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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09

Anew YORK.-American artists are
IN exercised over the recent indignity
suffered by Augustus John, Welsh pOr-
trait painter, whose suit against Lord
Leverhulme of London, soap and fish
multimilIionaire. attracted interna-
tional note.
Mr.. John, one of the most famous
artists Of Europe, brought suit for
damages when Lord Leverhulme cut
the head out of a portrait the artist
had made for him. Although the
wealthy barrister had paid for the
painting, Augustus John took the
stand that a painting by an artist
should not be altered, mutilated or
changed in any way during the life
time of the artist creating it.
The Guild of Free Lance Artists has
cabled the following resolution to him !:
Resolved, That this guild is in
hearty sympathy with Augustus John
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
Let's Hope the Court Isn't Too Serious

NOUNCII. BLUFFS, IA.-Miss Lor-
" raine WycOff Gas was) daughter of
Fl. b. Wycoff, 1899 Paramount avenue,
is seventeen and pretty. She and Don
aid Milliron had been sweethearts
long time and had been engaged about
a year. They were to have been mar
ried at Christmas. Donald was very
proud of his pretty sweetheart. He
frequently brought his older brother,
William, down to call One night not
long ago the Milliron brothers were
calling. The entire Wycoff family
were present.
Say, but l think you'd make a
dandy wife," William remarked TO LOr-
raine. Lets get married"
"All right" laughed Lorraine in
turn. The others also laughed. Then,
still in a joke, they discussed plans for
the wedding.
'T'll be best man." said Donald
The next morning at the appointed
hour William came to claim his
abride." Lorraine Joined the two broth
ers. Mrs. Wycoff went along. The
four went down to the courthouse and
got a license, still laughing and jOll-
Ing. Then they went on to the preach
er, Rev. ]. Frederick Catlin Of the First
BAPTIST church. William and Miss wy
OF took their places before the
Preacher. Donald stood up with his
brother as "best man." But the laugh.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
Chicago as the Center of Pure Speech

Chicago having consistently supplied
the eastern seaport with excellent pork
as a concomitant of her noted beans
but never before
Anyway" as Mrs. Henry Boon, 5123
Dorchester avenue, put it, its wonder
full, isn't it?"
Amt it. though? BOstonl And to
toss Ossa ON Pelion, the newsboys of
Pittsburgh, as wen as Boston, wish
dicta as to the correct procedure in
purveying wares. Should one, for ex-
ample, they ask our loop purists, ex-
claim:
"Wirl you have a public print. sir?"
Or
"Shall you have a -, etc. ?"
The problem Families. Should
the bartender interrogate one with,
"What'n 1t be?" or "a little of the
same| And may not the tonsorialist
be utterly Grass in stating ut looks
like rain,' when he has choice Of the
tasteful Meteorological observations,
/ infer from perusal Of the newspapers,
betoken precipitation?
Solutions Of these problems will be
supplied, Boston and Pittsburgh hope,
by the American speech committee of
the Chicago WOman's club.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
s's''''aEDS o.&qe.'
ART AND SCIENCE IN TOYS
Playthings for the Riddles Necessary
to the Proper Conduct Of
Their Society.

NTHILE the making of toys is an
w art that is probably practically
as old as the world itself, it has been
only within recent years that science
has bothered itself about them. Less
than half century ago they were re-
garded merely as playthings-amus-
ing diversions for children that were
by no means necessary to their we'll
being. Today, however, science insists
that there is q well-defined philosophy
underlying the use of toys; that they
are the tools with which the little ones
ply their trade; the paraphernalia nee
essary to the proper conduct of their
society; that dolls, for example, are
rpOre to them than the associates that
help to entertain them in that they
aid them in the attainment of their
mental growth by stimulating the
natural emotions which must be ex-
perienced in later life.
Whether this theory of the scientists
is correct or not, the fact remains that
children have always had the play
things requisite for their limitations of
the domestic life and business affairs
of older people; that they have always
required their elders to provide them
with such inventions, and that, when
they could not obtain these toys by
any other means they themselves have
sought and found objects that might
be made to suit their purposes. Even
the sOmnOIent middle Ages did not put
an end to their pastimes. The toys in
which they found diversion may have
been more simple, but, as they met
the demands of nature, they played
their allotted part in the scheme Of
human development.-Public Opinion.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
traditions Of Christmas Festival.

traditions OF Christmas FESTIVAL.
In the records of every nation we
find traditions of the Christmas festi-
val. traditions which have been hand
ed down from generation to genera
ton in Oft-tOld tales which thrilled
the hearts of the listeners with al
ternate fear and delight. Sir Walter
Scott tells us that they who are born
upon Christmas or Good Friday will
see spirits, and will have the power
of commanding them. He also adds
that the Spaniards imputed the down
cast looks of their monarch. Philip
II, to the disagreeable visions to which
this privilege subjected him.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09

HICAGO.-A thousand years hence
~ your posterity reading new Glib
bon will encounter along about page
ten, chapter two, volume six, passage
something like this:
"But in the history of the American
republic, it was not the Revolution,
nor the World war, nor even prohi-
bition which provided the supreme
spectacle for mankind to view through
out all time and eternity. No. 1t
was in the fall Of 1920 when Boston
petitioned Chicago to teach her the
art of talking the English language.
'This undoubtedly constituted the
western Athens greatest esthetic
achievement. Previously Boston had
been her debtor in slight measure
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
SKIN ERUPTIoNs ON THE FACE

are unsightly and mar the appearance
of many woman whose face would
be otherwise attractive. There is no
need for this. Just get box of let.
terine and use it regularly and you will
be surprised how quickly pimples,
blotches, itchy patches, ETC., disappear
and how soft and clear the skin be-
comes. Nothing better for eczema and
other skin troubles than Tetterine.
Sold by druggists or mailed for Coo. by
Shuptrine Co., Savannah, Ga.--Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
nrIna Smile Of eIadness.

It is not so much the thought of re-
ceiving the customary holiday gifts
which most pleases the fancy. but
rather that pleasure the heart derives
from dwelling upon joyful surprises
1t may bestow upon others. To bring
smile Of gladness upon anOther's
face is, indeed. boon more precious
than a Christmas gift, and the Joy
Of bestowing can never be eQuaIed by
the receiving.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
Famous Fish Family.

Pickerel Is diminutive for pike, and
Is applied to the smaller species Of
the pike family and to the young Of
the larger species. 1t is most often
applied to the banded pickerel. which
seldom exceed u inches in length. The
muskellunge is a very large species
of pike, sometimes attaining length
of eight feet. 1t Is found in northen
fresh waters of North America, and is
a famous game fish.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
New Life for
Sick Man
Eatonie Works Magic

II have taken only two boxes Of
EatOnic and feel like new man. It
has done me more good than anything
else" writes @. o. Frappir.
EatOnic is the modern remedy for
acid stomach, bloating, food repeating
and indigestion. 1t quickly takes up
and carries out the acidity and gas
and enables the stomach to digest the
food naturally. That means not only
relief from pain and discomfort but
you get the full strength from the food
you eat. Big box only costs a tri6e
with your druggists guarantee.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
He May Have Wanted to Save His Face

in his controversy with Lord Lever
hulme and extends to the artist its
united appreciation of his legal fight,
sincerely hoping he will be success
full"
The guild here is affiliated with the
Authors League of America and num-
bers among the members of its coun-
Gil such well-known artists as w. T.
Benda, Franklin Booth, Arthur Will
liam Brown, @. D. Falls, Frederic r.
Gruger, Wallace Morgan, Henry Reu-
terdahl, Tony Sarg, f. G. Cooper and
r. f. Schabelitz.
In Europe the artists went further
than adopting resolutions of sympa-
thy. The Latin quarter of Paris, Ital-
ian art circles and European art cir
cles generally were greatly aroused.
The Considerations Generate DIES Rit-
artist italian called a strike of "a
hours as a mark of protest Painters,
sculptors, canvas weavers, picture
dealers, models and others of the
crafts joined the strike in sympathy.
An efigy of Lord Leverhulme was car
ried in a big street pageant at Flor
ence, Italy, and then burned.
The reason for Lord Leverhulme's
mutilation Of his portrait has not been
made known. Augustus John has
painted portraits Of some of Europe's
greatest celebrities, including Lloyd
George.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
IhiTtyRulningSOTeS

Remember, stand back of every box.
Every druggist guarantees to refund the
purchase price go cents) il Petersop'S
Ointment doesn't do all l claim.
/ guarantee it for eczema old sores,
running sores, salt rheum, ulcers, sore
nipples, broken breasts, itching skin, skin
diseases, blind, bleeding and Itching piles
as well as for chafing, burns, scalds, cuts,
bruises and sunburn.
Il had 80 running sores on my leg for
II years, was In three different hospitals
AmputatiOn was advised. Skin grating
was tried. was cured by using Peter
sons Ointment. Mrs. F. p. Root 81
Michigan street, Buffalo, NJ Y. Mail or
ders filled by Peterson Ointment Co. Buff
falo, N. z.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
He Knew.

1t was in my fathers school days,
when they still used corporal punish
ment to correct recalcitrant pupils.
"Now, Willie" said teacher, I'VE
have read of the principal reigRing
mOnarchs of the world. Can you ten
ME which ruler inspires the most re-
speet and fear2"
Willie passed soothing palm over
his knuckles, which were still sore,
and replied:
'"The one on your desk, teacher
Exchange
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
THE REST YET

If you have never used Vacher-Balm,
you don't know how quickly and pleas
antly a cold in the head, or soreness
anywhere can be relieved by this harm
less remedy.
Ask your druggist, or send for free
sample, to E. w. Vacher, inc, New Or
leans, La.
Avoid limitations. Nothing is ''just
as Od."-Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
ReprIsaI.

Music Teacher-JOhnny, don't you
know what your mother sends you
here for?
Johnny-For spite. She wants me
to be able to play worse than the girl
in the next flat.-Boston Transcript.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
A Faint Promise.

eff you will marry me-" said the
impetuous youth, Il will be happy as
a king"
"Just about, probably" repned Miss
Cayenne.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
Marrn,M Mlnded

A narrow-minded man is one who
won't admit it, but really believes that
the world would be better off if there
were no one living on it but himself. -
Detroit Free Press.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09

ular approval for rs years. Manufactured
only by Wright's Indian Vegetable pin Co..
s72 Pearl St.. New York City.-AdV.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09

People who don't like to get up early
may reflect that sunsets are as pretty
as sunriSes.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
Waste Of Tlne.

II can read Reggie like a book"
''You shouldn't waste your time on
such stupid literature"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09

The ventilation of theory makes
some people hot
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09

There is no possession so valuable
IS good habits, and none worse than
bad oneA
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
shaft PecullarlY sltuated.

oNaft FecuIIaTIy SItuateu'
A mining shaft in Sombrerete, Mex,
Is almost exactly on the Tropic Of
Cancer. and at noon on June q. the
sun shines to the bottom, lighting up
the well for vertical depth Of 1,10O
feet OF more
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09
POOR THINGS

Tramp Birds: They might throw
US few crumbs on Christmas morn.
ing.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA. that famous old remedy
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-09

NJ. n. y HOUSTON. No. 4O--i920
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-11-19

contact with all classes OF the people
I found. however. that the viewpoint
Of Americans In the Philippines. and
Americans in the United States, on the
subject o, Independence. Is not the
same
The attitude OF the American gov
errment, and the great mass Of the
people OF the United States, Is TO con
slider the Philippine question from the
unselfish viewpoint OF what is best
for the Filipino people NInety-nve
per cent OF the opposition to ince-
peudence emHnates from American In
ycst0rs In the islands who are quite
naturally more interested In the size
an allen people
The unfortunate feature OF the sit
uatiou is that the opponents OF inde-
pcndence, IN order TO convince the peo-
pie Of the United States that the FIJI
plnos should not be granted their In
dependence, tind II necessary TO libel
an entire race. To tell a sensitive
Christian people that they shall not
have their promised Independence be-
cause they are not III for II Will ip
the end prove 4 mistaken policy. II
will only make their demand for In
dependence the stronger.
At the present time, however. the
masses OF the Filipino people sfiii
have absolute confidence in the good
faith of America. Their loyalty and
gratitude to Uncle Sam has not As
hx ,,tTE
sentntions of the retentionists. Their
leaders are intelligent enough TO dis
,ingulsh between those Americans
who oppose their aspirations TO In
dependence for purely selfish reasons,
and the great mass of the American
people whom they know desire this
government TO do by the Filipinos
only that which is just and right.
In this connection, II is interesting
TO review the development OF the pres
ent friendly relationship between the
Filipino and American peoples.
Previous to 1916 the Philippine
American relationship Is declared to
have been not OF the best. But with
the passage In that year Of the Jones
law by practically both the Republican
and Democratic memberships OF Con-
gress. a better feeling developed This
better feeling" has now grown into
a very strong bond Of sympathy and
affection.
The happy attitude OF the Filipino
people toward America Is due not prin-
cipaIly 10 the fac; that Americans
have shown the Filipinos how to make
their country better place to live In:
not principally TO the fact We have
superintendent the implantlng In the
Philippines OF one of the finest edu-
cational systems in the world; nor TO
the building OF high class roads.
bridges and public works-but is due
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-11-19

"f.u.0 a-an alm.ta 1000 pr cent.
prof." Al this b.. Tho beginning Of
conf a.rte .rnfes-.0u SsH York Even
IN sun
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-11-19

A.ralert- 0f British rule in Ireland
ar finding u difficult 20 rear a per
naHrHt structure on o ahamrOck. Nor
t0-. A-L..n-an Pilot.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-11-19

~ tN.' AAAHAg ~ INC AAhA A-dh 49,
Jones lsE America gave the Filipinos
her word Of honor that as soon as .
stable government could be establish
ed We would withdraw our sovereignty
from the Philippine Islands
II might, at nrsi thought. seem
strungr that In their sincere sppre-
ciat.on Of all that we have done for
them the Filipino people should place
most emphasis on the promise TO grant
them their Independence. For I; can
not be successfully denied that on the
whole the United States has treated
the Filipino people better than any
nation ever treated q dependent alien
people In all the days since the curtain
rose on the dawn Of civilization II
We DO no, spoil II. IL 10 q record that
We can be proud of
But II really isn't so strange that
the Filipino should love Us more fss
our promise TO give them sovereignty
over themselves than for our other
good works. for which. after all. out
side Of army and navy expenditures,
the Flllpluos have been taxed, and
properly 80, for every cent OF the cost.
II we but reverse the situation, and
place ourselves in the shoes OF the
FIup.nos, which cannot be said TO be
ar unfair way Of getting at the other
fellows viewpoint. we shall see that
IL is not strange
Suppose that Great Britain or any
other power that you can think OF by re-
ferrlng to your geography or history.
should impose its sovereignty upon US
against our will and then give us an
Infinitely better government than We
nov enIoyi Could any such foreign
power ever succeed in convincing us
that II had our welfare more at heart
than We have ourselves
But TO return to my story. the Fill
piuos heartily thanked US for the
Jones law. considering II a sort Of Q
covenant between the Filipino and
American peoples, and Immediately
applied themselves to the task Of set
ting up the prescribed stable govern
ment And they set 1t up. 1t Is in
the Philippines now. Americas own
representative in the Islands, the gov
ernor general. officially reports It II
there. and recommends that since the
Filiplnos have earnestly fulfilled their
part OF the agreement, America should
be as prompt In carrying out Its part
Of the contract
So that. In q few words, II II not
the Philippines that now are on trial,
but the United States
There Is but one answer America
will carry out its agreement And
since We are going to do II, We cannot
afford to bubble and split hairs and
hesitate until eur tardlness robs us
of half the glory Of our achievement.
Let Us act with 4 promptness and will
ingness really worthy Of America
And when the people Of the United
Stnfes set up the Philippine Republic
as the first Christian democracy of
the Far East, they will be building q
monument to themselves that will
stand throughout eternity. On that
day the beacon light Of hope, humaiity
and justice will fash around the world.
Such an example by America will ac-
complish more for the weak and strug
Cling peoples Of the earth than the
four year world war. with all Its cost
In life and treasure.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-11-19
THE HYPHEN VOTE HELPED

Rocky Mountain News
l. it not true that the hyphen vote
" a. responsible, not for the bare result
of q Republican success, which would
have been gained II only the American
of several generations back had voted,
but for the huge majority cast for the
one party and the tragic failure of the
other party to make a showing beyond
the BLACK belt" We know from the
returns in certain cities and communi-
ties that these elements in our politics
that bore close alignment, if not allegi-
ance, to European nations, voted en-
bloc for the Republican party. The
''pro' vote that voted in solid phalanN
for the republican candidates this year
in other election years supported the
Democratic ticket. Look at the returns
in greater New York, in Boston, in
cities in the Northwest. Party lines
as they existed four years ago, to go
no further afeld were obliterated.
We do not assert that the hyphen
vote elected Harding and defeated Cox,
but 1t is plain rs n pikestaf that the
unparalleled majority given the for
mer would not have been possible
without the presence Of millions OF
voters at the polls, possessed Of one
mind to take revenge on a man and n
party responsible to this country for
the Versailles peace treaty.
In what manner ought the thought
full American, after the tumult and the
shouting die, to view this situation ?
Not rs a partisan, not with the cynical
thought that the end justifics the
means. Is it not possible that the
vote which helped to rend Wilson may
in time turn upon the other party.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-11-19
MAY GET TUNNEL IN 100 YEARS

O.athc Criterion
At this writing 10 appears certain
that the tunnel amendment is defeated
by a majority Of two or three thous-
and
We never thot the proposition would
carry and i was given a larger. vote
than We expected.
In Olatho the vote was 235 for and
l76 aEa -st, and II seems TO Us that
thu .uil .Huuld have been almost un-
animous FOR the tunnels. II the peo-
pie Of the Western Slope who would
be benefited more than any other part
Of the state were too suspicious Of
the Denver crowd TO vote for the pro-
position, il was hardly TO b. expected
that the remainder Of the state would
be strong for ii.
However, the Western Slope needs
these tunnels, and they are needed by
the whole United States A large
part Of the opposition comes from the
Santa fc and Union Pacific railroads
which have transcontinental lines
south and north Of Colorado.
We believe the work should be und-
crtaken by tho federal government,
the same as were the first continental
lines. But it is not probable that the
government will ever build more than
one tunnel and that will be near Den
yer. II is probable that this section
has lost its chance to get a tunnel in
the next hundred years.
The official vote in Delta county on
the tri-tunnel bill shows as follows:
For, LAG; against, 2,32O; majority,
against, LIZA.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-11-19
Declares FIlipinos All
Want Independence
Former Illinois Congressman Back From Philippines
Gives Interesting Views on Island Affairs.


The iOD1@o
Inhabitants Of the
Philippines are
practically gnanl-
nous IN their de-
sire for lndepend-
ence.
his is the
strongest impress
sion that ! have
brough, back with
me after touring
the Islands from
one end 10 the
other. and after
having come In
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-11-19
Il u 8 T B y
ROUND.
Shaiiowness.

Shallow waters show very clear
bottom and hut little Intensity of light
Is needed In order 10 display the peb-
hles and clear sand. That must be a
'purest ray serene"--n pencil of
strongest lIgh,-whlch discloses the
black. rich. wreck.strcwn depths For
the "l.arnesS of depth is very different
from the clearness OF shallOwness. The
former Is u positive quality. The latter
Is negative. ClaIics Warren Stod.
duri
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-11-19


most In
Albay Philippine Islands declared
Of the wsrd No
viewed the Almost perfectly mmetca
with its exquisite
nses
oes the diving
productive b SEED
base through the most varying zayss h hasy = q
krlsd
Z .
crater. H quiet
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-11-19
DESIRABLE PUBLICITY

So, Duss-e our friend Carlton Sills
e. ag the Ncws-ChampiOn a column
airing. Good stuH. Carlton. Your
yapar De- worth $3.50 q year. Anyone
N.an aaut straight republican doctrine
Uuusul,d. ought 10 take Il.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-11-19

Clarence Means of Sargents and
Sterling Rohlfs Of Ridgway were in
our valley the latter part Of last week
interesting the ranchmen in their
forthcoming big sale of Herefords set
for Montrose on the 9Th of December.
Extended advertisement of this ap-
pears on page two Of this issue Of the
News Champion.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-11-19

Boulder Camera Senator Chaz- s
lLgEas 81 tall and thin He could
.T.h into sFFg- ..-- Ir.H and rally
g- a- - 60 lL-aEI a--g Laers. WiseT
Khan The president and his party IH
lg.aEa41--tHe parry that gave him its
al ..r..- agEuEa-Ee ratified a0Ugli o. .
.-l.lI-a-e and shook bis atLsnuaIad
bones B''0E. audience IN appeals for
sp--- lDT senator that could only b.
gwen HIm ~ the cEpgnse Of Judge
lLllg Scott, the regular nominee Of
iae party. And Ee lacEs the gFatEfica-
lion Uf knowing tha, he defeated Scott.
The latter s.as beaten anyway.