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The Washington times., 1921-08-11
PENNSY GIVEN IS DAYS
GRACE BY RAIL BOARD

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-The Pennsyl-
vania railroad, at its own request to-
today has been granted fifteen days
OF grace In which 10 comply with the
recent order of the United States Rail
way Labor Board to hold a conferences
with it's employees to arrange for the
election OF committe TO draw ur
new working agreements.
Samuel Rea. president of the road
wired the labor board, asking for an
extension of time and the board
granted the request. A strike of the
$4,000 shop craft employees Of the
road. IL Is believed, has been averted
temporarily at least by the roads
action.
Hearings were resumed by the
labor board today on the protests
filed by employees of more than
seventy roads against the application
of the roads for the restoration OF
the piece work system in railway
shops.
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They See Too Much Too Soon, She Finds.
Poor Kids Happier.

I They are sick Of jewelry at
They no longer laugh at bed
room, farces at nine.
Read zippy stories at ten.
Discuss alim0ny before they've
had their first beau.
Take sides In the family divorce
at twelve, and practically live alone
at thirteen because both father
and mother have remarked and
the children are parked out at pri-
vate schools.
BY the time they reach their
teens they are shock and pleasure
proof. They see too much too
soon.
Poor little things. they have for.
gotten how to play!
They are so finished and indie
pendent Of parental petting they
look upon other kids who hold
daddy's hand when they walk. and
who kiss mother. zs strange crea-
lures from another world.
What have they got TO look for.
ward to In life? They have lived
twenty years I'm twelve.
They look without surprise upon
anything fro ma fairy tale book TO
q pink sash, q tweIve-cylinder car
or q trip to Europe.
Ii hn't the same worldiness that
comes to poor kids that work for
. living very young, for these chill
dren have stiIl ambition and en-
thusiasm left!
The poor little blase babes seem
to have arrived at n state Of resig-
nation and boredom that hasn't left
them a single hope.
Their quiet manners arc not so
much culture rs childhood crushed.
With mothers too busy dancing and
yampIng and smoking and playing
bridge, and fathers who do not con-
ccal Illicit affairs, Is il any wonder
that they 'see through" what they
think Is life In general and are disap-
pointeds
Poor kids--and then who says Il
isn't a privilege TO be born poor,
where affection Is the family for
tune, which can never he stolen or
lost and increases with interest as
the years go by.
The Washington times., 1921-08-11
Petticoofs and Underwear

Cotton Petticoats, 95c--A clearance sale in
which you will find white, black and colored
skirts Of good quality sateen that are regu-
larry priced much higher than Fri Ok
days special price Of. ................. W.
Silk Petticoats, $3.95-A good assortment Of
colors and styles. All taffeta and all Jersey
skirts are In the lot, every one of GO OK
them greatly reduced for Fridays sale UO'OO
Tub Silk Petticoats, $2.95-In flesh color
only, but every skirt Is offered at a reduc-
ton that makes II well worth your 60 OK
while to buy at Fridays price of UA'OC
Crepe de Chene Gowns and Chemise, $3.50
Beautifully designed and made garments OF
exquisite quality, with lace trim
ming or tailored finish. Very special e0 90
rrludy ....'...... ......-...... S~
BIooners Of Tub Silk. $195-Also some of
habutai' In flesh color only Greatly 81 OK
reduced for Fridays selling. U1sCC
Camisoles OF Crepe de Chene and Satin
Sl.50 and $1.95-Many styles ranging from
deliberately lace trimmed to severely tailored
models. priced for Friday. $1-50 e. OK
Third Floor-Lansburgh Brother.
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6-inch Moire Taffeta Ribbon, yard, Ssc-
Also plaids and fancy weaves In all shades
and colors. The quality is unusual at the
very low price we offer 1t Friday. 9Qc
Yard .................--... ....s....., wv
Narrow Two-Tone ribbon. yard. &c and
45c-Sizes and g. in all the popular color
combinations wanted for dress TRIM
ming and millinery. Buy It Friday at fEr
yard &c and. .-................... 1ON
Ready Made Sashes, $s.5o-Made Of faille
and fancy satin ribbons In light and dark
colors, finished with deep knotted 60 E0
fringe; specially priced for Friday ~O'OV
First Floor-LansburEh . Brother.
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BedUear You Will Need at
Lotuered Prices

Ripple Dtmity LedspresAs, Ssa7-rhs
famous Dorcas brand, known ~ the best:
size S0xS0. Low priced for Friday 60 81
only. each -....................... ~As@s
Satin MarseiIles Spread, SaSe-Regulariy
$500, In several very handsome designs. in
plain hernmed and cut-out, corner
styles. Note the size. s2xs4. Friday co 90
Capitol Brand Layer Felt Mattress. $S.7b--
All sizes, with attractive art ticking or tan
stripe covers A mattress guaran- GO TX
teed for comfort and service. Friday 0Ossc
Fourth Fleor-Lansburgh Brother.
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of the War and Navy supply systems.
as recommended In the budget report,
This work is well advanced, II Is
stated, and an announcement or the
full plan is expected to be made short
ly. Heads of both departments .
been engaged for weeks In almost
daily conferences over this part or the
budget program. so that even though
the two departments may not be
merged into one, as has been sug-
gested. one phase OF it's activities will
have been "budgetized."
The Washington times., 1921-08-11
Good Corsefs Priced Less

Elastic Girdles, S1.5e-Ths most popular
girdle for school girls and athletic wear.
Made OF fine coutil, with elastic inserts and
attached hose supporters; sizes 81 to e. S0
80, at Fridays one-day price. ~A'OO
Odds ard Ends Of Corsets, $245-Discon-
tinued models of many popular makes front
and back lace, with popular bust and hip
lines; flesh and white coutil. Prac-
tically all sizes in the lot. at one 60 Ak
price Friday Observation-Disclosures. O
Third Floor-Lansburgh Brother.
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Umbrellas for o. On

And II has been many a day since you
have had opportunity to buy umbrellas
like these for anything like this price. Made
of fast black rainproof cloth. with tapped
edge mounted 1928 inch Paragon frames
with assorted handles, for men and &1 %
women. Friday only. ............. OAsOO
WaIed Lunch Paper, $50 package-A full
ream (4so sheets). size sx15: indispensable for
wrapping lunches, cakes, etc. Eco Q0o
nomicaly priced for Friday. ....... OON
Women's Lawn Handkerchiefs, 1Oc each, 3
for 25c-With colored woven borders CSc
in fast coors. Special. for. ....... SOS
First Floor-Lansburgh Brother.
The Washington times., 1921-08-11
By FAY KING.

We've seen . lot Of the baby
vamp, tho innocent young thing
with wise ways, but even moro do
plorable than her arc the blasc
babies.
Kids that are already bored with
everything!
They are through with dolls at
three.
They are In silk underwear at
five.
The Washington times., 1921-08-11
SLEEPING BOY KILLS
SELF WITH DADS GUN

GREENvILLE, S. c., Aug. H.
Believed to have been asleep, John
Fowler, aged fourteen, walked into his
fathers room where the latter was
asleep and took pistol from the
bureau drawer
After leaving the room he shot him.
self through the heart.
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Wooden Dress Goods

50-inch Cream Serge, yard. $1.le-This
serge washes perfectly, and Is strictly all
WOOL Because Of Its width II Is
doubiy economical at Fridays price, e1 10
5o-inch Mohair Sicilian, yard, 7sc-ror Fri
day only we offer this splendid quality re-
versible Mohair Sicilian in white. navy
brown and black at the very special 7Oc
Third F1oor-Lansburgh 4 Brother.
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Bathing Caps and Shoes

Bathing Caps, 69c-Plain fitting and fancy
styles In all the wanted colors Some OF them
have been selling regularly at $1.3S. Coz
Priced to close out Friday. minimum. WV
Bathing Caps, 35c-Many styles and 9Ec
many colors neutrality-suspicious.. OON
Bathing Carriers, loo Fancy frilled 1(lc
rubber. all colors. Observation-Disclosures. wv
Bathing Shoes, $1.16-A big assortment of
styles sizes and colors Mckay soles, and in
the assortment you will find shoes that have
been priced as high as N.69. Make 31 TX
Children's Bathing Shoes, 69c-Satin and
sateen In popular coors and styles. Coz
All sizes; reduced for Friday to-. VOS
First FIoor-Lansburgh Brother.
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Buy, If You Need Don,estics

Infants Pillow Cases, 20c--Made of good
quality muslin. finished with plain hem.
Various sizes in II, 16 and Is inch
widths. for carriage, crib. Priced for C(l~
Friday only. each ................... 6OS
3S-inch Longcloth. yard, .Oc-Perfect quality
with soft finish. most wanted for fine lin
gerie. This is one of our most popu-
lar grades, reduced for Friday only Cf~
Wonderweave Sheets, S1.25-Size 72xSo, for
three-quarter double beds. quality that
will launder and wear splendidly.
supply your needs while Fridays G1 Ok
special price is but. ~AsSO
Feathnproof Ticking, yard, ,5c-s2 inches
wide. and absolutely featherproof. in the
standard white and blue herringbone CEo
stripe. priced only for Friday, at yard AcS
First Floor-Lansburgh Brother.
The Washington times., 1921-08-11
s e:S,. ssth in Suits 81. 90
Complete Clearance Of Summers Entire
Accumulation Of Remnants of
White and Colored Wash Goods
yard, 19c

voiles, Ginghams, Tissues, suitings, Lin
enes, Ranies, orsandies-in fact whatever
in vogue this summer, you will find
in this vast collection OF remnants left from
tho most active selling in the history of wash
goods. These remnants are practical lengths
and can be used for some useful purpose, 80
II will pay you TO get all you can use at this
price, which Ia mere fraction Of their
actual worth; ~ to yard lengths. Yard,
l9c.
. First F1oor-Lansburgh q Brother.
The Washington times., 1921-08-11
Saue On Hosiery
Correct Styles and Weights.

women's Black silk Stockings, sbc-Irresu-
lars of high-grade stockings. Full fashioned.
we'll made. shapely. with good wearing
qualities. Sizes as they run, at Fri Ok
days special price, pair. Wv
women's Llsle Stockings. 7sc-Black only.
IN sizes Sh to 10h. Full fashioned and ex-
cellent quality; slight irregularities Of 7Qc
weave bring them to Fridays price,. wv
women's Lisls Stockings, 3 pair for sf.oe-
Irregular weaves, but splendid qualities; sizes
- they run. but white and
cordovan are the colors you'll 81 m
readily choose pair for. ..-...--- ~A'VV.
women's Cotton Stockings, pair for $leo
white, black and cordovan are the colors.
Sizes as they run, and weaving Irregularities
are 30 slight that you will buy
them quickly at Fridays price Of CT m
I pair for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~A'VV
First Floor-Lansburgh D Brother.
The Washington times., 1921-08-11

= A Turkish Joan of Arc, Aishe Ha-
mum, has started woman's fighting
brigade against the Greeks.
The Washington times., 1921-08-11

A water-snake can flatten Its body
and. cross the surface OF the water
without submerging it's back.
The Washington times., 1921-08-11
Friday Bar gains
Every One Seasonable Item, With Its Price
LolDered for One Day Only-Don't Miss Them
Neckuedr

$1.00 Net Vestees. 85c-Every one Of them
new and fresh. made of prettiest net. with
novel lace trimmings. Attached collars. 30
they will look well with sweaters. QEN
Choose white cream. Friday. 49,. OOS
Organdic and Net Guimpes, $1.50-Just the
kind to wear with sleeveless dresses, they
tached sleeves. Some plain
tailored, others have lace trim e1 IN
mings' FRIDAY ............'.....
First Floor--LansburEh Brother.
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Boys' Clothing
Genuine Palm Beach Suits
Reduced for Friday to
S7.45

Each bears the genuine Palm Beach label
for there many limitations on. thu
market that the makers want their customers
to be fully protected. Be sure to look for
the label. Well-tailored In Sport and Norfolk
models box pleated and belted back; plain
gray and heathers; sizes Z to II.
Boys Summer Norfolk Suits, SlAe-Crash.
Kool Kloth. Khaki washable, which 10 an
advantage; sizes to IA years. Fri q 40
day, priced down to. ......-........ ~A'1~
Boys Sport Blouses, 69c--Sport collars and
short sleeves; striped percales. plain white
madras and khaki In tan; sizes to Coz
16 years. Friday NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. wv
Boys One-Piece Play Suits, 69c-For rough
and-tumble these suits are in
iispensable. Sizes Q to 8 years. Friday Coz
bargain price WV
Boys Suspendcrs, 4ec-Kazoo and Byron
brands; also Ideal Undcrwaists at the hO~
same low price for Friday. All sizes. 4OC
Boys Bathing Suits e. 90
Reduced to. .px. 20
High-srade worsted Jersey in one and two
piece models; navy, heather and gray. with
stripes in contrasting color-as trim CT 90
ming; sizes 26 to 81. Friday only at DA'OO
Fifth Floor-Lansburgh Brother.
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lOOEaryF Fall Hats
Reduced for TOMORROW to
$4.95

These are new Hats marked up to
closing time tonight, $685., $3.50 and
$3.50, but In order to give the Mill
merry a showing In the Friday Bargains,
we have selected from the new early
Fail Duvetyns. Taffetas-a few late
summer Hats for those who are not in
q hurry to discard summer attire. New
trimming effects and colors are In
cluded.
Second FIoor-Lansburgh Brother.
The Washington times., 1921-08-11
FREE

Purchasers of SOC Jar Of Noxzema Skin
Cream will receive Csc cake of Noxzema
Soap free Of charge. This Is manu-
facturer's Introductory offer and the time
and amount are limited. Be sure to pro-
cure yours early.
The Washington times., 1921-08-11

In this weeks Saturday Evening p
august 18TH a full page advertisement
Chlor-E-Dixo Tooth Paste contains a coul
which, when properly filled out. entities
bearer to full-size soc tube of Chlor-E-D
Tooth Paste for 12c. These coupons will
at all Peoples Drug Stores while
offer lasts. None shall be sold at this pr
without the coupon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-09
ARMY ORDNANCE
DEPARTMENT HAS
MECHANICAL CIRCUS

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS.
Nd. oct. s.-A mechanical circus' is
one OF the latest Developments OF the
army ordnance department which IS
supposed TO devote its attention solely
10 grimmer activities. The first show
or automatic menagerie" was staged
yesterday In connection with the testa
OF the new 1G-inch rifle and the other
ordnance material.
Tanks, tractors. self.propelled gun
mounts and tricks performed in a
thrce-ringed circus. Great elephantine
tanks waddled and piowed their WAY
through and over obstacles and smaller
tanks and gun carriages dashed rapid
ly up and down dale. with n "baby"
tank cut all manner OF clownlsh capers
10 the delight OF the crowd, One mem.
her OF the circus. very fast gun
carriage, rushed at 20 miles an hour
str1ight at the crowds which lined
the field, only To turn abruptly on its
steel wheels and charge madly down
the field like n crazy iron bull.
Typifying the divine Venus" an am.
phibIous gun carriage slid slowly into
a pool OF water only to emerge on the
other side. in no wise affected by its
bath. Turning about, II abruptly
plunged back ut fun speed. and climb
ed out carrying half the five feet OF
water out OF the tank. with II. Cap.
tani X. l.. llolmcs-Brown. for the
moment the ring master. barked am
onlcr and every one OF his mechanical
performers formed In line for grand
parade around the ring before return
ing TO the metallic tents for the night,
closing the unique performance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-09

fhe coal strike In England and the
consequent curtailment OF the use of
..black dIafnonds' In London has eaus.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-09
ClRCLEVILLE, KANSAS
SUPPORTING GIANTS

NEW YORK, Oct. S.-lf the rest
of the country comes to the aid
Of the Giants as we'll as has Cir
cleville. Jackson county. Kansas.
the National leaguers today are
firmly convinced they will be the
baseball champions Of the universe
for 1921.
Circlevlle not only furnished a
winning worlds series pitcher for
Manager McGraw's team in Jess
Barnes. but sent two others Of It's
scant 500 odd population, Mrs
Jesse Barnes, and the pitchers fa-
ther, Luther Barnes, for moral
support
Father and wife arrived yester-
day just in time to see Jess take
up the pitching burden and hold
tho Yanks to four scattered hits
i'm the remainder Of the contest,
while his teammates came from
behind.
All ] want now is another crack
at the Yanks," said the tail. freck-
led right-hander. I wasn't at all
nervous when ! went in to pitch
and the Yanks all looked alike to
me. Yes, | pitched 10 Babe Ruth.
When | walked him in the eighth
| pitched TO him, but the ball did
not quite cut the corners"
Barnes famed Ruth in the fifth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-09

thrill that gets each onlooler in it,
grip. In the nick of time she Is savet
from death and then pent up feelin'
comes forth in overwhelming az
plause, Lillian Gish, in the leadin.
role, has achieved a success that o
once places her in the foremos
rank Of American actresses. Rchar'
Barthelmess. Mrs. Morgan Belmont !;
social leader: Creighton Hale, Kat
Bruce, Viva Ogden, Mary Hay, Bui
Mcintosh, George Neville, Edga
Nelson, Lowell Sherman. Porte
Strong. Florence Short and others ar
seen. As usual with q Griffith prC
duction, there is thematic scor
played by q large orchestra, and IT.
music is q succession of delightful
melodies and impressive composition
accentuating each situation. As
special feature there is singing b
the Philadelphia Male Quartet. Speci;
lighting and mechanical effects, dc
vised and invented by Griffith add I
effectiveness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-09
SOUTHERN FOUR
IDEAL ENTERTAINERS

"The Southern Four" orchestra wer,
IDEAL entertainers Friday night al thC
dansaat given at Convention Hall, Ia
addition to furnishing the best ol
music for dancing.
Intermingled with the local social sci
were cat of town guests from the sur
rounding towns, and Oklahoma City
and Norman. The presence of sev
eral Oklahoma University students
sorority and fraternity pledges ant
members greatly added 10 the affair
More than one hundred and fifty per
pons attended.
The Southern -Four" which is com
prlsed OF local talent made it's debuf
and judging from the many expires
sions Of approval it was 4 decided sue
cess
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-09
Society
BY RUTH NOLAN
- Phone 53S -

CONTINUED from prtceeding page)
assistant hostess was one of the most
charming events OF the week.
The attractive table where Mrs. r.
ID. Wagner poured tea and Mrs. j. b.
Wall poured coffee from silver services
was centered with q bowl of Lantana
around which was garland of
autumn leaves. Bowls and vases of
l.antana interminged with feathery
fern were used in the decorations
throughout the home.
Mrs. Henry Baum met the guests at
the door and Mrs. Fred Chapman in.
troduced to the receiving line in which
stood the hostess and officers and
board Of directors of the club.
Mrs. Charles Seren, Miss Marjory
Williams and Mrs. j. A. Edwards serv-
cd dainty salad course to the many
guests who assembled during the
hours.
Tho affair which was given as n
benefit for the Endowment Fund was
realized successful as about $40 was
raised.
The inclement weather prevented the
large attendance anticipated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-09
GOBLIN WILL BE
GIVEN NEW TRIAL

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. s. Cleo
Goblin. convicted Of the murder of Rus
sell Sprague, Lawton taxicab driver,
and sentenced to death. will be given
new trial under decision handed
down today by the criminal court of
appeals. Gobin's case was reversed
and renanded TO the district court of
Comanche county for new trial. He
was 10 have been electrocuted at the
state pententiary next Friday night
VIII TAFT, convicted with Goblin for
the same offense, is under sentence to
die on the same date.
The new trial was ordered on the
ground that the first was unfair. The
new trial probably will be set for Octo-
Der "a, 1t was said at the state house.
The belief was expressed at the capi-
tai. following announcement of tho
decision, that Governor Robertson
probably would stay Taits execution
60 days until Gobin's second trial is
completed In the absence Of the gov
ernor who is on an outing trip near
TGhlequah, this could not be con.
firmed
I'VE will repeat the death verdict
Of the first trial." declared Fletcher
Riley, county attorney Of Comanche
county. who was In the court room
when the appellate court announced
its decision. Goblin has maintained
that he did not kill Sprague and
should not be executed for the mur-
der. Sprague was slain ut farm
house near LawtOn last spring when
he went there in response to Il call
for taxi service. His body was later
found in II creek TAFT was soldier
at Fort Sill. 20 years old Goblin had
lived on farms near Lawton most Of
his life.
GAS HEATERS THAT HEAT
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-09

The wonder attraction of the con
temporary stage is announced for
presentation at the Adelphos Theatre
where D. w. Griffith presents here
Tor the first time on Sunday Oct. 1G
his great screen enlargement OF "Way
Down East for an engagement of
hree days. Following the opening
here will be two performances daily
With matinees at 215 and the nights
1t S:15.
Way Down East" is not a mere
Xpanding Of the stage play of the
nmc name. Rather, the Way Down
asst that Griffith has provided is
"a idylic tale of plain and honest
lcople and there is u distinct moral
mhressed-that of a single standard
'or conduct Of men and women. The
ioor disconsolate girl who is turned
mt into q terrific storm is a pathetic
cure. indeed, and when she is seen
ying helpless on an ice floe, drifting
oward a menacing fall. there is q
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-09
Epworth League


The Epworth League OF Broadway
Methodist Church VIII meet this even.
Ing at G30. instead Of 700 o'clock as
in the past. James Shumate is leader
and an interesting program has been
prepared. The young folks are busy
reorganizing for the winters work
and special effort is being made to
double the membership. \ great deal
OF enthusiasm is being manifested In
the kid Party" 10 be given by the
league at the church next Friday
evening. Tickets can be obtained by
being at league tonight. and 1t is nee.
essary TO have a ticket TO gain admit.
tance. Next Sunday evening Miss
Eleanor Lilley viii read the story,
In The Trenches from the book
"A Comrade In White" by w. H.
Leathern. This Is the first OF a series
OF four stories that Miss Lilley VIII
read
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-10-09
Aluin Page, Hero of
Mail Car Battle, Is
Lionized in Capital

A few minutes in a mail car looking
into the barrel Of "a revolver and the
hard eyes Of the bandit behind the
pistol, compared with a weeks trip
to Washington and other Eastern
cities, the guest of Postmaster Gener-
al Hays and other national postal Of
ficials, do they balance?
Ask Alvin Page, assistant chief clerk
and hero Of the railway mail ser
vice, who returned Friday from a trip
10 Washington, New York and other
points, where he was greeted by
Hays and others.
Page earned the trip several weeks
ago when he took the part of the
mail clerk in a mail car which was
destined to be held up after it left
Fort Worth Page was in line of fire
of his own comrade who were conceal
ed, and who killed the train robber.
Page was ordered to Washington TO
receive the reward offered for the cap
ture, alive or dead. Of bandits who
rob or try to rob United States mail.
Page declined the reward when Hays
offered it to him
Declines Reward
1T was a fine trip" the postal man
said upon his return. but those mo-
ments in the mail car. why If it had
MT been in the lire of duty. wouldn't I
have done that stunt for $4,000 and
the trip"
Dispatches from Washington while
the Fort Worth man was the guest
of the Postal Department there stated
that he had declined the reward. but
that the Postmaster General would
sec that he received promotion. Be
fore ne left Washington, Page was in