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Evening star., 1925-10-14
A Plea for Even Bigger Dirigibles.

Confidence in the dirigible as a
means of aerial defense was expressed
yesterday by Rear Admiral Moffett,
nautics. in his testimony before the
Presidents commission. In his judg-
ment the Shenandoah was the victim
OF a storm Of exceptional violence,
or insufficient equipment. but in con-
sequence Of the terrific force Of the
wind. Pointing out that the Shenan-
doah was built according to the 1915
type Of dirigible, and therefore was
not up to the latest design, and that
i she had been constructed for hydrogen
flotation and was transformed to the
use of heliun, Rear Admiral AIoffett
urged that In equipping the Navy
with a balanced aviation outfit it
should be given a dirigible three
times the size Of the destroyed air.
ship. with a gas capacity of 100000
cubic feet.
1t will strike the public mind with
sharp force that in the face Of the
demonstration that the Shenandoah
could not survive the storm it is now
proposed to replace her with an air.
ship of triple size. 1t may be that a
dirigible constructed according to the
latest rules of design and fabrication
would have ridden safely through the
fury of the wind on the night of
September 8. II, however. the size
Of the dirigible Is a factor in the
equation Of danger from wind pres
sure, as seems logical, trebling of
the gas capacity and consequently Of
the area of the ship is logically to be
rated as increasing the risk.
In the course Of the testimony be-
fore the naval court of inquiry at
Lakehurst criticism was directed
against the management of the air
ship. One witness, with expert quail
fication, declared that the Shenan-
doah could have ridden out the storm
had she been differently manipulated.
On the other hand, it has been as
serted that the craft was helpless
with the most skillful handling. Upon
the report of the court depends the
answer to the query: Was the storm
too severe for a ship of her size?
1t is evident that opinions differ
widely on the score of utility and
safety Of the great gas-bag airships.
They are enormously expensive. In
one of them Is concentrated the cost
of large feet of planes. They have
undeniable value in observation, in
long distance travel, in offensive
operation with bombs. They may be
regarded as essential supplements TO
the defensive as we'll as offensive
aerial strength of any power. Tech
nical judgment on the score of pro-
portions is at variance. Rear Admiral
Moffett is perfectly frank in his dec
laration in favor of the giant gas-bag e
airship, and his opinion has the
weight of authority.
Evening star., 1925-10-14
The New Secretary of War.

The appointement of Dwight F.
Davis to be Secretary of War is n
well merited promotion. Secretary
Davis labored long and hard in the
interest of national defense and the
Army during his service as Assistant
Secretary of War. Much of the time
he was Acting Secretary in the
absence of Mr.. Weeks. lie knows his
new job, therefore. few men have
on their entrance into the Presi-
dents cabinet. He has been loyal al
ways TO his chief, whom he now sue
ceeds, and 1t is expected that he will
''carry on the policies which have
been developed during the last few
years, policies which look to the opera
ton of the War Department economi-
cally on business basis, but always
remembering that efficiency of the ma
tional defense is vital.
Mr.. Davis gave particular attention
part of the national defense while
Assistant Secretary. The plan has
been worked out carefully and in such
n manner that the industries of the
country may be expected to function
to the full in mass production of need
ed material in the event of war. 1t
Is expected that he will continue this
policy, although under the apportion-
ment of work in the War Department
this particular feature of the plan of
as hn a 9
sistant Secretary.
The new Secretary of War is him
self a soldier of the World War. hav-
ing served with distinction in France
as an Infantry officer. attaining the
rank of lieutenant colonel. He was
twice cited in divisional orders for
gallantry in action, and was awarded
the Distinguished Service Cross.
Wide powers are reposed in the Sec
retary of War over Washington's pub
lie park and recreational systems.
Probably no man in the country could
have been selected for such work who
is more familiar with it than Secre-
tary Davis. An athlete himself, who
won laurels in national and interna-
tional tennis competition. Mr.. Davis
for years was in charge Of the devel-
opment of the municipal bathing and
recreation facilities Of st. Louis and
Of the public parks. He is credited with
having developed one of the finest
park systems, with public baths and
swimming pools. and the establish
ment of recreational outfit of great
value in his home city. 1t may be ex-
pected that he will take 4 keen inter-
est in the development here of such
facilities. Washington today faces the
need of public bathing beaches. In
this respect the National Capital. with
its half-million population. is worse off
than nearly every other city in the
country.
Evening star., 1925-10-14
Alfred C.. Bedford's Services
To Nation Win Wide Praise

The death of Alfred c. Bedford, de.
scribed as '+the greatest oil man of
his generation" has inspired wide
comment on the service he rendered
in creating friendlier relations be-
tween the public and the large cor
porations. His achievement in mo-
bilizing oil during the war and his
keen sense of the obligations of great
wealth to public veal credit him with
the creation of the wise policy of CO.
operative effort between private cap
ital and national interests.
"Mr. Bedford was not only a sue
cessful business man." says the Fort
Worth StarTelegram. but an out
standing American business genius.
He demonstrated this by forging
ahead from a humble clerkship to
the. presidency of the Standard Oil
Co. of New Jersey. and later to the
craftsmanship of its board of direc-
tors. But while he directed one Of
the Nations largest and most sue
cessful enterprises and amassed
personal fortune for himself, he
found time TO devote his energies to
g. multitude of outside matters that
were in the interest Of the public well
fare. During the World War his job
was the mobilization of the oil re-
sources Of the United States, and the
supplying Of our armed forces and
other agencies of the war that de-
pended for their success so vitally
upon petroleum. His work was a
contribution to the winning of the
war, a service that was freely given"
The Importance Of his war work is
recognized also by the Brooklyn
Eagle, which. after recalling that
1.-The fate of modern civilization was
;v, xho 1,aJo boa
what Britain most needed was pc
troleum and the products of petro-
1eum," describes the quick and
steady shipment" of these products
to Europe, u work (which Britons ap-
prectated at it's full value" while their
statesmen have not been niggardly
In expressing such appreciation" The
Eagle also recognizes that Brooklyn,
the United States Of America and the
world lose a great figure and great
force in the passing Of Mr.. Bedford"
'It was said of him. adds the
Worcester Evening Post. "that from
the day he assumed control the allied
forces never made a demand for sup
plies. no matter how serious the diff
f1culties. without way being found
to meet the necessities Of the hour"
The Evening Post also finds another
outstanding achievement In the ca
reer Of Mr.. Bedford and that Is in
improved relations between the pub
lie and the large corporations. THE
character Of corporation leadership"
according to the Worcester paper,
has changed and improved greatly
during the last 20 years. No intelli-
gent head OF any great business en-.
terprise now lacks understanding Of
the fact that honest service to the
public is the basis of all success. In
striving for the establishment Of this
first principle. now 50 generally rec.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

ognized. with resulting ADVANTAGE TO
the country as a whole. no man has
done a finer piece of work than Alfred
c. Bedford"
Prior to Mr.. Bedford's administra.
ton OF the Standard Oil organizat alton"
the San Francisco Bulletin remarks,
the records had been "a closed book
secrecy had been a traditional policy.
Bedford had another convention: il
was recognition of the fact that future
success lay in mutual understanding
between the oil industry and the sup
porting public. The books were
opened, and almost Immediately the
atmosphere of jealousy and distrust
was changed to that Of good will. This
example of publicity was widely imi-
tated, and it is not too much to say
that TO Bedford personally is due in
large measure the better understand
ing that exists today between cor.
porate interests Of the country and
the public"
The success of his policies" the
New York Herald Tribune declares.
lis the only needed evidence OF the
| soundness Of this theory of a complete
| mutual understanding between the oil
| industry and the public" and in fur
ther tribute to his qualities the
| Herald Tribune states that ito com.
plete the picture Of his wide outlook
upon life there was his enduring in
terest in the y. NJ. c. A, to which he
devoted a generous portion OF his
time and fortune" His services as
har1nonizer also gain recognition from
the Pittsburgh Gazette Times, which
observes that there has been q great
change since the savage trust busting
d3Ys-a change for the better
SAcquirfng wealth with facility
comments the Louisville Courier-Jour,
nal, Mr.. Bedford used it with gener.
osity and wisdom. In character as
well as in achievement he ranks with
the makers of industrial America
whose names are now familiar to- tho
world" Yet there was, in the opinion
Of the Pittsburgh Sun. one thing that
he did not learn. Ills friends say"
the Sun AYERS, that he is q victim
OF overwork. II that is an accurate
diagnosis, the death Of Mr.. Bedford is
as pathetic as It Is tragic. For It
, means that this brilliant man never
learned that the principles that gov.
ern the efficient operation OF the mill
lions OF motors for which he supplied
the power govern the efficient and
lasting operation Of the human body.
Lucky the man who knows how to
drive himself as intelligent1y as. he
drives his motor car. When he goes,
he steps on it, sometimes. But be.
fore he starts he sees that the car is
flt." While the Pittsburgh paper finds
that the greater danger is that. I'VE
| may rust OF inaction, it recognizes
that there are some, and they are
the worlds most useful citizens, who
drive themselves relentlessly, refueI
themselves with Commute lunches
and graudgingly stop for oil and water
only when a hot forehead --nature's
motometer-sives them pause.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

Students of business are emphatic
in predicting prosperity. A great deal
OF time was lost during the war, and
it will require years of especial ac-
tivity to enable industry to make it up.
After a city has been devastated by
fire it is always reconstructed on new
and better principles. The world will
be found improved when it is rebuilt.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

This Government has watchdoss
who never sleep. Any European diplo-
mat who sought extraordinary advan-
tage from the apparent fact that the
mind Of the American public was en-
tirely concentrated on base ball made
a miscalculation.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

Departure from the cabinet makes
vacancy which may in the course of
events be Allied only to develop an
other resignation rumor. A cabinet
position was never regarded as a life
job, and this is an era when events
move fast.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

There are few men in Congress so
antagonistic to President Coolidge that
they will be tempted to give him an
argument about his Thanksgiving
proclamation.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

Special airplanes for women are
being sold in London. When the Brit
ish metropolis finally takes UP a new
idea 1t proceeds with an enthusiasm
that makes America feel staid and
conservative.
Evening star., 1925-10-14
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Evening star., 1925-10-14

Experienced observers of finance
have said there is no sure way OF
guessing the market. When world
series tickets drop to par the PROPOSE
ton stands proved
Evening star., 1925-10-14

If there were as many citizens who
know all about International affairs as
there are who know all about base ball
the discussion would be simplified.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

The world is growing better. Once
sympathy could be found nowhere
except in the dictionary; now 1t can
be found in crossword puzzles, too
Lynchburg News.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

Congress is expected to talk in spite
Of the fact that there remains little
that is new to be said on any subject.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

The attack of Col. Mitchell brought
to attention a state Of full prepared
ness for that particular kind of a fight.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

Arctic exploration is still using the
line ITO be continued" 1t is a long,
thrilling story.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

Some Of the Army and Navy flyers
are now dropping bombs on their SUI
perior officers.-Des .Moines Evening
Tribune.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

1t doesn't take an expert to prove
that radio is in its infancy; any one
who listens to 1t can tell that.-Canton
Daily News.
Evening star., 1925-10-14
From Knees to Feet.
From the nnofs s

From the n6nofs State Journal.
Many fellow proposes to an
heiress on his knees in the hepe.t,fat
she NilI put him on his feet,s.@-,.::..' :.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

Many a man will swallow your
hard-luck story without coughing up.
Toledo Times.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

Gentle Stratagem.
"Josh," 1 said Farmer Corntossel,
will you DO me a favor?'
Certainly"
Come out and stand where the cow
can see you. She refuses to be MIXED,
and it's plain she's cross about some.
thing. 1 want to see If them new
clothes Of yours mightn't amuse her"
Evening star., 1925-10-14

DE Ten Commandments will enable
you to economize," said Uncle Eben.
"Dey kin keep you out o. trouble VIII
out hirin' lawyer"
Evening star., 1925-10-14
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
War Is Over, But

- oNSAS Dut
OF course, the. war is over:
But the danger isn't through
We thought to live in clover
And be gentle, good and true.
We feel strange misgiving
AS we journey on our way
With the fearful cost Of flivving
Growing higher every day.
The rumble and the rattle
Where the smoke is densely rank
Make you think you're in a battle
And pursued by many a tank:
1 meant to be a rover
Safely down the Avenue.
OF course, the war is over.
But the danger isn't through.
Modern Improvements.
$50 you are learning to dance"'
Eyes" answered Senator Sorghum.
"Handshaking doesn't help politician
any more. I'm going in for footshak.
ing
Tho Sign Painter.
There was a scene of loveliest grace.
With sorrow now I view the place
Reminding me of mortal ills.
It shows an ad for Patent Pills.
Jud Tunkins says talking about a
person behind his back is the meanest
form Of safety first"
Evening star., 1925-10-14
On the Way,

Soon Congress will be coming out
To heed the call
For things that we can talk about
Besides base ball.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

q. What is the latest A. A. U rule
for penaliZing sprinter for a, false
Start?-L. +. 5.
A He is set back one yard for ed II
false start.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

Q. What will prevent 4 BUTTERFLIES
cake sticking to the pan it Is baked
in?-J. G. D.
A. The pan should be moistened
with cold water and not dried. If the
pan is CREASED the cake will stick.
Evening star., 1925-10-14
Tho Sign Painter

Jud Tunkins says talking about a
person behind his back is the meanest
form Of safety first"
Evening star., 1925-10-14

@ What kind of q. whip does Douc-
las Fairba nks use in Don ON.
II. =.
Evening star., 1925-10-14

q. How much does helium cost for
dirigibles?-A. r. F.
a. The production cost of helium is
approximately 2.08 cents per cubic
foot. The transportation cost to the
air station IS higher and ranges from
I TO 10 cents per cubic foot.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-12-10
Wilson Memorial
Stamp is Ordered
Postmaster HOIderness Receives No
tice That Stamp Memorializing
President Wilson is Planned.

The issuance of a 17-cent stamp has
been authorized by the post Office de-
partment and the new paper rectangles
will be placed on sale at four United
States post offices on December 2S, ac-
cording to an announcement received
here by Postmaster Charles L. Holder
ness. A limited supply of the stamps
will be received by postmasters who
make acquisitions for them after
December 28th.
The stamp is the same size and
shape, horizontal rectangle, as the
the 20-cent stamp of the current
series. 1t is printed in bank note
black ink. The central design. is a
portrait of Woodrow Wilson within
semi-circle, and is partly inclosed in
a panel which is supported on either
side by acanthus scrolls. Within this
panel, and above the portrait, appear
the words, "United States Postage" in
white Roman letters,
Won ribbon below the portrait is
the name "Wilson," and under this,
at the bottom of the stamp, appears
the word Scents" In both lower
corners, within circles with dark back
grounds, are the white numerals at"
Triangular white line ornaments APP
pear in both upper corners, and the
entire stamp is inclosed within sin
gle white line border.
The stamps may be obtained by
stamp collectors and dealers from the
Philotelic Agency, Division of Stamps,
post Office department.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-12-10
Society of Equity
Found Free of Debt
Wisconsin Union in Session al
Shawano Takes Stand Three
Statewide Questions.


Shawano, Wis. - >4Y& - Free from
debt for the first time in years and
with substantial treasury balance on
hand the Wisconsin Union of the AM
erican Society of Equity today entered
the second session of it's annual con-
vention here in harmonious spirit and
with an extensive program of endeav-
or for the coming year up foT discus
sion.
Indications pointed to election of
the present officers including George
M. Nelson, Midtown, president. IN
der the new constit' ion the society
and fhe new directors named in local
units organized before the second
convention meeting day, filled vacan-
cies in the board membership, fixed
salaries of officers and then proceeded
to the election of officers.
That the society will take q de-
termined stand on at least three mat
ters of statewide Importance is fore
cast in discussions before the conven-
ton, The convention probably will go
on record as in accord with the new
oGctS law VIC uoS VI tiAlh AZ
butter substitutes sold in the state,
and resolutions pledging the support
of the work of the Wisconsin Cheese
Producers Federation and the state
department of markets, are to be
adopted.
Edward Nordman, head of the state
department. of markets, in an address
before the convention stressed the i'm
portance of cooperative marketing as
an equity endeavor.
At last nights session F. G.. Swa-
boda, manager of the Wisconsin
Cheese Producers Federation, at Ply
mouth, announced that the federation
is shipping two carloads of cheese
each week to Florida, new market
and in addition to this new activity,
the federation aims to handle under
cooperative methods 80 per cent of
the cheese produced in the state dur
ing the coming ten years.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-12-10
FOX RIVER

Louise Neuman spent the week end
visiting with relatives at Racine.
Mrs. Aug. Harm was Kenosha
visitor last Thursday.
Hattie VanDerZee, who has been
employed at the Bradley Knitting
Mills at Delavan, is home to spend the
winter with he mother, Mrs. Fannie
VanDerZee.
F., Ed. Lois was to Chicago last Thurs
day and visited the Fat Stock show.
Agnes Koehler of Kenosha, spent
the week end at this place.
Carolyn Fernald entertained the
Bunco club last Wednesday afternoon,
and together a shower was given in
honor of Hazel Stoxen, VINO will
marry John Andersen of Galesville,
Wis, in December. Prizes were won
by Mrs. John Miller, Mrs. Henry Van
DerZee and Mrs. Ed. Lois. Miss
Stoxen was the recipient of many
gifts.
Frank Woltersdorf and wife, and
LaVergn Snyder and wife of Kenosha,
spent the week end at the John Miller
home.
Alice Ziebell of SHADES Corners,
spent the past week visiting with her
sister Mrs. Carl Davis.
Geo. Higgins of Wilmot called at
the Ralph Fernald home last Wednes-
day.
c. j. Koehler was to Tiwn Lakes
last Friday calling on friends
Carolyn Fernald and Mrs. Florence
Peterson and Son Donald, were to
Burlington one day the past week.
Henry VanDerZee and family vista
ed at the Pieba VanDerZee home in
Randall last Sunday afternoon.
Lyle Neuman spent the week end
with his grandparents, Fred Rieman
and wife at Twin Lakes.
Aug. Rasch of Twin Lakes visited at
the C. j. Koehler home last Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and drs. Ben Elverman were
to Burlington on last Mondays shop
ping.
Mrs. Clara Morgan of Chicago, was
visitor at the home of her sister
Sophia Runkel.
Carl Dickhop and Minnie Hoffman
Of Wheeling, ILL.,, visited at the Herman
norman nome last wednesday. Mrs.
Carl Dickhop and daughter Elizabeth,
who have been visiting here returned
home with them.
Mrs. Ed. Roanhouse visited at the
Gehring home over the week end.
C. j. Koehler was to Burlington last
Wednesday on business.
Mrs. Florence Peterson and son
Donald are visiting at the Louie
Porep home near Alden, ILL.,, this
week.
Mrs. John Miller, Mrs. Clarence
Haggerty and Mrs. Ed. Lois and Mrs.
Chas. Miller attended a Bunco party
at Silver Lake one day the past week.
Carolyn Fernald was a :. Kenosha
visitor last Friday.
Mary VanDerZee of Antioch, ILL.,,
visited with her mother, Mrs. Fannie
Mrs. Lizzie Kruger of Salem visited
at the G.. G. Neuman home for a few
days the past week.
Mrs. Floyd Gaskill visited at the
John VanDerZee home last Thursday.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-12-10
GENOA CITY

Mrs. Louisa McPhail returned on
Tuesday evening from Chicago where
she visited relatives.
Misses Margaret and Edna Bohm
were Chicago shoppers, Friday.
Edward Buell. of Kenosha, spent
Sunday with relatives here.
Mrs. John Porath spent from Fri
day until Monday in Chicago.
Miss Ida Funk of Kenosha, was a
guest in the Max Miller home on
Saturday.
Emil Fox of Elgin, was home over
the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Peacock were
Lake Geneva callers Thursday.
Herman Rasch of Kenosha, spent
Saturday evening with his mother,
Mrs. Bertha Rasch.
C. S. Miller spent several days last
week with his son Harry and family
in Rockford.
Mrs. Ruth Corey was Richmond
caller Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Schuerman spent
Saturday in the E. w. Kautz home.
Albert Cast was a Lake Geneva
caller Thursday.
Chas. Stoll and son Lester, spent
Sunday in Elgin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Peacock were
Lake Geneva visitors Thursday.
Howard Hermance of Grand Forks.
spent from Monday until Wednesday
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Hermalce.
o. F. Evert of Rockford, was home
over Sunday.
Herman Gardner, Jr., spent the
weekend with his cousin, James
Darling.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. proutv and
daughter Joyce, Mrs. Grace Mohr and
son Albert, attended a birthday din
ner in the Warren Mason home at
Hebron, Sunday, in honor of A. e.
Prouty.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Miller, Miss Bes-
ST. Miller and Mrs. Geo. Hermance
motored to Beloit, Thursday.
Mrs. John Richter and children of
Twin Lakes, called on relatives here
Thursday.
Miss Grace Stone of Milwaukee, was
home over the weekend.
A. P. Bohart made a business trip
to Sycamore one day last week.
Mrs. Jas. Orr of Lake Geneva, spent
Monday in the Will Peacock home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Marley of Har-
ward, were guests in the C. A. Stone
home, Sunday.
John Moore has returned home from
Grand Forks where he has been visit
ing his son and family. Mrs. Moore
was unable to return because of i'll
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Elliott motored
to Milwaukee, Friday.