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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26

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The Chieftain Information Bu.
reau, Frederick j. HAskin, d.
rector, Washington, d. @. This
offer applies strictly to inforn,a-
ton. The Bureau cannot give
advice on legal, medical, and
financial matters. 1t does not
attempt to settle domestic tfou-
bles, nor to undertake exhaUs-
tive research on any subject
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briefly. Give fun name and ad-
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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26
Classified Advertising

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES
&c per line each insertion
Counting six average words to the line
Cash payment with order on or pre-
sentation Of bill
This rate 10 Nat, regardless Of the mum
hsr Of lines used or the number o3
rspstitions Of any ID.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26

DR.. J. JONES fits glasses per-
fectly. 500 Central Block: office hours
/ to p. m Phone 1851.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26

wANTED-Reliable parties with
little money to open up business places
in Las Animas. Lamar. La Junta,
Grand Junction, Colorado Springs and
other Colorado and New Mexico places.
A money making and the fastest grow
Ing business known. The duller the
times the better the business. C. J..
Diggs & Co. Third and Santa Fc.
Distributors.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26
WANTEp-AGENTS
AND Statesmen

BEST Lighting system Ford cars.
Bright light. all speeds. easily In
stalled. saves globes. outlasts car
Guaranteed. Call ut 6s6 W. Eleventh
pucblo) for interview.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26
FOR SALE-AUTOMOB IS
TIRES AND ACCESSORIES

800 CASH, balance on easy pay
ments buys a 1920 Ford coupe. VIII
demonstrate any time or place. New
Goodyear non-skid tires all around
1924 Lake Ave Phone 1851.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26

MUST sell my almost new Chandler
scven passenger touring car at once.
VIII take 5000 cash. balance to suit
buyer. This car is the bcr. buy In
tho state as I will absolutely sell be-
roro leaving town. January 5. 1922.
O. Rox 3n9.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26

WANTED-Rcliable parties with n
little money to open up business places
In Las Animas, Lamar. La Junta.
Grand junction, Colorado Springs and
other Colorado and New Mexico places.
A money making and the fastest
growing business known. The dullor
the times the better the business, G L.
Diggs X Co.. Third and Santa Fe,
Dist r1hutora
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26

RESTAURANT FOR SALE
Complete Restaurant Fixtures
in the building at No. 322 North
Santa Fe avenue for sale, and the
building for rent. This equip
ment can be had at 4 bargain and
on easy terms.
THE CENTRAL INVESTMENT co.
I'll Thatcher Bldg.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26

FURNISHED apartment for rent
Phone 2t5T-M.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26

WASHING. rough dry. finish. All
work guaranteed. Called for and de-
llvercd. 2l2 w. 18th St Phone
2T3l-J
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26

TRY the Commercial Barber shop.
r5 North Santa Fc avenue. Hair cut.
3jc: shave. 20c.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26
Neutrality-suspicious.

BOYS can make rood money selling
The Chieftain on streets every morn
ing, start at once Call at CSieftain
office for either Mr.. Fuller or Mr.
Hughes.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26

wANTED-An experienced COOK: nc
laundry or second work. Mrs. j. Wfl
Johnson. Phone II.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26

THREE room apt. ground floor. pt!-
Sats bath. ITO w. IL: phone z2Sl-W.
TWO strictly modern rooms wei
furnished. Adults. 1871 Il. Sth
Phone s3s3-M.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-26

EXPERIENCED salc,lady In Ladies
Ready to Wear and millinery, onIs
.rn,rIenced saleswoman wanted. Ap-
plv AT Ratner's, 203 y. Main, our new
store.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
MRS. JOS. BALL PASSES
AWAY AT CANON CITY

Friends Of the Joe Ball family, who
lived at Crested Butte for number
Of years when Mr. Ball was supern-
tendent of the mine there, will be
grieved to learn Of the death Of Mrs.
Ball, which occurred in Canon City on
Tuesday afternoon. Death was due
to cancer.
MIR. Ball, who has been spending
some time at his camp on Taylor
river, left for that city Immediately
in his car, on receipt Of the news Of
Mrs. Balls death. Mrs. Balls broth
er, Jos. Hughes, who has been at the
camp, also. went over to Canon City
on the train.
Besides her husband and mother,
Mrs. Ball is survived by two daught-
ers, Mrs. Anna Colts and Mrs. Lillian
pleasance.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
Mining Activity
Around Irwin

N. F Stiles of Irwin who left the
Crested Butte region in 1889, has been
back this week, and is letting a con-
tract to J. L. McGruder ct al of
the Buttes for considerable work IN
cleaning up the old Independent mine,
patented property in Independence
Basin, mile north Of Irwin on the
road to O-Be-Joyful gulch. Much good
ore has been taken from this mlne in
boom days of Irwin, but the vein was
never really located in place. It Is
proposed to crosscut to the hanging
wall.
Contractors are at work on the Hell
en- Hope property across the basin on
Ruby peaks, extending the Penning-
ton tunnel 100 feet toward the vein.
Millard Pennington and Joe Metroz
came down from the Bunker Hill mine
this week, and Millard has gone to
Irwin to look after mining property
there.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
Some Social Events
OF Past Week

Dean Napier is entertaining several
of his little friends at q party in honor
of his ninth birthday this afternoon.
Mrs. Celia Mullin entertained the
500 club Tuesday afternoon at pref
tily appointed party in honor Of Mrs.
knight of Fort Worth, who is guest
at the Mullin home.
One of the most pleasant meetings
of the Adult Bible class Of the Com
munity church was a picnic at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Anderson
on the Gunnison recently. It was the
usual monthly meeting with the "pot
luck supper and plenty Of watermelon;
The evening went fast while the crowd
played games, and told stories and
sang around a bonfire. The next Of
the regular meetings planned 10
"weinie roast" along the river
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
REAL ESTATE CHANGES
AND IMPROVEMENTS

c. L. Boggs is painting the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Frances N. Lake this
week.
The E. M. Collins residence on Iowa
street has been treated to new coat
of paint.
Last week I. ]. Thompson purchas-
ed the Cover house on Colorado st.
Consideration was $1,000.
The new five room bungalow which
Clark & Abel are building for Valen-
tine April is nearing completion and
furnishes very satisfactory M
provement for the corner of Georgia
and Taylor street.
The new boiler for the heating plant
at the Normal-High School was in
stalled this week, and completion Of
the building is going rapidly forward.
Some IA carpenters are at work on
finishing of the High School and the
painters have begun their job. Only
three weeks till school begins.
Carlton Stills has purchased of Mrs.
Minnie Mclaughlin her house on Iowa
street. Mr.. and Mrs. Sills will move
into their new home shortly from the
Riley residence on Wisconsin Street.
Louis F0ntaine has puchased the
lots belonging TO the Sills estate, ad-
joining the O'Leary residence, on Pine
st. and will erect a modern five
room brick bungalow on the property.
He has already started work on the
foundation Of the bungalow to be
erected on the lots he recently purch-
ased from N. Quinn on Wisconsin st.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

DIR Moore Blackstock and wife ar
ived Friday last from Spartenburg, 5.
C.. and will remain another week with
relatives: On the 5th Of September,
Dr. Blackstock expects to be in Dem
yer to attend the national meeting OF
veterinary surgeons. He is president
OF the southeastern association cover
ing. six South Atlantic states, and is
taking a high place in his professor.
Gunnison is proud of its young men
who go forth to take the reins OF
government and business and profess
sional skill like DIR. Blackstock has
done.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
JUDGE STONE SUFFERS
PAINFUL ACCIDENT

Judge C. H. Stone suffered a pain
full accident this week. On Sunday
morning while he was chopping kind
ling, he accidentally hit his hand
with the AK and the point Of the AK
went clear through the hand in the
fleshy part between the thumb and
finger, but fortunately missing the
bone or an artery. The Judge will
have sore hand for some time bu.
it will not be permanently crippled.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Rev. VIM. Kipp, paster Of st. Thorn
as Catholic Church at Durango spent
several days in Gunnison this week,
renewing acquaintances among Gunni-
son and Crested Butte folks. He was
accompanied by Rev. Finton and sis
ter, and Miss Mary O'Neill. Rev. Kipp
tells us that his aged mother, Mrs.
John Kipp, Of Piqua, Kansas, is visit
ing at his home in Durango. The
lady now going on 81 years, never
misses summer in Colorado.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
UNION CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH AT CRESTED BUTTE

August %, 1921.
Sunday School, 10 q. M, Mrs. Nash
superintendent.
II o'clock, sermon on the theme,
"The Hindrance Of the Flesh"
7:30 p. M, address on the subject,
"H God be for Us, How Can We Be
Against Him :"
The Male Quartet will sing. "Give
Me Thine Heart"
J. CRAIG WATT.
Minister.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICE

CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICE
SundaysFirst Mass and instrue-
tion, 7:30 A. n.
Children's instruction, 900 A. n.
Second Mass and sermon, 10 AN.
Evening Devotions and Benedietion,
1880 p. n.
Week DayseMass each morning, Z.
Wednesday and Friday mornings,
Children's instruction, 9. A. n.
Monday evenings In the Rectory, at
7:30 instructions In Catholic doctrines
to Non-Catholic inquirers. You are
welcome. to come and ask any ques-
lions.
REV. FATHER JUDGE B. c. 1.
Pastor.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
Mental Collapse Of L. M. Nance

DR.. F. p. Hanson and Undersherff
Lehan were called to Pitkin Wednes-
day afternoon to get l.. M. Lance of
that town, who is suffering from men.
tai collapse. DIR. Hanson took him 70
Denver Wednesday evening. He will
be with Mrs. Nance and will be put
under the care of specialists.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Miss Florence Lucero, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. r. ]. Hards,
went up TO Jacks Cabin Tuesday to
stay until school Starts. Miss Lucero
has been reappointed to teach in the
Delta schools and leaves for that
place September End.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Are A. rs New -
Through error, the names Of Mrs.
Florence Bryant Walker and Miss
Anna Robson were among those who
received the Pd. N. degree at the
Normal at the close Of the summer
session. Mrs. Walker and Miss Robi-
son received the Pd. n. some time
ago, and finished the work for the A.
B. degree, which was granted them as
the summer term commencement.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

S. C. Fisher got his hand badly cut
last week trying to break a wild colt.
While working with the boys breaking
the horse rope got wound around
his hand and when the horse jerked
Mr.. Fisher got bad cut on the back
of his hand The colt jerked him
half way across the corral before he
got loose. Indeed, Mr.. Fisher says
he was more interested in keeping
from breaking an arm or leg than in
thinking Of his hand till it was all
over.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
LEE WEIGH PRINCIPAL OF
SCHOOLS IN LONG BEACH

Lee w. Welch was in Gunnjson last
week visiting his sister, Miss Edith
Welch, and the McAfee family, and
his brother, Clyde Welch. Mr.. Welch
is principal Of the city schools at
Long Beach, CAL, and has been very
successful in his profession. He left
Monday evening for Denver.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Mrs. George Boyer arrived Monday
from Denver to visit with her sister.
Mrs. Ed Allen. Mrs. Boyer will be
remembered as Mrs. Irma McCutchen
She and her husband are running the
South Denver Tribune.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
Nice Outing to Somerset

Sunday morning Joseph McDer-
mott, Pete Eastman and C. C. Nc.
Williams drove to Somerset to view
the ball game, leaving at $50, enjoy
ing several hours at the coal camp
and arriving home at ten that evening.
This shows the ease with which we can
get acquainted with. that far distant
portion of our county, which was for
merly necessary to visit via Delta.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
GUNNIsoN MAIL ORDER HOUSE

Let me figure on your mail orders
before sending them to the Eastern
mail order houses.
Overalls, Gloves and Remnants
just arrived.
MRS. JENNIE n. MASON,
Lower Main st., next to Mauer's Fur
niture store, or Box Is, Gunnison, Colo.
33-1t
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Following the close of summer
school, Mr.. and Mrs. C. 7. Hurst left
Saturday by car for Montrose for J
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. L. p. Hend-
ricks, parents Of Mrs. Hurst. They
have rented apartments with Mrs.
Frances N. Lake and will remain in
Gunnison this coming year, Mrs.
Hurst teaching in the training school
and Mr.. Hurst in the Normal High.
Last year their school work was at
Hugo, Colo.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Frank Lightley's folks are eatinS
sweet corn from their garden, which
is an unusual thing for Gunnison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Comstock Iefy
for Denver Sunday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

George Sandberg and family have
rented a house in Salida, out of which
point Mr.. Sandberg intends TO work
on the Rio Grande this winter. They
have rented their Gunnison residence
to Ralph Allen, as Mrs. Allen and
children plan to spend the school sea-
son in town this year. Mr.. Sandberg
and family drove over Wednesday to
make arrangements. They have but
recently returned from an auto trip
in Wyoming
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Miss Stella Yowell left Wednesday
evening for three weeks vacation at
her home in Missiori. Miss Yowell
will study at Columbia university the
coming winter. Her many friends
here wish her the best Of success, and
hope that she will be with US again the
following season as a member Of the
Normal faculty.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
CAsass h BARTER SAsp

CAaaee h BARTER SAsp
Back from Silvertcn in unnmnn1ly
quick time, Leais Saner il ~ -
hind his baFbar ehair ct til 6Srds
shop. Arthur Hards has been for
some time in Denver taking . euerss
Of instruction ~ the Aolar '0afbar
college, and il expected home hext
week TO take up the business With his
father.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
Cupid Busy Again at Empire Office

Cupid Busy Again at Empire Office
A license to wed was granted from
the county clerks office this week to
Wayne Lickiss of Gunnison, and Miss
Jennie M. Worman of Salida. Mr..
Lickiss is the printer at the Gunni-
son Empire, while Miss Worman has
for some months past operated the
linotype of that office.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Stanley Montgomery was taken to
the Salida hospital Monday evening
suffering with appendicitis. An oper-
alton will be necessary. His many
friends hope for his speedy recovery.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

The arrival Of Arthur Tilman Hob
son Jr, son Of Mrs. Florence McGlnnis
Hobson, and grandson Of VIM. Nc
Ginnis, is announced at Los Angeles
on August 9Th.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

c. W. Winslow drove to Cebolla Hot
Springs Sunday taking Mrs. Ellis
johnson and Mrs. Mary Lejune, the
ladies intending to remain a week In
that salubrious climate,
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Thurston Hatch left Friday evening
for Des Moines. Iowa to spend the
vacation with his parents. He ex-
poets to return at the opening o.
school.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
Gene - Cain Fathes's Bsdy

VSne - JAIN toene1'o 0o0y -
Benjamin Vinegar Of Pasedena,
California, and Rev. and Mrs. d. L.
Mounts Of Paonia, arrived in Gvurisou
Tuesday evening TO take charge Of the
body Of their father, William Vinegar,
who died in Gunnison last week at
the Municipal camping ground. The
body WAS shipped Wednesday evening
to his home at Hannibal, Missouri.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Novels and
children, Mrs S. p. Spencer and sister,
Mrs. Mary Lawrence, enjoyed a few
days outing in Taylor Canon this
week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Prof. F. j. Rouck, son and daughter
left Saturday morning for their home
in Somerset after attending school
here this summer.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Miss Lucy Spicer, accompanied by
her father, c. Spiccr, and sister, Miss
Alice Spicer and nephew, left Friday
evening for Boise, Idaho TO spend
the vacation period with another sis
ter.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

LOST-Between Pitkin and Parlin
Photographic lens in brown plush
case. Finder write to
H. w. BATES, Canon City and re-
ceive reward. 3-3h
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Mrs. Evan Williams and little
daughter Of Long Beach, California,
who spent few days here last week
visiting the Jerry Williams family, de-
parted Friday to visit in Greeley.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Misses Stella Yowell and Jennie
Hanlon returned Tuesday from Mar.
BILE. where they have been enjoying =
camping trip.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Henderson Of
Detroit, Michigan, spent a few days
last week visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
j. A. Wiseman. Mrs. Henderson is
the leading lady Of large motion
picture concern.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

c. A. Leland. Of Denver, . guest 1t
the w. A. Diebold hom&, has been
showing some fine strings Of trout
since his arrival Monday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Mrs. Marxhall Davis and baby re-
turned last evening to Denver after
= month here with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Bray.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

FOR SALE CHEAP-Excellent build
ing lots in Boutchers' Addition, near
Normal. About IL acres, can be
fenced id body and made . very
desirable home.
n. c. BARTLETT,
Admr. Sapp Estate, Gunnison.
82-35
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Mrs. W. w. Mckee went to Denver
last Friday. intending to make . visit
Of . fortnight
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
Tss MueA Spsed

Tee MseA Speed -
The strong had Of Tie law reaehsd
out for Nibs Lashbreek Sunday. a.
leging that be was showing too nueh
speed with his car. He was bUugAt
before Justice Napier TuesdnHrsvsa-
ing and Aned $500 and esd
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

LOST-Between the residence OF
Judge Shackleford in Gunnison and
j. Il Spann's ranch at Jacks Cabin
brown leather portfolio containing
letters, magazines, stationery and
books. Reward Of $3.50 for return
to News-Champion office, or to
Judge Shackleford.
34-tf ]. d. HARLAN.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Miss Maude Bray, stenographer II
local forestry office, went yesterday 70
Sapinero on . bushes trip.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. O. Peterson and
daughter, Miss Clara, and willet Estes
are enjoying = camping trip at Grand
Mesa lakes.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Mrs. John Campbell Of Sargents
came down Tuesday to attend the
funeral Of her brother-in-law, H. e.
Rosenbaum.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Mrs. w. J. Doig and Miss Wilma
spent q few days At the Stephenson
ranch 1t Doyleville this week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Campbell an,
Mn Victor Benson Of Crested Butt,
spent Tuesday here.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
Notes Of Town and County

c. o. Anderspn Of Baldwin mads .
buiness trip to 'Gunnison Saturday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Ms. J. II. Allen spent ths weekend
st Pariin with the Deering family.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Nm. Mary Hughes 10 visiting Wild,
relatives 1t Crested Butte this week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

James Langill Of Pitkin Was bros
down to the county hospital for treat
ment this week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

The County Assessor will be in his
office all Of the week Of August 9Th
to 18th to make any adjustments to-
ward equalization Of town and county
property valuations rs may be thought
proper. 8O-Sl
J. WALTER HAYMAKER,
County Assessor.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Two Furnished Rooms for rent for
light housekeeping. Also rooms for
rent to students or teachers. INQUIRE
33-lt MRS. EMMA KRAE,
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

ORDERS-for Hemstitching, Picot.
ing filled by return mail.
MRS A W KNOTT, Montrose, Colo
1884
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

FOUND-Blue Serge Coat on road
west of town. Owner may have
same by calling at News-C Champion
office and paying 25 cents for this
ad.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

WANTED-to buy q number Of good
grade stock cows.
1884 N. S. CANDY, Almont, Colo.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables arriving
daily at the
GuNNISoN FUEL 4 FEED CO.
80
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

WANTED-Men and teams to con-
tract to cut and deliver to my mill
red spruce tie timber. Steady
employment for right parties. For
further information address Boz
585 or apply to mill.
J: W. SMITH, Gunnison, Colo.
Soft
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

FOR SALE-One good working team;
weight $500, also harness. Cheap.
HENRY JOHNSON, ,Youman, Lake
Fork. P. o. address. Lake City,
Colo, Box 121. 1875
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

FOR SALE-Bedstead, springs and
mattress, a dresser, cook stove, heat
ing stove, few chairs.
MRS. MINNIE MCLAUGHLIN.
"a Gunnison.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

FARM WANTED-Wanted to hear
from owner Of farm or good land
for sale reasonable.
L. JONES, Box SOL, Olney. III.
~.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26
CLASSIFIED
Results ? .... Absolutely!

FOR SALE-Four-burner oil stove:
extra wicks. Price $500.
SOFT MRS. DAVID H. EASTERLY Y
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

FOR SALE-Four room house, II lots
on the Island. Price $4,000.
MRS. SADIE WILT, Gunnison.
33-4t Phone 125W.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

CABBAGE, Carrots, Beets, Turnips,
Rutabagas at CHINERY RANCH,
two miles west of Gunnison on the
Rainbow Route. 34-tf
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

FOR SALE-Barn and house logs.
posts and stringers. Call or write
GOMAR DOLLARD. Phone 4R2.
32-35
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-08-26

FOR SALE-Ford Touring Cm, 1919
Model Excellent shape. Number
of desirable extra attachments. See
S4tf JAS. CHELIUS, Gunnison.
Evening star., 1921-02-13
SOC and 69c Gre
tonnes, 27c Yard

Yard-wide Wash able Gre
tonnes. mill lengths from ? to 10
yards, but as much as 100 yards
alike of some patterns. Correct
fabrics for draperies, furniture
slip covers, cushion and trunk
covers. In light and dark floral.
stripe, bird. foliage and verdi de-
signs.
YYr.f Floar-Rarxaiu Table,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-12
ARRAIGNING THE BLOC.

Where President Harding in his
message TO Congress was vague and
restrained. Secretary Weeks Is ex-
plicit and strongly condemnatory. In
his address yesterday to the Life In
surance Presidents he spoke plainly Of
the mischief already done, and the
greater mischiefs threatened, by the
Agricultural bloc in Congress. TIe de-
clared that its members had not only
been the chief cause of bad legislation.
but were rapidly destroying party
regularity and responsibility" II Is
evident that If Secretary Weeks had
his way the Administration would
read the riot act TO the bloc.
His vigorous and direct language
will doubtless bring cries OF protest
and of anguish from Republicans in
the bloc. They will declare that the
Secretary has thrown lon all disguise
and now exposes himself as that fear
some thing, .'reactionary." He even
has the audacity TO affirm that Con-
gress did it's work better. and was in
cidentally more economical, In the sad
and wicked days when Speaker Can
non and President Roosevelt put down
all incipient party revclts with a heavy
hand. Is this not enough to wiring
every TRULY Progressive heart? And
the question will be anxiously asked
in the Capitol whether the President
means to back up Secretary Weeks
in efforts to make an end Of the guer-
rilla tactics and activities of the bloc
New York Times.