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and landscape. The latter field. how
ever, absorbed most of his attention.
He has left on the walls of the Cor
coran Gallery Of Art q single work
worthy of his genius and embodying
in a notable degree the personal
characteristics and qualities Of the
artist -
Wrote Good Poetry.
Concerning Mr.. Messer's literary at
tainments and love Of music much
might be said. He wrote charming
poetry, his literary expression was
spontaneous and at the same time fin
ished; he turned to literature as a
pCre diversion. In music his friends
testify that he evinced the same quail
tiles which expressed themselves in
his artistic work, that his voice was
rare in quality and his turn for mu-
steal expression was often shown In
Improvisation.
AS the collection which makes up
this memorial exhibition was gath
cred here in Washington, and on COM
parative short notice, it does not in
clude many important canvasses
which Mr.. Messer has painted and
which have found their way into pri-
vate collections. But it does make
evident the charm and significance OF
his work and the high standards to
which he attained. 1t reflects to an
extraordinary degree his mind and
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at auction many years later in New
York the prices brought by the Dutch
Paintings more than indicated Mr..
Brooke's judgement.
He spent some months in Paris study
ing with Carolus Duran; he painted in
mers and others. Returning from one
of these trips he found Max Weyl
located in a new studio. at 1900 Penn
syLvania avenue and thence he shortly
removed his own studio.
Founder of Students League.
Mr.. Brooke was the founder of the
Art Students League of this city. and
for many years he was president of
the Society of Washington Artists.
Mr.. Brooke kept careful record of
his works, entering each as executed
in book. with a sketch in pencil of
the subject and a detailed description.
This book, now in the possession of his
sister, records, nearly 500 finished
works and covers completely the period
between 1873 and 1915. Many Of Mr..
Brooke's paintings were portraits. He
is represented in the official collection
at the Capitol and in the collection
owned by the Army and Navy Club. but
for the most part his paintings were
made to order for individuals and went
into private homes.
A disastrous fire in Warrenton in 1909
destroyed a large number Of paintings
that he then had on hand. He was an
excellent critic and had thesquaHfica-
tons that would have admirably fitted
him for the directorShop of a museum.
1t was under his presidency. that the
Society of Washington Artists broad
ened the scope of it's exhibitions and
thus demonstrated the possibilities of
interest which led eventually to the
establishment of the Corcoran Gallery
of Arts great biennials.
Talks Were Graceful. ~4
Mr.. Brooke was delightful and fin
ished lecturer. and the informal talks
which he gave for the benefit Of the
students at the Corcoran School were
exceedingly graceful as we'll as in
structive. sa
The pictures which represent him
in this memorial exhibition are chiefly
those now belonging to his estate, and
were for the most part painted in
recent years. One is portrait. made
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from carefully gathered historical
data, Of Pocahontas: others are land
scapeS and marines painted in or near
Warrenton. where he usually spent
Massachusetts. where single season
was spent.
Edmund Clarence Messer was "a
son OF the farthest east (Maine). but
the fortunes of his fathers family
led him. as a boy, into the middle
west. Inheriting the artistic tenn
Eperament of his father, he early mani
Tested an inclination toward an art
career. finding qualification in every
branch that had flavor of the es-
and music" So wrote his colleague.
William Fl. Holmes. in an unpublished
memoir, adding-"He thought to be-
come a soldier in the civil war. but
soon found himself physically UNFIT for
the exacting requirements of the
service. a little later good fortune
directed his steps toward the east. anu
in Washington he found sympathet tic
surroundings. and took up the study
of painting in real earnest and under
competet master.
Organizes School.
Ambition. however. impelled him to
further adventures and in Philadelphia.
New York and Chicago he pursued the
studies that were to mt him for the
teachers profession. which he found 1t
convenient to adopt and for which by
personal qualities and talents he was
eminently fitted. He organized school
in the building then known as Vernon
row and for a number of years he taught
and painted and dreamed and with his
classes became familiar figure among
the hills and valleys and along the pic
turesque streams with which the vicinity
of Washington is blessed
In 1855 the Messer class was discon-
tinued and he took the occasion to spend
short period abroad. Returning. he
resumed his teaching at the Art Stu
dents League. and in 1900 he became
principal of the Corcoran School. which
post he held until his retirement in 1918,
when, with Mrs. Messer. he returned to
that part of the country where their
youth had been spent and established
his home in Menominee. Mich
With regard to Mr.. Messer's standing
as an artist, Mr.. Holmes, who is him
self. it will be remembered. a most ac-
complished painter, has paid him high
tribute. 'Messer was not a prolific
painter" he says, but he achieved
enviable success in both portraiture
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heart, and it does have a message OF
cheer and joy for those who follow
after him. ArtisticRlly sound and
worthy. 1t Is at the same time very
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-24

Such 4 fleet. Zaharoff claims. would
ne sufficient to protect the shores OF
france against invasion by tho COM
blned naval forces OF Great Britain
and the United StateS-shou!d such q
wildly improbable thing become IL
fact
at the same time the feet would
b" 80 mobile That all frontiers could
be protected 1T one and the Same
time.
with Mllierand President and q
cabinet OK his own choosing in power
nothing non IL believed TO STAND In
no way or the realization To create
IN france the mailed fist" ampu-
ta;ed from Wilhelm ii.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-24
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN FOUND
STRANGLED IN BEACH WOOD
Staten Island Tragedy Victim Had
String About Neck-Bvidcneo
of Struggle.
IBy Associated Press.l

NEW YORK, Oct. 23-The body OF
IN unide niiiied woman with a. picco
OF manila strios; wound and tied
about the neck. was found by
hunters late ycstorday In ciump Of
trees near West New Brighton.
staten Island.
The tramp,cd condition OF the
ground and marks upon the face and
hands Indicated that tho woman had
been killed otter 4 struggle. Her
hat was found several feet away and
pearls from a broken necklace were
scattered about. She was apparently
about 80 years old.
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FOUNDERS OF HUMANITARIAN
CULT TAKE MERCURY POISON
NIiScba hppIebaun and wife Found
Suffering In Apartmept-C1aim
Mistake.
tEy Universal Service.l

NEW YORK. Oct. 23.--Mischa Ap-
plebaum. founder OF the Huinnnl-
tartan Cult. and his vito. formerly
Helen Torke, were found suffering
from tho effects OF hichloride OF ner-
cry poisoning in their apartment
Friday.
Nothing was found in tho apart
mcnt TO Indicate n suicide pact, and
Applctaum would only say: 1t was
all mistake
On the way 20 the Knickcrbockcr
Hospital in an ambulance the couple
would not speak to one another, and
nver:cd their faces,
Applcbnuin admitted that each had
taken four tablets oc the poiBon.
Physicians At the hospital pronounced
their condition serious
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-24
z'AH!j!AR0FF BILLIONS TO
/: CREATE FRENCH FLEET
Richest Man Offers Fortune tt
Mako Franco Supreme IN
Air Operations.
WANT 100000 MACHINES
MAILED Fist" Would Protect From
tiers at All Times and Cooper
. alto With Largo Arny-Clnim
invasion to DO Impossible.
tDy Univor.al scrvice.l

p'pARIs. Oct. 23.-I,asil Zaharof,
rrrutcdly the richest man In the
world, has announced that MS entire
fortune estimated In billions. is at
tie service OF the French government
for the creation OF an air neet "hlch
viii make France the most powerful
military power on earth.
y-zaharoH's offer is contingent on 4
fund Of 100000 francs being raised
rs other Fronohmen Us evidence Of
their. patriotism.
.iflht announcement by Haharoff fol-
lnws closely Marshal Foch's predic-
ton that the next war" VIII be de-
cTdti in the air and under the sea
ThE rrtarshal made his prophecy In
an address, TO naval cadets at Bou-
logHc-sur-Mcr.
IN the opinion OF qualified neutral
obsarY"rs, THIS is only smother link
inRhe gigantic scheme. sponsored b.
Praaident Mlllcrnnd when he was
rro,n!er, to make France SO power
fnt- Ia Il military way that she would
t7i.h the place In Europe vacated by
GRri'any.
Ia BcIng Executed.
fs evidence ttttt this plan has not
cry been scr!ouHly considered hut is
3riDtiy BEING put Into execution. the
Eict ~ sign!ilcant that France to-
ts-r has tho larCast standing army
iu~the world
Thc mrs, outward eviaenc. that
president Wilson'S league Of nations
idea TO abolish the 'balanco ~
power" theory had been definitely
thrown overheard by tho French gov
crnn.nt WAS the military alliance
sealed with Belgium. Though nom
ina!iy only n "defcnsive" alliance. no
secret is made Of the fact that ~ II
% B"lKium's interest TO FOLLOW close
~ Frances every move IN tho
checkJrhcard OF Europe.
Tho second step WAS TO arrange !
hard and fast accord with Hungary
Tiss'e!cr. ~ return for certain con
csssions. Hungary was TO be allowed
cd--F.cp atand!ng army OF 10000
wNlCh was directly contrary 10 the
feHe. Or the Hungarian treaty.
I'M. hungarian army of 10000
which viii be the most powerful mil
i'nrj nucicus in Central Europe, VIII
ms aGrecInent states, be ofnccred and
directed solely by French ma
tfpnals.
,frcnch ReUain in Poland.
Che next item ~ the French direc.
t31f OF the Polish army. Although
General Wcygand has returned L
trancr. General Henry remains IL
Wi,rshw. aad IL actively directing IN,
Organization or tho new polish army
wUiia hundreds OF French officers ar,
commanding divisions and regiments
f'6i!sh munitions OF war are eithei
FtGnca or american.
ihuS France has Clevcvly drawn M
"nectlve Gordon or bayoIets ard can
non around her cneinies-Gcrman!
rnt .tustrta---aud at tho game tam,
tai 'Icctcr barrier TO the Sovtc
riu.Ilco IN the cast.
.-,H HGsiI Zaharon is Haid TO hay,
!nah on TN" table OF the French Min
t-Pr Of war comprehensive p!a,
fTlvi hing for 100000 airpiancl "fo
tf' ia rcmUlcrCc." But 1t is stiuu
ll'rr hat tho machines shall be O
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End Goa, Car A,lotment..

WASHINGTON. Oct. 23.-'rhe In
tcrstate Commerce Commission dis
meht OF coal cars for fuei transporta-
ton for the Great Lakes district in
three sections Of tho country AL lot
ment5 arc to be omitted at mines
upon tho Louisville and Nashville
Railroad. In the Irwin gas-cca1 dis
tr!ct Of Pennsylvania. and in the
Northern Ohio district. tho middle
Mercer districts IN Pennsylvania. In
addition tho commission announced
coal car aliotments may BIO omitted
against wagon mines and mines pro-
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lains in the army and navy during
tho world war. wan made tho occasion
for u patriotic Demonstration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-24
Dry Agents Raid Tented
Village of Moonshiners
NY Associated I.rea..I

COLUMBUS. Ga, Oct. 2l--A
tented vfiinEc OF moonShfncrs WINS
rnfdcd last might Ia Alabama on
Turkey Creek. about ten miles
from Columbus, by Fedcrnl Pro-
hlbbioh Agent 8. Caoscy and dcpu-
ties. -Four ntllix. G,0tO gallons of
beer, brvenfy-nve gallons of
whisky, scrcrni tents, tools, rte,
were captured.
Ono or the stills was I'm opera
tion and had worm forty-cight
feet long. the longest ever cap
turcd la tbis section. This stiII
WAN iu full Operations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-24
COOLIDGE PLEASED AT
RICHMOND HOSPITALITY
Day State Governor Completes His
Tour OF south at Fred
crick, Md.
tDy Associated Press.l

10y ASSVSihlCu AFOtS-J
FREDERICK, MD. Oct. 23.--Gover-
nor Coolidge. Republican candidate
for Vice President, completed here
tonight u weeks campaign in South
srn States, with meeting in tho
State armory. at which he appealed
for support of tho Republican party
because its principles arc those of
Lincoln ana It's traditions arc those
or Washington"
In u statement tonight commenting
upon the tour. which carried him
into kentucky, Tennessee. North
Carolina. Virginia. West Virginia and
siaryland, Governor Coolidge ex-
pressed
Governor Lowden, OF Illinois, and
Job hedges. OF New York. ut Nir-
ginia points In the ,shcnandoah VAL
Icy. and moro extended speeches were
given at an open mir rally ut Mar
tinsbnrg. W. Va. and at two Indoor
ornor Coolidge will leave hts special
train at Washington tomorrow morn
inH and return Immediately to I'os-
ton.
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BnrucI Iruuprc. Picture.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 23.-B. VI. Bar
uch. OF New York. fllcd a sworn state
ment today with tho clerk OF the
House OF Representatives reporting
an agreement between himself and
the Harry Levcy, service corporation.
OF The story. Uncle Sam o. Freedom
Ridge" Mr.. Baruch said he had nd-
vanccd $4,000 towards expenses Of
wil,iRrness in u " maa si ikea aa his
tlonal II necessary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-24
PLAN NATURALIZATION
OF LUTHERAN IMMIGRANTS
Church Mission Work VIII Aid In
TamiiinriZlng Newcomers With
English LnnRUaYe

WASHINGTON. Oct. 23.-Plans for
Amcricanizatlon Of immigrant mem
bers "cre emphasized today at the
biennial 'eesBlon OF the United Luth-
cram Church. ReJorts OF mission
boards told Of the work being done
20 fnniliarize such Lutherans with
the English language.
Presentation OF medals to the Luth-
cram ministers who served az chap
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Hospital Supplies Sold.

SHlNGTON. oct. 23.--Sale Of
surplus handagcs and absorbent cot
ton to Thomson ana Kelly Company.
OF Boston, for Elorc than 81 900, 900
was announced today by the War De-
par;mcnt The stock included was
estimated by the department 20 be n
years supply for all surgeons and
hospitals or tho country.
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ysA
Ell,yAj,.
ly.5p CAV
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Protect Frcnch Shores.

such type that they can readily be
converted into formidable engines OF
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Riga Treaty RatiRed.
WARSAW, Oct. 23.-The Diet has
unanimously ratified the preliminary
peace treaty signed recently at Riga
by the Polish pence dogelaLes.
The Little River news., 1920-11-20
1921 CROPS DISCUSSED
Hampstead County Farmers Plan Cot
 ton Acreage Reduction.

Hope, Nov. 15.-Having decided to curtail the cotton acreage in Hemp stead county next year, 50 of the lead- ing farmers and truck growers of the Hope trade territory attended a lun- cheon the Chamber, of Commerce rooms Saturday and planned their 1921 crops. Chairman c. s. Lothrop of the Agricultural Committee told the grow CTS that while cotton is still king there is need for reduction in the acreage. He urged the planting of truck crops to replace at least one third of the cotton.
 Talks were made by County Agent Pigg and Manager c. A. Tunnell of the Chamber of Commerce, each urg- ing cooperation among the farmers in raising and marketing truck crops. Early planting was the kepnote or each talk. The growers also were urged to break their lands deep dur ing the fall and winter, turning under just as much of the green crops as possible.
The Little River news., 1920-11-20
Ashdown School News.

The basket ball boys and girls are playing basket ball in Foreman today. We hope they will return victorious.
 The Loterary Society will be held Wednesday instead of Friday, next week, on account of Thursday and Friday being holidays.
 The basket ball girls played Wilton girls Tuesday afternoon, the score be- ing to 2 in our favor. That's the way to play girls-now beat Foreman Hi!
 Wonder what's the matter with the Seniors. no one seems to want them in their room.
 Don't forget examination Tuesday and Wednesday, and then Thanksgiv- ing
 The State Teachers meeting held at Little Rock last week was very largely attended, not only by teachers, but by citizens, This is a new feature of the educational work in Arkansas. Over 1000 citizens enrolled and paid the fee of one dollar. They are uniting their forces with those of the teachers to have better schools, better buildings, and better salaries for teachers.
 The sentiment of the Citizens Sec tion was that something must be done by the people. It is univers ally con- ceded that the teachers can get along without the schools, but the schools cannot get along witout the teachers.
 Thousands of the best teachers have quit the profession on account of in adequate salary. There are thousands more who can make more money in other lines of work. The citizens are working up to this fact. Hamp Will Hams of Hot Springs was chosen as president. Under his able guidance we expect great results from the Git izens' Section.
 We had number of visitors this week; also last week, but have not a list of all of the names.
The Little River news., 1920-11-20
JUDGE LET'S GIRL MAKE DECISION
Little Girl Decides Who She Will Re. main With, Father or Mother.

Mena, Nov. 17-When it comes to rendering justice on questions involv- ing parents and children, Solomon in all his glory never had anything on Judge Finger, who is one of the pie turesque figures in the Arkansas judi ciary was called upon to decide wheth- CT father or mother should have con- trol of Miss Louise Pardue, 16-year- old miss of Hatton. The mother, Mrs. William Balfour, wife of the county judge of Oldham county, Texas, came to Mena and secured writ of habeaus corpus to get possession of the girl.
 Mrs. BalfOur was formerly the wife of William E. Pardue, a railroad man living at Hatton. The father wanted the girl to stay with him and was pre- pairing to make a fight to keep her when Judge Finger proposed that the girl herself make the decision. Miss Pardue visited in Mena with her moth- CT and four young stepbrothers, and heard of the new home that was await" ing her in Texas, She also heard how her parents had separated 10 years ago in Texas. The young lady took the matter under consideration for twenty four hours and then decided she would rather remain in Polk county with her father. Judge Finger approved the decision and Miss Pardue and her Balfour and family went back to Texas.
The Little River news., 1920-11-20
Warning Order.

In the Little River Chancery Court. Little River county, Ark. Tom Lee, plaintiff vs. Lillian Lee, defendant. The defendant, Lillian Lee, ts hereby warned to appear in this court within 30 days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Tom Lee. Witness my hand and the seal of said court, this
 4th day of Nov. 1920.--Jas. H. Will Hams, Clerk. Reynolds and Steel, Alt ty. for Pitt. Jake Rhyme, Atty cd
 Item. 11-27
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Peeress May Sit
in House of
K3sco1t,,tesS RhonddG
Raises Big Legal Ques--
ton by Petition.
icy Universal service.l

u
LONDON. oct. 23.-Onc Of the most
Interesting as well rs one OF the
most tremendous constitutional qucs-
lions in the history OF the govern
ment of Great Britain Is the point
raised by the appeal OF Niscountess
khondda, the worlds most famous
business woman. that She be allowed
TO take her seat In the House OF
Lords AS II peereSS OF the rea lm."
Following the election OF Lady
OF the sex disqualification net. WIS.,
countess lthondda. who is one Of the
thirty-:tve pccrCsScs in their own
right in Great Britain, is seeking TIC
"StaoliSh momentous precedent which
VIII allow her equal participation in
the functions OF the House OF Lords
entitlins her TO hold any Office avail
,haIcG!lorsh and membership in
The petition OF Niscoumtcss was
: signed and sent TO King George this
morning. After setting forth its
arguments the petition concludes.
Your petitioner therefore humbly
prays that your majesty may be graz
Of summons to this present Parlia-
mcnt be issued 10 your petitioner.
Signed, Rhondda."
Tho Niscouniess is in Wales at
the present time, but in an inter
View an intimate friend declared:
Her ladyship is in deadly earnest
She has studied the question from
pceraEc and she is convinced she will
win her Seat. Having consulted the
moSt'cNpert legal talent In the coun-
Try she has been told that there 1.
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MEXICAN LEAVES u. S.
FOR His SEAT IN SENAT {
Fernando IIJssias CaIderon VIII he
Succeeded I'm Washington by
IL pcSauicra.
- lry Associated Press. ]

80 10y associated lreSS.l
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Fernando
iiv!ssias Caideron, retiring Mexican
hist commissioner in Washington
lott last night for Mexico CITY. whore
hc is 10 take his seat in the Senate.
Charges VI. Johnston, chief of the
Mexican division Of the state De-
Partment, went TO the station in his
"ihcia! capacity representing the de-
vartnent, 10 bid him od-by.
Senor Pesquiera, Mexican financial
agent IN New York. Is in Washing
ton4with large stan OF advisers.
wlth the rank OF confidential agent.
70 take M the work begun BY Lyle
sac Caltcroa, looking toward rccog-
iitioa.
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OBRtGDN IS IMPRESSED
Bf,(QlR!DIALIITY OF TEXAS
Prosident.Elcct of Mexico Believes
Wilson Will Recognize Gov
- mcnt in Future.
2 Iby Associated rress.l


MENICo CITY. Oct. 23-Gcncra
hvaro Oregon, President elcci o!
Mexico. returned from Dallas. Texas
yesterday afternoon and told inter
viewers he was impressed by the
cordially OF the reception given hin,
there. He declared he looked upon
1t as indicating 4 changed opinion
toward Mexico on the part of Ameri-
cans. Asked why President Wilson
had not recognized the new Mexican
government. General Oregon re-
piled:
president Wilson wants to know.
nrst what the policy of the new
sovernmeat will be- He has always
acted with extreme caution in in
tcrnationalH affairs of this kind. and
il Is probable he has never Intended
to recognize the new government UNI
I'll absolutely convinced OF its.cooi
intep thpns. The rovernmcn; is strong.
popular and ready 10 comply with
its i1T irrational obligations. and |
bclievo Mr.. Wilson will have no oh
.iecaion to sanc;ionlnE recognition. l
also believe shat the people Of tn.
United states in close touch with us
in commerce. desire such recoCni-
TOM
The President declared he had
not Chosen his Cabinet and laughed
=; reports that plot against his
life had been discovered in Texas.
Although admitting labor problems
here were serious, NE defined them
rs mot insuperabie. and easier OF
solution than in most other couu
tries"
General Oregon admitted that he
had heard rumors that United States
bankers were contemplating floating
4 loan for Mexico, hut asserted such
reports were vague" adding tha,.
IN his opinion, Mexico should decline
a loan now and await the time when
economic conditions had been ad-
iusted, and the people had returned
20 normal activities.
Immediately after his return. Cen
"ral Ohregon called upon Provisional!
President de Ia Huerta and the two
conferred for several hours.