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The Washington times., 1921-04-12
CooLIDGEs GUESTS or LODGE.

The Vice President and Mrs. Cool
idge were the guests in whose honor
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge enter
tanned a distinguished company at
dinner last evening. The other
guests included the French Arbas-
sador and Mime. Jussrand. the British
Ambassador and Lady Geddes the
Undersecretary OF State and Mrs Henry
=. Fletcher. Mrs. frederic Keep Mrs.
Guy Normand. Miss Else Adams.
Senator Frank Brandegee. Capt.
Carle Huntington. of the Italian en-
bassy; Gen. Pershing and Mrs. G.
c. Lodge.
The dinner which the Secretary of
War and Mrs Weeks gave last eve
ming brought to a pleasant close
Secretary Weeks sixty-first birthday
The Secretary of State and Mrs.
Hughes were among the guests.
The Minister OF the S.,i bs. Croats
and Slovenes and Nine. Grouitch en-
tertained at dinner at the legation
The Washington times., 1921-04-12

last evening Their guests were DR..
'B. Stepanek, the Czecho- o-Slovs ian
Minister. Mrs. Junius Morgan. OF
Princeton. N. T.; Prof. and Mrs. Au-
gustus TrowbriSge, william Phelps
Emo. Mrs. George w. Eae, Mr., and
Mrs. C. e. Dean, OF New York. who
are Mrs Ehle's house guests and Mr..
and Mrs. Van Rensselae-. of Stock
bridge, Mass.
The Washington times., 1921-04-12
DINNER AT EMBASSY.

The British Ambassador and Lady
Geddes will entertain at dinner at
The embassy on Wednesday evening.
They gave a luncheon on Saturday
for Rene Viviani. former premier OF
France, and entertained again at
luncheon yesterday when their guests
were Mrs. Thomas r. Rayard. Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Brooke, and Mr..
and Mrs. Bayard Henry, of Philadel-
phia.
The Ambassador and Lady Geddes
are dining tonight with Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas J. O'Brien, who have asked
a distinguished company of guests
to meet them.
The Washington times., 1921-04-12
? HEN President Harding de-

wv HEN President Harding de-
w livered his first message to
Congress today il was an
event of social as well as political
and historical Importance since so
much of the social world as could
gain admittance was crowded into
the Senate galleries to witness an
epoch making ceremony.
Mrs Harding was present. occupy
ing a seat in the White House
pew" and was accompanied by Mrs.
Edward Beale Mclean and George h.
Christian. jr., Secretary to the Pres
ident.. Mrs. Coolidge, wife of the
Vice President, was seated nearby.
and among those representing the
Cabinet contingent were, Mrs.
Charles Evans Hughes, Mrs. Albert
B. Fall and Mrs. Henry C. Wallace.
The diplomatic gallery was hlled
to overflowing. The wives of the
chiefs of missions occupied seats
there, while the ENJOYS themselves,
in accordance with an old-time GUS
tom, viewed the ceremonies from the
floor of the chamber.
After the reading of the message
Mrs. Coolidge fingered At the Cap
itol to preside over the picnic lunch
con of the ladies of the Senate, who
today held their first meeting of
the present Administration. Most
of those present had earlier in the
day occupied seats in the gallery to
hear President Harding read his
address.
The Washington times., 1921-04-12
MRS. HIGHT ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Frank S. Hight is entertaining
at bridge this afternoon in the red
room Of the willard. Afterward tea
will be served in the Fairfax room,
Mrs. Ridley Mclean and Mrs. Clar-
cnce Aspinwall presiding at the
nower-decked table.
Mrs. Hight's sister. Mrs. l.. H. Green.
wood, will arrive tomorrow to stay
with her. and will be guest ut a
luncheon which Mrs. Hight Is giving
on Thursday for Mrs. Coolidge.
Alexander II. Legare. who has been
az White Sulphur Springs, w. Va,
will return to Washington today.
=
Before the Russian bait this eve
ming there will be a number OF din
ners. Prince and Princess Cantscu-
zene will be honor guests at n din
ner to be given by Mrs. Livingston
Farrand. Mrs. J. Borden Hartman,
former Senator and Mrs. Charles b.
Henderson and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
+. Logan, also will be dinner hosts
before the ball.
The Washington times., 1921-04-12

Church. The ceremony will be per-
formed at $40 o'clock by the Rev.
Herbert Scott Smith and will be fol-
lowed by a small reception at the
home of the brides parents in Bilt-
more street
=
DR.. and Mrs. David Jayne Hill will
be hosts at dinner this evening
Mrs. William Bailey Lamar enter
tained informally at luncheon today
at the Shoreham Hotel. covers being
laid for eight
Judge and Mrs. Lamar, who have
been extensively entertained during
their weeks stay at the Shoreham.
will extend their visit until the first of
May at which time they will go to
Atlanta. They have box for the
Metropolitan Opera Company annual
opera festival in Atlanta. Judge and
Mrs. Lamar will return from Atlanta
to their home In Thomasville, Ga.
Mr. and Mrs. Sumner B. Welles will
entertain at dinner on Thursday
evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
METHODIST LAYMEN
MEET AT CHURCH IN
SOCIAL GATHERING;
BANQUET IS SERVED

More than 100 laymen of Broadway
Methodist church were served at Z
o'clock banquet last night at the church
and conducted a mos. enjoyable and
interesting meeting.
W. s. Wolverton acted as postmaster
ana talks were made by O. G. Lasher,
! d. Moore, j. \. Bass, and Dr. Ashley
Chappen, pastor.
slr. Lasher discussed 90 some extent
ne personnel OF the church bringing
out the fact that the membership com
Irised many of Ardm res leading busi-
ness men, who We're giving much per-
sonal thought and time 10 church af-
fairs.
The interest Of the church men In
n financial way was discussed uy Mr.
Moore. who followed Mr.. Lasher THE
men have awakened to their duty In
this matter and are responding literally
so all benevolent work, as well as TO
the church proper" Mr. Moore said.
Mr.. Bass talkcl ON his sunday school
class. which during the last few weeks
mas IlAN tlfl MNN'AAF ANNiAlNNllh' 't IAN't '
than 100 men, "Thc enthusiasm cuu-
tinues TO grow and feel very conf
dent that twice as many win Doe iu our
class before q great while
In his talk Dr. Chapprl reviewed his
u months pastorutc .u Ardmpre. Dur
ing the II months be- said there have
been added 500 members. making tae
total membership something more than
1900.
The church has advanced the salar
les OF the pastor, assistant pastor and
other paid officials OF ,ho church. from
$500 to $4,000. Dr. Chappou contin.
ted. He also brought out t4c fact that
the present church building is entirely
Inadequate 10 take care ot the larry.
congregation and that hundreds ar,
turned away at every service.
I'VE have now under process th.
erection Of what viii be one OF th.
greatest church buildings !u the south
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
MAN SAID TO BE
CLARA'S UNCLE, TAKES
ON LOAD JOY-JUlCE

An Indian by the name OF Brokeshoul-
der strolled into town late Tuesday
afternoon and got very drunk. What he
got drunk on or where he got the stuff
to make him drunk is a mystery, but
when the police reached him he was
lit up like the temple of jewels, and was
being chaperoned around town by three
hard looking individuals. whom Chief
uf Police Chancellor states looked as If
they were perfect strangers TO work
but who had taken fancy to the alb
origince on bat.
The chief arrested all three and at
the police station, 1t was very plain
why the TWO were staying close by the
side OF the Indian. When searched the
Indian had over 5000 in his pockets
while his s.lcitious companions were as
shy of money as a Piutc is a sense ot
rumor All three We're locked up fol
further action today.
Ben Harrison whom the chief says is
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
FRUIT AND SHADE
TREES SHOULD BE
SPRAYED NOW SAYS
IRL R. HUDSON

The time for spraying fruit and
shade trees is rapidly approaching and
every citizen Is urged by the various
civic bodies not to overlook this most
important duty.
A movement was recently inaugural
cd by the Chamber Of Commerce 10
have the city commissioners pass an
ordinance compelling property owners
to spray their trees. Irl Hudson, local
nurseryman has ordered power spray
er TO do commercial spraying for the
public.
There are several goof small hand
pumps Oh tle market and any property
Cwner who desires to own his apparatus
can secure information on the subject
from James Barron, secretary Of the
Chamber of Commerce.
The following emulsion mas proven
very effective in destroying insects, bugs
and worms that infest trees, and 1t can
be produced at minimum cost: laun-
dry soap, chipped. half pound, kerosene
two gallons, boiling water one gallon.
Dissolve the soap in the water and
when boiling hot remove from the fire
and add Kerosene and mix thorough
ly. Use one part Of the emulsion to
eight parts OF water. for scale insects
For soft bodied insects use one part OF
the emulsion to IS or 20 parts wates.
The stock emulsion will keep good for
months If kept in air tight vessels
The emulsion kills by contact and should
be applied thoroughly and kept well
stirred. Only the diluted emulsion
10 20 fhoulI be used when trees are in
leaf To prevent injury 10 foliage the
spray should be used in briglt sun
shiny weather, but never when 1t is
varv hot
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
SAI.INA WILL FIGHT TO LAST
DITCH" FOR MEMORIAL

Salna. Kan, March 23.-Answering
pleas by numerous delegations Of citi-
Zens. representing the chamber ol
commerce. American Legion, tobacco
dealers association, merchants associa-
ton and others, the city council Ia
night voted to fight to the last ditch
the suit brought by G. w. Burch' q
lawyer in this city. TO restrain the city
from buying ground, issuing bonds o'
leyying taxes for a memorial hall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23

west" DR.. Chappell said. I'VE are get
ting it none too soon.'
The perfect harmony which exists
all church activities were
also touched upon by the pastor who
said il was indeed a great source OF
qualification and inspiration TO him.
The women Of the missionary society
served the elaborate banquet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23

an uncle of Clara Smith, was also ar
rested with heavy cargo Of some
brand of joy juice, he had over slOO on
mis- person. and was likewise being pl-
loted about the city by a couple OF
obliging individuals who We're evidently
trying to get in a paying days work.
Chief Chancellor states that Harrison
is from Canada and unused TO uae way 5
of the southwest, however, his hundred
iron men were safe in the keeping of
the desk sergeant, instead of In 9th }
aands last night as the result OF ms
arrest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23
DEMONSTRATION OF
ASBESTOS SHINGLES

c. V. Holmes AMI Murray Wilson,
both Of Kansas City have arrived in
Ardmore and are conducting a demon
stration OF the Johns-Mannsville Com
pany Asbestos Shingles at the plant Of
the E'rensley Brothers Lumber Com
pany on South Washington street.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23

THE ALTAR SOCIETY OF ST.
MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH WILL
HOLD 4 MARKET AT SQuIRES
ELECTRIC STORE. SATURDAC Az
TERNOON, MARCH 26TH.-Adv. gs-9
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-23

Herd-Bailey Co.. biz Aluminium Sale
Saturday. See our ad on page three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
MacMillan's Cruise
to Start from
WiScaSSet on 10Th

Boston. July G-Donald B. MacMil-
Ian will make his start for the Arctic
regions on July Is from Wiscasset,
Me, he announced today Governor
Baxter of Maine and other state Of
ficials will be among the party to bid
the little schooner Bowdoin Godspeed
on her journey to explore Baftin
Land. The Bowdoin is now at Port
land taking on supplies. The addi-
ton of Ralph Robinson of Haverhill
as the seventh member of the explor-
ing party was also announced by the
head of the expedition. Robinson
was formerly a student at Worcester
academy under Macmillan and was
later an assistant to Macmillan in
summer school work in Maine. More
recently he has been in charge of
physical instruction in the Haverhill
schools. He will act as general as
sistant to the explorer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
GEN. SHUTS SEES
HOPE PEACE PACT
WITH IRELAND

London. July 6-(By the Associa-
ted Press)-General Jan Christian
SHUTS, premier Of the Union of
South Africa, who has just returned
from a visit to Ireland, publicly ex-
pressed his opinion tonight that the
irish problem is soluble problem.
This statement was greeted with
loud applause by the distinguished
company which attended a dinner
given in honor of General SHUTS by
the South African colony in London.
General SHUTS opened his speech
by referring to the League of Ma
tons, declaring that he had not a.
bandoned hope of America.
The Irish problem. said General
SHUTS, was one largely engaging
1.-The whole British empire 1t was
a problem, however, on which he
could not speak tonight, except to
express the belief that it was soluble
and that if there was a better at
mosphere-"if we all help to create
a better atmosphere and are deter
mined to wipe out what is really a
stain on the empires record, we
shall succeed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
Senate Sends
Naval Money Bill
Back to Conference

Washington, July 6-Although
agreeing to the bulk Of the provisions
in the four hundred and nine million
dollar naval appropriation bill as
voted recently by the House in at
tempting to dispose of differences
between the two bodies, the Senate
today refused to yield on nineteen
amendments and sent the measure
back to the House with o request for
further conferences. The amend
ments on which the Senate declined
to recede include provisions for two
airplane carriers, aviation stations
and increased expenditures for bat /
tleships under construction.
Leaders had not determined to-
night how to meet the technical de-
felt in funds for the navy resulting
from the lapse of appropriations
with the close of the fiscal year,
June 80. 1t might be necessary. it
was said to adopt a resolution con-
tinuing last years appropriations
temporarily until the pending bill is
enacted. Only a few days. however.
it was believed. would be required
to wind up the bill finally, and lead
ers were hopeful of avoiding the
expedient of a continuing resolution.
Among the major provisions of the
bill disposed of finally by the SEN
ates action today on the conference
report We're the Borah disarmament
amendment and that fixing the navy
enlisted DarSODpel at 0Ne hundred
six thousand men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
Seek Compensation
at Early Date for
EX-Service Men

Washington, July 6.-War veterans
among House members started a drive
eoday for early action on adjusted
compensation for former service men.
Twenty-three signatures are attached
to letter sent Chairman Fordney of
the ways and means committee urg-
ing immediate report on the bonus
bill passed by the last House or some
other suitable measure"
The signers we're Representatives
Ryan, Ansorge and Fish, New York !;
Fitzgerald and Sparks. Ohio: Lineber-
Der. Osborne, Curry and Swing, Cali
fornia; Scott and Reece, Tennessee;
Kitchener and Woodruff, Michigan;
Kirkpatrick, Pennsylvania; Dyer, Mis-
souri, Ogden, Kentucky, HILL Mary
land; rockingham, Massachusetts;
Arentz. Nevada; Little. Kansas; Olpp,
New Jersey; Nurzbach, Texas. and
McSwain. South Carolina, all Of whom
served in the Civil, Spanish or World
wars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
La Toilette Would
Block Use u. S. Troops
in Mexican Oil Fields

Washington, July IA resolution
protesting against the possible use
of American armed forces in the
Mexican Oil fields and requesting
the president. if compatible with the
public interest, to transmit immedi-
ately to the Senate all documents
and other information relating to
The present situation in Mexico, es-
pecially as involving any orders to
naval officers, was introduced today
by Senator LaFollette Republican.
Wisconsin. The resolution also
would declare it the sense Of the
Senate that no troops should be
landed on Mexican soil or any other
military action taken without ex-
press authority of congress.
Senator LaFollette requested i'm
mediate consideration of the resolu-
ton. but it went over on objectinn
of Senator Lodge of Massachusetts
Republican leader. Referring to
reports that commanders OF naval
vessels at Tampico had full authori-
ty to act in an emergency involving
American citizens or properties in
that section, the resolution said that
landing of troops and other hostlll-
ties would be equivalent to making
war without the authority of con-
gress as prescribed by the constitu-
ton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
HOUSE STARTS WORK
TODAY ON Permanent
TARIFF MEASURE

Washington, July 6-The admins
tration tariff bill was laid formally
before the House of Representatives
today and the way cleared for its con-
sideration beginning tomorrow.
Accompanying it were two reports
by Republicans. one in praise and the
other in denunciation. Chairman
Fordney Of the ways and means COM
mittee, except Representative Frear
OF Wisconsin. would sign, described
the measure as a magma charta, for
the perpetuation Of American stand
ards of living"
Representative Frear, in his minor
ity report. which previously had been
made public, said the measure was
subject to criticism for many unne-
cessary high duties that will increase
the burdens of the consumer"
He also characterized some provi-
sions of the bill. particularly the dye
schedule. as 'indefensible" and as an
abandonment of party pledges. Demo-
cratic members of the commit tee were
preparing their criticisms of the bill
tonight with a view to presenting
their minority report tomorrow when
the measure is taken up for reading
or for detailed explanation by Chair
man Fordney.
Meantime, Republican members of
the House met in conference tonight
to determine, if possible, procedure to
be followed in putting the measure
through the House. Decisions which
leaders hoped to reach included the
length of time for general debate and
for the consideration of amendments
Those in charge of the measure
hoped to conclude general debate in
ten days or two weeks and then to &c
into detailed consideration of the bill
under restricted discussion at which
. time any amendments would be tax
en- up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
General Forecast

Pressure continued low Wednesday
over the Gulf of Mexico and the gulf
states and over the Canadian mari
time provinces and the far southwest
while it was relatively higher over
the middle Atlantic states, southern
New England and the plains states.
The temperature continued abnor-
mally high in the lake region and the
great central valley. Fair weather
and moderate temperature prevailed
in the Atlantic states Generally
fair weather will prevail east of the
Mississippi river during the next two
days, with rising temperature Thurs
day in the middle Atlantic and north
Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook will
he moderate to fresh southeast and
partly overcast weather Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
Seek Life Clerk
Courts Cumberland

Portland, Me. July t.-Cierk of
Courts Linwood i. Crockett it be-
came known today. found a bullet
Thursday which had been fired
through the window of a small room
adjoining his private office in the
county building, apparently from the
sidewalk.
This was previous to the receipt Of
a threatening letter in which refer
ence was made to the imprisonment
recently of seven seamen forthe kill
ing of member of the crew of the
schooner Mary F. Barrett here during
a strike of sailors.
Clerk Crockett was in his Office sew
eral nights last week engaged in work
in connection with the law term of the
Maine supreme court. Both incidents
probably will be investigated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
MANY Calls on Treasury

This is not a time to impose sew
eraI billion dollars of new liabilities.
on an already overburdened treas
ury." the secretary said to Sen. Ere
linghuysen, Rep New Jersey, in
letter which was read in the Senate
when the bonus bill was called up.
The bill has already passed the House
and the latter was in response to
request from Senator Frelinghuysen
f-r \ statement of the financial obli-
cations which the bill would place
upon the government.
The letter was characterized by
Sen. Underwood, Democratic leader.
who, after it's reading, made an at
tack on the bill, as strong, forceful
and to the point" In passing the
bill, the ALBANIA senator said, the
Republican majority would write in
the country's history that men no
longer sacrifice, but measure their
service in dollars"
Replying briefly, Sen. McCumher.
Rep. North Dakota, in charge of the
bill, denied that any attempt was be-
ing made to measure the services of
soldiers of the world war in dollars.
Mr.. Mellon estimated that the bill
would cost the country between
billion and a half and five and n
quarter billion dollars, that 1t would
swell the cost of government and
virtually defeat the administrations
program of retrenchment and econ
omv" and that it would bl ock "all re-
funding operations on the national
debt. and depress further the prices
of liberty bonds' These. he said.
would be "inevitahle direct financial
consequences" adding that probable
indirect results would be grave dan
ger of renewed imitation. increased
commodity prices and unsettled bust
ness conditions"
All of his estimates, the secretary
explained, We're devoted merlev to the
cash payment sections of the bill. and
took mo account of expenses OF ad-
ministration or possible of affording
vocational training, farm or home aid
or land settlement aid to veterans
who elect such benefits"
Il should be derelict in my duty TO
the country and TO the veterans
themselves, if l failed TO give this
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