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Of these articles themselves and this was
acceded to upon Chaplain Neyman stat
ing that Mr.. Reynolds was agreeable to
loaning an extra room in the Grand Hotel.
1t was also agreed that other articles
might be sent to this room for sale.
Mr.. BONN said that the Bay Rum
manufacturers and a few others would
participate in the Exhibit.
Chaplain Neyman informed the gather
ing that Mr.. LindboIR was arranging
for the usual display of furniture. etc,
made by the school children, and that
Dir. Thompson in St. Croix bad agreed
to send over various agricultural pro-
ducts from the Experiment Station
there.
Chaplain Leonard said that Mr.. Cor
neiro had suggested to him that all
lights be lit Oh the Main Street on moon
light nights, and that the landing place
be suitable illuminated when The tourists
visited the Island. Mr., Miller was Sc
lected to approach the West Indian
Company concerning the matter.
1t was also agreed that a sign should
be placed on the Kine's Wharf reading
"WELCOME TO ST. THOMAS'' on one
side and GONE SOON AGAIN" on the
other.
The Finance Committee handed the
Chairman $780, 90, which had been col
lected from the different merchants.
The m~eetinesWas then adjourned. The
Bulletin, Jan. 27tb.
, 1926-02-03
No Summer in 1927?
Why the Weather Sharps Predict Another
Cold Year" Like 1916, When There
Was Snow and Ice on the Fourth
Of July Even in the
Southern States
Boston Sunday Amerlcau)

boston Sunday A0lericdH)
Continued from yesterdays Avj8.)
The arrival Of this ''sunspot maxi
mum" is signaIled by the appearance of
spots in twos and threes, their number
steadily increasing for a while and later
diminishing. Their chief importance to
US lies in the fact that those fiery cyclon-
ic storms kick up clouds Of ashes, which,
enveloping the sun, obstruct its radiation
thereby lessening the amount of heat de-
livered to the earth. That means cold
weather.
There is always a cloud of ashes about
the sur, a product of its super volcanic
fires. When there is total eclipse it
can be plainly seen with the naked eye
through smoked glass, extending millions
of miles outward from the solar disk. a
Whitish luminous veil. 1t is not really
luminous, but the particles of which it is
composed are shining in the sunlight.
Astronomers call it the corona"
1t would surely be valuable to know
the cause of the periodic appearance of
, 1926-02-03

cotics in South American cities as appall.
ing. She states that New York use still
more narcotics but the only difference
being that il is done openly in the South
American cities while many persons have
become ad1icts ir New York City due to
the so called prohibition.
Berlin ,-Germany2s application for en-
trance to the League Of Nations will be
sent to Geneva Wednesday or Thursday.
Madrid. General Marine. former Min
lister Of War is dead.
Geneva. The League Of Nations in
vited the United States to participate in
the commission meeting May Is, to pre-
pare for an international conference on
double taxation.
Delhi.-Ihe Maharajah of IrdCre his
been given ten days to decide whether
he will abdicate or be deposed By the
Viceroy for his part in the murder of a
merchant and he kidnapping and mutt
lation of dancing girl according to an
understanding here.
Berlin.-The French troops have be-
gan their Withdrawal from Dusselberg.
VieDna.-Dr. Meyer addressing the
society of physicians regarding the treat
m6nt OF generous growth with a com
b~ination of Toentgen rays and subcutan.
eous injections Of grapesuqar, declared
tumOrs had been partly diminished and
sometimes wholly removed by the process
the famous rOentQen exert. Prof. DOIZk-
decht said DR.. Movers plan was best
method possible when operations were
inadyisable.
, 1926-02-03
u. S. NAVAL RADIO STATION
G CHRISTIANSTED. ST. CROIX,
End FEBRUARY 1926.
Courtesy of the Associated Pre8S.)

Rio de Janeiro.- "A squadron of Brazil
ian naval h~ydroplanes will escort Com
mander Frances when he flies from Per-
nambucco probably tomorrow to Rio de
Janeiro. He will be received at the
decks after his machine is taken in tow
b. the representatives of the Diplomatic
Corps, the Brazilian Air Cub and mem
hers of the Spanish and Portuguese col
Onies.
Cannes, France. - Helen Wills and
Jack Hillyard lost in the semi finals of
the mixed doubles tennis tournament of
Gallia to Allister Mccormack and Mile
Petchell 1-6, Ga, IS. This is their first
defeat since their arrival at the Rivera.
HaIifax.-The Morse freighter Johanne
Dybwad enroute to Boston, has sent out
sea calls asking for immediate assistance,
she reported she is badly damaged and
unable to make any progress in the heavy
seas. Her position was given as $3.50
north, 1920 west, the Westinskip 1T
miles distant was the first ship to pick up
the distress calls and is rushing to the
Dybwad but does not expect to arrive be-
fore morning.
New York Mrs. Angela Kaufman
who has just returned from a tour Of
South America describes the use of mar
, 1926-02-03

RR. HENRY ARNSTEIN of PhiIadeI
phia will speak by special request on
- THURSDAY NIGHT THE 4TH INST.
at 8 O'Clock, at St, PauIs School House,
Frederiksted, on the Agricultural and
Industrial possibilities of the Virgin Is
lands.
DR.. ARNSIEIN whose pCcialty is the
utilization and development of natural
resources, will explain that by scientific
cultivation of the Island, it is feasible
to develop a very extensive Agricultural
Industry and Commerce; such develop
ment will give opportunity Of work of
greatly increased income to everyone by
spreading and creating prosperity with
all of its blessings.
The Virgin Islands will even poIiti-
calIy gain by such development, by
growing and manufacturing commodi-
ties the Mother Country-Continental
United States now imports from foreign
countries.
1t is an opportunity to listen to a man
who knows his business and from whom
we may all learn something worth while.
All interested Officials, Planters, Squat
ters, Merchants, Teachers, Mechanics
and representative inhabitants of the
Island are cordially invited to attend
this Lecture.
(signedl VIM H. FLEMING,
Promoter.
Frederiksted, St. Croix,
1st February 1926.
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focks Of sunpots at eleven year inter
walls. Net until recently has a plausible
theory been offered.
The nearest neiqhbor to our solar sys-
tenn in the heavens is a double star call
ed Alpha C~entauYi-So near that a ray
OF light from that source, travelling 1866
Geo miles a second, requires only four
and One.third years to reach Us. Astron-
omicalIy speaking, that is a very short
distance. Alpha Centauri is a pair Of
suns, each OF them about The same size as
our WI central luminary, Which, reyolv-
ing about a common center of Cavity,
alternately approach rather close to each
other and then sheer off.
Their approaches recur at intervals of
eleven years, approximately. and appear
to coincide with the periodic outbreaks
Of spots or our sun Does that not sug-
gest an interference?
When the twin orbs of Alpha Centauri
come near to each other, they must mu-
tuaIly experience enormous and even cata-
clysmic Disturbances, which may con-
ceivably so affect our sun as to cause
great storms in its fiery enveIope-en-
rendering, in other words, a flock Of SUI
spots.
ITO be c~oncluded)
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
WAITRESS NEAR
DEATH AGAIN

For the third time in the last
eight months, Charlotte /. Hardy,
pretty 2I-year-old waitress, lies at
deaths door as the result Of hav-
ing swallowed poison.
Taken to Casualty Hospital short
" after midnight, the young
woman, who gave her residence as
920 New York Ave. N. W., today
was reported in q serious condition
from the effects OF poison she II
said to have taken late last night.
Neither the police nor hospital
physicians who attended her could
assign motive for the girls act
other than possible melancholy over
a love affair. At the hospital II
was said that when attendants
were removing her stockings
small photograph of a man was
found in one Of them.
Last March 2 the girl was rush
ed to Emergency Hospital in q
critical condition caused by poison
which, she said, had been taken
by mistake. Following a Halloween
celebration she was again treated
at Emergency for poisoning.
The young woman is said to have
sister living at 1872 K st. n. w.
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
COLD WEATHER
AFTER RAIN

Nearly two inches of rain had
fallen in Washington and vicinity
for the "a hours ended at 10 o'clock
this morning, it was learned from
the Weather Bureau today.
Forecaster Mitchell at that time
issued a forecast for fair and colder
weather for late today or tonight.
The official precipitation, as re-
corded by the Weather Bureau.
was given at 10 o'clock as 1877
inches.
Raincoats. umbrellas and galoshes
were the order Of the day, with
curbs coping with small rivulets
and every depression in the streets
converted into miniature ponds.
Splashing autos evoked the NUT
tered imprecations Of drenched
pedestrians, and street cars proved
as convenient as ever for having
ones clothes pressed.
Officials of both traction COM
panies reported that no particular
delay has been caused by the heavy
downpours. Capital Traction offices
said that any delay occasioned was
usual" caused by the slower move
ments of passengers encountered
with umbrellas and other rainy-day
accoutrements. The Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company had
no record of any disrupted or de-
layed service. they said
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
Dying of Poison Dose,
Girl Rallies; Man Who
Tilted Her at Bedside

Because a man who was supposed
to be her sweetheart had quarreled
with her. Mrs. Marie Leonard, %,
drank poison last night lin her
room at 1929 / st. N. w. Her life
hangs by a thread today at Elmer
gency Hospital, where she was
taken by Albert Sunday shortly
after 8 o'clock last night.
The girls life was thought lost
during the night. but new vitality
enabled her to rally, and now
chances for her recovery are
bright.
Mrs. Leonard. who has ceen
divorced, would give no reason for
her act to nurses at the hospital
nor to the police. 1t is known, how
ever, that she quarreled with the
man shortly before taking tbs
poison. I'VE each had better 20
our own way" he told her.
Soon afterward the man went
Continued on Page 24.)
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
HEALTH CONDITIONS
IN SCHOOLS STUDIED

DIR. H. Barrett Learned. chairman
OF the grounds, equipment, and
committee of the Board Of
Education, will report to the board
meeting tomorrow concerning the
progress of the committee in study
ing health conditions in go Wash
ington schools.
The task has proved tremendous,
Harry o. Hine. secretary to the
board, said today, and it is doubtful
that any definite recommendations
will be made by the committee to.
morrow.
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
SHE SMACKS THE PIGSKIN
FOR A HOLE IN ONE
Res usPN OFFICE

-
The lady from Boston headed into
that popular @ Street music store at
an early hour TO avoid the rush. She
told the bright young clerk, who al
personal service, that she was tickled
. rosebud hue to see him again. She
said she had Just returned from
abroad. after spending several months
among the crack money-borrow1ng
they were So expert at borrowing
money from Uncle Sam that they
could negotiate the trick with their
hands tied behind their backs.
She said she had worked up SONG
FOOD done. and that she would spill
e to him. She called 1t Youth, ana
allowed. in no uncertain terms tnat
it would regulate anyhody's liver VINO
would use It. vor,ru
Youth IL not q time of life-it IL
q state OF mind. It il not 2 ma..SI a
knees. It Is temper OF the will. 2
nfiaIfty of the imagination, q VieoE
az the emotions; It IL freshness o.
the deep springs OF life. Youth mean ne
eourare over tinidity, Of the apps
lite Of adventure over love o t 49,
This often exists In . man OF htIty'
more than in 3 boy OF twenty. w.
body grows old BY merely nv.ns ia
numbers QA years. RNSR-Sz
only By desarting their ideals. Years
wrinkle the skin. but TO give up enc
elusfmarn wrinkles the soul. Worry,
doubt, seIf-distrust. fear and despair
--fhese are the long. long years that
bow the head and turn the growing
spirit back 10 dust. Whether seventy
q sixteen, there - in every beings
heart the love of wonder, the sweet
AMUSEMENT Of the stars, and the star
like things and thoughts, the uns
daunted challenge Of events, the IN.
falling chIld-Iike appetite for what
next. and the Joy and the game o.
life. You are AZ young a. your
faith, rs old a. your doubt: a. young
az your self-confidence, as old az
your fear: as young as. your. hope. a.
ed as your despair.
A she came up the third time for
air the kid said he felt the same
way about Il, and that II would hold
aim for = prolonged period.
She asked him IL he had q copy
Of that last little Hitting Sunday
school carol en-ti-titled, "Adios,
Feathsred Songster Of q Charcoal
Hue" and receiving = copy Of Good
Bye. Black Bird" she meandered out
into the morning dew.
A. d. HAYWORTH.
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
TRACTION BILL |
IS RE- ADY
PHOTO. ~ Times slaI.

A tentative bill to force the mer-
ger of local traction companies has
heen drawn up by officials Of the
Public Utilities Commission and viii
be considered at meeting Of the
commission Thursday it vas learned
at the District Building today.
The bill proposes to penalize ffae
companies By increasing their taxa.
ton 100000 4 year Il they faal g
merge. Several rewards Would ne
offered fo them Cor merging. ~.
Guiding an absolute guar q rs 9 3
agai 1sf bus compe tftiOn, repeal 0f
the tax for crossing policemen, -
dirction In the paving tax and ntodl-
f.catissn Of the bridge repair tax.
Several other penalties and re-
wards have been considered by the
commission at various times. and
many others were recommended 81
the public hearing two weeks as0
before the commission
The bill as drawn would increase
the companies taxes If they do not
merge by raising the gross revenue
tax from Z to per cent
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
ASK 5-DAE WEEK
IN NAVY YARDS

Tabor's campaign for q five-day
working week reached the Navy De-
partment today when James O'Con-
nell, president Of the metal trade de-
fpartment Of the American Fedora
ton OF Labor, made stirring plea
before the Navy wage board for
shortening the hours of mechanics
and Iaborers in the Navy yards OF
the country.
sThe five-day week, Mr.. O'Con-
nell said, twas once looked upon as
q form of hysterIa but is now being
seriously considered by several Of
the larger employers of labor In the
country and some Of these are plan.
ming to give the shortened week q
thorough trial"
Pointing out that the permanency
Of Navy Yard employment has in
recent years become very uncertain
and that the constant shifting in
forces has not only caused hard.
ships to the workers but has also re-
suited in losses to the Navy. The,
labor leader suggested that shorter
week would serve to stabilize en-
ployment and thus make for in
creased efficiency.
Mr.. O,Connell also presented a
plea for a general wage Increase
among the Navy Yard workers.
John M. Tobin, general vice presi-
dent of the International Brother.
hood of BIacksmiths, Drppforgers
and Helpers attacked the piece work
system.
This witness declared that recent
inquiry had shown that workers in
the Washington Terminal under the
piece work system were dividing
their pay with some of their over
seers," and some Of the superin-
tendents were receiving shares in
this division"
J. A. Davis, national representa-
tive of the boiIermakers and allied
trades, said: THE piece-work sys-
tenn makes beggars, liars and thieves
out of them all. have yet to find
truthful piece worker"
Davis said that the Washington
Navy Yard had been trying for
more than two weeks to hire len
boilermakers, but was baked be-
cause Of the higher wages paid by
privates concerns. The Government,
he pointed out, pays only IS cents
an hour, while the lowest rate
among private firms in Washington
is 80 cents and runs as high as
$1.25 an hour in other Eastern
cities. In consequence, he said, the
Navy has been forced to import
boilermakers from Kansas City and
other Western towns.
For timing races a combination Of
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
MRS. SYLVIA TORMAN
Civic Associations
Are a Duty
By JESSE c. SUTER
Chairman Of the General Cam
paign Committee

Chairman Of the General Cam
palgn Committee
1t is the plain duty of the
individual citizen to take i'm.
teIIigent and active interest
in the affairs OF his neighbOr.
hood, the community and the
Nation. There is no side
stepping this responsibility for
it is born in us and travels
with us to the grave. George"
can't do 1t. for our civic duty
is our own job. which no one
can do for us.
Lacking the vote or any
form of representative gov
ernment. there is no means of
civic expression or cO-Opera.
tive action open to the indiyid-
ual citizen of the District save
through membership IN these
associations.
When the duty is so plain
and the opportunity so real
there rests the gravest respOn-
sibility upon those who fail to
participate.
Why hesitate? Join a citi-
zens' association today.
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
TRANSFER COMPANY
NAMED IN TWO SUITS

Joseph p. Constantine, ASH New
Jersey Ave. n. W., and his wife,
Mrs. Carmela Constantine. Of the
same address, today filed suit in
the District Supreme Court against
the Union Transfer Company,
Union Station, for $4,000 and So.
900 damages. respectively, for al
legged personal injuries,
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
Gas Death Starts Probe.

THE DEATH LAST NIGHT at Emergency Hospital Of
Mrs. Sylvia Torman, S8, of 91S Eighteenth ST. N w,
from gas poisoning has started investigation by Coro
ner hewitt When Mrs. Tormans illness first was re-
ported to the police they questioned her husband Will
securing medical treatment for his wife when he found
her unconscious
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
OBSERVATIONS

Remember qChen the filling
stations along the highways
sCeT'e for men and not for auto
mobiles?
Because prohibition has left
nothing to swear off from is
the reason some folks are stUeGr-
ing so often.
"The less men think, the more
then tGlk."-Montesquien.
The more men drink the less
they thinIH-ProhibitiOn.
OIDONO.
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
THE ONLY ONE LIVING

zlbs geIIoso sCds smart, he soas,
Ard got 0tOag scitA many things;
At least he boosted that he Had
He had no mtodesty strings.
he told his yarns to little boys
Who stood 0roWnd ~ surprise,
Thought he 4Uas q Hgi1t0 aCoRdor,
AID 0Gped Nth sride open eyes.
His fGroTite one among the Kids
Was, ~ their sight, a checker,
He 4r0s the only man stu living
WHO he'd 0iUen 0n elephant tobacco.
CHTNC0TEAGUE CHARLIE.
The Washington times., 1926-11-16

Some Of these modern girls may
smoke. drink. even cuss, wear
Knockers, and cut their hair like
men, bnt none Of them will ever
90 down In history a. the father
Of her country. G. H. ID.
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
POLICEMEN TO GIVE
BALL NEXT MONDAY

There viii be fun galore for All.
those attending the annual fall en-
;ertainnne1t and dance Of the Police.
mems Association. which IS to pc
held next Monday evening ct the
city Club. at s O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
HAPPER ANNE

A puffy, baEgy little tam
Takes the place Of hat;
Big blue eyes, red-g6ld hair,
What d'you think % that:
A dainty, charming picture she
Would make on any box
Little Anne, who's smotheFing
In musl<Rat and brown fox.
Graceful legs that need TO dance,
with fellows she's the trapper;
Gathering Of high-spIked heels
Here comes Anne the FlapDer!
FRANCES e. HE'D.
49,
The Washington times., 1926-11-16

The theory of hell is that,
though quite hot, it's quite
dry. Which leads US to be-
heue that old General HUI
Nudity Is not do10n there.
ABE.
The Washington times., 1926-11-16

News Briefs
TAKEN FROM TODAY's
CLASSIFIED ADS
LOst-German Police Pup
GERMAN POLICE PUP-Female;
Saturday, l p. M: district tag.
1920: scar on left leg and over
right eye; at TIA eth ST. N. w.
Big Reward
See Classification s.
For Sale-FOrd Tudor
FORD TUDOR SEDAN. 1925
model; five balloon tires. mo-
tor m excellent condition; $225.00;
terms if desired.
See Classification 1875.
~ y
Used Lumber. at a Bargain
USED timber and lumber and
material; very reasonable.
See Classification 119.
House for Rent
NINE rooms. two baths, gas.
electricity: excellent heating
plant: all modern improvements;
rent reasonable.
See Classification 101
y
Wanted-EFrand Boy
ERRAND BOY with wheel or
motorcycle.
See classification, Sc.
\ 4 +
Furnished Room
WELL heated single room. semi
private bath; reasonable.
See Classification 90.
y y n
The above wants and offers
are only q few of the hundreds
OF interesting propositions adVer-
tlsed In tOday'9 Classified Adver.
Using Section. Turn there now.
The Washington times., 1926-11-16
Given Year for Bad Checks

James B. Clinedinst. %. Of Az
Eleventh st. N. E., will spend the
next year in Jail. He pleaded guilty
in police court today to cashing
checks amounting to over 800.
1nde. fal@e prete1ses.
The Washington times., 1926-11-16

Getting on Queen Marie's
train doesn't seem so hard,
bRt staying OFT Is the diff
cult thing. Abe.
The Washington times., 1926-11-16

For timing races a combination Of
clock and camera has been in
vented that registers in hundredths
of a second.
The border vidette., 1926-03-06
SUPPLY EXCEEDS DEMAND

Phoenix (Ariz General sup
ply OF labor slightly exceeds the
demand in the building trades ia
Arizona, according to the indus
trial employment survey report
made by the employment service
of the United States department
OF labor.
Skilled metal workers and
miners, however. are in demand,
the report states.
Building and general construc
tion continues quite active. New
construction under way or to
commence soon includes 500,
600 12-story structure. an $50, 600
high school stadium, three addi
tional stories to . large ware
house, and several blocks of
street paving" the report says
in referance to Phoenix. Build.
ing labor is ample, and q slight
surplus Of carpenters exists. !"
The border vidette., 1926-03-06
SOAKING THE INVESTOR.

AS unusual item appeared in a
North Carolina newspaper, the
Reidsville Review, the other day.
It told of q citizen of that town,
who owned piece of property
desired by a corporation as a 10
cation for a new enterprise. He
said: Take it and pay me what
you care to.
According to the customary
practice, he would have asked
two or three prices for the land,
especially if be knew that it hap
pened to be particularly suitable
for the investors purpose.
How many cities and towns
are retarded in growth and pros
perity by greedy individuals who
seek the opportunity to soak"
the new comers planning to es
tablish new industry?
The spirit shown by that
Reidsville citizen is the sort that
helps to build up community.
The contrary attitude kills the
goose even before it begins to
lay the golden eggs.
The border vidette., 1926-03-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Superior Court Of Santa
Cruz county, State OF Arizona.
Estate OF George G. Mertz, de-
ceased.
NOTICE is hereby given by the
N undersigned administrators
OF the estate OF George G. Mertz,
deceased, to the creditors Of and all
persons having claims against the
said deceased, to exhibit them, with
the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication
Of this notice to the said admins
traitor, at the office of Duane Bird,
Nogales, Arizona, the same being
the place for the transaction of the
business of said estate, in said
county of Santa Cruz.
CLARENCE G. MERIT,
Administrator of George G. Mertz,
deceased.
Dated Nogales, Arizona, this 29th
day OF January, 1926. 1.30 st
The border vidette., 1926-03-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court OF Santa
Cruz county, State of Arizona.
Estate Of Luis Echave, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given by the
~ undersigned administrator Of
the estate OF Luis Echave, deceas.
ed, to the creditors Of and all per-
sons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers. within ten
months after the first publication
Of this notice to the said admins
traitor at the office OF Duane Bird,
Nogales, Arizona, the same being
the place for the transaction OF the
business OF said estate, in the said
county OF Santa Cruz.
FRANK M. LYNCH,
Administrator OF the estate OF
Luis Echave, deceased.
Dated Nogales, Arizona, this 29th
day OF January, 1926. 1.30-5t