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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
AUGUSTA FIRE LOSSS2, 100000
For Time Seemed Four Blocks in
Center Business District Doomed.

Augusta, Ca. Nov. 26.-At 5:45
o'clock this morning, firemen sue
ceeded in bringing under control the
most disastrous fire in the history OF
Augusta.
The Harrison building and the
johnson building. two big steel and
masonry modern buildings. had been
at 2 o'clock in the Harrison building.
The Augusta Chronicle building was
believed a total loss. The Albion ho-
tel was badly damaged. The Genesta
hotel was badly burned. Stohrer's
drug store was a complete loss and
other firms We're hit hard.
The loss may reach $2,500,9 600, ac-
cording to some estimates. No loss
of life was reported
The Augusta Chronicle office was
destroyed in the flames. The Chron-
icle, however. did not suspend publi-
cation The paper was issued from
the office of a contemporary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
Grid Death Toll
For 1921, Ele0en
Majority of Football Victims, as Usual,
We're Players on High School Teams
Three Kansans Are on the List

Chicago, Nov. 26.-Football claimed
eleven victims during the 1921 sea
son, which closed with Thanksgiving
day games, according to reports to the
Associated Press today
AS in former years, the majority Of
youths killed were members of high
school teams. The figures apparently
upheld the contention of football ex-
perts that proper training and physical
condition greatly minimize the danger
of the game. for only one of the play
ers killed was a member of a college
team.
The list of deaths include:
Floyd Watt, ViIlisca, Ia, captain of
high school team; dropped uncon-
scious, dying later. following a line
buck in game November Is.
Donald Davis, Emporia. Kan. half
back with Kansas State Normal
eleven; died November 81, of internal
injuries received in game against
Baldwin.
Charles Breewood, Kansas City.
Kan, high school player; died early in
season as result of internal injuries re-
ceiyed in practice.
Sim Barber. captain of Abilene.
Kan. high school. died November Z
+ from injuries received in a game with
Clay Center high school on Novem-
ber 3
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
LaFOlIette Declares Arms Par
ley Must Drop Secrecy.
Aim of Conference Ruined by
"FOrmal Open Sessions"
BY ROBERT NJ. LA TOILETTE,

BY ROBERT NJ. LA TOILETTE,
United States Senator from Wisconsin.
Washington, Nov. 26.-Surely the
time has arrived for some one to take
notice of the dangerous secrecy of the
arms conference. The advocates of
secret diplomacy are having a field
day in Washington, yet no one seems
to mind, despite inevitable bitter con-
sequences.
The three open sessions have been
dramatic formalities. The real busi-
ness is behind closed doors and no one
knows what those men are doing. If
it is right to conduct this conference
in secrecy, then the secrecy of the
Versailles peace conference was iusti-
fled.
The newspapers are printing col
umnS of matter which is merely
guesswork. Reporters are not to be
bIamed-they publish what they can
get. The official announcements and
the blind interviewing of responsible
delegates. the latter presented to the
public ANONYMOUSLY at the demand of
the delegates. have merely served to
lead the public to expect great
(ContfDued on mage Nfx1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
FORMER WICHITA WOMAN HELD
AS Wife of One Soldier and ''NIother''
of Other She Collected Insurance.

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 26.-Mrs. Lii
liam Chandler, rooming house oper-
ator here, is held for Kansas officials
by the federal authorities on a charge
of violating the war risk insurance
act.
According to a statement of federal
officials, Mrs. Chandler, while living
at wichita, Kan. married a young
man, who when he enlisted, had his
war risk insurance made out in her
favor, as his mother. Later, the
authorities claim, she married another
soldier, who made out his insurance
to her as his wife
1t is charged by the government
that she collected allotments on this
latter policy at a time when she was
not, so officials claim, legally married
to the soldier. as her first husband
was not at that time dead. Later this
first husband was killed in France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
BANK BANDITS ARE FOILED.
Night Fireman Disregarded Guns and
Attacked WouId-Be Robbers.

Muscatine. Ia, Nov. 26.-An at
tempt to break into the Hershey State
bank here last night by three masked
men, was balked by the courage of a
night fireman employed in the bank
building, it was learned today.
The fireman, Francis Moody, altho
covered by a revolver grappled with
the three invaders. He was over
whelmed, bound and gagged, but after
the fight the bandits fled.
When discovered by a night watch
man, Moody was nearly dead from
strangulation, a rope having been tied
around his neck. He was removed to
a hospital. It is believed Moody broke
the jaw of one of the bandits with
a night stick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
SAYS RAILROADS LEVY TOLL
Chicago Mayor Tells Hoover
Freight Rates Reason for Pres
ent Labor Slump.

Chfca 90. Nov. 26.@The ability OF
the Iaborer to live cheaply lies largely
in the solving of the railroad problem,
Mayor william Hale Thompson said
in letter to Secretary Hoover. made
public today. The letter was in an
swer to an invitation for suggestions
from Mavor Thompson. TT Is my
opinion that the solving of the rail-
road problem is of the utmost inn
portance to the prosperity Of our coun-
try" wrote Mr.. Tho mpsOn. We can
not have prosperity and happiness SO
long as commerce between the farmer
who raises the wheat and workmen
in the city. who make the plows. is
halted or prevented by a toll levied
upon each by the stockholders Of rail-
roads which are overcapitalized and
operated for profit instead of for the
benefit OF the shipper and consumer"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
Sha1Unee Motordon1 For
Ford by 1,837Cars- Buick
Second and Dodges Third
Knighthood in Flower, IS of 'Em-Enough Paiges to
Make Book-Sixteen Monroes a Good Doctrine
Thirteen EIgins Watch 'Em Boys!-Read the Rest for
Yourself.

There are eight Columbias-the
gem of the ocean-and here comes
lone American. There are sixteen
Monroes, good doctrine, Waldo.
Three Glides glide up to be counted
and there are twenty-three Beggs.
Begg your pardon-twenty-fo is cor
rect. And Gliding along on one Dixie
Flyer one comes to Tulsa nine times.
The next stop is Cleveland-seven of
them. All aboard for Chicago-and
here the head clears up again. Only
one Chicago is visible. Boy, page Mr..
Cunningham. Mr.. Peterson, Mr. Par
in-Palmer, Mr.. Biddle, Mr.. Clark and
Mr.. Burch. One of each. Here is a
Krit But Krit wondering about that
and observe the fourteen Staffords,
five Cartercars eight Gardners and
three Jeffreys. Mr.. Little, you look
lonesome. Meet Miss Marion Hadley
seven of the dear sisters.
There are twelv~ Interstates. Take
up your troubles with the commerce
commission. Stephens gets twenty
seven votes. Is Imperialism on the
wane? Only seven Imperial high
nesses remain. There are thirteen Ell
glns-watch them. Here's another
popular model; there are sixty-four
Coles. Let the miners strike
The Story In Figures.
The various makes of cars and the
number of each in Shawnee county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
Killed Baby For
Refusing Dinner
Colorado Couple Charged With Beat
ing Wounded Veterans Child to
DeatIl-Mother Was Working and
Left Son to Care of the Accused.

Colorado Springs. Colo. Nov. 26.-
Refusal of Lorraine Howard Sager, ?
years old. to eat his dinner last Sun
day cost him his life. according to evil
dence introduced at a coroner's in
quest here yesterday. Death was due
to violence at the hands of John Book,
a rancher living near Rush, Colo. the
jury found.
The baby. left in the care of Mr.
and Mrs. Book by its mother. a Ne
vada school teacher. was beaten with
razor strop and caught by the
throat and shaken in an attempt to
force him to eat. Book admitted on
the witness stand. Physicians who
examined the body said that the chok-
ing possibly caused rupture OF a blood
vessel in the brain.
When the baby's father, an over
seas veteran. broken down in health.
entered a federal vocational training
institution in Milwaukee, Wis, a year
ago. Mrs. Sager left her child with the
Books, paving them sac a month from
her salary IS a school teacher for his
care
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
new NATIONS LEAGUE
TO SUPPLANT OLD ONE
HARDING SUGGESTION
World Needs Some Sort of Organization to Garry Out and
Enforce Agreements Disarmament and Other
International Problems, Is Decision.
NO COLD WEATHER IN SIGHT
Partly Cloudy and Mild Temperatures
Is Offering to Kansans.

TODAY'S TEMPERATURES:
Z o'clock. k.....3Sl11 o'clock.
o'clock. .....37 u o'clock. so
9 o'clock. ....38 l o'clock. Sc
10 o'clock. ....41 2 o'clock. lib
WEEKS FORECAST FOR KAN
SAS-TcmpCraturcs near normal.
Fair weather except rains or SHOWS
Wednesday or Thursday.
Shippers Forecast.
Protect all thirty-six hour shipments
north and west against a temperature
of b degrees. East and south above
freezing.
No real cold weather is in sight for
Kansas. At least there VII be no
cold weather before Sunday night
No rain or snow is scheduled. Altho
Sunday will be partly cloudy. moder-
ate temperatures will prevail. and 1t
will be an exceptional day for this
time Of the year. Mild temperatures
were reported thruout the United
States today. The sky was clear today
from Kansas west to California and
almost clear from Kansas north to the
Canadian border.
The highest temperature in Kansas
Friday was 81 degrees at Dodge City
CONTINUED on Pfge TwOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26

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will be Dollar Topeka
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
ST. LOUIS BANDITS GET GEMS.
Raid Heart of Business District and
Escape with 100000 in Loot.

St Louis, Nov. 26-Four armed
bandits entered the offices OF the ST.
Louis Refining company in the heart
of the business district shortly before
10 a. m. today and esca ped with dia-
monds and Jewels said by company Of
ficials to be valued at $4,000
The company assays jewels As the
bandits made their getaway in an
automobile they fired several shots,
apparently to intimidate probable pur-
suers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
BOSTON BANDITS GET LOOT.
Escape With $4,000 of Banks Cash
and Some Bullets.

Boston, Nov. 2s-Four armed auto
mobile bandits today held up and
robbed a First National bank motor
truck of nearly 100000, the pay roll
of the Walton Shoe company Of
Chelsea.
The robbers escaped under hail of
pistol bullets fired by the bank guards.
The bandits automobile bore New
York number plates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
READY FOR JURY
Eleven Men Selected to Try
Nixon on Murder Charge.
Defendant Continues To Be
Calm During Proceedings.
BOTH SIDES ARE READY
Attorneys for Both Sides Expect
to Start at Noon.
EmpOria Judge on Bench for
Father of Victim.
BOTH SIDES ARE READY
tBy the Associated Press)

Great Bend, Kan, Nov. 26.-EleVen
jurors had been accepted today for
service in the srial of DR.. W. A Nixon,
charged with murder in connection
with the death of Arthur c. Banta,
young Great Bend attorney. Indica-
tions were that the jury would be COM
pleted today and that the actual trial
would get under way Monday.
Two panels of thirty-six men each
were exhausted before eleven men ac-
ceptable to both sides in the case were
selected. A large number of venire-
men were excused after they had
stated they had formed opinions in re-
gard to the case which it would re-
quire considerable evidence to induce
them to alter. Most of the men ac-
cepted are farmers.
Challenges Nearly Exhausted.
All of the six peremptory challenges
of the state have been exhausted and
eleven of the twelve challenges which
the law gives to the defense have been
used.
When the second venire of thirty
six was exhausted, shortly before noon,
a special venire of twelve was brought
in and questioning of these men began.
With the exception of Martin Miller,
a groceryman at Hitschman, the first
names follow: John Bittner, Olmitz;
Thomas Pizinger, Hoisington; Minor
Rowle.-, Olm:tz; Leo Redtske, Susank:
A J. Rabenzifer, Albert; Frank Nord-
man, Olmitz; ]. ]. Pinnin, Claflin;
William Korf. Hoisington; John =.
Haberman, Olmitz; Ernest E. Miller.
Claflin.
The court room was but half filled
this morning as the word had gone
out that the day would be taken up
with the selection of Jurors. Among
the spectators were not more than
sued by William c. Harris, the trial
Judge, no one under IS years old is
admitted.
Banta was found dead from bullet
wound near his abandoned motor car
on a lonely road near Great Bend.
last July. Confessions of A. L. Wal
lace and Roy Hayes, who are confined
in the county Jail charged with com
plicity in the shooting, implicated Doc
tor Nixon as the man who fired the
fatal shot.
Attorneys for both the state and
the defense had predicted the jury
would be completed by noon today,
when the introduction of testimony
was to have begun.
Judge william c. Harris of En-
poria, who is sitting for Judge D. A.
Banta, father of the dead attorney,
ordered :; special venire drawn to ne
in readiness if the first venire is insult
f.cient.
Doctor Nixon Remains Calm.
Doctor Nixon, the accused man, re-
tanned the same calm demeanor which
chara cterized him at the preliminary
hearing Neither his wife nor the
wife of the slain attorney was in the
court room to y. altho they are ex-
pected to appear later as witnesses.
A L. (CurIey) Wallace and Roy
Hayes. whose sworn statements ac-
cused Doctor Nixon of planning and
participating in the killing of Banta,
are in the county Jail and will appear
in the case only as witnesses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
ALLEGED BANDITS HELD.
Four Men Charged With Robbery at
Paxton, Ill, Nov. 7th.

Terre Haute. Ind. Nov. 26.-Three
white men and two negroes. charged
with holding up an Illinois Central
passenger train and robbing the mails
at Paxton, Ill, November Z, are under
arrest here today.
They are to be given hearing be-
fore the United States commissioner
after which it is plannel to take them
TO Paxton for Identification.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
Fifty-Five Reformatory Men Freed,

state pardon board granted fifty-five
oles-approximately half the num-
Der petitioning for freedom-at it's re
cent meeting a. the state reformatory
here. The departure of this number
leaves the population OF the institu-
ton at 420-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
Mustapha KemaI Reported Slain.

Berlin, Nov. 26.-An unconfirmed re-
port from Constantinople received
here today said Mustapha Kemal
Pasha Turkish Nationalist leader, had
been sassinated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-26
American Envoy In BerIIn In.

Berlin. Nov. 26-E.is Loring
Dresel, American charge d'affaires
here. was seriously i'll at his home
today.
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Continued on page aix.I
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fConftnuej on page SKI
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-24
MOTION
NEWS
ARCADE SUNDAY AND MONDAY

It would indeed be a Grabbed critic
who could not find praise for The
Tigers Coat, the Dial Film Company
production released through w. w.
Hodkinson, which opens at the Arcade
Theatre Sunday.
The story is an unusual one and has
many interest st-holding qualities.
Three featured players head the
capable cast: Myrtle Stedman, Law
son Butt and Tina Modotti. Myrtle
Stedman needs no introduction to
photoplay goers, lawson Butt as the
strong -willed Alexander McAllister is
convincing. Tina Modotti an exotic
Italian girl, is comparatively new to
the American screen, although it is
said that she had a successful career
as a screen actress and dancer in her
native Italy. Her graceful dancing
stands her in good stead in her role of
native Mexican girl who comes to
make dancing her profession and she
proves herself an actress of no small
appeal.
Roy S. Clements directed "The Tig-
er's Coat and it is picture which
will be found highly entertaining.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-24
RIvOII SUNDAY AND MONDAY

How far beyond the giving of aims
does real charity go?I was asked of
Betty Compson, whose new picture
For Those We Love-" Goldwyn re-
lease, will be shown at the Rivoli
Theatre, for two days beginning Sun
day. AS the story deals with the prob
lem of charity of the heart, the inter-
viewer looked forward to an interest
ing discussion. Miss Compson did not
disappoint.
l''Too often, charity is of the head
instead of the heart" she said, Then
it is but skin deep; yet that little
depth is enough to deceive the mater
ialists of the world into accepting the
counterfeit as genuine"
Miss Compson had just completed
playing the role of a girl whose sense
of fairness, and whose belief in the
exercise of charity that did not ask
who or what it's recipient had been,
had given her a sharp insight into
the needs of those who most need the
spiritual friendship of the pure ia
| heart.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-24
AFTERNOON
CLUB IS ENTERTAINED

WESTON, Oct. 24.-Miss Louise
Rentoul was a dinner guest Sunday
at the home of friends in Athena.
Mrs. Mamie French, wife of j. 7.
French, died Tuesday night at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.
r. Hunter in Weston, from dropsy OF
the heart. Mrs. French was 10 years
old and had resided in Weston for
short time prior to going to Hentler'
Idaho, where she was stricken with the
illness which caused her death. She
was laid to rest beside the grave of her
infant child in Weston cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Greer entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Van Wrinkle ana
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldon King at dinner
party at their country home Sunday
Miss Dorothy Bulfinch motored
over from Walla Walla to spend the
week end with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. C. F. Bulfineh.
Miss Blanche Thorsen had the mis-
fortune to lose a valuable brooch be-
longing to her mother.
Pryor Smith and Miss Mildred
Richard. prominent young people OF
Walla Walla were luncheon guests
Thursday at the J. H. Williams home.
Thursday. evening Mr.. Smith and
Miss Perchard were entertained at
dinner by Mr. and Mrs. George Winn.
Potato digging and shipping has
been the order of the day. The rains
interfered with digging to some extent
but a good share of the mountain
growers have the harvest completed.
Two cars of potatoes are going out
from the Pacific Coast Elevator Co. s
warehouse this week to Sunnyside,
Wash.
p. T. Harbour fell while being en-
gagged in some work at the Weston
station and broke a few ribs.
Eldon Mcintyre, who is attending
| lHuis Academy in Portland has been
promoted to be sergeant nt-major.
Mrs. p. C. McCausland is enjoying
a visit this week from her sister, Mrs.
Lyman of Dayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Straub of Pen
dleton were Sunday visitors at the J. L.
Rowland home.
Albert Gould was an Athena visitor
Friday.
Mrs. Albert OHara extended de-
\ lightful hospitality Saturday afternoon
when she entertained at her home
members of the Saturday afternoon
club. Bowls of brilliant hued mari
| Colds and baskets OF crimson dahlia'
made q most effective decoration fol
the rooms. A CHEEKY fire upon the
hearth, blazing most cordial wei
H come to all was a feature heartily en-
III loved by the visitors. During the bus
mess session Mrs. G. W. Winn was re-
H ceived into membership. Interesting
program numbers included. Song, Tn
H Red. White and Blue, Club Members
H paper. The Spirit of America. Mrs
VI w. S. Price, piano solo, Mrs. Lyl'
III Webb.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-24
WAS A BLESSING TO
HER, SHE DECLARES
Another Portland Resident Is
Wonderfully RestoSed
After Attack of the
Flu

81 wish it was in my power to put a
bottle of Tanlac in the hands of every
suffering man, woman and child for
know it will make them we'll and
strong Just like it did me" said Mrs F.
r. Bussard, l144 Iven St., Portland,
Ore.
"The flu left me in very poor
state of health, my stomach was all
upset and my nerves almost shattered
My condition was just awful and
seemed to be getting worse all the
time.
This wonderful Tanlac was an un-
told blessing to me. I'm in better
health and stronger now that even pe'
fore I had the flu. Indeed, l>neNei
felt any better in my life 1t is simply
wonderful that medicine could make
such big change in such a short time
Tanlac is just grand
Tanlac is sold in Pendleton by
Thompsons Drug store and by lead
ing druggists.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-24
NEWS NOTES
OF PENDLETON
Two Arc Drunk

Two Arc Drunk
John McLain and Sam Leuer each
forfeited $40 bail this morning after
being arrested on a charge of drunke-
ness
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-24
(,s....'..l.'.1..)L'.. &C ID IS
THN TiIN TniiVinN I'M
"Pape's Cold Compound" is
Quickest Relief Known

Don't stay stuifed-up! Quit blowing
and snuffling! A dose of "Pape's Cold
Compound" taken every two hours un-
til three doses are taken usually
breaks any cold right up.
.The very first dose opens clogged
nostrils and the air passages OF the
head; stops nose running; relieves the
headache, dullness, feverishness.
"Pape's Cold Compound" costs only
a few cents at drug stores. 1t acts
without assistance, tastes nice, con-
tains no ouinine-Insist upon Pape's!
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-24
Divorce Is Asked

Suit for divorce was brought today
in the circuit court by Letitia L.
Downing against John NJ, Downing al
leging desertion. The plaintiff and de-
fendant were married at Condor, Ore
gon october 1897 and have three chill
| dren, two of whom are minors. The
| plaintiff asks the custody of the
youngest child Peterson, Bishop &
| Clark represent the plaintiff.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-24
People Here and There

Fred Noes, cashier of the Bank of
HELIX, is a Pendleton business visitor
today.
f. W. Ward and H. ]. Morris are
Pendleton citizens who are Portland
visitors.
Fred Bennion, county agent, is in
Umatilla today, in the interests of
Boys and Girls Club work.
W. S. Raker, who represents the
Northwestern Mutual Life, is busi-
ness visitor in Pendleton today.
Norborne Berkeley. who is sopho-
more at Whitman College. spent the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Norborne Berkeley Sr. lag.
X. P. Cecil, of the Portland For
estry office, is Pendletons visitor to-
day. Mr.. Cecil is en- route home after
visit to the Wallowa forest.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-24
ALTA SUNDAY AND MONDAY

Picture patrons who have seen Con-
stance Binney's latest picture, Room
and Board" which is the current fea-
ture Sunday and Monday at the Alta
Theatre, may have thought that the
Realart company borrowed the castle
in which the heroine, Lady Noreen
Kildoran, lives.
As a matter of fact, it was the orl'
ginal intention of the producers y
obtain permission to photograph ex'
teriors of a fine estate on the HUDSON
river, near New York, a perfect repro
duction of a 18th Century stronghold.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-10-24

an my new picture, For Those We
Love- the character of Trix ulner is
that of a gambler who had never
known kindness. and my task was to
show him how sincere friendship can
be-" said Miss Compson
"You may judge for Yourself MISS
Compson concluded, whether the girl
of the townsfolk knew the true mean
ing of charity"