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The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-04-28
Ford Denies Report,

Washington.-Henry Ford has dis
claimed any responsibility for printed
reports that he returned to the United
States Treasury approximately $780,
100000 in war profits.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-04-28
EVANGELIST Asphyxiated.

Columbus, Miss.-The Rev. Mat
thew c. Cayce, Sc, an evangelist who
has been conducting a revival here,
was asphyxiated by gas fumes from
a water heater while taking bath at
his boarding house here.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-04-28
Desert Louisiana Town

Natchez, Miss.-All women and
children have been removed from the
town OF Ferriday, La, with the excep-
ton of girl telephone operators. Men
OF the town are on duty at the levees.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-04-28
Huge Gasoline Reserve.

westinghouse billion-gallon stor-
age reserve of gasoline was forecast
by the Bureau of Mines in a report
shwlng reserve on March 1 of S18,-
100000 gallons, the largest in the his
tory of the industry.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-04-28

Shreveport-W. H. Werner o
Shreveport has been awarded the con
tract to build the new central fir
station here, his bid for the work be
ing $107,3O5.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-04-28
For Loan To Liberia.

Washington.-By a vote of 10 to 9
the House Ways and Means Commit
tee has favorably reported the Ford.
ney resolution authorizing a loan Of
s5,0OO,000 to the republic of Liberia.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-04-28


sections Of the parish.
Iumbia.-Arrangements are un
way to establish radio station
Columbia, and unless these ar
rangements fail the station will be es
tablished and in operation within the
next few weeks. M. M. Mandot, sup
erintendent of the Columbia Light
and Power plant, is the originator oil
this scheme, backed by progressive
citizens. The station will be installed
at the site of the light and power
plant.
Baton Rouge-Six new teachers for
the summer session, in addition to
the many heads of the departments
and regular professors who will re.
main at their posts for the summer
session, have been announced by Dean
d. T. Powell, director The session
viii open June and close July q.
MISUNDERSTANDING of rice has
begun in this section with field work
facilitated by favorable weather dur
ing the last week or ten days. Indica-
lions point to a crop larger than usu-
al.
Baton Rouge.-A delegation of bust
ness men from St. Landry parish
urged upon the State Highway Com
mission recently the immediate be-
ginning of work on the Pershing High
way and also on road from Opelou-
sas to Vile Platte
Houma.--At a meeting of the As
sumption parish Board of Health, re-
Gently held at Napoleorville, DR.. Thorn
as Pugh was elected parish health Of
ficer at salary of $50 per month.
DR.. w. e. Kittredge was elected chair
man Of the board.
Pointe-a-la- Hache. lathe police
fury has requested Senator Leopold
and Representative Dymond to use
their best efforts at the coming ses-
sion Of the state Legislature to have
the name of Plaquemines parish
changed to Delta parish.
Shreveport The Louisiana and
Northwest Railway Company is con-
sidering allowing the Morgan and Byrd
Railroad and Gravel Company, which
operates eight passenger trains daily
to and from Baucum Spur, to use de-
pot facilities at Haynesyille.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
Police Launch
Drive Against
Park Vandals
"Only Your Age Saves You
From Jail" Judge Tells
Man Accused Of
Flower Theft.

4 campaign against vandalism ~
city parks was opened yesterday by
police with the arrest OF Frank W.
uroeger. 81. Ioli Nicholas street,
tailor,
-Only your age keeps me from
sending YOU to jail" Judge W. J..
Wappieh told Groeaer IN Central po,
lice eour, after +. {. Anthony, spec
ial officer. testified Groeger was pick
ing lilaes and snowbails by the arm
iul in Bemis park at 7;2o yesterday
morning.
Following complaints from resi-
dents In different parts OF Omaha
that vandals are carrying away How
ers and damaging the plants by
breaking branches, three motorcycle
officers under Anthonys direction
arc watching parks.
"Women are among the worst OIL
Tenders" Anthony said. "and viii be
brought TO jail AZ quickly as men
would be-"
Frank Dineen. city prosecutor. an
nouneed he would recommend that
the next park vandal taken into court
be sen, TO jail for Is DAYS with no
thing to ca, except pruneS, bread
and water
III il requires harshness to halt
the destruction OF civic beauty. let's
exercise IT," Dineen said.
The protecting campaign began al
ter l.. Z. Roberts, 1927 Cunning
street, wrote a letter to Mayor James
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12

unveiled with appropriate ceremonies
by Miss Dorothy Dahimsn. I'm,
medisiely following tho unyeiling
taps will be sounded on adjacent hill,
tops by American Legion buslers,
An interesting program Tor the
ceremonies has been prepared by
George West and Gus Renee. The
program viii open with America"
by the Elks' band, The monument
will be presented by Thomas II. Dy.
saft and accepted by Herbert 5,
Daniel.
The services will be open TO the
public. Those wishing 10 attend are
requested to be there by 10. in order
not to interrupt the program.
The Elks' statue is a permanent
monument. II Is . liie.siEed elk. cast
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
Friday is 79c DayRead Every Item Carefully Bring This Ad
Annex Sale Hosiery, Underwear, Yard Goods

Sateen, 31z Yards 79c
Sateen, 36 inches wide, with
black and a few colors; regu-
lar SOC kind.
Annex.
Sheets, 79c Each
Bleached Sheets. size 72x90
inches, neat French seams,
good quality muslin; regular
CSC value.
Annex.
Percales, AZ Yards 700
Beautiful new patterns Of
Percales, IS inches wide, light
pinks or grays; also plain col
ors. These are regular 29c
kind.
Annex.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
Batiste Step -Ins, 79c Pair

Batiste Step-I -Ins, 79c Pair
Batiste step-Ins, a very fine
quality, nicely trimmed with
lace; regular CSC value.
Women's Hose, 6 Pairs Toe
Women's fine quality Hose,
gauze weight. black, cordovan
and white; regular 25c value.
Annex.
Women's Silk Hose, q Pairs
for 100
Women's Fibre Silk Hose, IN
black and assorted colors; reg
ular 49c kind.
Annex.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12

on business methods and industrial
relations Of the International Asso-
elanon of Rotary clubs, lie will be
honofsd at a dinner in Hotel fon-
tenelle today. when he viii talk on
"salesmanship. the Business sIlmu'
lator,"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
Club to Present Comedy

The Angelus Aiheleiic club will
offer a comedy. "Thc Tramps Con-
vention," tonight in the hall at Twcn-
iy-eigh,h street and Fowler avenue,
Musical numbers will he offered by
Paul S,ears. Harold Donahuc and
Arthur Altman. Other numbers will
be presented by z. w. Simeral, 6. A.
Sraddy and r. A. Kirkpatrick.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12

eloquent speakers in the country,
Aside from his business association
as yiee'presiden, Of the Alexander
Hamilton Institute, Ar, Jones has
written several articles on salesman.
ship and sales management, la 1870
he Was chairman oil the committee
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12

has been traced as FAR as Grand
Island, with no further clue 10 his
whereabouts. He Was missed six
weeks ago. William Hoist. drug
gist, 509 Cunning street, accuses the
baulstsr OF abseonding with 81 200
OF his money,
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12

from bronze. and Was modelled by
the famous sculptor OF animals. Eli
Harvey. from live model in the
Whitney herd OF elks in New Hamp-
shire,
In has been announced tina, both
before and after the unveiling OF the
monumen, the Mosaic chapel at For
est Lawn will be open Tor inspection.
This is the first and perhaps the only
opportunity the public ever will have
10 see the chapel illuminated al night.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
Dorothy Lowden Being Kept
Hid Is Belief of Her Father

Dorothy Chenowe,b Lowden, 10.
year-old harpisi. whose father iiled
a suit 70 annul her marriage to VII
liam Lowden. IS. month ago, has
been missing from her home at 22iS
North Nineteenth street since Mon
day. That she is being kept hid from
her parents is the belief Of her father
and brother.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
Scrin. 6 Yards 79c

Scrim, 6 Yards 79c
Scrim. with printed borders
and fancy'tape edge, 36 inches
wide; regular 19c kind.
Annex. t
Linene Suiting, 4 Yards 79c
Linene Suiting, 36 inches
wide, all the new shades; reg
ular 39c values.
Annex.
Bleached Muslin, 6 Yards
for 79c
Bleached Muslin, 36 inches
wide: no back filling; similar
quality to the well-known
Hope; regular 19c value.
Annex.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
Commercial Author Is
Guest Of Ad-Sell League

John C. Jones. author and member
OF the faculty OF the New York Cni-
yersi,y OF Commerce. 10 In Omaha
the gues, Of the Advertising Selling
league. He is rated ss one ot the
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
.Elks Monument
to Be Unveiled
at II Tonight
Ceremonies to BE Open to
Public-Visitors to View
Mosaic Chapel a.
Forest Lawn.

As the solemn chimes Of the Elks'
gong ring out the mystic hour OF II
tonight. the Elks' monument at Elks'
Rest. Forest Lawn cemetery. will be
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12

The reasurer's report as OF May
6 shows . total OF S7o.7ss in the
gas fund.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
79c Sales
Hosiery
Main Floor.

Women's Pure Thread Silk Hose-In
black, white and cordovan; values up
to $1.0O and $1.25. Sale price. .70f
Women 3 Silk Lisle Hose-Regular and
extra sizes; hemmed and ribbed tops; !;
black, white and cordovan; two pairs
Women's Cotton Lisle Hose Black,
white and cordovan; pairs for. .70f
Children s Fine Ribbed Cotton Hose
Black and colors, all first quality; all
sizes; 4 pairs for. ................7 70f
Children's Half and Three-quarter
ocks-Slghtly soiled; SOC values; 4
pairs for .70f
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12

The new rates will be ~ effect
June I. The new schedule does not
disturb the minimum net charge oi
rs cents,
Small consumers are affected by
the present and the new rates as fol-
in,xss
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12

Children 3 sox, 4 Pairs 79c
Children's fancy Sox. colorsd
tops, all sizes, AZ to 10. These
are q regular 29c value.
Annex.
Women's Silk Hose,
70c Per Pair
Women's Thread Silk Hose,
black and cordovan; irregulars
Of SIPS quality.
Annex.
Crepe Bloomers, 79c Pair
Windsor Crepe Boomers and
Step-Ins, full cut, pink only;
. regular CSC value.
Annex.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
Claims Missing Lawyer
Absconded With Sl,2OO

Mystery surrounds the strange
disappearance OF Harold w. Hayi-
land. young Omaha attorney. who
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
Third Cut in Gas Rate
Announced by Board

The board OF directors OF the
Metropolitan Utilities district author
ized YESTERDAY the following fedue'
ton OF gas rates. the third since the
city acquired the plan, July ], 1870
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
79c Sales
I'd Floor Apparel

100 dozen Children's Rompers,
sizes 2 to 6, all colors; regular
$l.0O and SIPS values, at. 79f
Girls Bungalow Aprons
so dozen Girls Bungalow Aprons,
sizes 6 to Il; regular $1.00 values.
Friday i. ....... .79f
Babies Kimonos
10 dozen Babies Kim onos,.
trimmed in different colored rib
bons; regular $1.50 values. Fri,
day, each ;. 70f
Babies Bonnets
SO dozen Babies Bonnets, samples
and slightly soiled, values to
$1.50. Friday -. 8f
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
79c Sale Luggage

Genuine Leather Suit Cases
$3.50 values, Fri ca 10
day al ............. AsS
Genuine Leather Bags-Leather
lined, with pockets, claw catches
and good lock; sizes is and 1S
inches; values to ca 20
$3.50. Friday only. VfsSO
Naugahyde Bags - Absolutely
waterproof; sizes is. Is and 20
inches; 81, So and 50 ca 20
values. Friday only. VfssO
Is Full Size Wardrobe Trunks
Made of three-ply veneer, COW
cred with hard vulcanized fiber;
;s5;5s E3;5s, oa1y gaIgs'. s.. $14.79
rs General Purpose Trunks
Sizes IS, SO and 40 co 10
inches; SIS values at VOsSO
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
79c Sale Wall Paper

WALL fAFE0-RUUM IUlO
Enough paper for any room IL
feet by IA feet by 8 feet high.
Halls and Spare RoOms-10 rolls
wall. 1S yards border, s rolls
eemn;.,. eel1,ns; Friday, $1.79
Parlor, Dining Room and Kitch.
en- Papers-10 rolls wall, 1S
yards border. 6 rolls QO 20
ceiling. Complete. =. UAsSO
Charming Bedroom Paper-New
effects, with beautiful borders to
match. 10 rolls wall, Is yards
border, 8 yards cell 60 70
ing. Complete ...... VOssO
earlor, Living Room and Hall
Papers = Tapestries, two-toned
stripes, grass cloth effects and
blends. 10 rolls wall, Is yards
border, s rolls cell eS 10
ing. Complete ...... VOssO
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12

Dss'mss ssessshss against yandal'
ism,
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-12
79c Sales
Underwear

Silk Lisle Union Suits, Toe
Women s silk Isle Union Suits, pink
or white, band or bodice tops, tight
knee or shell bottom.
Gowns and Teddies, 700
Batiste or Nainsook Gowns and Ted
dies, trimmed with lace or embroidery.
Muslin Petticoats, 79c
Muslin Petticoats, trimmed with
embroidery.
Satin Camisoles, zoo
Satin Camisoles, pink, trimmed with
lace or geOrgette crepe
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
FORMER DELTA GIRL
DiES At IOWA HOME

Relatives and friends have just been
advised OF the death at Nevada. Iowa,
on Friday. January 6, of Miss Grayce
Pitcher. only daughter of w. l.. Pitch
er. former resident of this city.
Miss Pitcher submitted to an opera
ton for appendicitis on December so,
1921. from which she did not recover
The deceased was girl of sweet
personality and loved by all. She was
born at Beatrice, Nebraska. on April
26. 1901. and spent most of her life
in Delta. being a member of the Delta
schools and of the Adventist church
She left here with her family in 1915
and her mothers. Mrs. Daisy Pitcher,
passed away three or four years ago.
She is survived by her father. w. l..
Pitcher. of Tama. Iowa, and two broth
ers. Glee and Glenn. She was a cousin
of the Brandt brothers OF Cedaredge,
of Mrs. Joseph McNeigh and Off. w.
Austin of Delta. AT the time of her
taking away she was taking nurses
training course.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
BUSY MEETING OF
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Chamber of Commerce meeting
Tuesday was largely attended. and
Chef Frieske provided a splendid sup
per. assisted by many of the unem-
ployed of the city.
The water report, mention of which
will be found elsewhere in these col
umns, occupied a greater portion of
the evening.
The membership committee report
ed over 25 new members and only a
small portion of the city covered.
Telegrams were read from Senators
Nicholson and Phipps and Congress
men Timberlake. Hardy, Vaile and
Taylor, in reply to ones sent from
various organizations of the city urg-
ing our representatives in congress to
do everything in their power to raise
the tariff on sugar. 1t has been point
ed out that unless at least 2-cent
tariff is put on sugar. the beet sugar
industry is doomed in Colorado and
other beet growing sections.
President Hollands presided and
George Nahstoll was in attendance
and filed his position as secretary.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
CAREY 3. ADAMS BECOMES
CASHIER AT FIRST NATIONAL

At the regular annual meeting of
the First National Bank of Delta, held
Tuesday afternoon, two important
changes were made. The officers and
directors are: DR.. A II. Stockham,
president; W. B. Stockham, first vice
president; w. G. Hillman, second vice
president; Carey B. Adams, cashier;
Floyd Harding. assistant cashier; T.
H. Mower, Fred Blumberg and Millard
Fairlamb.
For 19 years Mr.. Hillman has been
with the bank, starting in as book
keeper and gradually climbing to the
top. Until his recent promotion he
had been cashier of the bank for
nearly Is years.
Carey B. Adams, the new cashier,
entered the employ of the First Ma
tional ~ years ago as bookkeeper,
and from time to time was advanced
until few years ago he was made
assistant cashier. Mr.. Adams has
been active in lodge and civic affairs,
always sparing time to do his part for
the community.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
SUPREME COURT MAKES
DECISION IN TWO CASES

The supreme court has finally de
cided two important cases which had
been appealed to them. The case OF
Schoolfeld VS.. King d Blaine. former
action of the supreme court rendered
a decision in favor OF King d Blaine.
Schoolheld applied for rehearing,
which was denied, the judges dividing
{ to in favor OF denial. NJ. Fairlamb
represented Mr.. Schoolheld. and Stew
art & Stone appeared for King q
Blaine.
The case of Herrick VS.. Hutchin-
son: The supreme court decision a
few weeks ago was in favor OF Hutch
inson, but Herrick applied for re-
hearing. which was denied. Stone &
Kochevor, the latter of Gunnison, rep
resented Mr.. Herrick. and Nj. Fair
lamb appeared for Hutchinson.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
YOU CAN SEE YOURSELF IN
MOVIES AT BIG CELEBRATION

An opportunity which will never
come again will be given to the peo-
pie of Delta and Delta county during
the next two or three weeks when
the Delta Independent will put on at
the Colonial screen reproduction of
the magnificent Armistice day cele-
bration, covering everything of inter-
est that occurred during that eventful
day.
The picture was taken by Edward
LaZar. an experienced camera man,
and at considerable expense to our
selves We have sent it to Denver and
had it retoned in order that patrons
may have the best possible film OBJ
tainable
See the splendid parade of floats.
bands, private rigs. the 1900 school
children who took part See the big
barbecue where nearly 900 pounds of
beef and thousands OF rolls and dough-
nuts We're dispensed. See the football
game in which Delta scored the first
point OF any school from the invincibla
Gunnison eleven See the individual
elimination drill in which Harry Gregg
and Harry Helmick won the honors.
See the sham battle. with machine
guns playing on the hill. turning loose
300 shots per minute. See the COM
petitive drills between squads from
Montrose and Delta: the machine gun
assembling by Montrose squad un-
der direction of Captain Gowdy. These
and many other features will be shown
in this lucid picture.
The film is also available for other
towns on request
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
WoMAN'S CLUB MEETS
WITH EXCELLENT PROGRAM

The attendance at the meeting of
the Delta Woman's Club Wednesday
afternoon was poorly attended, despite
the excellent program which was pre-
sented. 1t is almost incredible that
an organization of 116 members can
have so slight representation as ap-
peared there this week, being about
10 per cent.
However, those who were there had
a rare program. Mrs. Allen Pittser
singing delightful solo with Helen
Hillman as accompanist. Mrs. w. II.
Stewart read a paper on Amy Low
ELL presenting many pleasing facts
in connection with this interesting
woman. She was followed by Mrs.
Fluallen with the most delightful of
readings. after which Miss Agnes Ben
nett rendered a truly wonderful piano
solo. generously responding with an
encore.
The next meeting. to be held jan
uary %, will be Guest day. The Mar
tina Washington tea will be given on
February %
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
AGED cEpAREDGE LADY
DIED ON FRIDAY

Mrs. Rebecca Shipp. whose home
was Az miles northwest of Cedaredge,
passed from life on Friday. January 6.
having exceeded the proverbial three
score years and ten. The family came
to Cedaredge from Fort Collins about
a year ago, and the lady is survived
by two sons living at Cedaredge and
one daughter in Montana.
The deceased was i'll about two
weeks and death came as the newt
able result of advanced years. She
was 81 years. 5 months and days of
age at the time of her demise
The body was prepared for burial
and taken to Fort Collins Saturday,
accompanied by the son Charles.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
YOUNG GIRL DIES
AT HOME NEAR AUSTIN

On Saturday. January Z. the Death
Angel summoned Lena E. Olson,
daughter of Mrs. J. W Hiltman, living
one mile west OF Austin. the young
girl having been in poor health for a
year or two. The cause OF death was
pronounced rheumatism of the heart.
Lena was born on the End day Of
October. 1907, and passed from life
January z. 1922, at the age OF IA years,
3 months and 5 days.
Funeral services were held from the
family residence on Monday. January
9. conducted by Rev. McMillen of the
Methodist church, assisted by Rev. j.
l. Harp of the Baptist church of Aus.
tin. and interment was in Mound
cemetery at Cory.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
MAJOR cHARLEsWoRTH is
INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT

An auto accident of no small mo-
ment occurred at point about 2h
miles northwest of Montrose last
Thursday evening at 9:15 o'clock
when the car in which Major John R.
Charlesworth, Mrs. Eva Allentharp
and her two sons and Mrs R. c.
Egnew were riding, turned over,
throwing all the occupants to the
ground and pinning Major Charles
worth under the fender.
Others of the party were able to
rise, though all were somewhat
bruised and shaken by the impact,
but Mr.. Charlesworth became uncon-
scious and remained so for about four
hours. He was taken to a Montrose
hospital where he is still being kept
a patient Others of the party re-
turned home later in the night and
Mrs. Charlesworth went to Montrose
Friday morning and is still with her
husband. Latest reports state that
he is making rapid improvement and
will soon be able to come home.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
JOINT INSTALLATION
FEATURE NEXT WEEK

The Woodmen of the World and
Vivian Circle will have joint in
stallation of officers at |. o. q. F. hall
next "Wednesday evening. January is.
All Woodmen and their ladies and all
ladies of Woodcraft and their gentle
men are expected to be present.
Aside from the installation ccro.
monies, there will be Il literary and
musical program, and sure enough.
something to satisfy the appetite. a
big jollification will be had, so all you
take notice and be sure to come.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
PARRISH DEFEATS JORDAN
AT OlATHE MONDAY EVE.

On Monday evening at the Olathe
opera house Ben Parrish. Olathe
wrestler. defeated Pete Jordan, get
ting two out of three-fall match.
Jordan got the first fall by toe
hold in 90 minutes. while Parrish won
the second in II minutes with an Eng
lish bar and an arm scissors. and the
third with a head scissors in I min
utes.
Parrish was in fine shape and it was
generally conceded that he was bet
ter man than Jordan, but he has bad
knee which puts him at a disadvantage
on the toe hold stunt.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
BILLS OUT FOR COAST WITH
ANOTHER CAR OF POULTRY

Lee LeMarr left Tuesday with full
car of live poultry bound for Los An
geles. The car was loaded last week,
but was held on account of a washout
in Nevada This firm claims the dis
tinction of shipping the first car of
poultry from the Western Slope.
To it may also be credited the rails
ing of prices for poultry raisers in
this section. Four years ago. accord
ing to a statement from Mr.. Bell. the
maximum price paid to poultry raisers
in this section. when anything at all
was paid. was Ice to 1Sc dressed,
whereas dressed poultry last year
averaged for the season CSC.
The Delta independent., 1922-01-13
REYNOLDS BRINGS IN FULL
FLOODED BRONZE GOBlER

r r. Reynolds OF Hart's Basin re
ccivcd n full-blooded bronze gobler
Tuesday evening from his son-in-law,
C. c. Morris. at Freeman. Missouri.
The bird came by express and weighs
close to So pounds. He is about eight
months old.
Mr. Reynolds stated to the Inde-
pendent that turkeys are very profit
able for him to handle. Last year
turkeys netted him over $400. He
plans on bringing the newly acquired
gobbler to the Delta poultry show the
last of this month.