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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-04-08
1919 Inheritance Tax 81 ,4oS,174.36.
Jefferson City. March aI.-State

JeIlerSOn CITY, MdICH 3I.-St2te
Treasurer Middlecamp, Wednesday,
gave out the following facts concern
ing the collection of the state inherit
ance tax in Missouri since 1917. The
present inheritance tax law became
effective June ~, 1917. From that
date until the present one there has
been COLLECTED from this tax the sum
of $2,so2.o3I.78. as follows: 1917, $A-
2oo68; 1913, $773,8o8.o6; 1919. $I,4o8.-
1896; 1920 Cup to March 27), $3I6.-
65868. =
OF this amount the City. of St.
ouis has paid $8oIAz7.z3; Jackson
county. $s4s,82s.46 and from the es-
tates of non-residents, $Ioo,o73.7o.
Missouri collected 81, 4o8, I74.3 Sc dur
ing 1919, at an expense of SI2,7z4.6o.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-04-08
That Thrilling Moment.

"Oh, Mr.. Bomb Thrower, won't
you tell me of the most exciting mo-
ment of the war to your"
"Sure. Twas twilight. alone
faced group of six war hardened
6rutes. Hatred was in their eyes.
Every hand was against me. Anni-
hilation and despair followed in their
wake. | knew at a glance that I
could expect no mercy from them.
In my hands were two of the deadli-
est weapons known to mankind.
Breathing . prayer, I staked my al
upon single throw. Then"
"Yes, yes Oh"
I shot craps..-The Home Sector.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-04-08

is expected bill will be reported out
in two weeks.
The ways and means committee
has gone on record as favoring direct
taxation as the only. practical solu-
ton of the soldiers aid situation.
Republican leaders said another
bond issue was out of the question.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-04-08
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
April 9, 1890.

Mrs. John Ludwick presented hei
husband with fine boy Saturday
and John is just too happy to be
-contented. -- -
Sam Walls has moved to the coun-
try and will try farming for the sea
son.
r. F. Butler and Miss Ida Wright,
both of this city, were united IN mar
rage at the home Of James Deaton,
O nthe sd. Rev. Baker officiating.
The new board of aldermen were
sworn in Thursday evening and Al.
derman ]. r. Arnold was elected
president. City Attorney w. w.
Graves was elected city clerk.
City Judge Newsome had his first
case Monday morning. A man
named Michael, of St. Louis, was be-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-20

ing. then pursuits will bc followed which
are not recreative i'm tho true sense. but
rather time-killers. the results of which
arc often bad habits. delinquency and
crime. Men are too prone today, also,
tc spend too much of their time in dol
Purchasing at the expense of their best
Individual and home life. 1T is our COM
tcntion that q man can we'll an-rd to
play an hour out of every working day
of ten and be "A better. more efficient
man as he faces the tasks of the remain
ing nine. The danger of postponing our
LIVE in our devotion 10 the MEANS
OF LIVING is serious and the result Isl
that we never really live az all. The
realization of our lack of vividness. of
responsiveness and even our capacity for
JOY comes when be is too late to change
the habits of a life time. The leisure
period is the time for developing our
native power and genius-it rs tho time
for the pursuit of our ideals. Someone
has said that The crime of our age is
the waste of leisure time If indIvid-
uals are going 10 waste opportunities
for education. for self-development. and
for neutrality-suspicious. activities. ana iii
communities arc not going 70 offer them
facilities for enjoying these activities
tlAHlt Nit ElhHt fHe tA +t' ID AAFAN LR1AAtt
must necessarily be retarded by this ar
rested development.
The leisure time period contributes
most to the development of tine individ-
Gal. 1t has been said that what wc
earn while We are at work we put into
our pockets. and what We spend during
our leisure time We put into our char
acter." If this be true. and we believe
most emphatically that il is, then we are
confident i'm making cur plans for the
Whiting Memorial Community House
that we are 30 make no small contribu-
ton through its many facilities and &C
t~ivities to the upbuilding among our
citizens of stronger mon and women.
boys and girls and SO a better and big
ger community, f9- after am the char
acter Of any community IS nothing more
nor less than tho composite character of
its Individual members.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-20

HOUSE PRIDE
Of WHITING

3 ~ III AAFE@H
WHITING. Ind, March 2u--\FhttinS &
new mum house. recreationaI and
social center. which viii soon be under
construction. has prompted THE TIMES
TO secure from officials of Community
Service q comprehensive and clear expo
sition Of what the new movement viii
NEAR 10 Whiting. In the following in
tcrview with A.. J.. Parkin. in charge of
community activities. the purposes,
ideals. and results expected are set
forth. Mr.. Parkin has had over four
teen years experience in the field in
which he is now working and whiting
may count itself fortunate in securing
the services of q man so able and COM
petent to further community services in
this city.
The new building. which win be erect
ed at Short and 1884 SITS. viii cost in
the ueighborhood of $4,000. It is
through the cooperation of the Stand
ard Oil Company that tho new project
viii be completed.
The Whiting Community House which
viii be under construction in a short
time win be a place to play, a social
headquarters for all where they may
gather and utilize their leisure time in
many ways to their own profit. There
Will be an auditorium seating 1900 for
public meetings, moving pictures, must
Gals. dramatics, and other forms of en-
-tertainment; two gymnasiums. one for
the men and another for the women
bowling alleys. pool and billiard room, a
large swimming pool. banquet and dance
halls. a memorial room which viii be the
headquarters Of the American Legion.
library and reading room. and several
weli-arranged club rooms for use by the
various organizations in the city.
We are centering all our time. thought
and resources on the effort to meet wise
lY all the recreational and social needs
OF our people during their oH-duty time.
The problem of the twentieth century
is The proper utilization Of our leisure
time. We American people are realiz-
ing more than ever the disastrous re-
suits Of tho improper use of leisure time
and also the enormous benefits to be
gained in Individual development. in fn-
d~ustrial efficiency and in democracy it,
sclf by providing wholesome recreation
in our communities. There is today a
very marked change in our attitude to-
ward play. Formerly it was considered
something permissible which might he
INDUCED in occasionally within certain
limits. hut now ID is beginning to be
taken seriously and considered a primary
human need. We realize more than ever
today hat "all work and no play makes
Jack q dull boy" and further that un-
less the normal demand for excitement
after hours spent I'M monotonous work is
satisfied by activities which shall he
health-PromoSng and character-develop-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-20

Their fighting. This hope is streng-
thened by the suffering from hunger,
No food has come into the city in
nearly a week and the poorer classes
are feeling the pinch of hunger keen
ly.
Vice Chancellor Schiller. who was
the only representative of the Ebert
government here today, is not a MEM
Der of the Socialist party. but is a
conservative Democrat. Consequent
ly he has little influence with the
Socialist workers.
The streets Of Central BerlJ We're
crowded throughout the day and angry
expressions were heard against the
Ebert government as we1 as against
the fallen Won Kapp regime. So far
the Reichswehr government military
police) have been supporting the
Ebert government. but it is pointed
out that these men are professional
soldiers twho fight for pay rather
than patriotism) fears we're express
ed that they may flop to the sparta
cists if sufficient inducement is offer
qa
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-20
TURMOIL
STILL REIGNS
IN GERMANY
tc~on,inueo from page one,

street. One guest at the Adlon Ho-
tel was beaten because he was wear
ing a fur lined oVercoat.
The anger of the workers was in
creas,& by the rejection of their strike
conditions by representatives Of the
Ebert The leaders of the
were told that il is impossi-
Bile for the government 70 disarm all
troops and policemen at this time be-
cause of the excited condition of the
public mind.
The workers held a mass meeting
during the afternoon and decided to
keep up the general strike until the
government granted concessions. In
some isolated instances striking work
men were instructed by local leaders
90 so back to work
Il appeared tonight that Germany's
fate depends on whether the Major
ity Socialists and Workers stand to-
/ Kether or the worker follow the In
dependent Socialists and insist upon
! <ulhIlment OF the radicaI political and
industrial program of the Independent
which. among other things, calls for
the Soviet system of councils putting
! absolute dictatorship in the hands or
the proletariat.
The conservative element OF the
population is %fervently hoping for an
amicabIe agreement between Vice
Chancellor Eugene Schiller and the
Socialist factions to prevent any fur
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-20
PURE FABRIC" LAW
PROPOSED IN CONGRESS
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON. March ga pure
fabrics law was under consideration
by the house interstate and foreign
IN committee today. In some
respects the proposed Legislation is
modelled on the pure food law.
1t is proposed in bills considered 10y
the committee 10 require manufac-
turers of woven fabrics. or of yarns.
OF Of articles of apparel made from
either to be stamped and tagged in a
manner designated by the secretary
Of as to the correct percent
age by weight Of virgin wool. re-
worked wool shoddy. cotton or silk
contained in the babric. yarn or ar
ticle. The name and address of the
manufacturer shall be placed on the
tag or stamp.
Failure Of the manufacturer to COM
ply with the regulations and require
ments Of the secretary OF commerce
viii subject him to a penalty. This
is set forth in a bill introduced by
Rep. Henry It. Raincy at $500 fine. or
one year Imprisonment. or both.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-20

Good quality felt cloth
taupe and brown. You will
find this a good spat at a very
low price.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-20

Fine quality, black kid
model. like picture; mill
ta;y heels. flexible soIes.
This Oxford is a real good
value at this price.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-20
PERGANTIS WINS
FROM VASSEL

Louis P~ergantis. Of Gary, settled his
dispute with George Vassel at the
Gary Theater last night for all time
10 come when he secured a head scis-
sors and double wrist loo kon VasseI
in thirty-nine minutes and thirty
econds. In the second fall Vassel
claimed he had been injured. He STALL
ed for time and the match was given
to P~ergantis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-20
Frisch May Be Big Star
For the Giants This Year

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. -iarch 2o.-At
least ono impression has become imbed-
dcd i'm tho minds of those who have been
watching the Giants i'm thcir training
here and that concerns Frank Frisch. the
new third basomap. 1t is thoufht the
young inhelder will prove tho sensation
Of the league this year. Frisch came
straight from Fordham college last sea-
son labeled a second baseman. but is
playing third. and he will be at that
position throughout the season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-20

House to photograph him rs he left
on his daily ride with Mrs. Wilson.
He has been taking a short auto
trip each day since fair weather
came. Admiral Cary T. Grayson.
his personal physician, accom-
panies the President and Mrs. vii
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-20

No pictures had been taken of
President Wilson since his break
down last October until a few
days ago, when ne gave orders to
allow the battery of Gamers men
on constant duty about the White
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-20

son. The usual hevy Of secre.
service men 60 along. The presl-
dent wears a cap and a flowing
cape. The cape prevents a close
scrutiny of his left arm and side.
said to have been partially para
lyzed early in his illness.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
MISSIONARY PRAISE SERVICE.

Many interest nF features viii b. en-
joycd at the meeting OF the
WOman's Missionary Society Of
First Presbyterian Church on Monday
evening supper VIII b. served al G31
o'clock. The business meeting win
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
LAST MANS SCLUB
MEETS TONIGHT
Fourteen Of Seventeen Sur
vivino Members Will
Attend Banquet
Mr.. WILLIS TO TELL
OF EUROPEAN TRIP

Members or ~ orge washlng'o,
Last MINIS c'rh WI hold he'r mr.
ieenii annual m.oiirg dinner and elec-
ION NJ oliiNs In the dnng room
or tn y " ca H. lrancr Company To-
night The 0~ra7lyat on was org na ly
founded In 1916 as Wash n'to1s
D Birthday club having % meni crs. bui
IN 1873 the nam OF IN chb was
changed 10 NE Gcor5 N,@h ns.on
Last Mans G ub
Of he or < nal % mcmb RS II sur
vlve. none having d'el during ne nas'
year Three ~ H. mcmhnrs WI he
irablc to stle~d IN dinner of he as
ISOLATION being lhsrni from tn iy.
lia ry Green Is al present IN FLORIDA.
William n McCl ry s % No fol W
and 7. w. lester Is living near Wash
ington. d c
Onlcfrs 0f the organization. who VIII
probably be re-eirclrd FOR another
yer. are: C. T Toppn president;
James n. stroud, vice president: J.
Wirt Wills. secretary: Erdman HON.
man treasurer: and Dr. william z.
Harris. historian All of The officers
VIII attend tonight as VIII the follow
lrg members: Clarence | nd rwnnd J.
Frank Ayers. %. W. Spear. A \ san
born. George +. Graniland Norris Hlz-
lcit Slmuel T Gwen, william Porter
and Robert stewart.
Addcsses VIII be- m7de ion'ghi by y
Harris and Mr. Millls rhe laiier VIII
tell OF his recent European tn. IN
add ton. all of The memhers viii be
called unon by he president 10 make
a few remarks.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
IRISH FREEDOM NOT
MYTHICAL, BURKE SAYS

Addressing a meeting OF about Jo
persons in the Labor Lyceum last eve
mig Michael J Burke. who Is here IN
the interest OF the campaign FOR the
sale OF bonds for the Irish Republic,
l...a ed that ireland d. freedom Is mol
mvihlcal as many would have you
think" TIE meeting was held under
the auspices Of the Carroll Branch.
"yVe have won wha' We have. ne
continued "after 700 yeors OF tears ana
sorrow and IL l. g.inG IN survive De-
cause right in the end always III III
umphs And we are perio "mhS ule
functions OF government In many M
stances S,, much more satisfactorily man
Similar irpa-t.nents under British RUE
n was decided to continue the cam
nairn for another week upon u,e r.
pu,s p,esi ~ The workers. they declarlns
int ,ba, many persons who expressed de-
Sire 10 purchase bonds could hol pe
seen. Meetings will be scnsdui q 10, 10,
every night next week. IN aineren' l
narts OF the city and on next FRIDAY
When Ihe campaign VIII close, Il Is
exnectcd that fully $4,000 VIII nave
been subscr bed.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
Rail BILL TO
PASS HOUSr;
SOME TALKOF
wilson VETO
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jorlty OF not more than so votes and
possibly as few as TO- Enactment OF
this legislation depends upon The ac-
tlon OF the House today as apparently
Senate opponents OF the bill are COM
parail,ely fw.
Just seven legislative days remain for
the lnal passage OF the measure. II II
Is TO be effective by March 1. the dlie
set by presidential proclamation FOR the
termination Of Federal control and Re
publican leaders. remembering that
President Wilson was nrced 10 delay
the return OF the roads two months
became CONGRESS had failfd 10 enact
legislation by January 1. are making
strenuous en- rts 10 send the bill 10 the
White Honse next week
With Democrats In the House strongly
opposing the present measure. which Is
the combination conferees effected
from the Esch and Cummlns bills
passed by the Ho'He and Senate re-
snectlvely. the attitude The President
will take toward u Is causing marked
interest In Congress. The possihlllty
OF his vetOing n because or objections
10 the guaranty provisions was IRE
1renilv mentioned TODAY
The House began consideration OF the
conference report at n o'clock and by
n prevlous motion debate Is limited to
1--WE hours. After that time motion to
recommii the hin 10 make u conform
10 the objections raised probably VIII
he offered This may he debated an
hour after which, under House rules the
final vote will be taken.
The section that Is the main point or
contention Is The provision which re-
meals the nre-war Ord'r 10 the lnter-
state Commerce Commission 10 adjust
rates so that they shall be "iust and
reasonable" ard makes u mandatory on
the commission 10 IKE raies 50 mat
ihe carriers will he guaranteed 50 per
cent. on their aggregate property value.
This the Democrats are claiming Is GER
tain 10 mean a large Increase In rses
with a corr spending Increase In The
cost OF living. This plan Is also
Storm centrr because u was not IN
cludod IN the bill as Il previously pass
cd The House.
Representatives OF the railroad work
ers viii oppose the arbitration system
providod In The bill. hut with compul-
soy arbitration and antl-strike features
eliminated his is not expected to be
serious obstacle.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
]. WRIT WILLIS
SEES BATTLEFIELDS

Al present the leather export business
is almost at a standstill. on acrOunl OF
The money exchange. England Is wen
supplied with leather. according TO j..
Writ Willis. vlce-presldenl and general
manager OF the New Castle Leather
Company. who has just returned from
n Eurorean trip The leather is held
under government control. but d'striDu-
lion. II completed this month, may
bring about demand both In England
and France.
There is a higher standard OF etll-
cheney in the leather business in This
.ouniry than In England or France
Mr.. Willis said.
Mr.. Willis visited many OF the I'M
portant baitlenelds OF France and Bel
ei,Im. some Of which had not been ,de-
clared. Food restrictions are still IN
force there. he said. and In some Eu-
ropean countries. notably Austria
famine Is threatened. Germany. he
said. Is anxious TO throw It's man
mower into industries as far as arrange
ments can be made with other countries
TO do so.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
GORMLEY REPLIES
TO MRS. HILLES
Continued from Flrst Page

Continued from FIRST Page
Is dated February 10 and as stated Sen
ator Gormley made his reply today
Mrs. Hllles' letter follows:
February 10. 1920.
Mr. Thomas F. Gurmley.
Wawaset, Wilmington, Del.
My Dear Sir:
In view OF the fact that thlrty-one
States have ratified The Federal Suffrage
Amendment. may ] ask you TO an wer
me. as directly as you will, the follow
ing question?
n the governor of Delaware should
call a special session OF the Legislature,
would you vote in support OF ralllcl-
ton OF suffrage for the women Of this
state and the United States?
Your prompt answer VIII greatly
Obllge thousands Of women In this
state.
Very truly yours.
FLORENCE BAYARn HiLLES.
State Chairman.
Senator GOrmleyis reply follows:
Wilmingtnn. Delaware.
February 2ist 1920.
Mrs Florence Bayard lllles,
Stite Chairman.
National Woman's Party,
n East 7th ST. City.
My Dear Madam:
I am in receipt OF your letter Of the
10Th inst In which you ask the ques-
tion-"Tf the governor OF Delaware
should call a special session OF the Leg
lslature. would you vote In support OF
ratification OF suffrage for the women
OF this Stlte and the United States2"
In reply, permit me to say that II the
governor rhonld call a special session
of the Legislature for that purpose, !
shall vote. against the ratification OF the
proposed amendment.
Begging leave 10 remain.
Very respectfully,
THOS. r. GORNiLEf.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
RESZBVE FAIRLY TOR
THE HAYS DINNER

Members Of the Young Mems Repub-
lican Club who plan to attend the ban
quet TO be given in the Hotel dupont,
on next Saturday evening, In honor or
VIII II Hays. chairman OF the Republic
can National Committee, must notify
the club moi later than Wednesday. This
is necessary because OF the great num-
Der of applications that are being re-
celved daily.
The number OF acceptances has al
ready exceeded the expectations OF the
club Between three and four hundred,
II appears, will attend the dinner.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
DEFIANCE MEETS
MT. CARMEL TONIGHT

Basketball enthuslastics OF this city
are due for a treat tonight at st. Pat
rick's gymnasium. when the Defiance
FIRST team lines up against the strong
Mr. Carmel team OF Philadelphia. and
the Defiance Academy lorks horns w't1
Hagley in the preliminary game This
game starts at 8 IS O'Clock.
Denahce FIRST team his one OF the
sa,Aest combinations in the State. II Is
composed OF such stars as Joe Lacy
and Salmon Shields. forwards: pete
Connolly. center: Red Walsh, Buck
Nariu and Luke Lutz. guards.
In MI. Carmel they meet one of the
fastest teams in Phlladelohla. Last
year NJ. Carmel won HE indenend'nt
chamninnShin - the Quaker clty and
This year Is nghting for the lead In the
American League.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
Mr.. HARVEY IS
Death VICTIM;
I'LL FOR YEAR
Continued from First Page


his Parents had moved from West
Chester 10 Ph'lad 'lrshia.
His FIRST business venture was In
Chester about 1868 and In 1870 he camo
TO Wilmington and opened a business at
Front and Market streets lie later
changed his location TO East Third
street between King and French streets,
and in 1892. he moved to Third and King
streets. For a period lasting up until
10 years ago, Mr.. Harvey was senior
member OF the nrm OF Harvey and Sis
Ter. but when Mr. S'sler left the Arm.
Mr. Harvey became the sole proprietor
NJ the business.
In addition 10 being the proprietor
NJ The largest wholesale grocery busl-
ness In the state. Mr. Harvey was form
erlv trustee ~ tho Delaware Hospital
and a d'recior of the Wilmington ana
Brandvw'ne hank.
NJ ua-yev married N'ss Eliza EU'oit.
q Wilmington girl. in 1875. Ms. Har-
vev survives her husband. as do TOUR
children -, .
Mr. Harvey's life was tho story o' a
hov borrowing enough capiial 10 star.
n small business. and becoming one OF
The most successful and prosperous
merchants In Delaware Tie had quleI
personality and was very unobstrusiVe.
in his habits. He was we'll ihonsht oi
nv ihose who were well acquainted WIN
him who were charmed by his mag
net'c. II .Guiet personality. 80,
The deceased was s'aunch hepnn,,,
can in nolitirs. although he never helu
ofnee. BY religion he was Friend
The funeral OF Mr. Harvey WI ne
held TUESDAY morning at n o'elocR.
Tniermeni will be made in Wilmington
and RrandvXvine cemetery.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
PLAN F0Ua-ROOM
SCHOOL AT ROSE HILL

4 modem four-room school L. plan
ned for Rose u n ny The County Roard
~ rdueat'on The present school has
b 'rome so conees'ed The hoard il pay
'rg for tr Importation OF 70 children
for whom there Is no accommGiaiIon.
FO''ON 'ng e special mfeiing nf the
hpa-d We iie- dav afe~nnon The bnord
V'sred Rose nm lnsneciSd The present
building and looked over sites for q
nrv -t'rci'rc
n was also der'd'd ~ the meeting
hs'a''se Of 'liress for q l'mF ed ncr'od
~ Two o. m 90 davs nrovlded they
show q DOCTORS certificate.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21

increasing light and attractive power.
The plan represents more than the ma
terial setting Of beautiful grounds and
buildings. II interprets the spiritual
purpose and moral aspiration OF the
people OF Delaware. The plan spells
power"