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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
PLAN PERMANENT
 MARTIN MONUMENT

That permanent and appropriate monument will be erected at the grave of the late Capt. W. w. Martin on the Hendrix College campus was de- cided at meeting of the monument committee in the home of Dr. J. H. Reynolds this morning. Those at- tending the meeting were Mesdames Effle Lincoln and S. G. Smith and former Governor George w. Donaghev, Mayor W. D. Cole, H. B. Ingram D. Q. Harton, Dr. F. s. H. Johnston, Dr. Reynolds and Frank E Robins.
 Dr. Reynolds was made chairman of the committee and was directed by It to appoint subcommittee to pro- cure designs for the proposed monu- ment to be submitted at a later meet ing of the whole committee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
TRIPLE HOLIDAY IN
 COTTON MARKETS

New York, New Orleans and Liver pool cotton exchanges are closed to- day for the New Year holiday and Will not reopen until Tuesday morn ing, Monday also being set apart as a holiday on these exchanges.
 The present week has witnessed the largest net weekly advance in cotton that has occurred during the month, averaging about $3 a bale. At Fri days closing quotations New York January contracts show a net gam of 63 points and March net gain of 60 points. New Orleans January con- tracts registered a rise of 59 points and March 57 points, net. New York spots advanced 65 points during the week and New Orleans spots were 25 points higher than at the end of the preceding week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
FAULKNER COURT
 SESSION MONDAY

Judge George W. Clark will open the midwinter term of Faulkner cir cult court Monday, when the grand jury will also begin it's labors w. J. Waggoner of Lonoke as prosecut- ing attorney will represent the state.
 Sheriff w. M. Brady and Deputy J. l. Summers have put in double time during the past week to serve all sum- mons and legal orders required by the court term, and their work was com- pleted yesterday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
ISSUES CALL
 10 NATIONAL
 FARM BODIES
(By the Associated Preas)

Washington, Dee. 31.-At the ii. rection of President Harding, Secre. tary of Agriculture Wallace today ex- tended an invitation to representatives of all farmers organizations and rep resentatives of industries associated with agriculture, to attend a national conference here to suggest practica ways of counteracting the severe az ricultural depression
 The conference probably will be held at Washington within the month.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
EARLE OFFICIALS
 FREED OF CHARGED
tBy the Associated Preasj

Marion, Dec. 31.-H. V. Dickinson. mayor of Earle, and |. F. Mcconnell, town marshal, were today freed of the charge of accessory to the murder of R. A. Fowler and J. H. Hammett at that place last week. The mayor and marshal were released after their preliminary hearing.
 Dickinson and Mcconnell. so they testified, went out on a whiskey raid and found Fowler lying beside the road in drunken condition.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
(Bv the Associated Press)

Paris, Dec. 31.-As understood in official circles here, the French dele gates to the Washington conference have already given hearty assent to application of international law as re- gards submarines in warfare. Inter pretation of this section of interna- tlonal law, it was said semi-officially, IS that such an application would meet the British demand for a pro- hibition against the use of submarines against merchant craft in warfare.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
SIR AUCKLAND NAMED
 TO REPLACE BALFOUR
fRv the A-s.c-,ted Pre.,,

Washington, Dec. 31.-The Rt. Hon Arthur J. Balfour, head of the Brit ish delegation to the arms conference has definitely decided to sail for home January II.
 Sir Auckland Geddes, British ann bassaor to the United States, will be delegated to wind up all matters con- nected with the conference.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
FIGHT INJURIES II
 IN MEX CAPITAL
tBy the Associated Pressy

Mexico City, Dec, 31.-Eleven per sons were injured in the fighting yesterday near the chamber of dep uties when sympathizers of rival pol iticical fractions clashed over the ap- pointment of permanent committee on legislation, to function during the recess of the chamber.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
NEW YORK UPTURNS
 80 lEPROSY CASES
tBy the Associated Presal

New York, Dec. 31.-Eighty or 90 cases of leprosy exist in New York City, Dr. Royal Copeland, city health commissioner, told physicians today attending conference in the health department building.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
BARE ] F MILLION
 DOLLAR MAIL I'll F
t8y the Assocrated Press

New York, Dee. 3l.-Tho theft of $1,500,000 from tte United Stat as mails last July became known today when Mrs. Abe Attell divorced wife of the prize fighter. Sam Jold and Harry Cohen were arranged by post office inspectors.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
OPPOSES TREATY,
 FE|NfR RESIGNS
(By the Associated Press>

Dublin, Dec. 3I.-J0hn c. Mclntyre , representative of County Monaghan in the Dali Eireann, today resigned his seat. Mcintyre gave as his req son that he was opposed to the Anglo Irish treaty, while his chief support CTS favored its ratification.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
DATE OF ISSUANCE
 OF PEACE DOLLAR
tBy the Associated Press,

WaShIngton, Dec. 3l.-New silver dollars-"the peace dollar"-will be ready for distribution next Tuesday, It was announced by the treasury de- partment today. The new dollar has the head of liberty on one side and on the other, dove on the mountain top, clutching an olive branch. The word peace appears underneath this design.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
LABOR PETITIONS
 SPECIAL SESSION
tBy the Associated Pressl

Little Rock, Dec. 31.-Petitions asking Governor McRae to call a special session of the legislature for the enactment of laws fixing a sev- erance tax on oil and gas, were re- ceived at the governor office today from central trades and labor unions at Pine Bluff and Fl Dorado.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
OUTLOOK FOR 1922 GOOD. BANKERS SAY
tBy the Assocra ted Press

New York, Dee. 31.-Business pros poets for 1922 are in general hopeful, according to a composite statement by, prominent bankers, made public today by the American Bankers As socation.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
KILLS
 4, CR|PPLES FOUR
(By the Associated Pressl

Birmingham, Dec. 31.-Four men were killed and four seriously injur- ed today in an explosion at the Deocna mine of the Tennessee Iron X Coal Company near Birmingham.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31

ed his appointment as postmaster at Vilonia to succeed T. w. Graddy, and left here in an auto to take charge of the office. MT. Graddy recently submitted his resignation to the de- partment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
LEVIN YET HOLDS
 SWAY AT MOSCOW

Riga, Dec. 31.-Nicolai Lenin re- mains at the head of the Russian sov- jet government as a result of the un- animous vote taken by the ninth all- Russian congress at Moscow.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
AGREE ION NAVY PACT.,BALfOUR
 TOL[AVE SOON
tBy the Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 21-End of the naval limitation work of the arms conference was in sight today. Naval experts of the great powers turned their attention to working out details, the program itself having ben vir- tually agreed upon by the full naval committee.
 The full naval committee is in re- cess today, and will not reconvene un- til early next week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
OLE MISS LAWMAKERS
 GATHER AT JACKSON
By Inc Associated pres-

Jackson, Miss, Dec 31.-The legis- lature will convene Monday in it's bi- enlaI session. and Jackson is rapidly filling up with members of the two houses.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-31
GARRETT VILONIA P. NJ.

]. M. Garrett this afternoon receiv-
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20
LIBRARIANS KNOW
MOST EVERYTHING
CBy Associated Press)

Louisville, Ky, April 20-The
librarian and assistants at the
Louisville Public Library stand
in the light of Modern Solo
mons and must have the ability
to know immediately the answer
to any question whether it be
about ancient or modern affairs,
according to Miss c. Z. Belle, IL
brarian. Seven hundred and
thirty-two questions were asked
about books during the month
of March, she said.
almost every subject that
could possibly be thought of must
be answered by us at sometime
or other" said Miss Belle. For
instance. one day this week, child
rem came in and asked us, as
'Solomons' of the library, the
name that would give references
to more than 800 subjects. These
queries ranged all the way from
the landing of the pilgrims to the
present day, Among the subjects
were the American Revolution
and its cost, Indian life, how to
make Indian pottery, spring
poems, distillation of water,
games of Eskimo children. Chi
natown. n. Y, Battle Of Valley
Forge, agriculture in China, the
life OF John Burroughs. work of
the State Board Of Health, who
built the Statue of Liberty. and
the fishing industry.
"These are only an example OF
the perpleXing questions literally
pouring upon us during library
hours"
Miss Belle said that when al
essay writing contest is conduct
cd either within or outside tho
schools, the libraries are among
the nrSt to know about It.
"Recently a school asked its
pupils to write essays on Wash
ington and the battle Of Valley
Forge" Miss Belle said. "WclI
we had over 500 inquiries for
books about Washington and his
armies.
"a Louisville coffee house Of
tered prizes for an essay on COT
fee production and manufacture
and we had fully 100 children
here one day looking for refer
ences."
Nevertheless, Miss Belle said
she and her aids arc soon to oct
rest. as children. do not read
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20

new undertaking. They are new
located i'll their coy home OH
East Main street.
Mrs. LA Stewart is spending
the week with her parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. Late Gentry, after
which she will join her husband,
who is at Stanford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Yates arc
receiving congratulations over
the arrival of a seven pound son
who was born Friday, April Is.
He was christened Robert Yer
non.
Mr.. Faulkner Stewart. Of Dc
troit, Mich. stopped over here Il
few hours Saturday en- route to
Stanford.
The concert which was given
at the First Baptist church Sat
urday evening. was quite a sue
cess.
Don't forget that April IL to
q is cleanup week.
The colorcd state medical,
pharmaceutical and dental asso-
citation adjourned last year IT,
meet at Versailles in 1921, will
meet at Louisville instead, On
May II and II.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20
Mere Reward In Versailles Case

Frankfort, Ky, April 70 An
additional reward of $1,000 was
offered by Gov. Morrow for the
arrest and conviction of any
member OF the mob that lynched
Richard James. negro, in Yer
sailles, a few weeks ago.
The money is drawn from a
fund of 100000 established by
the San Antonio Express to fight
lynchers. The total reward for
the conviction of any member OF
the mob is now $1,700, of which
$500 is offered by the state. soc
by Woodford county. and $1,000
by the Express.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20

much during the summer. Our
big rush is during the winter
months" she added. From May
to October there is a marked
falling off in the number of books
being taken by the children. And
thanks for this fact"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20

put up on Fairburn's main street
d monument to the soldiers OF
this county who suffered death
or wounds in the great war. Two
sides of the monument carry the
names of the white soldiers, with
the names of the battle in which
they suffered. Two sides are
similarly inscribed with names
of colored soldiers who died or
were wounded. On top of the
shaft is a globe of granite in
scribcd with the worlds: "Their
all for democracy and the free
dom of the world" A white At
lanta paper finds the monument
tribute, not only to the soldiers
but to the patriotism of Camp
bell county citizens.
Mr.. Hathaway Hill and Mr.
Leonard Hansford. of Stanford
were in the city Monday OH bus
mess.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20
XII KLU kLAN
FORMS AT COVINGTON
Large Number Admitted to Gin
visible Empire"-$l0,O0O Fund
to Prosecute SANDER
lBv Associated Press)

Cincinnati, o., April 2O.-Ihe
Ku Klux Klan organized a camp
in Covington last night. Men
from Georgia, Florida and Nir-
pinia acted as officers at the mi
tial meeting and admitted large
number of person to the "invisi-
bic empire"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20
COLORED COLUMN
CIV. B. Chenault)

The annual conference of tho
N. L. Church is in session at
Gore Chapel, Cleveland. O.
The Valor Of Both Races Inscrib-
ed On Georgia Monument
Fairburn, Ga, April 20-The
people Of Campbell county have
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20

The coal output has decreased
100000 tons and 100000 miners
are out of work, or idle because
of the falling off of orders.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20

Congressman Esch has been
confirmed as member of the 7
C. c. in spite of the fight made
or him by LaFollette,
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20

Mr.. Fussy-'TIere, waiter,
bring me spoon Tor ny c: fee -
Waiter" Sorry, sir, but We cont
serve thcm-thc Ild>.> here il So
stirring."- Jack Canuch (Toron-
20, Canada.)
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20
A Prominent Preacher Dead

Rev. T. H. Kennedy, 7. d., OF
Henderson, Ky, died a few days
ago after lingering illness of a
number Of months. DR.. Kennc-
dy was we'll known as a leading
colored divine OF this state. He
was a graduate of Roger Will
liams University at Nashville
and was State Missionary for the
Baptists for 80 years. He was Il
years of age and veteran of the
Civil War.
Mr.. Clyde Wright is at home
again and has brought with him
his bride. who is receiving {;
hearty welcome from the many
friends of Mr.. Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. June Miller are
receiving congratulations of their
many friends who wish then
MUCH joy and happiness in Their
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20
PUBLIC NOTICE.!

Having anticipated early and big bought heavily fact heavier than we have
Hour fmorct can
h1 thai find ourselves heavily overload with ahga complete stock Mems and Boys R@do
yn noe and axe c
met financial greatly retarded our business In order ready
mondcwl sold and retail tT of the dm Lcmg
katon must
fnfedio the Star Clothing Sar Ah eee honest and
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20

The United States Trade Com
mission at the suggestion of the
President has asked Congress by
Legislation to cut prices
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20

Sl0O,OO0-6 per cent Interest
TO LEND ON GOOD FARMS
S and 10 years. time
S. T. RANDEE. Correspondent,
502 Fayette Natl. Bank
S1-26t Lexington. KY.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20

Chas. Blaniord OF Bardstown
died from lockjaw caused by get
ting a splinter i'll his hand while
fishing.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20

"IIow will you have your eggs"
asked the waitress. AS well as
could he expected under the cir.
cumstanccs,' replied the absent
minded doctor.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20

Waitress Offering suggestions
to hungry actor)-"Soup. fish.
eggs, ham," Actor (highly Of
icndcd)-"Iam | guess not. I'm
a regular actor. "-Rutgers.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20
JOSEPH, THE STOCK ADJUSTER, IN CHARGE

Mems Clothing Almost Given Away!
$500 Dress Shirts
Neckwear sale now 15c
90 Ties, now--------------- 49c
$150 Work Shirts -------------69 Sc
$2.C0 and $3.50 Work Shirts CSC
Mems Fine Hats, worth to $600--$2.45
$150 Silk SoX. all colors--------S 9c
15c HandkerchieiS, now----------4c
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-04-20

HELP WANTED!
rs extra acknowledgements
preferred, but not compulsory
anyone who can give away goods
apply to JOSEPH, THE STOCK
ADJUSTER, in charge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-12
STATE OE Trade

Athough there has been little change
in general trade coalitions during the
last week. reports show that the volume
Of business continues IN fair volume
OF the important branches II is said that
the apparel trade is doing the best OF
any, with silks and Cottons taking the
lead This no doubt Is result or the
showing of new spring fabrics, which
are the chief center OF interest. There
Is almost no further buying.
In the basic Industries such as iron
steel coal and building materials, stag,
nation continues and prices are inclined
to sag In the copper metal marKet
there il n stronger tone as result OF
the pooling operations TO hold copper for
CXp0rt, There has been neither dc
crease nor an increase Of unemployment
and distress is limited by the mild
weather. Crude oil prices continue theii
downward swing, hut on the whole
prices aye more stable than in the Ias'
eight months.
Gross currents and irrcgularity fea
turo the general commercial and indus
trial situation, and broad general char,
aCterlzation Is dtfiCult--indeed, wei
nigh impossible" says Bradstreet's
For over a month past the so.cal lied
apparel trades turn In the best reports,
whereas the iron. steel coal and lumber
and other lines OF building supplies Offer
the least satisfactory adv!CeS. OF the
former. II may be said that while mark
edly favorable changes or gains are not
shown as compared with recent weeks
few backward steps are visible. and the
contrast with the reports made two OF
three months ago Is much in favor OF
current distribution.
General distrlbutIve trnde 's, per
las, better and while small.and -ofter
buying rules, there IS more life and hope
in trade and Industries catering to these
lines. Especially is cotton manufactur.
iuG more active than II was two months
ago. and kindred and related trades
such as mill supplies, are more optimis
tic. Wool buying is nearer normal than
for months past"
Dun's Review says: The irregular
tiles which still characterize the busi.
ness situation are n natural aCCompani
meut Of the process OF economic read.
justment. With conflicting forces In
operation. commercial revival has not
come In all quarters simultaneously. and
q definite turning point IL yet to be
reached in sCme leading trades and in
dustries"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-12
ADVANCES IN GRAIN
FAIL TO HELP WEST
Business Assumes Waiting Atti-
tude, Anticipating Further
Price Reduction

Chicago, Feb. 12.-.With improve
ment in grain prices Of substantial pro-
portions there was n somewhat more
cheerful sentiment in the West. but
this improvement in the market for
farm products has not been reflected as
yet in u much increased volume Of pur.
chases. Mail order business, which is
one of the first industries to feel the
effects of greater agricultural pros
pcrity, is still slow. unemployment is
still great in .hany industries, and no
perceptible improvement is noted in the
steel and iron industry. the general at
titudc being Of waiting sort, the idea
prevailing that further price reductions
will be made. The building operations
are still restricted, Notwithstanding the
great need for housing and business ac-
commodations.
Reports covering retail operations in
general merchandise show somewhat
moro optimistic developments, but cx-
cept where prices are at reductions the
buying still reflects the economical pur
chasing.
Wholesale dry goods business is con
sidcrably less in volume than year
ago, but in the yardagc the quantity
shows IN increase, indicating a healthy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-12

leading authorities have stated that
there has been no important compcti- =
tion from abroad in iron and steel
products. Some imports have been re.
ported, but the foreigners have not done
much more than reach our seaport'
with small quantities. which were dis
posed of within trucking distance of
the port Of arrival.
Some authorities state that about the
best branch of the industry recently has
been for track accessories from the sail
roads. This business has been especially
good from the western roads, including
tie plates. bolts. angle bnrs, etc. and
has led to the opinion that the western
roads are planning rehabilitation on II
fairly large scale with better weather
conditions.
The uig iron market continues to dis e
play an cnsicr tendency. Reports from
Pittsburgh state that sales of No. :!
foundry iron were made there us low as
sos per ton. Buyers are not in the
market Mt the moment and furnaces are
compelled to force the issue when max
ing sales. This accounts for the low
quotations. At Birmingham, the week
started with iron at $50 per ton, but
before the end of the week 81 or moro
per ton lower was paid, and offers were
reported in the market as low as S27. 30
per ton.
The extent 10 which production in tho
steel industry was curtailcd in January
wns shown by the statement of the
American Iron and Steel Institute, Civ
ing the output of steel ingots for the
month ms 2.2O1. .S66 gross tons. com
pared with 2,340, $50 gross tons in De
ccnlbcr, and with 3.N)9, ,0i9 gross tons
in March, 1920. the high record for that
yClr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-12
STEEL MILLS OUT
FOR NEW BUSINESS
Midvale First to Make Public
Reduction-Move Started
Some Time Ago
PIG IRON MARKET EASIER

| New York. Feb. INSTRUMENTATION
| have been fulfilled in the steel trade and
the predictions that price reductions
! would be- heard of in the ncar future
| have hccn confirmed. Naturally such
drastic change in the situation is
| traught with possibilities and at the
| present time conditions are quite cha O.
otic, with no one willing TO make a fore
cast as to what might be expected of
the future.
1t has been fairly evident for some
/ time that more than one independent
steel company would be compelled to
over prices in an effort 10 get business
although there are many Of tho lead.
ing authorities who insist that such
! action will result in characterization
among the buyers who are not expected
to rush into the market when there
Is even remote possibility of a price
war.
While the first official admission that
prices were being reduced came dur
ing the last week, the fact is that soy.
cral of the Independents had been Quietly
quoting lower figures whenever an at
tractive inquiry came into the market.
and past history has shown that such
methods are always followed by opcn
reductions
uSle IS nu uOupl lHiI the MlONal"
Steel and Ordnance Co.. which made
the first public reduction. officials ud-
mitting that they had decided TO go out
after business. will find considerable
competition from other independent
companies.
II can be stated on reliable authority
that the plans Of the independents call
for n wage reduction Of from IL 10
- per cent to be- effective in the
Youngstown district on or about Fcbru
ary Is. and some interests are of the
opinion that because OF this proposal
the price reduction was allowed to be-
come public. so as to influence the at
titude of the workers in the matter.
This permits the argument that the
lower quotations are responsible for
the wage reductions.
Considerable talk has again been
heard OF tn difficulty that might dc
vclop through strenuous competition for
domestic stcel business from foreign
countries. As hnttCr Of fact, the