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irft Society. mttk Volume 42, Number 26. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 1925. Subscription $2.00 a Year LITTLE BOY KILLED IN I Kerwin Brown, Son of F. R. Brown, Victim of Collision Sunday. ONE OTHER INJURED Veryl, Second Son, Receive Cracked Skull; Other Members of" Family Escape With Minor Injuries. Heppner was shocked when late Sunday afternoon It wa learned that the family of P. R. Brown had met with an accident on the Columbia river highway, and that their little on, Kerwin Norris, aged 5, had been Instantly killed, and another son, Veryl, aged 10, probably fatally in jured. The information was some what mixed and it was reported that other members of the family were more or less seriously hurt. Mr. Brown and family ware on their return home from Portland where they had been to spend the Thanks giving; season at the home of his father, M. C. Brown, who resides in Rose City Park. The accident oc curred about six miles east of HooJ River at 11:30 Sunday forenoon, the result of a sideswipe collision between the seven passenger Buick car of Mr. Brown's and a Ford sedan, driven by George H. Umbaugh of Kelso, Wash., whose daughter was in the car with him. Mr. Brown wbb driving his car, and in the front seat with him was the oldest boy. Veryl, the injured lad, was sitting in a jump seat just be hind his father, and Mrs. Brown, two daughters and Kerwin were riding in the back seat. The Brown car had been following along behind two other cars coming out of Hood River, all traveling at a moderate rate. One of these, the second ahead of Mr. Brown, stopped on the highway with a flat tire, but in stopping gave no warning. The next car passed, and Mr. Brown, who is an experienced driver, did not hesitate to make the turn and pass the standing car also, though he could see that there were three cars up the highway coming his way. . He felt that he had plenty of time and ample room for clearance, but the oncoming Kelso car made no attempt to pass to the far side of the highway, and the front wheel of the Kelso machine struck the hind wheel of the Brown car. In the com pact the Brown family were thrown from their seats. Kerwin was sitting on the outside of the back seat next to the side where the cars came to gether. He was thrown with such force that his skull was crushed above the right ear by coming in eon tact with some portion of the car; Mr. Brown thinks that he must have struck one of the bows of the car top, and then dropped out to the pavement, where he was after a mo ment picked up and found to be dead. Veryl was thrown from the car and struck the other machine, the force of the impact cracking his skull three ways, and it was thought he, too, had received fatal injuries. With Mrs. Brown, who received a badly sprained wrist and a scalp wound, he was tak en at once to Hood River by one of the cars going that way. Dr. Chick immediately operated upon him, rais ing the skull from the brain, and the Ind is now getting along line. Mr. Brown left him at Hood River Wed nesday and he gave every evidence of early recovery, the pressure of the skull on the brain not being sufficient to cause concussion as was at first feared. The injuries of Mrs. Brown are not serious, and she is getting along all right. She will remain with Veryl at Hood River until he is able to be re moved. Mr. Brown received a blow in the face that rendered him uncon scious for a few minutes, but aside from badly blackened eyes, he es caped unhurt. The two little girls and the oldest boy were uninjured Awaiting the arrival of the coroner from The Dalles, Mr. Brown remained with Kerwin at the scene of the acci dent until about 4 in the afternoon The accident occurred just over the line in Wasco county, and it seemed somewhat of a task to get the officials at The Dulles straightened out so that they could perform their duties before the body could be removed Mrs, Brown and the children were cared for at the home of Rev. F, R Spaulding, formcrely pastor of the Methodist church here, and other friends in that city ministered to their needs, while those passing n tht highway gave every assistance that was possible to tho stricken family. Little Kerwin was taken to Port land by his father on Monduy evening and on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 the funeral was held at Rose City Park cemetury, Kev, Youngson, pastor of Rose City Methodist church, officiat ing. Kerwin was 8 years and 2 months of age, was a bright little follow and greatly beloved by all those who had known him at Heppner. Mr. Brown states that at the cor oner's inquest it developed that the cars wore making about 25 miles per hour when the crnsh came; at leaBt this was the testimony of Mr. Um baugh concerning the speed of hi car, which was a Ford sedan. Mr, Brown was possibly going a little fastor than this, as ho had speeded up to puss tht car standing In the highway ahead of him, The testi mony also showed that Mr, Umbaugh (Continued on Page Eight.) IP Road Hog Causes Car Wreck on Highway H. G. Bauer, night clerk at Hotel Heppner, had hia Ford sedan wrecked on the highwa about two miles be yond Heppner Junction last Wednes day evening, when on the way to Ar- mgton. He was taking Prof. J. M. Burgess and Miss Noreen Nelson to Arlington to take the night train for Portland and had passed the junction about 8 o'clock, when looking down the high way he saw a car coming that seemed to be taking up the middle of the road. Mr. Bauer was well on his side of the road, but being cautious, he even drove to one side far enough that he was practically on the highway. The other driver, instead of turning to his side, as Henry expected, drove right into hia sedan, taking off the front wheel and. entire fender and left him stranded, the road hog driv- ng right on as though nothing had happened. Mr. Bauer and party fin ally succeeded in stopping a car driv en by a young man from Lexington, who took Mr. Burgess and Miss Nel son on to Arlington and left word at a garage there for a helper to come out and take the wrecked car and Mr. Bauer in. He cannot account for the reckless driving of the other car, which was a Dodge roadster, unless the man was full of moonshine, and just naturally felt like knocking ev erybody off the highway that he might chance to meet. The result would have been far more serious to the occupants of Mr, Bauer's car if he had not used his head and gotten off the highway as far as he did. SCHOOL MEET QUIET Little Interest Shown by Voters la Meeting to Adopt Budget and Elect New Director. But little interest was manifested on the part of the people of the school district Saturday in the budget meet ing and special election for director, and the attendance was proportionate to the interest taken just five people were present to. vote. Mrs. E. R. Huston, member of the school board, was chosen chairman and the budget for the year received consideration, most of the items be- ng gone over carefully and discussed, no objection being raised to the pro posed schedule as prepared by the budget board, with the exception of one high school teacher.. Some thought was expressed adverse to this as it was claimed thnt the item did not seem to be justified by the needs of the school. However, when the vote was taken, the amount of money asked for by the committee to be raised by taxation, $20,806.00, was allowed. This sum is about two thousand dol lars less than was carried by the bud get last year, notwithstanding that the personal service items called for two additional teachers, one for the high school and one for the primary department, the latter to be placed in the school after the Chritsmas holi days; and also an item of $1600 for the installation of a fire escape on the school building, made necessary by the state law. When the question of the election of a director to serve the unexpired term of C. E. Woodson, deceased, csmo up, the names of Gay M. An derson and Charles Thomson were presented. Upon vote being taken, Mr. Thomson was elected. He beat Anderson by one vote. Had Thomson been present, there is no doubt but thnt the vote would have been a tie. Young Ladies Injured In Automobile Accident While coming down Heppner hill Saturday night, the Ford car of Oscar Hnnks was wrecked when he drove off the grade. With him in the car were the Misses Marjorie French and Paul ine Ulrich and Emery Moore. There was a heavy fog on the grade at the time and it was impossible to see the road, but Mr. Hanks was driv ing cautiously when the car went over the edge in auch a manner as to break down two wheels and smash the top. The young men escaped in jury but Miss French sustained a badly sprained ankle and Miss Ulrich had her collar bone broken and re ceived bruises. Both young women are reported to be getting nlong well, though it was thought for a time that Miss Ulrich had sustained more serious Injuries. CAR IS LOOTED. Becoming stranded at the head of Hog Hollow Inst Wednesday while on his return home to Heppner, D. E, Gilman was compelled to leave his car there. When he returned on Sat urday for the machine, he found that it had boon visited by some miscreant and all his tools and other movable articles about the machine had beon carried oft. Gene thinks the joke is on the fellow who carried off the stuff, however, as he overlooked a good fat turkey In tho car that would have been a fine addition to the fel low's Thanksgiving dinner, and this he failed to carry off for some unex pluinable reason, so Mr, Gilman had Bomethmg left to be thankful for. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Ruth Chapter No. 82, O. E. S., will hold their meeting on Friday evening. December 11, at which lime the rcgu lar annual election of officers will be held, The hour of meeting Is eight o'clock, and a good attendance of the members is desired. ' ELKS WILL HOLD ANNUAL LODGE OF SORROW HERE Departed-Brothers to be Honored at Elks Temple Sunday After noon; Program Arranged. The program has been competed for the memorial services of Heppner Lodge No. 358, B. P. O. E., which will be held at their temple in this city on next Sunday afternoon at 2:30. On this occasion the address is to be delivered by Sam E. Van Vector of The Dalles, and the other numbers of the program will be of like high order. As arranged the program is as follows: Voluntary, while members enter.. Marjorie Clark Piano Solo, "Lamentation," Ciulmant- Dcnn Miss Annabel Denn Opening Ceremonie.s of the Lodge. Opening Ode. Prayer Rev. Albyn Esson Vocal Duet, "Christ in FJanders" Ward-Stephens - .... Patricia Mahoney, Marjorie Clerk "Thanatopsis" Miss Francis Simpson Address .. Sam E. Van Vactor Vocal Solo, "For You," Montague ... Miss Thelma Miller Closing Ceremonies of the Lodge. Doxology. Benediction Rev. Albyn Esson The list of departed brothers of Heppner Lodge has increased by two during the past year, the deaths be- ng Waiter A. Richardson and Ben Scotti The public of Heppner and vicinity is cordially invited to the memorial services Sunday afternoon. Red Cross Solicitors Are Urged to Turn in Money Mrs. Emmet Cochran, chairman of the Morrow County Red Cross is urg ing that all solicitors in the recent membership drive turn in their mon ey and membership reports promptly to her, either by postofnee order or personal check. She is especially de sirous of having the record cards as well as the money, so that the proper reports can be passed np to head quarters. The chairman wishes further to ex press her thanks for the fine response and hearty support of the present as well as all past Roll Calls, and hopes for the further aid and assistance of the people of Morrow county in the work for the coming year. Remem ber that it is your Red Cross Chap ter, and your money that keeps it going, and the newly elected officers merit your loyal support. The football game at Wasco on Thanksgiving day, which resulted in a score of 7 to 6 in Wasco's favor, marked the close of tho football sea son of 1925. By just that one point Heppner missed the championship of the Upper Columbia district, having lest no previous district game, and having met only one other defeat, that with the Bend team. In the six conference games Heppner scored 117 as against a total of 19 on the part of her opponents. The games and the respective scores made in them were: Heppner 12 Hermiston 0. Heppner 6 Condon 6. Heppner 39 Boardman 0. Heppner 36 lone 6. Heppner 18 Lexington 0. Heppner 6 Wasco 7. Members of the sop'nomore geogra phy class have been making weather reports and forecasts tho past two weeks, in connection with a study of the atmosphere. Many of the fore casts have proved themselves to be fairly efficient meteorologists, with correct prophecies to their credit, Marjorie French, junior, and Paul ine Ulrich, freshman, are confined to their homes recuperating from in juries received m an accident Satur day night when Marjorie suffered a sprained ankle and minor bruises and Pauline fractured her collar bone, The goal posts have been removed from the football field and put away for the winter to escapt the ravages of weather. Mr. Driscoll and several of the high school boys brought in the posts and stored them away. All English classes have been par ticipating in debate preparatroy to selecting teams to represent each class in the school as well as the school as a whole. Telling fairy stories to children, graveling Heppner streets, establishing a weekly assem bly tradition, the new motor vehicle lighting law, a new arrangement of school periods and a high school newspaper have been, topics which have come up for debate. With the goal of putting out a book which will rank first among the high school annunls of the state, the Hehlsch staff Is outlining its work for the season. Last year's book placed fifth among the publications entered, so the staff has cause for being optimistic. Mounting beards have been ordered, and each week ma terial arrives from the engraver for tho use of the staff. The HECK & WALKER'S ALL COL. LORED MINSTREL SHOW, Star The ater, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8-4. Thanksgiving Services Are Well Attended The union Thanksgiving services held at the Christian church at 10:30 last Thursday morning, drew a good attendance, and we are sure that all present felt well repaid for the time taken from other duties, and the cares and anxieties of the big Thanksgiving feed at home, to spend the hour in worship and joining with their friends and neighbors in giving a measure of thanks for the material prosperity of the year. Rev. S. W. Creasy of the Episcopal church was the speaker, and he brought a fine message, the burden of his address being on "The Un changeablenesa of God." The sermon was full of the spirit of thankfulness, not only for the material blessings the community enjoys, but for the better and higher blessings spiritual ly. Rev. E. C. Alford of the Metho dist community church presided, and a choir composed of members of the choirs of the participating churches, furnished good singing under the leadership of Mrs. Clair Hopper. Was III But Short Time and Had Re cently Returned From Montana Where He Spent Summer. Following an illness of short dura tion, Alfred T. Matteson died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Virginia Matteson, in this city at 6:30 Sunday evening. The cause of death was heart trouble, from which he had been sufferer for some time. Mr. Matteson had just returned the past week from Montana where he had spent the greater part of the sum- ir, working with shearing crews and in the harvest fields in the vicin ity of Martinsdale. He was not feel ing well when he arrived here and took to his bed, apparently not very seriously ill. The attack from which he .died came on suddenly. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon from the Christian church, Rev. E. C. Alford, pastor of the Meth odist Community church, officiating. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Virginia Matteson, three brothers, Ed gar A., Jasper- Newton and Walter Lee of Heppner, and one sister, Mrs. Frank M. Gabler of Monument, be sides numerous other relatives resid ing in this vicinity, and a half broth er, T. J. Hess of Portland. Alfred Tilden Matteson was born at the Matteson coal mines in this county on April 27, 1882, and at the time of his death was 42 years, 6 months and 26 days of age. He had spent his entire life in this vicniity. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mat teson were pioneer residents of this section. Warning to the Public. In view of the recent exposure of "diploma mills" throughout the coun try, the State Board of Health and City Health Department take this op portunity to warn the public of the presence of certain persons designat ed as "Doctors" in what they call giving treatments to their patients, which so-called "doctors" are not graduates of reputable colleges or medical schools. The attention of this department has been called to the fact that a cer tain person in Heppner, Morrow coun ty, who calls himself a "Doctor" yet has no diploma from any recognized state institution of medicine, osteop athy or any school of the healing arts, nor has such person any license issued by the State to practice any of the healing arts. As there is no exsiting law at present to prevent any person calling themselves a "doc tor," such persons are allowed to prey on the public and go unprosecuted unless someone is willing to appear against them for grievances which occur. Nor can such a person, or "doctor" legally collect a bill for treatment. If tatalities should occur from such a person's treatment, he could bo prosecuted to the full ex tent of the law. Such persons are usually crafty enough to coll in a physician before a fatality occurs, and if the case is fatal the afflicted one is unfortunately not present to collect his dues. If said "doctor" claimed to be of the profession of medicine, osteopathy, or other licens- ed healing art, then such person could be prosecuted accordingly, but tney are smart enough not to claim any of the licensed professions, but still are "doctor." Therefore, this Dcpartmont takes this opportunity to wornthe public accordingly that they accept their own risk when taking such treat ments. It is well to ask to see such perons's license when applying for treatments. - Signed, STATE BOARD OF HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE. CITY HEALTH DEPART MENT. CARD OF THANKS. Words fall in expressing our ap preciation of the sympathy and very mnterinl aid of our many friends in our sorrow. F. R. BROWN AND FAMILY. On Snturday, Dec. 12, the ladies of Bethel Chapel will hold their annual bazufcr in the chapel rooma. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS at the Star Theater, Sunday and Mon day, Dec. 6 and 7. TO HANDLE MAIL PROMPTLY THIS ..CHRISTMAS TIME Local Postmaster States That Every Effort Will Be Made For Efficient Service. The postoffice will make every effort to handle the mails promptly at Christmas season, and in order to do this wemuRt have the co-operation of the public. Early mailing is one way to help. All mail within 200 miles should be posted not later than Dec. 20th. Within 400 miles, not la ter than Dec. 18th, and within 600 miles, not later than Dec. 16th, All other mail not later than Dec. 14th. See that your packages are securely wrapped, and inform the postmaster or clerk if your package is perishable or fragile. 'Address your mail plainly in ink. No package may be mailed that is over 84 inches in length and girth combined. Thus, a package 36 inches long and 12 inches square would measure, 4 times 12 equals 48, plus 36, equal 84 inches. If you want prompt delivery at des tination, attach a special delivery stamp; this for speed, not safety. All valuable mail should be insured or registered for safety. Remember that no delivery will be made on Christmas day. This rule will be followed by all offices. The Heppner office will remain open the 24th as long as necessary, that all may be served. Have your friends tall for you if you cannot be here the 24th. This is a new ruling by the Department and is to be enforced by all postmasters and their employees. Yours for a Merry Christmas, W. W. SMEAD, P. M. Locals Fight Giants To 6 to 6 Tie Here Sunday In a good exhibition of football at Rodeo field last Sunday Heppner town team tied the Lexington Giants, 6-6. Heppner placed a hastily gathered team on the field to satisfy a local demand for a game with Lexington. Using, the high school backfield with the exception of Finch at quar ter, behind a heavy line, Heppner made a formidable appearance, in spite of lack of practice. In the backfield besides Coach Finch were Paul Aiken, full, Elmer Bucknum, right half, and Jim Stout, left half. On the line appeared the following at various phases of the game: Gene Doherty, Francis Dohurty, Edmund Bucknum, Austin Smith, Walter La Dusire, Cecil Licuallcn, Jack Hynd, Jess Turner, Ralph Moore, Clarence Moore, Frank Gentry, William Buck num. Paul Aiken starred for Huppner when he intercepted a Lexington pass next to his own goal line and raced the length of the field for a touch down. Lexington's touchdown came after a break which gave them the ball in Heppner terriotry, from where they bucked it across the line. Louie Allen was Lexington's mam ground gainer, while Russell Wright Paul Nichols and Lester White, backs, made good intcrfreence. On the line for Lexington were Loyal Parker, Clarence Bauman, Ted McMillan, Judge Carmichacl, Carl Allen, M. Mul- lcr,- and U. McMillan. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS Dean T. Goodman arrived home from Portland and The Dalles on Tuesday. Going to The Dalles the early part of last week, he assisted in removing Mrs. Goodman from the hospital there to the home of his par ents in Portland, where together they enjoyed Thanksgiving day. We are glad to report that Mrs. Goodman is now well on the road to recovery, and Mr. Goodman is hopeful that she will be able to return to her Heppner by Christmas. J. O. Rasmus, who for a long time was with the Cohn Auto Co., has ac cepted a place in the store of Patter son & Son, druggists. Mr. Patterson informs this paper that he will be moving into the new quarters recent ly purchased from the Henry Heppner estate and now occupied by Bert Sigs bee as a studio, and John Suzeski, tailor, immediately after Christmas expecting to be comfortably installed there by the first of the yonr. Get your magazines at Gordons. The BECK & WALKER'S ALL COL LORED MINSTREL SHOW, Star The ater, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8-4, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS at the Star Theater, Sunday and Mon day, Dec. 6 and 7. Get your Christmas candies at Gor dons. Ferguson Chevrolet company this week received another car of Chev rolet cars, consisting of tourings and one truck. This popular light car seems to take well in this commun ity, as this is the second car load the local dealers have received within the past few weeks. J. A. Adams, who is maknig his home at Portland this winter, is visitor here today. Mr. Adams is an extensive farmer of Hardman who with his wife, seeks the moie mild winters offered by Portland and vl cinity. Reward offered for the recovery of two Jersey heifers marked with an ear tag in right ear. Tags are marked "Henry Sommerer No. 16 nad No, 47 John II. Cauficld, Ukiah, Oregon. Harold Cohn Heads Legion for Next Year At the annual banauet and business meetinir of Hennner Post No. 87. American Legion, held at the Elkhom restaurant Tuesday evenmg, Harold Cohn was elected post commander for 1Q9H .Othpi nfliMn Wtj4 vpn! vice-commander, Spencer Crawford; post adjutant, Roger Morse; finance officer, Alva Jones. The reports of the retiring commander, Paul Gem mell, and finance officer, Walter Moore, show the organization to be in verv pood condition, and the mem bers were well pleased with the show ing made. Among the projects to be taken up hv fh nnaf. in fh nanr fntilrA will HA the annual Christmas tree for the kiddies, which will be given probably early Christmas Eve, and the secur ing of a scout master for the local troop of boy scouts. This latter en deavor will be made in conjunction with other organizations of the town and it is hoped soon to be able to se cure a qualified person to take charge of the troop. The post also is spon soring a dance at the fair pavilion next Friday evening. . As an evidence of the support that will hn (riven tn new offirnra aivtepn. or the total number nresent at the meeting, paid up their dues for next year and pledged themselves to se cure at least as many more before the first of the year. - " AU1UIVERSARY FETED Silver Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Padberg Celebrated by Relatives and Friends on Sunday The country home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Padberg was the scene on Sunday of a very pieasantgathering, the occasion being the 25th anniver sary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Padberg. Numerous relatives and friends gathered to spend the day and enjoy the splendid repast and hospitality that was theirs in great abundance. Louis J. Padberg and Maud Wood were married on Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1900, at the Palace ho tel parlors In Heppner, Judge A. G. Bartholomew performing the cere mony at 1 o'clock p. m and with the exception of a few years these good people have resided on their farm some six miles southwest of Lexing ton and enjoyed prosperity and hap piness. Guests present on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Padberg, Mr. and Mrs. John Padberg, Mrs. Lana Padberg and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Bryson and family, Mrs. Mary Weddle, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Sperry, Mrs. A. H. Rhea, Mrs. Delia Mobley, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eubanks and family, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Padberg and family, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Padberg, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wood and family, Arley Padberg, Henry Halvorsen, Clell Rea, Cecil Padberg, Earl Padberg, Huston Bryson, Johnnie Eubanks, Eva E. Ruby, Emerald and Hazel Padberg, Veda Eubanks, Anna Buschke. Reader and Impersonator Will Entertain Heppner An entertainment under the aus pices of Gooding College will be given by Mrs. Walter C. Johnson, reader and impersonator, at the Methodist Community church on Saturday eve ning, December 5, at eight o'clock, sponsored by the Epworth League. Fine costume numbers, good music. See Mrs. Johnson at Mrs. Boggs in Waiting for the Train. You will smile for many a day at "Sis Hop kins and Her Funny Family." Here's for an evening of clean fun. Whole program a scream. Come and see. Mrs. Johnson has given over one hun dred and twenty-five entertainments in Idaho. Admission, adults 35c, high school students 25c, and children un der 13, 15c. ENJOYS WORK AT SALEM. Mrs. Bonnie Cochran writes -this paper from Salem that she is quite taken with her work with the Girls' Industrial school, a state institution there, which she began some two weeks ago. The two large cottages have a capacity for the care of 80 girls, and one now contains 36 and the other 39, and the buildings and surroundings are ideal, everything clean and neat and the girls have the best of care and training. Vr? Coch ran acts as relief oflicer and is on duty when some one of the 17 other officers are away. The girls all tal.o instruction under two school teachers, are trained in housekeeping, sewing, milking of cows, raising poultry fend gardening, and Mrs. Cochr.in says there is great opportunity fcr doinj? good there. She assisted with the big Thanksgiving dinner ft the in stitution and a grand good time was enjoyed. SELLS IONE MEAT MARKET. George Ritchie, who was in this city Tuesday evening, stated to a rep resentative of this paper that he had disposed of his meat market in lone to Messrs. Ture and Victor Peterson and for the present, nt leust he will retire from the butchering game, The shop will bo under the direct su pervision of Ture Peterson, and Vic tor will continue at his post in the Bank of lone. The lone shop has been a pretty good business proposi tion, and was formerly owned by C W, McNamer of this city, who dis posed of it to Mr. Ritchie upon hia coming to Heppner. By Arthur Brisbane Thank the Atmosphere. Birth Control? Go Slowly. Wear A Mustache? No. A New Element. Ethel Bunnel, a young girl in the University of Illinois, beat fifty-eight men in a cattle-judging competition, and that isn't surprising. Women had to be good judges of animals to exercise discretion in pick ing out their husbands. .Nature .has givem them power to see clearly and form sound judgment at a glance. ' Many a husband who thinks he did the picking was in reality the one picked by a natural born judge of live stock. A new comet is discovered in the constellation of the Hunting Dog, a small comet. Fortunately we have learned not to be afraid, even of big ones. We no longer ring church bells to frighten the corr.et away, as our ancestors did. We measure, and cat alogue it. We ought to get on our knees and thank Heaven for that wonderful, greatest of all shock absorbers, our atmosphere. Scientists are surprised by a show er of meteors, unusual at this time of year. They are supposed to be con nected with the "Leoide" showers that bombard the earth once in thirty-three years. If it were not for our atmosphere's function, which melts the meteors, great blocks of stone would bombard our earth, and soon nobody would be left alive to make observations or records. The important thing in the crea tion of children is affectioL not money. A child's start in life de pends not on the father's bank ac count but on the mother,slove and respect for her children's father. A man sincerely devoted to his wife, gives his children the right start if he gives them health and character, without money. As to numbers, you never can tell. Alexander the Great was a one and only. Caruso followed after eighteen younger brothers and sisters. Nature is wiser than birth control or eugenics. The mother that WANTS children has the BEST children. The good and learned Bishop Col lins Denny, speaking in North Caro lina, advises men to wear mustaches as "their badge of masculinity." We hesitate to disagree with any bishop. It's like a hoptoad arguing with a locomotive, but there are many signs of "masculinity" without a mustache. Alexander the Great, who made the smooth face fashionable, was mascu line enough; also Caesar and Napo leon. They were three fairly mascu line "he-man" types, with no mus tache. On the other hand, the mar moset, feeblest and most timid of the monkeys, has a mustache and so has the sea lion, VERY masculine. You can't tell. Everything in the visible universe from the egg of an oyster to the big star Aldebaran is made up of fewer than one hundred different "ele ments" or substances. A few are missing, and two scien tists, Jaraslav Heyrovsky and Pro fessor DoMjsek, announce the dis covery of one more, which they call dvimagau." That new word, "dvimagau," will live millions of years after every lan guage now spoken shall have com pletely vanished from use and mem ory. Knowledge and intellectual power are imtekm atiukau, independent of race. It is well to remind the world, nursing its racial hatred, that the six greatest minds in mathemat ics and astronomy were born of six different races Copernicus, a Pole; Tycho Brahe, a Dane of Swedish an cesfry; Keppler, German; Galileo, Italian; Descartes, French; Newton, greatest of them all in pure mathe matics, British. O. E. S. SOCIAL CLVB. At a special meeting of O. E. S. Social Club held after Chapter Fri day night the following officers were elected for the coming year; Cure line Johnston, president; Charlotte Gordon, vice-president; Lucite Mc Atee, secretary; Jessie Pruyn, treas urer. There will bo a meeting of tho social club Saturday afternoon at 2:15 in -the Masonic hall here. Bridge will be played. Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. McAtee will be hostesses. Any member of the Eastern Star whether resident or visiting is welcome and a large attendance is desired. BAZAAR IS SUCCESS. The ladies of the Episcopal church held their annual bazaar in the rooms of the Bethel Chapel on Tuesday, and they are well pleased over tho splen did results. Many very beautiful and useful articles for appropriate Christ mas gifts were on display, the handi work of the ladies, and they all sold readily, but few articles being left on their hands. The booth containing the homemade candies was also quite popular.