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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
Stories of nEl-s
Great Scouts Hsss.
q. western Newspaper Union
JOHNNY APPLEsEgD." SCOUT
WHO PLANTED ORCHARDS

Not ell Of the great scouts were In
ceer OF Lewis wetxel. who was some
thing Of q professional Indian killer.
IL the life OF John Chapman or
Johnny Appieseed." Chapman never
killed an Indian In his life. but he
probably saved as many white men
from death nj their hands m wetxei
did.
Chapman Brst appeared on the Ohio
frontier In 1903. lie came floating
down the Ohio river In q canoe, tow.
ing another, and both boats were load.
ed with apple seeds from the cider
mills Of Pennsylvania. His purpose
was TO plant the seeds In the wilder
ness so that orchards would be started
for the settlers when they arrived
there to make their homes.
For the next 30 years he went every
where up and down the Ohio country.
planting seeds, going from one orchard
TO another. pruning and caring for the
young trees. He was welcome Wis
itor In the log cabins OF the settlers
Tor he always carried a Bible and
some books from which he would read
and preach to them before the blazing
fireplaces In the evening.
Johnny practiccd his teachings OF
humility and kindness. He never killed
anything for food. He carried kit
Of cooking utensils, including a mush
pan, which he sometimes wore as a
hat. Usually he wore broad-brimmed
black hat, but a coffee sack with arm
holes cut In II was his only coat.
White men called him queer" for
he often went barefoot In winter as
well as In summer. but the Indians
said, "He has been touched by the
Great Spirit" He went everywhere
among them unframed, for the fact
that Johnny never carried O gun con.
WINGED them that he was under the
special protection Of the Mantle.
During the War of 1912 when the
British were overrunning the Ohio
country. Johnny Appleseed performed
his greatest service for his people. In
his wanderings among the tribes he
often learned Of their plans for at
tacks on the settlements. Where no
other white man could have gone,
Johnny passed in safety and more
than once he carried warnings to the
settlers, giving them time to prepare
for defense before the red invaders
swept down upon them.
All this time Johnny Appleseed was
carrying out his cherished dream OF
making Ohio bloom with fruit trees
ami many Of the finest orchards In
that state today owe their beginnings
to this strange man. In his later years
Johnny left the country which he had
helped beautify and went to live with
relative II M Wayne. Ina Hs
died In i0t1.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
superstition conoernlno Amethyst

The plous crusaders who fought -
gain the Holy land for Christendon
wore amethysts to preserve them from
harm. Thus used as an amulet II 500.
acquired the title Of "the soldiers
stone" The people OF that period con-
sidered the gem a symbol of pure love
or sincerity, employed Il to express
mourning and wore II when bearing
petitions to the overlords. They alss
believed II capable Of preventing the
descent OF haIlstones and iocusta.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14

Queen Victoria was prominent in
developing deposits In the central up
lands OF Australia, and opals became
decidedly fashionable in England a.
q result About 100 years ago opal
deposits were discovered In Honduras
In the moutnins about midway be-
tween the Atlantic and the PacinS
the tendency OF these stones being to-
ward red and fre-Opal varieties. Simi-
lar opals are said to have been found
In Guatemala by Indians.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
Sun Engine Does Good Work.

The most remarkable sun engine
built up to date is operated NJ Need.
near Cairo, In Egypt II consists "
Ave 205.foot boilers placed on edge and
In the focus Of FIVE channel shaped
mirrors. Its best run for nm hour
yielded Lac pounds Of srenm ~ a
pressure OF nearly 10 pounds 10 me
square inch-equivnlenl Ia tx norS,%
power an acre OF land occupied hy he
plant.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
Arab. Cav. World Alfalfa.

Alfalfa" 10 Of Arabic origin and
means "the best fodder" The De
partment Of Agriculture says that the
Persians were probably the nrst peo
pie which grew this plant and thai
they introduced It into Greece about
400 q. q. Il has uow been carried
TO practically every part OF the world
where farming Is important The name
"lucern" was formerly applied 10 this
crop IN parts OF the United states
but has been discarded In favor OF
alfalfa"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
Sharn Reminder.

When poison OF any kind Is brought
into the house II is n good plan to inn
mediately run two common Pima
through the cork. opposite each other.
with the pin points extending nhout
an eighth OF an inch past the heads on
each side. The prick 81 the pin gives
warning by day or nigh, the insiast
the cork is touched and proves aD sf-
ncient safeguard against mishaps.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
Dream Has Various Meanings

To dream OF a silver mine denotes
trouble which viii be settled by the
courts gold MINI successful love
suit. Iron mine, health and happiness.
Copper mine, wealth, health and pros
perity. Lead mine, improbable EN-
ployment TIN mine, SANDER. Zine
mine, discovery OF q friends treach.
cry Coal mine, brilliant future. Shlt
mine, dishonor.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
One olsouletIno symptom.

Johnny who lived In the dat down
stairs came mp one afternoon to see
Anna May. who had been sick for .
long time. When his father came
home that night he asked Johnny how
he had found Anna May. "well," said
Johnny. "she's all right. but she talks
pale"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
produe, o. cooonut Irs..

A o-year-old coconut tree begins 10
yield 90 nuts year. Il is estimated
that 1000 nuts will make % gallons
OF coconut oil. which In used for soap
making and candle making. The husks
are useful also; they may be turned
into cordase. brushes or mating.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
Laying Llnoieum.

When linolcutu is laid II mus, have
room to stretch. lf Il IN not given
room. by leaving the edges loose fov a
little time. u vii, form itself into
ridges and eventually crack. wher-
ever there is Joining an eighth Of an
inch should be allowed
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
wisdom Conner Win Aas.

Al twenty-one q young man wants
to Join movement to reform the
world; and he is considerably Older
before he discovers that his efforts
would better be devoted to his own
shortcomings. Exchange.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14

Blood poisoning or septicemis u
never caused by dyea verdIgris rust
or any chemical. The only cause N
bacteria. A bright new usii or ciesn-
looking white stocking may barspss
these germs, while rusty nsn mag
be perfectly harmless.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
Meanings Of Dreams Of weapons

To dream OF q keen-edged sword
signifies a disastrous quarrel. To re-
ceive sword, honor and reputation.
To see an armed man or body Of sol.
dicrs, fatigue and nervousness. To ex-
ercise with weapons, gathering hopes
DOT likely to be realized.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
A rsa as.a oder.

The oil q gusyac wood. obtained
from South American tree closely
related to the lignum-vitse. is used In
the perfume industry for the purpoes
Of producing q tea-roae odor. says the
American Forestry Magaxina
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14

Anoients Knew o. Compressed Ale.
The principle OF compressed air was
known to the ancients, having been
experimental with by Hero. who lived
from 2S4 to 221 b. G. The compressed
air pump was invented by Otto Won
Guericke OF Magdeburg. 10 1864.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14

Clean gns si"Ne burners NY boiling
them once q month In h." soap, water
THIS viii keep them ~ excrlleni condi
ton. for sn excellent now ~ gas IL
sure when the holes ARE free FROM
grease.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14

sIsgistrate tsternly) --"why did you
moi interfere in this dIsgracefuI Hghtf"
Policeman - Faith, yer honor. OF
hadn't the heart TO Intyfere In the
best foight | saw since % M Con
nemara. London Tit-Bits.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14

Even. u there should never he nn
othe, hook published, there arp Iirnty
OF masterpieces already printed to
keep the average reader busy for at
least 100 years.--Boston Transcript.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
plsreosro IN. create, ev,,.

We all dread bodily paralysis. ana
wculd make use OF every ccntrivanes
to avoid Il; but none Of US Ia troubled
about paralysis Of the soul.--Eple-
tefua
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14

A. general thing you can tell from
the ack Of mans neck In the street
car whether he will offer his seat TO
the lady who Is standing In from, Of
him. - Galveston News.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
No Good tniro. wnou, CO.,

WV Wv u WHoTIf GOOD
Ihe vund 'h'ngS ~ life arp unn I,
be tad singly bui come to IT, viii
mixture---like a schoolboy's holiday
with q task affixed TO the tai, OF IT,
Charles Lamb.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-10-14
a., win Aov cam

The episcopal ring was formerly set
with any gem. II Is, however. at the
present time set with an amethyst or
sapphire.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19
ST. Louis Liveslock.

East 81. IsoulS Ill 20 laf'ie re-
ee'ptS, 500, yesrllns steers
steady : b paid. other steers,
slow. best heifers ana other
classes. steady. medium and good
cows, s3.75G5O0. bulk bologna
ulls. s3.25d375. bulk siockerS,
s4ooG 500. good 10 choice light
veal calves. sllO0al1.50.
Hogs. receipts. 500: fairly
active. i5e to 25c lower; top,
50 % bulk lights and Medium
weights. s9-0o,0925. heavy hogs
rot selling, one 270-ponnd deeS
brought ss75; packe rsows,
s.esdy 10 25c lower. pigs. steady
Sheep. receipts. 1000. active
best killing lambs, 25c higher: al
others steady "a few early lamb
sales were steady: top. ss.75
bulk. 5000 $50.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19
StOTlpS or s, Elmo
Great Scouts Esas. S.s~
. = tsltF1 NtNsllAptr NrloR
LEWIS wETZEL- DEATH WIND
or The DELAWARE"

Many q he great scouts did not
become ialial fighters untli they acre
men. tns Lewis We,zei stariea early.
tie Killed rs first indian wien be vas
vni. thirteen yesrs old. Wergel vss
burn % Virginia 10 1852 His father
moved 20 the present size u Wheeling
". Va and Was KILLED there u the
lndlsns before The eyes O; his sons
Lewis swcre eternal eumliy against ali
REDSKINS
one day while be and his brother
were roainins 10 ihe woods they were
! attacked bs Indians Lewis Killed one
= The SaNagcs snc tie next lrstA
nas aii ~ q huief which carried away
plece - lis breast bone. Both boys
s~ne iaken captive. Tbs; night while
,1e .nc.2ns slept wetzel worked
'ssse ne ihonSs which bound tin and
theu unfasiened his brother.
After ,Ae boys bad sed Tor shout
mile ihey discovered that their uoc
easins were torn 10 shretS Leaving
Us brother ID hiding. Lewis returned
"a TIE lDdisu camp ard. unde;ectes oy
Tie sleeping s4yages. robbed them O.
f9o pairs u mocc..lns as well as
sun and some powder and lead.
Tie next morning The Indians we're
Boz on iheir tran and soon were close
uper them. As the Indians ap-
preached. tie boys stepped out of TIE
irsl into dump O. bushes allowing
ihelr pursaers 10 speed past. sn6 then
they followed Soon they heard The
in1lsas coming hsck ard again they
stepped INTO The bushes and hid Tie
Wet1ei boys PLAYED this dangerous
game O., hlde-SD6-seek several times
uefere they finally eluaed the ssvsges
sid returned II safety 10 their bone
When Lewis Wetre, grew older he
crossed over into Ohio and son ee-
cane one q tie bes.-knOwu scouis In
TIE country.
Ne,zel was called The Death
Wind" ~ tie Deiswsres whom ne
hated particularly. More than once .
Delaware warrior treuhsed with fear
3 Il heard 3 sAriil. moaning crr echo
iEg through the .ores-. fOr i Usually
NAs followed soon sttsrwxro bx shot
from tie SCOUTS deadly weapon which
ended the redskins life.
II bis later years Wetzel lest the
respect Of Dsny reepis because be he- /
gar Killing al Indians be net. whether
hostile or friendly. and several times
= 1as imprisoned fer shooting mem 4,
eers of pssoeable tribes. II his last
days be became lonely. bitter old :
nan uniil death cane to him In lS1s.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19
TnE HONOR LIST

John J Hildreth and family. A G
Dihhens and family. DR.. L q. Ritz.
ha0Fi and family. Charles Olsen an
family: ? 2 Czliison and family
II. = Derwia and family 1. g
NiA,Ack and Miss Ida Niblack. /
Loreiess and family: ]. = Yer
Eoozer ard family. John Dean anl
family; Miss Marie A Dean. BIZ
Pugh. Henry Doad and family. J Z
Scar1en and family. " II Do4sen
and family: ~ { Cabin and family
e. Y. White and family. Fraab
White Hardy Martin ana family
Z B Wolgazof and family. c. C.
cioih.er and family. = J Fiizpatr.cS
lnd family. q Lewis and family
B. u Bronson and family. r.
PIereu ana family. C c Chesinu;
and family Or n + FaTrow ant
family. e p smith and family
Loren stsTk r n Mcguire and
family
g ] Aramnroai and family. Mrs
80 Cassidy. Miss KatAryn Cassidy,
b x Mertn and family; Fred Soehi'
3. " Rethzi and family y 2 Jes
sen ana family. Ned Holman and
family I'D Walton and family. T
Heamsn ana family. nr G p
Barker and family. Byron Bachelor
ia family. : NJ r1rrow and fam
.iy l. p iia.sel znd family DT G.
d hlN ami family
= ~. Lintz and family A Z
Rfyer and Family Raymond Beyer
D, wm c. Miller Dr c : Petty
and family \ q Roe and family
Robert SohlbTg john Goloaie. E
Douglass and family 4 T Buentins
.nd fam4y Geo 7 Speer and fan
"a II. r welch and family ~ a
ireeu. G y peak and family
Miss Johnston. Miss shirley. Mss
siEes. Miss Kirkpatrick Mr HAN
ue-s and family Miss CAM Iesli'
Mss Ra6r.ch. Miss W.na Miss
Geeks. \ ! Mater and family
.yman J GRAY and family = ~ /
ireea and family
q. !. Parkhursi and family Roy |
'rahaad. Z. 2 Parsons. Mrs Lara
q Parsons. J n. B.ckell and fam
.y II n Deseims and family =
. Browns snd family Steve Bates
nd family y. D. Dusgin aia family
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19
LLOYD GEORGE NOT
CLEAR IN HIS STATEMENT

London. Sept .s-Eamonn De
Valera telegrzpAed 10 Premier Lloyd
George today asking whether Mr.
Lloyd George's letter o. September
I'll was INTENDED as 3 demand FOR
surrender o. our psrt OF an invita-
ion 70 a conference free on both
sides and without prejudice shoald
az sgr cement not he rezche1
Mr De Valera saws that Il the LIT
ie- Is meant. the sim Felns accepts
lis delegates sre ready 70 meet the
British rep~s en.atiYes a1y tine IN
the immediate futures
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19
SOME ORIENTAL DIPLOMACY

4At latest suggestion from
Japan 70 China concerning terri.
tory u dispute between the Two
countries. is not typical Oriental
ol4 iomaey. buf q fair sample of
situations western nations must
expect 10 face in the future.
pNr>ted Of Snperfluons verhiage
ihe Japanese proposal Is that #
China VIII voluntarily" CON
cede 10 Japan what Japan has a.
ready seized through the in
famous u points rammea down
The Chinese throat. and through
the Versailles conference. japan
VIII withdraw the 2l points ar
Submit modification which
China VII acceuf IS something
fair and equitable Thar would
make China contribute directly
70 her own undoinc 81 far as thar
fartieuis~ territory is coneerne 2
and coneo. tie unteuahle Jap
anese aggression il y eouiva-
lent to burglar proposing 70 The
man he robbed 'ha' + tie Victim
will voluntarily assign a. fhe
indicted h-lar rs property
stolen tie lre'sr wll consent
- teep -he plunier wi-hou-
prejudice To the victim.
lsrsn is playing upon China :
f@sr hoping that rather than De
-he principal cause fer a wreck.
ING of President Harding dis
ermamenf conference hv JaDan.
China VIII consent. s. FAR China
haS refused. and will d. the
-rarld a colossal service If rhe
rejection j. sustained New
:hgnments are possible # China
TIE conference. perhaps some new
stands firm and japan wrecks
complications. but the world VIII
know exactly who Is responsible
Tor the added difficulties
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19

home for a vacation She was 10
have returned to OAahoma City to-
day
1t was said al the sheriff's office
that several clues TO Sabos where
abouts had been uncovered and that
his capture was expected soon.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19
C. O. p. COMMITTEE
Is IN SESSION TO-DAY

Oklahoma City. Sept Is-Men-
bers OF the republican state central
committee were gathering early To-
day fer the meeting of the commit
tee scheduled for go O'Clock when
I successor 70 Ja-es A Harris as
chairman wfi be elected. The com
mi.;ee also Is 10 consider the
entrance OF women into the commit
tee or an eQezl standing with the
men members
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19

accused Sabo Of stab5ing her after
he had attempted to assault her.
TIE tao were alone al her home. the
officers said. her parents having
been away for the afternoon
The girl was attending business
college IN Oklahoma and had come
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19
BOND PROBE IN CREEK

szs1l7s, Okiat Ez7t is.-la re-
s7.onse 70 telegram sent BY super.
to- cour Judge Gaylord r Wilcox.
Judge .wsicox was assured that Free
rug ~oa.e be sent here to aid the
Greek county grand 5a-y in It's probe
C the expenditure os sTceo.oo5 n
rozd bonds Lieut. Governor TrzF7
bought the Greek bonds
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19

East ST Louis, Ill-Caitle re-
ceipis. $500. native steers. dull f.
iower underione southwestern,
Zoe 70 l5c lower. oib ar classes
steady; beef cows. sj5oc45o.
bologna balls. S3350375.
stockers. 81 50,d ) so. veal calves
higher. top. $1,000. bulk. - 90
6o.50
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19
MAN WHO STABBED GIRL
TO DEATH, SOUGHT
After An Attempted Assault
on College Girl, Steve
SOTO, IS. Kills
Her

Cozlgate. Sept 1s-A sosse of
citizens and officers today was
searching for Steve SzsO. IS. alleged
10 have stabbed 10 death Sophia Sab0
IS. his niece. al her home one nile
west OF here yesterday. The girl
died late yesterday. and IN : dying
statement. according to authorities,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19

heef COWS and heifers. Sc coo
$50 few heiiers * nicn as s. 81 f;
si0ckers and feeders. = 00G
600, stock cows and heiiers.
Sl.75lG Too: bnllS, Sl5Ad4 425 /.
ealve> s.. scar 50.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19

y is reported ihat Tie faculty
g ne ok.fhoma state university
has ruled that no student viii r.
permitted TO maintain motor
ear We hope the report is true.
SAYS state exchange. T. NAV
work q hardship Vn the snobs wha
consider q Greek letter fraternity
! 'ae very zenith 81 university am.
oi'lon Int il VIII 20 a long way
towards demaeraiizing an ins-i.
'nilon erected bv democracy ana
maU'aln~G Tor democracy
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19
Kansas City Produce

Kansas City-Eggs. unchanged
firSts. 2sc, seconds, pc.
Butter. unchanged; creamery,
45c.; packing. pc.
Poultry. unchanged; hens. 100
2ii4e; broilers, 26c. roosters.
l2c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19
Wichita Livestock

Wichita-Hogs. receipts, zoo:
market 15c 10 25c higher: top
$40: bulk. s9.OO(d9.40; biggest
gain on lights.
Cattle. receipts, 300; market
steady; beef steers. $500 100 /;
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19

Inc nomination of Naiar Chr
ian' Republlean-Coali;ion csndi-
'a'e fcr Mayor of New Yon.
gives that city fighting chance
s'a'nS' ihe forces 81 Tammany.
Sat only 3 bard chance at that
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19

Nome of ihe tie political man.
ayers call the women vote a
problem II may turn cat Is s.
just plain reirihnt;on
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19

London says The Allies can +
heip lie starving Russians thiS
.ear Next year il WIN no, he
yfftsS 4rv
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19
: ~wHo's wHo- IN
GUTHRIE ATHLETICS


people know who's who in Guthrie
Following Is the list OF i50 PEI
ceniers 50 far enrolled
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19
Oklzhona CITY Wheat

Wagon wheat in Oklahoma City
was selling for the following
prices. according 10 quotations
from the Plansifter Milling CON-
pany:
No. ], 95c; No. 2. 92c; No. 3,
soc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19

j. Africa. there are SIS sqcke-
izng1ases and diz,eeis
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19

Canada has s3.oea siadents euroii-
ed in colleges AID universities
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-09-19

Fresh Eggs. new cases in
clu6ed 1r0r; aless ont. de-
ivere1 oklahoma City. via
express loss off-No. ; %
No. > .l6
Packing stock delivered Ok
l2homs City. via express Is
Fresh creamery butter. CO.
ID. tubs 40
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-27

Africa, and with the race question, and with the
problems and the aspirations of the negro. Such
critical point of view. that art Is not didactic:
But the Concourt Academy considers i art, and
Mrs. Stowe's fUncle Toms Cabin, did not 90
begging for readers because it was propaganda:
upon race feeling to thrill hisLaudience.
The position of the French critics. mat
France has no race problem, and. that they
are entitled to dwell solely upon the artistic
merits of the book is well taken. Anyone who.
visited the Latin Quarter before the world war,
when there had been no great movement OF men
of many races to and through Paris, was aware
that race feeling was hardly part Of French
brated by Munger and by Du MaurriS, and in.
Vulnerable lesser lights Of literature swarmcd.
with young negroes wearing the proclaiming
Student" cap and enjoying life prodigiousy
An American critic rises to MAINTAIN that
the prize was bestowed wrongly because OF the
sociological espeits of the book; because the au-
thor, negro of the West Indies, portrays lu-
cidly precise French scenes that are disgusting
and abuses all of the prophecies
But is not the portrayal of disgusting scenes
one of the most profitable projects Of many
popular modern novelists?- Is not abuse Of the
prophecies rewarded richly by readers who pro-
claim loudly their detestation OF dull Victorian
novels written to please English readers whose
morality is middle Glass;"
Do not lcgions of advocates of the purely
bestial in fiction rise to declare that art excuses
all things?
The prize-winning French novel cannot be
condemned reasonably because it is the work
of writer whose color is that OF Dumas. OF
course, it may fail fiat upon merits nara
tive If readers pass the word that it is dull But
the advertisement Of attack will go long way
toward beating up, in all countries, readers who
never heard until last week of the Prix de Con
court, among them readers OF current fiction
who never have read Dumas because they
know of no novelist of his remote period
Denunciation Of a dull book may hasten its
death, but to denounce novel as disgusting, or
as being likely to nhame prejudice, is to
feed the fame of race pre- udice-and to feed
the author terrapn washed down with cham
payne.