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Evening star., 1921-12-31
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MARYLAND nd Virpinia
Silly"

MiSchieVouS efforts to weaken if not
to destroy the work of the limitation
Of arms conference have been ap-
parent for some time. Various agencies
have been at work to promote friction.
not only between the delegates of the
foreign powers represented. but be-
tween the American delegates and
their chief, the President of the United
States. 1t has been apparent that GER
tain interests are concerned to prevent
If possible a full understanding be-
tween the government and the pro-
gram of limitation. and to take advan-
tage of any possible misunderstanding
to promote actual antagonisms.
The task of the conference is surely
difficult enough without this element
OF discord thrust upon it from outside
its own field. The problems with
which it is dealing are intricate and
susceptible Of complication. The is
sues are farreaching and involve the
weightiest of interests. Only in the
best of temper and in spirit of sin
cere desire to achieve something for
the good of humanity can results be
scored.
The latest move of these malevolent
factors is the spread of a report that
there Is serious friction between the
President and Secretary Hughes.
amounting to Il veritable breach. No
basis whatever appears for this al
legged strain. Thus far in the course
of the conference the relations between
the two men have been marked by the
utmost confidence and agreement. The
President has handed to the Secretary
of State, as head of the American dele
CATION. full responsibility and initia-
tive. The American proposals have
been framed in a spirit of complete
harmony between all the American n
representatives and officials whose
Judgment has been invoked. At every
stage the President has given evidence
of full and cordial approval Of the acts
and words of his chief cabinet officer.
Now President Harding meets the
report of friction with Mr.. Hughes
promptly and decisively with the char
acterization "silly"' Truly. it is worse
than silly. 1t is malevolent. 1t is in
tended to make for trouble, is calcu-
lated to break down American con-
fidence in the success of the confer
ence, is designed to destroy its work.
The President has used a mild word in
meeting it with his denunciation. The
''silly' part of it is the belief that
must be presumed on the part of this
self-appointed wrecking crew that
their efforts could possibly cause an
actual breach and bring about the end
they desire. There is too much sound
sense and too much sincere devotion
to the purpose of arms limitation to be
offset by such prevarication.
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The Other Side.

There are hundreds of millions of
men and women who will never hear
nor ever care about the conference
watching as II life could never go
on at all should it fail to achieve re-
suits.
Some slight consideration Of these
millions might diminish the vague
pes.imsm and uneasiness which seem
to be in the air. 1t might give US
hope and let us remember that there
are forces in the world doing at
least as much for peace on earth.
good will to man, as all the diplo-
mats and statesmen in existence.
Mankind now. has reliable and ef-
ficient intercommunication knowl-
edge and Inventions have been spread
broadcast all over the world, greed
selfishness and the inertia of supine
and betrayed masses may cause long
protracted periods Of decline or col
the earth. But the flame Of progress
cannot now effectively be blown out
by the stupidity or the wickedness Of
any conceivable group of men. 1t
burns too steadily. too increasingly
in remote portions of the earth, far
from any power which can for long
be exerted by all the nations repre-
sented together at Washington.
The kings, the superstitions. the
ignorance which rendered progress
slow are fast disappearing before the
| rays of dawn Of a new world. The
| elder statesmen at Versailles, blind
to those rays, worked devious in
trigues in the dark. Doubtless they
| or their prototypes will try the sams
| tricks at Washington. They may even
temporarily succeed.
But the pessimism which many as
| tute and highly placed rabble-rousers
! are wisely preaching may be taken
| with a grain of salt. Not all the
| short-sighted diplomats in existence
| can for long retard the progress Of
| world now girdled with all the
great inventions which bind men to-
gether. Whatever happens, the rays
| of dawn are breaking over the world.
For the Tom and Dick and Harry of
1 today there may be fog. But no
| dead hand can rob the generations
| soon to follow.-Baltimore Sun (inde-
pendent democratic).
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Chairman Hull.
This is from Nashville:

This is from Nashville:
Cordeil Hull, chairman Of the demo-
cratic national committee, here for
the get-together democratic dinner in
his honor tonight, said today he would
enter the race for his old seat in Con-
gress from the fourth Tennessee dis
trict.
The Star recently mentioned some
speculation current in political circles
on this subject. Would Mr.. Hull seek
his old seat in Congress next year
or give his whole time as chairman Of
the democratic national committee to
the work Of the committee in the ef-
fort to capture the Sixty-eighth Con-
gress?
The national committees work next
year will be Of an exacting character,
and the man who directs 1t will not
have much time to bestow on any
thing else.
Mr.. Hull's decision, therefore, may
lead to this inquiry: Does he contem-
plate resigning the chairmanship Of
the democratic national committee in
order to devote himself to his own
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The Dali Not to Ratify.

A peculiar complication has arisen
in the matter Of the Irish treaty which
may cause some delay In ratification.
1t has been discovered that under the
terms of the treaty signed in London
1t must be submitted for approval. not
to the dali eireann now in session.
but to a house of commons Of south
ern ireland constituted under the
home-rule act Of 1920, which, though
elected. was never assembled. Tho
membership Of the dali eireann and
that Of the commons are very nearly
identical. It is believed that there
would be a larger vote for ratification
in the latter, and as the present pros
psct 10 that the dali. when 1t votes.
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EDITORIAL DIGEST

war which the jingoes of all lands
are promoting"
Following this line of argument.
the Chicago Tribune independent re-
publicaD feels that there should be
no remission on terms which will per-
init European governments to go on
playing the destructive game of do
mestic politics and imperial adven-
Capital (republican). which thinks
that Ito cancel the debt would simply
promote rearmament in Europe and
possible resumption Of the old dip
lomatic game" In addition to being
blow at the disarmament pro-
gram," the New Haven Register dn-
dependenD feels that 'if these loans
are not repaid and the occasion should
ever arise again for these countries
to borrow largely from America,
ment loans. they would find a mighty
hard time in doing it."
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campaign, or does he think demo.
cratic prospects in his district SO
bright he can run his personal cam
puls.. through neurenun.s.
There was much satisfaction ex-
pressed in democratic circles when
Mr.. Hull accepted the craftsmanship of
the party's national committee. His
experience in politics, his wide ac-
quaintance in political circles. and the
ability he had shown in Congress, were
quoted as fitting him for the place.
Should he retire now. or soon. there
will be a spirited contest for the sue
cession. Democrats are much heart
ened by existing republican divisions,
and are counting on success next No
vember.
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Who's Who a:s;:::::: Z: :s: 4:%:
XXXVII-Vice Admiral Kanji Kato.
NHE principal naval expert ad-
wiser attached to the Japanese
delegation to the Washington

TIME principal naval expert ad-
wiser attached to the japanese
delegation to the Washington
conference on the Limitation
or armaments is Vice Admiral Kanji
hato. He is. by the way, no blood
relation of Admiral Baron Kato. the
head of the Japanese delegation.
hato. 1t is explained. is very COM
man name in Japan. 1t was Vice Ad-
nllrai kato who advanced particu-
larly the demand of Japan that the
nhVai ratio of the United States.
Ereat Britain and Japan be fixed at
iV-io-'. instead of the 5-5-3 ratio
nioposen Sy by the United States. which
was hhally agreed to by the three
great naval powers. He based his
recommendation largely upon the al
iesed needs of Japan for national
security. whereas the American plan
was based on the principal of exist
ing naval strength"
wee Admiral kato is the head of
the Japanese Naval College. For
some time he served as the chief OF
the department of gunnery in the
Japanese navy, and for a while he was
'"inmander-in-chief of Japanese ma
Val forces stationed at Vladivostok.
In Japan he is regarded as a great
authority in technical naval matters.
wee Admiral kato is fifty-one years
oid 1t was early determined that
the navy should be his career. and in
iao2 when he was twelve years old.
ne entered the preparatory school of
the Japanese Naval College. When
ne was twenty-one years old he was
graduated from the naval college and
commissioned a midShpman and as
signed to duty on the Naniwa under
the command of Admiral Togo. then
captain. and detailed to duty in Ha-
Wallan waters at the time OF the DO
lIt1cal unrest in those islands.
During the Chino Japanese war he
was in active service. and was pro-
moted to the rank of sublieutenant.
Later he was one of the officers in
charge of the navigation of the bat.
tleship Fugi. built in England for the
account of Japan. on its voyage from
England to Japan. Vice Admiral
kato advanced in rank through the
various grades to that of lieutenant
commander. and was in 1903 appointed
chief gunnery officer abroad the bat
tleship Asahi, and then to similar
post on the Mikasa. flagship of Ad-
miral Togo during the Russo-Jap-
aneSe war.
After the battle of August 10 in the
lalu sea, he was appointed private
secretary to the minister of the navy,
promoted to the rank of comman nder,
and. with Admiral Yomamoto, pro-
ceeded to England in the suite of
Prince Fushim Later still he was
appointed naval attache to the jap
aneSe embassy at London.
During the war with Germany Vice
Admiral kato saw further active
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service. He was the senior officer
commanding the Ibuki and Chikuma
in the chase of the German commerce
destroyer Emden. He had charge of
much of the work of conveying Aus
tralian and New Zealand contingents
on their way to the western front.
and also of patrolling the Indian ocean.
When the bolshevist uprising oc
Cured at Vladivostok in 1918 he was
appointed commander of the fifth di-
vision. and co-operated with Admiral
knight to protect lives and property
Of the subjects of the allied nations
residing there and preserve order in
the city. The following year he made
tour of Europe to investigate post
bellum conditions He was promoted
to the rank of vice admiral in 1920.
Vice Admiral kato exemplifies in
his own person the progressive Jap
anese navy. He has seen active serv
ice in all of Japan's more recent wars.
Evening star., 1921-12-31
Revising the Tariff.

Senator Smoot, member of the
committee revising the House tariff
bill, does not expect completion of the
work before February. Then will fol-
low the debate in the Senate, and fol-
lowing the passage Of the measure by
the Senate will come the conference
between House and Senate for the ad-
justment OF differences.
1t does not seem likely, therefore,
that a tariff bill will reach the Presi-
dent until the spring is we'll advanced.
The conference is certain to be live
ly. Under the Constitution. all revenue
measures must originate in the House.
Accordingly, when Congress met IN
special session last spring, the House
at once addressed itself to the Presi-
dents recommendation for a revision
of the Underwood tariff law, fashioned
and passed the Fordney bill, and sent
it to the Senate.
The Senate has had the measure
ever since. Its right Of review is not
limited, and in this case it is showing
a disposition to exercise the right
broadly and thoroughly. Indeed. the
prospect is bright for practically q
new measure. The House will hardly
be able to recognize the Fordney bill
in the bill the Senate will return.
The House has always been sensitive
on this score, holding that the consti-
t,,t;opaJ Initiative goes for nothing
where the Senate carries its right OF
review to the point Of writing a new
measure.
So that when House and Senate
meet in conference this time there
will be enough at issue to make the
discussions spirited and perhaps pro-
Evening star., 1921-12-31

1t must be admitted that American
Journalism is not as spicy as it was
before George Harvey consented to be-
come an ambassador instead OF the
editor of weekly paper.
Evening star., 1921-12-31
Women and War.

Lord Riddell:: departing after having
crowned his achievements in the dis.
semination Of light and propaganda
by spilling the French tempest out of
to the Inevitable question, What does
he think Of American women?
After saying a few complimentary
things, he winds up with this: IF the
world is to take to peace the women
have got to do it. The men can't and
many traditions and hoary % thee theortes ieo
behind them. The women are coming
into world affairs without these
things pulling them back" The idea
that women are a greater force for
peace. than men is tho last Of those
ans influence upon politics which are
being dissipated by the adoption Of
female suffrage. The women have
come into local. state and national
affairs with all the traditions and ali
the hoary theories clinging as closely
section Of humanity. with the ex.
ception that since they are naturally
the more romantic sex, tradi tions and
theories have greater appeal to
their imaginationa There is no rea-
son to suppose that they will not
failure to divest themselves miracu-
lously of the less pleasant parts Of
the human heritage. They do the
same things as mon, only they do
them with greater enthusiasm.-Bal-
timore American (republican).
Uncle Sans bonds are getting as
good as his word-Greenville Is. C.)
Piedmont
Tho principal drawback to bootleg
ging Is the freedom Of the seise.-
Columbia q. c. Record.
1t seems that the ex-serv1co men
would rather go without 4 bonus
than have it paid out Of money drawn
in the Treasury by a tax on wine and
beer.-Johnstown Democrat.
Evening star., 1921-12-31

Santa Claus brought toys for the
innocent children, but could not pre-
vent Sophisticated adults from reach
ing for firearms.
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In discussing motor regulations
MARYLAND fails to take into account
the pecuniary advantage that might
be derived from a friendly arrange
ment that would permit the dropping
of A number of auto cops from the pay
roll.
Evening star., 1921-12-31

It is dangerous to rule against jokes
about prohibition. Nothing would add
to it's popularity more than a reliable
reputation as an honest hilarity
booster.
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There is no definite information TO
the impression that the
original inhabitants OF the lsland OF
Yap continue to remain strictly
neutral
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China's open door becomes less of
than the possibility Of
the rest Of the world being torn wide
open
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II has become a world habit to in
tarrupt human progress in order to
give attention to the quarrels or
France and Germany.
Evening star., 1921-12-31

Nicky Arnstein has again invited
the authorities to join in the sweet
old song, Where Is My Wandering
Boy Tonight"
Evening star., 1921-12-31

The Washington conference has
succeeded in turning up some valuable
information as to European viewpoints
and policies.
Evening star., 1921-12-31

France has managed to shift the
Pacific to the Atlantic.
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Paris affords examples Of tempera-
ment in politics as well as In art.
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BRAND and Viviani have asserted
themselves as the great international
irreconcilables.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Vain COurtesies.

Vain Courtesies.
Had little party down to Pohick on
the Crick.
We all nut on our Sunday clothes and
looked uncommon slick.
The object of the meetin' was to
formulate a plan
To settle all contentious by plain
speakin', man to man.
We had chow chow, chicken salad,
oyster patties and ice cream.
Tilly Tunkins sang ballad. She was
beauteous as a dream.
Us men folks bowed an scraped an
spoke grammatic an refined,
Pretending that nobody ever had a
thought unkind.
And then we got together for twen-
ty-minute chat.
We vowed we'd all be trustin' friends,
and let it go at that.
But big Jack Golson said, This here
politeness seems to be
A-puttin' somethin' over on rough
scrappers, such as me.
To demonstrate that each desires no
more than is his right
And prove our sociability, I move we
start fight"
Politeness has no value, when you
spread it on too thick.
It couldn't save that party down to
Pohick on the Crick.
Bluntly Stated.
"Will you leave politics?" inquired
the sympathetic friend.
Nobody leaves politics." replied
Senator Sorghum. Everybody stays
till he gets left"
Jud Tunkins says these transforma-
tions leave him unable to compliment
his wife on her appearance without
arousing jealous suspicion that he is
admiring another woman's hair.
Influences.
'Astrology is out Of date.
It's arts our science bars.
The only stars we contemplate
Are motion picture stars.
Question for Question.
"Could you be content with love in
a cottage?" inquired the admiring gen.
tleman.
LET mo understand you," rejoined
Miss Cayenne. "Are you making love
or discussing the housing problem?"
"Durin' de holidays" said Uncle
Eben. "big folks has kind Of over
looked de dove of peace cause dey got
20 busy talkin' turkey
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Question for Question.

"Could you be content with love in
a cottage?" inquired the admiring gen.
tleman.
LET mo understand you." re1oined
Miss Cayenne. "Are you making love
or discussing the housing problem?"
Evening star., 1921-12-31

"Durin' de holidays" said Uncle
Eben. big folks has kind Of over
looked de dove of peace cause dey got
20 busy talkin' turkey
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Influences.
'Astrology is out Of date.
Its arts our science bars.
The only stars we contemplate
Are motion picture stars.
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It seems that the ex-ssrvico men
would rather go without 4 bonus
than have it paid out Of money drawn
in the Treasury by tax on wine and
Democrat.
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Safety Deposit Boxes-a to SIS per year
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Uncle Sans bonds are getting as
good as his word-Greenville Is. c.
Piedmont
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Tho principal drawback to bootleg
ging is the freedom Of the seise.-
Columbia q. C) Record.
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Jud Tunkins says these transforma-
tions leave him unable to compliment
his wife on her appearance without
arousing jealous suspicion that he is
admiring another woman's hair.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-08

Zenith and Garland contest, high school Friday night at 7:30. Admis- sion 25c and 15c.
 The Garland and Zenith Literary Societies came up from the high school in two different and distinct bodies at noon today and gave demon strations of their yelling ability on the streets, carrying above their heads the class colors. The annual tug-of-war will be staged at the high school auditorium this evening for the Bemis and Guthrie loving cups, the former for reading and declama- tion and the latter for piano and voice. Admission this evening will be 25c and 15c.
 Get an Aluminium tea kettle for dollar fifteen at Prescott Hardware Co. next Saturday. 4-4d5
 Prof. C. M. Hirst left this morning for Stamps where he will act as a judge in the preliminary contests to be held there tonight.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-08
After long winter tho svsto

After long winter the system hs
 comes filled with impurities a caussd Ss by dry, strong diet. In hot wa.tSeu su these impurities cause sickness 'Il.et cet rid of them now by taking prictlr . Ash Bitters. It is the remedy that men use for purifying the blood livsr rss and bowels and putting the body in shape for summer work. Price S1 OK per bottle. Hesterly Drug Store Special Agents. eoS
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-08
CLEANUP NOTICE

April 11-17th has been designated by the governor as Clean-Up Week in Arkansas. Strict compliance with provisions of proclamation are ex- pected. Cans placed in sacks or boxes will be hauled by city force when weather and condition of roads permit All trash must be burned
 Randolph P. Hamby, Mayor.
 We have several scholarships in Tyler Commercial College for sale. News Printing Company
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-08
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

W. o. Allen made business trip to Delight today.
 If you want fresh sweet milk for breakfast call C. C. Purtle, S0l-G. d6
 Dollar fifteen Aluminumware sale next Saturday at Prescott Hardware ICo 4-4d5 Mr. and Mrs. F. c. Inman are invited to attend the Gem Theater as guests of the management tonight. War tax only.
 Weekly Commercial Appeal and The Nevada News, both one year for $1.0O. One day only-Sales Day.
 Mrs. J. NJ. Winchester and little daughter Ruth of Temple, Texas, who have been visiting friends in Prescott, left this morning for their home,
 Mrs. W. J. Moore and baby, Mar garet, left this morning for their home in Pine Bluff after a pleasant visit of two weeks with Mrs. Moore's parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Sage.
 Finish out your Aluminium kitchen outfit at Prescott Hardware Go. next Ado
 The following are the judges in the Garland-Zenith Literary Society con est at the high school this evening: 1 Mrs George Bell of Nashville, who s the guest of Mrs. A. M. Westmore- and while in the city; Miss Cleo Smith of Nashville, guest of Mrs. Clyde c. Nelson, and Mss Viola Mar in of Henderson-B College, Ar ladelphia, guest of Mrs. Carl Hines.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-08

1921, when he, too, was transferred to the United States. Lieutenant R.. B. Wheeler then assumed command until Jan. Fist when Lieutenant L. C.. Dill returned from leave and assumed command.
 Feb. 10, 1921, the Machine Gun com pany, Sth Infantry, went out of eX- istence. Although the Best laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley," let those who were once the Machine Gun company of the 8th h. fantry build a new home and take courage
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-02-10
Ordinance,

Franklinton, La, Feb. |, 1921.
At the regular meeting of the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
in open session on the above date
the following ordinance was
adopted;
STREET TAX ORDINANCE,
Be it ordained by the Mayor
aud Board of Aldermen of the
Town of Franklinton, Washing.
ton Parish, La, that there be
levied for the year 1921, a tax Of
three (s3 COY dollars, upon each
and every male person residing
within the limits of said Town,
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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-02-10

and fifty-ive (55) for the purpose
of working the streets of said
Town, said tax to become due
Immediately upon the promulga.
ton of this ordinance, and to be.
come delinquent on the first day
of March, 1921.
Provided, however, that any
person upon whom demand is
made for the said tax, shall have
option to work On the streets of
the said town for a period of
three days in lieu of the said tax,
Be in further ordained that
any person refusing or neglect
ing to pay said tax or in place
thereof TO work on the said
streets as herein provided s I'LL