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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
PERSH|NG ARGUES
AGAINST PACiF!SI||I|
Would Keep U. S. Prepared
Until Universal Disarma-
meRt Is Assured.

warning against pacifism and un-
preparedness was given the House
naval committee today by Gen. Per-
disarmament
While expressing approval of the
proposal for a world disarmament
conference the former commander of
the American eXpeditionary forces
said the United States should go
ahead with its present Navy and
Army programs until definite agree
meflt had been reached by at least
the five great world powers.
We should steer clear of drifting
into pacifist state of mind simply
because we are discussing this sub
Ject. Gen. Pershing asserted. None
Of US wants war. but We do not want
to be caught unprepared if war
comes.
Until some agreement is had l
would say that the safe policy for
the United States to pursue would be
to continue our Army and Navy pro-
grams and not allow ourselves to be
caught unprepared as we were at the
beginning of the world war. 1t is
unsafe and unwise for one nation to
disarm at such a time this unless
the others do likewise. l think l am
IN a position to know better than any
other man. what unpreparedneSS
meant at the beginning of the war
The nations of the world know, the
general added, that Americas eco
nomic position would enable it to out
strip the world in military prepara-
ton if It so desired. and that there
fore they vould realize the sincerity
of a move for disarmament. if init
ated by this country and would sub
scribe to it gladly.
Thinks World Faxors Disarmament.
President-elect Harding will find a
favorable sentiment toward disarma-
ment among the nations of the world
when he takes office, Gen. Pershing
asserted.
Civilization would be imperiled by
another great war among the world
powers, the general said. Stagger-
ing burdens of debt resulting from
the world war made an immediate
reduction iE military expenditures
imperative to most nations. he de-
clared. adding that he could hardly
tonceive' that any power would de-
cline to discuss disarmament if 4
CAL for a conference went out.
Some agreement might be. reached
if representatives of the nations
said the general They could at
least reach some agreement in prin-
ciple and the details of gradual re-
duction could be worked out in the
next few years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
ALLIES RECALL MISSIONS.

VIENNA. February lit is under
stood all the allied governments have
ordered the withdrawal of their re-
spective military missions within a
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
WEATHER.

Cloudy tonight: tomorrow fair; not
much change in temperature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ended at 2 pm. today: Highest, Al, at 2
pm. today; lowest. 90. at 1880 am. to-
day. Full report on page 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02

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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14
NO AMERICAN COTTON
 FOR CENTRAL EUROPE
lRv the Associated Press,

Berlin, June 24. (By Mail l.D-A. S. Burleson, former United States post master general, who has returned to Berlin after Investigating the com Imercial, industrial and financial cor ditions of Poland, Austria and Czecho- solvakia, is of the opinion that there is little hope of selling Europe large quantities of cotton and other raw ma terials until Germany and other coun- tries of central Europe balance their budgets and make definite arrange ments to discontinue the issuance of paper money and to retire that cur rency until it's volume is only three times that of their gold reserves.
 Il can't see any indication that the statesmen of central Europe are fac. ing their problems and might insure the resumption of the industries and the renewal of the export trade" said MT. Burleson. It is not reasonable to talk about foreign loans to central Europe as long as the printing presses continue to pour out paper money without any gold guarantee or any prospect that it will be retired.
 "Germany is in far better condition than the other countries of central Europe, and l personally believe Ger many could improve its exchange situation very speedily if it would stop issuing paper money and levy tax over period of 10 years to guarantee its retirement of and the creation ot a larger gold reserve. Foreign bank CTS want to see definite plans before they take a chance on the countries of central Europe.'
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14
100 LEGION VETS
 10 VISIT FRANCE
GBy the Associated Pressl

New York, July 1.-The 250 mem bers of the American Legion, who will visit France in August and September at the invitation of President Miller and, will represent every section of the United States and all arms of the fighting forces in the war. Every state will have it's quota and if pos Isible every combat division will have representation, says an announce ment by the legion
 A fixed quota, based on legion mem-
 bership, has been allotted to each state. Not all who have asked to be included can go, but it is the purpose of Franklin O'Olier, the former ma tional commander of the legion who is in charge of the pilgrimage to make the party "a cross section of our former fighting forces.' Selection Of the members is in the hands of the state organizations of the legion.
 Details of the tour in France which have just been made public show that the Americans will visit again the principal American battlefields, at. tend various dedicatory ceremonies and will be entertained at numerous receptions.
 The party will sail aboard the steamer George Washington on Aug ust 3 and will return about the mid de of September. The principal events of the visit will be the dedica- tion at Flirey of a monument to the American army, which is the gift of the French municipality and the peo- .ple of Lorraine; and the laying of the cornerstone of the new bridge, Point Roosevelt" over the Marne at Chat eau ThierrV.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14

'dler as Nero," writes Colonel Land- voight, "but the way he pulls down on the wire E. occasionally reaching for the G, would probably have ex- tinguished the fire in Rome. Billy in the New Ground 'Arkansaw Tray eler,' Old Zip Coon,' Devils Dream, ,'Old Hundred,' 'Rocksy Ann,' Sally in the Garden,' The Fatal Wedding.
 Turkey in the Straw and a vast re- pertoire of improvised tunes pour from his fiddle like the soughing of the gentle breezes through corn field on dewy morn. Mr. Scott has fiddled his way through 84 years and worn out wire F. strings enough to cable the country. We place him in nomination for an old time Arkansas fiddler. Forgot to mention that a number 12 foot pats an accompani- ment.'
 It is almost certainty that Uncle John is elected for the New Orleans contest.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14
ROUND MOUNTAIN.

Rev. Kelley failed to fill his ap. pointment here Sunday.
 Mrs. Dewey Wofford and little daughter of Hartman arrived here Saturday afternoon for a visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. D. King.
 Mrs. F. P. Nelson of Conway and son, Floyd Nelson of Forth Worth, Texas, visited W. O. Ward and chil- dren here one day last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Sevier are wis., iting their daughter, Mrs. Riall Chrouch, of Dew Drop.
 w. T. Hall spent Saturday night and Sunday with his son, Harlan Hall, and family, who live east of Conway.
 MT. and Mrs. Esley King, of Con- way, spent Sunday with J. D. King and family here.
 Ed Chrouch of Camp Pike visited his brother, Ezra Chrouch, here last week.
 Mrs. Lyda Satterfield and children are visiting her father-in-law, G. w. Satterfield and family of Beryl this week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14

per cent, a person spending $1 at a local store would pay one cent and so on. The same applies to the pay ment of accounts. G. L. Banner, one of the committee, stated today that the aggregate purchase price would be the basis of the tax. For example, a person might buy several items, each costing less than the minimum of 5o cents. However, the store would col lect on the total spent.
 Enthusiasm is noticeable in the ranks of Conway's citizenship for the plan as the most feasible way through which to save the public school. The expressions of approval are so em- phatic and so numerous as to drown out the opposition, and 1t is con- fidently expected on all sides that op- eration of the tax plan will produce the maximum revenue possible under it's provisions.
 The Log Cabin Democrat today adds the name of Mir. and Mrs. G. A. Eul- en to the list of signers to the tax pelllloH. OlLel HdIileS LII citlZehS omitted through error will be added from time to time.
 Only partial list of the merchants and business houses cooperating with the school board has been published. Dr. Conger, finishing the canvass made by Mayor w. D. Cole, Mr. Banner and others, this morning ad- ded the following firms: Barnes Studio, W. C. Hamil, Conway Clean ing Company, Erbacher Brothers, Erbacher & Huckaby and W. c. Smith These stores with those already an- nounced will tomorrow display the red card which is the permit of the beard for collection of the "S. o. s. taxes.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14
BRITISH ARMY KILLS
 30,000 FINE HORSES

London, June 25. (By Mail.)- Horse lovers throughout the country have been shocked by Colonial Secre- tary Winston Churchill's announce ment in the house of commons that 30,00O army horses in Mesopotamia are to be killed because it is too ex- pensive to bring them home.
 It was explained that they are heavy draft horses for which there is no To. cal use, and that they had to be fed on imported fodder. The nearest ros- sible markets are India or Egypt, but the difficulties and cost of transporta tion thence are said to be prohibi- tive. Shipping men say it costs 40 to 50 pounds to bring horse from the east to England, not counting horse mems wages.
 The war office view is that it is better for the horses to be killed humanely and scientifically than to be left in the hands of natives who would not care for them properly, and no one would suggest turning them adrift in the desert.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14
RE.ALL01 FEDERAL
 AID TO HIGHWAYS

Little Rock, July 13-A special meeting of the state highway eommis- sion has been called for next Mon day for the purpose of re-alloting state and federal aid to roads. Con- missioner Wilson explains that this is due to the fact that many of the dis tricts to which aid was originally al loted have failed to take advantage of it and in many instances the districts are dead with no prospect of being re vived. The aid is therefore to be re- Lapportioned among live districts.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14
WOODMAN CIRCLE RESOLUTION

Resolutions of Respect by Holly Grove No. 95, Woodman Circle, Con- way.
 Whereas, God in His infinite mer- oy and wisdom saw fit on June 14 to remove from our midst our beloved sovereign, Madie Mai Morgan, and
 Whereas, the home has lost de- voted wife and mother whose place can never be filled and the Grove has lost a faithful and beloved member,
 Therefore, be it resolved that as a token of respect to our late Sovereign Morgan we hereby tender our heart- felt sympathy to the bereaved
 Resolved further, that our charter be draped for 30 days and that a copy of these resolutions be written on our minutes, a copy be published in our home paper, a copy be sent to the Monthly Tidings, and ono to the grief stricken family of the de- ceased.
 Mae c. Jones, Matte B. Hairston, Maude Major, committee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14
EPWORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL.

A picnic supper will be given to- night by the Epworth League at 2 O clock on the parsonage lot opposite the First Methodist church. An in formal social will follow the picnic All the young people of the city are invited to attend.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14
M RAE LOCATES REAL
 ARKANSAS FIDDLER

Little Rock, July 14.-Governor McRae is on the hoe trail of the cham pion old time fiddler of Arkansas. He was found by Colonel Ed Land voight of Forrest City, Colonel Land voight recommends John Scott of Pine Tree for the New Orleans old fiddlers contest.
 "Perhaps he is not as good a fid-
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14
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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14
WHOLE CITY READY
 TO HELP SCHOOLS LUNCHEON FOR TONIGHT
and Sales Forces-Plan in Ff- feet Tomorrow.
LUXURY TAXES.

Gasoline, cent per gallon.
 Soft drinks, including bottled drinks, ice cream, ice cream cones, 1 cent for each person served, regard less of price of drink.
 Cigarettes, 1 cent per package.
 Cigars, l cent each.
 Moving picture shows, l cent on each admission.
 Cleaning and pressing work, 1 cent on each garment.
 Barbering, 1 cent on each shave, haircut or other item.
 SALES TAX.
 A general sales tax of 1 per cont, to be collected only from persons liv- ing in the Conway school district. on all merchandise sold at retail, includ- ing also the following goods, commo- dities or services: Meats, groceries, feed stuffs, dry goods, shoes, clothing, hardware, building material fire in- surance premiums, abstract fees, shoe repairs. photographs. Minimum :g- gregate sale on which general sales tax applies is 50 cents.
 No tax to be collected on fuel ice, laundry work, hotel or restaurant bills, monuments, undertakers' bills.
 Owners of stores and their sales people will pay the tax when goods are taken from their own stores.
 Luxury taxes to be paid in cash. Sales tax to be in the form of special stamps to be attached to purchases in case of cash sales, or to monthiy statements when paid in the case of credit sales.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14

Today's work made practically the entire city ready for inaugurating the plan of sales and luxury taxes for the relief of the public school. The plan will be ready to be put into opera tion after the luncheon tonight at the Conway Commercial Club, at 6:30 o'clock.
 Supplies to be used by the mer- chants and business houses co-operat- ing in the collection of the tax were distributed today. Stamps to be used in collection of the sales tax, permits authorizing collection of school relief taxes, and small cards explaining the scheme were left at all stores sign ing the agreement. Dr. J. W. Conger, publicity director of the movement, is in active charge.
 | At the luncheon tonight, which will be served by the ladies auxiliary, the plan in detail will be explained. It is especially urged that heads of firms, managers, and sales forces con- cerned will attend. No cost will be attached to attendance and the meet ing will be made as brief as consis- tent with the importance of the sub- ject. The committee wishes it under. stood that the luncheon is to make all familiar with details of the plan, and any points not clear should be broach- ed for answer.
 Tomorrow morning public spirited citizens will pay in their first con- tribution toward the education of the children of the city. Luxury taxes, on gasoline, cold drinks and the like, are payable in cash at the time pur. chase is made. The sales tax will be paid in the form of stamps affixed to the purchase. At the rate of
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14
MT. NEBO PICNIC

There will be a picnic and educa- tional rally at Mt. Nebo Friday. July %. We cordially invite the pub lie. Big dinner Speaking by some of the most prominent men of the county. Ball game in the afternoon.
 M C, Hawkins, Chairman Com.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14

666 cures Malaria, Chills and Fever, Bilious Fever, Colds and LaGrippe, or money refunded.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14

Rub-Ny- is a pow erful anti. septic. Cures infected cuts, old sores, letter, etc,
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14

Indications are that the assessments made by the various county assess ors will show a considerable reduction this year in the aggregate valuation of personal property. This is almost inevitable when the great slump ir prices and values is considered. Com modities of all kinds are from p to 50 per cent lower than they were at assessment time last year. It is esti- mated by revenue experts that there will be a reduction of $25,000000 to $30,000, 1000, It is believed, however, that the realty assessments will show
 little or no reduction, as the state tax commission has endeavored to maintain the standard of this source of revenue. With increasing expense and decreas- ing taxes, the perennial problem of taxation will be even more complicat- ed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14

We are proud of the confidence doc tors, druggists and the public have in 666 Chill and Fever Tonic.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14
STANDARD FIGHTS STATE PRODUCERS RETARD OIL PRODUCTION Price of Crude Battered to Where
 Operators Get No Profit
 Many Bankrupt.
(By Clio Harper)

Little Rock, July 14.-At a time when it was evident that Arkansas was to become the leading oil state of the country, the oppressive influ- ences of gigantic monopolies began to be felt Plainly speaking, it ap- pears that the Standard Oil Com pany is throttling, or at least secur- ing control of, the oil situation throughout the country. Last fall when crude oil was selling at $2.75 to $3.50 per barrel, the small con- panies and independent producers were doing we'll and the future ap- peared roseatte. Then the price of crude began to drop, until it has reached what must be the lowest price, being quoted in some of the fields as low as 30 cents or 40 cents per barrel. The statement is made that the demand has fallen off, espe- cially for fuel oil, which is the heav- fest product of crude. When the demand returns to normal depends entirely upon the resumption of in dustrial activities.
 It is said that the Standard and a few other of the big monopoies are filling their storage tanks to ca paclty with cheap oil. Many of the small producers are being forced out of business and frequently into liqui- dation because they find it impossible to produce oil on the narrow margin allowed by the ruinously low price of crude. The Standard is complicating the situation by entering the produc- ing field, whereas it has been confin- ing its operations to refining.
 These conditions are undoubtedly exercising restrictive influence upon production and has greatly retarded development, in new and unproven fields. Despite the fact that the Un- ion county field has been proven to be one of the marvels of oil history, the influence of the Standard policy Is being felt there. Notwithstanding these handicaps, the men who are promoting the Arkansas oil fields are courageously contendng for the es- tablishment of an industry which. under more propitious conditions, will bring golden flood of weath into the state. Some are predicting that the tide will turn next fall and that the price of crude will return to above $2 at which price it can be pro- duced profitably and with generous returns for those who invest their money in wells and refineries. New fields are certain to be developed, al- though more slowly than would be done under more favorable conditions.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14

From time to time, rumors more or less vague and uncertain are circu- lated to the effect that there is like ly to be an extra session of the legis- lature. There Is no prospect what ever of such an event. Governor Me Rae has never for a moment serious ly considered such contingency. No problem has yet presented itself which he considered of sufficient urgency to require so radical a solution. Cover nor McRae's experience with the last legislature was not an unmixed pleas ure. It began all right, but a breech soon appeared which widened as the day of adjournment approached. There was always large and influ- entlal element supporting the gover- nor measures, and the governor was never at any time seriously concern ed by the opposition, but with char acterstlc Scotch persistence went or his was complacently. His experience, however, was not such that 1t is very probable that he would risk another session with the legislators unless con- ditions arose making such a step nee. essary. Neither is it believed that the public in general would look with fav- of upon an extra session for any pur- pose at this time. So, all rumors of this character may be dismissed readl- ly as unfounded.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-14

666 quickly relieves Constipation, BiliOusness. Loss of Appetite and Headaches, due to Torpid Liver.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-02

In four days from now, and we can
do nothing but mourn, for this time
the lot has fallen on the best-loved son
Of our chief, and we grieve to rose
him." was the reply
But said Tatirn, that must never
be allowed to go on. must save this
youth"
Loud were the acciamations Of the
people al this declaration OF Hatina's,
for they did not know that he was
srch famous hero.
"Oh, stranger, how will that be pos
sibles You have never seen this demon
monster, which we are sure no human
being can overcome"
Hatim only smiled at their fears,
but inquired;
What does the monster look likel
can anyone describe 1t to me9"
I'VE can show you a picture of him,
which was made by one of our young
men," they answered
let me see it then" said Hatim.
When the picture was shown to him
he looked at it very attentivcly, and
said:
Il think | recognize this monster. It
must be Haluka, terrible demon,
indeed, and against whom no weapon
known to man can PREVAIL"
ALAS" cried the villagers on hear
ing this; then are we doomed indeed
with an invulnerable hend taking US
away to devour"
But Hatim did not Join in the la
mentatiohsi instead, he ordered the vii
layers to make him a great mirror and
place it in place that the monster
must pass before he could seize his
weekly prey
The immense mirror was construct
ed and placed IN she designar,d spot
and Hatim went forth to meet the ex-
pccted monster.
At the appointed time it came, and
frightful, indeed, was it to behold, with
a great mouth in the midst OF an i'm
rt1ense bladder-lile body
Rapidly it advanced until il came di-
rectly in front Of the great mirror,
when II suddenly stopped.
Never had the monster seen any
thing SO dreadful looking as its own
reflection in the glass, and he gave a
great roar Of anger and amazement
The very earth shook with the
sound, and SO angry and enraged was
he that he actually swelled up with such
wrath that his bladder-likc body burst
and he fell dowr lifeless before the
wondering and rejoicing villagers.
And so Hatiin destroyed this mon
stcr and freed the grateful people from
their fearful tribute. Philadelphia Rec
ord
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-02

their voices in loud and bitter bewail-
ings.
"Why do you lament and weep so
incessatntly?" asked Hatim.
"Alas, o stranger!" was the reply
cause indeed have VIC to weep and la
ment."
"And what may this cause be?" asked
Hatim.
1T is a terrible, ferocious monster
such as was never seen before" cried
the weeping villagers, "and once in
every week he comes and demands that
someone of the village must be given
to him for a meal"
THAT is very bad, indeed" said Ha-
tim, "and when does he come next1"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-02
THE LIVE NOAH's ARK.

My grandma's farm has ducks and
geese,
And little lambs with snowy fleece;
Pigs cows and horses, oxen, too;
And squirrel and rabbits not few.
They have cock that always crows
At dawn. Who wakes him? Goodnes.
knows
| failed-so leave that task to you
To get them marching-two by two.
A farm is better than a park,
It is living Noah's ark
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-07-02
MAKING MUD PIES.

Making mud pies in the sand,
Bill and Betty, too,
II is just the incest thing,
That the children do.
Then, II mother lets them, they
Take their shoes of, and
Dig their toes away down deep
In the nice cool sand.