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The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
LOSERSSPENT
OYER MILLION
Democratic National Com
I, mittee Files lis Election
Expense Account.
TOTAL SUM $l,308,0O7
Bernard Baruch and Allen
A. Ryan Head List Of
Contributors.

ALBANY. N. T. Nov. zo.--rhe-
Democratic National Committee
spent the sum Of s1.sos.oo7 in the
recent Presidential campaign ac-
cording to the statement Of the COM.
mittee treasurer. fled with the cleo
ton bureau Of the Secretary Of
States ONCE today.
To meet Its expenses the COM
mittee reported q total of S1.3ls,os7
collected, and refunds (from the sale
Of ONCE furniture) of $5,5ss. max
ing a total of $1.321.s55 available
to meet obligations. The money
was collected apparently on a zoning
system and New York headquarters
furnished nearly all of the funds,
reporting S1,1s0.s43 with $12,s25
from the woman's bureau ofthe
headquarters. Chicago headquarters
raised $s2,0s2: San Francisco, Si.-
SIS. and Washington S25.35o.
Candidates Gave 5000 Each.
OF the moneys raised Gov. Cox
contributed 5000 and Franklin d.
Roosevelt $1,000.
Among the large contributors
were Bernard NJ. Baruch, New York,
s45, 900; Allen A. Ryan. New York.
$4,000; Thomas l.. Chadbourne.
New York. $4,000; Joseph E.
Guffey, Pittsburgh. -s21,7o0; Rem
brandt Peale, Carrollton, Pa. $1o.-
900; E. L. Doheny New York, 3S.-
500; Norman Z. Mack. Buffalo. ss.-
500: Charles r. Crane, New York.
$500; Mrs. Anita McC. Blaine,
s7,22s.
Those contributing $1,000 were:
Edward N. Hurley. Chicago; August
Belmont. New York. Joseph r. will
lard, New York; N. Liebel. jr.,' Erie,
Pa; w. L. Douglas. Brookline.
Mass; Francis b. Harrison. Manila,
p. l.; Michael Bosak. Scranton. Pa |:
Mrs. Emmons Blaine, Chicago:
Cleveland H. Dodge, New York. Jo-
seph H. Davies, Madison, Wis;
Thomas F. Ryan. New York; Nathan
Straus, New York: Daniel H. Coax
ley, Boston; w. A. Coolidge. Boston
C. w. Watson. New York; Cyrus
Mccormick. Chicago; p. J. Ryan.
Joliet, ILL.,; ]. d. Beatty. Washing
ton, and Francis p. Garvan. WASH
ington.
$1,000 Spent I'm Massachusetts.
Apparently a particularly strong
Democratic drive was intended In
Massachusetts, as the committee re-
port shows the largest amount.
$4,000, was apportioned that State.
New York State received 5000. OF
which $500 was specifically for
Erie County.
California was allotted $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
Bank Keys Lost;
Locksrnith Dead;
City in Bad Luck

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Nev.
1D.-Chariettesvflle, probably the
most uD-ts-aste city In virginia.
has no locksnafth. and an appeal
has been made to the newspapers
to And one who desires to locate
here.
ysst at this tfme there are .
large number Of safe deposit
boxes In Charisttesville banks.
the keys Of which have been
lost. Efforts have been made to
spieks the locks. but anateurish
tools were used. and the locks
failed to respond to the spiek-
fng.n
wenen who have tewelry IN
some Of the boxes sought to un-
lock them with hairpins, and ene
even took . curling iron. II is
said, to her bank. but the lock
stayed leeked.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
W hen Food
Doesn't Digest
Give the Stomach . Rational Rest
By Proper Ala. Not by Harsh
Starvation Methods. Use
stuart's Byspepsia Tablets.

A sour stomach. may indicate an
acid condition that calls for an aka
line effect.
This you will get from one or two
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
Montgomery County

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Nov. so-A
wedding of more than usual interest
took place this afternoon. when
Miss Eva May Beall, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Vernon Beall, of
Rockville, and Hugh o. Mckenzie.
of Washington, were married by
Rev. p. Rowland Wagner. The
brides only attendant was her sis
ter, Mrs. Arthur Ealy. of Takoma
Park. Harry s. Beall. of Rockville,
brother of the bride. was best man.
Miss Lille May Offutt. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs George M Offutt.
of Potomac, and Ernest Clayton
Ricketts,, of Jamestown, were mar
ried this afternoon by Rev. DR.. Blu
baker.
Mrs. Mary w. Carlisle, wife of
Alexander G. Carlisle, well-known
resident of Gaithersburg, died yes
terday in Washington. She is sur
vived by her husband. a son and a
. daughter.
Miss Louise R. Crebbs, of Me-
chanicsville. Va, and Wingfield w.
Morris. of Charlottesville, Va, were
married here today.
The disappearance of a pint of real
whisky from the Circuit Court room
here, where 1t had just been used
as evidence in local option
case, caused considerable excitement
among court attaches and lawyers
yesterday afternoon. Apparently con-
scious of duty well performed, the
bottle of liquor was reposing peace
fully on the desk of the clerk of the
court when 1t suddenly disappeard
Sheriff Nicholson and the court
bailiffs instituted a search. but soon
became convinced that the, mystery
was impossible of solution.
"A license was issued by the clerk
OF the Circuit Court here today fos
/ the marriage of Miss Ruby Frances
Purvis. of Shipman. Va. and Joseph
E. Stacks. of washington.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
ST. JOHNS TOSTART
SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS

A normal school class in CONNER
cial subjects will be organized next
month at the ST. Johns College new
High School of Commerce and FL
nance at 1911 Massachusetts, avenue
northwest. Public and private
school teachers will comprise the
class.
I'VE find there are many teachers
in Washington, now instructing in
academic subjects. desirous of Sc
curing a training in technical COM
mercial subjects" Bro. d. Edward.
president of the college, said, in an
nouncing the course last night.
Sessions will be held each Satur-
day morning with a trained corps
of instructors in charge"
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
Bank President Fails
In Stolen Jewel Quest

DANvILLE. Va, Nov. Bob. w.
Leigh. president ofthe Bank of
Halifax. blown and rified by cracks
men over q month ago. has returned
to Houston from Roanoke, where
he went to see IL any of the gems
contained in the loot were taken
from his bank.
All of the property received at
Roanoke he says, came from the
Glasgow bank and there was no
trace of the Dorsey estate heir
looms valued at several thousand
dollars which were taken away. The
belief prevailed that the men ar
rested were responsible for the
Halifax outrage.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
CEDAR RUST LAW
UPHELD BY COURT

WINCHESTER. Va. Nov. 2o.-The
act of the Virginia General. As
sembly of several years ago. known
as the cedar rust law, has been held
constitutional by the Supreme Court
of Appeals. The law was attacked
in Shenandoah County about a year
ago, when a vigorous campaign was
conducted. by commercial apple
growers against red cedars. which
cause cedar rust to appear on
apples.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
URGES TRAFFIC CARE

Urging pedestrians to exercise
the same caution as that required
Of motorists, william B. westlake,
president of the Federation of Citi-
Eens' Associations, yesterday sent
out an appeal to members of the
federation, asking their assistance
in the safety campaign of the
Police Department.
Personal observance of traffic
regulations as to crossings" read
the statement in part, combined
with assistance to the aged and to
children wherever there is danger,
will have an immediate effect in re-
ducing the number of such accidents.
Let every member of the citizens
associations help in every way pos
sible to solve this distressing prob
lem"
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
November Blizzard Ruins
Fruit Trees In Virginia

LURAY. Va. Nov. zo.-As reports
Of the destruction of apple orchards
in this county, due to the unpre-
cedented November blizzard which
swept over this county last week,
they show that the damage has been
perhaps the heaviest ever known
from this cause. Orchard men say
that the loss will run into the thou
sands of dollars in fruit trees that
have been broken down or splintered
by the heavy weight of snow or ice.
In some parts of the county where
orchards were just beginning to
come into bearing the destruction
is SO great that the shattered hulks
OF the trees will be pulled up and
the land converted into farming
purposes. In the Blue Ridge alone
Of this county the loss in timber
will reach a vast sum.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
COURT DENIES WRIT
TO REALTY CONCERN

The District Court of Appeals
yesterday denied the application of
the Southern Realty Corporation for
a writ of prohibition against the Rent
Commission and certain tenants of
the office building at the corner of
Fifteenth and H streets northwest.
The corporation asked that the Rent
Commission be prohibited from pro-
'ceeding with any matter in which
the Southern Realty Corporation
was mentioned.
No reasons were assigned by the
Appellate Court.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
Potomac Beach Chartered.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Nov. 20.
Beach Summer Resort,
Inc, Potomac Beach. westmoreland
County, has been granted a charter
with maximum capital Of $4,000
and minimum Of $4,000. Incorpo-
ratcrs are Timothy s. Tincher. pres
ident; M. A. Ahern, secretary, both
Of Warrington; George Mason. CO.
loniar Beach. Va.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
DENIES KU KLUX.
FAVORS SOUTH
Imperial Wizard Of Klan
Says Attacks React IN
Its Favor.
DENIES NEGRO HATRED
Cites Civil War Experiences
y. To Show Northerners
Took Lead Part.

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 2o.-Intustice
done the modern Knights Of the Ku
Klux Klan, whether Intentionally or
because of ignorance of the facts,
through published reports. that this
organization was Identified with
night riders and gin burners and
was "terrorizing negroes throughout
the South" has reacted in favor Of
the Han, according to Col. William
]. Simmons, imperial wizard Of the
Organization
Col. Simmons says that since
these reports were published his
ONCE has been swamped with letters
from all sections of the country,
many of them from men who stand
high in the affairs of the nation, ex-
pressing their belief in the true aims
and purposes of the Ku Klux Klan.
Questioned on sectionalism.
In many of these letters Col. Sim
mons Is asked as to reports that the
Ku Klux Khan il a sectional organi-
sation-that II accepts none but
Southern men as members. In this
connection the imperial wizard says:
ANY native-born white American
citizen, who believes in the Chris
tian religion and who owes alle-
glance to no foreign government or
Institution, religious or political.
may become a member of the Ku
Klux Khan, provided his character is
good"
Southern History Memorialired-
According to Col. Simmons, the re-
ports that the modern Klan accepts
none but Southern men as members
originated, doubtless. from the fact
that 1t is designed as a lasting
memorial to and bears the name OF
the original Klan of the reconstruc-
tion period and which was so closely
identified with Southern history fol-
lowing the civil war.
But. even at that" said Col. Sim
mons. the original Klan was not
composed entirely of Southern men
On the contrary many men who had
fought in the Union army, who made
their homes in the South after the
war, were members of that organ
ization.
Gen. Pike q Northerner.
Gen. Albert Pike, born and reared
In Massachusetts,, was the chief
judicial officer of Gen. Nathan B.
Forrest. chief of the old Klan. Gen
Pike came to Arkansas in the
ifties to live and when the war be-
gan he enlisted as a private in the
Confederate army and rose to the
rank of brigadier general.
Many Not From South.
Our organization has many MEM
hers who have never seen the
South. > said Col Simmons, because
they have no mistaken views about
what the order stands for. It Is
non-political. as shown by the fact
that its membership includes lead
ing Republicans and Democrats
among whom are several member,
Of Congress.
ANY real man, any native-borr
white American citizen. who is moi
affiliated with any foreign institu-
tion and who loves his country ant
his nag, may become a member oi
the Ku Klux Klan whether he live.
North. South. East or West TIL,
Ku Klux Klan Is outspoken in IL,
principles and beliefs, but IL seek
no quarrel with any man who dis
agrees with il and at all times 1
stands for law and order and tn,
preservation Of peace with honor"
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21
D. c. Pastor Gets New Post.

? FREDERICKSBURG. Va, Nov. 20
Rev. DIR. Daniel e. Motley. for
Christian College, Washington. d
c.. has accepted a call TO the pas
torate of the Christian Church In
fredericksburg
The Washington herald., 1920-11-21

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after a
meal Sour risings. gassiness, q
heavy bloated feeling and such dis
tress due to indigestion or dyspep-
sia are usually only temporary. And
yet they may lead to serious
The regular use of Stu
arts Dyspepsia Tablets after meals
reflects to a high degree the INTEL
ligent selection. of preventive ,meas-
ures.
One cannot always select or In
spect the quality of food to be eaten
nor its method or manner OF prep
aration. But It is possible to avoid
the acidity that Is SO often the re.
suit. And 1t is far better plan to
eat without worry over what may
happen than to starve for fear 1t will
happen. Many physicians recon-
mend these tablets for stomach dis.
tress due to indigestion or dyspep-
sia. .ss.ess 49,
They are sold by all drugKissH
everywhere at so cents Q box.-Adv.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

those who are succeeding-nature
didn't give them a single extra bone
or one more nerve, muscle or brain
cell than you possess. Their success
was not birthright. 1t came out OF
eff0rts-Out of action. They used their
gifts-aS you should. They gained
training in our college that developed
and br0adened and increased their
talents-as you should. They took aim
at success and fired away until they
hit it.
Look around you. Wherever your
eye turns, you see some man or woman
who had no better start than you
with no better general education or
school learning" than you, but who
was wise enough to enter our college
for a business education, and who is
today going ahead and leaving in the
rear those who thought special bust
ness training unnecessary. It is nee.
eSsary as a medical school for a doc
tor or law school for lawyer.
You should think Of success as q
present, which Santa Claus will bring
you and drop into your stockings
while you sleep. Success is achieved
by we'll directed effort.
You have made excuses and halted
long enough. Your duty to yourself
is to come to a decision NOW Your
best interests dictate a decision favor
ing your enteringsour college now.
The object of this appeal is to set
you to thinking Of your future. If we
have done this, we shall feel that you
owe it to yourself to investigate what
Americas largest business university
can do for you. Four thousands al
ready entered this year.
When may we expect you? Our clas-
Ses will continue through the holiday
season. Write or wire for reservations,
or ask for a catalogue. Tyler CONNER
cial College, Tyler, Texas.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04
THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR
YOUNG PEOPLE TO-DAY

What's the matter, young man,
young woman? Why are you letting
opportunity slip through your fingers?
What are your plans for the coming
year? Do you intend to qualify for a
greater success? A small investment
now, accompanied by earnest endeavor
and a few months solid study in our
school will mean qualification, posi-
ton, promotion, increased bank ac-
count and greater satisfaction all along
the line of future life. Why hesitate?
Don't wou know that the business
office is calling for young men and
women trained as Stenographers,
Bookkeepers, Telegraph Operators and
Secretaries? How much longer will
you stand aside and make excuses?
You can succeed. Other people
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04
Mrs. Margaret Williams

Mrs. Margaret Williams, a prom
.inent resident and property owner of
the community was found drowned on
Lake Arthur avenue. Monday Novem,
ber, 29th.
Mrs. Williams and daughter, Mrs.
Arthur Dudley, returned Monday morn,
ing on the three o'clock train from
Rochester, Mimi, where, they had gone
ito consult the famous Mayo Brothers,
in regard to Mrs. Williams health.
On returning to Mrs. Dudley's home
both ladies retired; Mrs Dudley arose
at one o'clock in the afternoon and
went into her mothers room. Finding
has gone she searched the house thor
Oughly, and then teleph0ned her hus-
band and brothers. Searching parties
started out, and secured all roads and
surrounding country.
At half-past eight o'clock her grand
son, Thomas, who was leading a
.searshing party, decided to look under
this bridge on Lake Arthur avenue
just few blocks from the DudIey's
home. They discovered the body al,
most submerged.
Mrs. Williams health had been poor
for several years, and it is thought
that in her sleep, or a spell of despon-
dency she started out not knowing
where she was going. Footprints on the
edge of the ditch showed that she had
slipped and had fallen into the water.
Mr. Thomas Williams, her husband,
died two years ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Viii.
liams came to this country from Wales
when very young and lived in the
north during the early years of their
married life.
They settled on a large farm near
Jennings and have lived in this com.
muntty for many years.
She leaves to mourn her loss, two
sons, Luther and Dave Williams, and
four daughters, Mesdames, Arthur
Dudley, Elsie Green of California,
John Thomas of Roanoke, and Mrs.
Davis of Crowley.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

The Elks will hold a memorial ser
vice at the w. c. #. u. auditorium,
afternoon at 800. The public
are cordially invited to be present.
The Revival service at the Baptist
church is gaining in interest and en-
thusiasm. Many have joined the
church during the Revival.
Miss Mary Crump of Williamsburg,
Mo-, is the guest Of Mrs. Fred Getty.
Mrs. O. Fitzpatrick spent Thursday
and Friday in Patterson visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Essel Stinson and fam.
lily.
A. Goodrich of Washington, D. c.,
was in town on business Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Johnson Of Lake
Arthur spent the day with friends
yesterday.
Wyatt Anderson of China transacted
business in town Thursday.
Messrs August Trahan and A. Jar
nigan of Roanoke were Jennings visit
Ors Thursday.
Alcee Benoit of Welsh spent Thurs.
day in town.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

Arnettt; D. c. Ritche, manager of Rice
Irrigation plants; Philip Miller, rice
buyer; Earl Miller, Motion Pictures;
and E. A. Crowell, Principal of the
Jennings schools.
Rotarian Sansbury in a very pleas
ing and interesting manner gave the
Biographical sketch of one of the club
members His subject was John Gam.
BILE. Mr. Sansbury said CANDLES lobby
was the K. Of P's, and told many facts
of Mr., CANDLES life.
AS DR.. Wilkins was unable to at
tend Brown Funk gave short report
Of the Doctors enjoyment of the Ro-
tary Luncheon in ConnersviIle, Indiana
True to Louisiana and the rice section
DR.. Wilkins had ordered that rice be
served as side dish, and introduced
the song, Pass the Rice. He said that
Connersyille was brought south with
rOusing cheers, and enjoyed the addi-
ton to the regular menu
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04
LY BUDGET Of
MS FROM JENNINGS
Our Staff Correspondent

Jennings Rotary Club met last
h for its weekly luncheon with
Ddisette, president, presiding.
the enthusiastic direction Of
|ansbury several catchy songs
ing, and everybody was jollied
spirit.
Winston OvertOn of Lake
gave a splendid talk, and
Jennings for its splendid char
citizens and its fine record of
lent, industrially and agricul-
,clared Jefferson Davis was the
parish of the Fifteenth Judi
trict, and stated that it would
hire two days to take care Of
ninal docket in the past year.
|opic why Others Should Be
)f Ny Business" was discussed
.erintendent of school, w. P.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

Mr. and Mrs. w. o. Cornish of Beau
mont, Texas, were weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Coffin.
Dr. B. C. Fry and family, who spent
the Thanksgiving holidays in New Or
leans, returned home Sunday morning
Reporter Hereford Of the American
Press Lake Charles, was a business
visitor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Mccoy of Lake
Charles were guests last Saturday of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Ritchie.
Miss Ruth Bibbins of sLacassine
spent the weekend with her aunt, Mrs.
Charles Mutt.
Miss Mary CrOWell, teacher of the
Rice School, was the Sunday guest of
her brother, Prof. E. A. Crowell and
family.
Miss Vivian Maraish of St Martins
vile who spent the week with her
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ.
.Gauthier returned home Sunday.
James Sowell returned Tuesday
from San Antonio after a pleasant
visit with his family, who are spending
the winter there.
Messrs. Jim Pindar and J. B. White
Of Mpyville were business visitors
Wednesday.
Miss Lucille Coons of Lake Arthur
spent the day Wednesday with Jen-
Inings friends.
William T. Nolan of the firm of
Nolan and Tore, architects, was a
visitor Wednesday.
The following young ladies took the
teachers examination which was held
Monday and Tuesday at Mr.. Arnettes
office: Miss Myrl Nordyke of Mayville,
Miss Mildred Curtis of Egan; Miss
Ola Randolph of Mermentau; Miss
Grace Phenice of Meadow Prairie.
Mrs. M. N. Stafford is spending the
week in Baton Rouge attending the
ten days short course for Parish agent
Verne MarQuart of Lake Arthur
spent Thursday in town.
George B. Alcock, proprietor of the
A. & B. Grocery returned Monday
from a visit to California. Mr.. Alcock
visited all Western Cities of note, and
enjoyed the trip immensely.
Mrs. F. Huber entertained the La
dies Altar Society of the Catholic
church at her home on Academy ave.
last Wednesday afternoon.
Nearly all of the members were pre-.
sent and an enjoyable social hour was
spent.
The main topic of conversation was
The Bazaar which is to be given Sat
urday at the Ford Motor Car Co.'s
lparlors.
1t was decided to serve regular
dinner and supper, and the menu is
most tempting: Chicken Gumbo, rice
jumbalaya, potato salad, cake and cof-
fee, doughnuts and coffee will be serv-
ed all day.
Many articles were taken to the
meeting Wednesday to be inspected
and marked. Nimble fingers flew to
finish others in time for display.
Mrs. Huber served delicious lunch
con.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

FOR sALE-A few first class Hols.
tein and Jersey mich COWS. E. c. Viii
lard, phone "A, Welsh, La. Motto
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John ]. RObira and
children motored to Lake Arthur Sun
day and spent the afternoon with
friends.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

The High School principals of the
Jefferson Davis Parish schools met
last Saturday morning in Superinten-
dent Arnette's Office and organized an
Athletic Association. They formulated
plans for the Parish Rally which will
be held next spring. The following
principals we're present: w, J. Smith
Lake Arthur; B. F. Mitchell Welsh;
Thomas J. Griffin, Roanoke; and E.
A. Crowell Jennings.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

If you are not a regular sub
scriber send in" your orderhow.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

J. NJ Smith OF Glen Roy transacted
here Saturday.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

A meeting will he held Sunday after
noon at 2:30 at the Jennings Country
Club for the purpose of organizing an
Athletic club. All Who are interested
are urged to attend.
The result of the Thanksgiving game
of Football, which Jennings played
against the well trained Vinton team
proves that with loyal support, our
little city can have AN up-to-the-min.
ute athletics.
g.
Miss Bette Winters went to Lake
Charles yesterday where she will
spend several days with friends.
Judge and Mrs. Winston Overton of
Lake Charles spent the day in town
Saturday.
Mrs. Michel COnnally and Miss Liz.
zie Andrus of Sour Lake, Texas, are
spending several weeks in Jennings
and Andrus Cove, the guests of rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Sheldon ToOmer of
Lake Charles were Saturday Jennings
visitors.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

Mr. and Mrs. w. o. Cornish of Beau
mont, Texas, were weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Coffin.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

Dr. B. c. Fry and family, who spent
the Thanksgiving holidays in New Or
leans, returned home Sunday morning.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

Reporter Hereford of the American
Press Lake Charles, was a business
visitor Saturday.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Mccoy of Lake
Charles were guests last Saturday of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Ritchie.