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Evening star., 1926-04-17
NOT SOLE
MOMENTS CONCERN
Members of Voters League
Conveption Find Many Other
Outlets for Energy.


ST. LOUIS April 17.-Althoueh
the women @ho are representing
their States at the National League
OF Women Voters convention, now in
session here. are int crested primarily
In politics, persnns Of an ihquirinE
mind will discover that there are
other facets to their interests. Such
as, for instance, khs smart young
delegate from New York. who says
she has hobby OF dogs and old
ladies'"
Another goes In for raising cana.
ries. another finds her keenest en-
joyment while bucking the bounding
waves on a sea going craft. and an
other is a farmerette. Many have
found an outlet for their energies in
writing. while several express their
talents on the stage. Lady Astor
breaks into print. not as Il headiiner
In British politics, but as the niece
of one of the delegates from Nir
ginia.
Two Issues of Vital Concern.
There are two fundamental issues
which vitally concern the life Of Miss
Edna Wright. executive secretary Of
the Wayne County League. Detroit
Mich.--The Constitution Of the United
states ana the raising OF pculSteeu
aireda les.
Miss Eveline Brainerd Of the New
York delegation. editor Of the New
York League Bulletin. was a writer
NJ children's stories and managed
farm in Connecticut before working
with the league.
Mrs. John II. Lewis Of Lynchburg.
Va. president of the league in her
State. and aunt Of Lady Astor. Is
heading her delegation at the conven-
tion. Mrs. Lewis is an ardent suf
fragist. and during the war acted as
food administrator for Lynchburg and
az camp mother for Camp Lee. She
was educated in the private schools
Of Lynchburg.
Mrs. Henry FOrd's Rank.
Mrs. Henry Ford is second vice
president of the Dearborn League,
while Mrs. w. j. Cameron. president
of the Dearborn League. is the wife
of the editor of the Dearborn lnde-
pendent
The personality of Mrs. James Nor
risson. who heads the Illinois League,
reflects the piquant charm of a long
line of Quaker ancestry. She is the
civil service commissioner under
Roosevelt. She is the mother OF five
children.
And SO it goes. until the list is an
a stOnishing revelation of the wide
scope into which their activities are
now swinging.
Evening star., 1926-04-17
Shrine for Holy Memories

the Lincoln Memorial Rejecting Pool in
be
Of
lin the of the World War.
As be
he classic will dual purpose
beauty. dignity and Greek simplicity
white marble BY it the of those who made
will
will be placed either the marble dome above sealed within
he of the stone
appeal Washingonn memorial;
favored
Your contribution memorial whether it be
but personal be en-
edwhomc the
(SigneO FRANK B. MOVES,
District of Columbia Commission
MEMBERS OF MEMORIAL COMMISSION:
Charles A. Baker, Isaac Cans, Frank B. Noyes,
is Eaw.Pd Pt1 F. coi.day Lester jones' Julius Peyser
ohm LOVE- Edward B. Mclean Stephan.
Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis J. R. Mcdonald
Evening star., 1926-04-17
The second annual dance and card

party of st. Johns Lodge Chapter.
No rs. o. F.. s.. will be held Thursday
evening. April %, in the ballroom OF
the Wardman Park Hotel. The card
playing starts at $50 and the da ncing
will be from $50 to 1890. The price
of tickets is 80 cents.
Evening star., 1926-04-17
Doubts Ii Would Re Read.

Nf. lllSon stated that he does not
believe any member of the House
reads the fine print in the Congress
sional Record and that 10 insert this
matter would be just cluttering up
the Record.
Nhen Mr.. Begg started to object
and there was a hurried conference
among the Republican leaders. Mr..
Blanton suggested. Don't hesitate
about objecting If you want to-"
When there was still more hesitation
ana several members started to
argue from the Republican side. Mr..
BlantOn demanded regular order"
and then Chairman Smell of the rules
committee emphatically announced,
II object"
MIR. Blanton has had Il resolution
for investigation before the rules
committee for about month on
which he has been unable to get
any action.
During the veterans committee
meeting. one of the most bitter oppo-
nentS of the point of order raised by
Representative Montgomery. Repubi-
can. Oklahoma. was Representative
Rankin. Democrat. Mississippi. who
declared the committee could not
evade the charges against Commits
sioner FennIng. which had been
brought to its attention.
Cites Commission Data.
"In all that statement he made
yesterday" declared the Mississippian,
he does not deny all the charges
with reference to these guardia nship
fees. He said he did not receive com
missions over 10 per cent. | have be-
fore me a statement of the auditor
of the District Supreme Court show
ing in one case he received IL per
cent; in another. - per cent: in an
other. % per cent: in another, 81 per
cent: in another 81 per cent, and in
another. so per cent. These are
guardianships of disabled soldiers of
the World. Spanish and Civil War
This committee has no right to pass
the buck to the District committee"
We cannot have. this committee
refuse to investigate these charges
when they are brought to our atten-
ton"
IF these things be true" said Rep
resentative Gibson. that affords suf-
ticient grounds for changing the law
in some respect"
Representative Browning of Ten
nessee, Representative Connery of
Ma sachusetts. Representative Bull
Wrinkle of North Carolina and Repre-
sentative Milligan of Mississippi clear
ly asserted their views on an alleged
flibuster by the Republican members
OF the committee to prevent the inves-
tigation being held.
We never have been held up in q
hearing before on point of no
quorum" declared Mr.. Browning.
Why this change of attitude. that we
can't conduct our hearings without a
quorum? | frankly think the trouble
is. that if there had been no danger
of mentioning his Fenning's) name
there would be no opposition. Fen
ming is the inspiration of opposition
and attempt to protect him from in
vestigation."
Evening star., 1926-04-17
The Washington Wanderlusters will

celebrate their twelfth anniversary to-
morrow by following fhe route of the
original hike. held April 10. 1914. The
leader of the first hike will guide the
anniversary trip, and supper will be
had at Galatians Spring. Coffee will
be furnished by the organization
lovers and members OF sister clubs are
cordially invited to participate. John
BOYLE Will lead from Fourteenth street
and Colorado avenue, at 2:3o pm. and
the hike will end at Chevy Chase
Lake. The route will cover about
seven miles, with two points for cut
Off for those who do not care to walk
the whole distance.
Rev. 6. o. Bullock, pastor of the
Third Baptist Church, will preach a
special sermon at the Vermont Ave
nue. Baptist Church Monday, s pm,
to the Tribe of King E.avid of the
Vermont Avenue Baptist Church of
which Rev. J. F.. Willis IL pastor.
Subject: 1.-The Eternal Now" Pro
ceeds for the building fund All vel.
come.
Estates Rights" will be the sub
ject of an address before the Politi.
cal Study Club tomorrow. 3 pm. at
the residence Of Mrs. Mary L. Smith
1885 Ninth street. Mrs. Catherine
D. Hawkins will sing. Public invited
Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity will
have a banquet tomorrow, 1880 pm,
at the Lee House.
Evening star., 1926-04-17
FENNING PROBERS'
SELECTION PUT UP
TO HOUSE LEADERS

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The Washington times., 1926-03-24
Illinois Students, Hit
By Spring Fever, Go
On Rampage

CHAMPAIGN, Ill, March "a.
The exuberant spirit Of spring
caused forty-three students TO
be placed on probation for the
rest Of the college year at the
University of Illinois today.
The action of university Off
Gals followed complaints of
Champaign property owners
who alleged student rampage
caused damage estimated at
81, 900.
Inspired by the urge that
comes with spring, 1000 stu
dents formed q parade and did
q snake-dance throughout the
town. Then they stormed the
theaters, soothing at the re-
quest for admission. Four stu
dents and several police off
GERS were injured in the riot
that followed. Theater owners
suffered most Of the damage.
The Washington times., 1926-03-24
FIRES B j | | E.T
INTO NECK

Joseph F.. Casper, So years old,
retired manager OF the Libby Lum-
her Company, is recovering IN
Emergency Hospital today from a
self.inflicted bullet wound in the
neck and doesn't know why ne
did it."
with whom he lives at 1908 Holly
St. N. W.. was sent next door by
Casper to Capt. Harold st. John.
a doctor of Walter Reed Hospital,
soon after dinner last night, and
when he returned moment later,
finding st. John had gone 70 Ills
Lodge, saw Casper standing IN the
dining room with a pi stol raised 70
his head !.
Solomon called.
Casper hesitated only long enough
for his aim to be diverted, ana
instead of the bullet entering his
head, struck him in the neck.
His nephew's call disconnected
him. Mrs Solomon was upstairs
and when she heard the shot came
downstairs and helped her husband
care for the wounded man until an
ambulance arrived.
AS he lay on the floor bleeding
profusely, Casper told his nephew
he had asked him to summon st.
John so Solomon would not be
blamed for his act.
Casper retired year ago after
being in the lumber concern for
forty-five. years, and has been suf-
fering with high blood pressure and
hardening Of the arteries, solomon
said today. 1T is believed he was
respondent because OF this.
The Washington times., 1926-03-24
MARE ISLAND $7o5, $50
BUILDING CONTRACT LET

Award OF contract was announced
the construction OF the double ward
building, central heating plant, con.
taagiors disease ward and six off
GERS quarters ait the Mare, Island
Hospital, San Francisco, bids for
which were opened March 3,
The building construction vas
awarded to Barrett & FLIP. San
Francisco. at a cost of 1855, 1926.
The total cost OF construction will
be about $7O5,25O.
The Washington times., 1926-03-24
iNTERURBAN BUS USERS
PROTEST FARE INCREASE

AT q hearing before the. Mary.
land Public Service Commission IN
the board room OF the District Build
ing yesterday residents Of the terri
tory served by the Washington and
Interurban Bus Company strenu-
ously objected to an increase Of
cash fares to 10 Acents.
The bus company, which has lines
running from Fifteenth and II
SITS. ~. e. 10 Riverdale, East River
dale, Hyattsville, Bladensburg and
East Bladensburg. was not repre-
scented at the hearing, but from the
reports submitted II is expected that
the increase will be approved.
The Washington times., 1926-03-24
IOWA LAW STUDENTS
STRIKE FOR "JURIl EE''

CHICAGO, March 24.-For the
first time In the history Of the
school the law students at the Uni
versity OF Iowa went on strike
today.
They were refused permission
by the school officials to hold the
annual law jubilee
The Washington times., 1926-03-24
Joins u. S. Air Force

NEW YORK, March Ply Walter
Seeker, who as Lieutenant In the
German air forces won the iron
cross for vaIor, has enlisted as q
private in the United States Army
air service.
The Washington times., 1926-03-24
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The Washington times., 1926-03-24

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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-24

Monks, hermts and holy men in the
middle ages frequently complained that
they were attacked by devils, who tempt
ed them, injured them and tried to turn
them to evil. The legend Of st. Anthony
who is said to have been approache by
Satan in the form of beautiful woman,
is perhaps the most familiar and best sub
,tantiated of all. The tempter is also said
TO have approached st. Anthony in other
shapes.
The Abbot Richalmus, in 1870, wrote a
book dealing with the activities and per-
secutions Of devils. He tells how they
made him fall asleep over his breviary.
Once" he says, "when we were gather
ing stones for building church ] heard
a devil exclaim, What tiresome work!
He only did It to tempt US and make us
rebelious."
An extraordinary case of devil intesta-
ton was repeated recently at Hansmond,
in Alsace. A man in the VILE e., ms
mother and sister, suffered terribly from
unaccountable fits. Some superstitious
people in the village suggested that the
attacks were due to witchcraft. The old
est sister then confessed that she was
witch and described her relations with the
devil in the minUtest terms. She was con-
WINGED that she had bewitched her mother,
brother and sister, and could inJure peo-
pie by a mere glance. Anxious about the
welfare Of the visitors, she asked them to
avoid her, and tried to drown herself dur
ing an attack Of melancholy.
The local doctor found upon examining
her that she was suffering from disease
which had disOrdered her mind, but she
could not be prevailed on TO submit to
treatment She insisted that she was in
perfect health and that the devil could not
be driven out by medicine.
at is hopeless TO try 10 cure witch,
she said 81 deserve death and shall
gladly die, but please do not burn me;
have me despatched with the sword:
Everything win be well when am dead"
Then the doctor resOrted TO trick. he
persuaded her that her neck was sword
proof and succeeded in inducing her to
take medicine 10 make her neck soft again
for dscapitation. She was then treated
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believe in the old legend Of Robert the
Devil" The Duchess Of Normandy, ac-
cording 10 this, had no children. Having
implored the help of God in vain, she APP
piled 10 the devil, who gratified her wish
at once She had a son, who was villain
from childhood. Being very strong. and
courageous, he became the chief Of band
of robbers He was knighted, but tins
did not cure his wickedness.
In tournament he slew thirty Knights
then went out into the world to seek adj
ventures. On his return he became rob
Der again. One day, when he had just
straneled all the nuns of convent, he
remembered he had a mother and decided
10 visit her. When he made his appear
ance all the servants ran away in terror.
Then he wondered why all men feared
him and why he was different from other
men. -,
With drawn sword he forced his mother
70 confess the secret of his birth. He was
horror-stricken, but sought to have the
curse removed. He made pilgrimage to
Rome. confessed to a pious hermit, per-
formed the severest penance and fought
the Saracens, who we're then laying siege
TO Rome. The Emperor gave him his
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-24

and recognizing the historical character
Of the charges against him exonerated
him. But a noble kinsman of the prioress
of the convent complained to the king and
"A new trial was ordered.
Grandier's accuser was one OF the
judges. The devils who spoke out oil the
mouths Of the obsessed nuns were called
upon as witnesses, and two documents
were produced witch purported to be the
original pact Of Grandier with Satan. One
of them was signed by Grandier and the
other bore the signature of six assistant
devils, the authenticity Of which was
vouched for by Baalbrith, the secretary
Of His Satanic Majesty. The script was IN
mirror writing.
Four expert doctors Of the Sorbonne,
though they never doubted the documents
or the reality Of the devils Of the obsessed
nuns, saw fit TO caution the judges not
TO admit the testimony of Satan, as the
"father Of lies" could not be trust
worthy witness. But the exorcists laid
down the principle that properly exor-
cised devil cannot help confessing the
truth. Grandier was tortured and exc
cuted.
Many of the peasants Of Normandy still
o,..f r~,.tr Rtvb.s Rsssrrsd
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tunes have fallen on the town in
consequence of the wicked operations
Of Marie Mennier. Unexpected death has
occurred in several cases, and in others
prominent citizens have suffered financial
ruin and disgrace.
Since the Saviour healed the two men
that were possessed by devils and drove
them into the swine, many earnest Chris
tians have believed in the possibility nj
devils entering into human beings. Regu-
lar forms for exercising or driving out the
devils are prescribed. and il is probablc
that they are used more commonly than
is generally supposed, both in France and
other countries
Men and women often fall into states
Of madness and righteousness which are
hard 70 account for except on the theory
that they are possessed by evil spirits.
Looking al their mad and murderOus acts
il seems that they must be under the
control Of some evil external force. Sim
ule-minded country people naturally &C.
cept such an explanation.
Scientists have attempted TO furnish
rational explanations of such outbreaks.
They usually attribute them to form
of epileptic mania. Psychical research
Investigators have found evidence for be-
leving that the manifestations were due
to wicked departed persons WORKING on
those they hated.
The risdeeds Of Giles de Retz, the
original Blue Beard, are explained by
many Frenchmen on the ground that he
had fallen into the power Of the devil.
The story Of de Retz, a brave soldier and
companion Of Joan of Arc, is one Of the
most amazing in all history. Having be-
gun life with many noble achievements,
he changed into an almost unbelievable
monster Of cruelty, who slaughtered and
tortured children by the score in order
10 satisfy some insane and incomprehensi-
be impulse.
II has been seriously reasoned that
Giles de Retz, in order 10 obtain the gold
10 satisfy enormous debts mad sold him
self TO the devil, who took his payment
by driving his victim 70 his monstrous
oruelties. Thus he was truly possessed
by the devil.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-24

according to
regular medical
science until her
mind improved
and she forgot all
about witchcraft.
The evidence
Of the devil and
his assistants has
actually been adj
mitted in law
courts in France.
There was the
famous case of
Urban Grandier,
a priest, who was
accused by the
Ursuline nuns at
Loudun, in West
crn France, OF
exercising satanic
pow ers ov er
{ h G m II j s
bishop tried him,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-24

An Ancient Assyri-
an Tablet 1000
Years Old, of the
World in the
Clutches Of the
Devil. the Supposed
Original Conception
of the Evil One.
AND
st. Dunstan, the
Anglo-Saxon Saint,
Repulsing Satan.
One of the Most
Noted Appearances
of the Devil.
been caused by the
operations of an
old woman named
Marie Mennier.
She lived alone in
a cottage in a
lonely spot far
from the town. 1t
is alleged that va
rious men who Wis
tied h er were
transported by her
m a gle ally to a
meeting of til e
devil and his mrym-
idons. They bowed
down and wor-
shipped him, and
in return were
promised the help
of the devil in all
their undertakings
and the power to
bring death and
misfortune on all
their enemies.
Those in search
of diabolical as
distance paid Ma
RE Mennier hand
somely for her
services. One Of
them has actually
confesse d the
crime.
The people of
st. Loup declare
that many misfor-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-04
Stranger and Pat
Ready for Go

The wrestlers on Friday nights
card at Tomlinson Hall are reported
in perfect condition and ready for
action. Pat McGill, who is to meet
Ed (Strangler) Lewis in the main
bout. is already in the city, while
Lewis is expected here tonight.
Mike Romano, Italian heavy
weight, who is to meet the veteran,
Bill Demetral. Greek, in the semi
wind-up, planned to put the finish
ing touches on his training at the
Arcade gym this afternoon.
Stranger Lewis has due respect
for the ability Of McGill. The lat
ter is tough, rough and scientific.
The fans no doubt will be treated
to an exciting battle before the win
ner is determined.
II goes without saying Lewis will
step out with all the determination
and confidence he possesses, in an
effort to hold McGill at bay.
There is little difference in
weight, with McGill having the edge.
Pat is also taller and has a longer
reach than the Stranger.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-04
GOPHERS WIN
Chicago Five Closes Season
Minnesota Improving.
BIZ United Press

Bp United Press
CHICAGO, March 1.-The Univer-
sity Of Chicago basketball team
closed its season Wednesday night
by suffering a % to % defeat at the
hands Of the lowly Minnesota Go
pliers. 1t was the second beating
the Gophers gave Chicago, and they
have three more games on their
schedule. which may enable them
to climb a little in the Big Ten
standing.
Chicago assumed the lead at the
start, but developed a slump near
the middle of the first half. and be.
fore the period was ended Mime.
sofa was leading, II to IS. In the
second half Minnesota ran the score
up to % TO 10 before Chicago got
started again.
Rasey led the Gopher attack with
six baskets and three free throws
Wheeler and Wolden gave him good
support.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-04
BIG PAUL
T Q M 6. G +
Frs
Tex to Use BerlenbaCh In
stead of Greb-TitIe Not
at Stake.

nv Ln4tcd Press
NEW YORK. March 4.-rger
Flowers. Georgia deacon. has been
given only a short spell in which to
enjoy himself as a champion unon'
noyed.
Just out OF @ fight with Harry
Greb. In which he won the world s.
middlewcight championship, Flowers
now finds himself with the prospect
OF n fight with Paul Berlenbech.
worlds light heavyweight champion.
Berlenbach has beaten Jack De.
laney twice and Delaney has
knocked out Flowers the same mum
Der Of times.
Flowers had TO sign n contract
that he would fight within ninety
days against any man that Tex
Richard picked before no could get
into the Garden with Harry Greb.
Harry Greb. former champion,
asked for the first shot az his sue
cessor and II was decided tentatively
10 throw them into tho ring May 81
Then these plans were set aside and
Rorlenhach was selected as Flowers
opponent.
Berlenbach, OF course can't make
the weight OF n middleweight, but
that will not be much satisfaction 20
Flowers, because moro than likely
he will have 10 take a terrific beat
ing. However. tho Tiger win he
paid for It and he viii retain his
middleweight crown.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-03-04
FINAL A NJ c
Stars Finish in Franklin
Wabash Tilt.

BIZ Times Special
CRAWFORDSNILL Ind, March
4.-Vandivier, Cant and Ballard of
Franklin College seemed determined
to end their collegiate careers on
the hardwood with a victory
Wednesday night, and that is just
what they did, with Wabash the vic
tim, "a to q.
The trio had plenty of able assist
ance from Lyons and King, two
members of the Baptists who have
another year to play. In fact,
Lyons was responsible for eleven
points, with five field goals and one
foul.
The Scarlet team was never in
the running. Franklin's passing
completely baffled Wabash per
formers, who seemed listless.
Red Robinson of Wabash, play
Ing his last game, showed the only
flash of the evening. He counted
four times from the field and twice
from the foul line for almost half of
his clubs points.
The losers made only six field
goals. Devol and Englehart made
the only others besides Robinson s.
Along with Red" Thompson and
Englehart finished their college
basketball careers.