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Evening star., 1921-07-17

pray, don't think me stoopid. boss.
but just what do folks mean when they
talk about parliamentary rule?" asked
Lon Of Dopey Dan as he laid down his
paper.
'Why, lad, it's the rude by which all
dee-liberative assemblies are governed"
replied Dopey Dan with twinkle in his
eye, "but il dee-liberatlve assemblies Is
a bit over your top-piece. they mean
legislatures an all organizations where
a cluster O. folks gather together to dis
cuss, debate. thrash out an decide on
some particular proposition that's been
brought up for consideration!
,"Parli'ment is from the Freach word
parler. which means to speak. chirp,
hot-air. splutter,, etc. etc. an oack IN
the days when the big show nrst started
a parlrment lwas any meetin'. assem-,
bly, conference, or dee-liberation pulled
by a burch o. citizens livin' In some GER
tain community. But as time wore on
an the wise uns got hep to the TACT
that all sich gatherings was dangerous
unless conducted in a orderly manner;
in the 18th century John Bull snitched
the idea, an after dopin' out hxed
set Of rules an regulations injected II
into his legislature where. to this Day
it's remained ever since! France, too,
seen its value, but used the procedure
for the most part in her toodiciary!
"Along with about ten million other
articles the big rule was shipped to
this country aboard the Mayhowef, an
after some repatchin' by Thomas Jef-
ferson an others to SCOT the needs an
customs of our incompatible citisenry
when they hit out for themselves
It's been the recognized rule OF our
legislative bodies from that time to this!
tt,r thrAa L. Nff M n
fest, barrin' what was pulled in the
sacred halls O. Congress, state legtsla-
lures. an regular bony -fidy business Or
sanizations, common or garden folks,
sich as you n me. never lost much
sieep over parliamentary rule but OWN
10 the tree-mendous amount o organ
izin' that hada be arranged by all
classes an kinds TO get America fixed,
Evening star., 1921-07-17
MOTOR LAWS TO Be
ENFORCED TO LIMIT
Maryland Designates Next
Week as "No.Accident
Week."
Special Dispatch to The esstar.

SpecAl Dlsphtch 70 The Star
BALTIMORE. July 16.-Motorists Of
the District Of Columbia and neigh
boring states using the roads of Mary
land during the coming week would
do well to familiarise themselves with
the state motor vehicle laws. as the
period from July II to "a has been
officially designated as "no-accident
week." and all autoists brought up
for violations Of the law during that
time will be given the extreme in all
cases.
State and city executives have
given 'no-accident week" official sig
nifiance by proclamations calling
upon the people Of Maryland to CO.
operate in the movement to make the
city streets and rural highways safe.
Gov. Richie made his appeal to the
people OF the entire state. while
Mayor Broening supplemented this
with direct appeal to the city OF
Baltimore.
MIR. Prices SuEEestiOns.
c. w Price Of the National Safety
Council. who is in Baltimore helping
to put the campaign across, has
drawn up the following suggestions
to automobile drivers. which have
been mailed broadcast throughout the
state:
"A gentleman. always remembers
that man to the right has the right
of way. A road hog doesn't.
Don't try to buck a trolley car.
Always give 1t the right Of way.
Don't pass a street car when pas
sengers are being unloaded-mighty
dangerous business
Cutting in front of a street car
endansers your own life and the lives
Of others.
IF in doubt. stop. Find out the
safe way and then go.
I'm a pinch good brakes are your
only hope-keep them in good repair.
III your steering gear goes wrong
you are lost-watch your steering.
Remember. the fellow behind is no
mind reador-always signal when
about to change your course or stop.
THE speed maniac is on his way
to Jail or hospital and doesn't know
Club Plans to Aid.
The Automobile Club of Maryland Is
Planning to do effective work toward
making the streets and roads safe dur
ing "no-accident week" 1t is enlist
ing its entire membership as a vigi-
lance committee to keep an eye on
motorists who are inclined to disre-
gard warnings and advice. Each men,
ber has been furnished with report
cards on which he is asked to re-
port violations of the traffic laws
Evening star., 1921-07-17

The national peace carlton. proposed
by the Arts Club of this city, 10 as
sured. The General Federation Of
Women's Clubs. In recent convention at
Salt Lake City. unanimously author
lied representatives Of the federation to
Join in the incorporation to bring about
it's erection. This means that 2.s0o.o00
members of the general federation
throughout the country will take an
active part in the carlton movement as
memorial to the valor Of those who
died defending the cause OF liberty In
the late war. Paul. Cret. who designed
complete the drawing and the site has
been selected by John Taylor. a great
bell founder Of England. who recently
visited here for that purpose. II will
require two years to make and tune
the bells Of the carillon, the tower Of
which will rise to height exceedins
800 feet and carry fifty-four bells. with
a combined weight Of IL. 900 pounds. 1t
Is said that any composition that can
be rendered by piano or organ can be
played on the bells While the peace
it's significance is so country wide that
the majority Of states have expressed
approval and promised aid.
Immediate steps will be taken to make
the necessary legal Incorporation. and
active work will be carried on visor-
ously.
An interesting recital by pupils Of
Mrs. b. E. Davis was given In her
apartment Tuesday evening before
discriminating audience, with Mrs. Da-
Wis on the program both for piano and
vocal numbers. Those who participated
were Julie Ball, Emma Stosowski. Ralph
and Susanne Emerich Mrs. Evelyn Bell
and Miss Louise Butler.
The Junior Music Lovers Society.
composed Of youthful singers and
pianists. gave recital Wednesday
evening at the home Of Miss B. Fraakel.
the proceeds to start a fund for the all
year engagement Of teachers who now
coach the young musicians semi-weekly.
The tradition that Kathleen Mavour-
neen'' was. composed in this city must
take its place with other legends that
have been exploded by facts. The auto
biographical manuscript left by Fred
erick Nichols Crouch and which has
been published since the death of his
wife states that the melody Of the Irish
ballad was planned ''under the walls
Of Endsleigh Castle, hereditary barony
Of the Dukes Of Tavistock." The words
were written next morning ''at Corr
nish fishing town" He does not men,
tion having ever lived in Washington.
He does state. however. that Thirty
sellers of Kathleen Mavourneen' and
others Of my writings amassed fortunes.
but not single stealer OF another's
brains has had principle enough to give
the old bard the value Of a ten-cent
piece in his crippled and octogenarian
Evening star., 1921-07-17
s&LESMEN.

CHICAGO manufacturer wants two live-vire
hustling salesmen to form paItnership for their
line Of specialties sold to factories schools
hotels, restaurants. hospitals. Office buiidings
railroads and other public and private institu-
cessity and covered By patents; business in its
infancy; exclusive selling rights in districted
territory. Proposition sssures contfnuous re-
peat business and large profits enable appeint-
ment Of subagents. II you can qualify. this is
an exceptional opportunity to get Into business
for yourself. Address Harold Koppeimsn,
rresident, 10 ". Randolph at. Chicago, nj.
DRAWING ACCOUNT to salesmeu who can
demonstrate ability to sell line Of roofing ce.
mcnts ard paints to factory or .eonsuminK
trade: liberal proposition. United Builders
Cn. sGn2 Wade rark. Cleveland. Ohio.
EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE sALEsMAN.
Must he well recommended and able to pro-
dure. The right man will be assured q per-
manent position and assured income. Address
LARGE, successful manufacturer desires live
wire distributors to handle sales on commits
S3itiss; sxesiiest cppeFtusiT. q. BSiSe.
telss Dept. ststtes !. clseiassd. 0aiA
Evening star., 1921-07-17
Statesmen

t" sell 100 Walker products direct 10 con-
snner in city. surrounding towns and counties
earning rp TO $40 weekly; also have uttrac-
tive proposition for men owning light auto
mobiles. Appl. W. & II. Walker Iac ~
Stewart bldg. Washington.
SALESMAN with auto to take Iouf.. uud .4ll
staple art Gle: good opportunity Apply 3Os
ti ~.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
WOULD CHANGE NAME.

Leonard Novi;zky has applied to the
District Supreme Court for permission
to change his name to Jack Leonard.
He says his right name Is hard to pro-
nounce, and he has become generally
known as Jack Leonard and wishes the
use Of the latter iegalixed. He Is rep
resented by Attorney n. c. Turnage.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
BOY ACCIDENTALLY HANGED

NASHVILLE. Tenn. July 16.-
Playing swing while his parents
were away shopping. James Quinn.
aged fourteen. accidentally hung him
been looped into the form Of a
swing. The lad in attempting to
adjust it became entangled. When
he was found. with body still warm,
his feet barely dragged. the floor.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
Statesmen

Men with selling ability who
can produce. Drawing account
OF necessary living expenses with
guarantee to those who prove
capable. inexperienced sales
men are making $4,000 weekly
See Mr.. Blum between 4 and 6
at Castelberg'S Q3S Pa ave n ru
Evening star., 1921-07-17
Statesmen
l,s fpsnrsal sol

Sil-t-SMEN-
Two nfst-class fusnc'al statesmen 10 sell at
trHrti,e susrGn nteed bond which shows large
earnings: easy selling plan: big company:
statesmen average 500 weekly: some oppn Ter
rtof!: srisrH and commission Z" qualifying
men. Fidelity Reserve and Guaranty 90 en,
9th We. New Yg L ci,y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16
Fathers
ORDER MORE
STREETS OILED

AT the meeting of the council Mon
day night the city fathers took fur
Their step to provide for the city clean
liness during the summer months by
considering oiling of streets.
The following streets were ordered
oiled: Buchanan from Western Ave-,
to West ST.; North Washington from
Anderson to Maple; East Holm Ave;
East Monroe St, extended from Stew
art ST., East a distance of 420 feet;
s. Washington from Clay to Central
Avenue.
The council voted to give 500 to-
ward the upkeep Of Hardin Park, pro-
vided a man was in charge of the
work. The money to be paid in four
monthly installemnts.
A petition for a sewer Of West
Jackson street was referred to the
Board of Health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

Its an actual fact, Pm in good
health forthe first time in thirty years
and ! owe my present splendid condi-
ton to Tanlac and nothing else," was
the emphatic statement of Prof. C. ].
Budlong, well-known and highly res
pected citizen of Manchester, N. H.,
residing at AZ School street.
Practically all my life l had had
rheumatism and when I say rheuma-
tism / mean every word of it. 1t was
all over my body and especially bad in
my feet and legs and there were times
when I couldn't get from my bed to
my chair without help. And from the
time I was a boy l couldn't sit down
and eat a good meal without being in
misery afterwards and I would have
terrible pains around my heart and
frequent attacks of palpitation and
dizziness.
81 had a stubborn case of consti-
patton, was troubled awfully with
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16
G.GF CONSIDERS
SOLDIER
ROMNATLCRAMBER

|H"
The Audrain County Chamber of
Comerce has before it questions re-
garding aid for disabled veterans, con-
structive measures for other veterans
and OPPOSITION to the cash bonus.
These questions have been placed be-
fore it by the Chamber of Commerce
of the United States, in accordance
with resolutions adopted by the Ma
tional Chamber at its annual meeting,
composed Of delegates from member
organizations. of which the local or
ton for disabled veterans.
The annual meeting of the National
Chamber declared against bonus and
IN favor Of national legislation to
meet adequately the needs of hospital
ization, compensation and rehabilita-
tionfo r disabled veterans.
To obtain proper aid for disabled
veterans, the National Chamber adj
vocated the consolidation of govern
ment agencies dealing with soldier re-
lief. 1t favors constructive measures
to enable e~x-service men to cultivate
the soil, to build homes or to obtain
vocational training and suggests a
national system Of reclamation of
waste areas.
"The position taken by the National
Chamber" said President Joseph II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

Resident
Dead;Age 78

Thomas j. Whitesides, 7S years old,
and an old resident of Thompson, died
at his home there Monday afternoon
from a complication of diseases.
Mr.. Whitesides was born in Read
ing, Ohio, but came west at an early
age, settling in Audarin County. He
has been n of the prosperous farm
eds of the Thompson neighborhood for
many years. His wife had been dead
for some time.
The funeral was held from the
Baptist Church in Thompson Tuesday
afternoon at 3 p. m, and burial was
made in the cemetery there.
Mr.. Whitesides was a splendid
Christian character, beloved by all
who knew him and with a host Of
friends. The Ledger joins these in
extending ~sincerest sympathy to the
bereaved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, J. W. Foley and M. S.
Foley, his wife, and Cora M. Foley, an
unmarried woman by their certain
deed Of trust dated June /, 1904, and
recorded in book "a, page 122, in the
office of the Recorder of Deeds of
Audrain County, Mo-, did convey to
John 7. Ricketts,, trustee, the follow
ing described real estate, situated in
Audrain county, Missouri, to-wit:
Lots numbered One ~, Two (2),
Three (3), Four (4), and the West
Half of Lot numbered Thirteen (13l;
all of Block numbered Four (4), in the
town of Benton City, as per last re-
corded Plat of said town in the office
of the Recorder of Deeds within and
for said Audrain County, Missouri.
In trust to secure said note therein
described, and whereas, default has
been made in the payment Of the in
terest Of said note and the same is
now past due; now, therefore, the
truste in said deed Of trust, having
died, /, C. L. BLUM, sheriff Of Aud
rain county, Missouri, at the request
of the legal holder Of said note, and
under power vested in me by law
under the provisions of said deed Of
trust, will on
JUNE THE 1S, 1921 >.
at the east court house door in the
city of Mexico, between the hours of
nine o'clock in the forenoon and five
o'clock in the afternoon of said day,
sell all of said real estate at public
vendue to the highest bidder for cash
in hand, to satisfy said note together
with the cost and expense Of execut-
ing this trust.
G. L. BLUM,
14-4t Sheriff and Acting Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16
n NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that letters
Of Administration upon the estate Of
GEORGE H. BODECKER, Deceased,
have been granted to the undersigned
Emma E. Bodecker, by the Probate
Court of Audrain County, Missouri,
bearing date the Oath day Of May,
1921.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to her for allowance within six
months from the date of said letters,
or they may be precluded from any
benefit Of such estate; and if said
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date Of granting said
letters, they will be forever barred
MRS. EMMA e. BODECKER,
Administrators.
Attested by me this oath day of
May 1921.
(SEAL) E. A. SHANNON,
15-4t Judge Of Probate Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

binding headaches and hardly knew
what sleep was. My suffering had
almost made a complete nervous
wreck Of me and I was so weak I
wasn't worth a nickel as far as work
was concerned. l thought my trou-
bles had a lifelong grip on me and
was about as discouraged as a man
ever gets.
Well, before / had finished my
first bottle of Tanlac 1 realized it
was different from anything I ever
tried. 1t suited my case exactly. And
now for almost the first time since
l can remember l can eat anything
| want and digest it. I haven't an
ache Or a pain and have gained ff-
teen pounds in weight. l just feel
good all over and am full of life and
energy these days. Everywhere l go
l talk Tanlac. It hasn't an equal"
.d1 wit Advertisement
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16
SELLS INTEREST

William E. Swan, one of the three
proprietors Of the Alamo Drug Co.,
has disposed of his interest in the
firm to the two other members of the
store, c. Al. Buckner and VIM. Walls,
according to announcement made
Tuesday.
The two remaining members Of tn
firm will continue to conduct a strictly
high class drug store and will I'M
doubtedly receive the same good pat
ronage as they have since the opening
of their present modern place.
Mr.. Swan has not made definite
plans for the future, but will probably
locate out west, While the many
friends he and his family have made
Ire regret to see them leave Mexico,
they extend them best wishes for sue
ess wherever they may iocate.
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LEDGER
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16
ElizabethShire
Married in
Fulton SAT.

Miss Elizabeth Shire, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nike Shire Of Mexieo
and Russell C. Harris Of Fulton were
married at the Christian parsonage ia
Fulton Saturday night at 9 p. m.
Mrs. Harris attended the Mexico
public schools and IS a very popular
young lady with a large group Of
friends to wish her success.
Mr.. Harris is superintendent Of coal
mines in the vicinity of Fulton owned
by his father. He viii continue to
hold his position as Munger Of these
mines.
The many friends Of hits popular
young couple join the Ledger in wish
ing them many years of happiness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16
Property OwnersD
Protest Street
Improvement

In a petition alleging that the
present costs of materials are too
high, the following owners of prop
erty on Liberty Street asked the city
council to post pone that work:
c. H. Spottswood
James Malone
Mrs. r. M. Painter
C. E. Frazier
Mrs. Mary Gregory
!. j. 0 .Edmonston
E. L. johnson
Mrs. Louise Mckinney
S. G. Van Horne
Mrs. Mary G. Kanaly
Mrs. Julia Bener
Mrs. Emma DeMuth
Nm. Kemper estate
Mrs. Annie E. Cunningham
w. H. O'Brien
E. J. Bolts estate
Mrs. ". E. Smith
VIM. Vivion
John W. Howard
VIM. D. Woodward
Mrs. H. A. Lawder
Mrs. Alice Trimble
D. H. Cauthorn and c. E. Clark
Mrs. W. H. johnson
j. W. Gregory
G. E. Vomund
J. w. Kemp
]. C. Mundy Agt. w. H. Coons es-
tate.
When taken up by the city council
Monday night the protest was refer
red to a committee for investigation
which will report later. 1t is said that
the protest will probably not delay
the work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16
A CLUBBING RATE.

The Weekly Ledger and the Ma
tional Live Stock Reporter, a daily
stock paper Of East 81. Louis, IL,
for one year, both $3.50. This is a
money saving rate IL you want two
good papers. WITT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

New shipment Of Jiffy Auto Slip
Seats arrived. Keep cool. RAGS
DALE HARNESS SHOP. Adver-
tisements. d1wl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

Mrs. J. T. Fields. who has been III
at the home Of her son, Herbert
Fields in Kansas City, is reported not
so well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

New shipment Of Jiffy Auto Slip
Seats arrived. Keep cool. RAGS
DALE HARNESS SHOP. Adver
tisements. d1w1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

New shipment Of Jiffy Auto Slip
Seats arrived. Keep cool RAGS
DALE HARNESS SHOP. Adver-
tisements. d1w1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

A fall gilt or boar from the Sturdy
Oaks Poland China Place win help
syour herd. DANIEL c. HADER-
12-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

Mrs. Wilbur Wallace and her son,
Tommie, have returned to their home
in Boonville.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

Mrs. Elizabeth Burks, Of Columbia,
is visiting Mexico relatives and
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

Mrs. Susan Tate of Mineola is i'm
proving after a minor operation at
Audrain Hospital.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

Mrs. William Kemper is in poor
health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

ADMINISTRATORS
Notice is hereby given. that letters
of administration upon the estate Of
G. W. PHILLIPS, Deceased,
have been granted to the undersigned,
R. P. PRICE, by the Pro
bate Court of Audain County,
Missouri bearing date the 10th day
of May, 1921.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to him for allowance within six
months from the date Of said letters,
or they may be precluded from any
Saneft Of such estate; and Il said
claims be not exhibited within one
year. from date Of granting said Let
tiers, they will be forever barred.
r. P. PRICE,
Administrator.
Attested by me this 10th day OF
May, 1921.
(sEAL) E. A. SHANNON,
i4-4t Judge of Probate Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-06-16

LEDGER CLASSIFIED ADS PAY
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-15

Admiral Bennon and FredaFick 4 Thomp-
son, Mobils publisher. waN exprss~sd IN
resolutions adopted ~ the uatierai 49,
aeciatioa - nawNpapsr executives. TIE
resolutions pFaiaed Admiral Bcnaoa. fore
mer Chairman "a tha ahIppinE bard -
AN oufapohen. fearless and sfruaN sup
porter - using the adxertisiuE coiumua
~ pubilenfioHa Scr suca business mes.
saRe@ g. the government wishes e. De-
liver"
Tao resciutioa add that IL deeply
APPRECIATES recoEniticu ~ the presi1snf
81 TIE efEaniEation's part IA develc lux
the Americas merchant marine in this
manner through these aprolntmsntsf and
u picdKsd the association ito carry on
ths woTk - making the merchant IxArinm|
permanent ana profitable - "a 81 In ire
cnd the ship Independence - Amrrica
VII remain as q lasting heritage. spread
ms tie pru1ucts - Americm in Am~ri-
can bottoms 20 Al parts - tho wgfa /"