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The Bienville Democrat., 1922-02-09
Vast Wealth II City street.

The Chandni Chowk, or "Sllver
street, Is the main bazaar Of Delhi.
and one Of the richest streets In the
world. Many Of Its shops are occu..
pied By jewelers. whose boards Of
precious stones represent fabulous
sums
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-02-09
Valuable Feed Neglected,

The neglected tropical American
food plant, the pejibaye or chonta-
duro. = the rival Of the famous Ori.
entail date palm, and, like it, is capa-
bic q supporting human life almost
unalded, Wilson Popenoe, agricultural
explorer Of the Department Of -Agri.
culture. declares. While Arab tribes
utilize the daA palm as their principal
food the aborigines Of southern Costa
Mca and other countries Of northern
South America subsist almost exclu-
sively during part Of each year on
petbaye.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-02-09
WHY THE EDITOR
LEFT TOWN.

Il was because the following items
appeared IN his paper:
4Mr. Thomas W. johnson read al
article for the women's club entitled,
Personal Devils Seventeen were
present =
''Mr. John Grouse shipped 4 carload
Of hogs to Kansas City one day last
week. Three of his nelshboFs went
n With him to make up the load. -
Selected.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-02-09
cau,e o. Farsiahtednsss

rSrsishtedness Is caused BY an ab.
normal Aatness Of the lens Of the eye
Of 1 defect Of the eyeball that in.
ereases ths focal length Of the lens
and causes parallel rays from q dis
tant object to come to I focus beyond
the rstina Popular Science Monthly.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-02-09
GEORGE BREWER GETS
ARM DlSLO LOCATED

George Brewer, little son Of Mr.. and
.1ksG ,, 4 Brewer sustained a dislo-
catea 1Em 4 few days ago while he
and his little friends were playing foot
ball 1t the home Of Mr.. r. A. Givens.
Although his injury Is painful, It Is
not considered serious. His arm was
'dislocated at the elbow.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-02-09
Notice!
TO TAX PAYERS

The public is hereby notified that have this day re-
ceved my authority from the State Of Louisiana to begin
collecting taxes due for the year 19a1.
Due to the fact that the tax roll was filed 50 late
have decided not to collect any interest on taxes paid
within the next thirty days from date Of this notice. Ii.
terest will begnto accrue the expiration Of thirty days.
Or beginning with February 23rd and will be added to
all taxes collected after that date.
Those writing for the amount Of taxes should state
in which ward their property is assessed and give name
ofparty to whom assessed
Respectfully
J.E.. CURRIE,
Sheriff and ExOaicio Tax Collector
Bienville parish, La.
Arcadia, La, JAM %, 1922.
The Bienville Democrat., 1922-02-09

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
SHOPMEN SAY
NEXT MOVE MUST
COME FROM GOVT.

Chicago. Aug 4-CBY \. P)-De-
spite reports from WASHINGTON that
the government would take no fur
tier action in the strike of railway
shopmen at the present time, union
leaders and rail executives tonight
reiterated that the next move so far
as peace is concerned would be up to
the government authorities
B. NJ. Jewell. head Of the striking
shopmen. said tonight he had no re-
ply to the message TO President
Harding in which time the unions &C
copied the Presidents proposals for
ending the strike after nla cling their
own Interpretation on the PROPOSE
tions. In union circles most interest
seemed to center in the Presidents
reply TO the acceptance Of TIL shop
crafts leaders.
The railroads with Headquarters
centering in Chicago maintained that
transportation conditions were nearly
normal and that new men were being
hired andd former employees were re-
turning to work. The fifth weo', Of
the strike ended tonight with each
side apparently prepared n stand
firm on the issues involved for an in
definite period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
SAYS MUNSEY
FIGHTING TARIFF
FOR SELF PROFIT
Sen. Cooling Proposes
Resolution Probe
Newspapers
Says Mr.. Munsey Using Pub
LEGATIONS to Defeat Tariff to
Protect Extensive Foreign
Holdings - Resolution Re-
ported Adversely

Washington. Aug. 4-For four
hours today the Senate wranslcd
over the Gooding resolution proposing
a broad investigation Of the interest
Of senators, newspapers and others
in the passage or defeat of the pend
ing tariff bill, but action on it was
postponed indefinitely
The resolution was reported unfa-
vorably by the committee on contin-
gent expenses. Democrats urged i'm
mediate consideration. but Senator
Lodge, Massa Chusetts, Republican
leader, asked that the committee re-
port lie over for a day under the
rules. Subsequently Senator Spencer,
Republican. Missouri. who was pre-
siding temporarily, stated in answer
TO an inquiry that the measure had
gone to the calendar. There it will
remain until after the passage of the
tariff bill unless sooner taken up by
unanimous consent or by vote of the
Senate.
Senator CarawaN. Democrat Ar
kansas, who offered the original reso-
luton proposing an investigation of
the financial interest, if any Of sem
ators in the tariff schedules, told the
Senate that he realized the investiga-
ton was dead"
\ charge by Senator Gooding that
Frank A Munsey, owner of the New
York Herald was opposing the tariff
bill in the interest of his investments
in Europe marked debate on the rcso-
luton.
New proposals for a unanimous
consent agreement for n final vote
on the tariff bin on August IL We're
put forward by Senator McCumber,
Republican, North Dakota. in charge
Of the mea sure. and Senator Simmons
Of North Carolina, the minority lead
or
Senator LenroOt. whose objection
yesterday prevented such an agree
ment, stated privately he would not
give his consent TO a final vote on
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
General Forecast

The air pressure remains rela lively
low in the Atlantic states. along the
M~Xican border and over Alberta.
Canada. In other regions the pres
sure is relatively high. No disturb
ance of importance appears within
the field of observation but during the
last "A hours there were scattered
thundershowers in the Atlantic and
Gulf states, the northern plain states
and the northern Rocky Mountain re-
gion.
Temperature continues near or
about normal generally over the
United States with somewhat higher
readings than on Thursday in the
middle Atlantic states. the upper Ohio
valley and the western plateau re-
sion and lower readings in the far
northwest.
With tn exception Of Thunderstorm
ers in Florida and on the east Gulf
coast the weather will be generally
fair without material change in tenn
perature Saturday and Sunday in the
Atlantic and east Gulf states, Tennes-
see, the Ohio valley and the lower
lake region.
Winds north of Sandy Hook will be
gentle to moderate v.aria BILE winds be-
coming westerly: weather partly
cloudy Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
CLERKS IN PACT
WITH new HAVEN ON
WAGE REDUCTIONS

New Haven, Conn, Aug. Ares
July /, and postponement of further
action by employees in connection
with pay reductions were agreed up
on at a conference between officials
Of the New Haven road and a COM
mittce representing the Brothert God
Of Railway and Steamship clerks,
freight handlers, express and station
employees. according TO a statement
issued by the railroad company to-
night
The company is said to have agreed
{ restore all former rules and
practices in effect prior to decision
$50. United States Labor Boardf
With respects to vacations. Saturday
half holidays and sick leave. pending
the final decision of the board on
disputes which has the matter under
advisement., The committee promis
ed postponement Of all action by its
organization in connection with the
acceptance or rejection of the re-
duction in rates of pay awarded by
the Labor Board. effective July /.
pending further" advice from the
board to the committee regarding the
protest against these reductions now
on file with the board.
According to statements emana-
ting from the clerks headquarters.
the result Of the conference is re-
garded as victory for the men. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
GOVT. FEELS MAIN POINT Gained
IN RECOGNITION Of LABOR BOARD
GOVT'S POINT WON

Washington, Aug. 4-The major
purpose OF administration interven-
ton in the rail strike was accom-
plshcd, a White House spokesman
declared today, when both rail exc
CutivCs and shop craft union leaders
agreed to consider authority of the.
Railroad Labor Board as supreme in.
future controversies.
This aspect of President HardinS's
proposals for settlement of the
strike is viewed by the administra-
ton as paramount. The fact that the
executives rejected the Presidents
further proposal that, TO end the
strike, strikers be taken back by the
carriers without impairment of their
seniority status, was said to be Sc
ondary in the White House view since
the success or non success OF govern
mental mediation efforts in industrial
strife could he considered Il small
matter compared with maintenance of
the integrity of legally established
agencies OF the government itself.
This outline of the administration
attitude was made available today
after the cabinet session which was
occupied for more than two hours
with consideration of industrial diff
cultics in coal mining and transport
tation. 1t strengthened the belief
that for the moment no further gov
ornm"nt move affecting tho conduct
of railroads was TO 10 expected
\ rumor that President Harding's
proposals on seniority as originally =
presented to 7. Dewitt Cuyler. chair
man of the Railroad Executives assoc
ciation. differed in form from the
daft rejected by tho meeting of the
association, met WITH denial at tho
White House.
AS to the actual progress Of the
shipments strike, the association OF
Railway Executives tonight issued
statement declaring that representa-
tivcs of striking railroad employees
were attempting to arouse public
concern" with ridiculous" stories
about enormous impairment in con-
dition of engines and cars on the
roads.
con July 10. two weeks after the
strike began, there were fewer loco
motives in bad order in lines than on
February /. March /, April l, May I,
81 June l." the statement added. Civ
ing the figures. hesc showed 1921
bad order locomotives. May 1: 1875
on une /; 1924 onJ July I. and 49,
16f on July Is.
\ point Of interest today was the
announcement that the Southern
Railway operating officials would
meet in Washington tomorrow with
the general chairmcn OF the six strik-
ing shop crafts on its lines to discuss
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
Plenty Of Help on
Bangor & ArOOstOOk

Bangor. Maine, Aug. 4.-Comment-
ing on the report from Chicago to
the effect that the Bangor and
Aroostook Railroad was making
special effort to fill vacancies in its
shop crews with ex-service men,
President Percy r. Todd said to-
night:
NO, we have not made any special
effort to get eX- service men, al
though a good many have applied for
work and have been employed. Our
shop crew at Derby has been rcluit-
cd to 105 percent of normal, and of
the 325 men there, - are exse,l ice
men. The crew as a whole is show
ing surprising efficiency and we are
having no trouble whatever in keep
ing B. and A. rolling stock in first
class condition."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
Criticized Wilton Vot-
ers, Thought High
way Com. to Blame
One-Third of Mile of Highway
at Cost of $4,000 was at Ex-
pense of Town-Chairman
Ayers of Commission Sets
Democratic Candidate for
Governor Right

That Hon. William r Pattangall,
Democratic candidate for Governor,
instead Of criticising the work Of the
State Highway Commission, is cvrit-
icising the voluntary act of the voters
Of the town of Wilton, is pointed out
by Chairman W. NJ. Ayers Of the
Highway Commission in letter to
Mr.. Ezekial l.. Chase, Republican
State committeeman at Brownville,
in reply to the latter's inquiry rela-
tive to a statement being made by
Mr.. Pattangall TO the effect that the
State Highway Commission has re-
Gently let contract for one third of
a mile Of road in the town of Will
ton at cost of ST., 900. The letter
reads as follows:
August A. 1922
Mr.. Ezekiel l.. Chase,
Republican State Committeeman,
piScataquiS County,
Brownvillc, Maine.
Dear Mr.. Chase:
Replying TO your inquiry OF July
IS relative to statement being made
by the Democratic candidate for gov
ernor, to the effect that the State
Highway Commission has recently
let a contract for one third of mile
of road in the town of Wilton at a
cost of 1900. am glad to give YOU
the facts concerning this transaction.
They are as follows:
During the years 1920 and 1921,
cd a piece Of Federal highway be-
tween Pennington and Wilton, and
during the season of 1921 indicated
that during the season of 1922 they
would construct another piece of
Federal highway between Wilton and
Jay. The section Of highway through
the village of Wilton could not be
built by State highway bond funds
nor could Federal aid be used in the
construction OF this section OF high
way, on account of the fact that
Wilton has over $500 inhabitants, the
census showing 25o5 inhabitants.
When tho citizens OF Wilton be
came aware that no State highway
or Federal aid highway would be
built through the village, they i'm
mediately discussed among them
selves the question OF making IN ap-
preparation to pay for this work.
They asked the Highway Commission
10 mako a survey, plan and estimate
CONTINUED on Page FOL y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
Illinois Operators
Refuse to Attend

Chicago. Aug. 4--(By A. Pill
l1ncis coal operators meeting here to-
day refused to attend the meeting of
union officials and operators called
for Cleveland next Monday by John
L. Lewis, president Of the United
Mine Workers. but submitted a pro-
pos@l To Frank Farrineton on, president
Of the Illinois Miners Union, which.
if accepted. would result in e-open-
ing of Illinois mines.
"ACCceding to and being governed
by the request of the President of the
| nlted States" the proposal to Mr.
harrington said. we are prepared to
at once open our mines for work
paying the waco scale in effect at the
expiration Of the last contract, and to
avoid possible further disruption of
coal production thi stall and winter
when the coal supply Will be danger
ously short even under the best con-
ditions, we Will agree that tho old
wage scale shall remain effective UNI
til March 81, 1929"
The proposals signed by the H.
linois Coal Operators Association
the Central Illinois Coal Operators
Association and the Coal Operators
Association of the Fifth and Ninth
Districts, suggested that Immediately
upon resumption of operations the
whole matter of Illinois wages and
working conditions be submitted to a
board of Arbitration composed of per-
sons mutually agreed to or appoint
ed by President Harding. no member
Of The i"2rd to be an operator or
miner.
The findings of the board. accord
ing TO the terms Of the proposal.
would be binding and would consti-
fUte the wage basis for period Of
two years from April /. 1923.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
NAMING OF COAL
COMMISSION AFTER
CLEVELAND MEET

Washington, Aug. 4.-President
Harding probably will withhold APP
pointment of a special commission
to effect settlement of the coal
strike until after the conference in
Cleveland Monday OF miners and
operators from the central compe-
titive field, it was indicated tonight
IN administration circles.
Considerable importance was un-
derstood to be attached by the adj
ministration to the outcome of the
Cleveland conference in relation of
the national fuel situation and it
was thought no move would be made
by the federal government towards
putting an end to the controversy
until the outcome of the Cleveland
conference was made known.
Congressional participation in the
coal dispute also will await the re-
suits of the Cleveland meeting. Of
ficials believed, Senator Borah. Re
publican, Idaho, saw the President
today and discussed his proposed
bill to authorize the chief executive
TO appoint a federal commission to
arhltrate The mine disa agreement. A
decision was reached not to intro
duce the measure into the Senate
until next week.
Meanwhile further steps toward in
surfing coal distribution during the
emergency were taken by the gov
eminent. Supplemental orders were
issued by the Interstate Commerce
commission giving bituminous coal
for household uses and for manu-
LECTURERS of food and medicines
priority status, while the central dis
trlbutlon committee completed the
formation of its regional committees
which are to begin on Monday to dis
tribute the flow Of coal from the var
louS producing districts to consumers
designated by the WASHINGTON head
quarters.
Current car loading in tho pro-
ducinc fields. according to telegram
reports gathered by the railroads.
showed some Improvement during the
past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
DR.. BELL LAID At
REST ON MOUNTAIN
TOP IN NOVA SCOTIA

Baddeck. y. :. Aug 4.-All the viii
layers Of Raddeck trudged to the peak
~ BEN Bhreach mountain this eve
ning and stood in reverence at sunset
while tho body If Alexander Graham
Fan vas laid tonderly n rest after a
life Of - Years in which he gave TO
'h" world TITO telephone and other in
Ncntions
over his tomb. blasted from rock.
stood the watch tower built years ago
by the inventor, Below, on the Bras
DOr lakes. DR.. Bell experimental with
speed boats and fast water sleds.
The lakes Tcre still and all the craft
that SAL upon thor waters stood mo-
ionlcSs AT the funeral hour In the
Nlliag every store was closed and
each home had sent its occupants to
the mountain top, as had the laborato-
RIGS and WORKSHOPS where Dr. Bell and
his helpers busted Themselves
FIRST there were short services at
tho hillside homestead. attended only
by those who had been Very close to
DR. Bell. When these were ended
workmen employed on the estate lift
cd the caskct. which had been built in
pr BclIs Workshops out Of rubbed pine.
ana carried it 10 his coach. which led
Tire cofteeo M tho mountain.
There stood tho Rev. John Mackin-
non If the Greenwood Presbyterian
church Of Paddock. clustered about
him were tho Nova Scotians and a few
who had com" from the United states
for the burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
TO PRESENT VIEWS

Cleveland, O.. Aug. 4-Legislative
representatives. of three Of the four
rail brotherhoods in Washington
were requested by telegraph tonight
to arrange conference between
President Harding and the chief ex-
ecutives Of the brotherhoods to pre-
connection with the present strike Of
railroad shop crafts.
President Harding tonight by the
three local chief executives of the
brotherhoods asking for a conference
The matter has been under consid-
GRAFTON since yesterday by Warren :.
Stone. president Of the Brotherhood
of Engineers; w. G.. Lee. president of
the Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men. and ID. b. Robertson. president
CT the Brotherhood of Firemen and
EnGinemen, but because of failure to
get q reply for joint action from l.. T..
W. Sheppard, president Of the Order
OF Railway Conductors, and the other
member of the Big Four it was de-
cided tonight to ask for the confer
ence. through the legislative body of
the engineers. trainmen, and firemen.
Mr.. Sheppard has telegraphed to-
night that because Of the serious
situation hourly developing it was
decided to seek the conference i'm
mediatcly.
IF YOU decide to take similar ac-
ton YOU can Wire Your legislative
representative direct" the telegram
said.
Another message TO the three leGis-
lative representatives signed by the
three chief executives, sent tonight.
gives details for the urgency of the
conference. made necessary by the
flood Of complaints receive dat head
quarters regarding working condi-
tons on railroads since the beginning
OF the shipments strike through
! brotherhood members being asked ia
take out locomotives and equipment
in dangerous and unsafe condition
and Of assaults and insults to broth
erhood members by armed guards.
The Legislative representatives are
requested to file this message with
the president as a basis for discus
sion with him Of the questions at is
sue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
Reed Cannot Be
Headed in Missouri

st. Louis, No. Aug. 4.-(By A. P)-
With only 81 precincts to be hea rd
from. United States Senator James A
Reed tonight Rad lead over Breckcn-
ridge Long of 500 votes in the race
for the Democratic senatorial nomina-
ton.
Political observers declared It was
impossible to overcome this lead in the
81 outstanding precincts. which are
chiefly in rural districts where the vote
is light
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
Troops to Guard
n. G. State Prison

Raleigh, \. c. Aug. 4-As a mat
ter OF precaution, the Durham ma
chine gun company of the North Car
DINA National Guard has been ord
e:ed 70 Raleigh to guard three negro
prisoners who were rushed 10 state
prison here following their arrest IN
connection with the attack on a
white woman and the shooting of
Ter husband near Southern Pines,
\. c. this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
Bandit Holds Up
Bay State MOtOrist

Manchester, y. H, Aug. Am
armed holdup man late today boarded
the automobile of Harry A. Eeane
Of Newburyport. Mass. in tho out
skirts of the city. ordered him to
hand over nearly $50 and a watch
and then fed into the woods and
escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

North New neland-Cloudy Sat-
urday; Sunday fair. moderate tenn
perature.
South New England and East New
York-General fair Saturday and
sunday; moderate temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
RAIL EXECUTIVES
MAKE DENIAL

New York. Aug. 4.-Spurred by re-
ports that governors of Great Lake
states were preparing 10 demand fed
cral operation Of railroads which haul
coal mined for tic northwest, rail OK
ctutivcs in the metropolitan district
today sent three dctachmcnts of shop
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
RAIL BR0THERHO0DS
ALARMED, SEEK EAR OF
PRESIDENT IN STRIKE

Flood Of Complaints Regarding Working Con-
ditions Leads to Call for Conference with
Harding-Claim Engineers Asked to Take
Out Locomotives and Equipment in Danger
Gus and Unsafe dition-Rail Heads Say
Reports Misleading
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05

Boston and vicinity-Generally fair
Saturday and Sunday; moderate tenn
perature; light westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
ADVANTAGES CONSOLIDATION
n. {. ROADS INTO ONE SYSTEM

Pointed Out by Pulp
and Paper Official
Would Include Ban
gor < ArOOs took,
Maine Central, BOs-
ION < Maine and New
Haven Grange
Head 4 Xpres ses
Doubt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-05
SUNDAY: Fair

Two dutieA await yvu when you re.
ce:vs the Journal In the morning: The
nrst IL to read the Classinso al page.
that others may read it.