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The Monroe journal., 1921-05-24
The Festival Of The Fire Walkers.

The Festival Of the Fire Walkers.
Walking barefooted through a
eharyQ2l he four feet deep and more
than thirty feet long cannot ~ a
pleasant thing 10 do. Nevertheless.
II forms a part Of the extraordinary
religious festival that annually takes
pi1tr "a honor Of Hindu -8u less III
one Of the temples in Singapore.
loud tom-toming. says Mr.. l.. r.
Stockweil. who describe the cere-
mony In the Wide World Magazine.
announced the arrival OF the fire
walkers. There We're about two hun
dred OF them. the men in saffron
eolored loin cloths, the women In
saiiron-c0l0red robes With blazing
eyes and loosened hair. they pressed
on. accompanied BY the weird vail
Ing OF pipes Some OF the walkers
fought in the haste to enter the.
flames. others hung back and had 10
be urged forward By priests or rela.
uves. Some We're professed ascetics.
perhaps with a withered arm held
aloft and with a thousand silver nails
passed through their skin: others
were ordinary folk who had made
vow thus to propitiate the goddess IN
order TO secure the birth of a son.
Most of them walked hurriedly
through the fire. holding bunch of
neem leaves above their heads: few
strolled along leisurely over the
glowing charcoal. Some carried in
their arms small children. who cried
Justify from the terrific heat: and
one or two boys and girls about eight
years old went through the ordeal
alone. A tragic figure was a young
girl with unbound hair and terrified
eyes, who. unable TO face the fire
alone. was persistently pushed for
ward by an old woman at her back
Those who have passed through the
fire declare that they feel no pain
at the time. They admit to drinking
bhang TO work them up TO the nee
essary pitch of excitement. but de-
clare that they rub nothing on their
feet.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-24
\ Strange and Interesting Case in
Speechlessness.
(From the Concord Uplift. }

(From the Concord Uplift.)
In 1864, back west of Staunton.
Va Cabarrus soldier took sudden
ly i'll. He lay for time in an Inn
provised hospital and 1t was discov.
cred that his illness left him speech.
less. He came home practically well
at the conclusion of the War Between
the States, but he had lost his
voice."
He took his place In the life OF
his community along with the 9th.
ers. hardpressed. scanty supplies. de-
moralized conditions. beginning at
the ground. For years he labored
earnestly and faithfully. He pros
pered, made good, reared high class
children, faithful to every trust and
to the state, and lived himself cor
rect. upright life-but all the talking
the quiet. well-behaved citizen could
do was in very low whisper.
This man, of whom we write, is
Mr.. John 7. Hahn, OF No. s town.
ship. of Cabarrus county. Mr.. Hahn,
a prosperous farmer, has passed sew
enty-seyen years of age, and since
1864, or for ssventy-seven years. he
has been unable TO speak audibly,
but with Improvement he could
whisper to make his wants in a meas
ure known. He suffered no pain. has
never suffered any pain from the af-
fiction. no doctor has ever risked an
opinion of what the real cause was,
or manifested the least notion of be-
Ing able TO overcome the strange af-
lection. with which Mr.. Hahn has
gone through the larger part OF his
life. uncomplainingly He's a gentle
man: but IL he was not he'd had a
hard time In conducting a quarrel
until about one year ago. when sud
denly and without the slightest warn.
Ing his voice came back to him.
Knowing him for more than fifty
years and only receiving whisper
ing greeting, this writer felt queer
recently when Mr.. Hahn spoke out
his "howdy-do' in a strong deep
voice and began to talk like other
folks II is a fact that about q yea'
ago his speech returned TO hirl. an6
now he seems. after aftv-seven years.
perfectly normal. He says. however,
whenever he gets a slight cold. his
voice Is stronger-in fact. he can call
hogs now. or woop 'em up at corn
shueking, or log rolling.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-24
RUB MY-TISM

Is a powerful Antiseptic and
Pain killer, cures infected
cuts, old sores, letter, etc.
Relieves Sprains, Neuralgia,
Rheumatism.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-24
$79l,879.7O

79s7sO amount Of our deposits on the date Of our ,
published statement
This large sum Of is the property people of this COM
mnnitour deosors They entrusted 10 Us for afekeep
ins and they know that really safhat they get when
they
our deposors know that their funds by our ample
capital and surplus and BY The provided b. an
experienced and conservative directors composed Of men
with whom they acquainted
Our deposto know that this is to bank with
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
ARBUCKLE JURY NOW HEARING
 EVIDENCE
CEy Associated Pross)

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. l9.--A jury of seven men and five women, with one man as an alternative. was ae- lected to try Roscoe Arbucke on the charge of manslaughter yesterday afternoon and the district attorney out lined the states case. Assistant District Attorney Leo Fricndman. in his opening statement to the jury in the Arbuckle case said Virginia Rappe, during the party, excused her self going first to the room of Lowell sherman. an actor who was staying with Arbucklc, then almost immediate ly into Arbuckle's room. ArbuCkle fol- lowed her, according to the prescott. or, and later Miss Maud Dclmont and others were aroused by shouting and moaning They demanded admittance and when Arbuckle opened the door they saw Miss Rappe lying on the bed tearing at her clothes. saying "I am dying; he hurt me" Prosecution promised to prove that her bladder was rupured, which caused death four days later The defense deferred mak- ing any statement until the close of the states case
 The first witness Shelby p Strange. city autopsy surgeon. related the marks found on Miss Rappe's body. declaring certain internal organs had been removed in some previous au- topsy. On cross.eXamination the phy- sician said such bruises might have been caused immediately after death
 Grace Halstead. the nurse who at tended Miss Rappe, testified the bruises found on the girls body could not have been inflicted after death. She said the body was untouched un- til the sudgeons began an autopsy
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
CANADIAN VETERANS
 INSURANCE BENEFITS
lRy mtcrnationnl News seryLcel


 OTTAWA, Ont, Nov. l9.-Canadian war veterans living outside of Can ada will be interested to learn that the Returned Soldiers Insurance Act has been amended to enable former members of the Canadian forces. no matter where resident. to participate in it's benefits. Until recently the in suranCe was available only to those living in Canada.
 The act is a late re-establishment measure of the Canadian Govern ment. It provides insurance for ex- service men without medical exam ination at premium rates lower than those of line insurance companies. Policies have liberal cash value after they have been in force two years. The maximum amount of in snrance allowed one individual Is s5,o0O. and after the policy has been in effect two years 1t automatically becomes non-fort,ltable in the event of non n-payment of premiums.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
ARTILLERYMEN SEEK
 SUBSTITUTE FOR SPURS
Ky International News srrvtr")

HONOLULU. T. IT.. Nov. l9-With "horseless" field artillery how can a field artillery officer with propriety wear spurs and carry riding crop, and without these articles of per sonal adornment wkat does life hold of joy for an artilleryman?
 These questions are agitattnE the commissioned personnel of the field artillery branch of the service stationed in Hawaii since that arm became mo torized." A return to the swagEer stick appears probable as one way out, but for spurs no satisfactory sub stitute is in sight
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
NO TREATY NECESSARY

WASHINGTON. Nov. l9. Accord. ing to officials in his opinion the ad- ministration will not call upon Con grcss to act on any armament reduc- ton program unless an agreement is reached in private form of treaty. They said ships could be scrappcd or could be disposed of without Congress- ional Act under the present authority given the Navy Department So far as the Far Eastern questions are con ccrned it is indicated the administra- tion believed an international under standing of policy would result from the conference rather than a formal treaty.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
PLAN OPERATION ALASKA ROAD
 PRIVATELY
IHv As,oci.sD,a pre4-r

SEATTLE. Nov. l9 - Judge Cecil Clcgg. who arrived last night from Washington, and is cu route to Fair banks. where he succeeds Judge Bun nell on the bench in the Fourth divi- sion. gave an interview in today's Post.lntelligcnccr in which he said the New bill for the development of Alas ka is sure of passage in Congress. as it is an administration measure. li" also stated that Secretary of the In. tcrior Fall proposes priyat" opera tion of the government railroad when completed and quotes Fall as saving. "I am not in favor of government own crship and operation of railroads and favor turning over the Alaska rail road, after completion, under suitable arrangements to a private company for operation Clcgg asserted that Alaska would benefit by p;i,otn oyer ation since it would he an incentive for private companies to develop adjacent territory to make the road yield d!vI dens.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
REVISION TAX BILL
 HAS BEEN COMPLETED
CBy Associated Prcss)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19. .- Com pleting their revision of the tax bill the House and Senate conference agreed to incorporate an income tax of twelve and one-half per cent. an increase of two cents over the present rate; it also agreed to the Senate amendment repeating the nor maj 5000 exemption allowed corpor- ations. except those having incomes of $25 900 or less.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
OPPOSES ALLIANCE RENEWAL

WASHINGTON. Nov. l9. Evi- denccs are given in high official quarters that the American delega- ton regards the relative strength of the navies as fixed by the Ameri- can proposal as a fundamental prin- ciple. the alteration of which might seriously affect the entire negotia- tions. Although declining to com ment on Japan's request that her re- lative strength be increased Ameri- can officials pointed out the ratio was the natural result of applying the principle of the present strength of the nayies and should be preserved in the reductions agreement It was stated authoritively at the head quarters of Chinese delegation that China opposes renewal of the An glo-Japanese alliance and also de sires q notification of the Lansing Ishi agreement
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
HELP PUBLIC ROAD
 BUREAU
.us international News s,rvrc,3

.Isf international News S,TNI"'1
 WASHINGTON. Nov. l9. Thirty thousand motorist, who were stopped in August on the Springfield Hartford road at the ConnccticutMassachusetts state lines have contributed valuable information to the Bureau of Public Roads of the Department of Agricul, turr which, when analysed, will assist the department to determine more rational methods of road design to meet varying traffic needs.
 The motorists were counted in the first traffic census to give complete information ever undertaken by the operation with State highway depart. ments of Massachusetts and ConneCti- cut and will be duplicated in the near future elsewhere. It was taken be- tween August l6 and %. covered 40 day hours and 26 night hours. and re suited in accurate records concerning 30.S5l vehicles. For passenger cars this information covered type, make, number of passengers. time, direction, starting point and destination The state authorities recorded in addi- tiou, license numbers and engine in formation. The work was handled so eXpeditiously that the average stop lated only fifteen seconds.
 Trucks were stopped somewhat longer-l00 seconds for southbound and 37 seconds for northbound vehicles being the average Truck drivers were asked to give in addi- tion to the information obtained in the case of passenger cars, capacity, drivers estimate of length and ire quency of trip. kinds of loads car. ried, location of consignor and con signee- Roadside scales, especially placed, took required weight and ob. servers ascertained the speed of trucks.
 Motorcycles and horse-drawn vehi. cles were included in the census. The data thus obtained are being analysed and will be used in connection with in- formation obtained from experiments on impact of trucks and effect of i'm pact on pavement to design better roads.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
SEVEN KILLED IN MOTOR CAR
 HIT BY TRAIN
rrv Nssocio,rd rross)

NHIVNGO NOV l9--Seven were killed and funeral limousine in which they were riding demolished when a santa Fe train hit machine during snow storm Not even the license plate by which to identify tho car was left intact. While rail road officials reported ony seven dead, witnesses said they counted eleven bodies along the track
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
POLICIES ARE OUTLINED

WASHINGTON, Nov. l9-With ref erenco to the adjournment of the various national groups it developed further in conference among them selves the policies that will follow in regard to the Far Eastern ques- tions and the limitation of armament Hughes will call the third pleuary session of the arms conference next Monday. y :
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
INSURGENT MEMBERS
 OF GRANGE EXPELLED
lRN AssnnIn.nh rrnssl

PORTLAND, Nov 19.-The National Grange last night expelled and forever barred from re-entering, William Bouck, former master of the Wash, ingJon State Grange and C. R. Cot. terrell, secretary of Session Grange, formed by Bouck supporters, and J, C. Wrange and R. A. Briggs, eXecu- tive committeeman ol the insurgcnt organization. The insurgents were re, gently enjoined from using the name of the Grange by a Seattle court
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
PACKING PLANT EMPLOYES 10
 ACCEPT CUT.
IEE Ns.nrInLnd rrr..L

CHICAGO. Nov. l9.-Thc plant com missions of the Armour Packing Com pany have agreed to accept a general reduction in wages. in accordance with the company's request ten days ago It is understood a cut would be accepted by the plants of other com panies This is the first time in indus try when the employees and employers held a plant conference and agreed on wage cuts.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
DEPENDS ENTIRELY
 UPON WHO'S THE GOAT
,nv Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.- senator Pomcrcne, in referring to the New berry contest. said he would resign if evidence such as that submitted against Ncwberry were adduced against him. When asked by Senator Walsh what action would he take if he had violated no laws Pompreue re piled "If were innocent l would fight the battle of my life for my rights. | wouldn't remain silent"
 Senator Walsh Of Montana. intro dured resolution which, if adopted would seat neither Newbcrry or Ford
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
NORTHWESTERN SAILED
 FROM SEATTLE TODAY
CRv Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Nov. l9.-The steamship Northwestern sailed at 9 o'clock this morning and carried fifty-nine passen- gers. Those booked for Cordova were J. R. Cole, Richard Walsh, Henry Weidt, George Weidt. F. F. Bernoudy, F. G. Reed and wife. Miss Clara Hut ton and two steerage
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
START RUNS ON TWO
 BANKS IN PEKIN
lRv Neaccinlcd prcsl

WASHINGTON. Nov. 19 - Cables advised the Department of Commerce of runs started in Pekin on the Bank of Communications and Bank of China, which suspended the redemption of notes in excess of ten Mexican dollars per person, but were paying dcposi- tors checks in silver. The situation is considered serious, but the Chinese bankers are striving to remedy it.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
ROB JEWELRY STORE
 SlOO,OOO WORTH JEWELS
lEr Assncinlrh nrrs.l

ST PAUL. Nov l9-Threc robbers oyorpowered the manager of the Git tcIson Jewelry Company store and forced him to open the safe. They es. capped with jewels worth $l0o.0oo
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
LABOR FAVoRs DISARMAMENT

LONDON. Nov l9. The Labor Party manifested on behalf of the whole British labor movement as promising it's support of any steps necessary To make the American dis armament proposal effective by call ing for an extension of the proposals to all forms of armament.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
DREADNAUGHT WEST
 VIRGINIA LAUNCHED
,nv hs-ontatrd rras~r

NEWPORT NEWS. Nov l9. - The drradnaueht West Virginia. the new est addition to the navy and sched- uled to be scrapped within few month under the armament reduction program. was successfully launched today being christened hy Miss Alice Mann. of Brlmwyu
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
BRITAIN FRIENDLY TO CHINA

WASHINGTON. NoE l'. Great Britain comes to the armament con ference for the purpose ot doing ey- crything possible to enable China a sure and proper plor" in the com mrrciaI world. British officials cm- phasized. observing this aim of Brit ain to be satisfied and may be at tained through the open door and by leaving China free to evolve her own destiny.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
DO MUCH DAMAGE
 IN ARKANSAS
CBy Assncintcd Pross)

LITTLE ROCK, Nov 19. Twelve persons were killed, thirty injured and a heavy property damage resulted from two tornadoes in widely scparat- ed parts of the state last night. One storm near McDa killed a family of eight and four others were killed near Philadelphia and Malvern
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
AMENDMENTS ARE APPROVED

TOXIC, Nov. 19--It k understood the Cabinet Council approved the amendments to the American pro posals submitted by the Japanese dele gation at Washington The subject has the further approval of the Diplo. matte Advisory Council
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
NOT EFFECT STEEL

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-Elbert Gary, chairman of the board of directors of the United States Steel Corpora tion, in addressing the American Steel and Iron Institute. urged the negotiations of a treaty to prevent future wars fin conjuction with an agreement to limit nayies. He be-
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
JAPAN A LITTLE SUSPICIOUS

TOKYO, Nov lg.-After the first prosperity anticipated from the re- lief of armament burdens spirit of caution would be developed in Japan with an inclination to look to possible advantage to the United States proposals and expressions fav- bring a more equal balance of power became conspicuous in the comments Of the press
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
EASTERN RATES ON
 LUMBER ARE REDUCED
tBv Associated PressN

CHICAGO. Nov. 19.-The Transcon- tinental Rate Bureau announced re- auctions from twelve to sixteen cents on lumber. shingles and lumber pro ducts from Pacific coast points to the East and New England
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
OPEN ITALIAN SCHOOL

CRy International News SeNice)
 BERLIN, Nov. 19.-Anxious to pre- serve the mother-language of about one hundred boys and girls of the Der lin Italian colony, the Italian govern ment opened a Berlin Italian public school, which will be entirely run at expense.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
BIG BOOTLEG PLOT
 HAS BEEN UNEARTHED
CBv Associated prcss>

Chicago. Nov. l0.-A liquor plot which involved bribes of $5O,O0O to public officials and a suitcase full of liquor permits for whisky worth $2,OOO,OOO and which linked the names of several prominent New York and Chicago men with bootlegginG trade have been uncovered by federal agents
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
TWO MORE DEATHS

HOT SPRINGS. Nov. l9 Two deaths are reported as a result of a tornado which swept the rural sec tions for twenty miles east of here last night. and several children were injured.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
CHINA DENIES REPORT

WASHINGTON. Nov. 19.-The Chi nese delegation issued formal state ment in which it declared in view of the printed report that China pre- scented her ten general principles at the suggestion of the United States" the delegation authorized state mcnt that the report was uufounded.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
ANTI-BEER BILL IS
 UP TO PRESIDENT
CRv Associated Prcss)

WASHINGTON, Nov. l9.-The fin al legislative step for the outlawing ramental purposes was taken when the Senate adopted the conference report on the anti-beer bill by q vote of 5G to 222. The measure now goes to the President for his approval.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
BRITISH STOP wARsHrP WORK

LONDON. Nov. 19.-The admiral ty announced that it had ordered a cessation of work on all four battle ships of the supertype in course of construction, which is said to mean practical stoppage of all warship work during the Washington con- ference
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
REVOLUTIONISTS ARE
 KILLED AND EXECUTED
CRy AssocIated Pressl

MEXICALLI, Nov. 19. - General Adelardo Rodriguez, commander of the federal troops, announced that thir- teen reyolutionists had been killed in battle and four more executed after a summary court martial. twenty miles west of here.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
FORMER EMPEROR IS
 NOW IN LIFE OF EXILE
lEv Assncintcd rressl

FUNCHAL, Madeira, Nov. 19 - Former Emperor Charles and Elm press Zeita have arrived to begin tn air life of exile here.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
ONLY WANT FRIENDLY RELATION

TOKYO Nov. l9. Leading newspa pors cdltorializing on the Far Eastern situation said they would not look uu- foravorby upon a cancellation ot the Nuglo-J1paurso Alliance. provided there was general assurance of d continuation of friendly relations.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
CONTRASTING SHOOTING;
 SENT UP FOR LIFE
DEv N-.ociutod prc-0

SAGINAW, Nov. 19. Richard Cham plain. aged 22. who confessed that he shot and killed his father and step mother pleaded guilty and was sen tenced to life Imprisonment.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
RIDDLE NEGRO WITH
 BULLETS; BURN BODY
Gy N-sorfat"l rrr~s)

HELENA Ark. Nov l9. Will Turner, negro charged with as sauIting a white woman was taken from a shcrilfs posse and shot dead. The body was returned and burned in the city park
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
BAVARIA NO PLACE
 FOR HIGH LINERS
rBv Asso~iat,i rrra+1

MUNICH, Nov. l9- The purpose of Bavarian statute would punish with a heavy fine and Imprisonment drunkenness, gluttony, and other manifestations of high living"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
DRESSED NOMINATION
 HAS BEEN CONFIRMED
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Nov. 19-The Seu- ate confirmed the nomination of Dressel to be charge de affairs at Berlin.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
PRESIDENT DECLARES
 PEACE WITH AUSTRIA
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19-President Harding yesterday signed the procla- nation declaring peace between Unit States and Austria.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
s Proposals Basis Of Great Concern to Japdnse
 At Armament Conference

Titled the suggestion that the lmi- tation of armament would reduce the manufacture of steel.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
POPE WIRES THE PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON. Nov I9. Pope Benedict wired President Harding expressing the hope that God grant a happy issue" of the armament con ference
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
ATTITUDE OF JAPAN UNKNOWN

WASH1NGTON, Nov. l9.-The pre- else attitude of Japan is becoming more and more a big interrogation point at the arms conference When the delegates of nine nations assem, bled this morning they looked to Japan for a hint that would reveal just what trend negotiations were taking as they affect China Interchanges with Tokio are understood to have provided the Japanese delegation with comprehensive information as to the attitude of their government but there is no authoritative indication or how far the attitude will be revealed at the present stage of negotiations
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-19
FISH QUOTATIONS

SEATTLE Nov. 19.-Halibut, Sc; chicken halibut, 5c.