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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-18

THE biggest industry in the
world-Cncls SANS work.
shops going TO DO reor-
ganized. systematised and
co-ordinated. with ineMcient du-
plication and overlapping Of work
chopped out. and related lines of
federal activity grouped together.
This Will all require a long time to
readjust. The preliminary steps.
however, are now being taken by
Congress
For years the original federal
departments have been branching
out with new bureaus. which have
ambitiously expanded into terri
tory at least partially occupied by
other bureaus A number of COM
missions and other independent
organizations have from time to
time been created as the occasion
arose
Then came the war and again
there was a multiplication Of gov
ornamental activities and new
boards and bureaus Now that
Congress is planning the curtail-
nent Of war activities and has
legislation in the works for abol-
ishing the wartime boards and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-18
LEGISLATIVE UNION OF THREE
CANADIAN PROVINCES IN VIEW

perfume time to push the project to a
successful issue.
Continuing, the Post says:
Apart from the waste OF maintain
ing three local parliaments for 90O,-
900 people, maritime Canada would
exercise vastly greater influence in
federal affairs IL united into a single
province. For one thing. united
maritime Canada would be in po-
sltion TO secure the adoption of "A fair
immigration policy, which would IN
sure TO the east a reasonable proper
ton OF the settlers who will soon be
coming from the United Kingdom in
large numbers. Furthermore. in r...s
age of national reconstruction. strong
and progressive provincial govern
ments are particularly necessary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-18
CARTOONIST CREATED
EMBLEMS OF PARTIES
Elephant and Donkey Originated in Work
of Thomas Mast, Famous as Artist
in Sphere of Politics.

turing Of the democratic party. he
likes to be pictured in its company
At a notable dinner in Washington
several wears ago he took occasion TO
point with pride" to the lowly don
key as emblematic of his party he
glowingly described the domestic VIZ
tues Of the faithful animal. its pa
thence under the infection OF heavy
burdens as characteristic OF the long
suffering Of the plain people. unoer
theirs and was glad that the "busl-
ness end" of the donkey-its hoofs-
can register emphatic kicks when
the burden becomes too heavy.
One Of the latest cartoons in which
Mr.. Bryan and the donkey figured
was one by The Stars cartoonis'.
Bergman. showing Mr.. Bryan stand
ing on the edge Of the prohibition
water trough. trying TO make the
protesting democratic donkey orih \
having dragged it there by halter.
Mr. Bryan, who was In Washington
at the time the cartoon was puolsh-
ed. laughed over It heartily and con-
graduated his friend Bergman on
the idea. Mr.. Bryan delights in being
presented with the original drawings
Of the cartoons of him which are
without malice and which oreathe
spirit of good-natured raillery
In the political campaigns OF sue
ceeding years, following the example
set by Mr.. Mast, the cartoon has oeen
regarded as powerful political
weapon. and the use Of it has grown.
Nast's cartoons were effective IN
breaking up the notorious Tweed ring
and had far-reaching effect In many
political campaigns. state and ma
tional.
Davenport and Hanna.
One OF the most effective cartoon
lists Of the present generation "as
Davenport. and every one rememo ers
how he depicted Mark Hanna IN MS
suit Of dollar-mark clothing during
the time when that gentleman was
the great republican leader and man
ager. In after years Mr.. Hanna ana
Mr.. Davenport became good tr'enos
and Mr.. Hanna would frequently
laugh over some of his friends FOR
rner pic,u-ing OF himself. although
thew had s,ung bitterly enough al
the time.
Theodore Roosevelt was probably
the most extensively cartooneo
American, if such WORD can oe
coined for the occasion. and enjoyed
,be cartoons as long as they were not
maliciously vicious or purpossiy ana
falsely malevolsnt. He, too. had
s.nse Of humor and knew how 70
give and take in the rough sport OF
lasting and he usually gave az good
al he got
Political parties nowadays use car.
toons extensively in their billboard
campaigning. and one OF the neasy
ftems of cost Is the placardins OF
the country with cartoons at the eA-
pense OF the opposition They are
no. always pleasant. but, as thes
usually contain some element OF hu-
NOR. leading to a chuckle al the VIC
TINS expense. they seldom lead to
serious consequences. In the ap-
preaching campaign the majestic eie-
phant and the gentle donkey may be
expected again TO do yeoman service
for each Of the parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-18

T UNCLE JOE CANNON. Champ
Clark, Gen. Sherwood of Ohio
and some other congressman
were confabulating in the
cloakroom the other day when a
young member Of the House wanted
to know the origin of the use Of the
elephant and the donkey as the en-
benz. for cartooning purposes. of the
republican and democratic parties.
Several different versions of the
adoption of the caricatures were ad-
vanced and finally one Of the younger
men was detailed to set out on a Kind
Of political naturalists expedition TO
trace the custom to its lair, to md
out how, when and why il originated.
The trail led far afeld. but the
quarry was finally run down in New
York city. 'Tis an interesting yarn
mates; draw near
The elephant and the donkey were
created by the great cartoonist,
Thomas Mast. in Harper's. The gene
sis Of the idea, however. was with the
New York Herald.
One Sunday morning in November.
1874. the New York Herald published
a fake" story describing the escape
OF animals from the Zoo. 1t attracted
widespread attention on account OF
Its graphic portrayal and vivid de-
scription. II was accompanied by pic
lures of all kinds of animals-ele-
plants. donkeys. lions and in fact
regular Noah's ark collection.
Cartoonist's Ideas.
Later the same month Mr.. Mast pub
1ished cartoon in Harper's. portray
ing an elephant, and calling it the re-
publican party. The idea was that the
elephant. on account of Its great
strength and burden bearing capacity.
Simulated the republican party. which
had to carry the burden of the cry OF
nepotism then being raised against
Gen. Grant
A couple Of weeks later Mr.. Mast
published another cartoon depicting
the donkey as the emblem of the
democratic party, because of the way
the democrats had handled things.
A cartoon appearing in Harper's in
January. 1870. was based on the fable
OF the ass kicking the dead lion The
ass was marked The Copperhead
Press" while the lion bore the fea-
lures OF Edwin NJ. Stanton, who had
recently died. The cartoon was sup
posed TO have reference TO the Wifi
cation of the memory OF Stanton by
the "copperhead" section Of the dem
ocrstic press
Air. Nasts FIRST use Of the elephant
vas in depicting that animal. marked
The Republican Voters" crossing a
bridge Of planks from the republican
platform. which were breaking under
the burdens he had to carry. Nj Mast
continued TO use the two animals for
characterization Of the respective
parties and other cartoonists took up
the idea, until today they are in uni
versal use for purposes Of ridicuiing
the two parties. or for having a little
Eood-natured fun.
Mr.. Bryan's Sense Of Humor.
William Jennings Bryan. who has
keen sense of humor and who enjoys
a cartoon at his own expense, even il
81 is clever. has never resented the
adaptation of the donkey TO the carica-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-29
BREATHLESS
That's the Way Chaplain
Feely Was When the
Plane Stopped.
JAZZ SANTA CLAUS
int Nick Did Stunts
hat Made the Rein
deer Blush.
JAZZ SANTA CLAUS
Breathless.

Breathless.
That's a complete description OF
Chaplain Ignatius Feely, OF Fort
Myer.
Father Feely is gradually begin
ming 10 breathe again. however
The father has had an experience.
1T was horribly thrilling" he
gasped this morning. II wouldn't
go through II again for n million
dollars. but 1 wouldn't take a mil
lion dollars for the experience
either
Fort Myers "sky-pilot" lived up
TO his name on Christmas Eve. Ho
dressed up as a fat and amiable
santa Claus, took his place in an
airplane at Boiling Field and reaped
a flock OF sensations.
He expected TO fly directly to the
Fort Myer parade ground and there
distribute his sack full of toys. In
stead, the pilot, Lieutenant Geddes,
of Boiling Field. jazzed the dis
guised Saint Nick as saints should
never be jazzed. He spun him
around over the city and looped the
loop over the Arlington National
Cemetery.
"I didn't expect to loop-the-loop.'
said Father Feely. But there was
so much noise l couldn't protest,
and, anyhow, / didn't know what
was happening until it was too late
to protest"
The chaplain was landed safely
at the parade ground after a seem
ing eternity and the distribution OF
gifts accomplished. Toys for the
children were given by officers at
the post. The enlisted men were
given presents provided by Wash
houses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-29
DC. STORES ROBBED
BY PETTY THIEVES
Show Case and Slot Machines
Provide Loot for Light
FINGERED.

The thief who broke open the show
case In front OF 1905 Ninth street
northwest early this morning go
shoestrings. hatbSnds and shoe polish
for his trouble. Eienne Vrahiots
Who reported the theft. values the ar
ticles at $50.
Another thief took a slot machine
obtaining peanuts and pennies from
in front OF 70T Il street northwest
early this morning.
william Hyman. OF East Arlington
Va, complained to the police that hi
Ford touring car was stolen from in
front OF Georgetown University Hos
pital.
A So gold piece OF 1880 mintase was
stolen from Hammond Orange, l7ll
Eleventh street northwest, while he
was at bowling alley.
A thief who gained entrance via
the rear window at 1871 New jersey
avenue northwest stole clothing val
ued at S25.
Winfield s. Schroeder los Maryland
avenue northeast, employed In the Of
Ace of the superintendent of do"u-
ments at the Capitol, reported that
two Masonic emblems valued at 500
mad been stolen from him in the last
fe wdays.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-29
A|RPLANES TO BRING
Letter TO WILSON
Baltimore Boys viii Send Greet.
ing to White House on
New Year Day.

John Dolph. past president OF the
Rotary club OF Washington and h6 al
IL the boys work committee OF the
International Association of Rotary
clubs, called at the White House to-
day to arrange for the reception OF
message to the President from tho'e
in charge OF the Boys We &c e.
nration IN Baltimore from January ]
t. s. The message will be brought
in an aeroplane by the son OF Mayor
Broening Of Baltimore, on New Year
day.
II Is expected that President Will
son will send a return gree ing
the Baltimore boys. The lans are
10 have some Washington lads carry
tho Presidential message by relays
- Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-29
DANIELS FORECOE TRIP
TO PANAMA MANEUVERS

Secretary of the Navy Daniels to-
day announced that he will be unable
to be present when the Atlantic and
Pacific fleets join in Panama bay for
maneuvers in January.
= The Atlantic fleet will sail from
Hampton Roads on January 1. and
with mobilize off the Virginia Capes,
the Secretary announced On jan
uary the Pacific fleet will sail from
San Diego and the two fleets will
join in Panama bay about January
IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-29
MEXICAN IS ACCUSED
OF Staying AMERICAN

The murderer OF John Berens, an
American mining man, killed last
month in the state OF Mexico, Mexico.
has been arrested and is being held
Tor trial In the state OF Michoacan,
the American embassy reported to The
State Department today.
The authority given by the en-
bassy for It's statement was the ac-
count of the arrest published in the
Mexico City newspapers December &c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-29
Will Jail Tax Dodgers.

WESTVILLE. n. j., Dec. 29.-Mar-
hal Ellinder has been handed lis
{ 100 tax delinquents with the adj
onition of the borough authorities
OF ego ge- EN- Ellinder says he
always obeys orders.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1920-04-08
JESSE WATTS CASE COST
WARREN COUNTY $l6l4.66

The trial Of Jesse Watts for the
killing Of DR.. Alverson was rather
expensive one for Warren county. ac-
cording to the figures furnished bv
Clerk Allen. Including a few dollars
which We're assessed against the Win
oush trial, the total costs in the case
amounted to $l614.66. This was di-
vided as follows:
s. H. Bagnell, Sheriff, attendent +,
ana summoning "ec.al venire, Sal 80
;, Il. Bagnell, expense, bailiffs, iai'
guards, etc, $39291. ="
v. l.. Allen, Clerk, attendents, self
- allowance to state witnesses, $262
Allowance 70 jurors. $5S6.20
Electric light bill during court, S36
case, $3.50. '"
Long distance messages, S10.50.
bush, 81.
Fees Of Clerk case Of Jesse j. watts
Jury tax, SO.
Fees of all sheriffs, S65.
Fees of Stenographer, So.
Fees of County Attorney, So.
Fees Of Deputy Circuit Clerk for
l week after court, $50.
Fees Of Clerk case of Reuben Win
bush, $440.
Jury tay case of Reuben Winbush,
Stenographer fee case Of Reuben
Winbush, So. fs
County Attorney fee case Of Reu-
ben Winbush, SO.
3. H: Shannon, sheriff, fee, $3.50.
Reveille, court order $7.70.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1920-04-08
DISTRICT THREE ROADS
WARMLY DISCUSSED MONDAY

Several prominent citizens Of the
upper part Of the Third District ap-
peared before the board Of supervis-
crs Monday in regard to the condition
of the public roads of their neighbor-
hood. Mr.. F. A. Pevton, acted as
spokesman for the party stated to
the board that they had been ,1nable
to get physician over the roads and
that thew had had but two mails for
four months. 1t was contended that
the work which had been recently
done was not satisfactory.
Supervisor Regan defended his
course by saying that he had the con-
tractor to put his machine on the
roads just as soon as they were dry
enough to work; that the weather and
rot the contractor was responsible for
this and all other bad roads of the
county. Supervisors Trim and Sc
crest took the same view. Mr.. Trim
stated that the contractors cannot be
expected to keep the roads up TO con-
tract specifications because of the
great increase in cost Of work of all
kinds; that he thinks the contract
The Port Gibson reveille., 1920-04-08
VETERANS HOLD
ANNUAL MEETING
Fleet Officers for Year. Hon. w. a
Dickson Memorial Day Speaker.

The Claiborne Camp, No. 1877, Con.
federate Veterans, convened in annual
meeting Monday, April 5th, the fol.
lowing members being present: A.
NJ. Annette, J. w. Walters, L. H.
Wilkinson, ]. E. Ross, R. A. BRYAN,
4. r. Walne, B. F. Hynum and j. al
Spencer.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
l.. H. Wilkinson, Commander; j. G.
Spencer, Adjutant; j. w. Walters,
Lieutenant Commander; A. X. Shaft
er, Color Sergeant; ]. G. Spencer. r.
r.. Walne and ]. McC. Martin, Execu
tive Committee.
S. H. Bag-nIl was appointed mar
shal for Memorial Day, May 1st, AMI
J. M. Magruder and L. B. Allen ap-
pointed to arrange for seats and
sreaker's stand.
G. II. A. cadets, and studednts of
the Female College and the white pub
lie schools Of the county were invited
to participate in the parade.
jeff Owen Post, American Legion.
was also invited to join the parade.
Hon. w. A. Dickson of Centreville
was selected as the annual orator for
Memorial Day.
A. M. Annette and R. E. Walne
were appointed to solicit contributions
to defray the expenses for Memor
Day exercises.
Rev. s. p Morris was selected as
chaplain for that occasion.
The Camp adjourned to meet at IL
o'clock on May LIST.
J. G. SPENCER, Adit.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1920-04-08
+. A. PEYTON CORRECTS
ERRONEOUS IMPRESSION

". y Uuca, MISS.
Editor Reveille:
Permit me through your good paper
to answer my good friend Mr.. Byrnes
VI Carlisle in regard to proposed bond
issue for the third district.
I'm at a loss to know how Mr..
!byrnes gets the idea, or who could
have. purposely or malieiously cireu-
Lifted the report--as | will plainly put
lt--that the western part of the dis
triet will a the entire bond issue.
Now, if Mr.. Byrnes has seen the
petition he will admit that it reads
very plainly that the bond issue is for
the special purpose Of improving all
all mail routes in said district, such
as grading and graveling and widen
ing. This viii certainly include the
route that runs right to "Mack's" yard
gate as well as my gate.
Now as TO the commissioners; how
or who has informed "Mack" that the
commissioners have already been ap-
pointed That Is impossible. The
bonds will have to be sold or, at least
assured, before the board can appoint
the road commissioners; and am
sure that the east side of the district
VIII be represented if they will ac
cept the honorable position.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1920-04-08
ss5s'ss2 ::, ReEstabshed Feb. p 1876

It looks to me that the present cor
dition Of our public roads in our dis
trlct needs something. We at Reg
anton have been deprived of access "a
our roads or to our markets for four
months. Spring is here, the road con-
tractor has been here, and vet / still
give a two mile road through nv
farm, as | have all the winter. SO the
people can get to the Kinds county
roads which are good at all time Of
the year. Now, there is someth;
wrong. Let's get together for a
common cause and right this wrong.
We can do it.
Don't get it in your head that we
over here want it all; that is erron-
eous. Meet us half way. Let's eet
together, stand together 70 rbetter-
ment Of our district, and make a com
mon cause, and / assure gu that we
will all get out of the mud, and we
will all feel better for so doing. Then
and not until then win we get value
received for the high taxes we have
to pay.
What do you say, Bro. MACK?
Yours truly,
F. A. PEYTON.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1920-04-08
MARGIN OF PROFITS BY
FAIR PRICE COMMITTEE

Following are the margins Of profit
allowed by the Federal Fair Price
Committee:
Men and Boys Suits
Costing up to S25, 1918 per cent
Costing from S25 to $50, 35 percent
Costing from $50 and up, 40 per
cent.
Ladies' and Misses Suits
N. B. Same margin of profit as on
men and Boys Suits.
Mems, Ladies' and children's Shoes
Costing: So and above, 331-3 per
cent.
Costing: From So to So, 80 per
cent.
Costing: So and less rs per cent.
Mems, Ladies' and Children's Hats
Costing; Above $5, 3S1-3 per cent.
Costing: $5 and less, 25 per cent.
N. B. The maximum price which
may be charged for Mems Collars
(standard brands) is: rs cents.
DRY GOODS:
The maximum margin Of profit on
all Dry Goods as specified in our cir
eular list No. IA is fixed at, Gross
1918 per cent.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1920-04-08
QUIN CARRIES PAIL
TO CUT LIVING COST

Washington, March SO.-There's
at least one congressman who is car
rying dinner pail these 'hard boil
ed" days in honest effort to cut the
cost Of living, Representative Persy
Quin of Mississippi walks proudly in
to the capitol each day to take his
seat in the House carrying the 'full
dinner pail" for he is a hearty eater
and enjoys the home-cooked viands.
It was Representative Quin who re-
Gently made a speech in the House
when the customary congressional
garden seed graft was under FIRE and
who made an impassioned and almost
fearful plea to his colleagues not to
take the fresh vegetables out Of the
mouths of babes"
Representative Quin has a frugal
soul. He enjoys his homely corn cob
pipe in the cloak room and lobby OF
the House and buys his tobacco
months supply at a time because he
gets it cheaper that way. He says nc
smokes about pound and a half
month.
And yet he is one Of that group in
Congress who does not need TO econo-
mize, for he is rated as a rich man
and admits he is pretty well fixed"
Representative Quin is proud Of the
fact that he is self educated.
Il vote, naturally, against food
waste and extravaganza" he says
because frugality is inbred in me
by the hardships and deprivations Of
my early life" He boasts that when
he was putting himself through
schools and colleges he washed and
ironed his own clothes. Now he owns
two or three laundries.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1920-04-08
SUPERVISOR REGAIN
REPLIES TO MR.. BYRNES
Humphreys. April 5th. 1920

Humphreys, April 5th, 1920.
Editor Reveille:
see in your issue of April the first
q letter from Mr.. "Mack" Byrnes
where he says that he understands
from most reliable source that a
bond issue for $4,000 is to be voted.
the Port Gibson and Raymond road
to get $4,000 to commence at Will
lows and run to the Kinds county
line, and $4,000 to commence with
Dist. No. 2 and 20 to Hanzinson. Mr..
Byrnes has certainly been misinform-
ed, for don't care where he got his
information it is not correct, and
there is NOTHING to it. He saws that
he understands sthat all the commits
sioners are in the same neighborhood.
There Is Where he is wrong again:
there are no road commissioners in
the Bird Dist. and won't be any until
the bonds are voted for; and if they
are voted for, will have the appoint
n'ent OF the commissioners, and I will
assure Mr.. Byrnes that will appoint
men that win lay self aside and select
such roads that will redown to the
bet interest Of majority of the peo-
pie, and the interest of the citizens
Of Hickory Ridge neighborhood will
be looked after and protected.
It is to be regretted that there
are few criticizers and chronic kick
ers in this district, as well as other
districts of the county, and as far as
! am concerned they are ignored by
me, as ! don't pay any attention to
any such. ] am going to represent
the best interest Of the majority of
the people, If / make mistakes and
err it will on the side of the people.
Respectfully,
]. A. REGAIN,
The Port Gibson reveille., 1920-04-08
RAISE IN RATES.

The board of aldermen, at its meet
ire- Monday, made decided raise in
the rates on water and light. Here
after the minimum rate for water will
be $1.50 per month, and for light $1.75
The meter rates for electricity was
fixed at 22c. per X. w. hour. The fat
rates, $1.75 for first socket. 81 for
second socket, and SOC. for each addi-
tional socket.
The meter rates for water were fix
ed at 60c. per 1000 up to 5000 gallons,
Soc. per second 5000, 40c. per third
5000, and 30c. per 1000 in excess Of
$4,000.
All fiat rates were increased so per
cent. which includes customers whose
meters are not registering and whose
bills have been estimated.
A discount Of 10 per cent will be
made on all bills paid on or before
the 10th day of the month following.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1920-04-08
OUR ADVERTISERS.

Today's Reveille announces the
coming of Nazimova, the movie star,
in "The Red Lantern" on April 22nd.
The Mississippi Southern Bank is
urging economy and encouraging saw
ing. At the same time il counsels
Reveille readers to deposit savings
there.
The Port Gibson Bank advertise
ment follows the same line in the
matter Of economy, but states that il
money must be borrowed, come there.
The county's "honor rolf, the de-
linquent poll tax payers, makes its
annual appearance. There are only
906 names in the list this year.
The Allen Cooperage Co. is in the
market for timber See their adver-
tisement.
Don't forget our classified column.
Fine reports come from advertise
ments in this column.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1920-04-08
GEOLOGIST HERE TO
LOOK OVER OIL LANDS

Messrs. G. A. McClellend and John
Glassell, Jr., arrived here last night
with a geologist who is looking over
the territory secured by options Of
the Glassell & McClelland Co. AS
soon as this geologist has located
what he considers the proper place
to sink well boring will begin.
This company means business, and
there may not elapse many weeks be-
fore actual work begins.