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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-18
TRAVELLERS AID IN
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Plea Made ITO Help the
Stranger at Your
Gate"
washinstonians. help the strange

washinstonians. help the stranger
at your gate.
This IL the plea Of the Washington
Travellers Aid Society, operating at
Union Station, which 10 today carry
ing on a city-wide membership cam
paign.N
Arthur c. Moses. acting chairman
Of the society. Ii directing the en-
rolling of new members. Eight diff
ferent types of membership are open:
Life membership at $500, patron.
800; honorary, $50; sustaining, $25;
special. $40; contributing, IS; active,
81. and associate, 81.
Persons enrolling for membership
are asked to specify which type they
desire and to send the amount of
dues to w. Frank d. Heron, treas
urer. Union Trust Company.
The society, organized during the
war. Is now handling an average of
100 cases q day, directing strangers
to rooms. caring for destitute trav-
elers. sick. lost, children. and other
cases. A number of runaway chill
dren also have been cared for until
the arrival Of parents.
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FUNDS URGED FOR
| INCURABLE HOMES
Nearly $4,5oO ID NEEDED 10 Re-
move Debts on Local
institution.

An appeal to charitably inclined
Neutrality-suspicious. was made today BY
Mrs. Charlotte q. Hopkins. Of 1926
Massachusetts, avenue northwest.
president OF the Home for incura-
bles. for $500 to pay off the debts
faced by the institution.
Mrs. Hopkins declared that Of the
$500 originally asked. but $S.4o3.60
was received and that the present
debts OF the Home will b almost
$500. ~
while appreciatins what has been
given. ] still feel that the general
public does not realize the Homes
necessities nor It's personal respopsi.
bilities because Of the IS. 403 received.
Twelve people gave $3.50. leaving
only $S53.60 to come from the pub
lic." she said. II feel that there
must be more people who are able
and willing to give q trifle to SUP
port the poor, suffering pen. women
and children who arc cared for in Our
Home" .st
II hate to beg any more" said
Mrs. Hopkins. r
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-18
Acquit Fred Decker
Of Murder of LOyett

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. Dec. IT,
Fred Decker was found not guilty last
night Of the charge Of murder placed
against him in connection with the
death of Leroy Lovett. an Eikhart.
Ind. youth.
Lovett was murdered az part Of q
plot to obtain $4,000 insurance. &C.
cording to the States contention.
Decker. 1t was charged. instigated the
llOt.
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PRINCE GEORGES.
COUNTY OUT FOR.
MORE SCHOOLS
Mt. Rainier Citizens, at Annual
Banquet, Pledge Support for
Educational Program.

More schools and better schools IL
the slogan OF the civic bodies of Prince
Georges County, Nd, for 1922.
the Mt. Rainier Citizens Association,
held Thursday night at the Eastern
Star Hall, more than 200 members Of
the association and representatives of
several other county organizations
pledged to support program for bet
terment Of educational facilities In the
county.
Maryland stands first in her pub
lie highways among the states of the
nation and forty-first in her schools. y
DR.. j. 8. Caldwell president of the
Riverdale Citizens Association told the
mass melting.
1t was pointed out that the 1921
school appropriation of the county
was 10 per cent less than the 1920
appropriation. This. in spite of the
natural increase in school attendance
and the influx from Washington Of
families with children.
Plant to Cost 500, 1000.
A delegation from the Mt. Rainier
Citizens Association last week called on
the county commissioners at Marlboro
and secured an initial appropriation Of
$4,000 for a new school building. The
school plant complete, will cost ulti-
mately approximately 100000.
Hearty Endorsement was given the
school superintendent Nicholas Orem,
who was present and made an ad-
dress.
Charles j. Peckham, president Of
the Mt. Rainier Association. told Of
the accomplishments Of that organiza-
ton, which now has paid-up men,
bership of 1870.
The association, Mr.. Peckham re-
( ported, has within the last two years
placed 100 chairs in the town hall;
furnished the public school with desks;
brought about the reduction in the
cost of gas which means a saving of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-18

5000 annually to Mt. Rainier con-
sumers; secured $4,000 with which
to begin work ON q new school build
ing.
Since March 1. laM ninety resi-
dences have been erected In Mt. Rain
Ter and several others are contem'
plated.
The Mt. RaAnlsr association intends
to keep up its fight on the gas COM
pany and secure better gas and a
lower rate. At the same time the
drive on the Washington Railway and
Electric Company for better service
will be conducted with the assistancs
of other town organizations served by
that company.
"Bili" Anglin. sage Of Hyattsville. q
guest of the Mt. Rainier association.
declared that II would be useless for
local organization to tackle the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company. He called on all civic bod
les of the county to Join In a concerted
campaign for Improvement of the SER
vice.
Meeting II Spirited.
The affair Tuesday night was voted
the most spirited ever held in that
part of Prince Georges county. Mayor
William Rider was on hand az guest
along with the Rev. Leslie Bowers,
pastor of the MT. Rainier Christian
Church. and formerly pastor of the
Fifteenth Street Christian Church OF
Washington; Editor e. A. Fuller. Of
the Hyattsville Independent. was pres
ent to cover" the meeting for his
newspaper.
Carl Book presided as toastmaster.
Ben Levin, with his voice and guitar;
Pete" Hagan, with his monolague,
and the Montrose Quartet with its
songs. furnished a lively musical pro-
gram. The. individual members Of the
quartet-W. l.. Caps. L. N. Brown.
Frank Gobel and c. c.. Martin-each
furnished specialties which went over
big. Ray Kendrick. local celebrity,
delighted with character songs and his
bones"
The turkey dinner-an elaborate
feast II was-was prepared and served
under the direction of Mrs. Shelby
Smith. A score Of Mt. Rainier women,
active In the work of local civic move
ments, assisted her.
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ADMITS KILLING MOTHER.

WINDSOR MILLS. QUEBEC. Dec.
l7.-Leonard Pion. 1e years old, con-
fessed to the police that he muir.
dered his mother. Mrs. Joseph Pion,
by shooting her December 2. He has
been under arrest as material wit
ness
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-18
s'Outsize" Night Gowns at
Bath Robes, SITS to
The Famous Beacon" and CT AE
Lawrence" Makes. S5.45

Such warmth Such beautyl And such per-
feet fitting garments! Any woman will count
one of these to be one of her most cherished
Christmas presents. $z.75, $3.45, $4.48 and
$S.45 are reduced prices.
Palais Royal-Bargain Basement
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BAND CONCERT

At Mar,ns Barracks. Mssday. DE-
cember 10. at . p. m. By the u. ..
Marine Band Orchestra, William II.
santelmann. Leaders Taylor Bran
son, second leader. fH
March. with Sword and Lance"
Overture. Loves spring. Van Bion
Grand scene: from add. Verdi
vsl.s DO concert Spirit of
FoWers ...'... .-Nen 6tou
. Melody In A major, G. q. Dawes
Menuett No. : In q. Beethoven
Suite de ballet La Source"
No. 1...........,..... -. .Dsiibss
q Scene Dansse. moderate.
Polka, scherxo.
Pas de 0uzle, andantino.
Marchs Danses ct Final. allegro
vivo.
Marines hymn.
THE Halls of Nontssunaa'
THE star-spangisd Banner"
Immediately after the concert
there will be q dress parade by the
Marine Corps Institute detachment
on the parade ground.
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Flannelette Night Gowns

Gowns. Special at. ....... 1sVV
Coxy-as warm AZ French flannel. Cheerful
IN pretty stripes of pink and white or blue and
white, with square round necks; braid trim
ming. Special at 500.
Palsis Royal-Bsrsain Basement.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21
HAPPY VALLEY.

Picking cotton and making sorghum are the order of the day.
 Hot and dry; we surely need rain on our gardens and late potatoes.
 Several from here carried cotton to Conway last week.
 Rev. Thompson filled his regular appointment here last Sunday.
 Henry and Floyd Griffin of Green brier attended church here Sunday.
 Will Robinson is all smiles-it's a boy.
 Will Mathews and family and Miss Gladys Mathews of Greenbrier attend ed church here last Sunday.
 Frank keathley and family visited at England last week.
 Several from here attended baptiz- ing at the bridge Sunday.
 If you want to buy a good farm see R. F. Hart.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21
BECKETT MOUNTAIN,

We are sorry to report Mrs. A. w. Barrett is worse at this writing. We hope she will improve fast.
 Joe Harrington and family visited J. R. Winters of Garland Springs Sunday.
 Mrs. Joe Noggle of Mt. Vernon is visiting on the mountain.
 Nose Lester, Bessie Hesley, Arval Brannon and wife and Hassel Owen motored to Mt. Vernon Sunday.
 Porter Harlan and wife of Rosebud spent Sunday at Emmett Wortham's.
 Bill Sparrow of Rosebud and Miss Jennie Hawkins of Mt. Nebo attended singing at this place Sunday.
 J. G. and J. E. Winters of Union Grove were on the Mountain last week making some improvement on thir ten ant houses.
 Jim Beckett is teaching a singing school at this place.
 September 20.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21
INDIGESTION
sasg Public Official Says Thed. sxds Black-Draught Helps Him
 Keep Physically Fit.

sSay City, Ky.-"I have been ,n | ssSsness here for twenty-one years. sr kssa coroner, riding the Kentucky iSesAs and hollows in all kinds of srssssaer and under all kinds of con. sxss1as, says Mir Sam T. Carr. of this .Yssss. "To be able to do so I must axsg, physically fit. and Thedfords s lssiAtsDraught Is my standby.
 These trips used to give me head. ssrcsas, and that, l found. came from sA<Rrfed meals or from constipation.
 ' was convinced that Black. Draugbt ssz good, so now use 1t, and if gives ,osfxeII satisfaction. It acts on tho liver. relieves indigestion, and certain. 'N is splendid. l am never without it ,'
 SHsn you have a feeling of discom- 'Axt after meals, causing a bloatinx cessation. headache, bad breath. and isssnasar common symptoms, try taking iSa ntnrtf of BfackDraught after meals is pinch of the dry powder, washed es'sn with a swallow of water. This nIxz oeen found to assist the stomach Acas liver to carry on their normal fsoss. and helps prevent, or relieve. sOGgstpation.
 Your druggist can supply you with ms well-known. purely-vegetable liver sEeSictne. Insist upon Thedford's, the sFfgfuai and only genuine Black SFaught liver medicine. NC-137a
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21
c.k-f.-i-i~i-;-s..s.......-.......ss.'s.s'''s'' ! {. NEWS OF OTHER DAYS. T {. I F tf.s--s..s..,..;..i..;;...-.....::-....:..~..' 's
sFram Log Capin Democrat Files.)
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
September 19, 1901.)

September 19, 19O1.)
 The Conway oil mill began its sea- sssn-s run. The mill was paying $16. El per ton and was buying most o1 yshr seed sold here.
 A fire escape was provided by the .AIrectors for the public school build IE.
 'rThe pay train on it's joyous mission Mv lhs road last Monday. Regardless .ak xind or weather, the train runs sss esch fifteenth, unless the fifteenth falls on Sunday, when it come the tnzxt day. It is this punctuality that makes men want to work for the rail 1uad. All of our people could learn ssns good lessons from the railroads hnk other corporations"
 Prf. D. l.. Paisley returned form a Anp to northeast Arkansas in the in- Aexest of Central College.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21
TEN YEARS AGO.
fSeptember 21, 1911.)

(September 2l, l9ll.)
 Nr. and Mrs. J. A. Pence were in Atlantic City, where MT. Pence was 1ztkending sessions of the National BnbaImers Association.
 Station Agent J. w. James and B, \. Benedict were engaged in game ssf chess by mail with Frank w. Rawies, Little Rock expert.
 rhirty-eight divorce cases were on ;11ke docket of the Faulkner chancery issxxt. which was to convene Septem Ae 2s.
 Hrs. ]. w. Conger went to Little Resk to purchase uniforms for the A:entrai College students.
 George Thompson and family znsved from Pocahontas to Conway to :xczide-
 Rev. J. J. Hurt, pastor of the Bap ria church, began a revival meeting rsuarr tent in the courtyard.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21
SAY RING LEADERS
 OF PLOT SPOTTED

Memphis, Sept. 21.-With two men in custody, one of whom is said to have confessed complicity in the at tempted hold up in which A. s. Me Dowell, Illinois Central conductor, was wounded, Memphis detectives expect soon to have the ring leaders in the alleged plot in jail. According to police theory, the plot had it's object the in- timidation of negro brakemen on an Illinois Central train between Mem- phis and New Orleans.
 Three negro brakemen were killed and three whipped recently.
 Rub -My-Tism is great pain killer. Relieves pain and soreness, Rheuma- tisr, Neuralgia, Sprains, etc.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21
PATRICK 10 LEAD
 ARMY AIR BUREAU
(Ry the Associated Press)

Washington, Sept. 21.-Col. Mason Matthew Patrick, engineers corps, U S. A., was today appointed by Presi- dent Harding to be chief of the army air service with the rank of major general.
 General Patrick will succeed Maj Gen. c. T. Menoher, who asked re. lief and assignment to field duty. Re. ports are also current in Washington that Brig. Gen. William Mitchell, as sistant to General Menoher, has agair offered his resignation and problbly will be relieved by the president.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21
PfRSH|NC AGAIN
 HERO 10 FRANCE
(By the Associated Press)

Havre, France Sept. 21.-General Pershing returned to France today aboard the liner Paris, which brought him across in 1917 to organize and command the American expedition ary forces.
 General Pershing was escorted into port by the French battle cruisers Metz and Strasbourg, ten torpedo boats and ten destroyers. All craft in the harbor dipped their flags and sounded sirens in salute to the Amer ican general, while land batteries boomed forth their salute of 21 guns,
 Legal Blanks for sale at this office.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21
s4s.S -->~e-='s-
CHADWICK.

Health is good at present.
 Sorghum making and cotton pack ing are the order of the day.
 On September 19 stork flew over and left at the home of MT. and Mrs w. R. Brooks nine pound boy.
 Rev. J. c. Dawson filled his regI- lar appointments last Saturday night and Sunday, wit good attendance.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21

Will Johnson is moving to May flower.
 R. Thornton of Little Rock is visit ing Mir. J. c. Thornton.
 People are on their tip-toes wonder ing how they will bathe old pide. Some high explosive has hit the tubs.
 Grandpa" and Grandma" Davison of Oklahoma are visiting relatives here. September 21.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21
THREE PIECE LIVING ROOM SUITE
 Davenette and Two Rockers.

This davenete the best of its kind
 include the national advertised Seng ase and the best grade of upholstery Rockers Portable and upholstered under many
 Specially M l,1rneeo---- priced S17O
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21

Legal Blanks for sale at this office.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21
ELECTRIC SHOP MOVES.

The Conway Electric Company, re- srusHsy established by Ernest Douglass taz6 Howard James has moved into ascw ard larger quarters at 108 West kDsk street. Part of the building will t.aEe oc occupied by A. J. Moss sew SMr machine agency.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21

if yoa have guests telephone their 'rxxas to the Log Cabin Democrat, so shst mention may be made in the I,ens columns of their visit in the city
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-21
W|NDSTORM HITS,
 RUINS OHIO CITY
iRv the Associated Press)

tBv the Associated Press)
 kanesville, Ohio, Sept. 21.-A wind .kfwrn struck the business section of saHs city at noon today and caused a1azzse, which it is believed will TUT sMtV, hundreds of thousands.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-07
BACK TO THE FARM"-BEAcoM.

Mr. r. H. Beacon vice president and general manager o the
Rock Island railway believes that backio.ihe farm is the solu-
ton oi the vcNaous problem confronting the world today
In interview in Denver days ago Mr. Beacon expressed
his views follows;
what is needed than anything else IN this country Is
for all OF get oi heads that get rich IN
night and 10 work believe that the farm offers the solution
oi great problem
III wealthy Ia buy mp great tracts OF land
Upon these would put the o families in
the cities would have superintendent to instruct these men
in farming. and would finance them through the first year and
year necessary There thousands OF who
this opportunity br they can't get H. The with four
five children living city is too busy trying To support his
family look around Tor opportunity 10 better his condition
The farm offers this opportunity lie knows It. but what good
does the knowledge do himf lie can't get the farm
Il would lik. take this oui and put him a farm
where he would work for himself and working realize that every
he made Tor himself and that the future held
thing tangible him. Not only this but there would be schools
and churches Tor his family and in the end would better
class Of citizens stable class and Industrious class
This plan would settle the many millions OF agricultural lands
lying idle would settle and enrich states ard railroads naturally
would follow take OF the increased population and the in
creased tonnage and this tonnage increased there would fol
low natural sequence earnings and there would be
reductions freight rates the volume OF business OF the roads
making lower possible
n that time there would be necessity for grouping roads
complaints about rates and complaints about
lack OF transportation the railroad problem in its various
pcx phases would be solved
81 convinced that time the government OF the United
States will take this plan. believe must be taken
up relieve conditions all great cities, and
for better citizenship and prevent the United States IRON
becoming estered some European nations by poverty
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-07
OUR DEBT TO NATURE.

Sitting by open fire reflects upon he days and months
and years OF sunshine and all the wondrous alchemy OF nature en-
bodied in the logs that break dancing flame glowing III the
pictured embers of the fire dies down grazing ashes Or per-
haps il coal and ones thoughts back to the when
spahed among the trunks and foliage and now iare
forth as were-canned snght)or human creatures OF to-
day. In country home reads by the oil lamp maybe reflect
ing that this u made in time nconceivaby remote
that drawing savings of stored carbon Or
the ready OF electricity and il he thinks about 1t
ALL takes for granted manufactured essence little re-
gardng the fact that this too only different form OF the
tngnatues soredup sunlight turned to power and sent
him Likely not the reader gives thought to
what is added nowhe labor OF in mine and power house
And in the warmth of the fire and by the light OF the lamp he
reads Stored fuel again Service of again Prophets and
kings poets and artists and philosophers and ee OF
aesdecades and dead but still speaking to
who will listen One who reflects upon these things in the
fort and radiance Of his fesde he be Of humble and grateful
mind will look up from his reading glance into the fire where
pouring forth her hoard for him. and offer his gratitude
in the familiar forgive dbts.New York Evening Post
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-07
PUBLIC UTILITY PLANTS TO
DG SOLD ey RECEIVER

Oklahoma CITY. Nov. 1.-THE pub
ilo utility business IN Oklahoma aud
Arkansas has proven Improbable
for tho Commonwealth Public Scr
yicc Company of Fort Smith. Arb,
and lls properties In The two states
ate to be sold nj public sale Nosom'
her "a. Al Fort Smith. TO satisfy a
judgment for si.oss.s5s. obtained In
the United States DlAirio, Court by
John J. Murphy Of Chicago.
The company owns gas dlsiribut.
Ing systems at Wagner. Poteau and
Pryor. also a gas distributing syH.
TEN at Salllnaw. an electric light and
vas plant at Wan. aud 10 miles OF
gas line from Upton 20 vlan to Sal.
lisaw. all In Oklahoma. The corpora.
tlon also has combined electric light
plants and Ice plants at Ashdown.
DcQuccn and Mcna. Ark. and n
natural gas plant at Alma. Dyer
Mulberry. Ozark, Altns. DcnnIng.
Aiix and Lamar. with electric power
rnd light
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-07
A STOLEN SMILE 'ER TWO
Not Much Grain In It.

Not Much Grain In II.
"Did you hear the new preacher
last Sunday?"
"uh-huh."
what did you think of him?
Didn't you think he managed to
get a good many grains of truth
into his talk?"
yeah. Guesso. But he fed us
i heap of roughage. Farm Life.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-07
NEW COMMISSION SECRETARY

Oklahoma City, Nov. 7.--P r..
Glenn, who has been acting secre-
tary of the Oklahoma Corporation
Commission for the past year, has
assumed the duties of accountant
for the Commission following the ap-
pointment by the commission of G..
f. Smith, of the Oklahoma City
chamber of commerce as permanent
secretary.
Glenn was employed by the com.
mission as accountant which pays a
larger salary than the secretaryship,
but was serving in both positions
temporarily for the accountants pay
until the commission saw fit to ap-
point a permanent secretary. Glenn
has served with the commission al
most continually since 1910, and is
one Of the most valuable employ
es of that body.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-07

The penen, distribution Of the
several classes of women u years of
aee aad over IN 1880 Was a. follows,
Tu,al uhlls. sos per cent, naiiss
uhiie of native paFuniaEe. si.s per
cent. native white of foreign par
enlsEs. ia.G per oen,s native white
of mised native and foreign pareni.
aEe. a. peF cont: foFslsn'born white,
iss per cent. nogro. 30 per cent;
Indian. lwotenlha Of per eenis Jap
anese. onetenth Of percent. total
citizens. all races. SOS per cent:
and foreign born naiurallEed citizens.
all races. ps per cent ~ tho clti.
sens about nInelenlhs we're native
and onetcnih nhluFallEod.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-07

And q part Of tho patriotic pro
cecdlnF Il to be q bis utoi.door'
slnr eolK which wllI Rlsc our tai
cnicd friend, Mr Emerson. = chance
to turn loose his lungs at full capa'
city. without breaking any windows
AfleF pondeFlnE Il over carefully.
~e have decided that Il will suit
us aa well as anything clac to have
saliy aond a. a pound or 10 of
ladlum this time. This commodity
q now quoted ., a price Of $500.
coo an ounce.
Also. II helps some 20 hear that
the soonora have poured u on
.al Iayhawks again.
ilul of course the doIn'a at Nor.
man saturday didn't necessarily
make Harry flrownson. Myron Hum
Fhlcy and other sons Of the sun.
flower state feel any better. They
really ought TO put their X. u.
co.ors IN cold storage.
No one who has seen the way
the sooners 30 through the atroug
lines Of the enemy can have any
doubt that our Oklahoma boys are
raking quite rapid progress in the
pursuit OF knowledge.
81 simp says he notices that a |
car never rides as smoothly when
the road Is bumpy.
One reason why Il doesn't pay
10 think evil Of your ncighbor Is
because 1t makes your own soul
smaller.
II Is doubtful whether there Is |
! better way than just TO do the |
hest you can and not worry about
I.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-07

a. Tho present moment II looks
lac the noise u the AFmlstloe Day
celebration ln going 10 be loud
enough 10 reach the ears of plil
ilohonsollen. but of course Il won't
b. swocl music 20 him.