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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-03
GASOLINE TORCH BLAST
CAUSES $500 DAMAGE

The explosion of gasoline torch
in the Southern State Electric Co.,
1904 K st. N. W., last night started
fire that caused damage of $500.
The fire, which was in the second
story, attracted a large crowd.
There were no casualties reported.
Engine company No. 10 was
called to Twenty sixth st. and Ben
nings Rd. N. e. to extinguish a
blaze in a truck owned by David
Beaver. Sic r ST.. N. w. The truck
caught fire when the driver backed
1t into a blazing dump.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-03
DELTA SIGMA PHI GROUP
INSTALLS NEW OFFIC ERs

The Delta Sigma Phi national
fraternity, last night installed it,
newIy-eIected officers at the first
meeting of the board Of directors
since the convention last June
The new officers are:
Clinton r. Hiise, vice president:
James A. Mcdonnell and Robert S.
Atkins. secretary: Norman II
Barnes, historian; Richard H. Hart
editor; Joseph G.. McGarraglly, DOM
B. Thomas and Willard Al. king
members of the board The oath
was administered by National Presi.
dent John r. Reilly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-03
TWO DOCS THAT BIT
CHILDREN EXAMINED

Two dogs, that are reported to
have bitten two children yester-
day., are today under examination
BY the Health Department to deter
mine whether or not they were
suffering from rabies.
one of the dogs BIT Catherine
Owens, 10 years old, 2642 Nichols
Ave. S. E., while she was playing
in front OF 1862 Nichols Ave. Po-
lice say the dogs belong to William
Garrett, of the latter address.
The other one bit Estelle Daniel.
colored, 10, 1913 Kramer st. N. E.
The dog belonged to Maggie Pink
new, 1911 Kramer st. She was
treated at Casualty Hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-03
CONCERTS

At the SYLVAN Theater. Monu-
ment Grounds by the the. ,y ynatsa.
leader: Charles Wise. second
/, leader, at 1880 p. m.
( March. .IiIinois' ...... Woods
Overture. ''Hunyady Laszio.
-Four numbers from woodland i.
sketches. Il. ... Mac DoweH
Cal "To . wild Rose"
(b) From an Indian Lodge.
(c1 From Uncle Reuns.
(d) Told at Sunset.
Grand scenes from the opera.
stParstfafS ...s..s. wagner
American fantasia. by the
yalse. wiener Burger ziehrer
Suite. Americana -. 'Thurban
(a) March, tsThe Tigers Tail.
hi Serenade, when Milandy
Sings"
lei 'sThe Watermelon Fete."
Excerpts from Rose Marie"
FriIni
Fox trot, selected"
"The Star-Spangied Banner"
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-03
f3 Elected to Board Of Trade

Thirteen new members were
elected to the Washington Board of
Trade at q meeting of the executive
committee at headquarters In the
Star Building yesterday. Richard
Conner, secretary. announced today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-03
A VARIATION

Another, may I go for saoim?"
sNo, darling, don't do it;
You are too blamed slim
To weGr q one-piece suit."
KATYDID
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-03
LISTEN TO THIS. WILL YER,
SPORTING TERMS

SAIso Fau''-The BoOtlegRer.
stSure ThinG"-Taxes
taking . ChaneeF-DrinkIng.
"WaiI Notwithstanding
zone Best Bet"-Mother.
"a Bad Sfare''-CYoss-eyeS.
ga Close Finlsh's-Skirts
asRan Out''--Pre-waF.
ga Coed Tip"-One Dollar.
"a Good Becord"-Finger Prints.
OLD SOCKS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-03

Misery Ioves company, but
company doesn't Lore misery.
G. T. @.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-03
WOULD THEY NOW!
q. scHoEND

WOULD THEY NOW!
II "Jsmbe Jake" and steamboat
should pluck Scene Blossoms"
And II Ro aaIi socksn and "G,nSer Jim"
Should try each others metals;
should "Raiah" and Synthetic Sam"
Play round IN "Pete's'' back yard;
Would then the bunch. do you sup
Bid welcome. Roy A. Card.
LISTEN TO THIS, WILL YER!
It Is safer to "Keep the Con- In
the PGntry" than to hide the reld-
tiVes Of John Bdrleycorn IN the
cellar.
We met a bright guy In Child's
the other night tVith this earning
st0n, inside his hat; "Thts Is NOT
your hotp
That fdntiItdr sign ''Under New
Management" cdn dptIy be applied
20 many 1tetolytDeds Of today
RAJAH UREZoWTTY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-03

MARY'E LITTLE HEN
NARY had a slittle hen,
It laid for her nice eggs,
But every day u sOnddIed
into the road on is legs.
MGrv tried to keep Y home,
But Il didGf 0lDesn fDhoop;
An auto finally did the job,
hid the family had chicken soup.
NICTAR0NI NIKE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-03

Eyes, Houdini can get out Of
anything"
Il don't believe he was ever
married. I'd like to see him get
out Of that TOPSY.
johannes Hops, Of Heidel-
berg. has been visiting in. this
country. Go far he has escaped
being nabbed by our American
home brew artists.
The Winslow mail., 1926-04-09
Economical Heating

Designed for use with gas, the Bryan gen
orator entirely revolutionizes the heating of
homes and public buildings. It occupies the min
imum of space--being only % inches wide, 80
inches long and 81 inches high-yet embodies
more common law heating principles than any
other generator on the market.
The water tubes in the Bryan generator are
so arranged that they come into contact with the
heat at sixteen different points reducing the
stack loss as low as possible and effecting de-
cided saving in fuel
The Bryan generator requires less attention
and less repairs Gets more heat and quicker
heat in one-fourth the time Can be used on any
type of heating system-steam, water, vapor or
vacuum.
You are not economically heating your build
ing or home without Bryan Heat Generator.
Now is the time to investigate
The Winslow mail., 1926-04-09
Amazing Advantages of
Gas for Domestic Heat

True gas fuel comfort is too radical for de-
scripton. A furnace that runs itself-its pres
ence indicated only by the reliable and constant
maintenance of the temperature desired-no
coal or ashes to shovel or carry-no rebuilding
fires, no SCOT, smoke, smell or noise-such furn-
ace requires less attention than an electric light
for it really turns itself off and on as the house
temperature varies from the desired point
The cleanliness of gas is astounding to the
new user. Curtains, drapes, carpets woodwork
all parts of the house exhibit radiant ceanli-
ness.
Health, comfort, cleanliness, freedom-these
are the blessings of gas for home heat
This ideal heat is now available to you. 1t
provides perfectly safe and dependable heat,
to the exact temperature desired, without any
one being conscious of the presence of the heat
ing device
The Winslow mail., 1926-04-09
Local School Board
Orders Two "Bryans''

On April 3rd the local Board of Education
contracted with us for two No. 10, gas fired, au-
tomatically controlled Bryan heating generators.
The Bryan was recommended by both engineers
and contractors as being the ideal heating plant.
Because of it's high efficiency it was accepted
other types of boilers.
Gas was recommended as the ideal fuel The
local Board of Education always looking for
chance to save, accepted gas at our heating rate
of $1.75 per 1000 cubic feet because it's cheaper
than either coal or oil.
gas fired Bryan generator is 80 per cent
efficient Other types of coal or oil fired boilers
range from 40 per cent to 60 per cent efficient.
The Winslow mail., 1926-04-09
Our First installation
City Gas Company,
WinsloW, Arizona.

City Gas Company,
Winslow, Arizona.
Gentlemen:-
Since installing the Bryan No. 6, gas fred
automatically controlled heating generator in our
home we have enjoyed a real comfort, uniform
temperature throughout the house.
The automatic control maintains an even
temperature in every room. No more carrying
coal and ashes nor chopping kindlng. No more
getting out of bed on cold mornings and build
ing fires The Bryan has put new joy in life
l will unqualfedly recommend the Bryan
heating generator to anyone wanting more heat
ing comfort for less money and will be glad to
show my plant to anyone interested for am
proud of it and it's operation.
Yours very truly,
JAMES DAY, Jr
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03
Z DEAD, 10 HURT, 5 MISSING IN BIG FRI
Youth Ends Life When
Denied Use of Machine

CONTO, wis.,, Jan. 2.-CIaiming
he was denied the use of an auto
mobile and that he was tired OF
ssbumming'' rides all his life, As
year old OrvilIe POmp, son of MIR.
and Mrs. Albert POmp, farmers
riving at Little Rivers. Wis.,. shot
and killed himself. New Years
day the boys parents visited
neigthbOr.. When the parents re-
turned they found him lying on
the floor. A note ON the dining
room table said:
"I am through living this kind
of "A life and 1 thank Calvin for
helping me around all he could
with his car. So long as 1 am not
worth the use of the car around
here, L am not going to bum rides
all my life, so good bye to all"
signed, 'Orvey."
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03
FIRE YET RAGING

PENSACOLA, Fla. Jan. 2.-Twelve
men were killed and ten others were
seriously injured in an explosion at
the plant of the Newport Tar and
Turpentine company here today. Five
other workers had not been account
ed for early tonight The explosion
occurred in one Of the fire retorts
of the plant, wrecking the building.
The resultant fire spread to other
buildings of the company million
dollar plant. Turpentine products on
the premises caught fire and spread
rapidly.
The explosion occurred little more
than an hour after the plant opened
for the day. Firemen said they had
seen three bodies behind barrier Of
flames in one of the buildings.
Many of those killed were badly
mutilated by the explosion and burn
ed beyond recognition in the fire.
All available doctors were called
to assist in attending the wounded,
who were taken to hospitals.
Search was continuing Tor the miss
ing men and firemen worked furious
ly to suhdue the flames in order to
reach the interior of the buildings
where the missing men were believed
to have been caught In the blaze.
Little hope was held out for those
in the burning buildings
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03
COUNTESS sues
TO GAIN RIGHT
TO COME HERE
lBy Dispatch A. P. wirel

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-The much
discussed Karolyi case, growing out
of the refusal of the state depart
ment to lower the immigration bars
to Countess Catherine Karolyi, wife
of the former president of Hungary,
has wound up in the courts.
In a petition, filed today in the
District of Columbia supreme court,
the countess asked that Secretary
Kellogg be compelled to order the
American counsel in Paris to visa her
passport. Although Kellogg refused
to comment, department officials in
dicated they had anticipated such a
proceeding inasmuch as the countess
lawyers had signified their intention
of resorting to the courts in the ex-
tensive correspondence exchanged
with the department.
The petition was filed with the
clerk of the court and will not come
up for consideration until next week.
In it, the countess, whose exclusion
has been characterized by the state
department as justifiable under the
law, said the object of her visit was
to visit friends and to arrange later
for lecture tour. She added that
she did not belong to any of the
classes excluded under the immigra-
tfon act of 1924. and that the secre-
tary had no right to exclude her.
The legal proceedings are regarded
at the state department as of unus-
ual interest, since they raise for the
first time for court Interpretation the
question of the discretionary powers
vested in the secretary under exclu-
sion acts. Serious doubt is entered
by department officials that the de-
partment head could be forced, even
through court action, to divulge in
formation received confidentially and
which, if published in their opinion
would be contrary to the public in
terest.
Countess Karolyi was refused a
passport visa in Paris and the state
department has never made any state
ment as TO the specific reason for
the refusal except that it was in
compliance with law.
Attorneys for the countess have
addressed communications both to
President Coolidge and Secretary
Kellogg demanding that this infor-
nation be furnished but have met
with reiterated refusals.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03
FLORIDA PROMOTER OF
BULL FIGHT HELD FOR
HAVING SHOW IN y. S.
1By DIspatch A. ?. Wire)

TAMPA, Fla, Jan. 2.-The appear
ance of sheriff who issued in
structions that the bull fight arrang-
ed by local promoters be called off
failed to stop the show here this
afternoon and the fight was started
on scheduled time.
The promoters said they had re-
ceived permission to stage the show
which was arranged as a part of u
Spanish festival from both the city
and the local humane society. They
declared it only sham battle in
which the toreadors would use
spring swords which would not
hurt the animals. Toreadors We're
imported for the event.
At the close of the fight Banual
Garcia, the promoter, was placed un-
der arrest and was later released on
bond of $1,000.
Vivid red cloaks were used to
anger the bulls They charged at
the fighters furiously, only to hook
in vain as the toreadors sidestepped.
Each charge was greeted with great
applause. No person or any of the
bulls were injured, it was said
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03
SENATE PLANS
SOME CHANGES !
IN TAX MEASURE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-The gener-
al approval of the house tax reduc-
ton bill, with some notifications,
was given today at a conference be-
tween Secretary Mellon and Chairman
Smoot of the senate finance commit
tee, which will start consideration
of the measure on Monday.
Plans were discussed, however, to
rearrange the income surtax schedule
so that some reductions might be
made on the lower brackets while
retaining the maximum rate of ~
percent, as approved by the house.
other changes considered at this
conference were proposals to in
crease the exemption from fifty cents
to one. dollar on admission taxes, and
to eliminate the reduction in the al
cohol tax.
Secretary Mellon will present his
views on tax reduction to the senate
Brief hearings are planned by Chair
man Smoot who said today that the
only parties expected to appear
would be representatives Of the spe-
cial senate committee which investi-
gated the internal revenue bureau,
who will propose changes in the ad-
ministraitve provisions of the law.
Every effort would be made by
senate leaders, it was announced to-
day to facilitate early passage of the
bill SO that it may become law by
March l.. The measure provides for
far reaching reductions in income
taxes applicable to incomes of last
year on which first installments of
taxes are due March Is.
Senator Curtis, of Kansas, the re-
publican leader, said he saw no rea-
son why the bill should not be acted
upon by March /.
Senator Smoot said he expected to
have the bill before the senate by
January 20. at the latest.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03
SECRETARY OF
LABOR ]. ]. DAVIS
MAY COME HERE

Secretary of Labor James j. Davis
may stop in Douglas for a brief visit
sometime during the next six weeks
when he is making trip to Cali
fornia on business, Mayor "A. e. Hin
ton was informed Saturday.
When the mayor was apprised re-
Gently of Davis trip to the coast, he
wrote to the secretary's office in
Washington suggesting that if pos
sible he stop here enroute.
In response to Mayor Hinton's let
ter, Secretary Davis has written that
if at all possible, he will stop IN
Douglas AS there are several mat
ters of Importance which Mayor Hin
ton would like to discuss with Davis,
ne believes that the secretary will
make real effort to stop off III
Douglas.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03

company, We're given a bonus but
also all employees of the Gadsden ho.
tel and others working for the
Douglas Investment company in any
capacity. There were II who re-
ceived one of the bonuses which va
RED in amount according to the
length of time each has been in the
company's service.
Everyone from the manager to the
most meagre paid laborer received
something. j. S. Douglas, president
of the Douglas Investment company,
in commenting on the bonuses Sat
urday stated that they were voted
by the board of directors as a mate
rial mark of appreciation for the
splendid service which the employees
have given both the company and
the public. He remarked that the
company was pleased to be able tic
thus express it's appreciation and
that the directors felt the bonuses
were we'll earned
Those receiving the extra checks
Saturday Were of course even hap
pier to have them than the company
was to give them. There were many
light hearts due to this act of the
company which came as the result
of the Arizona Edison company pur-
chasing all the public utility holdings
of the d. |.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03
GIRL BURNS TO DEATH.

DEBEQUE, Colo, Jan. 2. The
three -year-old daughter of Reynoldo
Basquez, a. Mexican resident of this
city, was burned to death as she lay
asleep in her bed this afternoon. A
member of the family was cleaning
a gun with gasoline. when the gas
exploded. Flames spread rapidly over
the small house in which the par
ents and seven children reside. The
little girl was trapped in her bed,
back of stove and could not be
reached An eightyear-old boy was
painfully burned about the shoulders,
others escaping tInhurt. The mother
was absent from home when the fire
occurred.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03
COMMUNISTS
GIVE POWER
TO TRIO TZKY
CBy Dispatch A. P. 'girel

MOSCOW, Jan. 2.-The
victory Of Leon Trotzky,
the former war commissar,
and the defeat of L. B.
Sokolnikov were the most
conspicuous features of to-
days elections for memb3r-
ship in the powerful politi-
cal bureau Of the commun-
ist party, the highest di-
recting organ of soviet
Russia.
Although Kamaneff managed tc
win place as an alternate member
of.the bureau, along with Djerjinsky
Ruzzutak, Petrovsky and Uglanov
his displacement as a senior member
by young, man like c. Voroshiloff
the new head of the red army, con.
stitutes in the opinion of political
observers, a distinct downfall for the
veteran chairman of the council OF
labor and defense. The elimination
of Sokolinkoy, the finance commits
sar as a member of the bureau, is
hardly less sensational, because in
addition to holding the finance port
folio, he has been for a long time
alternate member of the political bu-
reau. The defeat OF these two stall
wart COMMUNISTS is attributed chief
ly to their having participated most
actively in the minority movement
against the old guard in the present
convention.
BY today's election the bureau was
increased from seven to n:ne mem-
bers, including besides Trotzky and
voroshiloff, zinovieff, Molotoff, Stall
in, Kalinin, Bucharin, Rykoff and
Tomsky.
Kamaneffs failure to regain his
old position in the bureau is all the
more significant because in the early
years Of the revolution he was one
Of the most influential members Of
the bureau, which shapes the policy
and directs the activities of all inn
portant communist organizations. He
was one of Lenin's closest asso-
ciates, and with Stain and zinovi-
Continued From Page Six)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03
RET0RT BLOWS
UP IN PLANT
N PENSACOLA
my Dispatch A. P. wIrel

PENSACOLA, Fla, Jan.
with the known dead
numbering twelve, ten in
jured in hospitals, and five
workmen missing, firenlen
continued tonight to battle
flames which resulted to-
day when a fire retort at
the Newport Tar and lur-
pentine company exploded,
with the expectation that
the bodies Of the missing
would be recovered from
ruins.
Fire officials estimated the damage
to the property at 100000. The
cause of the explosion was undeter-
mined tonight Many of those killed
were badly mutliated and some of
the bodies are still in the burning
unit. 1t will probably be impossible
to remove them tonight, officials
said.
Firemen reported they could see
three bodies behind barrier of
flames in the unit where the explo-
sion occurred. 1t was believed sew
eral of those who are missing may
have been trapped by smaller explo-
sions in some of the other burning
units
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03

Representative Porter, TepupiAe''ii,
Pennsylvania, chairman Of the house
committee on foreign affairs, con-
ferred with Secretary kellogg today
and while the question Of appropria-
tions is understood to have been
discussed, no statement was forth
coming.
The president already has satisfied
himself that there is no serious op-
position in congress to the plan for
participating In the preliminary dis
cussion, while the, question of Wash
ington's attitude on joining in the
actual disarmament conferen4e. to
which the preparatory commission is
expected to clear the way, is left to
be determined on the basis of what
the commission is able to do toward
outlining an agenda.
In some quarters, it is now eX-
pected that the preparatory commits
sion will be composed largely of the
ministers of the various countries
stationed at Berne, Switzerland. The
original suggestion considered by the
Washington government, was that
Minister Gibson should be named to
represent the United States, with
such technical or other help as he
might need. There has been no in
dication as yet Of the extent to which
army or navy officers may be called
upon to act as technical adviser,
although both the war and navy de-
partments are working up data and
questions of policy for the informa-
tion of the American representatives.
Examination of the supplemental
documents, transmitted by mail from
Geneva bearing on the scope and
composition of the preparatory COM
mission, has created the impression
among some officials that it will
take long tinie to work ous any
thing approaching pn agenda Cor
a iconference9 where there would be
hope of arriving at arms
limitations agreements. 1t might
take a year to go over the ground
and find formulas for such a plenary
since there would have to
be extensive interchanges between
Geneva and the various capitols dur
ing the sessions of the preparatory
commission.
HOr LHdI redSOH ~ 10 uOupkeQ LHdt
a large American technical group will
be necessary during the preliminary
And for the same reason,
there is feeling that there is little
to consider now whether
the United States should participate
in the actual limitation conference
should it prove possible to work out
a basis on which the league of ma
tions council could extend invitations
to such a gathering.
1t has indicated authoritatively
that President Coolidge, would not
seek to send official representatives
10 an arms conference without specific
authority and the re-
1uest for funds to cover the cost of
in the preparatory
commission discussion is not expected
% bring UP that question.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03
Gross Value of U. S. Crops Is
Do.vn S6O8, 900, 600, Despite
Big Yield, Government Finds

Texas led in the value of all crops,
the total for that state being $780,
$4,000, based on December prices.
Iowa's crops were the second most
valuable, being priced at $477,O04,OOO,
while California was third with
with $469, 1000.
Other crops were valued as fol-
lows
North Dakota $27S,722,OOO; South
Dakota $191,940,000 Nebraska $316,-
S76, 900; Kansas $3O1 1,655,O00; Montana
$118,027,0 900; Wyoming $S1,509,O0O;
Colorado $146,745, 900; New Mexico
$29,332 900; Arizona $34,O69,0 900; Utah
S47,7S3, 900; Nevada $11,17O,0O0; Idaho
$115,O95, 900; Washington $171,67S,O0Q;
Oregon $102, 900.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-03
THREE DROWNED
WHEN THEY Get
UPON thin ICE
1Ru pispaten !. ?. wlrsl

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. p
venturing on thin ice by eager skat-
ers claimed three lives in the inter
mountain country yesterday and to-
day The dead:
Wilmer Taylor, 1S, Preston, Idaho
Morris Clark, a. Magma, Utah
I4ennin Clark 12, brother Of Morris
Taylor was drowned late yesterday
while skating on Twin Lakes reser-
voir at Clifton, Idaho The BODY
was recovered.
The two Clark boys, accompanied by
another brother, Floyd, Is, and Clar-
ence Jenkins, Is, also of Magma
which is 18 miles southwest of here
were chasing wild geese on the tail
ing ponds of the Utah Copper com
pany's plant at Magma.
All four boys went through the
ice. Jenkins succeeded in carrying
Floyd to the shore. but the other
two sank.