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ne asked tenderly. Shall we 80 OH
or shall we go back?'
She shook her head
Il don't mind-either way, I'm afraid
you'll have to pay for me. she told him
saucily June rushed me of so. for
60! sIOL my purse-Mr' Rochester got me a
Well go on," said Micky hurried,y.
The train was almost at a standstiiI
You said you hated Paris-but YOU
won't hate It with me. Wen get mar
ried as soon as we get there-I'n take
you everywhere"
Her eyes fell
Il haven't any nice clothes-I only
brought small case I never thought
you you ." She
stopped. stammerIng
Paris is full of clothes" he told her
you want, and then we'll go south
Esther, you've never seen the south Of
France In sprinstime, have your IN
take you there for our honeymoon"
She drew back little.
But. Micky-theres June--what viii
she say-what will she think?"
She'll think that you've behaved
sensibly-at last! !" he answered auda-
ciouBiy. June knew she wouldn't see
either of US again for some time when
we left her at Victoria--June Is a most
discerning woman"
one y q utHT, Hh1Q ENtnpF warmly,
I owe all my happiness TO her"
Micky pretended to look offended.
Il WAS under the delusion that YOU
owed II to mo-" he said with dignity
To you! :" Her face changed won.
derfully; she bent her head and kissed
the sleeve of his coat.
Il can't talk about what I owe you-
is just--cverythng!
Micky drew himself up digniheL
nch.
"lm beginning to think I'm a very
wonderful man, do you know" he SAID,
addressing some imaginary person.
Driver appeared at the door he hes.
itated for just the faintest possible mo.
ment when he saw Esther, but his face
was as stOlid as eve,
Micky rose to the occasion, though ne
'urned rather red
"Driver." he said, let me introduce
YOU 10 my wife"
II he felt surprised he did not show It.
He took E;sther'S suitcase down from
the rack.
Was you-was you wanting 10 send
a wire, sir?" he asked stolidly.
MickY looked at the girl beside him
Send June one from Paris" she said.
II don't Fnow what she'll say"
But June might have been expecting
the wire. judging from the calm way
In which she received II she showed IL
TO Rochester as " u were nothing out
OF the way; she looked over his shoulder |
as he read II,
Married In Paris this morning Love
from Mr.. and Mrs. Micky."
She laughed and met RocheSter's !
eyes; there seemed 10 be an inquiry |
In his. June hesitated moment, then
she nodded
! And forty-clght hours later Micky and !
Esther read her reply Just as they were |
leaving for the flower ftelds OF France
Married In London this morning
June and George"
Micky complained In pretended disgust
But II they're half az happy an we
are" Esther said shyly.
Micky looked scornfully skeptical.
"Oh, well II you're going to expect
the ImDOssible ." he aubnitted
THE END
(Copvri0ht. 1890. by BsH Syndicate. IHo.J
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rcA,-sE I'm no ashamed" Esther
NRbo,s,n IN a stif,ed voice. I'm no,
finv,nr--Tve :. Oh, you don't
VOL, how I've treated him y
h" J,,,. was silent for a minute. ther
sns s,,a,, sa,o Hicky will forget all that
,,,.nu ,syer remembered n mean thing
MletM MlstSs, anybody In his life.. She forced
rsther TO look at her. eil me one
nns, she coaxed. DO you--do you
sss you knowT
..,ger was not necessary.
s"i Iune kissed her rapturously,
"Ob YOU darling" she said. She blew
ant the candle, and sped up 70 her own
~, eoor, again like ghost In the moon
ns"Ws nsaWss there anything else you was
.r,,ns slr?" Driver inquired stolidly.
Nc s,ood an the platform looking In at
~ frst. class compartment where
WIcrv sat alone in durance vile, waiting
Tor the train to start.
.,r,Ser down over his eyes as he an
s~sste sNo nothing I'll see you at
Dover"
r,sIe we're many people on the plat.
torn, in the next carriage a pretty girl
,raa seejng n man or--lookinE up at
Mn as he stood on the footboard with
eyes that told their story ,! slogueStiy.
vo,,ld have given his right hand II
th.re had been some one there to soc
MIN of with Just that expression In
Mar eyes--the right some one, Of course
She turned away from the window with
an uncomfortable lump In his throat
He had nothing In the world but his
nj
that was TO him II could not buy hap
piness 49,, a.. .,.
"Take your seats-take your seats"
A gIrl and a man pushed past him
ne girl was staring eagerly In at all
saw Micky she gave a little ory Of relief.
Here he is--Micky, Micky!'
Micky started to his feet.
"June |" he said. For q moment he
thought something must have happened
s-soinethIng was wrong-Esther?
nor name was trembling on his lips,
but June rushed on impstuously before
ne had time TO speak II.
We thought we'd come and see you
oK--George told me you were going and
ruessed you'd be on this train. .
I'm, 80 glad we found y6u--its rotten
seeing oneself of. isn't III"
Rochester came UP, laughing and red
In uc 'IdCe tooN ott anu
pnopped his hot forehead.
Il can't keep pace with her; she's like
4 vhirlwind." ne said whimsically she
raced me of here before I could say q
word"
IT'S kind Of you to come" Micky said.
He was pleased to see them he felt
decidedly less ill-tempered than he had
done moment ago. He looked down
At June's radiant face, and a little doubt
went through his heart
II hope you'll have a good time" she
said cheerily. Have you got anything
10 read?"
Il shsn't want anything-I'm not In
reading mood"
Micky was longing to ask about
Esther. but pride prevented him.
The guard was blowing his whistle;
doors were slamming; June gripped
Mcky's hand.
BE a good boy and have good
time" she said. There was a furious
excitement In her eyes.
He made a grtmace.
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Euenin9 puhlic Eeo9er

,,uT I'm not expecting to have good
The train was slowly moving; June
nn few steps to keep up with L..
hissy hT elgrted out his question at last.
she all right, june"
June smiled.
"Oh, she's first rate" said said airiiy.
NJ shes gone away for a holiday I.
sood.by' She fell back laughing and
Mlcky kept his head out OF the win
dow I'LL cloud Of smoke from the
engine blown backward shut out all
e,ght OF her. then he drew In. dragging
he window up with a slam.
Gone away for a holiday. had she?-
Vell--t was nothing to him. He turned
round to go back to his seat in the cor
ner. then stopped dead. staring as " he
nad seen ghost: for Esther was sitting
mere Just behind him, looking up at him
with scared eyes.
For a moment Micky did not move he
was like man turned to stone. The
n the blood rushed to his face In IA Grim
son tide he broke out into stammerinE
You you What
what - thought - ." He swayed
Forward little and caught her hands
You are REAL thought
M.hought I was just imagining It all !
mought oh, wait a moment"
hands
Esther stretched a tin,id hand TO him
ner voice shook as she said-----
"oh, thought = 81 thought perhap,
.ou q be glad to see ne--just just
a little glad - ."
Glad" Micky echoed the word witt
at almost shout. He got up and went
oner TO her; he looked N0wn at her will
d" .Mgy agony OF doubt and fear in his eycS
IL.
n,oarsely. III this II only a joke--Il
M ~ any nonsense Of June's - by God
Mo ma IN" cruelrst Joke YOU could haN
''%sea on me IL ! :"
ESTHER covered her face with hel
~, u that's all you've got to say to
NV En- she began trembling.
Esther"
He drew her hands down: he forrrH
'er to look at him; for long mOmen
l'S eyes searched her face dIshelFev.
'ngiN not daring to hope
Her checks famed. hut she met his
eyes hravrly
Micky drew long breath he passed
hanI across his eyes an II TO awaken
mat this was In very truth the woman
I'VE wanted sitting beside him that she
"as her" and for his sake that he was
a.Ihe ana unhappy no longer; and that
Hiler All the weeks of hunger and rest. |
'eSsneSS he had got his hearts desire.
re looked down a. her tremulous face |
WIN eyes OF passionate tenderness
h u Is my wfe?" he asked hoarsely. |
u"d Esther answered.
~ you will want me-"
want YOU :" MiCky caught her to
yom, m hnven't always wanted
re bent his head toward her
Al Esther ''s when did YOU swhen |
M M you hrst think that you liked
"I Just a little?"
ner head dropped he could not see
~ don't know" she said in whlsp""
ne" " N'e'u' VI peto'e' i'''
/. l. mink It was In Paris-after
Va" "ter saw Raymond
,vu were 30 kind SO different"
ne ne laughed ruefuily.
aver was nearer hating you then than
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SUNNY DUCROW

YOU'LL like Sunny.
EVERYBODY does.
SHE worked in pickle factory.
BUT she didn't stay there.
SHE swapped pickles for cherries
WHEN they were ripe.
FOR what is opportunity
BUT bunch Of cherries?
SUNNY becomes great actress,
A SUCCESSFUL business woman
AND A HAPPY wife.
WHAT more can you demand of a story
THAN that it be told we'll
AND END happily?
THE story is written by
HENRY st. John Cooper
A GRANDSON OF Henry Russell,
FAMOUS old-time song-writer,
AND II will begin
TOMORROW in
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ESTRAY NOTICE

Taken up by V. o. Turner in Texas township, Lee county, one bay mare about five years old, branded with "J' on left shoulder, left front foot white and both hind feet white, had bell on. One black mule about three years old, brand ed "R H'' on left shoulder. Stock is valued at S150.00. All persons claiming any interest in said ami mals are hereby notified to appear at my office with ten days from date of this notice and should cause why the said animals should not be condemned and sold as the law provides or pay all charges ac- crued to date and redeem same.
 Provided the said animals are not claimed within the time set forth the same will be condemned and sold at the J. H. Warr store in Texas township on Saturday, November 9th, 1920 at 2 o'clock p. m.
 Given under my hand this 18th day of October, 1920.
 R. D. WEST, J. r.
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MT. and Mrs. W. J. Robertson of Magazine. spent the first of tn" week in Marianna, the guests of their son, Major k. C. Robertson While here the elder Robertsons en- loved a very successful fishing trip to Council lake.
 Miss Virginia Bush spent Satur- day in Memphis with her mother, Mrs. J. M. Bush who is in the Gartley- Ramsey Hospital.
 Misses Macon Derrick and Pearl Mann and Messrs. Ed Futrall and Ed Robertson spent Sunday in Mem phis. ,.,
 Mrs. c. L. Apple, Mrs. o. L. Will Hanson and George Greenhaw visit ed in Memphis Tuesday. Mrs. R. D. Smith went to Searcy last week to visit her daughter, Miss Frances, who is a student Tn Gallo way College.
 Mr. and Mrs. John Westbrook vis- tied in Paragould and Rector the first of the week.
 Mrs. Emma Isaacs has returned from visit with relatives in Mem phis and is at the home of Miss Emma Clark.
 MT. and Mrs. Hal Nixon and R. IL. Nixon have returned from Trezevant, Tenn.
 Mrs. G. F. Gambrell entertained her Three-table Wednesday bridge club this week. Several extra guests enjoyed this party with the regular members. A delicious salad course was served at the close of the games.
 Miss Ona Russel lof Oak Forest has accepted position with the First National Bank of Rogers, Arkansas.
 MT. and Mrs. H. M. Bowers of Glendora, La., were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. W. c. Jennings last week.
 MT. and Mrs. E. M. Spaine and Miss Lucy White were in Helena Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. W. c. Jennings spent Sunday in Helena.
 Mrs. q F. Hefner spent several days in Memphis last week.
 W. ". Humphrey was a Memphis visitor Sunday.
 Mesdames w. ". Chisum, Pearl James, Lee Dupuy and J. V. Cham bers spent Wednesday in Helena.
 Mesdames Alice Paisley, J. Taylor and Miss Evelyn Paisley of Moro, were in Marianna Wednesday.
 Mrs. c. A. Hughes is visiting rela- tives in Little Rock and Donaldson.
 Mrs. L. M. Osborne, accompanied by her two children, has returned from Dallas, Texas.
 Mir. and Mrs, Love D. Banks of Memphis motored to Marianna last night and will spend the weekend with friends.
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1 Africa was the topic of study. Pa pers were read by Mesdames. A. C.. Rauscher, c. E. Yancey and M. E. Newborn. Vocal solos by Mrs. Tom Foster and Mrs. w. E. Green haw, added greatly to the pleasure of the afternoon. Refreshments were served at the close of the af- ternoon.
 Mrs. A. B. Stewart entertained the Saturday Auction Club last week and two extra tables. Mrs. Paul Benham was awarded the prize, a beautiful luncheon set, for having made the highest score. At the close of the games a delicious salad course was served. Mrs. Stewart was hostess again on Tuesday af- ternoon when she entertained her Three-table club.
 The Self Culture Club met Thurs day afternoon at the high school The topic of study was Rosa Bon heur, with Mrs. w. s. McClintock as leader, and Mesdames W. l.. Ward, Paul Benham and James Spence. assistant leaders. Mrs. w. J. Shorten, delegate to the county 1eQeratlOn reported tIdt tile "oih of that organization would be along educational lines and for the bet terment of schools.
 Mrs. Maxcy Daggett entertained her Two-table bridge club Tuesday afternoon. Miss Hannah Hirch re- ceived the prize for high score. Af- ter number of interesting games delicious refreshments were served.
 Mrs. Mac McLendon entertained her bridge club Thursday afternoon. At the close of the games deli cious salad course was served.
 Miss Ora Ashland of Winnepeg, Canada is in Marianna this week demonstrating Mazola at G. F.. Gambrell and Company's store. Among the many social affairs of the week was a meeting of the We'd nesday Bridge Club with Mrs. R. S. McClintock Mrs. Paul Benham received the prize for high score, Delicious refreshments were served after the close oi .he ga.Aes.
 Mr.. Harry Bean returned to her home in San Angelo, Texas Tues day, after visit to Mrs. Doddridge McCulloch.
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ENGAGEMENT OF IT. ROTHOLZ
 ANNOUNCED


 MT. ]. s. Abercrombie of Houston, Texas. announces the engagement of his sister. Mrs. Winnie Abercrom- bic Galloway to Lieut.. Max B. Rotholz, the wedding to be solemn ized November 10th at the home of the bride, 3402 Audubon Place, Houston, Texas.
 Mrs. E. J. Beazley entertained with bridge last Friday morning and again in the afternoon. The parlors were attractive with quantities of fall flowers. Eight tables were ar ranged for both the morning and afternoon parties. Mrs. J. E. Allen received the morning prize for high score and Mrs. W. W. Chisum the prize for the afternoon. Both prizes were beautiful pieces of Madeira linen. The consolation prizes were cut by Mrs. Jesse Isaacs and Mrs. Tom Newborn. Delicious refresh ments were served at the close of the games.
 The following were among the number from Marianna who were in Helena. Wednesday evening to see .ssIn Mabel's Room Misses Macon Derrick, Lenore Bonner, Lll- lian Freeman, Bernice East, Wilkins, O'Neal and Ross, Mrs. J. F. Dead erick and Mrs. J. E. Mann, MT. and Mrs. Pugh Govan, Mir. and Mrs. Earl Williams, Earl Mayo, Henry Rodgers, Geo. Hayes, Ed Wolff, Hugh Nixon, Guy Apple, Chas. Go van, Ed Futrall, MT. and Mrs. Jim Rodgers,
 On Wednesday afternoon of this week, Mrs. Ida Leary was honoree at most delightful surprise party tendered her by the Maccabees. About seventeen members of this organization ladened with baskets filled with the best of things to eat gathered at Mrs. Leary's home on Mississippi street and a very happy afternoon was spent with thls beloved and loyal Maccabee.
 The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church had de lightful social meeting Tuesday af- ternoon with Mrs. George Newborn With Mrs. Oliver Payne as leader an interesting program was given
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 ARK. PROFESSOR DECORATED

Fayetteville, Ark, Oct. 2O.-Sig- nor Antonio Marinoni, Professor of Romance Language at the Univer- sity Of Arkansas, has just received decoration bestowed by the king of Italy for his services during the war. The medal carries with it the official title of Official Cavalier of the Order of the Italian Royal Crown, and has been bestowed on very few Americans. Signor Mar inoni was educational director for the American Y. M. c. A. in Italy during the war.
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TAKEN UP

By Flenton James in Union township, on October 2nd, 1920, one claybank mare, all four feet white, blaze face, branded on left hip with .'cross diamond" and on left shoulder with triangle. Unless animal is claimed and ownership proven, she will be sold at public auction on Monday, October Both, 1920.
 C. W. LUALLEN,
 Justice Peace Union Township.
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SOciaL Calendar
Mis-. Jeannette Blount. Editor. Phone II

Friday October 22Chafing Dish Club with Mrs F. C badey Friday Evening 22Operetta under the direction of M Ntdan 0ctoher o. % 25W Westmner with Mrs Marshall
 ., ,r. r.o. na, Monday October Ladies Club with Miss Frances Der
 rick Trasdav October Club with Mrs. J. F. Dowdy Wednesday 27Fonghtly Club with Mrs Z r. i Tuesday, October 2S-Embroidery Club with Mrs Tom Mer Friday October 29--D. C. Govan Chapter U D. c. with M
 Robert McClntock. ,,
 T. Robertson. r.. co, 30Mesdames J. B. Dagge Everett Cooh
 entertain with bridge.
 Tnesdav Morning November 2-Civic League, Eks Home Wednesdav November 3-LAnguile Chapter D. A. R with Mrs
 F. D. McCuloch. <, ~, Tuesday November Self Culture Club at the high Friday November 12-Laoka Club with Mrs E. F. Jones'
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Try us with your next order for cleaning, pressing and altering. We known the game. New shop. Sat isfactory service. Phone 217. Cie- ner's *28
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Many people claim that their most cherished ideals have been shattered since the war was over, and it IS even claimed that baseball is crook ed.
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FOR SALE-Good three ,o.. house, well located in soutb 'uoa uoa of city. Also one vacant Inf psa ., joining place. See c. N. Hon.sS eS'
 If
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NOTICE OF LEVEE BOARD
 ELECTION.

An election will be held on the second Tuesday in November, 1920, for the purpose of electing one di- rector from this county for the St. Francis Levee District. The voting places will be at Ward 2, Marianna, Arkansas and Brickeys, St. Francis township and Council in Council township.
 This the 18th day of October, 1920.
 JACOB SHAUL,
 J. B. DAGGETT,
 R. D. JARRATT, Board of Election Commissioners, Lee County, Arkansas. (460)
 The man with the big noise may hn Gnae
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Cleaning, pressing and altering. Expert workmen. Service the best. Phone 2L7. We'll call for and de- liver clothes. Ciener's- *23
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FOR SALE-Four room cott... at 40S Walnut street. Elassss;.. Els. lights, city water. Lot 70 ois good garden spot. See J. E. cra fin. 'il,
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A wife feels that some how or other her religion will in some way save her husband.
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FOR SALE-Five room hou,s city water, light and sewerage vii viii in one block of business distriet lot 75 X 125. See Elza ClifforS
 st
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WANTED-A lady or gentlem,, in the city of Marianna for Wat kins' Famous Products. Known ey. anywhere. Big profits. Write j. R Watkins Co.,, 57, Memphis, Tenn
 *2Su
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FOR SALE-On county farm 1 thoroughbred registered Poland China male, 2 years old, sired by Hallodean Big Price. This male i in fine shape. Will sell at bar. gain. Also have young Poland China male, age 6 months. Tho. oughbred and registered. See J. 4 Hummer. s30
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Leyee tax for the year 1920 became due on October 1st. Books close on December 1st, after which penalty of p per
 Tt will be added. Pay now ai Bank of Marianna. Hugh Nixon, Collector. *tf
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FOR SALE-All the mules, eat tie, hogs, farming tools, one heayy tractor, log wagons, logging out. fits generally, household and kitch en furniture on the Battle Axe plantation. If interested see Dr. C. T. Chandler or R. D. Jarratt ssl
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The man with the big noise may attract attention first, but he does not hold it the longest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-22
ENGINEERS MEET HERE.
Mechanical Department Chiefs of
Utilities in Session.

Utilities in Session.
Chief engineers Of the power plants
OF the branch public utilities OF the
Iowa Railway and Light Company
met at Red Mems han this afternoon
to discuss questions Of management
and operation. The meeting at the
hall was at 2:15. A second meeting
will be held at the hall at o'clock
tonight with the local branch OF the
National Association OF Stationary
Engineers. Early in the afternoon
the engineers visited the factory Of
the Fisher Governor Company and
were taken thru It and at s o'clock
members OF the National Association
Of Stationary Engineers provided au-
tomobiles to take the visitors for q
trip about the city. The power plant
Of the Iowa Railway and Light Com
pany was visited.
These meetings are held once or
twice each year for the mutual bene-
at OF the engineers and so that They
may become familiar with the opera
tion OF the company-s properties.1, he
engineers hero / were g. L. Jordan,
Guthrie Center; II. Rucker, Perry;
William Rinehart, Boone; r. A. Ford
and Charles Harbeck. Cedar Rapids;
Walter Melicker, Manchester and w.
A. Pike and John Way, city. John
NJ Drabelie. Of Cedar Rapids. mes
chanical and electrical engineer, and
Arthur Huntington, commercial, en-
91neer, from headquarters Of the
company at Cedar Rapids. met with
the engineers. Royal Holbrook, Of the
extension department OF the school
OF engineering OF Iowa State College,
Ames, also attended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-22
THE TWILIGHT LEAGUE
Standing of the Clubs,
Results Wednesday.
Soldiers Home, 4; Bailey Bros, 1.
Game Friday.
Old Relia BILE VS.. LennoX Furnace.

Bailey's Bottlers lost their first
game Of the year Wednesday night,
when the Soldiers hit for three scores
in the first inning of an interesting
contest. The first five men to bat
hit safely and three TALES We're
registered before Mack could get his
curve ball breaking properly The
three runs We're more than enough
for the Soldiers to win. Because of
the known rivalry between the two
clubs. the Baileys having won the
last game between the two clubs,
which gave the Bottlers the cham
pionship of the league for the first
half Of the year. the crowd was
probably the largest ever to attend a
Twilight League game.
Levings pitched excellent ball for
the Soldiers, holding the Pop Makers
to two hits. Mack pitched good ball
after the opening stanza. The score:
r. Fl. E.
Soldiers Home .....3010o-4 . 1
Bailey Bros. ........0 00-1 z
Batteries-Levings and Walling;
Mack and Redel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-22

Relief Society. Mr.. Smith is making
an investigation to- determine just
what has been accomplished in the
reduction of crime by the advent of
prohibition. I'm some of the West
Virginia counties crime has been re-
auced to the minimum" continued
Mfr. Smith. Some of the county jur-
isdicti,,ns that used to send a score
Of men to the penitentiary at every
term OF court have gone for months
without recording an instance of
where crimes were committed which
were punishable by penitentiary SEN
fences. -
'Tha organized bootleg traffic
around the West Virginia border has
been practically broken up thru the
cooperation Of state and federal
forces. There have been serious
clashes between bootleg gangs and
state officers, but the fear of heavy
fines and terms in prison has had
the effect of stopping the traffic. In
all OF the states ] have visited lately
prison officials report to me that pro-
morton Is having most salulaiy Ell
tfe6E Sewer murders are committed
when men and women areeremoved
| from the temptation Of drink. and
the old plea Of the lawyer that his
client was too intoxicated to under
stand the result Of his acts will soon
no longer be heard in the courts. The
drugs that are being made and ped
died to drink addicts are but a tenn
porar. offset to the general advan-
tages Of prohibition" - Washington
Post.