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Evening star., 1923-12-20
NEW BACKING GIVEN
POLICE PAY RAISE.
Chevy Chase Citizens Body
Also FavOrS Increase for
D. C. Firemen.

Increase in compensation for police
officers of the District was favored in
a resolution adopted by the Chevy
Chase Citizens Association at a meet
ing in the T. V. Brown School, last eve
ming. Increased efficiency in the police
department was needed. it was said.
and this could be more readily brought
about through increased salaries. The
association favored the figures as pre-
scented by the Commissioners to the
budget bureau. An increase in pay for
members of the fire department COM
mensurate with that asked for the po-
lice department also was recommended
Discussion of the proposal of Col. G.
o. Sheriff., in charge of public buildings
and grounds, to abolish the tourist
camp in Potomac Park, brought about
resolution condemning This move un-
less provision is made for the establish
ment of Il similar camp in another To-
cation.
Announcement was made of the
changing by the coming commission from
A restricted to 4 area of the section
bounded by Northampton street, Belt
road and Connecticut avenue
In accord with a request from the
Federation of Citizens Associations
that all pressing school needs under
this associations jurisdiction which
were omitted from the recent budget
be stipulated. so that action may he
taken thereon before Congress. the
body resolved to ask for an addition
to the T.. V. Brown School or the eS-
tablishment of II junior high school in
Chevy Chase. Installation in the
Brown School of an efficient heating
and ventilating system was also in
cluded in the resolution.
a resolution approved favored the
reinsertion in the budget of an ap-
preparation of Sl.250 for the mainte-
nance of a library in the school. The
Capital Traction Company Will he
asked to illuminate the car-stop
signs on trolley poles, according TO
another resolution adopted
Edwin =. Hege was elected to mem
bcrship. President Harry s. Ridgely,
who presided, announced that at the
next meeting the annual election of
officers would be held.
Evening star., 1923-12-20
NEGROES FORM SOCIETY
TO WORK TO AID RACE
Committee of 100 Organized in
Mississippi in Interest of
Inter-RariaI Affairs.
BY the Associated Press.

by tne Associated Press.
JACKSON, Miss, December 20
Negro leaders from every county in
the state assembled here yesterday
and formed an organization known as
the committee of one hundred, COM
posed of one leader from each county
and eighteen from the state at large.
The object of the organization, as
set forth in resolutions. is to repre-
sent the negroes of Mississippi in
matters of interracial affairs; pro-
mote friendly relations between the
races; petition those in authority for
the needs of the race in its advance
ment; advertise the opportunity
Mississippi offers for the benefit Of
the race. and to work for the general
uplift of the negro race.
Local organizations are to be formed
in each county of the state.
Evening star., 1923-12-20

the central Bureau of astronomical
kilograms at Copenhagen. The comet
was reported, October IA, some dis
tance south of the celestial EQUATOR
and hustling southwards at the rate
of nearly five degrees a day. 1t was
never visible to the naked eye and is
Evening star., 1923-12-20
Comet Never Seen Here.

From the Kansas City Times.
A comet that can not even be seen
with telescope from any part Of
the United States has been reported to
the Harvard College observatory from
Evening star., 1923-12-20

The Bolivia Chamber of Commerce
recently passed a law requiring medical
certificates for marriage and prohibit
ing the marriage Of persons suffering
from tuberculosis or other infectious
diseases.
Evening star., 1923-12-20

now below the southern horizon At
any point in the United States.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-08-04
Secures divorce

Secures Divorce
Mr. VIM Helm who recently secured
a divorce from Lottie Helm, is leav
ing this week for Nogales, Arizona
to spend brief vacation
Phoenix tribune., 1923-08-04
Suffers Relapse

Deputy Sheriff Bill Williams who
returned few days ago from a busi-
ness trip to California, has been quite
i'll at his home in 201 North 9th St.
He has improved wonderfully the
past few days and hopes soon to be
back on the job During his visit to
California on business connected with
the Sheriff's office Mr.. Williams says
that he was shown every courtesy by
the California officers and his trip
made very pleasant indeed.
Three Grand Officers
Phoenix secured three grand Of
ficers in the selection of G. L. Tim
Der at the recent grand session of the
Knights and Daughters of Tabor held
in San Diego, Cal. Mr.. A. Turner,
Grand Treasurer, Rev. Edward Jones,
Grand Chaplain and Mrs. E. L. Fle-
wellen, Grand Chief Preceptress.
So
On Vacation Soon
Mr.. D. w. Young of 1882 East
Madison street plans to enter upon
his annual vacation shortly. He will
spend much of his time in Chicago
and other places in that section. Mr..
Young is in the employ of the Ari-
zona Eastern Railway Co.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-08-04

A round trip, with all expenses on
shipboard included, at no more
expense than a vacation right
here at homel TO meet the ever
increasing demand in this coun-
try for an inexpensive and at the
same time thoroughly comfortable
and enjoyable transatlantic voy-
age, is the prime object of the
Great Northern Steamship Com
pany. Organized by progressive
business men who realize the ex-
ceptional opportunity Offered now
for inexpensive travel in Europe,
the Company will cater to the
WE WILL ALSO SHOy
nNGnnEE ~
Phoenix tribune., 1923-08-04
LOCAL NEWS
EnIaraes HIs business

Mr.. B. Banks, manager of the B. B.
Second Hand Store at II South 4th
street, has moved into larger and
more pretentious quarters at 419
East Washington street, the place
formerly occupied by w. ]. Jones of
the Palace Tailoring company. He
is now in a position to supply all
your needs in the clothing, jewelry,
haberdashery and sporting goods
line. If you want to save money on
your purchases, see B. Banks at 419
East Washington street.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-08-04
Antioch Baptist Church

Sunday services at Antioch church
were well attended and pastor c. A.
Gilmore preached two spiritual ser
mons to his congregation. His re-
marks were well received and many
were made to rejoice The pastor is
leaving soon for the east to attend
the National Baptist Convention and
will be gone several weeks. He also
plans to visit his old home in Hous-
ton, Texas and other places in that
state. Regular services will be con
ducted at this church during his alb
sence and you are invited to attend.
**s
Establish Road Gang
Thru the Influence of Fred Gard
ner, ardent supporter of Governor
Hunt in the last election, a group of
eolored men has been put to work on
the State Highway. These men are
paid $3.50 per day it is said and ex-
cellent meals are served. Mr.. Gardner
says that he can use 20 or 80 more
men in this department and requests
all who want work on the State High
way to get in touch with him at 81
South 2nd street.
Excellent Services
On last Sunday the services at the
c. M. E. church were grand. In the
morning, the pastor Rev. M. Thomp-
son preached an able sermon to his
congregation and all were benefited.
In the evening, the pastor again
preached an excellent sermon to an
appreciative audience and mis- re-
marks were well received. Sunday
will be another great day at this
church and you are cordially invited.
Plans have been completed or re-
modelling the parsonage and the con
tractor soon will begin his work.
Old Timer Returns
AL Luke, one of the "oldtimers".
returned a few days ago from the
west where he has been the past
year. He spent much of his time in
Ell Paso and Los Angeles during his
absence.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-08-04
At Tanner Chapel

Sunday, July 20, was a gala day at
Tanner Chapel A. NJ E. church and
Rev. A. c. Moore, the pastor, deliver
ed two good lectures. In the morning
he spoke on the subject: efficient
Leadership, and his discourse was
forceful, opportune and replete with
logic and common sense. In the even
ing he spoke on the Power of Wis
ion", and wonderfully impressed his
audience. At the morning services
several numbers we're rendered by
the junior choir, wifi Miss Nokomas
Smith as pianist and director and Mr..
G. T. Tinsley gave an appropriate
reading, showing the spirit of Eff
cheney. The collection was good as
usual and the attendance fair. You
are cordially invited to attend the
services at this church.
***
Off To The Coast
Mrs. Perry Payne of Ga So. Srd
street left few days ago for points
in California where she will spend the
summer visiting friends. She will
spend much of her time in Berkeley
with her daughter Mrs. Raymond
Richard, formerly Miss Eleanor G.
Payne of Phoenix. She plans to re-
turn to Phoenix late in the fall.
To California
Mrs. Allen Smith of 21 East Madi.
son street left few days ago for
brief visit with friends in Califor-
mia. She accompanied her daughter,
Miss Cora Smith, who was married
on the coast. Miss Nakomas Smith,
daughter of Mrs. Robert Murphy, and
cousin of Cora Smith, accompanied
Mrs. Allen Smith and daughter to the
coast.
Purchase Automobile
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter B. Scott of
1899 East Monroe street have pur-
chased a classy touring car and are
riding in style. Mr.. Scott has learned
to pilot the car like an experienced
driver and is teaching Mrs. Scott to
drive.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-08-04
SLIGHTLY Indisposed

Slightly lndisposed
Mrs Jim Zampier has been indis-
posed the past week, but is now get
ting along nicely. DR.. A. A. Mcdonald
was the attending physician
Leaving Soon
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Howard and
family of 230 North 18th street are
leaving soon for California to re-
main for an indefinite time.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-08-04
Suffers Slight Burn

Mrs Matte Lee, who with her
grandson, David Joseph Coon, arriv-
ed in Phoenix a few days ago for a
brief business visit, was slightly
burned last Sunday afternoon when
an oil stove exploded Mrs. Lee
was preparing a meal In the home of
Chas Mason, 1001 East Jefferson
street, and being unaccustomed to
the oil stove, turned it up to high
causing the explosion, Mrs. Lee
suffered only slight burns about the
eyes and very little damage was done
to the room
&#
Arrival from Columbus
Mrs Amanda Spriggs, of Columbus,
n. NJ, mother of Mrs M. B. Brooks,
is a recent arrival in the city and has
taken an apartment at S24 East JEFF
ferson street.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-08-04
Enjoy Temselves

Enjoy Temseives
During the recent visit to Cali
fornia, Rev. Edward Jones and Mr..
Albert Turner of Phoenix, in COM
pany with Mr. VIM Shannon and
Mr.. w. N. Driver, motored to San
Bernardino, Los Angeles, and to
Pasadena, where they were dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Isiah Lewis
of the last named city. Rev. Jones
also visited many of the churches
and was invited to preach at several
of them. He also was engaged to
conduct a revival meeting at the Met
ropolitan Baptist church in Pasadena.
The Phoenix men had the time of
their lives and Rev. Jones signified
his intention of returning to Cali
fornia to reside
]. A. Green, who had charge of the
colored boy scouts at the summer
camp near Prescott, reports a splen-
did outing for the youngsters. They
returned a few days ago feeling fine
as fiddle and longing for the time
when they will be permitted to enjoy
another outing. We can't tell you all
that took place during the encamp
ment, but you young boys should at
tend the meetings of the scouts and
let these boys tell you all about it.
Suffice it to say, they had grand
and glorious time.
Bids Phoenix Farewell
Jeanette Day, adopted daughter of
Mr. VIM Day of 1O4O East Madison
street, left a few days ago for No
gales. Arizona She left without the
knowledge or consent of her parent.
The girl was about sixteen years old
and unusually large for her age.
Secures Divorce
Mr. VIM Helm who recently secured
divorce from Lottie Helm, is leav-
ing this week for Nogales, Arizona
to spend a brief vacation.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-08-04
New Club Organized


Mrs Emma McPinion, state organ
izer for the Arizona Federation of
Colored Women's Clubs, has recently
organized a Phyllis Wheatley Liter
airy club for the young girls of Phoe-
nix. Several meetings have been
held and great interest manifested by
those who came The officers and
members of this club will be pleased
to have all the girls of Phoenix take
part in the organization Next meet
ing will be at 1917 East Jefferson
street. Erma Coe, President; Cor
rine McCutcheon, Secretary.
TO California
Chester Maryland left a few days
ago for California to spend a brief
vacation
Still Confined
Mr.. McCloud of 14l5 East Madison
street who has been ill the past sew
eral weeks is still confined to his
home but is reported to be getting
along nicely.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-16
PERJURY CHARGE
AGAINST BROUCH
Pleaded Not Guilty To the
Jury Indictment
Lopez IS In COURT
Accused of Sale of intoxicating
Liquor; Bail Fixed
At $500

Four indictments were returned TO
the court yesterday afternoon by the
Blue Earth county district grand
Jury at the close of its three day ses-
sion. Three Of the indictments were
made known this morning when the
persons against whom the bills were
drawn were arraigned in district
court before Judge W. L. Comstock.
Those who appeared for arraign-
ment this morning were: Edward
Brouch, charged with perjury; Frank
Lopez, charged with the sale of in
toxicating liquor and Henry Willard
charged with the sale Of Intoxicating
liquor.
The perjury charge against Brouch
arose ouhof testimony he. is alleged
to have given at his trial on va
grancy charge about the first of last
December. 1t is alleged that at the
trial Brouch testified on oath that he
was married to Arvilla Gunderscn at
Minneapolis on November is, 1912;
that he had lived with her, from then
on until his arrest, at an apartment al
100 North Front street. He further
testified that he paid the rent and
other expenses of his wife. He also
testified, it is alleged, that he was
working regularly and had been EN-
ployed during the most of the time at
the Rex Cigar store.
Denied Brouch Married Her
Evidence presented by Miss Gun
derson before the grand jury, was q
denial that Brouch had ever married
her, or lived with her, or paid any OF
her bills. Henry Henline of the Rex
Cigar Store gave testimony that
Brouch had been employed at that
place for only one day. Chief OF Po-
lice Phil Landmark also testified
against the defendant.
Brouch when arraignedthis morning
pleaded not guilty to the charge and
was released ON $500 bail. Frank
Lopez also pleaded not guilty to the
charge against him, and was remand :
ed to the custody of the sheriff until
bail of $500 was produced.
Willard pleaded guilty to the
charge of selling intoxicating liquor
and received a sentence of sixty days
in the county Jail and fine of $500,
of which failure to pay would impose
IN hOL W OACCOo OLA
months was imposed.
Threw Still In River
Willard was indicted by the grand
jury, by testimony of witnesses who
alleged Willard had sold E. c. Wester
a certain amount of So called moon :
shine at soft drink parlor in Good
Thunder on January Is. Willard ad-
mitted the sale, but under question
ing refused to divulge the exact spot
where he claims to have thrown his
still in the LeSueur river near the
Mapleton road. He testified that he
had made the liquor on his rented
farm two miles from Mankato on the
Mapleton road.
Wester is now serving sentence
of six months in the county jail fol-
lowing his conviction on a charge of
selling intoxicating liquor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-16
Banker-Tayior,

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. c. Banker of 512
Pleasant strees announce the mar
riage of their daughter Grace Irene
TO John H. Taylor of Superior. Wis.
The ceremony took place at the
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Du-
luth on Friday, February 2, at 7:45,
in the presence of immediate friends
and relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. r. r.
Colby Qrene Olmstead) attended.
The bride wore a brown pan vel
vet gown and carried a bridal bou-
auet of Oriental roses and lilies Of
the valley. The bridal dinner was
served at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Colby, Chatham apartments. The
table was prettily decorated with
pink roses. The centerpiece was a
beautiful wedding cake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor left on a
short wedding trip. They will be at
home to their friends after Febru-
airy Is, at the St Regas apartments.
Mrs. Taylor has host of friends in
Mankato, having lived here since a
small child. She graduated from
the STATE Teachers college and was
also student of music at Bethany
college Her many friends join in
wishing them long and happy life.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-16
SALVATION ARMY
WORK IN JANUARY
Report For Month Is Sub
mitted To Advisory
Board 4 -

During the month Of January, the
Salvation army found employment
for twenty out of twenty two per
sons seeking work; provided lodg
ing for twenty seven and furnished
ninety eight meals to men who
were down but not out. Forty
seven pairs of shoes we're given To
needy, folks and 240 garments were
handed to 1877 persons who applied
for relief. Ten received medical aid,
coal was supplied in several instan
ces. thirty three individuals were
and advised along con
structive lines, and seventy hve
persons were helped in various
other ways.
One sick man received care and
attention. being provided with food
and medicine, during the last thir-
teen DAYS of January. Forty five
calls were made at his home during
that time. and having not yet re
covered. he ia. still being admins
tered to by Captain Harry Clifford
resident officer Of the Salvation
army. Twenty nine persons went to
the alter and expressed a desire to
lead better lives.
Captain Clifford's financial report
for Januay shows that the receipts
amounted to si32.7S, of which
SI3O.93 were expended as follows.
Gas and light, 1881; car allowance
$13, sick benefit, "a, sundTies for
hall. $3.50; furniture, s15, relief,
actual cash. SIS, salary, S31.50;
phone, $4.45; divisional, $13.27;
leaving "A balance OF $1.S5 for the
tuonth.
Captain Clifford gives a detailed
report on work done by the army at
zach monthly meeting OF the Man :
k.ito Salvation army advisory
LIZARD, which board is composed OF
business men and other citizens
outside of the Salvation army
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-16
LOOK OVER YOUR.
BILLS WITH CARE
Fake Money Is In Circula
ton; So Washington
Authorities Say

There are counterfeit federal re-
serve notes in circulation and some
of them may have reached Mankato.
Authorities have received nOtifica-
ton from the government to instruct
the general public in this vicinity
that special care should be exercised
in handling federal reserve notes OF
the $40 and $50 denominations. The
treasury department furnished the
Following descriptions Of new coun
terfeit Federal reserve notes:
Ten dollar federal note on tha
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
check letter "A"; Carter Glass, sec
rotary OF the treasury; John Burke,
treasurer Of the United States; por
trait of Jackson.
This counterfeit appears to have
been printed from very. crudely
zinc etched plates on two pieces OF
paper between which. silk threads
have. been distributed. The work is
so poor that IL should be immediate
~ detected. and a more detailed de-
scription, therefore is DENIED unnec-
essary.
ON the Federal Reserve Bank OF
New York: check letter "a; A. w.
Mellon, secretary of the treasury;
Frank White, treasurer Of the United
States; portrait Of Cleveland.
II is suspected that this note was
urinted from wood cut or other
hand engraved plate on two pieces OF
paper between which few pieces or
red and blue silk threads have been
distributed. 1t is plainly the work OF
AN amateur. The bill is very crude,
and should not deceive any one &C
customed to handling LSoney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-16
MEETING OF GRAIN
men AND FARMERS
Sessions To Be Held In
Minneapolis This Week
THREE STATES OUT
An Attendance of Over One
Thousand Expected To At
ia, tend Two Bodies
ASSOCIATED Press. Dispatch. ]

Minneapolis, February 13.-Farm
er.grain men and country grain
shippers from Minnesota, North and
South Dakota, will meet in annual
convention here this week to thresh
out their problems, the former OPP
ening is convention today and the
latter meeting February Is and 10.
Altogether, an attendance well over
1000 will attend both sessions.
The Minnesota Farmer Grain
Dealers association, made up Of
shareholders Of Co operative eleva
Tor companies, began a three day
extended program this morning, and
the Tri- State Country Grain Ship
pers association convention Will
bring managers and owners of indie
pendent elevators in the three states
together for a two day meeting be-
ginning Thursday. -
The Trio Programs
General rouine problems and ad-
dresses pertaining to the CO. opera
dealers while the introduction of the
radio in farming business will be an
important subject which the country
grain shippers will discuss.
After addresses OF welcome on
Tuesday, President J. +. Gustafson
of Window will talk to the grain
dealers. A. F. Nelson, Benson, will
follow with his report and commit
lee appointments will then be made.
Wednesday, Legislative matters be-
fore the state assembly viii come
hill Of Omaha, Neb.; o. P. B. Jacob
son. chairman of the railroad and
warehouse commission; Charles Ely
Ter. of Sioux Falls. S. D., and ]. F.
Reed, president OF the Minnesota
Farm Bureau Federation, will de-
liver addresses. Thursday, the cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing year
will close this meeting.
The country grain shipper is at a
disadvantage when the farmer
through his radio, learns Of a de-
Ginning market, 1t was said by ship
per who will attend that convention,
al one now for the elevator mana
Z. H. Moreland, Euverne, Mimi.
on Fire. Insurance Cost"
Harrison Fuller, Minneapolis, on
Grain Rust Prevention Work"
O.P. B. Jacobson, chairman, Min =
nesota railroad and warehouse com =
gers and Independents.
Speakers and Subjects
Speakers and their subjects at the
grain shippers convention include:
mission, Grain Storage Bonding
Law t.rv-.
+. r. Dahl, Minneota, MINI. "Ra-
10 for the Elevator Office"
B. p st. John, Worthington,
MINI, How to Secure Good Seed
Grain" =
A. E. Anderson, Cottonwood
Mimi, Independent Grain Dealer
and His Service to the Community
Stanley B. Houck, Minneapolis,
Railroad Claims"
Theodore Speltz, Albert Lea,
MINI, side Lines for the Country
Grain Dealer"
E. A. Brown, Luverne, How We
Handled Grain 35 Years Ago"
Nils r. Tackling of Drake, n. d.,
president of the shippers associa =:
ton, will also deliver his annual
address.
The usual annual banquets will
not be missing at both conventions
he farmer grain men dining on
tuesday and Thursday nights while
he grain shippers will do likewise
on Thursday night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-16
HDMBROTA BANK
HEAD MET DEATH
P. E. Weiff Accidentally
Shot Himself Today
ON HUNTING TRIP
One of Most Prominent Men
In Goodhue County and
Known Over State
IAssociated Press pispatch.l

Zumbrota, MINI, February 12.TP.
e. weiff, president of the First Sc
curity State Bank of this city, was
instantly killed this morning, when a
pistol which he was cleaning in pre-
paration for hunting trip was acct
IDENTIFY discharged. Mr.. Vein was at
his bank when the accident occurred.
The bullet entering Just below the
heart, causing death about twenty
minutes later.
Mr.. Weiff was one of the most
prominent men in Goodhue county,
In addition to his banking interests,
he was a member OF the local school
board, village recorder and treasurer
of virtually every organization II
this section.
In addition to being a member oil
several other organizations he was q
Mason and a member of. the Zuhrah
Temple OF Shriners, Minneapolis. He
was married and had one daughter,
Marion, who is a sophomore at the
University OF Minnesota.