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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07
take 81 DEAD
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were rescued alive. OF the 81 bodies
recovered, men and women familiar
with the size of shifts worked at the
mines believe that at least so more
dead will be found.
Rescue workers drove through the
wreckage all night and brought out
bodies Thousands of persons in
GLIDING wives and sweethearts OF
the victims, kept vigil at the shaft as
a drizzling rain soaked workers and
watchers and made rescue efforts
more difficult.
Silence. save the sound of women
sobbiRg held the scene. At irreg-
ular intervals this would be- broken
by the muttering:
Here comes some more"i
Additional bodies were brought
out. slngly, by twos. threes and the
half dozen.
Following hurried examination by
physiciana to sen If a spark OF life
stiil remained. the dead were taken
to Miners Hall. Spangler, where wO-
men and men knelt and wept be-
side them.
The names Of the dead were whis-
pered through the crowd at the
mine and then more agonized wait
ing.
Occasionally a woman's scream
broke the dreary. silent waiting.
A dozen women tainted as they
failed to recognize husbands or
brothers when body after body was
brought out.
They took the passing of time TO
mean that hope grew less for the
rescue Of imprisoned miners alive.
The rescue OF three of the men was
due to an unusual exemple OF fore
thought. At the tenth heading the
rescue workers discovered a block
chalf look in here" A canary was
put In through a small, opening and
was killed by gas. The resouers
tore away the barricade however.
and found a number OF dead bodies
and three men alive.
Another peculiar incident-oDe
miner who was injured In the blast
md who was placed in the hospital,
had six sticks of dynamite and a |
number of dynamite caps in his
pockets when he was brought to
he surface.
Many of those brought to the
hospital will leave within a few
ays II was stated by hospital at
aches. their cases being mild and
is believed the effects of the gas
Ill be overcome in short time.
Abe Craig, one of those taken to
he. hospital, was discharged this
forming and others 1t is believed I
i'll be discharged later in the day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07
CLOSER WORK In
VETERANS INTEREST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. Omitted
Press) Closer cooperation be-
tween the Veterans Bureau and the
Federal Board of disqualification,
was discussed today at a lengthy
conference at the White House. be-
tween President Harding, chairman
of the Board, Director Forbes, OF
the Veterans Bureau, and members
of. the board. headed by Brigadier-
General Charles E. Sawyer.
The disqualification board will
continue in an advisory capacity"
Forbes said after the meeting. No
definite plans were made at today's
conference" he said.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07
INITIAL BLOUSE
IT'S VERYLATEST

Banvin, that great Partisan
couturier who knows best what
American women like to wear. has
created a brand new blouse fashion
tho initial blouse.
The neckline may be round
square or V-shaped. but the line
must be straight and long-smartly
below the hips.
The mark of distinction is in the
initials-the monogram of the
wearer.
At first, these monograms> were
worn over the heart and on the
sleeve, but now It is newer and far
more chic TO have them in the
center of the blouse.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07
PITNEY TO RESIGN
FROM SUPREME COURT

WASHINGTON. Nov. 7.-CUnited
Press) Associate Justice Mahlon
PitDey, of the U. S. Supreme Court
will resign from the bench shortly
after Congress reconvenes in the ex-
pected special session on November
20, it was said in reliable quarters
here today.
Illness was said to be the reason
for his Pitneys contemplated resig-
nation. Pitney will be the third
justice to resign from the court
within the last few weeks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07
QUIT TOBACCO
so easy to drop Cigarette,
Cigar, or Chewing habit

No-To-Bac has helped thousands
to break the costly, nerve-shatter-
ing tobacco habit. Whenever you
have a longing for a smoke or chew,
Just place a harmless No-To-Bac
tablet in your mouth instead. All
desire stops. Shortly the habit is
completely broken and you are bet
ter off mentally physically. fnan-
cially. It's so easy, so simple. Get
a box Of No-To-B ac and IL it doesn't
release you from all craving for
tobacco in any form your druggist
will refund your money without ques-
ton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07
PLAN BUILDING TO
RUSSELL H. CONWELL

Erection OF a building for Temple
University as an appreciation of the
work of DR.. Russell H. Conwell, in
developing that institution, is
planned by Philadelphia business
men. which will be named Conwell
Hall.
Dr. Conwell IS well-known in Will
nington. having spoken in the Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church num-
Der of times.
Ernest T. Trigg has been chosen
as chairman of a committee which
will seek public subscriptions for the
building.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07
MRS. H. s. NEEDS
OUT OF HOSPITAL

Mrs. Holiday s. Needs, Jr.. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. Coleman
dupont, who has been a patient at
the Delaware Hospital for more
than a week, was discharged from
that institution on Sunday. Mrs.
Needs sustained slight conclusion
of the brain when thrown from her
horse at the Vicmead field day
events on last Saturday week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07
GRECO GOES FROM
HOSPITAL TO PRISON

Peter Greco. serving time at the
workhouse. but who was a patient
at Delaware Hospital for several
days as a result of a fight there,
was returned 20 the workhouse to-
day. Greco got into fight with
George Lucas. another prisoner, who
also is in the hospital.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07
voeATIoN SCHOOL SESSION.

Sessions of the vocational classes
at the High School will be held as
usual tonight, it was announced to-
day The classes, however, will be
dismissed early so their members
may hear the election returns.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07
PAuIINE WANTS. INHERTTANCE.

NORWICH, Conn, Nov. 7.-Mrs.
Pauline Frederick Rutherford
known on the stage and screen as
Pauline Frederick. today filed ap-
peal suit in Superior Court TO con-
test the will of her father, the late
Richard o. Libby who dlsinherited
her.
The will probated last September
shortly after Libby's death involves
an estate of about $4,000 with the
Thames National Bank as executor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07

Bamboo fibre from the Amazon
Is, carbonized, was the standard
mt for incandescent burners
years. It is said.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07

pepper is the unripe fruit
ut. while white pepper" is
uit after the outer fieshy
been removed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07
LIONS rs PER GENT. STRONG

LIONS 20 PER CENT. STRONG.
a members meeting was held
today by the Lions Club in the
grill room of the Hotel dupont. at
tended by 70 per cent. of the men
on the organizations rolls. ]. Ed
mund Fuller presided.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07

Henry II. OF France, in the year
1850, demanded a new kind of cake,
biscuits were the result, and they
then became the national cake of the
Frenchmen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07
For Piles
II Is Pyramid
Pyramid Pile suppositories Have
brought Relief TO Thousands
Who Had Suffered Severely
For Years.

You will quickly realize that
simply wonderful to ease pain, res
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-07

lieve itching. ailay that aggravat-
Ing sense of pressure and enable you
TO resnand sleep with comfort.
The fact that almost every Drug
gist in the u. S. and. Canada carries
Pyramid in stock atN60 cents n box
shows how highly these Supposi-s
tories are regarded. Take no sub
stitute. You can try them free by
sending your name and address TO
Pyramid Drug Co, 621 Pyramid
Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
The St. Mary banner., 1922-05-06
WITHOUT STREET ADDRESS
YOUR MAIL IS DEllYEt
At OFFICE Of DElNtl,

The Dead Letter Office hos beah
existence ever since Zen Fnliih
started our postal service. Eyn It'd
people addressed mail to Mr.. Haeti
Smithcrs, Atlantic CeaS.' and b
pecled Ben to know Just whers q
lived.
Perhaps they had Zeke's sddrSh
letters up in the garrct, mayN a.
full Of 'em, but then II was eaaetll
let Ben hunt Zeke. To-day pespe y
addressing letters to john Smith, ~
York. n. Y, or Chicago, u, sAaAag
Uncle Sam can locate him, xaitA =
just as incomplete as was Akss =
dress of yore. The Postcfiss uspas
ment asks you to put the nva'16 =
street in the address. u hs'p' ~
The St. Mary banner., 1922-05-06
HERE COMES A STRANGE

LET'S make our post ONCE loo.
ur .'' postmaster. str,lshtea % ~
rurav letter box. Mr.. fsrtne' ~
rp u"''. some' osp'', Mr., Rural o'r,., ,;.,.. v
impressions are lasting ME-, ~. n
provcnncnts, will come pae., Ia .Fot'
rn,, heneflls. Start these s,.ii,:. Win ~ h,
TAI IMPROVEMENT "1'
tG.
The St. Mary banner., 1922-05-06
Meeting Of Board of Admin
istrators Road District
No. ].

Franklin, La, May srd, 1922.
The Board of Administrators of
Road District No. | met this day in
regular session with Chas. N. Frost
presiding and the following members
present: Kimbrough, Haydel, McCar-
dell, Olivier, Boudreaux, Gooch, Lo-
wrance, O'Brien, Calm and ~Pharr.
Absent: None.
The minutes of the last regular
meeting were read and on molten ef
A. E.. CAIN, seconded by Gabriel
Haydsl and carried were approved.
The following report from the
Treasurer was read and on motion
of b. OBrien, seconded by T. B.
Kimbrough and carried, it was re-
ceived, filed and made a part of the
minutes:
Road District No. /,
in Account with st. Mary Bank &
Trust CO., Franklin, La.
Receipts
Mar. 81, Balance. ..... .s66.331 Ga
April A, C. Pecot, Tax Coll.
Parish Tax . s9o o7
April Is, F; zylicz, Agt.
"i@'ei soio .its:;,.:.. 40
Total receipts ....... .s67,165. 10
Disbursements
April 9Th
1064e R. e. O'Nieil, off. ex. .$1O0. 90
April 7th
10647 Ramos Lbr. Co., I'd con. 2O4 .95
April 9th
1O640 ]. August, I'd con. 49,. 1876
!Uo66 Joe Parro, I'd con. 49,. 20 90
!O646 Agt. r. & A., rd CON-. 95. .76
!o64a ). Jones, I'd con. ...... 800
lOo44 A. Fortler, Jr., I'd CON-. 759
lO640 +, Jones, I'd con. 20. 90
The St. Mary banner., 1922-05-06

Respectfully submitted,
w. N. GOOCH,
Chairman Finance Committee.
There being no further business
before the meeting on motion of A.
E. Gam, seconded by Gabriel Hay
del and carried, it adjourned.
CHAS. N. FROST, President.
R. EMMETT O'NIELL. Secretary.
The St. Mary banner., 1922-05-06

How do you expect the Pestal ~
to know whether you trean In
California. or Trinidad. colMaaoa !.
ALWAYS SPELL. OUT THE "a. =.
OF THE STATE IN FClh ~ ~
ADDRESS. h
The St. Mary banner., 1922-05-06

& Clerk Salary Account.
B Showing Receipts and Disburse-
nents by this Officer.
~ Receipts
March 81, Balance, 5 A. Al
April 4, Suits & SUGGESTIONS, 961 IS
Recordations, 800. so
Mortgage Certificates, 1890
The St. Mary banner., 1922-05-06

and Wheelwright, auto
mobile painting and trimming. G. S..
Brenn.
The St. Mary banner., 1922-05-06

April 80, Balance. s4,956. 81
On motion of S. T. McCardell,
seconded by Oscar Boudreaux and
carried, Lucien Rucie was placed on
the paupar roll of the Parish for
s5.'- per month, beginning with the
m, th Of April. -.
r. James Conrad applied for
p, mission to cross the public road
with a rice fume at Avoca, and on
motion of T. B. Kimbrough, second
ed by B. O'Brien and carried, it was
granted provided it is installed in
accordance with the requirements of
the Louisiana Highway Commission.
The President reported that he
had arranged with the Louisiana
Highway Commission to go fifty
fifty on road maintenance at the
rate of $4,000 per mile, or total
from them of $14 10000, and s., 500 90
to apply on the present work being
done on the road between Franklia
and Centreville. This arrangement to
run for one year from April 18th of
this year when the Louisiana High
way Commission will then take over
and maintain the main trunk from
the Iberia Parish line to the As
sumption line, the model road from
Baldwin to Louisa and the model
road from Centreville out on to
Bayou Sals as far as the model road
extends.
On motion of T. B. Kimbrough.
seconded by B. O'Brien and carried,
the report was received, filed and
made q part of the minutes.
Rene H. Himel, District Attorney,
reported the present status of the
different suits now pending in Court
on the bond and the collateral of
The Centreville Bank. He stated that
the District Court had overruled all
The St. Mary banner., 1922-05-06
u,JMANlZING THE j
POSTAL SEWN


arhere is no unlmportant p.'sSS .a,S Il
mar, of our service. 1t Is ..,.,,.. ,s s.
pnman pn'o n units and their co-1ps'n, p =. =:
the key to its success. ID n..ss.ass'
analysis. postal dulles are are ,s ,,e.sssas'
dations performed 70! "a. :. ,,safdsl
and friends and should De ..,.s y -
rnd ra'her sr''ta than as a hired .so,s,s- .s,,'" !;
formed for an ahsen!ee ~.
Postmaster General hoos''
Free examination for 81 :. .I s.,,x
of the foot by S'as' ''s' :"
Drag Co, Nag toA'
The St. Mary banner., 1922-05-06

"MORE BUSINESS
This apt phrase was used y, "
dent Harding's first message -
rrcss and applies partlcula'ly
management where postmasN,'
being impressed with the ',o !
they are managers OF loea' o'. ...
Of the biggest business Ia the VEN
The St. Mary banner., 1922-05-06

April 80, Balance. ... .$65, ,218. II
Road District No. 2.
In Account with St. Mary Bank &
Trust Co., Franklin, La.
Receipts
March 81, Balance. .... $8,121 81
April 4, Chas. Pecot, Tax
Coll. Parish Tax. 269. .O3
Total receipts. .$S,39O "a
Disbursements
April 25, No. 23 R. H. Himel
Dist. Atty, Miscen. .... 76. 10
April 80, Balance. .$a,313 ga
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-02
WILL CONGRESS HEED?
NeiO York Times Expresses VieOs of Teerdn Society of
World Var in Timely EDITORIAL

men. the effect OF which would be 70
wreck the organization authorized
by the law as essential TO the secur-
it, OF the country, have been recetv-
90 on the floor Of the senate and
house with approval even by mem
bers who voted for the National De-
Tense Act. The American Legion's
influence with congress has demon
strated when a republican caucus
voted to speed the passage of the
Bonus Bill. which the Legion also
supports. Is IL too much TO ask that
a congress feverishly Hooking about
it for the money to pay bonuses
should not turn a deaf ear 10 the
Legions appeal 10 leave the army At
its present strength?
Does congress fear that il would
be an extravaganza, too much to pay
for the security OF the country? On
that point the American Legion de
clares that u recognized the de-
mand for retrenchment and reduc-
ton in governmental expenditures"
but has told congress that it should
not apply TO the carrying out of the
purposes OF the National Defense
Act. There are members Of the Le-
gion who would forego bonuses
rather than see the army reduced
below the nucleus necessary for the
expansion the act authorizes. Con-
gress has heard from the Legion. Is
IL 10 be served when its cause is
adjusted compensation" but fiouted
when it pleads that the lesson Of
preparedness shall be needed by
Congress-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-02


The American Legion. supporting
General Pershing's appeal to con
gress 10 maintain the strength Of
the army at 10000 men in order
that the National Defense Act as
amended shall not become a dead
letter stands on inpregnable ground.
It's position is n keeping with the
constitution adopted when the Le-
gion was formed. The patriotism
which Il sincerely processes is reflect
ed in the following statement mace
al a hearing Of the house military
affairs committee on Thursday
The American Legion recognizes
the demand for retrenchment and
reduction In governmental expendi-
lures. but as practical men. who
have learned the lessons Of prepar-
edness by the hard experience OF
war. we are confident that it would
he a great mistake at this time 10
limit the proper functioning OF the
National Defense Act by a reduction
in the estimates as submitted by the
war department and approved by
the budget committee. ANY
material cut will seriously affect an
adequate national defense of our
country and Will tend 10 bring it be-
low what is recognized as a proper
margin Of national safety.
That is what Secretary Weeks and
General Pershing have labored 70
make congress understand. II has
been cool. II not Indifferent Pro-
posals TO reduce the army to 10 900
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-02

pensauon bin Obtaluable through
your congressman.
Congressional Record: July z,
1921. speech by Sen. Pittman of Ne
vada. pages 1888 10 3.641; July 10,
1921. speech by Sen. Jones. Of New
Mexico pages 3.S25 TO 1881, July
Is. 1921. speeches by Sens. Walsh
OF Massac husetts. Pittmau of Ne
vada and Trammell OF Florida. pages
1850 20 3.9S5. 1888 10 3.qS9 and g.
993 20 3.996. IF your senator or
representative cannot obtain these
copies Of the Record for YOU. they
may be had from the superintendent
Of documents. government printing
office Washington, ID. c.. i'm which
case a charge Of % cents for the
three issues must be paid. They are
also usually available I'm public IL
braries
Editorials and articles in the
American Legion Weekly: Adjust
ed Compensation: Why and How. A."
July 8, 1921, page u. why 7 Favor
Adjusted Compensation" by Rep.
Joseph ". Fordney. July Is. 1921.
page 3 Adjusted Compensation and
the People with official figures OF
compensation votes in states) July
IS, 1921. page 10; Mr. Harding
and Compensation" July %. 1921.
page 10; The Arithmetic Of Com
pensation," by Sen. Porter j. Nc
Cumber. Aug. 10. 1921, page Q:
Compensation and O Nations Hon
or" by Sen. Arthur Capper. Sept. Q,
1921, page Z; why / Am for Adj
justed Compensation" by Silver But
ton, Nov. 3, 1921. page 8; "Prece-
dents for Compensation" by David
Frisbie. Dec. Q. 1921. page 6; Com
pensatiOn-and Financier." Dec
g, 1921, page IS; from a Federal
Reserve Banker" Dec. 80 1921
page 10.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-02
COMPENSATION TO
BE DISCUSSED BY
COMMERCE BODIES
Educational Campaign to Be
Started by South Bend
Legion Men.

With the belief In mind that the
American Legion campaign for the
enactment of the Adjusted Compen-
sation bill VIII be favored If ur-
derstood. the posts throughout the
country have started an educational
campaign. The only opposition 20
the bill has come from the Cham
Der of Commerce of the United
States In part its tactics have been
10 have local chambers Of Com
merce pass resolutions condemnins
the Legions bin and 70 use their
influence with their senator's and
.represe natives.
Many chambers rapudiated the
stand of their national organization
and are standing back of the Le-
gion The South Bend post plans "a .
educational campaign before the
local Chamber of Commerce to go
on record before the bill. The fol-
lowing bulletin from national head
quarters to the local post is self
explanatory.
The American Legion believes all
the arguments i'm the fight for adj.
iusted compensation are on its side.
Conducts Referendum.
The United States Chamber of
Commerce believes The weight Of
argument is against the Adjusted
Compensation bin. T. is conducting
a referendum among it's local or
CARNATIONS requesting votes on the
specific features of the Legion g
bill. This vote must be completed
by Feb. 2lst- The United States
Chamber of Commerce, as a ma
tional organization, has consistently
opposed adjusted compensation
The Legion's duty IS plain Indi-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-02
DATA ON ADJUSTED
COMPENSATION

Legionnaires who wish 20 study
the arguments and statistics of ad-
jUsted compensation may make use
OF the following documents:
American Legion National EXeCu-
tive committees letter 10 senators
and representatives, urging passage
Of adjusted compensation bill. July
s. 1921. Obtainable from the COM
mittee 53O-536 Woodward bldg.
Washington, ID. c.
a History of the Adjusted Com
pensation Legislation" by John
Thomas T a Tor. vice-chairman,
American Legion National Legisla-
tive committee. Copies were dis
tributed TO posts in October. 1921.
Senate document No. As. 9th con-
gress. first session. containing the
presidents message urging recon-
mitment OF the adjusted compensa-
ton bill. letters from the secretary
of the treasury. favorable report Of
the senate finance committee and
complete text of the adjusted com
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-02
LEGION ACTIVE
IN SECURING
VETERANS JOBS
Interesting Reports on Work
Of All-Inclusive Vet
Body.

TO consecrate and sanctify our
conradeship by our devotion % mu-
tual helpfulness
There was no unemployment
problem when that phrase was in
corporatsd into tho Preamble 90 the
LeEion's constitution The demand
for labor still exceeded the supply.
War babies were still being nurtured
in the stock market The mo Help
Wanted" signs had been tucked
away for seven years And the
service flag still tapped I'm the
breFze Of prosperity
re wouldn't last. people said u
didnt And the blow fell hardest on
the man newly come home from the
war lie got q john 1919. Per-
hsps he kept 10 through 1920. Then,
ia 1921. the axe fell. And The
American Legion. scarcely two years
old found itself faced with one Of
the. most severe unemployment
crises in the nations history.
No was I'm the great industrial CEN
ters that the blow fell hardest and
earliest The Illinois Legion. for
instance found an unemployment
problem on it's hands as early as Oc-
tobfr. 1920. when I 500 ex-serviCe
men applied 90 10 for work At the
peak OF the crisis. the Legion esti-
ma SIS there We're 100000 Unem-
plofed On Illinois, of whom $4,000
were veterans.
SWamped by JObless
The Illinois department was fairly
suimped with the applications for
wotk. and the effectiveness with
which DO tackled the problem is told
IN fsures that speak well for the
perfection of its employment organ
izau0n and the earnestness behind
the effort When those 1900 jobless
carne 10 it in October. 1920. the Lee
gion was able 10 place only 90 Of
them The following June. when
the situation was close to its worst,
6S9 men were placed out Of $3.50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-02

vidual posts must request local
Chambers Of Commerce TO permit
the best post speakers 20 appear be-
fore the chambers mad present the
LeElon's case. Remember that the
great enemy is ignorance. and the
great remedy enIiEhtenment Most
of the opposition 10 adjusted COM
peusition comes from so Ameri-
cans who do not understand the
provisions of the Legion's bill
The national chamber viii count
the ballots in Washington But the
hght viii not be won or lost in
Washington Ii VIII be carried 60
an issue i'm every city and town
which has a local chamber affilat-
cd with the national body.
select your best Legion speaker
Let him fortify himself with all the
arguments and statistics IN the case
IA detailed list of sources Of com
Eensation Information is printed on
page %. Ask YOUR local chamber %
allow You to present the Legion's
case.
The time to act is NOW.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-02
buds, Whizbangs and HE.
From the St. Joe County Sector

taking the labor out of the alleged
Labor battalion. said one boast
fully:
Boy, All comes FUN a tough
breed. Nah ole man done cut his
nails wifi an ak an brash his teef
VIII a file
Huh. amt so tough. Nah ole
man am a plumber, an twice a
week he done shave hisself VIII a
blow torch"