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The Washington times., 1921-06-17
DAUGHERTY DELAYED IN
MAKING DEBS REPORT

Attorney General Daugherty said
today that public business before him
has piled up to such proportions that
he has met with further delay in com
pleting his recommendations to the
President In the case of Eugene v.
Debs. Socialist leader, In prison at
Atlanta.
The Attorney General indicated
that two more months may elapse be-
fore final action may be expected In
the Debs matter.
The Washington times., 1921-06-17
CARL r. EGGE TO HEAD,
AERIAL MAIL SERVICE

Carl r. Egge was today named as
general superintendent of the aerial
mail service by Postmaster General
Hays, replacing Major f. c. zol''
resigned. who enters private busi-
ness. ~
Eege was formerly IN charge of
the Chicago Minneapolis division Of
the aerial mail service.
The Washington times., 1921-06-17
Rose Fete at Chevy Chase.

The rhythmic classes OF tn. John
son-Powell and e. v. Brown COM
munity Centers will conduct q rose
fete tonight at s o'clock on the
Corby estate at Chevy Chase. The
fete will be directed by Florence
r, Fenton,, instructor Of the classes.
A program of ten sets has been
arranged.
The Washington times., 1921-06-17
Here's a Recipe
For Blooming Cheeks
To Honor congresswoman.

The Washington Restaurant Asso-
citation will give an informal re-
ception in honor OF Miss Alice Rob-
ertson, member OF Congress from
Oklahoma, at Rauscher's Monday ev-
ening at s:30 o'clock. Before being
elected to Congress, Miss Robertson
owned and operated a restaurant In
Muskogee, Okla She is member
OF the board of directors of the
National Restaurant Association.
The Washington times., 1921-06-17
Eager for Release
From Wife in Teens
Boy Husband, Sued by 16-Year-
Old, BIames Puppy Love"
For Enlargement.

3 1T was nothing but a schooIboy-
and-girl affair. ! will not night the
annuImeI, for I realise both Selma
and made a mistake. 1t is better
that we live apart"
There was slight catch of emo
tion In the voice Of Leo Joffe. the
nineteen.year-old Lochinvar whose
pretty little sixteen-year wife.
Selma. is suing for annulment Of their
marriage. The gfrl-brtde OF two
months alleges her romantic spouse
used "cavemanJ tactics and virtually
led her at pistols point to the altar.
~ never owned gun In my life."
young Joffe told Times reporter
today. "As a matter of fact. 4 don't
know how to. handle one. And I'm
sure don't look desperate. Nov. do it7'
The young chap certainly would
not capture first prize as a sho'-nuf"
cinema william, He Is good-looking
boy-sIight. and with curly Hight
brown hair.
WANTS TO BE FREE.
II am pretty sure this gunplay
business was just brought in for her
to have some grounos for her annuI-
ment," he said. But she didn't have
to bring this melodramatic stuff in
to the case at all. because II is my
utmost desire to be free from this
entangiement. am only nineteen
years old and I see what mess
made. II was really. only q school
boy-and-girl affair"
This Is Joffe's story of his short
lived married life and how the present
suit came about: 'Seirna and went
together for about nine months. We
did love each other at that time. She
and ] agreed to elope, as we knew
we would have to walt two or three
years for our peoples consent
I'VE went to Baltimore on April II.
1921. Selma went voluntarily with
me. for she was as eager to get mar
ried as / was, IL not more so.
I'VE were met at Baltimore by an
old friend OF ours. who had made all
arrangements for the marriage. Be-
ing Al he worked in a jeweirys store,
he brought along six wedding rings
from which she was to picket out the
one she liked best. After we arrived
at the Rev. Epstein's home. the rabbi
said to us before he started the cere-
mony that we had Ave minutes be-
fore we took the biggest step in all
our life. andkif we wanted to change
we still had time. Selma answered,
with a smile. II we had not wanted
to get married we never would have
come all the way here
The Washington times., 1921-06-17
Harding Piano for Sale.

Bids have been asked by the Navy
Department on a piano taken from the
Presidents yacht, the Mayhower. The
big concert grand piano had begun to
show the effects of salt air and hard
usage. and 1t has been replaced with a
new one. The bids will be opened on
June 80
The Washington times., 1921-06-17
CAPT. J. WALTER MITCHELL
I. TO HAVE BIRTHDAY PARTY

Capt. j, Walter Mitchell veters,
journalist, author and soldier, will
celebrate his sixty sixth birthda'
sunday with birthday party q
Mitchell Manor, Randle Highlands.
The party according to the invite
tons that the captain has sent out
Will De from moon to sunset or later.
and urges his friends to come 10
auld lang syne."
The Washington times., 1921-06-17
Early Copy 7omorroz0

Because of the Saturday half-holdays
commencing tomorrow and continuing
throughout the summer, The Times will be
issued at 1915 instead of the usual hour it
will therefore be necessary to have all adver-
Using copy-local and Observation-Disclosures
for that issue in by 10 a. m.
The Washington times., 1921-06-17
Manual Students Graduate.

The graduating class of the. ARM
strong Manual Training School VIII
hold it's commencement exercises In
Dunbar School hall next "Wednesday y
night at o'clock. An exhibition OF
the work of the students win be
held. .....
The Washington times., 1921-06-17
Mail Workers to Picnic.

Employees of the registered mails
division OF the Postoffice Department
will hold picnic at Marshall Hall
tomorrow. The merrymskers will
leave on the stea" 'harles Macales-
ter. Athletics, q, boating and
fishing will be of the affair.
The Washington times., 1921-06-17
Plan Straw-Ride Party.

An old fashioned straw ride viii
be given on the night Of June Is by
members of ST. Rita's Assembly. The
committee in charge of the ahsir
consists of John r. Caspar, Car1lsn
ourntrill. 7. I. Fowler. jr., Harr, J.
hi ~yard and Thomas ]. Myers.
The Washington times., 1921-06-17

c. P. Smith. a solicitor in the
interpretative division of the In
ternal Revenue Department. yes
terday was sworn in as assistant
commissioner of internal revenue.
He succeeds Paul F. Myers. Mr..
Smith is a graduate Of George
Washington University. He was
admitted to the bar in 1911.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
MAKING FINAL PLANS
FOR COMMUNITY XMAS TREE

Preparations for the Community
Christmas trees for the children of
Bogalusa are progressing at a great
rate. w. C. Flanders, head of the
Christmas Tree organization, return
ed this week from Chicago, where
he has been interviewing Santa Claus
and arrangements have been made to
have over $1,000 worth of toys sent
here for the children of the city.
The general committee will meet
Thursday afternoon at the Central
school and the final plans for the
celebration will be made, the sub
scription lists circulated by the teach
ers in the various sections of the
city will also be turned in at this
time so that the committee can fig
ure out their financial status.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
Observes
Annsiice Day

Bogalusa paid tribute Friday to
Armlstice Day, when on the eleventh
hour of the eleventh day of the elev-
enth month the incessant firing start
ed in 1914 ceased while ENJOYS of the
entente sued for peace, the bolster
BUSINESS with which that day three
years ago was welcomed was not as
noticeable, but at IL o'clock the
whistles in the industries of the city
proclaimed to the men who had offer
ed their lives for their countpy's sake
that they had not forgotten, and sill
emit ranks of men, forDaer soldiers,
and men and women /and children
stood at attention on the lawn of the
City Hall in silent ttibute to the men
who had given their lives in the
cause.
The parade, headed by ex-Com-
mander L. F. Guerre, started from
the City Hall at 1900 and marched
to Goodyea: Park, where Mayor Sui
Ivan and several hundred citizens
awaited them. In the parade were
many ex-service men in uniform,
mounted members of Troop A Caval-
ry, Boy Scouts and Girl Reserves, and
several hundred school children, be-
sides many automobiles decorated
with flags and bunting.
A short program was rendered at
Goodyear Park, Rev. T. W. Talking
ton giving the invocation and Mayor
Sullivan the principal address COM
memorating the day. Rev. Talk
ington spoke on the significance of
the occasion and begged that the
armament conference now meeting in
Washington decide TO abolish war
fare forever.
Mayor Sullivan took as the theme
for his subject the course that the ex-
service man and Legionaires should
take in building up their country and
their city, showing them how to
"forge their swords into plowshares,"
by assisting the Chamber of Com
merce in every way by assisting in
getting subscriptions for a canning
factory, to aid the farmers of the
vicinity and in many other ways
helping in building up the city. Brief
ly he told of his recent trip North
to make arrangements for the erec-
ton of broom handle factory here,
which will give employment to many
more men.
At the opening of the program, at
the request of Mayor Sullivan, the
ranks of ex-soldiers and citizens
stood at attention in honor of the
four veterans of the Civil War, who
are residents of Bogalusa, L. A.
Pierce, Warren Richardson, Mr.. John
son, father of j. K. johnson, and Mr.
Starns, father of j. P. Starns.
Major J. II. Friend, newly elected
commander of the local post of the
American Legion, introduced the
speakers.
The banks, postoffice, schools, rail-
road shops and offices were closed all
day in honor of the occasion and the
Central school held a short program
with flag service at 8 O'Clock, Hon. B.
D. Talley and Mayor Sullivan deliv-
ering short addresses on Americanism
to the assembled pupils.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
Book Sold for $1,000
Coming Here Again

How would you like to pay S11, 900
for a book of about 100 typewriter
pages? Pretty fancy price is it not?
But when that book made you few
hundred thousand dollars and result
ed in giving employment to several
hundred men and making a great saw
ing in wasted material you would
think it was fine investment would
you not? So does Mayor Sullivan.
About seven years ago he purchased
a book for that price which was COM
piled by Arthur Little, of Cam
bridge, Mass, known as one of the
best chemical engineers in the coun-
try. He was the gentleman who
proved how to take the waste from
the Great Southern and make the pa
per and hence the Bogalusa- Paper
Company. Now Mr.. Little and Col.
A. C. Goodyear have an idea on
something else just as important as
making paper from the waste at the
Great Southern Lnmber Company.
Mr.. Little may possibly be here with
Col. Goodyear on his next visit and
make plans for the beginning of this
work, the details of which have not
been announced.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
RED CROSS DRIVE
$500 SHORT OF GOAL

Teams in charge of the gathering
of funds for the Red Gross Drive
report that subscriptions are coming
in slowly, Chairman Flanders an
nounced Tpesdag that only $500 of
the expected SO 900 has been collect
ed to date. The drive will end next
Thursday, Thanksgiving, and wheth-
er Or not the Red Cross Chapter will
be able to continue its work in the
city will depend largely on the dona-
tons received in this drive.
Many citizens have been associate
members of the Red Gross since the
war time days of 1917 and it is be-
lieved that these will all join. Chair
man Flanders has requested that all
Of the citizens who have not been
solicited for membership will send in
their dollar to either Miss Nora
Quain, Red Cross secretary, or to
him,
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17

and who has been made member of
the forestry commission of the Ma
tional Chamber of Commerce, stated
that Bogalusa could depend upon the
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
in every possible way. That they
would send men here to help and CO.
operate with the local chamber. He
cited what great things could be ac-
complished here by an aggressive or
ganization. Bogalusa should have a
membership of 99.9 per cent of the
business and professional men of this
city, he stated, and that it was the
duty of every good man to belong and
furthermore the duty Of every good
man to see that every man who had
the welfare of Bogalusa at heart
should be a member. His remarks
were well received and many express
ed desire to have Mr.. Parker here
when the Chamber of Commerce
starts out on its new work,
Following the banquet the guests
were taken through the plant of the
Bogalusa Paper Company the big
mill being operated from the waste
from the Great Southern Lumber
Company. Wednesday morning, after
being escorted through the worlds
largest lumber mill, they were driven
to the. 500-acre demonstration tract
of the Great Southern and left on the
afternoon train for New Orleans.
Those in the party were B. L.
Goodwillie, Col NJ L. Alexander,
Walter Parker, Charles F. Quincy,
Dr.. Henry S. Drinker, Harry NJ. Shep-
pard, DR.. H. P. Baker, William D.
Brookings. E. A. House, J. E. Jones,
J. E. Rhodes. Henry Hardtner, R. M.
Butler, H. J. Stahl, R. S. Forbes, v.
H. Sonderegger, A. T. Sherrell, J. T.
Ward, J. F. Elderidge, Mrs. Willmott,
L. Palmer, Austin Cary, William A.
Green, F. F. Murray, R. L. Hoges, H.
P. Mills, Mr.. Bronson, L. Wyman.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
MRS. DeCOURSEY DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mrs Miriam Harding DeCoursey,
wife Of Frank DeCoursey, and one
q Bogalusa's best known citizens,
died at the Bogalusa Hospital Satur-
day night, after suffering for several
months with cancer.
Mrs. DeCoursey died at the age Of
years and was the mother of four
,adEen, the oldest of whom is nine
safs and the youngest a two-months-
aa baby. She has been resident
z bogalusa since 1908 and numbers
nong her friends some Of the oldest
residents Of the city.
her illness dates from an opera
asn last June, which became COM
eated when the baby arrived in
s'ptember. After undergoing treat
asht at the Bogalusa Hospital for
s'eFal months she was taken to the
laaIo lntlrmary on the advice of the
9eal hospital staff, but they too con-
.sssed their inability to give her any
goie tnan temporary relief. She
gered Tor four weeks longer, her
\ power alone keeping her alive.
4 I leral services were held at the
sauteh Of the Annunciation or Ave
y = Monday morning, Rev. Father
asF officiating and interment was
"a s9e bOgalusa Cemetery. The fu-
VI Va was one Of the largest ever
M. ~ u the city and many beautiful
- offerings were placed on the
family. -
90 &c, DeCoursey is survived by her
s3,and, Frank DeCoursey, and four
Isen, her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
~ harding; her sisters, Mrs. Ruth
Pine; Mrs. ]. P. Dimalet,
~. George Williams, Mrs. R.
IN, $50, Mrs. E. E. Hall and Misses
IL. ana Rilma Harding, all Of this
\ aer brothers, E. A. Harding. Jr.,
s. Da'Oh Rouge, and Clifford Hard
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
Rev. Gum Comes
Here As Pastor

Rev. Elmer C. Gum, chaplain Of
he American Legion Of the state of
louisiana, and who attended the re-
cent convention here, has been Sc
lscted as the pastor of the M. E.
church, was the annoupcement made
NJ Messrs. X. /. Bean and w. H.
Jennings, who attended the confer
aee at AlexaAdria/ Rev. Gum is
feeogized as almsh of great ability
and comes here lyon Rayne, La, and
prior to his pasb6rage in Rayne, was
located at Meridian, Miss. He has
large number of friends here who
viii give him hearty welcome. Rev.
Gum will arrive this week and oc-
eupy the pulpit at the morning serv-
iee next Sunday. Mrs. Gum will
not arrive in Bogalusa until their
household goods arrive, which will be
several days.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
Center Lodge Sponsor
to Order of Builders

On Thursday evening, November
10th, new organization was started
in Bogalusa, and one which from the
enthusiasm shown at this meeting,
will prove to be one of the outstand-
ing organizations Of Bogalusa.
At 8 p. M, on the above date, at
the Masonic Temple, the following
young men assembled and attached
their names to an application for a
charter of the Order of Builders for
Boys: J. H. Blackwell, H. B. Burge,
7. J. Distefano, Jr., Clement Fland-
ers, Thomas Hough, Edwin G.. Inge,
d. Ward johnson, c. Emory Lane,
Lewis o. Lane, Jr., Percy G. Lane,
Robert E. Lee, H. Wilton McNeece,
T. Denver Mzell, Louis Marx, Larue
E. Watson, Lacy Richardson, James
Rogers, James Waltman, j. Herbert
Thornhill, Emery E. Talley and Rob-
ert NJ. Young. Besides the above
there were gathered quite a number
of members of Center Lodge No. 244,
F. & A. NJ, which lodge will sponsor
the young organization. The Order
Of Builders for Boys is one for sons
and brothers of Master Masons and
their boy companions.
The chapter will be installed in the
next few weeks by the Tylertown
chapter of Order of Builders for
Boys, and great meeting is looked
for on this occasion. We will have
the distinction of being the first chap
ter organized in the state of Loui-
siana. The local chapter will be
named the Goodyear Chapter, this
name having been selected by the
boys from several suggestions. Mr..
James Mailman suggested the name
of GOODYEAR,
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
RecordAttendance
At Annistice Dance

1,so celebrated Armistice
60 rs holding the best dance Of the
y . and perhaps in the history OF
ear 81: srU friday night, when more
tie clt Hundred couples danced on the
ban . = The tbe armory to music furn-
i i.1ed BY Bud SCOTS Ja7zeFS' OF Nat
shsz' Friend, commander of the
. :. :. Legion post, exceeded all
ABsa ltotions in preparing the dance
AsI ~ its banner event, the place
~ 55 el throughout and many
~ were given out during the
..ayse Of the evening.
s0I IN couples in costume took part
~ a. grand march and passed in re-
.n' bsfore the judges, Mrs. Emma
End Nv Mrs. J. NJ. Lindsey and Mrs.
Guerre, who awarded the prizes,
. ~, lgi,' Marguerite Pigott, dressed as
', o,Tioinal vamp of 1876, in hoop
~. \ and pantalettes, was awarded
n FIRST prize, 100 pounds OF sugar.
wise Joyce Mae White, as Miss
. -,1g won second prize, a case
q nan Her costume was greatly
Sneilings Pearce, dressed as a hula
tnis giri in grass gown, literally
~ sSs,ried home the bacon" as the
tsst eostumed man.
MIS- Leona Daniels, of Covington,
40 awarded the guests prize, five
.a1Bd DO Of candy, as the most
sautiful visitor.
Miss Lila Rowell was awarded the
boabv prize, the judges and others,
Considering her the most beautiful
child" present.
II 3. Lindsey presented the prizes
Il tbe winners and furnished amuse-
ment for all with his witty speeches
ast went with each prize.
There we're many other costumes
aat received special mention by the
Judges. e.e.
COUPLES were in attendance, half Of
vbom were in costume. One hum
dred and six couples were counted on
~ dance floor at one time.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
Forestry Committee of National Chamber Of Commerce
ArOuSeS Great Enthusiasm in ReOreStaiOn Work Here
..,..,'.1,'s >'...'.' '';;',!'7+-.:}S;'<

resources. First in sulphur and salt,
second in lumber, fourth in oil and
gas, first in migratory game and fish
not to mention its other great re-
sources. Louisiana has 4,70O miles
of navigable waterways and harbors,
rs per cent of the migratory birds of
the United States. He told of the
new clubhouse which, was recently
opened on the Mississippi river, where
any citizen of Louisiana with a hunt
ing license, could 60 and find COM
game. Mr.. Alexander made a SPLEEN
did address and was enjoyed by every
guest. He closed his toast with a
compliment to Bogaiusa and Mayor
Sullivan.
Henry Hardtner, of Urania, La,
known as the father Of every grow
ing thing in louisiana" was then
presented. Mr.. Hardtner told of his
experiences in making a study and
the apartments he has made in re-
forstration, which has been publish
ed in the Enterprise on previous oc-
casions. He urged the keeping out
Of hogs on any land where young
trees were growing and the protec-
ton of such lands from fire. He
stated it would not be hard for the
warden to patrol the woods because
fires did not start in the early morn
ing and were likely to break out at
places known to the wardens.
]. E. Rhodes, of the Southern Pine
Association, after putting in a few
good words for Bogalusa's hospitality
and progressiveness, opened up in
rapid fire style and told more jokes
than any speaker that has been in
Bogalusa since Mr.. Rhodes last ap-
pearance. They were all new ones
and he furnished plenty of laughter.
Walter Parker, president of the
New Orleans Chamber Of Commerce,
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
First Conviction for
Hitting Railroad Gate

The first conviction under the new
ordinance against hitting the gates
at the Fourth street crossing was
made Tuesday morning when Johnny
Dascom, of Richardsontown, pleaded
guilty to hitting the west gate Thurs
day morning.
While evidence showed that strik-
ing the gate was unintentioable the
apparatus was damaged to some ex-
tent and it was found necessary to
enforce the ordinance. A copy of
the ordinance is published elsewhere
in this weeks Enterprise.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
AlSSlNG CLASSES ARE
ATTRACTING MANY

,srSraatt le folks as well as the
n. ups were in evidence at the
$500, saturday when Miss Stella
,ss y New Orleans. began her
Lessons for children will he
8 ia = y. Il o'elocE\each Saturday,
sd 81 Fa 49, 4, lessons at 81 o'clock
IN en- TT yl sne misses and,at Z o'clock
elss.a'a. sues. At 7:30>thero will
5es; Ss n social dancing. Those
sssse5 i % join the classes are re-
b6oS. \ a. De at the Elks Saturday
ue Mrs. Betty Sullivan-Frith,
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
DANCE AT ELKS ON
SATURDAY EVENING

There will be dance at tbe<Elks
beginning at $50 Saturday evening,
to which the public is invited to at
tend. The proceeds of the dance
will go to the Elks' Christmas fund
in providing Christmas baskets for
the needy of Bogalusa. Admission
will be one dollar and fifty cents and
it is expected that the dance will be
well attended.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-11-17
THANKSGIVING COMES
WEEK FROM THURSDAY

Thanksgiving is one week from to-
day and will be observed as usual in
Bogalusa. Union services will be
held and the banks will close. It
will be observed by several Of the
business houses of the city.
Evening star., 1921-08-25
PRESIDENT SIGNS BILL
FOR ARMS Meeting COST

Among the first bills signed by Presi-
dent Harding at the Capitol last night
was the one carrying s4S.5o0.0o0 for ex-
penses of the Shipping Board until
January 1 next and 100000 for ex-
penses Of the disarmament conference.
In conference between House and
Senate managers a compromise was
reached whereby not more than six onh-
cials Of the board shall be paid more
than 81, 900 annually. The House had at
first insisted that not more than three
should receive more than $12,500 while
the~senate had favored no limitation.
Objection by democrats prevented
Senate consideration of bill passed by
the House imposing a duty Of 80 per
cent on war supplies sold by the gov
ernment in France and shipped back
to this country.
The House bill continuing the dye
embargo for three months was passed
80 to % and was sent to the President
for signature The embargo would have
expired next Saturday.
The last bill to be put before the Presi
dent was the dye embargo extension
the last measure to be passed by the
| Senate.
No attempt was made to put through
an amendment carried by the embargo
bill extending the emergency tariff Law
| from November 27 to January l. II wat
| explained that II no permanent tariff
bill was in sight when Congress recon.
venes. continuation Of the emergenc,
act then would be sought.
Representative Longworth, republi.
can. Ohio. author Of the embargo ex
tension bill. sat in the gallery will
J. Mrs. Harding while the vote was beinl
taken.