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The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
Or Sat ON a Wasp's Nest

The Charleston is reputed to have
been originated by college student
who absent -mindedly stuck a lighted
pipe in his hip pocket.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

After studying the results of the various pri-
maries we are compelled to come to the conclusion
that these results indicate at least one thing
some of the candidates got more votes than
others.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

Musicians will be trained in New York to play
in hospitals to soothe the SICK We trust that
the classes will include no saxophone students.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
She,s the Snakes Wrist

The new queen Of the beauties IS
eighteen years old, weighs eighteen
pounds and is five feet, four inches
tall Massachusetts paper.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
Not Too Familiar

It's all right to have a loud speak
er in the house if you are not mar
ried to it.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
One Shining Exception

Biologists assert there never was q
perfect man on earth, overlooking
your wife's first husband sleeping
out in the cemetery.-Florida Times
Union.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

When Queen Marie gets here she won't need to
feel lonesome. She win find lot of queens in
America, all the way from Main street to Broad
way.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

President Lowell says that we are living faster
than we ever did before. But we have to in order
to keep out of the way of the automobiles.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
SamnIinp An Antique

Landlord: "Yes, Dick Turpin was
once nearly caught in this very
room"
Guest (opening an egg): Il gues-
sed as much. He went off without
his breakfast"
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

x-Governor Jimmy Cox says that our foreign
debts are "usurious and immoral" He must have
dug up those words from his 1920 campaign
speeches.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

The Texas house of representatives has voted
an Investigation of Governor Ma Ferguson's adj
ministration. This ought to be good chance for
Senator jim Reed to get another job.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
The Height Of Affection

What is a prettier picture, dear
children, than to see pair of gil
raffes necking?
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

A movement has been started for a five-day
week of work, and it's going to be hard on some
OF the boys if they are compelled to put in that
much tirle.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

Those Moros who want to remain under Amer
lean rule give evidence of being the only Flipinos
who know good thing when they see it.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
Admires Thrift

Among the ads in yesterdays
Russian daily, was the following:
WITH the object of matrimony
wish to correspond with an intelli-
gent human being, who has some saw
ings.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

The German army has been having sham
warfare and doubtless found it cheaper and more
profitable than the real thing.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

Most of those who argue that we should cancel
the French debt proceed on the theory that we
ought to bribe them to be kind to us.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

London writer says that the world is always
ruled by sick men. He might also have added
that that is what makes EN- sick.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

An Omaha man played the piano continuously
for los hours. How would you like to have him
for next-door neighbor?
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
Use a Silencer

Some men are brilliant takers in
public and others go out with their
wives.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

Idaho growers want the tariff on onions made
higher. Personally we are in favor of keeping
out as many onions as possible.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

After we get through with the referendum on
prohibition why not have one to try and find out
who won the war?
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

Still it must be admitted that Newt Baker was
always generous with the peoples money when he
had the chance
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
Prehistoric

PTehIStOrlc
ooh, mother, guess what! just
saw lady with great long hair
gathered up in bump on top OF her
head and held there with pieces Of
bent wire."
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

What most of these European countries who
are trying to find place in the sun really need
is a set of awnings
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

The free trade idea of helping the farmer is to
pull down the pillars of the temple so everybody
will be smashed flat
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

Newton Baker says that his debt cancellation
proposal was his own idea. Well, there is moth
ing like being original
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
More or Less

Between 40,000,00O and $4,000 per-
sons are expected to attend the bas-
ket picnic and republican rally at
Riverview park tomorrow. Chicago
Sunday Tribune.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

One fellow who doesn't get melancholy when
the melancholy days arrive is the coal dealer
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
Hateful Slogan

Against policemen ]
Had never held grudge,
Until they'd learned that spiel
"Just tell it to the Judge"
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
The Perfect Prophet

! Twill remain cool, unless It gets
warmer.-Pe Pennsylvania paper.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
No MongreIs Need Apply

Will do plain sewing for pedigreed
police dog. Exchange column in
San Francisco paper.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

The melancholy days have come,
the gladdest of the year; the baseball
seasons ending, and footballs COM
ing near.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
AL AMT SUCH A MUCH
(El Paso Herald)

Al Smith is nominated unanimous
ly by the democratic state conven-
ton of New York for a fourth term
as governor. He is doing very well,
but still is couple Of terms short Of
the record made by Gov. Hunt of Ari-
zona And Al Smith has been HIT
ting the ball of politics right along,
whereas Gov. Hunt took time out to
be minister to Siam. Our southwest
ern go-getters are hard to equal.
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08
Nature Note

For the first time in his life Bobby
saw a founder.
Look, ma" he cried excitedly.
Look at that funny fish! He's got a
flat tire"
The Coconino sun., 1926-10-08

Hymn of Hate
For Lizzie Smith
I've bought a gat
To shoot her when
She says, That's that"
Evening star., 1926-11-23
GOV, ROSS EXPLAINS
SPHERE OF WOMEN
Sex's influence Purifies, But Prov
ince Of Power Is Home and
Motherhood.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, November %
Home and motherhood remain wom-
ems sphere of pre-eminence, but their
influence in politics, business and the
professions has been a force Of pur1h-
cation, Gov. Nellie Tayloe Ross of
Wyoming told an audience here yes
terday.
Gov. Ross, the first woman to be
elected chief executive of common.
wealth in the United States, partici-
pated in the dedication Of new sup
Elemental building to be occupied by
the Gimble Bros department store
The building was dedicated to Amer
lean women. A plaque. describing
Mrs. Ross as "the first woman in
these United States to be vested with
the responsibility Of the highest office
within the power Of a commonwealth
to beStow upon g. citizen" has been
hung in the arcade Of the new build
ing.
1T Is noteworthy" the visiting
governor said in her address Of dedi-
cation, that the entrance OF women
into conspicuous positions OF trust
and into practically all well known
vocations has been cotemporary with
elevation of the ethical standards in
the conduct Of business. I unhesitat-
ingly assert that through active par
ticipation in business affairs feminine
influence has given great impetus to
this movement. and that the more
women become identified with the af-
fairs Of business the higher we may
expect the standar rds OF conduct to
I5Sa
Evening star., 1926-11-23

four to 81 against the women was
the result, and the boys howled-
"Aww, we know what we want! Hur-
rah for the old mossbacks." piped
one.
That was settled for the fourth
time, but the membership drive is
still on and-it might be brought up
for q vote again, one of the defeated
party remarked sagely.
officers were elected following the
vote. and Isaac B. Nordlinger was
named president to succeed Joseph A.
oliver, president for seven consecu-
tive years, who refused to be re-
nominated. Other officers elected are
John Ihlder, first vice president Rep
resentative John H. Small, second
vice president; Phillip Walker. re-
elected secretary. and William NJ.
Dougal, reelected treasurer.
Commissioner Proctor l.. Dougherty
dropped in on the meeting for a short
while to enlist the members renewed
interest iE the membership drive Of
the citizens associations. He review
ed the history Of civic government in
the District and urged added Zest in
the association movement as the one
means District residents have Of ex-
pressing their own beliefs in their
affairs.
The association voted $50 for the
Instructive Visiting Nurse Society as
a contribution toward that organiza-
tons drive for $38, 900, and voted also
to prepare and have embossed a reso-
luton Of commentator to the retiring
president, Mr.. Oliver.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
23NEW SHR|NERS
OBTAIN DEGREES
Past Potentates, Instead of
Regular Officers Roster,
Conduct Ceremony.

Before a colorful assemblage Of
more than $500 Shriners, many Of
them from far-distant sections Of the
United States. q class Of % candidates
was inducted into Almas Temple, with
a group of past potentates officiating.
last night at an elaborate ceremony
staged by the temple at the Washing
ton Auditorium. It is said this was
the first time in two decades that past
potentateS have conducted such q
ceremony, instead of the regular ros-
ter Of officers.
With those who participated In the
comforting Of degrees in the unusual
proceedings were: Harry Standiford.
past grand master of NIasonS Of the
District: Carter B. Keene. who gave
the charge to the candidates; Fred G..
Alexander, who was chief rabban;
James T. Gibbs. past grand command
er Of the knights Templar. who was
assistant chief rabban; Francis A.
Sebring, high priest and prophet; Roe
F'ulkerson, oriental guide; William S.
Quinter, first ceremonial master; Leon
ard p. Steuart. second ceremonial
master: l. Whiting Estes. marshal:
Nllllanl r. duUe, CdpLdlIl OI tIlo udIU,
Louis A. Dent, first alchemist, and
Harry r. Cary, second alchemist.
The ceremony was opened with
presentation Of colors by Almas
Legion OF Honor, Archie Straub COM
manding, following which Rev. DR..
Earle Wiley of the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church paid a tribute to
thoser members OF the Shrine who
have made the last journey on the
black camel across the sands of time
to the eternal East Of spiritual dis
cernment where shines the light Of
truth An invisible choir Of the
Almas chanters, conducted by Albert
w. Harmed. sang.
At the conclusion OF the induction
a vaudeville show was staged, under
the direction of James C. Hoyle, chair
man of the entertainment committee.
Members OF the class of candidates
were: William A. Ackerman,
Charles II. Augustine, Terrell A.
Brown, Donald r. Ernst. Harry Gold
man. Henry e. Gouge, Harry B.
Houghton, Writ Howe, Peter kanelo-
poulos, Robert E. Langley, Harold H.
LantZ, Reese H. Lucas. Harry c. Nc
Cannon, William H. McCarty, Alex
ander F. Ridell, Calvin T. Milans. Jack
A. Papadeas, Guy l.. Ranck. Julius E.
SCHNEIDER, William NJ. Steamer. John
F. Brooks, Sam Houston and Paul p.
Stone.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
|STANDARDSB BUREAU j. D. c. IN DISTRICT
ASKS MORE FUNDS SEE LASTING PEACE
Washington Chapters, Back
in Fold, Prepare to Elect
New Officers.

The internecine strife that has rent
the United Daughters of the Con-
federacy for two years, and which
finally resulted in the expulsion Of the
entire division from the national SO
ciety, is believed to have been ended
permanently by the Washington chap
ters being taken back into the Or
gantzation, it was learned today.
At the recent national convention
of the Daughters Of the Confederacy
in Richmond Mrs. Walter H. Hutton
of the Washington division.
Election Plans Made.
Before the national society would
agree to reinstate the various chap
ters, however. 1t demanded assurance
that an impartial election would be-
held here in December for a new set
of officers. Plans for this election are
now being made
The recognition accorded Mrs. Hut
ton is looked upon as q victory for the
so-called regulars" OF the local or
ganization. 1t was over Mrs. Hutton's
successor, Mrs. Albion w. Truck.
whom Mrs. Hutton supported. that
declared Mrs. Trucks election had
been "railroaded," bolted and de
clined to recognize the ticket. In thu
course Of the discussions" that fol
lowed the police were once called In
Mrs. Hutton Reticent.
Mrs. Hutton, asked about the re
turn of the District division to the
general organization. was reluctant
to discuss 1t. She said she did not
want any one to feel that she or her
supporters were acclaiming any vic
tory.
Mrs. Hutton said she had intended
to remain quiet, so far as public an
nouncements were concerned, until
after the election, when new officers
are to be elected in accordance with
the bylaws. her term having expired
long ago.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
GEORGETOWN CITIZENS GROUP
AGAIN UPHOLDS BAN ON WOMEN

mossbacks," and he agreed with Mr..
Offutt, contending that since they
can vote elsewhere, they should be
allowed to vote in Georgetown.
Dorsey Hyde. jr.. was Of the opinion
that since the womenfolk have the
school problems and all that sort Of
thing at heart all day, they ought to
be pretty good assets in the handling
Of that business for the association,
and he said so, while the fellow next
to him lighted his pipe and shifted.
And then the majority started in,
and Edward Clifford, former Assistant
Secretary Of the Treasury. declared
himself against the amendment be.
had improved the political situation in
the voting States.
Show me where It will improve the
association to admit women and I'll
vote that way" he said. but don't
see where they will improve the good
work you are doing right now. Woman
to have cleaned up the situation there,
and in other States it's the same, and
it's because they haven's the interest
in politics-they just won't vote and
that's that! Get women into this as.
sociation and you'll find, think, that
they won't take the extreme interest
that the men are taking, and then the
men will begin to slip and pass the
buck onto the women. I'm against
the amendment"'-andt the pipe smoke
coiled about him when he resumed
his seat
Another member declared that he
had gotten permission from his wife
to vote against woman association
members, while still another remarked
wearily that since women have gotten
mems ties, shirts, knickers and barber
shops, they might just az well have
their associations, too.
Gimme a smoke" somebody de-
manded. and the vote was e2. Th;yv
Evening star., 1926-11-23
GIRL HIT BY TRUCK.

When little Suzanne Blaevoet, 8,
Of 1921 Twentieth street, was crossing
the street at Twentieth between K
and l., yesterday afternoon, she was
struck by q truck operated by Robert
o. Burnett, 21, Of 4308 Wisconsin
avenue and was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital in a passing automo-
bile. She was transferred to the
Georgetown Hospital and treated for
fracture Of the skull.
According to the police. the girl
was crossing in back Of passing
auto and was knocked down by the
truck as she came out on the other
side. The driver Of the truck was
released in charge of Morris Hess.
owner Of the truck and Burnett's
employer.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
Work for Industry Cited in
Annual Report-Paper
Money Improved.

Most serious consideration should
be given to increasing the bureaus
appropriations for the establishment
maintenance and upkeep of standards,
testing work for industry and the
Government and the determination Of
fundamental constants and the prop
critics Of materials essential to prog
ress in industry" DR.. George K. Bur
CESS, director Of the Bureau of Stand
ards, declared in his annual report to-
day.
The report details the progress made
IN aiding American industry in solving
It's many and intricate problems by
applied science. DR.. Burgess also rec
ommends that provision be made for
the establishment at the bureau Of a
first aid station and urges that the
heating and power plant at the bureau
be replaced by modern plant.
The bureau, the report shows, main
tains contact with industry through
so advisory committees and through a
large number Of research associates,
who are sent by industrial groups to
| work on problems Of interest to their
industries.
Nearly 10000 tests, having a fee
value OF $615,O46, the report points
out, were completed by the bureau
during the year. The character and
scope Of these tests spanned the prov
ince Of applied science from sugar to
cement, from thermometers and py-
rometers to paints and varnishes, and
from aerial photography to studies In
city planning.
The reports show As slmplif1ed prac-
tice recommendations have been &C.
cepted by industries, resulting in great
savings A standard building code,
submitted for general adoption. was
drawn up by a special committee. A
report was issued on city planning and
coming, containing O. list Of 436 mu-
inequalities which have adopted zoning
ordinances.
Among the outstanding research
undertakings during the year was that
in connection with increasing the
wearing quality Of paper currency by
fully so per cent.
In the radio field. the report shows,
the bureau has continued its studies
Of ways for reducing interference be-
tween broadcasting stations. A spe-
cial direction finder was developed and
installed on Coast Guard patrol boats
which could easily be added to the ex-
listing radio equipment.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
NEW WATER RATE
INJUNCTION UPHELD
Supreme Court Cites Impor-
tance of Present Values in
Indiana Decision.

The Importance of States giving
consideration to present values of
public utilities in fixing charges for
the use of water was emphasized by
the United States Supreme Court yes
terday in upholding an injunction
against new water rates in Indian
apolis.
Prices and wages prevailing at the
time of the Investigation must be con-
sidered, the court said in an opinion
BY Justice Butler, from which Justice
Brandeis and Stone dissented.
There must be an honest and In
telligent forecast as to probable price
and wage levels during n reasonable
period In the immediate future the
opinion added in declaring that the
courts, in attacks upon rates as con-
nscatory, must give consideration to
the future as we'll as the present.
They must decide, the court declar-
ed whether the rates complained of
are yielding and will Yield. over and
above the amounts required TO pay
taxes and proper operating charges.
q sum sufficient to constitute just
compensation for the use of the prop
ertv employed to furnish the service
that is. a reasonable rate Of return on
the Nallh ol liIt ~ SRt NiiN NAtiAN
Of the investigation and for q reason
able time in the immediate future.
The ma ajority took the view that
public utilities are entitled to a re-
turn Of not less than Z per cent be-
cause values of utilities fiuctuate and
owners must bear the decline.
Referring TO former decision de-
claring that TO ascertain value In rate
making the present as compared with
The original cost of construction was
among other matters for consider
alton, the court explained that this
did not mean that the original cost
or the present cost or some hgure
arbitrarily chosen between these two
Is TO he taken as the measure" The
weight to be given figures and other
items or Cla sses of evidence must be
determined it stated. lin the light OF
the facts Of the case in hand"
The court placed Il value of not less
than $4,000, 600 on the Indianapolis
Water Co. and found that on that
value the rates fixed by the Indiana
Utilities Commission were too low.
Justice Brandeis. in delivering the
minority opinion. asserted that repro
duction cost was not conclusive evil
dence Of values. and said the Supreme
Court had SO held in unanimous de-
e!sions.
Evening star., 1926-11-23

"Women aren't going to get into
our association, and that's all there Is
to it! We've told 'em so four times
now and thatll be about enough. or
course, we think a lot Of our women
and all that, and we are willing for
them to come to our meetings-in fact,
we invite 'em to come as sort of ad-
visory guests, you know-but we
aren't going to have them as bona
fide voting members. no sir! Pass
those smokes, will you. sir? Thanks.
That's the way PA" Georgetown
talked last night when the George
town Citizens Association at its meet
ing in the hall over the Potomac
Savings Bank, at Wisconsin avenue
and M street, voted upon proposal
to amend that body's constitution to
admit women as members. And the
collective "he" said 1t with some final
ity, too, for the vote was "a to 81
against the proposal, when a two
thirds majority was required to adopt
the amendment.
George w. Offutt started 1t all
again last month when he offered the
proposal of the change in the con.
stitution. The vote was delayed until
last nights meeting, and with whole
months relapse news of the coming
vote got around quite bit and the
boys were out in force to express
their views in the ballot.
In speaking for his proposal Mr..
Offutt reminded them that in all the
States of the country women could
vote, and that since citizens assoc1a-
tons were the nearest approach to
voice in the District, they should be
granted that privilege here. Further
more, he said, all the other associa-
tions OF the District permitted women
to be members. and he contended that
Georgetown should be no exception.
To George King, the question was
whether or not this association is
going to be bunch &C old fogy
Evening star., 1926-11-23
MRS. MILTON DEFENDED.
Her0ism Should Be Recognized, Says
Mrs. Preston.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., November ~
R.--Heroism should be recognized,
whether 1t shows itself In q bathing
suit, a nurses dress or q. tattered.
uniform, Mrs. E. r. Preston, grand
daughter Of Gen. Stonewall Jackson,
declared in a statement, protesting
the action Of the United Daughters
Of the Confederacy, censuring Mrs.
Samuel Burleigh Milton Of Washing
ton. d. c., for allowing a picture OF
herself in a bathing suit to be pub.
lished in the Richmond Times-Dis-
patch.
The action was taken by the or.
ganization at Richmond Saturday dur.
ing its annual meeting.
Mrs. Preston, who Is q member of
the U. D. c., said:
Would 1t not be more 'ftting for
the U. d. c., instead Of censuring, to
recognize Mrs. Milton's heroism, as
she has not only been officially reoog-
nized by the Red Cross. but has twice
been decorated with q congressional
medal for saving lives on the high
seas. a distinction. I believe. no other
woman in the United States holds:"
Evening star., 1926-11-23
Germans Show Favor to Legion.

Members of the American Legion
who attend the organizations con
vention in Paris next year. in addi-
ton to celebrating with their former
allies, the French, are going to re-
ceive special courtesies from their
former enemies, the Germans, 1t was
made known here today with the
announcement that the visitors will
be permitted to travel in Germany
at Is per cent reduced fare. Also. all
frontier formalities will be waived
ssS ths "yaakSs" It u stated
Evening star., 1926-11-23
COLLEGE REPEATS OFFER.
West Virginia Presses Withers to
Accent Presidency.

CHARLESTON. W. Va. November
90 GIpl.-Alumni of West Virginia Uni
versity. in session here last night. sent
a Joint telegram To DIR. John w. With
ers, dean Of the College OF Education
Of New York University, urging that
he accept the presidency OF the West
Virginia institution. A committee
also was appointed to confer with the
New York educator.
Last week DIR. withers declined the
oreaidency because of objection raised
NJ aaverel State educators to the year
" salary of SIS. .0n0 il was proposed 10,
pay DE-. WithslA.
Evening star., 1926-11-23
HEADS LEGION AUXILIARY.
Mrs. J. Jerome Lightfoot Elected
President Of Spengler Unit.

Mrs. J. jerome Lightfoot was last
night elected president Of the Henry
c. Spengler Unit, No. -. American
Legion Auxiliary. meeting at the VIII
lard Hotel.
Other officers elected were Mrs. j.
E. Brooks. first vice president; Mrs.
Clara Sonnemann, second vice presi-
dent; Miss Alma Moore, recording Sec
retary; Mrs Charles H. Ruth. corre-
spending secretary; Mrs. E. H. Mitch
ell. treasurer. and Mrs. Frank Fuller.
chaplain. -.--