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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16
Central Methodist Missionary In
ctoIIation

Central Methodist Missionary In
stallatiOn.
On last Tuesday afternoon the
Missionary Society, of The Central
Methodist church, met with Mrs. ]. S.
Boucher. The meeting was the first
business meeting of the year and
much routine business was dispatch
ed. The president, Mrs. D. E. Erwin
presided. The newly elected officers
were installed by Miss Alma Magee,
the District Secretary. Mrs. w. j..
Vaughn, outgoing secretary, surrend-
cred her books of office, and was ae-
corded a rising vote Of thanks for
her faithful and efficient service.
Mrs. Gregory's report as Junior Sup
erintendent was most interesting and
satisfactory as were reports of other
officers. After the business session
Reverend T. e. Gregory contributed
two very appropriate, entertaining,
and helpful readings. Rev. Gregory
gave "Talmadge's New Years Max
in," and "How we should enter upon
a New Year." The Society holds its
social meeting with Mesdames P. X.
Anderson and T. P. Blackburn at tn
residence of Mrs. Anderson next Tues
day afternoon. Mrs. Allen Jordan is
arranging very promising program
for the occasion.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The State of Mississippi,
Lowades County.
\ Letters of Administration have been
granted and issued to the undersigned
upon the estate of Sarah ]. Presley,
deceased, by the Chancery Court of
Lowndes County, Mississippi, on the
31st day of December, A. D. 1920.
This is to give notice to all persons
having claims against said estate to
probate and register same with the
Chancery Clerk Of Lowndes County,
within six months from this date. A
failure to SO probate and register said
claim will forever bar the same.
A, B. PRESLEY, Administrator
This Dec. 81, 1920. 1-2-4w.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16
COUNTY AGENT NEWS

County Agent P. L. Wells has es-
tablished headquarters at the Cham
Der of Commerce where he will be
available to the farmers of the coun-
ty at all times. While it viii be inn
possible for him to remain in the Of
flee all the time he can be reached
by telephoning the Chamber Of Com
merce and the message will be de-
livered to him.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

Bad digestion robs ire body Of the
nourishment it needs 10 maintain
health and strength. TO restore tone
in the digestive organs there IS no bet
ter remed, .han Prickly Ash Bitters.
It is a remedy that men use for puri-
flying the stomach, liver and bowels.
Price SIPS per bottle. Sold BY all
druggists.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

Friday was promotion Day. in
the City schools and was observed at
Barrow by fitting exercises, conduct
ed by pupils who were promoted to
Junior High. Louie Boiling, as
Glass President, presided. Glass
Song, written by Elizabeth Smith was
well sung.
Glass History was read by Beatrice
Williamson. Although Beatrice en-
tered Barrow last Spring, her history
was complete record of the Glass
from the time eight of them entered
Barrow in 1916, until the present.
Glass Poem composed and delivered
by Alvina Stolzer, was very much
enjoyed. The Class Prophecy was
delivered by Ellis Nash. His vision
Of, the future revealed his classmates
in different walks of life: lawyers,
doctors, preachers, teachers, nurses,
etc. A song, Farewell to Barrow
concluded the program after which as
Rebecca Brownlee, Secretary called
the roll Miss Mary delivered the
certificates of promotion to tSs fol-
flowing: Louie Boiling, Tho. - c..
Clark, Atwell Durrett, Aybree Goree,
Cornell Lotion. Ellis Nash, Chauacey
Randall, James Shaw, Frank Shack
leford, Rebecca, Brownlee, Monroe
Lampkin, Helen Morris, Rut1 Nash,
Elizabeth Smith Lucille Tennyson, Inez
Thornbrough, Dovie Williamson,
Beatrice Williamson Mariello Pat
ton.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

Mr.. Wells will be at his Office in
the Chamber of Commerce offices in
the Gilmer Hotel building On Main
street on Saturdays. Farmers and
others having business with him will
find him there all day Saturdays.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

Mrs. E. A. Phillips, of Millport,
Ala, was the guest Of her daughter,
Mrs. F. B. Murrah Friday and Sat
.urday.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

1t is the desire Of the County Agent
to cooperate with the people of the
county and the people should fee free
to call on him for assistance.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
The State of Mississippi,
Lowndes County.

Lowndes County.
Letters Testamentary have been
granted and issued to the undersigned
upon the Estate of Robert T. Williams
deceased, by the Chancery Court of
Lowndes County, Mississippi, on the
2Sth day of December, A. D. 1920
This is to give notice to all persons
having claims against said estate to
Probate and Register same with the
Chancery Clerk of Lowndes County,
within six months from this date. A
failure to so probate and register
said claim will forever bar the same.
MRS. ANNIE LOUISE STREET.
This December 28th, 1920.
12-29-3w.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16
The Dispateh's Classified Section
For Sale

FOR SALE-Fire and burglar proof
safe, double outside door, double in
side door, ga inches high, SO inches
wide, Al inches high inside, "a inches
wide inside, IA inches deep inside, 2
lock drawers, and l steel vault, COM
bination lock. Divelbiss, Columbus,
Miss. 7-1S-tf
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

The many friends of Gov. James 4.
Harrison are glad to see him out
again after having becn confined to
his home for several days.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

FOR SALE-One 9-column Bur
roughs adding machine, complete
with stand; guaranteed. Price $125.
If you want a real bargain in an ad-
ding machine this is your chance. The
first check for Sl25 gets it. See v.
B. lines at the Dispatch office.
s12-29-tf.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

FOR Choice Rhode Island
Red pullets and cockerels; famous
Ovens Farm strain; $3.50 to SIS each
Full blood Poland China pigs, $40 to
SIS each. DR.. c. B. Lavender, Re
form, Ala. 1-2-1m.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

We take orders for rubber stamps
and make the quickest delivery you
ever saw. Give us trial on your
next order for rubber stamps. The
Dispatch. Phone %.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

Mr.. w. A. Ashmore, of Staffard,
Alabama, was among the business
visitors in Columbus yesterday.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16
Automobiles For Sale
REMOVAL NoTIcE-This is to give

REMOVAL NOTICE-This is to give
notice that have removed my
blacksmith and automobile shop from
1404 Bell Ave. to Main street near
the river bridge, known as the Hig-
gins stand, where / will be prepared
to serve all customers and friends
with first class blacksmithing, auto
mobile and general repair work
Thanking you for past patronage and
hoping for a continuance of same
Respectfully, Riverside Shop, II. G.
Foreman, Proprietor. 1-2-1m
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16
RUSH Jobs OUR SPECIALITY.

Let US show you just how quick we
can get that lob Of printing out for
you, and give you first class work,
too. Try us. The Dispatch. Phone
lp2.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

'NE wish to announce TO our
clients and friends That we
have moved our offices to
the second floor Of the
Columbus National Bank
Building.
CALLAWAY & JOHNSON
AttOrneys-at-Law.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

Our school was visited by County
Superintendent of Education E. A
Stanley the past week.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

Volley ball games which were to have
been played between Barrow and
Franklin girls teams, were not play
ed the past week.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

Spasmodic advertising don't get you
much-be a regular.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

FOR SALE -.DeLaval Separators.
The worlds standard. The separator
with service behind it. w. ID. Bishop,
Selling Agent, Columbus, Miss. Tel
ephone 442. 1-9-tf.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

A number Of mothers of the gradu-
ates and other friends attended the
promotion exercises on last Friday.
On account of bad weather, the
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16
CARD OF THANKS
WEDDING INVITATIONS

Our. line of engraved and printed
wedding Invitations 'dhd announce
ments is especially beautiful and at
tractive. Let us submit samples
THE DISPATCH, Telephone %.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16
Lost

LOST-Gold locket watch charm,
v with two photos inside; small
diamond chip in front; initials &C. l..
G." engraved on back. Reward Re-
turn to The Dispatch office. 1-9-3t.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

"A SANITARY CISTERN FILTER
Admits pure water only. Excludes
mosquitoes, rats, filth. Saves health
and life. Responsible agents wanted
(give bank reference) for counties
The M. j. Carley Company, State
Agents, Yazoo City, Miss. 12-29-1m.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

OLD TIRES-Don't discard your old
castings until we see them. We will
help you to get the lost dollars worth
of service from your tires. If they
are not worth fixing we will tell you.
All work guaranteed. Stewart Vul-
canizing Co., 314 West Main Street,
opposite the Elks Home. 1-16-2t.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

ROOMS FOR RENT-Nicely fur
nished rooms; all modern conven-
fences; centrally located. Tele-
phone No. $50. If.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16
For Rent-ROOms

FOR RENT-One room furnished;
two or more rooms and kitchen I'M
furnished. Garage if wanted; refer
ences required. Apply to Mrs. w. H.
Carothers, 394 S. Fourth avenue,
Phone $50. 1881 If
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

|NOTICE-We have some used auto
mobiles that are in first-class shape
and are priced very low for quick sale.
We also have some special values in
Fords. Come and look them over.
Kameron & Kuykendall, Auto Laun-
dry, Columbus. 1-5-1m.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16
Miscellaneous

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-
WARD for information leading to
recovery of Ford touring car, brand
new, stolen Saturday night, January
Sth, between 1880 and o'clock, from
in front of Loeb's store. License No
637S5; motor No. 437605S. Had a
casing on right hand side and two
chains under front seat. Has a brass
top; shock absorbers. Gus
y. Hauser. Columbus. Miss. 1-16-St.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16
For Rent

FOR RENT-The N. E. Moore place.
100 acres / 1-2 miles Northwest Of
town. Phone or write |. V. Dotherow,
1893. 1-9-1m
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

FOR RENT-Two large rooms and
bath. Phone 513. 1-2-tf.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

BRING THE CHILDREN'S SHOES
Quality Material, Quality Work.
Prices Reduced. Columbus Shoe
Shop. 1929 I'll.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

MAN OR WOMAN WANTED
Salary $50 full time, 75c an hour
spare time, selling guaranteed hosiery
to wearer. Experience unnecessary.
International Hosiery Mills, Norris
town, Pa. 1t.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

TO OUR PATRoNS-Cotton is COM
ing in so slow, beginning at once
we will only gin on Tuesdays and
Fridays. We trust continuation of
your business on these dates. Refuge
Cotton Oil Co. 1-2-4t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

VULCANIZING-We repair rubber
boots, shoes, raincoats, hot water
bags. Bring them in. All work guar
anteed. Stewart Vulcanizing Co.,
314 West Main Street. 1-16-2t.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-16

TO TRADE-A three-horse power,
brand new |. H. G. gas engine for
two good mich cows, fresh. Henry
Sherrod. 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS

In the District Court Of the United
States, FOR The Eastern District of Viz
g:n;a. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Hynsn Wolfson,
Bankrupt. No. 1aGIn Bankruptcy.
To. The creditors of LYMAN Wclfson
Of Alexandria, and District aforesaid,
a bankrupt. -.
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of February, a. D., 1921, the
said Hynan Wolfsrn.was duly adjudi-
Gated bankrupt; and that the first
meeting of his creditors will be he'll
at 1913 South Royal street, IN the city
of Alexandria, Maroon the lHth day
of March, A. D., 1921, at 10 O'Clock III
the forenoon. at which time tic said
creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint a trustee, examine tn"
bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come before
sad meeting.
Charles Henry Smith,
Referee IN Bankruptcy.
Alexandria, Virginia, March /, 1921.
51-Gc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08
; sa6b,,rs, PA J, March 8 s-wemeu,s

= Sudbury, Par a1aroF 8 - : s
skirts must be not less than four
INCHES below the knees il this staid
sozo.ss, --7-a a:.S e ccs iet
smith's5edict yesterday The chief
made tie usual order after 4: dozen
or moro telephone calls had been re-
eeived complaining ttatsstwo pretty
maidens were parading the streets
with the. lace on their, skirts too, far
from their toes.
The chief Was indigant. Immed'-
ately ne sent the police on their trail.
but the girls could not be found,
Matrons, seing members Of the bald
head part of the church congresa-
tions staring and smiling as the girls
passed, blushed, turned their heads
and looked severely ahead. The po-
lice order followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08
Richmond, fredericksburg
and Potomac K. u.

South no. Tn
New York Jacksonville
3.35 n. IN. ;. ca. G. Ii :. 1l.3V p. m.
w. Washington Richmond
1857 a. III. 80. (I-ocaD .:.: l.52 a. m.
New York -Floriha
9.52 .. m. ;. O.. c. Ii 6.lO p. m.
Neg k-Atlanta-J acksonvil
e3o n, m. :. IS. y. I.) 800 y. m.
WashinGton-Quanti
kl050 q. nj. I.ocaD ..kl:"b p. m
WashinCtonTs Richmond
lII7 a. m. :. (Exprcssl :: Els .. m.
WashinGton-Quant
k3.l2 y. m ;. hocaD 5.33 p. MIX
New Yorls-Augusta-F Florida
sac p. m. ;. cA; G. I'd j.: 40 o. p; m.
Washington Atlanta BirlninEnanl
h1T pm. -. Is. y, I-l -, Il noon
Washington Richmond
a.52 y. m -. GocaD -. '3.92 p. I'll.
New York Tampu-St. Petersburg
SIT D. m. :. IS a. L. ;. $50 a. M :.
%ew Ycrk -Jaclssonville st. Petersburg
Nashing.on-Wilml Fern :.
93T q. m. =. a. C.. - ;. 100 n. m.
New York Florida
5.6T o. m. ;. q. e. H. :. a.l0 II. m.
Waahington- Fredericksburg
SCI p. m. 80. G.ocaD 80. S.09 a. m
k Saturdays only.
. week days. On Sundays S.37 p. m.
s. D. shelton. Ticket Agent, hlexan-
dria, Va. !. p. Mordecai, Traffic Man
orc- Richmond Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08
PAINTING AND REPAIRS "A. E.

PAINTING AND REPAIRS "A. E.
Mankin, painter and general house
repair man, so years experience at
honse painting and all general
house repair work, Roof repair
ing, both single and metal. We
,;keop all roofs in repair for:' "a
months from date of bill free of
all charge that VIC repair and
paint. Let Us give you figure
on your work. We can save you
third in cost Of work. We can fur
nish you with the best Of reference
|; in Alexandria as to our guarr:'n-
tee On roof work. Residence, $40
Prince street. Phone No. 44o-W.
56-6p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08
BAD BREATH
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Renoveit

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. The
substitute Tor calomel, act gently on the
bowels and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets arc
vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil. They act gently but firmly on the
bowels and liver. stimulating them to
natural action. clearing the blood. and
purifying The entire system: They do
that which calorncl docs. without any of
the hadatter effects. Take, one OK, two
,ffEcrt FIGHT for Il week. and note the
rleasinp effect 1Sr 7nd 2oc hoy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08

oriie:na tirsg q; RADICAL movement tcdr-
trsry to the laws Of the State and
possessing solutions lliteraattyyre = i The
others were heid in various sums on
charges Of 'fomentiag disorder AMI
possessing sedssoq !ss liberature.9'sS
1.-Two men who refused to leave tine
si:awaik in front fsthe hall when
ordered by the police to do 50 were
each sentenced &C. fiVesdays, an prison
for disorderly conduct. !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08
ANNUAL. MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Alexandra Real Es-
tate and Investment Cooperation
for the election of Board of Dircc-
tors Tor the ensuing year and the
transaction Of other business, will be
held at. the rooms OF the Chamber
of Commerce, Alexandria, Virginia,
Monday, April II, 1921, at 3 o'clock
p m ILL.,. @
W. Albert Smoct, President.
William z Woolls, secretary.
3I-l2..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08
Philadelphia Police Arrest
Elizabeth Flynn and Others

Philadelphia, March 8.-Elizabeth
Gurley Flynn, OF New York and eight
Rhils deIph;ans were arrested here yes
terday when police stopped a meeting
at New GaHick Hall at which Mis- !:
Flynn was to have been the principal
speaker Much literature alleged to
be sedit:ous was seized.
The prisoners received immediate
hearings before Magistrate, Mis-;
Flynn being held in $4,000 bail for
court on charges Of "organizing and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08
WASHINGTON VIRGINIA
RAILWAY co.

In Effect August lst, 1920.
Subject to Change Without Notice
Leave Ale yandria for Washington
A.iM.-!5.l0, +5.40, $500, go, SAY
TOO, !7.l0.f 7.20. !7.30, 7.4n, !7.5o, SOC
1910, $50, $40, 900, 8 20, $40, lo.oo'
1920, 1910, 100, 1l.2O, n:40.
P. M.-12OO, !2.2G, 1910, LOO. l.2o.
1.aO, 200, 2.20, 2.40, SOC. 800, 3.4o
4.C9, 4.2O, ABS, 4.40, 4.50, 500, 5.lo
SO, $50, $40, 600, $40. $40, 7.Oc
720, TAO. 500. $40, $40, 900, go
9.40. 1000. 1920, 10.4G, 100, l1.2f
1l.40. A. NJ. 10. 90.
> Except Sundays
/ Except Sunday and Holidays.
Leave Alexandria For Mt. Vernon
4. M.-*5.35, 6.s5, 7.55, $50, -
P. M.-12.35, l.35, 2.35, 5.55. ~
5.35, 6.35, 7.35, 8.S5. 9.35. 1925. IL
+ Eyceut SundQvR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08

For SALF-19.a Excelsior motor
cycle for sale, first class condition.
600 South Alfred street. 5T-4p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
for light hous excepting. Rent rea-
sonable, 905 Prince street.
57-2p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08

WANTED-Young man for clerical:
position. Must had had some eX-
pcvicncc. Address in own writing.
P. @. Box 267, Alexandria, Va.
Soft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08

OYSTERS.
Lcnte nseason draws near. The time
70 try some Of Massey's salt water
oysters, shuaked in their. own liquor
daily. For satisfaction give them o
trial. Fried oysters 50c per dozen. All
orders promptly filled.
]. II MASSEY
Phone 255-J 1911 King St.
1890.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-08
REPAIRING

SPECIAL N0TICE-LadieS and gen
tle.ien suits sponged and pressed,
ts5 cents. The Royal Tailoring Go.
9O3 King Street. Phone 9G5. 5i2Gt
Washington, March ,s.-hn earth
quake described as "li$cnounced and
estimated to have had its centre
about 21O0 miles from Washington
was. recorded early yesterday at the
Geooirgciown University Seismolcgical
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-12-13
RUPTURE EXPERT HERE
sEEI.EY. FAMOUS IN THIS
SPECIALITY. CALLED
TO SEATTLE

y, VI. R~cley. OF Chicago and phila.
delphis. the noted truss expert. wiIi
personally be at the Washington no
tel. and will remain In Seattle Wed.
nesday Thursday Friday and Safur.
day. December ~. 10. Is. II. Mr..
seelsy says The SpermatIc Shield
~ili not only retain any cas-. OF rup.
TURF perfectly. bat contracts the
opening IN 10 days on the average
case. Being a vast advancement
over all former Notwithstanding
inR instantaneous effects imnedla,e-
~ apprecsabie and withstanding any
strain or position. This instrument
received the only award in England
and IN Spain. producing results with.
oui surgery. injections. medical treat.
menis or prescriptions. MIR seeiey
has documents from the United
states Governments. Washington.
u. c.. for inspection lie wlll be
glad TO demonstrate without charge
or ~ them II desired. Business de.
mands prevent stopping at any other
place in this So ton.
y. S.--Ev~ry statement In this
notice has been verified before the
Federal and State Ceurts.-F. II.
~~eiey.
Home office. III North Dearborn 81.
Chicago.
~kdyerf3eeFnent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-12-13
HEAR EVERYONE
BUT CONSUMER
Congressman Says Tax Ad-
vocates Disregard Him
ny ". N. POKTEEtIlID

WASHINGTON. Dec iE-COn.
gresham John y. Raker ~ the First
California district vas one 81 the
very few important members who
took advantage Of Mr.. Hearat'a gen.
erous offer to visit Canada and In.
vestigate the sales tax.
Mr., Kaker. when seen today. with
a twinkle in his eye said. We'll. we
gathered about the Business Mems
association in Montreal. and. after
discussing the pros and cons for
some time. said. Gentlemen. We
have listened TO the Importers com.
mittee, the manufacturers commit.
tee. the wholesalers and Jobbers'
committee and the retailers commit.
tee. all Of them whom seem to
favor II.
d" Now. there Is only one commit.
tee left. viz; the consumers commit.
tee. what do they sayT
II did not learn just what the con
sumers' committee had 10 offer for
everyone thought that a Joke. but
last Tuesday somebody spoke up In
Canada. and | note that the con.
servative party. which put the sales
tax on the statute books. was over.
whelmingly overthrow.
Maybe that was the voice Of the
consumers committee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-12-13
Mt. Vernon Is Now
Isolated by Flood

Mt. VERNON. Dec. is.-At. Yer.
non II wholly surrounded by water
from the SkaKit river. except for the
hlil 70 the west, The Skagit IL 20
feet higher than SIS previous high
mark. and stu climbing
Houses. barns. outbuildings and
logs from up the valley are floating
past the town. Other homes are com.
pleteiy covered by the flood water.
All night inhabitants stood on the
bank watching the raging torrents
Nobody slept. Thieves In boats loot.
Ell houses
The dykes 10 north and south OF
the town burst. lowering the river
somewhat a, these points. but adding
10 the destruction.
Millions Of feet Of logs. Ioosed
from their booms above. are driv.
ing past. headed for the SEA-
Small boats arr unable to live In
the torrent.
The only means OF exit and cgrcSs
IL by the old steamer Harvester.