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The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18
SAFE OR SoRRY?777

Which will it be when you have
that automobile wreck? Better LET
me write you policy and protect
you fully. Small cost, quick settle
ment and absolute protection.
HARRY S. FREAR.
3-67-6t. nd.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

II President Wilson considered the vostead act $,
bad that he vetoed it, there nothing in the wa.
of its being vetoed by untered democracy San Fran
cisco, hey?
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

Presumably Mr. Bryan is his way to San Francisco
with his single standard Of morality plank and no
half of / per cent kind will suit him.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

Organized labor is preparing for nationwide fight
to establish the eght-hour day Why so many hours?
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

Millions Of people ready to take over" something
that is, take clothes and groceries as tn,
prices come down. High prices don't make so mucl
money as moderate ones.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

The Assyrian came down like wolf on the fold ant
got spelled that way when the story Of Syrian was toc
by the meticulous scribe.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

Man is neither very good nor very bad and effort
to pound him into being the one or lure him into bein
the other will fail He's just pretty fair average.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

Cantaoupes best kept in cold storage, where the
cantaoupe jokes are kept from year to year,
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

We would have more faith in the story of the ex.
pected fall Of the boshevk regime had not been led
into false hopes heretofore.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

And if tn wooden shoes to be had, should
merry parade of them too The element of ocosity i
the strongest provocaton
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

s20-a-day room in convention time dropping to S;
day after the nomination is made shows the worknl
Of the law Of supply and demand 1t also shows VIII,
hotels welcome conventions
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

Beside the adventure of the who is going to Mar
in rocket the little voyage of Balloonst Andre was
summer picnic.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*%*~s%**+%s,
FOR SHERIFF..

We take pleasure in announcing the
candidacy of w. H. Greenway, as the
nominee of the Republican Primary of
March goth, 1920, for Sheriff. Law
enforcement and efficient dispatch Of
business will characterize his admin
istration. 3-52-t. f.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

Los Angeles is satisfed-not because it doesn't thin
it has people but because the Census Bureau at
mts it has passed San Francisco.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

Since we began to rea dthe newspapers, many, many
years ago. have noticed that the country is nearly
always facing crisis"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

self-cOncet is able partner with love in making
the world go round"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

There fortyeght of usand Texas is big Ger
many.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

1t is also proven that parlor politics do much
for its candidates than paror socialism do for
its cause.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18
; j
. The Town Gossip !
I. !. !. i. 4 + + + 4 + J. !

THERE ARE times i
WHEN IT'S awful.
+ + =
TO BE poor.
+ 4 =
AND YESTERDAY morning.
4 4 +
/ WENT over to the bank.
4 4 :
TO FIND out.
+ + +
WHAT MY balance was.
- r M
AND AS got to the window.
4 + I.
/ FOUND John Emerson there.
j. + +
AND HE greeted me.
+ 4 +
AND | greeted him.
r. 4 i
WHICH MADE two greetings.
+ 4 +
RIGHT IN succession.
AND HE said.
+ - +
THAT HE wanted to see me.
ABOUT AN important matter.
+ 4 i
AND TO wait just a second.
4 + 4
AND HE asked Lyle Willis.
TO LET him know.
+ + +
WHAT HIS balance was.
AND IN minute or so.
4 4 4
LYLE CAME back.
4 4 +
AND SAID it was $4,000.
i + 4
OR SOMETHING like that.
j. 4. 4
AND JOHN motioned to me.
4 -
TO GO up to the window.
4 \ 4.
AND | didn't much want to.
+ J. i
, BUT | asked Lyle.
i + +
TO LET me know,
WHAT MY balance was.
4 +
AND WHILE he was hunting.
+ 4 +
JOHN BEGAN telling me.
j. + +
OF A big bargain.
+ + +
IN SOME dandy lots.
+ 4. I.
WHICH WERE close in.
T. + =
AND SAID that the deal.
+ + +
COULD BE swung.
+ + +
FOR THREE or four thousand.
4 + i
AND JUST about that time.
4 + i
LYLE CAME back
i 4 4
AND MADE the remark.
+ 4 :.
THAT MY balance.
+ 4 4
WAS TWO Dollars.
\ 4. 4
AND FORTY mine cents.
i 4 +
AND IT'S funny.
+ + +
BUT | never noticed before.
4 4 4
HOW LOUDLY Lyle talks.
+ i 4
AND ANYWAY.
+ 4 +
JOHN SORT of cooled down.
+ + I.
ABOUT HIS real-estate deal.
4 + 4
AFTER THAT.
+ 4 +
ALTHOUGH TO tell the truth.
+ -
WITH PRESENT prices.
4 4 +
I SORT Of think.
j. \ +
THAT I'm lucky to have.
4 4 +
ANY BALANCE at all.
i 4 4
l THANK you.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

1t is better to be born in Ohio than to carry pres
Dental primary.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

If you neglect to shake hands with the who shakes
with two fingers he doesn't care.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

II women politicians pass out pies to the boys instead
Of cigars, they have nothing to fear
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

People who feel that they have no power to sway pub
lie opinion usually make fun of it.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

1t found that smoked herring only shone by reflected
light No beer and the demand for smoked herring drops
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

This year the June food is composed of political
oratory.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

FOR SALE:-Big type Poland China
Pigs, three months old Price SIS
each; also two gifts and one boar,
that will weigh one hundred and
seventy-fve pounds, price $50
each. Can be seen at my farm,
one mile west of Greeneville on the
Knoxville pike. NJ. p. Myers
Greeneville Route 8.
Mcb 29th 10 June goth.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-18

Esntsrsd At the pos.oes crssasvs, Tsnn second
class matter.
The Washington times., 1920-12-21

viewed many a brilliant ball, were
occupied by children from the vari-
Gus charitable institutions.
EACH RECEIVES GIFT.
Each of the children was given
a big paper bag containing a half
pound box of candy and a number
of toys. Wives OF the Rotarians
took prominent part in the
Christmas party, under the leader
ship of Mrs. Fred S. Lincoln, chair
man OF the invitation committee.
Following are the names OF Ro-
tarians and their wives who con-
tributed to the success OF the party:
Following are the names OF Rota-
rians and their wives who have CIV
en- literally of their time to make
the party n success: Mrs. Howard
l.. wilkins, Mrs Charles w. Semmes,
Mrs. Il. L. stock, Mrs. George Har-
rls. Mrs Charles Demonct, Mrs.
Ernest l.. Hathaway. Mrs. Henry Il.
Stringer, Mrs. Charles J. O'Neill,
Mrs. r l.. Costigan. Mr.. and Mrs
Fred S. Lincoln, Proctor L. Dough-
erty, James y. Mewshaw, Robert ".
Hicks. Beverly J. Smith, tr.. Paul
b. Lum. Harold A. Brooks and VIII
liam W. Georges.
The Washington times., 1920-12-21
Look Out For "Dips," Inspector
Warns Christmas Shoppers

With Christmas shopping at its height, Inspector
Clifford l.. Grant chief of detectives today made
timely suggestions to the women shoppers of Wash
ington.
Guard your handbags while in the shops ele-
vators, and street cars" the inspector advised And
do not leave your home unprotected. Ii you go down
town and leave no one at home that you securely
lock the doors and windows, that thieves will not
find it easy to ransack your house while you away.
Beware of the dip the thief who makes bust
ness of opening your handbag i'll the crowded shops,
taking your purse containing your Christmas money
and probably your jewelry.'
Inspector Grant advises not to carry their
wallets in their hip pockets and if they scarfpns,
to use safety clips.
Sat this time of the year thieves generally wreak
havoc in many cities, but | want to remind Washing
tonians of the old MAXIM AN ounce of prevention is
worth pound of cure" said the inspector.
The Washington times., 1920-12-21
THIEVES
GROW BOLDER
Woman Awakens to Find Negro
In Room-Front Doors slim
mied' by Crooks.

In view of the many petty rob-
berries that are being perpetrated in
the city the police warn household
ers and proprietors Of business
places to see that their premises are
securely locked at night.
Christmas shoppers also are re-
minded that sneak thieves are busy
while they are absent from their
homes, and they should be sure the
windows and outside doors Of their
homes are locked.
LOCK STREET DOOR.
1t H. "A bad practice to merely lock
the hall door and leave the front
door open. A thief can close the
front door behind him and Jimmy"
the hall door without being detected.
He can also enter the house through
the fan light. Clothes should not be left
out to dry all night. washes" are
disappearing nightly.
Mrs Myles Toreyson. 1415 Thirty
seventh street northwest, awoke this
morning about 3 o'clock and saw a
iegro prowling about the room. She
was so frightened she was unable to
awaken her husband and the intruder
escaped. He stole an overcoat and a
Dill fold containing ~. lie lett an
overcoat behind him. Mrs. Toreyson
gave a good description OF the in
truder to the police.
Catherine Eustis, 1889 Irving street
northwest. complained to the police
that while she was in the alley in
the rear Of her home a boy about
fifteen years old attempted TO snatch
her pocketbook. She drove him off.
LEAVE STOLEN AUTO.
George Donnis, 4i4 Ninth street
northwest, reports to the police that
some one stole his roadster from an
front OF his home. Later 1t was
found abandoned at First and NJ
streets southwest.
Ersilo Bona, Al G street southwest
complained that a thief stole $3.50
from a bureau drawer in his home.
Two overcoats totaling a value Of
$40 were stolen from poolrooms in
the northwestern section.
A velvet peck etbook containing s.
and belonging TO Mrs. J. ID. Battle.
Of the Marine apartments, was stolen
while she was absent from her apart
ment.
The Washington times., 1920-12-21
Phone BOOST
NOT PLANNED
BERRY
Company Will Increase Effi'
cheney and Not Rates, Presl-
dent Tells Citizens.

Increased revenue needed by the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company will be sought Through
greater efficiency in the personnel
and plants of the company rather
than by higher telephone rates.
That is what A. f. Berry, presi-
dent of the company, told delegates
to the Federation of Citizens Asso-
citation who last night visited the
telephone building and inspected the
inner workings of the system.
WILL FALL 800 900 SHORT.
I'VE will fall nearly 5000, 900 short
Of earning 6 per cent return on
our valuation this year." said Mr..
Berry, but the company believes
1t can. by increased efficiency. make
up this amount. We do not intend
asking for higher telephone rates"
Burdett Stryker, general manager
OF the company, in answer to a
question by a delegate from Bright
wood, said that new cable was
being laid in that section and with
In a month the system there would
De materially enlarged.
william Mex. Clayton, n delegate,
declared that the telephone company
/ ad spent more money on improve
uents of late than all OF the other
public utilities combined. He lauded
the company for its ability to meet
the demands made necessary by the
rapid development OF the District.
AUTOMATIC PHONES SOON.
Company officials announced that
engineers of the company in making
plans for greater telephone sys-
tenn in Washington are looking
twenty years into the future.
Installation OF the automatic
phone system will begin about 1929,
Berry told the delegates
The inspection closed with n buffet
supper and smoker.
The Washington times., 1920-12-21

Congress Davis, of Minnesota, chair
man OF the subcommittee in charge
of the bill.
Now" said Mr.. Wingo, II will
state to the gentleman the reason l
ask. For a couple of years / have
been questioned about the matter BY
patrons of that school. One of the
complaints, for instance, is in the
item of seats. There is not any par
ticular anxiety in reference TO the
anatomy of the boys. but the mothers
are very much eNasperated by the
necessity Of repairing the seats OF
the trousers OF those boys occasioned
by splintered seats that have been
there from time immemorial, and
they have wanted to know II they
cannot be replaced, and the inference
each time is that we Congressman
are derelict in our duty, and we are
to blame because the seats of their
trousers naturally wear out from
these splintered seats"
Then up spoke Congressman Davis
again. and his words must have been
as sweet music to the ears OF any
mothers in the galleries. Quoth he:
I'VE have given an item here OF
s45. 900 to cover just such cases"
Verify. the seat of boys pants
shall be sacred-or Congress Will
know the reason why.
Only-what did Mr.. Davis mean by
that word cover?
The Washington times., 1920-12-21

We installed a fur
mace, noored and improved the stable
behind the house, made it into an
annex, with Offices and a tea room,
installed electric lighting. and made
many other expensive improvements.
For several months. Mr.. Bugher
has been insisting that we renew our
lease which has expired, for long
period. First he stipulated ten years,
then three. at the rate of $1,000 a
month. He then offered to lease IT for
81 500 a month up until September.
1921, showing that he had no other
tenant for the house and that his
sole object is an exorbitant rental.
Though II was explained that the
future existence of the party depends
upon the action of it's members meet
ing in convention here in February,
and that | could not possibly contract
for n headquarters OF an organization
whose future was not yet decided, he
insisted upon a long lease. We then
offered to lease the house for three
months, until March !, after our con-
vention. at the same rate we have
been paying. This offer was made
yesterday, through Mr.. Bugher's at
torney, and was TO be conveyed to
him. The next thing which we knew
was the serving of the summons upon
Mrs. Wainwright.
Naturally VIC shall fight the case
In the courts. as n clear case of at
tempted profteering, induced by the
knowledge that IL is vitality necessary
for us to keep our headquarters in
tact until after our convention. We
have already placed the case in the
hands OF an attorney"
The Washington times., 1920-12-21
Tank Corps Post Elects.

The following officers were elected
at n meeting of the Tank Corps Post.
No. 10, OF the American Legion. held
last night in the rooms OF the Wash
ington Chamber OF Commerce: Com =
mander. Charles w. Swan: senior vice
commander, Frank l. Peckham; Junior
vice commander, r. l.. Randall: SER
geant-at-arms, $. l.. white; post
sur. icon, DR. A. NJ. zinkhami color
bearers T. A. Tracey and Joseph
Fries and post historian. r. =. Ran
dal The following officers were an.
pointed Finance officer George 4.
Frailey: assistant finance officer, H..
t. Spence; post adjutant, George II
Fox: and assistant adjutant T. \
Trpcev
The Washington times., 1920-12-21

think instruction in dancing is a part
Of school work?
Mr.. Mann-Just as much an instruc-
ton in playing baseball or football.
and the gentleman will not contend that
the students who play football for
the different high schools here in the
District and elswhere in the country
are violating the law, because they
use the school rooms.
Representative Walsh also took ex-
ception to lectures, community sings,
recitals, plays, motion pictures, and
band concerts by the Boy Scouts
Band.
ALL RIGHT, SAYS DAVIS.
Representative Davis OF Minnesota
thought they were all right, and de-
clared: MY State is paying part of
this"
"Oh, yes, but IT is a very small part
that the great State of Minnesota
pays for this" replied Mr.. Walsh.
at pays as much as Massachusetts
does" said Mr.. Davis.
II doubt it," replied Mr.. Walsh.
AS a result of all this, the appro-
priation for S35, 900 asked for to carry
on community work was knocked out,
that the money might be given to the
Shipping Board or for the develop
ment OF airless airplanes, or. per-
haps, for a loan to England to enable
her to purchase more oil lands.
The Washington times., 1920-12-21

And now Uncle Sam is again asked
to spend money on keeping clothes N
good shape.
It's not an architects trousers this
time. however. It's just the pants OF
the Washington schoolboy.
And. lest you get the idea that IT'S
trivial matter, please to be INFORMED
that the bill Is just $4,000.
And all on account of splinters.
In absolute seriousness. a few days
back, Congressman Wingo. from the
grand old State of Arkansas-change
it's name, never!-arose in the House
and asked that the Government spend
$4,000 to keep splinters out or that
portion Of boys anatomy mamma
likes to spank.
Said splinters. he explained. came
from nasty, rough seats in the pub
lie schools.
Particular reference was made TO
the Adams School. where It's said.
the boys have to sit down sort OF
or suffer painful conse-
quences. Nothing was said about
the girls.
The staid old Congressional Record
tells all about It.
us there any item for replacing
the ancient furniture in that schoor
the Adams). asked Mr.. Wingo, dur
ing a discussion Of the District ap-
preparation bill.
There is general supply fund
that will take care OF that" replied
The Washington times., 1920-12-21

They're fighting the landlord.
More specifically, they're hghtlnS
Frederick Bugher. former police com
missioner of New York, and owner Of
the building which houses thei- head
quarters, at No. ii Jackson place.
They say he's all kinds Of
proflteer.
He says he wants the suffragists
to get out OF his building. And TO
prove he means it, he has started
ejectment proceedings.
EVICTION NOTICE SERVED.
An eviction notice was served to-
day on Mrs. Richard Wainwright
wife of Rear Admiral Wainwright,
and a member of the executive com.
mittee Of the party.
The name of Miss Alice Paul was
also penciled on the summons.
And will the militants fignt?
What some OF them had to say
about their landlord after the evic-
ton naticc had been served--and
might, IL printed. send EN- to Jail
for longer than they went for picket
ing. Oh, My DEAR! Absolute libel!
Put in a few words. the suffragists
say their landlord wants to jump
their rent from 5000 a month-and
that's bad enough, goodness knows
to $500 a month.
Not only that, but they say he in
sists on them signing a lease up to
September, 1921, and they don't even
know IL they'll be in existence then.
Their coming convention. in Fcbru-
airy, may decide to disband the or
ganization.
RENTED FOR $500.
Before they rented the building,
the say. Bugher waa mighty con-
tented to get $500 n month for IT,
And did he thank them for spend
ing $4,000 on repairs-putting in n
new furnace, and nice hardwood floors.
and all that sort of thing. Did he?
Nary a thank.
To all of which Mr.. Bugher replies
succinctly: "Thems my terms. Take
EN- or leave 'em"--or words to that
effect.
Thus Miss Alice Paul. soft-eyed
and cream-skinned, but militant from
head to toes, In "A formal statement
regarding the outrage"
"Mr. Frederick Bughcr the owner
Of the house. has insisted from the
very beginning of our business rela-
lions upon extracting the utmost
penny possible, basing his rental
charges upon what he could force
from us at n time when We needed
the building, and not upon the basis
OF fair valuation" stated Miss Paul
last night. "Whcn we first leased the
house we were forced to pay rent for
twcnty-one months in advance. We
paid him the sum OF $4,000 before We
entered the house. and at the end OF the
twenty-one months, regularly on the
first of every month paid the ex-
orbitant rental charged. 5000 monthly.
Before we took tho house, the rent
had been $500 n month.
$4,000 FOR REPAIRS.
"Since our occupancy. We have
spent almost $4,000 IN repairs and
The Washington times., 1920-12-21

1t all came up on the floor Of the
House last week during the discussion
OF the District Appropriation bill.
Representative Walsh OF Massa-
chusetts, took exception to card par
ties, minstrel shows, taffy pulls and
other forms of social activities being
heldin the public schools, while Rep
resentative Mann of Illinois and other
House leaders thought they were
quite proper.
Docs the gentleman think instruc-
ton in card playing or card parties
is a part Of school work." Mr.. Walsh
asked the Representative from Hi
nois.
MANN "COMES BACK
"Just as much as they are a part
Of the duty of a member Of Congress-
replied Mr.. Mann.
Mr.. walsh--The gentleman cvades
the question:
Mr.. Mann-Oh, no.
Mr.. Walsh-Oh. yes.
Mr.. Mann.-Not at all. II is a very
direct answer.
Mr. Walsh-It is an evasive answer.
Mr.. Manu- do not need such IN
struction. l never had any education
In that way, and 1 do not play CARDS.
Probably / would be better off II j
did, or probably worse Off than some
members that 1 know.
Mr.. Walsh-Does the gentleman
The Washington times., 1920-12-21

FRIGHT and early this morning,
cbortered motor cars and street cars
conveyed the children. bubbling over
with anticipation, to the hotel. Inc
curtain was raised promptly AZ ~
o'clock. and all day until santa Claus
said II was time to pull out Tor the
North Pole, mirth and the SOUND OF
childish voices reverbrated through
the length and breadth OF the huge
ballroom.
ruuRE IS A SANTA CLAUS.
Annie was there in the bright new
ribbon for which she had been saw
ing her pennies. Tommy was thero
tn see 81 there was any truth in the
statement Of one OF his companions
that "there amt no santa Siaus'
Annie's ribbon was much peoragsIeu
at the close Of the party, and tommy
was convinced that santa IL
ity, and no Pigment OF the mag ma
tion fDidn't no twesk the old SAINT y
,,hJs,lers when the venerable gentle
nan wasn't looking, to see IL they
were reelo "
M. ballroom was a riot OF splendor.
uo,dorIand could not have appeared
moro gorgeous or fascinating to little
Alice Festoons OF evergreens, hags
~ the allies. red and green tncandes-
cent lights were used with great et-
feet in the color scheme.
TWO CHRISTMAS TREES.
Two gigantic Christmas trees gaily
decorated were in the middle OF the
room and a real jazz orchestra tipped
things up for the tiny visitors. The
children sang and danced to their
hearts desire.
Two clowns. two Charlie Chaplins
n real old-fashioned Punch and Judy
show and many ether attractions de-
lighted the Riddles. AS matter or
fact. there was so much to do, and so
much to be seen. that the children
didn't quite know where to begin. So
they stared with pop-eyed wonder
and took things just as they came.
The boxes alongside the walls, IN
witch many notahles have SGT and
The Washington times., 1920-12-21
Wonoan's Party Bares
Deck for New War AS
Landlord Asks Custer

Time was, when the National Womans Party, SUI
fragees militant forth cohorts of pretty women try
ing hard to look grim and everything, to picket the White
House. burn things in effigy, and defy the police.
Today with suffrage won, the women are in brand
new fight They probably have lot of folks with EN-,
too Because this battle of the suragss has become
generally speaking the city's greatest indoor sport.
The Washington times., 1920-12-21
Bows Pants Protected
By $4,000 To Free
Seats From Splinters

Several years ago, famous architect invited to Wash
ngton consultation put in bill for 30 cents for having
his trousers pressed by the Pullman porter
After using up 500 worth of clerks time, and five
million yards of red tape the item finally reached the
Comptroller of the Treasury, who spent about So more
worth of time in delberaon After which, he ruled that
if wasn't anv of the Governments whether the
architects trousers were creased not Therefore, the
claim was t.disaoWed.'