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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-01-19

HAVE two sleeping rooms close in.
Young men preferred. Board if
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1873
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
A GRAND OLD TIME

A wonderful program was provided
at the Dixie Pride Theater on the ev-
ening of January |, for the entertain
ment of the Newllanoites and their
neighbors. Manager Harry Bell al
ways seems to have one or more sur
prises up his sleeves and he certainly
springs them on the delighted audi
ence most Unexpectedly. The orches-
ira, under leadership of Prof. Martin,
is getting larger and doing better all
the time, and it certainly is delivering
the goods. And then there is the Col
ony's Juvenile String Band. The chill
dren are certainly making good and
play in good time and tune and accom-
pany the choir in an admirable man
ner. The choir was on the program
for three songs and did very well. Miss
Mildred Seelye sang 'The Maids Wish
Song as solo, and was we'll receiv-
ed. Comrade Burton declamed Bill
Nye's version of the oration of SPARTA
Gus" in mastery style. He is a won
derful elocutionist and impresses the
audience forcibly.
A vocal solo, the "1umming Bird, ;"
by Mrs. Cantrell was superb. She al
ways sings well, but on this occasion
she surpassed herself. Howard Buck
delivered an eloquent eulogy upon the
high merits of Esperanto, the great
achievement of Dr.. Zamenhof, in lam
guage construction, which it is hoped
will come into universal use, lead to
general understanding between the
worlds peoples and become an effec-
tive instrument in bringing aboutaev-
erlasting peace. Howard Buck is GER
tainly an enthusiastic apostle of Es-
peranto and missionary work of that
kind must prove effective.
Harry Bell presented the next num-
Der himself. He assuredly was a.
scfeaml Ye scribe couldn't quite make
out whether he was supposed to be inn
widow or an old maid,
but if either one or the other, he was
surely it. 1t was comical all the way
through, and he certainly made every
one laugh.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
LOUISIANA WOMEN DO
THEIR SHARE OF WORK
Fourteen Women Are Carpenters; 544
Are L&bOrers; Is Are
Lumbermen

In spite of the widespread agitation
a few years ago in favor of Louisiana
women spending their time exclusively
as queens of the home" it does not
appear that they did less than their
proper share of the work outside the
home, from the census reports.
In 1920, for instance, 6,7l6 men
and 26,206 women were employed as
waters and servants; 389 males and
1854 females as launderers and laun-
dresses, not including those employed
regularly in the laundries; 1902 males
and 1909 females as school teachers
Other occupations in which the EN-.
ployment' of women has increased Iarg.
ly within ten years are stenographer:
and typists from 1897 to 5,135; clerk,
except in stores, from 482 to 2,829;
saleswomen from 1858 to 4,l86;
clerks in stores from 729 to 1905;
bookkeepers, cashiers and accountants
from III to 2,l2O; BARRIERS and man.
tourists from 1856 to $50, and trainec
nurses from 748 to l,264.
There are IA female carpenters, 544
female building laborers and Is female
lumbermen and wood-choppers.
Also women in Louisiana hold posi-
tions as IA clergymen, 81 surveyors,
and ! lawyers.
Perhaps the most significant thing
in the Louisiana census return in rela-
ton to employment is that 302,591
persons are engaged in farm work, an
increase Of l6l2 per cent in ten years.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
POLITICIAN FOUND EDITOR
TOO BUSY TO BE SHOT

The following story is told of w. E.
Krebs, Item Editor, who died last week.
Some of w. E. Krebs' political posi-
tions aroused bitter enmity. Bill never
thought or wrote in personalities. but
confined himself to issues, with public
interests Of the people paramount. He
never became angry, vindictive, or
spiteful. But the men he opposed were
not cast in such philosophical mould.
A certain politician in particular had
given it out freely that he was going
to kill Bill Krebs. One day he screw
ed his courage to the sticking point,
oiled up the family gat, and, with a
couple Of his friends, invaded the sane
tum of the American-Press. Bill was
writing an editorial. Through a small
window that commanded view of the
press room, the printers could see and
hear. One or two of them picked up
pieces of metal and prepared to go to
his assistance.
"Krebs," said the disgruntled one,
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
MUST REGISTER AGAIN

The registration of voters under the
new state law has been commenced at
the hall of the Vernon Parish Police
Jury at LeesviIle, by the Registrar Hon.
v. O. Craft. who attended to his work
every day this week, but from next
week he will be present on Fridays
and Saturdays only, in the forenoon.
This registration wipes out the previ-
Gus registrations and voters, men as
women. who desire to vote at any cleo
ton this year, will have to register at
Mr.. Crafts office without fail. The
poll-tax paid last year entities all those
registering now to vote, persons above
90 years Of age being exempt from the
tax; but they have to register their
names like all the other voters. Up
to yesterday over 100 names of voters
were registered by Mr.. Craft.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
WILL COLLECT POLL TAXES

The town of LeesviIle is some busy
place these days; everyone as been
coming to town to pay poll faxes.
There are good poIl-tax returns. and
it should be remembered that the poll
tax is demanded from every adult an
nually, male or female, and the law
says that if it is not paid, it can be col
lected, and will be collected in the COM
ing year if you own property; and we
are told that it is safest and best to
pay them, because the consequences
of not paying are far-reaching. And,
then again it goes to pay for the edu-
cation of our children and the upkeep
of our schools.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
SHREVEPORT TRAIN ORDER
is BASIS OF COURT SUIT

The Louisiana Public Service COM
mission and its members, Shelby Taylor
and Huey Long. through w. M. Bar
row, assistant attorney general, filed
a motion in federal court Thursday to
dismiss the action brought by the Kan.
sas City Southern railroad.
1t is requested that the court recall
the temporary restraining order, deny
the injunction asked for and dismiss
the bill of complaint upon the ground
that the bill does not make out such a
case as to entitle the plaintiff to the
relief prayed for.
The Kansas City Southern sought to
restrain the Public Service Commission
from enforcing its order of December
l3, providing for daily passenger train
service between Shreveport and Lake
Charles, La, alleging in its bill that
private interests, specifically one news
paper company, had influenced the
commission to make the order
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
SHOTS; EXCITEMENT; AND
THEN SMILES ON 3RD ST..

Wednesday at noon, just when the
rain was pouring down at its worst.
Third Street in Leesville became the
center Of great excitement.
One! two! three!
Three clear shots rang out. They
were distinctly heard above the storm
noise.
In spite of the downpour, the street
became crowded with anxious inquir-
ers. Who fired the shots, and whom
did he shoot2
Down came the rain harder than ev-
er. Iiptoeing nearer to the crowd. and
strainng every muscle and nerve to
prepare for the sad news. the Democrat
reporter learned that one Of our pro-
minent citizens had taken shot at a
lonely sea gull which had meandered
this far from the Gulf.
Then came the smiles.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
KREBS, PROMINENT LA.
JOURNALIST, IS DEAD

William E. Krebs, associate editor of
The Item, ceased to live on the last day
of the old year. His passing was so
gentle, 50 simple, in the midst of work,
when he felt better than he had for
months, that the word death is quite
inappropriate. 1t was shortly after
eight; he had just eaten breakfast and
was waiting for his wife to straighten
up his room before beginning the days
task. For him, though confined to his
room for several months by heart trou-
bic, kept up his writing to the end.
So passed the man whom Henry Wat
terson once declared to be the best
newspaper paragrapher in the South
the man who built up a number Of
papers, played a prominent part in IL
linois aad Louisiana politics, knew ey.
cry prominent man in this state b.
name and was never known by his clos
est intimates to be angry with anybody,
though he was frequently disgusted at
the way some folks acted.
Bill, or Colonel Bill" as thoss
who knew him less well called HIM
giving him title because he seemed to
deserve title. was born in Columbus,
Ohio, February II, 1864. He came
from an old American family, here be-
fore the revolution, and through Bills
veins flowed German. Irish and French
blood. His father died when he was
! 4 months old, and he, with two other
boys, started the first Sunday newspa-
per in Ohio, the ZanesyilIe Sunday
News, which is still in existence.
In 1923, Bill moved to Lake Charles,
La, and bought the American, later
consolidated with the Press. Lake
Charles has always been a political CEN
ter in this state and Bill became the
hub of that wheel.
In 1917, Bill sold out his Lake Char
les interests and came to New Orleans
where he bought the Bee"
In 1918, he became associate editor
of The Item.
Bill was campaign manager of PujoI
and Overton when they ran for the
senate. He took an active part in the
campaigns of Foster, Sanders and Hall
for the governorship of Louisiana.
The only political position he held
was on the state board of education of
Louisiana.
For one year, he was president of
the State Press association. He was a
charter member of the CaIcasieu Coun-
Gil, Knights of Columbus, at Lake
Charles. He was the first grand knight
of that council, and held the honor for
II years until he left Lake Charles.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
A NARROW ESCAPE

Mrs, LeBarre had a very narrow es-
cape from what would have been a
bad accident last week while coming
from Slagle, where Mrs. LeBarre is
opening new picture house. 1t seems
that in turning a corner the car struck
a deed rut which wrenched the wheel
from the grasp Of the driver and the
car almost turned over. How they ev-
er escaped from serious injury passes
our understanding, but they did and
we are right glad to record that this
estimable lady will soon be about again
as usual, little the worse for the exper-
ience.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
ANOTHER VICTIM OF BAD SKINNY

Undertaken Dennis is holding for
identification the body of Elmer Win
gar, address unknown, who was found
dead in his bed at Camp Hutton. The
dead man was musician and had
been travelling with road shows for
some time. Among his belongings were
found three United States Army dis
charges, and host of letters and pho
tos. but no evidence of his permanent
address. From the photos he is evi-
IDENTIFY married man with two chill
dren and is about 40 years Of age.
The direct cause of his death was
bad shinny.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
DEAD HEROES ARE BURIED

The bodies of two soldiers whose
lives were sacrificed upon the blood
stained battlefieIds in Europe, Privates
Oscar Cooley of Leesville and Daniel
Dixon, of Anacoco, were buried with
military honors last Sunday, the re-
mains of Private Cooley being inferred
at the Old Ebenezer cemetary, and
those of Dan Dixon at the Anacoco
burial ground, both funerals being at
tended by numerous former comrades,
relatives and friends of the dead he
roes.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
DYER ANTI-EYNCHING BILL
TO BE SIDETRACKED

Prospects of an early vote in the
House on the Dyer anti-lynching, bill
were considered remote to-day by lead
ers who have agreed to give the annu-
al appropriation bills right of way dur
ing the next few months.
Debate on the Dyer bill probably will
begin sometime dus;ng the coming
week, but it was said that no effort
would be made at present to press it
to vote.
An agreement has been reached to
stretch the ten hours of general dis
cussion provided for in resolution
adopted by the House to IA hours, af-
ter which members will have the priv
llege of offering amendments and of
speaking five minutes on each propos-
al.
Southern Democrats who through a
filibuster prevented the beginning Of
debate before the Christmas recess,
were confident that with the House
taking up the Dyer bill on off days
after consideration of supply measures
begins, it would be weeks before the
final vote would be reached.
The bill provides that parish and
State officials may be fined and i'm
prisoned, and communities fined also,
for permitting lynching.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
FARM LOAN ASSN MEETS

The stockholders of the LeesvilIe
National Farm Loan Association held
their regular annual meeting at the
Vernon Parish Court House, the roll
call showing that thirty-two members
representing 1902 of the 229O shares
forming the organizations capital were
present. The annual report of secre-
tary-treasurer G. Ed. Wehrt was unan-
imously approved and the election of
Officers resulted as follows Directors,
J. A. Cain. M. P. Smart, Sr., Isaac
Houston, Will White; President, ]. A.
Cain; Vice-Pres., M. P. Smart; Secre-
tary-Treasurer, Isaac Houston; Loan
Committee. ]. W. Mathis, Will White,
Isaac Houston; Alternates on Loan
Committee, Elijah Williamson, George
Washington Divon and B. ]. Blackman.
The organization is in a prosperous
condition and the aggregate of its
loans, last year, amounted TO about
$45, 900. 2
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
CRAFTS is NEW
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

Mr.. V. o. Crafts assumes his duties
as Registrar of Voters at once. Mr..
Crafts will be in the office from 9 till
6 for few days to catch up with the
work, after which he will be found in
his office every Tuesday and Saturday
only from 9 to E.
For the benefit of those whose du-
ties disable them to register at the reg
ular hours, Mr.. Crafts will hold his of
flee open later in the evening, due
notice of which will appear in this pa
per.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05

Miss Edith Mae Patterson of Pine
Bluff, Ark, has been selected as the
most beautiful girl in the United
States in the st. Louis Globe-Demo-
Gratis beauty contest. Miss Patterson
has been awarded the grand capital
prize of $2,500. and also an additional
$1,000 for being the most beautiful
girl in the district in which she lives.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05
OLD LADY STARVES
TO SAVE SELF-RESPEcT


Mrs. Catherine Elliott, white haired.
timid-yoiced and aged, found starving
in a downtown rooming house, Sunday.
Dec IS, admitted she didn't aclnow-
ledge her condition because Z all | have
left is my self-respect." !"
Mrs, Elliott, 81, was found by Mrs.
Josephine Early on a doorstep near
her home during a heavy rain. She
was drenchea and shivering. Mrs.
Early took her home md cared for her.
Yesterday she visited Mrs. Elliott's
room and wished her happy New
Year.
She found her lodger i'll and provid-
ed her with toast and tea. Mrs. Elliott
did not seem to rally and physician
was summoned. Reluctantly Mrs. Ell
lott admitted she had been without
food since Wednesday.
Please, doctor, if it isn't against
/ the rules. don't tell anybody" she said.
rAll have left is my self-respect.
Mrs. Elliott told authorities at the
hospital where she was taken that she
was out of work, but had been promis-
ed employment She will recover.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05

Let the Democrat do your printing
anyway let US quote you prices.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05

pulling out the gun. I'm going to shoot
you"
Bill looked up, his pencil arrested in
the middle of a word.
''Well, if you are" he said, for
goodness sake don't keep me waiting.
This is my busy day"
Then he went on with his writing.
The man looked at him a few sec
onds in some uncertainty.
"Oh, he'll. he said. ''I'm damned
if | will, and walked out in much In
dignation.
Subscribe for the Democrat. 1t con-
tains more real reading than ever.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE DEMOCRAT
Phone l79. l29 subscribers in one
week. Get in on our special price
$l.25 year, just for this week.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-05

Let the Democrat do your printing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-24

at Princeton, and as president of the
university introduced the preceptor-
ial system into collegiate education
the most notable contribution of
the Twentieth Century to education
al methods.
Mount Holyoke College, South
Hadley, Mass, has raised so large
an amount that the college alone
oversubscribed the town quota, More
than 100 students and about 80
members of the teaching staff sub,
scribed. Among the arger college
contributions was $3.50 which came
today from the University of Hi
nois.
James w. Gunner, the chairman
stated that at that university "the
majority of contributions are Re-
publicans, men and women who have
not allowed their partisanship to
blind them to the services of Mr.
Wilson in behalf of the great ideals
of democracy, liberty and interna-
tional justice"
Contributions of those who desire
to become founders of the Wilson
Awards are being received at II
East 42nd Street, room 504; and $50
Nassau street, fifth floor, New
York City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-24
COLLEGE PRESIDENTS C0NIKl-
BUTTON TO WOODkosWy
WILSON FOUNDATIONS

New York, March 2S.-The , rres-
idents Of about dozen college
throughout the country o Gs:i's
founders of the Woodrow wilson
Awards for public service ! Pa,sS
when their contributions TO tne rou,.
dation now being created IN hon9 mo
Of the former President were Iecolb orr
ed. During the past few days SUP SUP
scriptions to the Fouhndation hst az
come from the faculties and students
of about 800 colleges. Announce :.
nent of the results CT the effort n
the educational institutions to ASSIST
in raising the million dollar end es
ment was made by Professor. ste
phen P Duggan, chairman OF tne
Educationa Committee of the Foun>
dation. e -.
college recorded here today as cons
tributors to the nationwide tribute
to Wilson were President Mary +.
Woolley, Mount Holyoke College;
President Ellen j. Pendleton, Well
esley; President Emile W. McVea,
Sweet Briar College; Chancellor J.
N. Powers, University of Mississippi;
President David Kinley, University
of illinois; President E. Conradi,
Florida State College for Women;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-24
High Schools Contest

Richmond, March 23.-Junior and
senior high school students in the high
schools in Virginia will be given an
opportunity to compete for $4,000 in
prizes donated by Henry Morgenthau,
former United States ambassador to
Turkey, the contest opening at once
and closing June Is, according to an
nouncement today by Oliver j. Sands.
These prizes will be given for the
best essay or Grafton on the economic
and international conditions which
have to do with the present deplorable
condition of the people in the Near
East who have for centuries been
prosecuted by the Turks in the name
of Mohammedanism. Oliver J. Sands
is State chairman for the Near East
Relief in Virginia and E. Lee
Trinkle honorary State chairman.
The prizes will be given for essays
from various States in the Union, and
three will be given for the best essays
submitted in the nation. A first prize
|of $500 in cash will be awarded the
winner Of the national contest, fol-
lowed by 5000 for the second best and
500 for the third. In each State a
prize of SIS will be given for the best
essay or grafton, $40 for the second
and So for the third.
According to the announcement by
Oliver j. Sands, the Grafton must have
as its theme some phase Of the present
political, social, educational or indus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-24
THEIR FIRST CHRISTMAS GIFT

To the people to whose lot it has
fallen to dwell in large cities with
their busting activity it comes AS a
source of interess and inspiration to
hear of the daily achievements of those
who live far from the great centers.
Make mental picture Of Berlin,
New Hampshire, far up in the White
Mountains on the Androscooggin Riv-
er. Here you find wreath of natural
resources in the millions Of cords of
timber on surrounding hills and the
water-power afforded by the swiftly
running river Settled in 1921, Berlin
has grown from village OF Y to a
prosperous mill center of 5000 IN
habitants busily engaged in operating
some of the largest and finest paper
mills in the country.
AS in all industrial centers, poverty
and property here stand side by side
afording an unusual opportunity for
the more fortunate to help those who
are in need. Members Of the Junior
American Red Cross have recognized
this fact and in addition to their re-
gular Junior Service, the Berlin Jun
Tors sent 10 packages at Christmas
time to little country school IN Gates
Hill, where the children are very poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-24

trial condition in the countries OF the
Near East, including Turkey, Syria,
Palestine, Georgia and Armenia, ana
must contain not less than l,ouo nor
more than 1000 words. =.
The grafton or essay must De dellv-
cred at q commencement exercise, ora
tion contest or other public gathering,
and typewriter copy must be sent
TO the State office in Richmond not
later than June Is. A committee OF
Judges will be appointed shortly py
the national Office of the Near East
Relief to pass on essays submitted
by Virginia students.
All students who desire to enter TINS
contest and to familiarize themselves
with their subject may write to Oilver
J. Sands, 265 American National
Bank Building, Richmond, and the
necessary literature will be forward
ad High school principals and teach
arg and county superintendent OF
schools are requested by Harris
Hart, State chairman of the educa-
tional division, Near East Relief, TO
render every aSslStaliee
students who wish to enter TINS con-
test. a.. .,.b ;. -
charge of the Morgenthau prizes IS
composed of: P. P. ClaXton, former
United States commissioners OF edu-
cation; John H. Finley, editor OF the
New York Times; Professor Frank
W. McMurry, of Columbia UNI.
versity; Ray L. Wilbur, president % Of
leland Stanford University; John H.
T Main, president of Grinnell Col
jepe and Henry Churchill King,
nresident of Oberlin College.
Mr.. Morgenthau, often called that
Christly-hearted jew" was American
ambassador to Turkey when the war
broke out. He saw the horrible desti-
tuition wrought in Armenia by the
Turkish butchers and was one OF the
few foreign diplomats who refused
to allow Turkish propaganda and lies
10 pull the wool over his eyes. On MS
urgent request to Cleveland II. Dodge,
New York fnancier, the Near East
Relief was first formed, later beng
incorporated by Congress.