for the New York
World, were among the most liksble persons I met
while rowing about among the guests. Hansen does
the almost incredible feat Of writing a whole column
about new books every day Of the week for the World,
and he evidently reads the books he writes about.
Elsie Mccormick is another World light | met at
this same luncheon. she writes almost regularly in
the column formerly occupied BY Haywood Broun. and
calls her column "A Piece Of Her Mind"
Julian Hawthorne was one Of my recent visitors.
He is a venerable man 70 50 yers. very closely resem-
bling his father. the immortal Nathaniel Hawthorne.
His daughter is Hildegarde Hawthorne, = well-known
writer. completing three distinguished generations or
literary folk.
National Hawthorne was one If my earliest delights
in reading. and I believe there is no American author
more widely beloved among Americans. While the
style he used has become out Of date in this new lit
erary age. I believe his writings will always he read -
representing the best trends in fiction writing in his
day.
Julian Hawthorne himself Is the author Of more
than a dozen books. although ne started life as a hydro
grpahic engineer for the city Of New York.
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Other Papers
THE EQUINocTIAL FALLACY

AA"A
The widely held opinion that the hurricane which
nlaved havoc in Porto Rico was an "equinoctial storm
il not sustained by authorities on such phenomena.
They say. indeed. that the old idea Of severe storms
occurring when the sun crosses the equator in Sep
TENDER and in March is only a popular superstition
without basis in scientific fact True il is that the
west Indian season for hurricaaes begins In late sum-
mer and wontedly is at its worst toward the middle or
end of September. But there is no essential connec-
ton. We sre told. between these and the sutumnal
eanjnox. As Science Service reports the approved view
Of such storms:
Tropical hurricanes. such Is the Porto Rican one.
or the famous Galveston storm Of September, 1900,
originate over the Atlantic ocean in the tropics some
where north Of the equator. Calm air, high tempera-
ture and humidity are the most favorable conditions
for the formation Of a hurricane, and these are mos;
likely to be fulfilled in the 'doldrums' Of the North At
1.ntic ocean in the late summer OF early fall. Hurri-
rnnas nav occur al any time Of the year. or in other
rl.res. They also occur in the Pacific ocean. Tross
that occur south Of the equator differ from those ex-
nerieuced in the West Indies and other parts Of the
Northern hemisphere. because the winds in the north
> hurricanes spin in 8 direction opposite 10 that Of
go hands of n clock, while those Of the southern ones
whirl clockwise. Usually the North Atlantic hurricanes
,ravel northwesterly until they reach the region Of the
rsstssly Winds of the Anszsan coast, then they re-
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MIX SOME COUNTRY WITH TIE CITY

fisherman Demccratls
We have q familiar waggish proverh which states
that you can take the man out o. the country but yoa
can't get the country out Of the man. This is humor-
ously meant 10 refer to . certain avkwardness and
boorishness which q long residence in the country was
once supposed to induce, but the rural section does be-
stow upon its native sons and daughters q number Of
gifts which they are most happy never to lose. We
have in mind one In particular.
We we're just thinking how fortunate is that person
who carries in his spirit to the city and everywhere
else he goes the freshness Of hills covered with blue
bonnets, and green pastures in which ~spIotches Of fire.
wheels lie like pools Of molten Roman gold; Of ranks
Of tall corn with plumes and pennants and silks; Of
wheat fields biIloving in the breeiss; Of creeks flash
INK like flowing silver in the sunshine: Of the songs
Of birds and hum OF bees and a hundred other pleasant
sounds and scenes and scents.
II we need the vegetables Of the country to supply
our jaded bodies with refreshing and vitaiizing eIs
ments Of food. to give as red blood and new pep. equal
" 70 do our spirits. weary Of colorless psvements and
dull walls and lifeess fixtures. famish for the inspira-
ton Of lovely living scenes. Sherman people wisely
have strewn their streets vith shapely trees and grassy
lawns ard beds OF many colored flowers. and anyone
who walks or rides may enjoy these refreshing frag-
ments Of the country which 30 beautify cur town.
You will find IL q most wholesome and r~ewardinS
pleasure " you will spend q few minutes each day
really viewing with appreciation some scene Of natural
beauty. Mix plenty OF country views with your city
work.
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graph. her views on art. child edu-
cation. divorce. prohibition-all with
photographs. ad nauseam. A great
part az this material persisted IN the
editorial wastebasket. but enough
was printed TO make its sending out
worth while.
A popular but commercial illus
traitor was induced 10 declare Irene's
figure the most perfect he had ever
seen. She posed for him free Of
charge, and the resulting portrait
Of her was placed with q dramatic
weekly a. a magazine cover. in re-
turn for a fuIsome reading notice
inside. Mr.. Davidson paying the
bills. She reviewed" a forthcoming
novel. declaring il "the most wonder
full love story she had ever read
IN return. the publishers had the
opinion Of Irene Shirley. the fam
Gus screen actress" reproduced in
their advertisements Of the book.
and printed in large letters on it,
paper over or Jacket"
L would be impossible to set down
IN detail all the devices which the
resourceful Mr.. Evans employed in
selling" Irene 10 the public. but
the method was invariably the same.
You boost me and I'll boost YOU
with consequent profit 20 both per-
sons involved. Something for
something. Mr.. Evans employed n
unremittingly. Before long Ne was
able 70 place with a woman's paas
syndicate q series of daily articles.
Of a few hundred words each. b.
Mss Shirley. on The Perils az the
Movies with her photograph in one
corner. The articles we're written
nv q brilliant literary derelict. who
might have been famous but for his
love fer liquor; Mr.. Evans employ
ed hired" him. az he expressed
it-at fifty dollars a week. to write.
among other articles. the ~punrertly
clever little articles which arpear-
ed daily N Irene's name. she
never saw any az them. az course.
~ advance. but enjoyed reading
them hugely. IN print.
Mr.. Evans methods being eff
cient. systematic. continuous. rro-
duced the inevitable result. Irere's
reputation. not as an actress. but
a. an individual. grew like the roll
ing SNOWFALL. while Mr.. Davidson
paid the equally growing bills. In
siders smiled knowingly. or course.
but not too openly. since Lew Da-
wilson was not " person 70 be laugh
ed AZ. At least until his judgment IN
the matter Of Irene. had been test
ed- There was no denying that she
was a very beautiful girl. and Lew.
N the past. had picked very few
failures. As a result. judgment was
suspended. for the time being. The
stories. however, which began "
trickle 10 Mrs. Davidson's cars.
vague thought they necessarily
were. caused her q good many
sleepless nights.
tTO BE CONTINUED
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President Gales is making progress IN his efforts
70 promote better farming in Mexico and aid Mexican
farm boys BY establishing regional agricultural schools
II various parts Of the republic. These schools are
distinct from the rural primary schools which have
been opened in considerable numbers throughout the
southern republic in the past few years.
Six regional agricultural schools are now operat-
ing in Mexico. one each in the states Of Durango. "a
lisco. Hidalgo. Guanajuato. MichOacan and Puebla.
Each is situated on a large estate purchased by the
government. and Is provided with the most modern
equipment and manned BY efficient facilities.
Each school Is supplied not only with classrocms
and dormitories. but is equipped as q model farms
With modern equipment and good breeds Of livestock
Each is designed to accommodate 200 selected students.
usually boys between 40 and l6. many Of them litter
ate. A thrce-year course is provided. consisting in
rart Of the rudimcnts n elementary education. includ-
inr Mexican geography and history, and in part Of
work on the estate. Special efforts are being made
to give such training as can be applied on the small
farms from which the pupils come.
II Is the purpose Of the Mexican government 70 es-
tsblish AZ least one agricultural school in each state,
and TO enlarge them as rapidly As funds are available.
Under this system between 100 and 200 boys. each
versed in the fundamentals Of scientific agriculture,
viii Be graduated each year. The effect this will have
upon Mexican agriculture is certain 70 prove beneficial.
Each Of these graduates will spread the doctrine of
scientific agriculture. and their influence will be m
important factor IN placing the country in the fore
front among the producing nations Of the world.
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into the millions. According 70 the
best judges estimates. this years
hardly reach a hundred Thousand.
Even four years aro-one-sided a.
the CoolidFe-Davis contest waS-the
figures beat the present ones fully
fifty times over. ITO he sure. not
much money was placed on John w.
Davis 20 win. but plenty Of " was
staked on the results in various
states and on the size Of the ma
iorities.
such . tremendous slump. AZ the
very time when they we're looking
for A regular orgy on gambling.
puzzles as we'll as pains the Wall
Etreeters.
OF course il is extremely immoral
IN bet On elections. and II would be
nice to think that the voters have
had a real change az heart. and
that that ~ the explanation Of this
latest phenomenon.
However. politicians | have talked
with appear to guess otherwise.
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SEPT. 20. 1925
Who am I7 OF what institution
an I the head; OF which presiden-
tial candidate am I personal
friend
Distinguish between u bond and a
share Of stock.
what general word ~ used 20 de-
note the graduates Of q woman's
ccllrreg
Who was MichelanFelof
1T is good that 9 man should both
hcpe and quietly wait fer the saliva
tien OF the Lord" Where il this
passage found In the Bible.
Today In the Past
on this day. w ITS. Pennsylvaria
adopted q state constitution.
Today'E Horoscope
Persons born on this day have
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Citrus Class Is
Attended Better

DONNA, Sept. 2s.-Althouxh rain
prevented q large attendance OF the
first class in citrus culture. held by
Paul Cowan Tuesday night. the en-
rollment increased considerably on
the second night. when Nutrition
va the subject for discussion.
Cowan estimates that his attend
ance throughout the season will
average over twenty-five. The
classes will be held each Tuesday
and Thursday night for five more
weeks. and are open 70 the public.
For five years these courses have
been given nc Dnrna bv Cuwan.
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curve to the northeast. and sometimes may net even
be noticed on land
In continental United States there occur annually
about > hundred tornadoes. mostly between March and
October. But these disturbances, which differ from
hurricanes in being much less extensive in the path
they cut, are slso independent Of the sqainoetial
change.
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Answers IN Foregoing Questions
I. D.. Ray Lyman Wilbur, Leland
Stanford university. Herbert Hoo
yer.
2 A bond is am interest-bearinF
certificate. ~evdencinE indebtedness
issued IS 4 corporation or govern
mert. A share of STOCK iE an interest
in u business securing the holder "a
share of the profits.
3. Alumnae-
4 A great painter. sculptor and
architect of the fiftren5i and Eiz-
teenth centuries.
s. Lamentations. iii, 26.