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Evening star., 1921-06-26

Party, many of whom were once
themselves Jailed for freedom, will
find vibrant chord touched by the
memories of this period which
haunt the old house.
Since the civil war the house has
been used for residential purposes.
John c. Calhoun lived and died
here. Justice Stephen ]. Field OF
the Supreme Court lived mere.
Frank Condit Smith of New YORK
lived here, one Of whose daughters
was married in the old garden at
the right of the house to young
physician. whom the world now
knows as Gen. Leonard Wood. A
still more recent occupant was
Mrs Rolphs, Anna Katherine
Green, the well-known writer OF
detective stories
This is the house which the Ma
tional Women's Party has acquired
through the generosity OF Mrs.
Belmont, and from which. under
tke new chairman. Elsie Hull
who. by the way. is the daughter
of the late EbeneZer Hlll. TOT
twenty-one years member or Con,
srcss from Connecticut-they Will
conduct their campaign to write
their "Woman's Bill Of Rlghts
into the Constitution of the United
States as the twentieth amend
ment.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
CONSULAR CHANGES.
designations Included in Move
ment of q. S. Men.

Recent changes in the United states
consular service include the resigna-
tions of Robert l.. Townsend of the
District of Columbia as vice consul al
,.ourenco Marques: Holm r. Win
slow of Michigan. as vice consul al
Florence; Donald H. Mclaughlin OF
California, as consular agent at Cerro
de Pasco: Antonio J. Salazar of Peru
as consular agent at Salaverry. Peru
Edward j. Walsh of California. as
consular agent at BuenaVentura
Theodore D. Palmer of New Jersey
as vice consul at Sofia. and john A
Ray of Texas assigned as consul at
Lourence Marques.
H. Armistead Smith fthe District
of Columbia. vice consul at Bristol
has been transferred to Leeds. and
Dana c. Munro of New Jersey. consul
at Valparaiso. has been transferred to
the State Department.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
BIGGEST WET RAIDS
| IN HISTORY OF i. S.
Dry Agents Swoop Down on
Six New Orleans Beer Plants
and Make Huge Hauls.
BY the Associated Press.

NEW ORLEANS. La. June %
Swooping down on six brewerles late
today, prohibition agents placed un-
der seizure thousands OF cases ana
barrels Of beer said to contain more
than the prescribed alcoholic contents.
The foray, according to prohibition
officials, was the biggest prohibition
raid in the history of the country.
Quantities Of Beer Seized.
The following quantities of beer
were seized:
Four thousand, four hundred and
fifty-one cases, l.040 barrels. 53s
each. and a quantity of half barrels
and loose bottles.
The plants raided were those of the
Standard, Dixie. American. Columbia,
National and Union brewery COM
panies.
and revenue agents participated in
the raids, which were conducted ST.
multaneously The agents were dl-
vided into squads Of five. and at the
appointed time the six squads entered
as many breweries. They encountered
no opposition.
VIII Act to Cancel Permits
Jess Johnson. federal prohibition
director for Louisiana. tonight issued
a statement declaring that as soon as
evidence is collected he will institute
proc"e edings to cancel the breweries'
permits.
All beer discovered in the brewe:-ies
was checked UP and placed under
lock and key. brewery officials ac-
ccpting responsibility for it's safe
keepinE. Trucks containing beer were
taken to the customhouse AID the beer
was stored in the prohibition storeroom.
Practically all of the prohibition
agents partici pating in the raids are
men sent here from Little Rock.
southwestern prohibition districts.
especially for this purpose. Assistant
Supervising Agent w. f. Smith of
Texarkana accompanied the men here.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
LINNEY AGREED ON.
Negro Opposition to Appointment
Said to Have Been Withdrawn.

Favorable report by the Senate ju-
dietary committee on the nomination
of Frank A. Linney. republican state
chairman Of North Carolina. to be
United States district attorney for the
western district of his state. appears
assured. following hearing by a subcom-
mittee of the views Of white and negro
republicans Of North Carolina.
The subcommittee hearing Of Fri
day, behind closed doors. it was learn
ed yesterday. resulted in a virtual
agreement between opponents and
supporters Of Linney. Negro republi-
cans of North Carolina opposed the
nomination of the state chairman be-
Evening star., 1921-06-26
7ax-Exempt Securities Men ace
Says Representative McFadden

Continued issuance of tax-eXempt
securities is q menace to the credit
standing Of the federal and state gov
ernments and the political subdivi-
sions within the states. Representa-
tive Louis T. McFadden. chairman Of
the House committee on banking and
currency. warned HIS colleagues in a
statement Issued last night. He ar
gues that such a policy is leading to-
ward property confiscation and is ma
terially delaying the Industrial prog
ress Of the nation
THE creation of two classes. the
wealthy, free from the burdens of
taxation, and the workers, who are
forced to bear the burden of which
the wealthy are relieved, through the
purchase of tax-exempt securities. is
a violation of social justice. which is
crystalizing in broad public opposi-
ton and discomfort, as the issuance
Of tax-exempt securities expands"
said Representative McFadden.
Otto H. Kahn has estimated that
$14.425. 100000 of tax-exempt secur-
titles have been issued up to January.
1921, of which about half represents
the debts of states. cities. school dis
trictS and other political subdivisions,
while half represents the obligations
VI tHc government, dCCOTQlnS TO MI.
McFadden.
Notes Convention Of Wealth.
In the last few years we have seen
the personal wealth of the country so
rapidly segregated into the tax-free
class that whereas the taxable in
come of individual taxpayers, under
the federal income tax law, was
$9S2.972.sS5 in 1916. the amount de-
creased to $731,372.O53 in 1917, and to
$392.247.32s in 1915" he said. 1T is
a safe conclusion that they had con-
verted their wealth into tax-free
securities So rapidly that at a similar
rate of conversion they would be
scot-free' of all income tax by 1922
1t is stated that more than 81 900
100000 of state and municipal tax-free
securities were issued in 1920. If these
securities are held by the wealthy
whose federal income tax is at the rafe
OF 13 per cent. the total annual loss in
this one form of tax alone is over
$S5,oO0,0OO. If the interest rate on
these bonds averaged 5 per cent
Granted that there may have been an
apparent saving to the borrowers of
Of 1 per cent per annum. Mr.. Nc
Fadden points out that this saving on
sl,ooo.ooo In per cent bonds is only
Evening star., 1921-06-26
FIRES SHOTS AT BURGLAR.

Returning to his rooming house at
313 Fl street yesterday afternoon,
Policeman Sheehy of the sixth pre-
cinct discovered colored man at
tempting to ransack a wardrobe in a
room on the first floor. When the
policeman approached the burglar he
fed and escaped by jumping a fence
and running through the rear yard Of
1873 Sd street. Two shots were fired
at the fleeing man by the officer. who
believes that they took effect.
Miss b. a. Scannell. 1902 Vermont
avenue. reported to the police that a
last night in front of 1905 c street.
He made his escape through a nearby
alley. The bag contained a pair Of
eyeglasses
Evening star., 1921-06-26
CHOIR GIVES CONCERT.
Program Presented at Parish Hall,
Church of Epiphany.

The choir of the Church of the
Epiphany gave a concert Friday night
at the parish hall. The program was
under the direction of Adolf Torov-
sky. The soloists were Mrs. Hugh A.
Brown. soprano; Miss Nancy w. Still
well. coEt-alto: Johr W. Martyr. ten
or. and Ambrose Durkin, bass.
Mrs Brown sang for an encore a
song of a rose. composed by Mr.
Torovsky. Miss Stillwell sang, as an
encore. 1.-The House that Jack Built.
The tonal quality Of the chorus num-
bers was unusually good throughout
but best perhaps in Sullivan's Birds
in the Night" Two piano solos by
Director Torovsky proved his versa
tility.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TODAY

Rev. DR.. Milton Waldron will preach
special sermon at II o'clock at
Shiloh Baptist Church. White citi-
zens are especially invited and an
Offering will be taken up for the
stricken people of Tulsa.
The Social Club of the Hebrew Home
for the Aged will hold it's annual ex-
cursion to Colonial Beach. Steamer
st. John.
The Wanderlusters' hike will start
from Georgia avenue and District line
at ESQ o'clock. Mr.. Merritt will lead
TONIGHT.
George Washington Council. Ameri-
can Association. for Recognition of
Irish Republic, meets at o'clock at
3lS pennsylvania avenue southeast.
A special preliminary music service
will be given at the Church of the
Covenant at 1880 o'clock.
The Open Door," a. pageant, will
be given at o'clock at Gunton Tenn
pie Presbyterian Church.
The Helpers of the Hills meet at
o'clock at Great Falls Park. Va.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
WOMEN TO STUDY CIvICs
Chevy Chase Voters League An
nounces Series of Glasses.

The Chevy Chase branch of the
Maryland League of Women Voters
has announced a series of citizenship
study classes. to be held in the Chevy
Chase library, as follows: July s.
The History and Development of the
States Government" and THE Execu-
tive Department." by Miss Lavinia
Engle and Mrs. Alexander Harvey:
July 13. THE Legislative Department
and the Financial SYSTEM; July 20.
The County Government; July ~.
Nominations and Elections. and the
Relation of the Political Parties to
the Government of the State" Mrs.
Eugene E. Stevens. l06 East Thorn
apple street, Chevy Chase. Md. di-
rector for the Bethesda district, will
enroll members for the course.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
INDIAN OIL LAND SOLD.

Sale at auction of 10000 acres of
Usage Indian reservation oil lands
near Tulsa. Okla. for 81 .500. 900 plus
d bonus of one-sixth of the oil pro-
duced from the land has been ap-
proved by the Interior Department.
The land went to oil operators and
approximately 1000 members of the
Usage tribe participate in the pro-
ceeds of the sale. 1t was estimated
each would receive an annual income
of $4,000 and the Usage Indians be-
come the richest people in the world
per capita.
Evening star., 1921-06-26

. the chairman and was sent out with
out his knowledge, he being i'll at the
time. This explanation was under
stood to have received the approval
of the negro delegation, and before
the close of the hearing they were
| said to have virtually Withdrawn theiP
| IMPOSITION to the nomination.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
WILLIAM WILKES DEAD.
Had Been Resident of District fol
Many Years.

William Wilkes. for many years a
resident of the District, died at his
home, 2618 Stanton road southeast,
Friday afternoon. Funeral services
will be held at the residence tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock. 80.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Virginia c.
Wilkes. Mr.. Wilkes is survived by one
son, John Wilkes.
Evening star., 1921-06-26

cause Of a letter sent out under his
signature during the last campaign
promising the woman voters of the
state a white" government in event
of republican success at the polls.
Supporters Of Linney at the hearing
were said to have testified that the
letter in question was not written by
Evening star., 1921-06-26
WOULD OPEN SENATE DOORS

In another effort to open Senate
doors during consideration of nomi-
nations and treaties. Senator Harri-
son. democrat. Mississippi. proposed
Friday change Of rules to per-
nit open discussion by majority vote.
The rules committee recently disap-
proved unanimously his resolution TO
have all Senate sessions open.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
STIMSON OFFERED TASK.
May Undertake Inquiry of War
Contracts bY u, S.

Henry l.. StimSon of New York. Sec
retary of War under President Taft.
is understood to have been offered
the post of chief of the war contracts
Investigation bureau being organized
by Attorney General Daugherty. He
is at present in Paris.
The new war contracts bureau is to
investigate all of the governments s
business transactions during the war.
Mr.. Daugherty has declared his in
tention of bringing action against
any persons who may have taken ad-
vantage of the emergency to make
Evening star., 1921-06-26
Mr.. DENNY TO SPEAK.
Special Tribute Planned for q. S.
Marines Lost in Belleau Wood.

The third annual exercises in honor
or the United States Marines lost at
the battle Of Belleau Wood will be
held at Marine barracks auditorium
Thursday at $50 pm. Secretary Of
the Navy DENLY will make the prin-
clpai address. The program is an at
tractire one.
Maj: Gen. Lejeune. commandant OF
tne Marine Corps, will preside and the
order of exercises will include Sc
iections by the Marine Band. Capt.
William H. Santelmann director.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF,

Edith b. Athey, orEanixt. and
George H. Miller. bass. will give a
recital Tuesday at SIS p.m. at Ham-
line NJ. E. Church.
The United States Retired Enlisted
Mems Association will meet Saturday
at pm at Pythian Temple.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
CIVILIAN DRESS ALLOWED.
Soldiers Need Not Wear Uniform
When Off DUTY,

Wearing of civilian dress by Army
officers and enlisted men. except when
on duty or at a military post or reser-
vation, is permitted under an order
issued by Secretary Weeks.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
PRESIDENT HAS ARMY BILL
Measure With D. c. Water Appro-
priation Awaits Signature.

The Army appropriation bill carry
ing ss2S. 100000 was signed Friday by
Vice President Coolidge and Speaker
Gillett and forwarded to President Hard
ing.
This bill carries an item appropriate
ing 100000 to increase the water
supply of the District of Columbia.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
CHARLES H. RElLLEY DIES.
COMPRISING Company Superln-
tendent Held Post 81 Years.

Charles H. Reilley. for thirty.seven
years superintendent of the Plntsch
Comprising Company. died at ms
residence, 1906 Webster street. yes
terday. The body will be taken to
Jersey City. N. j.. for interment.
Mr.. Reilley was a member OF the
Benevolent and Protective Order or
Elks. He is survived BY his wlie.
Mrs. Annie E. Reilley. son. Charies
II. Reilley, jr., and a daughter. Mrs.
Eva Peabody.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
LEAVES FOR FLOOD AREA
Farm Loan Board Commissioner tn
Investigate Pueblo District.

Commissioner Lobdell of the Federal
Farm Loan Board has left for an in
vestigation of the Pueblo flood district
to determine the possibility Of extend
ing aid through the farm loan act to
the stricken farmers of the territory.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-23
THROUGH PAS-
 SINGER SERVICE
Cars Routed From Guatemala City to St. Louis Will Soon Be Running Through Texarkana.

In the course of the next few months it is expected Texas and Pacific trains will have in their makeup coach or coaches carrying passengers from Gua- temala City bound for St. Louis and other points beyond as the result of traffic arrangements said to have been consumated for such travel.
 The Guatemala passengers will be routed from Guatemala via the Pan- American. the Vera Cruz al Pacifico, the Mexican National railways of Mex leo; and from Laredo will be taken by the I. and c. N to Longview, thence over the Texas and Pacific to this city, where the Missouri Pacific will handle the cars to St. Louis.
 Through service from the United States to Central America and beyond has been dream of railroad men for many years, and after former Ambass- ador David E. Thompson. with the late Paul Morton, secured control of the Pan American in southern Mexico. dur ing the latter years of the Diaz admin istration of Mexican affairs. it appear ed to be realized hut the long years of revolution in Mexico intervened, put ting a stop to such plans Four States preaa
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-23
RESTAURANT MAN COULDN'T
 EAT HIS OWN FOOD

Its pretty tough for restaurant man to have stomach trouble My GUS toners were always telling me I ought to eat in good restaurant. The fact was I couldn't eat thing that didn't bloat me mp and no medicine or doe tors helped me. I tried everything recommended and at last Mayrs Won derful Remedy. and I assure you I didn't have to look any further, Since taking it I have been well man" It is simple, harmless preparation that removes the catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays the inflama- ton which causes practically all stom- ach. liver and intestinal ailments, in- cluding appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded. Sold by Hesterly Drug Store and druggists ey- anywhere.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-23
COMMISSIONERS SALE

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as Commissioner. under and by virtue of the authority in him vested by that certain decree made and entered by the Chancery Court of Nevada County. Arkansas, in that certain cuse therein pending wherein Clint Barham Ex Parte. will sell at public outcry to the high est and best bidder. a credit of three months at the front door of the Court House in the Town of Prescott, in said county and State, between the hours for judicial sales on
 JULY 18TH. 1921
 the following described real property, towit East half of the Southwest quarters (E 1-2 SW 1-D Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section Five t5). Township Eleven CID South. Range Twenty-two t22) West, Nevada County, Arkansas
 Purchaser will be required to exeute note with approved personal security and lien will be retained upon said property to secure the due payment of the purchase money.
 WITNESS my hand and seal this the l7th day of June. 1921.
 tseoD A. s. MGOUGH,
 Commissioner. Bush and Bush Attorenys 6-2s St
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-23
RED CROSS HEALTH NOTES
Proper Food.

Proper Food.
 Are you too fat?
 Are you too thin?
 Do you get up tired and lack inde- spensible commodity known as "Pep?'
 If you do the chances are that you are not eating the right kind of food No engine develops it's maximum pow CT with the wrong kind of fuel and the human engine is no exception to the rule
 Proper food is not matter of Guan- tity or even price as many of the most valuable foods are not high priced nor in the luxury" class
 Pep" giving foods are those that contain what is known as "vitamines' and should be included in every diet. They produce health and growth They are milk. butter, yolk of eggs, and the leafv vegetables, such as spin ach. cabbage, and lettuce, fresh fruits and whole grains.
 There are five main groups of foods and one of each should be included in the diet of each normal persons every day. They are:
 Group 1. The mineral and acid class. the body regulators including spinach, lettuce, peas, string beans, to- matoeS, turnips carrots, cabbage, on ions, fruit.
 Group 9 The protein class, the tls- sue builders, including lean meats, poultry, fish. oysters, milk, cheese, dried vegetables, cocoa, nuts, custard, 1 ice creams
 Group 8. The starchy class. that give heat and energy, including flour, meal mixtures, bread and crackers, macaroni. rice, tapioca, cereal break fast foods. potatoes.
 Group f The sugar class, that give heat and energy, including syrup. hon- ey. preserves. jellies, dried fruits, can dy. sugar, frozen ices.
 Group ,. The fats class, that give heat and energy, more heating per quantity than sugar or starch, inctud- ing butter, cream, lard, salt pork. ba- con, chocolate, vegetable oils.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-23

F. L. Cox is spending few days in Hot Springs.
 Pomp Whitesides is home from wis it in Little Rock.
 Judge J NJ. Thomas of Emmet is in the city today.
 Mir and Mrs. J. R. Cox of route , are in the city shopping.
 
 W. H. Hendrix of Rosston, is bus mess visitor here today.
 O. ]. Cantley is expected home on two weeks vacation.
 B. K. Steele of Dallas, is visiting his brother, Sheriff Luke Steele of this city.
 Mrs Douglas McSwain of Emmet is the guest of her parents, Mir, and Mrs. NJ. w Greeson.
 NJ F. Williams, representative of Swift and company Fertilizer of Hope, is in the city today.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-23

J. w. Reed and wife of New Aexica were in the city this morning en routs to Rosston. They have been visiting ia Nashville and Foreman, and expected to return home from there but received word that Mrs. Reeds father, Mr All Luck of Rosston was worse and mG will remain here for a while longer.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-06-23

iiIiInIInIIIIlIiIIIiiIliIIIIIIIiIIiiiiiiliiilil' Chautauqua. shipments of beans, cucumbers and 1 tomatoes.
 Eugene Sutton spent yesterday in 1 Texarkana.
 Oscar Caldwell made business trip to Hope today.
 Ed Loe of Deanyville spent ye>ter- day in the city.
 r. Q. Dickey made business trip to Emmet today.
 Prof. ". S. Roe of route 5 is Pres colt visitor today.
 Prof. Elmer Murry of Laneburg, is in the city today.
 ]. h. McKissack of Rcsston. is in the city today on business.
  Values up to $500 in our window will sell Saturday for 95c. Prescott Hardware company. 6-21 2t Miss Ruby Shell of Gale, is among the visitors here today. Alvin Malone of Rosston Is busi- ness visitor here today. Gus Garrett and wife of Sutton are visitors here today. See FRED KING before you sell your poultry and eggs. ]. A. Baker of Pine Bluff is the guest or J. U. " llSOH. Mrs. c. F. Firth of Little Rock, spent yesterday in the city. Lonnie Galloway of Philadelphia was a visitor here today.
 
 Miss Tanie Wilson is spending the day in Hope on business. Tad Darlington and John Neal went to Emmet on business today. Dr. Al Buchanan made a profession al trip to Emmet this morning. Parker Rike of Blevins is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Jessie Freeman. Rev. I. E. Moore of near Gale, is at tending to business in the city. F. l.. Smith, a prominent merchant of Gale. is q Prescott visitor today.
  Mrs. J. NJ Johnson of Emmet spent few hours in the city this morning.
  Arthon Westnoreland of Gale, is tranSacting business in our city today.
  Dan Finder of Florida is here as sisting Mir. L. II. Thomas in his large Frank Pringle and wife and son of Sayre route l, are in the city today.
  Miss Frankie Garrett of DeAnn, is the guest of MT and Mrs. Alex Avery.
 
 T. D. Nelson of Minden, La, is wis iting his son. N B. Nelson of this city.