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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-30
Strengthening the Civic Spirit
OF Washington
Rv BILL PRICE

qualification of the civic spirit Washington is essential
to the wonderful progress this city making progress
that will in few years bring million population
whatever way this cemenng of civic pride and feeling
is manifested it is for welfare of splendid city The
bringing together of our citizens through organizations that
for greater Washington, and for the promotion Of
all that viii benefit Washington, is method Of merging
the civic spirit and utilizing it when wanted
The City Club is about to begin intensive campaign
for 1000 new may be strengthened for greater
activities for this city and for the pleasure of its members
This club primarily social distinct civic aim and pur
pose Its members are business and professional men,
successful in all of life They ready to give their
time and money to things make for material and social
betterent They believe City Club has vital place in
the future Washington and it is that future they viii strive
for above everything else
The building up of stronger City Club is just another
wsighty link in the that binds all together
single purpose achievements for beloved city
The larger the membership in civic organizations the
Irresistible the machinery that will carry to that great
future we know our city will attain
Every Washngtonian not identified in
with undertakings should make himself part of the
ganzed city spirit that has goriousy displayed itself in
the years. The City Club important vehicle
for this spirit addition its civic purposes it offers many
social advantages its members and to the women Of
their families It's central location makes accessible
gathering place for the exchange Of ideas and for companion
Organizations institutions standing for Washington
ticnarly when thew offer social and other advantages that
are peculiarly Beneficial to our citizens
On February a in the New Willard the citizens Of Wash
ington give united city tribute to Col CLARENCE
Sheriff. city manager Of Cincinnati formerly d-
position Colonel Sheriff. demonstrated sincere regard for
this city and its people and lost opportunity OF doing good
The dinner to Colonel Sheriff. will be Of appreCia
ton Of hi. efforts and his friendly attitude It will Sc.
show the gratitude they have for the good viii Of public
officials who have to do with District affairs x,..nn
The occasion should witness great showing OF Wasnng
tons cemented city spirit
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If the loneliness didn't get Us
our cowardice and cQpceit Woul0.
We couldn't stand the blame.
We might manage to scramble
through life without q family or 2
boss or an audience. But we couId
never get along without an abb.
And if you're perfectly Tree, you
must get along without an aliDl.
If you want to take all the credit
for what you're going to 90,
you'll have to take all the cussinT;
also, if you fail.
Which is, to me. q noble argu-
ment for Having a Boss.
Once upon a time I would nave
thought that a shameful confession
ito make. Once upon a. time felt
perfectly equipped to boss my own
Nfe-and everyone else's.
But I'm an over that now.
I know I can't be free.
I couldn't bear it IL ] were.
p. S. only hope I'll remember
these wise words the next time I've
got a yen to clean out this once
and run the whole works my
self.
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Editor, washington Times:

Editor, washington Times:
A MOTHER of those faithful
"A servants of Uncle Sam has
been placed in a cold grave, a
last resting place for a trusted
employee.
In olden times the aged serv-
ant of well-to-do people was hon
ored and tenderly cared for In MS
declining years. Wealthy and
aristocratic families paid tribute
to their old retainers; but in
these times 'the survival Of the
fittest, and the devil take the
hindmost," seems to be the pre-
Vailing sentiment.
Perhaps the retired and starv-
ing employees should take COM
fort in the thought that the
Bible brings to them when 1T
SAYS, "And the last shall be first
and the first shall be last" Per
haps this will bring consolation
to those who are numbering their
days. that they will soon be In
the great uncharted and unknown
land, but with that promise or
"the last shall be first" they
sink into Inconsistencies with
the comforting thought that their
reward will come and they Will
be the first and best loved OF
Gods children, through their suf-
ferihgs here.
But this does not bring con-
ISOLATION to the gnawing vitals
nor warmth to the freezing body.
Nor does it pay the coal bill or
the rent and bread bills.
1t would be a splendid thought
If this great United States could
be reckoned as one OF those old
time articratic families, who
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-30
SAYINGS OF
MRS. SOLOMON
Helen Rowland

Prayer Of q Wise Dansei
MY Daughter, hear now the
UI Petition OF the Wise Damsel.
which she uttereth in her heart.
oh Lord. saith the Wise
Damsel, in the Game OF Love.
make me Absolutely NeutraH
Yea, let me play my cards with
discretion.
For. intensive devotion, stinetl
q man and freezing indifference
horeth him. But she that re-
spondeth sttust a little" keepeth
up the glow In his heart with
judicious kindling.
Io. the Fool returneth his
kisses rapturously and the Prude
spurneth his kisses and saith
'now-don't."
But, the Wise Damsel patteth
his coat-lapel and saith. SOME
time-perhaps."
The Fool hangeth about his
neck and cKoketh out his enthus-
fasm: and the Prude sitteth across
the room and congealeth his spirit.
But the Wise Damsel stitch in
the most becoming light. and
praiseth the beauty Of his eyes
and the grace of his waving fore
lock.
The Fool saith. YEA. yea. /
love thee!" and the Cynic saith.
NAV, nav, love no man"
But. the Wise Damsel saith,
ALAS. alas, l know pot mine own
heart"
The Fool is always "at home"
and waiting: and the Coquette Is
always $50 busy" But. when he
calIeth upon the Wise Damsel. he
knoweth not when she shall be
lin" and when she shall be "out. :"
She piqueth his vanity-and
arouseth his curiosity.
The Fool is moon-struck and
deIueeth him with emotions: and
the Cynic shruggeth her should
ers and pretendeth to be hard
boiled" She saith. Romance is
SO old-fashioned"
But, the Wise Damsel holdeth
her peace. and smileth mystert-
ously.
The Fool in her vanity, dis
playeth her knees with perfect
frankness; and the Prude. In her
stupidity, weareth skirts to her
ankles. But the Wise Damsel
chooseth the becoming length
and leaveth a little to his magma
ton.
The Fool weareth her heart on
her sleeve, and the Prude locketh
her heart in her bosom-but the
Wise Damsel dangleth her heart
just out of reach!
Verify, verify. women have
changed and kisses have changed
but MEN are as God made
them today. yesterday, and for
ever!
She that is over-anxious
affrighteth them, and she that is
over-cautious boreth them. But
she that is Absolutely Neutral is
as fascinating riddle, which
keepeth them guessing, forever!
SELAH
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-30
WISE SAYINGS

A BSENCE Of occupation is
"A not rest:
A mind quite vacant Is
mind DISTRESSED.
-Cowper.
The word impossible Is not Ill
my dictionary. Napoleon.
Prudence is the knowledge OF
things to be sought and those to
be Stunned. Cicero.
Let that please man which has
pleased God. Seneca.
To err is human, but contri-
ton felt for the crime distin-
cuisines from the wicked.
--Alfiort.
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Frankly, We Don't Like Them, AT ALL.

Looking their heads only you would say There
boys rather dull looking But no, this is the --latest in
young modern British females smoking fags which means
cigarettes exchanging lights hair carved with
crop, bare arms, unreliable skirts.
This if you please is called 1.-The Modern Miss charming
creature of 1926
These long syphs appeal to the boy with the baggy
Oxford trousers and the nobody home brain
But far concerned anybody that these
can HAVE them They printed here to give friends
warning showing humanity that is NOT flesh fish fowl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-30
DIR. FRANK CRANES
DAILY EDITORIAL
IL "a LOQic

yHE logic Of VETS those who opposed to the
prohibition amendment is remarkable.
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LISTEN, WORLD!

II IBERTY-
IL You're ~,
avs clamoring
for tt
So am f.
But i wonder
how much OF 1t
either of us could
standg
Libertywllat q
beautiful thing 1t
is to be Aree!
How eager to do
the noble. gen
erous act and dare
the reckless adj
venture.
We. too. would
do noble, generous
acts-if we were
free.
We, too, would
dare reckless adj
ventures.
We're sure of it.
We're positive
that the nnlv
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4 d
forced d crueler
SOLITARY than
that.
Only one man
ever saw liberty
like that through
to the end. He
did Il, though
it led Him through
poverty and ridi
cuie. sans family.
sans home, to q
felonss death on d
shameful or ogs
and that last black
hour when He
cried out: my
God, why hast
thou f0rs q k . n
mne?" Yes, He
saw 1t through
=
He was the only
one of all the
human race that
did.
But You and I
-srSr,lTlwns&
International., 1926-01-10
THE POLITICAL POT

On the eve of the opening of the 1926 campaign the
political pot is beginning boil and the campaign will get
under way in full force within the next few weeks.
Both in state and county circles considerable interest
being manifested at who will make the race for Of
flee this year.
Tn state circles it is understood that State Auditor
Wayne Hubbs will enter the for state treasurer.
Hubbs runs treasurer his chief deputy Francis j.
Duffy Nogales man, will undoubtedly make the race
for auditor Duffy has made splendid record deputy
auditor declared to be the logical man to step into
Hubbs shoes if the Kngman man does not seek reeecUon
as auditor
The name of George Henshaw of Cochise county is
also mentioned for the Democratic nomination for state
treasurer It is understood that Henshaw is avowed
candidate.
M. A. Murphy, deputy state examiner, and formerly
treasurer of Coconno county, candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for state tax commissioner.
Amos A. Belts, milford Winsor and Harry A: Davis,
Democrats seeking to succeed Carl Hayden in Con-
Qress HAYDEN it is said, will be candidate for the
Senate He against the present senator Ralph
International., 1926-01-10
NEW MINING LAW
SIGNED BY CABLES

The new mining law passed by
the Mexican congress has been
signed by the president and has
been sent to the Secretary Of FL
nance and in turn to the official
organ to be published. The new
law was formed after consulting
all offices connected with the De-
partment Of Finance and with rep
resentatives Of all concerned In
this legislation, so that It is ex-
pected that the new law will, be
found most equitable. One Of
the important changes is noted in
the facilities furnished now for
the reimportation of gold. The
new law provides that any mining
company making reimportations
of gold, in accordance with Me1-
can law, may at it's option, use
the Banco de Mexico, as medium,
with no other formality than to
make delivery to any Custom
House on the national border.
International., 1926-01-10
THE, INTERNATIONAL EDITORIAL PAGE

H. Cameron, Republican. Belts announced in Nogales
about month ago that he would open very active cam
paign about the middle of February. Already his an
nouncement has appeared in Phoenix papers
The gubernatoria situation continues to be puzzle
However it is being freely predicted that Gov Hunt will
be candidate succeed himself and that his opponent in
Republican ranks will either be Dwight B. Heard For
rner Governor Campbell Campbell has just recently
turned to Arizona and longer having any connections
with governmental jobs is free to again enter politics
he desires Until the return of Dwight B. Heard from
his trip abroad it will not be known whether he is cand
date but is said that Heard made the statement
that if Hunt again for governor he would also
In county circles indications point to whole flock of
candidates. Sheriff Brown is candidate for reelection,
and Page has his eye set the office Another Demo
crat mentioned for sheriff is Arthur Peck 1t is not be
leved however, that Peck will make the against his
close friend, Sheriff Brown Sheriff Brown is good
campagner and whoever opposes him will have hard
campaign to make F. L. Chafant deputy United States
marshal candidate for sheriff the Republican tic
ket, and Chalfant says he is out to win.
County Attorney James V. Robins, now serving his
first term that office will undoubtedly be candidate
for reelection It is reported that he will be opposed for
the Democratic nomination by Attorney Charles L. Hardy
Bonsa Noon avowed candidate for county attorney
the Republican ticket.
Republican leaders state that they will have entire
county ticket in the field and that they not going to
wait until the last minute in getting into the
All in all, it looks like mighty interesting ten
months ahead for persons interested in politics.
International., 1926-01-10
PIRATE SHIPS REPORTED
ALONG THE GULF

According to information said
to have been brought to Guaymas
by the American steamer "Rhode
Island" the Gull of California Is
now the scene of OPERATORS cf
three pirate ships, engaged in tax
ing out the pearls in the region.
Orders have-been given to ships on
coast guard to proceed immediat-
ely against the pirates, who are
understood to be Japanese,
Chinese and Polish.
International., 1926-01-10
PAYMA.STER CAPTURED

A military paymaster, named
Luis G. Sanchez, is reported to
have been captured in Mexico
City after having been a fugitive
from justice for over three years
Sanchez who was at the time ac-
companying the then president Of
Mexico, General -Carranza in his
flight from the capital was pay
master general Of the army, and
is said to have been able to disap-
pear with several hundred thous-
and pesos.
International., 1926-01-10
DESERVING OF PRAISE

Too much credit cannot be given County Attorney
James v Robins Mrs Anna B. Ackey, county treasurer
gher Harold Brown the Board of Supervisors and AS
sasor Victor Wager on the record made in this county
last year in collection of delinquent taxes
AS was shown by the county attorneys annual report
nubliahed in full in last weeks Nogales Internationl col
lection of delinquent 1926 in Santa Cruz County
amounted to 1903 385.61 This is fine record and one
for which all the above officials cooperating together
deserving of much praise.
County Attorney Robins promises that he will use his
best efforts the end that December 81 1926 there
will be no delinquent taxes on the books of this county,
except for the first half of the 1926 The county at
torrey means business
International., 1926-01-10

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CRAIG POTTINGER, EDITOR-PROPRIET
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-12

More automobiles were shipped from
this to other countries the first six
months of this year than for the same
length of time before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-12

and schools as well as the parent
teacher associations / want to thank
them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-12

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, 1924
9Th n.w-Preparatory: Languages. Mathe-
MATES. Sciences, Psychology: Piano: Violin
Elocution. Day. Night. Coed. Scholarships
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The Washington School Of Engineering

Civil and Construction Engineering. Earn
5000 a month through these courses. Very
low rates. One and two year courses. Reg
lister with Mr.. CHRISTMAS. Room 6311. In
terror Dept or phone Cleve. 721.
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the equivalent Of a high school edu-
cation and the instructors are men
engaged in the practice of law or
who are law graduates with Govern
ment positions.
Five classes have been graduated
from the school and the graduates
have been successful in passing the
bar examinations of some 12 States,
exclusive Of the District of Columbia.
The majority of these are in active
practice today The work of the law
school fits in with the general plan of
the Y. NJ. c. A. to furnish cultural
and professional training for employed
men and women.
Schools Cooperate in Courses.
The law school has recently CO.
operated with the Washington School
of Accountancy. another or the !.
M. C.. A. departments, in a manner
which allows a student in account.
ancy to take classes in the law school
at the same time, with the result
that the student may receive the de-
grees in law and accountancy at the
same time.
The classes range in size from 20
to 90 students, thus allowing, because
of the comparatively small number OF
students. a personal and close con-
tact between student and instructor,
which is considered beneficial. The In
structors in the first year are john
Hanna. Thomas j. Frailey, William
w. Ross, Dean Inlay, Judge f. W.
Booth, Louis a. DENT, William "A.
Read. Charles c. Wainwright. p. II.
Marshall George p. Barse and Joseph
c. Bruce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-12

The University offers Graduate in Political Science
Economics leading the Of Master
Science Master Of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.
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SCHOOL OF: LAW
TO OPEN SEPT::0)
y. M. C. A. College Classes
to Be Started With Gen.
eraI Assembly.

The opening session of the School of
Law Of the Y. NJ. c. A. College will
be on Monday afternoon, September
20, at $50 o'clock, in the assembly hall
of the Central Association, 1886 G
street northwest. Addresses will be
delivered by DR.. James A. Bell, direc-
tor of education, and by Charles V.
Inlay, dean of the law school, follow.
ting which preliminary consultations
between students and members of the
faculty will be held for the purpose of
outlining the courses. Glasses will
begin Immediately.
The law school begins its sixth year
this Fall. 1t was organized in 1919
mainly for the purpose of giving ex-
service men who held y. NJ. G. A.
scholarships an education In the law.
The demand for such courses as were
offered led to an enlargement Of the
school, however, and both men and
women were admitted. 1t has been
maintained with the primary purpose
in view of furnishing to employed men
and women of the city legal instruc-
ton at a moderate rate, under in
fuence of the Y. NJ. G.. A.
Course Is Standard.
The course is n standard one, con-
sisting of three years Of 81 weeks
each, with a minimum requirement
of 10 hours a week classroom at
tendance required for the LII. b. de-
gree. Students are admitted who have
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Park with her committee. She faced
many discouraging moments in her
round-ups, but like every other good
cause came out with glowing results.
Both Mrs. knight and Mrs.
Smalley have helped in big way to
make the Summer work success
and on behalf of their communities
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blanks among mothers and caused
them to have their kindergarten and
first-grade children examined.
Mrs. C. H. knight. 800 Fourteenth
street southwest, chairman of a COM
mittee which successfully covered
five schools in the round up" said
Mrs. Rauscher, assumed her big
undertaking with perfect confidence
and she Is credited with having the
first 100 per cent blue ribbon health
chart child examined.
MRS. Harold r. Smalley, CTS
Whittier street. covered Takoma
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MOTHERS PRAISED
FOR HEALTH WORK
Parent-Teacher Association Official
Lauds Women on 40 Committees
During Summer.

Praise for the mothers who have
spent a great deal of their time dur
ing the Summer months in promot-
ing interest in pre- school children's
health work was voiced last night
by Mrs. w. s. Rauscher, chairman
Of publicity of the Parent Teacher
Association Summer roundup. Mrs.
Rauscher states there were 40
working committees who distributed
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Princess Alexandrins Cantacuzene
of Rumania, a descendant of an an
cient line, is Europe's leading club
woman. being, it is said, president OF
more women's organizations through
out Europe than any other woman
New Britain herald., 1926-04-17

.,,,.,,,,, Pablo dc sarasate D Romance ,,.......,. SVendsen Mrs. Florence Bowman Jafte Tho Emerson College players and Inc Senior High school orchestra, under the auspices Of the New Brit aln Collcgc club and In aid Of the club scholarship fund, will present he following program next Monday evening, April 19, al the Camp school auditorium: l-OVertur~:
 Poet and Peasant ....... Suppe' Senior High School Orchestra. 2--Sketch;
 Poor Old Jim ...,...dc Mile
 Emerson College Players. S---
 a. Ia Poloma.
 b, And00te, Surprise Symphony
 .,,.,...,.....,.... Haydr Senior High School Orchestra. i---Solos:
 a, The BlGckbird's RoundelNy.
 '''''' tt '.'.'' ''' N''l"' b. Sing. Sing, Birds on the
 Wing ,,...,....., Nuttinl
 Mary Frances Brady. 5--0ne Act Play;
 "The Minuet' .Parke Emerson College Players. 6--Dance of the Happy Spirits. Senior Nigh School Orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-17

school on tho evening Of Thursday, April 2snd, Tho cast spent considerable time in rehearsing for this farce.com,iy and a good pro. ductio is to be expected. Tho Senior Dramatic club of tho Elihu Burritt JuniCf High school presented the following Interesting program 10 the members of tho eighth and ninth grades al their assembly yesterday. Violin solo-Rubnstein's Spring Melody ..,..... Comello Daqullo The Coming of Spring Sylvia Kotltin April in England, Stanley Macora Play-"The Fifteenth Candle" Nedctti, an old Italian shoeInak- CT .,'.,..... Anthony LaIiosa stella, his daughter. a seam stress ..,....... Anna Nalente Rosa, another daughter. ago l4 ...,...,.,., Celia Epstein Mir. Goldstein, who acts as labor
 agent for a factory. ..,. Frank Klatka.
 Miss Roberts, an art teacher In
 the High school. Mary LaRocca Scene--A small dark room in the
 basement of n city block. Amcrica--Audionce.
 Prominent among the musical ovents~of the week was the second annual concert of the Wennerberg Male chorus which was given We'd ncsdaY evening In the First Luth- oran church under the auspices of the Everyman's Blblo class. Eric De- mander was the violinist. Miss SiEne Peterson ihe reader and Per Olsson, A. A. c. O., the organist. The pro- gram which follows was given be- foro q capacity house. l 1. Organ
 (a) Variations dc Concert =.
 .............. J. Bennett Cb) To the Rising Sun ......
 .............. T. Torjussen tc) Finale from First Sym
 phony ......... l., Vierno
 Per Olsson .. Chorus---
 (a) Star Spanglod Banner
 (b) lnvictus .... Bruno Huhn
 Wonrerberg Male Chorus |. Recitation--
 "Ananas of Poketown."
 Sgnc Peterson f. Violin
 ta) Ave Maria ..............
 ...... Schubert Wilhelm. tb) Minuet padercwski- -Kreisler
 Eric Demander 5. Chorus
 (a) Furuskogcn .....,...,...
 ....... W. -EcrEcl (b) Stridsbon ..... Q. Lindhla( Gel Nackroscn ........ Fr. Ab'
 Wennerberg Male chorus (. Chorus
 (a) Ashes Of Roses =. F. Cole (b) God Bless Thee. America
 ..............A A. paulsOI Co Nineta ......... Pr. Ab
 Wennerberg Malc Chorus [. Recitation ! "At the Soda Shop
New Britain herald., 1926-04-17
Fascist Rome Plans
 Welcome to MussOlini

Rome. Aprl l7 Ps-Fascist Rome Is preparing a great welcome for Premier Mussolini, whose flagship, the Cont Di Narous Is expected 10 reach Gaeta this afternoon. con- pleting the voyage to Triroli and re- turn.
 Weather conditions permitting, the dreadnaught will continue on to Fiumicino, at the mouth of the Ia ber river, where the cruise started, thus enabling the premier to motor into the capital tonight.
 Mussolini is understood to be ad- verse 10 any official demonstration in his honor, but the fascist news papers point out that this does not exclude n spontaneous manifestation on the part Of the people. The premier is expected 10 issue a message 10 the nation next Wednes- day.