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The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26
COAL CONTROL
ENDS APRIL |
GOVERNMENT AsANDoNs SOFT
COAL CONTROL BY WILL
SONS ORDER.
WARNS PROFITEERING
INCREASE WILL BE 100000, 900
THROUGH ADVANCE SET BY
COMM ssIoN.
western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, March 24.-With .
warning against profiteering, Presi-
dent Wilson ordered abandonment OF
government control over bituminous
coal prices and asked miners and op-
orators to negotiate new working
agreement on the basis of the major
ity report of the coal strike settlement
commission.
The President ordered termination
of price control on April l, when the
new working agreement would become
effective. This will permit ut least
partial absorption in coal prices of
The increase in miners wuges estab-
lished at - per cent by the commits
slon's majority report.
The increase in wnges, the commits
sion estimated, will entail an added
annual cost of S2O0,OO00OO and in
cludes the IA per cent awarded the
miners in settling the recent strike.
The operators. however, We're re-
minded by the President that unrea-
sonable prices must not result from
REIMBURSEMENT of price control and
the addition of increased wages to
their expenses.
The date of the joint conference of
operators and miners to formulate a
new wage agreement had not been set.
John l.. Lewis, president Of the
United Mine Workers of America,
while waiting Il conference with of
..f hfS mn lta tt..t- in i1
the miners were ready and willing to
participate in II meeting with the
operators.
The President in resembling control
over prices restored the fuel situation
so far as bitumInous is concerned to
the status existing prior TO Nov, 1.
when the btuminous miners went out
in nationwide strike.
The executive order, however. does
not affect the tidewater coal eI-
change, which was re-established Feb.
%. and which controls export of coal.
The majority and minority reports
of the coal commission also were
made public at the White House and
both were Included by the President
in his letter to the operators and min
ors. Notwithstanding the lack of
unanimity in the commissions find
ings, the President said it was 10 be
assumed that the two groups would
regard the majority award as binding.
The outstanding features of the ma
jority and minority reports are:
The majority report of the commits
sion said the 2I per cent increase alb
sorbed the IA per cent increase al
lowed when the miners returned to
work and that in dollars it would ap-
proximate $200,0O0,OOO IA year.
In refusing the demand of the min
ers for thirty-hour week, the major
ity of the commission said that If the
work day were shortened by one hour
1t would be equivalent TO an additiona
cost of more than S100,0O0G00.
The minority report of John p.
White, the miners representative, held
out for higher increase for all day
labor and monthly men than were
granted by the majority, but he con
CURED in the recommendation for
"a per cent increase on pick and ma
chine mining. His report was trans
mitted to the operators and miners by
the President for their information.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26
They Demand to Be Shown.

Some of the most successful beauty
specialists are as homely as mud
fence"
Quite true. But human nature is
not to be fooled always"
"No?"
you will observe that professor
of physical culture has to exhibit a
pretty fair muscular development of
his own before he can hope to get any
clients" ts."-Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

a small box of Barbo Compound, and u
OF. of glycerine. Apply to the hair twice a
week until it becomes the desired shade.
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix it at home az very little cost. 1t will
gradually darken streaked, faded gray hair,
and viii make harsh hair soft and glossy.
1t will not color the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub off.-hdv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26
To Probe Gasoline Price.

gton.-Investigation by the
Department of Justice of recent ad-
vances in prices of gasoline, kerosene,
fuel oil and other petroleum products
would be directed under resolution
introduced by Representative Dyer,
Republican, of Missouri.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26
Escaped convicts Return.

Houston, Tex.-One hundred and
twenty-five convicts at the Texas state
prison farm overpowered their guards,
seized their guns and escaped, accord
ing to dispatch from Huntsville.
Soon after the break, the dispatch
says, thirty-flve OF the men returned.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26
Rude.

Shelter car ran into motorhus
Nothing very serious, only the enamel
scraped off.
Heller face or the machine?
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26

If people like each other well enough
they will argue. They're not afraid to.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09

A wedding Of interest 70 the social
circles OF this county and other parts
OF the State took place In Washington
on Wednesday OF last week, tho con-
tracing parties bonig Miss Ethel Win
fred Hutchins, the popular and attrac-
tive daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Philo-
men II. Hutchins, OF Murg and
Mr. Robert A. Grant, OF California.
The ceremony was performed at As
ceusion Church 10y the Rev. DIR. Nelms
at $3.50 y NJ. and was Witnessed By "a
host of relatives aud friends.
The bride entered the church on th
avn of her father, hv whom She SIC ,
given away, followed by her sister.
Miss airy a. Hutchins, maid Of hon
or, and Mfr. Lawrence core, OF OKLA
homa, who acted as best man They
were met at the railing 10y the groom.
who preceded the ushcrs. entering
from the chancel The four ushers.
Messrs. Allen. Reginald, Gerald ami
Reeder Hutchins. brothers and cousins
of the bride. Mendelshohn' wedding
march was beautifully rendered by the
organist. The church was tasteful
decorated with holly running ceda
and palms. The bride was handsome
" attired in a suit Of brown camehau
cloth. trimmed in Austrian opossdm
fur, with velvet hat and gloves to
match. and carried bouquet OF pink
roses The bridesmaid wore a cos
tune of terra Gotta velour, heavily em-
broidcred and trimmed with silver foN
fur. with silver hat to match, aud car
ried yellow chrysanthcmums.
The groom wore the conventional
black He and the ushers wore but
ton-hole bouQuets-Oi white CARNATIONS.
After the ceremony the bridal partt
left. amid showers of rice and the ring
ing bells for Baltimore. where a recep-
ton was later held at the Hotel Ener
son From thence they proceeded To-
New York and other northern points
Upon their return they will reside IN
Washington, whore the groom holds
responsible Government position. He
was Lieutenant in the arine Corps
during the recent war, receiving his
at Quantico. and was in
structor OF the rife range in the va
rious camps, Our congratulations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09

The 1920 session OF the Maryland
! Legislature convened at Annapolis
the State capitol, on Wednesday ano
( organized for the ninety-day session
senator William j. Norris, Of Balti
more City, was elected President OF ih'
/ Senate and Col. Willard y Igdings,
of Hartford & ouniy, was elected Speak
cr OF the House ei Delegates. Senator
/ Harvey " Spcicher, Of Garrett Coun-
ItH. was tho minority candidate io7
Pee. dent of the Senate. Hon. Yer
\ non simmons, Of Washington County
Was ihe the minority candidate iog
I Speaker uf the House. THESE seloc-
/ tons make the latter The respective
llouF leaders Of their party.
There are several measures shat will
\ be the source of much jockey ing and
cause many Wrangles during the ses-
/ sion. These are the anti-hOrse racing
measures, the woman's suffrage ratih-
cation, and tho dry enforcement act,
I which the Auti-Saluon League is going
TO have put through if possible. On
| the other side of the latter proposition
I IS the announced intention of some Cf
/ tho more war like anti-drX members 10
endeayor to recall the 1918 session s.
ratification of the federal prohibition
amendment or accomplish something
equally a. drastic.
The Democratic platform pledges in
Guide the adoption of merit system,
which is likely to create more jockey
ing and sidc-steppng than any other
one bill to be considered Then, too.
there are bills for Increasing the sala-
ries of school teachers, central pur-
chasing agency for all state boards,
home rule Tor Baltimore city, and in
creased salaries for polio and tireinen,
a referendum ON taking the naming ui
the Police Board out OF state politics,
extension of main state roads and con
struction of lateral highways, to ere.
ate q greater efficiency in the school
system, lowering Of fixed charges incl
dent to attendance at the State Normal
school, and development of agricul-
tural resources.
Other matters on which legislation
probably will be offered include
Erection Of state office building in
Baltimore city.
Repeal or modification of the Prim-
airy Election law
A state bonus to Maryland sailors
and soldiers Of the World War.
Increased pay for members of the
Legislature,
Investigation of desirability of ere
ating office OF state printer
Improvement Of state tobacco ware
houses and better facilities for meet
ing complaints of tobacco growers.
Amending Workmen's Compensa-
ton law TO make payments for injuries
immediate.
Financing a state directed fight On
the so-ealled social diseases.
Protecting owners of motor vehicles
from the growing thieyery by auto
bandits.
Increasing the pay OF jurors.
Abolishing some state Offices and
consolidating their duties with those OF
other Offices or commissions.
Providing for reimbursing persons
arrested, but later acquitted, for the.
amount OF all bail charges.
Providing for weekly or bi-monthly
payment OF salaries of state employees.
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Southern Maryland National Bank
PAYS 10 Per Cent to Stockholders

The regular monthly meeting Of thO
Board of Directors Of the Southern
MARYLAND National Bank was held in
its banking house on Monday, Janu-
ary 5. 1920. and was called to order by
President, p. Reed Wills. After dis
posing of the regular routine Of bust
ness, they declared the regular per
cent dividend and per cent extra on
the capital stock, amounting to
s2. 5000, to stockholders of record
The Board at the same time ordered
IS. OOO0 transferred from the Undivid-
ed Profits account to the Surplus ae-
count, which brings the capital ana
Surplus accounts up to S45,0OO.0O.
The statement rendered to the Di
rectors revealed that the bank earned.
net, approximately, s9,50O,00, or 3
per cent on its capital stock for the
calendar year Of 1919; gross earnings
amounted to S32, 000.00
During the year over 200 new depos-
itors were added, with a correspond
ing increase in resources of $50, OO0.OV.
The statement further proved the bank
to be in excellent financial shape anc
altogether the results for the pass
wear measured up exceptionally well.
On January IL, the Stockholders viii
meet for the purpose OF electlng di-
rectors for the year 1920.
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Waldorf Items.

Mr. Z Guy Berry, our polite an5
courteous postmaster. we regret very
much to state, is quite sick.
Miss Gladys Derrickson, of Chester.
Pa, returned TO her home last week.
after a pleasant visit To- her cousin,
Hiss Thelma Truttcr
Miss Grace Robey, of Washington
who spent Xmas and the holidays Wit
her mother. Mrs. G.. L. Robey, re-
turned to the city Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. D Rue returned to
their home in Cuipeper, Va, aitct
spending the holidays at the home O
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
E. Trotter.
Miss lrma Smith and brother, Parl
Smith, spent the holidays with then
mother, Mrs. Ella Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Richmond re
turned to their home in the Capfto.
City, after a week visit to the latter ,
mother, Mrs. Smith
Misses Gertrude and Naoma Ryo1
returned to school in st. Mary'S or
Monday, after spending the holiday.
at home.
Mr.. Lewis Groves has purchases
from Mrs Ella Smith TIE house anc
lot on State Road, adIourning MIR.
Samuel Ryon's, where he Will MAKE
his home in the near future.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09
Danced in the New Year.

Mr.. and Mrs. H, s. Swami, of
Greenfield Farms Lothair, gave an
informal dance on New Years Eve for
their daughter, Miss Anna E. Swami,
The Young people danced until Father
Time ushered in the New Year, when
greetings were exchanged and few
dainty refreshments partaken of, after
which dancing was continued until
about 2 A. NJ.
The guests were Misses Catherine
Robev and Helen Smith, of Waldorf;
Tnla Penn and Catherine Albrittain, OF
ia plata: Nealc Wills and Mildred
Townsend, Of Bel Alton; Henrietta and
Dorothy Morris of Lothair; Messrs.
Allison Ryon, Of Waldorf; Clarence
Moore. of White Plains; Mason Al.
britain, OF La Plata, and Wright and
poyne wills, and Frank and Roger
Hamilton, Of Bet Alton,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09

At Dentsville Methodist Episcopal
Church, on the evening OF December
3lst, at O'CLOCK, Mr.. Amos Button
Rollins, of Wicomico, snd Miss Ellen
Bowling, of Newport, were happily
united in the bonds OF holy wedlOck.
Rev. L. B. Atkins performing the eere-
mony
The church was beautifully decor
ated. As the bridal company entered
the church Lohengren's march was
softly rendered by Miss Atkins.
After the wedding, reception wa:
held at the home of Mr.. Robert Bow
ling, father OF the bride, where re
freshments were lavishly served and ;
most enjoyable evening spent by thu
many friends who attended.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

desire to announce to my friends
and the public that 1 have severed my
connection with The MatthewsHoward
Implement Company having entered
into partnership with Mr. Hugh Mitch
ell for the conduct of AN automobile
and hardware business in La Plata.
l shall be glad to serve my friends
and the public in the above lines as
soon as our new building is completed
and we are open for business.
FRANK A. MARTIN,
La Plata, Md.
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Mrs. Dorset Ba~sy Burned.

While cleaning a stove at her home
near Pope's Creek Monday last, the
clothing of Mrs Fannie c, Dorset
caught fire and before it could be ex-
tinguished the unfortunate lady was
burned from her waist down DR. Hig-
don was hurViedly summoned and al
ter examination pronounced Mrs Dor
sett' 5 injuries OF quite serious nature.
but did not think they would terminate
fatally. He, however, recommended
that she be taken to Baltimore hos
pital at once, which vas done.
Mrs. Dorset is the widow of the late
A Dorsett and. before her maria age
was Miss Fannie c. Maddox, of St
MaPy's County. We greatly sympa
thize with her and wish her a speed,
recovery.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09
Attention, Sheep Growers !

Don't forget Saturday, Jan. 10Th, q
/ p NJ, in Che Town Hall at La Plata
Entertainment and education lteoSt
you nothing but your time and yo.
will hear something worth dollars t,
you. Good music, good singing goo6
speaking and moving pictures.
Speakers from both the Federal anO
State Departments of Agriculture WI.
talk and mighty interesting movina
picture film will be shown. An opeI
discussion of sheep growers problem.
will also be held. Come, and bring
your family and friends
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09
NOTICE

This is to give notice that the sub
crihcr has obtained from the Or
lhsus Court OF Charles County
Maryland, Letters Testamentary OF
he personal estate OF
FRANCIS A. POSEY,
ate OF said county. deceased. Al
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit
he same, with the vouchers thereof
legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber, on or before the 9Th day OF
July, 1920 They may otherwise by
law be excluded from all benefit oil
said dcceased's estate
Given under my hand this 9th day o.
January, 1920.
+. STONE POSEY,
Administrator OF Francis a. Pesey de.
ceased
1-g-3W
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09
Williams7Swann.

A quiet but pretty wedding took
place at ST Mary's Catholic Church
on Sunday, December y, when Miss
Martha Swami became the bride OF
MIR. Peter Williams Both are resi-
dents of Du Bots, this county.
Following the ceremony the happy
couple left for Kentucky, where they
will make their future home, the groom
having accepted responsibleposition
in that state, Our congratulations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09
Work of Health Service.

From a small beginning the United
States public health service has grown
into one of the great branches of the
government. Every man. woman and
child in the country is being benefited
by the work of the Surgeon General
Robert Blue, and his co-workers,
Read the story of this great service
in the magazine of The Washington
Star, Sunday, January H..
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09
Notice !!

During the season of 1920 1 will have
a cannery in operation on my farm,
called Middleton near GraytOn.
We will need for canning, the crop
from 100 acres OF tomatoes. and we are
now ready to place these contracts
with the farmers. Positively only 100
acres will be contracted for, so write
for your allotment of acres at once.
We will also sell tomato seed, and
Guano to those growing crops for the
cannery. Payment to be made from
the crop.
WALTER II. THOMAS,
l.e-3., Box $50, Indian Head, Nd,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Orphans Court for Charles
County-ss
La Plata, Nd, Jan. 6, 1923.
Ordered by the Court, That F.
Stone Posey give notice required by
law to the creditors OF Francis A. Posy,
deceased, to exhibit their claims, le-
gally authenticated, by advertisement
published IN Charles County Mary
land. once 10 each three successive
weeks
True copy-Iest:
CHARLES " DEMENT,,
Register OF Wills for Charles County
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09

Four changes allowed to yearly
advertisers without additional charge
All advertisements due and paw
able after the first insertion.
Obituaries asd personal commu-
nications will be inserted at 1 5 cents
per line.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09

=. 49,
- '~,Ions covering the following
points will be asked OF every person IN
he United States
Sex:
Color or race;
Age at last birthday;
Whether single, married, widowed
o divorced
Birthplace of person enumerated ana
lirthplaccs OF father and mother, Civ
ing names of both country and prov
nee if foreign born;
Occupation. specifying trade or pro-
fesSion. also industry in which en-
doyed;
Whether attending school;
Whether able to read;
Whether able to write;
Whether able to speak Eng fish;
Whelhcr-home is owncd OF rented,
md it owned whether home is free Of
,ncuubpance or is morgaged;
Persons of foreign birth viii be asked
tuestions concerning these additionai
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09
Inquest Was Held.

In our last issue we published the
facts from Information received that
colored woman, named Chase, resid-
ing on the farm OF Mt j b Jarboe,
had been shos and killed. From the in
formation received up togoing topress
no inquest had been held and we Sc
stated We hive since been iniormee
that an inquest was held over the body
the same day and evidence showed the
shooting to have been accidental, ano
the Jury so rendered its verdict
There was no intention to cast re
floction upon any official of the countl
in giving facts as to this shooting il
accordance With information received
shortshighed and narrow-minded PEG
pie to the contrary notWithanding
Inquests are sometimes held many
days after death and might have beer
in this case, had the oilldials SO deter
mined, instead OF doing so immediate
ly thereafter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09
Indian Head State
Bank Elect Directors

The regular monthly meeting OF the
stockholders of the Indian Head State
Bank was held on Wednesday. The
bank was found to be in a strong,
healthy and progressive condition
Following the transaction of business,
the Board adjourned. The stockhold-
ers then held their annual meeting,
when Directors for the ensuing year
were elected as follows Francis E.
Mattingly, Francis 0 White, David
w WINS. Jesse L. Rowe, George A.
Nealon, John J. Gering, Charles n.
Dement, Budd A. Hancock and f.
Stone Posey.
Thew board organized by the cleo
ton of Francis f Mattingly, Presi-
dent: Jesse L. Rowe, First Vice Pres
ident. David n. WINS, Second Vice
President: Budd A. Hancock, Third
Vice President; f. j. Hammond, Cash
Ter and Charles n. Dement,, Assistant
Cashier.
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Davis--Koehler.

At the Methodist Parsonage in La
Plata, December 81, ulto., Mr.. Colen
Irwin Davis and Mrs Sadie Othelia
Koehler, both Of Waldorf, were united
in marriage, Rev L. B. Atkins Off
eiating.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09
Notice
To the Teachers and Patrons OF th
Public School of Charles County.

AT meeting OF the County Board O
Education, held Dos. 2nd, the County
Superintendent was authorized to re-
quire all teachers to report promptly
any and all cases Of violations Of the
Compulsory school Abundance Law.
In making these reports, teachers will
please send the name and age of tbe
child. number of days absent. and The
name and address Of the ely2a parent
or guardian
BY order of the Bos9ds
F. b! GAYNN,
l2-5-tf. sup't.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-09

The Fourteenth Decennial Census OF
she United States is on
Under the immediate direction OF
Louis c. Carrico, Supervisor Of the
tth Census District of Maryland, cen
sus enumerators will call at every
iwelling house in this community to
secure the information necessary to
i'll out the questions contained on ~
lrLntnd schnluL.. :. .lLt- |
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 8. 1920.
Religious Notices.


Methodist Church.
Next Sunday, Jan. II, there will be
services as follows
as follows:
La Plata llHO A. VI.
Dentsville 800 =. NJ.
Sacrament OF the Lords Supper al
La Plat;
Rev. L. B. Atkins, P. c.
Pisgah HOO A. NJ
Shiloh 3.OOP. NJ.
Indian Head 7:3O P. NJ.
Rev. J. Raymond Wood, !. P.
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v IT. - howard,
l,1uey and Helen Smith rel
school , onday. These your
mad a most delightful time d
holiday season.