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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
LIGHTS , T Fl Mab1nk
Of NEW YORK

Joseph V. Mckee, present mayor of
New York, told me recently that he
believed opportunity never had been
so bright for youngsters as 1t is today.
He said there was no limit to where
Industry, ability and character might
take them. He emphasized the room
at the top by pointing out that OF all
the millions of men in the United
States those considered of Presiden-
tial timber in both the great political
parties could be counted on one mans
fingers.
Herbert Bayard Swope also believes
that this is an era of opportunity for
youngsters. He says those starting
the game of life at this particular time
will be stronger men, because they will
have to be- Only the best and hardest
will survive.
A friend of mine says his consolation
for not being rich enough to run a
large yacht is that he doesn't have to
work to support captain and engi-
neer and run a sailors boarding house.
A surgeon tells me that the ossified
man in the circus really represents an
advanced case Of arthritis. He fur
Their says that arthritis is one disease
doctors know little about. They treat
1t according to various theories, but
do not actually know why it comes or
why it goes. Another statement he
made, which was new to me, was that
infammatory rheumatism is con-
tagious disease
The man who related this story told
1t of Lewis Perry, head of Phillips
Exeter academy. Whether it is true,
l don't know, but it might happen to
any educator. Anyhow, when he was
young, Doctor Perry is supposed to
have laid out course Of forty-min-
ute lectures, which he figured would
give him material enough to talk once
week from September to May. Ac-
cording to the story, he had all the
notes written consecutively in small
book. He started off nobly and talked
fast. When he exhausted the notes
for the first lecture, he looked at his
watch and saw that five minutes had
gone, so he used the notes for the Sec
ond lecture. At the end of eighteen
minutes, he was through January. At
the thirty-fve minute mark, he had
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10

song, but couldn't think of any song
and, besides, my family never has per-
mitted me to sing without active pro-
test.
Most of those who gave their names
to the most famous New York restau-
rants were native born. The Rectors
came from Lockport, N. Y, Delmonico
was born New Yorker, and Louis
Sherry was a New Highlander.
q. 1892, Bell Syndicate.-WNU Service.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
How 1t Started
Calling 1t algebra"
By JEAN NEWTON

THE young high school student who
ylibly reels off his 'x's' and "y's"
in an endeavor to locate an unknown
quantity little realizes the illustrious
footsteps in which he treads.
For algebra was presented to us al.
most bodily by the Arabs. who during
the Middle ages achieved world. wide
pre-eminence for their distinctive inves.
LEGATIONS into the fields of mathemat.
les and chemistry.
The word itself Is a combination OF
the Arabic article "ai." meaning 'the"
and "jebr," meaning reduction" (by
equations.))
&C. Bell syndicate.)-wNU Service
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
Only One Resident Is
Living in "Ghost'' Town

Denver, Colo.-Only one Of the 5000
persons who once sought gold in the
rolling mining town of Nevadaville.
high in the Colorado mountains 40
miles west of Denver, still lives in that
ghost town.
He is Leonard Nichols, an old-time
miner who has "stuck on now for 50
years. Even the mayor lives and
works in Central City, mile down
the rocky gulch.
Eighteen years ago Nevadaville held
Its last election and selected full
complement of officers. Only three of
the men chosen at that time are still
living, and only one still serves in his
official capacity.
He is John Doran, who with his hold
ever privileges, actually is mayor, city
clerk, assessor, treasurer, marshal, fire
chief, and the board of trustees. The
town still receives about 5000 year
as it's share of the taxes of Gilpin
county. Each year the fund is spent
in the same way.
Nichols is awarded contract to
maintain the road through the sleeping
town. He is paid by warrants issued
on the treasurer. Doran issues the
warrant and signs it as mayor and
town clerk and then conntersigns 1t as
the town treasurer.
Until three years age there had been
no one to pay the taxes in this ''ghost"
camp. So Gilpin county put the whole
town on sale at auction, and the
Quartz Hill Mining company bought it
for $1,000.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
THE BOOK WORMS
TRAVELS

A book worm wiggled his way
one night
Straight through a Jacket all new
and bright
OF a brand new book just brought
from town
For a dear little girl in q bright
blue gown.
Tomorrow" she said, II will read
1t through
From cover to cover all crisp and
new"
The bookworm heard her and
chortled he,
mo better a time than the pres
ent for me,
I'll get to the truth of this tale
right soon,
And hope my digestion will keep
in tune"
Digestion or not, he went on in,
And ate, and ate, and ate with a
vim.
And when on the morrow that
beautiful child
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
THE WEAK FISHERMAN

Richard Tallman, who caught gt-
ant fish off Miami. told fish story at
Miami luncheon.
Bill Blankin," he said. went on a
fishing excursion to Barnegat bay after
Weakfish. The weakfish ran fine; all
nands but Bill hauled in good one
every minute; and so an hour went by,
then Bill growled:
Hey, who's got a cork they can
lend me? This bum one of mine has
sunk again. '"-Philadelphia Evening
Bulletin.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
A SHELF OF BOOKS

Here is shelf full of books. A
strange looking shelf it is too, but
each shelf, by means Of the pic
lures on it, represents the name Of
an author. All but the last one are
very well known. You may have
to guess awhile for the one on the
last shelf, although it's picture is
the easiest of all. The name of
the author is exactly as the pic
ture shows it. There, have we told
you too much?
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
Taking Precautions

He paused as he was about to enter
the bathroom.
Darling" he said to his wife, "I'm
going to take q BATH"
well, what about it?" she asked,
puzzled.
well just want to warn you not
to give my suit away while I'm out Of
It. 1t happens to be the only one ]
have left."-Stray Stories.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
Intelligent Guest

Host (doing the honors) that
is portrait of my great-great-gra nd
father.
Observation-Disclosures! Why, he doesn't
look any older than you Weekly Tel
egraph (Sheffield).
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
HER DIAGNOSIS

Mrs. Boyle-How's yer husband arr
ter the accident.
Mrs. Doyle-Faith, sumtoimes he's
better an sumtoimes he's worse, but
from the way he swears and yills an
takes on whin he's betther, Oh think
he's betther whin he's worse
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
A BOOKPLATE FOR YOU

1t is not much fun to have nice
books and then have careless
friends borrow them. forgetting to
return them, now is it. They won't
forget if your name is inside. Copy,
or rather trace the plate shown
here, as many times as you have
books, and write your name in the
space under where 1t says my
Book" Paste the plate in the in
side of your book covers and then
there will be no doubt as to whom
the book belongs.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
Cheero Chapters 81 Fun 1s for a the G Tbadsp9

!. Picked up her story. she found it
wild.
Or mild If you like, for the truth
was gone
And only the trimmings were left
at dawn.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
The IDEAL

He-Have you ever been punched by
poverty?
She (laughingly)-I should like to
see anyone get so familiar boston
Transcript.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10

Kitty-Is this really five-horse
power boat, Tom?
Tom-Yes.
Kitty-Well, then, guess it ought
to hold two people.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
Pasa the Mud

Candidate suppose in this CAM
paign the proper thing for me to do
Is to stand on my record.
Political Boss-No, to Jump on the
other fellow's.-Boston Transcript.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
Looks Suspicious

Seaside Lady-Going home so soon,
Mrs. Svensson?
"Yes; l can't rest any longer"
"What's the matter?"
whenever 1 write to my husband
for money, he sends it by return of
post."-Vart Hem.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10

dad, what is inf1uence?"
Influence, my son, is thing one
thinks one has until one tries to
use It,"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
Inevitable Result

"You have my sympathy old man."
"WhyY
.Mv wife got new hat, and she's
calling on your wife tomorrow
Hummel Hummel (Hamburg).
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
WANTED NEW GAME

Friend-Going to hunt lions as usual
this season.
Hunter-No, I'm going to look for
gnu game.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
Long Time Away

Golfer (peevishly)-I'll report you
to the caddie master as soon as we get
back.
Caddie-Huhl l needn't start wOr-
ryin' for ages yet STRAY Storiea
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
MyNeigbbor
Says:

VXIHEN filling glasses or Jars with
w preserves or jelly, place them on
four thicknesses Of cloth that has been
wrung out of cold water. Don't let
the jars touch each other. If you do
this they will not break.
Bacon fat is excellent to fry pota-
toes in. 1t is the sweetest and most
nutritious Of fats.
When pressing neckties, cut out a
cardboard the shape of the tie anG
slip it inside the tie. Cover with
cloth and press with hot iron and
there will be no marks from seams
or hems
A piece Of rubber tubing Slipped
over the sink faucets prevents china
dishes being nicked when washed.
90 by the Associated Newspapers)
family-there are % in the village
bearing the name. and his relatives
number about 150-he has taken part
himself in the Passion Play. He was
a member of the orchestra in 1880.
His father, who has played the
Christus three times-more often
than any other man-spoke the pro-
logues for the various scenes in the
last enactment.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
The Truth

The Truth
She reminds ME of a conversation
in the kitchen one day. Mandy was
"argifyin'" with her beau.
"Yo' amt got no brains." said he,
somewhat ungallantly.
"Ain't got no brains?" she shrilled.
"Why, man, All got brains what amt
never been used!"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
of and On

OFF and On
"George sang at the Glee club con-
cert last night
"Say. that's rich. Why that guy
can't sing. Who egged him on?'
q" don't know. but he's looking for
the guy that egged him off"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-11-10
qheKitchen
Cabinet
Food Suggestions

\ S WHOLE boiled hams in cans
1 \ have been on the market some
time, most cooks know about them and
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
q ApvFTFaRE F55s75ag g;'(5i GLIB

day and Friday at 6 o'clock for
the latest club news. He, we
mean Kit, has something of in
terest to tell you everytime he
goes on the air. You can't af-
ford to miss one of his Adven-
ture talks.
Member Sings
Ernest Liverpool, 140 N st.
s. E.:
II want to join the Adven-
ture Club. / like Thimble The
ater, Tim Tyler'S Luck and
Just Kids. 1 am IL years old
and in the 7B grade"
Jessie M. Warce, 1900 Florida
Ave. N. E.:
81 received your letter and
thank you for enrolling me
in your club. / will sing for
you any time you want. I
would love to shake hands
with you. I am IL years old
and in the WheatIey School
l have sung over the radio and
I expect to sing for you, too.
I will be playing the piano this
time next year.
Virginia Higgins, SOB Quarles
ST.:
II enjoy the programs over
the radio so much 1 can't tell
you. Oh boy, oh boy, old pal
of mine. will you get the or
cheStra to play "Am / Blue"
for me because 1 enjoy their
playing very much. Tell them
l said so. / saw my picture
in the paper and 1 am going
to send one, to my aunt and
my sister. 1 hope you will
play my piece for me and sing
it. 1 have to go to bed now,
so good night until you are
on the air again."
Likes Program
Stanley Glassman, 1921 Twenty
first st. N. W.:
Thank you very much ,m
the membership card YOU sent
me. I listen over the radio
to the club program on Tues.
days and Fridays and read the
column every day. MY favO-
rite comics are POpeye, Mickey
Mouse, Tim TyIer's Luck and
Just Kids"
The Washington times., 1932-10-27

was gra harVeV NORA"
when we explained it to him
and both he and his chum,
Frank Warner, SIT Ninth ST
S. E., enrolled at once.
They said they had heard
about our club and all the
theater parties, contests and
treasure hunts we staged for
The Washington times., 1932-10-27

H arvey,
who lives at
822 E / g h t h
st. N. W..
came by to
see if it was
all true that
the A d v e n
ture Club was
open to every
boy or girl in
w a Shington.
And that it
was one club
without dues
or rules. He
t h o u 6 h t it
NTJoe nr ~
The Washington times., 1932-10-27

out, however, that they were
wrong, so today we have the
pleasure of introducing Harvey
and Frank to the club mem.
bers. Say "hello" to them,
gang.
New Contests
Everything is going along
beautifully and we have a
number Of surprises in store
for you. Watch the column
from day to day and listen to
Kit KarSon over VOL on Tues.
The Washington times., 1932-10-27

the members
b u t tn e y
h a d n t be
lieved it. They
thought there
MUST be a
catch some
where. ALL
clubs. tn ey
thought, had
d u e S O n d
rul e s that
k e p t t h e
m e m b e RS
from having
a 100 per cent
good time.
The Washington times., 1932-10-27
BIRTHDAY NEWS

BIRTHDAY NEWS
Norman VigdersOuse, 1880
North Capitol St., is ten
days old today.
TOday's other birthday
child is Dorothy Norman, of
Bladensburg, Md, who Is
celebrating her thirteenth an
niverSary.
Many happy returns to
both.
The Washington times., 1932-10-27

Listen to Kit KarSOn over
VOL Tuesdays and Fridays at
6 p. m.
Harvey Moffatt and Frank
Warner we're recent visitors in
The Washington times., 1932-02-12
VICTORY FUND
GROWING

BALTIMORE, Feb. 12.-With
5000 workers organized to raise
the States quota of $4,000 for
the $1,500,000 national Demo
cratic " Victory Fund" confidence
has been expressed here that the
States share will be over-sub-
Scribed.
Three of the % counties have
already over-Subscribed their
quotas, including Carroll county,
usually Republican. Howard and
Caroline counties also have
passed threir goals.
Allegheny county has raised
nearly half her $4,000 quota. Bal
timore county has raised $3.50
to date, while State Senator
Ridgely P. Melvin is canvassing
Anne Arundel county to raise the
quota there. Frederick county's
$1,000 quota has been raised,
while Hartford county has pro-
vided IS per cent of its $1,000
quota.
The Washington times., 1932-02-12
WELFARE PROBE
TO RESUME

The congressional inquiry into
the activities of the District Board
of PUBLIC Welfare will be re-
sumed next week, it was an
nounced today.
Because of alleged laxity in
conducting the Riley case, a, spe-
cial subcommittee of the House
began an investigation of its con-
duct last month, but suspended
operations for fear that the Com
munity Chest campaign might
suffer detrimental effects.
Representative L. Palmisano
Cd of Maryland, chairman OF
the subcommittee, announced yes
terday that he would leave the
question of reSuming the inquiry
IN the hands of Representative
Frank L. Bowman CR) of West
Virginia, author of the resolution
for investigation.
Bowman announced that he
would request that the inquiry be
reopened some time next week
and carried on to the conclusion
to determine what action, if any,
should be taken, and what rene
dial legislation might be needed
for juvenile administration.
The Washington times., 1932-02-12
SCRIBE KNEW 'GAWKY ABE
William n. Smith Was
Reporter During
Civil War

Seventy.five years ago, William
Henry Smith, 1419 Perry Pl. N. W.,
then cub reporter on an In
dianapolis paper, was sent to
cover a political meeting. The
principal speaker, was the "gawk-
lest, gangliest human" he had
ever seen. But today that first
assignment is the priced memory
of the veteran newspaper mans
career because the "gawky"
speaker was Abraham Lincoln.
So thrilled was young Smith
by the strangers oratory that he
became one of the original Lin
coin men" and today speaks in
hushed reverence of his boyhood
hero.
Smith has a wealth of stories
of Honest Abe. He was assigned
by his paper to cover Lincoln's
presidential campaign and was
working in Indianapolis when the
news of the Presidents aSSassina-
ton was flashed to the world.
Lincoln, at the presidential con-
vention outwitted his opponent,
Seward in a unique manner. Sc
wards men had left the hall to
stage a mammoth parade, which
was beyond Lineoln's means. Upon
their return to the hall they
found ABE" had filled all the
seats leaving only room for the
Seward delegates. His clever
move was one of the factors of
his nomination.
Smith will be "a on his next
birthday. He still writes for a
number of mid.western papers.
Mr.. Smiths son, Major William
Wolff Smith, is counsel of the
United States Veterans Bureau.
The Washington times., 1932-02-12
CHARITY GROUP
To ENLARGE,

Having served more than $4,000
flee meals during January, the
relief mission of the Volunteers OF
America is preparing to enlarge
its food and lodging equipment,
Capt. Arthur E. Wise, commander,
said today.
Captain Wise said the increased
calls through distribution Of
helping hand" tickets has already
necessitated installation Of 20
additional beds in the mission.
Capt. Arthur C. Palmer. in
charge OF the helping hand"
movement, said that business men
of the city are finding the tickets
a satisfactory solution of the
problem of what to do in response
to numerous requests for small
aid. Each ticket entities the
holder to two meals, a bed and
bath,
The Washington times., 1932-02-12
Park Band Concerts
As Usual This Year

Summer band concerts in public
parks will be conducted as usual
this year from May IS to Septem-
ber Is, under plans announced
today by Lieut.. F.. B. Butler,
assistant director of Public Build
ingS and Parks.
So far as possible the concerts
will be co-ordinated with the
plans of the District Bicentennial
Commission.
The Washington times., 1932-02-12
Rep. Ketch1na to Talk
At Damascus Fete

The Damascus, Md, High
School will be the scene Of the
bicentennial celebration of the
community February FL at which
Representative John C. Ketcham
of Michigan will deliver a patri-
otic address.
The Browningsville Band will
furnish music. The familiar Stuart
portrait of George Washington
will be unveiled, and a flag will
be presented by Aubrey Council,
Jr, o, U, A. M.
The Washington times., 1932-02-12
Free VIII Officiate
At Lincoln D1y Fete

Representative Arthur M Free,
of California, will be chairman OF
the reception committee at the
Lincoln Day banquet sponsored by
the National Republican Club and
the Republican national commit,
tee this evening at the Willard
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-16
CHILD'S SLAYER
GUARDED FROM
ANGER OF MOB

COLBY, Kan, April 16. U.P) -
Richard Read. SO, confessed slayer
of a 7-year-old Kansas farm girl,
was held in an unnamed Jail in
Western Kansas today after resi-
dents of this section had threat
ened mob violence against him.
Read kidnapped the girl, Dorothy
Hunter, from her home at Sheldon,
35 miles from here. held her cap
tive overnight and then killed her,
he admitted in his confession.
Her body was found in q hay
stack on the Walker farm, seven
miles southeast of Atwood.
Read has confessed and we
have taken him to a secret Jail
because of high feeling against
him." said Sheriff Ed MCKINLEY, of
Thomas county. 1--WE received re-
ports that neighborS of the Hunter
family at Sheldon were planning to
storm the Jail here and take Read.
Hes gone now and there's no
use for them to come over here.
We haven't got him, and we won't
tell where he is
The crime was described as one
of the most brutal ever committed
in western Kansas.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-16
Seek Causes Of
Mystery Illness

SANTA PAULA, Calf, April Is.
U.R-With two possible causes of
the mysterious illness which has
affected 700 persons here eliminat-
ed, federal state and local author
tiles continued their investigation
today.
A report that caustic soda used
in flushing fish pond might have
entered Santa Paula Greek, source
of part of the city water supply,
was investigated but it was found
insufficient soda had been used to
be harmful.
Analysis of the city water showed
the coli bacillus percentage to be
low, eliminating the theory that
sewage had entered the mains.
Although a total of approximate
ly TOO persons have been made i'll,
most of them had recovered today.
Symptoms resemble those of pto-
maine poisoning, physicians said,
but no cases of the ailment have
been threatening to life.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-16
Dickinson TO Be
G. O. p. keyn0ter

CHICAGO, April 16. U.P,-United
States Senator L. J. Dickinson OF
Iowa, President Hooyer's home
state. was named temporary chair
man and "keynoter" of the Repub-
lican national convention next
June at a conference of party
leaders here today.
Simeon D. Fess, chairman of the
Republican national committee,
also announced the following ad-
ditional appointments of conven-
ton officials.
Sergeant-at-arms, Everett San
ders, Indiana. former congress-
man and secretary to President
Coolidge.
Secretary, Lafayette Gleason,
New York.
Parliamentarian Lehr Fess, Ohio
Chief doorkeeper, Col. Glenn C..
Haynes. Des Moines, Iowa.
Assistant to chief doorkeeper,
N. N. johnson, Kansas.
The selection of Dickinson as
"keynoter" was said to have been
a gesture of courtesy" to Hoover's
native state, Iowa.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-16
Daily Report Of
Stock Markets

NEW YORK, April i6. U.P}-
Weakness in q few industrial is
sues prevented the stock market
from continuing in the rise in
progress yesterday in response 10
improved sentiment in banking and
business circles.
Overnight buying orders brought
prices up fractions to q point at
the outset and a few issues gained
further. Then selling came into
Auburn Auto, American Telephone
and others, and prices generally
slipped back from their highs.
Offerings were small in all Sec
.ions and a long list of shares re-
sisted pressure. including such
leaders as General Motors. Sears
Rcebuck, Case and General
Electric.
Auburn Auto was driven down to
a new low at 38, off Az points
from the previous close. while
Eastman Kodak lost two points to
59l5.
Steel common rose early to 34a
and later dropped more than
point. American Telephone came
within a point of its bear market
low.
There was nothing in particular
to unsettle the market. In TACT,
the overnight announcement that
President Hoover feels liquidation
has ended and the country is ready
for emergence from the depression
was considered highly favorable.
LOS ANGELES, April 16. (UPE-
Stocks declined during inactive
trading on the half-session of the
Los Angeles stock exchange today
Standard Oil was the most ac-
tive, selling 500 shares at 19&,
down IS; Union Associates was un-
changed at 92i on sales of 800
shares.
Security-First National Bank
sold $50 shares at 5414, down /. a
new low for the year; Transamer-
ica declined to 32s, down Is, on
sales OF 100 shares.
Southern California Edison 6
per cent preferred sold 200 shares
at 21l3, down Is.