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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
TROOPS ORDERED OUT
TO PROTECT PROPERTY
City in Total Darkness and
Without Outside Com
munication.
HOMEs DESTROYED
Finincs, Starting In Hay Loft, Eat
Into Husinc~s section
OF CITY.
Especial to The Times Dispatch !

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
FOCOMOKF: CITY. MD April IL
With ten acres in tho heart OF tl.e
city burned over. causing an cs,i-
mated property da amagc os more than
s2.o00.00o. Governor Ri,chic tonight
ordered company OF the First Reg
iment. Maryland National Guard, TO
proceed here a: once TO protect
property which escaped the DANES
Tonight the town is in total dark
ness. Wires are down. The heart
OF the business section is a smoldcr-
ing mass Of charred ruins Both
banks have been destroyed. and in
addition to business structures, fifty
homes fell prey to Hames. Com
munication '~t:h the outside world
has hccn established by tapping
wires on the outskIrts.
CITY In Darkness.
Realizing that after nighttail there
would be no means TO illuminate the
streets. Mayor Gull teIephoned Gov
ernor ni;chie for troops Already
a number Of State police were on
duty, bu, these. IL was felt, we're
inadequate. Six additional State no.
Ice last night were assembled at
beiair and dispatched here for guard
duty
Governor Ritchie. unable To reach
Acknowledgement Milton \. Record.
tclephoned direct 10 Colonel John II.
Markcy. commander of the First
Regiment, authorizing him to order
out nifty men OF tho Salisbury COM
pany of the regiment. Colonel Mar
key issued the order promut!y. and
preparations to have the soldiers
cntrain at once were begun.
Telephone communication was re-
established at i o'clock. when en-
rloyes Of the telephone company sue
eeeded in getting two long distance
wires into operation. BY this time
also about 30 per cent OF the phones
in the city again were in service
OPERATOR. Hcroincs.
Officials OF the company declared
that the operators had proved them
selves hcroines. Despite the trcmen-
Gous heat and. imminent danger that
names at any minute would sweep
through the building. the operators
disreGaried orders to leave their
posts. and, although ordered out Of
the building. rushed back and re-
sumed their stations at the switch
board.
Those on duty were: Mrs. Hattie
Henderson. chief operator. and Mrs
Emma Pickcn. Miss Vadis Prater
Miss Jessie Slocomb and Miss Fannie
Slocomb.
The fire started at noon from an
unknown origin in tho hay loft Of
the stables and lumher yards OF T..
NJ. wilson. on Maple Street
The Pocomokc fire company soon
responded but. as the building was
OF frame structure and full of nay.
tic flames soon gained hcadway and
were uncomfortable. due to inc
strong winds. II was soon realized
that the Pocomoke fire company
could not check the fire. and the fire
companies from Snow Hill. CrisfcId.
Salisbury, Princess Anne. Cambridge
and Laurel were summoned Snou
Hill was the first to respond. hut by
the time ii arrived the flames were
Continued on Page ., Col. 2D
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
Speed Conviction of
Maryland Moonshiner
By United NewSI

WASlilNGTON. April lI.-Pro-
hibition headquarters reports that
MARYLAND holds tho speed record
for moonshincr conviction.
Charles Carricn. an alleged
moonshincr, was arrested near
capitol Heights. Md. at $3.50 r. NJ.
Immediately arraigned before
Juds" Mofc;'. justice OF the peace
at Hyattsville. Md. sentenced to
six months in the workhousc. and
fined 800 with costs hy 6 o'clock
the same afternoon.
Carrick was arrested in conn-,-
tion with 4 raid on two stills and
tho seizure OF $50 gallons OF mash
and several gallons Of moonshinc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
Plot to Kill Lcninc
Keeps Him From Genoa
lBx Associated Press. |

RIGA. April IA conspiracy
among Russian monarchists in
Central and Eastern Europe -
kin Nikolai L.eninc If he darcs TO
step outside Russia. is said by
secret service men here To- have
had more or less of a bearing on
the fact that i.cnine has not
started for Genoa to attend the
economic conference.
According 30 the secret service
men. the plot to assassinatc Lc-
nine ia being strengthened from
the Mediterranean to the Baltic
Seas. They declare tho plot is a
we'll organized one. and that not
withstanding tho arrest OF White
Russians in Italy. Germany and
elsewhere, tho leaders in the con-
Sp!racy still are a; large
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
EXPERTS TO EXAMINE
NEWLY MADE TREATY
Will Report Whether Cannes
Resolutions or Versailles 1,
Paper Violated.
French Assert They viii Not sit
with Moscow aud berlin
Representatives. .~.,sis
my Associated Prcss.I

LONDON, April 1S.-Prcmicr LLOYD
George. questioned tonight concern-
ing rum"rs that the conference .,vus
ON the verge of breaking up, Is
quoted by the correspondent 0f ths5
Exchange Telegraph Company ns
>nyinR;
You always hear rumcrs wherever
there Is conference. Personally, Il
nm optimistic"
Regarding reports that the French
are preparing to withdraw, he nnid: >
"No, no. they nrc not going home.-
The allied attitude. added Lloy,l
George. hnd not bccn definitely de-
ridcd upons IL would be necessary to
continue the discussion tomorrow"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
[By Assoclaten i.rcs.

49,
CHICAGO. April l7.-Twclve per-
sons are known to have been killed.
more than hundred injured and
thousands made homeless by lorna
docs and foods which swept over the
Central West today.
lornadocs were reported in a score
o' Illinois. Indiana and Arkapsa
towns Homes were demolished. wire
service crippled and live stock killed
Heavy Snow In Denver.
throughout the area from Ohio on
me east TO Kansas and Nebraska on
Ihc west. heavy downpourS swelled
h""n waters OF streams ALREADY out
81 'h"ir banks. ana inundated thou
sands OF acres OF rich farm land in
idditlon TO the vast tracts already
under water.
While snow and sleet covered
Colorado. Kansas, Nebraska. Missouri
and Iowa were pclted with heavy
nail storms which smashed windows
ana caused much damage to crops.
Several inches Of snow were re-
ported from Denver.
Hnlf Of Town Dcstroyed.
The storm was believed to have
'cch 'hc same "hlch laShcd several
towns in northeastern Kansas sun
day night. killing several persons.
then jumped over Missouri only TO
reaprear early today in Southern IIli-
nois. In the vicinity of Irvins,on the
iwistcr swept path twcnty-thrce
miles long and $50 yards wide, kill
ing several persons. More than half
of the homes in the town we're de-
stroyed. Piainfield. H.. was re-
ported almost oblitcratcd
After visiting many Illinois towns.
the tornado jumped into Indiana.
striking Hedrick, q small village, in
the western part OF the State, early
in the afternoon. Two hours later,
before the residents had time 10 re-
cover. it returned. causing several
deaths and heavy property damage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
Threr riremcn klllcd In crash.

81. LOUIS. April li.-Thrcn ire
men were killed and Il street car mo-
'ofhah Was seriously injured while
'hFc" occupants o; an automobile
narrowly escaped death in tripIc
smash-up tonight when fire trucn,
street car and automobile crashed
The fire truck hit the automobile ana
swept IL into the path of "A street car
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
savannah Prohibits. Jnzx Dancrne

SAVANNAH. GA, April i1.-An or
dinance prohibiting jazz dancing in
Savannah was adopted by City Coun-
Gil this afternoon. clause exempt
ing jazz dancing in thcatcrs was
eliminated from the ordinance. Prac.
ticaliy all the ministers in Savannah
advocated the law.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
HOMES DEMOLISHED.
WIRE SERVICE CRIPPLED
Snow and Slcct Cover Kansas.
Colorado. Nebraska. Mis-.
souri, and Iowa.
HUNDREDS or PERSONS HURT
Storm Dclicved 10 Rr same which
1.nshed Northcnstrrn kansn.
sunday Night.
my Associated Prc~-.I

INDIAN NSPDLIS. ND. NprII IL
TWenty-onc persons met death mud
""re 'h"h i"' "crr scriousl. Injured
IN series or wind ami rIcrtrIc storm,
which pnssrd over Indinun todn,
property dnmnEc wa, estimated Mt
more than 81 .UVn, 300
Communication IL pour tonight,
RAILWAYS md highway nrc aoodc,I
"nh " is believed that the death md
property lass mny he higher when
NOR" complete reports are n,aiIabIc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
The Secret RereaIea

With the close OF the Fun Game
comes the revelation of how many
"B-words" were in that teasing pic
ture. But until then there is still
time to get in your list and compete
for the big prizes. So IL you have not
yet done so, turn to the "R-word'
picture in this issue and put in you
bid for big prize.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
A. FIRM PURCHASES
STEEL CORPORATION

'INMiNGiIAM ALA, April IL
IL" birmingham steel Corporation
was sold in United States bank
ruptSy court here today 10 the Vir-
einia Fridge and Construction Com
p"ny of Roanoke. for sigS.O00.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
Four Killed, 100 Hurt. In Havnnn.

HAVANA. April Flour persons
are know to have been killed and
about 100 injured when a house in
Arroyo Arenas, a village near fIa-
vana, collapsed tonight under ,h.
weight of spectators while rclig ious
procession was passing through the
streets Some Of the injured will
die. il is feared
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
The Secret Nc,cn:cn-

With the close OF the Fun Game
comes the revelation OF how many
"B-words" Were in that teasing pie
ture. Rut until then there is still
time to get In your list and compete q
for the big prizes. So II YOU have not
vet done 81. turn to the "B-word :
,iicture In this Issue and put in your
bid for a big prize.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
Many Strtcs S,,cn,

ALEXANDRIA, IND, April i7.-Six
persons are believed TO have bcen
Killed north Of here this evening
when cvcionc swept the northern
part of Madison County. Two are
known 10 be dead.
The storm struck Alexandria, Ores
les and Sumnitville, and was a par,
"' the tornado that cut a wide patch
across Indiana late today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
The Weather

showers, followed by clearing. to-
day'. tomorrow. fair md
cooler.
tFor fun weather report. Sc. rag. So
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
Hundreds Flee Homes as
Lcvcc Threatens to
Give Way.
APPEAL TO RED CROSS
Emergency Relief Fund Be-
ing Raised as Waters Con.
tinue To Rise.
IBy Iniicd .EcMs.

CHICAGO. April 1.-THE contra1
division Of tho American Red Cross
Aerc was notified by long-distancc
telephone carly Monday night that
the levee at Mcclure, just north OF
cairo. III. was expected 10 break at
any moment. and that hundreds Of
persons were fleeing their homes
should the lcvcc give way. the mes
sage added. 5000 Cairo homes would
he inundated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
Convict. Favor prohthI,iou.

"HSHiN' ION AprU IA re-
cent poll of convicts in 3a2 penal
Institutions on their stand in regard
|" prohibition resulted in vote
"f l33.4l3 to s09 in favor OF the
eighteenth amendment. according to
l.. Il. budding. president OF the
Prisoners Relief Society. MIR budding
said the poll had been taken AT the
request of a United States Senator
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
FOUR ARRESTED ON
CHARGES OF MURDER
Negroes Confess to killing Conductor
and Admit Participation in
Eleven Robhcrics.
I BY Associated Press. !

MACON. GA. April Sheriff J.
r. Hicks. .Ir., announced tonight that
four negroes have been arrested
charged with the murder OF Conduct
or Motorman 4. l.. AiiGood on Christ
mas night. last year. Not only has
u confession been obtained from one
Of the arrested, the sheriff said. but
n confession also has been obtgincd.
he states, TO eleven robberics.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
JAPANESE MOVE TO
RATIFY ARMS PACT
IBy Associated Press1

TOKYO, April ia meeting Of
the committee appointed to considc"
the agreements reached al the Wash
ington armament conference. held
nero today. is looked upon by the
local press as preliminary TO The rati-
fication Of the pacts.
Premier Takahashi explained vari-
Gus points concerning the agreements
and replied TO questions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18

Starting from line twenty-five
ieet from the patti or ring. I.eftie,
tiliy and six other kids who had won
their contests in the morning pre-
iiminaries played until all but Leftic
and Fillie were eliminated either by
Killings or poIsonings. Then Filly
made a three-foot shot. knocking the
last marble from the patti" and
rolling four feet beyond. 1t was a
five-foot shot for I.cftie's aggic over
rough ground, hut L.cftie shouted
fan clcarings" and Fillic had to
make the best OF everything in ma
ture.' He shot, struck a tiny clink cr
and just missed Lcfties shooter, roll
ing seven feet beyond. Then came
Leftie's great exhibition of splendid
nerve and certain craftsmanship. He
shot and as his caramel agate struck
Fillie's gray one n shout went up
from the playground. and the movie
(Continued on Page . Col ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18

See the great $. S. Leviathan at
Newport News. Clearly visible from
G.. & o. steamer plying between New
port News and Norfolk. Fast trains
leave Richmhnd 900 4. ~, 1880
Noon. AIS P.M-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
ASK BUSINESS MEN
TO GET TOGETHER
Wore Efficient Salcsman-hjp
Stressed as Need Of
Hour.
MACINTOSH IN TALK
President Of Advertising
Clubs of World Addresses
Local Organization.

Strcs.i,y In. u,.o,c.. h,,,t
,rcr r.,,ir,. ..,
discuss business condi,,ons and IN.
need for moro .ricicu, .al..man.bi,
,.t,-l.v tto v.t.i
80
advertising ciuo OF
me world addressed the members OF
tae Richmond .Idy,~tisTnr f,uh ~,
rcprescp,ativcy ~. rr,o,;.,u
Al
oI'''" !" INC "ndItorium OF Muir
rh!s : itotcl.
Thc gathering was an unusu,, an,
,,c, .,i ,
NV va "'!ed the auditoriIn.
"nIc Governor +. i-c" Trinkle and
Mayor George Ainslic occupied s.a,s
.t,tbo s,oakers ,,,io n n
- VI '"e i'lChnohd AdNcrtis-
nS club. presided. and introduced
Governor TrinNlc as tho chic, cx.cu-
tive OF IN. hos, s,., -,
N"S "A'hH ms IN
h"chce ana power 20 nrinE about CO.
operation between the farmer and
tn. city man.
III
Wy 'h"' stranger world not mis-
90 th"' ne Is Mayor OF Richmond,
- ''''' "a 'Hni' aHu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
d. 4 r. HEAD WARNS AGAINST -
FALSE DEMOCRACY IN NATION
Mrs. George Maynard Minor in Formally Opening 3Ist
Congress, Appeals to Members to Prevent Spread of
Doctrine of the Socialist and Communist !.

that the corruptness OF politics could
be traced to the failure Of 4,iol.S32, to
eligible voters out OF 54,42l,SS2. to
avail themselves of this sacred
duty of citizenship" s,''
Political Fear Nations Curse.
rs IL any wondcr?" she asked.
that we face the dishear,enins
sp, 'acle Of political towards cring-
ing under the whip of powerful
groups? This political fear is the
curse OF our country
AS representatives OF "one half the,
population the speaker said the wo-
men Of America must accept thcIr
share of responsibility for the pu-
litical situation. and for the "guar-
dianship OF the American hume.
which has been flippantly described
as in the discard
1T is said that the morals nf the
rising generation are az loose as i,f
eoloshes," Mrs. Minor said. "but
don't believe II. I have faith in tho
young OF today; faith that they will
settle down when the world rocks =
little less uneasiiy in the whirlpooIs;
left by the war"
To-. v q Il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18

Continued on Page .. Col. 2.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
WATER N MISSISSIPPI
REACHES RECORD HEIGHT
Icy Associated Pressl

By Associated Press.l
NATCHEZ, MISS. April I7.-Au
previous high-water records of the
Mississippi River at Natchcz have
been broken. Tonight the local gauge
Continued on PAGE .. Col. 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18

G. & o. 1922 SUMMER RESORT
FOLDER is OUT. May he had at
ticket Offices or upon application to
Jno. JJno. p Potts. p. ST. NJ, Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
settle on Reciprocal Bnsis.

OBJ All legal relations concerning
questions OF public or private law.
resulting from the state OF war. in
Guiding the question OF merchant
ships acquired by either SIDE during
the war shall he settled on basis
OF reciprocity.
'C) Germany and Russia mutually
renouncc tho repayment of expenses
caused by prisoners of war. in the
same way a the Reich rcnounccs re-
payment of expenses caused by the
internmcnt OF soldiers of the Russian
army. The Russian government, re-
nounccs payment OF the sum Germany
has derived from the sale OF Rus
sian army material transported into
Germany.
Private Claims Renounccd.
Article II.-Germany renounccs all
claims resulting from the enforce
ment of the laws and measures OF
the Soviet republic as they have af-
fected German nationals or their pri-
vate rights or the rights OF the Ger
man Reich itself. as we'll as claims
resulting from measures taken by
the Soviet republic or its authori-
ties in any other way against the
subjects of the German Reich. or their
private rights. provided the Soviet
government shall not satisfy similar
claims made by any third state.
Article lII.-i'onsular and diplo-
matte relations between the Reich
and the Federal republic OF Soviets
shall he resumed Immediately The
admission Of consuls to both coun-
tries shall be arranged by special
agreement.
Article lN.-Roth governments
lI'aI in " cd o ..I \ !
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18

G. 6 o. 1929 SUMMER RESORT
FOLDER is OUT. May be hsd a.
ticket offices or upon RpliIcatioGs IN
''S"''Sss'sss ! s.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-18
Germany and Russia Rccipro.
cally Rcnounce All
War Demands.
AGREEMENT SWEEPING
Tcutons Even Give Up Pri.
va,c Claims Arising From
Red Regime.
IRy Associated rressl

GENOA, April 1.-THE Russo Ger
man treaty signed on Sunday at
Rapaiion by George chltchcrin and
Dr. Walter Rathenau contains tho
following provisions:
Article I.--(A The German and
Russian governments have agreed to
settle wartime questions on the fol-
lowing basis:
The German government and the
Soviet republic reciprocaliy renounce
reimbursement of war expenses as
we'll as reimbursement OF war dam
ages and also damages suffered BY.
their subjects in the war territories.
because OF military measures, includ-
ing acquisitions carried ~out in the
cnemy's country. Likewise the two
contracting parties ronounce rein-
bursemcnt OF civil damages caused by
the so-called exceptional laws or by
coercivs measures by state authori-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-09

Oh, what are the cold waves sayinf Oh,
they say where's the eoalF'
wAA 10 worse than having somebody give
you the mumps for Christmas?
When in Rome Some OF the Fascist are
doing ~ the Roman candles do.
what will you girls give for Christnas! A
silk muller hanging around his neck will re-
mihd him Of you.
Just. q short time and We will be writing
1922 by mistake and scratching it out to write
1898.
SO many football games it may have been used
IS chasers.
Umbrellas make good gifts because you
have Z chance to get them back.
A New jersey man wrote his will on .
butchers order book. 1t is thought he was
going to price a steak.
Two Atlanta, Ga, robbers were caught who
were Georgia crackers and safe crackers, but
not 20 very safe
Some day farmer will equip his hogs with
radio 80 he won't have to yell his head OF
calling them.
He'll hath no, fury like a woman when you
track mud in her house.
An electric iron is swell gift for your
wife, and besides It will keep her feet warm
1t night.
London reports say Harry Gardner is 9S and
growing q third set Of teeth, but they may be
false.
Paris offers 10000 francs for plans for q
moving sidewalk Our suggestion 10 drink
hard cider.
William Kempt escaped from the Brooklyn,
Conn. jail twice. and if You think this is easy
just try it.
Detroit woman says she stabbed her hus
band to keep him 1t home Tear this up be-
fore your wife sees 1t. ~
Stockings are good gifts but gloves are
better because then you can always Aee what
you got for your money.
|! Near Quincy. Cal. si1 huntsrs, may have
hAfAsssed II Wild deer and driven out Of i
suowstorm. Anyway, they claim they did.
African prospecfors who thought they had
coal mine were disappointed to mad it Wa
only diamonds.
Tue Turks want to trade with M. We
could ssell them Turkish cigArets, Tufkfsh
towels and Turkish baths.
Six tons OF cfanbefries we're burned in !
New York hre. Cooking steadily 1t would TAKE
100 brideA two weeks to burn this many.
| Hat makes 4 good gift for a wife because
you must buy her one anyway.
Clenenceau says he favors q law prohibit.
Ing long skirts. We are against it because
that would make them wear long skirts.
Rural photographer writes TO say since
hunting began he has made fortune on si1
stuffed rabbits.
| Miss Nina Horne ID pruuisdnx erand opers
singer and not . tfombonist e you wouif
expect
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-09
HAND Ill1lks.

y HN en- ~ Il thSrs's 111ns Na9s - se1pu,s
- inlustxial cta1ilioes ~ nake tinee feas.
cnabiy peoenofoes coaGnue1ay inse>al =.
hssing hasa tialss ~ Ds61usriH fadIew adj
ether lila ~ sDoass q Ssvoayins Nhesl
When Il oo1bss q n0nev making. life - dthtf
: fsass = fAnina Thsre sssns % - -
halfway potnk ovse any sx1endd DefiDl q
tina Colonel LeonsnA ". AyFss. statiticians
has Sscenfly shown that in The Inst = yssrt
Two ouf Of essfy Avi years w4fs periods d
serious business depression. It's about time
- took tbs - q our basic prubles1 Of eco
nonies From II sprust nearly all the othsr
sssious problems.
A fsvorits chant Of the business expert y
that business runs In cyeles-up and down.
like wavss. Prices rise to . certain high
paint. then toppie and slump far below nor
mal, then ~, again down. and 30 On. senef-
alton after generation. Business failures, In
dustrial sctisity and ALI other branches Of our
common system Of earning living" rise and
fall In similar cycles on waves. The econo-
nists point ont that all this is following .
natural law Of cyclss-that depression .fbl-
lows prosperity the same as winter follows
summer.
The industrial system, however, which We
have permitted to enslave us. is not natural
system, speaking in . broad sense. i IS .
system entirely created by man. And, there
fore, it should be entirely responsive to man.
absolutely under his control. Certain natural
elements creep in. such Is crop failures or abb
normally large crops. But these should Be
taken care Of some way. Certainly they should
not disrupt our whole economic machinery.
Panics often are blamed on overproduction.
But reproduction. in the last analysis, is IN
| impossibility. Tho real trouble Is that our
system Of distribution breaks down.
Maybe the permanent elimination Of hard
times would require gigantic undertakings by
| the national and state governments That Is,
! giving the armies of unemployed work at road
making, irrigation and other engineering pro-
jects Or the solution may be in stabilizing the
value Of the dollar. Again, it>might be in peri
odical price regulation. Think it over. Have
! you plan? Think this over, also: We have
become 10 accustomed to hard times AZ re-
action from prosperity. that maybe We have
hypnotized ourselves into expecting them And.
by expecting we create depressonz-by hunt
ing our cyclone cellars before a real funnel
cloud rises over the horizon.