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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-05-25
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j. NJ. Parker. general crns'runiion
foreman. and Walter Ilarrlson. divls'
ION engineer, for the Southwestern Tel
grab q 1iclehane Company Q, Fort
worIh are IN As4ar.aio.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-05-25
Drum Cenas To Pracilce.

Khiva shrine club Drum cori's VII.
practice nj : O'Clock tonight In the
basement q the tl,y Ligh, a W,'sf 90.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-25
BEGGARS MUST GO TO WORK


PARIS, July 24.---The almost total
shortage OF small change In Paris
has had one beneficial effect--it has
rid the city Of the hordes OF beggars
who were once tho tourists greatest
annoyance.
Soliciting aims in front of the big
Paris hotels and sightseeing points
used 20 bo one OF the most lucrative
vocations In the capital. one blind
man who died recently left n fortune
of $4,000 In gold. all Of which he
had amused begging In the night
cafes Of Montmatre.
Another beggar, who has dlsap-
poared from the streets was Niger
Jim. n negro who came over with
Bnrnum &Bailey, had his leg gnawcd
by a lion and stayed over to live
on charity He was known to the
French aH lie Gros Noir," on ac-
count OF his huge stature.
But when b0-centlme and i-franc
pieces disappeared from Paris the
revenues of the street beggars fell
to the vanishing point, for the hith-
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-25

drilling points must be located
charges planted and fired and the
position OF the plant changed.
Divers on this work are generally
unable TO spend more than IS min
utcs under water at n time. so that
they work but half an hour IN "A %
hour day.
AS a precaution against being
rammed by passing craft the navy
department and customs house Of
ficials have warned operators and
owners Of vessels to keep safe dis
tancc from dredging plants. For
non compliance with this warning
s5 captains were nrraignod recently
within n period ot ten days Many
were suspended Tor from 10 days
TO months.
when the collision signal is
sounded on one OF the dredging
vessels, each OF the dynamite crew,
wearing life belts, grabs box OF
the explosive and stands by 20 jump
overheard.
The project OF dredging East
river to the sound was first un-
dertaken 40 years ago to provide
Now York harbor with an entrance
which would not require continuous
dredging like Ambrose channel.
whore five government dredges are
constantly removing the infiltrating
sands Flood Rock, In Hell Gate,
was then removed and some lesser
work accomplished before the ap-
propriation was exhausted"
when Flood Rock was blasted a
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-25

ing company. which is doing the
work.
Most Of the work must be done
the change of tidcB and, as there
is generally from 500 20 1000
pounds Of dynamite aboard each
drill boat the danger OF being ram
med by pasmng craft and sent 20
the bottom is complicated with the
possibility OF being blown into the
air." one official said.
I'm Hell Cato we are damolish-
ing Frying Pan reef which Is $50
feet by 800 feet. From eight to ten
months will be required 10 com
plete this task \ drill boat is bo-
Ing warped across II I'm parallel
paths 30 feet apart. drilling holes
into which from 100 10 t50 pounds
OF dynamite is packed and exploded.
A dlpper drcdge. following the
drlll boat, loads tho blasted rock
into scows for dumping into holes
~ feet deep or more In the river
This ievelinR OF tho river bottom
removes tho source OF oddles
smoothing tho current.
"Pot Rock. another reef in Hon
Gate, will be destroyed next Be
cause OF tracherous currents for
which II is responsible. Pot Rock
n known as the wickedest spot In
American waters.
'"rhe longest slack water period
registered In Hell Cato during the
last 40 years was 20 minutos It
IN within that slack period that
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-25
Cow Falls In Mine Shaft.

AUSTIN, New, July 2s.--A COW
belonging to n local dairyman has
been rescued after is days in an
abandoned mine shaft without feed
or water. The COW apparently
wodged her head into bucket while
at pasture and was thereby blind
folded. which caused her TO fall
down a 3O-foot incline shaft. After
is days search the beast was found
stlll alive and still bllndfolded. She
was taken out and is being nourished
back to "A normal condition.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-25
10 The Public.

Effective July /. five-mlnuto car
service on the Kendall line between
the corner OF Fifth and Cheyenne
and tho end OF Hodge or East First
street; ten-minute car service to
Kendall college.
Those cars on the Kendall line
running only as far az the end OF
Hodge or East First stree, desis-
mated on the routing sign as 240o
East First. Tulsa Street Railway Co.
--Advt.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-25
RISK LIFE IN
DAILY LAB0RS
These Men Face Drown
ing and Dynamite
Every Hour.
DESTROY HELL GATE
Every Man Prepared to Jump
Overheard as Soon as
Warning Is Given.

NEW YORK. July 27.--Dcath by
drowning or dynamite--thcsc are
chief among the dangers facing the
men who are dredging the East
river TO Long Island sound that
New York may have another deep
sea passage 20 the Atlantic.
How this undertaking. which will
require 10 TO 90 years and an ex.
penditure OF $55.000,O0O TO $4,000
600. Is being carried on was told
here today by officials OF t1o dredg-
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TULSA DAILY WORLD, SUNDAY JULY 25, 1920

erto despised sou, or one-cent piece,
became a treasure. TO be carefully
guarded.
Paris is probably the only city in
the world where ordinary postage
stamps are accepted everywhere as
legitimate change for silver and
notes.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-25

charge of 100000 pounds OF dyna-
mite was fired. the official said.
Launches on the river n mile away
were lifted three feet out of the
water, but no damage resulted.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-25

Ask those Cadillac councils
what has made the Cadillac good great they will
years working together being
the point of perfection has been reached
Ask making great
the good car it is and they will reply
All of All think the
thoughand believe the thngsbut
mind hold the the Cadillac comprehend
They will tell that commercial enterprise
the Cadillac Company which his
brains with the brains of every other
They will tell that here organization which stubborn
pride opinion prevaan which all things
the that Cadillac shall steadily be
made better
We only repeating what the whole world comedies when
that there another all world like the Cadillac
the like the Cadillac
that all the world there another organization like the
Cadillac organization.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21

It is rumored that Memphis physi-
clans have discovered q new nervous
trouble attributable directly to too
much bridge, but nevertheless II seems
likely that 1t will continue to be the
popular diversion until the beginning
OF the spring social season.
Among the first of the elaborate So
cial affairs of Easter week will be the
Tennessee club bah, which the members
plan to give either Easter Monday or
the following Thursday, the exact date
not having yet been determined by the
members of the entertainment commit
tee.
The birthday anniversary of George
washington will, probably for the first
time in many long years, be specially
emphasized in the services of many Of
the churches on Sunday the. music
having been especially selected to do
honor TO the memory of Washington.
Throughout the week also the birthday
anniversary of the great leader will be
suggested in the various social affairs.
During the coming week there will
be many affairs of interest, chief
among which win be the weddings nota-
bly, those of Miss Jean Hunter and Miss
Anne Perkins. both of whom are eH-
ceedingly popular in social circles
Miss Hunters marriage to DR., Will
son Lycurgus Williamson will be very
quietly solemnized on Thursday eve
ming in the home of her mother, Mrs.
James Franklin Hunter, There will be
no attendant and only immediate rela-
tives will be numbered among the
wedding guests.
The marriage of Miss Perkins to Mr.
William Goodlett Phillips will take
place at st. Johns M, E. church on
Tuesday evening at $50 o'clock, ant
win be brilliant wedding, The brides
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21

sister, Mrs. James Seldom Allen, will
be her unatron of honor, Miss Fleecle
MAY Phillips her maid of honor and
Miss Virginia Moore her bridesmaid,
with little misses Gracia Allen and
Anne Topp as flower girls. Mr.. Phil
lips win be attended by his brother,
Mr.. John Phillips, Jr, as best man,
and Messrs. William Bailey. Frank Gill
Hand, T. r, Farusworth, Jr., Edward
Phillips and Dorion Fleming, grooms-
men.
On Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Al
len viii entertain the members Of the
Perkins Phillips bridal party with a
buffet supper, and on Monday evening
they win be entertained by Miss Flee
Gle May Phillips.
On Monday evening the members oil
the Colonial Country club will enter
tain with brilliant Washington
birthday ball at the Nineteenth Century
club. The guests will have the pleas
| ure of viewing for the first time the
| plans of the new club building, which
| will replace the former structure
which was destroyed by fire.
| On Wednesday evening the alumni Of
| the Central high school win compli'
ment the midwinter graduates with :
dancing party, which Is being eagerly
anticipated.
| On Thursday evening the member!
of the Rex club will be the hosts at az
elaborate George Washington ball, a
which several very unique features will
be introduced
On Saturday evening the dinner
| dances at the Country club will be re
sumed, when a delicious spring mem
will be served and will be followed b.
informal dancing in which the member
of the various parties will join.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
Weddings
Ruffin Spragins.

A pretty wedding was solemnized IN
the First Methodist church, of which
the brides father is pastor, on Saturday
afternoon at 4 o'clock when the Rev.
and Mrs. H. s. Spragins gave in mar
riage their daughter, Matte Louise, to
Mr.. James Earle Ruffln, Bishop w. B.
Murrah officiating.
For the occasion the church was dec
grated with palms and ferns which
formed a background for the pink roses
and carnations gracefully arranged in
tall wicker stands.
The bride was gewned in becoming
spring model of blue tricotine with hat
to match. She carried a colonial bou-
quet> of Bride roses, valley lilies and
fresias
Mrs. Agee Adams, the matron of hon
or, was goWned in mahogany panne
velvet with trimmings of peach geor-
gette and wore a black tule hat with
gold trimmings, Her round bouquet
was of Opheia roses.
Miss Evelyn Bingham, of Carrollton,
Miss, gowned in taupe georgette and
satin with hat to match and carrying
a colonial bouquet Of shaded pink and
| lavender sweet peas, and Miss Emily
Hedleston, of oxford, Miss. wearing a
morn blue taffeta and georgette with
| spring hat and carrying a colonial
bouquet of pink and lavender. sweet
peas, were the bridesmaids
Mr.. Allen Ruffin served as best mar
and Messrs, Joe Hammer, Howard
Moore. Hal Spragins and Dr. N. w
| Sherman were ushers. asaa,i9
/ Following TIE ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
| Ruffin left for an extended trip through
the East, spending sometime in New
York and washington.
| On their return they will be at home
on Garland avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
LEADERS OF COMMODORE LAWRENCE CHAPTER
ARE PUSHING IT RAPIDLY INTO FRONT RANK

Il seems particularly fitting that
Miss Ruth Frazer Brown should have
been chosen as the regent Of Commo-
dOFe Lawrence chapter, ID. 4. r., which
is the protege of the Commodore Perry
chapter. Of which her grandmother. the
late Mrs. $. c. Toof, was for number
Of years the regent.
Miss Brown. who Is an unusually
charming and talented young girl, and
has shown marked ability as presid
ing officer will represent the chapter
at the Continental congress In Wash
ington. where she was also one Of the
youngest delegates last April,
Miss Clack. who Is the yice-regent of
the chapter. viii also probably attend
,the Continental congress. During her
term OF office she brought the chapter
to q high standard Of excellence and
proved an exceedingly capable leader;
She is one of the most popular and
active members of the chapter and her
home is frequently the scene of the
chapters social gatherings. which she
makes particularly enjoyable as very
gracious young hostess.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21

as accompanlst and little Martha Nc
Gee. with Miss Louise Van Horn as
acc0mpanist iR defIEAtfal vocal saleC-
tions. A reading was given by Doris
D'Conner.
Mrs Edward N. Robinson Interested
The members with queries regarding
George Washington Three Contestants
drew for the prize. which was won by
Mrs Austin. A heart contest resulted
iu Miss Louise Van Horn winning the
UIizc and the prize Offered the teacher
having the greatest number Of mothers
present, was also won by Miss Van
/ Horn. Five new mensbers were well
coined into the association. after which
Mrs A. g. Sperrv. the president, had
thu new members draw for prize
which WAS won by Mrs l.. T. Tenny-
son
Following tho program Mrs Myrlck.
chairman Of the lunchroom. invited the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
Rozell Parent Teacher

The regular monthly meeting OF thu
Rozell Parent Teacher association was
held in the school auditorium on Tues
day afternoon
Although the weather was inclemenl
there was large attendance, ana
many splendid reports We're made.
Mrs John O. Flautt. who was to have
addressed the meeting, was unaNoida'
bly, detained, and will address the as
ISOLATION at the next meeting, taking
for her subject Dress Reform ant
Community work
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
Raymond Circle.

The Raymond circle of the Westmin-
ster Presbyterian church held an in
teresting meeting on Friday afternoon
in the home Of Mrs n. +. Wells, ll5b
Linden avenue, Mrs. J, Milton Taylor
gracefully presiding
Following reports Of officers an In
teresttng business meeting was held,
after which dainty luncheon was
served.
The circle decided to have a ST. Pat
ricks musical on March II In the home
Of Mrs. Y. J. Beasley on Linden ave-
nue..
The next meeting will be held or
March In the home of Mrs. y. w
Helm, 1905 Lamar boulevard.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
Blakely- Person.

The marriage of Miss Madeline
Blakely, of Chicago, to Mr.. Fred Will
liam Person, of Rockford, ILL.,, was
quietly solemnized last Saturday eve
ming at o'clock at the parsonage Of
st. Peters church, the Rev. Father
Pastoreli officiating.
The only attendants were Mr., and
Mrs. Hal Canary. NIr and Mrs. Per-
son have gone to Havana, Cuba, where
they expect to remain for several
weeks.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21

Miss Moore Will receive her GUESTS
in a private dining room, where a de-
lcious seven course menu VIII be
served, dancing being enjoyed between
courses.
Miss Moore has chosen for the occa-
sion a very artistic color motif in pastel
shades, pink being the dominant color
note. The floral centerpiece., Of the
elegantly appointed table will be Of
exquisite spring blossoms, freesias, jon
quils, sweet peas and Ophelia roses IN
delicate tints, arranged in q large pink
basket, caught with bow of pink
tulle Around this will be ferns, while
spring blossoms will be scattered over
the cloth and pink tapers burning in
silver candelabra will add a charming
At the places, which will be marked
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21

by cunning little Kewpie brides, will
be pink rose baskets holding sailed nuts
and marshmallow mints,
Miss Moore will be attractively
gowned for the evening in a French
frock Of cell blue satin, with ribbons
in pastel shades showing through the
lace draperies, which are invisibly wired
in pannier effect, having an iridescent
beaded bodice, held by shoulder straps
of rhinestones. So
The honor guest, Miss PefetA will be
lovely in an exquisite froct of turquoise
blue taffeta draped in Chantilly lace,
with which she will wear a corsage
bouquet of orchids, roses and valley
lilies
The guest list will be limited to mem
bers of the bridal party.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
Sullivan Richards.

The marriage of Mrs. Mary Sullivan
to Mr. O. ]. Richards, of Baton Rouge,
La, was quietly solemnized on Friday
evening, the Rev. F. H. Cumming, PAS
tor of the Second M. e, church, officl-
ating,
For the ceremony the bride wore a
brown tailored suit with hat and &C
cessories in harmony.
Mr.. and Mrs Richards will be at
home to their friends on Florida street.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
MISS BLooDWoRTH HoNoRs '
MISS REBECCA LOW

Miss Cora Bloodworth will entertain
with miscellaneous shower on Sunday
afternoon. in the home of Mrs. Edward
Cotton, 426 North Montgomery street,
in honor Of Miss Rebecca Rose Love,
lovely BRIDE elect
Bright spring blossoms with palms
and ferns will form the decorations in
the rooms thrown open to the guests
The daintily appointed table will have
as a centerpiece a Keypie bride, while
the favors will be George Washington
bonbon boxes filled with pink and white
m'nts.
A salad course will be enjoyed fol-
lowing a spirited contest.
Mss Bloodworth will receive her
guests in a blue Charmeuse gown with
cream lace trimmings and a corsage
bouquet of Sunset roses and valley
lilies.
The charming honoree will be gowned
in a spring model of blue taffeta with
ruffles as trimming. Her corsage bou-
quet will be of Aaron Ward roses.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
REX CLUB MEMBERS HOSTS AT
IMPORTANT SOCIAL EVENT

Among the important social affairs OF
the week will be the brilliant George
Washington ball given by the Rex. club
on Thursday. This will be one of the
elaborate formal affairs given by the
club and promises to be unusually en-
joyable. Several unique feature will be
introduced and the occasion is being
eagerly anticipated by the members
and the ladies invited to enjoy their
hospitality.
Invited to serve as the special hosts
Of the evening are: Mr.. and Mrs. Dave
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Herff, Mr., and
Mrs. Arthur Halle Mr.. and Mrs. Leo
Strauss, Miss Grace Posert and Mr.. L.
w, Ashner
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
CLOSE OF SOCIAL SEASON
FINDS BRIDGE POPULAR

Ash Wednesday the mdwner which
particularly affairs made
by the influenza epidemic All of the dancing
parties functions cancelled
and the social than the
nten will be- Bridge has into greater popularity
than before night witnessing gatherings from four to
dozen different the bridge table which suppanted the
ballroom continuing remain in favor though there longer
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
VISITORS cOMPLlMENTED
WITH DANCING PARTY

Misses Katherine and Elizabeth Hill
We're the hostesses at a most enjoyable
dancing party on Friday evening, when
they entertained in special compliment
to Misses Ruth Nesbit, Of New York,
and Evelyn Shaw. of New Orleans.
The rooms thrown open for the Oc-
casion were prettily decorated with
palms. ferns, pink roses and carna-
tons
Tie young hostesses were Gowned for
the evening in pink taffeta with trim
mings of ostrich, with corsage hOu-
Duets of pink carnations and maiden
hair ferns. while the honor guests We're
attractively Gowned in blue and nile
green tafleta with which they wore
corsage bouquets of orchids, sweetpeas
and Valley lilies.
Midway OF the evening delicious re-
freshments were served to the guests
80 Of whom had the pleasure of be-
ing present.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
Perry Chapter.

The regular February business meet
ing OF the Commodore Perry chapter
y. A. r., win be held at the Hote
Chisca Tuesday afternoon at ? o'clock
Reports Of officers will be received and
delegates to Continental congress will
be elected.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
+. M Guthrie Association,

The r. NJ. Guthrie Parent Teacher
association held its regular monthly
meeting TUESDAY afternoon. Roll call
Mrs George O'COnner, who was IN
charge of the program presented little
Betty Briscoe, with little Alice Bishop
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21

Dr. William II Fineshriber win de-
liver an address on DrinkWater's play,
Abraham Lincoln" before members OF
the modern drama class Of the salon
circle on Wednesday afternoon az 3
O'Clock al The Poplar Avenue temple.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21

After a visit Of several weeks in New
Orleans. where she was the recipient
of much attention and was one of The
most popular visiting girls at the Rex
ball, Miss Evelyn Rainier has Joined
a party of friends for stay at Palm
Beach
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21

Among the attractive visiting Girls in
the city is Miss Ruth Sessions, of
Bristol Conn, the guest of Miss Anne
Perkins and will be numbered among
the guests from a distance at the Per-
kins- Phillips wedding.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21

Mr. and Mrs. p. II. Kamp, formerly
of Memphis, but now residing in La
Mesa, Cal, had as their Weekend
guests, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Richard
son, who motored down from Los An
gcles. Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson are also
Memphians who are now making their
home in Los Angeles.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
MISS EGAN EN- ROUTE
HOME FROM FRANCE

Miss Gertrude Egan. who has been
engaged in Red Cross duty in France
for more than a year, is leaving Paris
Saturday for the United States. ac-
cordng to cable advices reaching her
parents, Col and Mrs. A II. Egan.
Previous to. her foreign service Miss
Egan was actively engaged in war
work in this country.
Her return will afford much pleas
ure to her hundreds of friends.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
SOCIAL CALENDAR.

Sunday, Feb. %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen entertain
Perkins-Phillips bridal party
Supper at Country club,
Monday Feb. 20.
Miss Fleece May Phillips enter
tains for Miss Anne Perkins.
Colonial Country club gives
George Washington party at the
Nineteenth Century club
Tuesday Feb. "a.
Perkins Phillips wedding:
Wednesday, Feb. rs.
Dance for high school graduates.
Thursday, Feb. &c.
Hunter Williamson wedding.
Belote Nunnery wedding.
Rex club George Washington ball.
Saturday, Feb. 20.
Dinner dance at Country club.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21

Mr.. PEEL WILL TALK ON
AMERICAN AREEITE CTUR

Al The meeting ~ the dspsr meut OF
art on Tuesday morning AT 1880 u clock
al the Nine zenith Century club the
members will have The pleasure OF
hearing a talk by Mr. Charles o Ife,l
on architecture. particularly emphasiz-
ing American architecture
Mrs Frederick Gamble Is chairman
Of The department and this meeting,
which she has arranged should prove
OF great interest
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21

After visit with the Misses Emma
and Elizabeth Boggiano in their home
on the North Parkway, Miss Evelyn
Shaw will leave on Sunday for her
home in New orleans, accompanied by
Miss Elizabeth Boggiano.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-21
Engagements
Love-Tate.

The Rev. apd Mrs. Samuel 3. Love.
of Selmer, Tenn, announce the en-
gagement and approaching marriage of
their daughter, Rebecca Rose to Mr.,
Charles Z, Tate Jr,, the wedding to
take place in March.