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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-07-28

The Cut-out Pest thinks that Noise
means Power and he likes to Go Roar
ing down the Quiet Streets after Mid
night with the or Cut-out wide open.
He. IL also Fond OF Racing the Engine
earlyAsunday Morning. tuning up the
Old Boat while Everybody Else IL
Trying 10 Sleep.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-07-28

sRussIyass
"Rubaiyat" IL the plural OF -ruhai.-
The "rubai" Is q quatrain or stanza
composed In such style Of stanza.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-07-28
obtaining Farmers Missing Ducks.

obtaining Farmers Missing Ducks
fear Mountain View there Is a creek
De plunges into a hole and d!sap
rs. II reappears on the other side
BiEe mountain. Several years ago
farmer who lived near the point
here the creek disappears into the
1rth missed q large tiOck OF Pekin
|cks. He found them on the other
be Of the mountain. They had rid
b through on the subterraneaD
Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-07-28
Balance Of Power.

balance Of power" is an expression
Fed TO denote a principle in European
fplities that fOrbids any one nation TO
ave such q preponderance OK power
may endanger the Independence OF
be rest. There was such a principle
D the days OF Athens. Sparta and
fhebes and the rival states OF Greece.
b does not now play the part IL did
|uring the Eighteenth century and the
prst half OF the Nineteenth
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-07-28
Simplicity Of Character.

Simplicity Of character is the nat
hI result Of profound thoash;.-
kziiff.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-15
a BACHELOR HUSBAND
BY RUBY NJ. AYRES
Author Of "Richard Chatferton," ETC.
Copyright bp j. won a Go

.n1y CHEEKS burn so," she said
M sbvly. She had never before been
...a os Feathers had kissed her.
Uor eyes fell on a photograph OF
csris as she turned away. Chris at his
,..asomest and happiest, his eyes meet
- :. bers with the old smiling careless
De and she felt as II a cold hand had
elutched her heart.
,tntil now she had forgotten Chris |!
ca. had forgotten everything.
% sse turned quickly to the man behind
her. CT,
anxious now to go.
uo kissed her again on the dark
,,.Irs very humbly and reverently, and
!. tppt her hand in his as they walked
ts together along the street.
.us u very late?" she asked once, and
=. soid "No-only ten; do you think
Nav will have missed you?'
GJ locked my door; they will think I
.n asleep. Greyson will let me in"
10 clenched his teeth in the dark
,.ss Already the lying and subterfuge
IA M begun. Where was it going to
anS, He could feel shame like mantle
en @ his broad shoulders.
v" He said good night to her at the end
:, The street, following her slowly till
~ was safe indoors. Then he turned
sr snd walked back to his rooms. His head
~ss 1a burning, and he took off his hat to
MO n TO the cool night air. He did
vct know II he was more happy than
hs bad ever been in his life before, or
un1tterably wretched.
The thought of her kisses made his
h.ed reel, but the shame of his own
nitlable weakness was like a soaring
fame.
sway tomorrow. He was going to cut
nor off from everything she had held
Ssar. and make her n nameless outcast
Ye was prepared to bring his idol down
10 the dust at his feet.
Looking back on the last hour, II
seemed impossible he had yielded to
sucb delirium. He had arranged every
detail for her, had written them down.
90 she could not forget, and at this time
tomOrrow
He could not pass that thought. He
stood still in the cool night and looked
up at the stars.
"God it can never be - he told him
wlf despalringly.
He had said that she was as far
above him as the stars, and here he was
In his madness trying to bring a star
down to earth.
II was not of himself he thought at
all. Ha would have gloried in a shame
shared with her: hut for Marie, little
Marie Celeste
He went up to his rooms with drag
ring steps. There was a light shining
through the half CLOSED door, and he
supposed vaguely that he must have left
Il burning when he went out.
He pushed open the door and saw
Chris sitting in the chair where so
short time ago he had held Marie in
Bis arms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-15

And II was not with honest swords;
No steel sprang out to CLEAN and bite,
We fought with poor, mean words.'
The courier-index., 1921-03-25
SchisLer WiU Be
 Succeeded by Mann

The school patrons of Marianna, and particularly the boys and girls who are interested in school athlet- ics, regret exceedingly to learn that Prof. Schisler, who has been direc- tor of athletics, principal of the high school, and teacher of history and senior and junior mathematics, will not be a member of the faculty next year. He has several very flattering offers elsewhere but has not definitely decided where he will go. He stated yesterday he might take some additional university work to complete his Masters De- gree. He notified the local board several weeks ago ef his decision to leave Marianna. During the past two years he has done a great work here and is regarded as one of the most capable members of the high school faculty. Wherever he goes and in whatever work he may be- come engaged, he will carry with him the best wishes of the people of Marianna and of practically ev- cry boy and girl enrolled in the public schools.
 The school board has selected Prof. Lewis P. Mann, a graduate of Hendrix College with an A. B. De- gree, as his successor. MT. Mann will come to Marianna with the unqualified endorsement of the fac ulty of Hendrix College. He made all the teams at Hendrix. He coach ed the Blytheville team for two and a half years and had the champion ship team of Northeast Arkansas. He served two years in the army and returned to Hendrix to take his degree. He was president of the Y M. c. A. at Hendrix and is rec commended as one of the strongest men that institution has ever turn ed out. In addition to being prin- cipal of the high school department and athletic. director, he will teach history, community civics and gen. eral science
The courier-index., 1921-03-25
Chas. Harp Wins Honors
 In School Athletic Contest

Marianna High School added an- other event to it's athletic record last Friday by putting on its first field and track meet. It is planned by the school authorities to make this an annual affair. Many witnessed the event and much interest was manifested. Several unusual rec ords were made by the boys regard less of this being their first year in this form of athletics.
 First place in each event counted five points; second place counted three points, and third place count ed one point. Chas. Harp carried off individual honors by winning 28A points. He was pushed hard by Edward Mays, who won second place with g points.
 Below is list of events and rec ords:
 100 yard dash, time 10 A-5: 1st Harp, End Mays, .3rd Bray.
 220 yard dash, time 25 1-5: 1st Harp, 2nd Mays, Bra Bray.
 440 yard run, time 62 2-5: 1st Harp, End Mays, 3rd F. Jones.
 8S0 yard run, time ? min. 23 sec
The courier-index., 1921-03-25
Rigidly Enforce
 Automobile LalUs

With the opening of the spring season auto traffic begins to pick up, and this means that with the streets congested with motor ve- hicles the chances for accident be- come greater than during the winter months. Police officials are in- clined to be less lax in the en- forcement of traffic regulations when traffic conditions are such that there is little chance for ac- cidents. But with every car in service and with every kind and character of drivers-from the ten year-old kid, totally irresponsible and impervous to danger and shy on judgment, up to the old-time motorist who thinks the maximum speed of his machine is a flashy ex- hibition of his skill as driver--it is imperative for the protection of life, limb and property that the traffic laws and regulations be most rigidly adhered to. It is exceeding ly unpleasant for police officials to make arrests for violation of traf- fife laws, but the Courier-Index IS requested to state that the city or dinances governing automobiles will be enforced, and if drivers do not want to be put to the embarrass- ment of paying fines they will cer- tainly have to watch their step in the future.
The courier-index., 1921-03-25
AnnauL Reception
 SeLf-CuLture Club

The Woman's Self-C Culture Club of Marianna celebrated it's twenty eighth anniversary yesterday af- ternoon with a reception at the home of Mrs. W. s. McClintock. In addition to the regular members about forty guests were present to enjoy the inspiring program, which follows:
 Piano solo, Miss Edith Willis Voice solo, Mrs. R. D. Smith; Read ing, Miss Virginia Bush; Piano solo, Miss Rebekah Smith. Mrs. Me Clintock's home was beautifully dec orated in the club colors of white and gold. After the conclusion of the formal program delicious re- fresments were served. The Self Culture Club is the oldest club in Marianna. Its work is devoted to the study of subjects dealing with art, literature and science. It's membership embraces about fifty of the ledaing ladies of Marlanna who are interested in subjects of this nature. It publishes annually a very handsome year book out lining it's programs which are fol- lowed throughout the succeeding year. Its annual receptions are al- ways looked forward to with a great deal of pleasure, and yesterday s event fully fulfilled the anticipa-- tions of its members and invited guests.
The courier-index., 1921-03-25
CLEANUP WORK
 IS PROGRESSING
RESIDENTS COMPLYING CHEER FULLY WITH ORDERS OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT-CITY NEEDS TEAMS.

Through the activities of Dr. E.. D. Wall, city health officer, mem- bers of the police department and the Civic League, the cleanup cam paign recently inaugurated in Ma rianna has resulted in ridding the city of an immense quantity of filth and trash that always accumulates during the winter months. The on- ly difficulty experienced in the con duct of the cleanup campaign has been the securing of wagons to haul the debris to the dumping ground. Mayor Norment stated yesterday that there is so much pressing work to be done on the streets that the city could not af- ford at this time to take the teams off the street work and employ them in hauling garbage. He fur ther called attention to the fact that every property owner or oc- cupant of premises who is able to pay the drayage expense is .ex- pected to make his own arrange
 
 ments for hauling away the gar bage on his place. It is an imposi- tion upon the city to saddle this expense on the taxpayers, especial ly so in view of the fact that the city's resources are about exhaust ed. Those who are unable to pay this expense may very properly call upon the city. Street Commission CT Cahope says he thinks he can secure one or two idle teams for their feed during the time the city is using the teams. Mayor Norment says if such teams can be secured the city will furnish the drivers and will pay the feed bill. By using these teams in garbage work there will be no interference with the street improvements now under way.
 The street commissioner would like to hear from any citizen who has an idle team who is willing to let the city use it one or two weeks in disposing of garbage.
The courier-index., 1921-03-25
UNUSUAL COMBINATION OF TYPES IN "DINTY"
 NEW NEILAN PICTURE
Wesley Barry in Leading Role With eChinaman, Pickaninny and
 Others Supporting Him.

An unusual combination of types is offered in "Dinty," Marshall Nei- lan's newest production for First National release which will be the attraction at the Regent Theatre March 31st. As three of the chief characters in the story Director Ne Ian has used Wesley Barry, the freckle-faced kid in "Go and Get It" and Don't Ever Marry" Aaron Mitchell, a pickaninny, and Walter Chung, an almond-eyed youngster of Oriental extraction.
 Other widely contrasted types are offered by Colleen Moore, as an Irish girl; Julia Faye, as modern vamp; Anna May Wong, beauti- ful Chinese maiden of eighteen sum- mers in pretty Oriental garb; Noah Beery, as Malay half breed; Pat O'Malley, Marjorie Daw and J. Barney Sherry, in straight Ameri- can parts; Tom Wilson, as an Irish cop; Jimmy Wong, an 86-year-old native of the land of the Chee Chee bird, and Kate Price, as a typical Bridget from Erin.
The courier-index., 1921-03-25
National Guard
 Company Assured

Col. ". c. Bradford of the Ad- jutant General Department, Little Rock, spent two days in Marianna this week in the interest of the organization of the infantry com pany of the National Guards of this place. The local officers re- ported forty-three enlistments for the company to date. The minimum strength of the company is fifty men and it now looks as if Mari anna is assured of having at least a company of infantry in the Ma tional Guard.
 Major Robertson has been au- thorized to organize a Battalion Headquatters Detachment at this place which will consist of fifty one men and as soon as the com pany is completed an effort will be made to recruit the battalion unit. A meeting of the young men of the town was held at the city hall Wednesday evening at 7:30 and Col. Bradford addressed them. He point ed out the fact that there were sew eral towns in the state bidding for company and that on account of having to complete the entire regi- ment of the state by June Both it would be impossible to extend very much longer the opportunity of the town to organize the company of infantry. He also pointed out the fact that in case the company is organized it would mean a pay roll of from $12,000.00 to $15, 100000 per year for the town and that suitable army facilities will be pro- vided for the care of the equipment, | drills and for the comfort of the men.
 Col. Bradford, prior to the Mex ican and World wars, was Adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guards with headquarters at the state capitol in Little Rock, and during the late war he saw fourteen months service overseas. He is a military man of several years ex- perience and is very enthusiastic over the organization of the Ma | tional Guard in the state. He says Arkansas is forty-seveAth on the | list in the completion of the re-or- ganization of the National Guard of the United States and that a great effort is being made through out the state to complete the or ganization as it adds much prestige to the state.
 The leading young men of the town, are enlisting in the local com pany and all business men are CO., operating in the movement and it is believed we will have no trouble in effecting the organization.
The courier-index., 1921-03-25

1st Harp, 2nd Mays, Srd F. Jones.
 Shot Put, distance 29.5 feet: tst Flippen, End Mays, 3rd Newborn.
 Discus, distance 73.3 feet: 1st Mays. 2nd Newborn, 3rd Strain.
 Standing high jump: 1st Bray, End Flippen, 3rd Strain.
 Running high jump, distance it. 10 in. 1st Flippen, 2nd Bray, 3rd Benthsll
 Standing broad jump, distance 8 ft. 4 in.: 1st F'lippen, 2nd Mays, 3rd Harp.
 Running broad jump. distance 16.- 6 it.; ist Bray, End Harp, 3rd Flippen.
 Pole vault, distance 8 fit: 1st Benthall, End Harp, 3rd Rives.
 Relay-1st Team: Bray, Dupuy, F. Jones, Harp. Second Team Strain, Rives, Benthall, Hopkins.
 Summary in Points: 1st Harp, 2SA; 2nd, Mays, 23; 3rd, Flippin, I9; 4th, Bray. 1874; 9th Benthall, 6 3-4; 9th, Newborn, 4; 7th, F. Jones, 3A; 8th, Strain, ? 3-4; 9th Rives, 1 3-4; 10th, Dupuy, 1A ; 11th, Hopkins, 3-4.
The courier-index., 1921-03-25
OLDEST
 CITIZEN IS DEAD
T. G. PHILLIPS, s9 YEARS OF OF AGE, DIED AT HAYNES LAST REPRESENTED WITH DISTINCTION IN CIVIL WAR.

In the issue of the Courier-Index of last week a brief account of the death of I. C. Phillips of Haynes, was given. We are now able to give more details of his career:
 MT. Phillips was born at Neuberg, Indiana, May 2l, 1882. He was a son of Josiah and Sarah Phillips, natives of North Carolina and Ohio respectively. He came to Arkansas in 1855 with his brothers and sis ters and engaged in farming at Canaan, about seven miles north of Marianna. Tn 1861 he enlisted in the Thirteenth Arkansas Infantry, in the Confederate army, being ap- pointed orderly sergeant in Com pany "G." He participated in the battles of Belmont, Shiloh (where he was slightly wounded), Mur- freesboro, Liberty Gap, Chicka- mauga, Missionary Ridge and all of the principal battles of the Geor- gia campaign. He was severely wounded at Atlanta. He was after ward elected second lieutenant and rejoined his regiment just before the surrender.
 After the war Mr. Phillips re- turned to his farm in Lee county and engaged in agricultural pur- suits and later entered the mercan- tile business.
 He was twice married-first to Mrs. Antonette Henstess, who died in 1879, leaving two children. His second marriage was in 1885 to Mrs. Salina Thompson, who died in 1887.
 MT. Phillips was a member of the Masonic Lodge and of the Meth odist church, of which he was a consistent and consecrated member. He is survived by two sisters Mrs. M. M. Word of Forrest City, and Mrs. S. c. James of Haynes, and one brother, A. P. Phillips, of Haynes; also one daughter, Mrs. Geo. R. Robuck of Haynes. His death, with that of Longfield Lof- ton at Rondo, two weeks ago, marks the passing of two of the oldest citizens of Lee county.
The courier-index., 1921-03-25
M. & ". A. Trains
 Running Again

Harrison, March 23.-Traffic on the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad, from Helena to Joplin Mo-, will resume tomorrow morn ing, it was announced this after noon by c. A. Phelan, receiver and general manager of the, road. Traf- fife was discontinued a week ago, following the burning of two bridges one near St. Joe and the other near Alpena Pass, and other damage to the railroads property.
 Resumption is due to assurances given General Manager Phelan by more than 800 business men of several counties through which the road runs at a mass meeting here yesterday. The men pledged their ''moral, physical and financial sup port" to the company, and many of them volunteered their services as guards to patrol the tracks and property.
 The Missouri and North Arkan- sas' trouble started in a reduction of wages. A general walk-out was staged by the union employees, in cluding trainmen, conductors, fire men. telegraph operators, station agents and others. Non-union men were employed. Only a few days later announcement was made ot destruction of the companys prop erty. This caused Mir Phelan to discontinue traffic.
The courier-index., 1921-03-25
Legion Members Aid
 M Protecting Women

Little Rock, March 22.-More than 100 members of the American Legion have been sworn in as spec ial police officers to aid the local force in patrolling the streets to prevent recurrence of assaults on white women by negroes.
 Legion members will be subject to call for duty at any time, but because many young women em- ployed in department stores are forced to work late on Saturday nights the special officers will be on but every Saturday night until it is deemed safe to withdraw them.
 Eberts Post of the Legion, from which the special officers were drawn, last night went on record as opposed to lynching or mob vio- lence and pledged their support to the officers in preventing law lessness.
 Several attempted assaults and two cases of assaults have been re- ported to the police in the past month, the last of which was on March 12 and in which two negro men participated. One of the ne groes, Emanuel West, has been identified and yesterday was in- dicted by the grand jury. The ne gro, with two others, is being held in Fort Smith for safe keeping as the result of an attempt by mob to remove him from the peniten- tiary last week. The Legion mem bers sworn in as special officers are in addition to 25 new police men placed on duty last week.
The courier-index., 1921-03-25
Must File Names
 By TOnaOrrOlU Night

The city election will be held on Tuesday, April 5. So far the only announced candidates are c. ]. Gregory for mayor, c. c. Kitchener for treasurer, and Jno. c. Williams for police judge. There will be a vacancy for alderman in each of the three wards. The Courier-In- dex understands that Bennett Free man has consented to serve from the first ward, and that Paul Ben ham will permit the use of his name as a candidate for alderman from the second ward. Petitions nominating Messrs. Freeman and Benham will be filed today with Jacob Shaul, chairman of the board of election commissioners. No can didate has been selected to serve from the third ward. It is impor- tant that citizens of the third ward hold a meeting and select a can didate by tomorrow night, other wise his name will not appear up- on the printed ballots.
The courier-index., 1921-03-25

two men began shooting at each other and within four minutes after the first shot was fired, three men lay dead in the streets of Marian na.
 It is a fact that Freeman and Slaughter had never laid eyes on each other before that day. Free, man lived on the Alabama road ana left a wife and several small child ren. Arthur Slaughter was broth CT to Mir. Geo. Slaughter, now iiv- ing in Marianna. He served four years in the Third Arkansas Cav airy. He was unmarried. Tom Slaughter was not married
The courier-index., 1921-03-25
Interesting Information
 Ln Recent Census Report

square miles is col. The total population in 1920 was, 28.852. Per square mile the population is 48. For 1910 the population was 24,252. The increase for the ten year period was 19 per cent.
 The population of the county by townships for 1920 and 1910, is as follows: