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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
Caucasia; Traditional Home of
the White Race

now sometimes used for a fountain
pen and the ultra fastidious dandy
sometimes has hollow decorations
in whose solid gold shell is con-
cealed rich perfume for the nous
tache.
The north Caucasus is not dis
tinguished solely by legendary lore
and fancy dress manhood. The
broad fields which sweep gently up
towards the slopes produce some Of
Russia's abundant grain crops and
form an important field for the sale
and use Of modern agricultural ma
chinery.
Sheep Roam the slopes.
"A little deeper among the foot
hills, hundreds of thousands Of
sheep roam the slopes climbing to-
ward the eternal snowfelds and 1875
mile glacier in summer. returning
to the valleys Of the Kuban and the
Terek when the cold Of winter
sweeps through the few passes that
pierce the long mountain barrier.
Sheltered among the hills and
Offering wonderful mountain views
OF the main ridge OF the Caucasus
which reaches a height three times
that of Mount Washington. lie tn
north Caucasus mineral baths at
Pyatigorsk and Kislovodsk. whose
popularity among the wealthy was
second only TO that of the winter
resorts of the Crimea.
Marian spring, with a flow of a
half a million gallons a day, in
the drink OF heroes
was cheap although the water wher
bottled commanded a high price in
European cities and even in Persia
ed this sparkling carbonic water
the dring of heroes
North Caucasia, or Cis-Caucasia,
abounds in oil. although it is only at
Maikop and Grozny that any flow
is found 20 compare with the world
famed petroleum fields at Baku.
When the revolution unseated the
English managers at Grozny, thou
sands OF barrels of oil were food
ing the countryside while the work
men sought TO imprison their man
ayers as a guarantee that their self
raised wages would be forthcoming
$50 much has been written about
Georgia, Armenia and the Azerbai-
jan republic south of the mountain
frontier that few realize that just
north OF the historic rock wall be
tween Europe and Asia there lies
one Of the richest regions in the
world"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
BROTHER OF LOCAL MAN
KILLED AT GIRARD, ILL,

Dep'y Marshal Harlan Of Girard,
Ill. brother of Clair A Harlan of
1925 Marine St. was murdered Fri
day night in the rear of the post
office by two men who were being
arrested as suspects.
The deputy marshal was on spec
ial duty, and seeing the two men
proving about in the dark decided
TO arrest them. Apparently they
offered no resistance, but as the
three set out for police headquarters
one of the men shot the officer in
the back with a 3S calLbre revolver
lie died three minutes later after
giving friends who rushed to his as
sistance an incoherent story of the
affair.
Besides his brother in South Bend
he is survived by his widowed moth
or in Cirard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
MAN WALKS AFTER USING
WHEEL CHAIR Is YEARS

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb. 16.-
William II. Blackman, a local bust
ness man, is walking again after
having been confined to wheel
chair for 10 years.
The man is SO years old. While
suffering from a cold. he called in
local physician. The physician
discCvere evidence Of strength in
the legs that had been unused for
so many years and commented on
the fact. He was told he should
try to walk. Rising from the chair.
he walked around the room and
then around the block
Mr.. Blackman attributes his re-
turn to health only the result of his
unfaltering faith in Christianity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
NEW METHOD Of
BUILDING HOMES
North Dakota Accountant 0C-
cupieS First House Built
on New Plan.

BISMARCK. y. d. Feb. Is
John Adams. accountant for the
state board Of railroad commission
ers. has completed and is now oc-
cupying the first home built under
the North Dakota Homebuilders'
association act This Il one Of the
] Progressive measures passed by the
919 session OF the legislature.
w~By acting as his own contractor
Mr. Adams succeeded IN keeping the
cost Of his dwelling below $4,000. the
limit set by the act 1t is seven
room thoroughly modern bungalow
with full basement. strong retaining
wall large front porch and pergola.
Modern Home.
There Is q large living room with
antique fireplace. dining room
breakfast room. kitchen. two bed
rooms and bath. The floors are Of
oak and the interior trim OF red
birch. finished with mahogany in
the living room. and i'm white enam-
81 n the bedrooms. kitchen and
bath. The heating system and
plumbing are all Of the most mod
crn. efficient tyre.
Under the law. Mr. Adams paid
into the Homebuildcrs association
s1.0oO-or 20 per cent of the value.
Now occupying the house ne has 20
gears In which to pay tho balance
on az amortization plan which costs
him S2S.15 per month. plus insur-
ancc and taxes. At prevailing rates.
the house would rent for $50 per
month.
Purchases OF materials are made
by the state on a large quantity
basis thus getting for the home
builder the rock bottom prices 1t
is estimated that under ordinary cir
cumstances the Adams home would
have cost $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17

o. ". Inig. % days at SIS day
1878; expenses S187.
Another one. ". J. Sperl. %
days. at SIS a day. 1915; expenses
s1S5.61.'
Here is another one under my
friend Frear's sub committee: Sal
airy IS days. 3 hours. at SIS a day.
$459.3s: expenses, s512.s7
Here IS another oneu nder my
friend Graham's subcommittee:
Services. 4 days. $500; expenses.
$193.' In some OF these cases :
would rather be employed on the
expense basis than on a salary
basis"
Mr.. Kitchin then asked Congress
man Walsh why II was that the lat.
ter's 'parlor-car trip" 10 the Pacific
coast had cost the government s406l
while Mr.. Frear. who carried more
parties to the Pacific coast and went
into a larger examination, should
have had railroad expenses of only
S1,4O1."
Referring TO the employment OF
Col. Ansell. Congressman Kitchin
said.
They have got an attorney not
only for the general committee, but
for all except a few OF the sub
committees. They have one man as
attorney, Gen. Ansell. employed by
Mr. Graham's committee at the rate
OF $4,000 or $4,000 a year. They
have another subcommittee OF this
war investigating committee which
has q lawyer at about 81, 200 or
$500 a month. Each Of these law
yers has a clerk and a secretary
whom we are paying"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
Why Stay Fat?
You Can Reduce

The answer o. most fat people is that
10 is too hard. too troublesome and too
dangerous 20 force the weight down
However. in MarmOla Prescription Tab
let's all these difficulties are overcome.
They are absolutely harmless, entail NO
dieting or exercise, and have the added
advantage OF cheapness. a large case
Is sold 10y druggists at 81. or II prefer
able. they can be obtained by sending
price direct 20 the MarmOla Co. S6i
Woodward Ave. Detroit. Mich. Now
that Won know this ~ lave no excuse
for being too fat. but can reduce two.
three OF four pounds week without fear
oc bad after effects Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
CYSTITIS- KIDNEYS

CyStits Oftentimes begins with a
chilly sensation. a slight fever. loss
of appetite, sleeplessness, nervous
hess. irritability, o. q feeling Of de
preston. Frequent urinatiOn, but
voided slowly with burning, scalding,
sDasm pains in region affected: the
pain of dull character. at times be-
coming shap and agonizing. Don't
rest until treatment of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
AUTEN CHAPEL.

fcb- 10.
MT AbnCr Musscr mas moved with
- family on a farm i'm PennsyI-
v5nia- They viii be much missed
~ social circles i'm this community.
Miss Fac Burner will entertain the
olive Wires Friday night
Miss Harrietta Barnes who has
been visiting relatives in South Bend.
has returned home.
Miss Hattie Weller treated her
pupils of the Roscoerry school with
valentine party Friday afternoon.
a splendid time was reported by all
kresent
vUnion Sunday school at Auten
Chapel every Sunday at 10 a. m.
Everyone is welcome
Miss Fac Burner gave n valentine
MARTY for the members Of the Chris
pan Endeavor society Friday night
famcs. contests and a valentine box
were features OF the evenings en-
tertainment Luncheon was served.
4 patriotic social Will be held at
the Eupel school saturday evening.
'hc cooperation OF the public is
solicited.
Mr. Clark ravis has sold his farm
10 Mr.. Frank Boyd of plymouth who
- soon move here with his family.
Mr.. frank Ritter who is sick at
Epworth hospital is rapidly iu-
proving.
air. Earl Palmer and family will
move 20 Marion. Ohio. next week TO
mako their home. Mr.. Frank Pal
lner end family OF south Bend viii
move on the farm vacated by his
brother.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17

AgriculturaI agents and farmers
1rora several counties in the state
were in South Bend Monday to at
tend the sale Of pure bred Poland
china hogs at the T. II. Jackson and
e.. +. Relish farm on the Lincoln
way W. I'd Difficulty in obtaining
help is given by Mr.. Jackson as
reason for dispensing with some of
is brood sows from foundation
sock Fffty-seven varieties were
included I'm the sale.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
BUYS PAIR OF SHOES
HE WORE DURING WAR

MADISON. Ind, Feb. 16.-Joseph
Richardson. OF Madison, has pUr-
chased the shoes he wore during
his service in the army, after hav-
ing turned them back TO the govern
ment months ago.
When ne was mustered out of
the service in Arkansas. Richardson
stamped his initials in the shoes
Recently at a government sale in
Lexington, Ind, he bought pair
of shoes. An examination disclosed
the marks of identification.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
sruAKS ~ rRoPHEN

The first Of series OF sermons ON
Problems OF American Life was
delivered by Rabbi Albert S1inda nj
Temple Bethel sunday his first su0-
ect being, prophetic TEACHINGS and
Modern Industry" The second ad-
.,ress fthe series 90 be delivered
Feb. %. viii be on The Immigrant"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
HnI STON

STON. TCXaS-TeNaS Ranger
plnChed for parking or restricted
space.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17

PARIS. Feb. 16.-Premier Miller
and said Monday he had no infor-
nation on Pres't Wilson'S reported
intention to ask the recall of Am
bassador Jusserand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-17
HEAVY GIRL DIES

SMITH CENTER. Kans. Fsb. 6
Influenza has claimed the heaviest
girl in the state Bertha Hammond.
IS years old. weighing $50 pounds.
died here during the recent "hu'
Epidemic
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-22

refused to sell his product, believing
the price would advance still higher
Consequently. when the prices start
ed TO decline some packers had more
stock on hand than they packed Them
selves. This was due to buying from
other packers in The hope thar prices
would advance. For this reason some
or the farmers say. the present conal-
ton is due TO great extent 10 lio
packers themselves.
Grievances are also related by me
packers. who claim mat Wilen tie
farmer contracts for certain price
for tomatoes he viii In many cases
ignore IL II the open market price Is
higher than his contract calls ior. y
prominent Gamer stated that ne was
ready 10 meet the growers more thah
half way II they would ind a way 70
make the growers live up 10 thelI
agreement each year. II TINS can o,
brought about half OF the dlnlcuity
now experienced by both sides VIII DC
/ eliminated. \,
Whether enough growers can Dt
lined up TO refuse pea acreage unit
me tomato question can be settleu u
problematlcal, but there Is slron.
sentiment here at work now IN iaNol
Of such policy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-22
YOUR LAST NAME
BY FRANCES COWLES
Copyright 1920 by The Mcclure Newspaper Syndieate-

bore the name In pre-Norman days,
and II may be that the English Cot
ton family was established before
the coming OF the Norman Conqueror.
Tie forms DeCotton and De Cottun
are found in early days, which goes
TO show that II Is a place name.
The name Is Far more usual in Eng
land at the present day than II is In
this country, there being 40 less than
thirty-six distinct families OF the
name bearing coats OF arms. Here
most OF the COttOns are descended
from John Cotton, the famous colon
ial preacher Of Boston, who Is remem-
bered as being one OF the most bril-
liant and austere OF Puritans. This
is one Of the most illustrious Of CO.
onlal families from the point OF view
Of intellectually AID piety. John Cot
ton was the son OF an Englishmar
named Roland Cotton. an able lawyer
John was born in 1885 in Darby, Eng
land. and was a vicar In The churcl
Of England for tweaty-0ne years
Then being prosecuted for his puri
tanlsm, he came 10 this countr,
where he was known as the glor!
and father OF Boston, In spite Of his
suffering as the result Of intolerance
at home, he was far from liberal h
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-22
NO PEA CROP,
Farmers THREAT
Eastern Shore Growers
Want Their Tomato Row
Settled First
BLAME is LAID
ON THE PACKERS

EASTON, Md. Dec. 22.-On every
hand farmers here are heard discuss
ing the tomato question for the com
ing year Al every meeting OF farm
ers' organizations the question Is dis
cusscd. but up TO the present there
has been no Official action taken.
some individuals have discussed the
natter among themselves and have
threatened 10 grow no peas for the
canneries until some satisfaction can
be- had in regard 10 tomatoes.
The time Will soon be here for max
ing contracts for growing peas, and
one grove rstated the other day that
unless the farmer starts now 10 look
Alter his interests for the coming year
he Will be IN the same fix he was last
season. Those farmers heard TO com
plain Of the conditions here are for
The most part the influential men, and
the propaganda they are spreading is
intended 70 get all the growers 30
unite in a demand for some assurance
for the tomato crop OF the coming
season.
Gamers have no trouble in dispos-
ing Of their choice pea packs, and 10
is claimed by the farmers that good
prices prevailed idcl year. Uui III SllNt
Of this they say they Will not contract
for peas unless something is done for
the tomato as well.
we were paid between $40 and $50
a ton for peas last season, and we
consider this a good price" said a
prominent grower, hut this profit
and much more was lost in the to-
mato fields. Gamers paid what they
felt like, regardless OF The quality OF
tomatoes furnished, and for one
don't propose TO get in the same fix
next year. Why, one Gamer told me
In the morning that he would pay n
cents a basket for my tomatoes and
when / hauled them 10 the canning
house In the afternoon he offered me
10 cents a basket
One grower. in discussing The situa-
ton. was told that tie Gamer cannot
even market his last years crop at q
loss: that the bottom has completely
dropped out OF the canned goods mar
ket, and under these circumstances II
Is impossible for a packer 20 Offei
any stated price for the raw product
at this time. A large packer was seer
and stated that the price OF canned
tomatoes is lower now than ever ant
there Is absolutely no sale for then
at any price.
Growers here believe this condition
Is due TO the packer who year az,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-22
THE COIYIJM
0IChiSLiR



MAKE BELIEVE"
DO YOU remember when the
heroine's father after a fearful thun-
der crash, enters The little hut up
stage center with The waiter just
pouring or his Oilskins and delivers
himself OF lines like these
Wool IT'S a dark and stormy
night, Nell, and she's a raining pitch
forks. Lord Darlington viii catch u
n he's hanging around the old mill
this here night2"
And one can Just a-hear that rain a
falling. falling. fahlng-iust as plain
What is 10?
Nothing but dried peas confined In
a great big wheel, the handle OF
which. when turned, makes the peas
roll against a soreen--and II sounds
like rain.l
And, in. say, secret Service" No
nody's surprised when they see the
messenger. dust covered siaggcr into
Headquarters with the papers be
cause everybody heard The clatter of
his horses hoofs come clippety-cln
/ from Far away down The road. until
growing louder as they approach, steT
with "a loud, clOp-clop, Just outside
| the door
"a STAGE hand makes that noisl
like a horse in the wings by beatinf
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-22

couple OF cocOanut shells against a
wooden block, although sometimes
mounted hOrseshOes are also util-
led
Thunder is initiated by stretching
sheepskin over a frame and beating IL
with a bass drumstick.
An excellent imitation Of a falling
tree Is prOdned by a crashing Of
wooden Stats against a block having
pegs In IL, and turned by a handle
The "hreaking window" Is nothing
more than a dropped box or broken
glass.
The wind" Is machine made. too.
running in degree from a zephyr Of
spring 10 a regular cyclone, depend
ing on how rapidly the operator
turns the handle.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-22
Is 1T COTTON?

II is natural 10 suppose that the
surname Cotton is In some way de-
rived from the cotton plant or FIBRE
In fact, almost all the coats OF arms
borne by families OF the name Cotton
bear representation OF cotton in
some form. The Viscounts who bear
the name Cotton have three hanks
OF cotton" in their coat OF arms, an
other family has three bundles OF
cotton yara" and still another "a cot
ton hank But this does not prove
that the name Is derived from the
common noun, as the coat Of arms
We're granted long after Cotton was
taken as a surname and the cotton
was used by way Of a pun.
Cotton is in all probability a place
name. In some cases II is probably
derived from Cottun, a place In Nor
mandy. and was thus borne FIRST by
Norm8ns who settled In England al
The time OF the Norman conquest
There are also parishes in York, Ches.
ter and elsewhere in England. that
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1920-12-22

his mode OF treating those who did
not agree with him and introduced
and fostored many Of the narrowest
OF Puritan customs In Colonial Bos-
ton
The Want Ads will be helpful 10
hotels. restaurants and walters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13

Italian silk Vests, pink or
white, with Isle bottoms,
plain or embroidered. Lace
trimmed and ribbon run or
uettily stitched IN contrast
ing shades.
SITS, $500, B.y.
BioomerS n all dainty
shades Cut full and rcony
and finished at knee with
elastic or lace trimmed frill.
$3.50 and A.95.
Envelope Chemise 70
match up with GOWNS md
exquisite IoVeiness. Lace
trimmed OF made with tiny
ptn tucsS-
500 to $500 a suif-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
STREET WIDENING
FINALLY SETTLED
Council Hears That Ninth Street
Controversy is Satisfac-
torily Adjusted.

Co,ncl last night was officially in
formed nv CITY Solicitor John w. Huxley
Thai tbc controversy with the Whining
ton Savings Fund has been virtually
settled with that companys acceptance of
the CITY, offer of $4,000 for the six-foot
strip of ground at Market and Ninth
STREETS, where the Savings Fund rs to
build.
The city solicitor conveyed the city's
offer to the. company, and 1t has been
formally and legally accepted in letter
from President L. Stone
Council passed resolution directing
the Street and Sewer Department to go
ahead with preparation of the necessary
legal papers to close the mattT
This action practically settles dis.
putc which was cmbittered by not a
little feeling on both sides. and which at
one tune threatened to involve the parties
in a lawsuit. The Fund had plans all
drawn and contract let for its new home
when the city engineers office proceeded
To condemn six feet on Market running
back % King which was covered by the
Funds building plans. The city wishes
f. widen Ninth street. Hence, its action.
The way now seems cleared for both inn
provcmentS the widcned street and the
new bank building.
Councils failure TO appoint a COM
mittce some weeks ago when requested to
take ~ with the Board of Education the
matter OF n new Howard High School for
Negroes brought forth renewal of the re-
quest last night.
President Lyon had been under the
impression that IL was not up TO him un-
der the terms of the resolution passed at
the time of the original request TO appoint
the committee. Others in the Council
thought il was. The result was nothing
had been done. The matter went over
until next meeting Meanwhile, the
secretary will resurrcct that old resolu-
tion TO find out what what.
communication was read from Spe-
cial Health Commissioner Chester III.
Wells asking Council TO send delega-
ton to a meeting in Dover March 10 to
form "A Delaware public health associa-
ton for organizations and individuals.
The matter was referred TO the committee
of the whole.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
might IN MINSTREL LAND"
Entertainment ut st Mary's h. c. Church
Draws Large Crowd.

"A Night in Minstrel Land" produced
by the Emerald Literary Association in
the basement Of ST. Marys r. G. Church,
Sixth and 7 inc streets, last night, packed
the auditorium TO the doors.
The general committee in charge COM
prised William +. Thompson, president
of the association, chairman; James
Conlin. Daniel Mccarthy, John Lannan,
4. A. Fallcrs, Andrew Murine and Thomas
Hallsworth
Al Mahoney acted as interlocuter
during the minstrel part of the show.
The work OF the soloists was of unusual
merit Vocal selections were given by
William Singley, John Mansc, William
Swaumb, John Braddick, John Andrews,
George Drexler, Roy Taylor, William
Lewis, John Collins, Rice Collins and AL
Mahoney.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
MEETING ADDRESSED
BY REV.l. 6. WOOD
Talks at st. Johns Parish House
on Local Aspects of Nation
wide Can paign.

Rev. l.. c.. Wood. of New York, vice.
president of the nation wide campaigns
OF the Protestant Episcopal Church, was
the speaker at one of the largest attended
meetings In the history of st. Johns
Church IN the new parish house last even
ing. The speaker dwelt ST length upon
the local aspects and effects of the drive
In the individual parishes, after telling
of the encouraging reports received from
all parts of the country.
The speaker declared that the meeting
was primarily in the interest of St. John $
building fund campaign. Those who at
tended last nights meeting were gwen a
first opportunity TO view the interior of
the new Sunday school, which portion
OF the building has been completed.
We want the people of Brandywine
village" said Rev. Alban Richey, rector
OF the church. ''to know that we plan TO do
a real community work, and st. John 5
new church, with its graded system of
religious education, and fine new edihce,
will do much to enhance the interests Of
the community" The new church viii
comprise all the features OF modern
community church with the rector's
home sd iacent.
Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results. Proved by the salts
faction of many and will be TO you.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-13
FACTS TO KNOW
ABOUT ASPIRIN
The "Bayer Cross" means gen.
uine Aspirin prescribed
for Is years

Aspirin created sensation when intro
duced by Bayer over eighteen years ago.
Physicians at once proved it's wonderful
efficiency in the relief of pain. The
genuine, world-famous Aspirin. in "Baver
Tablets of Aspirin''iis safely taken by mill
lions for Colds, Headache, Rheumatism,
Neural eia, Earache, Toothache,. Aching
Joints, Neuritis and Pain generally.
Be sure the "Baver Cross which Is
the mark of true "Bayer Tablets OF AS
pirin," is on each genuine package and
each genuine tablet
Boxes of IL tablets cost but q few cents
and contain proper directions. Druggists
also sell larger "Bayer packages. Aspirin
is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture
Of Monoaceticacideste OF Salicylicacid.