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The Washington times., 1921-07-04
woman RESTORES
EYES|GHT OF 1900
SERBIAN REFUGEES
Dr.. May T. Stout, Whom King
Decorated, Established
Memorable Record.

NEW YORK, July 4.-Her voyage
delayed two days by the inferior grade
OF coal she had, the Nieuw Amsterdam,
of the Holland American Line, docked
in Hoboken yesterday. Because Of
the poor coal it was impossible to get
the proper amount OF steam and the
vessel went along at only thirteen
knots an hour Many passengers had
planned to witness the Dempsey Car
pentier fight but the vessel WAS far
from port when the event began. The
returns were received by wireless tele-
phone.
The vessel brought over the lists OF
the 1924 bodies OF American soldiers
that arrived on the Wheaton Saturday.
The lists were taken to Captain Shan
non, of the Graves Registration Serv-
ice. and will be checked so that all
will be ready tomorrow for removal
Of the bodies from the Wheaton.
BROUGHT WAR DEAD.
The bodies of two of the first
Americans to fall in the war, Private
Thomas F. Enright. OF Pittsburgh.
and Private Merle d. Hay. OF Gid
den, Iowa. OF the Fifteenth infantry,
First division. are reported to re on
board. They were killed on the night
of November 3. 1917, by a German
patrol which raided the American
trenches near -Bathelemont
France.
Gross was killed in the Argonne
Forest, and was cited for bravery in
one OF the most noteworthy battles
of the war. He was n member OF
company B. 32sth infantry. and was
slain when he ran into a German
machine gun nest.
Among the passengers on the
Nieuw Amsterdam was DR.. May r.
Stout, who wore service cross
given her by the King of Serbia she
is a graduate OF the University Of
Chicago and lives in Washington.
For more than a year she was asso-
ciate OF DR.. II. q. Reese at the New
York Eye and Ear lnfirmary. She
went to Serbia fifteen months ago
for the American Womans Hospital
to do eye and ear work at Strum-
nitza.
with the exception of one man in
Serbia. she was the only eye special
list. She Is reported to have restored
the sight of LOO Serbians who wers
blind because of cataracts and other
ailments. and performed $50 opera
tions a month. She did not receive
credit for her work. however. tho
natives believing that she was per-
forming the miracles" under divine
power.
DR.. Stout brought over with her
Borovich, an eight-year-old Serbian
boy whose parents were killed in tha
war. He came to the mission where
the doctor was nine months ago, ami
she adopted him. She Will send him
to school.
Nine. Elene Gerhardt, Llcder
singer, also arrived. She said the
musical outlook in Germany was poor.
She plans to do concert work here.
The Washington times., 1921-07-04
CHILE MAY ARBiTRATE
BORDER ROW, is REPORT

SANTIAGO. Chile, July 4.-Pro-
posals that the controversy between
Peru and Chile over the future stat
US Of the provinces of Tacna and
africa be submitted to arbitration
are the subject of comment in DO
liticaI circles in London. says a dis
patch to the Mercurio. 1t is said
the suggestion has been made by
Great Britain and that it Is being
considered by Chile.
In well-informed circles here II Is
stated, however, that II is certain
no official action in this matter has
been taken by Great Britain, and the
report is looked upon as a 'feelre"
thrown out TO determine the state
Of public opinion.
The Washington times., 1921-07-04
YEGGS CRACK SAFE
FOR BIG HAUL IN
VIRGINIA TOWN
Bank Of Crottoes Has Many
Safe Deposit Boxes RifIed.
$4,000 Taken.

GROTTOES, Va, July 4.-When tho
Bank OF Grottoes was robbed shortly
after midnight. forty safety deposit
boxes were taken and fifteen others
left in the robbers haste. The boxes
were filled with Liberty bonds. war
savings stamps and other securities.
the value OF which has not been made
known although II Is estimated that
over $4,000 was taken. The bank
vault was completely shattered by ex-
plosives.
Following the sensational getaway
Of c. B. Gordon and Charles Wilkes.
bank robbers. from the Roanoke Jail
after saving their way TO liberty,
coupled with the theft OF tools from
the shop OF the n. q w. section fore
man here leads the authorities to be-
lieve that the escaped men may have
had a hand in the robbery.
Officials OF the bank state that they
have no means or determining the
amount OF booty taken. One box
in Liberty bonds. Another box con-
tanning $4,000 In Liberty bonds was
tampered with but not broken open.
The main vault of the bank has a
time lock and was not molested.
This bank was long ago spotted by
Charles Wilkes. William Welsch and
j. b. Rodgers, and during the trial
in Roanoke of wilkes and Welsch a
map Of Virginia was introduced as
evidence which showed circles drawn
around Glasgow. Grottoes. Houston
and other Virginia towns throughout
the State in which small banks are
located. The banks at Glasgow and
Houston were also robbed.
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lYNCHBURC TO SELL
CITY MARKET HOUSE

LYNCHBURG, Va, July A city
market equipped with modern re-
frigeration and which provides an
auditorium with seating for 1900
people. which cost the city S65.000
some twelve years ago. Is to be sold.
The market proper has degenerated
into practically nothing more than a
butchers market and the city will
erect a city hall on Church street
in which an even larger auditorium
can be provided.
Some years ago the city council
had an offer OF &125,o 900 for the
property, and II Is believed that the
present government will be able TO
dispose OF II now to an even better
advantage.
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bill are the new issue OF tho Pathe
NsXp Topica Of the Day and unusuAl
By Foatsins Fox

bill are the new issue of tho Pathe
Nsvs Topics Of tho Day and unusual
ly attractive musical Interpretation
OF the pictured subjects and overture
by the Knickerbocker Symphony
Orchestra under tho skillful leader
ship OF N. Mirskey.
The chief attract ion at the Knicker-
becker yesterday and today is Mar
guertte Clark's production in photo
dramatic form of tho successful stage
farce, Scrambled Wives" which re-
veals Miss Clark after a long absence
from the screen at her exquisite best.
and q full review of which will be
found in connection with tho Metro
politan Theater, where this delightful
feature also was accorded first Wash
ington presentations yesterday.
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SUFFOLK PUTS HEALTH
CLOWN IN TRAINING

SUFFOLK, Va. July 2.-Health
workers all over tho country have for
several years been interested in Cho
Cho, the health clown. who tells in
humorous Jinsles the principles Of
health work and gets the young chill
dren interested in protecting them
selves and others against communica-
able diseases.
Suffolk Is training a rival fun
maker. The local health nurse and
the division superintendent OF schools
Rave selected a bright youngster with
aptitude for the part and they are
training him to do his stunts. The
proceeds OF his entertainments will
be utilized to defray tho costs OF ad-
ditional health work In Suffolk.
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FATHER IS JAILED
FOR PERMITTING
CHILD TO DIE
Court Rules 'HoIy Rollers"
Must Pay Penalty for Deny-
Ing Girl Medical Attention.

LYNCHBURG. Va. July t.-"Physi-
clans. are for sinners and not for
Christs people" was the defense Of
o. e. Padgett and Mamie Padgett.
his wife. when they were arraigned
In the police court to answer the
charge of willfully neglecting their
fourteen mo nth old son and per-
mitting him to die because of the
lack of medical attention. Police
Justice 8. DuVal Martin, after hear
ing nifty witnesses decided that the
law does not permit q person to
neglect a child regardless OF re-
ligious belief. and fined the mother
$500 and gave the father three months
In jail. which would mean either
the State road force or a stay at
the city farm.
BOTH PARENTS "HOLY ROLLERS"
The parents are members OF the
Church Of God, or Holy Rollers"
which has been in a process of or
ganization here since a tent wan
pitched on a vacant lot in West
Lynchburgh In March.
The evidence showed that the baby
was very sick and at the solicitation
of friendly neighbors Mrs. Padgett
NdhCo III n. L. 7" "IiboIi, VIM hoo
been the family physician previous to
the time they embraced the Holy
Roller faith. DR.. Wilson testified
that he wanted to prescribe for the
baby. but the mother refused at
tention. claiming that her faith In
God would be all sufficient for the
child, but the child died and DR..
Wilson declined to sign a death
certificate. This put the case into
the hands OF the coroner. Dr. J. Bur-
ton Nowlin. who gave a certificate
that the child had died of neglect.
Tho Associated Charities caused q
warrant to be sworn out and after
the burial OF the baby the parents
were arrested.
On tho witness stand Padgett tes-
tined that he did not believe in
medicine and thought II would not
be efncacious in the treatment of
the child.
TRIED TO REVIVE DEAD CHILD.
Having rejected medical treat
ment. members of the religious sect
gathered on the night OF the child's
death. according to the evidence. as
sembled at the Padgett home and
began an impressive service OF faith IN
final effort to effect cure. Sew
eral nearby RESIDENTS testlned thAt
during the night those who assem-
bled In the Padgett home "whoopcd
and shouted and danced and carried
on until early in morning. One
neighbor stated that the noise they
made was enough In itself to kill a
baby"
Witnesses for tho defense seemed
to be imbued with the idea that
those who embrace the faith are
superior to the workings Of nature
in ordinary individuals. having the
power TO effect the cure OF all hu-
man Ills through faith And prayer.
holding no belief In the efficacy of
medicine. II was also brought out
in evidence that members of tho
sect who swear. use tobacco or pay
their debts are disavowed.
The main plea OF the defense was
religious tolerance. but the police
Justice held that the treatme Mt given
the child was insufficient regardless
of the religious Beliefs OF the
parents.
Appeal was noted TO the corpora
tion court. where the case will 20
before a jury.
The Washington times., 1921-07-04
Mrs. Cora Sheetz Horan Dead.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, July 4.-Mrs
wife Of william A. Horan. died at
Trenton, N. j., following a linger-
ing Illness. Besides her husband, she
is survived by two children. She was
a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
r. Sheetz. Keyser. w. Va, whore she
lived most OF her life. Mrs. Virgil
Carrico. this city, is her sister. and
Harry sheets. Cumberland; George
n. sheetz, Keyser, and Elmer Sheetz
St Louis, are brothers
The Washington times., 1921-07-04
TOBY, LOYAL PUP, BARKS
FIRE ALARM TO MASTER

PHILADELPHIA, July 4.-Toby. a
small mongreI dog, saved the life OF
his elderly master last night by
awakening him when his clothing
caught hre.
The man. Horace Floto, seventy-
nine years old. of 1894 South Beulah
street, fell asleep while cooking a
meal. "A fire started, which spread
to Floto's couch. As his masters
clothing began to burn, Toby tugged
at the mans sleeve and barked until
he aroused him. Floto is in Mount
Sinai Hospital suffering from severe
burns
The Washington times., 1921-07-04
MOORE'S GARDEN
Appearances"

The third Paramount production
made in England. Appearances" :"
WAS most favorably received by a
large and appreciative audience at
Moore's Garden Theater yesterday.
where tho showing will continue
through Wednesday. next. The pre-
sentation proved As satisfying a. II
was artistic.
Apart from It's value as . photo
play, depicting modern social con-
ditions Just as prevalent in America
as they are in England. and .
strong love story which 10 depicted
with dramatic force. this Donald
Crisp production 10 notable for the
cast seen In the many important
roles. David Powell. popular and
talented screen star. 10 seen In tho
leading role, with Mary Glynne. who
plays tho part of Henry seatons
wife. Kitty; Langhorn Burton, As
Lord Rutherford: Percy Standing.
who gives an excellent impersona-
tion of Hawkins. q shady company
promoter; Marjorie Hume and other
wellknow British players.
The story unfolded, deals with
the struggles OF a reckless young
architect to keep up appearances be-
yond his income. His attempts to
advertise his growing success by
means OF increasing extravagance.
Is intended to typify the present
day struggle for existence OF tho
middle" and the professiona
classes. While entertaining specta-
tors. the story conveys a sound.
wholesome moral that cannot fail
to prove beneficial to any who study
the underlying theme.
The production is remarkable for
It's outdoor views. many OF them.
according to report. being photo
graphed on the grounds OF the his
torical Highcline Castle In Hamp-
shire, and they are decidedly beau
tiful The fne English landscape
being pictured in all it's rich beauty.
The interior settings are likewise
wonderfully massive.
The short subjects presented. in
cluding a laughable comedy, scenic
end late world events as pictured
in tho Fox News. are all fully IN
keeping with the high standard set
by the feature attraction.
The Garden Orchestra, under the
direction OF Claude v. Burrows.
gives an interpretative score that
adds much to the enjoyment Of the
showing.
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kNiCKERBOCKER-
"Scrambled Wives"

Tho rollickiing new comedy. Rock
ing the Boat" created much amuse-
ment as foremost OF the supplement-
ary features OF an exceptionally in
teresting bill Of photoplays arranged
for premiere Washington presenta-
ton at Crandalrs Knickerbocker
Theater yesteriay and today.
Other important inclusions in the
The Washington times., 1921-07-04
Woman, 63, Dies in Dash.

FINZEL, Md, July An her haste
to witness a fire which was Destroy
ing a mine tipple at Scalp Level. MRS.
Maria Hileman. wife of Daniel Hile-
man, fell down n flight OF steps,
sustaining injured which resulted
fatally. She was sixty-three years
old and besides her husband, two chill
dren survive.
The Washington times., 1921-07-04
Boy, Peanut, Hospital

FAIRMONT w. Va, July 4.-Thc
four-year-old son of Mrs. Ella Faust
has been taken to Jefferson Hospital.
Philadelphia, to have a peanut re-
moved from his throat. Local physi-
clans have been unable to dislodse
1t and the lad has been suffering
apony
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Bow, 9, browns in River.

MONON. w. Va, July Manuel.
aged fine years son OF Jesue
Gonzales. Of Monon, was drowned In
the Monongahela river. The lad was
undressing to 20 swimming when hs
slipped.
The Washington times., 1921-07-04
Noted Educators and Eminent Authors Figure
In Harding's Staff of Leading Diplomats

bassadoriaI Posts-May Re-
tain Brand Whitlock-Recog-
milton to Be Given Young
Officials In Ranks.
BY GEORGE r. HOLMES,
International News Service.
With the appointment of Charles
B. Warren, Of Michigan. as ambas-
sador to Japan. President Harding
has put the bulk of his foreign
appointments behind him. and the
conduct of American affairs abroad
for the next. few momentous years.
at least, has been shifted to shoul-
ders other than his.
PRESIDENT Is RELIEVED.
1t was q great relief for President
Harding to get the Toxic post filled.
IT was generally regarded as the most
important appointment the President
would have to make in the diplomats
corps. because Of the delicacy OF
Japanese-American relations and the
great number Of problems OF an
Irritating nature which the now am
oassador to Japan will be called upon
20 face. 1t IL no secret In Washing
ton that the President worried not a
little over filling the Toxic post
Up to today the Harding Admins
tration has made seven major diplo-
matio appointments since 1t came into
ofics four months ago. 1t Is inter
esting to look at them en- bloc. Two
editors. two college presidents. ont,
lawyer and two lawyer-business men
comprise the chief figures Of the
Harding diplomatic force. They are:
Great Britain-Col. George Mo-
Clellan Harvey. Of New York editor.
France-Myron T. Herrick. of Ohio,
lawyer-business man.
Japan-Charles B. Warren. of Michi.
gan, lawyer.
Italy.-Richard Washburn Child, Of
Massachusetts, editor.
China-Jacob Gould Schurman, of
New York, college president.
Chile-William Miller Collier, OF
Warrington. college president
Spain-Cyrus E. Woods, Of Penn
sylvania. lawyer business man.
ONLY FEW POSTS UNTITLED.
Outside of the countries with which
the United States Is still at war. or
with which its relations are only par
TALLY existent. there remain only q
few ambassadorial appointments to
be made, although there are a num-
Der In the legation class.
Belgium 10 yet to be nlled. Brand
Whitlock, beloved by the Belgians. Is
reported to be very anxious to return
homo at the earliest opportunity. and
1t 10 probable that his wishes will be
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AT the Theaters|

CONTINUED from Page Eighty
usual and exceptionally attractive
program.
The Washington times., 1921-07-04
RESORTS
BY GEORGE r. HOLMES,
International News Service.

IRvINGTON BEACH HOTEL, Irvinston,
Lancaster County. Virginia. New up-to-
date Hotel opened June Is, 1921. Salt
water bathing. boating. nshing. Reached
via Rappahannook river steamers from
Baltimore. Fredericksburg, and Norfolk
For rates. address Irvington Beach Hotel
IrvinEton. We.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-03
REV. T. H. CROWDER
 TRANSFERRED TO TEXAS

The Rev. T. H. Crowder who has served the Prescott Circuit of the Methodist church as pastor this year has been transferred to the West Tex as Conference and appointed to Moore Texas, which is some forty miles southwest Of San Antonio.
 He expects to leave with his family for his new charge as soon as he can wind up the work of the year in h:s present field, which will require some two or three weeks. The Rev Mr Crowder is quite popular among the people of his charge who regret very much to give him up.
 The change to Texas has been made on account of Mrs. Crowder'S health
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-03
PRESCOTT SECURES
 NATIONAL ATTRACTION

One of the most notable musical organizations in the United States has hcen induced to give Prescott one daY's treat Thursday. November 17th. II k the Happy Six Orchestra and Concert Company. This famous Orchestra has made more dance records for the phonograph. than all other similar organizations combined. This fact alone k enough proof that it will he q rare treat for Arkansas. These nG'Cd musicians are going 10 give concert at the Court House from < :OO to ? go n. m.. which will include two of Nv York'S popular singers, Miss Gccrgis Thons~cn. d most highly accomplished prima donna soprano and Miss Margie Winters who has been called Queen of Jazz. Miss Winters was first t0 sing "Mammys with success after which Al Johnson sang il with q great success. She has played with such headlinerS as Eddie Cantor and always had il big following at the New Tori Winter Garden.
 After the concert from o:3o to .e0 the Happy Six Orchestra will play for q dance al the Scott Hall. This will he d great privilege for those who love dancing. for the Society Set of New York City would gladly engage them for every night of the season if theH could
 Tickets will be on sale in tE" n"ag future and because of the limited mum Der that can he sold it is very advis- able to purchase early.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-03

Halloween night brought out the children of Prescott in punches. The night was ideal. and the spirit of Halloween was manifested in various ways. principally, though. by the nov ing of everything that was movable from it's original location to some dis tant place SpookS there were q plenty, the children for the most part being dressed in sheets, and wearing false faces" And they enjoyed them selves, which is the best part of it.
 The Womans Missionary Society of the local Methodist church will ob- serve next week as q week of prayer for Missions. Services will be held each afternoon after Monday at three o'clock in the Methodist church. The Society will meet Monday afternoon at the JarSonage for the regular monthly Social and Business meeting. when MeSdames Bush, Cornish. Nit. cEell and Sage will be h0stcSses to the members of their guests.
 Judge C. k. IIaynic k holding court al Camden this term taking the place of Judge C. N. Smith. who k i'll.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-03

w. T. Woodnl, Harmon Graham and Will White spent Tuesday and Wed nesday in the river bottom hunting and fishing. No report as to the gaIac yet
 Mr and Mrs F. ]. Watson returned Sunday night from Shreveport, La., where they visited few days. md attended the state fair
 Geo w plunkett of Wortham. Tea visited his nephew, Joe Bailey, in the city, while en route home from the Confederate reunion at Chattanooga
 Mr and Mrs l Emdcn left last Sun day for Shreveport, La. where they will make their future home My Emden was manager of the Prescott Laundry until recently.
 Mir Wilkerson. who iS district maaa ger of the Southern District of the A. c. |. w. who has conducted yety successful campaign in Prescott tor new members. left Tuesday for Little Rock About 70 new members were added to the Prescott Lodge during thc drive. which lasted about a month.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-03
SUNBEAM SOCIETIES

The Sunbeam Society was reorganiz- ed Sunday at the Baptist church. and the following officers elected
 President, Margaret Ward.
 Vice President, Ruth Cole.
 Secretary, Elizabeth Reeves.
 Treasurer. Mary Lancaster.
 Reporter. Pauline Mutt.
 The first meeting of the reorganized society will he held Sunday afternoon at the church.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-03
DAY OF FAITH

Gov. McRae's proclamation for Day of Faith" was observed Tuesday at the court house by q large number of Prescott citizens
 Dr. ]. C. Williams was the speaker of the occasion. and explained that
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-03

the Day of Faith" was ser apart for prayer, that the Disarmament Con ference might be q success, and future wars averted.
 The day was observed al the gram mar school. with Il program consisting of talks by the teachers and prayer.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-03
NOTICE TO FARMERS.

After Saturday. 29th of october. I will gin only Thursday and Friday of each week for three weeks includ- ing the 17th and 18th of November
 a7-V3 E. r Lumpkin.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-03

Jesse Purtle died at his home at Bluff Springs Saturday night, and WAS buried sunday at Bluff Springs ceme- tert, Rev. J. w Erwin conducting the ceremony. He was an old and re spectcd citizen of Bluff Springs where hc had resided many years.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-03
OLD CITIZENS
 DIED PAST WEEK
J. V. Hulse, F. P. Harris, B. 5 Almand and Jessie Purtle Passed Away During
 Week

F. \. Almand. aged St years. died at his home near #Laneburg Monday ight about 9 o'clock
 Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at I.aneburg hy Oliver \. Jones of Pres colt Intermcnt being at Laneburg cemetery.
 He is survived by three sons k. E.. Henry and Holly Almand four daugh ters Mrs. Bob Purtle, Mrs. NJ. D Armstrong and Miss Bertha Nmand al lof this county. and Mrs. (. F. Firth of North Little Rock
 Mr. Almand had resided in the Eaneburg neighborhood many years. and WAS well and favorably known all over Nevada county.
 ]. Y. Hulse. age S4 years. died at his home one and one half miles north east of Emmct Monday morning at 1 go o'clock. after a lingering illness
 Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at Emmet Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. conducted by RcvS x. l.. Durham and ]. w. Whaley. mtcrmcnt was at Shell cemetery near Emmet.
 He k survived hy his wife and two daughters.
 Mr HulSc was ole of the oldest residents of Nevada county. and had the distinction of serving as the first sheriff of the county. He had d wide circle of friends and acquaintances, who mourn his departure.
 r. r. Harris, age -, died at his home seven miles north of Prescott. Saturday at I go d. m.
 Funeral services were conducted It New Home church Sunday morning al II o'clock. conducted by Rev. Lee Starnes of Bluff City, interment being It New Home cemetery.
 He is survived by his wife, four sons and one daughter
 Mir Harris was q pioneer citizen of Nevada county and a warm friend of during the entire existence of the pa tue Picayune having been d subscriber per.