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, 1921-03-05
HOW TO LIVE

Eat nothing but stewed parsips.
Drink nothing but cold water.
Go to bed a. eight every night.
Get up at six everv morning.
Don't smoke, chew or play poker.
Go to church every Sunday morning.
Split three cords of wood a day.
Walk 10 miles before breakfast.
Ride horseback two hours every day.
Play golf the remainder of the afternoon.
Don't kiss the cook or anybody else.
Shun the public drinking cups,
Keep out of crowded cars.
Now comes the most important instruc-
ton, ii you would live forever: Don't
Iie.-Tbe GentLewoman.
, 1921-03-05
LOOK FORWARD TO 1922 ECLIPSE

A total eclipse Of The 5un is scheduled
for Sept. 20 1922. Astronomers are
looking eagerly forward to iris event
as they expect II 10 present favorable
conditions for further testing the Elm
stein theory. Already the field OF stars
that will surround the orb at that time
has been photog ranhed and a diagram
has beer prepared. The Maldive islands
and Christmas island it is believed offer
the best available sites for the observa-
ton of the pherCmenon.- The Pntkfnd-
en-.
, 1921-03-05

G0N ~ oA1OLN Va -
French Official and diplomatic circles.
Advance information regardig G the
propositions to be submitted by DR.. ST.
mons, the German |oreign Minister,
was to effect that the proposals were
reasonable and might form the basis
of discussion. The c%oncensus of opinion
this evening, no vever, was that no
discussion was possible French off
Gals cannot hide thu f~eelinggof salts
faction that the German attitude should
SHOW that the French view point had
been correct from the first. That Ger
many was unwilling to face the respon-
sibiiities, and also prove to Great Bril-
tain and the rest of the Allies and neu-
trail world .hat Germany will under
stand nothing but the application OF
force, ard that it is,u5eless to deal with
Germany in a spirit of justice and fair
ness.
Managua Nicaragua. March 1st-Costa
Rican forces numbering 2,5OO have been
sent to the Panamanian frontier by the
Govt, the act Of which, in connection
with the controversy with Panama have
been approved by the Chamber of Depu-
ties it is said in dispatches from San
Jose. A mob in San Jose has torn down
the coat of arms from the Panamanlan
legation and has trampled it underfoot as
a reprisal for a similar action on the part
of a crowd in Panama.
Panama, March 1st.-One person was
killed and four others wounded when
the Presidential guard fired upon a mob
which broke into the executive mansion
here Yesterday. United States troops
arrived at the home of President Por-
ras Just in time to save his life.
/. Barbados, March 1st,-At yesterdays
meeting of the House Of Assembly a
message from the Govt. was represented
transmitting copy of telegram received
through the Governor of Trinidad from
the Secretary Of State for the Colonies
on the question of calling for tenders
fora transatlantic steamship service. In
connection Herewith, the following re-
solution was passed. Resolved thar the
Assembly accept the principle Of contribu-
ton 10 the cost Of a steamship serVi009
provided the conditions of the same
are satisfactory to this Colony, and the
o of the contribution is with
in the financial power of the colony
but they must await further particulars
before determining the definite eXtent OF
such contribution.
Antilles, France, March 1st.-King
Nicholas of Montenegro. died here today.
Inc Queen of italy. daughter OF King
Nicholas has been advised Of the death
OF their father, she and King Victor
E,nanun are expected to come here for
, 1921-03-05

~ y ONAAA AP AAAO
view Of the majority of journals in this
city and the remark of Mr.. Lloyd George.
We had better adjourn quickly or we
will fn1 we owe the money, finds i'm
mense favour. Premier Brands ne VS.
paper, the 'Eclair", says: France
hitherto has shown the utmost patience,
but if Germany compels her to do so, she
will use her strength remorselessly in full
agreement with the Allies. The Petit
Parlsien, which has the widest %circula-
ton of any Paris newspaper, says:
Faced with the German proposals which
insult the misery Of the populations of
our devastated regions and which mock
all the Allies, there is not a single one of
our young soldiers. who if the nation
should require it. will not readily go and
mount guard in the Ruhr region. M.
Rafville, the wi ely known writer on
foreign topics, says in L'Action Fran
caise. 1T is the good fortune of France
always to be able to count on the cIumsi-
ness of the. Germans. Their eternal
blunders save US from our own.
London, March n d.-This mornings
newspapers were unanimous in declaring
the German offer of the equivalent of
81, 500, 600, 600 in re%parations, was wholly
inadequate %'Impudent. ludicrous, fan
tastic and grotesque", were some of the
adjectives the principal newspapers used
in commenting on the German terms.
Even the pacific DAILY News" confessed
it was at a loss to understand the
German mentality. The Germans, the
newspaper said. Truly astonished the
world by an absurd offer, which was
utterly inadequate and frankly mac
ceptable: Unless Dr.. Sinlons returns to
realities, 1t is good bye to a just settle
ment and a solid European peace" 1t
is not easy to speak with patience of
this combination of business cunning,
chicanery and sheer impudence," assert
ed the Times, Doubtless the Ger
mans are armed with a whole series of
successive schemes, each giving a little
more than its predecessors, but when he"
bluff is called She will abandon it,"
Shadow, Iudicrous and Uniformed as Dr..
Simons may have BEEN" said the
SsM0rning Post. lit served to unite the
Allies, 1t was tragic, because even now
Germany does not realize her infamy."
The Daily Telegraph declared, nobody
was prepared for such a fantastic offer
and adds, Great Britain must support
France, whether naval action or econo-
mic pressure, should be decided upon"
mo trace of loyalty or good faith" the
Chronicle asserted, appeared in the
offer, which was intended as an evasion
of the Versailles Treaty.
London, March End. Replying in the
The Washington times., 1921-07-15

Leslie Gray, zone manager At St.
Nazaire. He had protested to high
officials against the sale OF knitted
goods at st. Nazaire. Thousands OF
cases OF knitted wear, much OF It
made by patriotic women in America
and intended for free distribution TO
American soldiers and sailors, had
been sold TO brokers by the Red
Cross. That was In January 1912.
Captain Gray was recalled almost
Immediately to Paris, and from there
was released to the United States
His case was only one. When John
b. Watkins, my assistant, had IN
covered much crooked work In tho
Red Cross he was removed from my
department In July 1919. He was
sent back to the United States in
the first week of August.
Willard w. Dennie, a LIEUTENANT
In the department Of investigation ct
the bureau Of personnel, was a subject
for persecution. He oftsn told me
how he had been threatened. He had
found out about corruntion, misman
agement and Illicit sales of goods to
profiteers. He was so upset by threats
Of death that he went to the hospital
at Noyes. While there he was pro
nounced too Ill to continue his duties
and through orders of the higher ups
mas passport was prepared ana ne was
loaded aboard a ship, without warn
ing. for the United States. l was cor
siderably hampered by the loss of two
Of my best investigators.
Il myself was threatened with bus-
ness loss - America il l ever opened
my mouth"
John b. Watkins. mentioned by
Lieutenant Francoeur, on May IL,
1919, wrote a report to the depart
ment of investigation. Red Cross:
Twice recently / have encounter
ed people who stated that they could
give valuable Information to the
division of investigation, but who re-
fused to do so because Of conse-
quences to themselves"
The report continued, outlining
the cases in point, but Withholding
the names. The cases referred to
involved graft and immortality
charges.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
Boston Boys March
for Cheaper Ice
Cream

BOSTON, July 15.-The boys of
Boston have always resented any
thing that interfered with their
seasonal enjoyment. In IT'S they
braved the wrath of the British
General Gage to make protest
against military encroachment on
their coasting places on Boston
Common. Yesterday they march
ed again, in protset against prices
that have curtailed their enjoy
ment of ice cream.
AS in Revolutionary times they
went to Deacon Hill with their pro-
test, but today it was to a smiling
and perspiring representative Of
the governor that they presented
their petition. Enroute to the
State House they stopped at City
Hall to make a similar protest to
mayor Peters.
Governor and mayor were asked
to bring down the price Of ice
cream cones.
Our fathers cannot buy them
for US at present prices" the chill
dren's petition said. please make
the ice cream dealers do right"
Ir the demonstration girls Joined
with their brothers.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
VIRGINIA POPULATION
JUMPS 10 p. C. IN DECADE

The 1920 population Of Virginia
was comprised of l,1SS,ts2 males
and 1.14o.695 females. the Census
Bureau announced today. During
the decade the population increased
IL per cent, the male population by
1873 per cent and the female pop.
uIation by Ill., per cent. The ratio
OF males to females in 1920 wa,
1924 to 100.
The distribution of the population
according to color in 1920 was as
follows: White, 1,617,9o9; negro,
$50. OFT; Indian, 824; Chinese. 27S;
Japanese. IS: all other. 103.
The foreign-bor white population
numbered 30,785 in 1920. as against
26,62s in 1910. This element consti-
tuted Is per cent of the total popu-
lation both in 1920 and 1910.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
HARDING'S DOCTOR ENJOYS
FIRST HORSEBACK RIDE

Brig. Gen. Charles e. Sawyer, the
Presidents personal physician. went
forth from the White House yester-
day astride spirited steed,
va he christened "Turco," for his
fist horseback ride in thirty years.
The initial official trip Of the gen.
raj has been heralded as possibly
@resa ging that sort of exercise for
president Harding in the hear future.
The general says that riding is a
plendid pastime for the President,
nd that he will doubtless recommend
t to the Executive. President Will
on's horse, Democrat" Ken
lucky thoroughbred, is ready in the
White House stables to go to the post
nth Mr.. Harding up.
Lieut.. Joseph Matheison. the Pres
dents orderly, who has charge of
he Presidents string of mounts, ac-
companied General Sawyer and prais-
ed his horsemanship when he re-
turned.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
CAPT. GRAY
Barred GIFT
CO0DSPL0T
A. R. c. "Railroaded" Observ-
ant Officer Back to States
For Being Too Keen.

NEW YORK, July 15.-The
New York American today reveals
the amazing efforts of certain Red
Cross influences to harass those
who tried to block sinister deals
overseas. Officers and workers
who really had the good Of the
Red Cross at heart and who threat
eped to expose conditions met with
summary chastisement for their
"effrontery."
Called Army of Grafters.
The American learns from reports
and from the lips of investigators
how officers of the Red Cross who
tried to bring order out of chaos and
who sought to thwart dishonest prac-
tees. were removed. transferred, sent
back to America, or browbeaten.
Ferdinand M. Francoeur. former
sergeant of the intelligence depart
ment, u. s. A. and later lieutenant
In the American Red Cross, assigned
to the investigation department. gave
the following interview yesterday cx-
clusively to The American:
when the better elements of the
Red Cross had served. many Of them
at personal loss in time and money.
and had given UP their posts after
the armistice, veritable army of
jghouls and grafters saw an oppor-
tunity to capitalize their connection
with the Red Cross.
Men were placed in departments,
at the head and in the rank and file,
who in many instances We're not quail
( flied. but who permitted themselves
to fall prey to temptation to take prof.
its for themselves, started working.
Still others, a remnant Of the better
element, who fought bravely to check
mate dishonest practices and wholesale
neglect and carelessness, were pun
ished without stint.
Quieted by Threats.
''As investigator, / heard scores of
complaints from men and women who
were brushed aside when they sought
to stop sales of millions of yards of
cloth and thousands Of tons of sugar
to profiteers. When these same per-
sons took more drastic means of pro-
tecting the investments of millions of
patriotic Americans. they were quieted
by threats, shunted from one post to
another and. In certain instances,
speedily sent home-told then and
there they should not say anything
against the Red Cross, for TO do SO
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
MEXICO URGES j. s.
TO DISCUSS ALL
DAMAGE CLAIMS
Extends invitation for America
To Be Represented on
Commission.

The Mexican government has ex.
tended a cordial invitation to the
United States to name representa-
tives to sit on a mixed commission
to consider all claims for damages
sustained by Americans in Mexico
since 1910. Americans who are dis
satisfied with awards made by the
Mexican claims commission consti.
tuted by Carranza would have the
privilege of reopening their cases be.
fore the joint commission to be @s-
tablished.
Under the plan proposed by Gen.
eral Oregon, the United States
wouI select two representatives to
sit with two Mexicans to be selected
by Obregon, and a fifth neutral dele
gate to be chosen by the four com.
missioners acting jointly. Similar
mixed commissions are proposed for
all other nations whose citizens have
claims against Mexico.
General Obregon's action was based
upon the decree issued by Carranza
May l6, 1913. and in conformity with
Article XIII OF the law OF De-
cember. 1917. which provided that a
Mexican claims commission be estab-
lished. The generals executive de-
cree is more liberal, however. in that
1t provides for a joint commission.
operating under the principles of in
ternational law instead of a purely
Mexican commission, as under the
Carranza decree.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
DINING CAR PRICES
WILL BE REDUCED

CHICAGO, July 15.-Dining car
prices have Joined the procession to-
ward lower scale, said T. A. Demp-
sey, president of the American Asso-
citation of Dining Car Superintendents,
their their meeting here yesterday.
There has been a reduction of %
per cent since the war" said Mr..
Dempsey, 'and as food prices decrease
at the grocery there will be additional
cuts on the trains"
The convention discussed today
methods Of increasing efficiency in
dining service and equipment. Eighty
superintendent from railroads in all
parts of the country were present.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
CREDITORS WILL STRIP
HAMMERSTEIN'S GRAVE

NEW YORK, July 15.-Oscar
Hammerstein's grave in Woodlawn
Cemetery is to be stripped of its mon
ument to satisfy a Judgment held by
the builders against Mrs. Hammer.
stein.
Justice Mitchell, of the Bronx su-
preme court, has AUTHORIZED the sale
at auction Of the monument with a
bronze bust of the impresario and
a bronze Tyre because a balance of
$1,523 is unpaid. The monument was
erected last August at a cost Of
S2,72S.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
HUNGER STRIKER QUITS;
BUT DOCTORS LOSE HOPE

CHICAGO, July 1b.-Hunger tri.
umphed yesterday over the obstinate
will of Andrew BrykaJlo, who went on
a hunger strike in the county Jail
seven weeks ago. A glass of milk, an
orange, and n plum, laid temptingly
within his reach, broke his fast. He
ate both orange and plum and drank
the milk.
Physicians said his condition was
Improved today. but they entertain
little hope for his recovery. .
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
VIGILANTES GREASE MAN
AND THEN FLOC HIM

ENID, Okla, July 15.-Crude oil
and cotton were substituted for the
customary tar and feathers by mask
ed men, who Tuesday removed
Walter Billings, wealthy theater
owner and real estate. dealer, from
his automobile to the country and
whipped him.
After the oil and cotton were ap-
piled, Billings, clad only in trousers,
was freed. He complained to the
police, who said alleged domestic
troubles In the Billings family prob
ably had inspired the attack.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
FARMER SAVES HIS LIFE
BY CONQUERING MAD BULL

SEWELL, N. j., July 15.-Though
he was pretty badly hurt for while.
Ralph Mills. young dairy farmer,
who recently settled near Mullica Hill,
now Is able to be up and about and Is
bearing gracefully the town toreador
honors bestowed upon him following
his encounter with an enraged bull.
Mills was tossed and trampled by the
animal, but he grappled and threw It
with his hands as his only weapons
before 1t was finally subdued with a
shotgun. q
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
OSS PUNISHED OFFICERS WHO EXPOSED WAR GRAFT ABROAD
THEATRICAL SLUMP WILL
CLOSE NEW YORK MOVIES

NEW YORK. July I5.--More than
100 New York moving picture theaters
will close their doors for an indefinite
period on August ]. 1t was reported
today. Increased costs and difficulties
why the movies" will be included In
the general theatrical slump predicted
for next fall.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
U. S. WILL PAY JAPAN
$1,000 FOR TWO DEATHS

Payment to the Japanese govern
ment of indemnities for the killing by
American soldiers OF TWO OF it's sub
jects Is provided in a bill, favorably
reported yesterday by the House For
eign Affairs Committee.
A payment Of $1,000 Is to be made
for the shooting Of fora Hachi IRA
tako at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
November Is, 1915. and OF $4,000 for
the shooting Of Tatsuji Sarte at Camp
Geronimo. Mexico, May rs. 1916.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
PARENTS ASK DECISION
ON cHilD'S BIRTHDAY

YORK, Pa, July 15.--Ira Alfred
Metzgar. jr.. and his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Ira A. Mstzgar. are In a
dilemma. Ira, jr.. wa born Tuesday
morning Mt 1850 o'clock. daylight
saving time.
The parents have. asked the city
to try and determine the childs birth
day.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15

AS the toasmaers say 1T is pleasure and privilege" to
center, and Wilbur E. Birch right
Wilbur G. employed the Treasury lives
At Mt Rainier Md He wanted his boy Wilbur E. to have
bicycle ride heard the
Just to give the kids treat and he decided that the quieke
Wheel was to get thryfye new yearly subscribers for The
along closed the deals and signed the subscribers
Wilbur said "Give him big bicycle because he growing
big bicycle to Wilbur and here's hoping he
q o
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
Break In Troy Strike.

TROY, July 15.-The first break in
the ranks OF union trolleymen who
have been on strike since January
20, was learned OF yesterday, when It
was announced that thirty.five Of the
men will report back for work Sunday
morning.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15
LONE WOLF" is HANGED
FOR STAYING TWO MEN

CHICAGO, July Hilary Ward,
known as the lone wolf" and "the
most dangerous criminal in Illinois,"
was hanged in the county Jail here to.
day for the murder OF two men.
His execution followed the refusal
of Gov. Len Small to grant a lie.
prieve.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15

Prices realized on Swift a Company sales
OF carcass beef in Washington. d. C., for
week ending Saturday. July 3. 1871 on
shipments sold out. ranged from 10 cents
to 10 cents per pound and averaged 1871
cents per pound.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1921-07-15

would only create a scandal that Would
wreck the Red Cross.
~ specific case Is that Of CAPTAIN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-11-17
SOUTH MARTELL

Recent visitors at Rev. l.. X. IA,
berg's are Mrs. Herman Hagan o.
Chippewa Falls and Rev. Risvold OF
Minneapolis.
Miss Elvira Sebion entertained the
Young ladies' Aid on Saturday.
Mrs. Jul Lund has been confined to
bed the past week.
Miss Elsie Bjerkeng will entertain
the Ladies' Aid and Dorcas on Friday
Nov. 25. All are welcome.
There will be meeting held at
the South Rush River School on Fri
day evening of this week for thi
purpose of organizing a Community
Club.
Pete Wolden of Cottonwood, Mimi.
srent a couple of days at the N. A
Baardson home last week on his way
to the home of Mrs. Wolden's sister
Mrs. John Halvorson at Viking wher
he is doing carpenter work.
The Eastern Ladies Aid of Rev. l.
X. Aaberg's charge will meet at the
parsonage on Thursday, Dec. l.. a
business meeting will be held and al
members are requested to be present
and to bring lunch and each one to
invite one or two of their friends.
Mrs. B. A. Baardson and daughter
Evelyn, left for Minneapolis last
week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-11-17

Our Little Australian Cousin
Mary F. Nixon-Rou!e'
Esther Smith
The Shawnee's Warning d. LANCE
Warren Davis
Boy Life W..D. lIowells
Ronald Stevenson
The Story of Betty CAROLYN Wen.
Jennie Linehan
Sara Grew, Frances Hudgson BIirnet
Florence Mueller
In the Days of William the Conquero
Eva March Tappan
Mark, Green
Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates
Mary Mapes Dodge
Robert Davee
Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates
Mary Mapes Dodge
John Groom
The Adventures of Buffalo Bill
Col. William F. Cod!
Robert Sutherland
The Story of General Gordon
Jeanne Lanne
Donald Currier
The Fast Mail William Drysdale
Nolan Beebe
A Young Supercargo
William Drysdale
Lynn Campbell
Rose in Bloom Louisa M. Alcott
Harriet Malberg
A Young Supercargo
William Drysdale
Edwin Linehan
The Boy Emigrants Noah Brooks
Laverne Simons
The Wonder Book of Horses
James Baldwin
Esther O'Mara
Beach Patrol William Drysdale
liner Isaacson
Stories for Boys Richard H. Davis
Devere Finn
The time to select books for the
children's Christmas is near at ham,
If any parent would like suggestion;
concerning the selection of these
books, the teachers of the Norma
Training School and the librarian will
be glad to help in any way they can.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-11-17
FOUR LADIES KILLED

The most frightful crossing acct
dent in the history of Rice Lake oc-
cured at the crossing of the Omaha
Railway and Allen street in South
Rice Lake Monday afternoon, when
the o'clock passenger train from the
south collided with a Ford touring
car containing five ladies from Bar
ron, demolishing the car, carrying the
wreck on the cowcatcher over block
from the crossing, killing and mang-
ling three of the ladies outright, in
juring the fourth so badly that she
expired few hours later at the hos
pital, and seriously injuring the fifth,
who is still living at this writing and
is reported to have chance of pulling
through.
The ladies', Mrs. Chas. Meyers, Mrs.
Sam Dorm, Mrs. A. w. Arndt and
Mrs. John Arnold, it seems, were on
their way home in Mrs. Sim Taylor's
car, driven by her, and when the car
approached the crossing, those who
saw the accident say that it stopped
just before reaching the track, then
for some unexplained reason started
to cross just ahead of the oncoming
train, but the engine stalled when on
the track just in front of the train,
making it impossible to AVOID col
lission. The side curtains of the Ford
were down and made it impracticabe
for any one inside to escape by Jump
ing in the moment of time that elaps-
ed before the collission.-Rice Lake
Times.