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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-09-10
EQUALIZER'S FIGURES CUT.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept. q
Hamilton Comty's assesable valua
tiion for taxes for the year 1920, in.
cluding realty and personality, is
$125,915,300, according to final fig.
ures furnished by Assessor Randolph
Howell to-day.
The State Equalization Board has
appraised the value of Hamilton
County property at $150000,000, but
there is probably not a piece of prop
erty in the county that was not re-
duced from the state figures by the
assessor. Assessor Howell declared
today that he did not know what
would be the attitude of the state
board of equalization, but that he
stood ready to defend his assess
ments.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-09-10
AN INTERESTING VIEW.

A great deal of press opinion, along
with that from other sources, con-
corning the alleged ratification Of the
proposed suffrage amendment by the
Tennessee Legislature has been given
in news reports, but the following
from the New York Times, was not
generally produced. The News is q
daily paper published in the metro
polls by negroes for negro readers.
What II says on this subject is in
some respects more interesting than
the conventional and sometimes i'll
formed comment from better known
|pb blications. The article is headed
|"TRe Boon Of Woman Suffrage" and
reads as follows: ~s~n'-~A-~r-r~salsas.
The colored citizens of the country
may selfishly rejoice in the passing
by Tennessee of the woman suffrage
amendment. They selfishly and
properly rejoice at all legislation
which will tend to centralize author
ity in the national government. They
live now, and will continue to live for
the most part, in the eX-slave-holding,
states rights commonwealth of the
South. So long as that remains the
condition to be faced, patriots should
rejoice at any measure that will tend
to break that yet unbroken, brutal
and rebellious spirit of the Southern
states. They have never yet come
quite completely into the union. Nor
do they intend to come into the union
so long as by that action they would
remove their strangle-hold upon the
bugbear of race equality.
Among the primitive peoples, says
Bagehot, the quantity of government
is more important than the quality.
Bagahot had in mind just cJch an
arches as George, Tennessee, Mis-
sissippi and the Russia of 1917. II
national woman suffrage means a
greater quantity Of government for
the Southern states, then more power
to woman suffrage. If woman suf-
frage will mean the destruction of the
Spurious democracy Of the South"
then woman suffrage is justified in
the highest degree as the political sal
vation Of the republic"
This is very candid comment from
a source we all understand. II
breathes the spirit of reconstruction.
The Southern states are rebellious.
provinces to be governed with a
strong hand by centralized govern
ment at Washington, and any legisla-
tion tending to promote that end is
commendable. This is the view the
News takes of the Nineteenth
Amendment. 1t is more frank than
suffrage advocates in general.
The Banner wishes to call attention
to phrases employed in this article,
like "such anarchies as Georgia, Ten
nessee, Mississippi and the Russia of
1877" they (the Southern states) do
not intend to come into the union SO
long as by that action they would re-
move their strangle hold upon the
bugbear Of race equality" and others
Of like tenor.
1t is not at all necessary that the
Banner should comment on the ar
ticle. 1t is required only that the
Southern people who think the regu-
lation of suffrage by the Federal
government a good thing read it and
ponder.-Nashville Banner.
Delightful and C00LING-Elk
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-09-10
WHAT WAS DONE
ON THE LAST DAY

The truly extraordinary session OF
the legislature came to sine die end
last Saturday and with its last breath
played havoc with the special bills of
the governor-presenting quite a
contrast TO the first days Of the regu-
uar session last Winter, when the
governor seemed to rule the body
with an iron hand.
The governor had, with great re-
gret, he said, vetoed the appropria-
tion bill carrying 500 additional
compensation for the members, door
keepers, sergeant alarms and chap
lain, the total amount Of which items
is about $4,000. The overriding
vote in both houses being decisively
large-in fact 18 to s in the Senate
and 81 to 20 in the House.
The House rejected the bill to levy
a poll tax on women for the Novem-
ber election, killed the personality
tax bill, also the bill applying the
sliding scale to the five cent school
rate and the bill to provide a means
Of assessing the intangible property
Of foreign corporations, which can not
be reached under existing laws, was
never called up for passage. Likewise
the bill of the governor to refund poll
tax collected from ex-service men,
failed to get through the House. The
etra session was distinguished by q
runaway to Alabama of 30-odd men,
bers, a movement against ratification
Of female suffrage-and at the end
the Houe positively refused to enter
upon the journal a motion to declar-
ing illegal the action Of the Tuesday
before, expenging from the record
that action on the suffrage amend
ment.
The fact of the business is that the
extraordinary session went out in a
blaze Of combined glory and general
cussedness and we are proud to state
that our representative, Hon, A. s,
Montgomery voted as his people
would have had him vote, could they
have been at his side and making
the suggestions.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-09-10


|the 11sesidsntial campaisn. Republi.
cans have at least pretended implicit
faith in the election of their candi-
date and that result may come in the
November election--but it is a dead
certainty that Gov. Cox is giving
them a run for their money. After all
protests and denials have been re-
corded, the fact remains that the G.
o. p., is gathering together an enor-
nous sum, which runs into the mil
lions-and we for one do not blame
the large contributors for making
such investment of their money. The
poor lemon growers of California, for
instance, who are making but the pit
iful sum of $1,000 to $4,000 per acre
are demanding protection" against
imported lemons Who doubts that a
contribution made by the lemon grow
ers is anything but an investment;
and so it is and will be with others
who are willing to pay in advance for
protection" On the other hand, the
Democratic chairman says S2,OOO0OO
will be the maximum sum needed for
the campaign and of that sum less
than 100000 has been raised-all of
whichswill make no difference in the
South, which will remain "solid" for
Democracy, unless busted" by wo-
man suffrage.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-09-10
NEW BUILDING.

The new High School Building is
nearing completion. 1t is pronounced
by those who know, to be the best
public building ever put up in the
county. 1t is a magnificent structure
and a credit to any town or communi-
ty. All convenience and comfort will
be conductive to good work. All who
are interested in a first-class High
School are elated over the arrange
ment and appearance.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-09-10
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method of expressing
our thanks to our many friends for
their kindness during sickness and
at the death Of our beloved mother.
Especially do we mention Drs. C. H.
Johnston and r. H. Davidson. We
are indeed grateful, too, for the many
floral designs.
Mrs. Sula Muse, Mel Scott,
Eugene Scott and wife.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-09-10
FINAL FIGURES FOR
GOVERNOR IN PRIMARY

The final count in the primary
race for governor shows that Gov.
Roberts majority over Col. Crabtree
was 2S,979 and the total vote cast
was ll3,10S-but miss was as good
as : mile" or as bad, so far as Crab
tree was concerned. Capt. Gordon
Browning could have "mopped up"
with Roberts. Now for November.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-09-10

Ulis Derryberry and wife, Of Wild
ersville, were the guests of A. ]. Rush
Sunday night.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-09-10

kirtley Blount left the latter part
Of last week for Tullahma to re-en-
ter the Fitzgerald Clark School.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-09-10

Delightful and CO0LING-Elk
Quinine and Sage Hair Tcnic.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-09-10
cox MAKING 1T
WARM FOR HARDING

From even before the beginning Of
|the ilresilentisl campaign. .Republi-
cans have at least pretended implicit
faith in the election Of their candi-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
WHITING TO MEET
STRONG COLARADO FIVE
ispECiAl 10 The INES


WHITING. Ind, Dec. 22.-LocA has
ketbzii fans are e1ated ct the new
tina a re-organiEed He'd Crown basket
bail five VIII battle the Deavs A g
Thursday night at Slovsk H~onaeSIhis
bRtEe is no wiooked forward to ss-en9
Of the biggest games OF the $earEss
The Colorado squad Is n trsvettng
professional team with a reputation
similar TO that enjoyed by the-eSe@
York Nationals. They are n5ehageo
by Rex Smith who handled the@chey
enne dia last yea rwith such size
cess. The Denver squad defeated In
slm-pro Wilmington squad satureas
night ss-9I.
The Red Crown team - under the
supervision Of a committed from III
Standard OIL a. A. and the OExts C3ue
This committee is composed Of Ton
Cooke. John Melvin and JIM -ortTira
whose very names spell success .f0r
the venture. The fans are now sasssred
Of the return Of big league basketba1
A. a preliminary the Renows. f6ss
working second team VIII battle the
Blu Island big five.
Games-Rcnows vs.. Blue Island 81
7:45 y. m and tho Red C~rownsVr Den
yer A. &. at s:45 p. m. ThursdRy. De
eember % at Slovak Home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
WINTER WEATHER HnaE

The Twin City got it's fret real touch
OF winter weather yesterday afternoon
ard throughout tho night. Shortly
after 2 o'clock in the afternoon. a
heavy gale travelling at the rate OF
about 40 miles ar hour. causing Sow
eral hundred dollars damage In In
diana Harbor. by the breaking Of win
dows. Two large signs on Michigan
avenue were blown down. en~dsngering
the lives OF two persons. who were hur-
ryiug along to GEEK cover.
According to statements or a mum
Der OF old residents OF the town. the
gale is one OF the worst experienced
here since last easter.
While no injuries or loss OF lives
has been reported from the lakes a,
the Indiana Harbor port. precautions
are being taken. and all shipping has
been ordered to hug the coast until
the storm ig passed.
The streets OF both ends OF East Chi
cago during the entire day was a sheet
{ Ice. and made walking very dir
ncult.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
AT THE DE LUKE

Critics everywhere assert that Pol
~lyonnA" Is one OF the greatest picture
plays ever filmed. The reason for this
lie that the philosophy upon which the
story IS based constituted a theme
which al tho present time has an un-
usually wide appeal. This production
Will be the feature al the De Luxe
sunday. Monday. Tuesday and wednes-
day.
Undoubtedly Mary PlSkford. with
characteristic far-sightedness, had this
In mind whom che chose this cele-
brated work as her nrst vehicle for
tho United Artists corporation.
There Is a great craving at tho
present time on the part OF the public.
according to best informed showmen,
for something more than mere enter
tainment. OF course. diversion Is al
ways the paramount thing whenever
amusement is considered. but at the
same time people want something big
and Notwithstanding that Rill
drive home a few truths without
preaching a sermon or spelling the
flavor Of a show which is meant TO en-
t~ertain.
Such a story is "Pollyanna. with
It's CAAtSI44l plAllOHNphg - SidQllGSS- 4 !
Is believed that this production. com
ing at a time when the country Is up
set b. a period Of readIastment. vii,
have an unprecedented reception from
the picture patrons
Miss P!ckgord points out in this
story that even when things are bao
they might be worse. This thought
planted in the minds Of people whC
are dissatisfied with wage conditions
I or who think they are not getting .
fair price for their goods. Will teIA
T.. stimulate a line OF mental activity
which viii result in stabiiizing condi-
tons.
The most progressive OF the pietur'
stars believe in choosing plays. wher-
ever possible. which viii act as a prop
aganda OF good Il i their ambition
10 have Zach screen medium serve
definite and with this In minC
Mary Pickford decided to picturAe
Eleanor RI. Porter's famous book. 5
tPollynnna" Is . picture with a mis-
.f.,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

Edwin Dinwiddie Is home from Pur-
due to spend the holidays with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. w. Dinwiddie o:
East state street.
Mrs. Nora Davis OF .22 Sibiey street
Is leaving for New York city today
where che VIII spend the remainder Of
the winter with her daughter Ruth
and Helen who live there.
Wynn Jones and Robert DeWeeso
are arriving from Purdue University
today to spend the holidays with their
parents.
Mildred Modejska IL coming home to-
morrow from Northern State Normal
school 10 spend the holidays with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. l. l. Modjeska or
Park place.
Miss Delta Curry who had an ac-
cident when a~lighting from a street
car a week ago. is sufficiently recov
cred TO be able TO go 10 her home at
Kalamazoo. Mich, where she will re-
main until after the holidays. when
she VIII return to Hammond and re-
sumo her work here.
Carolyn Paxton. daughter OF Mr. AM
Mrs. w. G. Paxton. who Is nome from
school for the Christmas holidays. Ii
III. the physicians report that it is not
serious and It is hoped tAht she will
be able TO be out in a few days.
.
Bernice Eastwood is coming home
from Bloomington. Ind. today to spend
the holidays with her PARENTS Mr.. and
Mrs. II. W. Eastwood, OF 23S Indiana
avenue.
Arthur Beckmen. William Pierce
Henry Beckman and Theodore Palmer
who are students at the University OF
Michigan. arrived last night TO spen-
the Christmas holidays.
An elaborate Christmas luncheon
was given today by the girls of tn
cashiers department OF the Indians
Harbor Belt Railroad, local freigh
agents of1ioe. A Christmas effect wa
carried throughout. a very beautiful
I Christmas tree ornamenting the table
After the luncheon the girls enjoyed
grab bag in which they received SOM
very pretty gifts. The honored guest
were Mr.. NJ. II. Kerger. agent: II. \
ANDRE. chief clerk; o. J. kaelin, cash
Ter: w. J.. Lienen, assistant cashier
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
Personal and
Social NezCS

Mrs. Emma Witham and SON clifford
Who Is attending Purdue University
are spending the holidays as the guests
~ Mr.. and Mrs. II r. Lightly or 1858
Van Buren, street.
The II. T. club was entertained at
the home OF Anna Reinholtz last even
ing. the guests were Mrs. Lottie Hide
branski. Anna Koch and Elizabeth
Rabe. The house was prettily deco
rated with Christmas colors and a
brightly trimmed Christmas tree
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
RETURNS raon FUNERAL

Herman Kerr. q policeman attached
to the East Chicago station, returned
yesterday frem Harlan, Ia. where he
went 10 attend the funeral of g nephew
leonard Ksrr, an undertaken In that
CITY.
Mr.. Kerr is well known In Harlan.
his brother formerly bsing mayor Of
that city. which is about the same size
az Crown Point.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
LIVE NEWS
FROM THE
TWIN CITIES
CORRECTION

In an Item appearing In The Times
@. Monday. II was said that the bod
o. Phillip Mann was being prepared
FOR burial 1T the Burns morgue. Ham
mond. this should have read that the
body was taken from Gibson IN Burns
ambulance and later turned over to
Huber's Undertaking Parlors. who
after preparing the bod FOR burial.
shipped II to Munroe. Mich
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
KILLED
IN POWDER PLANT
nn7EsNATIonAL NEWS ssaweE

wTLKESBARRE. IA. Dec. ca
Three bodies have been removed from
the debris OF the Dupont Powder Mills
which blew up at Moosic early TO-DAY.
Two men are seriously injured, and is
others slightly hurt. There arc a score
more u-naccounted for as vet. accord
ing 10 early reports from the scene
or the explosion. which is in an isolated
mountain.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
x-AEyGERBUNp FrDELrA.

The thirty-hfth annual Christmas
CELEBRATION and New Years ball will
AXE place Saturday evening, anuar
lst. at Unity Hall beginning at 1890
o'clock, A big Christmas tree and
presents for the children OF members
and their friends will be distributed.
Everybody welcome Admission so
cents per person. Children free.
I2-15-17-20-22
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

added to the ch~erriness. There was a
grab bag which war great fun. sacn
guest receiving a gift. late in the even
Ing a nicely arranged course luncheon
was served. The next meeting viii
take place AZ the home OF Mrs. Arthur
Hilbrich Of asa sibiey street.
Catherine Williams. who Is attend
ing Dennison University at Granville.
O.. is spending the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. a. Williams
Of Truman avenue.
The North Side w. c. T. L. met at
the home Of Mrs Willis Buch of az
Michigan avenue last Friday afternoon.
Plans were made to visit the Soldiers
and Sailors" hospital IN Chicago ana
take them a number Of solicited Christ
mas gifts. Anyone desiring TO help
with the contribution and add just a
little to the Christmas cheer OF our
wounded soldiers and sailors may
leave their Offering at the home OF
Mrs. o.. {. Mcclure. 4e5 15oth street.
They also filled forty Christmas stock
ings for the l.. T. l.. children's party
which wa held at the home of Mrs.
c. E. Graves Saturday afternoon. The
next meeting will be held az the home
OF Mrs. Charles Mason, corner OF Hon-
man and Mason streets January 4.
-.
This week is planned for as Big
Week" at the Hammond Country Club.
| there will be several parties arranged
for members and their guests and for
the young folks home from school for
the holidays. not to forget a party for
the Riddles. Tonight The Great
Lakes String Quartette" and lest we
be entertaining angels II
might be well to mention that this
Same quartette has attended the Yer
sailles Peace Conference, twice as q
part Of the presidential retinue and
there is no doubt that their superiors
are not TO be found in their particular
art. The concert is this evening. Fri
dav afternoon there will be a lovely
| Christmas tree and Santa Claus has
been able to donate a few minutes o
his ever valuable time and he will b
/ present in all OF his red glory, for tn
children OF members. Tomorrow night
is stag night" and ali contests wit
be completed and a general n tins
such as are had at stags- Member:
and their guests are cordially invited
to attend the concert hts evening. Mex
week q dance has been planned for thu
young folks. announcement concerning
this will be made later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
MOTHER LEAVES soy

Mrs. MarceIla Shefrendor OF 3s52
Cedar street. Indiana Hsrbor. told
friends and n~eighbors that she yves
going to the store. and asked several
Of them 81 they would take care Of her
little boy. This happened Dec. j.. but
as vet Mrs. Shefrendor has not re-
:, rued to her home.
when she left. she took with her q
suitcase belonging to one OF her board
crs and also took her little daughter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
LIVE LOCAL
NEWS lads"
PLEATING AND


ton covering, hemstitching. braiding
al work guaranteed. Call at Was
sey's. 81 State ST.. little west OF Hob
man St. Phone 44s Hammond. S-27
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

The Security Benefit Association will
hold regular meeting tonight. Initia-
ton and eats. Members please attend
and ind cut about our gold watch
contest. 1929
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

That scarce art!cle-Genuine Frank
lin County Coal. I have it in three
sizes. 'Dioos h Coal Man"
12-21-2S-24
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

All kinds OF soft coal in stock FOR
immediate delivery "Dibos the Coal
Manr-Phone 4-Phone 5. 12-1S-20-22
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

SAY IT WITH FLowERS"-Tele-
phone your order for Xmas flowers,
potted plants and wreaths to HAM
mond Floral Co. Tel. 3os. State and
Hobman. 12-22-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

Season tickets FOR the Country club
lyceum course may be had at the door
tonight for s2.5o. this Includes 5 con-
certs. Admission for single concert
500. 1922
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

Royal Neighbors s4s7 will hold q
special meeting at the home Of Mrs
Mary Bryant, Ss1 Columbia avenue, to-
tomorrow afternoon AT two o'clock 70
complete arrangements for the Christ
mas entertainment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LOsT-Ladies hand bag ia Lion stas
" cdncsday afternoon. Liberal rewaru
return 70 276 q st. phone S0edJ-HeYr-
monG i2s22
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
Bottled Spring Zephyrs

That's what we cali orr Perfume
and Toilet Waters. No matter no !
delicate the flower the odor IL FAITH
fully preserved. A bottle otsFahnsr.
or Hudnuts. t2-23s
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

Range ana Egg Hard Coal in stock.
Any quantity. "Dibos the Coal Man"
12-21-23-2A
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

Maude Burke entertained her SUN
day school class the "Mizpah" At .
Christmas party at her home on Dyer
boulevard Monday night. A grab bag
games and music afforded a very
pleasant evening. A nice luncheon
was served.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
SAY IT WITT

SAY 1T WITH FIOwERS"-Teles
phone your order for Xmas howv.s.
potted plants and wreaths TO Ham
mona Floral go. Tel. 500. state and
800
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

Arthur Beckman. william Pierce.
Henry Beckman and Theodore Palmer
who are students at the University OF
Michigan. arrived last night to spend
the Christmas holidays.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

Mildred Modejska IL coming home to-
morrow from Northern State Normal
school TO spend the holidays with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. l. l. Modjeska or
Park place.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

Berniee Eastwood is coming home
from Bloomington. Ind. today to spend
the holidays with her PARENTS MIR. and
Mrs. II. W Eastwood, OF 23S Indiana
avenue.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-20
Long Island Railroad
Proposes Fare Increase
81 600, 900 More Revenue Need
ed to Meet Operation Costs,
II Tells Passengers

The Long Island Railroad, in a folder
issued to its passengers yesterday, an
nounces that in the next twelve months
81 100000 must be added to the COM
panys annual net earnings to cover
increased costs, and makes proposals
whereby this may be raised
Freight rate increases, it is sug-
gested, will supply about half of the
required amount. Six other changes
are cited which it is belivd will fur
nish the other S800,OOO They are:
Ten per cent increase on all commu-
tatjon and school tickets;
All one-way and round-trip fares on
basis of three cents mile;
Increase in electric fares in zone be-
tween Flatbush and Railroad Avenue
from six to eight cents; in zone from
Flatbush to Jamaica, from II to 13
cents;
Fifty-trip tickets to and from all
points on uniform basis of "a cents a
milo
Resumption of the sale of ten-trip
tickets at the rate of 212 cents mile
Increase in one-way and roundtrip
fares between Flatbush Avenue and
Jamaica on express train connections
and between New York and brooklyn
and various other stations in Greater
New York TO eliminate discrimination
in cases in which through rates are
more than the sum OF local fares.