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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05

w. P. Mcdonald, of the w. p. Nc
Dopald Construction Co., is again in
Lakeland for few days, having come
down from New York by auto, and is
being greeted by his many friends
Mrs. Mcdonald is in Asheville, North
Carolina, with their son, Francis, who
is ill.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05
BUYS PROPERTY

Mrs. A. V. Cornforth, of 302 North
Tennessee avenue, has bought house
and lot on the corner of Palmetto
street and South Missouri avenue,
from S. j. Rutherford. Mrs. Corn
forth will lease her new property,
continuing to reside in her present
home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05
LdCOnicS
WEEKEND GAMBLERS

The usual weekend crop of GAM
blers was harvested by the police de-
partment at the Robson Quarters, al
so called ED. Davis Place" where
eighteen or twenty colored men were
arrested.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05

the Hart Electric Company has a
Christmas tree, lighted with colored
bulbs to catch the eye of the passer-
by. The Bookstore has Christmas
cards and wrappings on display. The
Red Cross Christmas seals are being
sold in the banks and drugstores, and
there are many other indications of
the approach of the holiday season.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05

Dr. and Mrs E. E. Overfield, their
daughter Rachel and Mrs. Rachel
Perrine, who is Mrs. Overfeld's moth
er. reached Lakeland Friday even
ing from Michigan, and consider To-
eating here. They have property in
terests in Clearwater and have gone
on to that city for short stay.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05
SALE WAS SUCCESSFUL

The food sale held in Mum Park
Saturday afternoon by the health
committee OF the Woman's Clab. o.
which Mrs. H. NJ. Senior is chair
man, proved very successful. The Ia
dies sold out their stock completely
and Melted around $4,000, which will
so to the general fund of the Wom-
ans Club.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05
Enhancement Announced

The many Lakeland friends of the
lovely bride-elect, who is former
Lakeland girl, will read with inter-
est the following announcement made
through the Tampa Tribune:
"Mr. and Mrs. Henry d. Bassett an
nounce the engagement and approach
ing marriage of their daughter, Alma
Irene, to Mr.. Coke Flanagan of Mont
clair, N. j., the wedding to take place
early in the spring"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05
CHRISTMAS is COMING

The approach Of the Christmas sea-
son is heralded in Lakeland by the
poinsettia bushes, which have already
opened their scarlet blooms to the
Florida sunshine. The stores are also
beginning to feature holiday wares.
The Famous has a window display of
dolls and other Christmas toys, and
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05
SQUARE DEAL FOR
COUNTRY CHILD IS
OUR GREATEST NEED

Washington, Dec. 5.-The greatest
need in education in the United States
today is "a square deaf for the coun-
try child John j, Tigert, commit
sioner of education, declared today in
statement issued in connection with
the opening of American Education
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05
STOPPED BY PETITION

w. M. Riddle, who recently sold the
Dixieland Novelty Works to the Fin
ney Lumber CO.. of Barlow, had
made arrangements to start a mill
near the Collins Canning Co., but a
petition was sent him by the resi-
dents of that section asking him not
to open in that location, and Mr.. Rid
die is suspending operations until 9TH
er arrangements can be made.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05

The many friends of DR.. S. w. Law
Ter will regret to knoMzzstaes~she-4siss
confined to- his ,homsfby iNness today
Dr. Eawler hepess'h6Wever to be able
to leave tomorrow for the Orlando
conference.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05

P. Birtwistle, of London, Canada,
who is spending his fifteenth winter
in Florida, and is located for the sea
son in Barlow, is spending the day in
Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05

Under the will of the late Mrs.
Hanna, wife of Mark Hanna, of polit-
ical fame, $4,000 is left to Maggie
Maloney, whose corn beef hash
breakfasts were for years linked up
with the late politicians activities in
Washington.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05
B | R T H S

BRYANT-Mr. and Mrs. d. NJ. Bry-
ant, of 0OS North Massachusetts, Ave-
nue., are the parents of sweet little
daughter, who was born Saturday af-
ternoon. The little one weighs eight
pounds and has been given the pretty
name of Miriam Elmina.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05
Myrtle Street Ladies
To Meet This EVENING

The Ladies' Aid of the Myrtle
Street Methodist church will meet
this evening at 7:30 with Mrs. T. c..
Smith, at her home, 6O9 North Ken
lucky avenue. The election of Off
GERS and other important business
will come up. Every member is re-
quested to be present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05
TO TELEGRAM SUBSCRIBERS

Telegram readers receiving their
copy of the Telegram by carrier are
requested to telephone 81 whenever
the paper is not delivered by 1880
.. m. Delivery of missed copies is
made not later than s p. m.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05

Charles Howe, golf professional at
the Lakeland Country Club, has re-
turned from stay at Highland Park,
accompanied by Mrs. Howe and their
bright little sons.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05

Chief Williams, of the police de-
partment, has so far recovered from
his illness as to be- able to be out to-
day, as his many friends are glad to
note.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05

The many friends of Mrs. J. NJ.
Reynolds, who is seriously ill, will be
glad to know that she is resting well
today and showing some improve
ment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05

: Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Temple and their
daughter and son, Ouilda and James.
aDd Miss Corinne Contner were visit
ors to friends in Lake Wales Sunday
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05
EASTERN STARS MEETING

The Lakeland Chapter OF the East
ern Stars will meet tomorrow night
at 1880 at the Masonic hall. An cleo
ton of officers will be held and all
members are urged to be present
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05

Miss Ollie Hart, of Barlow, was the
weekend guest of her nephew and
neice, Mr.. and Mrs. Bradford G. Viii.
liams, on West Lemon Street.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-05
FraternalCards.
ORDER EASTERN STAR

An important meeting of Palm
Chapter. NO.. 49,, Order of Eastern
Stars, will be held Tuesday evening,
December 6, at 7:S0. Election OF Of
fcers.
MRS. fAAUDE McMULLEN. w. M
MRS, sarah Duge. 7S90S S9O$.
Mrs kl2 A n DIX; A ls Ene, x a.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

pi met last Tuesday at Corinth, Miss
The First Presbyterian church Of
Columbus was represented by the
pastor, Rev. Jesse Rowan. Reverend
Frank Dudley, of Tupelo, was elected
Moderator
On Wednesday afternoon the people
of Corinth gave the ministers and ell
ders IN attendance upon the Presby-
terry, delightful trip to Shilo, where
Rev. Frank Dudley, Rev. ]. C. Rowan,
Rev. Campbell and Mr.. Rice, who has
charge of Shiloh, by special request,
made brief addresses.
The First Church of Columbus con-
tributed to all causes during the past
year a little over $4,000.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

Miss Bessie Tucker.
To Decorate Monument in South.
ern Section.-Mrs. Archie Breast
chairman; Mrs. G. w. Boyd, Mrs
T. A. Stinson, Mrs. Robert Mann. Mrs
l.. 4. Vaughan, Mrs. f. P. Wilker-
son, Mrs W. D. Sanders, Mrs. w
Weaver, Mrs E Franks, Miss Cornelia
Hudson
To Place Flags on Graves North
ern Section = Mrs. Jno. T. Sanford
chairman; Mrs. Ida Sykes, Mrs,
John Childers, Mrs. 7. o. Burris, Mrs,
Will Evans, Mrs. NJ. B. Patterson,
Section 2; Mrs. G. Y. Banks, chair
man; Mrs. ]. NJ. Morgan, Mrs. M. C.
Vandiver, Mrs S. ID. Harris Mrs
Laura Patterson, Mrs. G. Y. Banks
Miss Anna Banks, Mrs. Walter Wea-
yer, Mrs. G. Dempster. Section 8;
Mrs. Jno. Smell, chairman; Mrs. w. C,
Beard, Mrs. M. C. Cottner, Mrs. Eliza
Peters, Mrs. Daisy Smith, Miss Lily
Gregory, Miss Elise Moore, Mrs. T.
]. Locke. Section 4: Mrs. Owen, Mrs.
r. X. Banks, Mrs. j. |. Sturdivant,
Mrs. VIM. Pope, Mrs. Claude Ayres,
Mrs. Charles Evans.
To Make Bouquets for Veterans
Mrs. j. 0. Banks, chairman, Mrs. An
ME T. Sale, Mrs. B. l.. Owen, Mrs. f.
C. Chapman, Mrs. Willis Garth, Mrs.
Willis Harris, Mrs. S. L. Caine, Mrs.
B. A. Lincoln, Mrs. Ed. Builder, Mrs,
] r. Maxwell, Mrs. j. 7. Harrison,
Mrs. J. w. Garth, Mrs S. B. Hudson,
Mrs. M. B. Patterson, Mrs. H. +. Sim
rail-, Mrs, w. C. Richards, Mrs. r. f..
Johnston, Mrs. Jesse Walker, Mrs.
M. c. Valldiver, Mrs. c. II. Ayres,
Miss Mary Stokes, Miss Mary Garth,
Miss Bette Whitfield, Miss Augusta
Sykes, Mrs. L. A. Vaughan,
Mrs. 0. R. Griffin, Mrs. w.
F Richards, Mrs Warren Gardner,
Mrs VIM. burden, Mrs. T. H. Henry.
These ladies are requested to make
three bouquets each and send those
on the north side Of Main street to.
Miss Fannie Harrison, at Governor ].
T. Harrison's residence, and on the
south side to Miss Katherine Beard,
at the residence of Mr.. Henry Beard.
The bouquets will be presented to
the veterans by the Callie Harrison
Sykes Chapter, Children Of the Con-
fereracy.
Miss Famnie Harrison, Miss Will
letta Gardner, Miss Elizabeth Love,
Miss Margaret Evelyn Game, Miss
Jane Powers Lindamood, Miss Rather
inc Beard, Miss Laura Waring, Miss
Jane Terry, Miss Pauline Morris,
Miss Annie C. Mayfeld, Miss Carrie
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
First Christian Church.

Sermon at II a. m. by Rev. Arthur
Growden. Lecture at 1880, subject,
Women in China" DIR. Growden
speaks from personal experiences in
China. Y. p. S. C. r. at 6:30. Sun
day school at 9;45. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
First. Presbyterian Church.

Sunday School at $3.50, Brooks Nc
.Gowan, Superintendent. Organized
classes for men and women. C. E.
Societies meet as follows; Juniors al
1880 p. M; Intermediates at p. M;
Seniors at 80 p. m. Public worship
at II o'clock, sermon by the pastor,
There will be no evening sermon, as
the pastor will be away, preaching a
commencement sermon before the
school at Hamilton.
The public is cordially invited to
all services at this church.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
TO DECORATE
GRAVES SUNDAY

Next Sunday will be Confederate
memorial day and the graves of all
soldiers both Confederate and
Union, who lie buried in Columbus
of Stephen D. L. Chapter, Daughters
of the Confederacy, and Callie Har-
rison Sykes Chapter, Children Of the
Confederacy. Columbus claims the
distinction Of beginning the custom Of
decorating the soldiers graves and
the ceremony is a notable event each
spring.
Members of the Isham Harrison
Camp, United Confederate Veterans,
of the s. d Lee Chapter, United
Confederate Veterans, Of theHte-
phen d. Lee Chapter, United Daugh-
tiers Of the Confederacy, and the
Callie Harrison Sykes Chapter, Chill
dren Of the Confederacy, will! assem-
BILE at the city hall at 4:3O o'clock
Sunday afternoon, and will pro-
coed to the cemetery, beiag escorted
by the Sons of Veterans and upon ar
rival at the cemetery the following
program will be given:
Reading of Ritual by Veterans.
Prayer by Chaplain.
Song-Mrs. J. L. Walker.
Remarks.
Quartette-Messrs. Earl Burris, j.
y. Smith, John johnson and Paul
Jacob.
HynM-"When the Roll is Called Up
Yonder."
Sounding of Taps-Jacob Simon.
After placing flowers on soldiers
graves, the tombs of Gen. Lee, Gen.
Baldwin, and Gen. Sharp will be
visited and wreaths placed on them.
Decoration Day will be observed
next Sunday, April Oath at 4:3O
o'clock in the afternoon, under the
auspices Of Isham Harrison Camp
U. C. "; Stephen D. Lee Chapter
u. D. c., and Callie Harrison Sykes
Chapter, Children of the Confederacy.
The parade will form at the City Hall
promptly at 4:30 and proceed to the
cemetery.
The following Sons and Veterans
will act as marshals: Capt. 7. II.
Sharp, Mr.. Will Evans, Mr.. Carey
Cooke, Mr.. Charles Evans, Mr.. W. B.
Harrington, Mr.. Henry Gunter, Mr..
IT. Bailey Hardy, Mr.. George Banks.
The following committees will
serve:
To Have Grounds Cleaned Up
Mrs. f. T. Sykes, chairman; Mrs.
John Smell, Mrs. R. c. Belts, Mrs. j..
O. Banks.
To See That Soldiers Graves In
Cemetery Are in Order-Mrs ] l..
Sturdivant, chairman; Mrs. Annie
Gunter, Mrs. r. r. Banks, Mrs. G..
Dempster, Mrs. z. L. Landrum. Mrs.
IN. ]. Gunter, Miss Ida Femming
To Decorate Monument on Court
House Square-Mrs. d. 7. CASTOR,
chairman; Mrs. George Sherman,
Miss Sue Mae Lincoln.
To Decorate the Gate-Mrs. D. F.
Robertson, chairman; Mrs. W. G..
Beard, Mrs. 2. p. Landrum, Mrs.
Leopold Loeb, Mrs. r. C. Owen, Mrs.
C M. Ottley, Mrs. r. M. Leigh, Mrs
Fannie Loeb. Mrs Will 0ttley, Mrs.
Dabney Lipscomb, Mrs. Frank Resler.
To Decorate the Monument-Miss
fannie Worthington, chairman; Mrs.
liz. C. Belts, Mrs. W. w. HUMPHREYS,
lMx, cra uudaon Mrs II Peak
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

on Baptist church met at the paason-
age last Tuesday Afternoon 10 study
the Bible lesson, The 2lst Chapter Of
Acts, emphasizing loyalty" provided
subject that proved an inspiration
under the direction of the teacher,
Mrs. Sansing.
The next meeting will be held at the
home Of Mrs. W. r. T. Jewell.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

Battle Palmer.
Music Committee-Mrs. B. X. SEES
sums, chairman; Mrs. J. T. Searcy.
Mrs. Jessie Walker. Mrs. 3. A Ii
coin, Mrs. Sarah Sheffield, Mrs. Z. N.
Hutchinson.
Chaperones for Children; Mrs. f.
II. Sykes, chairman; Mrs. R. K. Banks,
Mrs. F. C. Owen, Miss Mary Stokes,
Miss Anna Banks, Miss Mamie Sue
Sherrod.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

out: Bible Readings by Mrs. sledd and
Mrs. Ellis; Bible Study by Mrs. Parks,
Prayer by Rev Arthur GrOwden;
Talk on the topic, BY Mrs Dunn;
Teaching the Bible in Porto Rico, by
Mrs. Guy Jemison; Talk on Latin
America and its People. by Rev.
GrOwdeR; Solo, by Mrs. Bright; Ques,
tiOns on the work, by Miss Kate Mil
Ter.
The meeting terminated with the
delightful social hour during which
the hostess served refreshments.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
Christian Aid Social.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Christian church were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. C. B. Roper at a delightfully."-
informal social gathering last Friday
evening. Owing to the inclement wea-
Their, the program which has been ar
ranged was not attempted and the
hospitality of the Roper home was en-
joyed in pleasingly social fashion.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
First aptist w. NJ. II.

The w. M. u, of the First Baptist
church, will have a program and SOC
ial meeting in the church porlor next
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. Mes
danes w. H. Goodson, John Stallings
and Jennie McCafferty, the hostesses
are arranging very interesting pro-
gram.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
First Methodist Missionary Society

First Methodist Missionary Society,
| The First Methodist Missionary
Society met last Tuesday afternoon
to study one of those interesting
lessons from Isaiah that was rich
with both spiritual meaning and Bib
lical history. The lesson was divided
into two parts, first, Find out how
the Holy Nation will accomplish its
Destiny for which is was set free from
Exile, second, How the Holy City
shall be prepared for the nation to
inhabit. The lesson was drawn from
the 44th to Goth chapters Of Isaiah in
elusive.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
ifHnIlIFgF IN llHIs
|HHNlgL NeSJ s helIlNNIH
n
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c. W. B. NJ. Program Meeting.

The Missionary Society Of the FRS.
Christian church held its April meet
ing at the hospital home of Mrs.
reeman last Tuesday afternoon.
An interesting discussion of Latin
America claimed the attention of the
twenty-eight guests who were present.
The following program was carried
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
First Presbyterian Auxiliary

The Circle Meeting of the First
Presbyterian Auxiliary was held last
Tuesday afternoon. Most of the Cir
cles met with their various chair
men, but Circle No. A was especially
honored in that Mrs. Oscar Locke en-
tertained that particular Circle known
as the Kings Daughters Circle, at a
delightful tea after the devotional and
business program was over with. Mrs.
Locke entertained her guests at the
Woman's club.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17
Ladies Monday Afternoon Prayer
Meeting.

The Ladies Monday Afternoon
Prayer Meeting will be held at the
First Methodist Parsonage tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-04-17

DIR. Leon Gunter, of Albany, Ala,
was a visitor to the city last week.
Evening journal., 1921-12-21
FIRENIEN PUT OUT
ENGINE HOUSE FIRE

Burning Of soft coal IN a stove in
tended for hard coal. and a defective
hue are reported responsible for a
fire at engine house No. at Second
and jackson streets early this morn
ing. The damage is slight and re-
pairs were made TO the defective
hue today and hard coal provided
the company for fuel.
The blaze was discovered by Ar
thur Cook, 1919 Lancaster avenue,
who passed the engine house about
o'clock and discovered flames eat
ing around the cornice OF the build
ing.
The might watch" was apprised
OF the danger to the building and
also the hremen sleeping on the
upper nofors. The flames were soon
extinguished with the aid OF hand
, extinguishers.
The aerial truck was used for th'
first time at this fire. It being sum-
moned from It's station at Twelfth
and King streets.
Assistant Chief Tazwer and De
partment Clerk Mulrooney OF th'
Bureau OF Fires. left for New Yorl
city this morning upon invitation o
Chief Kenlon OF the New York fir
department. While in that city the.
will inspect a number Of the fir
houses. They will return tomorrow
night.
Evening journal., 1921-12-21
STUDENTS give
TO POOR Relief
Bancroft Company Workers
Also Are Liberal to
Mayors Fund
CHILD SACRIFICES
CHRISTMAS TREE

Students Of Goldey College have
demonstrated the true Christmas
spirit by contributing TO the Emer-
gency Relief Fund
Yesterday afternoon the students
surveyed their purses and the young
men who had not spent all their
Christmas money. made serious in
roads in what was left The total
reported today was SIS, with be-
lated contributions yet to be heard
from. President Douglass, OF the
college at once wrote a check for
SIS thus matching the sum given
by the students. This makes the
total from Goldey to date, $40.
The decision to help those out Of
work followed a meeting OF the
Goldey Commercial Club, which was
attended by every student at the
college. Ralph Justice, president OF
the club. called the meeting to or
der, and told the students that he
and the club members felt they
should take some part In the efforts
being made to aid the needy and dis
tressed. He called upon William r.
Douglass. president Of the college,
who introduced the Rev. Richard W.
(continued on page tend
Evening journal., 1921-12-21
'POHte" Bandit Wouldn't
Rob Women; Robbed Men

CHICAGO. Dec. q. CUnited Press)
The chesterheidian bandit who
held up passengers in the observa-
ton car Of the Chicago Washington
New York de luxe train. made good
his escape today.
The highwayman. wearing a silk
handkerchief as a mask and expen-
slve dark clothes. robbed passengers
Of 1000 in cash and jeweiry as the
Baltimore and Ohio train pulled out
Of Chicago last night. He pulled the
bellrope. jumped over the back plat
form and escaped in a waiting auto
mobile.
please put up your hands" the
bandit commanded politely as he en-
terede the coach after the train had
left Englwood station where ma
rines with orders TO shoot to hll'
were on duty.
Il would rather not have any
trouble OF any kind here"
The bandit pointed his black phs-
tol at Herbert L. Stansbury, New
Mexico. who was travelling with his
wife and three daughters. He took
sos in cash and watch from Stans-
Evening journal., 1921-12-21
RESERVATION
MAY CD WITH
new TREATY
Difference Concerns Guar
antee of Japan's Terri
tOrial Rights
HARDING WILL NOT
FORCE SENATE O. X.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21 Omitted
Press) President Harding will be
urged by Republican Senators TO ap-
prove a reservation 10 the four
power Pacific treaty making Il clear
that the United States Is not bound
by the pact 10 safeguard the terri
torial INTEGRITY OF Japan.
There were intimations today in
administration circles in the Senate
that Harding might himself suggest
that reservation when he submits
the treaty and thus iron out the dif-
hculty by his difference OF opinion
with the American delegation on
this point.
At the White House 70 was indi-
Gated. President Harding's resent in
tention Is not to attempt TO force the
pact through the Senate because OF
his disagreement with the American
delegates as 10 its meaning. but "a
leave that to Secretary Hughes and
Senator Underwood.
Meanwhile Senator Borah Is de-
manding that the treaty be rewrit-
ten so as 10 leave no doubt as q
its meaning.
There is no proper reason" M
Continued on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1921-12-21
SANTA IS BUSY
FOR POOR TOTS
Sends Word Candy and
Gifts Will be Ready Mon
day Morning
TREE TO REMAIN
UP TEN DAYS

Police superintendent Black an
nounced this morning that the Christ
mas treat for the poor children OF
the city will be held In the police
assembly room at 10 o'clock. on Mon
day morning Tickets will be issued
hy the police. A list is being made
up by the various dirsrict members
of the Bureau OF Police as well as
by the Associated Charities.
superintendent Black designated a
number OF patrolmen this morning TO
assist IN decorating the tree. The po-
lice matrons are engaged in prepar-
ing candy. etc. for the stockings,
which are being made by the girls
al the Delaware Industrial School,
and apparently everything will soon
be in readiness for the visit OF
santa
The Job Is no easy one as fully
1900 children we're provided for last
year, and In view OF the large num-
her OF men out OF employment. the
number OF children this year may
exceed that OF last Christmas
While the treat is confined TO the
poor children Of the city. the tired
will remain up for a week or ter
DAYS. during which the public de.
+ string 20 see the tree may do so.