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The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03
Absent-Niinded Ephraim

Old Ephraim Davis had the repu-
tation OF being the most absont-miud.
ed man in Chenango county. one Jay
he went TO S. on various mat
ters OF business. At the talor's he
bought new suit. which he donned,
asking that his old one be wrapped
up. lie then went TO the national
bank and purchased bonds Of con-
siderable value and placed them in
the breast pocket of his new suit. Ar
ter doing several other errands he
drove leisurely home.
Some time afterwards he went TO
get the bonds from the pocket OF his
old suit Naturally. he did not fad
them there. Greatly perturbed. ne
put on his new suit and set off sJc
s.. There he went Immediately
TO the bank.
Il bought some bonds here the
other day" he began In his drawing
voice, "and put them right in this
here pocket" His hand went up to
his coat At a sudden rustling that
ensued an expression ludicrous in its
mixture of shamefacedness and re-
lief came into the wrinkled counte-
nance, And, by gosh, here they bel"
Without another word he turned on
his heel and walked out, leaving the
bank employees conyulsed with
laughter.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03
See vann Fundmk when you Want First Class Groceries, the Minute Man.
VNN FUDERBUM

Fred Lewis. Stallings young man.
is in the Mecklenburg county jail
charged with an assault upon the wife
OF a friend. The alleged assault oc-
Cured Wednesday. Lewis. IL is said.
went 10 dinner with his friend. but
decided to remain al the house for a
while after finishing his meal. Late
that afternoon the mans wife was
found lying in an unconscious con-
dition with napkin tied around her
mouth. Lewis operates a garage at
Stallings He is about thirty-two
years OF age. The olfense was COM
mitted in Charlotte.
A dog belonging TO young daugh-
ter OF Mr.. ana MRS. +. NJ. Mills, of
Marshville township. Jumped" four
moonshiners Friday in field near
her fathers pasture. From her home
Miss Mills saw smoke rising and ac-
companied by her dog she went TO
make an investigation. Before reach
ing the spot. however. he: dog baTked.
causing four men to jump from out OF
the brush heap and fee into the
woods. Frightened. The little girl
ran home TO report the occurrence,
and while she was away the moon
sinners returned long enough TO get
their liquor-making outfit, But in
their haste they left the cap and
worm of the still.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03

Miss Margie Marsh, of Marshville,
is the guest of her friend, Miss Mil
dred Plyler.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03

Miss Annie May Mccall. of Mccall,
S. c.. is visiting her sister, Mrs. p
II. johnson.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03

Fifty pounds OF magazines were
shipped TO 0teen. the government hos
pital for disabled soldiers, here yes
terday by Mr.. 0lin NeIanLs, adju-
tant Of the Melvin Desc post OF the
American Leg Oh Shipments will be
made every two weeks, and Monroe
people are requested to leave their
magazines Ut the Leg.ni club rooms
or At the Union Dug COMPANY.
A heh hawk. lis wings measuring
five feet and four inches from tip TO
tip. was Killed the other DAY as il
vas how ring over the pond OF Esq.
Zeb Little, in Goose Creek township.
evidently preparing 10 Llake dive
for a fish Its talons, pr claws, we've
bloody, and II was supposed that il
had recently seized a lisa in oac o.
the ponds nearby. Ne. Little ha6 SEN
the hawk 1yilg over his p0ie le-
fore. but hal leer ILaDle TO let =
shot at il. tic says il was beau
tiful sight TO see the hawk dive hun
bred feet .nJo the water after its
prey. Some Who saw the bird pIo-
nounce il to ~. 2 mountain eagle. but
Mr. Little Is confident that ii beiCngs
To the hawk t.ibe.
Mr.. Raymond Griffin has an 'elk +.
about nine years old. on his place
about two miles south of town. IL
used TO be in the park at Charlotte.
On account of its age and the in
Vulnerable scars On its body. the elk
has an appearance similar to a
broken : down mule. but il still re-
tains that majestic bearing peculiar
to its breed.
There is no such thing as scar
city OF labor in this section. Re
Gently Mr.. J. d. Warren, one OF the
Southern express company officials,
with headquarters here, advertised
for fifteen messengers. To date he
has received 749 applications for the
Jobs, and they are still coming in.
The Shiloh school will close Thurs
day, May 5th, with exercises by the
primary and intermediate grades at
2 p. m. and play. "A Poor Married
Man." in three acts. at $3.50 p. m.
Admission 10 and 30 cents.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dewey McCorkle died Sunday at the
home in North Monroe. and the funer-
al was held yesterday by Rev. j. h.
Warren yesterday at 1880 o'clock.
The floral offerings on the grave of
the little one were many and beauti-
full, showing the love and sympathy
of the neighbors and friends of the be
reaved.
The Furr school. taught by Mr.. ].
II. Cunningham. will give an enter
tainment az the close of the school,
May. 7th, beginning at seven o'clock.
Music by string band. and everybody
invited.
Rev. X. j. MeIlwaine will preach at
Allan next sunday at IL a. m. and at
Bethany at ?. M.
The nine children OF Mr.. and Mrs
John Q. Griffin Of east Monroe town
ship surprised their parents today by
assembling to celebrate the birthday
of their father, who is SO years old.
with a picnic dinner. Mrs. Griffin
was SO years old April 2Sth, and she
and Mr.. Griffin have been married 81
years. Both are enjoying good health
and they number their friends only
by their acquaintance.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03
The Immortal William.

At dinner in England the prin-
cipal guest was Kaiser Wilhelm H.
According to the late Lionel Brough,
some one remarked, in the course of
the conversation, "As the immortal
William said, There is tide in the
affairs of men, ct cetera."
The kaiser ulIed to the speaker
and asked. Did l say that? | don I
remember"
When the story was repeated at
tea one evening. amid the general
general laughter one lady said with
plying smile:
"Of course it was his grandfather
they meant"
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
Latest Happenings In and
Around Monroe.

Children's day exercises viii b
given at Center church next Sunda.
at eleven o'clock. followed by a ser
mon by Rev. A. E. Hinshaw.
The closing exercises of the Sus
tare school will be held next Thurs
day night. May 5th. beginning at eigh
o'clock.
Union school. Lar Greek town
ship, will have com gcement eNer
cises Saturday May eth. The morn
ing will be devoted 10 the recitation
and defamation contests. A picni
dinner will be served on the grounds
In the afternoon an address will b
given by Mr.. Ray Funderburk follow
ed by a play. The Dream that Cams
True" in the evening at eight o'clock
Admission Is and IS cents. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend thes,
exercises.
The Business Mems class of tn,
Central Methodist church will hold {
big "get-together" meeting in thu
church basement Friday evening. A
musical program will be rendered
an address will be made by visiting
orator and a refreshment course will
be served. Many topics of Interest
will also be discussed. and full at
tendance is urged.
The Mineral Springs. Bakers and
Mt. Pleasant school districts are con
sidering consolidating for the pur
pose of erecting a large brick high
all DAsf n a 4.
feet, largely signed. were presented
10 the county board of education al
its May meeting yesterday, but NJ
action was taken. There is some OPP
position on the part of the Mt. Pleas
ant district, and the board hopes e
reconcile all differences before order
ing the consolidation.
Il feel a peculiar sensation. and
may be dead in twenty minutes.
This was the startling decoration
made to the Sunday congregation OF
the Prospect Methodist church by the
pastor. Rev. Mr.. Brady. shortly after
he had read his text. He suddenl!
turned pale, and then swooned away
falling TO the floor. He quickly re-
covered, however. and resumed hi:
sermon, but he had spoken but a few
words more before he was again
seized with 4 fainting spell. This time
he was picked up by tender hands OF
members OF his flock and carried ia
the parsonage nearby. Medical at
tcntlon was Immediately summoned
and at last accounts il was said that
he would recover Rev. Nj. Brady
came TO this county several moaths
ago from the Wnston-Salen district;
He is about tifty-fonr years OF age.
Mr.. l.. :. prt,llt. government cot
ton rrader. announces that lie VIII
give up his work here !'r the season
May 20, aud :oauests farmers ucsir-
ing cotton graded ~ mail their fam-
Piles Il him before that date. Nj.
Prevatt, along with ether gove,nn ent
graders, will devote his time during
the summer to the organization OF
the North Carolina cooperative mar
ketirfg associating. He expects TO
come back to Monroe next fall when
the cotton season opens.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03

Misses Tate Davis and Lucille Prire
are spending the week with the lat
ter's sister. Mrs. Holmes Morris.
Miss Alma Tomberlin has returned
home after an extended visit to her
sister, Mrs. ]. w. Dovehoo of Atlanta.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03
O. q. ID.

An old darby visited a doctor and
received instructions as TO what ,
should do. Shaking his head, he was
about to leave the office. when th'
doctor called out:
Hey. there, uncle. YOU forgot tc
pay me-"
PAY you TO what boss?"
For my advice"
"Nossuh, boss" said Rastus. shut
fling out Else complunated II from
all angles and decided not TO take IT,
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03

My marriage is a complete sue
cess. DO just as | please. My wife
does as she pleases."
"Ah. il must be wonderful to live
happily together"
"Oh-well-you see, We haven't
lived together for five years"
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03
9 OCIAL

7 udtN uttI AANtAhkl
In the city of the marriage of Mr.
Harry Warren Hargis, Jr.. American
Niee-eOnsul at Havana, Cuba, and Miss
Sara +. Letson, of Atlanta. Ga, which
occurred on Saturday afternoon, April
10. The following is copied from the
/ Havana Post: MIR. Harry Warren
Hargis. Jr.. American vice consul in
Havana. and Miss Sara +. LetsOn OF
Atlanta. Ga. were married Saturday
afternoon at 1 p. m. at the Holy Trim
lty cathedral by Dean George Myers.
Mr. Hargis has been in Havana about
Two years, his home formerly being
~ Charlotte, ~ c. lie was educatet
at the University OF Georgia, at Ath
ems The bride. who is very attrac-
tive and talented young lady, the
daughter oil Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Let
son, OF Atlanta, Ca. has spent the
winter in Havana and by her attrac-
tive and charming personality has
made wide circle of friends in the
city. The young copule are we'll
known and very popular. particularly
among the younger members of the
Z
member of the American Legion. Fol-
lowing the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Tartas entertained for the bride
and groom with reception and dance
at the Havana country club. Amons
the guests present were Consul Gen.
eral and Mrs. Carlton Baily Hurst.
Vice Consul c. b. Hosmer. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Park, Miss Ethel Does,
Mable and Margaret Garet, and
Messrs. Jack Wright and Robert FL
lis. Among those who will entertain
In honor of Mr.. and Mrs Hargis dur
ing the week are: Consul General and
Mrs. Carlton Bailey Hurst. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward, Mr., and Mrs. Ellis, and
Messrs. Douglas. Hoffman. Tippett
and Wright. The young men last
named are all Georgia boys and will
entertain at tea dance at the Ha-
vana country club in honor of the
young couple"
Miss Pauline Ratliffe OF Wades-
bolo is spending week with her sis
ter, Miss Ivor Ratliffe at Mrs. vann
Funderburk's.
Mrs. Il. Y. Houston is the guest of
her old friend. Mrs. l.. c. Beckett. in
Newton.
Mrs. r. W. Allen of Wadesboro is
spending some time with Mrs. Fred
Huntley.
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Lockhart
Of Charlotte were the weekend
guests OF Mr. and Mrs. ]. j. Parker.
Mr.. William Austin who is.a with
crew of the Redpath chautauqua
spent sunday at home. He is located
IN Salisbury this week.
Mrs "A. NJ. Secrest and daughters
have returned from visit to rela-
tives in shelby. Miss Elizabeth Webb
entertained for little Miss Mary Gov
ington Secrest.
Miss Annie Greene of Louisburg
is the guest of her brother, DR.. z. S.
Greene.
Miss Annie May Mccall. of Mccall,
s. c.. is visiting her sister. Mrs. P.
II. johnson.
Miss Margie Marsh, of Marshville,
is the guest of her friend, Miss Mil
dred Plyler.
Misses Tate Davis and Lucille Price
are spending the week with the lat
ter's sister, Mrs. Holmes Morris.
Miss Alma Tomberlin has returned
home after an extended visit to her
sister, Mrs. ]. w. Dovehoo of Atlanta.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03
A Eat RetluCer.

Would you advise me to travel
for my health?"
mo" replied the doctor. "A man
wants to be in first-class physical con
dition before he takes on the wor-
ries of travel nowadays. Washing
ton Star.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03
sheer Accident.

The bride and groom met by acct
dent"
VERY interesting. How Gomez"
"She got speck of dust i'm her
eye and he thought she was winking
at him.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03
Orders Are Orders. :"

On 1913 troop train these two
orders were pasted on the wall:
DIVISIONAL: mo liquor is permitted
aboard troop trains
Regimental: Don't throw bottles
out of the windows"
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-03

The best salesman Is the man who
sells goods at a price that nets his
employers fair profit.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
32-Marquisette 400 I'd.

Curtain marquisettc with
dainty rufflcd edge. Also fine
curtain wolfe, ruffled, colored
edge in blue, yellow and pink.
Especially adapted for chamber
and bath room.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
14-Raincoats 1855

They sold for SD and $l9-
only A. lett. Bcltcd and loose
models. Ruhhcrizcd silk and
twccdS. All sizes and colorS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
l6-Hosiery 45c

For womcn-a black isle stock
ing that women will buy by
thrcrS and skies, for they re re-
markably low priced.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
l7-Musser Hose SOC

For boys our entire stock, for
mcrly 100 pr, Heavy ribbed
school hose, odd sizes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
23--Tots' Frocks 2.25

.Jolic Joan FrockS Of pink and
blue checked bingham with
white popIin trimming. Sizes
to Is. Reg. 300.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
l8-Hair Bows 75c

These hair ribbon bows AFRO all
made up in plain and fancy ma
tcrialS. PIaidS. moircS and fam
rieS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
34-Rug Surround CSC I'd.

1t takes the place of hardwood
and has the appearance of a
hard wood floor. Sc inches
wide. best quality. Priced for
Friday only.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
"a ajamas 100

For children 10 ~ l6 years.
Twn-picrr, white longrIoth and
striped madras; silk frog.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
33-Cretonnes 4Sc I'd.

High-grade quality, sc inches
wide, light and dark patterns,
in large variety. Exceptionally
low price for Friday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
20-Long Gloves $50

kavScr'S 16-hutton silk gloves
in navy, champagne and gray.
Other makes included.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08

Tho in chl-E" .: .he ban
qg". htlN promised hat they WI r''"
4 !lurrr :" tho troop haNIGS th" argos;
80 uI"mhr:S L@ri ';-''p com
M:.;nm.n NrrScn'.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
2l-Vestees 100

Pretty net vcStecS with collar
attached. trimmed with lace
frillS. They add ii bright touch
10 suit or dress.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
35-Rag Rugs 1.39

Plain or, hit-and-miss patterns
with band border. Made of fine
grade ginghams. Sizes 25xoO
and 30X60.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08

\ meeting oC tho building and
grounds rommj;'"" Of III" local council
W.! l." hc!i MuHtay "v"7 NJ. April d..
At Nh:rh I'm" several imp'-'aHt maj
tr-S MI y, brought ~.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
,-'Kerchiefs 1.59

Linen Madeira kcrrhicfS, hand
embroidered and ScalIopcd.
Also Armenian handmade kcr-
chiefs. hand-workcd lace edge.
Regularly - and 22I.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
19-Girdles AS

Roman striped girdlc>. taS>"Icd
both ends. two yards long. Sc
full in many ways.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
36-Notion Specials

l5r Bias Tape in pink, blue and
copenhagen, special bolt
l2%c
100 Embroidery Scissors, spc-
cial 79c
Sc belong Hair Pins, special,
, boxes DC
sc Hair Waivers, special 29c
Doe Cube Pins, black and white.
spccial 15c
30 White Pearl Buttons. line
so. special. doz. Z.OO
LOO White Pearl Buttons, line
-. special, doz. SOC
25r Skirt Binding. brown, tan
and grey, special, bolt 15c
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
Laces Sc yd.

cotton flct and cluny tilNt
edges and insertingS for cur
tains. ScarfS and undrrgar.
mcntS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08

Have ,ha: electrical, work done now
l'ai,rL El"r'r:cNl to. Phon" ~ l."t
Market Street. ap-i-S-S
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
31-Crash 17c Yd.

Regularly 22c I'd. Half linen,
plain white, for hand, dish and
roller.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08

O-p-p.O-E-T-t-N-I-T-Y
INTELI.IGENtER WANT ADS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
30-Pillow Gases 29c

Our regular 35c and Soc grades
-bleached-sizcs 42x36 and
45x36.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
39-Work Pants 2.65

80 pairs of Mems Stag brand,
1ean work pants offered Fri
day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
37-Toilet Goods
38-Hand Bags Special

New Kodak Bags with vanity
fittings. just received and Spe-
cially priced for Friday 500
4 Buried Alligator hand bag is
specially offered for Friday at
2.25
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
29-Pillow Cases 1870

Our regular 25c and 29c grades
characteristics 42x36 and
45x36.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
42-Union Suits 75c

Roxford'S Flat White Isle
union suits. Two styles: short
sleeves, 34-length and no
sleeves, knee length.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
4~0-Trousers $50

A limited number of dress
pants tailored in striped
worSIcdS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
Shirts CSC

An odd assortment of striped
madras shirts in complete size
range. Were up to 200.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
2~8-Ginghams 12Ht I'd.

28-GlnghamS I1Nc yu.
Apron ginghams in various
sized check designs. Only 1000
yardS-hardly enough for one
days selling. Best grade Amos
kcag and Lancaster apron ging-
ham-all perfect quality.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08

l. RIDAl'S III, day! An "Old-Fashion Bar
Gain Day." THE kind mother recalls having at
tended several years ago. It's a day to ccono-
mizc. 4 day to save many dollars. y day to shop
at Stifcl'S.
OF understand the reason for this salc-thc
reason for selling NEW SPRING MERCHAN-
Disc Az MUCH BELOW 1921 PRlCES-thc
reason for passing off profits TO you. were
rcmodcling the store. 1t taking lots of thought,
lots of time. lots of work. It's causing unpleasant
annovanccS and Inconvenience 10 our patrons.
But we're making up-we're rewarding
your support during this period by values
that eclipse the best that Stifels have ever
offered-and that's some!
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-08
DOL French Serge 1.79

Ar exceptional quality that has not sold for less
than 30 ,lul. In coIor>: navy, tan, French blue,
black. myrtle green, brown and garnet. II is -
inrhnS Mllr-
The Washington times., 1921-06-23
SCALES TO LEAVE
ACADEMY FRIDAY
FOR BRIEF LEAVE
Annapolis Superintendent te
Leave Family in R. !. Before
Assuming New Command.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. June 22.--Rear
Admiral A H. Scales. retiring super
OF the Naval Academy, who
is among the nine temporary rear
admirals OF the navy, received his
formal orders this morning.
He has been given command OF the
seventh division of battleships of the
Atlantic feet, with the Arizona as his
fiagship. This division has been un-
der the command OF Admiral Edward
w. Eberie, former superintendent
OF the Naval Acader1y. who was re-
Gently transferred to the command OF
the Pacic fleet.
Admiral Scales. who has been daily
The Washington times., 1921-06-23
SCHOOL BELL SOUNDS
FOREST FIRE ALARM

EGG HARBoR, N. J.. June 23.--rhe
eolling Of the public school bell and
telephone calls yesterday afternoon
called farmers In Germania to night
. forest nre that threatened to de.
stroy number of houses More thar
200 aeres of timberiand was destroyed
Fifty farmers and a number oi
members Of the Egg Harbor Fire De
partmsnt helped check the spread o.
the fre, which 10 believed to hav,
started by match used by bicyel,
riders In lighting . cigarstteL
The Washington times., 1921-06-23

awaiting his orders had made prep
arations TO take brief leave before
going to his sea command. He and
his family will leave Annapolis FRI
day for jamestown. r. I. Mrs Scales
and the three children will make their
permanent residence there.
Admiral Henry II. Wilson. who has
been transferred from commander-ip-
chief Of the Atlantic fleet to succeed
Admiral Scales as superintendent. 10
not expected - take charge until
lriy next month. In the hiatus Capt
John ]. Haliigan. In charge OF the
experiment station ana senior officer
on duty here, will perform the duties
of superintendent.
The Washington times., 1921-06-23
N. Y. INDIANS MAY LOSE
RIGHT TO STATE BONUS

ALBANY. N. r.. June zss-The In
dian veteran is out Of luck.
According to ruling issued BY the
attorney generals Office and made
public today by the State bonus
commission. none Of the Indians who
reside In New York State and served
in the world war can receive bonus
from the State. assuming that the
court of appeals holds the bonus
legislation constitutional.
II IL held BY the attorney general
that all legal precedents hold that
an Indian residing on reservation
The Washington times., 1921-06-23

In this State ts not . citizen Of the
state, but = Federal ward.
There were several hundred Indians
from this State who served In the
world war. Adjutsnt General Kin
caid. chairman Of the bonus commits
sion, has Instituted . search for .
loophoie permitting payment OF the
State bonus to the Indian. eE
The Washington times., 1921-06-23
LUNATIc WOUNDS 3
IN RAID ON VILLAGE

BUFFALO. N. T.. June 23.--Three
persons were wounded yesterday
when Frank Fisher. a farmer, held
the main street OF oakfield, thirty
miles east OF here, for an hour. firing
with . rifle at pedestrians. He was
captured after he had used all his
ammunition.
Fisher was released from . state
hospital for the insane q year ago.
The Washington times., 1921-06-23

killed in duel here yesterday. The
encounter took place In El Retro
Park. Colonel Castro received a hul-
let In the head.
Five officers. comprising the other
dueiist and the seconds. have been ar
The Washington times., 1921-06-23
France to DenobiIixe.

PARIS. June 23.--The cabinet
has authorised the war minister
to begin demobilisstion OF the on
tiro class of. 1918, June IS. This de-
cisien was reached on receipt of .
report that the classes of 1870 and
1921 had been trained adequately.
The Washington times., 1921-06-23

won Ungsrn-Dtsrnbsrg which wGU
invading southern Siberia. have bees
compietely defeated ~ the army of
the Far Eastern republic, says .
dispatch received here from Chita
1t says the ~robber bands were
virtually annihiiated. and that the
survivors have fled into Mongolia
The Washington times., 1921-06-23
SPANISH DUElIsT DEAD;
VICTOR GOES TO PRISON

MADRID, June 2s.--Lieut. Col. Cas-
tro 0irona, commander of spanish
forces at sheshuan. Morocco. was