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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17
BREAKS 4 COLD IN FEW HOURS
TRY IT!
First DoAs, ~ Papr'> COld Compound
Relieves All Grip Misery.
Don't STAY stuffed uD,

Don't stay stuffed up!
Quit blowing and Snuftling. 4 dose
of "Papes Cold Compound" taken
every two hours until three doses ara
taken will end grippe misery and
break up y sever" cold either in .hc
head. chest. body or limbs
II promptly opens clOggcd nOstr Is
and air passages; stops nasty dis.
charge or nos" running; relic ies Il, =
adach". dullr" l"v"rishneJs, sore
throat. Snc"zing, soreness and stiff
ness.
Papr's cold compound" Is the
quickest. surrst relief known and
costs only - few cents At drug stores
II acts without assistance. tastes nice
aud causes no Inconvenience. DOu'l
accept u substitute tadv) SO
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17
Organize For
Peace Duties
Preliminary Meeting Attended BY
Many Representative Farmers
Held Mere Tuesday.

The meeting called by the conn
ty Farm Agent County Council of
Defense and the Commercial AssOcia
tiOn Tuesday to form n county-wid"
organization was attended by over
one hundred and fifty representative,
farmers. from all parts Of the county
While the organization was not
perfected: temporary Officers were
elected and a committee appointed.
10 work out n definite plan OF or
Ganization and draft a constitution
and bylaws for Il Countrywide or
sapization.
Several representatives of the a. &
NJ. College, the United States De.
partment Of Agriculture, were pres
ent and delivered addresses both on
ofganization and their individual
lines Of work.
An encouraging phase Of the meet
lnR was that every ina present was
in favor OF such an organization and
jt was the consensus OF opinion that
more time and thought should be
given to the plan upon which 10
build, as q foundation, than was pos.
.Dj :. t"rduy.
The ideas OF those present we're
that there was a great need for q
local county organization for tho
peace time Jobs In front OF US. along
similar lines to tho Council OF De
fense, which handled 20 effectively
our war time Jobs.
Some Of the first objects to be ac-
complished by such an organization
are: Better farming methods. un-
der the direction OF a Farm bureau
with the County Farm Agent and
the County Woman Dcmonstrator az
directors and assostants in this work
better roads. better school. potter
markets, better stock. 'i'@ "r' ~
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17
iN\l tI TRAt'k MEET
APRIL 1: ~, 10

The Tenth Annual Southeastern
Oklahoma Inter High School Track
meet. held by the Durant Normal
school will be held this year April
II. * and 19 in this city. Prepar-
ations are now being made for the
event. which II Is hoped will be the
biggest Of all ten similar events held
here. Thirty high schools had com.
peting teams entered last year and
forty are expected to participate In
the coming meet. The homes OF
the city will Of necessity have to b"
opened to the visiting contestants,
who come in such numbers as 10
swamp local hotel facilities.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17

The hest auuIb '. ;n" wihfs'
I;3.,r,. ; IA" LA
"rti Theatre trid," night when the
Schubert ScXte.tr of thu famous
Louis o. Runner Orchestra will pre-
sent their program.
The entertainment parts oi IN" pro-
gram consist of readings. COSTUME"
songs. and som" humorous d"scrlp'
tive inNtrum"nfal numbers
Miss Mary Haynes. tn" director
has been IN Lyccum ard Chautauqua
work for six seasons. The rchrar1als
and programs are under tn" dir"c-
ton Of Louis u. Runner Of Chicago.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17

with the influenza but is able to bc
up at the time.
Corp. Louis Rannals Is home from
the service. He Is looking well and
says army life agrees with him.
Carol Anderson is on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. Hurk Lowe has been sick with
the influenza the past week. but is
reported better at this time.
We are glad to report that the Sun
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17
MOTHER: YOUR CHILD Is CROSS.
FEVERISlI, FROM tNDN.
ST1P.ATlON

II Tongue is Coated, iIrcath Bui,
Stomach, SOUR, Clean Liver
ind bowels.
Civ" " California Syrup Of Firs
at once u teaspoonfui today often
saves sick child tomorrow.
IL your it'll" ON" is ont OF sorts,
half-sick. isn't resting. eating ard
acting notnrally look. Mother. See
II tongue Is coated. This Is u sure
s!gn that It's little stomach. liver anil
bowels ar" closErd with waste.
When cross. irritable. gevcrisl,. sto-
mach sour. breath bad or has sto-
mach ache, diarrhO"a. sor. throat
.ull Of cold. Civ" Il ,caSpOon;ul of
California Syrup of Figs -. and in
few hours all tn" constipatcd ppis.
on, undigestcd food and sour bile
gently moves ont Of its little bowels
without gripping. and you have 4 we'll
playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative" be.
cause II never fails to cleanse the lii.
tie ones liver and bowels and sweet
Ell the stomach and they dearly love
Its pleasant taste Fun directions
tor babies. children of all ages, and
tor grown ups printed on each bottle.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for II bottle of
" California Syrup of Fics": then
see that II is made by the Califor-
ala Fig Syrup Company" 50 iail
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17
FROM PLATTER

Charlie Rains in On the sick list
this week
We have u new family in our
midst. Mr.. Vaughn Is from Texas We
are always glad to have new cumers
born to Mr.. and Mrs Garrett Eng
land, a boy, December 3lst
Rosia Montgomery has been sick
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17
MAJOR uTTEI,I,.aCK HERE

Major Judge Advocate W. r.. VI
terback IL at home this week on q
six days leave OF absence from dutier
at Washington. Mr.. Ctterback join
cd the service at a time when peac'
did not appear to b. a. near as II
really was. and hoped to be sent to
France with q division. So far, how.
ever his duties have been entirely
In Washington.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17
No Worms In . Healthy ChiId

Az chiidreb troubled with worms have an W.
heakhy coIoe. which lpdkAtes poos biopd. end - .
rule, there y pare q hess etesnsGh dlsturhsncc-
for TWO or three weeks Will ensich the blood. In.
prove the Digestion. ara at - Cene1G StfenSth-
enins Tonic - he while system. Nature Will then
throw on o. dtspei the Npruls cad the ChiA Will Be
IN Perfect health Pleasant to taks 6oc pe, bottle.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17

forces. and Adjutsnt General +. p.
Gipson. Commanding officers will
collect ell company property aLd
return II to the authorities by whom
It was supplied. They shall also
make application to the adult Ant
generals department for the final
discharge Of company members.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17
SAYS LAWYERS MIST
NOT SOLICIT AZ JAN

Sheriff Dave Wright asks thu
NEWS to say that practice on
tho part Of q few attorneys invisit-
Ing the county jail frequently to So
licit criminal practice. and the prac-
tice on the part OF jail inmates OF
boosting certain lawyers to other
unfortunates Will not be tolerated
IN tho future. MIR. Wright has caus-
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17
Jbe Strong Withstand tho Winter
Gold Better Than the Weak

Gold Better Than the Weak
You must have Health. Strength and En-.
DURANGO to fight Colds Grip and influenza.
When your blood is not In O healthy
condition and does not circulate properly.
your system is unable to withstand tho
Winter cold.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
Foeti6es tho System Against Colds. Grip
and influence BY Purifying and Enrichine
the Blood
y contains the well.known tonic prop
0deo o. Quinine and Iron in Q form
occepteb!e to the most delicate stomach.
ond % pleasant 70 take. You can soon feel
- Strengthening lnvieoeetinS Eject co.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17
DEMODILlZE HOME GUARD

Tn immediate demobiliaa,,oo nj
Home Guard companies In Oki.no.
ma will follow n general order 10
sued by Governor r. l.. Williams
comman dcr-in -chief OF the state
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17

cd to be displayed con sptcuously
in tho Jail thc name and addre-S
every lawyer in the county.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17

Have you made good ON your Pied
e. to buy War Savings Stamps?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17

Colds Cause Grip and lafluean
LAXATIVE BRosao oUnmE fsh,ss, -,
cause There b only one Promo olsS
E W. GROVES denstuse % boa. 50. n
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17

day school Is rapidly increasin. |.
tendance.
Martin Hamilton Of Duran, .
the guest of Sue Petty last Sum
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17
LAx.r0S WITH PEPsiN

b he name q Q Reliable end Perfect LAxstivs
which coon felisvse Sick Hesdsehs. Oisxiness. In.
dlssseioo. eeemseh Troub,e. cas apA Pile caased
by Torpid Liver snd Constipaton. Always use
Reliable Laxative b ths tsestmeat u Coda che
end lpauenza
IAx.FOS WITH PEPSN u liauld Digestive
Tonic LAXATIVE excellent 10 tts eject On the
Syste0. both - tonic and - laxatiye. Y
S;s s'csSs "a ehS,sP ts = e. Ada P''''''
.Nade and recommended % The public BY Psae
Medicine Co., 81. Louis, Mo. manufacturer Of
csovss Taseeless cAlil Tonic
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-01-17

that viii remove tie BILE ffom the Liver and
cleanse the Syetem nioR0u uCHlY without eziplnl
- dlscusbinS he ssonacA is tsuly Perfect LAx.
alive,
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-02-21
ORANGE HILL

The mumps are hurting our literary
school very badly. We had nineteen
cases out of school last week; but
hope all will be able to be back again
soon. Believe US, if you want to have
swell time, just visit Orange Hill
for a while.
Mr.. B. M. Smith has returned home
after staying several days in Atlanta
with his brother, Mr.. Howard Smith,
who, together with his wife and two
children have flu and pneumonia.
Mr.. j. Clyde Hardeman, of Athens,
spent Sunday with Mr.. Earl Clay
here.
Mr. Newport Daniel has smallpox.
We hope he will recovery rapidly.
Miss Bethie Pair visited her sister,
Mrs. J. Morgan Davis, in Austell, Sat
urday night and Sunday.
One of our young men was wear
ing terrible long face Sunday. Per
haps it was because a certain fellow
has received his discharge from the
army. Of course, he says he's not
sorry the fellow is out of the army,
but he does wish he had brought a
French lassie home with him, cause
we haven't any to spare.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pink Wallace visited
relatives at Mt. Zion Sunday. Mr..
and Mrs. Grady Vaughn and little
daughter, Lottie, are in Atlanta this
week.
Mrs. Cliff Warren continues i'm
proving.
Mr.. R. M. Clay is having a new
ten-room bungalow erected on his
farm.
We never knew of so much build
ing. One of our young men is tearing
down and remodeling completely.
We don't know the cause of this, but
think it is pair of pretty eyes, etc.
Let's every body come out to Sun
day school next Sunday morning at
10 o'clock.
Maurice.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-02-21
MOUNT ZION

Mr.. and Mrs. Weyman Rakestraw
and daughter, Ilene, and Mr.. D. B.
Braselton and Miss Eva Benson spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Moore
and family.
Miss Connie Mae Maddox is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Howard Smith, OF
Atlanta.
Corp. Leonard Brantley, who has
recently returned from France, spent
Sunday with home folks.
Miss Bell Dyson spent the week
end with Miss Bayner Maddox.
Mrs. Guy Brooks spent Monday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. D.
Hardage.
Miss Eula Mae Gentry, of Macland,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Watson
Rogers.
Mrs. Elmer Moore and sister, Miss
Pauline Moore, spent Monday night
with Mrs. Weyman Rakestraw.
There was no preaching here on
Sunday on account of bad weather.
Mr.. Whit Chastain, of near Ken
nesaw, spent Tuesday evening with
his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Brooks.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-02-21
LOST MOUNTAIN
J. M. Pickens of Dawson, Ala.

J. M. Pickens of Dawson, Ala.
is visiting relatives here.
Liberty Bonds are still IN demand
we see Mrs. Naomi Campbell wants
one. >,
Mr.. FARRELL and family are visit
ing Observation-Disclosures
ing relatives in West Point, Ga. He
went through in his car.
Did you hear Editor Comfort crack
that Washington Glass last week.
A swell affair, not the kind with
SIX gowns and low cut shoes, evening
dresses and forked tail coats, but a
tooth ache with a swollen jaw, your
writer was the victim. The SAID
law swollen out of all proportions,
orr friends no longer recognized us,
suffering the battle of Argonne for
oct must have been mild affair,
cross the the cats and dogs left the
premises. our wife threatened d.
vorce. We want to put our friends
on notice that things are getting
hack to normal, our wife speaks 70
ne again. Would be glad to have our
friends call. Ane"'
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-02-21
Kinks CHAPEL.

Mr.. Gus Hardage, one of the old.
est, and best citizens that Cobb coun-
ty ever afforded, passed away to the
Great Beyond last Wednesday Feb
ruary 18th.
He leaves wife and several child
rem, besides host of grandchildren
and friends to mourn his death. AL
though his death was not unexpected,
he had been in bad health for several
years, and for the past three months
in very feeble condition. Rev. Nor
gan and Rev. F. M. Lacy preached
the funeral, and the pail bearers as
follows: Messrs. Joe, George, Her
bert and Edwin Channel, Harry and
Albert Edwards, of Atlanta, all being
his grandsons, which was the request
of the deceased. His remains were
laid to rest in Shilo cemetery.
"a loved one from US has gone
A voice we loved is still,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filed
The marriage of Mr.. Howard John
son, and Miss Lucille Johns, both of
this place, was quite an interesting
event of Sunday, February 9th,
which occurred at the residence of
Mr.. B. V. Greer's in. Marietta. Sew
eral friends and relatives attended
the wedding. We wish them long,
happy and prosperous life.
Mrs. j. N. Channel of Marietta,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
V. B. CHANNEL, who are both sick
at this writing.
Mrs. Lent Stephens was the guest
of Mrs. George Smith Saturday.
Mr.. Henry Hardage and family re-
turned to Hawkinsville, Ga. Monday.
Mr.. Darby visited Mr.. and Mrs.
S. C. Mohon Saturday night, Sun
day and Sunday night.
Miss Ruby Hardage who has been
quite sick is improving.
Mrs. Harriet James of Douglasville
returned home Saturday after several
days visist to relatives here.
Robin.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-02-21
MABLEToN

We are sorry to note the illness of
Mr.. J. w. Connolly. Hope for him a
speedy recovery.
Mrs. T. C. Moss and Mrs. P. H..
Gam, who spent two weeks in At
lanta with Mr.. and Mrs. M. V. Moss,
who were real sick with the flu, have
returned home, bringing their patients
with them. We are glad to learn
they are doing fine
Mr.. Carl H. Gam spent the week
end with home folks.
Mr.. Thomas F. Barber, of Atlanta,
visited his mother, Mrs. E. A. Barber,
Sunday p. m.
Mr.. w. G. Barber and Mr.. Cliff
Willoughby have each bought a new
Ford.
Mr.. Samuel Gordon has received
his discharge from Camp Gordon and
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Moss, of Oak
dale, spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. T. C. Moss.
Miss Willie Glore, who has been
sick for some time, is reported i'm
proving.
Miss Grace Gam is visiting rela-
tives in Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Daniel OF
Orange Hill spent Sunday in Mable-
ton.
DR.. J. A. H. Edwards, who has
made an extended business trip to
points in North Carolina, returned
home last Saturday.
Mr.. Hugh Brown of Atlanta visit
ed his grandmother, Mrs. E. c. Pea
cock recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowe Glore of Chat
tahoochee, visited home folks Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Landers spent
Sunday at Riverside.
Miss Emma Bell Hill spent Satur-
day nigh tand Sunday with Miss
Lizzie Gam. Eugene.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-02-21
nope to see her out again soon.

hope to see her out again soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn johnson, Mr.
and Mrs. r. F. Bishop, Mr.. and Mrs
]. R. Daniel, We're the guests of Mrs
Lizzie Johnson and family Sunday
afternoon.
We didn't have any Sunday schoo
this place Sunday on account OF
the bad weather.
Mr.. John Sauls visited his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lucy Carter near Benhill
Ga. last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Green Conn and Ed
die Edwards, from Atlanta visited
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sauls and family
last week.
Miss BERTHE Hyde from near Hi
ram is visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
S. E. Loudermilk of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Daniel started
to South Carolina last Friday with
the intention of moving if suited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie johnson and
family visited Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
Johnson and family last Monday
night and Tuesday.
Mr.. Billie Wood from near Mariet-
ia visited Mr.. Jim Wood and family
few days last week.
Mrs. Rebecca Castle returned to
her home in Atlanta after months
visit to her father, Rev. A. w. Led
better at this place.
Good luck to the Journal and its
many readers. Brown Eyes.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-02-21
MAcLAND

Mrs. Wilson Arnold and little baby
has returned from DR.. Nolan's sani-
tarium in Marietta. The little boy
has been named Don Babb, for his
maternal grandfather.
Mrs. Collins has returned from q
visit to relatives in Columbus.
The flu situation is better here now,
as we hear of no new cases.
Mr.. Cliff Hewett has been discharg-
ed from the service and spend a few
days last week with his parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Cantrell of
Atlanta were recent visitors to their
parents here.
Clarence Hamilton is slowly i'm
proving. Ruby.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-02-21
AMERICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM

An amusing little story is told by
Mr.. Reginald T. Townsend, in his de-
scription of Victory Day in Paris in
the March Red Cross Magazine. Mr..
Townsend says:
"a group of Yanks passed singing
'Tipperary.'
What is that they are singing?'
asked a Frenchman standing beside
me of his neighbor.
Don't you know came the scorn-
full reply of one who always makes
affairs. why, that is the American
point of keeping up with world
National Anthem"
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-02-21
Rail WAY OFFICIAL WARNS FARMERS
TO ORDER FERTILIZERS AT ONCE
Regional Director Wnchen Finds Situation Is Becoming Fr
cartons and Urges Farmers Delay Till Last Moment

The following Issued to the press by the United
Railways about the fertilizer movement
lei mesa a word farmer patrons
1.-THE yearly fertilizers in this region runs RON
round fgues 1soO"
carload handled
traffic is thrown on
March Great activity
on is necessary o we'll
the whole felhZe
than Is per cent mas
date is about VoV cars O
of what should have been
is what ! fear
cannot be moved TO the
complaints will surely follow we are
that cannot move all
do the job right 1t is neces
whole three months
conditions and weather
moved freely and
which be eoAs
to the farmer railroads"
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-02-21
MOUNT BETHEL

The sun shine looks good this
morning after being cloudy so long
We are sorry to know that Mrs.
Chatham is sick at this writing. We
The Washington times., 1919-04-10
LEAVES $500 TO
FAITHFUL NURSE

After directing that her remains be
cremated and the ashes be placed in
an urn to be inferred in her fathers
burial lot in Woodlawn Cemetery,
this city, Hattie Scroggins, in her
will dated January 16, 1919. and fled
for probate today devises the rest of
her estate to Alexander Muncaster,
who is also named executor. Mr..
Afuneaster is directed toepay $50 each
to the Rev. Joseph Matthews, the
Little Sisters OF the Poor, Harriet
Tubman Chapter, District Red Cross;
Sarah Scroggins Smith, Julia Dav-
fdge Smith, Maggie Davidge Smith,
Rebecca jackson, and Laura Webb
Miller.
The following are TO receive 500
each: Irene Parker, Eliza Parker, En-
ma Waites, Jennie Alexander, May
Wood Collins, Philip Minor, and Or
lando r. King.
Mary Magdalene Daggs is to re-
eeive $500 because she has been
faithful in nursing me" Two hun
dred dollars is left to Samuel Maddox
who has always been a good friend
to my father and mother and me-"
Testatrix died March 10 last.
The Washington times., 1919-04-10
FOUGHT AS SCOT,
is REPATRIATED

Everybody sat up and took notice
at the clerks office of the District
Supreme Court yesterday afternoon
when q Draw Scotch laddie all Digit
out in the finery of a highlander,
with bonnet, sporran. Spats, shawl,
and bare knees. presented himself
and asked to be repatTiated as an
American citizen.
The applicant turned out to be Ber-
nRrd Joseph Dreyfus, twenty-six
years old, a native Of New York, who
at the outbreak Of the war went TO
Canada, where he enlisted under the
name of Harold Sedgwick Baine.
After serving with the Canadian
forces for some time and receiving
his discharge he entered the French
Foreign Legion, serving in that dis
tingUished body of fighters for over
year. Finishing his term with
them he rejOined the Canadian Scotch
contingent from which he was re-
Gently discharged.
Justice Bailey signed the order
bringing the braw laddie back to
Uncle Sans family of citizens.
The Washington times., 1919-04-10
OLNEY WANTS D. c.
ADNITTEDASSTATE

II Congressman Richard Olney OF
Massachusetts has his way, the Dis
trict OF Columbia will be admitted to
the Union as a sovereign State, with
two Senator'S and a Representative in
Congress. He expressed this senti-
ment yesterday in a speech at George
Washington University chapel exer-
eises.
at is manifestly unfair. unjust, and
un-American," said Mr.. Olney, "for
the people OF the District to be de-
prived of the ballot merely because
the Federal Government has its home
here. The people CT the District bear
the burdens of citizenship, and they
should share in the privileges.
There is no stimulus to the main
tenance of free institutions like self
government and self-government is
something the people OF the District
are not acquainted with An impor-
tant principle is being jeopardized by
depriying the people OF the District Of
the vote.
''The people OF Washington have
shown a fine patriotism and a re-
markable heroism in their contribu-
tions and sacrifices during the world
war; and in return for tho response
biIities that they have glsdly shoul-
dered, they receive noGhing but
thanks. They are governed by the
laws of the country, and they should
have a voice in making them"