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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-16
A STORY.


There was a big circus in down.
IL was to last two days. John and
Tommy had to decide how they we're
going to get away 10 go TO the
circus. They agreed upon this. that
thcy would 20 to bed early that
night and get up early in the morn
ing before, their mothers got up,
and fix lunch. About $50 o'clock
the next morning John and Tommy
were walking down the road 10 the
circus. The circus was about two
miles from their house, and IL took
2 good while TO get there. The two
poys dll not have any money, They
watched the show. They saw clowns.
Wild animals. horse-back riders and
many wonderful things. II was grow
ing late, 30 John ana Tommy decided
70 go home. When they reached
home II was pitch dark Everyone
was asleep: They stole quietly I'M
stairs and fell asleep. The next morn
ing each boys mother asked where
they had been. They told the truth
10 lheir parents and lived happily
LAURA NELSON BIJRRIrSS
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a MAY DAY PAGEANT.

Soon Will come the first day OF
May-and May Day! For centuries
back the day has been joyfully celc-
brated. for, you see. il is the be-
ginning Of the time for flowers.
The celebrations in this country
are somewhat rare. Most Of them
are suggestive Of the May Day fetes
which used to occur in merrie old
England. even in the days before
Elizabeth was Queen.
Early in the morning those Eng
l!sh village folks used To go forth
TO gather flowers and hawthorn
branches.
They returned ut sunrise and with
th"ir spoils decorated every door and
window in the village.
The faircst maiden was then
chosen queen OF the May. All day
the lads and iassics danced and made
merry about the May poles
tTo BE Continucd.)
BESSIE. BOGGS
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ms FLOWER ron MornEu's DAY.

Inc birds were singing. the flowers
blooming and the sun was shining
brightly In little French town. This
iittie town had been built up since the
world war. IT was a beautiful day
Yes. beautiful day. and 1t was Sun
da?-Mother's Day.
In this town lived little hoy
George, whose father was killed in
me world war; His mother was worry
would have 10 clothc and feed herself
and little George.
On this particular day of which
am speaking little George wanted
wanted TO wear a white Hover for
,iful tower gardens, but they had
shargh. lie was only a iiiHt,ss 20 no 70
but had good manners. AS he was
ab MS S Tss size TO 'hH rSa he me, boy
question little George replied: 4
c Love my ny mother moth, as we'll as any one
white Hover to wear for her.
The other boy answered. 'pshaw !.
that's nothing. and. besides, I'm not
Scornfui look At George. ne ran away.
leaving George in despair.
:, o Ari"r walking trihe further
child had a more friendly face than
the other hoy, who had even made
fun Of George. In his hand was a
beautiful bunch OF lilies OF the valley
Little George spoke very POLITELY 10
this little hoy. Tho little boy asked !:
My friend. | see you are in trouble,
Tel! me and II may be that can help
you"
Then George replied by saying: I'VE
are only poor people. we haven't a
Hover garden. Today is the day for
me to respect my mother by wearinc
white flower. but have none 10
wear
We'll. little boy" answered the
other boy addressing George, don't
be in despair. ! viii give you some
Of my flowers" and taking a leaf and
some of the dainty little flowers
pinned them on ii;;le Georges coat.
Little George could hardly express
his thanks but finally he said IL
, thank you very much"
When George reached the church
he looked very nice in his blue suit
and tho flowers. lie was very happy
over having II nice bunch OF flowers
ana for the new friend he had made
and he will always honor and love
this friend for giving him u beautiful
punches OF flowers to wear for
COr!ginal)
ROBERT EPES JONES.
Age IT,
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PLAY FAIR.

] wrote a poem the other day
About TWO boys at play.
one was John and the other Dennis,
And they both We're playing tennis.
Dennis beat John.
Who declared lie was wrong,
Md wouldn't play any more
Gee! but he was sore"
rhe next day John took out his
racket
go see IL he could crack IL
BY hitting the ball such a blow
To see how far it would go.
!le wanted TO play. of course.
But neither 10y words or force
Could ne get Dennis 10 20 there
All he could was, play Fair"
RICHARD i. CARTER
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AURA NELSON BURRI'SS
OBEDIENT CHILD.
lci,antrr ~

y
Sot knowing single persou tho
train would have gone on without
you, and you would have been lost.
am glad that you were brave
enough TO do exactly what I told
you 10 do. When the train stopped
again he man came 10 Elsie and
said. Here is your place. my lady
and he helped her or the car. Tho
good old grandfather was there The
conductor said to him: Here is your
little granddaughter, and think
you Will be glad TO have her visi,
you, Tor she has become to do Just
THE End1
GLADYS V. FISHER.
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The FAIRIES.

Once there was n little girl name
Doris. One day as she was walking
along She met some little fairies. Tho
fairies asked her IL she would like
to. so. with them: She answered,
Yes. | surely would, very much" and
Doris and the fairies started Off. All
ut once they reached large glass
mountain, which. under this noun
tain was cave This was beau :
tiful scene. Doris stayed hera two
weeks. Then the fairies took her
home, And She never saw the glass
Hill nor the fairies any more. And
Doris lived happily ever after.
VIRGINIA STEVENS,
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4 STORY.
Gage IL years.)

There was once n little girl whose
name was Kate. She was six years
old. She had a stepmother who was
cruel 10 her. one day in January
her stepmothcr told her TO go out
and find Mary (her halfsister), some
riolcts. kate told her il was winter
and she could not find any violets.
Her mother put her out and shut the
door and told her she would whip
her If she didn't find Mary some vio-
let's
Poor Kate walked and walked un-
I'll she saw a light. When she got
TO the light she found man there.
She asked him to show her where
she coul: find some flowers. The
nan said. There are no flowers in
winter Kate stayed SO long her
mother sent Mary after her. Mary
got lost and never returned.
HELEN l.. ADCOCk.
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END Of DAY.

At sunset, the farmer can he soon
vending his way homeward. At a
SEancr one can see that his daily toll
Is OF strenuous character
over his left shoulder is rake and
n scythc.
Along tho roadside over which he
walks can he seen large trees which
are casting many shadows in the cool
and refreshing stream
Upon entering his door. he is vel
coined by his wife and children,
which Sivcs to tho observer or TIC
picture of complete happ.ness.
FANNIE BARKER.
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JANE AND THE FAIRY.

Once upon time there lived a
!itiie girl named Jane. She lived
With With her old grandmother. They
were very poor. but Jane was ALWAYS
happy and gay. One cold dav when
Jane was looking for something To
cay she saw little bird who had
lal!en from tree nearby. Jane mr.
once put the little bird back in lis
nest and want away happy. When
she got home her grandmother was
looking out OF the window. lane
went and put her arms around her
Enihdmother. Grandma / guess we
VIII nave TO die OF cold and hunger.
Dut Will look after you as long
as can. Then she went and threw
herself on the bed Just then she
neard bird singing. She went TO
The door, and there she saw a fair?
tbut she did not know it,. Have
you seen little bird?" said Jane.
Yes said the fairy: here II is.'
and she pulled it out OF her coat.
please give ii to me: want i, so
had" said Jane. lis that ali you
want" said the fairy. "Oh, no,
want n lot Of wood and something to
eat" said Jane. and at once IL was
there and. besides. beautiful house
in place OF the Old one And so
lane and her grandmother lived in
contentment the rest OF their lives
IOriginall
ELSIE BROWN
Gage IL years.)
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3lCATlONS ARE THAT,
PRICES MUST EASE DOWN

,inesx Developments. According IN
un, fo1mt to Moderate Reduc-
EW YORK. May 15.-Dun's todoy
Is: 'oaa9
he business developments or 70.
weeks have not baen unrxpectod
icat tons OF impending economic re-
pstment having emo time ago
themselves manifest. ana The
sas , toWard lower commodity
fes. II attended by some degree NJ
iettlement, marks more whoIo
le aspect. Abatement OF the nota.
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Jumbied Name. OF Flowers.

Charnde.
My first is in l., but not in dande-
lion.
My second is in K. but not in eu-
phorhia.
My third is in \. hut not in aster
My fourth is in y. hut not in mar
cissus.
lily.
My sixth is my FIRST name.
DEANE NJ. MEANLE.Y
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'trncts Awarded for Erecting Of
Modern Hotel Mt Cleveland
Snrlnrs " r.

Springs. y. &.
II El,sf, y. c., May 80. NJ. Nun,
retary-treasurer Of the Cleveland
ings Hotel Company, announces
t all or the plans for the erection
the proposed big hotel at CIcve-
q Springs have heen completed and
contracts for the brick and WOOD
* awarded.
he hotel is to have 200 rooms. mas.
t-pr and freight elevators, electric
ITS and steam heat. The work o:
ging the foundation has been COM
iced and the brick and timber
ferials are being assembled ready
rush work. by or before the first
June
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THE WEEKS rRIgE WINNERS.

Bessie Boggs. Route No /. Douglas
;ille, Ia.
Richard 4. Meade. Addison. Va.
Mary Richardson, Dinwiddic. Va.
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Puzzle Department
t'harudc.

Charudc.
Ny irst is in *, but not in rock.
Ny second is in .. but not in oats
Ny thlrd is in =, but not in suit
Ny fourth is in l., but not In cat.
My whole is my favorite flower.
GRACE T.. MILLER.
Jumbied Names OF Flowers.
|. illca.
>. sore.
3. put!i.
I. navps.
.. iyii TO- hct- lavyel
MARY RICHARDSON.
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BOBBIIs.

Bobbic was little how nino ware
Old. He was always anxious to be-
come knight and TO go out and
night dragons and Kill lions and res.
Sue iair maidens. In the evening
ms books of King Arthur of the
round Table" and also his books OF
Eayard,' wondering If he was ever
10 pc such a brave knight as they
oiqG day as Bobbie was coming
nome from school he heard sobbinS
ana turning around he saw a littIc
slrl bitterly weeping. On question:
crying because big hoy had taken
her doll away from her and wouldn't
return IT, Straishtway Bobbie re-
mem oered that he was knight and
ne was going to rescue this fair
maiden. He soon found the bow and
AFTER terrible battle Robbie got the
doll but he had been scrinuslv LII
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Jumblcd Nnme, OF nn,.,

'Iumbicd Names OF Hoys.
pcsohj.
Cakj
wahord
lIlaUN.
Nanlime.
laterw.
tcrTob.
Dihcbo.
eSamj.
homats.
rairy.
JOSEPH DGcHARME.
Jumhled Names OF Girls and Boys.
J. warm.
=. honj.
J. GRACE.
I. darwcd
i. lille.
.. reegog.
I. ramaStcr.
\. masej.
2. neleh,
10. ralGc.
IL. oej.
IL. dredlim.
VIRGINIA NETHERwOoD.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-16

seFt that the inquiries ordered by the Republican majority have absolutely failed of their partisan purpose, that ''nagging'' which has followed the winning of the war, and that the country considers it's victory cheap at the price and has confidence in the men in the executive positions-mea of both parties who directed the con- duct of the war and saw its success full conclusion.
 Nevertheless, Democratic leaders believe the country should know how much these House Investigations have cost and efforts will be made to get wasted by the House.
 That the expenses of the Republi- can probers will run large is evident considering the months spent in in vestigation and the dispatch Of smelling committees even across the ocean in search of scandal. Demo- crats will endeavor to show in the next campaign that the entire invesi- gating program was one of political origin. that it has added to the bur dens of taxation and that the results l have been neglible.
 1 The Investigating fever reached
 such a mark in the House recently that a proposal was made ''to investi- gate the Investigating committees
 That more will be heard of this era i of probes when the bills are paid is not unlik ely.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-16

a National Industrial Board Local Regional Conferences. and Boards of Inquiry. The National Industrial Board would consist of nine mem bers appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. In each of twelve districts into which the country would be divided 3. Regional Chairman would be appointed. When informed of an industrial situation in which action was desirable, this chair man would call both parties into con ference. If the invitation were ig- nored or declined by either party, the chairman would select two members
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-16
DEMOCRATS PLAN PROBE OF HOUSE
 INVESTIGATORS
Want to Ascertain How Much Smelling" Com
 mittees Have Cost.

Washington, D. C., Apri1 16-----A comprehensive survey of the expenses and activities of the various fnvesti- gating committees of the House is planned by Democratic leaders of that body who want to ascertain how much it has cost to put these smell ing coznmittees'' into operation.
 4 dozen or more Investigating com mittees have been at work and have gone into almost every phase of the conduct Of the war and the admins tratien of executive departments. These committees were created by the Republican majority and were charged with the task of finding out whether there had been extravaganza or fraud in the war period,
 The smelling committees'' have held sessions in Washington week af- ter week and have also gone on sew eral junkets, one of the committees going even to France to probe into General PerSEairg's handling of the American ExpeditioRary Forces. OtA- CT committees have gone into all sec tions of the country, visiting army camps inspecting munitions factories inquiriag into spruce contracts and the aviation corps and so on,
 Expenses of these House probers have been large, of course, because thS1f Investigations nave covered Sucf a wide range of territory and con- tinaed for so many weeks, Such re- ports as have been made to the House indicate the partisan nature of the in vestigaSfons, the Republicans finding something to cr3t{cise here and thert and the Democrats filing a minority report.
 No specific instances of fraud wers umeslTthed by the smelling commit, tees.'' There were fntimations O. fraud in about a half dozen out O thousands of army contracts, but th1' report when presented to the Houst was productive of nothing but fou hours of debate and no action what soever was recommended by tn. committee or taken by the House None of the Investigations has pro duced results or brought about 1egis 1ations and it long ago was charged by Democrats of the House that tn inquiries were partisan investigation ordered simply in the hope of maxim; campaign materials.
 Democrats have never denied tha cause all wars are waStefuI, and it without hurried expenditures of vas sums of money. The Republican in vestisators, however, have been un nection with the conduct of the wa and such waste as was shown may b found in any of the countries part cipating in the World War
 Democratic leaders of the House as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-16
NECK TO NECK.

The net result of the South Dakota primaries was to show that no one or the three Republican candidates, General Wood, Governor Lowden or Senator Johnson, is the decisive choice of the voters. The three men are closely punched. and none of them has even half the votes in his favor. Wood had the organization and lots of money; Lowden had an organiza- ton and money; Johnson had almost no organization and little money. He gained steadily on the other two men. and secured an amazing proportion the votes. If he can show any
 thing like the same proportfonate strength at the convention in June, Hiram Johnson will be the arbiter of the result. Unless great things hap pen he cannot himself be the nomi- nee this year. but he will. if he can hold his present pace, decide what other men shall not be the nominees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-16

on December 29, but in general fol- lows the outlines thereof upon the principles that the approach to set clement of disputes should be made through the individual industrial plant, and that efforts should be made to develop methods of preven- tion rather than adjustment of labor difficulties.
 Adopting collective bargaining as a policy to be recommended to all en- ployers and employees, the Conference proposes that when no agreement can be reached in a dispute, both sides follow a system of settlement through
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-16

A cold is simply an infamma- ton of some part of the air pas sages-throat, 1arynx or bronchial tubes-just like a sore is an in fammation of the skin. A long continued cold means constant inflammation and this constant inflammation frequently weakens the air passages so that they become an easy point of attack for invading germs of more serious diseases. A "cold that hangs on, D therefore, is simply natures red flag" indicating that there is trouble below" and this warning should never be neglected.
 Nightly applications of Wick S VapoRub will aid nature to clear up that inflammation. Because Vicks acts locally by stimulation thru the skin to draw out the inflammation, attract the blood away from the congested spots
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-16

from the employe group and two from the employers, not involved in the dispute, to act as an Investigating committee. The disputants would have the privilege of entering this committee but should they do so it would immediately become confer ence, as in the first instance, and the inquiry feature would be dropped and arbitration begun Should the Regional Conference fail to arrive at a unanimous decision, the matter would go to the National Industrial Board, unless the disputantS pre- ferred a mRtua1ly chosen umpire.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-16
FILIPINO HURT IN BOL0 DUEL

Manila, April 1.-Two Filipinos have just fought with bolos the first duel in Manila since the beginning of the American occupation. One of them suffered the loss of his left hand in the fight
 Angel UnaIi and Tranquilina Pag- linaWan met with seconds and friends in a vacant lot near-the center of the city just before dusk to settle their feud with the favorite native weapon. Umah forced the fight and soon land ed the blow that severed his adver- sary's left hand. Paglinawan fought on and Umali, despite his victory took to his heels but was caught by a policeman.
 Paglnawan was taken to a hos pital where he has since been in a critical condition As there is no law against dueliing in the Philippines Un1aH will be prosecuted on a minor charge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-16

Helen Keller has embarked on a vaudeville career. Her ''act'' consists of demonstration of her acquired powers in spite of congenital blind ness, dunn bness and deafness A ques- ton period followed Her first audi ence deeply resented two personal questions put to her, one as to her age, the other as to whether she ex- pected to see and hear in the here after. '-On the vaudeville stage we have no ages,'' was Miss KelIer's answer to the first. Cries of Put him out prevented an answer to the second.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-16
PLAN SETTLING
 IS DISCUSSED Meeting in New York To Talk Over Country's
 Problem.
[Guaranty Trust Col

[Guaranty Trust Col
 The Industrial Conference named by President Wilson to consider the relations of capital and labor has re- ported it's definitive plan for the ad- justment of industrial disputes. The spects of the tentative report made
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-16

and relieve the cough. In addi- tion, the medicinal ingredients of Vicks are vaporized by the body heat. These vapors are breathed in all night long, thus bringing the medication to bear
 directly upon the inhamed areas.
 Vicks should be rubbed in over
 the throat and chest until the
 skin is red-then spread on
 thick1y and covered with hot flannel cloths. Leave the cloth ing loose around the neck and the bed clothes arranged in the form of a funnel so the vapors arising may be freely inhaled. If the cough is annoying, swallow a
 small bit of Vicks the size of pea. Samples to new users will be sent free on request to The Wick Chemical Company, 235 Broad Street, Greensboro, N. C.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-16
The Cold That Hangs On

This No. of advertisements, prepared by competent physician, explaining how certain diseases which passagessach Pneumonia Influenza Whoop continued Cold often leave organs infaned, congesed state thus aoEng And how Vics Vapo Rub be value m this condition.
The Monte Vista journal., 1920-11-20

This cut illustrates Burn
ett's NO-CHART method Of
examining eyes for glasses.
Dear Public.
You'vo got 70 hand il 70 me.
When landed in Colorado
twelve years ago. the small
town optical business was
done mostly by poorly quail
fed local optical men, and by
spectacle peddlers who drop
ped In from nowhere and
made . house to house can.
van peddling glasses, or the
equivalent Of that, and those
people whose eyes were hard
to 6t were compelled to 60 to
Denver or some other out
side seaport, to get satisfac-
tory eye work.
Today ! have about 1000
patients In my territory, and
from me they get every bit a.
good . class Of work as they
could get by going to the
| most competent men Of the
East, Chats where l learned
my business, New York city,
I appreciate the liberal
business you are giving me.
It IL wonderfully gratifying
to me to have my skill so rec.
ognized.
! handle every case intrust.
ID 70 me with the knowledge
eeastaatly in mind, that tie
bettsr ] treat you, the more
you will boost my businsss
and sure do love boosting.
Children should never wear
glasses fitted by any man who
asks them to read letters on
q chart to ascertain their de-
feet. That's confusing. for
grown-ups and impossible
for children.
Yours respectfully,
IE. F. BURNETT. Optometrist.