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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12

the devils distilleries. II you as
sist in the distribution OF these In
sidiOus cOnfectiOns you assist in the
destruction OF the bodies and souls
OF your fellow-beings. and in the
filling Of our tails. asylums and aims
houses Think, girl, ere YOU touch
the money IOr which brandy balls
are sold"
Dear me-" said Elsie. bewildereJ.
I didn't know there was rum in
brandy balls. But I must live by
some means. What shall I do?"
Decline the position" said the
lady, and come with me- I will
tell you what 10 90"
After Elsie had told the confec-
toner that she had changed her
mind about the cashiership, she put
on her coat and followed the lady
70 the sidewalk, where awaited an
elegant victoria.
Seek some other work" said the
black-and-steel lady, land assist in
crushing the hydra headed demon
rum. And she got into the victoria
and drove away.
Il guess that puts il up 70 Mr..
Otter again" said Elsie, ruefully,
turning down the street. And I'm
sorry, too, for I'd much rather make
my way without help"
Near Fourteenth st. Elsie saw a
placard tackled on the side OF a
doorway that read: Fifty girls.
neat sewers, wanted imm ediately on
theatrical costumes Good pay"
She was about to enter. when a
solemn man, dressed all I'm black.
laid his hand on her arm.
Ny dear girl" he said, ct en-
treat you not TO enter that dressing
room Of the devil"
Goodness mel" exclaimed Elsie,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12

"A peppermint flavor, who decided,
after questioning Elsie pretty close
~, that she was the very girl he
wanted. Her services were needed
at once. so Elsie, with a thankful
heart, drew off her tan coat and
prepared 10 mount the cashiers
stool
But before she could do so a
gaunt lady wearing steel spectacles
and black mittens stood before her,
with a long finger pointing. and ex-
claimed: young woman, hesjtate!"
Elsie hesitated.
DO you know" said the black
and-steel lady, that in accepting
this position you may this day
cause the loss Of hundred lives
in agonizing physical torture and
the sending as many souls to perdi-
tion?"
why, no" said Elsie, in fright
ened tones. How could l do
that2''
Rum" said the lady-"the de-
mon rum. Do YOU know why so
many lives are lost when a theater
catches fire? Brandy balls The
demon rum lurking in brandy balls.
our society women while in thea
ters sit grossly intoxicated from
eating these candies filled with
brandy. When the fire fiend sweeps
down upon them they are unable
TO escape. The candy stores are
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12

ers.' Below Il was hung a newly
stretched canvas bearing the words.
Five hundred girls wanted 10 learn
trade. Good wages from the start
Apply one flight up"
Elsie started toward the door.
near which were gathered in groups
some 20 or 80 girls. ore big girl
with a black straw hap tipped down
over her eyes stepped in front OF
her
Say, youse." said the girl. "are
you'se goin' in there after a Job ?"
Yes" said Elsie; Il must have
work"
Now don't do it." said the girl.
I'm chairman OF our Scab Com
mittee There's 400 Of US girls
locked out just because we demand
ed so cents a week raise in wages,
and ice water. and for the foreman
20 shave off his mustache You're
too nice a looking girl TO be a scab.
Wouldn't you please help us along
by trying 10 find a job somewhere
else, or would you'se rather have
your face pushed I'M"
~In try somewhere else" said
Elsie.
She walked aimlessly eastward
on Broadway, and there her heart
leaped 20 see the sign. Fox * OF
ter" stretching entirely across the
front OF a tall building. II was as
though an unseen guide had led her
70 it through the by-wa,ys of her
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you $50 month
Before Elsie could stammer forth
her. gradned acceptance. a youns
woman with gold glasses on her
bony nose and her hands in her
jacket pockets seized her arm and
drew her aside
u ana Miss Ticklebaum," said she,
cor the Association for the Proven
ton Of Jobs Being put Up on
NJ orFiug Girls Looking for Jobs.
Wc prevented a. girls from securing
positions last week j am here 10
protect YOU Beware of any one
who offers YOU a job. How do
YOU know that this woman does not
want 90 make you work as a
breaker-bOy IN a coal mine or muir
der you 70 get your teeth? IL you
accept work OF any kind without
permission Of our association you
viii be arrested by one OF ou-
agents"
But what am / 10 do?" asked
Elsie 81 have no home or money.
I must do something. Why am I
not allowed 20 accept this kind
lady's oncre'
II do not know" said Miss Tickle
baum. That is the affair OF our
Committee on the Adjustment OF
Aftit liNs Nie+ AZ IL ivy uAL9 SIMPLY W
see that YOU do not get work You
viii give me your name and address
and report 20 our secretary every
Thursday. We have 500 girls on
the waiting list who will in time be
allowed TO accept positions as va
cancics occur on our roll Of Quail
fed Employers, which now COM
prises p names. There is prayer,
music and lemonade in our chapel
the third Sunday of every month. p"
Elsie hurried away after thank
Ing Miss Ticklebaum for her time
Is warning and advice After all.
it seemed that she must try TO find
Mr. otter
But after walking a few blocks
she saw "A sign, Cashier wanted. {"
In the window Of a confectionery
store. In she went and applied for
the place after casting a quick
glance over her shoulder to assure
herself that the job-preventer was
not on her trail
The proprietor of the confection-
cry was a benevolent old man with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-12
Elsie ~ NEW YORK-By O. Henry

with some impotence. The devil
seems 10 have a cinch on all the
business in New York. What's
wrong about the place ?"
1T is here" said the solemn man,
that the regaiia Of Satan-in other
words, the costumes worn on the
stage-are manufactured. The
stage is the road 10 ruin and de-
struction. Would you imperil your
soul by lending the work OF your
hands to its support? Do you
know, my dear girl. what the thea
ter leads to- Do you know where
actors and actresses GO after the
curtain Of the playhouse has fallen
upon them for the last time?"
Sure" said Elsie. Into vaude-
Vile. But do you think IL would
be wicked for me to make a little
money 10 live on by sewing. I
must get something 10 do pretty
soon."
The fiesh-pots Of Egypt" ex-
claimed the reverend gentleman, up
lifting his hands 81 beseech you.
my child, 10 turn away from this
place of sin and iniquity"
But what will I do for a living p"
asked Elsie. Il don't care to sew
AOl NilAo lluo4Odl OuLltugt II II as
rank as you say il is; but I've got
TO have a job"
The Lord will provide" said the
solemn man. There is a free Bible
class every Sunday afternoon in the
basement Of the cigar store next TO
the church. Peace be with you,
Amen. Farewell"
Elsie went on her way. She was
soon in the downtown district
where factories abound. on a large
brick building was a gilt sign.
"Posey q Trimmer, Artificial Flow
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The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
DISPLAYS NEW TYPE
 OF ELECTRIC RANGE

An electric range which is complete at all points and almost humanly au- tomatic in its operations is on display in the show room of the Lincoln-Jones Electric Company. It has two ovens, three grills and boiler, all operated as independent units and with a system of automatic control depend upon an alarm clock. One of it's handy fea- lures is the preparing of the family breakfast. All the dishes can be pre- pared and placed in the oven or on the grills the night before, the alarm clock set for cooking at a certain hour, and then the whole thing forgotten. At the given hour, the automatic control turns on the current and then shuts It off when the right temperature is reached. The range then becomes a flreless cooker, and the meal is kept warm and crisp until removed.
 Carlos Brown of the company pre- diets that the ranges, which are made by Westinghouse, will become popular in Conway. Their economy is fur ther increased by the municipal rates. which are 6 1-4 cents per kilowatt up to 50 kilowatts. After that maximum Is reached, the rate is cents per kill oWatt for all current consumed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
BLACKFORK.

People from New Home, Centerville Fairview, Greenbrier, Bailey Chapel and Spring Hill attended singing here Sunday.
 Carl Blair of England visited rela- tives here last week.
 Mrs. F. E. Utley and children from Lcnoke county are visiting relatives here this week.
 Civic Johnson is spending a few days in the blackberry fields.
 Prof. McCleary and wife have been employed to teach our winter term of school
 The people of this place are try ing to raise enough money for a sub- scription school this summer Mrs C. W. Owen will be employed to teach, assisted by her sister, Mrs. A. J. Troxell
 Mrs. Hattie May is slowly improv- ing.
 June 9.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
MOUNT VERNON.

J. NJ. c. Vaughter failed to fill his appointment Sunday.
 | Dr. J. NJ. Muse, J. W. Holt, T. w.. Gavin and other hopeful candidates were shaking hands with friends here this week,
 Misses Annie Henry and Joyce Ad- kisson have returned to their homes after having spent the year as stud ents in Hendrix College. Also Miss i Mamie Hendrickson from the State Normal. We are proud of our young people who are taking advantage of their opportunities, and are glad to have them back with us.
 E. E. Jones has just returned from a weeks visit with relatives and friends at his old home at Trenton, Tenn He says the crop prospects are brighter in Faulkner county than in any of the places he visited. He was accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. o. B. Robbins of Heber Springs.
 Several hundred dollars worth of merchandise belonging to George Josephs was ruined last Friday when his truck was stuck in the Bayou bot toms, for IS hours, while rain fell in torrents and there was no means of protection. Another argument for good roads.
 Mr Dow, our automobile mechanic. has erected an air-dome and installed a Delco lighting system. He will be ready to give the people of this part or the county good, entertainment in the form of moving pictures after July 1.
 Mrs. Dr. Chamness and Misses Glea Hatfield and Bessie Watson took the county examination at Conway last week.
 Mrs. E. J. Jones of Conway is visit ing relatives and friends here this week.
 When we spoke last week of the strong water from the north having a peculiar effect on some people we did not mean to cast any reflection on, or even to arouse the suspicious of the good people of our neighmor- ing community, Nebo, for you know the north extendt long way. We believe the stream from the foun- tain is growing stronger if we may judge from the appearance of four gentlemen CD who came through Mt. Vernon Sunday morning in a truck, however, these men are natives of White county.
 James Lay and wife will moved soon to Little Rock to make their fu- ture home.
 The most spectacular ball game of the season was enjoyed by the people of this place Saturday when Mt. Yer non and Quitman crossed bats. The game had to be stopped in the sixth inning on account of the rain, the score standing to in favor of Mt. Vernon. The same teams will play at Qutman Friday, June 25.
 June 24.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
SIMS-WILKINS.

The marriage of Royce Wilkins of this city to Miss Marguerite Sims of Plumerville will be solemnized this afternoon at Plumerville MT. Will kins was accompanied there this morn ing by his brother, Homer Wilkins, George Shaw Jr., and Mrs. G. Rus sell Brown. who will be members of the bridal party. MT. and Mrs. Will kins will reside here.
 The groom is a member of one of the city's best known families, and is now pharmacist at the Florence drug store. Mrs. Wilkins graduated at Central College the past year, and has a wide circle of friends and acquain- tances.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
INVENTIVE GENIUS R0BS CAL0MEL OF
 NAUSEA AND DANGER
Doctors Favorite Medicine Now Purified and Refined from All Objectionable Effects. "Calo- tabs" "-the New Name. ,

What will human ingenuity do next? Smokelcss powder, wireless telegraphy, horseless carriages, colorless iodine, taste less quinirc,-sow cones nausealcss calo- mel. Inc new improvement called "Calo- tabs' is now on sale at drugstores.
 For biliousness, constipation and indi- gestion the new calomel tablet is prac- tically perfect remedy. as evidenced by the fact that the manufacturers have au- thorized ail druggists to refund tie price i the customer is not perfectly delighted' URth Calotabs. One tablet at bedtime with 2 swallow of watcr-that's al. No taste, 10 nausea. no gripping, no salts By norn- ng your liver is thoroughly cleansed and
 ou are feeling fine, with a hearty appe- ite. Eat what you please-no danger-go lbout your business.
 CalCtabs are not sold in bulk. Get an ]riginal package, sealed. Price, thirty tve> (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
QUITMAN.

A nice rain fell Thursday which was greatly appreciated and Friday afternoon the heavest rain of the sea- son fell, doing much damage to grow ing crops.
 W. A. Webb is spending a few days at home with wife and bage' Mir. Web bis piano tuner and travels.
 Mrs. Pauline Hutchins and chll- dren, who have been visiting her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. w. K. Elliott, left Sunday afternoon for her home at Augusta.
 J. J. Maneese is in Little Rock on business.
 Mrs. Annie Carter of Conway spent a few days here the past week visit ing her sister, Mrs. J. B. Hassell.
 Our ball boys went to Mt. Vernon Saturday but rain prevented them fro playing the game out.
 Remember the picnic the second and third of July. Hon J. s. Utley will deliver an address.
 Mrs J. B. Hassell and sister, Mrs. Carter visited their brother, Louis Altag, near Rosebud, Thursday.
 Allen Patchell has gone to the har- vest fields and expects to be gone of about three months.
 Elisha Brinkley of Woodruff coun- ty is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brinkley here.
 June P.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24

Legal Blanks for sale at this office.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
OLDEST PHONE GIRL
 QUITS, AGE 80 YEARS
Ry IIDjta1 pracu,

Hull, England, June 24.-England' S oldest telephone girl" has put aside her receiver and abandoned her switch board, at the age of 80 years. She IS Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews, who op- erated a switchboard for 100 sub seribers, the exchange having been placed in the Andrews residence 21 years ago.
 Mrs. Andrews gave two reasons for quitting the service. The first was falling eye sight and the second was reduction in her pay, which the company reduced from $2.5O per week to S2. The company, however, will re- tire her on liberal pension.
 Iepal Blanks for sale at this office
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
SIXTEENTH SECTION.

We had nice rain Friday which did the growing crops much good. James Coker went to Bauxite Mon. day
 Mrs. Mattie Small of Bauxite is visiting her father, W. c. Stocks. A very large crowd attended the decoration Sunday.
 Jim Austin of near Vilonia was here this week.
 Arthur Harris got the contract to clean off the graveyard Saturday. Rev. Russell preached at Mountain Springs Sunday morning.
 June 22.
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The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
BICkLE- BOWLING.

Arthur W. Bickle, local insurance agent, was married on Monday at Heber Springs to Miss Gayle Bowl ing of that city, according to word received here. Mir. Bickle is one of the agents working under the supervision of J. D. Dunaway, general agent of the Missouri State Life. They will reside here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
COMMON WITCHAZEL
 FINE FOR SORE EYES

It is surprising how quickly eye in fammation is helped by common witchazel, camphor, hydrastis, etc., as mixed in Lavoptik eye wash. One elderly lady, who had been troubled with chronic eye inflammation for many years, was greatly helped in two days. We guarantee a small bottle of Lavoptik to help ANY CASE weak, strained or infamed eyes. Aluminium eye cup FREE. Howard Terry, drug gist.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
BOLLS- RICE.

The marriage of Miss Clara May Rice to Lillard Bolls of this city, was solemnized last night at : o'clock at the home of the brides parent in Springdale. MT. and Mrs. Bolls will arrive this afternoon at 6:3O o'clock and will make their home in Conway at the residence recently completed on the corner of Davis and Prince streets.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
ANTIOCH.

Singing was we'll attended at this place last Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Collar made a trip to Little Rock one day last week.
 There will be an all-day singing at Antioch church July 4. Everybody is invited to come.
 June 23.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
BAILEY CHAPEL.

4 heavy rain fell last Thursday doing great damage to the land.
 W. C. Bailey had a chill Sunday night from having a tooth pulled.
 Edgar Henderson was quite sick the past week, but is better now.
 Come out to Sunday school next Sunday. We are going to elect new officers.
 June 23.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-24
G. T. PETTY.

c. T. Petty, 65, died yesterday from heart disease at his home near Ot- to, east of Conway, according to word received here. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow, it was said this afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-14

S7l ,IT5. $50 and for the latter s32, 705-
$50 Half rate assessments in the former
aggregate 81 400, $50 while IN the latter
they amount to 81 ,263, l75. or n total OF
50 6S3, ,525. The increase III this respect IL
SAC, 800. In addition the assessment of
public service corporations for street
railway tracks and for miles Of street
used for gas mains, electric light telegraph
and telephone wires Is placed at 81 302,-
600
II is regarded rs n certainty that the
expenses of the city according tn budgets
submitted by various departments. will
be greater thhn the revenue expected from
the more than sl00,0 100000 valuation of
realty in the city Realizing this, the
finance committee Of Council is going
over the budgets with n pruning knife
and mn engle eve, hoping TO trim here and
cut there SO as to make ends meet.
A possible increase in the tax rate may
come from the new home rule bill passed
by the Legislature, and which is still in
the hands Of Gov. Townsend for approval
or disapproval. This measure, intro
dueed bv Senator Robertson, would
give the Council and the Mayor increased
authority as stolicensingvarl TO businesses
carried ON in the city.
While this bill was favored by Mayor
Taylor and members OF the Council,
who appeared before the Legislature and
asked its passage. IN order 10 have the
power to raise the additional revenue
necessary for the conduct of the city
business. without additional burden ON
property owners, IL was opposed by variou
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-14
LARGE INCREASE IN
CITY ASSESSMENT
Realty Valuation Jumps Nearly
$4,000, 900; Means $500, 900
More in Taxes.

The value of Wilmington real estate
has increased, under the revised ASSESS
ments. over the figures of 1919 Sla, S56,-
275. While this means an increase IN city
revenues of about s260,000, the demands
Of the various city departments for in
crcases in their budgets over the amounts
appropriated last year would more than
consume that amount and the finance com
mittee is wrestling With the problem, an
nuallv faced, of how TO divide the money,
without having to resort TO that always
dreaded contingency of raise III the tax
rate.
According to the report of Col. Weller
l.. Stover. president, and Harric 4. Price,
of the City Assessment Board the total
valuation of the city's realty has reached
SI03 $50 500, which IS an increase of the
amount above stated The increase is
regarded AS noteworthy because of the
fact that ont of 29. 900 pieces of property
affected, there were only 800 appeals
The valuation in the Northern district
is more than double that in the South
crn the figures being for the former
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-14

Stein. Ruth Rubin, Frances Greenwnld,
Rose Schwartz, Ada Braunstein. Mrs. n.
|. :. Goldman of Philadelphia. Sarah
Canlan. Fanny Goodlevegc. Rose Hindn.
Emma Cohen, Miss Sarah Levey and
Miss Rosabclle REFS of Chester. Miss Obs
and Miss Frierich of Camden, n. j.,
Mrs. A. Sayers. Mrs. Sigmund. Misses
Stella and Zelda Sigmund, Rose Druoker.
Stella lIillcrschn, Rebeeca Hmschout. Miss
Lillian Cohen Of Boston Jennie Green
stein, Anna Berkowitz, Dora Stromwas-
ser, Bertha llillmnn, Mrs. Goldman
Regina Hart Gertrude Hart, Clar lIar-
WITT, Bessie Harwitz. Lena Bumberg.
Nan Scher, Betty Seher, Rosa Scher, Mary
Miller. Anna Miller. Mrs /. Strauss. Em-
ma Frankfurt. Reba Shtofman, Mrs. l..
Wainer, Anna Wolfman. Fanny Wolf
man, Gertrude Kron, Sophia Handleman
Nettic Lurgc. Helen Cohen. Zipporah
1'opkis, Nancy Goldberg. Fanny Altman
Sadia Simon. Miss Saae, SADIE Crane
Clara and Anna krigstein, Rcse stone,
Rose tucker
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-14
DENY EXPRESS TRAIN RUMOR.
Pcnnsy To Extend Regular Daily 2.30
to Beach Resort But no Fast Runs
Considered.

For the accommodation Of those who will
summer nj liohoboth this year the pcnnsyl-
vania rairond will extend it's regular every
day local train leaving here at 2.30 and
which ends at Harrington, 20 Rehoboth.
The extension becomes effective May
% and will continue until the fall change
in time table. The only extra train 10 be
added toaceommodate Rehoboth travellers
will be the once u week special on Satur-
day afternoon. which has been running
for several years IN the summer time.
Announcement was made today in
some newspapers that Rehoboth was to
have express trains to accommodate
commuters, enabling businessmen Of
Baltimore, Washington, Wilmington and
Philadelphia to make quick run 10 the
Delaware resort. but Pennsylvania officials
today said that was not the case and was
not contemplated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-14
NEW MEMBERS ARE
HONORED BY y.W.H.A.
Association Holds Banquet With
Guests From Neighboring Cities;
Mrs. Heinrich, Toastmistress.

The Y. W. H. 4. held banquet in
the auditorium of the y. NJ. H. A., last
night. in honor of the new members who
recently joined ihc association, with a
large gathering from Wilmington, Chess
ter. Philadelphia. New York, Boston and
Camden.
The color scheme of the hall was purple
and pink with cut lilacs and wild honey
sIckle. Large Zionist and American
flags were displayed while punches of
lllacs and honcy-sucklc were suspended
from the lights. The tables were arranged
IN " shape, % signify the victory
the association had gained in its under
takings. Dancing, singing and gamcs were
the features of the evening.
Miss Rosalia liillersohn, president of
the \. W. H. y. opened the banquet with
an address of welcome and brought to the
notice of the audience Of the ono hum
drcdth birthday anniversary of the great
founder of the Red Gross. Florence Night
ngalc, and all kept silence for one minute
out Of respect for this wonderful nurse.
Later Mrs. Philip IIcimlich was introduced
Is toastmistrcss of the evening by the
president. Those rendering toasts and
>pccchcs were Miss Hllcrsohn, Mrs
lillcrsohn. Mrs Hcimhch Miss II Ncin-
hcrg, Miss Rose Schwartz. Miss Frances
.rollin. Miss Obs, of Camden. y j., Miss
tosabclIc Refs. OF Chester and Miss
Jennie Grcenstcin. Attention was called
to the work done by the association and the
necessity for more members i'll order 10
bring about the full realization Of all its
plans for the future
Those present were, ,as follows:
Estcile Bader. Mrs. IIenlch Mrs
lIillcrsohn. Rosalia Hilcrsohn. Helen
Weinberg. Frances TolIin. Sarah Good
man. Rose Goodman, Martha Price
Molly Price, Mrs :. Price, Rose Price
Sarah Hoskuw. Mrs. Weinberg. Ida