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The Washington herald., 1921-01-10

Cupid, for all his curly locks
and pudgy features, is determined
youth where his prerogatives are
curtailed or his designs threatened,
and a resourceful and dogged bat
tier against any odds the cold
hearted world may place against
him.
One year ago he enlisted on the
side of Harry G. Poss, Of Roxvllle,
and Miss Jane Florence CIagett, of
Glen. Montgomery county, for the
duration Of the war against the will
Of Miss Clagetts family, to wit, that
no wedding bells should ring for the
pair.
They rang Saturday evening, new
ertheless, and Cupid chalked up an
other victory on his endless and i'm
pressive list. But il was a formid-
able struggle and between the time
the little god took charge and the
witnesses affixed their signatures
TO the ornate marriage certificate
much movie stuff intervened, incIud-
ing lOrn maiden forcefully with
held from the arms OF her swain, a
scene in judges chambers, a threat
by the swain that he'd have the
law on the maiden's brother, and a
clandestine meeting in Rockville
once Washington's Gretna Green.
The Cast.
The former Miss IClagett is the
daughter OF Mrs. Mary Z. CIagett
the last one unmarried and the one
the mother could not bear to see
taken from her, it is said, though
Jane Florence is 38 years old Poss
is a prosperous business man OF
the Maryland town. rated at be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000, a widower
Of so with a little daughter, the
death Of whose mother three years
ago left the child without a woman's
care.
Friends for years, Miss Clagett
and Poss became lovers twelve
months ago. Relatives of the bride
foremost among them, il is said, her
brother, Ebert T. Clagett, a farmer
soon learned OF the AFFAIR and fgu-
The Washington herald., 1921-01-10
LABOR'S FIGHT
ON OPEN SHOP
UP IN SENATE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
contract for, or o. they can not dc
10 at as low a cost as they can have
10 done by outside companies, and
c. IL a permit is granted that the
dame and rates of compensation
and the same conditions OF employ
nsut will be observed by the con-
tractors as are recognized and guar
afiteed to railway workers by the
Transportation Act of 1920 and the
awards Of the Railway Wage Board
established by this act"
Senate Acts Today.
EEFhs night over compulsory arbi-
tratfon LEGISLATION in the Senate will
come as an aftermath to the nuke
passage by the Senate on December
is OF the PoIndexter bill seeking to
establish the anti-strike provision n
% the original Cummins bill, which
Teas eliminated on objection by the
house The Poindexter bill slipped
through with routine legislation on
the calendar when about six SenA-
tors were present. Senator Robert
". La Toilette, Of Wisconsin, moved
a reconsideration of the vote by
which the bill was passed He gave
RoSScs Saturday he would call up
his motion today II Senate business
permitted
There appears to be little doubt
that the La Toilette motion will pre-
vail, but, following the reconsider
atfou, Senator POindeXter believes
he Wnl have enough votes to repass
the.sneasure. Many Senators who
favers the bill are opposed to con-
trovsFsial legislation being permit
ted.to slip through without discus
sion. They will vote for a recon
siasration. and then vote to pass
rhs, bill
g., See New Labor Policy.
baboT's Aght against the anti
strfks bill and the open shop" are
regarded in competent quarters in
YsshIngton to indicate a change of
policy on the part OF organized la
Dor. The conservatives, under the
leadership of Samuel Gompers, Mat
thew woll and Frank Morrison, are
repSessnted as having gained such
ar ascendancy as to be in what
asnspnts to absolute control of poll
cies.s The radicals. who threatened
their leadership some months ago,
are. In eclipse.
- G. Labor to Fight.
Organized labor is represented as
being. prepared for a bitter struggle
to retain what It has. It charges
openly that 'reactionary tendencies"
seekcs to crush trade unions and de-
prIve workers of their right to bar
gain collectively. Under the Com
pers leadership, It is stated, radical
demands put forth by some labor
aes will not be supported, as the
great bulk Of the organized forces
desire to refrain from any steps
which might Alisnate public opinion
In the eight against anti-strike bills
and the open shop"
An active and aggre.
ua.g- is expected upon .,.-..
s.fsi .nipers from Mn~'"~ City where
ne 3 q, JOr conference.
kly..-,---. -. - L'dser Co..
The Washington herald., 1921-01-10
French to Drop 5000 Officers.

PARIS, Jan. 9.-The French war
ministry announces that it will drop
5000 officers from the . standing
army. This is in accordance with
the army budget which provides that
the regular army must get back to
it's prewar strength within six
months. The present number of
French officers is 1900, and the
army appropriation. according to the
1920 budget, provides for $4,000. In
view of the campaign against de-
partmental waste. the project is be-
ing discussed to reduce all branches
of the army to four-flfths of its
strength in 1913.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-10
Estrdnged From Wife;
Shoots Her and Mother

NEW YORK. Jan. s.-Assad Eaya.
q unable to effect reconciliation
with his wife. Mary. q. in Brooklyn
today shot her and also her mOth'r
Mrs Helen Fsrah. q. He then held
a crowd at bay with his revolver.
scaled a back fence and escaped.
one bullet struck the wife in the
1oft leg fracturing the knee, but
Nrs. Farah sustained serious lnJu s
lies. z bullet penetrating her LETT
side A second shot fired At the
wife went wild. The shooting oc-
curred when the women returned
from church. Rsya and his "Ite
had been estranged for several
months.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-10
Snowy Flurries
Bring Late Hope
Of White Winter

Snow commenced to fall before
last midnight.
Everybody remaining awake In
the city held their breath for fear
al exhalation might frighten a
tImorous winter in the midst OF
staging another lady-like crystal
shower. But at an early hour this
morning the fiurries still persisted.
The temperature fell from Al at
noon to about freezing at midnight.
Representations for today and to-
morrow give hope to the coal man.
Snow or rain Monday; Tuesday
fair and colder" opines the weather
man. .,
The Washington herald., 1921-01-10
G. w. U. Mixers Give Party.

Mixers" are the latest social fao
at George Washington University. A
mixer" is an informal party given
to enable students to mix around
and become better acquainted with
each other. Dancing and retresh-
ments are salient features. The hrst
year class of the law school Will
tive a mixer" of this type tomor-
row evening at the Law School
building, 1885 K street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-10
To Open Trade With Reds.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. s.-The
United States Shipping Board here
announces that II will send the first
ship, the Wheeling. to open trade
relations with Soviet Russia as soon
as it can get a cargo for Bolshevist
Black Sea ports. AH
The Washington herald., 1921-01-10

BY his about department buildings at
noonm The Washington Herald has established that
the luncheon staples of ladies employed by Uncle Sam are
ID rankurters; (2l, apples; (3 candy; (4), peanuts
such foods would leave
Schopenhauer describes the feeling of awful inner empt
ness" and yet apparently they satisfy.
In the this banana gganica, there Tor
supposing that stacks OF meal rate BE
may, the de resistance this War
Department employees midday repast
will call the office OF The Herald Eleventh street
northwest and ask for COL Hasan, Picture Editor she will
months free subscription The Herald and calling
ior tickets tonghs performance B. F. kelhs Iheaer
The Washington herald., 1921-01-10

serted DR.. -Reede, -.
saw the Frenchman ana
lisnman performing hero.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

- .N 4f4ts a4 a
ito above, is well written, and seems to
state the facts as far as it goes, but
there is one fact worthy of especial
mention in connection with this trans
action, which has been given very lit
tie prominence. The Board Of Man
ayers of the Masonic Home knew
absolutely nothing about this scheme,
until after it has been studied out and
laid before them. Who, then, first
conceived of the plan, and realized the
great possibilities therin? 1t was none
less than prominent local Mason,
our hearted, charitably-inclined
fellow townsman, D. f. Mccullough,
who is ever on the alert for an OPP
portunity of doing good to his fellow
man.
He first conceived of the plan, and
soon thereafter approached Prof. H,
L. Whitfield, who heartily approved
of the plan.
These two worked the plan out ac-
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

Tit was hailed with delight by all the
good people Of Columbus and sur
rounding territory, and most espec-
tally by members of the Masonic
Fraternity. Everybody seems to be
pleased with the idea, not only for the
good it will do the Columbus terri
tory, but for promotion of the grand
and noble cause which it represents.
This great work was made possible,
first by the big hearted generosity of
Mr.. Jones, who donated the property
without any Strings" attached. All
due thanks should be given to the
Board of Managers of the Masonic
Home, who, after the matter had been
laid before them, at once appreciated
the fact that there were great pos
siblities in the establishment of this
school, and were heartily in favor of
accepting the property as offered by
Mr.. Jones.
The article IN your paper referred
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
LECTURE ON FEEDER
ALTON.

Under the auspices of The Ladies
Reading Circle, The Woman's Club
and the Columbus branch of the
s. A. G. w., Mrs. Ben Howorth
of West Point, president of
the Second District Federation, was
the guest of honor at splendid meet
ing of the club women of Columbus
last Wednesday afternoon at the Wo-
mans Club.
Mrs Howorth was introduced to her
audience by Mrs. Battle Bell with very
happy and cordial words of welcome,
after which the charming federation
officer presented in most pleasing
address, the benefits Of Federation,
telling Of its broad and outreaching eff
forts, stressing the results accom-
plished through cooperation and I'M
itys Mrs. Howorth outlined the aims
of the federation in legislative and
educational matters and told also of
the work already done in these i'm
portant fields.
Mrs. Howorth is woman of ease
and grace and presents her subject
with impressive emphasis.
Following the address, Miss Rosa
May Quinn of the M. s. C. w. con-
tributed piano selections
At the close a general reception was
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
THE STORM SUFFERERS

Desoaton and ruin left in the wake of the storm
which swept the section east of Columbus Friday
night.
Out therein the twinkng of eye-many people
left homeless; their property destroyed their
livestock was killed; the country is of wreckage
and ruin Accommodations of lifetime of honest, earnest
effort were swept awayand all of the earthly posses
sions of many families destroyed.
Columbus sympathzes most profoundly with the storm
sufferers. There should be movement started here
looking to the relief of these people, who neigh
bors and friends, and part of our big community.
relief committee should be appointed, through which
all aid could be handled and the most needy and most
urgent cases looked after first
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
LET'S GO /!

There's place where Prosperity-for al-abounds.
Let's go
place where competition KEEN but clean and where
making good" is the reward Of all who earn it.
Let's go! ga
Where is this magic land? Tell us, and
Let's go
1t is "Perseverancetown in the County of Confidence
and estate of Activity 1t but short, determined
step from you, and is a stride worth taking.
We've lived too long in the Estate of Doubt" Now We
ready to quit that section and forget it. We have
found better place to live in and trade in, and just
change of ones frame of mind pays all the transportation
charges and takes you there
LET'S GO!
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
From AN Ex-Service Boy.
April, 18th, 1921.

April, 18th, 1921.
Mr.. v. B. lines,
Columbus, Miss,
Dear Sir and Friend:
No doubt you will be surprised to
hear from me, but as my thoughts of
home are wandering through my
mind, l am taking this method of
writing the dear Columbus people.
| am in the Government Hospital
at Old Camp Logan, being treated for
lung trouble, caused by gas | was
unfortunate enough to get while over
seas.
There are several hundred ex-ser-
vice men here in this hospital, and
about three or four hundred with
lung trouble. Three wards are de-
voted entirely to 7. B. patients, and
quite number of the poor fellows
only have a lease on life, some die
every day with this dreadful disease.
They are getting all the I. B. pat
tents that are able to travel out this
week to hospital in Arizona, and the
Doctor of my ward told me yesterday
that he would try to send me out next
week to some place in the west.
The food we get here is first class,
and we don't suffer for medical aid
We have the Red Cross in camp,
where we write, read and play games
of all kinds, and a dance each Sat
urday night, and the down town
clubs give entertainments often,
there is something every night to en-
terrain us.
We also have a paper printed in
camp, of which l will send you one.
We also have a golf course, | haven't
played the game yet, but think l will
later on.
/ would be very glad to hear from
any of the Columbus people at any
time. f ~ s'
My best wishes to oil,
Your friend,
S. C. BAKER.
U. S. P. H. S. Hospital, No. rs,
Ward No. o.,
Houton, Texas.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

cording to their ideas, and later Mr..
Mccullough presented the matter to
the Board Of Managers Of the Mason
nc Home, with the result that the plan
has been carried into execution as
thought out by Mr.. Nc
Cullough.
Do you not think, then, that the
first and greatest praise should 60 to
Mr.. Mccullough, for, had he not first
conceived of the idea, no one else
would likely have done so?
If you see fit, would be glad to
have this much space in your next is
sue, but if not, would be glad to have
you make editorial mention of the
matter involved.
A READER.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
SEND in THE NAMES

The Centennial Committee is anxious to get the
of all former Coumbians, relatives and friends of Column
bus, who might be interested in coming back home for
the big celebration next fall.
1t is the purpose of the committee to send each of these
persons letter telling them of the Centennial and Home
Coming plans and later to extend them formal invita-
ton to attend the celebration. -
1t is necessary that the committee have the cooperation
of the people in this respect Send in your list now and
speak your neghbor about it. Let's get to talking and
writing about the celebration It's going to be the
biggest show Columbus put on.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
CLEAN OUT THE bitches

We believe it is the duty of the Sanitary Officer to look
after the mosquito situation in Columbus and we wonder
if any steps being taken to head off the mosquito
this coming summer.
Last year the city expended quite of money, sup
pemented BY Federal funds in the work of draining and
cleaning Of bitches the outskirts of Columbus and
in making drainage canals and bitches.
Unless these bitches looked after now-and kept
open-the money will have been expended for perma-
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
VOICE OF THE
PEOPLE
F., Fine Work Of Mr.. Mccullough.

Columbus, Miss, April 10, 1921
The Columbus Dispatch,
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

held enabling the club women of the
city to meet Mrs. Howorth. During
the reception delicious cake and choc-
olate cream was served. The receipt
ion committee was composed of Mes
danes Cooke, Woodward, Caine,
Lide and Miss Anna Banks.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
A FIFTY-WORD SERMON

"Who Is My Neighbour" Scene the Jericho road
Palestine. wounded man. Priest and Levte
look, but pass by Samaritan came-stopped-
lifted-provided place of shelter, and food Who
Neghbor? The man who helped. The
question answered--your neghbor is the man who
needs your help DO LIkEWISE."- Arthur
Growden, Pastor First Christian Church.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

nent good Mr. Lyons trained sanitarisn and he had
charge Of the mosquito campaign last Spring and
Summer.
He can render the community valuable service in con-
nection with the anti-mOsquitO campaign and little work
the futuren the way of cleaning out and open
ing up the drainage ditches-wll a great deal to-
ward the eradication of the mosquito
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

After long winter the system be-
comes filled with impurities caused
by dry, strong diet. In hot weather
these impurities cause sickness. Get
rid of them now by taking Prickly Ash
Bitters. 1t is the remedy that men use
for purifying the blood, liver and
bowels and putting the body in shape
for, summer work. Price $1.25 per
bottle at all dealers.
Miss Addie Shelton, who is teach
ing in Oklona, is spending the week
end with her aunt, Mrs. Shelton.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Troy
Funk will regret to learn that their
attractive little daughter, Kathlyn
Wade is confined to her bed
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

City. !
Gentlemen:
In the last issue of your valuable
paper, you use as leading news item
the consummation of the deal where
by the Masonic Gra'ad Lodge of Mis-
sissippi has come into possession of
the Jones Farm to be used as an In
dustrial School for the training of
orphan boys, who will be brought to
Columbus from the Masonic Home at
Meridian.
Whom this became publicly known,
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

Editors Note The mistake al
luded to, for which we humbly apol-
ogize, was wholly unintentional, and
was due, perhaps to too hasty at
tempt to acquaint the public with an
appreciated item of local interest. A
knowledge that the city and schools
would be grateful for and proud of
the gift overweighed the necessity for
accurate information.
The bust which Col. w. D. Humph-
ries and Mrs. L. I. Sykes, in their
patriotism and breadth of vision, real
lied tho public interest IN, is a work
of art, the production of a noted
American sculptor, Henry Hudson
Kitson, Of Quincy, Mass, whose
sculptures are found in all of the Ma
tional Parks. One of Gen. S. d. Lee
stands m the National Park at vicks-
burg, while duplicate Of the bust
is here and one on the A. and NJ.
campus.)
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
An Error Corrected.

Editor of the Dispatch:
In making mention in your issue
Of Wednesday last, the 18th instant,
of the contemplated removal of the
"Bust of General Lee" from the Har-
rison-Lee graveyard square, to the
High School Campus" you mad
vertently committed an error, which,
though harmless in it's concrete re-
suits, does manifest injustice to an
honored citizen: and to correct which
| am, without consulting my friend
writing this.
Yes! based upon the facts to follow,
the credit for suggesting said re-
moval, is due to, and should be award
ed to Col. W. d. HUMPHREYS. He it
was who first conceived, advocated
and pressed by personal efforts, even
to writing letter embodying his sug-
gestions, and addressing same to
lady relative of Gen. Lee, who on re-
ceiving it, supplemented said sug-
gestions with her approval and for
warding same through the mail to
Hon. Blewett Lee, in New York, later
received from the latter a response
expressive of gratitude and apprecia-
tingly giving his consent to the re-
moval, but upon one condition, viz.
that the "Bust' be placed at desig-
mated spot on the Campus---which
spot to be pointed out by the lady
relative referred to above-and which
she stands ready to point out.
The foregoing facts can be vouched
for by the writer.
f. T. SYKES.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-02
CHRISTMAS BOOKS

Do you not remember having
read some book that meant a
great deal to you? And do you
not feel more closely kin to some
one who has read the same
book? Perhaps this may sug-
gest to some the solution of the
Christmas gift problem. Just to
mention some of the sweetest
Christmas stories such as ''The
First Christmas Tree" and why
the Chimes Rang" and Birds
Christmas Carol" brings a warm
feeling to our hearts.
The High School Library is
enabled to buy most books at
prices lower than those of the
the book stores. To serve those
who would like to order books
for Christmas presents there will
be some one in the High School
Library on Friday of this week
and Monday and Tuesday of next
week from ten till twelve
O'Clock.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-02
Third Number Lyceum Here
Thursday

The Tschaikowsky Quartet,
which is scheduled to appear in
the School Auditorium next
Thursday evening, December 8,
lis what is called a piano quartet.
The instruments used are a vio-
lin, viola, cello and piano, The
personnel of this quartet is in
every way equal to the Kneisal
and others of like character, each
member being an artist of recog-
nized ability, and the music they
play is in every respect of a high
standard. Because of the differ
ent instruments used this quartet
can provide music of a greater
variety than a string quartet.
Hence the program is varied and
more interesting and admits of
no monotony. While the Tschai-
kowsky always presents on its
program some purely Chamber
Music numbers, it also presents
on the same program a movement
for one of the standard sympho-
nies, or a special arrangement
for uuartets of some of the many
beautiful and we'll known com.
positions from the piano and
violin literature, and one of the
beautiful overtures which are
always popular.
"A distinctive feature of the
Tschaikowsky Quartet is the solo
work done by the individual
members of the quartet. In ad-
diton to the singers, there is al
ways a solo by the violinist, and
either the cellist or the pianist.
This cannot be done by purely
string qLartets.
The educational value of the
Tschaikowsky Quartet appeals to
students because it introduces
them to a much greater variety
of musical compositions and
musical literature than can other
quartets which are compelled to
limit themselves to one form of
music only.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-02
Girl Scouts Conduct
Impressive
Initiation Service

I The most impressive service of
the Girl Scouts yet to be given
was the initiation service con-
Quoted Wednesday when two
captains, three lieutenants and
fifty-fve girls were initiated as
Girl Scouts. All of the girls had
passed their tenderfoot tests and
were presented with certificates
from headquarters. Local direct
or, Mary Keyserling, had charge
of the service. The girls were
formed in the shape of a horse
shoe. The captains Ruth Coble
and Christine Temple, first lieu
tenants Ethel Byrd and Eliza
beth Smith, and second lieuten-
ant Lille Johnson, received their
commissions and uniforms first.
They were followed by the pat
rol leaders and corporals. Each
patrol leader then brought up
her own patrol.
The service was one of dignity
and earnest simplicity. Several
questions were asked each Scout.
They then stood at salute and
repeated the Girl Scout Promise.
On my honor, | will try: to do
my duty to God and my Country
to help other people at all times;
to obey the scout laws.
After this they were presented
with their certificates, material
for uniforms, insignia, hat and
tenderfoot pin. Each girl was
charged to keep her pin as long
as she was worthy of it.
Thisservice marks the first step
upward on the ladder, which
each Girl Scout must climb. The
service was the termination Of
the probation period which each
girl has served, during which
time she has passed off the
tenderfoot examinations and ID
entitled to be a Third Class
Scout.