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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
LINCOLN ONE OF
!. WORLDS HEROES

He belongs to the ages; not mere
ly to America, nor to period, but to
the world"
This is the terse. eulogy bestowed
upon Abraham Lincoln by John Drink
water, the English dramatist, author
of the play bearing as a title the name
of the great Emancipation.
ITO me he has always been one Of
the finest characters in history says
Mr.. Drinkwater, "as well as the guild.
ing and compelling figure in the crit
ieal epoch OF nations life. II Car
lyle had written another chapter in
his book Of heroes. it must inevitably
have been Lincoln. the great public
official. OF that he was the apotheo.
sis. He stood for the complex moral
idea Of national unity and individual
liberty; but the marvel and miracle
of the man was that he never lost
touch, with, nor thought Of. the Indi-
Yiduals that form the mass"
IL ~
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
SAYS LINCOLN WAS
THE TRUEST AMERICAN
(By United Press.)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Feb. 12-"Abra-
ham Lincoln was the greatest and tru.
est American"
That was the simple statement of
Edward Johnson, &c. one of the few
living persons who knew the great
emancipation personally, when asked
for a comment on Lincoln on the oe-
casion of the 111th anniversary of his
birth.
johnson is custodian OF Lincoln's
tomb here and is one Of the three sur
viving witnesses TO the exh1ming of
the martyred presidents body when
it was removed to its final resting
place under the big monument In Oak
Ridge cemetery here.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
BOLTON SMITH HAS
PLACE ON PROGRAM
PROMINENT MEMPHiAN WILL AID.
DRESS CITIZENSHIP CONFER.
ENCE IN NASHVILLE.
Special to The Herald.

| Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 12.-Bol
ton Smith, one of the most prominent
citizens of Memphis and foremost au
thority on race problems in Tennes
see, in addition to being vice chair
man of the Tennessee Law and Or
der League, has accepted a place on
the program Of the Southern Chris.
tian Citizenship Conference which
meets in Nashville March 7.12.
Mr.. Smith has long been a student
of the negro problem and is one OF
the best informed men on that and
related subjects in the entire United
States. He will speak here at the con-
ference on matters relating to the
race problem as it exists in this coun.
try today and mainly in the South
going into discussion of the racial,
religious, economic, sociological, as
we'll as ethical phases of this broad
question which is of such great mo.
ment to the South today.
Other speakers announced by the
conference program committee head
ed by DR.. James |. Vance include the
Rev. George H. Combs, the outstand-
ing Christian minister of st. Louis.
DR.. Combs has for many years been
among the prominent figures in the
Christian church in America and his
coming to Nashville is creating inter
est not only among those Of his own
denomination but among other
churchmen and laymen here and
throughout the state
J. Henry Humphrey, national presi-
dent of the Gideons of America, and
a typical big.business man of the
country as we'll, is also on the confer
ence program. He is one of the ex-
ponents of the golden rule in bust
ness and the application of Chris
tan teachings and principles in all
of commerce and finance.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
SPECIAL COLUMN

GOVERNMENT MONEY TO LOAN
ON FARM PROPERTY-We repre-
sent the Federal Land Bank and will
loan out money on farm property at
51a% for a term of years. Let Us
explain the plan to you. The cheap
est money on the market.-E. d.
LooNEY & co. 81 cod 3mo&wkly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
NASHVILLE LIVE STOCK.
(By Union Stock Yards.)

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 12--Hogs
Receipts, 1000 Market steady. Tops
and lights, $15.5O; pigs, from $1i.00
to $1275; roughs, $12.25.
Cattle-Receipts, 200 head. Market
steady. ~
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13

The merchants who so kindly gave
them advertisements, the Federated
Clubs who assisted in selling tickets
to Alice in Wonderland, the must
clans and parents and children who
made possible the success of the en-
tertainment, to The Herald and Dem
ocrat for their generous cOntribu-
ton to the publicity of the play.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
Personal Mention

NJ and Mrs. r. o. Wells, Jr, were
down from Chicago to spend the week
end. Mr.. Wells returned Monday but
Mrs. Wells remained for visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Latta.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Walker, OF Cen
treville, are in Columbia today and
we're guests of Mr.. and Mrs. II. F.
Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs Joe A. Gray, of Frank
lin, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r. +.
Moore.
J. Ross Burns and wife are spending
few days in Florida
Mahlon CARRIER left Wednesday aft
ernoon for the eastern markets.
Miss Margaret McAlister is in Dick
son, Tenn, on business for the Co
lumbia Produce Co.
Miss Sinna Russell, of Spring Hill,
is the guest for several days of Mrs.
Arch Craige, of Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Howard p Smith, of Macon,
Ca, is home on visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Burns, at Oak
lawn.
Mrs. Frank Flowe. of Concord,
North Carolina, arrived today for a
visit to Mrs. Arch Craige, of Mt.
| Pleasant.
Miss Lemyra Harlan has returned
from Nashville where she attended
the Sigma Chi Fraternity dance. Civ.
en- at the Hermitage Hotel on Tues.
day evening.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
.PORKER PRICES
:. UNCHANGED TODAY
80 H.. :6a}
EGG AND POULTRY PRICES ALSO
~, UNcHAhGED-HoLlDAY IN
49, NEW YORK MARKET.

Both the Nashville and Louisville
live stock markets remained unchang-
ed today, With top hogs quoted at
$3.50 ''' N3sa /" is
Because Of holidays, the local mar
kets were Unchanged There has
been no further decline IN corn, since
the half dollar slump Of Tuesday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
LOUISVILLE LIVE STOCK
.(By Bourbon Stock Yards /.

(By' Bourbon Stock Yards.)
Special to The Herald
z LOUISVILLE Ky, Feb. 12f--Cat-
Receipts, 100 head. Market quiet.
Hogs-Reeeipts, 1880 head. Mar
ket active and steady. Quotations
unchanged From 100 pounds and UP,
1880 from 80 to 12O pounds. $1,000
down to SLIPS; throwouts, $12.5O
! Sheep Receipts, so head. Market
steady. Lambs, SIG; sheep, 81.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
CLOVER AND, GRASSES.

Retail prices clover and grass
seeds., red CLEVER $37 bu; alsyke
clover. s35 bu.; blue grass, 81 bu.;
orchard grass, "a bu.; timothy, $6.75
bu.; herdsgrass, 22c Id.
Oats--$10O per bushel.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
Valentine Party.

Circle A of the First Baptist Church
will be in charge of the Valentine
party to be given at the home of DR..
and Mrs. J. II. Barber on Saturday
evening at seven thirty o'clock. AT.
fractions featuring the valentine idea
will afford genuine amusement for
young and old. During the evening
delightful refreshments will be serv'
ed and a good time is in store for all
Everybody is invited. Free will offer
ing.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
Mrs. Arch craige Entertains.

Mrs. Arch CraIge EhterIdIHS'
The Young Married Women's Club
of Mt. Pleasant was delightfully."- en-
tertained by Mrs. Arch Craige at her
attractive home at a five hundred
party, this afternoon. The Valentine
idea was carried out in the decora-
lions and score cards, and a delicious
lunch course was served. Mrs. Craige
has as her attractive house guests
Miss Sinna Russell. of Spring Hill,
and Mrs. Frank Flowe, of Concord,
North Carolina.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
PRODUCE,

Eggs, AZ cents; hens. % to zoe; fry
ing chickens, 80 cents; stays, 20 cents:
ROSTERS IA to 15c; packed butter 70
cents lbs turkeys, 33 cents b.; ducks,
25 cents hi; geese, 90 cents lb
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
FLOUR AND GRAIN.
foundations nv Local Mills

Superlauve patent -four $14.OO bar.
rel, best patent -four $3.50 a barrel.
Shorts $4,000 ton; bran, $4,000 ton.
Corn-$SOO per barrel.
No. 2 wheat-$250 bushel.
Meal-Bulk. $1.65 bushel.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
Thursday Club.

The Thursday Club met with Mrs
Lee Thomas this afternoon at her
home in Riverside. when the follow
ing interesting program was render
ed by the members. The subject be
ing Ecuador and Peru. Roll call
Seaports and Lakes Points of inter
est in Ecuador. Mrs. Digger. indians
of Peru, Mrs. Gotham. Following this
several musical numbers were enjoy
ed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
Valentine Party.

Circle a of the First Baptist cnufch
will give Valentine party SATURDAY
evening. February 18th, at 1870 O'Clock
at the home of the pastor, DR.. ana
Mrs. j. ii. Barber, in Mayes Place.
The entire congregation of the church
Invited and also the Baptist stu
dents of the Columbia Military Acad'
envy and Columbia Institute.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
Society
Missionary Society.

Missionary Society.
The Missionary Society of the South
Columbia Methodist church VIII meet
with Mrs. w. ]. Allen on Friday even
ing at 1880. A full attendance is de-
sired.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Grade Hereford Cows
bred to- registered Hereford Bull, also
registered Hereford Bull for SALE
HINT c. ORR, Columbia, R. r. 10.
13I14I1s&wkly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-13
Students Club.

The Students Club desires to ex-
tend their thanks to the following
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
JUDGE DENIES AUTHORITY
) TO DECIDE RENT CASES

A demurrer to the mandamus pro-
ceedings recently instituted against
him by Mrs. Carrie NJ. Wood, 10 COM
pei him to hear and determine an ac-
ton for possession of property at li0s
Thirteenth street northwest. occupied
by Mrs. George A. Jaeger. as tenant,
was filed today in the District Su-
premc Court by Judge Robert II. Ter
rell, of the Municipal Court
The latter. represented by Attor-
neys King, Simon, Young and Koe-
nigsberger, declares that mandamus
is not the proper proceedings.
He reiterates the decision of the
judges Of the Municipal Court that
the Ball act takes away from the
Municipal Court jurisdiction In cases
of this kind until the rent commission
has passed on the right of the pur-
chaser to have possession. Judge
Terrell further declares that the pc
tition OF Mrs. Wood does not show
that the Municipal Court has juris-
diction.
The Washington times., 1920-01-30

THE silver medallion received by the Washington
Chamber of Commerce from the French mission
which attended the International Trade Conference In
this country last October as an expression of gratitude
for the hospitality of Washington business men
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
VANGUARD OF RETURNING
FLEET WORKERS ARRIVES

Seventy-five employees OF the
Emergency Fleet Corporation, who
have been stationed in Philadelphia 4
with the reconstruction division of
the corporation, viii arrive in Wash
ington this afternoon, and will be
taken, care of by the Travellers Aid
Society at the United Station.
This is the first contingent of the
LOO workers who will arrive daily
in groups until the whole division
has returned. A. j. Good, an official
Of the Emergency Fleet Corp, has
charge OF the returning workers.
o. L. Steele. director of the infor-
nation department of the Community
Service, stated this morning that
there is still a great need for houses
and apartments for the returning en-
ployes, and that anyone desiring to
list houses and apartments can do so
by calling Franklin 1900.
At the Community Service head
quarters this morning 120 rooms were
listed for the returning workers.
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
COUSIN OF PRESIDENT
BECOMES OIL MACNATE

James Woodrow, cousin Of Prssi-
dent Wilson. has resigned as exam
iner in the stock securities ("blue
sky'D division OF the Federal Trade
Commission to take executive change
OF the offices OF the -Elgin Oil Refin-
ing Company at independence. Kan.
He has just been elected vice presi-
dent and director of tho corporation.
which will build a big refinery at
Elgin, Kan.
Mr. Woodrow, who is an attorney
by profession, was captain of the
Twenty-sixth Field Artillery during
the war. He was graduated from
Princeton University in 1900. and
from 1900 to 1912 was professor OF
mathematics at the University of
South Carolina. He entered the Gov
ernment service when he was dis
charged from the army last February.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow have been
popular in the younger society during
their residence in Washington. They
have resided at 1900 K street north
west. They will leave tomorrow for
Independence, where they will make
their future home.
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
APPOINTMENT CLERK
I SKATERS OLD RITE
Absndons Brougham for Flivyer In
Carrying Nominations
TO Senate.

Charles l. Swem. new appointment
clerk, today shattered the ancient
custom OF carrying nominations from
the white House 70 the Capitol in
the antique brougham when he char
tered one OF the office fliyvers and
sped up the Avenue minus all the old
time .:dog" and dignity that has here
tofore characterized this service.
The abandonment OF the horses by
Mr.. SVEN In favor OF the speedy
means OF transportation means that
henceforth "Jehu" Brown. the veteran
driver, and his pair OF high steppers
will see service only in carrying the
White House houseke eeper to market
and on other crrands. Brown has
driven Presidents and attaches OF the
Executive Mansion about for more
than a quarter of century, but Of
late years his duties have consisted
simply OF driving for the housekeep-
er and appointment clerk, and now
Mr. SVEN prefers an automobile.
at IL a waste of time to. wait
around for the team TO be harnessed
up and then so clattering up Pennsyl-
vania avenue just for the style OF it,
said Swem. The day OF powdered
wigs and that pomp is past so far as
l am concerned"
Occasionally in the past Judges
Latta and Shsrkey have used a White
House automobile in an emergency.
but >the old-fashioned brougham is a
traditional 'iustitution" that is now
roomed 10 pass into oblivion.
Secretary Houston and Postmaster
General Burleson are the only mem
bers OF the Cabinet who still cling to
horses and carriages in preference
to automobiles. SANDY" Mason. driv-
er for Mr.. Houston. has officiated for
Secretaries of Agriculture for more
than thirty-five years.
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
PLAN ICE CARNIVAL AT
BASIN TOMORROW NIGHT

The second. and probably the last,
ice carnival of the year will be held
on the Tidal Basin tomorrow night.
This event was scheduled for some
weeks ago, but rainy weather pre-
vented the. carrying out of the pro-
gram.
Sydney Leech, superintendent of
the basin. and Colonel c. s. Ridley.
in charge of public buildings and
grounds, today were making arrange
ments to accommodate one of the
biggest crowds of the year at the
carnival More than 1000 skaters
turned out at the first carnival.
The possibility of the weather
spelling the plans is very slim, ac-
cording to the weather man. How
ever, If there is any weather inter-
ference the carnival will be held
Monday night, providing the weather
is good.
Last night more than 1000 skaters
visited the basin. The ice is moro
than Ave inches thick and as smooth
as glass. Rain and snowy weather
has improved the condition of the ice.
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
DRASTIC 'VAG" LAW.
PLANNED FOR CAPITAL

II will be a sorry sojourn of thirty
lays in the jail or workhouse for all
persons convicted OF vagrancy In the
District OF Columbia. IL a bill intro
duced in the House by Congressman
Burroughs of New Hampshire is al
lowed to become a law.
SO elastic Is tho bill in it's defini-
ton Of what includes vagrsncy that
[ would spread a drag-net for even
the youthful masculine "msshers"
who idle UP and down F street during,
the feminine rush hour in the aft
ernoonB. .'''
While the penalty is thirty days
imprisonment, there's a respite for
those who promise TO work for one
year in lieu OF going to Jail.
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
FOLKS AT HOME SEND
SOS FOR PETE PUQUA

Page Pete Puqua. of Maddisonvillc,
Ky,
His parents arc in need OF help,
and as they haven't been able to "gat
anything aft af" Pete, they wrote
a letter addressed Ito Mr.. Washing
ton, ID. c. Here's the letter:
"Well dear frind /; will rite you
few lines to let yC no l haven't
never gat any thing aff af my Sun
Peat. and IL I am going to get any
think 1t is time for you all to help
ME, far 1 am not able to do anything
and l Shore need some help aft af
him. BY by frinds. sent IT to me quick
as you can.
From Susion Puqua."
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
SOUNDCAB|NET
ON j. s. WAGES
Sentiments Of Bureau Heads
Also Sought on Salary
Schedule for Employees.

bringing its work 20 the point of
reaching salary schedules. the Con-
rressional Joint Commission on the
Recia sification OF Salsries or the
Federal employees in the District VIII
call on Cabinet officers and heads OF
the various departments, bureaus ana
independent government establish
ments in the District for recommebi-
ations of wage scale for Govern
ment workers.
This announcement was maoT 10
dsy by Herbert e. Fleming, di-sctor
O.. tho rehabilitation work flr tho
commission. There are LOO tiaFses
OF rLs'tiJns in the Government sLiN-
ice in " Washington, arranged - the
Gonna 'ssiun after II held thifly-ElN
Earrings ~ get first-hand lnforma- :
ton as TO the actual work and duties
OF every Branch OF the Government
serv;, here.
Criticisms and suKgestions.
prior TO these hearings" said Mr.
Fleming, the commission sent TO each
department head a complete set OF
the tentavie specifications OF each
Federal establishment in the Dis
trict. Many OF the department heads
sent criticisms and suggestions on
the specifications which have oeen
very helpful to the commission, and
it's headquarters STAFF OF experts IN
revising the specifications. However.
the department heads were not AT tha'
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
URGES HIGHER .
ELECTRIC RATE
Former Commissioner Gardiner
Says ''Pepoo' Increase Only
Way to Bring Car Merger.

Congress being powerless TO con-
solidate the two traction systems In
Washington, former Commissioner
Gardiner today informed the House
District Committee that the only
way for a merger would be TO In
crease the rate OF electricity 10 the
consumers OF Washington so as TO
put the Washington Railway and
Electric Company on an equal earn
ing power with the Capital Traction
Company.
Mr.. Gardeners plan TO make WASH
ington consumers OF electric power
pay for the betterments OF the
crippled street car co npany caused
dissension in the committee.
some OF his suggestions were
sharply opposed by Congressman
Ben johnson. who termed the scheme
class legislation.
Would Repeal "Joker."
Only by repeating the Joker in the
enabling act of 1000, which prevents
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company from owing It's power ploat
directly. can the chier stumbling
block in the way OF merger be re-
moved. Gardiner said.
He laid the blame for 7-cent fare in
Washington upon the other District
Comm,ssioners, who refused to except
his plan to remedy the financial .on-
dition OF the Washington Railway
and Electric Company by Increasing
the rate for power.
BY increasing the charges for elec-
trio power to perhaps IL cents per
kilowatt hour. with a corresponding
increase for commercial use, Mr..
Gardiner told the Committee that the
Washington Railway and Electro
Company would be put on nnancial
basis which would bring about the
consent Of the Capital Traction Com
pany for a voluntary merger.
F.vors Direct Ownership.
Congressman johnson admitted
that he had always been in favor OF
the Washington Railway and Electric
Companys owning the Potomac Elec-
trio Power Company directly, instead
of indirectly.
IF you do that you will solve the
whole question" replied Mr.. Gardi-
ner.
Mr.. Gardiner declared that the In
creased electric light bill to the con-
sumer would not average more than
60 cents a month in each home.
This additional charge would be In
signaicant when compared with the
extra burden OF another increase in
street car fare, he said.
II am satified that the Washington
Railway Company needs more than
a 7-cent fare" Mr.. Gardiner said. He
declared that unless something was
done the company wos bound to go
under
The average family has four persons
riding daily on the street cars. The
increase in fares would hit the fam
ily harder than an increase in the
rate of electricity.
Protest Is Made
Protest was made by Congressman
johnson and other members of the
committee that Mr.. Gardiner proposed
to finance the street car company.
They claim that such a proposal
singles out certain class. Mr..
Gardiner frankly admitted that this
was his purpose. He reminded the
committee, however. that 1t would hit
class OF citizens that could well
afford to pay the increase.
The Washington times., 1920-01-30

The fun text Of the new District Of Co
lumbia Rent Law, with explanatory
notes by the Real Estate Editor Of The
Times, has been printed In convenient
booklet form. A free copy Is yours for
the asking at the. counter Of The Wash
ington Times. r-f
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
BOY STABBED IN ROW.

During an alteration between
.uyeral boys on Florida avenue, bo.
v.,a ~ Fourteenth and Fifteenth
treats northwest, last night, Harry
Ionesty,S colored, fourteen years old.
10 Florida avenue northwest was
.iabbod IN the right arm with n pen
i u'.-. rrc was trcathd at tho chill
urcn's Hospitsl and htcr went 10 his
hanas. His wound IL slishL
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
D. c. FIREMEN TO HAVE
BICPAY DAY TOMORROW

Checks for six months back pay
will be given members of the District
Fire Department tomorrow. Daniel
J. Donovan. District auditor. said to-
day.
Every member of the department
will receive a check ranging from
5000 to $500.
This money is being paid as a re-
suit of the passage OF the flreman's
pay raise bill which was retroactive
to August I.
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
what spseiscstis.. Contain
G. A. R. INVITES. PRESIDENT.

President Wilson today received an
invitation to attend a banquet TO be
given at the Ebbitt on February 10
In honor Of Daniel NJ. Hall. commtn-
der-in-chief OF the G. A. r.. by the
Department OF the Potomac. The in
vitation was extended by II. Il. Sny-
der, department commander.
The Washington times., 1920-01-30

time asked 10 make salary recon-
mendations.
"In the letters TO be sent Cabinet
members and others will be the titles
and salary recommendations received
at the hearings. the commission refer
ring the department heads back to
the specifications received prior to
the hearings. so that they will under
stand exactly the Significance Of the
title OF each class OF positions
what speeiaestiesa Contain
The specifications. OF course. con-
tain statements OF the duties OF the
positions In the class. with samples
and statements OF the qualifications
required to perform the duties. and
suggested lines OF promotion from
one class to another"
"rhe commission wants opinion as
to recommendations for salary sched.
ules and q general wage adjustment
OF the Federal employe In Washing
ton. After receiving the salary
recommendation from Cabinet mem.
bers and department heads. the com
mission. will soon bo prepared tc
make its report to Congress"
The Washington times., 1920-01-30
SHOT ON STREET.

William Davis, colored, seventeen
wears old, was shot In the back yes
tcrday by an unidentified man while
he was walking near Four.and-a-half
and Il strccts southwest Davis was
treated At Frecdmsn's Hospital and
his condition n not dangerous.