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Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
THREE PRISONERS
BREAK FROM JAIL
White Youth and Two Negroes Es-
cape Thru Window and Have Not
Been Apprehended.

A successful Jail delivery was
staged at the county Jail here early
this friday morning and one white
man and two negroes escaped. Those
participating were, Aaron Parks,
white youth who was being held for
burglarizing the j. J. Battle store
at Fulton and Mayfield Wedlock and
Will Morgan, negroes who were be
ing held on grand larceny charges.
The plot was discovered by Jailer
Moxley in time to prevent the es-
cape of two other prisoners, who it
appears did not know of the plot.
Jailer Moxley beat them to the place
of exit and thus prevented a whole
sale delivery.
The prisoners escaped thru a win
dow from which the bars were push
ed off by some timbers, they only
being confined in the corridor at the
time. Once thru the window they
climbed to the ground by a rope
made by tying together blankets.
The escape was made thru the same
hole that was used two years ago by
Dan Smith, the notorious burglar.
Jailer Moxley has notified all Of
ficers in the surrounding country and
close search will be made to cap
ture the fugitives. AS the Telegraph
goes to press no trace has been re-
ported. 1t is thought, however, that
they went north from here.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
LEASE MARKET
GOING HIGHER
Leases In This Vicinity Sell Brishy
As Tycap No. /, On Mason Tract,
Goes Deeper.

The oil prospects of the county
continue to be favorable. The latest
development is taking place in the
vicinity of Blevins, where a new hole
is to be started in a few days on the
Wiley Duckett farm. Machinery Of
the most modern type is being in
stalled, the entire cost of the ma
chinery for the well being $4,000.
The driller in charge of operations is
an expert in drilling, having put
down wells in California, Mexico and
in the Louisiana fields.
Work on the Tycap Well No. 1, 2
miles northwest of Washington, is
progressing nicely Leases in the vi
cinity of the well have been selling
at record prices during the past
week. 1t is believed that the well
viii be brought in during the next
three weeks. In the meantime the
investors of Washington are walking
lightly and are keyed-up for the big
show to start its performance.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
STOCK LAW OPPONENTS
SEIZURE AN INJUNCTION

Chancellor James D. Shaver this
week granted temporary injunction
against the general stock law which
was scheduled to go into effect in
Hampstead county on March l. The
petition for the temporary injunction
was filed by large number Of farm
ers and stockmen, most of whom are
residents of Fulton, McNab and vi
entities, who are opposed to the gen.
eral stock law.
The case will come up for trial in
tn eragular term of the Chancery
Court, which meets the first Monday
in March. The opponents of the
law have retained as their counsel
Hon. viii Steel of Texarkana and it
is expected that the case will be a
bitterly contested one.
In the meantime, after March 1,
the law cannot be enforced until the
case is decided in the Chancery Court.
If the injunction is sustained, the
law will be a dead letter and must
be enacted again before it can be-
come effective.
This injunction does not affect the
present hog law.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
RELIEF CAMPAIGN
MEETING SUNDAY
Meeting To Be Held At Methodist
Church Sunday Is Part of National
Campaign.

There will be a meeting at the NJ.
Z. church, South, in this city next
Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the
interest Of the Near East Relief fund.
This meeting is non-denomina-
tional and the the people IN town and
the surrounding country are urged to
attend. This is part of a nattJnally
oreanized campaign for the relief of
the people of Eastern Asia who are
star ing by the hundreds and the
thousands.
In every matter of this kind our
community has always done its full
share and those in charge of the
campaign are anxious that the rep
utation be upheld in this drive. 1t
is simply a matter of helping the
brother who is less fortunate than
we Americans.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
FIREPROOf VAULT
In COURTHOUSE
Modern Vault Is Latest Improvement
To County Property Here-Work
Under Way.

Hampstead county is to have a
modern fireproof vault in the county
courthouse here. The building Of a
new vault was made imperative by
the increasing volume of records that
are now kept in the various county
offices.
The vault when finished will occu-
py the larger part of the room back
of the circuit clerks office. 1t Will
be 14x20 feet and made of fireproof
brick. The concrete foundation is re-
inforced with steel.
The contract was let by County
Judge Wash Hutson to contractor
Pickett of Hope, who began work
last Saturday. The work will be
finished within few days. When
finished it will be one of the largest
and most completely equipped county
vaults in Southwest Arkansas.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
American Cutlery In Demand.

The natives of many foreign coun-
tries sit down to tables spread with
fine American cutlery. During the
past year exports of American table
cutlery amounted to s2,300,000. In
Europe Norway was the best custom
er of our cutlery industry with pur-
chases totaling S225,000, while such
a comparatively small market as Den
mark was able to take table cutlery
up to the value of S146,000. But the
most important markets for United
States table cutlery are now found
in the two American continents. The
biggest purchaser of table cutlery is
Brazil, with total requirement of
$524,OO0 during the last year. 1t was
followed by Argentina with a purchase
tOtaling $2S9,000, while Chile and Cuba
each took far in excess of 100000 and
Mexico was just touching the 100000
line. This growth of the foreign de
mand for American table cutlery
shows best the great progress that
has been made in the manufacture Of
high-class cutlery in the United States.
The table cutlery business of the world
was in the past practically the domain
of European producers.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

Fayetteville, Feb. 17.-Alonzo
D. Camp of Patmos, Hemp
estead county and S. E. Kent
of Hope will take prominent
parts in the Y M c A play
which is now being rehearsed
at the University of Arkansas,
for presentation the latter part
of the month. More than $50
Students will take part in the
performance, but there are on
ly twelve "star" pars.
Miss Bob White" is t h e
name of the play, the proceeds
of which will go to the keeping
up of the Y-Hut on the campus.
Mr.. Camp will take the roll
of Friend Rodd, a Quaker
farmer, and Mr.. Kent will play
the part of De Yer, a humorous
butler.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
NOTES FROM THE
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Miss Hattie Mae McAtee who is
the guest of Miss Fontaine was a
visit on Tuesday.
Chapel exercises last week were
conducted by the Rev. W. T. Sullivan,
pastor Of the Presbyterian cruch. The
subject Of his talk was Happiness
and Prosperity"
In cooperation with the Bureau of
Standards and Measurements of the
Arkansas State Normal School, the
Courts Tests in Arithmetic will soon
be given.
The result of the spelling tests CIV
en- last December shows that the av-
erage grade for spelling in the Wash
ington schools is slightly higher than
the grades in the far-famed Gary
school.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
The Collegiate Handicap.

Side by side In a commuters train
sat horny-handed son Of toll and an
office man five years out Of college.
The H. II. S. Of T. turned out to be
a painter by trade.
"You fellows make pretty good
wages now," remarked the office man.
about 81 day."
'Ten," replied the painter lacon-
ically.
But II doesn't average that much,
does 1T" persisted the Office man.
bad weather must hold up outside
work"
''No outside work In New York,
said the painter. "All brick buildines,
We work the year round eight hours a
day, five days week. Some want to
work half day on Saturday to make
!. S55 pay envelope. I'm satisfied.
though. I'm managing to put my two
boys through college. The educated
fellows get the real money. How
much do you maker"
The office man hesitated in some
confusion. "Of course, two years in
the service held me back some" he ad-
mitted, ''but in any case l doubt l
would be making as much as you do
now"
"Is that SOP exclaimed the painter
In great concern. Maybe made a
mistake at that with my boys. I
should have learned 'em the trade
Wall Street Journal.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
Failing Mamma.

Nobody had ever seen the LATEST
man in the Texas oil fields do a stroke
Of work, yet he already had a few
deep holes bored in his land and was
confidently predicting that some day
he would strike oil.
"How dye do 1t, Bill?" asked
nelghbor ''Ye sit around yer pl-azzy
all day and next mornin' ye got new
hole ias deep as any of us?"
ITS by the grace Of God and the
Wright brothers." the LATEST man con-
hded. "The air passenger route to
Mexico passes right over my place and
pretty near every day they throw. q
bum on the aerial express."--A
can Legion Weekly. she
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
MISS GRAHAM APPEARS
AS LYCEUM ATTRACTION

The fifth number of the seasons
Lyceum course was presented last
evening at the high school audito-
rum. The program was rendered by
Miss Margery Helen Graham, dra-
matte reader and impersonator.
Miss Graham is known as "the
reader of a thousand moods" and in
the program which she so ably rem
dered she certainly gave expression
to a thousand moods or more. Be-
sides her splendid ability as a reader
Miss Graham possesses an ease of
manner on the stage that is rarely
found.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
Enn Made Monster OmeleL

An ostrlch's egg from the New York
geological garden has sufficed for an
omelet for 30 people. The food value
and flavor are about the same as
those Of the egg of the domestic hen.
The ostrich egg has less protein and
more fat than meat, and its useful
constituents include iron and phos-
phoruS
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
S. l. A. BOX SUPPER

The local S. l. A. will have on old
fashioned box supper at the school
auditorium. All who are interested in
the school are cordially invited to
come.
The ladies are requested to prepare
a box containing enough supper for
two persons, which will be sold for
one dollar; proceeds for benefit of
the school. Serving will begin at z
o'clock.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

For Sale: One dark bay
horse, 7 years old, weighs
about 1,1OO pounds, excellent
saddle or driving horse and
good conditioned. Will sell at
real bargain, part terms to re-
liable party if wanted. Rev. l..
C. Gatlin, Washington, Ark.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
VALENTINE PARTY

A most successful Valentine en-
tertainment was gi.en by the Young
Peoples Bible Class of the ,Presby-
terian church at the homh of Mrs.
Stuart Monroe Tuesday evening. The
spacious rooms were decorated with
festoons Of hearts, suspendedNtN,
l'sms5s si55ons; 55s gorgeous 4 eEN
leading from corners to the Sour.
shaded electric lights in the centre.
An interesting program preceded
the contests and games.
Near the close of the evening heart
shaped cookies with marsh mallow
cream were served.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
LADIES' AID

The Presbyterian Ladies Rid met
Thursday evening Of last week with
Mesdames Trimble and Wilson. Near
ly all members were present and also
several visitors. Mrs. Thompson Of
Hot Springs made an interesting talk
in the interest of the Near East Re-
lief fund.
A dainty salad was served and a
pleasant social hour was enjoyed
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

Worker-Mr. Bigman, I should
like very much to have an increase
in my wages. 1 was married yester-
day.
Employer-Pm sorry, my good
man; we can't do it. The company
is not responsible for accidents
which happen to our employees cut
side the factory.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

Angler describing a catch)-"The
trout was so long-I tell you | never
saw such a fishl"
Rustic-"No, don't suppose you
ever did"
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

$4,000 wklY., up; home work
Experience unnecessary; Ev-
erything furnished; Send self
addressed, stamped envelope
for free particulars. BON
BON CANDYMAKERS CO.,
Desk B, Broad St., Philadel
phia, Penn.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

First Roommate-"I say, Walt,
would you kindly lend me your green
necktie this evening ,"
Second why certain
ly, Ed, but why all the formality?"
First Roommate-"I can't find it,"
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
BOTH ENDS MISSING

An absent-minded man went into
store to buy jar. He saw one that
was turned upside down and cried,
"How absurd! The jar has no
mouth"
Turning it over, he was once more
astonished.
"Why, the bottoms gone, tool" he
exclaimed.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

Chambermaid reporting in ofice)
The gentleman in 800 is packed up
ready to leave and has quart of
whiskey in the bag all wrapped up
in one Of our best towels. What
shall do?
"Ering the whiskey down here to
me and take the towel back and set
it again."
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

Natural history was the subject Of
the lesson, and the teacher asked,
"Who can tell me what an oyster
is ?"
A small hand, gesticulating violant-
ly, shot up into the air, and a shrill
voice called out, 81 know-I can tell,
teacher!"
"Well, Bobby" said the teacher,
"you may tell us what an oyster is. "
''An OYSTER" triumphantly answer
ed Bobby, is a fish built like a nut.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

A bowling dog at night was re-
garded by our remote ancestors as
a sure sign of death. The belief still
remains but now it is usually the dog
that meets death at the hands of
some man who wants to sleep.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

A city youngster was paying his
first visit to his uncle's farm. Among
the animals on the place was a rather
small colt. As the boy stood gazing
at the little creature his uncle said:
"Well, what do you think of him,
Johnny?"
"Why-why, he's all right" said
Johnny, "but where's his rockers?"
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

Waiter (hinting for a tip)-And
how did you find your steak, sir?
Diner-Oh! l just moved that lit
tie piece of potato and there it was.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

A young man about to propose can
hardly fail to think how William Far
mum would act under similar circum-
stances.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

He-"T would go to the further
most ends of the earth for you dar-
ling"
She-"When do you start ?"
Z The average business man has two
stenographers, one to take down his
letters and the other to show to his
wife.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
WE START YOU in the can

WE START YOU in the can
dy making business at home,
small room, or anywhere; ev-
erything furnished; earn $50
weekly up; men-women; ex-
experience unnecessary; ad-
vertise candy. Send addressed
stamped envelope for free par
ticulars.
BON BON CANDYMAKERS
CO., Desk A,
Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

What's the use trying to figure
out woman when there are no two
women alike and there is no one
woman alike twice.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18
asome people beIieve that thir.

OrHAe FNNfs~
teen at table is uAlucky."
"Wonder if that's why the maker OF
the multiplication table stopped at
twelve"
Boston Transcript.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

A good many of these fair things
would be in better health if they wore
evening gowns less and night gowns
more.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

"fslowed if l know" was the Re-
Ply, "but ere, I'll stick pin in Him
and you look which end barks."
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-18

Two sailors at a dog show were
gazing at a valuable Skye terrier
which had so much hair that it looked
more like wooden mat than dog.
(which end is is bee1--r IT N. ."-Af,ls,
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03

morning, she returned with four new notches on her gun. She never shot except to kill, and her bayonet was as sure as her rifle. It was in a bayonet charge that she received the wound for which she wears the gold stripe on her left sleeve"
 Later, when the sanitary condi- tions in the city became so terrible that the lives of all the people were imperiled, Miss Krikorian was put in charge of the cleanup squad.
 When Turkish intrigue forced the resignation of Lieutenant Shishan- ian, and the disbanding of the Ar menian forces, Miss Krikorian gave up soldering. The Lieutenant had taken an interest in her and pre- vailed upon her to come to this country in an effort to locate rela- tives.
 State headquarters was informed yesterday that there are some Xxi korians in New Haven and vicinity and steps>wer taken at once to com municate with them to ascertain if they were related to the young Ar menian heroine.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
LIME ROCK

Doc Mrs. William Preston is visiting her son, Frederick Preston in Norfolk
 Misses Elizabeth O'Keefe and Elizabeth Hickey of Canaan spent Thursday in town.
 Mrs. Kate Fenton spent one day last week with Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Griffin in Canaan.
 Miss Esther Lowe spent Saturday out of town.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward O'Meara of Torrington were over-Sunday guests of her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. R. Fenn.
 Cortland Fenton of Pittsfield has been spending few days at his home here.
 Miss Sara Bunker of Canaan was a recent visitor at George Ritton's.
 MT. and Mrs. Tournier and. son of Great Harrington have been visit ing her sister, Mrs. Andrew Humes.
 Mrs. Clarence Parmalee who has been visiting in Springfield for the past two weeks has returned home.
 Alfred Dunn was in Canaan on Monday.
 Hilen Eggleston of Hartford has been visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. Harry Eggleston.
 Miss Mary Owen of Danbury came Tuesday to visit her aunt, Mrs. Irene Owen.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03

The eighth grade of the Center School held it's first class meeting Wednesday, January 26, 1921. The following officers were elected: Helen Traphagen, president; Isabelle Lindell, vice president and Joseph Reel, secretary.
 Rollin T. Rood of South Manches- ter spent the weekend with his father, Rollin M. Rood.
 Burton A. Peirce of Bridgeport spent Sunday at his home here.
 Be sure to see the samples of the Fuller twisted-in-wire brushes and mops now being shown by G. W. Parsons.-adv.
 I. E. Manchester, of Winsted, and J. c. Roraback of Canaan, were re- elected directors at the annual con- vention of the Connecticut Temper ance Union held in Hotel Garde, Hartford, last week.
 The Hawthorne Club will meet with Mrs. H. B. Ives on Feb. 3d, when Mrs. A. E. Cobb will read the last act of "The Pigeon" by Gals worthy and a one act play, The Will", by Barrie.
 Mrs. William Schmidt is on the sick list.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert D. Peirce went to New York last Friday where Mrs. Peirce joined her sister, Miss J. Elizabeth Newton for trip to North Carolina, where they expect to remain for the rest of the winter.
 Mrs. H. E. Hatch and sons spent Saturday in Pittsfeld.
 Robert Black spent the weekend in Bethel with his father.
 Charles Beaujon attended a meet ing of Masonic Grand Lodge in Hartford this week. + " Clifton Lodge, I. O. O., F. degree team will confer the third degree for Canaan Lodge, I. O. o. F. at town hall next Monday evening. It is hoped all members who can will be present.
 Harold Collins has purchased Ford touring car.
 Lee J. Cassant has severed his connection with Scutt's barber shop and left for Glen Falls, N. Y.
 Mrs. Arthur Ticknor went to New York on Saturday to meet Dr. Ticknor who arrived from Europe on the s. s. Cedric from Liverpool.
 A number from here attended the concert given by the 69th regiment band at Gilbert School, Winsted, Monday afternoon and evening.
 Miss Marion Barratt spent the weekend with Miss Gladys Osborn in Lakeville.
 The Mill River basketball team will play the American Legion at the town hall this Thursday, evening.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Varieties of Smokes"

The Burmese maidens do exactly what Kipling says they do in his Road to Mandalay," for they smoke cigar ten inches long and as fat as good-sized candle, and with g white paper covering. The longest pipes known are those used by the natives of the Belgian Congo. These pipes have stems ten or twelve feet long, with small bowls. If matches were used to light them friend would be needed to apply the flame, but the native gets his light by merely thrust ing the bowl into his camp fire. In Liege, In parts of Ireland, and in the southern United States, pipe-smoking by old women Is common.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Judging a Poet.

There are two ways of measuring q poet, either by an absolute aesthetic standard, or relatively to his position in the literary history of his country and the conditions of his generation. Both should be borne in mind as CO., eficients in a perfectly fair judgment If his positive merit Is to be settled irrevocably by the former, yet an in- telligent criticism will find its advan- tage not only In considering what he was, but what, under the given cir cumstances, it was possible for him to be.-James Russell Lowell.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Nodee

The Annual Meeting of the Ca naan Fire. District will be held at the Town Hall in the Village of Ca- naan on Saturday, February 18th, 1921, at 3 o'clock P. M. for the pur- pose of electing officers of said dis trict for the ensuing year, to lay g tax to defray the expenses of the District for the ensuing year and to transact any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 By order of the Executive Com mittee.
 Robert D. Peirce, Warden.
 John S. Reed, Clerk. Dated at North Canaan, Conn. Feb. End, 1921.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Wants to Locate Relatives

Efforts to locate relatives in Con- necticut of Miss Kidranouhi Krihor- ian, known as the ''holy terror" of the Armenian Army, with seventy five dead Turks to her credit and a would stripe gained in hand to hand combat, were begun yesterday by State Director McDonough of the Near East Relief upon receipt of words from New York that she had just arrived in New York in com pany with her commanding officer and guardian, Lieutenant Shishanian of the Foreign Legion. Though Miss Krikorian is only 16 years old, her record, according to a story given out at Near East headquarters, is such as many an aged veteran has not achieved in lifetime.
 At the age of II years, Miss Krikorian saw her mother, father, brothers and sisters murdered by the Turks. She was saved, only to be sold at public auction to an Arab brigand. In the garb of an Arab boy, she escaped from her Arab mas ter in 1919 and enlisted in the Armenian army. Her identity was discovered, but she refused to give up her uniform. She was going to fight and she did.
 "You couldn't keep her out of the fight" said Lieutenant Shishanian, who brought her to this country for adoption. 'On one occasion the fight was going so badly that all the men were called out for night attack. Miss Krikorian and the twenty young women who had enlisted under her were aa.i.l-1 to guard duty. NeAt
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
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PROPERTY OWNERS ATTENTION
C8n1An, Conn.

If you contemplate selling or hold ing an auction, consult Fahey & Randall, Sharon, Conn.,, they pay cash for your goods or hold sales on commission and pay you the cash when sold and assume all notes. Real estate, merchandise, personal prop erty of all kinds. Consult them if you wish assistance.
 Their many satisfied customers are their best recommendation.
 Constantly on hand and for sale. The best new milk COWS and spring CTS they can find. Let them know your wants.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Acoulred Aaufeur.

Miss Grabcoin has returned from an expensive finishing school"
 "What do you suppose she learned there7"
 For one thing she learned how to keep her chin at the correct altitude for a young woman whose father Is worth in the neighborhood of 20 mill lion dollars."-Birmingham Age-Her- aid {.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
Her Voice Improved.

When Jennie was a child at school and had to read aloud the lessons on the blackboard, the pupils in the benches two or three rows in front or her could hardly hear her. Now jen- nie is married and has two small chil- dren, and when she takes them to the neighborhood picture show and reads the lines flashed on the screen. 1t IS audible to everybody for six or seven rows in front of her.-Fflm Fun