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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-06-03
Electricity for the Country Garage

The motorist who has had even a
season or so OF experience knows well
that he never will know when or where
trouble is going to strike. 1t may bc
from no apparent fault of his oar-just
MS day to have trouble, that's all, or at
least so it seems, when the momentary
hard luck comes.
1t is the seeming idiosyncrasy that
makes il a tremendous relief to find a
well qupped garage along the way.
those times when something has gone
wrong and ga feller needs friend"
One thing that is essential to the
well-c quipped garage in any locality is
electricity, for light, power and battery
charging and, with the development OF
the individual electric light and rover
plants, garage owners in the remote,
districts are finding the way to enlarged
possibilities for service and increased
opportunity for max rg money.
There is no way of ghting a garage
after night equal to electric lights
There ifno trouble lamp as good as the
electric bulb on the end Of and extern
sion, cord with plenty of room to carry
1t around and under and behind and so
get good strong light just where it is
needed.
One of these electric plants that will
run motors, say up to half-horsepower
will take care Of much O. the light ma
chinery in use about the garage-air COM
pressor, drill press and 80 on. The pow
er is available at the turn of a switch,
a more sati sfactory arrangement than
to depend upon a gasoline engine.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-06-03
PLANTS FOR SALE

Cabbage, Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes.
T. WILSON,,
An"costia Road
Bennngs D C.
Phone Lincoln 62S7w
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-06-03

DY AUTHORITY of tn e owners. l
- will ctfer for sale al Public Auction
on the premises, in the Village of Not
ting ham, Prince Georges County, MARY :
land on
Wednesday, June 22nd, 1921
at 2 O'Clock p. VI.
the following real estate, being the
property of the heirs at law of the late
j. II: and Susan P. Fowler, deceased,
tc-Wit: -...-
One Lot CONTAINING ONE
ACRE. MORE OR LESS, improved
by good dwelling house A "a.
and out buIlding, situat- TTassxa1
ed in the village of Not &szfallr
tingham.
Second piece, CONSISTING OF
ABOUT ACRES OF LAND, MORE
OR LESS. impI owed by a small dwell
ing situated across a creek from the
Village of Nottingham.
TERMS OFSALE
Cash upon the delivery o f deed for
both or either of said parcels of land.
A deposit ol $100 on each piece of
property will be required on day of
sale. The right to reject any or all
bids is her reby reserved. :.
DR.. WILLIAM II. GIBBONS,
Groom, Md.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1921-06-03
. nuET SupGIVISIUII UI
Mrs. w. Berry Early

when Bachelors Go a Wooing" d
comedy, will be given by the graduates
Of the Surrattsviile High School on
Monday, June 9Th, 1921. Synopsis
Several bachelors who are tired of
work, life and girls in particular, camp
Tor two weeks on The banks of the
Potomac. Nearby is another camp of
"twentieth century" girls who catch
and hold the "woman-haters" within
their net. John offers the orphan,
Peggy, place in his New York home.
Before her arrival he is called away.
While absent Peggy undertakes to
"Bring up Father" John returns and
finds life changed and his brother
Richard potent rival.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
HARDING POSTPONES TAKING
 DEFINITE STAND ON DEBS
President Tells Amnesty Committee Investigation Is Being Conducted
 200 March to Capitol.

Washington, April 13.-Presiden, Harding told delegation which called on him today to urge the re- lease of Eugene V. Debs and all other prisoners convicted under the war time espionage act that he contem. plated no action looking to general amnesty for such prisoners until state of peace has been declared.
 The visit of the delegation to the White House was part of general amnesty program carried out today by delegates representing labor, polit- ical and civic organizations in the leading industrial centers as far west as St. Louis.
 Similar pleas to that presented to the president were made to Vice Pres ident Coolidge, Speaker Gillett of the House of Representatives and Attor- ney General Daugherty, while peti- tions bearing thousands of signatures were presented to individual members of Congress.
 The delegates, numbering about 200 marched to the capital behind a motor truck bearing a monster petition tc Congress signed by citizens of Al states. At the capitol the petition was separated into lots representing signers in the various congressional districts and these were presented tc the respective members of Congress separately.
 The delegates represented labor or ganizations, the socialist party, the farmer-labor party the American civ ic liberties union and other civic groups and their days activity began with a meeting at the old Masonic hall.
 The delegation issued a formal statement after leaving the White House in which it was said the presi- dent had received it "most courteous ly, asking questions to bring out cer- tain points"
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
MRS. BoYNsTEIN AT REST.
Funeral Services at Family Home,
 Burial at Odd Fellows.

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Bohnstein were held at the home of Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Welch on Reine street at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev. K. Strassburg of Trinity Lutheran church was in charge. Bur- ial was at Odd Fellows cemetery.
 Decedent was aged 65 years. She has been a resident of Arkansas for 35 years, but has been in Mena only the past two years, making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Welch. Prev ous to coming to Mena Mrs. Bohnstein lived in Scott county, coming to that locality from St. Louis. She is sur vived by her husband and six chil- dren. all of whom were at the burial Two of her daughters, Mrs. Welch and Mrs. Leslie Tomlinson, reside in Mena. The three sons and another daughters live elsewhere. Mrs. Bonn stein has been in poor health for some time and her demise was not un- expected,
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
A BOYS AND PARENTS
 DAY IN CIRCUIT COURT
Judge Stee. Adopts Suggestion From J. o. Gates of Hatfield-Sev-
 eral Addresses.

One of the unusual features of the April term of circuit court will be
 the observance next Tuesday, April 20. of Boys and Parents day. Judge U. s. Steel has arranged an interest ing program which will be given at the court house beginning at 1880 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
 Boys and Parents day is credited
 with being the idea of J. o. Gates of Hatfield and is intended to bring !about better understanding between elders and youngsters regarding laws which govern both. Judge Steel be- ing one of those jurists. who believe in the advanced idea that prevention of crime is better than cure, is sup porting the Boys and Parents day in court, most heartily.
 This will be the first session of it's kind held in Polk county and for the occasion the principal address will be by the Rev. J. D. Hammons, pas tor of the First M. E. church at Tex arkana. Rev. Hammons will speak on the subject "The Bible and the Worlds Great Men," his lecture deal ing with how a study of the scrip lures in the home can influence boys in the worldly efforts.
 Others who will have a place on the program will be J. c. Pennix of .Mur- |freesboro, former state senator and prosecuting attorney; A. D. Dulaney, of Ashdown, former prosecuting at
 torney; Mark P. Olney of Mena and J. o. Gates of Hatfield
 At the session Judge Steel will
 have as special guests the boys who have been before the court on prev
 ious occasions and who have been paroled and given chance to redeem themselves from past mistakes.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
VAST DAMAGE BY
 HAIL NEAR SP|RO
Trees Stripped of Fruit and Foliage. Gardens Beaten Into Ground and Roofs Riddled-Snow Fell
 in Colorado.
From the Southwest American.

from the southwest American.
 Fort Smith, April 15.-Damage amounting to many thousands of dol lars resulted from hail storm which struck in western Arkansas and east ern Oklahoma shortly before noon yes terday, according to reports received half miles southeast of Spiro said it was the hardest hail storm that part of the country had experienced dur ing the past twenty years The stones were as large as hens eggs, and fell for forty minutes, stripping fruit trees of every vestage of fruit. Other trees and shrubbery were also stripped last night from several points in both states by the Southwest American.
 A farmer living about one and one of foliage, the report stated.
 Not sign of a garden plant sur vived, the hail beating everything in- to the earth.
 A report came from four miles south of Superior, Oklahoma, which stated that the hail stones were of such size, and fell with such terrific force, that they literally smashed the roofs of houses, and broke window lights in many instances, in that vicin- ity. According to the report, the storm struck shortly before noon, and in less than a minute from the time the first stones fell, they were falling so densely, and were of such size that one was not safe in the open, and not much more so in the house, for the hail pierced the shingles as tho they were made of paper. Small trees were beaten to the ground, and chick ems were killed almost instantly.
 The storm in Poteau, Oklahoma, was light, as it was in Fort Smith, only lasting for about six minutes, but just few miles from the town it was heavier, and accompanied by wind which blew several trees down, after which they were beaten fiat against the ground. It is understood, tho, that but slight damage was wrought by wind, for no other report of damage from severe winds was re- ceived.
 Judging from reports, the hard wind that accompanied the hail storm touched near Poteau, and then rising, did not do any material damage until it struck again near Texarkana.
 The Western Union last night re- ported all of their lines working and so far as they could learn, their sys- tenn had not suffered to any great ex- tent from the storm.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
Is. SENATE MAY
 PROBE ARKANSAS
..x King of Utah Behind Reso- s:sa to Investigate Alleged <~ongfuI Road Building--Sena- | tor Caraway May Object.

.h;n0ton. April 13.-The charges 4 fsounter charges of waste, ex- ] r.rce and unbusinesslike meth
 ;d to have obtained in the build ] Ef some Arkansas highways may &ade the subject of a congress investigation under a resolution .duced by Senator Harrison of sssippi, acting for Senator King Nah.
 resolution does not specifically
 to Arkansas but the general pro-
 of expenditure from federal
 ,,ov funds. It was referred to .cmmittee on postoffices and post $;le general in it's application, it
 own that charges which have ,oade as to the road situation in .bsas were largely responsible for .{ or Kings interest in this mat
 first called on Senator Cara For some explanation as to why slleged situation as detailed in N articles in the New York Times sId exist in Arkansas, and was
 that while there doubtless was x individual truth in the charges, were so interspersed with misln- setion as to be of practically lit slue and it was made plain that <kansas was to be made the sub Ri a special investigation the z.sre would be met with opposition.
 would have no objection to the &,tion as introduced" said Sen |r Caraway this morning, pro .c if is conducted speedily by men
 will hear all the testimony and 3eap to snap decisions, and finally Sthe results shall be publicly an- 1fed.
 am convinced that the road pro- # in Arkansas was too ambitious, s;t is doubtless true that in some 6nces there has been extravaganza possibly graft, however, the situ-
 was brought about largely thru Sact that in no other way than the Hon of improvement districts f funds for general road improve & he raised. For this the limits
 e state constitution must be held 6nsible. I will be glad to render Rance in this investigation, pro-
 am aseurad if will he fair. At <ame time, I hope it will be made r that, even with the wasteful 6Dds which have been in vogue, *nsas is not on the verge of bank
 N and that investments in that * are as safe or safer than any
 else in the United States
 $ proposed investigator as de- lined upon by the postoffice and
 Dads committee provides for the
 soning of witnesses and the talk of testimony.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
SIander Snit Settled.

An agreement reached out of court has resulted in the withdrawal of a suit for islander started against James Pegram, and the dismissal of crim- inal charge. A compromise was eff fected Saturday afternoon. Attorney B. J. Stuart, who represented the plaintiff. stated that the sum of 5000 was paid by the defendant in the set clement of the civil suit for $15,O00 damages. Mir Pegram gave out a signed statement in which he denied having made any derogatory state ments against Mrs. Dovie Donohue, or knowing anything derogatory to her character.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
WE STREET CoMMiss'N'R7
Debate on Topic, to Be Settled,
 Maybe. in Court.

fruitful subject for debate in right now is the question, we a street commissioner or
 The question has arisen since hssage of an act at the last ses- Df the legislature changing the button of road tax collected in ty. The new act gives the city ifths of the collections and the ng district one-fifth instead of Id 50-50 division. This law as is said to have the effect of |g the street commissioner back B same basis it was before the |al change was made in the tax |, i. e., making the commissioner 'pointive instead of an elective Now comes Alderman Averitt tates that as far as he is able }, there is no law, either city or
 that provides for the office of commissioner and that accord the best information he can get Dice is neither elective nor ap- ye. If this is true Mena voters |een for the past few years elect en to fill an office that never ex-
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
BOOTLEG wHIskEY" DID IT.
M. F. Gnau Places Blame for Crime
 and His Punishment

Little Rock, April 13.-M. P, Gnau, the white man sentenced to 2l years in prison this morning, when he pleaded guilty to charge of attempt ed criminal assault, will be sent to the state farm at Tucker tomorrow morn ing.
 Gnau, in pleading guilty to the charge, blamed 'bootleg whiskey" for hls plight. Judge Wade held that this was no excuse, altho he remarked that moonshine whiskey was "stealing away the manhood of many of our so-called best citizens"
 Gnau's wife was with him when he was sentenced. She came here when Gnau was returned from Fort Smith. where he was held for safe keeping.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
'omes Homo With a Bride.

rge D. Crosson, better known Ia as Doy Crosson, has returned na, bringing his bride of few and will occupy the Crosson |l2O2 Eleventh street. In recent young Crosson served with Sam's army in France, after he re-enlisted for special serv- a year, since which he has been eg under the Civil service at
 Worth, Tex. He welded Miss es Morgan at Alto, Tex, the
 art of April, returning to Mena ne purpose of securing employ and making a home. He will work at once in the stock and N finishing department of The
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
Work nay at Odd Fellows.

A number of those interested Tn the Odd Fellows cemetery have expressed a desire to have work day again this year to make improvements at the cemetery, and it has been decided to hold this next Thursday, April 21 All are requested to bring cup and spoon for coffee which will be furnished free and also to bring your lunch and some thing with which to work. One or two wheeIbarrows could be used to advan- taQp
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
A. W. Youkey Painfully Hurt.

While engaged in repairs on ms M Ford car Wednesday afternoon, A. w. Youkey suffered painful accident when a wrench he was using slipped and permitted his right hand to come in forcible contact with sharp piece of metal. The thumb on the right hand was cut to the bone and the young operator pounded his key next day hindered by the bandages he vas forced to wear.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
Snow Storm in Colorado.

Colroado, Springs, Colo, April 15.-- A storm struck Colorado Springs and the Pike's Peak region last night. The snow fall was preceded by a driz- zling rain and a drop in temperature that coated telephone and telegraph wires and isolated the region, with the exception of one telegraph line from the outside world.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
More Damage From Frost.

Another of the unreasonable cold waves struck Mena Saturday and be- fore morning came again the mercury had dropped to 29 degress, bringing with it ice and frost and no end of discomfort. With the low temperature also came destruction of more fruit and truck crops, tho the full extent of the damage of this character cannot be told at present.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
No Worms Ia . Healthy chlId

All children troubled with Worms havs a un- healthy color. which indicates poor blood, and as rule. there is more or less stomach distuSbance GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC slven reeu- lariy for two three weeks will enrich the blood, improve the digestion and act general Strength enine Tonic to the whole systsm. Nature will then throw of or dspcl the worms. and tho Child win bc n perfect health. Pleasant to take fBc per bottle
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
Mena Woman Loses Father.

The Star received word just before going to press Saturday that MT. Harris. father -in-law of Sam Cunning ham. had been killed in cyclone at Queen City, Ark, Friday. Mir. Harris is former resident of Mena, but ow- ing to the lateness of the report, de- tails of his death could not be secured.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
~---o-s----------------- -----=~ CARD OF THANKS

wish to thank the many friends
 fighbors for the many kind during the illness and death of 3sloved baby. L. V. and Maggie Simpson.
 Adv. r
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21

|A. Cannon recently elected to
 iace, is the one most interested quandary and proposes to have help in strengthening out the.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
A nerson habitually constipated is g

A person habitually constipated is a shining mark for disease, because his system is full of the impurities on which disease germs thrive. Get rid of the habit quickly by taking Prickly Ash Bitters. It is stimulating and purgative remedy for men. Price $l.25 per bottle. Gunnels & Mccoy, and Jackson Drug Co. --Ady.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-21
sspo Rats Talk Co Each Othsrfs
 Asks MT. M. Batty. R. |.

"f got five cakes of Rst-Snap and threw pieces around feed store Got about half dozen dead rats day for two solid weeks Suddenly they Rof fewer. Nov we haven't any. Who told them about Rat Snap" Rats dry up and leave no smell. Three sizes: 5se. ose. $f-zs.
 Sold and guaranteed by z IVEY-JONES DRUG co.
 MENA HARDWARE co.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-06-24
Is
Under Fire
Compers Attacks Publisher
AS Traitor TO the Cause
of America

T~nvcr T"io.. June 23-Wilam Ran
dolph Hc.rSt was denounced on the
;i"ur Of the cnHN Ncntion OF the American
Federation Of Ia bor by President Sam
uei Gompcrs AS traitor OF the cause
OF America. to the cause OF freedom. an
enemy OF labor and OF Ireland"
The statement. together with many
rthcr dcnun ciatory remarks regarding
Hearst. made by President Gompers IN
reply 10 question from the floor as
Ia his stand on the Irish question. were
rhcrrcd and applauded by the delegates.
Purpcss OF Attack
The veteran labor leader dcclar rcd that
Hearst had attacked him because he had
declined TO be chained to his mad
chariot for the presidency OF the United
States" and because he had tried to
"scc to il that Mexico shall g. un-
disturbed ard not overrun by the Amer
lean forces"
Defining his stild on the Irish qucS-
tion. President G"mpcrs declared that
he had carried out every declaration OF
the federation extending sympathy and
uid TO the Irish republic.
Tho only real charge against me Is.
and. l plead guilty IN 1t, that have
nU; freed Ireland" nc said.
Gonpers' Challenge
II challenge any man I" show have
been faithless 70 my declaration made
Lv the American Federation o: Labor,
UT that ] have been false. faithlcSs and
negligent 20 any cT It's directions.
When tho American Federation OF
labor declared that policies be pursued.
even II they drov" men to jail, did
not fal'rr lu IA" fight or in the faith.
President GompcrS expressed regret
that ne had 10 discuss this matter be-
fore me election OF officers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-06-24
Is
Attacked
Lord Curzon Declares League
Covenant Involved In
Obscurity I.

London. June '23.-An unexpected at
tack on the covenant Of the league OF
nations was made in the house OF lords
tonight by Lord Curzon. secretary OF
state for foreign affairs He declared
that many existing international dih'
culties were due 10 the allies having
taking the wrong turning in tho making
Of peace, and he uttered a strong appeal
for the utmost American cooperation
with the allies
The foreign secretary's speech was
made in the course Of general dis
cussion on mandates, in which he ao'
mitted that parliament was entitled to
moro information. but he said this WA
subject involved in obscurity. The
language of the covenant was such thAs
not even a trained lawyer knew what ~
meant.
Lord Curzon announced that II. as be
expected. the league Of nations decided
TO postpone its discussion of mandates
In Difference to the wishes Of the United
States. and suggested entering into COM
binatio with the Washington govern
mcnt concerning them. the British gov
ernmcnt willingly would asrea
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-06-24
CEN. DAWES IN
CALL FOR MD
Director Of u. S. Budget Asks
For Volunteers in Hour
of Business Trial

Washington. June 23-Declaring Con-
gress had provided pitifully inadequate
machinery for the new bureau OF the
budget, Charles q. Dawes, dtrector-des-
ignatc Of the bureau. announced today
that In organizing his office he would
have to put chief reliance on the volun-
teer services Of experienced business
men.
Appeal for AID
when the call came TO me to take
this place" said Mr.. Dawes in state
mrnt In which he appealed to business
men 10 give their assistance without
COMPENSATION. IT had the same ahhor-
renee Of the thought OF leaving private
ufe to engage in such task as you
have. Only the thought, that X / de-
clined the presidents call in time OF
business emergency like this ] would
regard myself as a pusillanimous quit
ter the rest Of my life led ME to accept
II there Is one Of you who, after enjoy
tnr the benefits Of great prosperity
success and prestige under the protec-
tIon OF a government which you claim
TO love, declines to accept this call eH-
cept for reasons Of life and death, your
conscience will. be cursed by the same
convict ion." o.? -"
Congress-, the, -S1atemenE BaIo. ihia
riycn the budget director authority to
choose only four paid assistants at
salary of not over six thousand da!lors
each.
Handed q Toothptck
"One might as we'll be handed a tooth
pick" continued Mr.. Dawes with wh'ch
10 tunnel PiRe's Peak"
In addition to the volunteer aid 10 ne
gummoned the nav direction said no
would nSk the war department to detail
10 his bureau Drigndier-G"neral George
T.Moseley and Colonel Henry Snither'
because Of their experience In orsaniza- :
ton work in the A. L. +. lie anncunccd
that William T. Abbott. his associate IN
business in Chicago. would serve tenn
porar!ly az assistant director. and that
frank J. Kilkenny. his coniidcDtial sec
rotary. and J. c. Roor. Of New York.
had offered also TO contribute their ser
vices
The period Tor which the volunteers
are to he summoned will begin August
!. 4 month after the budget law becomes
effective. and will continue until De-
crmber l. when the annual budget Is TO
be submitted to congress. In detailing
the rlan, Mr.. Dawes let II be known
that he himself expected 70 retire from
the dictatorship as soon as the Deccm-
bcr budget had been completed.