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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-15
BOB MEUSEL JOINS YANKS
Suspension Lifted. Player Failed to
Receive Reporting Notice.

NEW YORK, March 14..-Bob
Meuscl, utility man on the Now York
Americans was suspended today for
failure to report. but his unexpect-
cd arrival later resulted in the lift
ing OF the suspension, said reports
received here from the training
camp at Shreveport, La. Meusel
failed to receive a telegram notify
ing him to report March 12, as ne
had already started for the camp, IL
was stated.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-15
Arkansas Woman Named
to Place on the Bench

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, March IL
Miss Erie Chambers OF Llttlo Rock
secretary OF the Arkansas public
health association, viii be the first
woman Judge in Arkansas in the
event she accepts appointment un-
der the bill creating n new court
OF common pleas IN Litte Rock. II
was learned at the office OF tho
governor today.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-15
Bob Wallace Assumes
Charge at MuskOgee
Special to The World.


MUSKOGEE, March 14.--Manag-
er Babby Wallace OF the local South
western league baseball team arrived
today and Immediately announced
plans for the 30-odd players signed
to report here between now and
March %. when the New York
Giants will be here for the first OF
two exhibition games. A name for
the local club will be announced
soon from dozens OF suggestions
mndn nv fAna In rocent Weeks
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-15
NINETEEN TULSA OILERS REPORT; FIRST WORKOUT TOD
Exhibition Games

ORANGE, Texas, March II.
X. II. r.
Philadelphia Americans o.. l 2
ST. Louis Nationals .... ? !
atterios-Harris, Moore and
Perkins, Walker; Haines. Walker,
REVERE and Mccarthy, Dilhoefer.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-15

Kay county Ben Brush, Dillon.
Fifth race, three .siXteonths of
mile Roamcr. Some OF The
Herbs. Night cap, Smoky Hill Buck.
JCsscruc. Naomi.
Sixth race, quart cT-milc. over
-four hurdles Ernest wild Bill, Lon
don Nhif, wild 1rlshman, crazy
Clair, Lightning Flash. Flanaglns
Bar.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-15
Nike O'DOUd Working
WIN wis; Wilson
FdUOrite in Betting

NEW YORK March l4.-Mike
o'boWd will put In three days OF
hard work this week IN prcpara-
ton for his 15-rOund champion
snip bout with Johnny, Wilson at
Madison square Garden Thurs
day night DDOwd Is working
with Harry wills, the giant ne
gro, and several other sparring
partucre. Wilson, who H. train
ing at charlcstown. Mass was a
Z ~ fuyoritc in oral betting here
today
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-15

story follows his upward career and
his romance with unbroken inter
est to the moment when, clasped in
his mothers arms and restored to
the love and respect of his father,
the lad looks forward TO life OF
usefulness to his fellows and happi-
ness with his bride-to-be.
1t Is a story OF life, not made out
OF pieces Of other plays but out Of
the fabric of life itself, and its mes
sage to men Is one OF optimism aud
faith--for what the hero OF That
Something" does lies within the
power of all TO do, Orce they find
that something" which is the theme
of the plot and the impulse of the
youths reformat ton.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-15
Frank Thompson Joins Camp;
Her Jelsma and Olson Here
AalGN7,L9@lSls
larry Doilcy

Ambition ana

am ilIlb anu
pep are com
m,udublc and
necessary rcQui
sites Tor 10 pro-
fcFHional base
ball player and
without IA g. m
the tusscrB could
not progress worry
far but UCrc
arc times when
energy ls misdi-
rc,tod such ~
the ease of a cor
tain rookie pitch
cr uf thct tulsa
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-15

There is no preachment in the
play. Whatever reflections II starts
in the minds of the beholders are
subsequent to the enjoyment of
great and moving drama in which
the soul OF man and the heart OF
"A girl are disclosed.
THAT Something" is in all of us.
We may go for years without TAX
ing advantage OF il, and miss many
opportunities that would bring us to
the topmost rung of the ladder of
success. THAT Something" which
made Warren Harding president of
the United States, Theodore Roose-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

General Pershing's speech made a
profound impression upon the as
semblage and brought tears to many
eyes Referring TO the unknown as
soldier of France" dear friend
and my comrade," the General said /.
Il salute in your noble life and in
your tragic death you have become
10 the world an immortal symbol of
devotion to the highest ideals Of
mankind Your valor on many fields
will ever remain an inspiration to
living mothers who weep over your
grave and they recall the heroism Of
their own brave sons.
Your allied comrades remember
with deep emotion how you cheered
them as YOU fell They praise your
gallant deeds while they renew their
VOWS of allegiance to the principles
for which you fought.
You fought against the calamity
of war. but your work will not be
completed until the burdens which the
preparations for war imposes are lift.
ed from the shoulders Of all peoples.
You gave your all for peace, but your
gift will be barren unless a generous
spirit of unselhsh cooperation arises
to take the place of hatred
unknown soldier. to you of whom
thousands Of mothers ask; Is 1t my
SOM TO your tomb which is for France
the altar of the country. bring the
love and affection of the American
soldiers who fought beside you and
the valiant soldiers Of France"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

A new real estate brokers license
law to be proposed at the coming ses
sion Of the Legislature will be drafted
= S1sSofssN A. ASAioees tOoiioci iot tut
Real Estate Board of Baltimore The
license law committee of the Real
Estate Board believes the present law
is worthless as a regulatory measure
because no machinery for its enforce
ment is provided The proposed law
is in accordance with the model H.
cense law recommended by the Ma
tional Association of Real Estate
Boards. It is understood that similar
laws have been passed in Is States
II is probable that the new law. like
the old one. will apply to Baltimore
city only, although in other States the
license law is State wide,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
.PERSH|NG ST|RS
ALL PARIS HEART
Throng in Tears As He Lays
Medal on Her0's Grave
HALLS DEAD AS coMRADE
American Guard Acclaimed = Out
bursts OF Enthusiasm Greet Them
On Their Way To The Arch
OF Triumph.

Paris.-The United States Sunday
paid its highest tribute to the dead
soldiers of France when Cen John j.
Pershing, in the presence of an i'm
mense throng, including Presidert
Millerand and other high officials OF
the French Republic. laid the Con
gressional Medal Of Honor upon the
tomb Of the unknown poilu under the
Arch of Triumph The ceremony was
the most impressive expression Of
Franco-American sympathy since the
United States declared war on Ger
many in April, 1917
A military review. second in size
only to the historic Victory parade.
followed the ceremony. A picked bat
talon of American troops, representa-
tive of all units comprising the Amer.
lean forces on the Rhine, led the pa
rade. which was reviewed by Presi.
dent MilEerand, General Pershing. Am.
bassador Herrick and all the marshals
of France. The presence of large
body of American troops in Paris for
the first time since 1919 caused an
outburst of enthusiasm from the thou
sands Of Parisians who lined the Ave
nue. des Champs Elysees and the Place
d'Etoile. where the arch is located
Before placing the decoration on
the unknown soldiers tomb, General
Pershing stood 4hefnre il at salnle for
several minutes Then, in a voice
shaking with emotion. he declared:
in the name of the President and
Of the People of the United States,
as token of our perpetual belief in
the righteousness OF the cause for
which you died. and as mark of
respect and admiration 20 you and to
your eountrymen. | place this con-
gressional medal of honor upon your
Tomb
The American headquarters band
from Coblenz then played the "Mar.
seillaise" and "Tbe slsr-spsngled
Banner"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
Urges Tax On Auto Fuel.

Referring to his proposal that the
State impose tax upon gasoline o.
similar fuel used by motor vehicles,
John N. Mackali, chairman of the State
Roads Commission. pointed out that
IN his opinion such an impost would
be the fairest way Of taxing motor
vehicle owners according to the size
of their cars and the number Of miles
the cars are run The tax per horse
power, produces serious inequalities.
Mr.. Msekall explained, owners of light
and inexpensive cars paying In some
instances more than owners OF high
priced and much heavier cars. simi
lariy such method takes no consid.
Grafton of the number of miles a car
may be run; the tax is the same wheth
er the car covers 5000 miles or 10000
miles annually. he pointed out
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Three contracts for road building
were given out by the State Roads
Commission. The bid of T. B. Lewis
& Sons, of Hyattsville. of s20,S69, foI
building 1S5 miles of gravel road in
Anne Arundel county from Stewards
corner toward Dayidsonyille. was ac
eepted There were IL bidders. high
being s36.991.
A contract for resurfacing los miles
of the old macaGam road along the
Frederick pike, from the new city line
to Catonsville, was awarded to the
Baltimore Asphalt Block and Tile
Company, at $2S,660
Concrete shoulders, curbing and gut
ters will be built along the road
through Middletown. Frederick coun
ty. a distance of about a mile. The
NJ. ]. Grove Lime Company obtained
the contract st its bid of s246S0.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
ARMISTICE DAY PROCLAMATION
Harding Call On People to Offer Silent Prayer

Washington. The American
people are called upon by PresI-
dent Harding, in a proclamation
Just issued. TO offer a silent two
minute prayer a. noon on Armis-
tice Day. November IL. when the
body Of an unknown American
soldier killed in France will be
laid to rest in Arlington Gene
terry.
The text Of the proclamation is
as follows;
By the President of the United
States of America-A proclama-
tion:
Whereas. the Congress of the
United States, by a concurrent res
olution adopted on the fourth day
OF last March, authorized the
Secretary OF War to cause to be
brought 10 the United States tho
body of an American, who was
member of the American Expedi-
tionary Forces in Europe, who lost
his life during the World War and
whose identity has not been estab-
lished, for burial in the memorial
amphitheatre OF the National Gem
etery at Arlington. Va; and
Whereas. the remains Of this IN
known American to be brought to
the United States in pursuance Of
the said concurrent resolution will
be buried in the said memorial am
phitheatre at Arlington on the f1th
day OF November next; and
Whereas. these remains will be
representative Of all unidentified
American dead who in the World
War gave their lives in their coun-
try's cause; and
Whereas. It is desired that CRATE
full recognition Of their loyal devo-
ton to country and of their sacri-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

fee should be appropriately shown
with the solemnity by their Cod
fearing and patriotic fellow eoun-
try-men:
Now, therefore, |, Warren G.
Harding, President Of the United
States of America, do hereby call
upon all devout and patriotic citi-
zens Of the United States to pause
from their accustomed occupations
and labors on Friday. the 11th day
of November. next, from II o'clock
noon to two minutes past that hour
for a period of silent prayer of
thanks to the Giver Of All Good
for these valuable and valorous
lives and of supplication for His
divine mercy and for His blessings
upon our beloved country.
Furthermore. hereby direct
that the national flag be displayed
at half-staff upon all the public
buildings OF the United States and
all stations Of the army. navy and
Marine Corps throughout the
world as well as upon all Ameri-
can embassies, legations and con-
snlates. from sunrise until sunset,
on November IL. 1921
In witness whereof | have here
unto set my hand and caused the
seal OF the United States to be al.
fixed. Done in the District Of
Columbia this 18th day of Septem-
Der. in the year OF our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and TWEEN
ty-one, and of the Independence Of
the United States OF America the
one hundred and forty-sixth.
(Signed) WARREN G. HARDING.
~ the President.
CHARLES L. HUGHES.
Secretary of State.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

The white population of Maryland
increased 1873 per cent from 1910 to
1920, while the increase in the negro
population was only So per cent, ar
cording to figures made public by the
Bureau of the Census. There was an
increase Of 142Oss in the white pop
ulation, the figure jumping from l.
062.6S9 to 1204,737 with an increase
of 1929 in the negro population the
figure in 1920 being 244,479 against
232.25O in 1910
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Rohrersville. le.--Charged with forging
the name of his sister. Miss Nellie
Metz, of Frederick county who caused
the warrant to be issued. to a check
for s45. drawn on the Keedysville
Bank. Russell Metz was arrested rear
Trego by Deputy Sheriff Albert Cramp.
ton and John W. Cable
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
Women win Compile Candidates
Records.

Complete and thorough investigation
is to be made by the Just Government
League Of the records of all candidates
for the General Assembly between now
and election day. A committee for this
work was appointed at a meeting OF
the league, and plans we're made to de
termine the course to be pursued by
the investigators. When the commit
tee has finished its work the league
will be veritable Scotland Yard of in
formation about aspirants of both par
ties. Particular attention is to be paid
10 the records of the candidates on the
liquor question. and kindred issues. The
members CT the league who attended
the luncheon declared they were tsl
iertaking this work il line with their
previous promises to purify politics
and that they did not propose to vote
for candidates who were wrong" o.
'doubtful' on moral questions.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
peRsHlNe's COUSIN DEAD.

Rev. Thompson F. Pershins Expires In
Penllyn, Pa.
Philadelphia,-Rev Thompson F.
Pershing. retired member Of the Pitts
burgh Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church and cousin Of Gen.
eral John j. Pershing, died at Penllyn,
Pa He was 10 years old.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
TWO SISTERS DIE IN FIRE.

Detroit Trapped by fire in their
home, two sisters were smothered to
death. They were Irene Badnick,
years old. and Eleanor Badnick, Z A
1a-year-old brother jumped from sec
ond.story window with baby sister 10
bis arms
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
$4,000 FOR MAIL ROBBERS.
Hays Authorizes Reward For Six Who
Held Up Atohlson Train.

Oklahoma City.-A telegram was re-.
ceiyed BY Postofice officials here from
p Postmaster-General Hays, authorizing
the offering of a reward of $4,000 fo'
the capture of the bandits who held up
train No. ) OF the Atehison, Topeka &
Santa Fe Railroad near here and
robbed q mail car The reward is In
the form OF $1,000 for each OF the Six
men who participated ia the robbery
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
STATE NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLO
The Latest GIeanings From All
Over the State
THINGS SEEN AND HEARD

Easton.-Thomas Sears. Jr., Of Trap
pc, was arrested BY Constable William
Bartlett, of that town. and tried before
Justice George Schuyles and fined $25
and cost for killing game out of sea
son. he having one lone rabbit in his
possession.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Centerville. Ludlow Gafford. OF
Price, has been placed on the retired
honor list Of the Pennsylvania Rail
road. MIR. Gafford has been in the EN-.
ploy of the company 36 years. taking
his first position as station agent at
HAYDEN.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
slze FAMILlEs oEoRsAsINe.
Average Has Dropped From Five Per-
sons In 1880 10 a.

Washington.-T The size of families in
the United States is steadily decreas-
ing. the average number Of persons to
a family in 1920 being 4.S. while in
1910 ii was as; in 1900, Al; in 1890.
40; in 1880. 5. the Census Bureau an
nouneed,
The total population Of the United
States IN 1890 was l057l0.62O. and Il
was grouped ieio sa.sSi,tTs families
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Easton.-The initiative OF move
ment to form a Chamber of Commerce
in Easton and Talbot county was taken
at dinner of the Rotary Club at Ho-
tel Norris. to which Mr. Freeman, sec
retary, and Mr. H. W Carly. vice-pres-
ident of the Chamber of Commerce
of Salisbury, were invited. together
with an attendance of about 40 Ro
tarians.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
TARIFF HEARINGS ANNOUNCED.

Washington Senator Penrose,
chairman o. the Senate Finance Com
mittee, announced hearings on the new
tariff probably will begin November l.
Agricultural Interests will be heard
FIRST. he said. A resolution will be
Introduced asking Congress TO extend
the Fordney Emergency Tariff Bill an.
IN The new tariff measure can be en-.
acted and put in operation, he said.
The Fordney bill expires November
9T
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
Prepare State For Service In War.

In the event of war or other ma
tionsl emergency, Maryland troops
will take the field largely as mounted
units. according to plans of the War
Department which eontemplates the
recruiting in this State, if ever neces-
sary, of a large part of the 62nd Cav.
airy division and the S0th Infantry
division. Both of these organizations
will, in time OF peace be paper di.
visions" built about a skeleton of re-
serve officers who will be called into
service for short training period
each year Details of the plan as out
lined in letters issued by headquar-
ters OF the Third Corps Area and re-
ceived by every Reserve officer in the
State provide for dividing the State
into areas, which, according to the
1920 census, may be expected to sup.
ply men Tor the units assigned there.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
W. R. CLARK
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
IA PLATA, ND

Our equipments for the business are
OF the best, our outfit COMPLETENESS
HeArse and Good Team
Are prepared to furnish, on III,
shortest notlce. all styles OF the be.
grades OF Caskets and Coains.
VIII give our personal attention
all business put in our charge, and ~
guarantee the best Of service
rsrms Reasonable
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

crlsaeld.-The clothing factory of
Greif Brothers. Of Baltimore, and two
dwellings we're destroyed by fire here.
entailing a loss estimated at $4,000
The fire started in the dwelling OF
Will Evans. next door to the clothing
factory, when an oil stove on which
the family supper was being prepared
exploded No one was hurt in the ex
plosion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Salisbury ry-Thomas w Waller. the
last surviving member of the Board of
County Commissioners that won the
distinction of building the first shell
road in Wicomico county, died at his
home here at the age Of 81 years. Mr.
Waller was a retired farmer who
welded considerable influence in the
Democratic party in the SpringhilI and
Delmar districts. He is survived by
widow, Mrs. Mary A. Waller. and three
sons.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
STATE
CAPITAL



Annapolis ~
The State Game Department has
recently collected fines totaling s400
from persons who have shot game In
violation of the law. The bulk OF the
money has come from persons con
victed of shooting fiickers, which. al
insect-destroying birds. are protected
by the law.
Z. Lee LeCompte. State Game War
den, calls attention to the fact that tht
season for shooting squirrels does not
open till November 10. Mr. LeCompte
says he will favor introduction Of
bill in the next session of the Legis-
lature which would make the season
open September /
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Cambridge.-Reports from Neck dis
trict indicate that the recent storm
was quite severe in that locality and
in adjacent parts of cambridge dis.
triet Phone lines were badly dam
aged in many places. A large tree.
nearly three feet in diameter. on the
farm of George L. Radcliffe of Balti-
more, was wrung off and carried sew
eral hundred yards into the river
which borders the place. A house in
Town Point, on the opposite side of
the stream, which was under construc.
ton, was blown down and the timbers
scattered,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
NEW FOR SALES TAX PLAN.
Senator. a Harding Supporter. Gives
Administration A Jolt.

Washington. 4 Supporters of the
pending tax revision bill received a
jolt when Senator New. OF Indiana,
one of the Republican leaders closely
associated with the Harding Admin
istration. declared himself unquali-
fiedly in favor of the qdoption OF SEN
ator Smoot's sales tax plan
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

Hagerstown. This city has been
designated as headquarters for the
SEND Cavalry Division. Organized Re.
serves. with Lieutenant Colonel VIII
liam R. Taylor. of the Regular Army
as chief Other Regular Army officers
will be assigned here later to assist in
headquarters work. The command
will draw its personnel from the en-
tire area of Maryland Virginia and
District of Columbia The various
units to be absorbed include four regi-
ments. two machine-gun squsdrons. en-.
gineer battalion. division train ard va
rious headquarters units.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
SEES REVIVAL IN BUSINESS.


Washington. American business
conditions improved decidedly during
September in the view of the Fedora
Reserve Board, just made public dis
tinctly optimistic review of conditions
for the month. Important changes fol
the better were seen in the credit sit
uation, distinct encouragement in
many basic business lines and strong
liquidation. indicating increased abil
ity OF business to settle its accounts
There wholesome improvement
which the boards correspondent
found in almost every section appeared
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07
State enforcement Urged.

Urging The women to use their citi-
zenship to obtain a State enforcement
law on prohibition, Mrs. Mary r. Has
lup addressed the quarterly meeting Of
the womens Christian Temperance
Union in st. Marks Methodist Epls
copal Church. Among the other speak
ers was Mrs. Fannie A. Drummond, OF
oberliu, national feld secretary Of the
young peoples unions, who said the
work of the W c. T. Z. is more i'm
portant than ever.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-07

residing in 2O.ss7,OO4 dwellings. The
average number OF persons to a dwell
ing was 81 in 1890, while in 1880 il
was Sc.