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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-05-02

J. B. Greeson of the internal reve- nue department, Little Rock, spent Sunday with his family here.
 Miss Mabel Courtney rerturned this , morning to Little Rock following short visit to friends here.
 Mrs. Howard Malone of Plumervile is here today for a visit to her par ents, Mr and Mrs. G. M. Walthall. Mrs. Stella Doty of Morrilton is spending the day with her son, Jim B. Doty,of the Western Union office. Shoe Work-Anyone wanting shoe repairing done by Ed Lachowsky can find him at his home four blocks east , of depot.-5-2d2t
 Milk and Cream-Delivered twice daily at your door. Milk 12kc quart, 7c pint B. A. Starkey, phone 8O6F3. -4-29eod3t+
 Mrs. F. E. Lachowsky, who suc- cessfully underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Dickerson hospi- tai this morning, is reported doing nicely.
 Strayed or Stoien-Black and white English Setter dog, head mostly , black. Reward for return or informa- tion leading to recovery. G. D. Estes, phone 327.-4-20dtf.
 Lost-Man's rain coat and lady's gold handled umbrella with initial B. E. D. engraved on it. Finder please return to Mrs. M. J. McHenry, phone 251, and receive reward. 5-2d2t.
 Plumbing-1 am again in business in Conway. Temporary location at Dawson's lumber yard, phone 112. Residence phone 565. First class work guaranteed. w. w. Boyce.-2-2dtf.
 Dr. George S. Brown left this morn ing for Hot Springs to attend the meeting of the Arkansas Medical As sociation. Mrs. Brown and George Jr., accompanied him to Little Rock.
 Otho Wilkerson arrived this morn ing from Ashdown to attend his moth CT, Mrs. c. A. Wilkerson, who is ser- iously ill at the family home at Beryl Her condition this morning was re- ported somewhat better.
 Dressed hens, 35c per pound; dress ed flyers, 40c per pound; sweet | cream, 35c per pint; skinned milk, 15c per gallon; sweet milk, 121ac per quart. Delivered twice daily. Phone | 29S o. s. Russ.-4-2Sdtf
 Strayed-One red sow with small black spots, weighs between 150 and 200 pounds, marked with crop and split in right ear, and underhalf in left Please notify Miss Alice Sims, Rt. l, Conway, Box S.-430d2tw1t*
 NJ. A. Jackson and family will leave tomorrow for Hampton, where Mir. Jackson will become agent for Ford cars in Calhoun county. They have resided here for about three years and numerous friends will re- gret their departure
 Young men, women, over IF, for postal mail service S120 month. Ex- aminations May. Experience unnec- essary, For free particulars of in- structions, write R. Terry, (former civil service examiner) 995 Continen- tai Bldg, Washington, D. C.-52d2t.*
 Male Help Wanted-Get busy, keep busy. Is your job unsafe? Is it per manent? You want lifelong busi- ness. You can get into such busi- ness selling more than 137 Watkins Products direct to farmers if you own auto or team or can get one; if you are under 50 and can give bond with personal sureties. We back you with big selling helps, 52 years in business, 20,000,000 users of our products. Write for information where you can get territory. J. R. Watkins Co.,, De- partment 112, Winona, Minn.-5-2d3t
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-05-02

Desirable Rooms-For lease to the right party at reasonable terms and attractive conditions. Address "H", in care of this office.-2-25dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-05-02

J. B. Greeson of the internal reve- nue department, Little Rock, spent Sunday with his family here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-05-02
OPPORTUNITY

knocks at least once at every mans door. To the man who is able to buy a piano or player that knock is sound ing now. We do not mean the man with the money to pay for an instrument when bought necessarily but any man who can buy and pay for piano on req sonable terms.
 The man who is drawing a regular salary is better prepared now, or is better able to buy now than any time during the past few years.
 The man who has the cash to pay will be able to get a deal that he cannot fail to appreciate.
 We must sell our stock regardless of profit.
 We have few bargains in used pianos.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-05-02

Miss Mabel Courtney rerturned this morning to Little Rock following a short visit to friends here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-05-02

Mrs. Howard Malone of Plumervile is here today for a visit to her par ents, MT. and Mrs. G. M. Walthall.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12

$500. 900 remains due the Russian gov
ernment from the shipping Board.
The Navy Department OF the
Lnllo1 States WAs ili0Scteo - t1a
Russian government for certain YES
sells Il used. IL also made payments
direct TO Mr.. Bakhmetef instead OF
paying this money into the United
States Treasury where II could Dc
credited on the Russian loan.
There was a fund OF &l,0OO,0O0 In
gold deposited I'm .the mini at San
Francisco by the provisional govern
ment OF Russia, as a forfeiture ON
certain war supplies which were 10
lie purchased from the War Depart
ment OF the United States. When the
kolchak government fell, this contract
could not be carried out. According
TO the contract. the 81 100000 In gold
was put up as a forfeiture. The War
Department settled with the Russian
ambassador. charging him only sbsb'-
900 on the contract. The remaining
s4l5. 900 which this Government then
had In It's possession was Immediately
turned back TO Mr.. Bakhmeteff, in
stead OF being credited on the Rus
sian loan or interest.
Ambassador Spent Freely.
AT the time OF the fall OF the
Kerensky government there was APP
proximately s56, 900, 900 in the Ma
tional City Bank to the credit OF that
government.
According to Mr.. Bakhmeteff =
report over $50, 900 900 munitions and
supplies have been sent from this
country TO Russia. Practically all OF
these supplies could have been sold
in this country and the money credit
ed on the Russian loan II the matter
had been handled In a businesslike
manner"
The report to the Judiciary Commit
tee calls especial attention to the
enormous expenditures which were
made by Mr. Bakhmeteff out OF this
fund" II says:
You will note in one Of his salary
reports that he used approximately
81, 500 900 for this fund. With this
fund he was keeping up the embassy
here, two or three consulates In this
country and several offices In Russia. ="
The attention of the committee FUR
ther is called in the report TO the
500, 900 item of expenses for sending
the Russian provisional government
ministers and agents to the peace con-
ference" The records embodied in
the report show this expenditure was
made with the approval of both the
Treasury and State Departments.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
E'The Lady Protesteth Overmuch," Key
to Their Real Thoughts

corner where her ideal takes the
car. But she'd have you think that
she goes by that way to wave at an
invalid sitting i'm window.
MOllie's got an awful crush on
a soda jerker I'm a Broadway drug
store, but she kids you into think
ing that it's the only place In town
that makes q perfect chocolate
sundae, but when she gets there
she's so fused she always orders a
strawberry soda.
Some other doll drags herself
around under the weight Of
$4,000 sable cape, and her left arm
Is paralyzed from excess baggage
in the way of emerald and sapphire
and diamond and pearl bracelets,
and she wears dinner rings that
nine people could eat off.
But just insinuate that the old
guy that handed 'em over is her
loves dream. Listen to her put on
dear old friend f-the- family chatter.
Old Shakespeare knew 'em al!
when he said that milady protested
too much.
It's the same with married women
who warble that old familiar ballad
about ten years married and never
a cross word.
Maybe-on three breakfasts a
month and different towns.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12

30 In addition to the advances
made by the United States Govern
~, NJ II sold proDarly b.longing 10 the
Russian Government In this country
ard realized therefrom approximately
100000. This made the total OF lts
BILE balances approximately sZli@
O0O, 200.
"p'iring the summer OF 1917 the pro-
visional government entered into large
contracts with America contractors
Tor various war supplies. When tho
provisional government fell. these con
tracts were In various stages OF com
pletion.
Interesting Facts.
"Our Government. instead or de-
claring the provisional government
OF Russia bankrupt and stepping In
and taking complete charge OF the
assets and administering the estate
continued to recognize the provision
al governments ambassador. Mr..
Bakhmeteff. and allowed him 10
carry on the functions OF his office.
affairs Of the Kerensky government
10 the end that he settle up the
affairs of the Kerensky government
under the United States Treasury
OF MS DdHh Ddldu'''
"Some interesting facts about the
manner In which the
Russian affairs were administered
by this Government are shown by
the fact that the War Department
of the United States Government
purchased from the provisional Rus
sian government after its fall. war
which had been contract "a
for by that government 10 the ex-
tent Of sl1 900 900. Instead OF pay
ing that $l1 100000 into the United
States Treasury and crediting that
sum as a payment on the Russian
loan. the s11 900 900 was paid into
the National City Bank to the credit
OF Mr.. Bakhmeteff.
Shipping Boards Deal.
THE Shipping Board chartered
some vessels belonging to the pro-
visional Russian government. 1t paid
Mr.. Bakhmeteff over 81 100000 for
these vessels. This money was paid
direct to the National City Bank 80
Mr.. Bakhmeteff's credit. but none of
il was paid TO the United States Gov
ernment for credit on the loan or on
the interest from Russia. About
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
BY FAY KING.

That guy Shakespeare had the
right dope on women. He just
listened to jane rave and then,
nibbling the tips of his mustache,
he said:
"Methinlis the lady protesteth too
much"
Any time you hear a doll working
herself up into a rage because you
casually remark that a certain
Romeo is very attentive to her, put
it down on your slate that she loves
that RomeO.
Don't pay any attention to what
she's saying, but do lot of looking
AT the way she says il.
Have you ever tea-ed with some
old maid and mentioned the best
looking guy on the block to her
and watched her put him on the
grill-with bushes?
Well, the gum drop she doIes
out hasn't got anything to do with
the case at all. She's like as not
all wrapped up i'm his profile. but
just because she knows she doesn't
stand One-twO-three on his ohone
list she wants you 10 think that he
doesn't stand chance with her.
On the other hand, you know
some dame that drags you along for
an alibi so she can pass a certain
The Washington times., 1921-11-12

need. In this country, the only big
country not in serious economic peril
itself, the results are tiny fraction
OF what they ought TO be.
friend of mine is just back from
Russia. OF all the pictures he brought
back In his memory the most terrible.
perhaps. is that Of the choices that
have TO be made in families, when
there is just enough relief food avail
able TO save one child.
Imagine what the relief worker
feels as he selects the one child and
leaves the other children and the
parents 10 die. Many of the accounts
brought from the stricken regions
are so measureless in the misery
they picture that It is almost un'
bearable to realize them.
Can Aid But Few.
This country has plenty to answer
for, in helping to bring this condition
about, but 1t is now acting efficiently
and without politics in trying TO re-
lieve the distress through the Amer
lean relief administration. With the
funds they have, however, the asso-
citation can reach but a tiny fraction
of the sufferers. Only If the Amer
lean people come to help can the
number of those saved be increased.
In Europe something has been done
by private generosity and by one or
two of the poorer Governments, but
the European Governments in gen
eral have been kept from doing any
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
vANDALS DESTROY ORCHARD
OF MARYLAND PREACHER

FREDERICK. Md. Nov. 12.-Van-
dals chopped down thirty apple trees
few nights ago in the orchard Of
Robert J. Ridgely. a school teacher
and preacher living near Myersville.
While there is no clue to those who
cut down the trees. II Is believed II
was the work OF persons offended be-
cause Mr.. Ridgely would not permit
hunting on his property.
Some months ago vandals nearly
destroyed an orchard almost in the
same neighoOrhoOd and recently the
melon patch OF farmer in the county
was ruined.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12

thing by their infatuation with
politics.
An American official sends me
iaftfg fhRf shows q sane Ano pleas
ing contrast 10 the way that most
politicians insist on looking al the
situation. To most OF them IL Ia stun
game OF getting some other group
OF men into power In Russia Tbs
officer says:
Everything has been 80 tainted
by propaganda. ON one side OF the
other, that 1 do not see now the
people at home can form any reason
able idea OF what is actually taking
place In Russia AT this time. Re
Gently some excellent men have gone
in.
Looks 20 America
"From all sides We get reports
that Russia looks for help TO Amer
lea at the present time. j think the
time is now ripe 10 have all possible
political. social and commercial con
tact with Russia. In order that we
may in that way exert our influence
toward restoring more normal conui'
tions."
Summing up the political situation
inside of Russia he says:
"A-The Bolshevik government II
the only government In Russia AT
the present time.
''B-There is nothing TO take Its
place and no organized opposition TO
it,
"C-The revolution is over. evolu'
tlon has already started, and the pro-
cess OF eevolution will be long one.
"D-Lenin is the only big man In
Russia who will be able TO carry
through this evolution.
"E-The only way we can help fus-
sia is to assist this evolutionary pro
cess in every possible way. III u
does not succeed, the country VIII
go into general anarchy.
"F-The American people can DO
more for Russia than any other peo-
pie by moral support and by directing
reconstruction. The Russians trust
the Americans as having 40 ulterior
motives.
"G-Germany must help In the re-
construction OF Russia by furnishing
manufactured goods, as well Az skill
ed laborers, mechanics ana organ
izers.
DO Not Trust British.
"H-The Russians do not trust the
British or French
"I-There will probably emerge
from the present chaos a sort OF
United States OF Russia"
The writer is regular army officer
In daily contact with the Russians.
He has a strong dislike Of the Boil
sheviks. but he has clear and open
mind. He sums up:
ba has when W0
should go into Russia. not only with
relief. as the A. r. A. is doing, but
commercially ana politically as well
We should get all the contracts with
Russia we possibly can"
All of which is wise; much wiser
than any bunch of government Off.
cials is likely to be. The ordinary
private citizen cannot do much to con-
troll or influence his Government in
political doings so far away. He can.
however, do his share to build up the
worlds effort against the scourge that
is striking down babies daily by the
thousand
The Washington times., 1921-11-12

failure. but how
much attention
are we paying
ne "A n I m c TO
he specter or
fifteen million
Ieople, some OF
hem starving
o death now.
Jthers about To
,tarye. as fam
ne 3 I a k s
cross one or
he most pros
porous regions
OF Russia?
II n G answer
II the world to
h is measure
.ess agony is
ais heartening
A little is being
done, but moth
ing in proper
ton TO the
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
Startling Scandal of
u. s. Loans to Russia
Revealed to Senators

article
Service revealing the inside Of our foreign loans
By
Out of all the scandal this Governments ten billion
dollar loans to foreign governments the transactions
with Boris Bakhmeteff the ambassador without govern
men have aronsed the strongest criticism the part Of
Senators and Representatives who have sought TO get at
the bottom of the Russian loan situation
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
Ambassador Woods Is Guest.

MADRID, Nov. 12.-Cyrus r..
Woods, United States ambassador to
Spain and Mrs. Woods were guests
Of honor at a reception given here to-
day by the American consul Ely +.
Palmer. and Mrs Palmer. The entire
American colony In Madrid attended.
The Washington times., 1921-11-12
WORLD WARNED
NOT TOFORGET
PLIGHT Of RUSS
Hapgood Says Famine Should
Not Be Lost Sight OF in
Arms Conference.
by NORMAN HAPGOOD.

II is all very well. this concentrating
OF the conference. and II is worth
while, for it's possibilities or service or
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23
General NeUS
of the Navy
.Rattleshir Still supreme

Results OF the bombing rests held
OF the Virginia Capes from June q
to July q have failed to displace the
battleship from its pre-eminent posi-
ton as the nations chief defense at
sea-
This was the outstanding conclu-
sion of the report of the joint board of
the army and navy. made public by
General Pershing, the senior member,
and approved by Secretary Weeks and
Acting Secretary Roosevelt.
The tests, which resulted in the
sinking of four ex-German warships
by aerial bombs. proved. however. the
board added, that it has become inn
perative as a matter of national de-
fenso TO provide for the maximum
possible development of aviation il
both the army and navy"
The tests proved also. the board
agreed, the necessity for aircraft
carriers of maximum size and speed
80. as an effective adjunct of the
fleet" and for the development of EFF
fcctive antiaircraft armament"
Instead of furnishing an eco
nomical instrument of war leading to
the abolition Of the battleships. the
development of aircraft has added to
the complexity of naval warfare" the
report stated.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23

"Anti-aircraft armament is in an
early STACEY of development. The his
tory OF war indicates that means of
defense develops rapidly to meet the
development of offensive weapons
The effectiveness of the bomb carried
by aircraft emphasizes the necessity
for the rapid development of anti
aircraft armament and for the proyi-
sion of pursuit planes as a part of
the fleet.
Aircraft carrying high capacity
high explosive bombs of sufficient size
have adequate offensive power to sink
or seriously damage any naval vessel
at present constructed. provided such
projectiles can be placed in the water
close alongside the vessel. Further
more. it will be difficult il not impos-
sible to build any type of vessel of
sufficient strength to withstand the
destructive force that can be obtained
with the largest bombs that airplanes
may be able TO carry from shore bases
or sheltered harbors.'
The bombing tests were not con-
Quoted under battle conditions. 1t was
emphasized, and. therefore. the per-
centsge of hits was greatly in ex-
cess of that 10 be expected in actual
battle. Airplanes would be greatly
handicapped. the board said. in the
case of q target moving, al high speed
on VARYING courses and protected by
anti-aircraft armament. but ION the
other hand. the probability of hitting
viii be increased by more efficient
sighting and housekeeping appara-
rus. by further training and develop.
ment in aerial tactics
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23
SUPPLY AND DEMAND

s'ssThe contention of Governor
Strong. of the New York federal
reserve bank. that it is not the
business of the government finan-
cial institutions to regulate prices,
but to exercise supervision over
credits. IS a sound position. This
banker was testifying before a
Joint congressional commission.
investigating the industrial and
financial situation, and he gave it
as his opinion that the farmers
have suffered most in the recent
price collapse. and resumption OF
prosperity for them depends on
reduction OF their retail costs and
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23
Separate Reports Made

The tests. which were conducted by
he navy. with the cooperation OF the
Army Air Service, were conducted
upon separately by army and naval
boards of observers and these reports
formed the basis of the statement is
sued today.
The joint board included Admiral r.
K. Coontz, chief OF naval operations;
Maj. Gen. w G. Ham. assistant to
the Chief of staff; Rear-Admiral c. S.
Williams. naval operations; Brig
Gen Horny Jervey, General staff. and
Capt VIC Cole. naval operations.
The board found that military air
craft when used beyond the radius OF
action of shore bases possessed "lim-
tied assistance to gunnery in the con,
roll of IRE. limited assistance in the
erviee OF information and security.
and important strategical and tactical
qualities in operations of coast de.
ense. but might prove decisive
factor in coastal operations if used in
adequate numbers.
If heavier than air craft are 10 be
effective in naval warfare the report
said. they must have great mobility.
and since their radius of action is
not great additional mobility must be
obtained by providing mobile bases
that is, aircraft carriers.
so far as known no planes large
enough TO carry a bomb effective
against a major ship have been flown
| from, or landed on an airplane car
rier at sea. 1t is probable. however
that future developments will make
such operations practicable
In the present state of anti-air-
craft defense" the report continued
1T is believed that, if an air force
can obtain the mastery of the air. an
effective percentage of hits can be OBJ
tanned against surface vessels com
ing within the radius of action OF
bombing planes without an undue per-
centage OF loss of aircraft.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23

lowered wages" Goyernor
Strong explained his views of the
topping OF the structure OF adj
vanciHg prices. Large numbers
OF consumers found it impossible
to obtain increases in their in
comes and were compelled. there
fore. TO cease buying. 1t was the
cessation OF purchases by men and
women whose incomes did not go
up. when the cost of living kept
attaining higher attitudes which
brought about the decline 1t is
really the law OF supply and de-
mand which operates i'll the long
run.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23
Seine Veterans And Stars

Not only is every regular of last
wear, Koehler Conroy, Hamilton and
Mckee, again available, but practically
al Of tho substitutes. along with a
number of most promising youths who
played with the second squad last year
or have entered with the new class
his summer Noyes, who started the
Princeton game last year and got in
the Army game at an earlier period.
likely TO be a really brilliant run
ner this year He has real football
ability and. with increased weight and
Experience. may become of the best of
he college backs this year.
Additional interest will be brought
TO the game from the fact that it will
be the biggest contest of the season
to be played south of Pennsylvania
and in the vicinity of Washington and
Baltimore.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23

last two weeks In the New York mar
kets and the next grade. medium. 10
er cent. only fancy beef prices hold
ing fairly firm" because of the linn
tied quantities available, il was
stated
These figures should furnish con-
sinners with opportunity for bargains
in teef,r the institute statement said.
particularly the consumer who does
not insist on fancy beef and the popu-
lar cuts therefrom.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23
BEEF NOW is NEAR
PRE-WAR PRICES

Wholesale prices of dressed beef in
Eastern markets last week were down
20 within cents of pre-war prices of
1918. the price decline during The year
having been nearly As per cent. ac-
cording to figures published Saturday
by the American Meat Packers Insti-
rtute.
Average wholesale prices approx
mated IA cents a pound in the same
week of last year and 15l9 cents in
1916. it was stated. Ordinary grade
beer dropped 81 per cent during the