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Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
CAROLINA NEGRO IS
HANGED BY MOB

Mccormick, S. c., June 20.--IIcr-
bert Quarlcs. negro. charged with
an attack on white woman OF
this county. was lynchcd here yes.
terday afternoon. The negro was
captured earlier in the afternoon
and after Identification by the vic
tim he was forced to climb tree
and then was riddlcd with bullets.
Two thousand citizens of contigu.
Gus South Carolina and Georgia
counties took part in the hunt foI
the negro, and formed dragnet
about Mccormick county which was
maintained from the time the crime
was perpetrated until the negro was
captured.
Following his apprehension the
negro was taken before the victim
and identified as the assailant. Mem
bers of the posse also are said tc
have identified him. The negro then
admitted his guilt. and told tho
posse tell all the colored people
that this is the wrong thing and
tell them TO try and be better pco-
pic and never try the deed that
tried
lie was taken to 4 gravsl yard
in the ciump OF woods where the
attack was made. A plowliue was
tied about his neck and trace chair
about his body, and he was told
TO climb q tree. The negro climbed
IS feet up. lie halted. and n mem
Der of the posse followed him AND
chained and tied him. Az the white
man reached the ground volly OF
shots was fired, the negro dying
instantly.
The body was left hanging to Tho
tree and pieces of the rope ano
chain and even fingers and toes
were claimed by the crowd which
collected after the posse dispersed.
The crime was perpetrated early
Saturday morning near Plum
Branch. The victim is married
and of d we'll known family.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
NOT T0PAY FARMERS
FOR CASTOR BEANS

Washington, June 20.-After a
series Of conferences, the auditor for
the War Department has decided
to diSalow payments made through
the air service, reimbursing farmers
induced 10 grow castor beans so Us
TO insure an adequate supply Of
castor oil for lubricating airplsne
engines at tho beginning of the war
There were 5000 of these claim
mats scattered drought eight states.
many Of them being in Arkansas,
and of these 10000 have been re-
imbursed, the total sum involved
approximately million dollars.
The disallowancc is based on the
contention that no agent Of the
government was authorized to guar
antcc production from the seed as
supplied.
The next step will be to demand
repayment form the so-callcd major
contractors If this is refused, Of
nccrs of the War Department de-
clare, the only course opcu will he
suits to recover, involving a vast
amount of litigation, or request by
the War Department on Congress FOR
legislation validating payments
made.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
u. s. ON TRAIL OF
DELINQUENT TAXES

Washington, June 20.-Millions of
dollars in delinquent and penalties,
it is cstimatcd. will be collected by
the Bureau Of Internal Revenue. as
the result Of "a general tax drive be-
ginning in July, which will reach
every section Of the country.
Special attention will be directed
to the collector of excise tax ON
sales by manufacturers. the tax on
transportation, and SO-callcd luxury
tax. the tax on toilet articles and
proprietary medicines, the soft drink
tax and the admission tax.
Preliminary TO HE nationwide in
veStigation TO insure y proper ac-
counting Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue David II. Blair, has in-
structcd his assistant supervisors in
the field to organize special squads
to canvass for delinqUents. These
men will head flying souadrons''
which viii visit every large city
in the United States. Their dircc-
tiopS are to conduct d thorough
aud effective campaign. using such
methods as viii bring to Justice will
FIJI cyadCrS and cause no cmbarrass-
mcnt TO persons who are honestly
cndcavoring to comply with the law.
Through the failure of retailers
to collect in full the tax on toilet
articles and medicinal preparations.
it is estimated that the government
is losing several millions of dollars
annually.
Careful survey will be made of the
stores selling toilet articles and
medicines, and owners viii be re-
dueSted TO instruct their employees
as to the laws governing the sale
of such articles.
All dealers who fail to keep prop
er records will be compelled to suf-
fer penalties prescribed by law.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
BANDITS INTERRUPT
FAMILY POKER GAME

New York, June 20.--Thc city is
being secured today for four bandits,
who masked and heavily armed,
burst into the apartment Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Ausastacio OF 20S West
81th street, early yesterday. held up
the husband and wife and three
guests who were INDUCING in a
game of poker, and after robbing
them OF S1.7OO in cash and their
watches and jcwclry, fled when Mrs.
Ansa9tacio throw open front win
dow and began to scream.
Once on the street two of the
bandits ran north and the other
two south. aud despite lively chase,
in which the bandits and Police
West Gath Street Station, exchanged
a few dozen shots, all four made
their escape. Two revolvcrs. two
gold watches and STA in money
were found in Il doorway whore the
fleeing bandits had thrown them.
According to the story told to
tho police by Albert Eovic8, de
scribipg himself as a jewclcr, No. 81
Maiden Lane, he said two men
friends had gone to visit the Ansas-
tacios and had INDUCED in a friend
ly game of poker. In the midst
of it the door was thrown open
and four masked men, each with
drawn revolvers. entered the room.
Throw up your hands and hand
over your money and be quick about
it" the spokesman ordered Ansas-
tacio, who had made objection and
who was hit over the head with
black jack. The others put their
hands up and the bandits went
through the pockets OF all four men,
stuffing their own pockets with the
jewelry and money they abstractcd.
Meanwhile Mrs. Ansastacio who
had quietly slipped out of the room,
had made her way to the front OF
the house and thrown open the
window. She began to scream at the
top of her voice and the men alarm
ed, darted down the stairs.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22

TWO GET COAT OF
TAR AND FEATHERS
BY XII KLUX KHAN

Goose Creek. Tex. Juno 2O.--Tbe
silent, mysterious shadow of tho
Ku Klux Khan passed over Goose
Creek Saturday night aud yester-
day u. l.. Bloodsworth and Dian
Jones were missing.
Early Saturday night the two
men, both oil field workers, wore
asked to step 10 one side. Tbeu
they were seized and carried away.
At midnight BIoodsworth. wear
ing Il coat OF tar and feathers. was
hurled from an automobile that
sped through the streets. A little
later Jones was brought in. He,
too, was coated.
The men told almost identical
stories. They said they were quiet
ly spirited away, carried into the
country and given bearing on
charges of being undesirable citi-
zcns. When found guilty, tar aud
feathers was applied.
A placard was fastened on Jones'
back, giving the causes for punish
mcnt and containing a warning that
he must leave the community be-
fore daylight, Similar instructions
had been given Bloodsworth YER
bally by khan leaders.
Both victims were given gaso-
line. bath TO remove the tar and
feathers. Clothing was provided for
terday and their friends said they
had obeyed "intsructions."
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
AUTO ACCIDENT
NEAR PARACOULD

An automobile driven and owned
by H. H. Schaaf was ditched aud
partially overturned yesterday after
noon on the JOucsboro road. about
nine miles from l'aragould, when an
attempt was made to pass Ford.
In addition to Mr.. and Mrs. Sel,aaf
ana three children, Mrs. Frank
white and baby and Mrs. Sommons
were in the machine. Mrs. White
was slightly bruised and Miss Kath-
er1ne Schaaf was cut on the head
slightly. Mr.. Schaaf drove the car
back to town, but the remainder
OF the party came in with Mr.. and
Mrs. N. c. Puryear, who happened
along shortly after the accident
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
0BREC0N SAYS CIVILIZATION
IS AT CROSSROADS; URGES
ALEACUE OF THE AMERICAS
"NY Nation Can Walk Alone," Says Mexican
President Mexico Has No Grievances
Against the People or Government of the
United States" He Says i'm Appeal for Conn
mercial and Industrial Cooperation of the
United States.

sued liking Il certain term for sub
mission of these claims, Mexico has
no desire or intention to evade her
responsibilities"
The Mexican President then went
ON to say that Mexico is taking
steps to meet her foreign financial
obligations. He continues;
Mexico approaches her whole flu
ture dealings with outside nations
particularly the United States) with
a spirit of fairness and generosity
She desires no favors that she is
not willing and able to return with
interest.
Certain powerful foreign inter
csts, notably the oil corporations
have, due to misunderstanding com
PEELED the Mexican Government to
assume an attitude Of protection
toward her interests. Mexico, how
ever, Is determined TO act with JUS
ticc. She has the unqucstionable
right to protect her own national
dignity. Patience and trust arc
needed on all sides"
President Obregon then pointed
ont that IS per cent of MeXicO's for
eigu trade is with the United States
and that Mexican exports to Tho
United States increased from $40
793.323, in 1903, to $751;, 455,101 in
1919. The statement continued:
Geographical proximity is only
one Of the many ties that bind the
United States and Mexico together
Economically and historically the
two countries are joined firmly and
eyerlas'ingly.
"lu fact, all The Latin American
countries must look toward The
United Siatce as the main factor IN
their commercial and industrial de-
velopment. Pan mericanism means
something vital and fine. Removed
from the intrigues and ancient ri
valries and jealousies of the Old
World, this New World must stand
bound together for mutual protec-
ton and cooperation. Unconscious
ly their very destinieS form them
into a League of the Americas
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22

New York. June 20.--Thc need
fora.thc nations Of the New World
TO stand together in friendship and
understanding is pointed out by
President Alvaro Obregon, of MeXi-
co. in statement prepared exclu-
siyely for the July issue of Hearst S
International" President Obregon
predicts that it is only question
Of time until all misunderstanding
that may have arisen through mis-
takes of past administrations in
Mexico will be eradicated.
The statement, in part follows:
"Thc civilization of one-half of
the world it at the crossroads. One
sign points toward continuation OF
wars and unrest, the other toward
peace. cooperation and a fair I'M
derstanding between nations.
Mexico, as we'll as other nations,
stands today at this crossroads, and
she is meditating as to the choice
Of her path. She has already taken
the first steps along the road OF
peace and prosperity.
mo nation can walk alone: all
need mutual understanding in order
TO prosper. Mexico. in her foreign
relations, has already cleared away
many MISUNDERSTANDING Neither
the people nor the government of
Mexico have any grievances against
either the people or the government
Of the United States.
For ten years Mexico has suf-
fered all the hardships of civil wars
and revolutions. There has taken
place great spiritual and moral
cleansing, though il has been ter
yibly costly. Half a million of her
sons have been killed. and much
Of her material property and treas
ure have been wrecked and ruined.
AToday Mexico is ready to receive
foreign investors and foreign settlers
and give full protection to their
rights and properties. Claims for
property damages suffered during
the revolutions will be submitted
and decree has already been is
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
Lion Infested "Jungles" Of Northern
California Are Rapidly Being Rid of
The Savage Destroyers of Dee

| rifle and always shot for the lion S
eye. However, experience and q
number of close shaves caused him
to abandon the rifle and take to
the heavy pistol. He also shoots
for the heart now.
| An injury to his hand in lum-
Der mill in which he was employed
forced him to seek other employ
menu, and he turned to the work
he knew and loved best. For time
Ifis only pay was the bounties he
collected His fame spread, and
the State Fish aud Game Commits
sion employed him. Since then he
has worked chiefly in the game
refugees with great success. His
greatest kill in any one month has
been eight lions.
Contrary to the general opin-
ion lions are not abundant in any
part of the state" according to J
S. Hunter of the Fish and Game
SOuht.
leads with a total of 564 killed dur
ing twelve years time. The ANNA
has been so reduced in that count,
that the kill has dropped from il:
in 1908 to s in 1919. In Shasts
county. the next on the list, thu
kill has been less than one-balf
1851 killed during the same period
Here, however, the animals hav,
apparently not been reduced to thu
same extent, as the kill in 191!
was approximately the same as il
1908.
ON Trinity county $50 have beer
killed; last year only IA as agains
is in 1908. In Siskiyou count.
none were killed last year; but il
1908 the number totalled 81 and i,
the twelvc-year period 241. From
this it would seem that lions il
iSiskiyou county are greatly reduced
if not practically cxterminated On
lily one other county Mendocino, re
pO' Us lHOIG tudH AUV Tue llTSL uNCIF'
years. In that county 219 have
been killed: the number (22) takeI
in 1919 is just one-half those killet
in 1908. Tehama county killed tire,
: during 1919, as against 81 in 1908
making total OF 159 in twelv,
j years.
at is evident from the abov
figures that California lions are be
ing slowly reduced in number ant
that the animals killed approximate
ly if not entirely exceeded tn
natural increase. If this is true W,
Can form a very good idea as t
1.-The number of lions in the state
Forty-two per cent of the lions sen
in for bounty are females. TIL
female lion does not bring fort
a litter every year. but every otbe
year. Sometimes three kittens ar
born, but the usual number is tive
This would make the kill of 243 il
: 1919 the offspring OF 243 female
! or AZ per cent of the total humble
of lions in the state. This calcula
!, tion would give lion population
!. in California of about SIS, whicl
We believe is somewhat near tn
lactual number
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
Dy ELLIS II. MARTIN

San Francisco.--Hunting noun
|tain lions for living!
This unique and dangerous means
'of livelihood has but one follower
land he has made a success of it.
Jay Bruce, official lion killer OF
the California Fish and Game Com
mission, not only makes his own
living in hunting and killing the
predatory mountain lion but pro-
yides for his family as well.
Bruce, by far, is the most inter
lcsting character of the mountains
,of the West today. To him lion
hunting is a business. He is tire
less in his hunt for the giant mem
bers of the cat family who annual
lily kill more deer than do hunters
and who annually destroy many
thousands of dollars worth of do
nestle animals.
Hunting hons IS Bruce's life. He
gets genuine pleasure out of trail
ing this most battling mountain ter
ror, and recently told J. S. Hunter
of the Fish and Game Commission
That were be millionaire be would
spend his time just as he does now
in hunting lions.
Bruce now draws q salary frou
the commission for lion hunting
lie also receives a state bonus, man.
counties pay him bonus, and in
addition he receives some revenue
from the sale OF the skins of the
slain animals.
His chief and only aides are Rang
ler and Eli, the only lion hounds il
the world. Bruce has trained then
from puppies so that they will fol
low no other trail than that of !;
l]ion. They feed only on cooked
meat OF the lion in order that they
shall not be weapcd from thei1
training. Ranger and Eli arc boil
veterans of the lion trail, and Bruce
lis now training Rover and Ranger
Ito replace them when they grow
ltoo old.
Eli is known as eli, the Silent
because he never utters a sound un
It'll on the trail of lion. Rover
and Ranger are proving apt pupils
Bruce values his dogs highly. bu
those who know him state tina
Bruce has even kecner trail sense
than the dogs. Frequently he viii
Icall the dogs off a trail because
lit is too old or discover they are
following a back trail. Again the
Idogs will lose the trail and Bruce
Twill put them on it again. He /;
liable to do this through his knowl
ledge of the lions habits and TIL,
deep study he has made of the liol
country.
| Bruce has killed close TO 1O(
lions. He hunts almost continu
tusly, coming to his home only whel
his dogs need rest. His hunting i;
done almost entirely on foot, as he
tricks through country in which
it would be impossible for a horse
to follow the trails. He uses a big
automatic revolver instead of a ri
file. In years gone by he used ;
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22

John said il wasn't his fault, but
that of his horse
Judge. | couldn't help il. My
horse was in a tantrum and could
not stop him He's one of the quiet
est animals in the world in South
Philadelphia, where ! live, but as
drive him to the center of the city
he goes crazy"
what seems tos be the cause?''
queried the astonished magistrate.
81 think it must be the short
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
UNIONISTS WIN
DECISION With
BOARD RULINGS
Majority Of Men In Any
Craft Authorized To Pro-
mitigate Proposed Work
ing Conditions.
limited Pres. Associations)

chicago. June 20.--"Closed shop
advocates won a signal victory be-
Fore the u. S. Labor Board today
when that body announced that rep
rcsentatiyes OF majority of men
in any one craft may draw up
working agreements to affect all
members. Since a majority OF rail-
workers are unionists, this decision
is counted as union victory, and
the ruling, accepted in its practical
form, means that only untonlsts may
act and speak for the employees.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
SHORT SKIRTS SET
HORSE IN A TANTRUM

Philadelpbia.-Joh Monteith, a
junk dealer at 442 South Colorado
street, has a horse that objects to
short skirts.
Monteith was arrested when he
galloped past trolley car on
Chestnut street.
Arraiged before Magistrate Rem
shaw in the city hall police court
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
COTTRELL RESIGNS
ARKANSAS BUREAU

Little Rock. June 20.-Il. Nj.
|Cottrcll. for several years agricul-
turist of the Arkansas profitable
farming bureau of the Little Rock
Board of Commerce, announced yes
terday that he had rendered his
resignation, effective July l. Mr..
Cottrell was formerly connected
with the Memphis Chamber of Com
mcree 81 IN
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
HARDWARE men
JOIN FIGHT ON
HOTEL RATES

AA~ AAAA AAA ~~~
Conway, June 20.-Launching by
far the most severe indictment
brought against the hotel men OF
! the country, the National Hardware
Association of the United States,
having its headquarters at Philadel-
Iphia, has thrown its tremendous III
lflucnce into the campaign for low
er rates by hotels. transfer compa-
mics and restaurants.
"It is probably human nature
for the hotel people to continue
these high charges" says the state
ment by the association. 80 long rs
they can, particularly il they hear
mo objection However, they Will
do we'll to realize that many indus
tries arc suffering today. in part,
because of the desire for an excess
sive profit based on charging all
the traffic would bear, even if it
deprived some persons Of the ability
W. puJ'
Facts are stated plainly by@ the
association. IT. holds that manu-
|facturcrs and wholesalers believe
1.-THE present lower price level on
which they arc doing business is
far safer than the high peak reach
ed during war times, and that the
whole country is benefited through
1.-THE conduct of business on salts
| factory price basis which cncour-
lagos good volume of commerce.
Therefore, the association con-
men are not reducing their rates. y
Comparative prices are quoted in
support of the stand taken by the
association. One year ago, it says
$50 would buy 100 pounds of gran
Iulated sugar. Today it will buy
100 pounds of sugar, 100 pounds OF
flour, 20 pounds Of oat meal. -four
pounds Of coffee, - cans of toma
toes. y cans OF corn, one package
lof crackers. IL pounds of rice, Il
pounds of beans. IL cans OF peaches
l12 cans of hominy and IL cans o.
Ipork and beans This list was re
iferred to Wholesale grocer. who
not only affirmed its correctness
but declared the amount would
buy the very best quality in these
items.
Further prices quoted by the as
isociation are similar to the list;
published by Arkansas travelling
statesmen some months ago. They
lshow declines ranging rs per cen
on potatoes, 20 per cent for cook
ling fats and frying compounds, ant
10 per cent on sugar. to rs per cen
lon soap, so per cent on bed springs
l4O per cent on towels. so per cen
ION fruits. to mention a few of thu
items required in the maintenance
OF hotels.
According to the hardware deal
crs, travelling statesmen are vital,
interested in hotel rates regardless
of whether he pays his travelling
expenses out OF sales. commission o.
salary. or whether ii is paid by thu
house. because i'm the final analy
Isis the expense is charged up t
Ibis sales territory and the result in
fluenccs the salary obtainable. II
fact. as the association sees the sit
luation, the entire system of sale;
by travelling salesmen is actually
Threatened by the present high no
tel and sample room rates and tn,
Iaontinucd maintenance of hiGl
transportation rates. The conclu
sion is driven home in the follow
ling statement:
''Thcreforc, tho answer is plain -
|agitatc lower rates, talk with hote
proprictors about it. aud registc
your complaint in no uncertain
way"
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22

skirts. lie don't see many of them
downtown, but when he gets north
OF Walnut street he just gets plain
loco"
THAT horse appears to be almost
human was the judges comment
los he discharged Monteith and
warned him to keep downtown when
Idriving.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22

If you have cold put bag
containing hot water to your feet; ;
TO your back for backache, or at
the nape of your neck when you
have headache or feel sleepless.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1921-04-21
GOOD PLAY COMING

Below we print the cast of charac-
ters for the play Deacon Dubbs, y
which is to be given by the Catholic
Church Choir on Thursday evening,
April 28, at the Princess theatre.
1t sounds good and we hope large
crowd will attend. Posters and tick
cts will appear later.
Deacon Dubbs. from Sorghum Center,
w. Va. Henry Job
Amos Coleman, his nephew, young
lawyer Anton kiatkovich, Jr.
Rawdon Crawley. wolf in sheep's
clothing Ben Snyder
Major Moses McNut, auctioneer and
justice of peace Rudolph Skoff
Deuteronomy Jones, a country product
Joseph Yoklavich
Rose Raleigh, a brave little school
ma'am Bernie Vavra
Philipena Popover, with both eyes
open on Deacon Celia Helsfrick
Emily Dale, richest girl in town
Florence Villetti
Trixie Coleman, full of mischief
Eva M3lntyre
Yennie Yonson, the hired girl Nrom
Sweden Mary Teak
Villagers, Quartet, Children