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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-16
RUSSIAN FOLKS
IN CITY BARTER
JEWELS TO EAT
Peasants, Eager for Jewels
and Trinkets, Pass Up Low
Value Rubles.
MARKET is BUSY PLACE
a. TnNA rREAr o,NFIL.

REVAL, Aug 16.-The shadow Of fam
ine looms large today in Russia. Every
phase OF life is beginning to reflect it.
Where and how TO obtain food is the
thought uppermost in the minds Of every
one.
Values at present are reckoned accord
Ing to one standard-the amount Of food
which a given article represents The
food situation. which is due in part t.
last years poor crop and has been grow
ing more and more critical since Febru
ary, was the biggest problem in Russian
life even before famine developed in the
voIga region.
The re-establishment Of commerce and
the Iegalizing of trade in markets and
shops, under the new regulations, has
bettered the situation somewhat.
MARKETS ARE
BUSY PLACES.
The markets are the busiest places in
Moscow and Petrograd- Thousands OF
people so there daily to buy and barter
The latter is the most common, because
/, rubIes are scarce and low IN value and
the peasant IS as eager for city products
and finery as the city dweller Is for
food
At the market the city dweIer trades
his cigarette lighter made at home after
factory hours, or his wife a handkerchief
she has just embroidered.
Household effects and personal be-
longings are stu in demand but few
city folk now posses much that is sale
able.
NO JEWELS OF
VALUE FOR TRADE.
One sees no Jewels OF value on the mar
ket-only pathetic trinkets for the most
part and rubbish that seems OF no value
whatever. Some times II is 8 cracked
mirroe perhaps cup without a handle
I have seen a woman at the market
Struggling with herself Finally with
en- air Of decision she strips q wedding
ring from her finger and lays it before a
peasant who has food he viii trade for
the keepsake.
Generally speaking, the much tried
Russian folk is setting its face against
famine and cholera with a splendid en-
ergy and acknowledgement 1921, by
United Press.
TEDIToRs EOT-Mss Eda Trea,
o'Nen, American writer, who has been
in Russia for several months with I'M
usual opportunities for observing life In
the Soviet republic, has emerged just as
the American Relief Commission Is pre-
pairing to enter the country.
In three articles Miss O'NeiI describes
conditions as she found them in Russia
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-16

Excess profits tax repealed effective
Jan. I, 1922
Transportation taxes repealed effec-
tive Jan. 1, 1922.
Express and oil line transport taxes
repealed jar. I, 1922
Income surfaces on incomes over &c.,
600 reduced to minimum Of g per cent
effective Jan. !. 1922.
Income exemption to married persons
having income Of 5000 or less increased
from $1,000 to $500 effective Jan. I,
1921
Income exemption to head Of family
increased from 500 to S4OO for each minor
child or dependent, effective Jan. l, 1921
Ice cream and soda fountain taxes re-
pealed, effective with passage OF act
Luxury tax repealed effective with
passage Of act.
Stamp tax on proprietary medicines
and toilet articles repealed, effective Jan.
l. 1922.
Manufacturers tax on candy reduced
from TO 3 per cent
MRnufacturers' tax on furs reduced
from 10 to 8 per cent, with fur coats
selling at $50 or under exempt from tax.
Manufacturers tax on sporting goods
reduced from 10 to per cent.
Corporation income tax increased from
10 TO 1914 per cent.
Flat tax OF $40 levied on vendors Of
soft drinks
&snufacturers' tax on cereal bevera ges.
near beer, increased from 10 per cent
sd vslorem to cents a gallon.
Manufacturers tax Of 10 cents q gal
Ion laid on fountain sirups.
Manufacturers tax of cents q gallon
substituted for the 10 per cent ad valorem
tax on sale prices OF unfermented juice
beverages carbonated waters or bever-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-16
HOWAT BEFORE
MINERS COURT
Kansan TO Be Questioned
About Dean Company Strike.

Alexander Howat. OF Kansas mine
strike fame, went before a court OF fellow
miners today.
The leader OF the Kansas miners union
arrived in Indianapolis last night In
answer to summons BIZ John L. Lewis.
president OF the United Mine Workers
and was to appear before the inter
national executive board Of the union
late today.
Although Lewis refused to explain the
purpose Of summon3ng Howst, it is IN
derstood the latter was called here 10
tell the board about a strike which has
tied up the Dean Coal and Mining Com
pany four months. A mmittee of the
board Investigated the strike and de
clared It Illegal
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-16
Soviet to Conduct
SideshOW to Big
Arms Conference

RIGA, Aug. 16.-The soviet is con-
siderlBg the summOning of n Pacific
conference. simultaneous with and in
opposition to the Washington confer
ence this fall, according to Moscow
newspapers today.
China, Mongolia. the Far Eastern
republic and the various soviet states
will be Invited to send representa-
tlves.
The conference will enact protective
measures against Japanese, American.
British and French Imperialism and
predatory motives" the papers say.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-16
Receiver Asked for
Sullivan Truck Co

SULLIVAN, Ind. Aug. 16.-Suits are
on file here by sherman and Pomeroy,
Advertising agents. Chicago, an6 the
Electric Steel Company Of Indiana polls,
asking for the appointment OF receiver
for the Mutual Truck Company OF this
city. The complaint states the truck
company is insolvent and has an indebt-
edness Of SS5 600
The company is Incorporated for $500
600 and was organized four years ago.
Three-nfths Of the stock is owned by
citizens 80 Sullivan County.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-16
Only One Saved From
Lost Japanese Ship

LONDON, Aug. 16.-0nly one survivor
has been saved from the steamer Shoshu
Maru, which was lost or Lucia Island
according TO a Toxic despatch to Lloyds
Marine Agency today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-16
U-BoAr scARED PoRroEsEs.

SWANSEA, wales. Aug 1G-For the
hrst time since submarines begun to
operate during the war, schools Of p0r-
roiscs are now frequently seen of the
Welsh coast.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-16
Summary of Republican
Tax ReUisiOn Bill

WASHINGTON, 16The Republican majority the
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-16
HAS So HUSBANDs

DEAL England. Aug. Ie.-when Mrs
Florence Keith was arrested for bigamy
che confessed she had thirty-six hus-
bands living Il don't know how many
are DEAD she added She is 5S.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-16
AS One Raised
From Dead
Stomach Pains Gene
EafOniC Made film Well

after suffering ten long months
With stomach pains, l have taken
Eatonic and am now without any
pain whatever. Am as one raised
from the dead" writes A. Percifeld.
Thousands of stomach sufferers re-
port wonderful relief. Their trouble
is too much acidity and gas which
Eatonic quickly takes up and car
ries out, restoring the stomach to a
healthy, active condition. Always
carry few Estonics, take one after
eating, food will digest well-you will
feel fine. Big box costs only a trife
with your 6rrp~Fet's crp-ey,tee.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-16
Travel Accident Insurance Policy
No Examination Tape
National Casualty Company
Detroit Michigan
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Detroit, Michigan
(neprtntsd fRsm Psliey.l

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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
Linotype Operator
Establishes Record

SUMTER, S. G., Feb. Making
a speed record on a sixteen-year-old
linotype that ad seen continuous
service, part time in day and night
shifts, was the unique achievement
Of P. Frank Patton, machinist oper-
ator of the Sumter Daily Item in
winding up the old year. Patton's
performance consisted Of setting, g.
ia lines Of seven-point, 13-ems on
an eight-point slug, in few minutes
less than 6 hours an average Of 519
lines an hour, on an old model no. 3,
linotype, erected in 1904. There was
no fat or pick-ups or any sort in the
copy which was run off-hook con
sisting Of local news, Associated
Press pony report, correspondence,
and reprint, part Of it typewriter and
part of it manuscript in handwriting.
Type-setting experts have classed
Patton as MN among the first three
speeders Of the entire county as his
hourly average Of figures in com
pany with the best speed records ever
made in this country over period Of
several hours and especially in 7-point
composition.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
YOUR HELP ASKED
ON NEXT FRIDAY
Public viii Be Given Opportunity
To Aid The Starving Children
Of Europe.

Arrangements are being completed
and the details worked out for the
launching of the big drive on Friday
of this week when the people Of
are expected to respond literally to
call of the starving, helpless mil
lions of children across the seas.
This appeal has reached the hearts
of men and women all over America
as no other appeal which has ever
been made has done. People every
where are responding literally. The
school children have taken up the
plan of helping and they are send
ing funds to aid other children who
are unfortunate and who are starv-
ing by slow degrees.
A personal canvass is to be made
of Greenwood on Friday of this week.
This canvass is supported by all the
leading civic organizations of Green
wood, the pastors and school officials.
1t is believed that the people Of this
community will not turn a deaf ear
to this call and that the response will
be liberal in this city.
The committee in charge of the So
letting of funds has requested that
when you are called upon Friday that
you promptly and literally give all
that is possible.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
TRIAL {. GALLON
STILL UNDERWAY
Case Occupied Court Throughout Yes
terday And Greater Part OF
Today.

The case of the State VS. +. Gallon,
ex-aviator and member Of the British
Flying Corps, charged with manufac-
turing liquor, which occupied the
court throughout the day yesterday
was continued until this morning and
many witnesses were examined to-
day. At noon the evidence had not
been completed and the case is not
expected to go to the jury before the
middle of the afternoon or late this
evening,
Much interest has been manifested
in the trial and a good sized crowd
was present in the courtroom yester-
day and today to hear the testimony.
The jury before which the case is
is being tried is composed Of: j. B.
Kramer, A. F. Kea, r. P Ethridge,
NJ. F. May, B. H. Storm, G. H, Kirk
land, r. H. Swanzy, G. L. Wright, J..
T. Atterbury, 7. E. Turner, J. M.
Blanchard and W. p. Comstock.
The next case TO be called is that
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Darby, who are char
ged with robbing the home Of Miss
Gertrude White.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02

something must be done. They miss
ed seeing their sweethearts and a
number of the male students at the
local high school formed a club, the
members signing pledges as follows;
T do solemnly affirm that l will
not court girl who persists in:
"Wearing knee-length skirts.
"Wearing low cut waists below the
point where mother wore them when
she was a girl.
"Wearing silk stockings,
"Using paint or rouge,
Attending dances minus her cor
set,
pulling out her eyebrows or wear
ing her hair in such style 50 as to
hide her ears"
Mr.. Mckee looks upon the boys
organization as merely a bluff club
to frighten the girls out Of their stand
against tobacco"
"It would be a good thing, though,
he added, eff something like that
could be done. We need more girls
today like our mothers"
In the meantime, both sides are
holding firm, according to members,
and "much good is being done," ac-
cording to Mr.. Mckee
"This is not temporary movement
on the part of the girls" said Mr.
Mckee. "They are in earnest
$50 are We" retaliated the boys.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
ROTARIANS HOLD
WEEKLY MEETING
Pledge Their Support To European
Relief-TwO Visitors Are Present
At the Meeting.

One of the best meetings that has
been held since the organization of
the Rotary Club, occurred yesterday
at noon, when the members gathered
for their weekly luncheon. Mr.. j. S.
Love, president, presided at the meet
ing,
The principal address was delivered
by Rotarian W. NJ Hammer who
spoke on the subject of European
Relief" The club pledged that ev-
cry possible assistance would be rend-
cred this week in aiding the campaign
which will be launched Friday, Ito
raise funds for the relief of these suf-
ferers.
Mr.. P. P. McLemore of the Sandy
Ridge plantation and Mr.. Robert
Herman of Greenwood, were the
guests of the Rotarians. Both made
splendid talks of vital interest to the
community.
One Of the most inspiring Incidents
Of the meeting was the enthusiasm
which one member expressed when
the appeal for extending aid to
the starving children was made 81
wish to give 500 to this worthy
cause" he said, "and will gladly
head committee to solicit funds,
The person who refuses to aid these
children has no heart and would not
respond to any appeal which could
be made"
The Rotary Club Of Greenwood is
making splendid progress, adhering to
the principle, "He profits most, who
serves best" The Club feels it has
great opportunities to serve this COM
munity and it is the object Of every
Rotarian to serve his fellow men to
his best ability. The meetings are
always enjoyable and profitable.
Mr.. Z. B. Robinson, chairman Of
the Entertainment Committee, is do
ing splendid work for the club and
his services are thoroughly appreciat-
ed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
CUPDS ARROWS
SEEM USELESS
Girls Form Club And Have TaboOed
Use Of Tobacco Among Their
Sweethearts.
Associated Press

NATION, ILL.,, Feb. 2--Dan Gu.
p'd is finding his bows and arrows
are thus far quite useless against the
hearts of the girls of the West Side
christian Church of this city who
have formed club not to keep com
pany with boys who smoke cigarettes
or use tobacco in any form.
The club is continuing to grow, ac.
cording to its sponsor, Edward Nc,
nee, superintendent of the Sunday
school of that church, and though a
marked decrease in the manner OF
matches" is noted, according to Mr.
mckee, quite a few local boys have
given up the bad habit.
Dan Cupid's second and hardest
olow-the blow that sent him reeling
aizzily-came when a number of boy
students at the Mattoon high school
fesaliated by forming an opposing or
sshlzation t otry to make out of the
girls of today "the kind of girls oul
mothers were"
IL was at meeting of the Christ
4n Endeavor Society a week ago
mat Mr.. Mckee urged the girls to
s'gn pledges not to keep company
sitn boys who fused the weed" I"
twenty-five pledges were signed i'm
7 Snedlately and during the past week
ae club grew in leaps and bounds.
Inc Christian Endeavor Society girls
now hope to induce every girl in
'0wn to join their ranks.
DO you want to stand around
wniie some boy is smoking cigarette
VI walk up the street with him as he
aangies the silly thing in his teeth or
:" You want to smell the nasty
smoker" !, they argued. The answer,
saey say is usually "no' and a new
A'ener to the pledge is obtained.
y was then that the boys decided
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
Closed II to 15 up.
N. Orleans Spots 13.50-25 down.
NEW ORLEANS COTTON LETTER
(FrOm Jno. F. Clark & Co.
BY Abe Silver.)

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 2-Being
slightly better than due at first, Liv-
erpool presented futures about ten
lower than due by the time our mar.
kets opened. Spot prices are ten
higher, sales larger, total 5000 bales
Berlin-German Reichstag unani.
mously turns down the reparations
terms. Counter proposals to be for,
mulated. Crisis regarded as serious.
New Bedford says that several cot
ton mills have started up that have
been idle for weeks and that there
were also indications of more activi-
ty in yarn mills,
Some news is coming in on result
of the bankers drive for organized
curtailment of production.
While feeling seems reactionary on
the foreign uncertainty and less conf
dence in the spot situation there is
no decided inclination to operate on
the bear side and selling is
mostly for quick scalps and cautions,
1t is being fully realized that any
sudden favorable news from Europe
could cause a material advance on
rushed covering.
1t was reported that one spot house
last night had sold 1900 bales low
grades to local mills. Other spot in
formation is that American middling
is offering at the price of March fu-
lures.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
The Ground Hog
Saw His Shadow

The Ground Hog saw his shadow to-
day and according to tradition, re-
turned to his hole where he will re-
main for a period of six weeks, dur
ing which time winter weather will
continue. Twelve o'clock is said to be
the hour in which the little animal
leaves his winter quarters and IL the
day is bright and fair and he sees
his shadow, he returns to his earthly
home. The dazzling sunshine Of to-
day was sufficiently bright to cause
the ground hog to quickly dart back
to his hole. Those who have faith in
the ground hog as a prognosticator
say Spring weather will not appear
for six weeks,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
POSTPONE BOUT
FOR MARCH 18th.
Dempsey Announced Today Fight Be-
tween He And Willard Inde-
finitely Put OFF.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Feb. 2--Jack
Dempsey announced today that the
fifteen round bout scheduled for
March nth in New York, between
himself and Jess Willard, former
champion, had been indefinitely post
poned Dempsey said the telegram
from his manager in New York would
not give the detailed reasons, but he
believed it was due TO the ruling Of
the New York Boxing Commission,
limiting the price Of admission to
SIS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
Members OF The
City Council Meet

The City Council held its regular
meeting last night at the City Hall.
A few citizens appeared before the
members, asking re-adjustments Of
tax assessments. With the exception
Of the tax adjustment made only rou-
tin ebusiness was transacted. Bills
were allowed and the officers salar-
les paid. No ordinances or petitions
were brought before the Council.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
APPROVE TEN
MILLION LOAN
Finance Corporation Favors Financ.
ing Expectation Commodities
To Europe.
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-The pre-
liminary approval Of a loan of ten
million dollars to a group of Ameri-
can banks to finance the expectation
of condensed milk and similar pro-
ducts to Great Britain and Europe
has been announced by the War Fin
ance Corporation. This is the first
application that has been approved
since the revival of the corporation
last month.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
METHODISTS MET
MEMPHIS TODAY
viii Map Out Plans For The Propos-
ed Christian Educational
Drive

MEMPHIS, Feb, 2---The leaders in
the educational work Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, from
eighteen states met here today with
members Of the College Bishops TO
map out the plans for proposed
Christian educational movement
which is contemplated to raise fund
Of $3O,OO0,OO0 for the enlargement
and endowment Of ninety or more
Methodist educational institutions in
the United States.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
In The Consideration Of
The Tariff Emer-
gency Bill
VOTE WAS 36
TO 35 AGAINST
A TW0-Thirds Vote Was
Necessary For The
Adoption.

WASHINGTON Feb. 2-The Re
publican attempt to enforce the Clot-
ure Rule for the consideration of the
Emergency Tariff Bill was defeated
today in the Senate. The vote was
36 for the adoption of the Cloture
and 80 against A two-thirds vote
is necessary for adoption. Twenty
seven Republicans and nine Demo-
crats supported the Cloture petition.
Seven Republicans and Twenty eight
Democrats opposed it.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
Believed Dead II Years
But Is Alive And Well

ITTA BENA, Miss, Feb. 2-Mr,
Frank Nobby, a we'll known young
man here, has recently received news
that his father, believed dead for
seventeen years, is alive and well.
At the time of the San Francisco
fire, the family became separated,
some going one way, and some an
other. After diligent tracing, faith
er and son have finally located each
other. Mr.. Nobby's friends are con-
graduating him on his good news.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
YazOO State Bank
Stockholders Meet

At recent meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Yazoo State Bank Of
Itta Bena the following directors and
officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
Directors--Dr. G. C. Moore, G..
Dunn, R. W. Harvey, DR.. A. J. Moore,
s. N Ely, j. T. Thomas, J. s. Love,
NJ. j. White and ]. H. Campbell.
0fficers-Dr. c. C. Moore, Presi-
dent; R. W. Harvey, Vice President;
and B. w. Griffin, Cashier.
The condition of the bank was
found to be in good shape.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
Newberry Victor
In Recount Ballots

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2--The re-
count Of ballots for the Michigan Sen
atorial election of 1918, was finish
ed by the Senate elections committee,
left Senator NewberTy, Republican
with a plurality Of 4,334 over Henry
Ford.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
REDUCTION OF
BONUS Is MADE
Employees OF Refineries OF Standard
Oil Co. Voluntarily Accept A
Reduction.
Associated Press

NEW YORK, Feb. 2-The en-
ployees of all refineries of the Stan
dard Oil Co., of New Jersey have vol
unfairly accepted the reduction of
one half of their cost of living bon
US, it was announced today. This is
equivalent to a two per cent wage
cut,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
BIG FIRE TODAY
PINE BLUFF, ARK.
Destroys Marco Milling Co.. And Ad.
joining Buildings-Damage
$l50,OO0.


PINE BLUFF, Ark, Feb. 2-Fire
OF an undetermined origin early to-
day destroyed the plant of the Marco
Milling Co., and several adjoining
buildings in the railroad yards here.
The loss is estimated to exceed $780,
900.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
RULING MADE
BY MIR. PALMER
Issues Statement Regarding Govern
ment's Authority In Giving
Permits.
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-Attorney
General Palmer ruled today that the
authority of the government to issue
permits for the withdrawal Of liquor
from bonded warehouses is limited to
manufacturers and wholesale drug
gists.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-02-02
Four Policemen
Were Ambushed

SKIBEREEN, Ireland, Feb. g
Four policemen were ambused at Dro
moleague in the county of Cork, last
night by two hundred men. One of
the officers was killed and another
seriously wounded.