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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-01-10

an uproar of laughter and applause
as he refuted the arguments being
used by the Pavy faction that Parker
was not a good democrat, by saying
that while the men who are most ar
dent supporters of John M. Parker
in st. Landry were shouldering guns
in 1896 to purge the parish Of negro
voters the Paws were doing the re-
verse.
He took occasion to briefly 60 into
his campaign, explaining the present
day manner of assessing. lie was
well received and given hearty ap-
plause.
Oscar Mistric, the next speaker,
flat-footedly denied the statements
made by DR.. Pavy that he had de-
clined to run for sheriff, when APP
preached on the subject by himself
and few friends, stating that the
Leonville doctor had readily "fell for
the proposition" and had dispatched
Mr.. Mistric to Opelousas to bring
some Of Mr.. Fontenot's friends to a
conference held in Leonville, and that
DR.. Pavy had pictured himself resid-
ing in st. Landry as the sheriff and
Charles Thibodeaux as down-heart-
ed, disappoited office-seeker. Mr..
Mistric stated that Mr.. Fontenot
had declined to entertain the propo-
sition offered by DR.. Pavy-that Of
serving as his chief deputy at a sal
ary, such as Charles Thibodeaux' 5
friends had offered him to withdraw
from the race. He said that DR..
Pavy having learned that the judge
had "fits" and Raoul "hydrophobia, :
decided it would be bad move on his
part to wrest st. Landry from the
grip of Charles Thibodeaux.
L. A. Andrepont, editor of the Star.
Progress, said few words in behalf
of Mr.. Fontenot's candidacy, denying
the statements made by Mr.. Fonte.
not's opponent that he was not the
candidate of any faction or set Of
politicians by simply calling the at
tention of the voters of Eunice that
''flock' of job holders and profess
ional politicians had been tagged OF
to Charles tail for the past thre'
DAYS in the very town of Eunice.
Mr.. Fontenot was the last speaker
When he was introduced by Mr.. Gull
, let as a "Eunice boy who would b'
} elected sheriff by tremendous ma
J iority, the five hundred voters pres
: ent shouted and applauded for severa
seconds. He surprised his friend
when he showed them that he had de
/ veloped into "quite" an orator. MI
! Fontenot made very forceful appea
5 to his many Eunice friends. He cite
! his records in public office, his serv
ice to the people. his attention t
duty, his competency. He pointed ou
a that he had nothing against his oppc
nent, but that his opponents speech
D makers were the very men to raise
\ voice against Charles Thibodeau
! four years ago-that they had sal
/ enough against Mr.. Thibodeaux fou
i wears ago for the people to judg
r whether they are telling the truth t
: day OF were faIsifying four years ag'
n He promised a fair, impartial an
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-01-10
Miss Annie BeIla Riehard. afte

Miss Annie Belle Richard, after
spending the holidays with her par
ents in Opelousas, has returned to
Virginia College, Roanoke, Va,
where she will resume her studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.sB. A. Stagg and
little daughter, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Mornhinveg Of Crowley were
visitors to relatives here last Sun
day, returning home that evening.
Miss Lillian j. Lassalle, popular
and attractive daughter Of Mr.. ane
Mrs. Goldman =. LassaIIe, who spent
the Yuletide festivities in 0pelousas
returned to the Sacred Hssz eads
my to resume her studies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09

came between the motorcycle and the
curb and brushed against his machine.
The cycle was tipped over and the
girl thrown beneath the rear truck Of
the trolley car. Quantine was thrown
from bis seat. but was only slightly
dazed by his fall. as he managed to
avoid the wheels Of the trolley.
The girl was taken to the Hahnemann
Hospital and pronounced dead. The
brother was arrested.
Helen Shore, eleven years old, was
struck by a bicycle rider near her home,
5000 Stenton avenue. She was thrown
to the pavement and her right arm was
broken.
The boy rider of the bicycle is a
neighbor. The girl was sent to the
Germantown Hospital.
Raymond J. O'Donnell, twenty three
years old, 924 Chelten avenue, a chauf.
feur, suffered a wrist fracture when an
automobile he was cranking backfired
late last night. He was sent to the
Germantown Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09

TS HIS is Peach Week! Peaches
are better and more plentiful
just now than at any other
/. time in the year The big, yellow,
freestone Peaches from New Jersey
have arrived at the store of Henry
r. Hallowell & Son, Broad Street
below Chestnut, and for table use,
as well as for cooking and pre-
serving, they have no equal.
They are moderately priced and the
price includes delivery 10 any part
of Philadelphia. Those delicious
Rocky Ford Cantaloupes from Colo
RADIO have arrived, 100, and Seckel
Pears, Muscat Grapes, Bartlett
Pears, Honey Dew Melons, and AL
ligator Pears are also here. Hal
lowells guarantee perfect delivery
Of these fruits and Of their hand
painted Gift Baskets of Fruit any
where within 1000 miles of Phila-
delphia-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09
S0USA WILL BE GUEST
Rotary Club Gives Him Dinner at
Willow Grove Tonlaht

John Philip Sousa will be honcrcd
tonight at dinner to be given by mem
bers of the Rotary Club at the Casino,
Willow Grove Park. II will be the clos :
ing affair on the clubs summer sched
ule.
Many members Of the club accom- .
panied by members OF their families
and their friends, plan to visit the park
early in the afternoon, taking in the
amusemcnts before the dinner, which
starts at 6 o'clock. The Rotarians aud
their guests will attend the evening
concert.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09
THEY'RE AT 1T AGAIN
City Hall Courtyard Closed While
New Pavement Is Laid

Tho troubled surface of City Hall
courtyard is to be ripped up once again.
Crowds of commuters and pedestrians
eastbound on Market street this morn =
ing found the tunnel line" through
City Hall ropcd off at the west EN-.
trance with red flags flying and sign
instructing trucks to use the south en- :
trance. Many were the grumbles at
the enforced detour around South Penn
Square. Passers through the hall on
Broad street found a rope stretched
Inquiry resulted in the explanation
that the pavement at the west end OF
the court had been improperly laid,
creating small pond each time It
rained And so another contract, extra
steps for many mortals and more money
ont of tho city's pocket to rectify an.
other "error."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09

Batteries, used in nearly all
the central power stations
of our great cities.
You, perhaps, think of an
Exide Battery as the black
box that starts and lights
your automobile or supplies
the power for a street truck,
but great industries of all
kinds as we'll as the navies
of a number of nations rely
on Exide Batteries for their
unfailing power.
Exide is the only battery
made for every purpose;
the only battery made by a
firm whose experience
dates back to the beginning
Of the battery business.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09

Necessity for centrally located
meeting hall of the American Legion,
which would be open at all times to the
legionaries of the posts
~ in the central district OF
6WQA Philadelphia, was EN-
phasized by members Of
~ the Donald 7. Shenton
&&X Post. No. 100. at their
oY Wlj)8{XV meeting in the Engi-
neers' Club, 1917 Spruce
street.
Commander J. II. NJ Andrews
pointed out that the time has arrived
when the Legion should outline definite
plans of work for the various posts and
should make an intensive study Of what
purposes il can serve actively in the
community. in the judgment of the
commander of this post, too much at
tention ought not to be devoted to the
element Of entertainment, but the com
rades ought to develop a willingness to
assist in the development of the posts
for constructive work on behalf of all
world war veterans.
The vice commander. William II.
Bolster, Jr., declared today that very
strong sentiment was expressed for
central meeting place which would be
open house at all times and place
where comrades could welcome their
"buddies" from out Of the city.
1T might be possible" said Mr..
Bolster, ''for all the posts in the cen
tral section to combine their interests
and obtain n suitable meeting place
which could be utilized at the same time
as headquarters for the various posts in |
this part of Philadelphia.
The post membership has been in.
creased to 300 in less than year.
Monthly meetings are held the first
Tuesday of each month at the head
quarters Of the Engineers Club.
On motion it was recommended that
a nominating committee be appointed at
the regular meeting in October. to can
vass the membership as to possibilities
for new officers, the report to be pre-
scented at the November meeting.
A cordial invitation to join is ex-
tended to all ex-service men, not |
afiliated with other posts. Members
of all posts will be welcomed at all
meetings.
The officers of the post are ]. Fl. NJ.
Andrews, commander; w. II. Biester.
Jr., vice commander: w. A. Zirkman, |
adjutant; J. Il. Oakman, finance of
ficer; w. J. Turner. legal aid officer
A. h. Supplee. entertainment officer. |
Executive committee-A. f.. Brown, L. |
Henderson, X. X. Briner. S. Batter, Jr.. |
i. c. Scull. Membership committee
Leslie Henderson. T. b. HS berg, II. A. |
Jeffcott, w. +. Wolohan, Z. c. Worley,
W. j. Cough, l.. c.. McBlain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09
TROLLEY KILLS GIRL
THROWN OFF CYCLE
Home Going Crowds See Victim
Crushed to Death Be-
meath Wheels

Katherine Quantine. nineteen years
old, Of Clifton Heights. was killed last
night when she was joltcd of motor
cycle and thrown beneath the wheels Of
an east bound trolley car on Arch street
between Tenth and Eleventh.
The accident occurred within sight Of
hundreds hurrying home at the rush
hour.
The girl was riding on the rear seat
of q motorcycle driven by her brother
Frank, twenty two years old. They
had been visiting and we're on their way
TO a hardware store to buy some tools.
The brother says a speeding automobile
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09
CROWD JAzzEs FROM FIRE
Pianist Prevents Panic When Blaze
starta In Movie House

The presence Of mind Of Michael
Gelehrter. pianist in a moving picture
house at Eighth street and Washington
avenue, averted what might have been a
panic during a fire there last night.
A set of overheated reels caught fire
and blazed up. As the flames shot out
of the production room, occupants of the
theatre made n concerted rush for the
doors. There were about 300 present,
most Of them children.
Taking in the situation at a glance,
the pianist started the electric piano
with all the jazz music at his command.
The modern melodies seemed to have a
soothing effect on the crowd, which
fell into a rhythmic step and filed out
Of the building in an orderly manner.
The operator was slightly burned about
the hands and face.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09

T$HIS week l was so fortunate
as to be permitted an advance
peep at the new things at The
Blum Store, 1910 Chestnut Street,
which are all ready for the fall
opening next week. The first au-
tumn breezes suggest frocks Of
huvetine and tricotine, and the new
coat dresses which will make their
first bow at the Fall Opening are
among the most interesting of the
frocks for daytime wear. Many of
the afternoon dresses are fashioned
on long straight lines, and are
trimmed with gay embroidery.
Your verdict on the new coat-wraps
viii be stunning" for they are
graceful and comfortable--and, in
fact, have all the desirable qualities
one could demand Of a wrap. You
will be Interested, too, in the furs,
~ tha chic new hats for fan.
" THE CHESTNUT 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09
Children Have Narrow ESCAPE

Twenty school children narrowly es.
capped injury late yesterday afternoon
when a school notorious struck a tree
near Hammonton. n. J. The children
were returning from the Hammonton
School to their homes In Da Costa.
John p. Saxton. driver of the bus, was
hurt slightly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09
Every Time
You Telephone

When you use the tele-
phone, the electric current
that carries your voice over
the wire is supplied by an
Exide Battery. 1t also rings
the telephone bell and
flashes the signal on the
operators switchboard.
The Bell Telephone, and
practically all other tele-
phone systems, rely on the
Exide:
In the sudden darkness
of a daytime storm in New
York and other great cities,
when everyone is turning
on lights at once, the emer-
gency current for these
lights is supplied by Exide
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09

legionaries Of the posts
in the central district of
Philadelphia, was EN-
phasized by members of
the Donald 7. Shenton
Post. No. 130. at their
meeting in the Engi-
Club, 1917 Spruce
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09
BOY DIES FROM FALL

Chester Dilks, ten years old. 2144
Nedro avenue. died last night IN the
Germantown Hospital from a fractured
skull received in a fall from a cherry
tree near his home on August Z. The
boy was playing with companions when
the accident occurred.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09
9gGu7uA> &raAs

IT. HERE is something about q
Del-Mar shoe that gives to the
foot of its wearer a certain
graceful line. 1t fits snugly at the
sides, and gives that most neces-
sary support at the arch. l noticed
at the shop of Del-Mar & Company,
1911 Chestnut Street, particu-
larly smart pump Of soft black kid
skin that is just right for wear
with early fall frocks and can be
worn later with spats. Many
women are buying several pairs
now while they are so reason
able in price. Every one seems to
be interested in the new brogues,
They are just the thing for hiking
or for any kind of sports wear and
they are about the smartest-look-
ing oXfords we've had for several
seasons. The Del-Mar Shop has
some particularly good looking
brogues.
TTAVE you seen the newest of
the fitted overnight bags at
the store of Bailey, Banks
& Biddle Company? They are just
about the smartest looking things
imaginable. Really, the joy of feel
ing that one is carrying an extreme
ly good-looking bag is only exceeded
by that sense Of comfort one feels
upon opening IL to find that all
toilet requisites are right where one
would have them, and not hundred
miles away. One particularly at
tractive bag is of black enamel
leather, with French Ivory fittings.
Others have fittings Of ebony, silver
or gold. They are particularly con.
venient for use on a motor trip, and
for friend whom one really de.
sires To please there are few gifts
more desirable than an overnight
bag.
IJAVE you ever noticed how
the right kind Of tie will Civ,
an air Of individuality to
sports outfit? Take the new Japa.
nese crepe ties, which I saw TODAY
at the store Of A. G. Spaldinp &
Bros, 1910 Chestnut Street. They
have been "batik-ed," that is, dyed
so as TO give misty. crinkly effect
that is very attractive Another
interesting sports accessory is the
jersey or duvetine tam with an ac-
companying scarf of the same ma
terial, and the jersey sweater-coats
are very good looking. No mention
Of the Ladies' Specially Department
at Spalding's is complete without
a word about hats. A navy taffeta
hat faced with white and stitched
round and round I thought particu-
larly attractive, and there Ia a
stitched felt hat that Is just thu
thing for wear ON the lipks
Rect ASSOCIATION
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09

IS A MoNG her wedding gifts
~ was an Armstrong Table
Stove"-and thereby hangs
. tale. No gift that she received.
SO the little bride herself assured
me, brought her such long and last
ing Joy. The Armstrong electric
table stove is equipped with COM
plete set of aluminium utensils. 1t
has a set of four egg cups with
rack, a deep boiling pan and large
griddle or frying pan. In addition
1t has several auxiliary parts made
of nickeled steel. These include a
toasting drawer, a heat reflector
and broiling plate. 1t takes from
five TO seven minutes TO prepare a
breakfast say, of bacon, eggs and
toast. You'll be interested in look
ing at the Armstrong stove at the
store Of J. Franklin Miller, 1912
Chestnut Street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-09
LEGION POST ASKS
CENTRAL QUARTERS
Donald r. Shenton Unit Favors
Meeting Hall Available at All
Times for Veterans

Necessity for centrally located
meeting hall of the American Legion,
which would be open at all times 70 the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-11
COURT ORDER. GRANTED
TO WATSON IN GEORGIA

ATLANTA. May;11.-The subcom-
mittee Of the democIatic state eSecu-
tive committee. which was called to
meet here today. raced a temporary
restraining order forbidding it to de-
eide contests arising from the Geor-
gia presidential primary of April 20
or from taking any step to affect the
action Of the state convention in Sc
lectiifg delegates to the national conven-
ton Of the democratic party.
The subcommittee had been expect
ed to canvass the returns: and OH:
cialTy: announce the number Of votes
each candidate would have in the
state convention.
The restraining order, which is
made returnable May II, was obtai ned
yesterday in Warrenton. Ga. by
Thomas f. Watson. one Of the cahdi-
dates in the primary. and a. copy Of
Blackburn. local spokesman for MT.
On the face Of unof,icial returns from
the primary, Attorney General Palmer
obtained a plurality OF the delegates
to the state convention. which Is to
be held May IS, when the Georgia
delegation to San Francisco is to be
elected. Mr.. Watson. ran second and
United States Senator Hoke Smith third.
All three.ran a close. race, the avail
able returns showed no one getting a
majority in the state convention.
!. Friends of the United States Attor-
rev General have asserted that under
rule 10 of the primary regulations
proclaimed by, the subcommittee Mr..
Palmer. because of his plurality, was
entitled to the Georgia delegation.
Mr.. Watson's petition stated that rule
10 violates the terms of the county
unit,law Of 1917" and .seeks to estab-
lish usurpatory domination. of an
autocratic minority"
Mr.. Blackburn stated the petition
not only was directed against the
members Of the state suhcofnmittee
but included the entire committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-11
MRS. THOMAS. G. GERnINE.

Mrs. Francis Bishop Gerdine. wife
of Maj. Thomas G. Gerdlne. United
States geological survey, died yes4er-
day at her home at North Chevy
Chase. Md. following long illness.
Of Mrs. Ellak and tie late Dr.. Francis
B. Bishop. She had lived in this city
all OF her life. Funeral services will
be held tomorrow. morning. at 10
o'clock at the Church of the. Blessed
ment will be in. Mt. Olivet .<emetefy
Surviving her are her husband and
mother, three children. Thomas. Su-
.zafine and Eleanor .Gerdine two sis
tiers. Mrs. John W. Daniel. jr.. and
Miss Grace Bishop. and three brothers.
John ,knowles: Bishop OF Richmond
Va; Rev w. Howard Bishop of
ciarkesviIle. Md. and Capt Harry A.
Bishop. Medical Corps, U. 8. A.. now
stationed at Manila. p a..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-11
RENT: COMMISSION )
BECOMES | CONTESTED !!
Mere Than a Thousand. Cases Be:
fore It-0ne Ordered
to Vacate, :

Despite the fact that cases are
scheduled to be beard at the rate OF
a dozen or more day: the dockets Of
the District rent corpm ssion are be-
coming seriously. congested. At the
preventative more than 1000 cases are
on file in which. no action OF any
kind has been. taken. j..
For some tirne.the rent commission
has been scheduling from eight to
twelve cases for hearing every day
except Friday. and Saturday. Friday
has been set aside as motion day. for
presentation and argument Of motions
In cases previously determined. while
Saturdays are only half days with the
commi ssion.
Thirteen cases were scheduled. to be
heard Yesterday and practically. the
same number has been scheduled for
other days this week.
Only one determination was an
nounced today. In the case of vir-
ginia Morton against Matthew F..
at 202 A street southeast. the notice
to vacate WIS found to have been
legally served and complainant was
awarded possession.
Hearings Scheduled for Tomorrow.
These cases are scheduled for hear
ing before the commission tomorrow
Y. and Sebastiana Traponi against
AgaStlno Santncci. possession or 1875
North Capitol street: II. E. j. Thorn
as against. Mrs. Elliott Nicholson.
possession of 1907 Ma ssarhusetts ave
Eue northeast: Adelaide Murray
against Joseph Bones, possession of
$50 French street northwest; Mrs.
Mary. S. ruerner against Armin A.
Kahler, possession of 1913 Allison
street northwest; Leila T. Wilson
against James r. Shea. adjustment Of
rent. Of 1916 L street northwest: NJ
Louise Heron and NJ. Cecilia, King
against N. l.. Sansbury. agent. adj
justment of rent Of apartment 4. 1440
Rhode Island avenue northwest; Irv-
ing L. Hand against Lorenzo Bond,
possession OF 1925 Klingle street
northwest; Lena Lee against n. H.
Bergman Company, agents. adjust.
ment Of rent of 1T43 8 street north
west: Clarence B. Lewis against Jen-
street northwest: John Jornick
against Thomas P. Brown. adjustment
Of rent Of 1906. 9Th street northwest:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-11
UNDERWOOD TODAY
|NNARMALABAMA
/ PRIMARY CONTEST
Voters Of State VIII. Name
Men for Scholarships and
Other Offices.
-sy the Associated Press.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala: May .l1.-A
hotly contested campaign and clear
weather predictions gave promise
early today Of a record vote in The
democratic state primary election.
Chief interest centers in the nominal
.tion Of two United States senators. in
this state the democratic nomination
Is equivalent to election.
Senator Underwood Is a candidate
to succeed himself He is opposed by
J.. B. Musgfoye. who has received the
Endorsement OF union labor. and
Judge Samuel D. Weakley. Musgrove
and Weakley have both been Endorsed
by the Anti Saloon League.
In the race for the other stnator-
ship. made vacant BY. the death Of
Senator Bankhead. are Representative
J. Thomas Helm. former Gov. Emma ct
O'Neal. Ray Rushton and Capt. f.rank
s. White. John W.: Abercrombie OF
Montgomery. withdrew from TINS con.
test soon after it started. but his
mamie appears on the ballot.
Mr.. O'Nea1 has made his campaign
upon the beer and light wine issue and
his opponents have all been ind9rsed
by the prohibition element.
. Outstanding events in the campaign
have been the tour OF William J. BRYAN
In opposition to. the candloacy Oh ser
ator Underwood and Mr.. O'Neal. and the
charge by Underwood campaign man
ayers that union labor leaders Hn this
state favored social equality between the
white and negro races. The union lead
err obtained an injunction prohibiting
the publication Of an advertisement
which made this .charge.
The state is trying. out the absent
voters law for the first time and ballots
have been mailed to: many citizens who
will be away from their homes today.
Of ex-service men have been
registered. without having to pay the
poll tax, under law passed by the
last Legislature Political leaders pre-
dict vote Of 10000.
The polls will be open from 8 am. to
6 pm. In cities with a. population Of
5000 or more. In villages and rural
sections the voting hours are 8. to pm.