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Hyder weekly herald., 1926-11-15
FORMER PRESIDENT DIES

Mrs. Ella Perkins, sister ot Mrs. Florence Smith, and pro- prietress of the Hyder Hotel in 1925, died recently in Se- attle, according to advices re- ceived by Mrs. Smith, who left here for the south a week ago Sunday, to attend the obse- quies of her departed relative.
 The Taku brought over a list of 2 passengers on the last trip from Ketchikan.
Hyder weekly herald., 1926-11-15
s. s. coRDovA COMING

The freight steamer Cordova of the Alaska Steamship Com pany is scheduled to leave Se- attle November 20 and will call at Hyder and Stewart, ac- cording to telegraphic, advices received Saturday by the Pre- mier Gold Mining Company.
Hyder weekly herald., 1926-11-15
hLBERTA TAKES OVER.
 PEACE RIVER R R


 That the Peace River railroad issue has not been lost in the .naelstrom of Canadian politics put, on the contrary, is making progress toward the day when a western extension of the pro- posed road will link Hyder and Stewart with the East, is shown by the following Ed rondton press 4.spatch dated lov. 5. ..-.. In a statement issued at noon Friday, Premier Brownlee an- nounced that the province Of Alberta will take over the op- eration of the E. D. and B. C. and Central Railways on Nov ember 10, when the Canadian Pacific's operating agreement -lsiTes. ''- 'r' a A'"--'
 The last minute offer made by Vice President Coleman on Wednesday which was $8O,000 better than President Beatty's offer of May II last, has been rejected by the government and an agreement completed with the c. N. R. for Ire hand- ling of the traffic.
 Most important of the points included in MT. Br0wniae s statement are:
 Continuation of the existing freight rates now enjoyed b. the people of the, Peace Nv. CT country.
 The use of the E. N E dsEat and other c. N. R. te5n..ilal$ and stations, by bo h th I | 6 B. c. and the A. 6 L Y. Railway. No impairment of service under provincial oper- ation.
 Other points of importance not mentioned in the statement includes serious consideration by the provincial governnlenJ of the providin g of extension, north and south of the Peace, from the present end Of atcct at Whitelaw to Waterhol1 Of the north side of the river, and fro mthe present end O. steel at Wembley on the south. to Beaver Lodge; restoration of the dining car service "r the E. D. & B. c.
 John Callaghan, rrovine;ai minister of railways, Wil| De named as general manager Of the E. D. & B. c. and Central Canada Railways, succeeding James A MacGregor, who has been general manager of the road, under c. P. R. operation for the past six years.
Hyder weekly herald., 1926-11-15
BUILDING CAMP
 ON EXTENUATE

The Extenuate Gold Mines Co. is making preparations to erect a number of cams. buildings on the company properties north of the Sebak- we, preparatory to commenc- ing an extensive development program.
Hyder weekly herald., 1926-11-15
The Hyder Lumber Go. saw mill closed down Saturday, after a busy season.

;he mining industry. Various other committees were sug- gested but it was the view of the meeting that all except those above mentioned should be dispensed with until later. As a concluding act of the dis cussion, President Thomas was authorized to select the per sonnell of all standing commit tees.
 The remainder of the session was devoted principally to the discussion of a proposed cam oaign to secure additional members, during which it was stated that the incorporation )i the chamber had created a favorable impression among luite a number who have hitherto failed to take more han slight interest in the or yanization and many are now inclined to join and lend their aid toward promoting the growth and prosperity of the community.
 As reported in an earlier is- sue, all persons who are inter- 9sted in the district and it's de- yelopment are eligible for membership. There is no di- ect admission fee or charge and the dues have been fixed 2t the very nominal sum of $1 per mnoth, payable Iii ad- vance for the first year and
 or every six months thereaft-
 TT e funds derived gre de- voted solely to carrying on
 he activities and meeting the expenses of the organization.
 As the work of the Chamber of Commerce is of benefit to every one in the community in some degree, the cost of main aiming the organization should not be borne by a few, but rhould be shared by all citi- zens of the community, re- gardless ss whether they are in business or not. Prospectors and miners particularly should
 end their support to the cham Der, whose principal activities are directed toward the i'm orovement of the difficult con- ditions under which they now labor.
 Experience has shown con- clusively that a well organized and active Chamber of Com merce is a power for good in any community. The local or ganization is working inde- l fatiguably in the interest of the town and district and will un- ! occasionally be of increasing benefit as time goes on, hence it should be given all possible support by our citizens.
Hyder weekly herald., 1926-11-15
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 TAKES NEW START

SuUSldlIldl OdSIS o1 4SSdl Ii- corporation, the Hyder Cham Der of Commerce held it's first general meeting under the new dispensation at Chamber of Commerce Hall Tuesday evening, with president Merl r. Thomas, presiding. The initial meeting of the incorpo~ rated body was preceded by a final meeting of the old Cham Der of Commerce, at which the proceedings were devoted to settling all unfinished business and to transferring its assets and liabilities to the new or ganization. This being con- cluded the old body took final adjournment and passed into history, after two years of faithful and highly successful endeavors in the interest of the community.
 The opening session of the new body was marked by fine display of enthusiasm on the part of the members pres ent. The spirit of optimism was rife throughout the session and found frequent expression dur ing the discussion of the vari- ous matters taken up. This was doubtless due largely to the fact that the act of incor- porating has placed the Cham Der on an entirely substantial and permanent foundation, where it can be maintained on an effective operating basis and continue it's activities so long as the official personnel is maintained. Another factor of wide importance is to be found in the fact the liability of the organization is fixed by law and does not extend to individual members; thereby removing all possibility of the repetition of certain unpleas- occurrences developing in con- nection with the activities of earlier organizations of civic character.
 With the adjournment of the old chamber, the new body, the official personnel of which had been selected at an organ ization meeting held October 4, speedily settled down to business by inducting Rev. s. v. Warren into the office of sacretary-treasurer. The books and funds of the old organi- zation were turned over to MT. Warren and the matter of standing committees was talk n up and discussed from vari- 0us angles. Included in the various committees proposed were: Light coIlmittee. en- dowed with the function of looking after the street lights; Streets and Sidewalks com mittee, the business of which will be to formulate ways and means of keeping the streets and sidewalks in proper con- dition; a River Protection com mittee, to have charge of the task of securing data and urg- ing governmental assistance toward removing flood danger which threatens to one day overwhelm the community; 3 Fire committee, to devise and maintain means for fire pro- tection, and a Roads and Trails committee, devoted to further ing the opening of new roads and trails for the benefit of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
Dainty Gift Underwear

At $1-Nainsook flannel
cite and crepe gowns, en-
velope chemises, costume
slips, boomers and step-ins.
At $z-Regular and extra
size gowns, lace-trimmed
chemise, handmade gowns.
handmade chemises, silk un-
dergarments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20

At S. = Crepe. de. chine
dressing sacques, boomers,
step-ins, radium and rayon
slips, handmade gowns and
chemise.
At $5-Lace-t trimmed silk
gowns, slips, chemise, dance
sets, handmade chemise, ex-
ira size crepe de chine
boomers.
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Gift Slippers, 79c

And far more charming than you might expect
for such a price, For women, soft felt slippers,
decorated in gold, or trimmed with ribbon and pom
pom; also embroidered satin slipper. For children,
a real Indian type of moccasin, and high bootle
with prettily decorated cuff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
6-pc. Desk Sets, $3.50

To dress up her desk most coorfuly! Celuod
desk blotter and nkwel letter holder and opener
calendar stamp box and hand bloter too! English writing
paper with quill pen in every box, 75c.
Cetonne covered boxes filled with writing paper SOC up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
Cowhide Gases, $25.95

Cowhide Gases, 25.95
Genuine cowhide, cobra
grained, with a folding tray
that holds 10 toilet articles
in green, blue, ivory or gold.
20-in. Leather Case, S29.5O
Black cobra grained
leather case with eight fit
tings in a folding tray that
may be carried as a separate
bag.
22-in. Fitted Case, $3.50
Windsor brown antler
grain cowhide, with lavender
or gold fittings, in a remov-
able tray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20

22-in. Fitted Case, $3.50
Black cobra-grained COW
hide with ten toilet article,
in various colors.
Mans Fitted Case, S24 to
S45
1S-inch black whale grain
leather with best quality tot
let fittings. a special place
for razor.
9x18 Hat Box, $3.50
Pullman size, silk lined
with two large pockets and
hat crown: leather bound
with double stitching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
5th Floor Gifts
Smart Gift Luggage

Remembrance of you that he-and she-will
carry with them wherever they go in their travels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
3rd Floor Gifts
Negligees and Quilted
Silk Robes
H to h Off

Beautiful crepe de chine and flat crepe neglige
deliberately trimmed with lace-chiffon velvet robe
combined with georgette and satin quilted robe
They are lightly mussed from display-but need on
pressing cleaning!
$500 to $1,000 nss'izss. and Robes. now. $1(
$1,000 to $1,000 Negligees and Robes now. 81
$500 to $500 Negligees and Robes. IL Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
3rd Floor Gifts
4O-in. $3.50 Washable
Flat Crepe
$50

Another holiday sale of fine substantial quality a-sk
fiat crepe that washes like piece Of cotton coth Excellent
for either evening 50 exquisite shades that
are in themselves inspirations for the attractive frocks and
other lovely garments you make,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
Sale of $3.50 and
$500 Shirts
$1.95

Surely, at this time of the year,
this is one of the most important
events scheduled for tomorrow
For they are certainly the kind of
shirts you are proud to give-and
he is more than willing to receive.
Fine, smooth imported broadcloth
both plain and striped; high
grade madras in as large and at
tractive a selection as you could
wish. Collar attached and neck
band styles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-20
Half-PriCe Sale of
Linens

Not ordinary laces, either, but real Carrlck
Ma Cross lace-so exqusitely handmade that
it resembles Italian cut work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
DIR. FRANK CRANES
DAILY EDITORIAL
"a -. FRANK CRANE
Ne SutOr

0HERE i latin proverb .Ne sutor ultra crepidam,"
which means substantially, Let the snoemaker SUCK
to his last.
1ntbe Burbank recently took fier into theology and
,ncsd himself a. an infdel Hardly did the furcre
nv this subsde than he announced
that he could cure disease by holding hands, or some other
process
AS theologan and physician Burbank seems 20 Oe
good plant raiser. j,
when Henry Ford announces his campaign against the
Jews he demonstrates that he good automobile maker
That is about all
Edison doubts the Immortality of the SOUL and as rea-
soner in such things he makes good electric bulbs.
We go grocer to get our prescrapuons lieu'
nor to harness maker to have our plumbing done
IN other words the value Of mans opinion depends On
how far that opinion extracted and the result Of ms
special studies his experience.
We should opinions Of Emerson or Maeernnck
on any philosophical question because they have given tne
selves to philosophy We should go to statesman 1Or re
. liable opinions about craftsmanship.
Almost every reader Of the newspapers thinks ne could
run paper better than the editor Editors however are
chosen Of their peculiar ability IN this ne ana
not another.
The opinions that influential among mankind are
those that excreted from experience
When has achieved fame IN any direction or popu-
artv for any cause it quite the fashion to ask him his
opinions other directions They are no more valuable
than the opinions Of anybody else
dead Is good detective story writer His opinions the
craftsmanship story telling ought to be valuable His
spitrappng worth no more tnan the views
of any neophyte.
Every man has his opinions about every sort Of thing
eunnoss and Henry Ford for instance, being Of
some intelligence should be listened to- But expert
on statera should prefer to go to one who has spent
his life in the business.
achieved of popularity thinks about subject
but well for all kinds of oraces to keep IN mind that
shoemaker should stick his last and because he makes
good boots is sign that he mend dranpipes
fully matter how good his boots
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
The Presidents Attitude on
Retirement Annuities

The Presidents attitude increased retirement
nuies civil service employees represented to be
quite liberalization of annutes BUT ne hesl
tang possible of the project to the Federal
Treasury which escaped the payment OF nickel
toward retirements
The BUT in this may not become stumbling DOCK
Congressional action may to be as formidable
struggling for just treatment for
employees of the Let us hope the
word will not spell naction and that it merely represents the
usual caution Of the Chief Executive.
The President is however represented firmly con-
WINGED that there should be liberalization of annues that he
insisting to House that this legislation must be in
legislative program That should spell favorable
action.
There are so many plans the Senate and House
ittee handling this legislation that they confusing but
the acuaes worked the costs of the various plans
so that the members of committees know well whether
Federal Government will will not be committed to
spending any money and So how much
Any real annuties going to cost somebody
something So far in all the annuities paid out the some
body has been poorly paid employees Of the Government
themselves The deductions 2 cent from their salaries
have paid all the annues and built surplus that is now
approaching $50000,000.
If it the intention of the Administration and the party
leaders in Congress shall not appropriate
any money the annuity funda position that neither
fair Just nor for great to take toward
its own worerhen the increase in annutes cannot be
extensive heretofore planned in bills before Congress- all
of which take from the salaries Of Government
ployes deductions of 3 cent instead of per cent
pose to increase maximum annuity from $20
now to ST annues of less than $72O to be increased
proporonatey according to the acuares
would eventually commit the Government to yearly conrbu
tons of comparatively millions of dollars few that
the Treasury would hardly feel it.
The Just thing is to increase the annuies If the
maximum cannot put $1,000 year without costing
Uncle Sam few dollars each year. why not make increases
that will probably big and wealthy nation nothing9
One suggestion to make changes in retirement
put the maximum annuity at $500 smaller annutles IN
proportion is estimated that this would require no ap
preparation from Congress and further increase in the
deductions from salaries of employees.
The increased annues under this plan would be shame
fully small but would be better than increases at all
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
GORILLA'S BRAINS
By Garrett P. Serviss

ONE of the notabilities dwelling
" in Florida just now is
Congo youthful female gorilla.
She has had the honor, IL she 50
considers it, of a visit from a
distinguished psychologist, repre-
sentative of the higher branch Of
the primitive order of mammals.
1t Is another link between man
and ape that for both the surest
test Of intelligence appears in the
capacity to be educated. Congo"
has submitted to this test with
triumphant results.
DR.. Robert M. Yerkes, Of Yale
University. has spent six weeks
testing her with human inven-
tions, and the result is considered
as establishing the superiority of
the gorilla race over that of the
chimpanZee. This is a great honor
for so young a person, so recently
kidnapped in her native wilds. If
she should ever go back to her
relatives in the west African
forests she ought to have a medal
to wear, or some kind OF degree
to show; nothing could better
prove her nearness to humanity.
<AS Adt as the D0-
tween gorilla and chimpanzee is
concerned Congo has had to
face great odds. She is said to
be the only representative of her
race who has ever been in the
presence Of an experimental psy-
cholOgist, although many gorillas
have had that experience, several
being now inmates Of the "Pri-
70 nh vi. Dat
she has easily left them all be-
hind. Here is what DIR. Yerkes
says about her, according to
Science Service:
Differ in Temperament
zones first impression is that
the chimpanzee is the more in
telligent, but that Is probably due
to the temperamental differences
of the two animals. The chin
panZee Is the more emotional and
impulsive; the gorilla is the more
deliberate and works calmly and
with better Judgment, and /
should expect that the gorilla
would go farther in the long run.
/ was able to work with Congo
for hours at "A time, and she stuck
to her tasks. A chimpanZee by
comparison tires quickly.
Has the idea ever occurred at
Yale that a chimpanZee or gor-
lila might be trained to serve on
a football team? The gorilla par
ticularly is very powerful an
imal. A line bucked by a gorilla
would go down like a row of
cars. Perhaps. fitted with a
proper shoe. it might be taught
to kick. The probable result is
indicated by what DR.. Yerkes is
reported to have said of Con
go's' strength:
when she tugged at me I
felt as if something would break
When tested with a spring bal
ance she pulled 100 pounds,
which, considering relative weight.
would be equivalent to a pull If
400 pounds by q man"
But she Is very gentle, and the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
Let's Find Out
None is so blind as one that will not SEE

None blind that will not see.
headed by the clever Wayne Wheeler
profess significance in the polls taken to
sound public sentiment on the Vostead law.
Probionsts say the polls meaningless despite the fact
that more than 100000 persons voted in the Hearst
nationwide Of the voting more than 90
per cent favor modification of the Volstead law
say opinion of than 100000 persons mean
ingles country large the United States, is
saying much To this opinion aside insignificant just
because does coincide with the OF the AnSaoon
League, is taking great liberty.
The dys complain that the straw votes do not reflect the
prohibition sentiment of the country Very WELL then
let's have nationwide referendum and give everybody
chance to vote
That's fair enough it? ANY impartial will
YES.
the prohiBitiOnists impartial fair7 Ap
parently they when it to the question Of
referendum the Volstead law They fighting such
referendum with every weapon they have.
They be determined NOT at least to be
AFRAID to see what the real public sentiment the
prohibition question.
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doctor thinks she doesn't realize
her strength"
Captured Three Others
Perhaps that accounts for the
fact that her owner in Florida.
Mr.. Benjamin Burbridge. of Jack
sonvilIe, captured her single
handed" in the forest bordering
the Congo River. He also cap.
tured three others. but all have
died in captivity except the
strong armed. gentle Congo"
In addition to Mr.. Burbridge's
motion pictures Of gorillas in
their native land many films have
been taken showing Congo"
undergoing her revelatory educa-
ton in Florida under the super
intendence Of DR.. Yerkes.
Perhaps one of the most signifi-
cant statements quoted from the
psychologist is that he was most
impressed during the experiments
with the great array Of mental
differences between the gorilla
and the other great apes"
That might be called human
trait also. If man had never
come into this world these crea-
lures. so like him in many ways,
would have been its highest"
inhabitants. Were the ancestors
of the gorilla specially gifted with
better mental powers than those
of the chimpanzee, or did they
achieve their present superiority
or acquire it through evolution?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
BY ELSIE ROBINSON

noisy to them, too. This is why:
This is the seventeenth time
that Lucille has come to my
office within three weeks. It
is not. however, the quantity of
Lucille's visits that has aroused
my wrath. it is the quality.
was very sorry for Lucille
at first. She was Misunderstood.
She was Misunderstood by every
one. Her mother had misunder-
stood her and her sisters had
misunderstood her and her teach
ers had misunderstood her and
her boss had misunderstood her
and now her husband was mis-
understanding her with great
violence "a hours a day.
/ listened with sad surprise to
Lucille's story. always listen
with sad surprise to stories like
that. How can people possibly
be so abused when baseball bats
are so cheap? However" thought
I, maybe she doesn't favor base
ball bats as much as l do"
So / put away my doubts and
proceeded to advise Lucille.
1t really wasn't difficult to
advise her. Her problem was
fairly simple--a very little effort
and ingenuity on her part would
solve it. / told her how it might
be done, while still retaining her
domestic connections.
She listened to me pensively.
A faint hope began to dawn
in her eye. / felt my chest eX-
pand.
Here" said l. lis a sweet.
sensitive girl whose whole life
has been wrecked for lack of
a little sensible advice. Thank
goodness, I've been able to put
her on the right track. Queer
how I've a knack for doing
things like that"
although l have been in this
work for years and years,
still say things like that to my
self. Barnum wasn't exactly E
right. There's not a new one
every minute. But those that
are already here make up for
the deficiency.
Well, as 1 was saying, I got all
smoked up with optimism over
Lucille. was still that way
when she called the second time.
She was still being Misunder-
stood, but there was some new
data on the subject. Had she
followed my advice? Well-yes,
she'd meant to-only she'd really
not had a chance. And