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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
'K|DNAPE ED BOY
IS TAKEN AWAY
To THWART DAD
Mrs. Haske Leaves With Son,
Then Husband Agrees Not to
Act for Ten Days.

Suffering from a nervous break.
down and fearing that her husband
Will make further attempts to re-
gain possession of their five-year. old
son Jack" Haske, Mrs. Elsie Wall
Haske, telephone operator at the
United States Shipping Board. today
took the youngster out Of the city
for several days rest.
At the same time Attorney Paul b.
Cromelin. representing Mrs. Haske,
appealed to Attorney Rosa F. Down.
ing. representing the boys father.
to thwart any further attempts to
"kidnap" the child. Cromelin also
asked that no writ Of habeas corpus
be sought until the mother returns
to the city.
Father to Comply.
Mr.. Downing said today that he
would comply with the request Of
Cromelin and postpoAe seeking a
writ of habeas corpus which would
bring the child under the jurisdiction
Of the District Supreme Court.
Although i will comply with
Cromelins request In part, I must
say that resent the use OF the
word 'kidnap," declared Downing
"A father has every right to pick
up his child off the street when 1t
is in the custody of strangers"
In a letter to Cromelin, Downing
said that he would not seek the writ
Of habeaus corpus today. as he had
planned to do. He told Cromelin that
he would permit the Jurisdiction Of the
court II Mrs. Haske would enter suit
for a limited divorce against her hus-
band. II Mrs. Haske will not sue for
divorce, Downing tells Cromelin that
he Immediately will seek the writ.
Hiding Place Unknown.
Mrs. Haske has left the city on the
advice of Cromelin. The attorney
says she has been so upset by the
proceedings OF the past few days, that
she needs a rest Mr.. Cromelin did
not disclose the whereabouts OF Mrs.
Haske but IL Is believed she went to
Washington Grove. Nd, to the home
of one Of her sisters.
As the case now stands, no action
will be taken for several days. When
Downing receives a reply from Crome-
lin, he will decide on his action.
AS far as Alonzo Tweedale. Comp
troller OF the United States Shipping
Board and relative of the boy Is con.
cerned, the affair is closed. Tweedale
told the Rockville courts yesterday
that he does not now and never has
had the custody of the child.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
WOMAN STEPS IN HOLE,
SUES D. c. FOR $40, 900

The District Of Columbia was
named defendant in a suit filed to-
day in the District Supreme Court
by Mary l.. Sherer for $4,000 dam.
ages for alleged personal injuries.
Plaintiff, represented by Attorneys
William e. Leahy and l.. H. Vandor.
en-, AYERS that while crossing the
street at the intersection Of Fifteenth
and II streets northeast, May rs,
1920. she stepped into hole and
fractured her right leg and other
wise seriously and permanently in
tuder herself
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
Missourians o. K. EXPO.

A resolution of greeting to the
Missouri Centennial Association was
passed last night by the Missouri
Society when II met in the office of
Senator Spencer to commemorate the
opening of the centennial exposition
mt Sedalia, Mo. The resolution was
sent by telegram.
Senator Spencer made a brief ad.
dress to the Missourians, outlining
the history OF the State. The Sen.
ator leaves Wednesday to attend the
exposition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
IL everybody ought to work
then everybody ought to be
permitted to work.
PHILIP EBERT.
HOW HE FELT.

An electric storm stopped the
elevator in a Washington build
ing and 1t suddenly dropped two
floors before 1t was brought TO
a stop. Friends OF Jim, the
elevator boy, asked him how he
felt during the quick ride.
Well. sah," said he, II seed
the undertaken arguing wifi my
ma over de price 1t would cost
to bury me-" GOLDTE =.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
Vet Auxiliary Planned.

The Washington branch Of the
Rainbow Division Veterans Associa-
ton will organize a ladies auxiliary
In the District, according to plans
made at the organizations meeting
last night. Mothers and wives Of
men who served with the division
will be eligible for membership.
Edward j. Mahan and J. Bentley
Milford reported last night on the
activities Of the convention of the
association held at Cleveland last
week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
D. c. UNION MEN PREPARE
TO BATTLE OPEN SHOT

The Central Labor Union is pre-
pairing to combat any attempts to es
tablish open shop in Washington.
A special committee, headed by
Frank A. Kidd, of the printers, was
appointed last night to devise plans
for making the local unions stronger
and more active.
Following the unions meeting last
night. the special >committe had a
short session. The general procedure
decided upon was one or education
and publicity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
VET HELD IN DENVER
IN AUTO THEFT HERE

Reed v. Richmond, twenty.three
years old, who lost a leg, an arm
and an eye while fighting with the
expeditionary forces in France, is
under arrest In Denver, Colo, charg.
ed with stealing an automobile. Rich
mond is alleged to have obtained an
automobile from a Fourteenth street
dealer on a forged check. He was
arrested yesterday. Detective Ser.
geant Jett left for Denver- today to
bring the prisoner back for trial
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
EAU EPI DYES TO LAUNCH FIGHT NEXT WEEK TO GUST VIII MET
Asks for Burial With :.
Hero Son in Arlington,

Mrs. Ernest A. Krengel Az Evesham avenue, Govans,
Baltimore has written to Secretary of War Weeks re-
quesng that she be buried in the grave with her son
at the National Cemetery at Arlington, Va.
Corporal Edgar R. Kenge, her son. lost his life while
serving with the American Expedonary forces in France
His body arrived in Baltimore yesterday and the funeral
will take place at Arlington tomorrow
At the age of seventeen while student at the Baltimore
Polytechnic Institute, young Krengel gave up his studies
and volunteered his services to Uncle SAM He went
with Company C of the Three Hundred and Fourth
Field Signal Corps of the Seventy Division He
killed at the battle of Montfaucon
Acknowledgement of her letter has been sent by Sec
rotary Weeks who said it would be given consideration
Should her request be granted it will be the first honor
this kind permitted by the Government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
ANNUAL DOG SHOW TO
BE HELD OCT. 14-f5

DR.. William p. Collins. president
Of the Washington Kennel Club, to-
day announced that the annual dog
show Of the club would be held on
October IA and 10 in the Coliseum.
r. II. Atkinson. vice president OF
the club has been selected as chair
man Of the show committee and
George F. Foley, OF Philadelphia, has
been named superintendent. Cash
prizes totaling $4,000 and numerous
cups will be awarded at the show.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
FAvORITE SAYINGS.

Remarks of "swampoodle" folks.
by "SCRAPPY:"
"HUMP"-"Got three berries"
"DINKY'-'Order of eggs"
"STUPID-"I shoot two
"REDNOSE" WI win four"
DAVE F.-''Down street"
"MOUSIE"-"Let's have n p.r,."
Petworth sayings, by PEGGY"
BENSON G.-"Wanta smoker"
CARL P.-'Let's go to Glen
Echo"
JOE K.-"Where Is my rncer7"
MARGIE N.-"Oh, Grace. lister"
CATHERINE SAINT we got
fun7" e'
Among the 'Bloomingdale Bunch"
"GOOFY"-"Sell out, big bow. her,
comes the man.
"POCK'-"Gotta smoker"
REDS" M.-"Let's dust"
"FATS"-"Just put off a load"
BARNEY-"Shoot a game. Ruck "
JEFF R.-"Let's keep that datnn
JEFF K.-"seen Krupp?"
LITTLE CAKIE"-"Wait IN
get a shine"
BoRsTEIN-"Handle me a cigar.
cite" 'isai'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
HAYS ORDERS AID GIVEN
THOSE HIT BY p. o. AUTOS

Postmaster General VIII H.. Hays
yesterday issued an order t6 post
masters throughout the country that
in the event a person Is injured by
one of the departments automobiles
that every effort should be made to
render service to- the individual hurt.
when a person is hit by car
OF the Postoffice Department, the
postmaster must call on the injured
party or his or her family and see
what can be done under the circum-
stances to help the situation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
WEARING STOCKINGS RIGHT

III girls insist on wearing
short skirts, they might at
least learn how to wear their
silk stockings properly. L
saw a bevy of very shapely
calves on + street the other
day arrayed In varicolored
silks, but one look from the
rear destroyed the illusion.
Every one of the seams in
the back of the stockings
were twisted around the re-
spective legs like the stripes
on a barber pole. Is 1t a new
fad, girls, or Is II just care
lessness? WYZO LOWL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
ALLITERATING ADAMS APPLE

Ages ago Adam
Assayed an apple.
Although assuming an
Antipathy against Adams
Arrant action all are
Apparently, ~ at ancient are,
Ardently, artlessIy, and
Assiduously absorbing apples.
As Adams arraigners affect
Aggrievance nj Adams action.
Aren't Adams assaIlants
Assertions affectationsY
AnIiously awaiting answer,
DEWEY l.. SUIT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
Hogan to Address Irish.

M. j. Hogan, of New York. will be
the principal speaker at meeting
Thursday night OF the Abraham Lin
coin Council, American Association for
the Recognition OF the Irish Republic.
The meeting will be held on the lawn
of Sacred Heart Church, Fourteenth
street and Park road. Andrew 1.
Hickey In president Of the council.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
THE FITNESS OF THINGS.

THE FITNESS OF THINGS.
DEAR BILL:
y Speaking Of the appropriate
ness of things In general and
names in particular, a news dis.
patch from Plainview, Tex, ct is
PLAIN, I'm here to say. states
that the IF. F. F. Highway AS
sociation" held their annual meet
ing on August l and elected, as
president, FORD SHOOK.
MEMO SNOW.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
HUSBAND FAILS TO PAY
ALiMONY, WIFE CHARGES

Alleging that Agostino Davanzo has
wholly disregarded and is unmindful
OF the duty imposed upon him by the
court" Mary Davanzo today filed q
petition In the District Supreme Court
to have her husband declared in con-
tempt OF court for failing to pay $40
alimony per month. Plaintiff, repre-
scented by Attorney Bertrand Emerson,
jr., alleges that the alimony La for the
support Of their minor child.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
Plays On Organ With Ak.

II cost jamie Scott. colored. 21t
Lucas street southwest. s75 or sixty
days in jail for demolishing an or.
gan and a victrola at the home Of
a friend. Fannie Thompson vigor-
ously objected when jamie proceeded
to open the victrola with an ice
pick and the organ with an AK.
Police Judge Hardison placed the
woman on probation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
Guest" Steals His Roll.

Henry +. Clayborne. OF Leesburs.
Va, who is stopping at the Capitol
Park Hotel, invited an employee OF the
hosiery yesterday to accompany him
on n car ride. The employe accepted
They alighted at Fifteenth street and
New York avenue and shortly after
ward the employee babe goodbye to the
hotel guest. When Clayborne had
walked alone for some time he dlscov-
cred that his billfold. containing $50.
was missing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
Mrs. Rich Gets Divorce.

Justice Hitz OF the District STU
preme Court today signed final
decree of absolute divorce in favor
Of Emily M. Rich from Scion s.
Rich. An interlocutory decree was
granted May 10 last. Attorney
Thomas M. Baker represented Mrs
Rich.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
Presbytery to Convene.

The convention of laymen of Poto
mac Presbytery will be held at the
Central Presbyterian Church Friday
speakers VIII be selden M Ely, Con
r. l.. Slaymaker. Judge w. w. War
wick and Rev. J. Sproul Lyon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-09
ANOTHER RARE SPECIMEN.

Quite a rare specimen has just
been placed in the Zoo by MERREL
A. COE. who draws the animal for
the enormous crowds now witness
ing this greatest exhibition on
The Little River news., 1921-06-22
Pacific Fleeet is to Re
 Greatly Improved Now

Washington, June 1S.-A redistribu- tion of ships between the naval forces of the Pacific and Atlantic coasts will be announced next week by Secretary Denby. Meantime, details ar with held. but it is assumed from recent de- velopments in the Navy Department that the Pacific fleet will be consid- erably augmented by the establishment of a police, whereby oil burning vessels hereafter will be kept on the West coast and burners in the Atlantic.
 Since practically all the 1ttest ves- sells of the navy are oil burners, 1t is assumed that the Pacific force will include practically all of the most modern capital ships of the navy.
 Vice Admiral H. P Jones was as signed today to command the Atlantic fleet, with the rank of admiral. He will succeed Admiral H. B. Wilson, who will lower his flag on June 30 to assume command of the Naval Acade- my at Annapolis.
 Rear Admiral E. w F6erle, now commanding a battleship division in the Atlantic fleet, was named com mander in chief of the Pacific fleet, with the rank of admiral He will sue ceed Admiral Hugh Rodman, who will be assigned to command the naval op- erating base at Hampton Roads, Va.
 Rear Admiral John D. Mcdonald, now commanding the navy yard at New York, will become second in com mand of the Atlantic fleet and in com mand of the battleship force, with the rank of vice admiral. He succeeds Admiral Jones. Rear Admiral w. R.. Shoemaker, nod commanding the Fourteenth naval district and the nav al station at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, be- comes vice admiral of the Pacific feet
 Admiral Jones is an Arkansas man, his home ping at Fort Smith.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22
HARVEST WAGES REDUCED
Paying S3.00 Per Day as Compared
 With S1O Last Year.

Little Rock, June 20.-(SpeciaD - Last year those who followed the wheat harvest in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and other states, were paid wages higher than had ever before been paid for similar service. Seventy cents an hour was the mini mum and it was a very indifferent laborer indeed who could not make as much as $10 day, but now all this is changed. It is reported that wages in Texas range from $2.25 to S2.50 per day with board, while in Kansas as much as $500 per day with board and lodging is paid This is about the rate paid by Nebraska and the DeKotas. The same tendency toward heavy re- auctions in wages is reported by the employment services throughout the country. The harvest fields do not of fer light work and the sun is often ex- ceedingly hot; therefore boys and men who are unused to hard work in th- open are handicapped in securing work in competition with able-bOdied, eX- perienced mn. Cutting will commence in Oklahoma this week and will move North gradually.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22
Richmond Wins Another.

Richmond won a game off the locals Monday afternoon by a score of 3 to f. Grover Cobb pitched for the locals and Coggins caught. For the visitors the batteries were Smith and Smith Joe Smith had slow one and a fast one, which our boys failed to connect with safely. Cobb had slow one on which the trade mark could be plainly read as he gently tossed 1t over the plate It was so slow that the Rich mond batters would grow tired wait ing for it and strike while it was still meandering casually along toward the plate After quite few scoreless innings had passed in,o history the Richmond boys grew more patient and concluded that after all the world was not made in a day, were able to con- meet with a few of them safely by waiting until the sphere had proceed ed so far on it's journey that it had reached and crossed the southern boundary line of the plate and was attempting to sneak across it. No, it was not what you would call hit and run game, but it was one of those old ball games just the same.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22
COTTON CROP 13 DAYS BEHIND
Present Estimates is 70S,540 Bales;
 Boil Weevils Plentiful.

Little Rock, June 19.-According to the June report of the Arkansas Cot ton Trade Association issued yester- day, the state crop is 13 days late but practically all of it is up and about 0S per cent has been chopped out. Infor- nation gathered from all parts of the state indicate an acreage of 2,000,000 as compared with 2,922,OO0 last year, and the present crop estimate is 70S,- $40 bales
 The stand and color are good, but boil weevils are said to be plentiful and infestation is common from Rus- sellville south on the Arkansas river, and in territory south of the river. The only bad features of the crop, ac- cording to the report are the lateness of the season and the prevalence of the boil wevil
The Little River news., 1921-06-22
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AshdOWn Beats Hope.

With a game full of thrills, the Ash down bunch tied defeat of to 4 onto the Hope baseball team Friday after noon Mobley and Cobb were batter ;es for Ashdown. Mobley pitched al most and air tight game, the scoring of Hope being made principally on CT TOTS. Bill Robertson pitched for Hope and did fine work until along in the fast half when he had to be pulled from the box With two men on, Grover Cobb hit for two bases, and before the dust was cleared the score was tied and the winning run put over. Joe Wilson went into the pox for the vlsi- tors, but the visitors were still unable to connect with Mobley safely. The game again hung in the balance in the ninth inning when Hope got thra men on bases. It was tense moment
 but the man up popped up an easy one to Mobley and the side was re- tired Dunn and Draper umpired
The Little River news., 1921-06-22
May Get Ball Park.

It is almost a settled fact now that Ashdown will have ball park and grandstand in the near future. H H. Orton, who owns the lots east of the compress has promised the locals lease on the ground for five years free of charge; w. B. Pruitt has promised to give them the lumber; A. J. Russell has promised to deliver the lumber on the ground; several carpenters have agreed to donate their work, and the only thing that is lacked now is for the fans and ball players to get the grounds grubbed off and to assist in building the fence and grandstand. Will they do it? There is not a doubt but what they will, and a meet ing will be called soon to organize and set day for the work to be started.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22

Many may not think so, but every citizen who takes lively interest in the affairs of a public nature of his own county, should read his county paper. You may think that your paper from Kansas City or St. Louis will fill your every requirement, but will it? There may be a tax muddle in Dallas, all very interesting to Dallas people, but since you pay no taxes in Dallas, we don't see how that would interest you very greatly. We take it that all those hundreds of people who were attending court Thursday were per- sonally interested in local affairs. Looking at it from their viewpoint, wouldn't it have been more to the point had they been taking the same keen interest two years ago? It would save time, money and lawsuits. Keep up with the trend of events as they happen from week to week. You owe it to yourself and to your community.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22
Sugar is down, can something.

One hundred and fifty business men in Canon City, Colo, built road the other day No use to tell us how they felt after it was over We know. Hark back a few years and recall the bunch of roads that Ashdown business men built. No use trying to recall the memory. It forces itself upon us every time we drive over one of them, and with it the aching backs. sore muscles, and blistered hands, but there are the roads Some of them have grown 1nro gravel roads today
The Little River news., 1921-06-22
Tho Standing.
NEAR RIOT AT TEXARKANA Negro Insults White Woman, Causing
 Much Excitement.

Texarkana, June 20.-A near riot night by the action of a negro DOT ter, and serious trouble was averted only by the timely arrival of squad of patrolmen, led by Chief Lummius, from the Arkansas police station.
 It is said the porter and two or three other negroes were standing on the sidewalk at the hotel when a young white man and woman passed The porter began making remarks about the woman before the couple passed out of earshot. The young man hastily took the young woman home, and, enlisting the services of three other young men, returned in an automobile to the hotel for a set clement with the negro. Seeing their approach all the negroes at the hotel became alarmed, and, with the Try of "Ku Klux," the entire force made a wild dash for the open, several of them jumping through windows, and all rushed madly down alleys and fin ally disappeared among lot of freight cars in the local Missouri Pacific yards.
 Later the police located most of them and induced them to return toi the hotel. The negro wno made the insulting remarks has not been found, and it is thought he has left the city.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22

At Everton, in Boone county, Will liam Young was thrown from binder when the team that was pulling 1t ran away His shoulder was dislo- cated, but as both of the Everton doc- tors were absent, John E1am, the blacksmith,~ set the injured shoulder.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22
Schedule for This Week.

The game between the Methodists and Baptists has been called off for Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday, the locals will play game with Hope at the latter place. Thursday, the Meth dists will play the Presbyterians.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22

One of these days Ashdown will erect grandstand at the ball grounds and give the fans a chance to enjoy the games in comfort and at the same time keep out of the way
The Little River news., 1921-06-22

Sixty-one members of the Farmers Union at Greenbrier, in Faulkner coun- ty, recently bought from a union mem- emptied it into stret in the middle of that town.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22
GASOLINE AT 15 CENTS
Filling Station "Nyar' at TeXarkana
 Beneficial to Motorists.

Texarkana, June 20-Another local filling station posted gasoline at 15 cents per gallon today, following the lead of the first a week ago. All other stations are selling at IF and IS cents per gallon.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22

The law prohibiting the killing or trapping of quail in the Charleston district of Franklin county for a pe- riod of six years is now in force.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22

We don't believe in being too op- timistic, but some of the farmers tell us that their crops are as good as they want them, which when translated means that everything Is looking pretty good thank you.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22

Little Rock is one of those towns which believes in keeping up with the times. They have Sunday School league of their own.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22

Now they have invented an airplane that fys under foot power like a hi- cycle.
The Little River news., 1921-06-22

Order of Eastern Star - Meets at Masonic Hall, Second and Fourth Monday night at z o'clock. Mai P. MObley, Worthy Matron.
 Mary Lena Sutton, Secretary.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-04-29

Stranger-"Are there any gos-
sips in this village?"
Postmaster-"W Well, the last
census gives us population OF
seven hundred. "
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-04-29

How appropriately the words
are arranged here she remark
ed as she idly turned the pages
of the dictionary.