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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-13
OVER 40 BILLS
ON GOOD ROADS
GIVEN CONGRESS
Interest in Highway COnStruC-
lion Reflected by Proposed
Legislation.
BY LOUIS LUDLOW.

WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE
great national revival Of interest in
highway construction is shown by
the fact that more than 40 bills al
ready have been introduced at the
special session OF congress relating
70 highway construction. These bills
reflect the sentiment existing
throughout the country for nation
allied highways and more complete
control Of federal expenditures on
roads by the government
In addition 20 these bills a score
or more Of other measures which
deal with the road situation 10
greater or less degree have been
dumped into the hopper
Many For Townsend Bill
Chief among the highway bills OF
general interest is the measure Of
fered by Sen. Charles F. Townsend
or Michigan providing for nation
al system Of highways. a federal
highway commission and "A thorough
study OF the principles governing
evaporation. This bill was first
introduced at the last session. Since
the nit has been subjected 10 a ma
tiOn wide criticism, with the result
that numerous powerful organiza-
tions have gone on record favorine
IL as "A bill which treats the subject
in the broadest manner and with
due consideration for the varying
needs OF the respective states
Oppose Bureau Plan.
Evidently there is growing oppO-
sitlon throughout the country TO the
present bureau plan OF federal road
administration. as numerous bills
aside from the Townsend measure.
have been introduced which would
create a radically different form OF
control For instance, Sen. Wesley
Jones Of Washington state is the
author of a bill which calls for the
creation OF "a federal department of
public works. which among it's 9TH
or duties would include all that is
now done by the bureau Of public
roads Rep. Osborne of California
would create department of fed
eraI highways and establish a ma
tional highway system. while Rep.
Reaves or Nebraska has introduced
in the house the same measure that
is sponsored in the senate by Sen.
Jones.
Suggest Boundary Road
Sen Morris Sheppard Of Texas is
the author Of one bin calling cor a
military highway along the south
western border. while Rep. Hayden
OF Arizona also would nave the war
department at once undertake a sur
vey and investigate the need for a
boundary road.
Sen. Jones Of Washington would
have a survey Of the entire Pacific
coast for the purpose of investigat-
ing the feasibility Of constructing
military road 10 parallel the coast.
He also would survey and locate a
military and post road from St
Louis 10 olympia Wash. Rep.
Lea of California proposes high
way for military coast defense pur-
poses along the northern Pacific
coast of his state. 20 be known o. the
Roosevelt highway. Rep. Havley
OF Oregon seconds the motion and
proposes that the Roosevelt high
way shall extend northward along
the coast OF his state.
Many OF the Rocky mountain
states Representatives have father
ed measures which would provide
for the sale Of public ands for use
in road Improvement. one of the
most important of these bills having
been introduced by Sen Phipps of
Colorado.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05
TO GET MORE PAY
FOR KILLING DOGS

stanton. Sept. 4.-Game wardens
are to be allowed an increase in pay.
That is. the supervisors OF the coun-
ties are empowered to grant them Il
reasonable pay for the work which
they are supposed to 40 in the enforce
ment of the dog law. The dog Is
aimed at protecting the sheep. cattle
and fowls of the farmers. Its en-
forcement. however. is not appreciat-
ed by the farmers, and they have
made many protests. Senator Keith,
of Fauquier. called up the bill a day
or VIZ ago in the State senate and
made a speech in which he said that
the game wardens were refusing to
accept the places and 10 take the re-
sponsibility OF enforcing the game
laws-and the reporting of the un-
licensed dogs-and the bill which he
supported was for allowing the sup
e~rvisors to make provision for the
proper compensation of the officers.
He succeeded in taking the bill up
out OF its order n having it passed
by unanimous vote.
At a recent meeting Of the board
OF supervisors compensation was
agreed upon for sheep and fowls kill
ed by aegs- Mr. Evers -breaeht-up
the question of extending the number
of deputy game wardens to include
the constables OF each district, who
could be called on to assist the game
warden in Kidding the county of I'M
licensed dogs. Under the law as at
present Administered each dog killed
for failure Of owner to pay tax,
brings the game warden two dollars.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05
FARMER At MONItzUMA
BROWNS IN DRY RIVER
Henry Thomas in Ill Health, Goes to
River and Is Found Dead an
Hour Later

~Harrtsonburg, Sept. 4.-Despondent
because several of his children who
had been visiting him would soon
leave for their distant homes. Henry
Thomas. aged seventy, of the Mon
texuma neighborhood drowned him :
self yesterday in Dry River
time between II and l o'clock. He
had been in failing health for some
time, and had declared he could not
bear to see his children leave. He
was last seen alive about IL O'Clock.
Nearly two hours later, his son. o. w.
Thomas and son in law, Snowden
Lowenberger, found his hat on the
bank of the river. and a little search
revealed his partly submerged body a
rhort distance away.
Mr.. Thomas was a we'll known
farmer and carpenter of the Dry
Rivcl section. and has many friends
to whom his untimely death comes as
a distinct shock. He was a member
Of the Church OF the Bretheren. hav-
ing united with that faith when III
his eighteenth year. He married
Miss Bette Wine, who survives him.
Besides his wife, he also leaves
seven son and three daughters.
The funeral was held Thursday
morning at II O'Clock from the Bea-
var Creek Church Of the Bretheren,
Rev. w. b. Miller officiating.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05
l1rhfmcrA Society at White sulphur
sulphur.

r,nt1oor spoyts are now the chief
interest for the colony at White sui
Dhur Springs with DAYS ideally cooi
AN which to tramp the trails and Walk
ever the golf links. The riding colony
III m the increase and daily the trans
are fflled with parties exploring the
various points of interest.
tn C,reenhrier fall championship
which will be played on the links mere
from October eth TO 10Th Is attractlhg
many golfers to tho G~reenbrier aho
there Ia every indication that n iai'
event will be the largest tourna'neht
a. the year. pcSotc Fitzgerald ls Tue
inner of the Old White Champion
ship played the last week IN Angus
TIE won a small silver cup and had his
name engraved on the large cup of
ferred by Colonel James Ransom
Branch. Of Richmond In the finale
Mr. Fitzgerald defeated Or. J. j.
Mccormick. of Norfolk. \, ". Ar
cher, of New York. won the second
fixht defeating walter H Close. also
Of New York.
Mrs Edward r. Robinson. who has
been nj Tho White for several weeks.
returned to her home in Richmond
an "Wednesday. Mrs. RobtnsoE chap
&roned Miss Mary Warren, or only
Va. during her visit at The White
where she was among the most popu-
lar members Of the younger set,
One of the most notable events OF
the past week was a heautifnl tea
Hfven ~ the Casino on saturday AFTER
noon by Mrs, William H t1t2hueh
Lee. OF Fairfax. Va and Washington
and Mrs. Joseph Washington, OF rem
Hessae Over eighty members OF the
COLONY were present to ray homage
10 two OF the most prominent women
81 the South. Mrs Lee is the widow
az tho late General Rooney" Ice
second son OF General Robert r. Lee
and figures prominently in the life
Al white sulphur during the summers,
where sfs4 has came for many years
Mrs. washington comes directly from
The line from our first president, and
Is one Of the most gracious hostesses
1T The White. Dr. George Boiling
Lee was q; the Casino 10 assist his
mother and Mrs, Washington To greet
the guests. and never have there been
as many mon ri an afternoon function
as ,here were Al that party Mrs
1~acauelin Z. Taylor poured tea and
Mrs. s V. Boyk}n Of PETERSBURG
Va. served punch.
Egbert G.. Leigh, ,Ir.. Of Richmond
has taken a cottage in Tansus Row
arriving at White Sulphur Springs
on "Wednesday, where he was joinet
by Mrs. Leigh. whb came by motor
from Atlantic City, \. J. Mr. ant
Mrs. Leigh Will he Joined 10y their Sor
Ec,,ert G. Leigh IA. Mr.. and Mrs
Leigh have been at their home, Pied
mont. in Orange county. for IN
greater part Of the summer,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05
SOCIETY
MRS MrSErREE FoLKEs. EDITOR
k,sa6ence phone: Randolph sAl+-w. Office Phone: Madison 1923.
MRS. MrNErREE roLKEs. EDITOR

Mrs. John ID. Little. of Atlanta,
Ca. who is the sister of Mrs. Ashton
'Starke, of Richmond, has as her house
guest Miss Isrna Dooley, OF Atlanta
on Tuesday. Mrs, Little gave a
beautiful luncheon I'm the Greenbrier
for twenty-five friends in honor OF
Miss pooley.
Among the Richmond ladies pres
ent were Mrs. Kelley Evans. who mo-
tored here from Hot Springs with a
party-Mrs. Garrett r. Wall. Mrs.
DeSoto Fitzgerald, Mrs. w, James
walker, Miss Betty Hays. The table
was beautifully decorated with the
first autumn colors. Brightly hued
dahlias and h%ydrangas tinged with
pink were made in banks sprays of
maple leaves with The first changing
tones were used
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Scott. of
Richmond. are passing some time at
White sulphur Springs.
Benjamin II. Smith. OF Richmond.
is stopping with the Jacquelin 7. Tay-
Tors at Colorado cottage. on Monday
he gave n beautiful luncheon party
for eighteen members of the younger
set at the Casino.
W l.. tefries, c. A. Canapa, and
Harry W, Scott are among others
registered this week from Richmond.
George w. Stevens and Garrett Wall
arrive on Friday to pass "A few days
at White Sulphur.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05
ID
Giox---<Ox

A pretty marriage was solemnized
Wednesday. August 27th. at 1890
O'Clock in the home OF the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Cox. OF
rye Cove. whcr their daughter, Miss
Corrie r. Cox. was united in. marriage
who is a talented young minister Of the
county. The ceremony. which was
witnessed by the immediate families
only. was performed by Rev. ]. h.
Craft. of Gate City. Rev. Mr.. Cox,
who is talente young minister of the
Baptist church. liz a graduate OF Rich
mond college and of the Baptist Theo-
logical seminary. of Louisville. Ky.
At present he Is pastor of n large
congregation at Fielddale, where a
handsome new church In being built.
His bride Is n young lady Of many
excellent traits of character and was
for several years n successful teacher
in that section. Immediately after
the ceremony MIR, and Mrs. Cox left
for their home at Fieiddale.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05
TRIP TO TURKEY
FOR n. W. FRETWELIA

stanton, Sept. 4.-Herbert w.
Fretwell has written his father c. f.
Fretwell hat he will remain in Eu-
rome until the completion OF cruise
which will carry him to Constant
nople. Algiers and other points IN
Europe.
Mr.. Fretwell lis on the Martha
Washington, which is carrying a mis-
sion to Turkey. This body II COM
posed Of American officers and others
engaged in work growing out Sof
the peace negotiations Mr.. Fret
well expects his trip will KEEP him
in the navy for several months long
er than he anticipated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05

F#i AE8 SEA fsFEH.r q
wa indicative of his strength and
quiet bearing. His boyhood associates
write me that he was q leader AMONG
his friends, IN school and out. Az a
student he was steady. persistent, de-
pendable rather than brilliant. HE
was always ready to take the part OF
the m aller boys when they were i'm !
posed upon by the larger ones" HI
always knew. the best places to n
hazel nuts and the deepest swimming
holes In the Locust, Muddy n
Turkey creeks. Many a time we vent
swimming together in Pratt's pond"
One of the best tributes to the clean
life and earnest efforts Of the boy
Pershing is recorded in a letter sent
me a tear ago by one Of his early
chums. "He was liked by everybody,
although he was a. quiet little fell
low."-Everett T. Tomlinson. in Les
lies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05
Giyens Family Eenninn-

A celebration of unusual interest
was held recently at the home OF
Crockett GiveYs at the Aoid sfsivens
homestead n Sinking Creek. Craig
county Virginia.
The occasion. was In the. nature ut
a family reunion and was TO celebrate
the hundreth anniversary of F1ovd
Gives, born September 5th 1919. At
the age Of twenty-five, Floyd Owens
was married to Sarah Ross. q dsugh-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05

The marriage has been announced
of Miss Grace q. Murphy and Harvey
r. Preston, which was performed by
Rev, ]. F. Carey, y. d, pastor of
Grace Methodist church. Mr.. Pres
torc and his bride is assistant cashier
OF the local branch office of the Tray
eiers Insurance company. having been
recently transferred here from the
home Office at Hartford For the pres
ent they are established at III North
Belmont avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05
ATTEND FUNERAL
IN CURTIss PLANE

Toronto, Ont, Sept. 3-Aeropiaues
were used as funeral vehicles today
for the first time on record when the
body of Leonard Allen, aviator. was
carried from his home to Mount Pleas
ant cemetery in a Curtiss plane. The
clergyman who OBLIGATED at the grave
followed in a second plane. Both
planes passed owe the heart Of the
city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05
Love. Laughter and Song

Rev. Walter r. Leckliter, of Stock
ton Street Ia tist church, will lecture
on Love. Laughter and Song" Mon
day. September Sth. at s r. NJ, at the
cambridge Junior high school build
ing Orchestral music will be a great
feature, Also the famous song. His
Eye is on the Sparrow" will he sung
by l. w. Fortune.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05

Rev. Carter Ashton Jenkins, pastor
of Cavalry Baptist church. oficiated
at he marriage Tuesday OF Miss
Sarah Wilkinson and Rev. Frank b.
Hart, the ceremony having taken
place at the home of the officiating
minister. MIR. and Mrs. Hart are
spending their honeymoon in the
North. and on their return will be
at home at Church View, where the
bridegroom is principal Of h high
school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05

MRS. A. II. Kennedy n
Miss Maria. who have been spending
the month of August in the mountains
OF New Jersey, have returned to their
home, 1921 Grove
Mr.. and Mrs. william Brooke, after
spending several days with tho form
ers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r II.
Kemper, of Alexandria, have returned
to their home in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Butler, h We re-
turned to their home here. after
spending sometime with Mr.. Buffers
parents in Fredericksburg.
80
Mr.. George Motley and famlly, OF
Richmond, who nave been visiting in
the home Of Mr.. f. r, Vaughan. in
Caroline county, have returned home.
Mrs. C, r. Yarbrough and two
daughters. have returned to their
home in this city after n pleasant visit
TO Mrs. f. S. Blanton, in Newport
News.
Rev. George w. Mcdaniel Is spend
ing This week In Charlottesville.
Mrs. C.. A. Owen has returned to her
home on Floyd from a visit %
relatives at IlTINluule GOuI tilouSc
Mrs. A. II. Camm returned home
Monday. from a visie to Miss Page
Camm. at Catawha-
C. X. Vertner has returned from
his vacation, which was spent I'm New
York and Baltimore,
Miss Genevieve L'throp, who has
been spending the Summer on Long
Island and at. Atlantic City has re-
turned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fergus McRea, after
two months sojourn at Atlantic City.
has returned to Richmond
Andrew Briggs. Jr,. will leave next
week for F%ishburne military academy.
Waynesboro. where he will attend
the coming session.
Clyde Saunders, Jr., and Sidney
Briggs. left Wednesday night for the
Virginia Military Institute.
=. 49,
Kenneth Mccoy Tucker Is spending
his vacation at Ocean View.
Stewart Bryan Tucker is In New
York for a ~two-weeks' stay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. A. f. Kennedy and daughter.
Miss Maria, who have been spending
the month of August in the mountains
OF New Jersey, have returned to their
home, 1921 Grove avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05
Hotel Richmond
nth and RI Streets
WASHINGTON. ID. g.
ssT'he Hotel of Service"

since August Is. 1913, the date ths
Richmond Hotel Co. took possession
of this property. this hotel has bsen
most thoroughly renovated. papered,
painted and remodeled throughout.
1t is one of the most homelike hos
tells In the city and every energy =
exercised for the comfort and conve-
nience Of it's guests. whether they are
so3ourners for a day. week. month or
a year.
access can be had with any part OF
the city by means OF a street car line
which passes the door. 1t is out OF
the immediate business section, but
within one block OF the Whtte House
and Government buildings. 1t 10 with
in from ten to fifteen minutes walk
of all places OF amusement and the
principal department stores.
The rooms and suits are large, airy
and comfortable. all being outside
rooms.
Rates, which are always reason
able, will be cheerfuI1y furnished on
application as will also a other In
formation desired.
RICHMOND HOTEL CO.
!. L. B0wleA, Managef.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs, william Brooke, after
spending several days with tho form
ers parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r II.
Kemper. of Alexandria, have returned
tt their nome in his city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Butler. ha e re-
turned to their home here, after
spending sometime with Mr.. Buffers
parents in Fredericksburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05

Mr.. George Motley and famlly, of
Richmond. who nave been visiting in
the home Of Mr.. f. T. Vaughan. in
Caroline county, have returned home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-05

Mrs. C, r.. Yarbrough and two
daughters, have returned to their
home in this city after a pleasant visit
to Mrs. F.. S. Blanton, in Newport
News.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-10-30
WE WERE NOT INVITED

On Thursday, October %, the chill
dren, grandchildren and friends of
Mrs. G. NJ. Hunt gathered at the
home Of her son-in-law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. J. r. Davis, to celebrate
Mrs. Hunts G7th birthday. The day
will be long and pleasantly remcm-
tcred by those who attended. The
dinner, especially, will not soor be
forgotten, for it certainly was good
one with everything that anyone
could wish for; hut when large. fat
'possum, baked good and brown. ooz-
ing gravy and filing the nostri!s
with app"tlzlng Vapor that only a
properly prepared and seasoned
specimen Of this species knows how
to emit, was brought to the table
1T was not to be wondered at that =
slight impatiencc was evident among
the diners. Mrs. Hunt received i
number of presents and was made
happy to know that she was remem-
bercd by so many loved ones and kind
friends.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-10-30
COURT PROCEEDINGS

The case of Mrs. Lillian H. Wells
against the Philadelphia Life Insur-
: ance Company that was on trial last
week, resulted in Judge Townsend di-
rectlng verdict i'm favor OF the de-
fcndant, the jury not being permitted
to pass upon the evidence. The Judge
refused new trial. The plaintiff
will appeal to the Supreme Court.
This is the case in which Mrs. Wells
sought to collect 5000 dollar insur-
ancc policy on the life of her hus-
band. The defendant company
claimed that the policy had not been
accepted by them prior to the death
OF Mr.. Wells and was therefore not
IN effect in time to be binding.
This week three cases have been
trled. The case of Mrs. G.. V. Jordan
VS.. John c. Steen resulted in Il non
suit. Mrs. Jordan's ATTORNEYS have
given notice of an appeal to the Su-
preme Court.
Sam Ratlif VS.. r. ID. Teal for
damages resulted in the jury finding
Tor Ratllff against Mr.. Teal for S75.
Sam was also awarded the possession
of mule, valued at $3.50.
Ernest Melton's suit against j. A.
Watson caused a good deal of inter
est. Mr.. Melton claimed that Mr..
Watson rented him restaurant in
Cheraw and then took it away from
him without rhymo or reason ,pd
withheld the contents. Mr.. Watson
claimed that Mr.. Melton was behind
in the payment of rent and had vol
UNFAIRLY turned over the keys to the
establishment. The jury found a
verdict in favor Of Mr.. Watson.
Court is expected to adjourn on
Friday.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-10-30
TREATY SOUABBLE CONTINUES

More reservations, more amend
ments, more long speeches, and more
political dickering, and backing and
filling and interminable hair-splitting
that continues to be the story of
proceedings in the United States
Senate, as day after day and week
after week passes without any def
mite or otherwise progressive action
on the peace treaty.
No wonder the President is ill-the
the whole country is rapidly getting
sick of this Senatorial childy play,
this failure of the Senate % act on
the Peace Treaty and to recognize
and remedy the other crying needs
of the times
OF course everybody wants pro
vision made for the permanent pre-
vention of foreign wars, if that be
possible, but every thoughtful person
also realizes that at the present mo-
ment the gravest danger that con-
fronts America is the scething in
dustrial unrest, the danger of VOL
cnce from within and not from with
out our borders; and unless Congress
turns quickly to the work of dealing
with and remcdying our domestic
industrial troubles by appropriate
legislation, we may soon be confront
ed by situation which will be more
dangerous to our country than would
be the menace of war with any or ali
other countries.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-10-30
INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE ENDS

The Public Group has adjourned
sine die and the National Industrial!
Conference at Washington, from
which so much was expected in con
ncction with the settlement of differ
cnce between capital and labor, has
resulted in complete failure
In adjourning, the Public Groul
sent to the President letter recon.
mcnding the rcconvening OF new
groups in another conference, but
no intimation has come from tn,
White House as to what action viii
h" taken in III" matter
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-10-30
COAL CONFERENCE FAILS;
100000 MINERS TO STRIKE

In tn hope of averting break
President Wilson has sent TO the
members of the Coal Strike Confer.
ence, through Secretary of Labor
Wilson who has been conducting it.
strong plea for continuation of
the conference and settlement of
the matter by arbitration if other
means failed; but in this case, as in
the case of his recent earnest appeal
to the Industrial Conference, the
Presidents request was ignored and
the conference broke up. leaving no
further hope, unless there be quick
legislation action in Congress, of
averting the strike which has been
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1919-10-30
CITATION
The State of South Carolina.
County Of Chesterfield.
I(u Al IInnul

The State of South Carolina.
County Of Chesterfield.
BY NJ. J. Hough, Probate Judge:
Whereas Mrs. Maud Kirkley made
suit to me to grant her Letters Of
Administration of the Estate and Of
fccts of Columbus B. Kirkley, dc.
ceased,
These are therefore, to cite and adj
monlsh all and singular the kindred
md creditors of tn said Columbus y.
hlrkley, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court of
Probate, to be held at Chesterfield
). c., on 29th Oct. next, after Pub
lication hereof, at IL o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any thew
have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 18th day
| of October, Ammo Domini 1919.
NJ. J. HOUGH, Probate Judge.