davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Ulm review., 1922-01-18
Standing of Teams.

After the /. B. A. tournament.
there will be procession to the.
Minnesota river with bunch of
brand new bowling balls. We hope.
New Ulm review., 1922-01-18

A New Hampshire church recently
advertised for an "up-to-date live-Wire
pastor, one who would use printers
ink. the greatest educative and re-
formative force IN the modern world.
And still you will find merchants and
business men who do not believe in
newspaper publicity.
New Ulm review., 1922-01-18

Experience is the name that wise
men give to the total of their blunders.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11
RINA EN- AGUADILLA

En- el barrio "Caimital Baio", de
Aguadilla. en- una rina sostenida en-
tire Jose Marin, Gonzalo Arce, Jose
Santos, Julio Acevedo Angelica
Hernandez, resulto este 1ltimo con
una herida de bala de revolver Y una
confusion producidl por un machste.
Estos individuos fueron detenidos
por alterar la paz Y denunciados an
te el Juez Municipal. FL arma fue
en- el que constan todas la sdeudas
ocupada
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11
Ofensiva de Lloyd George

FL Sr. BRAND vuelve Francia Guam
do Sc ha desencadenado 10 que algunos
peri6dicos de Paris llaman ssLa ofensi
va de Lloyd George. Este titulo puede
no ser mas que periodistico; el hecho
es que la quiebra alemana ha complica
do gravemente, para las cuestio1es Ell
ropsas, Ia Conferencia de Washington.
No Sc sabe 81 Alemania acabara por
estar representada en- la Conferencia
de Washington: por 10 prcnto, para Pa
RS es.S representada acknowledgements
en- Londres. Despues de Hugo SHINES,
el gran captain industrial, esta en- Lon
dres. Walter Rathenau, ell intelecrual
del industrialismo. La question de IN
reparaciones Sc halIa en- el sigu,onte 9
punto Ell acuerdo francoale1nan de
Wiesbaden, segin ell cual los siaiestra-
dos franceses de la zona de guerra 20
dian adelantarse obtener materiales
de la industria alemana, ha sido acep
tado en- principle pero no ratihcado por
Inglaterra y demas naciones aliadas.
A su vez, Francia no ha ratiicsdo un
acuerdo anterior tornado con Ingtate-
IRA. segtin ell cual Sc concede a esta
la prioridad hasta 500 millones de mar
cos orc sobre los primeros mil millones
alemanes Lo curioso de estsg acuerdo.
rechazado energicamente por el Parla
mento frances, es que 10 frmo el mi
nistro de Hacienda, sefior Doumer, re-
presentante en- ell Gobierno frances de
la politica de intransigencia. Los Co.
biernos de Paris de Londres tienen.
pues, en- la question de las reparaciones,
cada uno un, tanto contra Ell otro. Asi
las cosas, el Gobierno de Lodres anun
cia al de Paris una nueva politica eco
monica con respecto a Alemania: con
ceder por dos tres amos la suspension
de pagos alemanes en- materias.
Y anuncia una nueva polftica mill
tar: suspension de sanciones nilitares
en- el Rim, reduction del control sobre
los armamentos. Por otra parte. Ell Go
bierno de Londres tampoco ACADIA de
dar su conformidad al acuerdo fran
coturco obtenido a espaldas del sultan
ingles de Turoufa por ell Sr. Franklin
Boullon. ex diputado frances, que com
batio ell Tratado de Versailles perdio
pdr clio su acta en- las elecciones del
Bloque nacional. En- fin, este es 10
mas interesante, ell Gobierno de, Lon
dres da a entender que Inglaterra no
podra disminuir su flota mieutras Fran
cia no disminlya su ejercito.
Todas las revistas de fin lie afio Ell
Paris tienen su Lloyd George, pero la
s,tuacion International nunca ha sido
tan delicada desde Ell Tratado de Yer
sales. Ell sefor Poincare, en- IN discur-
SO pronunciado en- Burdeos. ha hablado
Ell otro dfa de las 'palabras hembras' !.
La ofensiva de Lloyd George contra
BRAND Sc va conjugar con una ofen
silva de ciertos franceses. sin embar-
go, Lloyd George sabe cuando ha de-
sencadenado su ofensiva. Una accion
francssa no seria hoy secundada nj
por Polonia. Guardando las proporcio-
nes debidas los hechos y los item
pos, cabe decir que contra Francia EN-
piezan producer su efecto las mismas
especies que desacreditaron Espana
por habsr puesto su fuerza al trav6s
de Europa.
LA H1sToRIA DE UNA NoT1cIA
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11
Rsm0ty & Campo

Constante existencia de pescado
fresco, recibido diariamente.
SERVINGS pavos, cerdos,. gaIi-
mas, poIlos, huevos, etc.
Sonos los primeros proveedores
de los principaIes aIinentos del
pals. Existencia diaria. Lame
al teIefono 1862 u 87o,
San Juan.
AdVf.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11

Para ella la vida Sc componia de
sacudir el polvo a los muebles, pero
cuando Sc enteraron que tenia una mi
ma de orc, cuan distinto la trataron!
Mickey es un compendio del arte
de hacer peliculas- super produc
CHM gus Sc We pocas veces er la vida,
una obra maestro. FL sabado en- ell
Rialto' Advt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11

Es suave como la seda.
Ahorrativa como una monja.
Elegante como estrella de cine.
Limpia como una desposada.
Resistente como ell acero.
Practica como buena americana.
Tratela, ella 10 convencera y en- la
intimidad 10 accmpanara toda la vi
da. Sc trata de la NayaJa Auto
Strop". De venta en- las principa-
les casas de San Juan.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11
LA H1sroR1A DE UNA NOTICE.

La version del discurso de BRAND
que ha producido en- italia manifes-
taciones intempestivas, fus achacada
por uno de los poriodicos que Je dierol,
La Stampa'', de Turin, al va olvi-
dado coronel Repington. Ell casa es mas
bien germanoflo; pero tiene ccntrata-
do I'm servicio telegrafco con ell ingl6s
Daily Telegraph, Ell cuaI tiene de
corresponsal frances en- la Conferencia
dc Washington a Pertinax, del Echo
de Paris. Pertinax, como va he in
dicado otra vez, representa- q 10 mas
conssrvador del Bloque nscional; no pa
rece amigo de BRAND, v telegrafi6 al
Daily Ia Erase que no telegrafi6 al
"Echo" 70 que este no publico) que
reprodujo La Stampa''.
Tambi6n er.vi6 la misma information
otros periodicos german6flos de TIA
liza un periodista italiano de apellido
germanotilo: Scarfoglio, hijo le Matil-
de serao. Su padre, ell famoso periods
ia napolitano, estuvo mezciado en- las
historias italianas de Cainaux. Era un
periodista no muy escrupuloso y un ma
rav;llcso escritor.
Corpus BARGA.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11

Sc vende Papel de Peri6dico a $500
w EsEy ET Suintal.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11
Nomandro PEzA.
"EsPANA FOOT BALL CLUB

La sociedad espanola de deportes
Espana Foct Ball Club eligi6 du-
rante ell presente ano la direct,va 81
guiente:
Presidente, Nicolas Vega -orrente;
vice -presidente, Tomas Rodriguez; Sc
ere ario. Jose Sobrino Espanol; vice Sc
cretario, OLYMPIC Sobrino; tescrero, Je-
sds Gil; vice tesorero, Antonio Rodri-
guez Rolan; manager Emilio Ro-
driguez captain, Vicente Portela.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11
.enta de Hielo

Ofrecenos hieIo de nuestra
oIanta de San German, a un
precio m6dico. Para informes
diriianse a Brau y Soto. Com
pahia Industrial Occidental. San
German. Puerto Rico.
Advt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11

Mack Sennett, ell famoso director de
peliculas c6micas, Queriendo demostrar
su habilidad, en- el arte dramdt;co ha
lanzado Ia super production Mickey
en- echo actos por Mabel Normand. En-
Ell sRialto' Ell sabado. AGvt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11

NUESTRA bombilla Filamento con-
centrado le dara mas luz Rivero Cha
yes Co. Brau 75. Ap.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11
Eos MUJEREs VAN ALA
CARCEL DE CAYEY

Han sido sentenciadas en- Cayey, 6
tres meses de carcel respectivamente
las mujeres Josefa Torres y Herminia
Lebron, por el delito de alterar la paz.
Es digna la labor que esta realizando
el Juez Rivera, en- bien de la moralidad
prblica.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11
ABOCADOS
PEDRO @. OUINONEW
EegUBa-a
ABOGADO 7 NOTRW

Graduads De las Univoruida6es e
Pennsylvania, Harvard , Puerte II
60. Postula ante las Cortes Dc PuaE.
to Rico ? C0rto Federal.
p. o. Bax, 12& Tsl. 6eg, D. 5.
EaiAcia NOA. san Juan, P.W.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-01-11
Or. PEDRO q. DEL vALLE

Oculista intermediates de In ma
rfz, garganta y ofdos.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-04-30

Born and always lived IN Soutl
Bend A Couth Bend mail carrier
for 70 years. Now employed a.
the Studebaker Corp. VIII thank
you for your vote in the primaries
May 2
-Advertfserr,ert
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-04-30
These Candidates, for Nomination. Ask Your Consideration

The primaries for nomination of county, congress
sional and state candidates will be held on May 2
The various candidates for these honors, on both
tickets have taken this of informing the public
of their aspirations and of their qualifications for the
places they seek.
Each of these candidates unite in urging every ct-
to participate in the primaries They hope to win
but they hope most of all that the verdics rendered
shall be those of the largest number of citizens that
the contests will have behind them the moral backing
of the communities.
Do not forget the date-May 2 Study the list and
then cast your ballot for the best man or woman on
the ticket with which your sympathies lie.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-04-30
ESTHER O'KEEFE

for the Democratic for congress from this dis
ct Her home county of Marshall is soldly favorable
her candidacy
They ask the Democratic Of this district
pare her record Of achievement her training her education
and native ability with that of her male rivals.
They ask special consideration for her because she
but they demand that discrimination be shown
against her because of that fact
They believe that she will bring fame this by her
efforts Congress and that nominate her means Dem
ocratic victory this fall.
They believe that she is better equipped for that place
and will better represent the interests of the whole people
than does any other candidate.
THE ESTHER O'KEEFE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE,
Plymouth, Indiana
advertisement
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22
NORTH IiDISTO DOTS no. 81.

The health of this section is fine.
The teachers of Edisto school were
very much disappointed by not get
ting to the association meeting at
Leesville Saturday, February 18th. on
account of bad weather.
{ Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Reed and fam
ily spent the weekend last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson King.
{ Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. a. Howard. ac-
eompanied by Miss Mary Jefcoat,
spent Sunday afternoon with Mr.. M +.
e. Kirkland and family.
We are glad to know that the APP
proaching spring increased the enroll
imcnt Of North Edisto school instead
of decreasing. The farmers have de-
cided that compulsory education is
the right thing.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22
GLASS-IINED TANK CARS.

+ Glass-lined tank cars for carrying
milk are now in successful operation
between West Pennington, Ohio, and
Pittsburgh. a distance of over hun
't1rcd miles. These cars are popularity
If Incorrectly. known as ''Thcrmos
Bottle Cars" Says the author Of a
dcscriptivc article contributed to The
lGlass Containcr (New York;:
: "They are of steel. and lined
throughout with glass. The glass
lining of the tanks is the result of a
special process whereby glass is dis
tributcd over the inner walls and
fused into the metal at an extreme
heat to form q smooth. unbrokcn sur
face The result is q perfect glass
coating, which will stand severe. us
age. :.-.:
1.-The tanks, glass-lincd. are so well
insulated that the milk temperature
dropped only IL degrees during an
cight-hour run.
"AccordinE to estimates made hy
the dairy using these tanks. this
method will save them ut least SlS,-
900 during the first five years.
1.-The milk is brought in from sur
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22
MAN HELD IN CONCORD 81:
- AS "SANDS'' Suspect

Concord y. c., Feb. 20. O.-Chief of
Police Talbot arrested n man tonight
suspected of being Edward F. Sands.
who is wanted in connection with the
killing of William Desmond Taylor,
the movie director nj California. The
every respect to the description of
Sands. ..... ...
The arrest of the man thought to
be the former valet Of Taylor. was
made between $3.50 and . O'Clock to-
night and he was put through a grill
ing examination by the chief of police
Of Concord. He denied empha atically
he was the man wanted and that he
had any knowledge of Taylor or
Sands. According to the chief of po-
lice, he answered closely the descrip-
ton of the fugitive. He has n scar on
the left cheek and one on the chin
and weighs between 200 and 225
pounds.
The arrest was made. 1t Is stated
dispatches. The prisoner. who it is
understood. has not satisfactorily en-
planned hfs presence in Concord. is Il
stranger here. He is being held pend
ing advices from California authori-
ties.
The prisoner. according to Chief
Talbot, declares his name is Harvey
II. Adams of Richmond. Va. and is
bookkeeDer. fIe came into Sails
bury today he stated, on Il box car
and from Salisbury came to Concord
with travelling salesman.
Although he was reticent on the
point. the chief of police intimated
that nc had some information in uddi-
tion 10 the 1e scrintion of Sands upon
which hc arrested the man ten min
utcs after rc arrived in Concord.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22

rounding dairy farms and Is inspect-
Cd at TN" Ohio terminal. Samples arc
taken, and any unfit milk is rejected.
The milk is dumped into receiving
tanks and passed on to the cooler.
where it is chilled to q temperature of
IS to 40 degrees. From here 1t is
pumped into car tanks, and TRANSPORT
ed to Pittsburgh. At this point. pust
before emptying, the agitator, with
which each tank is equipped! is re-
olved for five minutes; thus thorough
ly mixing milk and cream The milk
is then pumped to the truck tanks.
and carried to the dairy
After the milk has been piped
from the cars to the truck tanks, n
soda solution is used to clean them.
Hot water run over the glass lining
Of the tankscom pletes the process in
short time, making them fit for the
next run-the glass lining admits of
perfect sterilization.
THE tanks arc unique, but another
these cars is the motor-driven agita-
tor. This agitator Is located at the
inner. end Of each tank for the pur-
pose Of stirring the milk atthc termi-
nal. just before the tanks are emp
tied thus giving uniformity through
out the contents
1.-The air-tight tanks are furnished
with manhoIe openings, which are
covered with quic k CLOSING, swivel
type doors. This increases the re-
frigeration efficiency to a maximum
Sin view of the benefits afforded
to all parties commemorative railroad.
the dairy and the consuming public
this method is due to displace some
of the cruder methods of handling,
now in use by the dairy in dustry
"Handling of cans at terminals has
! always been expensive. Using the ear
tanks the company has done away
with ,the. sericcs Of seven men. one
1-2-tohttruck. and expect furtehr to
reduce costs by dispensing with two
more men The money saved in this
particular alone will approximate e
two-thirds of the original cost Of the
car tanks.
"Perfect drainage is another asset
In emptying the average tcn-galion
milk can, IA pint of milk is lost
through adherence to the sides OF the
can. On load of 5000 gallons per
car. this loss represents $50 gallons
Under the 'ThermOS Bottle method
every 5000 transported.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22
MASONS TO BUILD
GREAT MEMORIAL

Washington, Feb. 21.-Approval
Of final plans for a magnificent build
ing in honor to Washington to be
erected nA the Masons of the Uni u.
States at Arlington. Va. seven miles
:rom k,rc on Il ridge commanding e!
view If fhe capital. was given tonight
at the eth annual meeting of the
C:..Jrwc Washington National Me
mortal ;;sso.i;t t.on.
TIE sil lur,urc and surrounding
grounds will cost approximately ST.
C"C.OO0. EIslng 200 feet above tn,
g"uurd Tire memorial building will be
III plain vjcw Of the national capital
and viii lbc passed by all W no make
the pilcrina?e from Washington c
the Mount Vernon home of THE Faith
cr Of His CCun:ry."
The proposed memorial. with tho
collection Of Washington hcirlComs
is to kr the result of :, movement be
gun more than - years ago by the
Masonic lodge At Alexandria of which
Washinstou at one time was master
The lod.,c :'nN known as Alexandria
Washington l,Cge No. %, y. T.. anG
\. NJ, was 't6gc No. 80 in Washing.
toms dn,s. ~ eng it's souvenirs :,
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22

association OF women, only, ever
formed in the United tSates of AM
erica. FFQm the moment the move
mcnt began. it never suffered q
pause. The enthusiasm grew steadily
and rapidly. and before the end of
1856" the huge sum Of 100000 was
rased.
Now came an unexpected difficulty.
John Augustine Washington refused
to sell to party of women. Miss
cunningham then made the terrific
effort. for her. or journeying to
Washington. q portion of the time on
a cot, and laid before the owner of
Mount Vernon the plan and high
He listened coldly at first, but later
became greatly impressed. and on the
next morning gave his full unquali-
fled consent to the sale. The $780,
Vernon became the property OF 1.-The
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
During the War between the States
the Association had. to face terrible
difficulties. The soldiers of the two
armies, however, respected and pro
tected the place equally = There gould
not he paid n greater tribute to the
universal' love Of Washington.
= I
AS soon as normal conditions re-
turned after the War. people flockcd
to the revered spot. The Constitution
of the Association had provided that
q entrance fee of Twenty-Five cents.
for the maintenance: Of. the place,
should be charged at the gate. Ow-
ing to the love and veneration of the
sought Mount Vernon that in Il very
short time the gate receipts began to
enable the Association to make neces-
sary repairs. and then to buy back
Washington turnihsings. Each visitor
at that time. and since. by giving that
little sum at the gate. became a
sharer nj the uDkeep of the beautiful
place. which to-day is as nearly per-
feet as it can be. The mansion is
furnished as it was when Washington
lived there, and the gardens. the
grounds. the outbuildings. everything.
are Just as they were when he lokoed
out upon them.
This Association now consists Of !,
Regent. who is it's head. and Il Vice
Regent from each State. as far as it
has been possible to get one. the cf-
fort being to obtain a specimen of the
State. These Ladies' give their time.
thought and services as guardians of
Mount Vernon. absolutely without
money and without price. 1t is truly
Il labor of love. and felt to be Il great
honor.
An Englishman (Mr. T.. V. Lu-
cn$) has written al Mount Vernon.
"Thc Old Country has something to
learn from the New i'm the mater of
distniguishcd custodanship. We have
no place of National pilgrimage in
England that is SO perfect Il model as
W;shinyi"n'S Home al Mount Nrr-
non"
brough; int" being the first patri"tci
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22
ESTATE NOTICE.

The creditors of the estate Of the
late j.. A. Cromer are hereby 'noti-
fled to render to the undersigned.
Columbia, S. c.. an account Of theirs
demands. duly attested; and all per-
sons indebted to the said estate are
notified to make payments likewise /.
S. D. CROMER, Il
J. L. CROMER, =
Executors Of the Estate of j. A.
: Cromer. deceased.
Lexington, S. c., Feb. 81. 1927 !;
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22
FINE CANDY SPECIAL.

, :. :. :. - , ~
We are offering high grade cafdy
in full pound packages dollar val,ts
for only 72c. The assortment consists
Of delicious cordial chocolate cream
cherries and assorted milk chocolate
coated nuts and fruits The candy is
all fresh and fine quality, re the ID
Csc our beautiful display in our new
refrigerator case. :
HARMON DRUG co., -
1w Lexington, S. c. ~
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22

EXERCISES "a sIAIyPEs HIEG..
There will be washing 3 birtHdaY
exercises. and cake walk at sharpeA
Hill school house next saturday night,
February 25th. 1922.s sSq.S =, !.
The public is cordially invited TO
attend. 3as-6 )
The exercises will begin at $3.50 O.. !!
clock. A small admission fee will bes:
charged, which will be, applied to the,
building fund =
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22

tho: tifsi ort sident as lotter in his
to,yn7h hand written at Mount Vernon.
Primarily the building is to be e
memorial to George Washington, the
man and the Mason. The plan of its
form, was inspired by the great memo
rial. monuments built in the ancient
days of Greece and Rome ut harbor
entrances and some wohes SUBMITS
burning flares pointed the way to in
uoming mariners.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22
THE REXALL FOUNTAIN.

The ReXall Fountain is running
every day in the week and never
sleeps when it comes to giving our
afford. The syrupS. fruit juices.
flavorinE. etc, used are guaranteed
absolutely .ure. The best Coca Cola
that can be madc-the genuine.
ity Ice Cream.
HARMON DRUG CO..
Lexington, S. c.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22
NEW GARDEN SEED

= Fresh and new crop garden seed
grown by reliable seedsmen. packa ges;
and bulk. We have all the popuiaE,
Vegetable seeds planted in this sec2
ton. They ARE true to name frosH
proof cabbage plants. : :;
HARMON DRUG CO..
- * I.eXington. s c. s.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1922-02-22
STORY OF MOUNT VERNON.

South Carolina passed the following
resolution at the regular meeting in
December, 1921.
The State Board OF Education
recommends that there shall be read
to the pupils in the Public Schools of
South Carolina, on the 21st or 22nd.
day of February of each year. short
account of the Story OF Mount Yer
non, that t may be known how
washington's home was rescued and
preserved to the Nation. by South
Carolina woman, Ann Pamela Cum
ningham.
To preserve Mount Vernon per-
petually unchanged. in memory OF
Washington, is the sacred trust OF the
+ Mount Vernon Association.
TIE nation owes the rescue, restor-
alton and preservation OF thsi consc-
Grated spot ITO n South Carolina wo-
man, Ann Pamela cunningham of
"Rosemont,"'. Eaurens County. who. in
1853, founded 1.-THE Mount Vernon
Ladies' Association. ..''.. =
Mr.. John Augustine Washington,
who inherited, the estate from his
Uncle, found himself without means
to keep up the property, and at last
felt forced to offer the historic place
for sale. He Offered it to the United
States Government for 100000. but
the Government declined to purchase.
He then offered it to the State of Viz
ginia at the same price. Virginia also
refused to buy. One of those Cor
porations. which cater to the enter
tainment of the People. then proposed
to buy it for 100000, with the in
tention Of turning it into a place of
amusement and public resort. John
Augustine Washington showed his
noble patriotism by refusing this Of
fer peremptorily.
About this time q South Carolina
lady, Mrs. Cunningham, travelling by
steamboat down the beautiful Poto-
HAS W w ps'SS'u W -'"e'>
Vernon and was much touched by the
solemn effect Of the tolling Of the
steamers bell in reverent salutation
Of the spot. She was writing to her
daughter at the time. and continued
with this sentence, What great
destiny it would be if the women of
America could buy thsi sacred spot
and preserve it as a shrine Tor the
Nation
Her daughter. Ann Pamela Cum
ningham n great sufferer from spinal
trouble, read the letter while in great
pain. but was so struck by the sugges-
tion that she immediately said II will
do it," Her family and friends tried
to laugh her out of the idea, but in
vain. She at once wrote n rOusing ap-
peal to the Southern Women of AM
erica signing it "The Southern Mat
ron," and sent it to the Press.
There was a prompt response. not
only from the South. but from wo-
men all over the country. who were
anxious to join in the cndcavor. Mis-:
Cunningham. whose vision and power
of organization were great. then