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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Ten Pages This Week

We call attention to this issue and In
vite your criticism. II we can improve
the MADISONIAN tell us how, We are
putting In this paper far more than we
are receiving from the public but II Is our
intention to give the people the best ser.
vice that can be had in country journal
ism.
You will find the national news up-to.
date, the state news up.to-date and full
local and social news down to the minute
of going to press.
In general reading the mother and chill.
dren have not been neglected. The good
stories will interest all Of them. The col.
umn for children will be an education to
them and set them to thinking along lines
Of advanced thought.
And the little Miss of the household
will find much in this paper to interest
her.
We repeat that we will call occasionally
but not enough to make ourselves annoy.
ing to you. II you want us to call regu-
larry press the button, put two cents a
week in the slot, pull the handle and we
are yours.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
There Are Others Thinking
About Taxes

Even amid the surges Of prosperit,
which have rolled over the United States
with such pleasant effects upon values Of
property and volumes of business II Is
apparent that the taxpayers of the cities
counties and states Of the Union are be-
ginning to groan under the exactions made
necessary by the tremendously increased
expenditures of government.
II seems to have become a fixed habit in
the minds of city, county and state officials
to seek new means for the raking into
public treasures of the cash of the taxpay.
ers, to devise new schemes to increase
their burdens instead of striving ~ reduce
those already too heavy, and in many cases
really unjust.
In the dark ages the robbers, who styled
themselves Chiefs, Dukes. Earls or Barons,
levied with heavy hand upon the savings
in money or property of the masses of the
people.
Later, when so-called mobiles and royal.
ties had reduced taxation upon. the plain
people to an exact system, the insulting
cry of tax the brutes" was the insolent
proposal to raise money from those who
had gathered property by wisdom, energy,
saving and hardship.
The Enquirer advocates no false econo-
mics, it favors no policy that would forbid
reasonable and right appropriations in any
branch of government, municipal, state or
national. 1t believes that every person
enjoying the privileges and protection of
government should pay right and proper
share of the costs of government, if able
to pay at all, but it cannot approve of such
lavish expenditures, such persistent piling
up of taxation burdens, that will make life
harder, very much harder, to those who
sustain the very foundations of the Gov.
eminent, namely, the taxpayers.
We are opposed to systems of taxation,
to methods of taxation, based upon the
idea that the taxpayers Of every and all
classes may be plundered and begeared to
provide funds for extravagant expenditures
in any branch of governme emit.
Too many of those who are responsible
for taxation totally disregard the interests
of the taxpayers, looking upon them mere
ly as providers of the cash to carry out
their own designs, views and ambitions.
Increased expenditures in the townships,
in the wards, in the towns, in the cities, in
the state, in the republic, cannot keep on
growing forever, and it is high time that
the taxpayers assert themselves and call
halt upon those intrusted with the care of
their finances, with the creation of their
tax urdens.-Enquirer.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
:: Births ::

The stork flew over this county last week
and left fledslings at the following homes;
February 18th. handsome boy to Mr.
and Mrs. Albin Taylor, named William B.
Taylor.
February 18th to Mr.. and Mrs. Zeke Ba,
ker, very pretty boy.
February 10th to Mr.. and Mrs. Hayman
Whitaker, a beautiful girl christened
Anna c.
February 9th. Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Simpson
were handed bunch of sweetness, very
winsome little girl baby. as pretty as a doll.
February 18th the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Strother Park rejoiced at the arrival of little
Miss Margaret Francis Park, an exquisitely
beautiful child. Its the first born of this
couple and the first grandchlld of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. Park. Its parents and grand
parents are smiling broadly.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Christian Church Items

Next Sunday will be given up to the
work of foreign missions. 1t is hoped
that.a large congregation will be present.
The offering will be taken, and we hope
that every member will feel that the best
is demanded of him. We have plenty of
money for our pleasures, and there is no
reason why the congregation should not
surpass anything that it has done hereto
fore. The work on the foreiSSr field is
constantly enlarsins' and W churches
everywhere should do W.
The services last Sunday were well at
tended, 26O being in the Bible School,
and the offering of $40 was devoted to
the building fund.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

canopy of flags were the ladies who
presided al the favor table: Mrs Dbl.
Cobb, Miss Mollie Fife and Mrs. H. l..
Perry.
sThe favors were unusually attractive,
and emphasized the patriotic occasion,
being cannon, flags, baskets of cherries,
trees and hatchets.
The costumes too were in keeping with
the rest-rich and beautiful.
Two prizes were given. the ladies. a
bunch of carnations, went to Miss Julia
White while the gentleman's a pair of
silk socks was won by Mr.. d. B. Shack
elford.
AT midnight an elegant luncheon was
served, after which the guests departed
carrying away with them memories of a
most delightful evening. The following is
list of the dancers:
Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Gwynne, Mr.
and Mrs. T. II. Pickles, Mr. Ben Cassidy,
Miss Jane ID. Stockton, Mr.. Earl Curtis
Miss Blackburn. Vim. Marstello, Marianne
Collins Tom Baldwin, Callie NJ. Shackel,
ford, Quinn Taylor Annie May Walker
Vim. Wallace, Tommie Cole Covington,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Shackelford, Mr. and
Mrs. ID. b. Shackelford. Paul Burnam,
Miss Putnam, Mr.. and Mrs Alex Denny,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Bates, Mr.. and Mrs.
Warfleld Bennett, Jas. Waeers. Madee
Burnam, Sam Burnam. Miss Settle, Jack
Phelps, Josephine Chenault, Eagle Doty,
Hattie Lee Million, Hart Perry, Elizabeth
Blanton, Mr.. Stuart Early Hester Gov
ington, Geo. Goodloe Julia White, Ed
whrd Stockton, Mary ID. Pickles, Vim.
Bunam. Margaret Covinston. Mr.. and
Mrs. Neal Bennett.
Others present who were spectators:
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Neal, Dr. and Mrs. c.
d, Pattie, Mr.. and Mrs. Long Tom Chen.
ault, Mr. and Mrs. 7. T. Covington, Miss
Matte Trbble, Mrs. r. c. Stockton, Mrs.
Fletcher. Lexington. Mrs. Davis, Camp
bellsville, Miss Helen Bennett.
Stays were Vim. Smith, Neal Bennett,
Jr,, Miller Lackey, Mr.. La Compile, Lex.
ingion. McCreary Simmons.
The music was furnished by Smiths
Orchestra, Cincinnati.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
From Our Exchanges.
An Eye Opener

Although bank deposits in Kentucky
amount to over S20O,0OO,OOO, taxes are paid
on only $l3,000.0O0, while fourteen times
more tax Is paid on dogs in the State than
all the stocks and bonds owned by citizens,
according to the report Of the Tax Com.
mission appointed under authority of the
last General Assembly. The dog tax
amounts to Sl27.O and the tax on stocks
and bonds amounts to only S9,O00.-Bath
County World.
And yet some people seem to think that
the gentlemen who own stocks and bonds
need relief.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Union Prayer Meeting

The Union Prayer Meeting was held at
the Court House on Monday afternoon
and was led by Mrs. Virgins, assisted by
Mrs. Dave Myers and Mrs. Dickerson.
Mrs. Hoskinson presided at the organ and
Miss Ruth Virgins sang solo. 'Just to
Please Jesus" which was indeed beautiful.
Several ladies took part in scripture read.
ing and prayer, and Mrs. Virgins read an
original poem. entitled "A Child of The
King" which is worthy of publication.
After singing and prayer, the meeting ad.
journed.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Real Estate Transfers

S. N. Moberley to L. G. N. r. r, Co.
l6.l00a, $500
In. Cooch to John Health Goa. S268.
David Hudson to Frank Cole 55a, $3.50
George Rector to G. w. Lear LOT, 500.
Ollo Finnel to George Rector, exchange.
Sarah Bogie to N. B. Howard l0a, $500.
Jesse Vaughn to c. c. Preston 2Sa, $500.
A. J. Newly to c. A. Lyons BOA, $500.
Marshall Harvey to J. A. Reynolds Ia,
500.
Owen East to VIM. and Thos. Wells
70a, $1,000
Rhodes Denny to Robt. Ross, $3.50.
Com. to r. L. Crow 54a, S3434.
wv. Sans to d. J. Williams IA, $1,000.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Spring fashions, in two and three piece
costumes, Suits, Tailored Suits, Goats,
Wraps. Gowns. Dresses. Wash Frocks.
Imported Blouses. Lingerie Waists. Tailor
ed Shirts, Wool and Wash Skirts. will be
displayed in endless variety at w. ID. Old.
ham q Co.'S Ladies Suit Opening Friday
and Saturday. February 20 and March LIST.
Mr.. Brown. of the Fulworth Garment Co..
will be with us to take measures. All
measures taken guaranteed to be delivered
in 10 days. Get ready for Easter. Attend
this opening. see all the newest and best
things for Spring. 1t
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Fires

The Fire Department responded TO calls
at three different places last week.
A small blaze at the Normal Chapel
was easily extinguished without much
damage.
Another on East Irvine Street, in
house belonging to Judge E. c. Million,
did no great damage.
A defective fue set fire to the home of
Sam issacs on TX" Street which burned
the roof same entailing only small loss.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

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ADDIfICkAL NOTES
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Capt. w. T. Short, so well and favora
bly, known here, surprised his many friends
by announcing his marriage to Miss Kate
Hill, of Williamsburg. The wedding was
quiet affair known only to few of the
intimate friends of the happy couple.
They were married in the city last Thurs.
day at o'clock. Mrs. Short is hand.
some brunette and was social favorite in
her home place. They will reside here.
The .Madisonian joins in congratulations
with the host of friends of this popular
couple and welcomes the bride to our city.
Mrs. d. L. Cobb, who has but recently
moved into her handsome new home in
Burnamwood, extended very charming
hospitality to number of friends on the
22d. The entire lower floor was beauti.
fully decorated with handsome potted
plants, ferns, azalias, &c, and cut glass
vases here and there filled with red and
white carnations. The guests were re-
ceived by Mrs. Cobb and her guests of
honor, Mrs. F. w. Fletcher, of Lexington,
and her mother. Mrs Patterson. As soon
as the guests had arrived they were seated
at small tables, where handsome place
card with the likeness of George Wash.
inston surrounded with flags, indicated
each guests place, and delightful menu
was served. the first course being fruit
cocktail with cherry, and then chicken
salad, old ham, beaten biscuit in Ratchet
shape, rolls, peas and mushrooms, cheese
balls with flag decorating same, chips and
coffee. The last course. an individual ice,
was round, the senter being red hatchct
and the cakes were individual squares
with cherry decoration. and the minis
were in rod. white and blue. After the
luncheon the tables were cleared and a
delightful two hours or more were spent
In playing Auction Bridge. at the conclu-
sion of which Miss Molle Fife was award
ed the first prize. pair of silk hose and
Mrs. Hale Dean, the second, beautifully
hand embroidered handkerchief The affair
was beautiful in every detail and fully in
keeping with the grand old patriotic day
and added much to the days pleasures OF
those present. Out of town guests were
Miss Putnam. OF Ashland. Miss Blackburn.
of Cincinnati Miss Burke. OF Illinois. and
Miss Settle. OF Frankfort. and Mrs. ]. X.
Davis, of Campbellsville.-P.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Rev. w. b. Gwynne, of Georgetown. has
been importuned to make the race for
Senator from that district He is a first,
class man, well equipped in every way
and is one of the lights in church circles.
II is not often that good men like Rev.
Gwynne can be induced to enter the po'
litical arena. Not only is Rev. Gwynne a
minister Of the gospel but he is former
newspaper man which latter fact adds to
his qualifications.
The Madisonian heartily wishes him
success In his political aspirations.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Spring fashions, in two and three piece
costumes. Suits, Tailored Suits. Goats,
Wraps. Gowns. Dresses, Wash Frocks.
Imported Blouses, Lingerie Waists, Tailor
ed Shirts, Wool and Wash Skirts. will be
displayed in endless variety at w. ID. Old.
ham & Co.'S Ladies Suit Opening Friday
and Saturday. February 2s and March LIST.
Mr.. Brown, of the Fullworth Garment Co.,
will be with US to take measures. All
measures taken guaranteed to be delivered
In 10 days. Get ready for Easter. Attend
this opening see all the newest and best
things lor Spring 1t
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Thomas Samuels, brotherin-law of Judge
E. c. Million, died at his residence in
Oklahoma Sunday morning. Mr. Sam
uels formerly lived here and removed
from here to Lone Wolf, Okla, several
years ago. He was engaged in the livery
business while here and was genial gen.
tleman of many good qualities. He leaves
a wife and seven children. He will be
buried in the Richmond Cemetery.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Mr.. G. ]. Bosley father of DR.. ]. G. Bos-
ley, of this city, died at his home in Leba-
non, on Friday morning, February IA.
No man stood higher or had more
friends, than Mr.. Bosley. For So years he
had been an elder in the Presbyterian
church and for 81 years had been a
staunch Mason.
The funeral services were conducted in
the Presbyterian church, thence burial in
the Lebanon Cemetery.
Mr.. Bosley is survived by six children,
all Of whom we tendek the deepest sym
pathy in this hour of sore trial
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Marriage License

February IL, 1913, E. E. Lewellyn to
Anna c. Gum.
February Ii, Jason Williams to Rose A.
Phelps.
February 10. Buster Keaten to Mrs.
Kate Hisle.
February Is, Raymond Ross to Ella
Powell.
February l9, G. l.. Trowers to Mamie
c. Fielder.
February 19, billiard Brock to Annie
May Powell.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

The Cotillion given on Friday evening
at Masonic Temple, was one of the most
notable in the history OF the club. The
dance was a Geo. Washington affair and
was led by Mr.. and Mrs. Hale Dean who
introduced many graceful figures.
The hall was ablaze with lights and the
colors red. white and blue doated from
every corner
In the center of the room seated beneath
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
For Rent.

Two large, nice office rooms
over Culton's meat market. Well
lighted, ventilated, located right,
and desirable in every respect.
Call on c. c. Culton for further
information, phone 125.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Ben Ford, brother of Mrs. o. w. Hisle
and Mrs. Bette Park, died of pneumonia
at the residence of Mrs. Hisle near this
city Sunday night. His funeral will be
preached at her residence at one o'clock
today; thence his interment in the Rich
mond Cemetery.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Famous Single Comb Rhode Island Reds
of the Red Velvet strain. Eggs. $l.50 per
Is; also Stock in season. David Deather-
age, lbs 7th St. Richmond. Ky. a-lyr
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Young and old will enjoy our new
serial story, stanton Wins" to be
printed in this paper soon. Watch for
the opening chapter on another page.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

II you want to make a study OF the
character OF real miser so to the play,
Creatures Of Impulse" and study Boom
blehardt." II
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

"A Strange Old Lady who has eaten
nothing and drunk nothing for fortnight
and yet looks as plump as ever is one of
the Madison Institute senior plays. 1t
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Like the original Pat Sullivan,
when Doctor Wilson does make
up his mind, he will doubtless be
very bitter.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Sixteen perfectly unique characters in
the Madison Institute plays. Really they
are good. You should see them. Watch
for date Of program. 1t
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Our advertising space is for sale at rea-
sonable prices We prefer to carry the
ads of our local merchants BUT-there
are others.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
DEATHS

Mrs. David Roberts died at her home in
this city on theI6th inst, aged 70 years.
She was buried at Gilead.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

peter" young farmer will add his
efforts to those of Others for our enter
tainment at the Madison Institute senior
play. OF course you will be there. 1t
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

"Pipette." a shy girl under the spell OF
fairy. does some very unusual things in
the play Creatures OF Impulse" II
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Hunters License

David Reece. 1880. Frank Retter, ].
Embry Park. Waller Chenault, Major
Fielder. Robt. Fielder. Thos. Thompson.
Jas. Culton. X. c. Reeves. II. +. Freeman.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Martha" the thrifty landlady of the
Three Pigeons" will greet you at the
senior play that Is coming very soon. 1t
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

This beautiful
who Fitzgerald
Vquesney Americas the Hibbard
Chicago Within
Lee shaking hands The will about 100000
The Washington times., 1913-06-18

Field Malone Is pondering the deep
and devious rulings of the Treasury
Department.
The last three sets of facts depend
on the first Some time ago. Mr.. Rich
ardson. who was in the consular service
at Liverpool. was transferred to Bel
grade because another man was sudden
1y needed there. Mr.. Richardson found
that II cost a lot more to live In Ser
via than In England, and on his salary
he simply could not afford II.
So he took the matter up with Mr..
Malone.
Mr.. Malone cabled him back to
charge It."
Mr.. Richardson Immediately proceed
to the State Department and Mr.. Malone
o. KS II. II went to the auditor for
the State Department who, Of course, is
q Treasury Official. From the auditors
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
Favors National Health Board.

Following out the recommendations
made by committee which recently
visited Washington, the American Med
ical Association was committed TO the
Cabinent at 1t sconvention in Minnsap-
oils. DR.. John A. Wither spoon. of
Nashville. Tenn, the new president.
says his administration win bend every
effort toward obtaining the Govern
ment's support in an organized fight
to prevent epidemics and stamp out
ordiary infectious diseases.
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
Map of Gettysburg.

To meet demand for an accurate map
of Gettysburg and the vicinity, the Geo.
logical Survey has combined four Of its
topographic maps and printed a large
map of the battlefield and the country.
The map Is gotten out IN the interest
of the e-semi-centennial celebration Of
the battle. which begins June g. The
regular price of the map is 40 cents a
copy. but by special authority granted
by the Secretary of the Interior Il will
be delivered, postage free, until July 4
at 20 cents the copy. Remittances should
be made care the director Of the Survey,
in cash or money order \E,ss
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
Six Appointed in
Geological Survey


One. promotion in the Reclamation
Service, six appointments in the Geo
logical Survey, and appointments IN the
Bureau of Mines are announced by the
Interior Department. The promotion Is
that of Francis C. Grove, of Maine.
whose salary, Ia increased from $,700 10
$1,000 Appointments in the Survey are
as foll0ws.s
Charles Of New Mexico,
junior engineer: $3.50; .1awrence w.
Jordan. of Idaho. Junior engineer, y, 200;
Marion /. Walters. of South Carolina
Junior engineer, s., 200; Barney ]. Peter
son, CT Minnesota, junior engineer,
81 ,OS0; Glenn r. Logue. OF Ohio. junior
topographer. $50 a month when actually
employed. and Miss Myrtle n Schel-
lenger, Of New York, stsBcscapher and
typewriter, sses. -reiHst a tementsesf a.
Two, appointments in the Bureau Of
Mines are or -tffred g. Heggen. Of Cali
fornia,, as petroleum engineer at 5000
and Charles F.. Whittemore. of New
Hampshire. as junior chemist in radio
activity.
Promotions in salary IN this bureau
are given to Karl L. KithiL of West
Virginia: George s. Pope. Of Illinois;
Arnu Feldner, OF Pennsylvania:
George z. Burreli. Of Ohio, and Samuel
Sanford OF New York. .~ss.s--- Ss,ss.--sH - 2
The Washington times., 1913-06-18

ONCE the bill now in dispute went to
Comptroller Of the Treasury Downey.
Mr.. Malone suggested that the bill be
paid out Of the appropriation for con-
tfngent expenses. Mr.. Downey said him
nay today. remarking" that the law was
against 1t and that II would be q bad
precedent
Accordingly the hotelkeeper. Mr.. Rich
ardson. and Mr.. Malone are going to
try to study out some other way to get
the bill paid. It may be necessary to
pass q bill In Congress.
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
Bryan Disappoints Many.

By his announcement that he will not
90 to Los Angeles hext month to attend
the Christian Endeavor convention. Sec
retary Bryan has disappointed many
people living between here and the Cali
fornia city. Following the report that
he would attend the convention. hun
dreds of invitations have been sent the
Secretary asking him to make speeches
alcng the route
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
0uinby Is Exonerated.

Washington friends of Capt John G.
Quinby. of the receiving ship Franklin.
now stationed at Norfolk. are wiring
him congratulations on his exoneraton
of charges of intoxication which were
investigated by court of inquiry at the
Norfolk naval station several days ego.
The investigation was made at the re-
quest Of the accused officer.
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
Reprimand From Miss Wilson.

The people of Sunbury, Pa, were sur
prised when they learned that Miss Jes-
sic Woodrow Wilson, daughter of the
President, was one of the party of girls
who ate lunches from shoe boxes in a
public, park. while changing cars, en-
route from Eagles Mere, Pa, to Wash
tngton. When a youth made some re-
mark to the Presidents daughter she
turned to him, and told him he should
not smoke cigarettes. Its bar fo- your
nerves. she sand, .and your mother
wouldn't like it"
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
Approve Appointments.

The Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee today approved the following Of
President Wilson's appointments:
Thomas Nelson Page, of Virginia, min
lister to Italy; Benjamin L. Jefferson. of
Colorado, minister to Nicaragua; Ed
ward ]. Hale, 5of North Carolina, minis
ter to Costa 4Rfca; Pleasant StovaH of
Georgia, minister to Switzerland, and
w Z. Gonzales. minister to Cuba.
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
Civil Service Exams.

Four examinations are being held by
the Civil Service Commission today.
The positions open are that of electro
metallurgist, male, in the field service
of the Bureau of Mines; apprentice
craftsman. male, in the office of the
chief of ordnance of the War Depart
ment; copyist ship craftsman, Bureau
of Construction and Repair of the Navy
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
President Works Coatless.

Although President Wilson has made
It plain that he has no intention of per-
mitting the White House refrigerating
plant to run for his convenience while
members of Congress are sweltering
over the tariff and currency, his self
sacrifice is not TO be taken as meaning
that the Chief Executive will forego
other devices used by men to keep cool.
Yesterday. for example, he sat in his
office without his coat while he con-
ferfed with Secretary Bryan over cur
rency and diplomatic appointments.