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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
SIMS SAYS NAVY
WAS NOT READY

y ss,o-is'sd i'r.as
WASHINGTON. Jan Charges
by Rcar-Admipl William $ Sims
that the navy was not prepared to
enter the war In 1917 are 10 be- in
ycstigatcd hy the senate sub-com.
miitcc already entrusted with in
luiry into the navy's conduct of the
Sar which has been criticised by the
anne Cfficcr.
Acting on written suggestion from
Admiral Sims. Chairman pafc of the
naval committee asked Secretary
Daniels today Ia submit fun infor-
nation rs To the condition uf the
navy just preceding the entrance Of
h. United States Into the world war
After conference with senator
Hale. Chairman 81 the sub commit
zee. senator Page wrote Mr. Dan
els asking that he transmit detail
I'd statement showing the location Of
american warships two months and
one month prior In the declaration
VI war. and their location upon the
iciual day this country entered the
war In addition Senator Page ask
u Tor the names OF the ships ready
Tor distant service when war was de-
clared and the names at the ships
rC ldy and the reason for their nm
nronurcdncss
Investigation into the naval
awards Contrcyersy was TO have been
resumed tomorrow with Secretary
Daniels tesliiying before the sub
committee. hut OWNS to the illness
~ Senator Trammell. democrat of
Florida subcommittee member.
the hearing was postponed until
Tuesday ~ which time the secretary
will appear The wider inquiry into
Admiral SINS charges of unptcpar-
cdness and failure to cooperate full
~ with ,he allied navies will be- made
by the same subcommittee later.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
HUSBANDS Of ROTAR|AN WIVES GET
TREAT Of THEIR LIVES At BANQUET;
ENTIRE EVENING ONE ROUND Of FUN

band and advancing reasons cdicui.
utcd To be- uf q highly insulating na'
turc.
Tables d, ound l,oum
The tables Tor the banquet we've
arranged va rccungle around the
room. The dinner consisted OF
grapefruit cocktail chicken broth en-
iassc. celery. olives. rIdishes. roast
turkey cranberry sausc. candici
vans asparagus on toast. Parker
House rolls combination salad.
Thousand Island dressing. utti ru'.
I Il lee cream. cake and coffee The
room was artistically decorated with
gcmniums, ferns and palms On the
table there had been arranged q
m.niatrur beach covered with Cupic
Tor bathing girls. the outlay repro.
costing tha Gayclston beach. remind.
Ing the RofNrians of the Annual con
Ncnlinn to be held al that place net
month
As part of he entertainment Miss
Felice Stinnoti sang Two beautiful
solos. each time receiving hearty ap.
rluusc The closing number was Il
song b. Miss stinnett, accompanied
upon the chorus by four young ladics
dressed as bathing girls and repre-
.rnling chorus girls. This feature oi
the programs WAS considered cspo.
cially entertaining
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
Just ~ You Arr

Just ~ You Are
just as you are. no change for me.
TruehCaited friend.
] like the faults that Others see.
We don't pretend
That life Is much beside q dream
Aud things are not the way they
seem.
Just rs YOU are, do not ask
Perfection. no.
only want To see the task
That tries you so.
Aud aid YOU IN II To the last.
And ward fgom you LIES tempest
blast.
Just as YOU are. change not yOur
voice.
Nor yet your smile.
Both make me constantly rejoice.
lingcr awhile
And let me see again those eyes
That make metrong to silence signs
To your virtue would not add.
Yours doth suffice.
Example fair 10 make all glad.
AZ any price.
III try To emulate your grace.
In your heart find my resting place
Id change you not. to Time leave
all.
Too soon. alas.
The stage be dark. the curtain fall.
The actors pass.
And ! viii know. to my distress.
Not cen your faults eau possess
NATHANIEL. FERGU SSON.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
VEGA BASKETBALL TEAMS
WILL PLAY HERE TODAY

The Nor1 Boys 3a hpl Bali Taam
aud The VEGA Girh' Basket Ball
Team viii come 90 Amarillo Salur
day and play the local hIrh school
teams 40 $50 that afternoon boz ,
double header ON the airh school
courts.
rulh th, Vega teams were defeated
10, the local high school team, in
games played before Christmas. and
% is understood that the Nrrl clubs
ate coming 10 Amarillo with q Niow
81 reriproclting for tao former de-
tcais II is rumorod ~ the high
school, however that the LOSSES by
the Vega teams viii be- equally a'
bad this time 10 NOT worse than be-
fore
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
Would ENlra,lilr Ncgro

' 7
LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Jan. -. -
\ petition urging Governor Allen Of
Kansas. To honor the request for the
Ntradition of Robert l.. llill. negro.
under arrest In Topeka. and wanted
= Arkansas for alleged completely In
he recent negro uprising Was tele-
rrlphcd b, lleicn9 citizen TODAY
The petition guarantees illl fuir
'tr'd ana saws that chang o. ven g
riSy b. lad ion the asking
II Is signed by the MAYOR 0i
"elcua. sheriff OF Phillips county.
president of the Business Mems
League II Helena and otnvrs
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
RHEUMATIC PAINS
Quickly essed BY Penetrating
q nsmiin's wizard on

A safe md harmless preparation
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Sciatica. Lame Back and Lumbago 10
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iimbers up stiff aching joints and
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You vii! find almost daily uses Tor
IL IN cases OF sudden mishaps or ae-
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burns. bites and stings Just as re-
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Get il from druggists for 20 cents
II not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back
Ever eonstipa,-d OF have sick
headache?s lust try Wizard Liver
Whips. pleasan, little pink pals. 80
cents Guaranteed
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
StCRfp SONG SERVICE
To III HELD vt FOLK STREET
METHODIST CIiti aCll

The choir OF the Polk Street Me
ihodist church, under the able dircc.
ton Ut Mrs. Robert Wilson. will have
charge of the services at the church
Sunday evening. February / holding
sacred song service. Much time
and effort have been expended In the
preparation OF the various number
on the program, assuring its success
tul rendition.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
WOMtN'S MISSIONARY
SOCIETY az ph.k STREET
METHODIST CHURCH MEETS

\ very enjoyable meeting was held
hy the woman's Missionary Society
of the Polk street Methodist church
Wednesday afternoon In the Annex
Of the church The afternoons pro-
gram was on christian steward
ship" lead by Mrs. Monning. CORES
ponding secretary of the Society. In
addition to this there was Bible
study taken from Psalms. The meet
Ing was well attended and thorough
~ enjoyed by all present
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
PROGRAM FOR "CHRiSTINN
ENDEilOH WEEK" Clit>,,ED

At meeting of the Christkn
Endcavor Society of the First chris
tian church held the earlier part of
the week. IL was decided Ia make a
number OF changes In the program
arranged for Christian Endeavor
week. Among these changes EV-
tension DAY will h, celebrated On
Tuesday. February .. instead Of FRI
day. February 8. as originally
planned. and the Fellowship and
Alumni bwiquet will be held on FRI
day. February instead OF Thurs
day. as previously arranged Tor.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30

The banquet given the Rolarians
by their wives at the Amarillo Hotel
last night WAS pronounced by al
members 20 BE- the most successful
Rotary Banquet ever given In Amar-
lilo. With Mrs e. VI Mccullough
acting as chairman OF the arrange
inert committee and Mrs. John Me
knight presiding over the meeting.
nothing WAS omitted TO add To the
pleasure aud entertainment Of the
evening.
Minnie Directors Meeting
4 feature Of the evenings pro.
gram was mimic meeting of the
board of directors OF the Rotary
club. aCh lady inn, rsonatiug a GER
lain director and taking his part ir
the meeting. Mrs T. e. Mobley. TAX
ing the part Of chairman of the pub.
lir affairs committee. usually uc-
supi,d hy sid Stinnett.l imperson-
ated that distinguished citizen and
orator IN glorious fashion. telling ol
lhc wonderful opportunities offered
IN Amarillo and the Panhandle 81.
Texas.
Considerable amusement was q
lOrdcd when the chairman called
upon the various ladies' Ia explain
the cause OF their pr, senre. each
one answering in the role Of her hua-
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
SPECIAL SERVICES To BE
HELD SUNDAY NJ pOi.k
STREET METHODIST CHURCH

Special suvic,s for the young pco-
pie aud children will be held sun
day morning. AT the Polk street Me-
'Had'si church, \ special sermon
for the occasion will he delivered ny
-" "pe'or Rev. BROOKS. ~ Being
q Daniel q the Formation OF Char
actcr" loung people will act bot.
~ ushers and collectors
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
ELks ENTERTAIN WITH
l,EGtItR MEEkil DAME

The regular weekly dance of the
Elks Club was held last evening in
the ball room Of the Elks' home The
hours between sac and H. o'clock
were filled with good times. and a
distinct feeling of regret was felt
by all when the orchestra began play
Ing Home. Sweet Home" and good.
nights must be- said.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
,. L. q. Cl.tR HOLDS
DELIGHTFUL MEETING

4 most delightful time was had
ut the regular weekly meeting Of III.
]. L. G, club. Thursday afternoon al
the home of Mrs. J. q. Gulcke. Miss
Lola Word directed the afternoon
study OF Literary Digest topics which
proved very interesting and enjoy
able. following which delicious sa-
lad course was served by the hostess.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
iiiGii =, iiOOL NOTES

\ sum OF SlllJ.u0 has been sub
gcribcd by the High School towards
the gymnasium fund This leaves
only SSCl TO be- subscribed in the
school this week
The Parent-Teachcrs .aaociation
OF the Polk street school donated
slice toward this fund. but an eff
tort will be- made To- raise this To 500
or more by individual subscription
carried ON by the pupils Of that
school.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
steamship service Resumed.

NORFOLK. Va Jane 80 Steam
ship service between Norfolk aud
Havana. suspended several weeks
ga hy the stcycdor strike IN Havana.
viii bc tesumodIFchruap 10. Il was
announced today
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30

Snowy linens are the pride ol
every housewife Keep them IN that
condition by using Red Gross hat
Bluc In your laundry : cents at
Frocers ADV.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
NJ Clrlnrniinn CUNT

o. account of the illness of Judge
4. \. McKnnon. there has been no
corporation court FOR the past two
DAYS.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30

The best isinglass comes from
Russia. II l. made from the giant
sturgeon. which inhabiis the Cas-
plan Sea.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
Mr.. Iinlhr,nk Imnrn,lrg

The many friends Of Mrs lIol-
brook. who has heen seriously III
nj her home. viii be rlad to know
that she j. much improved.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30

The Ladies' Gice Club of Amarillo
is giving program at the Higi
School. Monday night, the proceeds
Of which will 20 toward the fund for
the new gymnasium. II YOU are IN
the habi, Of going to the pictur
shcw or somewhere else aud letting
your head get bit closer To your
chest az tn one side. with an occas-
sional jump at loud rap OF the
drum. you had better not come, be-
cause the program is guaranteed 10
he so intensely Interesting that YOU
may miss your nap. Tickets are now
on sale.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
Sacred song service to br Rendered
SUNDAY az Polk Methodist church

Under the able direction Of Mrs.
Robert Wilson. the choir OF the Polk
street Methodist church. will hold a
sacred, song service sunday even
ing. Feb. I. at : O'Clock. Much time
aud effort have been expended In
the preparation Of the various num-
hers included upon the program. and
the service may well be looked for
ward 10 with anticipation.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30

Joe siallinrs returned TUESDAY
from New York where he has CON-
Melted the Pace Institute work In
professional accountancy.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30
Social Notes aud Personal Mention

Mrs. :. q. Boyd. Of l.ancashin Is
visiting In the city. the guest OF her
-4slsier. Mrs. I. Rasco. iioi Harrison
street.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30

Thursday was dress up day for
the seniors. All Of the girls came
TO school In the morning wearing
short dresses and with their ha.f
down In braids or curls. carrying
dolls. while the boys wore knee
trousers. large white Buster Brown
collars and sucked necessarily on req
and white striped stick candy
Tho Vega basket ball teams VIII
he here Friday To play both the boy
and girls team OF the Amarillo Hign
School
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-01-30

The Seniors have ~ last assigned
t. a roll call room Mid great pomp
aud ceremony they took possession
of their new quarters on Monday,
January &c. The room was decor
atcd IN the senior colOrs white and
gold. and various moitOs we're on tht
walls such as when We Rest. We
Rust. and Come In Without Knock
ing: 60 out the Same Way On
the lower floor and In the corridors
were nucprous signs directing the
Juniors. Sophs and Freshmen to tho
Fountain Of knowledge" What
little control Is needed for the
Seniors has been placed IN the hands
If Mrs. Wilson and Mr.. fronabarger
An extraordinary chapel cAersSe
was held Thursday afternoon IN Ia
High school auditorium. the speak
cr on the program having had actual
cXpcI icncc nlcrg the lines about
which they spoke. The following
program was rendered.
Travels IN the Wcsl--William
Bnycc.
Chorus Eleven high school girls.
The Marine Corps Quini Taylor.
Sailors song Chorus Of high school
girls
Athletics IN Canadian Schools-
Virginia Chandler.
My Life IN Foreign Country
Catherine smith
Spanish Song Chorus OF hiEh
schol girls.
The Monroe journal., 1920-02-24

darned fols that it's no good sendin'
bills until the cotton comes in, and
then well pay them as we always
have done!"
Ben TO his Banjo.
Il bet yer Mr.. Man will get
The Devil when you go.
For YOU are sure some bawler out
Melindy, amt that so!
For Widder Jones ---
II was a close race between Uncle
Ben and his wife but Ben won by a
nose and got the bedroom door shut
and bolted as Melindy tripped over
her gown going up the steps ana
with the door safely bolted Uncle
Ben finished his song defiantly:
For Widder Jones she says that you,
Are a regular scold, and she,
Will beat the stuffin' out of you
Because you're scoldin' me.
She says she'll scratch your ugly race,
And tear your sandy hair
And generally do you up.
Melindy, so beware
A smash with the axe broke the bed
room bolt and Ben went out the win
dow taking the sash with him, fol-
lowed by the axe, which luckily miss
ed him.
The Monroe journal., 1920-02-24
The Best Insurance
Against Influenza
Prominent Educator Believes That Vapomentha Is
Sure Preventative

serted in each nostril. Brame's Vapo-
mentha Salve penetrates the pores OF
the skin, relieving congestion. at the
same time healing vapors arise and
are breathed through the mouth and
nose. loosening the pleghm and caus-
ing the patient to breathe freely, Its
absolute reliability is evidenced by
dozens of unsolicited testimonials.
Brame's vapomentha Salve will re-
lieve pneumonia. influenza, grippe,
pleurisy, bronchitis, whooping cough,
catarrh, asthma, tonsilitis, hay fever
and inflammation of the skin.
vapomentha is applied externally,
and II will not stain the clothes. as
Other salves do. No home should
ever be without it. Buy II from your
dealer or direct from the Brame
Drug Co.. North Wilkesboro, N. G.
A small bottole costs soc; a much
larger one. containing six times as
much, $1.20.-Ady.
The Monroe journal., 1920-02-24

DR.. X. NJ. Brame, discoverer OF
Brames vapomenths Salye. has a
letter from c. G.. Wright. Superin-
tendent of the Wilkes County, N. C..
Public Schools. in whicn he says;
I'VE have used Brame's Vapomentha
Salve for nearly all the ills for which
II is prescribed and have always So
cured satisfactory results. IL used
in time II has never failed Ia break
up colds. usually the fore' anner OF
Grippe, Influenza and Pneumonia.
| speak from personal
observation. | believe IL this prep
aration is used in time II will prevent
the development of pneumonia in
every instance. IL used according to
directions"
These strong statements are fully
justified by the remarkable recoy-
cries that follow. Brame's Vapo-
mentha Salve is applied freely
over the chest and throat and in
The Monroe journal., 1920-02-24
No Worms In a Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms have an un
healthy color. which indicates poor blood, ana ast
rule, there Is more or less stomach Gistur9ance
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC Given refnlarr
for two or three weeks win enrish the bood' W.
prove the digestion, aud act as General susaeth.
enine Tonic to the whole system. Nature will ther
throw of or dispel the worms and the Child viii o
u perfsct health. Pleasant to take. e0c per bottle
The Monroe journal., 1920-02-24
GUESS POPULATION OF UNION COUNTY AND
MONROE AND WIN PRIZES

The Journal will give $40 to the who makes the nearest
estimate of the population of Union county, and $40 to the
one making the nearest estimate of the number Of nhab
tants in Monroe In addition to these prizes Mr. R. A
Morrow offers $50 to the making the CORRECT est-
mate of the population of the county, and $50 to the one
making the CORRECT estimate of the population of Mon
roe These two last prizes will not be awarded unless the
correct numbers for both the county and town given
Estimates must be mailed to The Journal office Use the
following coupon:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-27
FREE SCHOLARSHIPS

Former service men who have not
already filed applications for one ol
the free scholarships offered by the
Y N c. A. Educationa% Service fer
demolished men may do so at once,
according to Fl A. Hunt, chairman os
the barbour County Educational Ser
vice Committee
"The opportunity is open to every
ex-soldier, sailor, marine and or
phancd son Of veteran who served
in the late war"
As the greater proportion Of ex-
service men come from cities OF les.
than 5000 inhabitants, the "Y" has
allotted a proportionate amount -
the funds available for free awards
to such communities. Scholarships
Will lie given in the Home Study
Courses Of the United Y. NJ C. A.
Schools to qualified applicants unable
to attend city schools
The wide range in courses offere
makes it possible for the man with
little or no" elementary education to
participate in the benefit on an equal
basis with those more fortunate in the
matter of education. Comprehensive
and practical agricultural courses are
offered in the Home Study Courses
ilong with commercial, academic,
professional and highly SPECIALIZED
technical ores.
More than 10000 men attended Y.
NJ c. A. schools last year under the
direction of 800 competent instructors.
This huge educational machine this
year will be placed at the service OF
former service men, augmented ty "a
highly trained personnel, organized to
promote the Home Study Courses.
All applications for free scholar
ships should be made either direct or
Ivy mail to F. G. Kittfe. Philippi. f.
A. Hunt or D. ]. Taft. Although ap-
plications for awards in college,
technical and university courses are
submitted to the State Educational
Service Committee Charleston, they
should be filed with the local Com
i 'ttee, which may recommend ouali-
!. I'd candidates for these awards.
There are three members of this
County Board as mentioned above.
We have $500 90 to be awarded in
scholarships to cx-service men in tbs
county, Barbour, and would like to
make these awards PRIOR to July 1st
1t matters net what course of sti
you wish to pursue or what school you
wish to attend. lie: us Rave your APP
plications at once so that we can ge'
cur share Of these funds.
e. A. HUME
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-27

front door of the Court House of Bar
bour County, West Virginia, and by
publishing for at least three weeks
preceding said hearing in the Beling-
ton Progressive, a newspaper printed
in the City of Belington and by post
ing at least three copies of the said
order in three public places in said
City of Belington.
A copy from the record, regular
meeting held the 9th day of May 1920
FRED E. THOMPSON, Recorder,
City of Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-27
BUYING LIBERTIES FOR KEEPS

TIE whole list of Liberty bonds may
nov bebought upon the same principle
tiat investment was made in a SMALL
way in War Saving Stamps. The
stamps were bought belaw par with
view of having them paid at par at
maturity. So now the Liberty bonds
mar be bought far below par and If
the are held to maturity the holder
VIII Get one hundeded cents on the
dollar. Take the Fourth Liberty A
As which are selling below "a. An
investment of say $840 now will in
1893 bring payment Of 81 1000 and
in addition, the bond will pay annual
~ S4250 as interest and if this inter-
est and if this interest is deposited
when the coupons are clipped so that
it will be compounded there will be an
other 81 900 accumulated by the time
the Liberty bond natures. Some
parents are making an investment of
this kind for very young children so
that by the time they reach the age
of 81 years they will have 1000 of
capital avilable which grew out of an
investment of $840 by the parents.
If the heads f22 100000 families in
the United States would adopt this
course the question of the public abb
scorbing the funded debt would be
solved. Frank D. McLain, financ-
ial editor, in the Philadelphia Press.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-27
]. A. vIQUESNEY
J. H. L. GAMER
G. J. STALNAKER
COMMITTEE

The above report in writing OF the
Street Committee asking that action
be taken to close the said streets and
alleys as are therein specifically set
out and to make said changes in Grim
Avenue and to open up street from
Merrill Street to Goodloe Street in lieu
of the said Walnut Avenueand Locust
Avenue as same are now located.
On motion of Fred E. Thompson,
seconded by T. E. Williamson the re-
port of said Committee is hereby ad-
opted and spread upoa the minutes
and made a part thereof and it APP
pearing to the Council that the inter-
est of the said City of Belington May
be best promoted and conserved by
the discontinuance of the said streets
and alleys and by the changes in said
streets as therein set out, and in con-
sideration of same the 9th day OF
May, 1920 is hereby fixed for the fin
al hearing of the said question as TO
whether or not the said streets and
alleys should be closed and of the
said changes made in the streets as
aforesaid; the said hearing to begin
at s o'clock, p. m., and Ellsworth Will
son, John A. Robinson and George q.
Cain. citizens of the City of Beling-
ton, who are not members Of the
Council and who have no interest in the
Belington Industrial Company, are
hereby appointed as said Committee
to go upon the grounds and view the
said streets and alleys proposed to be
closed and to make survey OF the
changes to be made in said streets
and make their report in writing to
this Council as to whether or not the
public interest of the City of Being
ton will be best promoted and con-
served and whether in their opinion
any, and If any, what Inconvenience
would result in the disseminating of
the said streets and alleys.
It is further ordered that the no.
tice of said hearing shall be given by
posting a copy of this order at the