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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22


no worse luck than everybody else 1
know; for the minute you acquire a
place IN n city where you can furnish
free board and lodging, everybody that
you ever knew who lives out of town,
c0ncelVes passionate affection for
you
your own forty-nlnth cousin. and
your husbands cousins in the seventy
second degree; girls that you went to
school with when you were in the kim
dergarten and haven't heard OF since;
folks who have no claim on you ex-
cept that you used to live in the same
town with them all are smitten with
longing to see you that they can
no longer resist, and they write and
tell you so. and that they are coming
on the 5:45 am. train on Wednesday,
and won't you please meet them at
the station because n city Is so con-
fuslnE to one who is not used to IL.
why If ! were to recite what L
have suffered at the hands of these
bandits. 1t would sound like a chapter
out Of Fox's book of Martyrs When
Jim and ! were married and he brought
me to the city to live, we went to
housekeeping in little four-room
apartment. Before we got settled and
our bridal presents unpackcd, a distant
relative whom | hadn't seen since /
was a little girl in pig tails. descended
upon us. bag and baggage.
She said she was passing through
the city and she felt she just couldn't
go by without taking peek at dear
little Elsie in her new home. 1t took
her two weeks to peek, and she hadn't
been gone day when another flock
OF these birds of prey, This time Jim's
bunch OF .vulturcs, came to roost on
our sofa bed and from then on we
have hardly had day that we have
been free from some self-invited
guest.
Boys hunting for n Job arrive with
letters from their parents, whom we
had the accursed luck to know at some
previous state OF our lives, saying that
they know we will be so glad to take
darling Jim until he finds something
to do; or the mother of some girls to
whom we have the misfortune to be
KIN In some faint degree. drops us n
mlsslNe informing us that she Is send
ing Mamie and Sadie by the next train
Tor llttle visit to the city as she has
been promising the dear children
treat for long time, and would we
mind letting them stay with us for n
month, they are such lambs and it's
so nice to have young people about the
house.
".or we get a screed from some poor
old soul who has been advised to con-
suit city specialist about her cancer.
and she wants to come and stay with
us and have us trot around to the
hospitals with her. Or somebody from
Squedunk, or Rabbits Track, has been
told by her doctor that she needs
change, and she thinks that nothing
would be so delightful as to come to
the city, only she hasn't the money
to stay at hotel but If it would be
for us to have her, she
could come easily on Monday week.
or course. anyone who has the
nerve to hold you up for her board bill
isn't going to stop with petty larceny
like that, She goes the whole hog,
and you not only have to feed and
lodge her, but you have to pay for her
theater and opera tickets, and her
street car fares. SO far as my OBJ
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22
DOROTHY DIX The Gentle CRATER

seryation goes. a self-lnvited guest
has Yale lock on her pocket book.
and you would have TO chloroform her
before you could get nickel out OF
her
1T Is no secret to the people who
come and camp on us that Jim and
are poor young couple struggling to
get start In the world and that every
dollar counts with us. Also they per-
celve that | do my Homework. and
that by horning in on us they add i'm
measurably to my labor, and the ex-
pense Of our living.
but does that keep them away?
1t does not. They only crowd in and
put me to the trouble of getting up
company meals for them, but they ex-
,pect me TO run around with them, taxi
ing them to all sorts OF places OF
amusement, and TO spend days in the
shops where they look over everything,
and price everything, from Imported
automobiles to safety pins, and buy
nothing. And never by any chance do
they pay for a lunch at a restaurant
or for theater ticket, or even nav
their car fare.
And the expense OF entertaining
these people you hate because they are
such poor mean little grafters, counts
up enormously, and IL keeps me mad
thinking OF all the things / want that
]. do without because have spent
the money on these pikers. Why we
stand for 1t, | don't know. Lack OF
backbone. | guess. and because we
have been taught that hospitality is
one Of the seven shining virtues.
80 1t is, Nobody admires 1t or
loves to practice 1t better than |, but
l want to pick out my recipients and
select the time. the place. the woman,
so to speak; object to being held up
and forced to deliver invitations
It's convenient or not.
but ! know I'd never have got up
the spunk to slam the door in the face
Of Uncle Jezebiah, who's got a couple
Of hundred thousand dollars tucked
away In first mortgages, but who
would rather die than spend a penny
of 1t on hotel. Nor would my craven
spirit ever get bold enough to enable
ne to write to self-invited guest that
didn't want her. and wouldn't have |
Ter; and so the housing shortage has
provided me with n ready-made excuse |!
or not entertaining all and sundry.
I'm going to live In one room, and a |
'ath and kitchenette where nobody |
AN visit me. Thank God for all His |
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22
LEADING ELiERS TO ENTER

birmingham, AIan Oct. 22.-Lcading
aeronauts Of four nations who viii COM
pete in the international balloon race
were busy today with final preparations
for the big event which starts here to-
morrow afternoon.
The seven balloons entered in the
contest have been placed on the flying
field and mechanics under the watchful
eyes Of the pilots were preparing them
for imitation A parade late today and
banquet tonight win wind up n series
Of entertainments IN honor Of the Wis
tting acrOnauts.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22
BEATING WOODS FOR
ESCAPED CONVICTS

posse OF more than 200 citizens rep
resentirg practically the entire male
population OF this town. began beating
the woods and hills here today for two
men answering the description of
George j. Stivers and Marcus Bassett,
escaped Sing Sing convicts.
All women and children In town were
ordered in doors. Citizens, armed with
shotEuns, rifles, pitchforks and other
weapons were stationed at every cross
road. A party of dead shots" carrying
rifles and led by expert woodsmen, went
into the MIX mountain region where
the bandits are believed trapped.
"Shoot to kin; get 'em before they
get YOU" was the sheriffs orders to his
men.
Three keepers from Sing Sing were en-
route. here to take charge OF the con
victs should they be caught.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22

did, by all means investigate this treat
ment.
Baughn's Pellagra Treatment was dis
covered by n big-hearted man. living
in Jasper. Ala. who Is deVoting his life
to the relief OF pellagra among his neigh
bors. lie IL glad to help you. He han
written booklet on "Pellngra and How
to Treat It," which we would like to
send you. 1t will help you effect n cure
in your case. Send your name and adj
dress and wen send the booklet without
obligation to you. American Com
pounding Co.. Box 2025, Jasper. Ala
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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22
PELLAGR A
MISSISSIPPI BOY CURED

! Doctors of Laurel and Hattiesburg
who waited on the son OF ]. r. Chill
ders. gave him up to die He had open
sores on his face. hands and legs. His
throat was innamed and full OF scabs
He suffered terrible pain in his stomach.
arms and legs.
But the boys parents heard OF
3aughn's Pellagra Treatment and de-
cided to try II. Soon after the treat
ment was started an Improvement was
noticed. The pain was relieved and the
sores started to heal. In few months
the patient was completely cured.
II you suffer from pellagra as this boy
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22
REPLY TO WILLIAMS
WITHOUT use NAME

Washington, Oct 22.-Without nam
ing John Shelton Williams, comptroller
Of the currency. the resolutions COM
lttee OF the American Bankers as
ISOLATION convention reported a roso-
luton condemning those who issued
statements without warrant" which
rhallenge the integrity" OF the bank
ers OF the United States and create
unfounded hostility" and which breed
violence OF action"
The resolution will be generally under
stood to be in reply to the statement
of Comptroller Williams charging that
n coterie OF bankers are fixing interest
rates In New York.
Immediately npon motion by Francis
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22
GOVERNOR OFFERS AID

Oklahoma City. Okla, Oct. 22,-Gov.
+ b. A. Robertson this afternoon sent
y telegram to President Wilson Offer
ing TO "join in constructive or help
III movement to husband the interest
" the cotton grower" He also sent
| message to Senator Hokc Smith, Of
ieorgia. expressing approval OF n plan
o organize an export finance corpora
ion to take cotton off the hands OF the
growers:
While no might rider" activities had
)een reported in this section, posses OF
'itizens were organized this morning
o search the countryside for suspicious
jersons in the belief that the fire was
u incendiary origin
According to the Waterman who dis
overed the fire he succeeded in ex-
inguishing the first blaze but almost
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22

H. Sisson, chairman OF the committee,
for adoption OF the report, -. r. Guinan,
or Mahanoy city, Pa was recognized
and proceeded TO defend Mr.. Williams,
describing him as the most faithful
and efficient comptroller OF the cur
rency who has held office since the or
gahization OF the government" This
declRration was greeted with Misses
Uom several sections OF the convention
hall. Mr.. Guinan declared he wns not
IN favor OF the American BANKERS as
ISOLATION entering private quarrel, "
and asserted that the comptroller &
charges were not directed Mt the assoc
cation In any respect, adding that MIR.
Williams had on several occasions given
unqualified APPROVAL OF the assoclat ion
ana lls WORK as an organization.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22

simultaneously flames sprang up In other
sections of the compress and spread
rapidly. The cotton stored In the build.
insurance was carried. More than 1000
bales Of cotton were carried over from
last years crop.
Grain Elevator Burns.
Fort Worth Tex. Oct. 22,--The Farm
ers Grain Elevator at Lockncy. Texas,
was destroyed last night by fire Of I'M
determined origin. The loss Ia estimated
at SOS. 200.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22
OPTIMISTIC REPORTS
FROM CAMPAIGN

Washington, oct. 21.-OptimistIc re-
ports on the campaign situation were
received today at the White House, 1t
was. announced,
Secretary OF War Baker reported a
remarkable demonstration for the pres
ident NJ Indianapolis
Thomas 4, Taggart reported that In
diana VIII go democratic
Congressman BOnergan, OF COnnectl-
cut stated that the situation is favor
able in his state.
Homer S, Cummings reported that
conditions in Kansas are growing more
favorable for the democratic cause.
J. X. Newton and James Carney. Of
Newark, reported favorable conditions
in New Jersey.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22
FIGHT noTulIsM POISONING.

Oakland, Cal. oct. 22--Hopes of saw
ing the lives of two persons at local
hospital exhibiting symptoms Of botul-
ism poisoning was expressed today by
Maj. j. C. Gelger, OF the United States
public health service. who said he was
treating them with an antitoXIn de-
velopcd by board Of physicians formed
at the direction OF the government and
known as the California botulism COM
mission
The two persons under treatment
we're among five taken III at the hos
pital
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22
DIES AFTER SHOOTING
WOMAN AND SELF

New York, Oct 21,--Dr, Max Rowe,
dentist, who yesterday shot DIR. Ruth
Rubin. woman dentist, and his
the head died today. The shooting
followed the woman's rejection OF his
proposal to marry him.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22
GUILTY MANSLAUGHTER

Gray, Ga. Oct. 22.-Charlcs N. Hud-
son, charged with the murder OF Miss
Druslla DevlIn. who was killed by an
automobile which Hudson was driving
on Sept. 81. was today found guilty
Of involuntary manslnughter. The PEN
atty fixed by the jury was service on
the state farm for one year and day.
Motion for new trial was made by the
defense and bond was fixed at $4,000,
Nearly twelve hours was necessary for
the Jury to reach n verdict. Evidence
in the case showed that Hudson was
under the influence of liquor and Mat
he was driving Mt very rapid rate
when his car struck Miss Devlin. prac-
ttcally crushing off one OF her legs above
the knee.
Telephone Main 1892 and tell your
want we'll tell all Chattanooga tomor-
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22
COTTON WAREHOUSE BURNS.

Americas Ga, Oct. 22.-Fire at the
Easterlin Brothers warehouse at Ander-
sonville, this county, early today de-
stroyed $50 bales OF cototn The gin
nearby was saved. 1t was said no warn
ings had been given.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22

good thing about
them, anyway.
They furnish an
alibi that we can
hand out to our
relatives an q
friends. and the
people we used to
know back home.
who have the
pleasing habit OF
grating their an
nual visits to the
city on us.
For years I
have been the
victim of these
hold up artists,
nd 'uA nln.tn1 L..
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22

Copyright, Wheeler Syndicate.)
"Woll," said n woman to me the
other day. the housing shortage. and
the altltudlnous price OF rent, have one
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-22
ARRAlGNED FOR MURDER

Maria Lacey, negro woman, under
indictment for the murder OF Betty
Miller, was arraigncd before Judge Kyle
Of the circuit court yesterday and was
found guilty Of manslaughter. She was
sentenced to serve "A term Of five years
in the penitentiary.
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
Plainfeld
True to His Oath of Loyalty.


 A German column was cautiously ap- preaching 8 bit of French woods when a boy of fourteen was caught finding in a clump of bushes. The German captain asked the boy in French if there were any French soldiers in the woods. No answer came from the boy.
 Cant you talk?' asked the German officer
 "I can" answered the boy.
 The captain repeated the question and the boy refused to answer.
 If you do not answer" said the cap tain, I've will have to shoot you as 'an enemy" No answer came from the boy Just then volley of fire came from the woods. Several of the Germans were killed andf the column retreate6 with heavy losses, taking the boy witf | them.
 l The German captain asked the boy il he knew that there were French soldiers in the woods. "I did" said the boy. The German ordered that the boy b, shot. As the voIley of the firing squad 1 opened on him the boy looked the part. full in the face, with a smile of tri umph on his own young face.
 On his left arm was seen the insigni of the Boy Scouts.
 ALMIRA BERNIER, Age F. 1 Danielson
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
Planting a Garden.
DanielsOn.

When my father was blowing I asked him if he could give me piece of lana for a garden which I could call my own.
 And he said he could. After he had
 the ground ready for planting, the seeds
 had to wait for I didn't have time to
 plant them right away because I had to
 go to school. But Friday it chanced
 that our teacher was sick and school
 was out at the forenoon recess Every
 body went home and played, but thought it would be 6 good idea to plant my garden and so I started. It is not a big one. only about fourth of an acre The first thing I did was to make two small beds for my beets and onions,
 making them run east and west, right through the southern part of the garden. Then I planted two rows of lettuce, one
 row of carrots and one of radishes, mak- ing the rows run north and south on 1 the western sf0e. Then l made a lit tie ditch for a walk so that I could have room to walk when I weeded my beets and onions. Now on the eastern side of the walk I planted two rows of to- | matoes and two rows of early sweet corn.
 The garden is all up and is looking good. Every day when return home | from school I take my hoe, which father 1 bought me and dig the weeds unti 1 dusk, then I take my small watering 1 can and fill it with water and water the l thirsty plants. Then it is time to gt
 to bed and I go to sleep and dream ot that wonderful vegetable bed.
 Have many of the Wide-Awakes go
 small gardens, l wonder? If they hav they know what fun it is to watch tn
 tiny little plants as they grow up.
 BESSIE JELLO, Age g.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
GlasgC
An Old Time Thanksgiving.

When the Pilgrims came from Eng land to live in this new land, there were very few white people here. There were a great many Indians.
 The Pilgrims had a very hard time during the first winter. About half of the colony became sick and died.
 In 1921 they had good harvest The governor said, Let us set aside a day the good Indians to share our thanks giving
 The men started out to hunt deer and wild turkeys. The women made pies cakes and buildings,
 The children cut the golden pumpkins for pies. The greatest fun of all was popping the corn in the hot ashes in the big freplaces. The Indians were invited to come or Thursday At sunrise that morning the people knew by the loud yells that theil guests had arrived. It was in December but the weathe1 was pleasant. Long tables Were set anC | great fire built out of doors Afte | breakfast the people were called to-
 gether, by the beating of drums, to go t, l church.
 l When the service was over they fount
 the feast ready. The Indians and chil dren seemed to enjoy it more than any one else.
 This was the first Thanksgiving. Now once a year the president asks a the . ople to give thanks to God for Hi i goodness to our country. RUTH DUBUC. Age 12. Danielson.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
1rNE.s sCHooLRooM.

Like some wild horse of circus lore He bolted through the schoolhouse door, Tossed high his books, then with. cheer Called to his pal: Vacations here His joy was mirrored back to me With one glad flood of memory. knew his thoughts. I knew his soul June's schoolroom was his happy goal Yes. <,. keeps school, but nottthe kind Wher, n the Wheels of Learning grind. June's school is never cold or glum- It has a sweet curriculum! June doesn't teach Of cities size It counts the suubeans in the skies. June doesn't care who finds the poles Its forte is finding swimming holes June teaches where green apples grow And salts an antidote. you know Boy students find wild honey trees In all of June's geographies.
 June makes a joy of 'rithmetic- It's times miles to the crick, Yes. June spells "crck" the easy way The double ''e" Is hard to say.
 Oh. boyhood. how I envy you
 The Junetime school you're goin
 through.
 And how l wish 'twoud be your fate To never have to graduate
 William Herschell in Indianapol News
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
Summer.

It was summer. The drowsy dreamy influence that seemed to hang over the land was cooled by the summer breeze playing a soft melody as it stirred the grass and the pines.
 The roses waited their perfume to the air. The different kinds of roses, some pink. some red and others yellow, all joined together and nodded and whisper ed.
 Over at the pond it was quiet and the ripple of the river as it ran like a brook l to the sea was bidden farewell by the l bending, nodding willows All this was | joined by the busy bee who went Buzz Buzz as it laid up it's winters stores.
 And in the shadows of the fern and 1 the different kinds of trees nestled flow 1 CTS content and waiting when the colo | should come and Mother Nature would 1 cover them with bedquilt of soft snow l like down.
 And then when the days labors were 1 over the stiffness of the hours lessened for it was then that the frogs had thei parties and singing schools and the cricl1 cts and other insects also held theirs | But We should surely be glad to liv
 in this country, on this earth, with ou
 happiness and joys, and should be thank
 ful that we are Gods own people RUSSELL BECKWITH, Age 10 South Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
Danielson
Newark's Anniversary.

About five years ago the city of New ark. N. J., was celebrating its two hun dred and fftieth birthday.
 The first celebration was a beautiful big parade. The policemen marched first. Then came the school children. Each school had it's own costumes. The chill dren looked wonderful as they marched along I was small then, so I went with the smaller children on trucks. The bigger children walked. When we pass. ed by the people applauded because on the truck where I rode was the picture of Robert Tree. He was the man that founded Newark. The truck was also nicely decorated. After us came the
 fremen and different kinds of fire en
 zines That was all I could see for was in the parade.
 Almost every day during the summer l there were wonderful and beautiful pa l rades. But one day instead of parade 1 there were drills and national dances b, all the school children in Branchbrool 1 park.
 ! A week later there was play in
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
4 Robin Making Its Nest

Dear Uncle Jed: would like to tell the Wide-Awakes about the experience of robin in making it's nest
 We once haN' swing under a large oak tree. The string had routed and pieces of it hung loose.
 One very rainy day. as looked out of the window, l chanced to see a robin trying to find string to make it's nest. It chanced to see the string and flew to- wards it. Grabbing the string in it's beak it tried to fly away. It appeared to me as though he was entangled in the string Although it was pouring. longed to release the bird from it's DO. sition, so running out I ran to the tree but to my surprise, the bird flew away It had not been entangled in the string but had been trying to break the string l broke all the pieces of string. tie( | them together, and let them hang loos, oh branch. I then went into the hous, and watched to see the result. The robi, then flew to the tree, grasped the strin. in it's beak, ad flew away It built it's nest right beside the hons | in large apple tree.
 Although I was wet when I got int the house, I think l was we'll renaid fo my work, don't you?
 ARCELIA DOYON. Age m l Glasgo. AV