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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK
By LEE PAPE-

was setting on the frunt steps this
aftirnoon, and pop came up. saying,
Well, Benny, watts new? and I sed, Its
Noras day off and mas making sup
pir and she berned the stewed toma-
toes because 1 smelt them on my way
out.
o well sxidents will happen in the
best regulated families, let's jest eat
the tomatoes and pertend We don't
notice enything unusual about them,
sed pop. Cant I pertend 1 don't notice
enything unusual about them without
eating them? 1 sed, and pap sed, Ser
teny not, be a spoart
And wen ma called us for suppir she
gave me an pop tomatoes in 2 saw
sers without taking eny herself and
without giving my sister Gladdis eny
on account of stewed tomatoes being
one of the things Gladdis don't eat.
and pop ate a spoonful of his and
made his face look as if he thawt he
was going to heaven or some place
saying, Mother. these tomatoes are
perfeckly delicious
Wat, do you meen it? sed ma, and
pop sed, wy, shouldn't meen it? and
ma sed, o, no reason, of corse. And
1 ate a spoonful of mine saying, G.,
ma. these stewed tomatoes are CRATE,
I've ate stewed tomatoes before, but
not like this. Being glad 1 never had,
and ma took a spoonful on her own
plate and taisted them, and pop sed,
Wat are you making sutch a face
about, mother?
Did I make face, sed ma, and pop
sed, You made one of the werst faces
I've seen this yeer. wy cont you finish
your tomatoes, mother?
Willyum Potts, you know those to-
matoes are bernt. you must think I'm
awfilly dents, sed ma.
Witch pop picked up his sawser and
smell it, saying, Well. so they are. And
picked up mine and smelled it, say
ing. Darn IL they amt.
WITCH thew cerfenv was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19
FROM CHILD TO GRANDMOTHER.
High School Pageant VIII Show Stages
of Girls Life.

The child, the high school girl,
the college girl. the bride. the mother
and the grandmother, VIII be repre-
scented in the pageant which high
school girls are planning for their an
nual garden party Friday at Central
Park school. All girls of the high
school will take part in the pageant
Guests at the party will be the
mothers of the high school girls.
Leading the pageant will be Helen
Thomas, as May queen. and her at
PENDANTS. Mary Higgins, Bernfce
Curry. Ruth Thurman and Iris Lang
hart A chorus of 200\girls will have
a large share in the entertainment.
Swimming feats in the lake at the
school will be an important feature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

At the recent hearing before the in
terstate commerce committee of the
senate, the statement was made that
when the railroad administration took
over the railroads. many of them had
many millions in their treasures. but
the administration turned them back
without dollar in their treasures
This is a statement that has been
made before. and without denial
There seems here to be an opportun-
ity for somebody to do a large amount
Of explaining.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19
ANNUAL H. S. RECEPTION.
Dots and Dashes TO Entertain Hans
and Mis-Haps Saturday Night.

The Haps and Mis-Haps of the To-
peka high school will be guests of the
Dots and .Dashes. also of the Topeka
high school, Saturday evening-the
occasion is the annual reception. usu-
ally given by the sub-seniors for the
graduating class, but this year it will
be given by the juniors and sub-sen-
iors to minimize expense. The Haps
are the senior boys. the Mis-H aps the
senior girls and the Dots and Dashes
are the juniors.
A program is being prepared for the
occasion in a mysterious manner. the
ma tures of the entertainment being
kept secret. The high school gymna-
SUM will be elaborately decorated for
the reception. Paul Long, president
of the sub-senior class, is chairman of
the committee on arrangements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

Tx-service men who have families
or are contributing to the support of
others. says the Sioux City Tribune,
are beginning to raise their voices
against the cash bonus plan. After
considering the matter carefully they
believe that they will have to pay a
good deal more than their share of the
bill in higher taxes and higher living
costs. Single men will also have to
pay. but not in proportion to those
who have homes and children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Tho funeral Of Mrs. Isabel Crawford. age
-, who died Wednesday morning, will be
held at o'clock Thursday afternoon from
the residence of her daughter-in law. Mrs.
G. NJ Crawford. 1115 Tyler street. Burial
In Topeka cemetery.
MRS. EUGENE J. BURNETT, OF Kansas
City. formerly Miss Beulah Perkins, of
Topeka. died Tuesday in Kansas City. She
is survived by her husband; daughter,
Margaret May; her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. S. Perkins. of Topeka, and a sister.
Mrs. Paul Wharton, of Kansas City. The
Burial in Valley Falls on Thursday.
The funeral of Mrs. Daisy Moran. who
died Sunday, was held Wednesday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock from her home 400
Boswell avenue. The body will be taken
to Whiting, Kan, Thursday for burial.
The funeral of Louis Langston. age 30,
was held at 80 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon
from Shellabargers chapel. Burial in Mt.
Auburn cemetery.
The funeral of Edward bailey. age a.,
afternoon at = so o'clock from the home
1913 East Sixth street. Burial in Topeka
cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Amanda Walker. age
30. who died at her home in Emporia. was
held Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
from Penwell's chapel Burial in Roches-
ter cemetery. Mrs. Walker was former
resident of North Topeka.
Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel sz7-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

Large advances in. the wages paid
to skilled and unskilled labor has
greatly curteiled the building pro-
gram of the country that was outlined
at the close of the war. Further ad-
vances in cost will further reduce the
number OF jobs. Ultimately there will
not be enough TO go around What
will it profit a man to obtain a wage
scale OF s1.25 an hour if there be no
work? Also. what will such a wage
profit him II he cannot buy with it
sufficient food and clothing? To such
conditions as these the constantly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19
MAY CORN DROPS NINE CENTS.
Better Transportation and Cuts in
Other Lines Are Causes Given.

Chicago, May 19.-May corn fell
cents on the Chicago board of trade
today. Continued reports of declines
in commodities. together with in
creased receipts, favorable weather,
and a large number of cars availa BILE
were said by traders to be responsible.
July corn was off 5 cents at S1.67.
September corn was down 1 cent at
$1.57.
Oats were off from a fraction to a
cent.
Later. the market recovered slight
w Nav corn gaining cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19
Local Mention

Dr.. Lyngar. Dentist. sos Kansas Ave.
Adv.
Cash paid for liberty bonds John
Kleinhans. S27 Quincy. Phone e7s1-J.
ADV.
II our garbage collectors should miss
you. call 11s7-Adv.
Call 1858 for job carpenter work.
Door check and lock repairing Kan
son and Hanson. 500 Kansas Ave,
with Frick. the sign man.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19
LIBERTY BONDS IN DECLINE.
War Securities Dumped by Former
Borrowers Reach New Low Levels.

New York, May 19.-The liberty
bond market continued to decline to-
day and there was evidence of consid-
cradle selling by market houses need
ing ready money.
There was some small inv estment
buying at the low prices, but this was
not enough to offset the general de-
cline.
Liberty 4 s lost an additional 40
points. Fourth AIS sold off an ad-
ditional 80 points and the second 4 s
lost 20. Third 4 s lost 16.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

Chicago. Nav 19.-CORN-Close: May.
s155: July. s1.6Iis: September, H-5IA
oATS-May. $1-0i1s July, seiz4s9Sse
RYEWMay. $40; July. se.oeA 0o-oe1a =,
se P1RRTN slsy e. Ju,r. s2se
LARD-JuIy se092: September S21-s5
IIES-May, s1I6e. July, $1s-i5; Sept.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

Wheat growers meeting in Hutch
inson will endeavor to determine the
cost OF producing a bushel of wheat.
Figures were presented in the newspa-
pers a few days ago showing that
wheat is produced at a loss. What
more do the farmers want? Surely
they cannot wish to make it appear
that they are doing business at a
11rofif
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

Apparently in an effort to discour-
age gun toting'' by robbers, Detroit
judge sentenced three men guilty of
robbery while armed. with intent, if
resisted to kill or MAIN. to ten to
twenty years each in Jackson prison,
with a recommendation of fifteen
years. Need of reformed methods in
the robbery business long has been
feI+
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19
WILL HAYS WAS HECKLED.
Republican Women Asked Pertinent
Questions Rather Than Listened.

Washington, May 19.-Suffrage
miIitants organized the "heckling"
which viii Hays, Republican national
chairman, faced as he rose to address
a mass meeting of Republican women
here yesterday.
Headquarters OF the National
Woman's party issued a statement say
ing seventeen of its members partici-
pated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19
Sow York Stood Market.

Wall ST. New York, May I9.-STOCkS-
Stocks were unsettled turnout today's mod
erately active session. Financial, COM
mercial and industrial developments invit-
ed additional liquidation. Further impair
ment of liberty bonds was also factor
Sales appropriated 1.050.0O0 shares
Prices continued TO sag from sheer lack
Of support in the final hour. Extreme losses
ranged from . to almost 10 points. The
closing was weak.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

Gas plants in a number of Michigan
towns have been closed for lack of
coal They should move down into
this country, where We get our gas
out OF the ground, ready made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

Nathan Strauss. in imitation of the
late Andrew Carnegie, has expressed
a desire to die poor. If he will con-
suit few persons who are paying rent
and buying sugar and potatoes he may
learn something to his advantage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

mounting wages are bringing the
country. All the money in the world
would be worthless were there moth
ing to buy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Following are marriage licenses issued in
the last twenty four hours by Probate
Judge Ralph Fl. Cav:
Matt Pfeifer Topeka .....-...--......... =
EIizsbeth Dominic Offerle ...... 81
Robert II Jamison. Topeka II
Stella Mae We'll, Topeka. 70
william J. Holloway, Topeka ....-... -
Ella F. Neary, Kansas City. Mo-. 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

New York. May 19.-Liberty bonds final /:
slz's, eos0; first As. $3.50; second 4's. 500;
as $40; fourth SIS $3.50; Victory
3s4's, o49o: victory AS. 1884
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

Kansas City. MAY 19.-HAY-Receipts of
hay were slightly increased today with
generally firm market Prices we're IN
changed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

Wedding rings. iS-K gold. - up.
Harris-Goar CO.. sos Kansas Avt.-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-19

Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel sa7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-21
Chorus Girl
Is Named in
MOrOscO Suit

NEW YORK. May 2i.--olivcr Mo
roseo. theatrical producer. In alleged
to have spent s2Go.ooo on Selma
raicy. a chorus girl. according TO "A
new suit filed In the supreme court
here yesterday by his wife. Mrs.
Annie T. Morosco, Of Los Angeles.
Mrs Morosco now has three suits
pending. two against her husband
for an accounting Of their Joint pro.
auctions and for an accounting Of
the profits OF Peg o. My Heart"
and another against Selma Paley,
asking $780, 900 for the alleged alien.
alton Of her husbands affections.
The peg o. My Heart" suit. filed
yesterday. demands an accounting Of
the expenditure OF the profits from
the popular play. which faurette
Taylor frat starred in. The suit
complains that Morosco ''sauan.
dercd'' the entire profits OF the play.
S25o.ooo entertaining the chorus
girl.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-21
Be Careful What You
Wash Your Hair With

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. which is
very injurious. M II dries the scalp
and makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use In Mulsificd
cocoanut oil shampoo. for this ~
pure and entirely greaseless. It's
very cheap and beats anything else
all to pieces. You can get this at
any drug store. and few ounces
will last the whole family for
months.
Simply moisten the hair with wa
ter and rub 1t in. about a tcaspoonful
is all that In required. II makes an
abundance of rich, creamy lathcr.
cleanses thoroughly. and rinses out
easily. The hair dries quickly and
evenly. and Is soft. fresh looking.
bright. fluffy. wavy. and easy to
handle. Besides. II loosens and takes
out every particle Of dust, dirt and
dandruff
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-21

of a Bride

copyrighted. 1880. by tho Newspaper
Enterprise Association
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-21
FRECkLE-FACE


Here's a chance. Miss Freckic-face,
To try remedy for freckier with the
guarantee OF "A reliable concern that
II will not cost you a penny unless IL
removes the freckles. while II II does
give you clear complexion the ex.
pcnr~ In ,rifiing.
Simply get an ounce OF othine--
double str~ngth-from any druggist
and few applications should show
YOU how easy IL is 10 rid yourself OF
the homeiy freckicn and get a beauti.
full complexion. Rarely Ii more than
one ounce needed for the worst case
BE sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength Othine aa this
strength In sold under guarantee Of
money back II II fails TO remove
freckles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-21
WH A T do YOU
w think? Write Gym
thia Grey, care Of The
Seattle Star.

Dear Miss Grey: Just few lines.
In answer TO the aarticie written BY
c. f. giving his views on the prc.en,
day religious organizations agree
with him ON everything except one
statement. and that is. that tho truth
is not preached in the world today
There are men and women preaching
tho true Gospel and also living the
life. that In. walking In the path that
Jesus laid out for preachers when
He was on Earth. The world did not
know Jesus when lie was here. and
the same condition has existed ever
since.
III c. T. would iik. to meet some
OF the preachers and people that
preach and live in the truth. would
be glad to communicate with them.
J. D.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-21
THE OLD
GARDENER SAYS

There will be plenty OF time TO
set out dahl!a bulbs for the next
week or 10 days. Dahlias really
give better results In the fan
than they do when forced for
summer blooming. There are
plenty OF other flowers for sum.
msr. too. BE certain that you
plant the dahlias deep enough.
Six or eight inches is about
right Always lay the cut tubers
on their sides. instead Of stand
ing them upright. II Is taken
for granted that you will cut up
the clumps instead Of planting
them whole.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-21

49, Photo By Cress-DaLe.
Here very chic and the same time serviceabe little
street suit 1t is dark blue The which is beted
pleasing length has small neayboun and the
fitting sleeves display line OF buttons running almost
TO the elbow
The Jaunty little urban is exceedingly fetching with
novel gay-colored roll brim
beaded bag of the latest variety carried arm
also demands notice. DAISY HENRY.
n the lady At Stars editorial rooms an.
WI recsc two uc~ts to the Orphum
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-21
A PLEASING TRIBUTE

Dear Miss Grey: Having read your
columns for the last Is years. and
having enjoyed them TO the fuiics,
capacity. l feel IL my duty and my
pleasure TO express my heartfelt APP
probation OF your genius. Mine Is a
life devoid Of many normal pleasures,
for I. Miss Grey. am a cripple. Not
that I am writing this for self pity.
rather To show your great good. and
the extent TO which that good reach
e. Many a time I have seit morbid
and bitter. and would have sue.
cumbed to the overwhelming power
Of my despair when. at the psychic
logical moment. Tho Star would ar
rive and would seek. and imnedi-
ately find. relief In the CHEEKY nature
Of your column. And so. Miss Grey.
refusing to accept without return the
bounty OF your goodness. | have
written a little poem In your honor.
that beg and hope you viii print.
with my best wishes and fondest
hopes for your future
DEDICATED TO MISS GREY
Al, little perhaps do you realize
The depths OF your answers. so
wondrous wise.
i words that you say great wisdom
portray.
~ praise reaches high TO the skies
And I hope you win live. naughty
sins to forgive.
TIN al sins shall have fitted away
And the world shall be good. as a
nice. world should
And wen say. 1T was all Dear Miss
Grey" r. o.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-28
CANADIANS, ALL
EX-SOLDIERS, TO
live IN MEXICO
Three Battalions Recruited
and Will Settle on Mil
lion Acre Estate.

CALGARY, Alberta, July 2S-Gen-
eral Critchley. well known in Cana
dian military circles, recruited and
took into Mexico three battalions Of
British and Canadian war veterans 10
settle them on millionaire estate or
ganized through a military basis and
which included four fully equipped
air squadrons
General Critchley and his brother
commanded the expedition. The e2-
pense is provided IN a British ap-
preparation of 100000 pounds ster-
ing.
MEXICO CITY. July 2S.-Presi-
dent Huerta received the Canadian
agricultural commission and conferred
concerning a project to bring 10000
Canadian farmers to the state Of
Coahuila. Huerta gave all encourage
ment and guarantees.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-28
.RESOLUTE CAPTURES
RACE SERIES;CUP WILL
REMAIN IN AMERICA
Shamrock Crosses Line 13 Minutes
and ) Seconds Behind Fleet
American SlOop i'm Final.
(Ry The Associated preas1


NEW YORK, N. Y, July 2S.-The
Resolute, which decisively defeated
the Shamrock in the deciding race in
defense Of Americas cup yesterday,
probably will not run another race,
it was announced by the New York
Yacht Club. She will be dismantled
and her fittings stored. Sir Thomas
Upton said he will issue another chal-
lenge for 1922.
SANDY HOOK, n. j.. July 28.-
Defender Resolute gave the British
challenger, Shamrock ", the worst
drubbing Of the 1920 regatta in the
final race of the series Tuesday, win
ming boat for boat by thirteen minutes
and As seconds, and the Americas
famous yachting cup remains Ameri-
can property.
Overcoming forty-second lead and
the advantage Of a windward berth
which Shamrock had taken at the
start, the fleet defender held lead
of four minutes and eight seconds at
the halfway stake Of the 30-mile
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-28
GERMANY WILL HAVE AN
INLAND WATER ROUTE
fRy The Associated Fressl

BERLIN, July 2S.-Germany at
last is to have inland water connection
between its eastern food producing
region and its western manufacturing
district, the Prussian state ministry
having decided to supply the final
link which will complete the long
chain of canals between the Elbe and
the Rhine
This canal, about 90 miles long will
join Hanover and Magdeburg. Its
absence during the war proved a great
disadvantage to Germany, which, be-
cause of the allies blockade, had to
abandon its transport by way Of the
North Sea and the Baltic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-28
ACCIDENT CLAIMED
in KILLING NEGRO
MAN AT HARLINCEN

Cora Allen of Harlingen, a negress,
has been held under $500 bond to
await grand jury action as the result
Of the killing at Harlingen Monday
night of negro named John Adams.
The woman claimed that the shooting
was an accident. A rifle was the
weapon, and the man was shot in the
stomach, living perhaps a half hour
after the shooting.
Ruth White. another negress, was
also held under bond in the sum of
$3.50 to appear as witness i'm the
case.
The hearing was held before JUS
tice Of the Peace r. l.. Chaudoin. and
County Attorney O. C. Dancy and
Deputy Sheriff Fred Wynn were
present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-28
RAT DRIVE STARTS
CHARLESTON; TO
TRAP 5000 RODENTS
Tv The Associated pressl

CHARLESTON. S. c., July Is
Five expert rat catchers from New
Orleans are busy here in drive to
trap five thousand rodents in sur
vey along the water front by the
United States Public Health Service.
1t is bubonic plague prevention step.
No infected rats have been found
Charleston hopes to send representa-
tive to the five state conference al
Galveston in August TO discuss plague
prevention work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-28
WAR OFFICE
Is ALLIED REQUEST
OF TURKISH RULERS

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 2S.-
The entente asked the Turks 10 va
cate the war office which is to be
used by the inter-allied commission
for controlling the straits zone. All
arms and ammunition factories have
been closed by the Turks as they will
not be needed by the small army per-
mitted Turkey under the peace terms.
British and Greek troops are ener-
getically sweeping both shores of the
peninsula opposite Constantinople
forcing bandits east Of the Ismid Kill
line.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-28
SAYS NEXT CONGRESS
WILL PASS BONUSES
Cpv The Associn,ed ,Prossl

AURORA, III, July 2S.-Con-
gresham !. G. Copeley. addressing
the American Legion, said Mat soldier
relief legislation will he enacted by
the next congress regardless of which
party wins the election.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-28
GEO. MERIWETHERIS
new OWNER VALLEY
VIEW PLANTATION

George b. Meriwether Of Donna is
in Brownsville today closing up deal
for the purchase of the Valley View
Plantation, near Donna. one of the
best known plantations in the Valley.
1t comprises approximately 1000
acres.
The negotiations are under way he
tween Mr.. Meriwether and +. w. Sea-
bury of this city. who represents the
sellers. Mr.. Meriwether says he viii
own and operate the properties per-
sonally. The plantation is equipped
with its own irrigation system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-28

U. S. PRESSES MEXICO
FOR HAEGL|N'S RESCUE
0By The Associated pressl

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 2S.--
Representations described at the state
department as being Of an urgent
nature" have been made to the Mex
lean government as "A result of the
kidnapping of Carl Haeglin, an Amer.
lean citizen. by Villa several days ago.
The Mexican authorities were asked
to take all steps possible to effect the
release of the prisoner, who IS re-
ported held for ransom
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-28
COTTON MARKET

New Orleans-Spots quiet; mid
ding $3.50; sales $50.
Calveston-Spots quiet; middlins
38. 90; sales 90; r. o. b. 252-
New York-Spots 1000; middling
none; quiet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-07-28
LINCOLN STATUE IS
FORMALLY GIVEN TO
THE BRITISH PEOPLE
nRy The Associnted prrssl

LONDON. July 28.-Elihu Root.
former American secretary Of state.
formally presented 20 the British peo-
pie st. Gauden's statue of Abraham
Lincoln in Charming Square. as a gift
from America. David Lloyd George
made the speech Of acceptance The
event was widely heralded by the
British press as further cementing the
Anglo friendship.