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ENGLISHMAN DIES
IN NIAGARA FALLS
CHAs. G. STEPHENS, OF BRISTOL
ENG, FAILS TO NAVIGATE
GREAT WATERFALLS.
MADE TRIP IN OAK BARREL
Victim Was Barber and Balloonlst and
Made Attempt Before Movie
camera-5ody Dashed
To Pieces.

Niagara Falls, N. Y.-Charles G.
Stephens, OF Bristol, England, died
when he went over the horseshoe
falls in an oak barrel Sunday. Steph-
ems maintained great secrecy as to
his plans for taking the trip, fearing
the authorities would stop him, and
as result few saw him take the fatal
plunge.
No attempt was made to interfere
with his plans, however, and Mayor
Harry P. stephens of Niagara Falls,
Ont, was the last one to shake hands
with the Bristol man before the bar
rel started on its voyage downstream.
The cask in which he made the
trip though built of stout Russian oak
slaves and bound with steel hoops,
was smashed like an egg.shell on the
Jagged rocks 81 the base of the cata-
ract. Pieces of the barrel were pick
ed up near the bank on the Canadian
side, but Stephens body has not been
recovered.
Stephens was SIS years old and has a
wife and II children in Bristol, where
he was a barber. He served three
years in France with the British
army. He had planned to make a
lecture tour of England If his trip
was successful.
Forty-five minutes after the barrel
began its voyage it plunged over the
precipice of water at point about
one-quarter the distance across the
horseshoe from the Canadian shore II
took the plunge headfirst and slid
down the face of the cataract in
plain view Of the watchers until ii
was midway between the crest and
the foaming water below.
For several hours watchers waited
for the barrel to reappear below the
falls. Pieces Of the barrel we're pick
ed up, and stephens was put down as
another victim of the Niagara
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
Aunt sardln.s wlth seapIan.s.

California promises to be the great
est sardine canning center OF the
world as the result Of the use Of sea
planes in the industry on the Pacific
coast. Since the first OF the year
naval seaplanes have been flying out
from the sen coast, sighting schools OF
Ash and sending a wireless back to
tire naval station giving the direct
location. The naval station then tele-
phones the information TO the San
Diego Office Of the fish and game COM
mission. Fishing fleets are Immediate
ly directed exactly where 70 seek their
gnme and are consequently assured
Of a big catch.-wall Street Journal.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
UNIONS TO SUPPORT CARMEN
General Strike Is Voted Down, But
Aid VIII Be Given the
Strikers.

New Orleans, La.-~Representatives
of railway labor organizations in New
Orleans after five-hour meeting here
decided that the time was not propi-
4ious for a general strike of all the
labor unions in New Orleans, but that,
Sastead, they would rally to the sup
port of the striking carmen by con.
tributing funds with which the strik.
ers will be enabled to establish auto
mobile lines that will traverse every
one of the street car lines now op.
Grated by the New Orleans Railway
and Light Company. and which autos
will charge five cents fare.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
Bonds Net ESQ Per Cent.

ichmond.-Despite the expenses Of
the West Virginia debt commission
and the other lltigants in the case,
which has been battled in the courts
for more than quarter OF century,
amount to 1904 ,O16.60, as reported
by Special Debt Commissioner Robert
=. Scott to Judge Scott in the city cir
cult court, the bond holders viii re-
ceive from IT'S to $50 per cent of
the face value OF their holdings.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
FREAK CORN IN ARKANSAS.

Pine Bluff, Ark. N. McFadden,
planter, living near Pine Bluff, while
riding through his field discovered will
low leaves growing upon cornstalks.
To prove that he wasn't seeing things
and that 1t was not all imagination,
he brought several stalks of the botan-
ical curiosity to town and exhibited
them.
The willow leaves are on the upper
part Of the stalks. near the tassel. The
shoots are not far enough developed to
show whether they will produce corn.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
AGREE ON JUDGES.
Judges for Court Of international Jus.
tles to Be Chosen by Assembly.

The Hague.-Agreement has been
reached on the question of selection
OF judges for the high court of inter.
national justice. The plan which is
subject to second reading. provides
the judges viii be chosen by the as.
sembly and council OF the league of ma.
tons from a list drawn by the existing
court of arbitration at The Hague.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
SUFFS LOSE IN SOUTHLAND
Louisiana solons Fail to Heed Appeal
of Candidate Cox to Let Women
Vote

Baton Rouge, La.-Adverse action
on woman suffrage measures followed
the biennial session OF the Louisiana
legislature.
From the first through the closing
hours of the session ratification OF
the federal woman suffrage amend,
ment was given consideration either
in committee rooms or on the floors
Of the houses. Defeated separately
In both houses a last minute effort
was made to favorably comply with
the appeal Of Gov. Cox that Louisiana
become the necessary seth state.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
FOOD MAY BE ABUNDANT
Grain and Fruit Crops Are Splendid
and Bumper Crops Will Bring
Prices Down.

Washington.-Ail danger of a food
shortage. next winter is now definitely
past as the result Of remarkable gains
made by the leading grain and fruit
crops during the month of June, in the
opinion of department of agriculture
officials.
Further gains made by these crops
during the succeeding summer months
may put them in the bumper class and
serve to keep down, il not actually
lower, food prices next winter. De.
partment of agriculture officials say
such gains are probable unless condi'
tons now unforeseen arise.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
MARRIED SAME GIRL.
Unusual Incident In Connection With
Two Soldiers.

Des Moines, Iowa.-Comparison Of
matrimonial experiences OF Sergeant
Alvin Stanley and William E. Rutter,
both stationed at Camp Dodge in bar.
racks close together. disclosed they
we're married to the same young wom-
an at Newport News, Va. Stanley was
married in 1918. Rutter was married
in 1917. Both marriages were an.
nuled.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
ASPARAGUS EYE" IS LATEST
New Epidemic Is Caused BY Watch
ing Eaters and the Tip at
Same Time.

London-The discovery that Lon.
don is suffering from a wave Of "as-
paragus eye" follows the announce
ment of the prevalence of asparagus
neck"
Patients with widely staring eyes
and a tendency to stigmatism are
coming forward in considerable num-
bers for treatment. The complaint is
caused, according to doctors, by the
eater trying to keep his eye on the
asparagus tip, at the same tins
watching to see If anybody is looking
at him. A visit to London restaurants
showed that all asparagus eaters do
this.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16

Rheims, France.--France will de-
mand enforcement Of the treaty Of
Versailles to the last article, Leon
Bourgeoe, president of the French
senate, declared in a speech before
more than 100 French and foreign
newspaper correspondents at lunch
con in the ruins of the Hotel De
VILE
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
steam Coal Crisis.

Boston.-The most serious steam
coal crisis in It's history eonfronts
New England. unless there is quick and
effective relief. according to a report
10 the governors Of the New England
states today by their representatives
Al a recent conference with the Inter.
state Commerce Commission.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
nn.sh.ulkI kIn Ameriean,.

Warsaw.-Dr. Israel Friedlander,
professor OF Biblical literature at the
Jewish Theological Seminary in New
York, and Bernard Cantor, also Of
New York, have been identified as
the men killed near Yahmolinee, in
the Ukraine BY three men wearing
Bolshevik uniforms.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
viii Gather Crops.

vienna.-The Farm and Forest La
borers' Association of lower Austria
has issued an ultimatum declaring
that II increased wages and food al
lowance are not granted the workers
will themselves gather and confiseate
all crops and deliver them to the gov
eminent warehouses.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16

willows. Cal-Fire which started
here destroyed almost the entire bus
mess section Of this little city, causing
a loss variously estimated at from
$500, 600 to 100000 Willows is a
town Of about 1900 population. located
about $50 miles northeast OF San Fran
cisco.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
Legion to March In Cts.

Cleveland, ohio.-In contrast to the
khaki which all were wearing two
years ago. the 5000 delegates to the
second national convention Of tAe
American Legion here in September
wrl march IN civilian garb.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16

"what sort OF a store Is the Right
placer inquired a guest
aweIl.n replied the landlord Of the
Petunia tavern. "Tll tell you. They
not only sell suspenders. but actually
san 'em gallnses.r-Kansas Gig Star.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
Chair Pushers, Strike.

Atlantic City, N. six hundred
members Of the Chair Pushers' Union
struck, causing a tieup Of the roller
chair traffic on the boardwalk. The
men demand so cents instead Of 20
cents an hour.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
plane Patents Upheld.

New York. - American airplane
patent rights were upheld against for
eign infringement in a decision by
Federal Judge Thomas Chatfield in
BROOKLYN.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
kentuckIsns Die In Wreck

Paducah. Ky.-Two brothers, Jones
and Charlie Bunch, former residents
OF La Center, in Ballard county. were
killed in an automobile accident at
Jackson, Mich. The automobile in
which they rode was struck by fast
moving express train.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16

washington.-James T. Newton.
commissioner Of patents. announced
his resignation He has been connect
cd in various capacities with the pat
ent office since 1891 and commissioner
since August. 1917 Mr.. Newton Ia =
rative Of Georgis.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
New leader aReyealed.p

Knoxville, Tenn.-Mrs. Carrie Bar
bour GayloD, now Of Boston and for
merly of Knoxville, declares she has
been revealed" as the successor of
Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy as the leader
OF the Christian Science faith.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
Street Car Funerals.

Mexico City.-Street car funerals
are not uncommon in Mexico. A string
Of eight or ten cars. heavily draped in
black. may be seen occasionally pass
ing through the principal streets.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
Raid cabarets and Cafes.

Atlantic City. N. six cabarets
and cafes In or near the boardwalk
were raided simultaneously by 40 pro-
hibition agents nom Philadelphia.
Large quantities OF liquor were seized
and carted away.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16

Vienna.-The Hungarian boycott
continues. The workmsn assert that
the country Is sealed tight. The Aus
TRANS charge that the Hungarian sol
diers are kidnapping girls and mistreat-
ing women In frontier towns.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
Issue Certificates.

Washington.-Two new issues OF
treasury certificates OF Indebtedness
with combined value Of 100000. 900
we're offered for subscription by Sec
rotary Houston.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
New Brunswick Dry.

st. Johns, N. B.-The vote in this
city was in favor OF retaining the war
time bone dry" prohibition law by
more than 1900. Toe alternative to
Introduce wine and beer licenses was
rejected by more than 600.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
Shot From Automobile.

Alma, Ga.--While locking his place
Of business here Judge c. J. Medders
was shot in the back and instantly
Killed by someone in an automobile.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16

Paris.-German steamers seized BY
Brazil during the war probably will
Ae definitely given to France. accord.
ing TO > Spa dispatch to the Petit
Rarfsien.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
WIRE NEWS CONDENSED.

Prague.-The Chamber OF Deputies
ratified the treaty with Austria for
the protection OF minorities. Parlia-
ment adjourned until Oct. Is.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16

New York.-More than 10000 en-
pIoyes Of the Pennsylvania railroad
were awarded medals by the company
In recognition Of their var services.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
STATE BANK is ROBBED
Five Men Force Officials Into Cellar
and Take $4,000 in Cash and
Bonda

Plainfield. Ill-Fiye men entered
the Plainfield State Bank, locked Of
ficials in the cellar and robbed the
institution of $4,000 in cash and Lib
erty bonds. The bandits escaped in an
automobile after rifle fight in tho
streets.
Firing down the main street with
rifles as they drove out OF town, the
bandits shot John Hahn, a retired
farmer, through both legs. Joseph
Vincent merchant, was shot in the
chest and Harry Bayles, a grocer, was
shot through the shoulder.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16
FIVE DIE IN PLANE.
Meet Doath When Machine Crashes to
Ground.

Mexico City.-Five members Of the
crew of a military airplane which was
wrecked at Tinajita, state of zacete-
cas-, were killed when the machine
crashed to the ground and the other
two men in the machine were injured,
according to an official report received
at the war office here.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-07-16

Union City.-The recent rains In the
ilffereut sections OF the county have
neatly benefited the growing crops.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

written. It's going 10 be enforced.
When they come TO you and say that
Cox is all right on the League of Ma
tons but little bit damp, I. ask you
to remind them that it was NOT until
became governor Of Ohio that the back
doors and the front doors Of the saloons
in Ohio were closed on Sunday"
His hearers applaudcd Governor Cox's
assaults upon the Old Guard. He charged
again that Barnes had been selected To
write the Republican creed this year, and
read from documents showing that the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

American Tobacco Company. Standasd
Oil Company o. New jersey ard otherr
large business interests had promised
support. Then he sa,d
you know ~ well AZ | hat Il fhec~
drrc Roosevelt were alive they vouldr
dare let Eo~w Barnes writ, the creed ~
the party"
In 5oush~rn California, ~ ~ ran
Francisco and pDini< 20 the north, COY
erDor Cox found a lack ~ organiyaf.on
among the Democrsts, but b" pat nev
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

of the government II they could do SO.
Then began the radical movement which
probably went too far"
No radical movement which endan-
gercd the welfare Of the State or the
country could be fostered, Governor Cox
argued, il government WAS Just.
~ admit" he said, that there might
be radical leaders, but they would have
practically no followers.
Governor Cox brought up the question
OF prohibition Of his volition, saying:
"The Eighteenth Amendment has been
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

accept reservations that would help,
clarity and reassure, but not those
which cmasculatc or nullify,' and he
cited reports of the submission by Po-
land and Lithuania of their dispute to
the league and the submission by Swe-
den and Finland of the Aland Island
controversy as evidence of the leagues
success.
Talking on justice as cure for rad
icalism, Governor Cox spoke of North
Dakota.
81 have just passed through North
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

Dakota" he said. Tho Farmers Non
partisan League there is regarded by
many people AZ extremely radical. |
am ready to admit that some of the lead
ers are radicals, but the mass OF the MEM
bers Of that party are honest farmers.
III have said that radical movements
came rs the result of abuse in the gov
ernment and / renew that statement.
In North Dakota they wanted to estab-
lish the same business principles as
But they could not get the l. legislature
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
How One Woman Was Helped.

Althea Walker, New River, Pa, writes:
II have been troubled with weak kidneys
for two years. took Foley Kidney Pills
and they helped me fine. / rest fine all
night and now have no trouble with my
kidneys" When the kidneys do not prop
erly do their work, acids and poisons
left In the system cause weak and lame
back, dizziness, pufiness, under eyes,
swollen ankles and joints, aches, pans,
soreness and rheumatic pains. Foley
Kidney Pills have given relief TO thousands
of men and women.-N. b. Danforth.
ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

to adopt the necessary laws. For in
stance, there WAS cold storage legisla-
tion. The people voted by All over
whelming majority in favor Of the move.
ment. But when the Legislature ns-
sembled, it was found to be in control
Of the reactIonary forces. And they re-
fused to make the appropriations neces-
When the farmers made their appeal,
they were told to go back and slop
your hogs, And they went back, re-
sentful and determined to take cnarge
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-02-19
couNT-nN.IIs cnRPs

Talk about a flock Of children
They were present at the Count-On.
Us Party. Fifteen boys and fifteen
girlsI Il II any wonder that good
times were stirring? Il was friend
George again and ''his stunts" that
gave this bunch their excuse for a
party Did you notice those black
snut-wrinkle4 on some Of their
faces? They happened" because
certain parties were too curious con
corning chow old was George when
he chopped down papa's cherry tree?
IN celebration Of riding the colt there
was a tree-legged hObby-horss race
for the boys, while the spectators bet
with beans and cheered their throats
dry
The ring around the cherry tree"
was lots Of fun, but oh, it was hard
to get ones foot fastened to a ram
bling root" whenever the music
stopped, and thus secure a candy
cherry
After numerous games had been
played and "eats'' eaten, the crowd
seurried out to the back field and
wound up the fun on the swings, see
saws and merry-go-round.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-02-19
BUSINESS WOMEN
TO GIVE sis


Members ara prospective members
Of the Business and Professional
Womenss Club don't forget to come
70 the Y. W. c. A. Tuesday evening
st s o'clock, February "A, to attend
the famous comedy, "To Tu,0 as few
opportunities Of seeing SO great 4
play is offered the city Of Bogalusa.
Only 20 cents viii be charged IS ad-
mittance fee, which win include !
cabaret supper.
II It is possible for You to come,
hand in your name not later than
Monday noon to either Of the follow
ing: 2. J. Lee, Great Southern Lum-
Der Company; Celeste Lasseigne, Boz
galdsa Hospital; Made Covingt0n, Bo
galusa Stores Company; Grace Gay
er, N. o. G. N. auditors office.
In spite Of the very bad weather
Tuesday night, February 18th, the
Business and Professional Women's
Club held their regular monthly edu-
cational meeting at the Y. w. G. A.
a very interesting and helpful ar
ticle was read BY Miss Ernestine
Wood, giving a little character
sketch Of Miss Henrietta r. Reid,
who is secretary to the president Of
the Bush Terminal Company, New
York City, and who IS viee-president
of all the subsidiary companies Of
the Bush Terminal Company.
After the reading Of this article
there was a general discussion as to
the different characteristics Of Miss
Reid that might be Of use to the
club members n dividually and as
business women.
Miss Reid is big business
woman, and as such is a very inter-
esting study to women who are just
beginning IN the business world.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-02-19
GIRL RESERVE PARTIES
goAN o. &c coRPs

The Joan Of Arc Tacly Party was
certainly the "takiest party that ever
happened. From the moment the
guests began to arrive until the last
one left, that party was also a world
Of fun. Even the most demura
misses were "fearfully and wonder
fully arrayed." The prize, however,
was given to Mary Hunt Plummer,
although Lucille Bender, Mabel Burns
and Lee Hood Cesario were also
sights to behold"
Daniel Wadsworth won the boys
prize.
Fun for the evening reached its
height in the taeky lap year mock
wedding. in which Lucille Bender
figured as the powerful, capable
groom and jun Plummer, decked IN
flowing veil Of uncertain ancestry.
was the mueh-admired, tender and
blushing bride Parson Glen Bon
'ney tied the knot.
ScOrning the mild conventionality
Of wedding rings, this modern pair
symbOlized their hopes for future
felicity and peaceful bliss BY having
ropes placed about their welded
necks.
The happy nuptials were cele-
brated BY rare wedding supper, at
which the brave guests sucked LEM
onade through sticks Of peppermint
candy. Ice cream and cake came
later, and the company departed in
high spirits.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-02-19
ATTEMPTS TO DEFEND
THE NEGRO UNIONS

A short time since the Daily New,
received an anonymous eommunica.
ton from BogaIusa, La, attempting
to defend the organization Of negro
labor unions in the South, and set
ting forth q defense Of the Timber
Workers Union, composed Of white
and negro delegates, who posed for .
group photograph over at Meridian
last autumn.
The communication was not print
ed but as a matter Of curiosity, the
Daily News started an Investigation
% ascertain the identity Of it's au-
thor, and finds that he Is q pFofas-
slonal agitator and tFoublemaker At
Bogalusa; that he is also An ex-con-
vet, having served three wears IN the
federal penitentiary for enbezzlino
postal funds; that he is a representa-.
tive ct the type Of men who provoked
the troubles at B5galusa several
months ago, and caused the patriotic
citizens Of that community to ORGAN
lie loyalty league and force the nm
deslrables to leave the community.
Judging from the fact that the au-
thor Of our anonymous letter is still
IN Bogalusa, the Loyalty League did
not complete its work.
It is just this sort of men who are
promoting the Bolshevist movement
IN the United States, causing trouble
and dissention among workers and
endeavoring to undermine the very
4oundatlons ct our government
Jackson Daily NlWs.