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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18

N ISRAELPS story Of Vivian
Grey, like others of his novels
deals largely with politics, and
contains character portraits Of we'll
known persons of the period.
When Vivian Grey reached the age
Of five years it was discovered that the
treatment Of a doting mamma and
overattentive nurses had spoiled the
child, and it was decided that he had
better be sent away to school; when
however the subject was under dis
cussion, there was strenuous protest
from Vivian against curls and going to
school.
II won't have my hair curl,
mamma; the boys will laugh at me,
bawled the spoiled youngster "Charles
Appleyard told me so; his hair curled,
and the boys called him girl. Papa
give me some more claret; won't go
to school -
But in spite Of these protests he was
sent to school, where he stayed some
four years, when it was decided that
he should remain at home for time
and do his studying there; but he was
later sent off again, this time to the
school of Mr.. Dallas at Burnsley vicar
age.
The rumor Of the arrival Of "a new
fellow" circulated rapidly through the
inmates Of the vicarage, and the fifty
young rascals were preparing to quiz
the newcomer when the schoOlroom
door opened and Mr.. Dallas, accom-
panied by Vivian Grey, entered.
"A dandy, by Jovew whispered one.
"What knowing set out" sQueaked
a second; Mummy SICK" growled a
third; this last exclamation was, how
ever, a scandalous libel, for certainly
no being ever stood in a pedagogue's
presence with more perfect sang-froid,
and with holder front. than did, at
this moment, Vivian Grey.
The young savages at Burnsley vic
arage had caught Tartar; in a very
few days Vivian was decidedly the
most popular fellow in the school; 'he
was 80 dashing! SO devilish good-tem-
pered, so completely up to every
thingw
Vivian developed talents Of a lit
erary nature which inspired great adj
miration among his fellow pupils, and
also In the mind of Mr.. Dallas.
But there are other attributes which
win win the admiration Of school of
real boys; and this proved to be the
case at Burnsley vicarage, when, as
so often happens, some Of the boys,
Jealous Of vivian's popularity, found,
as they thought, an opportunity to
triumph over him. There was trouble
between the followers Of Vivian and
those Of MaIlet, the head usher; SES
Of the latter made an insultine remark
to Vivian which he promptly resented
and the battle was on, and Vivian
Grey showed that, he could fight as
well as write
Vivian's chief characteristic was a
burning ambition; with this he had a
great amount Of courage and self-as-
surance. and besides these attributes,
tact combined with pleasing per
sonal presence and manners.
At a dinner in his fathers home,
when Vivian was still a very young
man, he made the acquaintance Of the
marques of Carabas. He came to
the rescue Of the marquess and his
opinions IN an after-dlnner discussion,
during which be quoted a whole pas
sage from Bolinghroke in support Of
the marques; this was challenged BY
vivian's father, who knew his sons
habit Of quoting the opinions Of 9TH
ero, which were more often hls own
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18

Every druggist in town has noticed
q great falling on in the sale Of
calomel. They all give the same rea-
son. Dodson's Liver Tone Is taking
its place.
"Calomel is dangerous and people
know it." Dodson's Liver Tone is per-
sonally guaranteed by every druggist
who sells 1t. A large bottle doesn't
cost very much but If 1t fails to give
easy relief in every case Of liver slug
gishness and constipation, just ask
for your money back.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18

Remarkable family OF girls, thatl"
"Clever2"
II should say SOL Elsie is the state
tennis champion! Maude paints SO
well that she has come very near to
selling a picture; Janet sings like an
opera star-almOst, and no girl in
town dresses as effectively as Clara"
There's another sister, isn't theref"
"Oh, yes, Mabel. But she Is rather
dull, I guess. She only works and
supports the family."-New York Sun.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18
Pure, Rich Blood Will Keep
Your Body Vigorous and Healthy

vigorous condition 80 a. to more
easily resist disease to which every
one is subject. s. s. 8. Is without
an equal as o general tonic and sys-
tenn builder. It improves the appe-
lite and gives new strength and VI
tality to both old and young.
Full information and valuable lit.
erature can be hads by writing 10
Swift Specific Co.,. 166 Swift Lab
oratory, Atlanta, Ga. 8. s. 8. Il
not sold or recommended for venO.
real diseases,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18
FlLlPINos WANT INDEPENDENCE.
Wild Tribes Willing to Remain Under
v, s. Control.

Davo, P. Expressions of opinion
on the question of Philippine indepen-
dence, placed before Mai. Gen. Leon
ard Wood at Santa Cruz, on the island
of Minanao, showed the wild tribesmen
in favor of American sovereignty,
while the Christian Filipinos urged
immediate independence. A delegation
of Logobos tribes told Gen. Wood they
had been threatened with injury by
other Filipinos unless they asked the
Wood-Forbes mission for indepen-
dence. However, they expressed hope
that American rule would continue.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18
AFTER "sIo FISH,"
District Attorney Says Surprise May
BE Expected.

Atlantic City, N. Larger vessels
than the two schooners recently con-
fiscated are involved in rum running
along the Atlantic coast, Assistant
United States District Attorney Pearce
says.
Our agents are trailing the big fish
IN the smuggling game and arrest OF
these men may be expected soon," he
said. "The cases go much farther
than those against the schooners which
will seem insignificant by comparison.
Our evidence traeessthe liquor cargoes
to bigger vessels"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18
Protests ProfIteerIna.

Berlin Bavarian Premier Won Kahr
has sent sharp telegram to Chancel-
l0r Wirth declaring that extensive
buying Of grain in Bavaria by specu-
iaiors and hoarders is driving prices
upward Ia an unauthorized manner.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18

Benjamin. Dis
raeM (LOrd Bea-
cOnSneId), the eld-
est son Of Isaac
DT sraelb was
born In London in
1904. Although all
the ehlldren were
born into the jew
Ash communion,
the father, with
all his household,
withdrew from the
faith when the
SON Benjamln was
but ~ years old.
'sNone Of the
family was akin
to BENJAMIN for
~AAaua 0mA RhaP
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18
ErIe Leases shops.

Marion, o.-The Erie Railroad com.
pany has announced that its local
shops and round house had been leas:
ed by the Railway Service company
of Marion and would be operated by
that concern beginning immediately.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18
would Limit (. {. {.

Washing ton. Withdrawal Of au-
fhorlty Of the Interstate commerce
commission to impose long and short
haul rates under the Esch act is pro
nosed ia an amehdinens offered by
EAnal0r pIILnan
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18
MARRIED BY SINGLE LINE.
Sarcastic Sentence in WimperIs 'The
Tramp Card" Anglers Audience.

Tramp Card" Anglers Audience.
London.-"Putney purity" was an ex-
preston that drew a storm Of disap-
proval which marred an otherwise
highly successful premier Of "The
Tramp Card" at the Strand theater
here. 1t is a farce from the French
by Arthur Wimperis and 1t made a
great "hit'' until just before the final
curtain, when the line was spoken;
IF there is any one thing more than
another which has made England what
1t is today il is putney purity"
Although the play was racy 1t was
mot considered indelicate, but this line
brought forth burst Of disapproyal
and the gallery booed Arthur Bourch-
Ter, as well as the actor-manager OF
the Strand.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18
Install Street Shower Baths.

st. Louis. Shower baths have been
installed on streets in congested dis
tricts to create healthful entertainment
for children during summer months.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18
okIahoma Bank cIoses.

Miami, Okla.-The Miami State
Bank, with capital stock of $4,000.
has closed its doors. A notice stated
the bank was in the hands Of the
state bank examiner.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18
Boiler. ri. Lure.

Orleans, France.-Recently burglars
broke into an imonmongers warehouse
and the next morning the only object
missing was a large boiler.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18

When impurities creep into your
blood the first symptoms are usu.
ally . loss Of appetite, followed by
. gradual lessening Of energy, the
system becomes weaker day by
day. until you feel yourself on the
verge Of q breakdown.
Nearly everybody needs . few
bottles Of 8. s. s.. the great vege-
table blood remedy, to cleanse out
all0impurities about twice . year.
It Il an excellent idea to take this
precaution 70 keep the system In Q
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18

An earnest search for temptation
will always find 1t.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18

The poor Optimist gets more real
enjoyment out Of his earthly sojourn
than the wealthy pessimist.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18

I'VE have recently witnessed the
methods pursued under the guidance
of these uncontrolled guardians of our
money for further enslaving the peo-
pie of our country" the speaker said.
Having inflated the currency until
the dollar is worth about 40 cents,
the government proceeds to borrow
$24,OOO,O0O 900 to help pay the ex-
penses of a great world war; The
real value Of these dollars was not to
exceed $4,000, 100000 in the purchas-
ing power under normal conditions.
THE same seven men proceeded to
debate the purchasing power of the
dollar, and now the government will
have to liquidate that debt; that is,
the common people, the real workers
of the land, will pay for the most Of
1t on basis representing the value of
$5O,000,000,00O when expressed in
terms of agricultural products"
Referring to the tariff. Senator
Ladd advocated an alliance between
the south and west to prevent the
farmers from becoming the prey of
the great manufacturing centers."
The farmer is not justified, he said,
"in remaining silent under the treat
ment which affords 10 per cent pro-
lection. on raw hides and then gives
$50 per cent protection on leather
products, so hidden that the average
person does not know what is the
trouble"
In the Fordney tariff bill, Senator
Laid said, "a sop is thrown" which,
If accepted will plunge the farmeres
more deeply into debt than ever be-
fore. He said the bill did not afford
adequate protection either to the
stock man, the sheep industry, the
grain grower or to the agricultural
products of the south.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18
SEN. LADD RAPS
RESERVE BOARD
ECHOES JOHN SHELTON Will
LIAMs IN SPEAKING BEFORE
TARIFF CONGRESS.
MANY DIFFERENT OPINIONS
Republican Senator, Talking Before
Southern Proteetionists, Declares
Reserve System "EnsIavin0
the People"

Greensboro, N. C.-Forty-three bill
lion dollars has been lost by the peo-
pie of the United States because OF
unnatural deflation forced through"
Senator E. F. Laid, republican, of
North Dakota, declared in an address
before the opening session Of the
Southern Tariff Congress.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-08-18

Basing his figures on recent testi-
mony of~John SHELTON Williams, for
mer comptroller of the currency, but
not giving Gov. Harding's refutation
of those figures, Senator Ladd said
the nation lis indebted to Mr.. Will
liams for enlightening it as to the
workings of the federal reserve sys-
te mas now carried out by seven men
who have the power to initiate and
contract without regard to the gov
eminent"
The Washington herald., 1921-01-03
Another Plan for Peace.

A plan for the preservation OF peace, which would
doubtless be described by its proponents simple,
practicable and uncontamnated by the vaporings Of
visionaries is that advanced by the New York
Tribune in commenting Senator Johnsons sug-
gestion that all five of the allied and associated
powers unite in program Of disarmament
The Tribune points out that these five powers,
having won the war, possess the power to enforce
peace if--and this is interesting phase of the
question-those powers had the to stop
quarrelng among themselves.
The failure of the league plan is attributed to
the refusal Of allied statesmen to make OF this
simple plan. There is no doubt that if the five
great powers could always agree they might be able
to make the little fellows behave themselves, and if
the little ones didn't behave the big five could GER
tainly administer punishment.
Furthermore, if not only the five great powers,
but all the others well, would have the sense
not to squabbe among themselves would dis
appear and armaments would be unnecessary.
With regard to alliances, however, history
seems to show two things. First, that alliance
formed for emergency, as, for example, that
against Napoleon is not likely to survive when the
emergency has ceased to exist.
Second that alliance of a certain number
of states-no matter how exalted its purpose-is
sure to cause another alliance of those states which
are left out in the cold. And alliances mean just
thing-preparation for
Granting that it is good deal to. expect nations
disagree, and that alliances evoke other
alliances and two alliances in the world spell
trouble, there are certain things that can be done in
the interest of prevention of war.
We can establish agency by which interna-
tional quarrels may be settled without war, and
avoid the establishment of competing ali-
ances by making one great alliance inclusive of all
the nations of the world.
Furthermore, by the limitation the abolition
Of ornaments render international quarrels
less liable to result in disaster The nation with
a chip its shoulder is the whose armories
are largest and most fully stocked.
These things which may be done, it is hardly
necessary to point out what the present league
of nations has set out to accomplish. From the
beginning already made, it is reasonable to expect
that it will be able to accomplish these things if
is allowed to become the league and not merely
league OF nations.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-03
Mud Roads Hurt Farmers.

Virginia farmers are the victims
Of bad roads. This was the state
ment made today by Henry Taylor,
field agent for Virginia Of the Bu-
reau Of Crop Estimates OF the Unit
ed States Department of Agriculture,
in speaking of the low price levels
Of tobacco, cotton and other farm
products.
Poor marketing conditions exist
in Virginia, largely because OF the
curse Of our mud roads" declared
Mr. Taylor. This unfavorsble sit
uation makes II impossible for the
farmers to dispose OF their surplus
farm product. Marketing problems
must be solved so the farmer will
not find himself IN the position OF a
man who has produced cOnr'"d-
ity, but can not dispose OF it
Richmond Times-Dispstch-
The Washington herald., 1921-01-03
Won Friends
For Ireland
MacSLDiney's WidoLO and
Sister Well Liked On
Visit Here.
By LABERT ST. CLAIR

1t has been many q day since two
brighter women than Mrs. Muriel
MacSwiney. widow Of the late Lord
Mayor Of Cork, and her sister-in-
law. Miss Mary MacSwiney, have
struck the United States. Mrs. Mac
Swiney is a charming little woman
with a smile for everyone, while
Mary MacSwiney has a head full
OF information that makes folks sit
up and take notice.
In all the time that these two
women have been in the United
States, no one has succeeded in get
ting them of their balance. They
have smiled their way through, de-
spite the heavy load they carry, ana
made many friends for the Irish
cause.
Mary MacSwiney is a great story
teller. She has been a school teach
er for years and this training has
made her q good narrator Of yarns.
Witness her telling a background
story for more than six hours be-
fore the American commission in
vestigating conditions in Ireland il
proof OF this assertion is needed.
One story that Miss MscSwiuey
tells illustrates how the Irish are
standing together against England
even though they cannot get along
among themselves sometimes.
Two Irishmen who were opposed
to the Sim Fein courts were con-
viCted OF a petty crime in Cork.
They refused to work so they were
set of on an island to serve their
sentences.
British soldiers, hearing OF the
situation, decided that they would
effect a rescue and thus make two
Irish friends. Hence, they set out
in a boat to rescue the Irishmen,
Approaching the shore, they
sighted the Irishmen and at once
cried out that they had come TO
rescue them.
And who are yez?' the Irishmen
asked.
We are friends, EngIishmen come
to rescue you"
Go on back" the Irishmen re-
piled. How dare you to Interfere
with the prisoners OF the Sim Fein
courts
The Britishers went back and the
Irishmen served out their terms,
much as they hated the court that
sentenced there.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-03
Oh, My Stars!
HOROSCOPE.
January 8, 1921.

Good and evil stars contend this
day, according to astrology. While
Mercury, Venus and the sun are in
benefiC aspect, Mars and Neptune
are adverse.
1t is a day most fortunate for
those who arrange advertising or
publicity campaigns. The stars pre-
sage profit for magazines and ncws-
papers.
Women writers will have unusual
vogue in 1921, it is forecast. There
is a specially good sign for articles
on biography and history.
The seers declare that this year
VIII bring new fame to Abraham
Lincoln, whose example will be Do-
tent in public affairs and helpful
especially in a new national prob
lem.
Women are subject, while this
sway prevails, to the best possible
direction. All who seek positions
or promotions should make the most
of this days opportunities.
Jupiter again smiles on Office
holders and rule 8 of every type.
Applications filed today should be
successful since all who WELD power
or influence are supposed to be in
kindly, helpful mood
Mars is in a place supposed to
encourage fault-finding and discon-
tent. This will be apparent in large
organizations and especially in
manufacturing centers.
There is a threatening sign that
may affect domestic harmony. The
stars indicate that the growth of
seltishness. which has been appar-
ent in all walks of life, will be
revealed in many scandals and di-
vorces.
The triple conjunction of Venus,
Mars and Uranus on the cusp of
the third house is read as presag-
ing railway accidents and other i'll
fortunes that affect transportation.
Building again is well aspected.
although the evil star that menaces
the railways may affect IT.
Persons whose birthdate II is have
the forecast of a successful. happy
year. Those who are employed
probably will be promoted.
Children born on this day will
probably be alert in mind and ac-
tive in body. They should be sue
cessful in whatever they undertake,
for they will have vision as well as
executive ability.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-03
TO STATEMENTS IN
EDITORIAL

OBJBCTs TO STATEMENTS IN
EDITORIAL
To the Editor The Washington Herald:
In the December 8 issue OF The
Herald appears an editorial en-
titled. Destroy or Regulate"
While this editorial does not men
ton the name Of Swift and Com
pany, we should like TO discuss
two or three points that are in
volved in it.
The article is in error where II
says, They were compelled TO turn
over their cars to the railroads"
The question Of the refrigerator
cars did not enter into the nego-
tiations with the Department Of
Justice when the consent decree
was agreed to, and we still own
and operate our cars
We are particularly interested
in your statement which reads.
Apparently the Federal Trade
Commission in their zeal have
overlooked the one agency which
makes the packers a monopoly, n
it is one, or enables them 10 con-
troll trade, IL guilty Of this helm
Gus ofrense. This is their dis
tributing system centered in their
many warehouse" We do not
know by what reasoning you ar
rive at this conclusion. The use
Of branch houses as a means Of
reaching the retail trade is very
common one in many lines Of bust
ness. II involves no element OF
monopoly. Anyone can build. buy.
or rent premises for the establish
ment Of branch houses. An in
vestigation Of this system would
reveal TO you the fact that tho
competition between the branch
houses Of the various packing com
panies is very keen. Retail deal
Crs buy from our branch houses
whenever they ind that they can
get better products or cheaper
prices than among our comperi-
tors. Variations in prices between
packers is the rule and not the
exception.
There are many packing com
panies having branch houses. and
branch houses is constantly in
indicate that any monopoly exists
in this method OF selling meats.
since any company can adopr il
at will, providing IL FITS In with
the rest Of the company's business.
Another evidence OF lack of mo-
nopoly. and therefore OF lack OF
combination. is the fact that local
slAUEhterers continue TO exist and
in many places to increase. II
would be impossible for us TO
raise our prices higher than mar
ket conditions justify. since these
local sIaughterers and our other
competitors would Immediately get
the business away from US.
Further on in the editorial Il Is
said, But when these are taken
away or made common TO the USE
Of all packers upon a level charge
it will be an awful jar 10 the
rights Of private property" We
believe that this statement is true.
We think that such action would
be such ian awful jar 70 the rights
OF private property that business
men would hesitate 10 build up
the machinery for the purpose oi
providing the most economic meth
DDS Of distribution Of which they
are cspsbIe. We believe that our
brspch-house system stands in that
position today. and that the pub
lie. both consumers and producer
have received and are receiving
the advantages Of this system.
SWIFT AND COMPANY.
Per O. c. L. MATTHIES
Commercial Research DePsrtme
Chicago. December @9.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-03
Keeping Up
With hEditors
of Virginia
Loss of Colonial Houses
Held as Misfortune
For Country.
A Graveyard of Colonial Mansions

:
Does Virginia want to become
known as the graveyard Of Colo
NAL mansions? If ii does not.
then it should adopt a definite pol
icy toward their preservation. 1t
may prove difficult problem to
approach, inasmuCh as practically
all these historic structures are in
private possession.
There are certain shines to which
virginia should have title, and
from time to time they might be
acquired with a reasonable outlay
and preserved at the public eX-
pense. Should such policy be
adopted and the various famous
mansions taken Over as private
ownership was willing to reIin-
Quish them. in the course Of years
Virginia would find itself in pos
session OF landmarks in the max
ing OF history such as no other
State could boast. and more and
more as they were opened up to
public inspection il would become
the Mecca for ever. person inter
ested in the beginnG.-s Of America.
Richmond Times SpatCh.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-03
How PeOnlc Dress.

Curious minded w walked over TO
the station Saturda. afternoon TO
watch the crowd of l-Ivclcrs chang
ing cars from the IN line to the
valley. 1t was a vel ruld. blustery
day, and the wind sv'pt around that
elevated spot with n'r.lless ferocity.
What attracted the " ~itcr were some
females, Indifferent ta the stiT cold
nor'wester, walking around in sum
mer hosiery and low shoes, whilst
the men, in their ll-h shoes and
winter trousers. wC,r Kicking their
heels. and creeping down in their
overCoat collars sanding around
waiting for their train The contrast
was strikingSChar. ."si0wn, W. Va
Advocate
The Washington herald., 1921-01-03
Yirr1nia Income TnIes.

Approximately $1,000 persons in
Virginia and some 5000 corpora
tions and business concerns will ile
income tax statements next year. II
was estimated by officials in the
United States Revenue Department
here yesterday,-Richmo Times
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