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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-06-14
NINE REALTORS m

NINE REALTORS from 81
win attend the 18th conveutio03
the National Association Of Bun
Owners and Managers which -
in Minneapolis. June %.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-06-14

Miss Della Wyiand upper right teaches the High Island
school and aho members of the House Of Darid refused TO
take part in the religious grounds, peaceful patriot
is taught Behind the school bell, chich rests the
ground is the school flag. Lef-BA Polling, Of the
settlements best musicians Sometimes Blu Is prevailed
upon play dances at St James Beaver Island Bedp
lefDA child wearino the "piotai braids also BY
and fgh c. J. Tucker ,oho he gets
along without much rork.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-06-14
SHAKE INTO YoUa SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease. the antiscpUe
powder TO be shaken into the shoe $
and sprinkicd in the footbath. The
Plastsburg Camp Manual advises
men in training to use Foot Ease
In their shoes each morning. II pre-
vents biisters and sorc spots and re-
lieves painful. swolie n. smartlng feet
and takes the sting out az corns
and bun.onA Always use Aliens
Foot-EAse 70 break in new shoes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-06-14
The Rhodes Co.

Silk Shirting-l775 , yards u $50, of
striped and pin striped Silk Shifting
from our regular stock is reduced for
disposal. These patterns are suitable
for mems shirts and women's waists
and are displayed in several color COM
bnations. Formerly $500 and $3.50.
T ysra d.a.y.'.a..........- $2.35
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-06-14

Silk Foulard-FFrSoma ,s our own
pecially for this sale we have taken
about $50 yards Of fine twilled Silk
Foulards in lengths Of 10 and Is yards.
The patterns are attractive and con-
trast on backgrounds Of Navy, Sand,
Tan, Brown, Gray, Black, Rose and
Copenhagen Blue. Formerly $3.50.
Tuesday, 60 Or
yard ...--.-.-.-..V AsOO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

aaTHE chorus girl Is the most mis-
l understood and most mzligned
woman in the world" said Miss
srilada De AlarId. a member OF the
chorus in -3ly Sunshine Lady"
speak Of a chorus girl 70 the av-
craze man and he thinks It is some
thing TO play with-like pair OF
dice or a deck Of cards. or q nice dog
don't know where the chorus girl
got her name with the average per-
son: certainly her conduct never gave
It to her, for III pit a bunch Of chorus
girls against the same number Of
women in any walk Of life IN the
world and IL they don't behave them
selves Just as we'll and exhibit just
as good morals as the other assres4-
tons. then III exchange my ugnts
for an apron and 60 10 washing
dishes.
-Of course. once IN awhile you'll
see a girl who has taken too many
drinks or who otherwise disports her
self rubecominEiy. That's no reason
why the whole OF them should be
condemned Every once in awhile a
banker goes TO Canada with the
funds. but YOU don't quit putting
your money in the banks A preacher
VIII occasionally run OIL win
deacou's wife, but you don't quit go
ing TO church and brand all preachers
as that sort There are black sheep
in every flock and 'baduns' in every
class of society. but the chorus girl
is 10 worse than others She Us Just
a human. trying TO make a living and
she succeeds because she can get
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
Chorus Girl Is Most Misunderstood
But Is No Worse Than Other Women

more money for the work than Tor
most other things she can do
why does she get moreI We'll 70
be frank with you. because men-anc
women-like 70 pay money 10 see ner
wears diaphanous gowns and tights
Il takes SOME talent TO do it. Not
every girl IS graceful enough or
shapely enough TO be in a chorus
do not know many who would not
Join IL because OF mOcesty, for the
chorus girl does not show much more
lingerie and what il camouflages than
the average society girl VIII do in
one evening at a ball-and don't
refer TO shoulders alone, either
Just because the chorus girl =
public character-befOre the pubic
so much-the people seem % tnlnk
she IS public property and that taey
ought TO have q right 70 say what
they please about her But you don
often hear Of a chorus girl break 3
up a home and running off with a
husband You don't often hear OF
.one being arrested in a rooming
house raid or anything OF that sort
Occasionally there IS a black sheep,
but the chorus girl is not immoral or
bad because she is a chorus girl
Rather is she better. because, = she
has any real stuff In her. she knows
she has 10 be She isn't out day
until she has the Johns trailing her
like bloodhounds and she finds that
she has 10 watch her STEP She makes
more money than the average gil, 50
she Is not necessarily TEMPTED so cas-
ily- Coming in contact with men so
much. she knows their weaknesses
and soon learns how 20 handle them
Just because we are chorus girls
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

TROUBLES comm in a hurry-I
can feel Il in the airs
There's complainln' ald there's
worry, and the signs are every
where.
EsurOpe'a purity near starvation bank
crs seem TO be ufrnldi
GToou1 Is thick through all creations
there's no confidence in trnde.
Amt \ single sign that's cheerins
guess III knock off work today,
For the gang that's profiteerin' gets
your enrnin's anyway
II OOK Mt me. don't mind teliin'
there's a chap I'd Ike to flndi
Claimed the stock that he was
reIIini was this siit-edged, sure
thing kind
I'd been snvin' every season. Eot II
by hard TFOrkin', too,
And fouIdu't see no reason why Ms
cInims should not be true.
STA nv money wouldn't never fali 10
douSle every eynr-
tf5r, and IA are gone forever, just a.
shadows disappear.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
Short SnatcheS
From ETe1yCHerg

The senate continues to maintain
its league % snation---t,olumhia
Record
When Tiscouut Grey took his leave.
it was evidently leave 20 prin-.-Plll-
adelphia Public Ledger
The railroad workers nay strike
but the United states can strike
arjier.-1F ashllgtou Post
Clemeuceau IS going 70 EsEpt-nre
sumably TO ask the sphinx rev
uuestions--Saz antonio Light
The Russian idea OF political
square deal is a deal from the bottom
OF the deck--Greeurille Piedmont
General Wood 8 campaign manager
have had a row. bet the Wood forces
refrain from calling &c sqllr--o-
lumbia Record
Gov. Jim Cox gives il 20 the PACK
ers so vigorously that an doubt or
his presidential candidacy IS now re-
movad--Huuston Post
What we can't understand = my
that DR.. Davis. VINO pulled ne A-l-
sar's teeth. hasn't announced Tor the
ur=sfdeucy.-Clevel Press
The kaiser has presented lutcn
town with q new hos ~ TAI rfefl .---
" his activities we're confined 10 4li--
inE Burlington News
Another good way 20 encoura-e
brief political platforms is 70 require
the fuifiIlment Of their promises as q
condition Of salary drawlns--lnuian-
apoiis News.
lfr. Bryan says he's not ready te
mass on Hoover He'll probably de-
eide that Herbert hasn't had enough
experience in running tor president
Toledo Blade
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

Hayes. Cleveland. Harrison Fillmore
and Wilson
@. About which one Of the presi-
dents Of the United states is the
anecdote, True politeness' toldf C.
A. It is told about president JET
ferson- While walking in the street
one day, with a merchant, jefferson
returned with an air Of kindness. the
bow Of a negro who passed. How
sid fhe merchant, does your ex-
ceIlency condescend 10 salute
sIave.T To which remark Jefferson
replied. I should certainly be
sorry II a slave could exceed ne in
politeness.
@ How can ] obtain the words
proved by president Wilsonf J. O. b
A. Here II is T believe in the
United States Of America as a gov
eminent OF the people. by the people
for the people. whose Just powers
are derived from the consent OF the
governed; a democracy in a repub-
lie; a sovereign nation Of many
I sovereign states a perfect union one
and inseparable; established upon
those principles OF freedom. equality
justice and humanity lor walen
( American patriots sacrificed tneir
lives and fortune. / therefore be-
lieve IT, is my duty 10 my country 10
love it; to support its constitution
Z 10 obey It's laws 10 respect rs nag
10 defend il against all enemies
O. Did the nncIeufs believe that
IN amethyst would prevent drunken
ncsss VI C.
A. There was a strong belief
among the ancients, particularly the
{ Greeks, that the amethyst possessed
3 the property OF preventing drunken
ness and some Of those addicted 10
that habit wore il on their persons
Others believed that liquor drunk
from a cup made OF amethyst would
2 no intoXicate-
q. What quantity Of goods may
= tourist bring into the United States
free Of import and tariff dutiesi j.
G. +.
( A. The department Of commerce
says that a traveller who has been
Z country, free Of any DUTY, goods for
! his own use, 20 the value OF 500.
! This is exclusive Of wearing apparel
; that has been purchased abroad. and
I has been worn.
CAny reader can get the answer to
Z any question by writing 20 The
Herald Information bureau. Frederic
{ J. Haskin. dire ctor, Washington. D. c
This offer applies strictly TO informa-
: ton The bureau cannot give advice
I on legal medical and financial mat
ters- Il does not attempt to settle
] domestic troubles, nor to undertake
/ exhaustive research on any subject
Z Write your question plainly and
+ briefly. Give full name and address
: and enclose two cents in stamps for
return postage. All replies are sent
( direct 10 the Inquirer
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
UESTIONS
E AND
ANS WERS

n WAS Lincoln ever n merchant:
Y a. After he vas defeated for
the state legislature in Illinois, Lin
coin became a partner in a dry goods
and grocery store, AZ New Salem
Illinois, The concern failed, and
Lincoln's partner fled, leaving the
great emancipator TO pay the debts
OF the firm Lincoln paid of every
dollar OF debt contracted by the
firm
q Is there n premium on silver
dollars coined in 1S04f ". h
A. CataIogs Of dealers. in old coins
show that silver dollars coined in
1904 are exceedingly rare and are
valued at about 5000 In that year
there were 1880 silver dollars
coined
O. How many words did shalls-
Dere use In his rvorlss n B.
A Shakespere had vocabulary
Of more than 25s0Qe words The aver
age vocabulary Of the educated per-
son seldom exceeds 2500 words. while
that Of an uneducated person often
contains less than 500 words
@ Are there many deaths in In
dia annually aa the result Of snake
A. India is the land OF venomous
snakes, such as the cobra, and other
deadly poisonous reptiles The NUM-
yer OF LcaLl41 from SNAKE -4Lea an
nually reaches about 10000.
O. Is England still technically nj
Tur VITA Germany T. p G.
A England ceased officially 10 be
az war with Germany on January
10. last, whe ma royal order was is
sued terminating the war.
@ What presidents Of the United
States did not belong 10 the Masonic
A TBey we're: Presidents Jeffer-
son, Van Buren,, Lincoln, Grant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
Patter And Chatter
Doubtful Thomas.

nsRN -eni. they're All cut 70 do uHi
every one has got some plan
To be handin' svTindIes 10 urs Or
10 rob Us IL they can
But you wait. There's trouble
brsyrln', and they know It, durr
their skins.
There Will soon be something dolu'
fhntTII rip when On begins
L can almost hear the rumbilni OF
the comm mix and mess
And you'll see some lively tumblu' II
haven't missed my guess
n TO. they can't fool me no longer,
IN sayin' that the nations sound;
Dlacoutenf f. Eittln' stronger
you can see IL al around
Do I want n Jobs say. brother quit
your k1ddln' and 20 way
why. I'd not work fer my mother II
she offered double pay.
They have took away our leAerf
things are Eoln' all 10 pot
Huf i don't care-let 'em GlicEerf I'll
not l0se an awful lot
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
Ripping Rhymes
By WALT MASON
Office

county They
Of Py race is needed for that place. Of virtue
lnaIyed weaknesses deVoid5
riffs; It's paragon they and they
and plead But when the who IN Office all
days say, public
smiling along say
WE'LL anthem
private praises gets
public office small large he cannot do his wen that won't
little praise produce ringing
they clerk the populace would
Copyright by GeoTge Matthew Adams. WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

III pASO Is in the same class with
n, Quebec. Canada. and New orleans
Tor unusual things and for weird
beauty" said A. = Macklunons a NeW
York Wspaperman. who is visiting
FL II. Eris. circulation manager OF
Tne Herald II think FL Paso is one
OF the most beautiful cities ever
saw. 1t has more paved streets than
The proposed scenic drive around the
mountain is going TO prove one CT the
4citvs greatest assets, II not us
greatest When this drive is com
nleted, i VIII bring tourists mere
from all over the country. Ger
rainly shan tell others 70 come 70 FL
Paso when discuss places OF IN
terest and beauty spots with them
aTnfueuza IN II Paso seems to be
pretty vel controlled by now said
Dr. 2 l. Fancy president OF the
are more than half as many cases in
The city now as there we're even this
tine lzEt week II people VIII. be
careful and take care OF themselves
disease ought TO be entirely stamped
uu- IN just short while.
Yearly & percent Of the worlds
cotton production for 1920 viii be
used IN the manufacture Of pneu-
-IIIll a-Aal.lLlAH AAAaA LAA-
sumption Of approximately 400. 600
bales" said D. @. Booth
1.-The 1920 production OF tires IN
the United States should approximate
s0,00o-o00 TO equip nearly 1900. 900
rev cars and TO maintain about
100000 now IN operation
Cotton promises 10 remain iuueii-
nitely as Indispensable IN tire max
Ing as rubber
Many motorists wonder how much
cotton goes into the manufacture OF
1ueumarics. Tires now contain an
average Of four uoundE-an increase
Of one pound, due 70 the increasing
number Of pneumatic truck tires.
sFhich require more cotton because Of
rheir size. Much OF she cotton used
IS Egyptian or Peruvian The tire
manufacturers use the cream Of the
worlds erops-tle one ana oue-elEhth
inch staple or better A few Of the
larger companies viii make more
than hair the years output-the re-
mainder VIII be divided among more
than go smaller concerns.
II believe the public still is watt
Ing TO hear where the remainder Of
the g immoral houses here are
located" said J. =. Brinkley- The
army purity squad has said there are
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
InerUieUs.
Declares 81 PaSo In Same Class With Cities In Canada
Physician Says Flu Epidemic In Ell PaSo Under Control

don't raise It FOR the markets few
Of them are getting good crops off
az small acreage each year, but the
majority are trying 10 raise other
products which are netting them lar
less. A realization OF what this land
viii grow will go far toward making
successful farmers out OF some that
are barely making a living at the
present time"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
VIENNA VAULTS DESPOILED;
PROTECTION IS DEMANDED

Vienna. Austria, Feb. 1s.-Syste-
matte vandalism and robbery IN
cemeteries has led TO demands for
police protection Newspapers say
graves and vaults have been de-
spoiled, articles OF the slightest
value stolen and collins smashed Tor
fire wood
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
C. ". RAY, FORMER FL PASO
MAN. KILLED IN WASHINGTON

Washington, D. C., Feb. Is
George W. Ray, city poundmaster
here. who was killed Monday when
an army truck ran over him. formerly
lived in FL Paso. He was brought TO
Washington by the late representa-
tive Lanham, Of Fort Worth. father
Of representative Lanham.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
Lille Inter0iems.

% such in FL Paso. In the court
proceedings, however, they have
named only three and asked that they
be prevented from renting rooms for
immoral purposes
eel Paso valley cotton is recognized
as an unusually high grade product
said Ed yates, Of Tsleta, land ] can
not understand why more farmers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
Work For The Legion.

TERY ezserYice man who should JOIN the American
L Legion It can made best bet against
that is American whether that be bosheylsms scaaWag
politics OF profiteerng But members OF me
sior must be on their guard against their organization
coming under the control Of few men who WOULD use Il
for selfish ends Control Of the great ezssrylee mems Or
ganization would give the persons who had mat
power which could easily become autoerate By WELD
ing such power free speech and free press would Dc N
danger. - -. 49,.
Judgment on many things which are the peculiar business
Of the government the courts to pass on It IS certain
that most Of IN the legion do not give searching
thought TO snv Of the matters which they agree to IN
resolution FORM for the members Of the legion are ZION
everv walk Of life broad and as sympathec as
the Of And the unthnkng agreement OF legion
posts to many resolutions which leaders raroao through
should not give to leaders advantage either 10
caIy OF nationally to which they are not entitled
Nobody knows better than the soldier that the best
American Is not always the who wraps himself N the
American flag and yawps the oudest about his patriotism
Over IN the caudrons Of hell the Yank learned that the
best American the who quietly but relentesy oe
livered the goods And IN the camps at nome tne us
who wanted to 90 over, but who were denied the privilege
knew that the bravest officer was not always ne VINO wore
the most expensive uniform carried the nsttest sag-
ger stick And there were who were denied the
privilege Of wearing the uniform who were as brave as
any Of the rest
army should be raised And that method had not been
necessary It probably would not have been resorted 70
onrhs Of the army were raised BY the selective draft
OF course there we're mistakes in the main the govern
Z
less he was draft dodge other words, the man whom
the government excused after Investigation should not be
an object Of nnprecaiou There any number Of vol
unteers Who know that Of the who had TO be
fairly torn from their mothers knees and forced to gh
now that the and they are safe and sound are
oudes N the narration Of their exploits Bravery and
patriotism attributes acquired through environment
and training
All men are equally good Americans and equally pa
riotie who uncomplsnngy and without hope Of reward
make the greatest possible sacrifice and render their great
est possible service whenever their country needs ten II
peace as vel as IN
The allies are up against it They don't want to feed
Germany; yet if they don't she won't live to pay the
indemnify
Spanish thsaters are to close protest against the
amusement tax In America we have taxes but LITTLE
amusement.
Some day he'll forget himself and ask his wife to resign
/ The Christmas banking club IS good idea
/ But. spite Of all the criitiesng elvss.
/ Those vho mould make US fee-Hlus feel themselves
Charles Churchill
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

is no reason that we are not real
women with real hearts and ambitions
and prides and We get a good deal OF
satisfaction in throwing down the
town sport who thinks all ne has 70
do Is offer us a supper or an auto
mobile ride TO pick one OF Us up as a
COMPANION while the show visits in
his burg. Wake fem up. Wake EN- up
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
We TOWNE GOSSIP


WAS on a corner.
WAITING FOR a car.
AND A butcher auto
DROVE Up to the curb.
AND THE driver got out
AND WENT in a store
AND a dos came along.
WITH A little TAT boy
AND he smeHed the meat
AND SHIFTED around
AND LOOKED in the auto
AND 10 one was there
AND WENT back TO the rear
AND sNIFFED some more.
AND FuT both his front feet
on THE auto tanboard.
AND sNIFFED again
AND wHNED a little.
AND THE little Fat boy.
TRIED TO look in the wagon
But he couldn't reach up
AND THERE was a box
IN FRONT Of the store.
AND He dragged it over
TO THE rear Of the car.
AND CLIMBED on the box
AND LooKED in the car
AND THEN climbed In
AND ALL The time.
THE DOC vas there
WITH HIS feet on the billboard
AND THE first thing knew
THE LITTLE Fat boy.
GRABBED = package OF meat
AND TORE It open
AND TOOK out some chops
AND HANDED one
TO THE anxious dog.
AND THREW the others.
down oNTO the street
AND THEN climbed down
AND srBAIGHTENED his coat
AND STOOD right there.
WHILE his friend, the dog
WAS EATING The chops.
AND THE driver came out
JUST At the moment
WAS Gliding the boy
FOR STEALING the meat
AND he saw the meat
AND BE saw the box.
AND LOoKED at Us all
AND BECAusE I was the Oldest
OF THE three OF US
HE PICKED on me.
AND THE little fat boy
NEVER SAID a word.
AND i tried to explain
AND JUST at that moment
FROM AROUND the corner
A POLICEMAN came.
AND THE driver told him
WE had stolen some meat
"a ar.4a HHan
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

TO WHAT ] had SEEN
AND We talked Il over.
THE FIVE Of Us.
INCLUDING THE dog
AND COUNTED the bones
AND I paid sixty cents.
AND THE very next morning
THE SAVE butcher wagon
DROVE Up 70 the shop
WHILE ] was waiting.
AND I beat e away
TO ANOTHER corner.
TO GET my car
THANK you
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
ALine O. Cheer
Each Day O. The Year
By JOHN kENDRICK BANGS

that other world may be
w That an Of as look forward TO-
In which a pure felicity
Awaits the spirit true
whatever be the nature OF
That golden realm OF Wondrous
bliss.
It's sure that Honor. Cheer and Love,
Make Paradise Of this
Copyright. 1920, by The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18
ARRESTED FOR MARRYING
WITHOUT TELLING FRIENDS

At 5 o'clock Monday evening Lieut.
william p Reid and Miss Evelyn
smith were married at s. Patrick
cathedral
At o'clock Wednesday morning
Reid was arrested taken 10 police
headquarters in the police patrol and
charged with marrying without in
forming his friends" After Reid
had provided bond in the sum Of one
box Of cigars, he was released by
police captain W. a. simpson
There were more women preachers 10
the present tine. when the proportion Of
population s. taken into consideration
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

- HE oe Sc hasn't she
that She has uesl4
90 n
things they were s-1so DC
TIRES poet continues to 9s
writes are % -7'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

Sp.nish thsaters are 10 close as protest against tn
amusement tax In America we have taxes but htti
ar-rrzerreuf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

The allies are up against it They don't want to ee'
Germany; yet if they don't she won't live to pay tn
indemnity.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

Some day hem forget himself and ask his wife to TasiEE
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

M Hoover writes to friend that 10 Californian C
become a Briton. Re might have added that no low
can become a Californian You are native SON.
nofhing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

The country Is al eiuttsrsa up with men who hz'
broken With Wilson
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

Mr. wilson's absosss vas pretty bad but it appea
Il did not need Lansing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

THzRTT-NlNTH YEAR
plete news report by
covering Arizona, New
York Entered ~ the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-18

Day ne L0LsoL lIIllstL a-- aaI- la l-S %
The Christmas banking club IS q good idea
But. spite Of all the criieisilng elpes.
Those who mould make us feel-nlusi feel themselves
Charles Churchill
The Washington times., 1920-01-07

Of th. streets In ooneeetion with the
erection OF Union station,
lie .so - . fsFMsf Ssss51sAt 81 TIE
Washington Chamber OF Commerce.
having served two terms. 1917 ara
IsIs Also he Is a member OF the
Board OF Trade, the Columbia Heights
citisens Association. the Monday
Evening Club, the southern Society
and sons of Confederate Veterans.
Guy Mason. the last member OF the
board. Is an attorney and washing
ton newspaperman. He says he was
borL next door TO Vice President Mar
shall. at Columbia city, Ind. Before
he came TO Washington In 1900 as .
newspaper correspondent Mr.. Mason
mad seen active service with the army
in the Philippines.
At various times he was connected
with The Washington Times, the Star.