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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
HARDING SHIFTS
On BONUS BILL
CONSIDERED LEADING DOMESTIC
ISSUE BEFORE COUNTRY.
37STATES WOULD PAY BONUS
Presidents Friends Advise Him to
Take Initiative In the Matter OF
Adjusted Compensation for
Soldiers of World War.

Washington.-Prohi and sol.
der bonus were of sufficient impor-
tance in the last elections as to be
considered by political Washington as
the leading domestic issues before the
country at present. President Hard
ing has limited that there Is shifting
of views on prohibition and there are
rumors that he himself will do some
shifting on the bonus.
Authorized spokesmen for the pres
ident say he will veto any bill passed
by congress dissimilar to the one put
up to him earlier this year. But be-
fore that time comes something con-
crete in the way Of bonus proposal
may be expected from the executive.
Whether mention will be made Of the
subject in the message to be read to
congress at the regular session in De-
cember is not yet determined, but
there are many among the presidents
friends who advise him to take the
initiative in the matter OF adjusted
compensation for the soldiers and pro-
pose that his party can unite on.
The lates. suggestion which has
quarters, though 1t cannot be said
that Mr.. Harding will be won over
to 1t, is one that looks to the federal
government and the states to enter
into a combination of a sort of $3.50
proposition just as has been the case
with good roads. The federal govern
ment appropriates on condition that
an equal sum is raised by state and
the quotas are divided to the needs OF
the states.
Thirty-seven out of the 4S states OF
the Union are willing to give. Re-
Gently Illinois, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kan
sas, Montana and California voted sol
dier bonuses. Seventeen states acted
earlier, namely, Maine, Connecticut,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota.
Missouri, Nebraska. New Hampshire,
New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Ore.
gon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Yer
mont, Washington and Wisconsin. In
addition Colorado voted 5000 each to
sx-service men for vocational training,
New York state went on record in IA
vor Of $45,000,00O bonds, but it got
tangled up in constitutional difficult
ties. The Pennsylvania legislature in
1921 authorized submission of a con
stitutional amendment involving $685.
900, 900, but this is expected to be sub
mitted again by the new legislature.
TweEty-seven out of 4S represent a
majority, but it doesn't reflect the
true effect of the bonus sentiment be-
cause many states have been waiting
on the federal government and the bo-
nus movement hasn't received the i'm
petus 1t would otherwise receive II
the states we're to know they were re-
quired to cooperate with the federal
government.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
ASK RIVER RATE EXTENSION.
War Department Would Offer Saw
ing to More Shippers.


Washington Of the ter
ritory from which and to which Joint
railroad rates with the Mississippi
Warrior barge line will apply. was urg
ed at hearing before the full mem
hership of the interstate commerce
commission. The case was taken un-
der advisement. From questions and
the general attitude of the commits.
sioners 1t is believed they are favora-
BILE to the proposal
The war department. which oper-
ates the barge line,asked that the pres
ent boundaries on s0uthDound freight,
which now are the Ohio-Pennsylvania
line on the east. and the Missouri riv-
er on the west, be extended both
ways, and that northbound rates be
made effective from points in Texas
and Oklahoma on one side and Ala,
bama and Missippi points on the 9th
er. The department also asked that
the Warrior rates be made to include
the whole Of Alabama coal field and
that rates on merchandise also be
fixed there.
Luther Walter. of Chicago, well
known throughout the Mississippi val
ley a. rate expert. argued the case
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
GLAD HAND FOR EDWARDS.
Wilson Wants to Talk Over Old
Times With New Senator.

Jersey City, N. IA letter from
former President Wilson congratulate
ing him upon his election to the
United States Senate has just been
maze public here by Gov. Edwards.
The letter. dated Nov. IL, follows:
my Dear Governor-H was hoping
to have chance to take you by the
hand and congratulate you on the new
honors that have come to you. Now
we shall, after while. both be Wash
ingtonians, and we can then collogue
ON the events. old and new, to oul
hearts content.
with warmest appreciation and
most cordial greetings.
Faithfully yours,
WOODROW WILSON"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
WILL REPRESENT AMERICA.
John 6assett Moore Named on inter
national JurIsts' Commission.

Washington.-The State Depart
ment has announced the appointment
of John Bassett Moore as the AMER
lean representative on the interna-
tional commission ct 1urIsts TO con-
slider changes In the rules OF inter-
national law. The commission Is be-
ing formed pursuant to a resolution
adopted by the Washington arms con-
ference. Mr.. Moore is at The Hague,
where the commission is scheduled to
meet Dec. 10.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
SHIP SUBSIDY GETS
ITS FIRST SETBACK
HOUSE LEADERS EXPOSE 1T TO
UNLIMITED AMENDMENTs
OPEN ROAD FOR REVOLT
Democrats and insurgent Republicans
May Tack Riders Which Harding
Would Reject-Ev-n Harder
Fight In Senate.

Washington.-Plans for plotting the
ship subsidy bill through congress
got under way with an agreement by
republican leaders to open the door
to unlimited amendments of the meas
ure on the floor of the house, but
with the stipulation that final vote
shall be had Nov. 20. At the same
time Chairman Lasker of the Ship
ping Board predicted that 1t would
be enacted into law. because the ''mi-
racle of America is that at the final
moment of decision right and COM
mon sense will prevail"
The agreement for a vote was re-
Speaker Gillctt, Representative Mon
dell, republican floor leader; Chair
man Campbell of the rules commit
lee, and members of the merchant
marine and the steering committees.
The leaders agreed that rule should
be presented under which the bill
would be taken up for general de-
bate some time in the near future.
Three days would be given over to
general discussion and then the
measure would be taken up, item by
item, with three days for amend
ment, before a final vote.
Chairman Campbell said the agree
ment would eliminate the question
of referring the measure to party
conference and would give the house
the opportunity to frame the sort of
merchant marine measure it wanted
to pass. There was said to be Wig
orous opposition in the republican
ranks to any attempt to give the bill
right of way under a rule which
would prevent other than committee
amendments, and already, with the
amendments in oroer, Indications
were that democrats, working joint
ly with republicans who oppose the
cess profits and surtaxes as a means
OF providing funds for ships. Demo
cratic leaders predicted a flood of
amendments would be offered, includ-
ing provision sponsored by the dry
element, liquor on American ships.
fight will be any proposal under
which foreign ships would be permit
ted to engage in coastwise trade.
Notwithstanding signs of an i'm
pending fight in the house, the SEN
ate Is regarded as the most danger
GUS point. No rule limiting debate
is possible there, and a number of
republican leaders have expressed
doubt whether the legislation can be
disposed of by March 8, when all bills
die with the end of the congress The
democrats already have declared sol
idly against the measure and a large
number of republicans, including Sen
ators Borah, Idaho; LaFollette, Wis.
consin; Capper, Kansas, and others,
have made open declarations of war
against it. Senator Ransdell, Louis
lana, however, has spoken in it's be.
half and the administrator leaders
are counting on few more demo
cratic votes ii it is found possible to
obtain vote before adjourning.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
state superintendent Of Education

State Superintendent of Education
Bond continues to urge school teach.
ers throughout the state to take
their county paper. He states that
the proceedings of boards of super
visors. school news, announcements
for office. advertisements. editorials.
tax sales a1d other matters found in
the county paper can be turned to
good advantage by the intelligent
teacher. In some counties In the
state. among them Rankin and Jack
SON. 1t 70 said that every public school
teacher takes the county paper.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Release Cars for South.

Washington.-The Interstate Com
merce Commission took steps recent
~ to relieve freight traffic congestion
on the railroads OF the southeastern
section of the country. The relief
took the form of an order releasing
open top cars to all Glasses Of freight
on roads south Of the Ohio and Po-
tomac rivers, with the exception Of
the Baltimore & Ohio lines.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Join the Red Cross.

The American Red Cross invites you
to become member and thus help
save human lives in time Of disaster.
Send your name and one dollar to
your local organization with your ad-
dress and you will be sent button
denoting your membership.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
1s ARE INITIATED.
Past chanceIier's Ceremonies Held by
X. OF p. at vicksburg.

! vicksburg.-Past chancellor's roll
call was held recently, IS candidates
being initiated in the rank of page,
and the amplified form OF the initia-
tory ceremonies was exemplified at a
meeting of the Washington .virginius
Lodge No. 4, Knights of Pythias. A
number OF visiting Pythians from
Jackson and Meridian were present.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Two Hounds for a Ford.

Poplar Bluff, Mo.-The value of
Southeast Missouri coon dogs has
reached the point where two are
worth a. much as : Ford. At least
Bill Sims, prosperous farmer OF this
place, traded two of his dogs to Al
Sanders recently for AIS Ford car,
and the Tord was practically new ct
that
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
1900 Attend Revival.

Tupelo. Holcomb deliv-
cred a great message at the First Bap-
tist church. where revival is in prog
ress. There were more than $500
present.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
pyina Man Freed.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF G. 8. Waite
for defrauding the government OF
India has been dropped and the pris-
oner freed because he is dying OF
heart disease.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
safe Robbed and Car Stolen.

Montrose.-A thief entered the
store OF McLaurin & Son here ana
broke open the safe. A thief also en-
tered the garage of Jenf Sartor and
stole his car, making complete get
away, leaving no view to the robbery.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Many Study Music.

Ashland-Oneo of the attractive feat
ures in connection with the work OF
the high school here is that such a
large percent of the students study
music. Thirty-six are now enrolled in
the music class. For the past two or
three years there have been several
boys in the music class.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Marketing Drive Endorsed.

Brookhaven.--B. F. Hull OF Jackson
10 putting on campaign in Lincoln
county for the organization of cot
ton pool to care for orderly marketing
the crop of 1928. The work Is being
done in cooperation with the farm bu-
reau. and has the endorsement OF To-
cal business men and banks.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Set. Date for Tippah Court.

Blue Mountain.-The winter term
of Tippah County Circuit Court will
be held in January, which will be the
first sitting Of this court in this coun-
ty for the whole OF year.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Women oamhIIna crazy.

Berlin.--German reformers protest
that women have gone crazy over
gambling" and are calling upon the
government to close evory gambling
club.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Truck. Are Stolen.

Brookhaven.-Two Ford trucks be-
longing to Henry Furr. well known
amateur wrestler. were stolen from
in front OF the home Of Henry's par
snts. three miles west Of Bogue Chit
70.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
OIL In scotland.

Edinburgh. new wells are
being drilled on the Marques OF Lo-
thian's estate as result of striking
oil At . depth Of 1900 feet.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Americans nuy stamps.

Paris.-Practically all Of the Fer
rerfa stamp collect!cr. the largest in
the world, has now been sold. 1t went
chisfly to American amateurs.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Peets vlsIta crxstaI sprInrs.

Crystal Springs. Among the prom
ansnt visitors here this week was r.
D. Pssts. recently Of here. but now
secretary Of the newly organised
Chambsr Of Commelss at Hazlehunt.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Wolf AnaessnetIxed.

London.--.l prairie wolf at the roo
developed a big swelling on his neck.
He was put under an anaesthetic,
but an operation was found unneces-
sary.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Cat Mothers Rabbits.

Petersburg, va.--A cat belonging
to John Key is mothering two young
rabbits with her three kittens.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Another "Poor RIeh.v

Durham. Ems. Owing to heavy sax.
alton. Lord Boyne has decided to
abandon historic Brancspeth Castle.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24

The board of supervisors of the
Capital City of Mississippi, OF which
Hon. Lamar Puryear is president, has
immeasurably gratified the taxpayers
OF the county by reducing the county
levy two mills. This reduction mas
been made Notwithstanding substan-
tial countrywide improvements during
the past year and 1t will not inter-
fere with contemplated additional
improvements for the next year.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
Plans for Poultry Exhibit

Starkville.-Extensive preparations
are being made by the Oktibbeha
County Poultry Association for the
exhibition to be held here on Nov. %.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
Sll11ldaySchool
' Lesson

By REV. P. B. FITzwATER. d. D..
Teacher of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago)
Copyright. 1922. Western Newspaper Union
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-11-24
LESSON FOR NOVEMBER rs
JESUS THE GREAT MISSIONARY
;soN TExT-Luke s:1-sa.

LESSON TExT-Luke S:1-so
GOLDEN TEXT-The Son Of Man 10
iost-Luke 1910.
REFERENCE MATERIAL-Matt. 4:zs;
s:35-38
PRIMARY ToPIc-Jesus Brings Lit
tie Girl Back to Life
JUNIOR TOPIC-Jesus the Great Mis-
sionary.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
Jesus Meeting All Human Needs.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Jesus the Ideal Missionary.
The New York herald., 1922-04-17
IZZY FINDS WHISKY
IN MUSIC BOX IN RAID
Office Buildings Reported
HaUing Many Bars.

More Sunday summonses were served
yesterday by Izzy Einstein and Moe
Smith. whose raids week ago broke
long stretch of inactivity in Sunday
enforcement. The two agents visited
the lower East Side and reported that
they obtained evidence against five
saloon keepers. Thirty gallons OF
whisky were seized.
At Paul Kciier's place. 162 Sec
ond street, the agents found seven bot
ties stored In a victrola- That was
new one in lzzys experience. sum-
monses also were served on Anton Bodo
OF 500 Sixth street. George Sigcl OF
1877 East Third street and Joseph Span
Ter of ia East Third street.
Office building bars. which have been
reported from time to time as existing
in the downtown district. have increased
greatly in number. 1t Is said. 1t Is
stated that practically every large Of
flee building in Manhattan has a
brokerage or insurance" or "ac-
countants'" office where tenants OF the
building arc accustomed to drop in for
refreshments during business hours.
Before Prohibition there were very
few large office buildings which per-
mitted saloons ON the premises, but row
there are sometimes as many as two or
three in one building. The profits OF
these places are said to run from 5000
to $1,000 a we *. -
The New York herald., 1922-04-17
PASTOR WHO BAPTIZED
DOG KEEPS HIS PULPIT

Special Dispatch to TIE NEW York HERALD.
BRooKLINE, Mass, April 16.-The re
belion'' OF the First Presbyterian
Church OF this town, ono of the richest
congregations in the country, came TO Il
head to-day when the Rev. Edwin Cur
It's refused to give up his pulpit at morn
ng aud evening services to pastors sent
by the Boston Prcsbytery to conduct
Easter services.
DR.. Curtis was notified several weeks
ago by the ruling body that his pulpit
had been vacated" following q heated
hearirg at which lie was accused Of
thanking God for some French fried po-
tatoes and for administering hap
tismal service to dog. He admitted
both actions, but took the ground that
they were done In frivolous vein.
The ministers delegated to take the
pulpit to-day were the Rev. Hector Fer
guson and the Rev. J. +. Pelley. I'm
able 10 gain the pulpit. DIR. Ferguson
heard the morning service by Dr. Curtis
in La row pew.
When DR.. Pelley appeared in Inc eve
ling Inc too was Informed by tho Brook
line church officials that DIR. Curtis in
tended to stand his ground'-and he
did. The church was crowded at both
services.
The New York herald., 1922-04-17
DOFFS HAT AND SPILLS
SCOTCH HE HAD THERE
Chcstcrfieldian MoUie Actor
Breaks Flask at Pier.

1t is not good policy 10 carry your
imported hooch under your hat II you
are addicted TO Chesterfieldian poiite-
ness, cannot resist bowling to the ladies
and also have a poor memory. That Is
what tall man Of the movies who
landed yesterday from the White Star
liner Megantic. in from a West Indian
cruise. discovered when he greeted two
young women who we're on the pier to
meet him lie made his elaborate bow
with fine grace. bending low as he re-
moved his hat. Something slid down
over his face and smashed on the pier,
and an aroma arose that moved the Gus
toms inspectors almost to tears and in
spired men and passengers near by to
murmur. What n shame."
1t was. or had been. flask of Scotch.
The young women laughed and the su-
perpolite movie actor, with proper blase
indifference. merely smiled. He had
Smiled" much before aboard ship, and
this may have accounted for his loss Of
memory.
The New York herald., 1922-04-17
WOMAN WHO SLEW
BABY DIES OF ACID
Mrs. Fancher in Newark Hos
pital Had Swcrvcd From
Spiritualistic View.

Mrs. Maud NJ Fancher. % years old.
who killed her two-year-old son with
poison and then drank a quantity her.
self. acting, as she said. in the cXpecta-
tion that from a land beyond she would
guide her husband to happiness and
prosperity. died early this morning in
the City Hospital in Newark. she had
been unconscious nearly all day. and at
Harmon, who in low tones asked that
she speak to him. Mrs. Fancher was
found unconscious in her apartment at
lilo Broad street last Thursday after
noon. At her side was her two-ycar-old
son, Cecil. She had fed the boy with
carbolic acid, holding him until he died,
and then drank the remainder of the
contents of the bottle herself.
Before committing the crime Mrs.
Fancher wrote three letters. All bore
marks that she had been a student of
spiritualism. In one she said:
but remember. you (rcferring TO her
husband) are going to get yourself
am going TO guide you until you do
So"
The letter was filled with endcaring
terms. and by way OF justification of her
act she rccited the trials that had ac-
companied their married life, her i'll
health and his bad luck in business.
Mrs. Fancher told the polio" that soon
after they were married three years ago
they attended spiritualistic seance in
Detroit. and there talked to her parents.
Since then, she said she had become
interested In spiritualism, and had got
the idea that she could do better for him
by guiding him from heaven"
At the close OF the letter Mrs. Tanchcr
wrote:
"You know about spiritualisn.
want you to go where you can talk
with me. and am going to say that you
are a good. dear. sweet husband, and
Just as good as gold"
While in the hospital Mrs. Iancher
said that she wanted to die TO join her
baby. She talked but little. and on Sat
urday asked that the Rev. James Easily
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church visit
her. The minister remained half an
hour at her side. and at no time sid
Mrs. Fancher speak of spiritualism. The
Rev. Mr.. Easily said that Mrs. Fancher.
although wanting to die. said she was
sorry for her act.
The New York herald., 1922-04-17

4 lingering hope that his brother
Joseph. from whom he has not heard di-
rectiy since 1875. may he still alive has
caused Capt. Paul Boyton pioneer Coney
Island Snowman and adventurer. to ad-
vertise for him in ficticn periodicals Of
the sort to which he thinks bis brother
might be attracted.
1t is just small hope. but Capt. Boy
ton said yesterday he was cllerishing it
until definite psoof of mis- brothers death
reached him. In the forty-seven years
that his brother has been missing the
Captain has travelled pretty much over
the world and all the time has been on
the lookout for news OF his missing rela-
tive. A son Of the Captain, and incident
ally Joseph Boyton's nanicsake, is en-
ployed by Ringing Bros. and Barnum
& Bailey circus and he too has kept up
the search.
In 1873 Joseph Boyton. then % and
q photographer by trade, lived with his
mother in the Washington Heights Sec
tion. A rumor in 1911 that he was seen
in Helena, Mont. was run down and
could not be verified
The New York herald., 1922-04-17
10000 VISIT CONEY;
TRANSIT LINES CROWDED
Fifty Extra Policemen on
Duty Find Little to Do.

More than 10000 persons. the largest
crowd so far this spring. visited Coney
Island yesterday. The transit lines were
crowded and some OF them put their full
summer schedule into effect for the day.
Fifty additional policemen were placed
or duty By Capt. John J. Hughes of the
Coney Island station. but even with the
large crowds and the great amount OF
vchicular traffic they found little dis
order. There was not an arrest for
drunkenness.
The slight chill which remained in the
air prevented more than 500 persons
from going into the water Steeplechasc
Park was open and will be open on SUN
days only until May Is. when il and
Luna Park Will start their summer
schedule.
Police Inspector Hackett and Capt
Hughes visited the Love Nest" on the
Bowery and found that the three figures
which had aroused their protests the
week before were chastely dressed. They
said the group was decent enough.
The New York herald., 1922-04-17
NURSES HOME ROBBED;
POLICE PUT ON GUARD
Detectives Hope to Catch
Burglar If He Returns.

Several burglarios OF casH and cloth
ing have been reported TO the police by
rurses living IN the six story nurses
lome adjoining St. Marks Hospital at
Eleventh street and Second svcnrc. De-
tectivcs have been watching thc home
for several nights in tho hope that the
burglar again would try TO enter.
On the first visit of the burgar--the
police believe all tho thefts may be laid
to one--uscd the fire escape 70 descend
from the roof to the window of vacant
room. lie stole two 500 Liberty bonds
and Canadian bond from Miss Il. M.
East. night supervisor OF tho hospital.
lie also took some jewelry, clothing and
medals. Some time later he entered
the room OF Miss Anna Togarty and
took away large quantity of clothing
The last visit was on Friday night.
when somc clothing was stolen from the
room OF Miss Lauman, night superin-
tcndent Of nurses.