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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-07-01
GIRL GETS SERVICE MEDAL
Emblem Presented to New York High
School Miss in Recognition
of Patriotic Work.

AS a tribute to her patriotic serv-
ices during the World war, Miss Paul
ine Henkel, a fourteen-year old New
York high school girl, was presented
with a patriotic service gold medal by
Z. w. Galbraith, Jr., national COM
mander of the American Legion, in
behalf of S. Rankin Drew post. The
presentation ceremonies took place in
front of the Fifth Avenue public IL
brary in New York city.
The guard of honor for Miss Henkel,
who Is known as the Little Colonel"
was composed of members of the ma
rine corps under command of lieuten-
ants Miller and Gumpertz and Ser
geant Jansen, congressional medal of
honor men.
Although she was only ten years old
at the start of the World war, the
Little Colonel sold $3,330,25 worth of
Liberty bonds, more than any other
minor in the country, and also was
recognized as one of the most effect
i've patriotic speakers and war work
ers in America.
With the return of the American
soldiers to their native land, Miss
HenkeI is still devoting herself to their
welfare, as attested by the following
quotation from her speech of accept
ance:
"The happiest moment of my life
will be when it is a fact that the
wounded, disabled and unemployed of
our boys have been taken care of in
a manner BETTING the sacrifices they
have made. The cause of the disabled
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-07-01

capture of Pace, Morong and other
towns along the shores of Laguna de
Bahia. including the important city of
Calamba.
Major WEIGH and state officials of
the Legion will speak at funeral cere-
monies for Albert Grass, grandson Of
Chief John Grass, who was killed in
action near scissors. The Indian hero,
who went overseas with Major Welch,
will be buried mt Cannon Ball, n. D.,
with tie full tribal rites of the Sioux
Nation.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-07-01
SIG CHEF is LEGION BOSS
Only FuII-Fledged Indian at Head of
an Ex-Service Mems Organization
in America

Maj. A. B. WEIGH of Mandan, n. D.,
is the only full-fedged Indian chief and
commander of an American Legion
post in America. He is wearing the of
fetal dress of a head CHIEF of the
Sioux, which he was authorized to as
sumo when he was adopted by their
great chief, John Grass, many years
ago. He is now the duly elected chief
of the Sioux, in addition TO his duties
as commander of the Gilbert S. Fur
ness post of the Legion at Mandan.
A veteran of the Spanish-American
war and a participant in the Mexican
border expedition, as well as an au-
thority on customs, sports and cerem1-
MES of the Indians, citizens of North
Dakota were eager that Major WEIGH
should lead a battalion of Indians to
France. Major WEIGH volunteered to
do so, but his offer was refused by the
War department.
Nevertheless, a number of Indians
were included in the detachment of
men which Major WEIGH took to France
in December, 1917. He served upon
the staff of Gen. Hunter A. Liggett and
on Armistice day was with the artil-
lery of the Third division, south of Sc
dan. When he arrived in Germany he
was named as officer in charge of civil
affairs in the COblenz area, which po-
sition he held until the divisions came
back to the United States in Septem-
Der, 1919
During the Philippine insurrection |
Major Which was a participant in the |
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-07-01

should come above everything else in
cur hearts. Let us take care of the
men who saved our country; we owe
them an obligation we cannot afford
10 ignore"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-07-01
unuuestIcnlnr Admlrer.

Are you an admirer Of Jeffersonian
simpHcityT
Il am" replied Senator Sorghum
Il don't know exactly what Il is. but
4 admire anything that can command
50 much public approval and political
Influence"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-07-01
Past the Academic STAGE.

should women smoker" asked the
man who likes TO theorize.
THAT isn't the question: any longer"
said Mr.. Gadspur.
"NO?"
what we've got TO decide now is
whether or not the additional fire risk
caused by women smokers will justify
the insurance companies in raising
their rates. "-Birmingham Herald
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-07-01

American Legion
have named the
greater part OF
h cir posts In
honor of men who
made the supreme
sacrifice.
When a post Of
the Legion was
organized at Con-
nellsville. Pa, il
was named Mil
ton Bishop post
No. 30l. In COM
remuneration OF
the herOism of
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-07-01
skiddlnr 1. Overc-,,,.

Attention is called in circular re-
port from Sydney. Australia. TO new
invention of froni-drive vehicle
which entirely prevents skidding. A
test over 10000 miles of rough road
has been made. II Is claimed. with no
signs of wear. The front wheels are
pivoted in the center, which enables
the steering of the car with much
greater ease than in the rear-wheel-
driven machine. The device is now
attached to an old worn British car
which, prior TO the attachment of the
device, weighed 81 cwt., with speed
of thirty-eight miles an hour travelling
fifteen miles on one gallon of gasoline.
After alteration and application of the
front drive device. the car weighs 81
cwt., has a speed of forty-five miles
an hour and will go seventeen and one
half miles on a single gallon of gaso-
limo
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-07-01
Attorney General 70 Provide More
Assistants 70 Push Trials.

Washington. r. The federal courts
have become so congested with pro-
hibiti0n cases that ii is necessary 10
employ special assistants to the uttor-
hey general in the larger cities. This
announcement was made by Attorney
General Daughnrty. who said that
Judge John +. Snder IF Columbus.
Ohio. has been appointed to head u
committee to select special assistants.
to lundlp these CaSpS
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-07-01
caIumnY In the Calendar.

DO you regard Friday as an I'M
lucky dayT-
-Most assuredly any day with such
n bad reputation Is unlucky. whether
AZ deserves Il or not
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-07-01
vlroinia Auxiliary Convention.

The first convention Of the wom-
ems Auxiliary Of the Virginia Depart
ment of the American Legion VIII b.
held May Is and IA.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
New Graves at Arlington.

There is additional solemnity in this
Memorial day because Of the number
Of new graves and the number OF
women and men whose grief is fresh.
1t is beautiful custom that the gov.
ernment closes its shops and that busi-
ness stands nearly still in order that
millions Of people may speak sing and
think Of the dead. 1t is good that
these millions should let their thoughts
dwell a few moments on themes diff
ferent from those which are called the
practical affairs Of life. Here at Wash
ington Memorial day is strikingly OBJ
served The city more nearly sus-
pends worldly activities than any
other, because it is the seat OF govern
ment, because government is the prin-
cipal industry here, and because the
other industries are mainly dependent
on the governments working force.
There are more soldier graves in and in
the immediate vicinity Of Washington
than any other like area in the United
States, and the number of these graves
is increasing far faster than elsewhere
Since the great war new graves by
acres have been dug at Arlington.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
Populism.

A revival of populism is predicted.
What bore that name swept the west
and made a strong impression in the
south thirty years ago. The farming
interests then were greatly depressed.
Drought. grasshoppers. and middlemen
We're charged with the trouble. but the
remedy proposed and adopted by the
sufferers was new political party.
This was organized. and both of the
old parties contributed to the mem
bership. In the west the republican
party was most affected: in the south,
the democratic party.
The most brilliant man in Congress
from the west-John J. Ingalls-was $
victim of the movement. James g.
Weaver of Iowa. a man of force. and
at one time of influence in national
affairs, went over to the new order
and lost his hold. Thomas f. Watson
of Georgia. then a young man and
democratic member of the House, turn.
ed to populisr. and lost out. He has
just returned to congressional life. but
as democrat. Mr.. Bryan in his first
race for the presidency was accused
of being more populist than democrat.
But. though a power in spots for a
time. popuiism never came to national
control. nor the men it brought to the
front to influence. Senator Pepper of
Kansas. Senator Allen Of Nebraska.
.-,.I1
Representative Jerry Simpson. did not
long retain Office. and the party dis
integrated.
The farming interests are again
greatly depressed. but only as all other
interests are. Would populism remedy
the present trouble any more than it
did the earlier troubleo
Evening star., 1921-05-30
An Interesting Stumping Tour.

BY invitation of the republican con.
gressional campaign. MIR. Wurzhach.
the republican member Of the Texas
delegation in the present House, will
stump the fourth Congress district of
Alabama. where special election to
fill vacancy caused by death is soon
to be held. The tariff issue will be
stressed.
This is an interesting announce
ment. Texas is normally democratic
by a large majority. And yet last
year Mr.. Wurzbach. largely on the
tariff issue-he taking the protection
side. of cours@defeated his demo-
cratic opponent. Alabama is a demo.
cratic state, and last year elected
solid democratic delegation to the
House.
Since then the tariff has been much
discussed in the south: and in Atlanta
recently convention of southern men
classed as democrats but avowine
protection sentiments was held. and
adopted resolutions in favor Of revis.
ing the tariff on protection lines.
The House is on the eve of taking
up such measure. 1t has been draft
ed by republican committee, in con.
fornlity with the platform on which
Mr.. Harding was elected. But the ap-
peal for votes will not be confined to
party. lines; and the expectation is that
the measure will receive some demo.
cratic support.
Is this sentiment represented in
Alabama? This special election should
show. and we may expect a vigorous
contest. For. Of course, the republican
challenge will be accepted by the op
position, and every influence exerted
to hold the district to its old allegiance.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
The Smithsonian.

The Vice President has appropri-
ateIy been elected chancellor Of the
board of regents of the Smithsonian
Institution to succeed the late Chief
Justice White. A thought that oc-
ours as one reads the news of the
meeting of the board of regents is that
the Smithsonian is an educational in
stitution which the people of Washing
ton neglect to their disadvantage. The
Smithsonian building, the old National
Museum building and the new Mu
scum building are among the wonder
houses of the world. They provide a
university where a man may remedy
a defective education and enrich a
good one. 1t is place which cannot
be glimpsed in a casual stroll. The
exhibits should be studied and the de-
scriptive cards read. There are sub
jects presented which do not appeal
to all intelligences. but there are ex-
hibits for all manner of people. 1t
holds educational opportunities for
men the most learned and the least
learned. It is wonder place. and no
admission fee is charged. Washing
tonians should go there in greater
numbers. A good plan might be to
determine that subject in which one
is most interested and then go to the
Smithsonian to see what it has to show
on that subject. The chances are that
one would also become interested in
other subjects.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
Classic Drama.

Numerous outdoor presentations Of
plays are noted in the news, and the
hope should be that the pastime will
grow in favor. That the plays are
given in the open is not the point: it
is that the plays chosen for presenta.
tion in this way are English classics.
The way to become familiar with the
classic drama Of our language is to
see it and hear it. Few persons will
read it. for most persons lack the
imagination or will not take the pains
to visualize the scenes. They must be
shown them. The professional stage
gives few opportunities for seeing and
hearing the English classic drama, and
such opportunities as are offered put
a severe money tax on patrons. No
man should pretend to a broad and
liberal education without knowledge
OF the great plays that were a reflec-
ton Of the best English literature
before they were written, were great
literature when they were written, and
which have themselves produced a
profound effect on English literature
and language.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
It Must Not Be Again.

Today a nation pauSeS in the routine
Of its life reverently to express its
gratitude to its soldier dead. Call the
occasion what you will-Memorial day,
Decoration day-the significance of
the hour is clear-cut. We who have
reaped the fair harvest of national
honor and eminence. made possible
through the sacrifices of the men and
women who have died in the service
Of the ideal in which our country was
conceived, today express our apprecia-
ton of that sacrifice. our devotion 10
their memory. The day is dedicated
to honoring our soldiers and sailors
who have died in the wars incident to
the establishment and the preserva-
ton of the republic.
But if it is to be no more than that
II. looking back such a little way to
the greatest war Of history. we fail TO
give heed to the spirit which inspired
those to whom we would pay tribute
then is the vital purpose Of the occa-
sion lost. and the observance Of the
outward evidence of our appreciation
an empty sham. 1t is not the glory
Of the achievement of American men
and women upon the fields Of France
or upon those other fields where the
honor Of America had previously been
championed-whic moves the nation
today. Those deeds were but the out
ward evidence of the high purpose
which burned in the hearts of our
armies. Today, lest that bright flame
grow dim in our own hearts. rever
entity and proudly we must remember
that purpose.
It is given US, lest we forget. The
vision toward which we as a nation
pressed in the world crisis has. to a
greater or less degree. become OBJ
scured in the reaction which has de-
veloped since the armistice. Today.
leader of our nation, we find it once
more before us.
The men and women whose memory
We reverence upon this occasion died
y
in which they were engaged was to
bring peace and security to America
and to the world. They died that
future generations might press for
ward in q fairer world than that in
which they had lived. Unless they
died in vain, we for whom they died
must steadfastly press forward toward
the goal 70 which their deaths pledged
US. 1t was this thought which Presi-
dent Harding had in mind when.
standing before the flag-draped coffins
Of 5000 American soldiers upon the
pier at Hoboken, he cried. 1T must
not be again. God grant it will not
be-" Today, Of all days. that pro-
nouncement and that prayer should
be the heart-cry Of America rever-
encing her soldier dead.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
ness situation. but converted it into

ness situation. but converted It into
one of buoyancy and prosperity.
Differences arose again when the
Payne revision was in hand. But they
were not we'll handled. and they hurt.
They were pressed SO far they entered
into the next congressional campaign.
and cost the republicans control Of
the House.
Here are two examples. Which will
the republicans. OF the present Con
gress Copy1
Their large ma iority is no warrant
for uarelessness, and should not en-
courage Rcrimony. 1t was obtained in
circumstances that will not exist next
year, and may never exist again The
republicans may have to fight hard
for the Sixty eighth Congress. and
cannot afford to go into the campaign
burdened with a botched tariff law and
hang-overs from a row that attended
its enactment. Now is the time for
caucuses, and. if possible. agreements
to settle the family row within the
family.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
The Air Tragedy.

The great air tragedy at Indian
Head takes a chief place in the news.
1t would have been shocking had it
happened anywhere, but this accident
by which seven men were killed hap
pened within twenty-five miles of this
city. in a region with which most Of
us are familiar. and every one Of the
men killed had friends in Washington
and several Of them had a wide &C.
quaintance here. The accident brings
to mind how suddenly danger can
come The wrecked plane flew into a
storm The testimony Of other flyers
not far away from the place Of tragedy
Is that they found themselves in q
storm which 50 suddenly enveloped
them. and with such fury, that it was
hazardous to run away from 1t and
difficult to hand. Navigation Of the
air is still accompanied by grave perils.
but perhaps as time passes air travel
may be made as safe as that by sea.
Everybody would. if he could. express
.his sentiments Of profound regret to
tthe relatives and dependents OF the
Qost men.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
The Tariff Caucus.

The republicans Of the House will
caucus on the divisions that have
arisen over the general tariff bill
That divisions have arisen is not at
all surprising They inhere in the sub
tect. At a time Of tariff revision, look
out for divisions, no matter which
party II IN pozer. They cannot be
escaped
But they do not necessarily lead to
disaster. When well handled, they
help.
Divisions arose at the time Of the
Dingfey revision. They were wen han.
died. and they helped. The republicans
settled them in conferences among
themselves. and produced In the end
a tariff law drawn with such accurate
regard for the conditions of the times
it not only relieved . depressed busi
Evening star., 1921-05-30
Alaska.

Secretary Fall announces as one
feature Of his thoughtful. compre-
hensive program of Interior Depart
ment activities. printed today in The
Star. special attention to the wise
development of Alaska.
There is considerable discussion
concerning Alaska. Complaint is that
affairs are not going we'll The coun-
try is not filling up. Its resources
are not being developed. Its hack
wardness is described as a reflection
on American enterprise.
Whatever there may be in the com
plaint should be attended to. We have
been in possession for half century.
We secured a bargain in the country.
II is rich in many particulars: and at
the time of purchase the thought was
that its transfer from Russia. slug
Gish nation. To America. one of the
most active and progressive of nations.
would speedily show in gain for every
thing Alaskan.
Such. however. seems not to have
been the case. Our activity and pro-
gressiveness. which have achieved
much elsewhere, have not been in evil
dence in that quarter. Alaska. Is the
charge is. has either been overlooked
or not sufficiently studied. She is lag
sing in the American procession.
The President. probably influenced
by the reports. has in purpose a visit
to the country. He had hopes of
making the trip this summer. until
he examined the congressional card
and saw that the volume of business
on Capitol Hill would hold Congress
until too late a day to enable him to
get away.
A new governor for the territory is
to be appointed, and several competent
men are mentioned for the post. The
opportunity for making a reputation
IN official life is above the ordinary.
Evening star., 1921-05-30

short cuts to ease and plenty. Condi-
tions are inviting for glib agitators;
and they are much too numerous in
Mexico.
The old unruliness seems pretty well
conquered. Villa. who led it in north
Mexico. has turned farmer. and is re-
joiCing in big crops. He has discovered
that there is larger profit in raising
hay and hogs than hades. and less
risk. Zapata. who led it in south Mex
leo. is in his grave-sent there in an
irregular fashion. but one he had in
vited and deserved.
Attention. therefore. is properly cen
tered on this later unruliness: and
President Obregon is well engaged in
an effort to put an end to it. Success
in that will mean success in other
things.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
Safeguarding Mexico.

This is from a press report Of the
call the American charge d'affaires at
Mexico City made on President
Cbregon:
President Obregon- according to re-
ports. Is declared to have assured Nr.
SummerIin that the radical NOV eme mt
was being watched closely, and that
all safeguards were being taken to
prevent its assuming menacing pro-
portions"
Reference was to the stir the reds
ar. now making in Mexico. That is
az terowth of the red racket in
Europe. which has leaped the Atlantic
and Is in evidence, as yet in a limited
way. in this country as we'll as in
Mexico.
The danger in America ts not great,
though the authorities, wisely enough,
are taking no chances. They are on
the outlook for heads Of that sort, and
when they see one they hit it.
The situation in Mexico is different
Unrest is more profound, and has long
existed Tho people listen too will.
.Asiy to suggestions about changes and
Evening star., 1921-05-30

Some OF the radical publications
may refer with sarcasm to the fact
that they were not admitted to the
mails until a time when there was lit
readers.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
For Immediate Action.

Looks as if we were going to have
disarmament"
I'm glad of it." replied Uncle Bill
Bottletop. Il hope they start right in
taking their guns away from boot
leegers and auto bandits"
Evening star., 1921-05-30

The profiteer not only failed to give
a days work for his days pay. but he
rendered himself secure against the
liability Of ever having to work.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
Disclosures.

Il understand that one OF the fig
ures in that scandalous litigation has
been invited by publishers to write
book"
Can it be possible" rejoined Miss
Cayenne. that anything has been left
untold?"
Evening star., 1921-05-30

Europe recognizes the American dol
lav not only as a subject for occasional
gentle satire, but as a very valuable
reconstrucuve influence.
Evening star., 1921-05-30

The manner in which the I. w. w.
went to pieces after Big Bill Haywood
quit makes it look as if the organiza-
ton had been the victim Of one.man
power.
Evening star., 1921-05-30

Many Of the old geographers failed
70 pay any attention to islands that
have proved to be Of the highest i'm
portance.
Evening star., 1921-05-30

The soviet firm of Lenin and Trotsky
find their business at present with
very little in the way Of either tangible
assets or good will.
Evening star., 1921-05-30

England may have a little the ad.
vantage in golf. but a great base ball
competition would tell q different
story.
Evening star., 1921-05-30

Germany feels at least friendly
enough toward France to point out the
demonstrated fallacy of persistent
militarisnn.
Evening star., 1921-05-30

Mention Of W. H Taft for Chief
Justice has developed a remarkably
.emall amount OF dissenting popular
opinion.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
Extremes.

The climate offers every hour
New cause for human wrath.
You either get an icy shown
Or else Il Turkish bath.
Evening star., 1921-05-30
Harvey's Habit.

Fs>u 0se 0aio 1k16 xsal
whenever OIL IarvUy naA1nes Z
speech or writes N editorial It sounds
as il he were trying to get even with
somebody. and We guess he usually
Ia
Evening star., 1921-05-30
Summer Furniture at Reductions

Three-piece Fiber Suite, special at 49,. $1,000
$4,000 Go-Carts, including best makes. $500
Cedar Chests, worth S. and So more, at $21.00
Porch Swings well braced, size 3 #. in., at $395
$500 Brass Beds, massive 3-inch posts, at $4250
Mahogany-6nish Tea Carts, for June brides, STATS
White Enamel Finish Bassinet Cribs at S9.95
Duofold Bed, complete with mattress j.. . $4,000
Al-steel Cot, Pad and Pillow for .$6.75
Top-icer Style Refrigerators, ice capacity,
IS lbs. .S21.OO
Beautiful Louis XVI Bedroom Suites. S279.OO
Furnitu ORE. Across Street"
Evening star., 1921-05-30

Investigations continue to afford a
large supply Of suggestions as to how
business ought not to be conducted.