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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-07
CITY BRIEFS

> =. jackson and wife will co
10 sherman. Texas TO visit friends
ana incidentally look over a lsrge ana
productive pecan orchard Owned hv
MIS- jackson near that place.
Mrs VI. 7. Spikes of Healdton was
shopping in the city today.
GEORGE Evans Of Newport who
was s%eriosly injured in an automobile
accident several days ago was in
the city yesterday for teh first time
since the accident occurred. Mr.. Ev-
ans is still weak and gets about
with difficulty.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-12-07

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. PLANS
IRE under way at the University Of
pennsylvania for invasion of the
Central West this winter by the
Quaker wrestling team.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
LONE SURVIVOR TELLS
OF LINCOLN NOMINATION
Last OF the Delegates Recalls Anx-
ious Days In Chicago i'm
May, 1860.
ny ALEXANDER T.. JONES.

United News Stnn Corrcspuptlcnt.
CHICAGO. FcG. H.. ct the so men
who came to Chicago. in May. 1860,
i nominate Abraham Lincoln ms the
Republican candidate for President.
Addison q. Proctor, alone is alive
He was boy OF II then. fresh
from the plains OF Kansas.
On the eve of another Lincoln.s
birthday. kccnly alert at So he told
of those stirring daAl, when Tho
''raiisplitter" from Illinois. broke
from the obscurity of his Springficid
law otiicc, TO the notice OF "A deeply
troubled country.
six OF us came up to Chicago. as
Kansas. We arrived to lind scnti-
ment very unsettled and troubled
The leading candidate was Scna-
tor William ~. Seward, of New York.
lie had been prominent in national
affairs for many years. lie had been
had the backing OF Thurlow Weed
the adroit New York politician, and
other powerful influences IIc came
TO tho convention with only sixty
votes lacking control OF the convcn-
zion.
There were other big men before
III" convention. Vermont was asking
the nomination Of Jacob co!limcr, "A
national character. PENNSYLVANIA had
senator Simon Cameron; New Jersey
Us senator "llllam L.. Dayton, anu
ohio. it's famous senator. and later
chief Justice OF the Supreme Court
Salmon y. Chase.
The darkest of all the dark horses
was Abraham Lincoln, OF Illinois"
MT. Proctor. smiled in retrospect
lint the Seward men rcckoncd
without Horace Jrc"ioy He was
bitterly opposed to Seward and tc
rrystall:zcd the sentiment against
aim.
Things rot -yyorSc nc Tho INV, ,,nro
m. We couldn't get together. AT
last the anti-Scward men accepted
Lincoln and we started baliotIng. on
The first ballot Seward came within
sixty votes of winning on the third
ballot. Lincoln WAS nOminnLch''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12

the other hand the railroad executives APP
pear pleased that tho hearing is to proceed
i'm the regular manner, with the board TAX
ing cognizance only of the matters which
i: defined as specifically coming under its
Jurisdiction by the terms of the transporta-
ton act.
Under the act one of the matters which
the union officials expected to air before
the labor board would be passed on to the
Interstate Commerce Commission. Before
tabIsh their claim of the serious financial
condition of the railways and of the neces-
sity for granting the relief prayed for With
this claim recognized. they believe that in
the regular hearing before the labor board
their contention as to the burden Of national
agreements, rules and working agreements
will be recognized and the desired relief af-
fOrded
The decision OF the board in all respects
seems to have been just and proper. 1t
places the whole controversy where il can
be thoroughly gone into. and upon the basis
ut facts thus disclosed. the board will be
ciabcd TO render decision which will per-
manently dispose of all of the issues in
VOWED II is now up to both sides to pre-
sent their respective eases in regular way,
with the supporting evidence, in the full
assurance that the board will do its utmost
to render Il fair decision on the merits of
The claims presented In its composition
all the interests concerned in the contro-
versy. including the public. has equal rep
rcscntation. and decision from tribunal
SO constituted cannot be challenged for its
fairness
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
"I'ncic sam" md ".voI,n u,,, :,

Mrs. ~. r.. T.. WilIiamsburr. The
expression, Uncle sam is popular
name for the United States govern
inent Immediately after the last
her: Anderson. Of New York, Then n
contractor. visited Troy on the Hud-
son. where was concentrated and
where he purchased u large uuantitv
OF provisions. beef. pork and go forth.
Samuel Wilson, an inspector of these
known as Uncle Sam" lie super
intended. in person, Il large mum her
or workmen, who, on this OCCASION
were employed in nvcrhauling the
provisions purchased by the contrac-
tor for the army. The casks were
TO the lot OF facctious fellow in the
employ Of the Inspector. who. on be-
inE asked by some Of his fellow
workmen the meaning of the mark
tfor the letters l.. s., for the United
States. were then entirely new to
hemD. said he did not know unless
IL mean "F:ibcrt Anderson" and
Uncle Sam"-alludinG exclusively
then. to the said Uncle sam" VIII
son. The joke took among The work.
men and passed currently: and Uncle
Sam" himself. being present. was oc
casionally rallied by them on the in
| creasing extent OF his possessions.
John Bull" is the popular persona
fca,ion OF the English people. lie is
represented as "A bluff. corpulent, ir-
breaches and top boots and carrying
q stout oaken cudgci. This nickname
is derived from DR.. Arbuthnot's satire
| entitled The History OF John Bull"
written to ridicule the Duke OF Marl-
borough. and published in l7l2. 1t
and is frequently published in His
| works,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
rlnylns cnrds in Church.

Subscriber. Richmond-A private
soldier was taken before tho magis-
tratc of Glasgow. Scotland, charged
with playing cards during church
service. In reply, to the charge the
defendant pleaded his purity OF in
about six weeks on the march.
nave nothing except a pack of cards.
and hope to satisfy your worship
or the purity or my Intention" re
then informed the court that the ace
reminded him OF one God: the deuce
OF the Father and the Son: the trey,
the Father. Son and Holy Ghost; the
four. or the four cvangelists. Mat
thew. Mark. Luke and John; the five.
OF the five wise virgins who trimmed
their lamps: the six. OF the six days
in making heaven and earth: the
seven. Of the seventh day Of rest;
the eight. OF tie eight righteous per-
sons saved in the ark: the nine, OF
the lepers cleansed by the Savior:
the ten. OF the Ten Commandments;
the king. of the great King OF
heaven; the queen. OF the Queen OF
Sheba. a wise woman: the jack, OF
the constable who incarccratcd him.
The soldier also Informed the mag
istrate that deck OF cards could
| serve tho purpose OF an almanac
The total number OF spots on all the
! cards amounts to 365, as many days
as there are In year. and the total
! number OF cards Is fifty-two. one for
each week OF tho year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
RAILWAY HEADS CALL
MEETING ON FEBRUARY IS
All Presidents Belonging to Amer
lean Association Urged to BE Pres
cnt at Chicago Convention.
IBy ASSOCIATED prcss.l

CHICAGO. Feb. 1.-THE American
Association OF hallway Executives to-
day called meeting for February
Is In Chicago OF all presidents OF
railroads belonging To the organiza.
ton TO consider further steps In IN.
railroads fight for abroEation or tho
national agreements. by which they
expect 10 cut operating expenses as
one move in restoring prcwar contII-
lions on the roads
One Of the Important matters To
come before the meeting. II was said
would be wage rates OF uhskilIcd 4,
Dor The labor board was asked bv
w. w. Atterbury. for the executives.
Two weeks ngo. for permission TO mir"
common labor at the rates prevalent
In various localities. The board's
ruling yesterday denying request for
immediate abrngation Of the national
agreements. also denied the common
iabor wage request. The board
pointed out that no conference with
the employees had been held as pro.
vidcd by the transportation act
Thc executives organization rcnro
scnts go per cent OF the railroad milo
age OF the country. including $50 OF
OF the III class one roads AZ dasit,
mated by the Transportation act
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
MURDERER is HANGED IN
CHICAGO COUNTY JAIL
''""nrd hri-hnnr. who IIIIrd The
"'"r MnnnE~r In Hold-lp,
Fn.s Drnth Penalty.
: Associated Press ]

CHICAGO. Feb. ll.-Edward Rrls-
pane Was hanged In the county jail
mere az ~! y. NJ Tor the inur,inr OK
w i!iihin Mills. manager OF notion
picture thcater.
NILS was Killed in hoid-up OF
IN" h"S-"'iic" at the thcatcr.
Er!ebanc. In his las, hours In tho
death cell. declared that capital pun.
abolished.
News OF Governor Smalrs refusal
10 grant r"pricvc was given him
shortly after midnight. when. for tho
hrSt time, q. showed signs OF a
breakdown, refusing 20 touch an
elaborate chicken dinner
Whcn WISH from his ewecthcara
interrupted ms preparation OF n lpns'
article on capital punishment he
dried her tears and assured her lie
would b" repricycd. not learning uu-
tll after She mad gen" that his last
nope OF cvading the galiows was a.
ready gone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
$4,000 RACING STAKE
VANlSHES WITH SWlNDLERS
New York Merchant IL VIc,,r, ,,
Shnrprrs In Florida Winter
Resort.
IBy Associntrd Press !

WASiilNGToN, Feb IA punc-
turcd dream Of wealth 81 which rae
ing Ircen,gocds men at Miami. Fla.
mythical hotel in Pittaburrh ond
"A vanished bankroli Of $4,000 nIavcd
a part. was related 10 the police hero
today by Frank l.. R"iss. re,ireI
m"rrhaht. OF New York. nciss. the
Miami FOR his health, he had mo, cor.
tam STRANGERS OF pleasing prcsenc.
ana convincing tongue. who inld him
~" innch money could be made in
me racing game. He entrusted SIS
100 IN real Dash To them. h. sal,
hhprcrinr TO meet his allies in a Pitts
bGfEh hotel they named
But there was no such hotel 4,
n!t,sourIh. Rciss found. and he stop
ncd on 10 tell tho polio. here ahoiit
!; before again seeking the trail ~
thc !lG.000 In Miami N'"'' VI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
SENATE RAISES SALARY OF
WCE-PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
Increased From Si2.0O0 to si5.OOO Per
Yenr, hut Cuts Down on Other
Allowances.
tBy Associated Prcss.l

BY ASSociated IrcSs.l
WASHINGTON Feb. ia salary
increase of $4,000 n ycar-from Si2.
600 to s15.O0O--was voted for Vice
President Coolidge today by the SEN
ate, which at the same time reduced
his already small patronage roll by
striking out a provision for a private
telegraph operator at $1,000 year.
Senator Pomcrenc. Democrat. Ohio.
offered an amendment TO the lcgisla-
tive. executive and judicial bill To in
crease the Vicc-Prcsidcnt's salary.
Chairman Warren, OF the .Appropria-
tons Committee. warned that the in
crease would travel rocky road"
in the House unless the Speakers sal
airy also was increased to $4,000.
Elimination Of the provision for
n telegraph operator was made at the
request of VicePrcsidcnt Marshall,
who said the Vice-Prcsidcnt had no
need for n. private operator. lie urged
and the senate accepted u amend
mcnt providing for a private mos
sengcr for the, Vice-President nj ST.
600 year. instsad of page at 5000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
News of Fifty Years Ago

From the Richmond Dispatch. Feb. IL. 1S1ID
a contract with John Morton. florist. to plant
trees ia Monroe Park. The work is be
done AT once and the chain gang has been en-
gagged several days in digging the holes for
them
Three public school buildings are to be
erected by tho Board OF Education OF this
city. and Captain Charles H. Dimmock. city
engineer advertises today for proposals to
build them.
County. paid into the state Treasury yesterday
10000 account OF collections OF land and
property tax in that county.
a. i. Lathrop. OF the Virginia Senate, has
been appointed collector for the Fourth Vir-
Ginla District.
Martha Iianes Bennett (nce ButD the au-
thoress died in New York day before yester-
day Of pneumonia. Her remains will be sent
10 Norfolk. her native city. for burial.
The United Senate yesterday passed the bill
10 increase the salary OF the chief justice to
$4,000 per annum.
The report in circulation yesterday that the
Big Bend Tunnel on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad had cavcd in and killed Mr. John :
son and number of hands was absolutely
without founlat ION. That Is wha; Mr. John
son told Dispatch reporter last night, and
he was well and hearty when he impaired the
information
The board OF directors Of the Richmond md
Danvi!ie Railroad have unanimously elected
colonel r. NJ X. Talcott to be engineer and
superintendent OF that road.
A war contribution OF $4,000, 900 will be
cxacted of Paris by tho Germans.
The date for the triumphal march OF the
Germans through Paris has not been set. 1t
NAV never be-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
The Poets Conner
MncHin'n Som

MneSfn's Song.
Sweet are the thoughts that SAVIOR OF
content
The quiet mind is richer than a
crown.
Sweet are the nights in careless slum-
Der spent.
The poor estate scorns Fortunes
angry frown:
Such sweet content. such minds, such
sleep. such bliss,
BeEgars. enjoy. when princes oft do
miss.
The homcly house that harbors quiet
rest.
The cottage that affords no pride
nor care,
The mean, that 'grees with country
music best,
The sweet consort of mirth and
ohscurcd l:fe sets down a type of
a MIND content both crown and king
dom Is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
CONTEST RYAN WILL
wife Cut on with SiWt-nuIk or
Sn0.080 Estate. u Left to
AcfrESs

NV AssOrIAtcd TrrsN)
NEW YORK. Feb. ll.-First steps
TO contest the will Of Joseph j. Ryan.
taken by his widow today. when her
attorneys filed a petition in the Sur
roEates Court. herself. and Richard
Clark. appointed administrators Of the
estate. The petition states that they
were trustees under q separate agree
m"nt drawn up between Ryan and
herself
The VIII hcqucathcd 500 TO Mrs
Ryan and $1,000 each To IN" two chill =
dren while ~" bulk OF the $40 200
estate went 10 Miss Lucille Whilcsord.
an actress
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
Cinema Programs
scenery Is Wonderful.

southern california, rs the ideal
motion urc-inakinr center OF the
wCI!d' WINS new iare in the II. %.
DAVIS production of The Servant, In
The HOUSE. All the scenes were
taken and so diversified was the
scenery at the directors use that 1t
was comparatively easy to preserve
the English atmosphere which gives
!" much charm TO the picture.
Many long distance shots" were
taken OF beautiful cXtcriors, hut Il!
rector ana camera man were ever on
the watch 10 maintain the perfection
%! al! details ana not a California,
palm Was registered" on the film
The phO,oplay production OF The
servant In tn" House" VIII be pre-
scented at ;hc Lyric Thcat.r. for the
last time today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12

PUBLISHED every. .in, IN he year n n. !" TINES.
Tenth street Nichninnd Va. ny Inc i''
tCh Publishing Inc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12

IT HE promptncss with which tho Railroad
Labor Board rendered its decision re-.
iuslng the request for immediate abrOga-
ton OF the national agreements promul-
gated under Federal control. but continuing
them In force until the merits OF the con
troversy shall he fully threshcd out in n
regular nearing, seems TO have come as 3,
surprise TO both sides. Although II upsc,
The plans OF union officials for an immodi-
ate bombardment OF the railroads position,
the decision nevertheless was characterized
by tfE,n as victory for their cause. On
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
Questions. and Answers.

bssovng Iiair.-Wiu you please tell me
whether 5 Cream Or Night Cream Will
dissolve or dcvitalizc the hairs on my face :?
lf not. what can you recommend to remove
supcrtiuous hair from the face or other parts
OF the sHin? Miss r. c.
Answcr.--The electric needle used by "A sur :
econ or skin specialist destroys hair. The
N-ra? is sometimes used to destroy hair
though not the face. These are the only
razor is the most cleanly and effective means
for the temporary removal OF hair.
Our Tradesmen.-You said that hypophos =
phtes do not feed the nerves. but our drug
gst claims they do.
Answer.-And what is your butchers
opinion
Massage for Obesity.-Do you recommend
general massage for the reduction OF obesity ?
miss NJ. j.
Answer.-Thc only methods of reduction I
recommend less food. exercise. or
both. In occasional instances appropriate
ductlcss Gland hormonc medication by the
patients physician lids In reduction and ut
the same time greatly improves health.
Suhsitut for Mineral Oil have been TAX
ing liquid pe,rolatum tmineral oiD for "A long
time for obstinate constipation and mucous
coii;is. The oil Of late seems destroy what
little appetite ] have had for ncccssa ry
"ronghaGn," is there any other thing which
ill Intricate the bowel and mt the same time
produce no undesirable side effects?
ID NJ
Answer--A rather heavy strong naxsecd
tea suitably Favored with lemon juice and
lubricant for hahitual or frequent use You
will have to experiment to find how much and
how often to take haxseed team any case
IL do harm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
Smashing Mciodrnmn.

\ smashing mclodrama, threaded
with love interest that adds TO
rather than dctraCts from the dra
matte strength Of its situations. is
~ Thousand To one" j. Parker, Jr's
production starring twotistcd IIo-
bart Rosworth. which IS at the Isis
Thcatcr again today.
Bosworth is said 10 excel in this
production his past remarkable per-
formancc III such screen successes as
Behind tho Door" and Below tho
Surface" ~ Thousand TO one" is
Mr.. Reads second picture for Asso-
ciatcd Producers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
AnticIrnrct,c mn ncnc,,,,

LITTLE ROCK. ARK. Feb. IL
The House late today passed n SEN
ate bill repeating the anticigarette
law OF Arkansas. The bill now goes
10 the Governor tor his signature.
the measure provides for the Eale
OF cigarettes. cXCert to miners. and
licensing dealers. The argument adj
vanccd for the bill was that the pres
"nt law. prohibiting the sale or Civ
ing away OF cigarettes was not be-
ing enforced and that reputable deal
"r' w"r" put in the position Of boot
Logging them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
AInhnmn railroad borrow. soo. ooo.

WASHINGTON. Feb. ll.-'nymci..
TO tho Ala bama. Ten Q sec and North
crn railroad Corpo - ION Of a loan OF
$4,000 from the revolving fund ere
ated by the transportation act. was
announced today by the Treasury.
This makes total loans To the vari-
Gus railroads to date $751; .064.637. and
a total OF Si45.59a.045 paid by the
government to the carriers under the
different provisions OF The act.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding nImost my
tonic, excepting on legal ana medI-
chi suhJ~cts, arc answered free. As
NIL Inquiries are answered directly
by personal letter, acIf-addrc,.etI
stamped envelope IL required Al
dress Tue Tincs-Dispntch Informn-
lion Burcau. RIchmontl, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
Why I~ussf

one came to us in distress and said
Hank, yon roltroon called me 4 liar Should
smit" him or just have him pinched?''
Whercupon We replied:
III ono callcth thee horsc-thi and thou
art Stcaicr Of horses. why punch him against
his evidence" And If caleth thee n
horse hicf and thou stca!er OF
horses. why anger him. that he Eoeth on
NOR" sure ground and proveth thee pilfercr
q: pigs
Moral: Safety first.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
Negro Attnck. wbi,, \yomnn

OCA1.A. FLA. Feb. l1.-Whilc posses
were searching this and adjoining
counties for an unidentified negro
%ho attempted to attack small
white girl yesterday. white WON
an OF 80 was attacked and then rob
bed near here late today by negro.
Search for the man guilty Of yes
tcrday's crime has proved fruitlcse.
hut ;hc pcrpctrator OF the attack TO-
day was seen by his victims nephew,
who described him to scarchcrs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
WIN clear Is.suo Acre. Of Land

RRADENTowN FLA. Feb. III
Contracts for clearing $500 acres
OF land at a cost OF $4,000 In this
tManatcc) County. we're awarded
yesterday 10 n firm Of contractors OF
Atlanta. Ga. si.O0o.oO0 orange
grove is 10 he developed on 1000
acres OF tho tract, II ia stated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
Theater Calendar
,cADr:MY-kcl,h vaudeville.

.ttADEMl vaudeville.
HlJot-Dorothy Gi,h, In .Thr
Gh"-t In the Garrr;''
I'LL EEIRD-tnionio Moreno, I'm
"Thc NcIfcd Mystery"
HH0ADWAf - Constance raj
mndEr. In 'DnnEcrnms Itnsinr...,
1SfS-fiohnrt n"snorth. in ~
Thousand to One"
LiNtC-I<rnnrdy's .Thr Ser
fnnt In the House,
oDEoN-''rhc Heart Of n Foul"
NEN-Jnrk IoNir and Marin
SAILS, In "IhundcrboIt Jnck.''
NICroR-Iom MIA. In ..'rh- Ter
rOr."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12

The Newport News Times Herald. which
keeps an eye Richmond has the following
to say: Richmond city reports total of
BAH robbcries in 1920. an average of nine a
DAY II would seem from that exhibit that
The Law and Order League OF Richmond should
address It's efforts to law enforcement in dircc-
tons other than violation OF the prohibition
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12

Mr.. Bryan says the past should be for
gotten, hui hOw forget ii when his
presence * constant reminder?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Bi HENRY EDWARD WARNER
NIcrclful Goodncss!


Have you noticed the styles
And the new fashioned Eulcs
OF the woman who smiles?
q Gee.
Have YOU had good throb
From her hair the bob.
With short skirts tho Job
TO her knee?
! declare. it's wonder the way mon contrivc
To Keep up with the .marveis and stu be alive.
And IL beats me how sheer imbecilities thrive.
Mcrc;ful
Goodness
Merciful goodness Giminy Christmas.
Say: To "a man up tree
This age is daisy.
And every ones cr;i:y
Mcrciful--goodn
When YOU get good view
OF the things women do
To he modern and
Tce-hcc
It's amazing. YOU know.
That The thing could be so!
Anything seems TO go
With a She
And I'm not disrespectful. and yet must
don't like to kid them. and yet must
Mcrcifu
Goodness
Me!
Mcrciful Goodness. CHRISTOPHER Columbus,
Wow. 1t would tickle a flea.
This world would be Hades weret not for the
ladies'
Merciful-g oodness---me!