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Charlevoix county herald., 1920-11-12
Orphan Girl Walks 200
Miles Looking for Work

Woodland, Cal.-ViOlet Neil,
thirteen-year-old orphan, ar
rived here three weeks ago from
Portland, Ore, after travelling
afoot, on wagons and in auto
mobiles of tourists, she said.
II am going to San Francisco
or Los Angeles, where l heard
there was lots of work." she
said.
Violet had about So she had
earned en- route. She told of
starting without money.
The girl was given a home
here by Miss Sarah Savage I'M
til another could be found for
her. She said she had walked
200 miles of her journey.
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-11-12

A stingy man is always generous to
his own weakness.
A really cheer-up magazine some day
will have a bathing girl cover picture
for its Christmas number and snow
scene for its Fourth of July number.
Prohibition at least has decreased
the number of liars about fifty percent.
Clothes don't make the man, but
sometimes they break him.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
relief Urgently NEEDED BY
TORNADO STRICKEN DISTRICTS

ported and property loss which will
run into many millions, the tornado
has taken rank as one of the most
disastrous as we'll as the most wide
spread in the annals Of the south.
Hundreds of injured require medi-
cal attention, and physicians and nur-
ses available are inadequate. Tents
and other temporary structures must
be erected for number of families
whose homes were obliterated, and
shortage of food is foreseen as re-
suit Of the destruction of barns and
warehouses, coupled with the cbstruc-
tion Of roads.
Struck in Farming Belt
The storm apparently struck in the
rich farming belt around Bay Springs
Jasper county, Mississippi, and moved
northeast to vent its fury in the ex-
treme parts of counties in Alabama,
before moving into Tennessee.
All reports agreed as to the extreme
velocity of the wind. In and near
Meridian 81 persons were killed while
16 employees in a lumber camp in
Neshoba county were killed in the
destruction of the camp structure.
Mississippi's death roll already re-
ported total of 118.
Of these Aberdeen and Meridian had
81 each; Rose Hill 6; Day Springs Z;
Glen 10; Igomar 6; Starksville 8;
Neshoba county 16; Winston county
s; and others scattered.
Alabama reported IS dead, of whom
20 were in Marion county, and Is in
Killingworth Cove. The others were
scattered. ~
Only 8 known dead were reported
in Tennessee.
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fBy The associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
Omaha, Neb., April 21. With
1886 out Of 1849 precincts heard
from early today, Senator Hiram
johnson led the field Of candidat-
3es for the Republican presiden-
q tial preference in yesterdays pri-
mary, the vote being:
johnson 12,002; Wood 8,741; 9i
Pershing 5,568 and Ross 481.
With the small number Of precincts
heard from William jennings Bryan
is running sixth in field of eight fo1
delegate at large to the Democratic
National convention. Is
With 228 precincts out Of 1849 Ia
bulated, Hitchcock delegates are lead
ing the Bryan men. In the race for
delegates at large to the Republican
convention the early returns show
Wood delegates leading by = fairly
good margin, although returns are 50
meager that nothing like 4 forecast
is possible.
For the Democratic preference, I'm
tied States Senator Hitchcock had lit
tie trouble in. overwhelming his op.
ponent, \ Robert Ross, of Lexington
the Senator'S vote running IL high as
four to one. 5;:5 2.3 81
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
GERMANY ASKS
TO MA|NI ain
LARGER army
Germany Has Asked For Mod
ification of Military Rules In
Peace Treaty-Request Con-
tanned In Note Sent To
French Foreign Office -
Asks Retain Entire General
Staff. ~
NV THE Assoc.ated Press.)

N0y 4uV <ASoVSA0SSO = ASoosI %
Paris, April 21.-Germany has ask
ed the inter-allied conference at San
Reno to increase from 100000 to
100000 men for the standard army,
provided for Germany by the terms
Of the treaty of Versailles.
The request was contained in a
note handed to the French foreign
office last evening with the demand
that it be sent to the Supreme coun-
Gil, at San Reno.
The note set forth that an increased
force was, necessary for the n.ainten-
ance of order in the interior, and, that
furthermore, the army would aot ac-
cept an order for it's dissolution.
The note further requested that
Germany be allowed to retain the en-
tire general staff and corps CT Of
ficials which means the entire frame
work of the active army.
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Presentation Speech
Given BY Mrs I'll hompson

With the kind consent Of Mrs. J.
NJ. Thompson, the World is printing
her presentation speech given on Mon.
day night in presenting the Tim Ri''-
ming Post Of the American Leg;r1'.
with the flag gift from the Won.en's
Relief Corps, of which she is presi.
dent.
The following is Mrs. Thompson's
address:
1T is with great pleasure that l
come. before you in behalf of the w.
r. C. to let you know that we honor
and love you for the. noble service
you rendered, and the loving sacrifice
you made serving in the late war, and
to prove to you that we appreciate
your work, we are ioing to present
you with a gift we believe you will
prize more than anything else we
could give you, and that is flag Of
our great Republic, Justly named old
Glory. It is ours by inheritance, af-
fection, AID By allegiance.
Our flag led you from our shores
w AOASA8u ioiAuS1 ~ WdVSU oVcE yuu
and spurred you on while in the COM
flict and finally led you home with
great victory.
If our flag could speak and tell ire
pathetic stories that lie hidden in its
folds, what volumes it would fill. Tt
tells of homes made desolate, many
bleeding hearts, many hard fought
battles, many wounded soldiers, and
many have its folds draped in death.
It also tells Of victory after victory.
When we see SO many; things in our
flag, no wonder we love it, and may
it remain for ages. It shed it's pa
triotic influences on you and. on every
American citizen. May its luster ne
yer grew DIM.
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FORMER PROF.
DIES WHILE ON
VISIT TO WASH,
DR.. Maria Sanford Opened
29th Continental Congress
Of D. A. r. At Washington,
On Monday, Apparently In
Health; Died While Guest
At Senator Nelson's Home.

.(Byi The Associated Press.j =
Minneapolis, April 21-Maria
Sanford professor emeritus of the
University of Minnesota, died at
the home Of Senator Knute Mel
son in Washington early today.
She was g years old.
DIR. Sanford opened the goth Con-
tinental Congress Of the Daughters
of the American Revolution on Mon
day. She was in her usual good heal
tn until last night, her friends said.
Details Of her death received in dis
patches this morning were meager.
She was found dead at z a. M, in
Senator Nelson's home, where she
had been guest since her arrival at
the capitol. Her home was in Min
neapolis. 81 *
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.tSx, the Associated r,e,..,

,f6y> the Associated Press.)
Birmingham, Ala, April 21.-
The toll of yesterdays terrible
storm which swept portions Of
Mississippi, Alabama, and Ten
nessee, was placed today at 157
killed, scores injured, and pro-
perty damage of approximately
two milliondollars.
Communications with the strik-
en- area was being gradually re-
stored today, but latest reports,
did not add to the death roll. Ap-
peals for aid were received from
small towns and settlements, and
Red Cross relief parties were be-
ing organized at many.points to
carry. food and tents into the
storm swept district.
The great havoc wrought by the
storm apparently was in the re-
gion just north Of this place. The
tornado apparently struck first at
Guin, Alabama, and zig-zaged
through northwest Alabama and
eastern Mississippi, and south in
to Tennessee, where its force was
spent.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21

Popular Assistant Postmaster
Trappsd By United States
Inspector. Admits Guilt
High Cost Of Living Blam-
med By susn tnded En-
ployee.

Short $500 in postG4llce funds, for
mer Assistant Postmaster w. E. Me
man, was today suspended from SER
vice pending action BY the United
States attorney general at Washing
ton. H. E. Schriever. district post
master, inspecting accounts of the
postoffice here since the. 18th disclos-
ed Neiman's manipulations of gov
ernment cash. Without waiting for
complete examination Of Office records
Nieman confessed defalcatious ex-
tending ,over q 12 months period.
Funds borrowed from friends have
replaced the ashestage. No warrant
for Nieman's arrrisst has been issued.
"The high cost o. Lying led me to
dip into postofice fd{ds," Nieman
said. II was spending more than my
salary permitted Asked for more
details, he declared occasionally
mixed personal saccouass, took some
and put some back, UT never quite
enough to cover what 4 took. COW
cred the loss with money borrowed
from friends. 9he amount was about
$500. My salary was s1s25 a year.
Postoffcs Inspector Schriever re-
fused to make any statement for pub.
lication.s II can't mske any state
ment now" he said.
M. ). Bloom, postmaster, declined
to make any detailed statement other
than to confirm the shortage and
.Nieman's suspension
Mr.: Nieman has been assistant posi-
master since December l, 1917 and q
resident of Devils Lake since 1907
Scores of friends were lending sym.
pathy rather than severe criticism fol
the action Of Nieman. He was plac.
| ed in the hands OF geE Eernments au.
thorities detailed statement Of hi.
position jim answer to charges expect
ed and will assist the postofice, in
spector in Strengthening out his ac
counts.
The last inspection of postpffce &C
counts here was made on April 14th
1919 at which time Nieman was givel
a clear record. ~.
l.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
GRAIN MARKET /
PRICES CRASH
HEAVILY | \ TODAY ]
Especially In Last Fifteen Min
-utef of Trading, Grain Mar
.ket Prices Crashed Heavily
Corn Fell A. Much AZ
Eight Cents Oat. Fell Five
, Cents. $;

Chicago, April 21.-Priees crashed
heavily. in the grain markets today,
especially in the last Is minutes Of
trading. Corn fell as much as 8 3-4
cents q bushel. Liquidation owing to
weakness in New York stock markets
was the. chief apparent reason.
Oats tumbled fve cents in value.
Pork dropped SLIPS q barrel in some
cases, but lard and ribs held relative
steady. ~
Final quotations were at nearly
bottom prices Of the day,jSwith July
corn typical at $1.58 to a half as COM
pared with $1.66 to half at yester-
days finish.
/ Uneasiness over the financial sit
|uation had been evident fiSm The out
set in the grain marketn butt was
not until the session was aNlmost over
that the value gave way iearnest.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21

The Baseball executive committee
held meeting yesterday afternoon
in the assembly room Of the Kneeshaw
agency. Harry a. Kneeshaw il chair
man Of this committee, /, and Sivert
Thompson, secretary and treasurer.
"Doc" Hughes 10 manager Of the
team. Other members Of this COM
mittee are Otto Loveland and w. X.
Nimmo. s3s5l3 l3Ss II. IL
The financial drive for the base
ball work will start at once with the
following committee in charge: Il. r!
Dawson, W.K .Nimmo, Fred Scott,
Bert Moran, Martin Kelly and w. N.
Nortz.. . J. 2..
VI. A meeting Of the managers of the
teams in the surrounding towns has
been called for l 80 pm. Thursday
Ein the Kneeshaw Office to arrange q
fschedqle for the teams and to deter
mine the price Of omission Tor the
igamss. Other business viii also BE
takenup. sSJsi
II was voted upon to send manager
Hughes To the Twin cities kp lire the
players VIII we ong slIE Friday.
i Wili tske leal of monlssy,I
t finance this anns and It ii
the hope of the diirsctors that TIE
team win be Nell auppofted.l II
Ss Tia books IN thl & aasoGiis& Ton viii
b pten fS1 III sittt iosis at any time
Eand fihlncia ade e vi.
times skd 81 U eiiuts and
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
BRIDE OF 81 YEARS TAKES
GRIEVANCES TO THE JUDGE
Mrs. Albert Ropp, Formerly
DR.. Marion Paithon, For
Years Practicing Physician
In Chicago, Takes Troubles
To Judge, When Her Hus.
band Of But 4 Few Months'
Left Her.
tBy The Associated Press.1

(By The Associated Press.1
Chicago, April PA bride, 81
years old, with her big floppy hat
drippled around her face, dragg-
ed her crippled romance before
Judge Trude, in the court of
Claims yesterday. Pert but re-
tanned, she chartered about her
bridegroom, "a terrible person,
who slept with his shirt and
collar on" @
The bride is Mrs. Albert Ropp, for
merty Dr.. Marion Paithon, for years
a practicing physician in Chicago.
She owns valuable real estate, d neat
bank account, and other property.
Her husband STRIPPING Of 81, has
spent 5000 of her cash since their
marriage several months ago, and
has visited the old home in the east
on lonesome honeymoon trip.
II was married and happy for %
years." said the bride. aI raised four
children of my own, and adopted and
educated seven. They are all gone
now. My two sons and two daughters
are married and living in the east.
Two of the seven adopted children be-.
came priests, and I had to finish up.
by making fool Of myself there is
no fool like an old fool.
Albert courted me and finally ask
ed when I was going to marry him.
/ thought I could reform him. / al
lowed him a half gallon Of whiskey
and case Of beer week, / bought
him 2 new suit and shoes and every
thing. and fed him up we'll, and oas
day he says to me, Gosh, Pm sorry
+ married you'll! Albert, whats the
matter, Amt i good enough for
you? 4 asked. he said, Yes, but you
are teo darned ~ lish.' You know i1e
went 10 bed with His shirt and colIa
on. couldn't train him FINAL hS
left '' /,
|t;s s3 twisted her blaci aill !.
yos isar oad bride LOOKED nDts
ss,ss'
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
Cemetery Assn. Install
! Derrick For Use III The
Ere ection Of Mon I'M ents

The G. A. R. Cemstfry Association
is installing modern portable der
rick for use in erection Of monuments.
The equipment arrived this week and
under direction Of Chas. Bosworth,
Civil war veteran in charge Of the
grounds, is now available for use Of
monument settlers. It is the purpose
of the association to make a slight
charge for its use, with no restrictions
to various. dealers.
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fBy The Assioc,ated Press.)

fBy The Associated Press.)
Birmingham, Ala, April 2t.-
Revised reports today from the
tornado stricken area of Mississ-
ippi, Alabama, and Tennessee,
placed the number of fatalities
resulting from yesterdays storm
at 1856, 8 less than first reported
today.
The later report told Of hnnd-
reds injured and estimated the
property damage at more than
two million dollars.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
American Legion Day
Being Arranged For

An American Legion day 1T the
county fair, to be held here in July
may be included, if plans being. dis
cussed for the event are, concluded.
No definite action of the matter has
as yet been taken but tits believed
that at the next meeting of'the board
of directors of the county fair asso-
citation, the proposal win take actsal
form.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
u. S. Ambassador
TOslAttend Allied
Conference, San Reno
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, April 21.-Ambassa-
dor johnson. at Rome, was instruct
ed, today by the State department to
attend the allied conference at San
Reno, as an official observer for, the
American government. He will not
participate in the discussions or de-
liberations. #, sa
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
Tire Shop Here 4; :s;a,
Begins 1Bnsiness

The Tire Shop, with Hofmeister &
Walbaum as proprietors, locatod OPP
posite the court house has opened for
business. The new firm will special
ize in automobile tire and tube work,
vulcanizing and other repatss It will
also handle Lee puncture proof cas-
ings here. 1,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
Return from Honeymoon

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Kelly, both
well known here, the latter formerly
Ethel McMaster, were: visitors at the
G. j.. Kelly home yesterday enroute
to their home in st. John, following
a honeymoon trip 10 the Twin Cities.
MIR. Kelly is nephew Of :. J. Kelly
here and leading merchant Of St.
John.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
STRIKING YARDMlEh REFUSE TO .
TAkE:Iv|QTf TO RlTuRhIl0 WORK

fBy The Associated PressJ

fBy The Associated Press)
Chicago, April 21.Striking
railroad men in the Chicago dis
trict refused today to vote on the
question of returning TO work. All
efforts Of the committee ofsstrike
leaders, to obtain action failed. 4
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
(Ry The Associated Press.)

(Ry The Associsted Press.)
4 Birmingham, Ala, April 21.--a-,
Assistance of the outside world
is urgently needed for the relief
of tornado survivors in dozens of
counties of Mississippi, Alabama
and Tennessee, reports today
from the storm swept districts,
said. ~.
With a death list of 166 already re
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
MunitiOn Plant
Explosion Does
! Much Damage
5(By Tha Assiottlated. Press,

Vienna, q Hsxes) April q 4 miuni-
tion factory near Vienna exploded
yesterday. The damage is estimated
at thirty million crowns. 1900 work
ers are thrown out Of work. The ex-
plosion is said to have been due to a
criminal attempt.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
Red Cross Sends Aid

New Orleans, April 21.-The Gull,
Division of the American Red Cross
has sent a carload of tents, blankets,
and medical supplies together with
nurses, workers, and physicians, to
Meridian to aid in relief work among
storm sufferers.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21
OWNERS UNION s
Ss sS TO MEET IN FARGO

Avery johnson viii 60 to Fargo to
attend the conveAtion to be held by
the North Dakota Laundry Owners
association on May Z and 8. Fred
Backer, Of Williston, is president Of
the association, Orlando Hegge, Of
Fargo, vice president; and ~. B.
Couch of Biismarck, Il secretary!
treasiirer sss
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-04-21

Assistance From Outside
World Needed In Alabama
Mississippi, and Tennessee
Death List Totaled 166 From
Early. Reports, and Property
Damage Estimated At Many
Millions Of Dollars.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-18


Carl wv. Smith last week leas-
ed for a period Of 15 months
the Central Hotel at Florence, S.
c., and is now operating it.
Walter w. Humphrey was on
March 9th promoted from first
class private, to corporal. He is
at the Post Hospital, Langley
Field, Va.
Billy McAulay and Miss Lillian
Hasty will leave Friday to attend
a weeks ! house,party at Miss
Mabel Bonds Fountains, Tar
boro.
DR.. L. D. McPhail was enabled
to get out Tuesday, after a two
weeks illness with flu. The doc
tor now knows by double ex-
perience what the thing is.
w. D. Wilson, who moved from
Blewett Falls to Harnett county,
Duke, Rt l, box 49, the first of
the year, spent Sunday and Mon
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-18
PERSONAL

A. B. Mcleod now gets his pa
per at New London, instead of
Trinity.
Mrs. Don Coppedge is now re-
covering from a severe attack Of
influenza.
Miss Lula Wicker returned to
Asheville on Wednesday of last
week. She is at 101 Haywood
street.
Revival at Pee Dee Baptist
church begins April 4th, with
preaching by the pastor, Rev. A.
G. Melton.
Hollie Mcdonald last Monday
bought the Ralph Benoy grocery
business at Roberdel No. 2, and
is now running it himself.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-18
Boykin Will Probated.

The will of the late j.. r. Boy
kin was filed for probate with the
Clerk of Court this week. The
executors are the Page Trust Co.,
of Hamlet, and the Branch Bank
ing & Trust Co., of Wilson.
The estate is estimated at
100000. After making some be-
quests to charitable organizations
and providing monthly payments
for his two sisters during their
life, he provided for the income
OF all his property to be paid his
widow during her life.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-18
BIR T II S

The Dispatch Job Department
is prepared on short" notice to print
dainty birth announcement cards.
This doesn't mean delay of several
days, but they are printed the same
day the order is placed.
Born, Saturday afternoon to
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Coble, Great
Falls, daughter.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Lentz, Jr., at St. Peters hospital,
Charlotte, a daughter, on March
18th.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. C. w.
Wrenn, at Hoffman, on March 8,
baby girl.
Born, March 18th to Mr.. and
Mrs. Kenny Mclean, at Hannah
Pickett mill, a daughter.
Born, Wednesday morning to
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Caddell, at
Pee Dee No. l, son.
Born, Monday night to Mr..
and Mrs. Wander Floyd, at Han
nah-Pickett, a son, Raymond Leo.
Born, Wednesday to Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Alfred, a daughter,
Alice Victoria, named for her
grandmother Ellerbe.
Born, this Thursday morning
at 2 o'clock to Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
Williams, at Midday a daughter.
At 9. a. m. to Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Dunn, a son.
Miss Ellen Kollock arrived
Wednesday morning, St. Patrick's
Day, to grace the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Cornelius K. Waddill
at Cheraw. The little lady is
named after her paternal grand
mother.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-18
Cotton Climbing.

Cotton has reached the high
est point this week sine he in.
flated days following the Civil
War. The market rose about IS
points again today, New York
futures closing at March 4O.29,
May 1902, July 1924, October
32.11.
The Government final ginning
report will be issued Saturday.
Prices paid at Rockingham
today, March 18TH. are: Good
middling $3.50, strict middling
5000, middling $500.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-18

Walter Davis began work this
Thursday morning with Fox
drug store, at the soda fountain.
Miss Concord Leak will come
home from Agnes Scott on April
lst, for the Easter holidays. She
will be accompanied home by
Miss Margaret Foster, of Ander-
son, S. c.
Mrs. Hugh May and young
daughter, Jennie Pegues, and
Mrs. Margaret Cox Jones will
come from Charleston, w. Va,
the 10Th to visit Mrs. Frank
Brooks Pegues, and other rela-
tives.
Those local advertisements"
on page seven make mighty in
teresting reading. There are
over a dozen advts in the lot of
Matching eggs for sale. If you
have anything to sell, or want to
buy, insert small advt in that
Want" column. 1t brings re-
suits.
A. H. Steedman, representing
the Louisville Food ProductsCom-
pany, was in the city today in
the interest of "Clean Easy" soap.
This company has contracted for
a big amount of space in the
Posi- DISPATCH to advertise this
soap during l920-but then as a
matter of fact this excellent soap
will advertise itself, for once
tried, a repeat will surely follow.