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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-08
NEW YORK PETROLEUM.
NEW YORK RAW srGAR

NEW YORK, April S.-Petroleum was
steady today, with Pennsylvania quoted
at So a barrel.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-08
CLEARING HOUSE STATEMENT.

NEW YORK, April Exchanges, 1858,
27T, 719; balances, $49,929, 541; Federal
Reserve Bank credit balances, S44,1 99,
709.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-08
Weather

The following table shows the state Of
the weather at a. IN. April 6, as OBJ
served by L. s. weather bureaus:
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-08

Wheat-No 1 red, car; No. red 1
car; No 8 red, 2 cars; No. mixed, car.
Corn-No. white, 2 cars No. 3 white,
3 cars No. white, 3 cars; No. white,
car; No. . yellow, 2 cars; sample yellow,
car; No. mixed, car. Total, 10 cars.
Oats-No. white, s cars; No. 2 white,
6 cars; No. 8 white, car; No. white, l
car. Total, 10 cars,
Hay-No. l timothy, ! car. Total 1 car
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-08
INDIANAPOLIS CASH GRAIN.

Bids for car lots Of grain and hay at
the call of the Indianapolis Board of
Trade were:
Wheat-No sales.
Confirm; No. white, 59060c: No.
white, 5SM59c; No. 3 yellow, 58I2M59c /;
No. yellow, 57@58c; No. 3 mixed, 561a q
5T12c.
Oats-Firm; No 2 white, 40041c; No.
white, 39M40c.
Hay-Weak; No. / timothy, 500 50@21c A.;
No. . timothy, $206205O; No. l light
clover mixed, $19.50@20; No. 1 clover hay,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20
PLEDGES AID TO
| SOUTH AMERICA
Harding Declares Friendship
for Neighbors

CENTRAL PARK. New York.
April .o.-The United States stands
willing To fight. II necessary. 10 pro
tect the sturdy young democracies OF
tho Western hemisphere from op-
preston and tyranny. President Har.
ding declared yesterday. picdgins his
determination TO stand by tho Mon.
roe doctrine. But this doctrine VIVA
never intended seifishiy. and In pre-
serving Il tho United States has har
bored no dream OF exploitation. he
added
Speaking on pan.Am~rtcanism at
the unwilling OF the statue OF Simon
Bolivar. South American libera;or. In
Central park. Harding repealed In
strong words insinuations that the
United states had USED the Monroe
doctrine as a cloak for exploitation
on tho Western hemisphere. On the
contrary. he said. pan-Americanism
means sympathetic and generous
AmeYicanisn--
All American republics should
touch cibows.- ne added, TO show
that achievement does not mean any.
bcdy's destruction
mo scifishnesw impeis, no grr~d
In urrinx. no envy incifes. no hatred
10 ariua;lnx.- Harding declared.
A short but meafy section OF his
comparatively brief address was dc.
voted TO the Monroe doctrine.
There have been times when the
meaning of Monroeiam was misun.
dcrstood by some. perverted by 9th.
eys. and made the subject OF distort.
Ing propaganda by those who saw In
II an obstacle TO the realization OF
their own ambitions" Harding said
some have sought 10 mako our ad.
hesion 10 this doctrine justification
for prejudice against the United
States. They have falsely charged
that we sought 10 hold the nations Of
the Old World at arms length In or
der that we might monopoiixe the
privilege Of exploitation for our.
selves. Others have protested that
the doctrine would never be enforced
IL to enforce II should involve us In
actual hostiiitics-"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20
The importance Of
Healthy Kidneys

In the removal OF waste material
from the body, tho kidneys are called
upon TO perform a very important
duty. The failure OF these marvel
GUS and deiicately constructed or.
gnns 90 properly do their work
means retention In the system OF poi.
sonous matter. This poisons the
system. and IL permitted TO remain
results in severe backachc. headache.
torpid liver. constipation and cventu-
ally Brights disease. Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Remedy. a combi-
nation of herbs and healthfui ingre-
dents. was discovered about 80
years ago. and its value In strength
ening the kidneys and liver was Mt
once appreciated. Today II stands
as one OF the standard remedies In
the treatment Of Diseases of the kid
neys and liver. Many persons suffer
from diseases OF the kidneys UNI
knowingly. The use OF Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy win
invariably improve your health. and
make you feel that Life In really
worth the living.
Sold by leading druggists every
where. Sample sent on receipt OF ten
cents Warmers Safe Remedies Co..
Dept. Sol, Rochester, ". Y.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20
LIBRARY row
IS POSTPONED
Controversy Goes Over Until
Next Tuesday

After q stormy semsion Tuesday
the council judiciary and department
efficiency eosnrnittc, postponed the
hearing OF tho controversy over tho
management Of tho public library
until ncr, Tuesday afternoon A TO
quest for continuance was made by
three library directors and reproscn.
,atives Of the committee on civic
betsrrmcns
Tuesdays rrrs,on rhowcd the
library board has been divided on
important matters Of policy for
some time. the thr~e women being
on one DIDO and tho four mcn on the
Other. Tho council committee point.
I'd out II had no power over Tho sub
Jet matter. but would act al medi.
atorp.
!. w. Esav. prrNadcnt Of the n.
brary board. made spirited replies
10 several bitter allegations against
tho institutions management
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20

For . JUICY steak. let's go to
Bolds'a-Advertisem
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20

NEW YORK. April zo.--with op-
crators and employees apparently
deadiocked on the question Of wage
cut. the prospect Of a great shipping
strike May 1 doomed today.
The American Steamship owners'
association announced that wage
reduction OF 20 TO 10 per cent viii BE-
put into effect on that date. when
tho present agreement expires. VAR.
Gus branches Of the International
seaman's union already have Off
cialiy informed tho operators they
win no. accept the cut and have pre-
scented counter demands
Andrew Furuse;h. president Of the
union. said tho other organizations
would take the same stand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20

WASHINGTON. April ia sub
stitute for the sales tar was being
susht today by congressional com.
mittsea handling rcvenue-ralaing leg.
lsiation.
Members Of the committees admit
tina, with defeat Of tho saicr tar GER
tain. and with pledges made that this
congress will eliminate or reduce OK.
cass profits. incom, and other taxea.
they are uncertain where tho GOV
ernment is going 10 set ita money.
As consequence. the taxpayers
cannot know for abou, six months
how much tho government Intends
to take from them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20
Consular Service
Exams Here June ~

From juno q TO July ii cxamina'
tons for consular service will be held
In Washington. ID. c. Applicants
must be recommended by United
States senator or congressman. In
addition to consuls. 20 student inter.
prefers are wanted for China Japan
and Turkey. Information may be oh.
tanned from g. II. Blalock. OF the
local bureau OF foreign and domestic
commerce.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20
Girl Routs Prowler
but He Steals SAP

After rifling the pockets Of coats
left in the girls locker room OF the
L,cary building. late Tuesday after.
noon. nm unknown man made his es.
cape when Mrs. Emma Shelton. Gle
vator operator. went to summon aid.
tn marauder escaped with sac be.
longing TO Mrs. May Johnson, 81
from Mrs. Hattie Kavanaugh. and s.
from Mrs. Shelton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20
FOR ITCHING TORTURE
Use Antiscptic Liquid Zemo

There 10 one remedy thst seldom
fzils to stop itching torture and relieve
skin irritation, and that makes the aka
oft clear md healthy.
Any druggist Can supply you with
yer,o. which generally overcomes skin
iisessea Eczema. Itch. pimples. rzsheA
dsckhesdA In most cases give way
o zemo. Frequently. minor blemishes
!isappesr overnight Itching usually
rtops instantly. Zemo u . safe. anti.
,epttc liquid, clean. easy 10 use and
dependable. II costs only Sc IN EXTRA
Aree bottle. Sl.00. Il viii not stain. b
not greasy OF sticky and 10 positively
Iale for tender. sensitive skina
ns Z W. Roe Ca. ClsvslanA q
advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20
Accidental Fall
Kills Seattle Man

VANCOUVER u. c.. April 20
Testimony OF friends who witnessed
the occurrence resulted In n verdict
OF accidental death by coroner's
jury that held inquest over the body
OF II. II. Stewart. secretary of the
carnation Milk Products Co, Seattle.
who was killed by fall In the home
Of Dr. A. l.. McLennon here.
Harry Subbs. advertising manager
OF tho Carnation company. and two
Seattle lawyers who werc present
testified that Stewart opened the
wrong door and fell to the basement.
His skull was fractured
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20
Be Careful What You
Wash Your Hair With

Most soaps and prepared shaznpoos
contain too much aikali. which In
very Injurious, AZ II dries the scalp
and makes the hair brittle.
The best thing TO use In Muistfied
cocoanut oil shampoo. for thi. Ii pure
and entirely wr~asele~a It's very
cheap and beats anything else all To
pieces. You can get Mulslned At any
drug store. and n few ounces win last
the whole family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub II In. about tcnspoonful
is all tina, IL required II makes an
abundance Of rich. creamy iather.
cicanscs thoroughly. and rinscs out
easily. The hair dries quickly and
evenly. and Ia soft. fresh looking.
bright. fiufyy. wavy. and Easy 10
handle Besides. IL ioosens and takes
out every particle Of dust. dirt and
dandruff. He sure your druggist
gives you acknowledgements.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20
GRAY Silk Hose

complies line Of silk hose In five leading Shades
of gray to match the spring and summer footwear,
in sizes 49, to 10. Priced at $1.35 to 1925 pair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20
Geo. Walker Heads
Sons of Revolution

George Hunt Walker was elected
president Of Washington society.
Sons Of the Revolution. at a meeting
In the Arctic club rooms Tuesday
might Other officers chosen were:
RI Rev. Frederic VIM. keator. vice
president. VIM. ID. Perkins. secretary:
Douglas c. Conovcr. treasurer. Ed
ward A. Batweil. registrar. George
II. Preston. historian; Ciaudius c.
Ramsay. Livingstone y. stedrfen and
James A. Wood. trustees.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-20

VANCOUVER, II. C.-Inqucst TO
be held into death Of Mrs. John
Montgomery, society woman. who
drowned herself in Fraser river Tues.
day.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-01
silk Cultivation in China.

That the secret of the silkworm was
jealousy guarded is well known, and
tradition is told Of Chinese prin-
cess who tried to import the insects
into the country whittier she was go
ing Certainly It seems probable that
silk making was known as long ago
as $500 h. c., when Emperor Chin
Nong, TO whom is ascrlbed the inven-
tion Of the pillow, is said to have be-
gun the planting Of mulberry trees.
and his successor, Hoanti, intrusted
to his wife the investigation into the
rearing Of the sllkworms. IN the year
26O2 b. c. Certainly her work was sue.
cessful, and her name 10 this day is
held in high honor an encouragement
40 those who, like Lul Tsu 81 Ling Chi.
devote their time To the care Of any
form Of investigation work.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-01
Death 20 Rata.

A study OF barium carbonate as a
rat poison, made 10y the United States
Department Of Agriculture. indicates
that 20 per cent mixture with food
makes satisfactory bait With this
percentage rat ordinarily needs TO
eat only one-third or three-eighths OF
meal of average size TO get a fatal
dose. 1t was found that with this
dose many Of the rats poisoned died
within "a hours. though an occasional
rat was found which survived an even
larger amount, thus Indicating that 100
per cent mortality is not 10 be- expect
ed In any case.
A summary Of results OF expert
ments conducted by various persons
with n view to determining the dead.
illness of barlum 10 different animals
shows the fallacy Of the assumption
that barum Is poisonous only TO rats
II Is pointed ont that the fatal dose of
barium per pound tends to decrease
relatively rs the size Of the animal In
creases, and that bait calculated TO
be fatal 10 rats may be assumed TO be
more or less dangerous 10 small do
nestle animals also.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-01
CoURTESAN OF LOVELY ORIGIN
lady HsmlItsn Ross 10 High,
Anomalous, Positlon, Solely
Through Her Great ossvty.

Lady Hamilton. who. during the
latter part OF the Eighteenth century.
war world figure, and whose activ-
files did much TO change history. was
born az n blacksmith and cook. The
time was 10 come when she was bed
fellow with the queen of Naples, and
close friend 20 kings and princes, ne
well az the wife Of the British ambas-
sndor 10 Italy. and mistress Of the
great Nelson. but II was as Emma
Lyon that she began her career OF
mastering power and authority by her
woman's beauty and wiles.
While walking along the street nj
the age OF sixteen she saw an old
schoolfellow In the hands OF press
gang that was about 10 convey him
aboard British ship bound for forced
service. She went 10 Captain Payne.
commander OF the ship, and begged
his release. The captain agreed-on
condition. The girl accepted II and
gave up her honor 90 save her friend.
The captain paid dearly for his act
shortly afterward. r. the young beau
~ went about the town charging up
bills 81 enormous amounts. and he
wns forced 10 settle
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-01
Thermometsrs Crow Old.

Even thermometers become old, and
consequently inaccurate with age, mcr-
curfHl Instruments reading too high
and spirit instruments TOO low. In the
former case he bulb appears to
shrink, thus forcing the quicksilver
TOO far Up the stem. This gradual
shrinsane is supposed 10 be due 10 the
fact That thef.xiernal pressure on the
buib may be considerably higher than
the Internal pressure the air as far
~ possible having been removed he
fore the glass Is sealed.
On The other hand. the spirit ther.
moinetcr IL segled With the bulb Gov
ereJ-in q ffce.lng mixture, In order
TO lock w In the glass as much mir as
possible. The instrument thus starts
with the internal pressure which n
time appears to be reduced either bv
expansion OF the glass under the In.
ternal pressure or by leakage.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-01
THAT LUCKY RABBITS FOOT
Must Be Procured Only Under Csrtsl,.
Circumstances II the Charm
10 to Have Power.

You have undoubtedly heard about
wearing a rabbits foot for luck. Do
you know what Is the significance OF
II, where II Is 10 be carried, and why
II IL luckyf Well, here II IL:
'Phe rabbits foot is esteemed a
powerful tallsman 10 bring good for
tune 10 the wearer and protect him
from all dangers" says an authority.
AS this belief Is more or less common
throughout the South IL may be well
TO state how The charm Is prepared.
for the benefit of those who wish To
he put on the royal road TO health,
wealth and prosperity.
ut must he the left hind foot OF r
graveyard rabbit, and that Is one
caught In a graveyard, although one
captured under the gallows would
probably answer as well. II must be
taken AT the midnight hour and the
foot amputated. The foot must then
be carried secretly in the pocket until
by chance the owner happens upon
hollow stump In which water has col.
lected from recent rains. The foot Is
then dipped three times into this VIII
ter and the charm is complete.
Among the negroes and unedu-
Gated whites OF the South the reputed
possessor Of this potent talisman is at
once feared and respected"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-01
CLARITY IN NIGHT THOUGHTS
Brain 10 Frequently at Best During the
still, Quiet Hours Of the Dark
ness.

Many writers sleep with pencil and
notebook under their pillows and a
lamp at hand. so that they may dash
on the thoughts that come TO them
In the watches OF the night. There
IS about these thoughts clarity th9t
does not come with daytime thinking
"A sureness OF vision that approaches
the clairvoyant. Misfortunes never
loom so full or realistic as after mid
night; but Joy and pleasure lose some
thing OF their glamor, their evidence
doubt creeps In with them.
A problem which we have wrestlcd
in the daylight, weighing II with all
our intelligence, IL settled In a certain
way, calmly and judlciously and after
mature reflection. Our decision seems
the dead OF the night. that self.same
issue hobs up before our mental VI
sion, wakes us from a sound sleep and
settles itself In quite another way, In
one great Hash. A strong white light
has been turned upon the brain and
has revealed there conclusion OF
which we had no inkling before. The
processes OF arriving at II are closed
chapter. The clairvoysnt brain has
registered q result only. And again and
again II will be found to be the right
the expedient solution.
Memory, too, is peculiarly keen In
the sllences between midnight and four
In the morning. All the cobwets have
been swept from the brain by the first
hours OF sleep; the body and nerve
centers are slDgularly rested; there
are no noises to disturb and some sub
conscious power is at work within MS.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-01
Trieklna Fate.

Every Hindoo must have son 20
perform the proper rites In his behalf
SO that he may be released from pur-
gatory after death. says Asia Maya
zine. Especially cursed, therefore. is
he whose fate 1t Is "a bee sonless. one
such, a Brahmin, propitlated the god
Nishu aud obtained boon. He asked
for q son, but, since a son was not in
the mans fate. Nishu refused. Twice
this happened. but the third time the
Brahmin asked that his morrlments
might bee shared 10y gods and men
alike. This was granted He then
went home, locked his door and. with
his wife, began to sing and dance.
Thereupon, all the gods and men. by
the terms ~ the boon. were compelled
Ia sing and dance. with him. and the
business Of the universe was brought
TO standsiill stop" begged the
gods. "only when you grant me
SON. answered the Bruhmin. And ko
Ind his way.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-01
Program Reader.

"Jim, the Penman," starring Lionel
Barrymore, produced by Whitman
Bennett and distributed by Associ-
ated First National Pictures, Inc,
will be the offering at the Cozy The
atre Monday.
In this production Mr.. Barrymore
purtrays a role so entirely different
from any in which he has hitherto
been seen that il is a revelation as to
the remarkable versatility and ability
OF this noted actor Jim, the Pen
man" as produced by Mr.. Bennett is
an Americanized version brought up
to date of a melodrama which has
been popular on the English stage for
generation.
Mr.. Barrymore is cast as James
Ralston, the cashier in q small coun-
try bank. Ralston has an e1cep-
tional talent for forgery, but the first
time he exercises II for money gain
Is to save the president OF the BANK
Enoch Bronson, from band Of
swindlers. Nina, the beautiful daugh-
ter OF Bronson, is the impellihg mo-
tive. The forgery is discovered by
the swindlers. They admire Raj
ston's skill and offer him a member
ship in the band with an alternative
OF going to Jail. He joins.
He FORCES two letters which sepa-
istes Nina and the man to whom she
Is engaged. His prosperity engen-
dcrsd through his share of the loot
gained by the gang makes him
wealthy man. Nina finally yields TO
his protestations and they are mar
ried.
Then Ralstoh balks At forgery
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-01
Pioneert Prairie Bunk.

The necessity OF finding more con
venlent and comfortable place than
the ground upon which to sleep pro-
duced the 'prairie bunk" This one
legged hedstead, now a piece Of furnl-
turc of the past, was lmprovised nv
the pioneer In unique manner A
forkcd stake was driven into the
ground ~ a proper distance from the
conner Of the room and upon II poles,
us-.ally Of hickory, were laid reaching
FROM each wall. These poles, where
they touched the walls, rested In the
openings between, the logs or were
driven into auger holes. Upon these
poles Stats OF claphoard we're placed.
or linden bark was interviewer from
pole % pole. Sometimes an old-fash-
toned "cord bed" was made ny using
hassWoOd bark for the cord. On this
framework the housewife spread her
straw tick or piled the luxurious
mound Of her homemade feather bed
Such q sleeping place was usually
known as prairie bedstead,' but
sometimes IL was called "prnirie
ascal."-Mildred J. sharp, In the Pal
impsost.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-01
Inheritance Of Insanity.

According to Doctor Kener. director
Of large lunatic asylum In Rou-
mnnia, insanity. when transmitted, oc-
ours al On earlier aCe IN each sue.
cessiye generation. OF 30 pairs az
parents. reports the Journal of Tie
American Medical Association. and OF.
spring. 20 per cent Of the offspring
were iouud to lave had ihe'r fr,i ~.
tack ~ insanity before he age ~
twenty-five. u cons'ieri be pori ION be.
ing "ougenIial lmbecilos. Mothers
transmitted much more frequently Than
fathers. ana daughters are affected
more often Than sons; also ia. off.
spring are affected 1T ,buut hnif the
nge Of the parent, being IN MOTT IN.
ttances ehIe1" congo nitnl irbec,l.s Of
cnsst OF aslolesccnt in.uul;y.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-07-01
DAzzLED OLD LONDON TOWN
Becky Wells. Beavtiful Madesp. We'll
knewn Character During the
Reign Of George ~.

Becky Wells, beautiful English act
ress, journalist and eIthor, was BON
In 1889. married nj eighteen, and q
few months later saw her husband de.
sert her for her bridesmaid. She
went 10 London and won success by
her beauty when she went GU the
stage. She took up with Edward Top.
ham, an eccentric, and they estab-
llshed newspaper that thrived on
scandal.
Becky took 10 wearing furs In sum
mer aud muslins In winter, which per
hsps stamps her as woman In ad-
vance Of her aye. She hired hackney
coaches 10 drive her TO oxford or
Cambridge for her health, and her
vsgnrIes were the talk OF the town.
She imagined that she was lrresisti-
BILE and took II into her head TO In.
fatuate George III. the dull king
whose only redeemlng virtue was his
apparent faithfulness 10 his wife. she
was thrown into jail by her creditors,
and there she infatuated q Moor, son
OF the prime minister OF Morocco, who
had been Sent TO prison for contempt
OF co1rt They were welded In jail
with festivities that lasted week and
which cost the bridegroom $500. Her
husband, Joseph Sumbel, then secured
his release by paying his brother $50
600 and he also paid Bccky's creditors
and took her with him.