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The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

Ist.ying, is not half as fine as expecte,
it would be. had no idea Of stoppin,
here, but Fan came to the hotel fo
me and nothing would do but that
should go to the Presidential Mansion
and make it my home while here. Yo,
know. President Hayes was always yer,
intimate with our family. He and m,
grandpa in Ohio always were grea
friends, so | feel quite like one Of tn,
family. Fannie and ! go around q
great deal. Fannie is so queer, though
for a Presidents daughter! She hasn'
any idea Of style. and would you be
lieve it, she has only three new dresses?
Her mamma says so much dress on chill
dren is ridiculous.
She has two organdies to make over
for Fannie like Mrs. Hayes very
much. She is so quiet and domestic
She is knitting some yarn socks for Wei
and the President, and is anxious for
Fannie and me 10 help her, but I'm
afraid we cant find time. Web is only
6 years old. and very much like Stock.
ton Dorsey in his ways. Web goes bare.
foot like any other little boy. Fannie
wears copper-toed shoes around home,
and says she has always gone barefoot.
ed in the summer, but that she will not
do SO now, Of course, for she must pay
respect 10 her pas position in life.
When Mr.. and Mrs. Grant we're here,
] was all over the house, and it was
magnifcenily furnished, but Fan says
that Mrs. Grant just stripped the house
when she left. They will have to set
up great deal of new furniture. You
no doubt are envying my nice visit,
and do wish you were here with me.
Fan is not at all in good humor this
morning as she has to 60 to the dentist
TO get her tooth pulled. Mrs. HAYES
said people sent the child so much
candy and nonsense to eat that she was
afraid she'd lose all her teeth before
they got back to Ohio again. | wonder
why Mrs. Hayes don't ride out every even
ing like the Columbia ladies do. She
has two carriages, and still she walks
like ordinary people. Fannie says she
hopes her ma will learn some style
soon. must quit my subject, for you
don't care about the President and his
family, | know, but | can't talk this
time of anything else. Will write a
long letter next time and tell YOU all
about my travels.
Write at once and address me, Care
OF X. B. Hayes, Pres.
White House,
Washington City, ID. c.
7. ). ! must state in confidence thai,
| do not feel quite as much at ease
in accepting President and Mrs. HAYES
hospitality as would were | the guest
Of Sam ]. Tilden, for believe in doing
right, for you know Nellie. and in my
humble opinion, Tilden is President, for
didn't We people elect him?
tsigned) May Worley. "a,
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24
DANGERS OF DUST

Under the best conditions in New
York, analysis Of street air from various
paris Of the town showed an average mum.
ber Of bacteria in sixty cubic inches Of
air to be $40. A normal person takes in
about three cubic inches Of air in each
breath. Thus, if a man lived in New
York under the conditions Of the above
test, with every 20 brea,hs, he would
breathe in about 376 living micro-organ-
isms together with a certain amount Of
inorganic dust. The dust would clog
the lungs and weaken ,he system TO the
ravsges of what disease germs the per
son might breathe.
1t is worth while 10 consider some Of
the principal disease germs that are car
ried in the dust. These are: consump.
lion, diptheria. smallpox, yellow fever,
Asistic cholera. typhoid fever, scarleiina
and measles. The most important Of the
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24
School the Year Round.
ION, PhiIddelphia Public Ledger.

from fnHddefPhM FuOiC LtuScT-
The city of Nashville, Tenn, | have
seen it stated in an educational publi-
cation, is considering a proposal to oper-
ale IFS public schools on twelye-monih
basis. Superintendent II. c. Weber, Of
the Nashville schools, has outlined plan
which has been approved by commit
tee Of the board of education. The sug-
gestion also seems to haze won consider
able favor throughout the city Of Nash
vile, and if put into effect the departure
doubtless would attract widespread no.
tice. All-year school instead of the pop
ular nine months school term is a sub
ject which educators have long discussed.
1t has been kept alive to large extent
by the teacher employment problem and
the problem Of the backward pupil, in ad-
dition to the argument that students could
finish so much earlier. Summer vaca-
ton customs and finance have been the
movements chief obstacles.
In the plan evolved by Superintendent
Weber. while school would be in session
continuously-exception for two weeks at
Christmas time and two more in July-a
vacation each year Of approximately three
months would be optional with the stu
dent. The school year would be divided
into four terms, any one Of which could
be skipped without confusion, as new
classes in all grades and studies would
be begun at the opening Of each term.
The author Of the plan estimates that
the innovation would cost Nashville $780,
600 more on the school budget the first
year than has been spent in the past, but
as a community proposition he contends
it would be an economy in the long run.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24
THE HUMOR OF IT

An Essay on Frogs.-The Chicago
Board Of Education has caused classic
essay to be immortalized in type. 1t is
on frogs and was written by young Nor.
wegian. The Essay: What wonderful
bird the frog are. When he stand, he sit,
almost. When he hop, he fly almost. He
amt got noe sence hardly. He aint got no
tail, hardly, either. When he sit, he sit
on what he aint got, almost.-E1change
Isn't Nature Eondertui?-"But surely
said the naughty dame, IF pay the fare
for my dog he will be treated the same
as other passengers and be allowed to oc-
cupy a seai?'
"Of course, madam" the guard re-
piled politeiJ, provided he does moi put
his feet on it."-PeUson's Weekly.
Natural Ciimar.-'Jim Bilkins is
dead
"How Gomez"
He stuck his head into the Red Dog
saloon and hollered FIRE"
"Well?-
They did."-Siren.
Rather Dry.-"' What did you think Of
my discourse?' asked lecturer Of an old
farmer.
1t war right enuf,' was the moody
reply, but a couple Of hours rain would
ha' done it good, for it war rayther dry -
Morning Post. London).
HoW Clean You Shape!-Here is a
glimpse Of Lincoln, from Mr.. Chauncey
Depews new book, MY Memories of
80 Years" A, a gloomy period Of
the Civil War pompous Congressman
named Canson, gentleman Of great dig.
nifty but unusual badness, felt called
upon to visit the President and formally
to address him upon the state Of the
country. He concluded ,hus:-
Though ] am Democrat l imperil
my political future by supporting your
war measures. | can understand that
secrecy may be necessary in military op.
erations. but | think | am entitled to
know the exact conditions, good or bad.
at the 'front.'
Mr.. Lincoln looked at him earnestly
for a minute and then said: ~Canson,
how clean you shave!" That ended the
interview.-PubGc Opinion (London.)
They Ought 10 Know.--Do blondes
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24
Is Missouri Breeding Lotteries?
From Farm and Home.

Is Missouri Breeding Lotteries?
From Farm and Home.
This question ! am putting squarely up
to Gov. Hyde in an open letter. Under
law passed so late as 1919, forty in.
stallment deposit loan concerns already
have been licensed to do business in that
state.
Is such rapid increase due to the big
margin the scheme permits its promoters,
officials and agents, TO extract from de.
posters! In effect, are these concerns
lottery banks? Do they rely upon the
lottery instinct?
Does your chance Of getting a loan
depend ID upon drawing lucky num-
Der" by having your contract" chance
to be dated one or more seconds, minutes,
hours or days earlier than the next CON-
er, and ~ upon Having a loan ''allot.
led" you? Do later depositors have to
put up for earlier winners, while their
own chance becomes more and more re-
mote?
Wherein do these Missouri outfits differ
from Union home builders discussed in
our July number? How are they differ
ent from the tribe which federal and
state courts put out Of business few
years ago following exposure by Farm
and Home?
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24
FOR COLUMBIA BADGES

A line Of autos from Columbia to JEFF
ferson City Wednesday will carry from
three to FIVE hundred citizens Of the
county who will show their support and
Endorsement Of the highway engineers in
the selection Of the roads that are 10
receive state aid.
The wisdom and best judgment Of the
state engineers has gone imo the demarka'
,ion Of these roads and ii is our civic duty
10 lend encouragement TO their approval.
True. the new road tina, will mean much
10 Columbia does not follow directly the
Old Trails, but deviates at certain
points, one Of them is Columbia. But
whether he road passes through north
Columbia or down Broadway is Of little
consequence when We realize that We are
accessible to the finest highway between
the two cities Of the state. and that We
will be a stopping point for tourists across
country. And not only are we on the east
and west road but practically the
center Of the crossing Of the
highways Of the state. The north
and south road from Springfield through
Lebanon and Jefferson City crosses the
other four miles east Of this city. Thus
we are to be easily reached from any Sec
iion of the state.
There will be other cities largely rep
resented at the hearing of the Commission
that have failed to secure place on the
blue line Of the road map. Larger num-
bers must be present from the chosen
towns and cities TO overpower any dis
senting voices raised by these committees.
Theodore Cary of Macon, chairman Of
.he State Highway Commission, says,
1--WE have only done what experience and
observation teaches ought to be done at
tine moment. These roads will be the
ultimate main freight arteries in the |
state, and it is only a question Of time !
that the Federal primary roads will be
constructed which will enlarge ,ransporta-
ton facilities throughout the State"
The bulletin Of recommendations pub
,ished by the engineering department and
submitted to the Commission, says: 'The !
only economic and practical location Of
the St. Louis-Kansas City route is there |
fore the straightest possible location
along the center line Of population pass
ing through or near 81. Charles, Dan
vile, Fulton, Columbia, Boonville, Sweet
Springs to Kansas City with primary
connections with Mexico, Jefferson City,
MobeTly, Sedalia, Marshall, Warrensburg
and Higginsville from this designation. A
location on this route can be had that
will be shorter by more than fifteen miles
than any other location that may be Sc
cured elsewhere and this route will serve
more population than any other one road
that could be selected"
Let's make the Columbia representation
he the largest Of the delegations at the
road hearing Wednesday.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24
GOLF

1t seems that golf, the ''old mans
game as some persons have dubbed it
is destined TO take in more territory than
name implies. The fact is there is nc
age limit to the game and it is as pop
ular with persons of seventeen as with
persons Of seventy.
As a sport it is unique. Some work
at it, others play it, while still others
merely dig turf" Success at it de-
pends on ones ability to understand
cloud breakers 'slices" and hooks
Its cost is determined by ones ability to
find balls in the tall grass. Its only pre-
requisite is a thorough understanding Of
geometry, physics and athletics. Judge
Of its prominence by the number who
play it. For a game where a medium
amount Of exercise is desired, nothing
can out-rival the old game Of Cow pas
ture pool"
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

Mr.. Edison wants to change the money
standard from gold to warehouse receipts
Of farm productions. Then the weather
Democratic party for panics on Wall
street.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24
ENGLISH GIRLS Walk
FIFTY MILES BECAUSE
IT'S THE LATEST FAD

By Uaited Prea./
LONDON. by Mall The latest girl
fad is walking competitions. Follow.
ing the announcement, a short while
ago. that ''Sol" Joel's daughter would
walk to Brighton. a distance of some
fifty odd miles from london, nine mes
senger girls set out for a race from
London to that seaside resort.
Six turned it up" at the half way
line. Three finished in various stages
of DISAGREEMENT.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

After all, the strikers contempt fol-
judicial decisions is hardly less palpable,
than the laissez faire attitude Of Amer
leans in regard to the prohibition amend
ment TO the United States Constitution.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24
No More Sailors GrOg.

From the New York Tribune.
In "The Literary Digest" of July l,
1922, there appears on page Is the fol.
lowing quotations from an Eastern pa
per concerning the sale of liquor on Ship
ping Board vessels:
THE boozy Shipping Board needs to
be kicked out, TO follow the generals who
used TO insist that We couldn't have an
army without provision for soaking the
soldiers in beer, and the admirals who
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24
The Thinkers Thought.

The acid test of the best teacher is
ability to encourage all possible leader
ship without discouraging those who will
never be leaders.-A E. Winship.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

have more admirers than brunettes?" asks
a weekly journal. Why not ask some Of
the young ladies who have had experience
in both capacities?-Passng Shou.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

A race horse was recently sent TO Spain
by airplane to avoid sea-sickness. On
the way over it might have got some new
conceptions Of speed.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24
WHAT OTHERS SAY
His Serious Side.
Mark Twain's Notes.

From Mem York Journal.
What a man sees in the human race is
merely himself in the deep and honest
privacy Of his own heart. Byron despised
the race because he despised himself. |
feel as Byron did and for the same rea-
son.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24
NEWS OF THE STATE

A relay swimming team from Indepen-
dence defeated the best teams in Kansas
City Saturday night. The contest took
place in the Kansas City Athletic Club
pool
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24
The Automobile Gap.

From Baltimore Sun.
To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.-Sir: Why
is it that so many drivers of autos keep
their mouths open all the time? OF
course, We all know that open mouths are
sure sign of seniliiy, but it shouldn't
be so in the case Of young or middle-aged
men or women.
But auto driving is surely producing a
lot of people with sagging lower jaws
and soon the habit will be so formed that
it cant be broken. Now just notice for
yourself as the autos pass the open
mouthed driver. Let's all yell zap" at
him and he'll soon close up.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

Paul Huff, prominent in Republican pol
itics in Southwestern Missouri and
brother Of Roy N. Huff, prosecuting at.
iorney Of Cedar County, was killed in the
lobby of hotel at Eldorado Springs,
July 10. Witnesses Of the killing said
that E. Simmons, who was arrested and
charged with the murder Of Huff, killed
him with his fist before bystanders could
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

What will probably be one Of the larg-
est fur farms in the United States will
soon be opened in Johnson County. Two
men have leased twenty acres Of land,
enclosed it with mesh-wire fences, and
plan to place $1,000 black skunks on it.
The farm will be equipped with water
works and electric lights.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

Oliver Frazier, formerly a lawyer Of
Randolph County, shot and killed him.
self in St. Paul. Minn., Saturday. Fra
zier is brother Of Col. Joseph Frazier
Of Columbia. He also has a sister in St.
Louis, where he will be buried.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

Three baby chicks, just hatched, were
found in nest with twelve quail eggs,
Leslie Barnett, son Of DIR. ]. A. Barnet,
Of Boonville, reports. The young man
was hunting blackberries in the vicinity
Of Logan's Lake last Thursday when he
saw the nest in the underbrush. The
chicks were Plymouth Rocks and were
taken to the Barnett home, where they
were thriving, according to the latest re-
port
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

The police of Joplin are looking for
! someone who has a new diamond. Large
scratches have appeared recently on the
windows Of some Of the largest stores
and the police can explain it only as the
work Of some proud owner Of a new
diamond.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

intervene. The 1--WE men had been en-
emies for some time and the killing was
the elimination Of the renewed quarrel at
a ball game at Stockton.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

W. c. Mcclure, superintendent Of the
School for the Deaf at Fulton, died last
Thursday evening. Mcclure. who was
thirty years old, has been the head Of the
institution for two years. His death
was due TO poisoning from case Of acute
appendicitis.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1922-07-24

They Ought to Kncr.--Do blondes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-14
RESOLUTION OF LOCAL 1865

Alexandria, Va, Aug. 10, 1922.
The following resolutions of regret
occasioned by the death Of Brother c..
L. VauHorn, has been adopted by said
local:
Where's, said local has suffered an
other los sin the death or a dear broth
er. and
Whereas, this local is DESTROYS of
dedicating to his memory and remem-
brance. fitting words of both respect
and appreciation;
Resolved Further, that this local has
lost the influence of another member
whose character and goodwill in
deared him to all whom he came in
contact with, and whose charitable pa
thence and goodwill wrought 4 lasting
memory on those who knew him.
Now Therefore Be 1t Resolved, that
this said local, in appreciation of the
Christian character and goodwill, and
the love held by him, for not only this
local, but for all charitable works, and
because the loss of this brother, that
copy of these resolutions be inscribed
on the records of this local and a copy
he sent to the rereaved wife and fam
lily of our dear brother. and a notice be
put i'm the Alexandria Gazette. and the
charter be draped in mourning for
80 days
J. f. Wells.
NJ. b. THOMPSON.
THOMAS H. NELSON,
Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-14
Girls Home From Camp

The Salvation Army Girl Guards
arrived home from Camp Snowder,
Saturday, August 18th and wants to
report a good time, plenty of swim
ming and boating, all the girls well
and happy, they broke camp at 4
o'clock and hiked it all the way, sing
ing at is Long, Long Way to Alex
andria, But We viii Get There"
They arrived in Alexandria at Z
o'clock. then marched to the open
air Salvation Array Service at Wash
ington and King Streets. These Girl
Guards were under the care of Guard
Leader and Instructor Miss Mar
CERT Rowland,
Captain Mcintyre feels very proud
of these girls and wants to thank
them for fine work in their drills.
A tent was lost off wagon coming
from Camp Snowden Saturday, Aug
ust 18th. about 4:30 to $50 finder
Will pl report to Capt. Mcintyre
or Girj Guard Leader at Salvation
Army headquarters, S21 King Street,
Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-14
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA:

In the Corporation Court Of the
City Of Alexandria.
Earl Brewer Pruitt, complainant
VS.. Eleanor E. Pruitt, defendant. In
Chancery No. 2l37.
An affidavit having Deen filed that
the defendant is a nonresident OF
this State, and the Sergeant having
made such return upon process IS
sued herein, upon written application
stating defendants last known post
Office address and place of abode, the
following order of publication upon
grounds therein stated is entered.
The object of this suit is to obtain
for complainant from defendant d.
vorce vinculo matrimonii on the
ground Of wilful desertion and aban-
donment, without just cause or eX-
cuse, for more than three years prior
to the Institution of this suit, and
for general relief.
1t is ordered in the name of the
Commonwealth of Virginia that the
defendant appear here within ten
days after due publication hereof and
do what is necessary to protect de-
PENDANTS interest in this suit, and
that this order be also published,
posted and mailed to defendant ac-
cording to law.
Teste:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-14
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA;

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA:
In the Circuit Court of the City
OF Alexandria.
Nan Hill Hannum, complainant VS..
Homer II. Hannum, defendant. In
Chancery No. 6S8.
An affidavit having been filed that
the defendant is a nonresident OF
this State, and the Sergeant having
made such return upon process IS
sued herein, upon written application
stating defendants last known post
Office address and place of abode, the
following order of publication upon
grounds therein stated is entered.
The object of this suit is to OBJ
tain for Complainant an absolute d.
vorce from the bond of matrimony
from the defendant on the ground Of
adultery; and for general relief.
1t is ordered in the name of the
Commonwealth of Virginia that the
defendant appear here within ten
DAYS after due publication hereof and
do what is necessary to protect de-
PENDANTS interest in this suit, and that
| this order be also published, posted
and mailed to defendant according to
law.
Teste: ,
181-4wp Clerk
By Earl R. Sullivan, deputy clerk.
Davis and Budwesky, P. Q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-14
Speculation AS To Who
VIII Be Manager

There is considerable speculation
lust now among citizens as to who VIII
be the business manager chosen by the
FIVE new councilmen who will assume
office September lst.
Since being elected the council-elect
have received a large number OF ap,,
plications for the position. Each and
every application has been gone over
thoroughly and it is generally under
stood that by September lst the eoun-
cilmen will be in a position to select a
manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-14
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRG

In the Corporation Court
City Of Alexandria.
Nettie Campbell Camp, cont
ant VS.. Kenneth Camp, defendl
Chancery No. 2lGO.
An affidavit having been filf
the defendant is a non-residl
this State, and the Sergeant
made such return upon procd
sued herein, upon written Al
ton stating defendants last
post office address and place Of
the following order Of publ
upon grounds therein stated
tered.
The object Of this suit is TOT
for complainant from defendant
vorce a vinculo matrimonll
ground of wilful desertion
abandonment, without just ca
excuse, for more than three
prior to the institution of thl
privilege of resuming maiden
and for general relief.
1t is ordered in the name
Commonwealth of Virginia tn
defendant appear here with
days after due publication
and do what is necessary TO
defendants interest in this su
that this order be also pull
posted and mailed to defenda
cording 20 law.
Teste:
ELLIOTT F. HOFFMi
1SG-4wp
BY Earl r. Sullivan, Deputy
K. B. Washington, p. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-14

Charles E. Harrington, defendant In
Chancery No. TAB.
An affidavit having been filed that
the defendant is a nonresident OF
this State, and the Sergeant having
made such return upon process IS
sued herein, upon written applica-
ton stating defendants last known
post office address and place of abode
the following order of publication
upon grounds therein stated IS en-
tered.
The object of this suit is to obtain
for complainant from defendant
divorce a vinculo matrimonii on the
Ground of wilful desertion and aban-
donment, without just cause or ex-
cuse, for more than three years prior
to the institution of this suit and
for general relief.
1t is ordered in the name of the
Commonwealth of Virginia that the
defendant appear here within ten
DAVIS after due publication hereof
and do what is necessary to protect
defendants interest in this suit, and
that this order be also published
posted and mailed to defendant &C
cording to law.
Teste: -
ELLIOTT F. HOFFMAN.
l65-4wp Clerk
Bv Earl R. Sullivan, Deputy Clerk.
Charles Henry Smith. P. Q.