davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-04-25

The Witch. - Pardon
me, madam, but your girl seems more
than twelve"
Her Mother-"Conductor! Would
Won take me to be the mother of girl
that age?"
.Conductor-"Lady, don't tell me you
are. her grandmother!"-Sy Bulle-
tin
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-04-25
Wasn't safe.-Murphy had gon

Wasn't. safe.-Murphy had gone
hunting for gas leak with match.
when he came to his senses some
hours later In the hospital he. found
several nurses and a doctor bending
anxiously over his bed.
'~"Good gracious, man." said the doc
tor, II should have thought you'd have
had more sense than to look for an
escape Of gas with lighted match"
Faith" retorted the sufferer, "'twas
a. safety match" a..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-04-25
Happy Suggestion for uncIe.-Litt

Happy Suggestion for unele.-Little
Spencer let no grass grow under his
feet, when uncle came for visit, be-
fore rushing up with this:
uncle, make a noise like frog
- "Why?" asked the old man.
."Cause when ask daddy for any
thing he says: Wait till your uncle
crbaks' The Van Raalte Vanguard
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-04-25
Preeept and Practice--She -"Oh

Preeept and Practice--She oh
George!- Pve just won hundred
polnd prize for the best article on the
cruelty OF trapping wild animals
He-"Good egg! What are you 60
ing to do with it?"
She-"Oh. now l can afford new
fur coat!"-7-London Mail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-04-25

Fact.-They were talking about
friend and his motor bike.
He seems to be very we'll satisfied
with it." remarked one of them. He
hasn't paid cent for repairs in al the
ten months he has had it, he tells me"
ayes" replied another. Il heard the
same story from the man who did the
.
repairs"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-04-25

the difficulties growing out OF the
signing of a separate Russo German
accord would be overcome.
II don't want to anticipate the char
acter of the Soviet answer to our pro-
posals for a greater accol d with Rus
sia," continued the premier, but l
would be surprised If it were not Of
such IA character as to permit us to go
on with our work of reconstructing the
convulsed and devastated continent.
The SUBJ commission on political a
fairs will meet tomorrow 10 consider
the Soviet reply, which is due tonight
or tomorrow
The meeting was then thrown open
to questions, with the understanding
that all should be submitted in writ
ing. This announcement curbed the
enthusiasm Of some who seemed pre-
pared to submit the British leader to
a grilling cross examination. The first
question was:
Denies He Knew of Pact. '..
"Why does DR.. Rathenau say you
knew all about the Russo German
treaty in advance?"
II don't know whether Rathenau
said that or not" came back the pre-
mier quickly. Certainly he Old NOT
say it to me- IF ne did il would have
been absolutely untrue, 1 knew moth
ing about the treaty Until | met my
colleagues on the waY 20 the afternoon
meeting"
Mr.. Lloyd George emphasized that
everybody was on an equal footing at
Genoa, and that TO make a separate
pact behind the backs of their COL
leagues was an act of disloyaity on the
part oc the Germans.
1--WE were justified in taking tner-
getic measures" dec'areI the premier.
1.-THE thing will haze Il good effect on
the conference"
The next question was: Does the
prime minister think tnat the RUSSO
German treaty rcpres ssnted a deli0er-
ate attempt to wreck the conference"
To this Lloyd George replied:
Whatever we may think about the ac-
cord, I do not think it was negotiated
with the idea Of wrccking the confer
ence."
The German incident. he added, had
not consumed useful time CT the cor
ference, which ha! to wait anyway for
an answer from TIE so act delegates.
Germans Quiz Him.
Next. the German correspondents
passed up a number of sheets OF pa
per; they wanted to know the exact
condition under which the Russo-Ger-
man treaty was arranged and signed.
81 regret these. questions" said the
premier, "and hope that the German
writer's will not insist upon them. l
will answer if they insist, but ! think
it prudent not to aggravate the pres
ent situation. have said that the
treaty was not an attempt to wreck the
conference, though the effect might
have been that l do not want to en-
gender controversies, but to restore
harmony"
The Germans withdrew the ques-
tions. Mr.. Lloyd George affirmed that
in his judgment the work begun at Ge-
noa would be taken up and pushed for
ward by the league Of Nations. Asked
Eif,Gerniapy and Russia should be men,
bers of the league, he replied instant
ly: Yes. The League Of Nations can
meyer, do anything until all nations are
members. With Russia and Germany
absent more than half the population
of Europe Is without representation"
Sure OF Success.
do you believe in an absolutely fav-
orable issue of this conference?" was
the next question.
Il do. ! was confident before ! came
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-04-25

% Versailles treaty
nand
to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-04-25
Sure OF Success.

do you believe in an absolutely fav
orable issue of this conference?' was
the next question.
Il do. was confident before / came
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-12-14
AMERICAN CORN EXPORTS
REACH IMMENSE FIGURES

Washington, Dec. 14.-Nearly half
the exports OF corn from the United
Sattes in 192G-Or 5S,5S2S0S bushels
went to Canada, according to the
federal department of agriculture.
Much of this corn, however, eventual
ly went to Europe, for Canadian sta
tistics showed that only 100000
bushels were imported from this
country for home consumption.
Exports of corn during each of the
first three months of 1922 were larg-
er than during any month of 1921.
Corn exports for the first eight
months of this year exceeded the ex-
ports for the entire year of 1921 by
2, 49, 43 bushels, according to the
Total corn exports for
1921 were 1884, sos bushels. For
the first eight months of 1922 ex-
ports were 131, 463, 24S bushels. Ex-
elusive of 452,766 barrels of corn
meal and corn flour, the equivalent of
1911 64 bushels of corn.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-12-14
NOTED TEE EXPERT WOULD REPEAL LAW
OBJECTS TO NUT OF PREFERENCE IN
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VETERANS
When the BraSsie Is {
Mashie and Drivers
Are in Hook

John Campbell, the Drainage
Wizard of the Peninsula, called on
The News this morning demanding
retraction of story carried in
these columns Tuescyy under the
head Of Golf Nuts" Mr.. Campbell
claims, and The News is pleased to
recount. that the only man who will
call q golfer" nut" is one that
has never handled q driver, brassie,
mashie and the other implements of
the game. 1t is possible that Mr..
Campbell is correct in his statement
and The News cordially gives him
the benefit of the doubt, if there is
any.
About two years ago the town of
New Smyrna had up for considera-
ton, said Mr., Campbell, "the mat
ter Of constructing nine hole golf
course. At that time 1t told T. H.
Howell and E. NJ. Webster, president
and cashier respectively Of the FL
deity Bank in that city, that if
New Smyrna would build a course
they would be its most enthusiastic
supporters. They both contended
that my impression of the time
they had to spare was far-fetched,
said the speaker, "and yet today
there are no more loyal advocates
of the ancient Ccotch pastime than
these two busy citizens"
They also called me "golf nut" |
and today, they seek opportunities
to while away an afternoon at the
game. | am convinced that if Pal |
atka had a course l could name not
less than fifty that would follow the
example of the two men | mention.
says U. W., | am not
nut in view of the fact that | shot
a IS the last time out, l would like
o knO whow anyone that had diff
Guilty in keeping under 100 has any
license to claim honor and champion
ships, and all that sort Of stuff"
1t is assumed that Mr.. Campbell |
had reference to the claims of sup
sriority advanced by Jim Hart and
Melville Titus and the frank sug-
yestion is herewith made that the
mentioned Tuesday be
staged at the earliest moment. If
Mr.. Campbell is not a nut, it will be
III right.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-12-14

ally interviewing every eX-service
man and securing so far as possible
every eligible in the county. At pre-
sent there are less than fifty per-
cent of those eligible for member
ship carrying a membership in the
local Legion, and there is hope to
largely swell that number.
A matter Of importance was the
contracting for two lots which will
be ultimately used for a block in
which to house the Legion. These
are a portion of the old Putnam
House property, and face on Third
street. The association deemed it
best to make the start when there
was an opportunity to secure prop
cry at advantageous figures, and as
soon as the purchase price is paid
steps will be taken to erect an in
producing building.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-12-14

Of The three highest may be select
ed. The practice of the postoffic d.
partment in the administration OF
this order is said in he report to
led inevitably to political appoint
mnts.
1T is an essential absurdity 70
have competitive examinations for
for the purpose of eliminating spoils
and still to admit the patronage
system by permitting congressman
and local politicians to determine
upon the selection of one of the
first three" the report declares.
During the Roosevelt administra-
ton the appointment was given to
the first man on the eligible list in
more than 80 per cent of the cases,
she report states, whereas investiga-
tions of the League have revealed
that under the Harding order the,
first man on the lis for posmasers
ges he place in less han "A percen
of. he cases.
Since the passage of the civil SER
vice law in 1883, it is stated, there
has never been a more msistent eff
fort ION th5 part of unscrupulous
public officials to overthrow the
merit system" han has been made
during the past year.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-12-14
Prohibition Agents to Go
Under the Civil
Service
tssSId pSIEI1OssV SD

Washington, Dec. IA demand
upon congress for the repeal of al
laws giving preference to veterans
Of the world war in appointment tc
positions under the federal govern.
Eunt is made in the report of the
council of the National Civil Service
Rform Lagu, submitted today al the
opening session of the leagues for
ty-second annual convention.
The report also demands that po-
li'j2al appointments Of postmasters
and "spoils appointments" of prohi-
bition agents, declarde to have re-
suited in nationwide scandal, be
terminated by placing enforcement
officials uder civil service rules and
requiring selection as postmasters
of persons standing highest on the
eligible lists established by the
United States Civil Service Com
mission,
TIL rlativ ability and capacity of
veterans appointed to federal office
under t4a Various preference laws
is shown by the results of the COM
petitive examinations, the report
states, to be far below that of other
non-veterans on the eligible lists.
The minimum passing mark for vet
Grams under the laws the league
wishes repealed is five points less
than for non-veterans.
"A veteran who is worth his salt
will want to stand on his own feet
and not be dependent on special
favors for his future existence" the
report says at is only the dereGct
and mediocre veterans who will
seek the advantage of the prefer
once given. The preference law
was nver justigied. Its repeal is
Numerous scandals, which, the
Council of the Leagu says, are di-
'ectly traceable to the appointment
If political henchmen" to enforce
he prohibition laws, are cited in the
'eport.
"Under the republican admins
ration it is stated, appointments
lave been dictated large measure
" the republican leaders in the var
Gus states, as they were by dem
,cratic leaders during the democrat
c administration"
TIL pos office department isl
eNerely condemned by the report
or seeking the recommendations of
as to which of the
,hree candidates passing civil SER
ice examinations with the highest |
ating shall be selected for post |
lasterships in their districts. Under |
President Harding's order modify |
ny the Wilson order on presidential
which is characterized
S a distinct concession to the de-
hands of congress for "spoilsp any
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-12-14
BUYS SITE
ON THIRD Street
FOR FUTURE HOWE.
Will Start Drive for New
Membership at Early
Date

Bert Hodge POST No. 45, Ameri-
can Legion, will erect d suitable
for a home as soon as its financial
will permit.
At very enthusiastic meeting of
that body last evening there was
much business nsacted-among
the matters arranged being an in
tensive membership drive, to be car
ried on under what is termd the
Pittsburg plan. This means a house
to house canvass. 1t means person.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-12-14

The story begins about the time of
the signing of the armistice, when
three palH of war escape from a Ger
man prison camp. Each has been
reported missing sufficient time to
be listed among the fatalities, one
an American, one Cockney English
an dthe other anEnglish nobleman,
whose memory departed from she'll
shock.
They retur to England as stow
Always on a Holland tramp vessel,
the Cockney to find that he is report
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-12-14
HITTING AT ROCKEFELLER

Spokane, Wash, Dec. 14-Charg-
es that John D. Rockefeller financed
the farm bureau movement and that
the Chicago Board of Trade financed
the United Grain Growers Associa-
tion were made here today by Chas.
Barrett, president of the National
Farmers Union, in speaking at the
.nnual convention of the Washig-
70 farmers union.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-12-14

ed dead, and bound to remain
since his mother has collected
spent his insurance; the Amer
willing to remain "deado bee
of the reason of his hurried Al
pearance, and the English noble
without sufficient memory to <
if he is dead or alive or who he
before the war.
That is the introduction; the
mainder becGmes more interest
There will also be Fox news
comedy.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-12-14
OAK
ToreIeve itch and sn1artapply
Eghtly-do not rub in
We 3
OUss ~ AstkGraR ,fuEs Usrd Yearly
SERIOUS BLADDER TROUBLE

SERIOUS BLADDER TROUBLE
Gould not stand nor sit and was
forced to cry out from intense pain,
writes Henry Williams, Tarkio, Mon
tana, "The doctors said had inflam-
nation of the bladder and an opera
ton was necessary. Tried Foley Kid
ney Pills and improved at once. Tell
all my friends about Foley Kidney
Pills, as it will save many from SUI
fering and perhaps, as in my case, a
dangerous operation" Bladder and
kidney trouble demand prompt treat
ment. Foley Kidney Pills give quick
relief.
For sale in Palatka by the ]. H.
Haughton Drug Company.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-12-14
THREE LIVE GHOSTS"
AT GRAND TOMORROW

A clever mystery story comes o
the Grand tomorrow in the produc-
ton of "The Three Live Ghosts"
and the play is laid in Trafalgar
Square with othre English settings.
The Washington times., 1922-11-06
Clearance Sale of $40 to SIS Un-
trimmed Hatter's Plush Hats, s5.98

utrmmed ndbocked hats that correct copies of
the leading Partisan styles For the that wishes the
best quality and most stylish hat trim with bird OF paradise
agrete rich fancy feather recommend that you visit this
weseeced stock exclusive shapes that being offered at
about half their original prices Coors black brown and navy
only
The Washington times., 1922-11-06
Mattress Protectors
Children's New Winter Coats

special purchase brings unusual lot just in time for
Tuesdays selling Made of heavy awoo materials in pads
plain coors they representative of much higher priced
models; all full lined and some have fur fur fabric coars
sell regularly at $3.50 and $685. sizes to and to 10; all
colors At S4.95 paais Royl-Barsain basement
The Washington times., 1922-11-06
Untrimmed Velvet Hats,
$3.50 to $5.98

AS we believe there are many women
who will want nice Velvet Hat for
the Holidays, we are keeping up our
stock selection of the newest styles and
colors in the untrimmed section and
offer a wonderful selection of Lyons
and Panne Velvet Hats in Sailors,
Mushrooms, short-back Pokes, Turbans
and Tricorns in black, brown, navy,
henna, beaver, poppy, red, copen, blue,
etc.
The Washington times., 1922-11-06
TUESDAY is BASEMENT DA'
Glove prices in our Bargain Basement are
unusually low. Read this News.

Suede Finish Gloves
stitched back; washable. Tan, brown, or
grey. Sizes 6 to III. Regularly IEo
SOC. Basement Day ............ tCN
WOmen's Kid Gloves
Twelve-button lambskin gloves, with
stitched backs. Black, grey, brown, or
wsits' white psS sizes ~ to IN. Base S1.9S
Sports Stockings
Women's. Wool mixed, colored en-
broidered clocks, heather shades. Brown,
green, or grey. Sizes 9 to 10. 400
irregulars. Basement Day. ..... tCC
The Washington times., 1922-11-06
Sample Blankets

103 part-wool blankets, in plaid and
plaid colors; heavyweight Sizes 66xS0,
70x80. Regularly $5.98 to ca 90
$6.9S. Basement Day ....... OtsCC
The Washington times., 1922-11-06

Charming new models featuring the popular blouse
effects with large Mandarne sleeves straight line
models Well tailored and the materials include Bolivia
Suednes and Velours, beautifully lined throughout
Many with large fur collars of caracu beaverette and
Manchuran Wolf
Royal bargain
The Washington times., 1922-11-06
Housewives Basement Day offers saving OppOr
tunities on Sheets, Blankets, Towels, etc.

6Sx7S inches. Filled with pure white
cotton; very fluffy medium weight for
ss.smsot fssrs soyfBins. pay: 'S2.98 & S3.98
The Washington times., 1922-11-06

WOmen'S HandkerChlefS
Regularly 10c. Sheer quality lawn
handkerchiefs, embroidered or Eo
sports pattern. Basement Day, at. ~
Silk and Wool Hose
Women's Black sports stockings, double
heel, toe, and sole. Sizes 8h to CT
10. Irregulars. Basement Day, at. Ol
Children's Sports Hose
Wool mixed. Wide fiat rib with double
heel, toe, and sole. Sizes 6 to TO- Black,
white, tan, brown, or grey. Irregu- 400
Drummer Boys Hose
with plenty of leg length. Sizes CEo
Z to 9. Basement Day, pair. AcC
The Washington times., 1922-11-06
Cotton Blankets

66xS0 inches. Woolnap cotton in plain
white, grey, and tan, with blue and pinl
borders; both stitched and CT 40
bound ends. Basement Day. OlsfC
The Washington times., 1922-11-06
Sheets and Cases

Scalloped edge, Portland quality, with
met slipht defects-
Evening star., 1922-01-23
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.

IONIGiI.
C. c. Bennett will give an illustrated
lecture on finger prints at o'clock.
Sunday school room OF Ascension
Church Proceeds will be given by
Mems Club for benefit of the church
Evening star., 1922-01-23
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Readers' Club will meet tomorrow
evening at College Women'S Club.
1922 1 street. Literary and musical
program in charge of Miss Emma A.
Jordan.
years old, was found dead in the
woods on the Fort Tetten property
near Soldiers Home yesterday. hav-
ing ended his life by shooting him
self in the head. Police of the 10th
precinct conducted an investigation,
but were unable to determine why
the young man killed himself.
Coroner Nevitt gave a certificate of
suicide. Cook resided at 1922 9Th
street
Suffering from poison. Charles
Gates, fifty-four years old. 24S Sth
street northeast. was treated at
sicians said he was not seriously
affected by the dose.
Sparks from the chimney OF a
neighboring house yesterday morning
set fire to an unoccupied house at
Pill Alabama avenue, Anacostia. The
damage amounted to $50.
Mamie Coates, cOlored, thirty years
old, 1904 An street southwest. was
overcome by Illuminating gas in her
home yesterday morning. She was
given first aid by physician from
Emergency Hospital, who said her
condition was not serious.
division Of parliamentary law.
Twentieth Century Club. will meet
tomorrow at 1O:45 and 1890 am. at
Y. w. c. A., 1888 F street.
.-cheo,oxtcal section, Twentieth
Century Club, will meet tomorrow at
$50 pm. with Mrs. John Lowe, 2622
Woodley place.
Board of Lady Managers Of George
Washington Hospital will give a mo-
tior picture benefit performance We'd
nesday at 2 and 4 pm. at knlcker-
booker Theater.
Rhode Island Avenue Citizens' Asso-
ciation will meet Wednesday at 1880
pm, in Sherwood Presbyterian
Church.
The City Club viii meet tomorrow
at 1890. Junius B. Wood will speak
of siberia; Crux Of the Conference"
Anthony League will meet Wednes-
day, 3 to s p.m., at 2007 Columbia
road.
Capitol Hill History Club will meet
Wednesday with Mrs. Edgar Merritt,
3532 18th street.
Mems Society, Church Of the
Covenant, will meet tomorrow at 8
o'clock. Roger w. Babson of Massa-
chusetts will speak on "The Outlook
for 1922" No fee All men invited.
Mississippi Society will meet Thurs
day evening, Confederate Memorial
Hail. Representative Percy Quinn,
vice president will preside.
Gibbons Club will be guest of the
Catholic Women's Service Club at a
dance tomorrow at COL E street, to
1880 pm.
Evening star., 1922-01-23
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

NntIOnarDoris keane. in 1.-The
Czarina." Performance at $50 pm.
PoIfs-"The Blushing Bride" with
Cecil Lean and Cleo Mayfeld. at
SEQ pm.
Gnrrick-"A Child for sale," photo
play. at 2. $3.50, 1880 and 9 pm.
keith'x-Mrs. Irene Castle and
vaudeville. at 2:15 and S:15 pm.
BclaScO-James Barton and vaude-
vile, at 2:15 and SIS pm.
Strnnd-Scotch Revue and vaude-
vile. at Pas. $50 and S:45 PM.
Cosmos-Parisian Models and vaude-
vile. at 1880, 3. $50 and 3 pm.
Gayety-"Tit for Tat" burlesque
at 2:15 and SIS p.m.'
Capitol-"Cabaret Girls" burlesque,
at 2:15 and SIS pm.
MetrOpolitan-Haro Lloyd, a
Sailor Made Man." and atherine
Macdonald, in 1.-The Beautiful Liar,
rhotoplays, at 1850 am, 1880. $3.50,
$50. 1880 and $50 pm.
Rialto-Lois Wilson. in Miss Lulu
Bett." photoplay, at 1850 am. 1880,
2:15. $3.50. $50. 1920 and $3.50 pm.
PaIace-"The Idle Rich" with Bert
Lytell. photoplay. at 1926 am. 1880
2:05. 4. $50, 1885 and 9:35 pm.
Columbia-Mae Murray. in "Pea-
cock Alley" photoplay. at 1852 a.m.'
12:45, 2.45, ASS, Z and pm.
Evening star., 1922-01-23
EIGHT INDIANS TO URGE
LAND COMPENSATION
Representing I 800 Californian
Tribes, Spokesman Coming to
Washington to Plead Cause.

Eight Indians, chosen by an elec-
ton among their own people, repre-
senting the 800 tribes and bands Of
California Indians, left San Francisco
today for Washington to ask Of Con-
gress fulfillment Of promises made to
them seventy years ago by the govern
nent in compensation for lands ceded
to the white men by the Indians.
The purpose of the expedition is to
dams in the matter Of their Court of
consideration before the House short
ly after their arrival here. The bill,
which is a measure authorizing any
tribes or bands Of Indians Of Califor-
mia to submit their claims to the
United States Court Of Claims, was
introduced in both houses at the last
session Of the Sixty-sixth Congress.
The bill requires that the Indiana
shall present their case within two
years after its passage and that they
shall present their cases jointly.
The claims OF the Indians are based
on eighteen treaties negotiated with
them by q federal commission in 1851
1852. Under these treaties the Indians
were to have retained in perpetuity
about 100000 acres Of land. As COM
pensation and settlement for the land
they agreed to cede to the government
they were to have received goods
amounting to about $500, 900, school
buildings and equipment. teachers and
instructors. Thraa M4.ss
never supplied. 1t is claimed.