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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
RICHMOND WOMEN MEET
TODAY TO FORM LEAGUE
Doors Will Re Open to All Who
Are Interested in Civic Affairs
of Community.
PROGRAM OF WORK PLANNED
Two Aims of Organization Arc Ed
ucation for Citizenship and I'M
proved Legislation - Will Push
Measure in Congress.

All women interested in the civic
affairs of the community have been
invited TO be present at II o'clock
this morning and n 3 o'clock this
afternoon in the auditorium OF the
Woman's Club, I'll East Franklin
Street. TO assist in the formation of
the Richmond branch OF the Virginia
League of Women Voters.
While invitations have been cN-
tended TO all organizations of women
in Richmond, and To many individ-
the formation Of the State League on
the formation of the State League on
November IN. admission TO the scs-
sions TO he held today is not de-
pendent upon invitation. officials said
last night. the deliberations being
open 10 the public.
1t Is expected that orEanizat ton
the adoption of a constitution and
bylaws. n program of work and II
budgct-will he perfected At the
morning session. while the election
of officers and members OF the board
of directors will take place in tho
afternoon. All women registering to
take part in the election OF officers
will be listed as charter members Of
the organization.
While the two aims Of the League
citizenship and improved legislation
specific measures of local interest
will form the basis OF program OF
work for the present season. In al :
oltion 10 loCai matters. Iic'i'pt'S -
the league will concentrate through
their State and national standing
committees on the passage Of icgis-
lation TO be considered by Congress,
especially the Sheppard TowncT E!li;
Tho home and high prices VIII
come in for their share of discussion
while all legislation pertaining es-
pecially TO the interests OF women
and children will he given a rromi-
nent position in the leagues program
of work. II Is rumored that women
who will compose the personnel 81
the new league and direct it's act!Ni-
ties Will be chosen equally among
those who have not and those WHO
have hitherto been Identified VITA
the campaign for equal suffrage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
BRANCH URGES ADDED
INTEREST IN CITY AFFAIRS
Calls Oh Chamber Members to Use
Influence in l'urthcring May
or's Recommendation.

Members Of the Richmond Chamber
o. commerce were URGE ny Jnhh
Finance Committee tonight and use
their personal influence IN obtaining
2. favorable decision with regard to
Mayor Ainslic's request for salary
'of $1,000 for the Director OF Public
Works. Mr.. Branch addressed Il meet
ing Of the "hamhsr board and adj,
yesterday afternoon.
Recommendation tina; tho present
quota of S36,ooo allotted for the work
in order that the work OF the agri-
cultural and advertising committees
he enlarged also was made by Mr.
Rranch. He praised the work Of
with regard to the plan to sell Rich
mond 10 Richmondcrs."
:. "Anythns 'nnl cones s from VirEini"
able in England. hut few people
trade mark in this state Mr.. Branch
are spent outside Richmond every
year because Richmond people do not
realize the value Of huyinS goods
Approximately 400 names have been
placed on the membership list to he
interviewed 10y mcmbcrs OF. the cham
year. Repor; viii be made by the
advisory council and board tomor-
row at go o'clock IN the business
Mems Club. Il. &. McBullinSton is
chairman OF This committee.
Lack OF water makes Norfolk y
little town" declared Mr.. Branch.
"Richmond should look To her mari
time facilities in gaining and keeping
her c!tiZenry.'
Co-opcration and IDEAS are wanted
from every Richmonder by the cham
her. In the opinion Of Mr.. Branch,
This is ono way TO improv. Richmond
II people keep in touch with events
and are Interested in using their in
nueuCc for the common good. the city
is bound to forge 10 the front. he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
FARMERS ASKED TO BUY
RICHMOND MADE GOODS
Letters Containing Request Prepared
at Meeting of Ghnmbcr ar Conn
ncrcc Advertising Committee.

Resolutions that the group plan.
with representatives of kindred in
tetesis. organized TO, do some Special
work in their own branches. for the
better advertise OF Richmond.
were passed at the meeting of the
advertising committee OF the Rich
mond Chamber of Commerce at the
Westmoreland Club yesterday. Ralph
l.. Harrison. chairman of the com
mitiee. presided. The plan adopted
was suggested by +. NJ. RunnclI OF
the chamber.
Letters To tho Farmers Union were
prepared at this meeting. airing them
To give preference to Richmond made
products If the quality and prices
were in line with competitive arti-
cles. and asking that intensive cam
pairns for the buying of Richmond
products hc started in each ncighbor-
hood by the locals
Mr.. Harrison WAS instructed TO con-
fer with John Kerr branch. prcsi-
dent OF the chamber. in regard 10
holding a meeting for the discussion
of mid winter exposition OF home
manufactured products. VI this meet
ing is held il is planned to have a
delegation from the Housewives
League and heads Of all womcn's or
CARNATIONS in the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
SECOND ATTEMPT TO ROB
WO0LWORTH'S FAILS
Police Relieve Thieves Are Amutcurs.
SAFE WAS Empty-McCrOry's
IDSf S.sDU

Another unsuccessful attempt TO
ron the ooiworth iivc-and- tcii-ccnt-
store, at the corner Of Fourth and
Tread Street, was made recently
Ihc police found IA set Of
burglar tools on the premises TIN.
sam" method was used 10 enter tn"
iuiId!nS as on the previous occasion
mat of saving the iron window bars
The safe, which the would I've cracks
men attempted TO open. was .mpty
II was learned. Each night the IN on.y
- taken TO the bank, says the man
:.gcr OF the store.
The MCcrory's Hvc-and- t.u-cent
store, next door. was robbed OF goods
and cash tOtains 5000 "a few days
ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
CHARGE MAN WAS CARELESS
WHO DAMAGED MONUMENT
Arthur l.. Null Says Brick Pile
Wrecked IIis Steering

y broken steering gear caused Ar
thur l.. Null. 1921 Patterson Avenue,
10 crash Into the jefferson Davis
monument and his automobile Mr.
Null has reported TO Police Head
quarters tina; shortly bcfor. II" struck
the monument, his auto coll Cicd VITA
pile Of brick Oh Ecnslugton Ave-
nnn with no warning light This
pa; his steering wheel out Of corn :
mission and when hr attempted -
drive around the monument it failed
to respond.
y charge Of operating his car in Il
careless and reckless manner has
been lodged against Null
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
ARRESTS REDUCED LITTLE
UNDER PROHIBITION LAW
Colonel Myers Shows Total in 1918
Was 12,728, While in 1919
1t Was 12,4G3.
HE ssEs ENGINEERS
Calls Upon Technically Trained
Men to Give Consideration to
Traffic Problems of City and Help
Find Solution.

Despite the fact that temptations
ana vices IN the shape Of saloons,
and other places OF unsuvory repiita-
ton have been eliminated since 1915.
the number OF arrests made by the
p"licc here remains practically the
same. according to Colonel William
NJ Myers. Director OF Public safety
in IN address before the Richmond
Chapter. American Association OF En-
Einecrs, at the Richmond Hotel. yes
tcrday.
Arrests for drunkenness, Colonel
Myers declared, numbered 2.OSS in
General arrests in 1915 were l..72S.
and last year i2I63. Ordinances vio-
lations. the director said numbered
1900 hve years ago and S.2o6 last
Police have been instructed. the di-
rector declared. to make no arrests
except III case uf necessity.
Colonel Myers asked the engineers
&c give special consideration 20 the
traffic problems OF the city. He said
TINS problem is becoming more and
SIN years, he said. the number Of
automobiles in the United States has
increased from I'LL. $3.50 to 100000
Elevated streets and subways were
OF the traffic problems of The future"
colonel Myers advocated license
en- building permits issued TO take
care OF the expenses OF the depart
mcnt. He said the entire community
was taxed for the support OF the
building inspection department. used
only by Il few. and that II fee for
permits. similar to that charged in
other cities. would pay the upkccp
OF the bureau.
Touching on the Police and Fire
Departments, under his supervision.
colonel Myers asserted that IL is
his expectation to reduce the fire loss
OF the city to an average OF about
50 cents per capita annually in few
years. The loss last year. he de-
Clarcd, was 81 cents per capita. ana
In 1918 it was Sa2a. The director
called attention To the fact that the
city has but one patrolman 10 every
square mile of territory in the day.
and but TWO ut night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
MISS LA VERNE. POPULAR
ACTRESS, VISITS RICHMOND
Fn,oritc OF Local Stage Guest of
Friends nj "llilcrrst," ON Grace
Street.

MISS Lucille Ia Verne. q favoritc
of The Richmond stage for many
Years. Is visitirE friends al nm
crcs;," j0j East Grace Street
Tn" actress is recognized as one OF
the leading character purtraycrs in
America she was in the old Gincn
stock Company that played ~ the
Academy Of Music NOR" Than n!tcci
years ago. She has since appeared
III motion pictures and was prominent
"Aphroditc" ai Inc Cen;ur" TN .,
In New York Her last enlargement
was q prominent role in Gone
seven" AN Dctavus Roy Cohen Fpla \
on i'ro"dway during the past sum
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
E. L. LAYFIELD TO LEAVE
FOR WORK IN CAROLINA
Vicr-Presidrnt of Massey business
College VIII Manage Charlotte
italeigh school.

Following scvcraI years OF cease
less activity in the interest Of R!Cn-
lnond. +. L. Layacid, manager and
vice presid"nt of the Massey Bust
ness College will leave tomorrow for
Charlotte and Raleigh. y. G.. TO take
over the management OF KINGS Bus
mess College, located .u these TWO
cities. Mr. .Layic!d has been act!y"
In Richmond as AN officer and mem
Der OF the Advertisers Club. the Ro-
tary Club and other civic organi2a-
tons and fra;"rnal societies
He viii be succeeded a The Massey
business College by r, r kincheloc.
of New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
IiospiinI Authoritics L,nnrrn,ra

7 n" tDrOn"IS lury, Ift"r lUuiIir-
ing into the circumstances of the
death OF Fred VI. Haviiand. who jump
ed from window Of the Grace Hos
rital, Yesterday issued :, r"rort EXON
"rI'inr the authorities of the hos
nit1l from any blame for tho death
"t Mr. iIavilard. Ia g d"lir!um fol-
lowing treatment for injuries suffer
"a when struck bv - street car IInv-
ilnnd inmnnh from n window TO ,lcn.h-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
"sPIDER" CLIMBS HOTEL
Great Crowd Sees DarcJe>iI Sc,I.
Lofty building Yesterday

William STROLLER. the Human
Spider yesterday afternoon pcr.
formed his feat Of climbing the Rich
bare hands and feet \ BIG cro.J
turned Gu, 10 So" the daredevil at
tempt. After his feat on tho Eicn-
mond Hotel. spectators watched
city In his airpianc His apr.ar,rce
was for the benefit Of the y NJ 9. 4
OF the Medical College OF virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
RAISES TELEGRAPH RATES
i"Stai Company IiOostS Interstate
tharScs on Messages 20
ps.r

Postal Telegraph Coinnany. through
rs resident manager, yesterday an
""Hnccd Il 20 per cent increase in in
Estate rates. effective December l.
ih!s advances the rate OF the com
sany similar TO that of its co,nreii-
tors
lntrasiate rates. which were cut
:" per cent som. time ago. viii! re-
tnaIh the same as al present, il is
h"clarcd. The increase on business
oil interstate nature is made ncces-
S"ry. II Is declared. because of 10
per cent Increase given employees
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
MRS. KIRKWOOD LEAVES
ESTATE TO 2 DAUGHTERS
Property of Former Richmond Res
IaurHtcur's Widow valued
at S,su.l,ln.

TIE Virginia Trust Company and
Miss Alice k!rkwooI Yesterday auall-
ned petor. Judge MoucUre. ia tho
Chanc"ry Court, as executors ~! the
estate Of tho late Mrs Katherine
K!rEwood. widow Of ilorac" K!rE-
wood. q former r"staurat"ur of this
CITY INC estate is valued at S2G.0cH
being mainly in rcal estate. ana *
left TO the tvs" daughters Alice am!
Anita. the latter a resilient OF New
York
Emma NJ. Casey qualified as admin
istratrix OF :ho estate Of Il. \ SniiE
The estate IS vnlurh NJ 81 nnn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
District Court In N..,

~ n EhoFt session OF the United States
Judge Edmund Waddll, at 10 o'clock
this morning 20 continue ih- WORK
of the adjourned session Of the OG.
ttober term. u y. Isaacs charged
with iIlici, distilline. and Anar.v.
Lane and j. r. Bradley. held Tor
transporting liquor. VIII be tried. In
addition. there are several c!vil suits
{HnhaduIed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30

against l.. j. Chcatwcod for share
OF profts in building transaction
In Chesterfield. upon which both plain
tiff ana dcfendaHt were engaged is
being heard in the, Law and Euiiiiy
Court before Judge Crunp. The hear
ing Will probably be completed this
morning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30

Uncle Remus-Spccial gift edi-
ton of his songs and sayings, by
Joel Chandler Harris, and illus
trations by a. Il. Frost and T.. w.
Kemble, $500.
New edition Of '"Fhc Adventures
OF Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain,
$3.50. With illustrations by Worth
Brehm.
illustrated Editions of the
Classics, at $500 each.
KenilwOrth, illustrated, by III. j.
Ford.
Ivanhoc. with illustrations in
color, by Griffenhagcn.
The Three Musketecrs, with
sixteen Illustrations, by Rowland
Wheelwright.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
Wen NIny .InIn EIuh.

Mrs. l.. J. kernodic, press secretary
81 ihe Dcmocraiic club. forineriy
known as fhc Womcn's Democratic
men aihiiated with the party are In
yited 10 join the organization: An.
pltcat'on for membership may iy8j
man OF tho membership con,mittae- or
10 NV m rYoher of tS-. Il,f,-i :" - -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30

The Talisman, illustrated, by
Simon III. Neddcr.
Dog Stars, by Mrs. #. p. O'Con-
nor.
Three LuminnricS in the Dog
World. Published to sell at $50,
through special purchase, we are
Offering it at 75c.
Erskine Dale Pioncer-A new
novel by Fox, Jr., at $500.
This closes triumphantly the
remarkable series of novels Of
American life written by John
Fox, Jr. 1t is particularly appro-
pirate that this novel goes back to
the romantic origins Of the people
SO happily celebrated in Fox's
mountain stories.
Basement, South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
recreation crowd Inrr.

'tNPhe Opening OF The KccreaiIOn Col
lcEe last night AT the Community
Club was marked by big attendance.
FIJI. Farley. j. o. Brison and Miss
sGrimmSll will conduct the program
sinvifcd 70 participate, there being no
siisfse1 nttaSfr1a - q The work. 2. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30

Discussion Of VIVA: Color Means
IN the Art of Salcsmanship." viii o.
cupE the E!chmcnd Advertisers Cluh
.Tihoffow al the weekly meeting Of
lie organization Il; IN. Eichnn,,d
ioi"L The. meeting is scheduled for
1866 o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
$136.842 RAISED IN YEAR
By COMMUNITY LEAGUES
Report OF Co-Opcrntivc Education
Association of Virginia shows

Approximately 100000 was raised
by ii0 community leagues for local
work. and $iS6.Si2 by all Leagues dur
Ing the year, as reported by forty
FIVE superintendent, the summary OF
III" Co-ODcratiYc Education AsSoc!-
alton of Virginia showed yesterday.
There are l.222 leagues in the state
2ib OF which were organized during
;ne year. with Il total membership
OF 3i.?l? persons.
Mrs. L.. h. Munford is president Of
tile association: Governor Wcstmorc-
land Davis. Major James II. Doolcy
and Dr. J. i. Mcconnell. vice-Drcsi-
dents: Henry W. Anderson. treasurer,
and George w. Guy, executive secrc-
iary.
II Is recommended 10y the ascot
aticn to use the schools for evening
classes. community forums. libraries.
debating societies. lyccuR courses.
local entertainments, and as polling
place on election days.
Members Of the executive commit
t"" headed by Harris Hart. Superin-
;.ndent OF Public Instruction In Nir-
e!uia, are
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
MnflicrS, CIuI, IN

Mothers Club to Meet.
an important meeting OF the Moth
crs' Club of the John II. Cary School
viii De held This afternoon at 3
o'clock in the school building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30

y meeting OF St. Johns Lodge. No
10 y. + " y. NJ, VIII be held this
~ trTn9on at . o'clock for work in the
masters degree.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

~ reception 70 which the members
X IIi,g -! ,, inS Richmond chapter, Of
Yen for Mrs Henry :. Elcy. OF Nor
iivik president of the state branch Of
the order. today at O'Clock in the
scattering Arms Hospital
y meeting Of s.. johns Lodge. No.
~ trTn9on at o'clock for work in the
Discussion "r "Wha; Color Means
IN the Art of Salcsmauship." viii o.
,upE the E!ch:nond Advertisers Cluh
.Tih0ffow AZ the weekly meeting of
tioi"l The, meeting is scheduled for
l25o o'clock.
Officials OF the state Corporation
commission Will hear today a con-
u ,l. h"iweem the Electric Trans
u'hcrn hallway Company over coal
rates charged by the latter.
,.n The Bazaar Committee Of Mizpah
HHpier; -. +. =. Wi! meet today AZ
) o'clock a, Marphy's Hotel Audi.
;. Weekly, meeting or the Richmond
Richmond Hotel. NO
Judge Scott. in city Circui, cour,
ltr'Irdhy entered an order au,hoTiz
."F Ii"N Joseph II and Mrs. Uarkrr
w dn"pI f"icn Blanche Coghul. an
y, n""H OF less than one year OF aye.
gu" !" tHdhSc her name 10 IIarkcr,
\, lrytn lia"kins. aged 20. 3na f.ay,
Hospital suffering from me WIFI ti,G'"i !.
.h""Fht - be u fracture Of ;hc skuIl
result OF icing struck by AN
.oinohiIc several days ago. H.. was
-, ilhp'ihf 10 cross Broad Stree;
al 'h'r'' when the accident occurred
IT has been learned through tba
secretary OF the Co,nmonwcaIfh's OF
NJ th"t ~" AUTOMOBILE" In which the
'Nf"f yc"smcn recently made mo-,
'","F. from Glasgow. Va. after rob
:" btnH th.r". vas the prop.rfy
-, F." IMAM l.. Dowler. iII Cornfn.rc.
tI''', fnilhn"!pn!a. one OF the rob.
DIS was shot to death BY IN. Rn,.
.'"' p"Ilc" when tn" car was con-
I '"f'd 90 that city. The Other tyyt
Wy. CAPTURED also
MANY Richmond Shrlners were ir
HSipn yesterday and Liant MINI,
"a.sht'"s H. mammoth ceremonial
| session az FoN's Thcatcr. where G,u.
"ial Jonn j. Pcrshing was enter.
taIh.h AZ guest OF honor Man,
spce'ai features were presented o.
tnc meeting. so!nr ofl which weA
iurrlshe1 by the Washington OrienS
thl Band and q military band. Tho
Iycw lnr,l. corn, p, 9ac, "a Il dc,,nt !
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30

y reception 10 which the members
q an the Richmond chapters Of
Kings daughters are invited, will he
Ven for Mrs. Henry : Elcy, OF Nor
FOLK president of the stat" branch of
thc order. today at ! O'Clock in the
scattering Arms Hospital
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30

,nl'!aiS oil The state Corporation
commission viii hear TO-DAY y, 80,
ti"EtrSy between the Electric Trans
l'r COMPANY. OF Virginia, ana Inc
- u'hcrn hallway Company over coal
rates charged by the latter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30
XMAS BOOKS
For Everybody

Whatever the need and matters all for whom gift
desred-a man boy, gr-a person old or Young
there's Book here that will exactly suit So tremendous are
assortmen that from day to day. merely suggest
tain popular volumes:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30

r. \. Alderman
!. II. lSlnfori
John Stewart Bryan
=. u. Coleman
James II. Dlllard
l.. &. tiass!ne"r
q. W. koincr
Mrs. Il. Maynard
rhas. G.. Ma pins
Ms. l.. q Leigh
lienry l.. Smith
Leroy Hodges
'Innion -. williams
J. II. Montgomery
Murray HOcOck
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30

The Bazaar conioi,,n. NJ Men,,
= hapier; .. l.. =, vii! NEE, tot.y -,
c!oeM al Marphy's Hotel AUd.i',l
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30

:, "ctN!T meeting "r the I:ichiuond
l'otaEN club viii b" held today al
,,!n.h ~ n" Rotary Room OF tn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-30

Judge Scott. in CIV ri,cri, co,
ltH'.rdny entered an order ;,u,lnTi,
ihF Rev. Joseph II. ana Mrs iiarx@r
10 ADOPT Helen Blanch. CoghiJI an
y, p"ah OF less than one year Of age
''" :" t""hSc her name 10 IIarkcr
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-11-14
LESSON NOTES.
The Healing of the Centurlon's Servant
IN: 5.l3l.

Tho time II not definitely known. but
II was evidently soon nftcr the dcliv.
orv az ~ sermon ON the Mount luke
:: l.iOl Following that discourse, our
lord returns To his headquarters. which
have now bcrn established nj Capcr.
vnum AZ he entered the city he WIS
told Of I casc 81 pressing need II came
from n centurion This. as n well known.
was a military title originally dcnniing
an officer IN command of hundred
men. He had evidently heard of Jesus.
md perhnps knew of the healing ~ the
nuhlomnn's son. which had taken place
NJ Carcrnarm In the early period of
nnr Lords ministry
This man Ind servant who wns
dear Ia him Hearing ~ the approach OF
T,sus. and very deeply concerned for
his servant. the centurion, according
Ia I.uks's account sent the elders and
SOME friends to meet Jesus and pre-
s,rtcd the req i,st ;lat h. would como
land fon' the sufferer Matthew 'lors not
mention this message. hut represents
the centurion - coming himself tO pre-
lsru, his cas, This difference may he
cNIlriupd Ne two ways. either on the
general principle that what u man does
through others he does himself. or that
| tn centurion first sent his friends and
IA, n. as Jesus drew nearer, himself ap
lprrrcd upon the scene and repeated per
lsunrlly what he has said through his
lncerC ngers.
The request ~ presented Is very ur
gent The statement II. "My servant les
IN the house paralyzed, terribly aIflict
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-11-14
Other Instances IL Healing Matt. \: II,
lt.3i; y: rs, 1870.

In accordance with Matthews plan
these instances of healing are grouped
here because appropriate Ia the conncc.
ton. They are not given IN tho order
~ time E.lch one " a striking instance
W the marvellous power nf Jesus In heal
inv various Diseases Tn" first caSc IL
that Of 'ho lcpcr q: IN Who approached
Jesus when he was coming down from
the mountain. Here the wonder Is that
Jesus touched him The onlonEors must
have hcen mortified But instead NJ re-.
cciving dcfilcmrnt from the loper, III"
Helper restored him md gave him
health ON the spot Then comes the sweet
story of IN" healing ~ Peters mpthcr'in.
law verses llt7l after a morning ~
teaching In the synagogue She was very
IN with a wasting fever. hut was alsn
restored Immediately In perfect health,
sn that she could even perform her
household duties.
Next ~ mentioned the wonderful story
~ the dcmonincs of Gadara verses 2S.
3O. This was "a case uf terrible insan.
.ity due Ia domunnc possessions. Jesus
restored the sufferer wthn word. Then
liz mentioned the ease nf the p.ralytic
at Capcrnaum ~: ISL, who WAS let down
an his pallet from the roof ~ the house
where our Lord was teaching. He was
no, only cured. hut his sins were for
given and the authority uf Jesus ~ to
forgive was illustrated and asserted
Then We have the story Of the heal