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Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
WITH EDITORS
AMERICA TURNS OVERSEAS.
New York Herald Tribune).

future America echoed the
this CITY, The Mi
yielded clear striking
of the world.
efficiency large-scale manufacturing
unusually
accomplishment skill
of
efficiency he these
While increased population 16 or II
swelled productivity the nation
produce ID with the number of
railways %
traffic with about the number of We have tanned
kowatts into friends Of We have domestd
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
Sixteen Years Ago

Mrs. Fred Haas of the Roy
hotel is visiting on the California
coast.
Mrs. Ben Rice is i'll at her
home on Thirteenth street.
NJ. A. Powers of the firm of
Powers and McCord of Portal
was a business visitor in town
yesterday.
George Mason, deputy customs
collector, spent Sunday in Naco.
Mrs. A. Y. Wright is quite i'll
at her home on Seventh street.
Attorney D. A. Richardson left
yesterday for the placer fields in
the Altar district.
Chris Quinn left yesterday for
Globe to assist in the opening of
Quinn brothers new theater
there.
1t is quite probable that Albert
Stacy will be opposed in the
election for school trustee next
Saturday. A. c.. Lockwood is
spoken of as his opponent.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
The Trouble

"I admit that I should like to
marry"
well, why don't you? Can't you
find a wife?"
"Oh, yes; but no suitable father
n-law. "-Boston Transcript.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
No Withdrawals

Bobby and Betty were INDUCING
in conversation consisting mostly
of Roasting. my father" remarked
Bobby proudly, works in bank
that has more deposits than any
bank in town. 1 heard him tell my
mother" There was a silence while
Betty collected her thoughts. What's
the matter with that bank?" she
asked at length. els it for men
only?"-Exchange
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
PLUCKED FROM THE PLAINS
MAZDA CIRnF

How is it that you, who are so
lucky at cards, always lose at horse
racing?"
Because can't shuttle the
horses -Dorfbarbler. Berlin.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
A nEI11SION

Queer that the anthracite people
thought that Easterhers couldn't
use substitutes. Look at what they
have been drinking for whisky lately.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
Modern Helm

Lady cat employment office: Have
you your references with you?
Cook: Yes, ma'am; have your
Boston Transcript.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
INEVITABLE

Arkansas is talking about forbid
ding ridicule of the Volstead act
and it is understood that the local
bootleggers have sent to New York
for few hundred cases of jokes
about it.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23

ole was a resident of a small town
in Minnesota. One day, while con-
valescing from serious illness, he
took a stroll down the principal
street of his home town. In passing
the town hall he noticed a meeting
of some kind was being conducted
so he entered, walked down the aisle
and took seat in the front row.
He then realized he was at po-
litical meeting. After some time the
speaker became personal and told
what wonderful man he was.
"Why," he said, II can tell by
merely looking at a man what his
political AFFILIATIONS are" Pointing
to a man in the crowd, he said,
THAT man is a democrat" The man
arose and admitted that he was
democrat.
Pointing to another man in the
hall, the speaker said, THAT man
is a democrat, also" The man arose
and admitted that he was demo-
crat.
"And now" continued the speaker,
pointing to ole, that man is
democrat"
Ole slowly rose. "Mr. Speaker, Mr..
Speaker" he said. cay tank you ban
make great beeg mistake. Ay ban
Norwegian raypooblican all me life,
but oAy ban seek for long, long tam,
and dat make me look LAX hail."
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23

The farmer stood and watched
the artist at work upon a land
scape. What are you going to
call that picture?" inquired the
farmer, at length. Ct was thinking"
said the artist, "of calling it 'Har
mony.' do you like that manner"
The farmer considered before he re-
turned, eyes, I like the name all
right but why waste it%'-Exchange.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
Primitive Jest From "Ever'

''What is money, daddy?'
"a thing, my boy, that a man earns
and gets, and for which a woman
yearns-and gets. "-Boston Transcript
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
BUTTER AND EGG MAN SUES.

BUTTER AND EGG MAN SUES.
MINNEAPOLIS, March Coon
tending that the term "butter and
egg man" is an insult to Minnesota
and butter and egg dealers in gem
eral Herman Klinglehulz Thursday
filed suit for 100000 damages
against vaudeville house and
FRANKIE Heath, an actress.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
ABE MARTIN

Next t. a flat tire, tn worst thing
is n blowout ON tooth paste tube.
Why pick Gen. Butler? He made
as good n shOVvin' in Philadelphia as
has been made by any other dry en--
fOrcement agent.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
Distracting

Distracting
The publicity man hot-footed it
to one of the Los Angeles papers
the other day and started to raise
the roof. 'Look here" he protested,
you put that theater ad of mine
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23

Criminal instincts can be detected
in early childhood, psychO-anaIyist
informs us.
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23

Successful men," said Charles M.
Sci wab, "get busy and do things.
That's why they are successful. The
unsuccessful men stand around and
rake speeches on how things ought
to he done. Most of these T1l-tell-
you-how- to- do-it fellows remind me
Of Pat
Pat a friend asked one day,
can you tell me what a fellow could
d . to live a hundred years|
"'Sure' said Pat promptly, just
keep on breathing
Douglas daily dispatch. [volume] (Douglas, Ariz.) 1903-1961, 1926-03-23
PZucked From the Plains

in a place where no one will notice
itr
"Why, it's right in plain sight"
protested the advertising manager.
E don't see anything wrong with
thu position"
well, / do" insisted he, you've
got hosiery ad. on the same page"
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
YOUNG OFFICER
IS DROWNED

Lieut.. Walter C. Myers, %, who
received his commission in the
Army Coast Artillery only two
weeks ago, was drowned while
swimming off the float of the
washington Canoe Club yesterday
afternoon on the eve OF his sched-
uled departure for his first Army
assignment.
Lieutenant Myers had received
orders only a day before to report
to the Twelfth Coast Artillery,
Fortress Monroe, Va, October 1.
He had planned to go down there
this weekend.
Members OF the young officers
family said today that he was a
good swimmer and must have been
stricken with cramp. His body
sey's boathouse about Z. O'Clock
last night after four-hour search.
Funeral services will be held at
the home Of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John C. Myers, 1926 Warder
ST.. at IL a. m. Monday. Masonic
and military rites win be per-
formed. Burial will be in airing
ton Cemetery with military honors.
Besides his parents; Mr.. Myers is
survived by three brothers. Be
fore his appointment to the Coast
Artillery Lieutenant Myers was an
instrument maker at the Naya;
Observatory here. He was a grad
nate Of Georgetown.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
FENN|NG HOLDS
PROBE COPY

Publication OF the transcript Of
the hearings Of the special sub
committee OF the House District,
Committee Of charges against for.
mer Commissioners Frederick A.
Fenning has been held up three
months through failure Of the
former Commissioners to correct
and return his copy Of the galley
proofs.
This was revealed today when
the new subcommittee. appointed
as a successor to the Fenning in
vestigation group. began its inquiry
into el1e District government. as q
result of evidence submitted during
the Fenning hearings.
representative Ernest w. Gibson
of Vermont is anxious to secure
copy OF the testimony as ground.
work for the investigation by the
new committee.
Inquiry at the Capitol revealed
that Fenning. after three months,
has failed to return his copy OF the
proofs. Immediate demand proba.
bly, viii be made upon him to return
the copy. so that publication may
be completed this week.
Commissioner Fenning, Repre-
sentative Gibson said. will be per-
mitted only to make corrections Of
phraseology in his own testimony.
The testimony covers the investi-
cation of many phases of the Dis
trict government. more than a score
of District officials having appeared
before the committee
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
ODD FELLOWS
To PARADE

More than 1000 Odd Fellows Of
the District. Maryland and Virginia
turned out today to welcome home
Ernest W. Bradford, elected grand
sire OF the fraternity at the 102nd
melting OF its grand lodge held
recently in Philadelphia.
The Odd Fellows gathered az
the Peace Monument at 2 o'clock
and from there marched up Penn
sylvania Avenue. around the Eilipse
up Seventeenth Street TO New York
Avenue, to T. Street, and along j.
Street to the Washington Audi
torium. where Grand Sire Bradford
was officially welcomed by speakers
and with musical program.
Commissioner Cuno II. Rudolph
delivered the address of welcome
for the city. and DIR. Henry w.
Tippett. Washington grand master.
for the Odd Fellows Other speak.
ers were Charles B. Schone
grand master of Maryland: X1dmund
II. Allen, grand master of Virginia,
and Mr.. Bradford. Governor Harry
NJ. Byd of Virginia was present.
The Mythras Sanctorum Band furn
ished tho music.
A formal reception tonight for
Bradford will be followed by a
public ball.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
HALL WITNESS
CHAINED
Continued from FIRST Page.)

(C0mtlnueQ from flrSt FaBSJ
He expressed great disappoint-
ment that his appeal for foreign
juries to try the defendants had
been denied by the State Supreme
Court in Trenton.
Court Turned Him Down
The opinion OF the court was that
the prosecutions allegations that q
fair and unbiased trial would be Inn
possible to obtain II Somerset
county jurors sat in the case was
without foundation.
Senator Simpson prepared to start
the first of the trials on October 18,
when, It is expected the crowded
Somerset county court calendar will
be cleared.
Charlotte Mills, daughter Of the
murdered woman, called on Senator
Simpson. When she departed she
was in tears.
Miss Mills Is apprehensivA over
the decision Of the Supreme Court =
Simpson told newspaper men when
she left. ''She is anxious to see
justice done in this case, but fears
it may not be, because the applica-
ton was denied by the Supreme
Court.
"She was crying because she feels
that she cannot get justice for her
mothers death with a Somerset
trial jury"
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
SAFETY
CAMPAIGN COMMENDED

The Times Herald campaign for
street safety was officially backed
today by the Merchants and Manu-
facturers Association, in a state
ment issued by Edward D. Shaw,
secretary of the association.
''One. Of the greatest problems
that has come about as the result
of modern methods Of transporta.
tion. is the terrible increase in ae-
cidental Deaths Shaw declared,
Every effort should be made with
not only adults but especially chill.
dren to impresss the absolute
necessity of exercising every pre-
caution in crossing streets"
Members of the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association are
thoroughly in sympathy with the
movement inaugurated by The
Times for safeguarding life here,
Mr.. Shaw declared.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
JOTT|NGS FROM
ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept. ga
meeting Of the board of directors Of
the Alexandria Kiwanis Club was
held last night, and it was voted
to purchase sliding board for the
municipal swimming pool, to be in
stalled when the pool reopens next
spring.
The work Of hard-surfacing Co
lumbus street between Prince and
Dyke Streets was started yesterday.
Upon the removal Of the cobble-
stones from this block, the last of
the alleged street paving Of George
Washington will be removed from
the central section of the city.
The city Council has given the
taxpayers an additional Is days in
which to pay their taxes without
the additional penalty of per cent,
which, under the tax law, starts
October /. Lateness in getting out
the tax bills made il imperative
that the additional grace time be
given.
Robert 8. Jones, chairman Of the
Red Cross committee collecting
funds for the Florida sufferers, re-
ports that $3.50 has been collected.
The city's goal is $1,000.
Final preparations have been coma
pleted by the local committees for
the reception Of the three conven-
tions which meet here in the next
ten days. The Bus Owners conven-
tion, of which r. L. May, of this
city, is president, will meet Monday
and Tuesday. A feature win be
the exhibits of newest styles in
motor and deluxe busses. On
Wednesday the four days session
of the Association Of School Prin-
cipals will convene; Thursday, Oc-
tober 9, win mark the beginning
of the convention of the Virginia
State Realtors Association.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
GAINES To HANG
FOR Staying
By International News f9rvice

SEATTLE, Sept. 25.-Convtcted
of Staying his daughter, Sylvia,
pretty 22-year-oId Smith College
graduate, last June, Wallace g.
Gaines. disabled war veteran, will
be hanged at WaIla Walla State
prison December /.
Outwardly calm and grim, Gaines
stood before Judge Robert Jones
and heard sentence pronounced.
When asked if he had anything
to say, Gaines, in clear voice, re
piled: ''Yes. I do not believs the
court recognized that my alibi was
definitely proven. / was two miles
away from the spot where my
daughter was found at the time Of
the murder. This sentence Is a
miscarriage OF justice.
Judge Jones said he had no al
tentative, inasmuch as the jury had
found Gaines guilty.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
Red Cross Asks Funds
For Hurricane Relief.

Survivors of the Florida hurricane disaster today
struggling to for their dead and wounded and to
make life for themselves possible amid the universal
wreckage until adequate supplies Of food and water and
Of medical supplies and disnfectants be secured
in urgent need Of immediate financial aid.
An appeal is made today to all Washingtonans many
of whom have friends and relatives in the stricken area
to aid in the work Of rehabilitation.
Subscriptions should be made immediately to the relief
fund Of the American Red Cross which has taken charge
Of directing much of the relief work in the Statewide
Florida belt swept by the storm.
The Washington Herald viii be glad to receive your
subscription acknowledge it, and forward Il To the Red
Gross relief fund.- ycu send it directly the Wash
ington Chapter of the Red Cross is Jackson P m W.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
,. o. TO ASK CORRECTION
OF ALL MAILING LISTS

Postmasters throughout the coun-
try were instructed by the Post.
office Department today to warn
mailers of political matter. incident
to the November elections and the
usual fall advertising, to correct
their mailing lists in order that a
large share of their mail will not
ultimately find its way to the dead
letter office.
Beware the Dead Letter Office" !"
is the slogan of the campaign to
be used by the postmasters.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
rs EN- OMBED
IN MINE
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entombed men on the eighth level
are now laboring to get to them
from both the top and bottom.
Between 35 and 40 men are
trapped on the eighth level and
there may be more on lower
Ievels,' said a statement from tFc
Oliver Company. The definite
statement OF As victims was made
by the Ironwood police department.
"The cage has been located at
the bottom Of the mine below the
twenty-sixth tlevel. and there is no
hope that the three men in it are
now alive" continued the state
ment. Rescue workers. however,
are trying to reach the cage.
Work to get to the men on the
eighth level from lower levels have
proven futile because the cave-in
has blocked all entrances. and ef.
forts are now being made to reach
them from the top"
Entrance Guarded
Scores Of city and State polics
and all other available authorities
have thrown a line around the shaft
entrance to restrain the frantic
relatives OF the entombed men.
When news of the disaster sprea1
last night, hundreds rushed to the
mine, but order was soon restored
and many returned TO their homes
with the report that the men on
the eighth level were safe and
could be reached and brought to
safety through II shaft.
Early today, however, when the
report spread through the town
that these men were trapped and
had to be reached from the top,
the hysteTical hordes returned. and
authorities had difficulty in re-
straining them.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
Society OF 40 to Meet

The Washington Chapter. Society
OF 40 Hommes and Cheveaux,
the playground Of the American
Legion, will meet at p. m. Mon
day in the Racquet Club. instead of
tonight in the District Building, as
had been previously announced.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
CHINESE KILL MAN
ON STANDARD OIL BOAT

The Standard Oil Company's 5
mtorboat Mel Yung was fired upon
in the Yangtse river near Shasi
and one Chinese empIoye was killed.
the State Department was advised
today. No other recent attack on
American vessels was reported.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
PRINCE GEORGES CO.
WILL REPAIR HIGHWAY

COLLEGE PARK. Nd. Sept. %
An order has been passed by the
Prince Georges County Commits
sioners appropriating $100 For re-
pairs of the road from University
of Maryland to Daniels Corner
The work is to be done under
supervision of the Berwyn District
Road Committee.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

How was this going to end? Could
l get contract out of him that night?
l decided all could do would be to get
him in a good humor-then to plead
some excuse, make another appointment,
and get away. "Dearie," said, chuck
ing him under the chin, II didn't let
head dropped His eyes half closed.
Joyce" he said, "Lanier was nearly
right. Maybe l am-pretty rotten
Pm not saint-no man is-but you're
a good girl, and you want to be decent.
Joyce, really want you to love me-"
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
COURT ISSUE IS
PIGEON-H0LED
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the Court, was visiting in this coun-
try, and Administrator Court re-
calcitrants insisted upon his opinion
being consulted He was asked
point blank whether, as an Ameri-
can and as a jurist on the Court, he
considered tho Harding. Hughes
Coolidge reservations to be suffi-
cient. His reply, in substance, was:
'If = am required to give yes
or mo- answer, my reply is mo-
He thereupon redrafted the reser-
vations and added the famous fifth.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
British Bands Compete

LONDON, Sept. 25.-There Is
much footing at the Crystal Palace
today. One hundred and twenty.
five bands are engaging in what is
collooquially known as THE Big
Blow'-the annual competition for
the British brass band champion
ship.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
florida DEATH
LIST 575
D Intsrnasionai News Service

JACKS Fla, Sept. 25.---
Dead, SIS; may die. 200; less serI
ously injured, 1000.
Property damage. nearing $780,
900 900.
This was the toll reported TO date
OF the hurricane which swept
southern Florida week ago.
The 315 dead in the Moorehaven
District, as reported to Governor
Martin by State officers In that
stricken section near Lake Okee-
chobee. brought up the death list
from 400 reported dead yesterday.
It is believed that all deaths have
been reported but the list may bs
increased slightly BY the deaths Of
wounded now IN hospitals and
homes.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
Red Cross Fund HaIg n

The American Red Cross Is more.
than half way home In its nation
wide drive to obtain $4,000, 900 TO
SIS, 900. 900 for the relief Of Florida
hurricane sufferers.
The fund fotalled $2.012,O0O last
night, and today's mail brought
checks enough to swell the total to
approximately $2,2z5, 900.
Surveys made by officers OF the
Red Cross on the scene in Florida
emphasized the enormous property
damage and the dire plight OF some
Of the sufferers. Chairman John
Barton Payne said he did not be.
lieve $5.000,000 would be enough.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

MY HEART STOOD STILL. l could
not believe my ears. Delroy-a re-
pentant sinner? Delroy-in remorseful
confession? l thought quickly. | knew
he liked submission. l said, you're
man. You can only do what's built into
you-and you're human. I'm not ex-
cusing you, but if you meant what you
gratitude for you than I've ever felt
for any man. There is more JOY in
heaven" "t'Over sinner that re-
penteth,'" continued Delroy. "You see
I've had some religious training. Come
up, child, from that beautiful pose"
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
OLE AIDE SLAIN BY ESKIMO, WHO CONFESSES
PIGEON CARRIED
FIGHT RESULT I
d InternatlonaI News serviee

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa, Sept.
IS IAN unofficial Investigation intp
an advance dope message on the
Gene Tunney-Jacls Dempsey cham.
pionship fight is being made here
today by Postmaster Clinton White.
Thursday a carrier pigeon hoped
through the door of the postoffice,
apparently tired from long flight.
Postmaster White examined 1t and
found a note under the identifica-
ton band.
'Tunney will wIn" was the mes
sage.
The registration number of the
pigeon was A. J. 26-ARC-21." I"
The pigeon made no attempt to
continue its flight. Today 1t was
to be held pending report on its
ownership.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
Owner Is I.lsted

UWMeF IS Listed
The carrier pigeon carrying ad-
vance information on the Dempsey
Tunney fight was registered here
as belonging to #. G.. Weber. 413
Willow Ave-, Altoona. Pa.
This was revealed today by WI
liam f. Dismer. 1924 Fourteenth
st. N. w, president of the
American Racing Pigeon Union. IT
is with this union that the injured
flyer was registered and the records
of all registered pigeons are To-
Gated in Washington.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

AVWI
al. B. Council entry.
be. w. Lee and Mrs X. /. Miller
entry.
&c. w. Campbell and @. w. Foreman
entry.
xApprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear; track slow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-01
$4,000 IN PRIZES
FEATURE AIR RACES
Night "Circuses" to Amuse
Philadelphia Sesqui Audi.
ences Sept. 4 to Is.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA. September l.
For the first time in America night
air "circuses" will be given during
the national air races to be held here
September to Is. A mass formation
of approximately 500 airplanes, an.
nounced as the largest number ever in
the air In a similar area: aerial war.
fare, and parachute leaping are pin.
ned.
$4,000 Prizes.
The races are part Of the Sesqui-
centennial Exposition program. They
will include 20 events for a total Of
100000 In cash and many trophies.
The opening event. the "On.to-the.
SesQui" race. will serve to assemble
the contestants from all parts of the
country. Entrants in this race may
start at any time after August "a and
cover any distance as long as they
reach the Model Farms Flying Field.
where the meet is to be held, by mid
night of September 8. 1t is a contest
to demonstrate the cross-country abil-
ity of commercial air craft. and is
open to any type Of civilian plane.
Army and Navy airplanes are not ELI
gible.
The race carries cash prizes OF
81, 900 and the winner also will receive
the Sesquicentennial trophy.
Aero Club Trophy.
Other events will include three
races for light airplanes with engine
piston Displacement of $40 cubic
inches or less. The first two Of these
races will be elimination contests. each
with $3.50 in prizes. Pilots who gain
a place in each race may compete in
the third race for $4,000 in cash and
the Aero Club of Pennsylvania
trophy.
There will be a contest for model
airplanes. the motive power of which
Is restricted to twisted rubber bands.
The planes must be launched by hand
and the race is for duration of flight.
Some of these diminutive models re-
main in the air ten minutes.