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Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-09
Bandits Get $4,000
From Twin CITY Bank

Minneapolis, Nov. 8.-Three rob-
bers entered the Republic State bank
here this afternoon, drove the Off
eials and patrons into the vault and
escaped with $4,000 in cash. They
fed in an automobile kept in readi-
ness by fourth bandit.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-09
President Will Deliver
Address in Memory of Grant

Washington, Nov. 8.-President
Harding is understood to have con-
sented to deliver an address at Point
Pleasant, O., April 81. at celebra-
ton of the Tooth anniversary OF the
birth of Ulysses S. Grant.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-09
Major General Haines,
Z. Retired, Dies at Capital

Washington. Nov. 8.-Maj. Gen.
P. c. Haines, 81, retired, who oc-
cupied important posts on the vari-
Gus commissions which surveyed and
assisted in, the construction of the
Panama canal, died yesterday at
Walter Reed general hospital after
a brief illness.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-09
Chilly Weather in Kansas.

Topeka. Kan, Nov. S.-Snow and
temperatures as low as % degrees
were in prospect for much OF Kan
sas. according to the weather fore
cast today, following all overnight
drop of 81 degrees in temperature.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-09
Man Injured by Street Car
One Day. Asphyxiated Next

H. Singer. 1915 Pacific street, who
was injured in a street car accident
at Tenth and Farnam streets Mon
day afternoon, was overcome by gas
at his home yesterday while he was
repairing several pipes.
Police surgeons say he will re-
cover.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-09
Forest Fires in Arkansas
Are Continuing to Spread

Poplar Bluffs, Mo-. Nov. 8-Forest
fires near here are continuing. reports
today stated, and the fire between
Neelyville and Corning. Ark. is max
ing rapid headway southwark. Cat
tie are being driven from the wake
OF the flames. the reports said.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-09
Snowfall in Iowa.

Des MONIES, Nov. ga snow fall
OF from one-half to three inches fell
in Iowa last night and this morning.
according to reports reaching c. D.
Reed. local weather bureau official.
At Charles City the fall was three
inches.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-09
The Weather
Forecast.

Forecast.
Nebraska = Fair Wednesday and
Thursday; rising temperature Thurs
day and in west portion Wednesday.
Iowa = Fair Wednesday and
Thursday except unsettled in south
ern portion Wednesday; rising tem-
perature Thursday.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-09
Ship Brings Gold

New York, Nov. 8.-The steam
ship La Fayette, arriving yesterday
from France, brought $4,654,0O0 in
gold, consigned to local bankers.
Smyrna times., 1921-02-02

5.67 per cent, although 10 per cont ;s
permissible. Chief Engineer Upham
replying to Senator Alice, said all LET
contracts can be finished without adj
ditional bond issues.
Commissioner dupont expressed the
opinion that engineering is well worth
Whlle'. he cited the engineering cost
OF to 1S per cent in New York. New
Jersey and Pennsylvania and 4 per
cent IN tennessee. He explained that
engineering is costly in Delaware be-
cause OF numerous surveys, but
thought the cost can be cut. Commits
sloner Marvel stated the commission
mas reached its borrowing limit and
is living within its income. Mention
ing Governor Denney's dislike to serve
on commissions, he suggested amend
ment to the law so as to permit the
governor to retire from the State
highway Commission. He said the
commission cOntemplates apportioning
Sl,OOO,OOO to Sussex county on the So
oO basis and $5OO,OOO to New Castle
county and announced that Kent coun-
ty has received $1,0O0,OOO.
$25O,OOO Year For 40 Years Needed.
Senator Robertson asked what ap-
preparations would be desired from
succeeding Legislatures, and Commits
sloner Marvel stated the S25O,OOO ap-
preparation would have to be yearly
for 40 years if the commission did not
obtain money from other sources. He
praised Chief Engineer Upham and
the State Highway Police Department
which consists of five uniformed DO
llcemen. Engineer Upham is chief of
police, and the other engineers are
plain clothes men. The policemen pa
troll roads built by the State Highway
Department and prevent damaging OF
roads, speeding and overcrowding. A
bill introduced recently proposes full
police power Mr.. Marvel told the leg.
islators he will soon leave the com.
mission and declared there had beer
no politics in the State Highway De
partment during his four years con
nection Herewith. Governor Denney
responding to Representative B. F
Davis, said the commission has moth
ing to do with tax problems, which
will be considered by the General As
sembly later. Senator Bennett ex
pressed hope that criticism of tn
State Highway Department will cease
The Legislature, on motion of Senate
Walker, gave the commission risinj
vote of thanks.
Smyrna times., 1921-02-02
For Sale

a Double Houses, on Commerce ST..
three rooms down, three rooms up
each.
One Double House on Mt. Vernon
street, three rooms down, three rooms
up.
One Apartment House in Clayton.
two apartments down, four rooms,
baLn and toilet each; one apartment
up, five rooms, bath and toilet. This
is an opportunity to own your own
home. For price call on,
CHARLES p. THORNLEY,
Smyrna, Delaware.
Phones:-Factory 81; House 16S
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27

Evergreen Post of Baltimore, Md.
is composed entirely of ex-service
men who lost their sight in the war.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27

Our Post Adjutant is in receipt of
a letter from former member of this
post who has helped pass Robt. w.
Ely's pep along and under handicap
has founded a post in a small town in
Texas. .@@r 49,"
He writes in part:
1--WE were slow but finally go.
enough ex-service men together here
in our little town to organize a post.
1t is pretty hard to get the boys to-
gether here as this town is over twen-
ty miles from the railroad, therefore
only few live in town, most of the
boys live out on ranches and have
from five to twenty miles to come, but
we have the names of about twenty
five so we are making an effort to go
ahead"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27

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Fern Finch and her mother were on
the sick list last week.
Mr.. Hubbard is the S. P. & S. agent
here, succeeding Mr.. Dodd.
Marjorie Doyle visited the dentist
and has been suffering from some
severe after effects.
w. L. Blakeley returned from Port
land, Saturday where he had attended
the wedding of his niece.
Upon receipt of a special appro-
priation j. M. Doyle has started much
needed road work in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Haskell, of
Longview, celebrated their silver we'd
ding anniversary at their home Tues
daJ evening, January %.
The basket social Saturday night
was well attended. Kennewick, How
er, Finley, Umatilla, Mottinger, Pat
erson, Horse Heaven, Kiona and We
natchee were represented on the floor.
There was scarcity of baskets but
good luncheon was provided those
without baskets. Albert Atchison of
Umatilla, being the one present quail
flied, auctioned off the baskets.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27
X X X X X X X * X X X NM X y;
NEWS FROM HOVER Y
x x x x * x K x x x X x * x y

X NIX KNHMM X X X * X X X
The young people of town enjoyed
a taffy pull at the school rooms on
Friday evening.
Miss Eva Dimick returned Friday
from Portland where she had been Wis
iting with friends. -~.' ...
Andrew Grey returned Wednesday
from Astoria where he had been work
ing for several months. a@
Mrs. ]. Doyle and family have all
been confined to their home this week
on account of illness.
Lawrence Dinick returned Sunday
from Portland where he had been re-
ceiving treatment for his eyes.
Mrs. Mary Cowan returned to her
home at Tacoma, after visiting with
her mother here for few weeks.
The car of E. E. Toothaker also
tipped over last week and slightly in
jured Mr.. McNoul, who was riding in
it.
Rev. Perdue, of Spokane, spoke in
the NJ. e. church here Monday even
ing along lines connected with SUM-
day school work.
Mrs. j. E. Hampton entertained in
honor of Mrs. G. B. Schroyer, who is
visiting at her home this week, on
Wednesday afternoon.
On, Saturday afternoon John Doyle
had his car badly damaged by tipping
over. He had it in running order
again in short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard, of Alberta,
Canada, have purchased the Andrew
Grey property here. Mr.. and Mrs.
Grey will remain here for some weeks
yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Mckinney with
Miss Hazel Braden, returned Monday
from Walla Walla where they had
been attending revival meetings there
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27

bers nightly for his Tom Cat choir.
Better get in on this, although don't
mistake me as there are some quail
ifications before you can become a
member.
All members must be able to play
rummy and be able to hit middle C, at
least be able to come within an oc-
tave of some. note ON the piano.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27
X * X TX X X X * X * X X X X X X
X DISTRICT NUMBER NINE X

X * X TX X X * X * TX * * * * X X
Vernon McCarty is out of school
with cold.
Nellie Sheets is out of school on ac-
count of illness.
Gull A. White was valley visitor
on Tuesday.
R.. l.. Cochran and Jake Sheets went
to Kennewick, Tuesday evening.
Bernice McCarty was out of school
three days on account of a severe
cold.
Robert Sheets went to Tennessee
on Saturday to look after some bust
ness interests.
The j. L. Cochran family We're Sum
day visitors at the Robert Sheets
home on Sunday.
Mrs. j. E. Kennett came home from
Yakima this week where she has been
visiting her father.
Leland Cochran, who with his moth
err, has been visiting relatives in Ore
gon, is in school again.
Mrs. j. S. Kennett and her niece,
from Canada, who has been visiting
here, have gone to Yakima to visit
with relatives.
Miss Lacey, Of Wallula, who has
been visiting with ner sister, Mrs.
Liggett and the j. S. Kennett family,
has returned to her home.
District No. has ten pupils en-
rolled this winter. This is the larg-
est number of pupils the school has
had for several years. There are six
grades.
Robert and Sidney Cochran have
erected buildings, etc. on their land
in the hills and are now hauling feed
preparatory to beginning the spring
work. 2
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27

Robert LeRoux, national field Sec
rotary, passed through Kennewick on
Wednesday last, en- route for Seattle.
Mr.. LeRoux was to speak here We'd
nesday afternoon to Legionaires and
friends, but on account of illness of
his wife was forced temporarily to
cancel all engagements. He intends
however, to be in Kennewick next
month and it will surely be worth
anyone's time to hear his message.
Mr.. LeRoux has the latest dope on all
Legion happenings and is prepared
to answere any questions on this line.
In connection with his work. he is
stimulating interest in Citizens Aux
iliary and a Junior American League
which are something new and are fill
ing long felt need.
The New Year has started right
the Legion hall is open every night, a
new house committee has already
started to jazz things up, the execu-
tive committee has been on the job
and are going to have program with
plenty Of push behind it, the members
have been turning out to meetings
with something to say, the finance
officers are after the fellows that have
forgotten their dues.
Nineteen twenty one shows prom
Use Of being banner year. Get be-
hind comrades, and push the good
work along.
| Evergreen Post of Baltimore, Nd.
is composed entirely Of ex-service
men who lost their sight in the war.
| If all members that told wiley that
they were going to Legion meeting,
would only show up, what an attend
ance we would have.
Wives, take tip-when you call
! up the Legion hall and say, els this
hubby?" and real meek voice says.
eyes" don't be fooled as it is Frank
Driscoll.
Wink says he is from North Da-
kota but has taken out paper to be-
come an American citizen.
J. ySam Coull is signing up n ew mefh-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27

Robt. w. Ely Post seemed more
than amply provided with good mater
ial for all officers except chaplain,
until Rev. Mitchell came to our city
and at Cnce made application for a
transfer from his former home post
Since his appearance we have had a
regular chaplain, filling a long felt
want, which has made Comrade Mitch
ell more than welcome.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27

Robt. w, Ely Post has a historian
but he never does anything
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27

In few posts in Washington has
the Legion shown the same healthy
growth and increasing influence dur
ing the past year as Robt. w. Ely
Post under the leadership of ex-Com-
mander Vickers. Mr.. Vickers has been
untiring in his efforts to make big
ger and better post and he can retire
from commandership knowing he has
done his duty which has met with re-
suits of the highest order. -.
Ex-Vice Commander Frank Driscoll
was always on the job and willing
helper where help was needed.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27

Wink says he is from N orth Da-
kota but has taken out pape rs to be-
come an American citizen.
Isam Coull is signing up NJ w meih-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27

Ex-Finance Officer Semon, whose
duties the last year have been to try
and make the post finances meet.
has through business methods been q
big asset to this post. At times Mr.
Semon's job was somewhat hard
matter, but through some magic or
other way he kept our piano and fur
niture intact and we are still in the
same hall (even if it is cheaper to
move than pay rent.)
Not only in membership but finan-
cially Robert w. Ely Post, has gained
the last year.
Mr.. Semon's successor, Francis
Stout, is another wide awake finance
officer, so you might as well come
around and pay those past dues or he
will get you, buddie.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27

The work of the post adjutant, is
no little job even in post the size
of Robt. w. Ely Post. 1t not only
takes many hours of work each week,
but at times the patience of Job.
Every incoming mail brings inquir-
les which must be answered, bull-e-
tins which must be presented to the
members, minutes musS be kept, trans
fers to be sent out, etc.
But E. w. Trenbath, our ex-adju-
tant kept the ball rolling and to him
no little credit is due in keeping our
post with the top-notchers. His sue
cessor, Fred Speigelberg, will have to
burn some midnight oil to pass
"Trenny's" record.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-27
PLYMOUTH
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-06-19
FEATURES, FICTION
SUNDAY, JUNE Is. resf.
E |Nsx Y ; IS y payB Es,r3y}i
[7a1 r.. r OOloo.MslSfrRB' ioN.
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away from the lbsllyhoo atmosphere.
Many Of the sideshow attractions
are on the side streets. The walk
20 the inlet reveals, besides the
usual biisters. many new smart
shops. hotels and cafes.
And the old Atlsntic-sparkling
like blue silk taffeta in the sun
lights as enticing as ever. There
were many one-piece bathing suits,
but mostly the female swimming at
tire was more conventional. The
bootleggers are. Of course. there in
profuslon. They approach you,
boldly on the boardwalk and they
offer standard brands Of gin at SO
. bottle. Scotch at si2 and home
made brew at SIS. But ] saw no
TASKS IN the public restaurants.
II Is dffhcult 10 conceive Of slack
times in America while at Atlantic
City. II is a city OF spenders. The
spirit OF Atlantic City is the spirit
Of the carnival It is a mighty nne
place 10 weekend and a mighty fine
place to make q big dent in the
family bank-roll.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-06-19

TO give you any definite answer on
this point. Nor are we bound by
any pledge to be compelled to sur
render tt
Our intention to return Shan
tung has undergone no alteration
since the declaration Of war with
Germany.
According TO the contention Of
Mr.. Lansing. the Chinese govern
ment has nullifed the treaties con-
cluded between China and Germany
by her declaration of war. which
restored all the rights conceded to
Germany. This is one Of the ar
guments supported--by Chinese dele
gates in the peace conference.
II do not know whether Mr.. Lam
sing was the original advocate of
this Interpretation OF international
law, or whether IL was the, Chinese
delegates, who devised such an
opinion. II his contention had some
validity. how must we construe the
proposal Of Mr.. Wilson during the
conference that Shantung should be
submitted to International control7
And, again, the Chinese government
actually concluded an agreement on
railways and loans in Shsntung
during September. 1918"
(ospyisht, isai.)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-06-19

ATLANTIC. CITY. N. J.. June IL
IL. Albert Keller has opened the new
Ritz at Americas playground and
with a number of New York scribes
i journeyed down to see the opening
of what press reports have declared
to be the ffnest and most exclusive
hotel in the country.
Fashionable New York was there
the people whose faces peer from
the society pages at the bourgeoisie
logged In summer Segslis, break
fasting and dining to the swish of
the sad sea waves and eating food
that makes you feel like purring a.
It touches the palate.
Soft music came from orchestr.s
hidden behind palms Out on the
boardwalk pleasure hunting thou
sands were milling about in an end
less procession-some sfoot. others
gliding in rubber tired wheel chaIrs
propelled by perspiring derelicts.
The wheel chair men of Atlantic
City are the beach -combers in circus
surroundings. They drift in with
the changing season and they de-
part as silently and unobstrusively
as the going out Of the tide-snd nc
one knows where. They are as mi
gratory as the birds.
The wonders of the new Ritz Carl.
ton were revealed to the visitins
scribes by NJ. Keller himself. II was
NJ. Keller who brought the European
idea of hotel keeping to America
a system founded on service. Fac,
floor has its own walters. its Wallets
and chef who devote their attention
to that particular floor.
The effort is to anticipate tn.
wants of the guest-to study them
learn their European tastes. etc
and to give that service without an,
display Of IL being done. The Ritz
Carlton walters have all beer
schooled abroad. Most Of them ar,
French and Swiss. They have al
art of being self-effacing and ye
being at hand at the slightest move
ment that tokens a desire on tn,
part of the diner.
The Ritz has a small theater 70
its guests where Broadway plays o
/ "N" VIII DC SHOW n
not a large hotel. The total mum
Der OF rooms is 500. II is its ele
gance. its smartness. that appeals
No spacious foyer for lobby hounds
Its wonders are not for the casua
loafer-but fof the guest The ban
quet halls and convention rooms ar,
majestic In their splendor.
IT is in the new Chelsea distric
which is the upper Fifth avenue
Madison and Park avenues of New
York combined so far as sristoerac,
goes. / have seen every big hote
and small of importance in Americ;
but never have ! seen one display
such simple. dignifed elegance a,
this new holstelry.
Atlantic City seems to hum will
activity this year. The season is OF
full tilt. The boardwalk is eettin,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-06-19
Alas for Fair Romance;
ColDboys Use Motorcycles

As an instrument OF locomotion ON
Western ranches and cattle ranges,
the motorcycle threatens to outrival
the broncho.
This state of Affairs has been
brought about by the fact that the
motorcycle has not only shown It's
efficiency for use in rounding UP
cattle. driving in stray animals. in
speeding long lines Of fences and
other such work, but has taken
prominent part in sporting activities
prevalent In she West, such as the
game Of bull-dogging and running
down coyotes over the prairies- a
This latter sport is especially pop
ular at the present time. as the little
coyote is able to make nearly forty
I'VE miles an hour for a considerable
distance. which makes Il q thrilling
sport for the motorcyclist. but not
one in which the horse-mountsd
cowboy can compete,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-06-19
SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 1921.

TO-
Although Neptune is in benenc as
Pect today, according to astrology
II is not lucky rule. for Saturn is
in evil place.
The mind should be clear and
common sense should rule at this
time. but unfavorable influences
may be at work.
There will be more or less anxiety
among farmers while this govern
ment prevails. They may lose crops
by unexpected storms or bad
weather conditions.
This should be a comparatively
suspicious time for journey by
water. The navy should benefit, too.
under this rule.
Neptune is in a place read as for
tunate for oil speculation and there
is, also. a prophecy OF new fields
that will bring wealth to many.
The planets believed to affect the
destiny of Mexico seem to indicate
better conditions for the country
and big opportunities through bust
ness dealings with the country.
Again the seers- warn that sui
cides among persons in high places
or at least among the educated
classes will be alarmingly numer-
Gus.
There is a sinister sign read as
inclining persons who have been
unfortunate in marriage to revived
soon after divorce.
Romance will be strongly sugges-
tive from this date on through sew
eral months. There may be an in
clinstion toward impulsive wooings
and unlucky weddings.
The position of Uranus bodies i'll
for the king OF England and his
government. There are sinister
signs, also, in the horoscope Of
Lloyd George.
Persons whose birthdate Il Is
should avoid speculation and keep
their money safe through the COM
ing year.
Children born on this day should
keep in the employment Of others.
as these subjects OF Gemini with
Cancer characteristics usually have
small idea of the value of money.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-06-19
says Claims Absurd.

being three seasons passed into oh.
livion.
Put on your old hat and come
Tonia," they urged.
For Easter Sunday?" she answer.
ed. I'll die first" And went again
The hats of the fortunate one.
were curved and twisted into tho
style OF springs latest proclamation
A strange being rode out of the
brush among them, and there sal
his horse languidly. He was stained
and disf1gured with the green of the
grass and the limestone of rocky
roads.
Halo. Pearson" said Dadd,
Weaver. Look like you've beer
breaking a mustang. What's thai
you've got tied to your Saddle
pig in a poker"
"Oh. come on. Tonia, IL you're go
ing" said Betty Rogers. I'VE must
MT wait any longer. We've saved
seat in the blackboard for YOU
Never mind the hat. That lovely
muslin you've got on looks sweet
enough with any old hat"
Pearson was slowly untying the
queer thing on his saddle. Tonia
looked at him with a sudden hope,
Pearson was a man who created
hope. He got the thing loose and
handed it to her. Her quick fingers
tore at the strings.
Best / could do" said Pearson,
slowly. What Road Runner and
me done to it will be about all 1t
needs"
"oh, oh, it's just the right shape"
shrieked Tnnia .Anl rod
Wait till try 1t onr'
She flew in to the glass, and out
again. beaming, radiating. bios
somed
''oh. don't red become herr" chant.
ed the girls in recitative. Hurry
up. Tonia"'
the side of Road Runner.
Thank you, thank you. Wells"
she said happily. IT'S just what 1
wanted. Won't you come over to
Cactus tomorrow and go to church
with me?"
IF I can" said Pearson. He was
looking curiously at her hat and
then he grinned weakly.
Tonia new into the blackboard
like bird. The vehicles sped away
for Cactus.
=. What have you been doing. Pear
son7' asked Daddy Weaver. You
sint looking so well as common. :.
'Me?' said Pearson. I've beer
painting flowers. Them roses was
white when i left Lone Elm. Help
me down. Daddy Weaver. for have
MT any more paint to spare"
tcepyrisht. 1874, BY wheeler Syndicate,