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The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-08-20
POPULATION OF DARE
SHOWS SMALL INCREASE

Reports just received from the Fede-
raj census give the population of Dare
county as 5,115 for 1920, as compared
with 4,S41 for 1910, and 4,757 for 1900.
The town of Manteo, with 1920 popu-
lation of 394, shows a slight falling off
from the figures for 1910, which gave
the Dare county seat total of 4OS souls
The population of Manteo in 1900 was
312 The 1920 population of Dare by
townships is as follows: Atlantic, 39S,
Croatan, 576, East Lake, 433, Hatteras,
Lis, Kennekeet TIP, and Nags Head
township, including Manteo, 1881.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-08-20
FROM THE FARM
TO GREATNESS
Former Pasquotank Boy Now
Judge of Supreme Court
Of Appeals

John Warren Davis, judge OF
the United States Circuit Court
Of Appeals Of the circuit compris-
ing the states of New Jersey
Pennsylvania and Delaware, was
a visitor to this city and section
last Friday, Saturday and Sun
day. Judge Davis was born and
raised on a farm in the Berea
neighborhood of Provi dence
township, and his recent visit
brings to \mind the entertaining
story Of his rise from farm boy
to a judge Of the Supreme Court
covering many years, in which
courage, persistence and deter1n-
nation were factors which help
ed raise him to his present prom
inence.
AS a boy, John Warren Davis made
up his mind that some day he would
be great. The boy realized that the
man would need a thorough education
if he would. rise to eminence, and SO he
proceeded to get it as best he could
When very young mana the present
judge made arrangements which per-
mitted him to attend the University of
Pennsylvania, and after graduation from
that institution, he attended Crozier The
illogical Seminary. later going to the
University of Leipsic, Germany, long
considered the educational center of
the world.
Upon the completion of his college and
university work. John Warren Davis
was duly ordained as a minister, and
succeeding years found him holding i'm
portant pastorates in various cities of
the North. Meanwhile his brother
James had completed law course, and
in due time he induced John Warren
likewise to take up the legal profession.
So John Warren Davis gave up the min
istry, and became a lawyer, practicing
in New Jersey. In due time he entered
politics. and when Woodrow Wilson be-
came governor of New Jersey, State
Senator Davis early was chosen as
one of the intimates of the future pres
ident of the United States.
\ few years later, John Warren Dav-
is was appointed United States district
attorney for the State of New Jersey.
Then came his elevation to the Supreme
Court bench, the position which he now
holds. Literally, the distinguished judge
has risen from farm boy to a position
of nationwide prominence, largely by
dint of tireless energy judiciously eX-
pended.
Though his features bear the mark
of the passing years, Judge Davis has
great pleasure in looking up old friends
while here, particularly in the Berea
section where he was raised and dur
ing his short visit he became familiar
figure at the revival meetings at Berea
church, as he walked from group to
group, his hat under his arm, exchang-
ing cheerful greetings with all. The
two brothers of Judge Davis, have
likewise made good in the world. Q.
C.. Davis is Baptist minister now hold
ing pastorate at Albemarle, n. c.,
and James NJ. Davis is prominent at
torney of Philadelphia. Judge Davis
now resides at Trenton, New Jersey,
and the court over which he presides
holds it's sessions just across the Della
ware river in Philadelphia.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-08-20
EXCURSION TRAIN DERAlLED

The Norfolk Southern Excursion train
which carried number of eXcursionists
from this city to Virginia Beach for a
days outing Wednesday, was partly de-
rallied on the Virginia Beach extension
of the road upon it's return last night,
without loss of life, and the returning
excursion crowd was delayed about three
hours in arriving here: The train
reached this city at one o'clock Thurs
day morning. The cause of the derail-
ment could not be learned here Thurs
day morning.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-08-20
BASKET PICNIC AUGUST 81

A basket picnic will be given at the
Old Fair Grounds on Tuesday, August
81, by the women and girls who are
members of the various demonstration
clubs in Pasquotank county. The mem
bers will invite whomsoever they please,
and all are looking forward to a big
day.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-08-20
NO WIDE TIRES FOR
THESE TWO COUNTIES

: Pasquotank and Perquimans counties
will be exempted from the wide tire law
which made the use of wide tires com
pulsory in many counties in this state
on and after Jan. 1, 1921. An amend
tment relieving Pasquotank from the pro
visions of the bill was introduced by
Representative Saunders last. week, fol-
lowed by a similar amendment by Rep
resentative Morgan of Perquimans.
Vance and Durham counties also are
getting out. The wide tire is not popu-
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-08-20
Hathaway Says

If you wear glasses, have
your eyes and glasses both
examined from time to time,
and go to the place where you
can afford to pay a reason
able price for real professio-
nal work. Remember your
eyes are your bread-winners.
Take care of them.
You have your teeth ex-
amined twice a year. Why
not you eyes? They are
more important.
DR.. J. D. Hathaway
Optometrist
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-21

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-21

Sink to Lower Price Levels! That's Welcom
News
$3.50, Two-Pants Suits at $500
They have the wear and lots OF it! Pants line
throughout. Many Norfolk styes-patch or the REF
Mar sfve nockets Single az double-breasted. Ora!
Green brown and heather mixtures to Is years
Boys $1,000 Suits and Overcoats .........$ 8O
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Arizona republican., 1920-09-19
WATER REPORT
NEW REALTY FIRM-Annou

NEW REALTY FIRM-Announcing a policy of specializing in Paradise Verde lands, the ". I. Lively Realty company has opened offices at 32 South Central avenue, room 216, where reg ular realty business Will be conducted, dealing in city and farm property. w. [ Lively, active head of the new firm, has just resigned president of the Paradise Verde association, after hold ing the office the past three years. MT. Lively has surrounded himself with men of integrity and business ability.
 For business administration elect Stoddard senator.-Adv. It
Arizona republican., 1920-09-19
Cotton Reqion Bulletin

NEW ORLEANS, La, Set. 1S-Sea- sonal temperatures prevailed over the cotton belt except minima were some what below normal in northern dis trictS. No rain except d few scat tered showers near the east Gulf coast.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
DIPLOMATS AUTO killed
MRS. IDA N. TIMBERLAKE
Secretary Of Brazilian Embassy
Says She Became Bewildered.
Other Accidents.

Mrs. Ida Norman Timberlake. Duns-
mere apartments, was the victim of
an accident at 18th and G streets
yesterday afternoon when she was
killed by the automobile Of ]. de
Sousa-Leao, jr.. second secretary of
the Brazilian embassy. The diplomat
told the police he saw two women
crossing the street; that they heard
the warning and looked in the direc-
tion Of his car. and that the woman
who was killed seemed to be be-
wildered.
Coroner hewitt viewed the body of
Mrs. Timberlake, heard statements
as to the accident and arranged to
hold an inquest at the morgue at 3
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Timberlake was employed as
| clerk in the passport division of the
\ State Department and lived with her
sister. Mrs. NJ. r. Watts. She was a
| member of st. Stephens Episcopsl
| Church and was active in the Fedora
Employees Union. Mrs Tinberlake'
| who was a widow, forty-nir1e years
old. came to this city from Staunton
| Va. about twenty years ago. Two
sons, residents of Staunton, came here
and made arrangements for her fu.
| neral
! Other Tfamc AccfdentA
Mrs. D. c. Hatcher, 1711 II street
! yesterday afternoon stepped from the
street railway loading platform at
i4th and H streets and was knocked
down by northbound Oar. She re-
ceived slight injury to her right leg
George Baker, -four four Years old. sao L
street southeast, was struck by q
delivery wagon driven by John Queen
1909 4th street. near 4th and L streets
southeast yesterday. Several ribs
were broken and internal injuries sus-
tanned. He is at ; Providence Hos
pital in a serious condition.
Miss Hazel Quinn. II NJ street north.
east. who was severely injured by an
automobile at Pennsylvania avenue
and Madison plA Ice yesterday. was re-
ported at Emergency Hospital today
as being in critical condition.
| Mrs. Isabelle Smale. 81 18th street
connected With the American Red
Cross, was struck by the automobile
of George r. Shields. 727 Upshu,
street. at Pennsylvania avenue anc
Jackson { place yesterday. She wal
bruised And lacerated. She was taker
to meFgency Hospital, where physi.
clans said she was not dangerously
/ hurt.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to tn
following:
James A. Carter and Annie Harris.
Richard l.. Oliver and Sallie l.. ripper
both of Richmond. Va.
Rennie f. Beasley of Richmond. va. ah'
Bessie r. Chinault of Sparta. Va:
Fred II. Barnes and Tessie Jackson.
Eugene NJ Johnson of Staunton, va. ah'
Mary f. Iivens Of Oman. Va.
Joseph NJ. +. Haase of Anacostia. ID. u. ant
Mary A. Badstubner of Shirley. Mass
Ice Garnett and Julia Hamin. both OF Bal
timorr. Md. ~
Alphonzo l.. Haynes and Grace Kit.
Joseph II. Dorsey and Nancy Williams.
Daniel Henderson and Fife Allen
Arthur NJ. Reeder and Esther Makri
Clifford Fl. Spronger Of Cambridge. ohlo hh'
Lois NJ Invctt Of this city.
AIonzo Reynolds and Lucy N. Ranks.
George p Jackson and Dorothy ID. tiraht
Felix Nathan Of Chicago. Ill. and hatc NIL
Ter of Petersburg. Va.
Samuel Nealy and Flora Allen.
Christy r. Morton and Mary Il. Patterson
Harold c. Overdorf and Beatrice +. warren
both of Wiliamsport. Ia.
Francis s. Rose and Frances G. Cl2rk.
Ephraim Bumbry and Mamie Lucas.
Charles II. Gurney of Jersey City, n. j.. and
Marie W. Arnold Of this city.
Daniel d. Bronson and Winifred skinner.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
CR|T|C|SES SCHOOL
BETTERMENT BODY
George A. Finch of Piney
Branch Citizens Tenders
Resignation.

The Piney Branch Citizens Asso-
citation virtually withdrew from the
National Capital School Betterment
Council by the adoption of a resolu-
ton at meeting in the Iowa Ave-
nue. Methodist Episcopal Church last
night. following the announcement
of the resignation of George \. Finch.
delegate from the association to the
council, as well as secretary of the
council
MIR. Finch resigned he said. because
Of the failure of the council to come
up to prescribed standards. Follow
ing his announcement. Clinton r..
thompson introduced the resolution
from the appointment of another del
egate until the council conducted
itself in manner which would prove
advantageous to the community.
Mr.. Thompson Griticisea.
In introducing the resolution. Mr..
Thompson stated that it was evident
that the council had not conducted
itself in accordance with the plan of
organization. and that the Piney
Branch Citizens Association would
not derive any benefit until the coun-
Gil made cooperation by the affiliat-
ed bodies reality and not a mere
formalty
The National Capital School Better
ment Council was organized by the
Board of Trade. the Chamber of Com
merce and the Rotary Club and was
affiliated with twenty-five citizens
associations
Mr.. Finch explained his reason for
reslgnlng. saying that no meeting
of the council has beep held since it
was organized three months ago. and
no opportunity has been afforded
Nf ~ t,,to l.,
operate or offer suggestions. The
work has been concentrated in the
hands of few men who have acted
for the council in all matters" He
also stated that policy of secrecy
had been maintained throughout, and
when meetings of the executive COM
mittee were called. it was done at
short notice. when only a few of the
members could be present Then. he
added, measures were "railroaded"
through. Mr.. Finch stated that the
whole organization was a failure and
waste of time. as no benefits could
be derived from such proceedings.
Other Resolutions.
A resolution offered by John NJ.
Cherry, chairman of the fire and po-
lice protection committee. requested
the secretary of the association to
send letter Of coincidence to the family
If the late Maj. Raymond w. Pullman.
John w. Keener, chairman of the
on law and order, intro
iuced resolutions asking Congress to
pass law compelling property own
srs to clean snow from their side
walks, and also asking that a day
light saving law be passed for the
District of Columbia. Both resolu-
ions were adopted.
Twenty new members were elected,
including Representative w. l.. Nell
son of Missouri. who has recently
moved out into the Piney Branch
Several other resolu-
ions were adopted. which urged the
improving Of the streets in the vicin-
ty Edgar B. Henderson, president
If the association, preided.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
MISS CREWS ExoNERATED.
Infants Death Due to Natural
Causes, Is Jury's Findings.

A coroner's jury, at an inquest held
at the morgue yesterday afternoon.
eXonerated Miss Grace Crews, trained
nurse. who was under arrest in con-
nection with the investigation of the
death of her infant. The verdict
reached was that the infants death
was due to natural causes.
DIR. william B. Carr. deputy coroner.
told Of performing an autopsy on the
body. The autopsy, he told the jury.
showed that the child had breathed.
There was absolutely no evidence that
the child had been violently handled,
and death. he said. may have resulted
from one of several causes
Several members of the woman's
bureau of the police department and a
police matron were. among those al
the inquest. Mrs. Louise B. Sank. one
of the poIicewomen, gave testimony
She merely told of an interview she
| had with Miss Crews and of the lat
ter's statement that the father of the
child resided in Chicago.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported ia
the health department in the last twenty-four
hours:
Andrew Burns. 81. 1000 Sd street northeast.
William +. Gilmore, "a, 6O6 street north
east.
Hennen Jennings. So, 2221 Massachusetts,
avenlvl.
Charles E. Ward, 54. Home for Incurables.
Mary A. Solherg. 75, Porter street. east OF
CONNECTICUT avenue.
Nora Gordon. SO, Providence Hospital
- Sarah A. Moor r. 1889 35th street.
Mary L. Smith ., 1920 Reservoir street.
Ann l.. Walker. 40, 12s street southeast
Alice Cross 50, 80 G street southwest.
Nathaniel Green ], Children's Hospital.
Mary Norris, l3. 100" 25th street
Clarence Curtis, 80. Freedmen's Hospital.
Mary A. Douglass. 80. 1455 s street.
Annie +. Vigle, so, 2S15 street.
Malvin L. williams, months, 1913 9th
street.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
CONvOCATION AT HOWARD.
List of Speakers Announced for
March %, "a and rs.

The third annual Howard University
convocation, under the auspices OF
the School of Religion, will be held
March %, "a and 25. The list OF
speakers includes Dean Charles X
Brown, Yale University School of Re-
ligion: Bishop G. l.. Blackwell OF the
A. NJ. T.. Zion Church, Philadelphia
Prof Johnston Ross of Union Theo-
logical Seminary. New York: Rev. T.
Nelson Baker. Pittsffeld. Mass. and
Dean Smaller Mathews of the DIVINITY
School, University .of Chicago.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
AIR SERVICE HEAD DENIES
CORPS SHAKE-UP PLAN

In statement today Mai Gen.
Charles T. Menoher. director Of the
air service. declared that in spite of
reports that have been circulated, he
has never at any time said that the
.349 officers of the air service would
be either denoted or dropped from
the service.
However" the statement AYERS, "in
order to reduce the number of air
service officers stationed in Washing
ton it has been found necessary to
transfer some officers to flying fields
and other air service stations in the
United States"
Evening star., 1920-03-09
York city. No date has been arranged
for the wedding

Mr.. ]. Paul Oren of Detroit. Mich.
is at the Washington for a few days.
He was the dinner guest last evening
of DR.. and Mrs. Everett NJ. Ellison in
M street.
Mrs. Fanny Greenapple and her
daughter. Mrs. Selma Cohen. are
spending several weeks at the Break
ers Hotel. Atlantic City.
In honor of Miss Henrietta Krakow
of Georgetown, a reception will be
held at the residence of the president
Of the F. p. Fraternity, Sunday
March a.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported t
the health depar tment in the last twenty-iou
hours F.!
Lee H. and Annie NJ. Kuntz. girl. i
William II. and Mabel +. Staples. boy.
Carl W and Florinc c. Grosskurth. boyf
Philip u. and Marion A. Wesson. girl
Albert A. and Florine Burch. boy
Dominic and CIementina Cicolo boy.
Clarence q. and Alice G.. Watkins. boy.
stephen A. and Catherine Clements, boy.
william W. and Blanche A. Hardy girl.
Harry G. and Regina Cragg. girl. (
Carroll V. and Anna l.. Donnclly. boy.
William A. and Lula s. WallTcc, girl.
Richard :. and Florence +. 1lu1tt boy.
Charles D. and Mary b. l.. Eh". girl.
Albert A. and Beatrice Weissl girl
Alonzo and Clara Kraus. hey.
Harvey and Ethel =. Donaldson, boy.
Richard u. and Emily NJ. white, boy.
Runett and Irene Hughes. Girl.
Richard C. and Alice Savoy. boy.
Wilhert and Addic Il. Garner, boy.
Wayman c. and Ami" Noble, girl.
william and Lillian Tufner boy.
Lewis and Marie Watts, boy.
Joseph and Sadie DeYoe, girl.
Imported Pompeian Olive OIL
is pure. natural olive oil.-Advertisement
Evening star., 1920-03-09
800 MAKE PERSONAL TAX
APPEAL ON FINAL DAY

Approximately 500 personal taxpay-
ers either called at the District build
ing yesterday or sent letters asking
for an adjustment of the assessments
made against them.
Yesterday was the last day for not
ing appeals, and the personal tax
board adjourned with thousands Of
assessments etill unappealed. The
tax Is payable in May, and officials of
the tax Office expect the revenue from
this source to show an increase over
last year.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
Sleeping Sickness in New York.

NEW YORK. March "a total OF
175 cases of sleeping sickness has
been reported in New York since Jan
uary ]. Health Commissioner Cope
land announced today. Forty of the
cases were fatal. The disease is ap-
parently an aftermath of the influ-
cnza epidemic. the commissioner
said.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
Filipinos Want EARLY Freedom

MANILA. P.I.. March S.-Tha extra
session of the Philippines legislature
adjourned tGday after adopting res
olution rfiterating it's plea for the
immedi9fe independence of the Phil
ippineY at the hands of the United
States government.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
Brand Ne.v Way to
Remove Hairy Grouuths

(ACTUuHy HeNOUe3 KO0tS ana AIJ
The vexed question Of how to completely
banish supernuOus hair has been solved at
last! BY means of the new pheIaetina
process. the hairs entire, roots md all,
come out before your very eyes--easily,
harmlessly. quick as 4 wink" 1t 10 so
different from the depilatory. electrical and
shaving methods. you simply must try II
to fully appreciate its remarkable advan.
tages.
Phelactine is perfectly odoriess, non-irri-
tating. non pOisonous-s child could eat 1t
without the least injury. 1t leaves the
skin so SOFT smooth and hairless. no one
could tell you ever had q moustache or
other hairy growth. II you will procure
stick of phelactine from your druggist
and follow the simple Instructions. you will
certainly be astonished and delighted with
the uIt.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1920-03-09

Imported POM peian Olive OIL
is pure. natural olive oil.-Advertisemeut.
Evening star., 1920-03-09
Married In New York.

NC"
In the presence Of members of her
imm ediate family and a few intimate
friends Miss Doris Louise Rabbit and
Mr.. Gerald Vernall Weikert. both of
this city, were married in New York
onj Friday, March 5, at st. Patrick's
Cathedral by the Rev. Patrick DAILY.
They left later for Chicago, where
they will reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sherr announce
| the engagement Of their daughter
! Anna to Mr.. A. w. Lillienthal Of New
Evening star., 1920-03-09

honor and six bridesmaids. After the
wedding the bride and bridegroom
will live near Washington.
Evening star., 1920-03-09

Prince and Princess BoncompagnI
have returned from New York. and
will spend the spring at the Draper
home on X street.
Evening star., 1920-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. George Mesta, who
have been at their Pittsburgh home
for q week or more, will return &c
Washington early next week.
Evening star., 1920-03-09

Mrs. Robert kerschner and Mrs
Joseph Osler, who were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B. Dunn. left
Washington last evening for tnelr
homes in New York.
Evening star., 1920-03-09

DR.. and Mrs. Paul Samuel Reinsch,
the former recently retired minister to
China. left Washington last evening
for New York. where they will be
guests of the new minister to emma,
Mr.. Charles Richard Crane, and mrs
Crane, who will shortly leave for the
orient. DR.. and Mrs. Reinsch Will re-
turn to their home. on r street.
Evening star., 1920-03-09

Miss Eliza Scidmore has gone to
California for a short visit and Will
later go to Japan to visit her brother
Mr. George H, Scidmore, United States
consul general at Yokohama.
Evening star., 1920-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs Donald Cassets had a
small company at luncheon with them
at Cafe ST. Marks yesterday.
Evening star., 1920-03-09

Mr.. TIL. Fokker, formerly Dutch
consul general in Russia and now
on special mission to the United
States. temporarily attached to the
Netherlands legation. entertained at
dinner in the New Willard last night.
and later took his guests to the re.
ception given by the counselor ana
legation.
Evening star., 1920-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Gallager OF
Chicago entertained at dinner last
evening at the Shoreham. They came
to Washington for the reception last
evening at the Willard by the latter ;
brother. the charge d'affaires OF
Czechosloyakia MMr Jan MaSaryk.