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Evening star., 1922-05-01
7 F the Senate agrees to a resolutio,

F the Senate agrees to a resolution
passed by the House of Repre-
sentatives. the familiar statue OF
Abraham Lincoln which stood
before the old city hall for about
half a century, will be set up on
its original site. The marble ef1gy
OF Lincoln on it's tall circular shaft
became a Washington landmark. 1t
was the first statue of Lincoln set
up In the United States and it was
paid for by Washingtonians and
chiseled by a local sculptor. To
Washingtonians the statue came to
be considered not only a memorial
to Lincoln but memorial to the
older Washington and to a large
number of vigorous and patriotic
Washingtonians who dug down in
their jeans and built a creditable
memorial to the martyred Preside
A few days after the assassina-
tion of Lincoln, who was shot the
ing of April is. 1865. the councils
of the city of Washington appointed
committee consisting of the mayor
and three members of each board
for the purpose Of forming a Wash
ington Lincoln Memorial Assocda-
ton. The resolution calling for the
creating OF such an association was
offered by N. D. Larner and unani-
| mously adopted.
A public meeting was held in the
mayors office April %. 1865. and as
a result of that meeting the Lin
coin National. Memorial Associa tior
came into being. with the following
officers: President, Richard Wallach,
mayor Of Washington; secretary.
Crosby s. Noyes, editor Of The Even
ing Star; treasurer. George w. Riggs;
directors. Joseph F. Brown, Ashbury
Lloyd. John B. Turton. DR.. w. G. H.
Newman. George H. Plant E. Rich
ards, N. D. Larner. p. c. Darlington.
John P. Pepper. Sales J. Bowen,
George F. Gulick. B. B. French.
Charles V. Morris, John g. Dudley,
John H. Semmes. James Kelley. Will
liam P. Ferguson, S. P. Brown. DR..
c. H. Nichols Henry Addison and
William H. Tenney.
Honorary members representing
each of the states were added and
the announcement was made that 'ft
Is hoped to secure a national sub
scription to the end of raising a
monument at the National Capital
the most suitable place-properiy
commemorative of the life and char
acter Of the lamented deceased"
X
About this time many other cities
began to promote the building OF
Lincoln monuments and 1t was found
difficult to secure contributions for a
national monument at the capital and
the plan of gathering outside sub
scriptions was given UP by the Wash
ington Association. Money was sub
scribed by the Washington public and
1t would be interesting to find a list
Of the subscribers. Soon enough
money was in hand to go ahead with
the work and the execution of the
plan was committed to Lot NJ. Flan-
merry. Flannery's studio. office and
marble yard were on Massachusetts,
avenue near 7th street. He had
gained local reputation as a sculptor.
Evening star., 1922-05-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Players.

The Players.
The thing we call success" my
friend,
So priced in every land,
Does not in all respects depend
On an aggressive stand.
How often on times passing page
These words cause cruel smart:
HE grabbed the center Of the stage,
But couldn't play the part"
'Tis not alone the eager mime
Upon applause intent,
Who recklessly attempts to climb
70 heights for him ne'er meant.
This epitaph will oft engage
Our eyes, where teardrops start:
HE grabbed the center Of the stage,
But couldn't play the part"
Kings, counselors and warriors, too,
The worlds great scene have crossed,
To be, when some brief speech was
through,
In sad confusion lost;
While, more in pity than in rage,
Men mourn defective art:
HE grabbed the center Of the stage,
But couldn't play the part"
Evening star., 1922-05-01

Less than a decade ago reward
was offered for Pancho Villa. dead or
alive. He is now preparing to run for
the office of governor Of the state OF
Durango. He has remained alive and
very much so. Since no one had the
courage to collect the reward, 1t may
be assumed that very few will have
the temerity to vote against him. De
spite his personal record, Pancho's
political prospects must be regarded
as pretty good.
Evening star., 1922-05-01
The Chinese Puzzle,

<ailcllCdh Understanding Ol tIle SlCu-
alton in China Is difficult, because Of
the utter complexity Of the combina.
tions that have been formed in that
country during the past few months.
Thus the fighting now raging in the
vicinity Of Peking is a puzzling de-
velopment, rendered more so to west
ern minds by the strangeness Of the
names Of the leaders. It Is hard to re-
member the designations and affilia-
tions Of the men who have figured
lately in the dispatches. But the bare
outlines Of the case are as follows:
Hsu Shih Chang heads the govern
ment at Peking. recognized as the de
jure Chinese rule. Sun Vat Sen heads
the south China government. claiming
to be that Of all China. Chang Tso-lin,
Governor of Manchuria, heads an
army which is opposed to the Peking
government, and is now seeking to
capture the capital. WI Pei Flu heads
another army Of revolt against Pc
king, in the name Of the so-called gov
ernment Of central China. The armies
Of Chang and WI are battling outside
Of the capital, with Chang reported to
be making gains. Sun Vat Sen has
combined with Chang. President Hsu
Shih Chang at Peking has issued a
proclamation demanding the immedt-
ate withdrawal Of both the Chang and
WI armies.
China has been in turmoil for a long
period. The government at Peking
has alienated large sections Of the
country. and has been unable to sup
press the southern revolt. Sun Vat
Sen has established himself firmly in
his region, but has been unable to ex-
tend his authority northward. Now
come the two Independent forces, each
hostile to Peking, and Sun Yat Sen
seeks union with the one that is ap-
parently the stronger. The proclama.
ton OF the Peking president is ap-
parently but a despairing gesture,
with no force behind it. The fall Of
Peking to one or the other of the
armies now fighting in front OF it is
likely.
It does not, however. follow that
the success Of Chang would mean the
extension Of the south China rule over
all China. Chang is suspected of am
billions to become the dictator Of the
whole Of China. If he should prove
the stronger in the fight now raging
he might not be willing to unite his
forces with those Of Sun Yat Sen, es-
pecially to the end of making the
south China leader the head of an all
China government.
Thus far in the fighting around
Peking the interests Of the foreign
governments and the welfare Of their
nationals have not suffered. As an ad-
ditional means Of protection for Amer
leans the legation at Peking has asked
for another warship at Tientsin.
There is apparently no immediate dan
ger Of another development like that
Of more than twenty years ago, when
the Boxers besieged the capital and in
vested the foreign legations in their
compound. None of the contending
forces in China is likely to precipitate
Intervention by an allied army.
Evening star., 1922-05-01
Human EcceutricitieS.

A long list Of authors in whom
eccentricities were found has recently
been published by an inquisitive
somebody whose hobby is oddities of
human conduct. A few follow:
Browning shuf1led his feet when he
sat. Zola would never accept a din
ner invitation. Renan wore his fin
gernails abnormally long. Disraeli
f1ashy jewelry. Holmes carried q
horse-chestnut in his pocket to ward
off rheumatism. Hawthorne always
washed his hands before reading a
letter from his wife. Darwin tore
big books apart. the more easily to
read them. Keats liked red pepper
on his toast.
Regardless Of whether genius is to
madness close allied" such eccen-
tricities no doubt could be found in
all great men. But if the truth were
known would not something just a
everybody? Is it not too much to ex-
pect that the brain should always be
well balanced under the terrific strain
to which modern conditions. of life
subject It? What dull place the
world would be If everybody, always
mouth Times independent demo-
cratic).
o culture, what Internal drivel peo-
pie try to read in thy name!-Hart-
ford Times.
Liberty bonds are getting higher;
SO Is liberty.-Providence Tribune.
Radium is quoted at s4.5oo.ooo an
ounce. Pay no more-Pueblo (Col.)
Star-JournaL
Apparently the only thing they
can't get on a record is the voice Of
the people.-Birmingham News.
After laws<are passed limiting the
shortness of skirts we hope they will
pass one limiting the smell of pipes.
Baltimore Sun.
Geese saved Rome, but that is no
reason why republics should make
legislators Of them.-Greenvi1le Is. c.
Piedmont
A ''fivver' every six and one-half
seconds IL the production program
for May. That is about the rate at
which they pass along the street.
Pittsburgh Gazette-Times.
Gasoline is a little higher in the
market, but the advance is said to be
seasonal" 1t seems there is no
Seasonal reduction. Superior
(Wis.) Telegram.
These are trying days for many
people. They find it 30 hard to divide
their time between radio sets. tennis
sets and onion sets.-New Orleans
Stnres.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

In making reference to the re-
sponsibility Of the democratic party
for leading the way to the light. ex-
President Wilson does not explicitly
indicate his preference as to leader
ship Of the democratic party.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

An impression prevails that Haiti
needs the United States Marines so
badly that it would ba ungenerous to
withdraw them.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

Richard Croker made Tammany a
power. Tammany did not succeed in
making New York a city which Rich
ard Croker cared to make his home.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

China is so stepped in tradition that
she has overlooked the fact that the
remainder Of the world is engaged in
an effort to abolish war.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

The District Of Columbia citizen has
much on his mind with reference to
taxation, but is not in position to
say it with ballots.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

Many English speakers have found
that despite slight reputation for
aloofness America makes a fine audi
ence.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

It remains to be seen whether q
system Of radio concerts will do more
than provide increased facilities for
the distribution Of jazz.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

There will be enough daylight-sav.
ing through the land this summer to
keep travellers in more or less doubt
as to the precise time that the train
starts.
Evening star., 1922-05-01
Misplaced.

The plesiosaurus that went on the
loose
Seclusion seeks. No more he loves
the light.
What good was he for advertising use,
With no hotel or bathing beach in
sight?
Evening star., 1922-05-01

A ban on soviet propaganda will
leave a large amount Of literary talent
free to engage in Industrial pursuits.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

Certain phases Of the mine strike
are taking on the unpleasant aspect
Of a study in military preparedness.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

The utilization of Russia's great
undeveloped resources has at last be-
come world problem.
Evening star., 1922-05-01
The Real Expert.

what is your idea Of q tariff ex-
pert?"
"a real tariff expert" replied Sena-
tor Sorghum, "is a man who can keep
his constituents good-natured in spite
of the fact that they, have to pay
taxes"
Evening star., 1922-05-01
Insidious Propaganda.

''How do you account for the tact
that a beginner is sure to win in a
poker game?"
"Conf1dentially speakin'," said Cac-
tus Joe, ''the explanation is that it
amt fact. We encourage the super.
stition so as to get tenderfeet inter-
ested."
Evening star., 1922-05-01
EDITORIAL DIGEST
q. S. Grant as Best Seller,

rally to meet it with all the available
force at their command"
Evening star., 1922-05-01

Jud Tunkins says Paris announced
longer skirts as fashionable, but youth
have to go to Paris to see them.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

"As long as kin remember" said
Uncle Eben, "de country fob some rea-
son or 'nuther has ailus seemed safer
jes' after an election dan # did jes'
befo'." u {
Evening star., 1922-05-01

These are trying days for many
people. They find it 30 hard to divide
their time between radio sets, tennis
sets and onion sets,-New Orleans
Stnres s.f9s 4issssfs ss1sssSs sasSs
Evening star., 1922-05-01

A '.hivver" every six and one-half
seconds IL the production program
for May. That is about the rate at
which they pass along the street.
Pittsburgh Gazette-Times.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

Gasoline is a little higher in the
market, but the advance is said to be
seasonal 1t seems there is no
seasonal reduction. Superior
{Wis.) Telegram.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

Geese. saved Rome, but that is no
reason why republics should make
legislators Of them.-Greenville Is. CO.
Piedmont.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

After laws<are passed limiting the
shortness of skirts we hope they will
pass one limiting the smell of pipes.
Baltimore Sun.
Evening star., 1922-05-01

Apparently the only thing they
can't get on a record is the voice OF
the people.-Birmingh News.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
Students Offered
Free Scholarships

Baton Rouge, La.-Louisiana high
school boys and girls have an oppor-
tunity to win the two scholarships, the
first consisting of tuition and expenses
for four years at any college or uni
versity chosen by the successful con-
testant, and the second consisting Of
the remission of laboratory and certain
other fees for four years at the Louisi-
ana State University, according to an
announcement made today by the L. s.
U. Department of Journalism. These
prizes are offered for the best essays
on Glow Good Roads Are Develop
ing My Community"
The first prize is offered by Har-
vey S. Firestone of Akron, o., and may
be competed for by any high school
boy or girl in the United States. The
second prize, amounting to SIS to $45
year for four years, is offered by the
Louisiana State University and will be
awarded to the Louisiana boy or girl
who submits the best essay. In the
event this essay wins the first prize,
the L. S. U. scholarship will be given
to the second best essay from this
state.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
Road Work Discussed.

Thibodaux, lathe police jury of
Lafourche parish has taken up con-
structive road measures, prompted by
the bad condition of some of the roads
near Raceland. A large delegation OF
citizens from that section Wednesday
urged immediate action. The jury an
nulled the contract recently entered
into with Thomas M. Johnson for the
purchase OF $4,000 worth of bonds of
district No. and ordered that bids
again be sought for the bonds, so that
the Lockport Canal road could be
hard-surfaced.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
Claim Fur PeIts Are
Worth Half Million

Houma, La.-Values of furs taken
In Terrebone parish during the sea-
son just closed reached between S400,.
and 100000, a remarkably good show
ing for that branch of business. This
large amount of money was distribut-
ed among about 1000 trappers, and
every class of trade was benefited by
the distribution.
The greater part Of the Terrebonne
''fur crop" was marketed in Houma,
while smaller amounts went to Nor
gan City and New Orleans. Six fur
brokers are in business in Houma, and
during the trapping season brokers
from New Orleans and other cities
make purchasing trips to this section.
Muskrat skins predominated among
the furs sold The number of musk
rat furs marketed in the parish dur
ing the season is estimated at about.
100000 Muskrat skins average SO
cents each, which made that crop"
alone worth about 100000.
About $4,000 mink furs, $4,000 rae
coon furs, $4,000 opossum furs and
about 200 otter furs were marketed.
The mink furs are worth IS each, the
raccoon furs SO each, the opossum furs
so cents each and the otter skins $40
each.
Trappers will ask the Legislature to
change the season for trapping musk
rats The season now runs from No
vember to February 1. The trappers
want the season to run from December
l to March l.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
EskImos sIauahter Musk OK.

The Eskimo hunts the musk OK with
dogs from which they do not flee. On
sighting a small band he lets one or
two dogs loose when the older ami
mails Immediately face outward in de-
fensiye formation with calves in the
center, and prepare to give fight. AS
soon as the herd is thus anchored"
the Eskimo let's all his dogs loose and
then proceeds to kill the musk OK
with gun or bow and arrow. The
musk OK are very fierce, and if a
wounded bull charges the Eskimo, the
dogs in turn Immediately attack him,
which gives the hunter a chance to
shoot a second time. In this way the
Eskimo is able to dispatch the whole
herd.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
Holy City in Early d., y

Ancient Jerusalem stood OH fodr
hills, now almost entirely nodded to-
gether, and the intervening valleys
height on the southwest, the city of
David, made conspicuous today by the
towers of the German ecclesiastical
buildings for which the former kaiser
gave the land. Mount Moriah is on
the east, the site of SOlOmOn's temple,
separated from Mount Zion by tho
valley of the Tyropoeon, Mount Be
zetha is on the north and Mount Akra
on the northwest, the two latter repre-
senting the crowded quarters of the
modern city.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
An oId-Timer,

Senator" said the master of cere-
monies. I'm sorry, but the sound am
plifier is out of order, and I'm afraid
people in the rear of the hall won't be
able to hear you speak"
Don't worry, sir" said Senator
SnOrtswOrthy. "I'm not one Of your
modern weaklings. l was brought UP
in a rugged school Of Oratory where q
man developed his lung power before
he learned to think. "-Birmingh
Age Herald.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
The Guinea Stamp.

Nothing goes by luck in compost
don; 1t allows Of no trick. The best
you can write will be the best you
are. Every sentence is the result Of
a long probation. The authors char.
acter is read from the title page to
the end.-TbOreau.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
DYED HER 0RAPERlES,
SKIRT AND A SWEATER
WITH DIAMOND DYES"

Each package of Diamond Dyes" con-
tains directions so simple that any woman
can dye or tint faded, shabby skirts,
dresses. waists. coats, sweaters, stock.
ings, hanGings, draperies, everything like
new Buy Diamond Dyes"--no other
kind-then perfect home dyeng is guaran-
teed. even if you have never dyed before
Tell your druggist whether the material
you wish to dye is wool or silk. OF whether
It is linen cotton. or mixed goods Dia-
mond Dyes never streak. spot fade, or
run. So easy to ADVERTISEMENT.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
GUARD AGAINST COLDS ANr
INFLUENZA.

By keeping a little Vacher-Balm in
your nose.
1t helps to prevent the germs enter
ing the system.
If you are taking cold, it makes you
feel better at once.
Nothing better for Aches and Pains.
Keep it handy this time of year.
Ask your druggist, Jars or tubes, 3Oc.
E. w. Vacher, Inc, New Orleans, La.
Advertisement.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
Cn-Oneratinn

Mrs. Worth had just learned that her
negro workwOman, Aunt Dinah, had,
at the age of seventy, married for the
fourth time.
t'Why, Aunt Dinah," she exclaimed,
you surely haven't married again!"
"Yassum, honey, l has," was Aunt
Dinah's smilingreply. "Jes' as Of'en
as de Lawd takes 'em so will 1.-THE
Argonaut.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
Either WaN.

"There are many little ways of prac-
ticing economy in the home" pro-
claimed Waiter Wheese sagely to his
guest, after making sure Mrs. Wheese
was out of hearing.
"SoT" encouraged the visitor po-
lltely.
ayes. Last winter my wife said we
must get new sofa in the spring."
"Well?"
"Instead, 1 got a new spring in the
sofa"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
GIRLS! GROW THICK
LONG, HEAVY HAIR
WITH "DANDERINE"
Buy q 85-cent bottle

Buy a 35-cent bottle
of "Danderine." One
application ends all
dandruff, stops itching
and falling hair, and, in
a few moments, you
have doubled the beauty
Of your hair. 1t will APP
pear a mass, so soft,
lustrOus, and easy to
do up. But what will
please you most will be
after a few weeks use,
when you see new hair
fine and dOwny at
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23

In your condition as it has in so many
thousands Of other cases.
II you are respondent, gloomy,
with little taste for and enjoyment
Of life, try TanIac and no doubt you
will see the clouds of gloom roll away
under the sunshine Of health.
You are entitled to be healthy,
vigorous, efficient and happy. Give
yourself the chance to become so as
thousands Of others have, by taking
Tanlac.
Get Tanlac from your druggist this
very day. Why wait for tomorrow
when Tanlac-and health-await you
today?
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
rhe cutlcura Tollet rrIn.

Having cleared your skin keep it clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The Soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
heal, the Talcum to powder and per-
fume. No toilet table is complete
without Advertisement.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
Antics First Trades Day.

Amite, La.-"Get Acquainted Day."
Antics first trades day, will be cele-
brated April under the direction of
the local Chamber of Commerce and
promises to be one Of the greatest
trades extension days in the history of
the town.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
Warrants s'ooan

Woman's dress nowadays may begin
little late and end little early, but
the cynic eXaggerates wnen he says
the modern girls motto is, "Never put
off till tomorrow what you can put off
today."-LnndOn Opinion.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23

arst-yes-but really new hair grow
ing all over the scalp. "Danderine"
is to the hair what fresh showers Of
rain and sunshine are to vegetation.
1t goes right to the roots, invigorates
and strengthens them. This delight
full, stimulating tonic helps thin, life
less, faded hair to grow long, thick,
heavy and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
Twenty-Five Producers Completed.

Shreveport, La.-Thirty-two compile
tions, of which two were gassers, five
failures and twenty-five producers
with combined initial production of
24,515 barrels, was the record in the
Shreveport territory, including South
ern Arkansas, during the last week.
The initial yield declined by 1885
barrels and new competitions dropped
off nine in number, the preceding
weeks record having been forty-one
competitions, including one gasser and
forty producing wells with total mi
tial yield of So, $50 barrels.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23

XXTHEN your digestive system is
w working efficiently and smooth
~, extracting from your food album
dant stores Of vital energy and pillng
up a reserve force Of vigOr to meet
any emergency, every bite is eaten
with keen zest and appreciation.
If your meals are not real event,
If you do not approach the table
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
no snend sac. ooo on nlrt Roads

Shreveport, Lat is estimated that
$4,000 will be spent on dirt roads and
1898, 625 on hard-surfaced roads in Cad
do parish during 1922, according to
Parish Engineer J. T. BuIlen.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23

Fishing and Hunting Club Formed.
Monroe, LATHE MCGOWAN Brake
Hunting and Fishing Club was recent
ly organized at Monroe with more
than 100 members.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23
Work of Cattle Dining.

Monroe, La.-Northeastern Louisi-
ana is to be thoroughly recognized by
the Federal Bureau of Animal Indus
try in an effort to carry forward the
work of dipping cattle.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-23

Of the body are stimulated to
their utmost. The whole result
is that food is taken care Of
without distress of any sort
in such manner as to derive
the utmost benefit from 1t.
II your appetite ls not keen,
II your food seems to die
agree with you, II you are
underweIght, nervous, IrrrIt.
able and lack energy, give
TanIac the chance to show you
that it can work a miracle