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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1926-12-03

The child who has been allowed to
handle scissors, pencil, paint and
crayon at home will adapt himself to
school work much More quickly be-
cause of this practice.-From "Chil-
dren, The Magazine for Parents"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1926-12-03

Habits are ways of behaving that
run Observation-Disclosures, The
Magazine for Parents"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1926-12-03

oh, Boy! Give me some more Of
the good coffee at Jim Boldts Cafe.
1414 3rd Ave-, Seattle.-Adv.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1926-12-03

Teacher to little girl learning to
write-"But where is the dot over
the IL"
tits in the pencil yet!"-Children
The Magazine for Parents.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
RID|CULES OCCULT
 SCIENCE AND DOYLE
Wisconsin Professor Opens
 Worcester Symposium

Worcester, Mass, Nov. 30.--tH9-- Rival claims for spiritualism viewed from scientific standpoint and presented at the first session of Clark university's symposium on psychical research vary from the pre- diction of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that it will reunite science and re- ligion to the flat assertion of Pro- lessor Joseph Jastrow that it Is ab- surd and untenabe.
 Prof. Jastrow. noted psychologist from the University of Wisconsin, opened the symposium last night in an address attacking the case for spiritualism as presented in a let ter read from Sir Arthur, author and exponent of spiritualism.
 In answer. to the assertion of Doyle that "of those who have look ed into it, the vast majority have found the facts to be unassailable," Jastrow declared, We may give up the occult without regret. It is either psychism or psychology. science or pseudo science we must choose.
 Less than one per cent of the men working in science today-in fact not more than about 200 of them in the world-are willing to give credence to the contentious of the spiritualists, or to believe any of the things that the metapsychics claim"
 Spiritualism is absurd and unten- able from any standpoint of logic, unsubstantiated by scientific tests, and delusion toward the slums of the mind at it's worst and, "at it's best arrives nowhere"
 The battle today, lis the battle of white science, that is legitimate science. against black science other wise known as fake science"
 Laughs At Doyle.
 Turning to Conan Doyle, pr. Jas trow declared, The is mainly of in terest as an instance of credulity, which is strange only because he is a scientist and the creator of de- tective stories in which he was wise enough to employ simple human motives and material evidence. Both these elements are lacking in his views on spiritualism."
 The British author in presenting his side of the case admitted that one cause for weakness in spiritual ism was that many of its supporters were uneducated and that "a retinue of rogues has been attracted to the movement" he urged experiments in
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
DIRECTORS TACKLE CENTENNIAL DEBT
S@qui Formally Ends But Out
 standing Bills Remain

Philadelphia, Nov. 30 P-Cele- bration of the 15Oth birthday anni versary of the nation ends officially today.
 The grounds and a few buildings or the sesquicentennial exposition Will be kept open until January Tor technical reasons in connection with the liquidation Of back bills. Gut officially all activities will cease tonight with the singing of the na- tional anthem and a commemorative dance in the big auditorium.
 Colorful ceremonies were schedul ed for closing day, which also mark ed the anniversary of the signing of the preliminary treaty of peace with Great Britain November 30, 17S2. A feature of the program, was exer cises in connection with the presen- tation of the Connecticut state em blem by Governor John B. Trumbul.
 Beginning tomorrow most of the buildings will be closed to the pub lie and the work of dismantling started so that the full salvage value of the structures may be realized. Buildings that will remain open in clude the palace of fine arts, palace of education, auditorium and SC me of the state and foreign structures. Most of the exhibitors planned ;o
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
MARRIAGE IS LESS,
 50 IS DIVORCE
These Are Figures for New
 England States

Boston, Nov. .-tR-Marriage take" better in New England than in the country as a whole. but they don't come so fast. In other words, if you live in this section your chances of getting married are be- low the average but once you reach the matrimonial state your chances of staying there are better than the average.
 This is shown by an analysis of the recent report of the federal de- partment of commerce on marriage and divorce in the United States. In all New England there were 7.9 marriages and 0.94 divorces per 1000 population in 1925 as compar- ed with 10.2 marriages and 1.52 di- vorces in the whole country.
 New Hampshire led the New Eng land state in the marriage rate with 10.1 per 1000 and Massachusetts stood at the bottom with 7.5. Maine had the biggest divorce rate, 1.5s per 1000 and 0.7S5.
 While the marriage rate per 1000 showed slight decrease from 1924 and the divorce rate, a slight in crease in the United States, both de- creased somewhat in New England.
 Incidentally the departments re- port shows that New England pro- bably has passed the eight million mark in population. It's estimates place the population of the six states at 7,S95.s13 in 1924 and 7,9S6,320 in 1925. The 1925 figures were compil- ed from the official state censuses of that year in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, department estimates on Maine. New Hampshire and Connecticut based on the rate of the 1920 federal census figures for growth between 1910 and 1920, and Vermont. where the population de- creased between 1910 and 1920.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

psychic phenomena be safeguarded against such frauds so as to eimin- ate the danger Of scandal.
 Doyle's Assertion.
 After discussing the results of material investigations of psychical phenomena including "ectoplasm" against which Jastrow had chara-- terized a 'joke," Doyle asserted the real heart of the subject was reli- gious.
 "The ultimate aim of the whole movement is to afford earnest minds in this age of doubt and stress some method of gaining knowledge of our duties and our destiny which shall be disassociated from outworn ob- servances and conflicting faiths. so that by actual contact with intelli- gences which are now above our own we may pick our path more easily amid the morass of religion.
 The ultimate result will be the union of science and religion, and such an increase of inspired knowl- edge as will lift humanity onto a higher plane and send it reassurcd and comforted upon it's further jour rey into the unknown"
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

move their exhibits to the auditos- iGm. where they will be placed G.. sale.
 Will Not Reopen.
 Plans to reopen the scsqui next year were abandoned yesterday when a resolution containing this recommendation was withdrawn aft CT the directors had announced they opposed such program, chiefly be- cause of financial reasons. The plans contemplated an outlay of &C., 50o,000. with federal state and city governments contributing. togethct with exhibitions, concessionaires, in. dividuals and corporations.
 Action of the directors bringing to an end the stormy career of the exposition was taken over the viz orous protest of Albert M. Creep field, who insisted the needed fund, could be raised and that the faiI would be "a great success" nc?I year. Philadelphia seems very tired 10 me-" Mr, Greenfield told the di- rectora nothing worth while is easy"
 The exposition opened May 31. It was far from complete, due to op- position from various sources cara- ing delays in starting work. ii covers an area of 900 acres, with buildings ranging from those of magnificent Oriental design 10 the l,1 \ o dial. Five huge structures covering many acres housed most of the ex- hibits, which were drawn from every part of the world.
 The success or failure of the ses- aui has been discussed widely and there appears to be sharp differ ence of opinion on the subject. It has been referred to as one of the greatest exposition failures the country has ever known, and also the greatest success.
 Financial Failure.
 There is no question that 1t was a financial failure. It has cost the city of Philadelphia approximately Sl .nUU ,OuU eSCluSlNe or the 9o,ppp'- dian. Five huge structures covering and individuals, and closes with a deficit of more than s5,20O,O0o.
 Mayor Kendricl. who has been the human dynamo in the exposi- ton machinery, maintains there has been no failure. He says the city set out to celebrate the 150th ami versary of American independence and that it was done in a most thorough and successful manner. History, he says. will record the eX position as the greatest ever held up to 1926, and will take no notice of the financial losses.
 The mayor believes Americans are fled up" on eXpositions and that this probably will be the last on such a large scale. During the six months of the fair approximately 4,500.000 paid admissions were taken in at the gates. less than one-third as many as the exposition officials had expected.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
KILLED BY EXPLOSION

London, Ont, Nov. 3O.-lPl- A woman was killed and q number of persons severely injured in an ex- plosion of undetermined origin and subsequent fire that wrecked five stores, causing damage estimated at s65,000 here last night.
 The body of Mrs. Matilda Craw- ford was found under a pile of de- bris after the flames were ex- tinguished.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

New York - Senator Copeland, a physician, thinks four per cent beer could not be intoxicating. He ies assembling the latest medical data on the matter with the idea of in- troducing a bill in congress. because he views the heavy majority in the recent state prohibition referendum as mandate to him. And so far as his close utilization with the Methodist Episcopal church is con- cerned, he says he is willing to burn all his bridges behind him if neces- Nsary in this matter.
 Washington Objection to the appointment of Senator Wadsworth of New York, defeated wet. to any government position Is expressed in resolution adopted by the United Committee for Prohibition Enforce ment.
 Fort Worth, Tex. Whiskey drinking is now forbidden to prohi- bition agents in Texas and Oklaho- ma. Frank V. Bright, district ad- ministrator, says it Is necessary in but very few instances.
 New York - Riddle: Why is New York city like brown bowl that contains a strong and heady drink? Answer (by the propounder. the Rev. Robert Norwood): Because 1t takes sturdy man to drink from it i
 Troy. N. Y. - "Al Smith" is on hard boiled egg. The governor John Hancocked it for couple of fraternity neophytes, insisting that he was not a bad egg.
 London - There's big treat in during the balmy weather-a speed golf match. George Duncan, per haps. the fastest divot digger in ex- istence will play Light Horse Harry Cooper, also a lightning walloper, for s2,50o.
 New York A course In fashion able dress for men and women Is to be given in the Ritz ballroom by the department of fine arts of New York university.
 Washington Rear Admiral Bradley Fiske charges that the navy has infringed his patents for shoot ing submarine torpedoes from air planes. He is suing Mr. Wilbur and several officials of the navy depart ment for quarter of a million. Houston. Tex. - Having sung on Sunday in a quartet at perform ance In theator of "The Old Home stead" three officers of the Central Baptist church, have resigned by re-
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
STATES CANNOT ORDER

Washington, Nov, 30. R-States are prohibited from prescribing equipment for railroad locomotives operating within their borders, the
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

New Haven-Thomas Datillo, 27, who went "gunning" for Joseph Cleto October 30, gives self up to police.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

Danielson-E. H. Jacobs manu- featuring company announces the establishment of a branch plant in Charlotte, N. c.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

Woodbridge Woodbridge town court and paid police force are again refused by voters who defeat proposition, 94 to 60.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

Hartford Governor Trumbull and party leave for Philadelphia to take part in exerc,ses which will close sesquicentennial exposition.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
Overnight tn Connecticut

New Haven-Prof. George H. Nettleton is reappointed chairman of the Yale A. A. board of control
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

New Haven-Richard H. c. Clarke, 2S years old head of a brokerage firm which is alleged to have swindled clients of s200,000 is returned from New York and held in jail in default of $7,5O0 bonds.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

lected their church duties.
 Asbury Park, N. J. Tradition says that a bobbed haired pirate ravaged these shores several centur- les ago and now pointed shoe. partly petrif1ed. has been found im- bedded In the beach. A woman's gold ring and bracelet were en- cased in it.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

Houston. Tex. = Having sung on Sunday in quartet at a perform ance In a theator of "The Old Home stead" three officers of the Central Baptist church. have resigned by re-
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

Bridgeport-George s. Hawley is reelected president of the Bridgeport manufactures association at annual meeting.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

North Stonington- Charles E.. Chapman, 73, fruit raiser and for mer school teacher, hangs self.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30
FLASHES OF LIFE; SENATOR COPELAND
 NOW IS DEFENDING 4 PER CENT BEER

quest. The pastor says they neg lected their church duties.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

Stamford - Police Investigating human moans" which telephone operator heard over line, find that large dog running about house had knocked over the telephone.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

Washington Rear Admiral Bradley Fiske charges that the navy has infringed his patents for shoot ing submarine torpedoes from air. planes. He Is suing Mr. Wilbur and several officials of the navy depart ment for a quarter of a million.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

Fort Worth, Tex. Whiskey drinking is now forbidden to prohi- bition agents in Texas and Oklaho- ma. Frank V. Bright, district ad- ministrator, says it Is necessary in but very few instances.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-30

New York - A course In fashion be given in the Ritz ballroom by the department of fine arts of New York university.
Evening star., 1926-10-31
Prominent Boxholders
For Musical Morning

Countess Szechenyi, wife Of the Min
lister of Hungary, has taken box for
Mrs. Lawrence Townsend's musical
mornings" in the ballroom of the May
flower Hotel. The programs will begin
promptly at II: 80 o'clock. and will be
held Wednesdays, December and 1S
and January 5, IL, 19 and 26. Others
who have taken boxes are Mrs. James
Couzens. Mrs. Woodbridge N. Ferris,
Mrs. William j. Boardman, Mrs. Perry
Belmont. Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett, Mrs.
W. Harry Brown, Mrs. Stephen B.
Elkins, Mrs. Hayne Ellis, Mrs. Gibson
Fahnestock, Mrs. Marshall Field. Mrs.
Sherman Flint, Mrs. Frederick Dent
Grant, Mrs. Rafael f. Gown, Mrs.
John Hays Hammond, Mrs. Joseph H.
Hines, Mrs. Otto II. Kahn, Mrs. Will
liam Fitch Kelly, Mrs. Lyman B.
Kendall, Mrs. Frank G. Let's, Mrs.
James A. Lyon, Mrs. George I.
Marye, Mrs. George Mesta, Mrs.
Frank Brett Noyes, Mrs. Arthur
O'Brien, ms. Stephen II. P. Pell, Mrs.
Stephen L'h. Slocum, Mrs. Richard
Townsend, Mrs. ]. l.. Van den Bosch.
Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, Mrs. Henry
White, Mrs. Norman Williams, Mrs.
Charles Boughton Wood, Mr.. William
r. Coe and Mr.. William Phelps Emo.
Evening star., 1926-10-31
Social Honors Extended
To Duchess of Hamilton

Mrs. John B. Henderson will give a
reception Tuesday evening, November
16, in honor Of the Duchess of Hanil-
ton, who will be the guest in compli.
ment to whom Mrs. Henderson will
entertain at dinner earlier In the eve
ming.
Rev. DR.. c. Ernest Smith, president
Of the Humane Society Of the District
of Columbia. will give reception
Monday afternoon from 4 to S
o'clock in compliment to the Duchess
of Hamilton and that evening she will
speak before a joint meeting of the
National Society for the Regulation
Of Vivisection, the Humane Society
of the District and the Humane Edu
cational Society, which will be held
at the Hotel Carlton. No cards will
be issued for this meeting at which
Miss Lind-af Hageby will also speak.
and the meeting will be followed by a
reception. The Duchess of Hamilton
will be entertained at luncheon Tues
day at the National Park Seminary
at Forrest Glen, Md, and Wednesday
afternoon she and her daughter and
Miss Lindaf- Hageby will go to New
York.
Evening star., 1926-10-31
Autumn Betrothals
Growing in Number

Mrs. Richards. Hill announces the
engagement Of her daughter, Miss
Elizabeth Snowden Hill to Mr.. Jerome
Montrose Graham. The wedding will
take place the latter part of January.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wallace
Berry have announced the engage
ment of their daughter Gladys Mary
to Mr. Randnll Taylor Elliott, son OF
DIR. and Mrs. Henry Randall Elliott OF
this city. The wedding will take place
at II o'clock, November 16, at st.
Johns Episcopal Church, Bedford. Va.
Rev. Mr.. Pearman will officiate. Fol
lowing the ceremony and the wedding
breakfast at the home Of the brides
parents, the couple will leave for their
wedding trip. They will be at home
after December at 1915 Garfield
street.
Mrs. James Henry Jones Of Wash.
ington and Montgomery County. Nd.
announces the engagement OF her
daughter Virginia Dawson to Mr..
Charles Waugh Fitzgerald. jr:. OF
Princess Anne, Md. The wedding
will take place in November.
. Mr.. and Mrs. Claude E. Pate an.
nounce the engagement Of their daugh.
ter Virginia MAI 10 MT. r. 1AIAAatu
Macomber Of this city, son Of DR.. and
Mrs. E. K. Macomber Of Amsterdam.
n. Y. The wedding will take place In
November.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Bibro of Pittsburgh,
Pa, announce the engagement Of their
daughter Ruth NJ. to Mr.. Max Weyl,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Weyl Of
Washington. Mr.. Weyl is the grand.
son and namesake Of the well known
artist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bibro will be at home
at 1925 Inverness street, Pittsburgh.
Sunday. evening, November IL, from
$40 to II o'clock.
Evening star., 1926-10-31

AS in years Of the past, the de-
butantes of the current season will
lend their support to worthy charities
and benefit functions, many having al
ready given their names to act on
committees for various balls and to
sell programs and flowers at bridge
parties Much of the success of many
needy charities is due to the buds OF
past seasons, and the charming group
of girls making their bows this season
have signified their desire to carry
on the work Of their predecessors.
A group of the fairest debutantes,
wearing Red Cross wells, will storm the
Presidents yacht, the Mayf1ower.
Thursday morning, to enlist its entire
crew of officers and men in the
American National Red Cross for 1927.
This event, which bids well to become
a tradition in Washington will signal
the opening of the annual Red Cross
call for members. Public enrolment
will begin on Armistice day and con.
tinue through Thanksgiving.
Mrs. John Allan Dougherty Is In
charge of arrangements and has
appointed as chairman of the deb
utantes' committee Miss Allison
Roebling, daughter of Mrs. Arthur
~ 1oI A1 1AoS Jc1IlC AASA1OaAAt NkS%N5
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman B. Ken
dali. is vice chairman Of the commit
tee, After the yacht has been
taken" and the crew lined up, Miss
Roebling will pin Red Cross button
on the commander. Capt. w. Brown.
while Miss Kendall enrolls the cook.
The other buds who will do their
bit for the Red Cross are Miss Helen
D. Robinson, daughter of the Assist
ant Secretary of the Navy. who will
make her debut in both New York
and Washington; Miss Dorothea
Richards, daughter III Capt. and Mrs.
Theodore W. .Richaxxis: Miss Fannie
Dial, daughterof former Senator and
Evening star., 1926-10-31
Members of Cabinet
And Other Officials
Heed Political Call
Secretary Mellon Among
Those Planning to Cast
Ballot Election Day-Cen-
eral Notes.

The Secretary of the Treasury, Mr..
Mellon, will go to Pittsburgh tomor-
row to remain until the middle of the
week, making the trip home to cast
his vote Tuesday.
The Secretary of War, Mr.. Dwight
F. Davis, who has been in the Middle
West for several weeks, will be in his
home in st. Louis until after the
election Tuesday.
The Attorney General, Mr.. John G.
Sargent, who went to Albany last
week, is with Mrs. Sargent in their
home in Ludlow, VT, over Sunday,
and will not return until after the
election Tuesday.
The Secretary Of the Navy. Mr..
Wilbur, who has been in Vermont,
met Mrs Wilbur in Baltimore yester-
day for the foot ball game between
the Annapolis team and the team OF
the Michigan University. They re-
turned last evening.
The Secretary of the Interior, DR..
Hubert Work, will return Saturday to
his apartment in Wardman Park Ho-
tel from his home in Colorado, where
he will go to vote Tuesday. The Sec
retary went to Lawrence, Kans., to
attend the formal opening Of the new
athletic stadium at the Haskell In
stitute.
Mrs. James j. Davis, wife of the
Secretary of Labor. will go to Pitts
burgh tomorrow to meet Secretary
Davis, who is in the Middle West.
After the election Mrs. Davis will
return to her apartment in Wardman
Park Hotel and the Secretary is ex-
pected to accompany her.
Representative John B. Sosnowski
of Michigan is at the Wardman Park
Hotel and has with him for the week
end his daughter, Miss Theresa Sos
nowski, who attends the Immaculate
Seminary.
Maj. Gen. Greely after passing the
Summer at Center Conway, has re-
turned to Washington for the Winter
and is with his daughter, Mrs. Rose
Greedy, In their apartment at 1855 r
street. His Summer was made pleas
ant by visits from Washingtonians,
among whom were Mrs. Mackay
Smith, ex-senator Hitchcock and
daughter. Mr.. Rudolph Kaufman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Simonds.
Miss Antoinette Greedy has gone to
Italy, where after a visit to her
cousin, the Baroness Nagel, in Flor
ence. she will perfect her Italian by
a course in the University at Siena.
Former Corporation Counsel and
Mrs. Conrad H. Syme have as their
guest their son. Lieut.. L. D. Syme,
who has been on duty in the Canal
Zone for three years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Fairfax
have with them at the Wardman
Park Hotel their daughter, Mrs. T. E.
Chandler, wife of Lieut.. Comdr.
Chandler. u. S. N. Comdr. and Mrs.
Chandler have recently returned from
San Diego and are now at Yorktown,
Va
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Newton
Continued on Tenth Pagel
Evening star., 1926-10-31
Legal Sorority Honors
Women Law Students

An attractive tea was given last
Sunday in the home Of Mrs. Arthur
Keith of Twentieth street by Miss
Yates, Miss Reed, Miss Treadwell.
Miss Kempf and Mrs. Anna Wolf Of
Epsilon Chapter. Kappa Beta Pi Legal
Sorority. in honor Of the women of
the freshman class. Washington Col
lege Of Law. The guestr were re.
ceived by Chief Justice Walter I. Nc
Coy. patron, and Mrs. Martha Rob-
bins Gold. the new dean Of Epsilon
Chapter. They were assisted by Mrs
Ellen Spencer Mussey. founder Of the
Washington College Of Law, and Mrs.
]. Garfield Riley. dean Of the college.
Miss Gertrude Leonard presided at
the tea table. assisted by Miss Mary
Cannon. Mrs. Mary Grimes and Mrs.
Clare willison. Mrs KStth is the re-
cent past dean Of Epsilon Chapter.