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The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29
IN Saves Need Buying a New Skirt
u Putnam Fadssss Dyss-dyss or tints a. you wish
HAD TO MAKE FULL ROUND
CLERGYMAN Who Wanted to Test vlr-
tues Of the TreadniIi Given Full
Opportunity.

A Britisher tells a story Of a mem.
her Of the clergy who took too large a
mouthful on one occasion.
lie was visiting the county jail and
expiated TO a friend who was with
him on the virtues Of the treadmill.
Warming up with his theme, he de
clared that he often wished he had one
at home to give him the gentle eIer'
else he required. and to remove his
friends skepticism. he asked the
warden TO give him n turn.
Round went the wheel, the clergyman
declaring that the movement was de
lightful: but after two minutes he hat
had enough and desired the officer q
stop the mill. To his horror the ON
Ger answered:
every sorry. sir. but I can't. it's
timed TO go 10 minutes and won't stop.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29
Profession Saves Life.

During the riots I'm Londonderry,
when the old Roman city was divided
INTO hostile camps Of belligercnt
Protestants and Catholics. an associ-
ate Of mine. who went there 10 report
the developments for the Times. was
arrested. first by one camp and later
by another Each time he was re-
leased. and he was finally given the
freedom ~ the city. When asked
how Il happened. he replied that. he
Ing charged with espionage. he was
closely questioned; hut his fate was
decided by his answer To one leading
question. which both parties asked:
Are you Catholic or ProtestaniT
His reply was simple and effective
neutrality-suspicious. w. Ack-
ermnn In Atlantic Monthly.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29
Plan for Growth Of Town.

The crooked streets Of Boston grew
I'D sIOng old-time COW paths. Cities
more recently founded. took note Of
the Inconvenience and laid their
streets out In a straight line. though
that was about all they did by way Of
advancement.
cities now discover that traflc con
rrsfIon IL due mainly 90 narrow
sfr~ets Yet they 60 ahead laying out
more narrow streets II Is q foolish
policy. especially foolish In small
towns that may some day be giant
cites
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29

Il was supper time, the house wns
lighted and the family was seated
around the table for the evening meal.
The unent platter was passed around.
the mother helping the younger chill
dren. Due 10 miscalculniion. the sup
ply on the platter was not ns great ns
usual, and as a result the slices were
smaller. Little Agnes. six years old
and hungrier than usual. noticed this
and whispered. MON. / can't see my
meat"
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29
Score One for Mr.. Peekem.

"William." said Mrs. Peckem. stern
ly. did You ever stop to think that
some one might steal me from you
when you are away from me?"
SWELL" answered little Mr.. Peckem
thoughtfully, II was little alarmed
when a horse thief was prowling
through these parts last week."
Mrs. Peckem stiffened up haughtily.
"a horse thief. did you say. Williamr"
"Yes. my dear. heard he carried
OF two or three nags from this dis
trict."
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29

Two wayfarers met on the road 70
Normally.
flows everythingr asked the first
traveller.
Rotten" said the second traveller.
"How's everything with your
"The same way. Whnts the name
of that tavern down the roadf"
cts called Reduced Wages, and
offers food and beds 10 nli who come"
II know n better inn back this way
n biz, called Idleness.' The food ana
beds ARE poor. but the oratory's
grent. AgeHerald.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29

Understood the Feeling.
"You admit you were speeding?
eyes, your honor"

"You admit you were speedingT
"Yes, your honor"
"A frank confession goes a long
way In this court. What excuse have
you for exceeding the speed limit?
"a man in little old rattletrap
fiivver drove up behind me and bawled
to me to get out of the way and let
somebody use the street who could
get more out of one cylinder than l
could get out of six"
"Umph! do a little motoring my
self. I'll let you off with the minimum
fine this time" - Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29
MODERN DANCE SUMMED UP
Many. VIII say That Farm Hand wa
Not 90 Much Out OF the way
In He Description.

Irene Castle said at q luncheon ae
Palm Beach:
"some men dance In way that ~
minds me Of a story.
'Howdy, Josh. farm hand said to
another farm hand. why amt -
been comm TO the new dandn' class
In the Elks' hall down In the viliager ="
"'Dnncin' classr said the second
farm hand. 'Haw. haw. hawi !
couldn't never learn dancin'.'
",sure, We could said the first farm
hand. why. It's dead easy. All -
got 10 do is keep turnin' round and
wipin' yer feet
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29

Youngstown, Ohio.-"Last fall !
began 70 feel mean and my back hurt
me and could hardly do my little bit
of homework. l was played out
when would just sweep one room
and would have to rest ] would have
70 put . cushion behind me when l
would cit down and at night ! could not
sleep unless ! had something under
my back. ! had awful cramps every
month and was just nearly all In.
Finally my husband said to me one
day, why don't you try Lydia E.
Pinkham's medicinef' and ! said, !
am willing to take anything II ! could
get well again So took one bottle
and q second one and felt better and
the neighbors asked me what was
doing and said, Surely 1t must be do
ing you good all right l have just
finished my eighth bottle and ! can
not express to you how j feel, the
way I would like to. II you can use
this letter you are welcome,to 1t and
II any woman does not believe what /
have written TO be true, she can write
TO me and ] will describe my condi-
ton to her - have TO you. Mrs.
ELMER HEAsLEY, III S. Jackson St,
youngstown, Ohio.
81 was very nervous and run.
down." writes Mrs. L. E. Wiese OF
706 Louisa St., New Orleans, La. 81
Lydia e. Pinkham's Priv
Peculiar to Women" will be re
70 tho Lydia E. Ptnkham Me
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29

Western Exchange A CarroIlton
citizen who went To the northern
lakes returned Inst week and con-
f.ssed that he hndnt caught a single
fish. Dlogenes mny now blow gu: h's
light and lie down to pleasant drama
boston Evening Transcript.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29

Pictorial Education.

do you think the films are educa.
tional?"
"They may be in some lines" an
swered Cactus Joe. "But they don't
give any lessons In the way to use fire.
arms. The average film hero handles
a rife like he had accidentally picked
Il up instead of his walking stick"
Washington Star.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29
Sweat QaddNl

Ben dramatically the world
loves n lover.
Gwen-You are liable 20 change
your mind when you ask my fathers
consent.-Tennessee f.ugwump.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29

insist upon having Or. Peery's Dead
Shot" and the druggist will not insist upon
your having something else. A. single dose
Of Dead Shot" IL all you need to rid the
system Of Worms A so cent bottle saves
you time. money and Inconvenience. as
Pearl St.. New York City-Advertisemsnt
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29
SUFFERING.

"what's this sputterinI on the
radioi" weekly review Of business
conditions" - Louisville Courier-Jour.
nal.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29
FIapper Styles.

THE latest thing In the dlshrng
sweater" fought 10 ~ nicely with
the bath towel skirt"
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29

A bee hasn't much TO say. but he
carries his point.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29

Sense that can he concerted into
cents II the real article.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29
NERVOUS AND !;
'HALF.SIcK WOMEN,
These Letters Recommending Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound VIII Interest You
For, Your Own Good Please Read Them

would often sit down and cry. and was
always blue and had no ambition. l
was this way for over q year and had
allowed myself to get into quite q
serious condition. One day ! saw your
advertisement in the daily paper and
began to take Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound at once. ! have
improved ever since taking the third
bottle and find it Is the best medicine
] have ever taken"
Benefited by First Bottle
81 was completely run down and
not able to do my homework. just
dragged myself around and did not
have energy to get up when once ! sat
down. read advertisements OF
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound in our paper The Indiana Daily
Times, and learned all about IL re-
ceiyed results from the very first bot
tie and now I am doing all my own
work, even washing and ironing, and
I never felt bett IN my life. ! tell
ali nv friends Il Is :, Le to you. MIRA.
ELIZABETH RKINBoLD, 40S N. Pine
St, Indianapolis, Indiana
You should pay heed to the expert
ences Of these women. They know
how they felt before taking the Veg
etable Compound, and afterwsrds.
too. Their words are true.
o Textbook upon "Ailments
you free upon request. Write
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1922-09-29

Lydia e. Pinkham's Private Textbook upon ailments
free upon request write
20 Pinkham Medicine Co.. Lynn massachusetts
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
INSANE NJ AN
ATTEMPTS TO
end HIS LIFE
John Mitchell Jumps Into
Lake at Lake City--Res-
cued by Persons Who
Happened to Be Near.

Jonesboro Evening Sun, 9th, says:
John Mitchell, aged 35, resident OF
Jacksonville. Ark, attempted to
commit suicide by drowning in 81.
Francis lake at Lake City while in
the grip of an attack of insanity.
He jumped off the leyee between
the bathhouse and railroad bridge
Saturday night near the hour OF
Fortunately some parties
to be near enough to
the spot to perform the rescue.
Mitchell informed them that Cog
had told him to jump into the
water. He showed by his every
action to be mentally unbalanced
and was brought by officers to the
county Jail here He will probably
be sent to the state institution at
an early date.
'"The man was en- route to Mon
cite to secure work, it is said.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
Gov. McRae Designates
Swat The Fly Week

Little Rock, Ark, May 9.-The
week of May 1920 was yesterday
designated as "Swat the Fly Week"
in a proclamation issued by Gov.
McRae yesterday. The proclamation
follows:
"The Civitan Club of Little Rock
is leading movement to combat
the house fly, aud as it appears that
the governor of the state can give
impetus to this laudable movement.
| therefore take pleasure in declar-
ing or proclaiming the week of May
14-20, inclusive, as "Swat the Fly
Week" in Arkansas. The hazards to
health and sanitation through po-
tentialities of the fly are recog-
nized throughout the civilized
world. AS germ breeders and carriers
the common house fly is admittedly
more dangerous than any other in
sect or creature. q"
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
NJ EN- ARRESTED
A 7 JONESbORO
ON DOPE CHARGE
Lee Drifoos and w. ID. Pc
terson Held for Possessing
Morphine and Liquor
Found In Store.

Jonesboro, May 9.-Lee Drifoos
and w. D. Peterson were held
Yesterday to await the action Of the
federal grand jury on charges OF
selling and having in their posses
sion narcotics. They were each al
lowed bail in the sum of $1,000
and released. Peterson was caught
a sale to a man by the
name of Wadley, from Paragould
according to the officers, who said
he received the sum Of $500.
Drifoos, who operates a grocery
store, was charged with storing
and of conspiracy in the sale. His
store was searched by the mar
cotic inspector, Lucien Mathes, and
Chief of Police Craig, who reported
they found about 80 tubes of NOR
phine in a small tin box. Peterson
pleaded guilty to the sale and Dri-
foos entered plea of not guilty.
In Drifoos' store there was also
found a quart and two half pints
of liquor. He had been arrested by
city officials on this charge and
will be given a trial on the charge
of possessing or storing whisky.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
DICK VANDOVER
is SHOT DOWN
B Y OFFICER
Leachville Man Attacks
Woman and Shows Fight
When Officers Appear
Upon Scene to Protect.

Blytheyille, May Resistance
to arrest cost Dick Vandover his
life at Leachyille. 25 miles west
cf here, in this county, Sunday
night. EonstabIes Oscar Sherwood
and Kid McMasters both shot Van
dover when he shot and slightly
wounded the officers.
They said Vandoyer had attempt
ed to attack a woman on one of the
side streets of Leachvlle. He pulled
or dragged the woman off the street
INTO vacant lot, according to re-
ports, and in so doing had torn her
clothing and otherwise mistreated
her. The womans outcries attract
ed the attention of Constable Sber-
wood, who went to her rG cue. In
making the arrest of Vandover, Sher-
wood was joined by Constable Nc
Masters of Big Lake Township and
Marshal u. Jones of Leachville. the
three men placed aVndover under
arrest and started with him to the
town prison. Vandover was said to
be drinking considerably at the time.
Upon reaching the prison. Sher-
wood proceeded to unlock the outer
door, leaving his prisoner i'm the
custody of McMasters and Jones.
Hardly $had the key turned in the
lock when Vandover jerked pistol
from his pocket and began firing
upon the officers. One shot inflicted
slight wound upon Sherwood who
Immediately fired upon Vandover.
1t is said that Sherwood's quick
turn saved his life as had he re-
mained in the former position the
bullet would have been fatal. "a IA
Vandoyer also fired at McMas.
ters' the bullet passing through the
constable's clothing, but did not
enter the body. Both Sherwood and
McMasters fired upon Vandover and
three shots entered his body. One
shot took effect over the right eye.
one in the stomach and one in the
groin. Death was instantaneous.
Jones took no part in the shoot
ing. Immediately after the killing
all three officers reported to Magis-
trate Robinson and were later given
preliminary hearing and bound
over, each on a $4,000 bond, which
was quickly made. All three Off
GERS have served for some time.
Sherwood and McMasters as consta-
bies OF adjoining township.
Vandover was man 25 years of
age and was unmarried. He had
llVed in and around Leachville for
some time. The grand jury will in.
vestigate the matter when it con-
venes.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
RUSSIA NOW
LAYS BLAME
ON FRENCH
Note In Reply to Allied De-
mands Is Dclaycd-So-
viets Want to Know Po-
sition OF France
GBy The United Press,

Genoa, Italy, May 9.-The
Russians have shifted the re-
sponsibility of bringing the
Genoa Economic Confidence to
successful conclusion upon the
shoulders Of the French. In
plain American, the Soviets
have simply passed the buck
Just at the time when it was
thought that everything hinged
on the Russian reply. The
Soviet delegation has announced
that it has postponed the COM
pletion of its answer until the
delegation has been informed
Just where France stands.
Tchitcherin has stated that the
reply cannot be ready before
tomorrow at the earliest.
France is ready to sign the
allied memorandum if Belgium
will" Louis Barthou of France
declared.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
SCOTTISH RITES
OPEN SESSION
LITTLE ROCK
Attendance Reached 1900
When Luncheon Was
Served Monday-Many
NotabIes in Attendance.

Little Rock. Ark, May 9.-The
fall reunion of the Scottish Rite
Consti8tory Valley of Little Rock
opened yesterday with a class of
215 candidates and several hundred
prominent Masons from various see
tions of the county in attendance.
More than 1900 were present at
the opcning luncheon yesterday af-
ternoon.
The class directors are: H, S.
Spivy and S. c. Scull. Following
the organization of the class, the
Acacia lodge of perfection was open
ed and the ceremony, which will
occupy three days, was begun, The
fourth to the eighth degree were
given during the forenoon cere-
mony and the afternoon was de
voted to the ninth to the four
teenth degree. The fifteenth de-
gree was conferred last night.
Former Gov. Alva Adams of Colo
rado, sovereign grand inspector gen
eral of Colorado. is here as special
representative of the Sovereign
Grand Commander of the Supreme
Council. He Will deliver the princi-
pal address at the laying of the
Albert Pike Memorial Temple corner
stone Thursday.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
Robertson Takes Case
Before British Embassy
lBY The UnIled Pressl

Washington, May 9.-Alexander
e. Robertson, British war hero who
alleges that attempts have been made
to kidnap him and railroad him out
of the United States because of his
love for Miss Mary Culberson,
daughter of Senator Culberson of
Texas today placed his case before
he British officials in a three hour
conference. All his movements are
urrounded in secrecy.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
Jonesboro To Have
Extensive Florist

Jonesboro Evening Sun, Sth,
says "Jonesboro may have a new
florist shop this summer. Parties.
who represent big company. have
been prospecting for a location in
Jonesboro and are said to be favor
ably considering coming here. Ii il
stated that if they decide to estab-
lish a green house with all acces-
sories that they will put in one of
the most modern in the south. The
demand has grown in the florist
line i'll Jonesboro the past few
years to such an extent thar tha
field here is considered ample for two
florists"
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
Ell Dofado Shows Up
Another Deep Sand

El Dorado. Ark, May 9.-The El
Dorado Natural Gas Company's Fra
zier well No 2, in section 1-1S-16,
came in this morning at o'clock,
making around SO million feet of
dry gas at 2,470 feet, but com
menced spraying oil and salt water.
This is the first deep sand en-
countred in this field and will mean
greater boom than the discovery
well which came in Jan. 10 last
year. 1t viii probably mean the
deepening of over 700 wells already
drilled to this sand and many new
ones.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
VICTORIOUS
GENERAL IS
NEW PREMIER
Wang Shih Chen Becomes
Virtual Head of New Chi
nese Covernment-Suc-
Ceeds Liam Shin.

Tokyo, May 9.-Wang Shih Chen
has been appointed premier of the
new Chinese government The pro-
motion came as a reward for Chen S
signal victory over the forces of
Chang Tso Lin, the rebellious Man
churian leader, according to advices
reaching here. He succeeds Liam
Shin, former premier of the Pekin
government.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
MISSOURIANS
WILL STATE
DRY OPINIONS
Ten Thousand Will Join in
Mass Meeting and Parade
Visitors From Other
Cities Support Plan.
(By The United pross)

St Louis, Mo. May 9.-Ten thou
sand Missourians tonight will pub
licly express their opinions on the
Volstead act. Citizens will hold
a mass meeting and parade. Thou
sands of voters from Kansas City,
ST. Joseph and other cities will join
in the occasion. The general senti-
ment will advocate return to beer
and Light wines, according to Joseph
j. Hauser, president of the Central
Trades Council. Congressman John
p. Hill of Maryland will deliver the
principal address.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
Alleged Sinners Are
Nabbed In Craighead

Jonesboro, May 9.-Two men who
gave their names as Homer Ferrell
and Ollie Parrish, were placed in
jail Sunday night by Constable Will
lis Copeland and Deputy Sheriff
Tom Carter, on charge of moon
shining in the northeastern part of
this county. The arrests were made
IN Greene County but it is charged
by the officials that the men have
been operating still i'll Craighead
County A still was seized They
viii be given trial at an early
date.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
LL0YD-CEORCE
STILL HOPES
FOR SUCCESS
All Other Leaders Have
Given Up Thought of
Successful Ending-Rus-
sian Note the Index.

Genoa, Italy, May 9.=Premier
Lloyd-George alone of all the lead
ing delegates at the Genoa Econom-
ic Conference has professed Ger
tainty that the conference will reach
a successful conclusion The Rus
sian reply to tie allied note is
ready and the general oynoetation is
that it Will prove unsatisfactory. 1t
is unanimously agreed that every
thing depends uDon the tone and
the context of The answer Of the
Sovicts to the allied note
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-05-10
HOOP FACTORY
IS PROPOSED
FOR this CITY
Spiece Interests of Louisiana
and This State Offers to
Come Here if Site is Pro-
vided.

Paragould has the opportunity OIL
procuring a manufacturing enter
prise of considerable commercial
value, providing the citizens are
willing to provide suitable or de-
sirable site for the institution. The
ENTERPRISE in view is a hoop factory,
utilizing elm and gum timbers and
will be established in the very near
future if the suggested inducements
are offered. The company is now
operating plants in Missouri, Louis
lana and at various points i'll Arkan-
sas 1t is directed by the Spiece
Hoop Company and Frank Splece
one of the executive heads, was
in the city this afternoon offering
Paragould the opportunity of pro-
curing the factory for this section.
He said his company would be in
position to begin the erection of the
plant within two weeks, and would
employ 35 people and have pay
roll of $12, 900 per month for labor
and material.
1t is up to the citizens of the
community, through the Chamber
of Commerce, to induce the coming
of the proposed enterprise. All the
company wants is a suitable site for
the factory and it was made plain
if the town would make such pro
vision the factory would matcrialize
Immediately and be among the per-
manent commercial institutions of
the city
1t is said that Jonesboro has al
ready offered to provide a desirable
site for the plant, but Mr.. Spiece
is quoted as asserting that he pre-
ferred Paragould, not only from
standpoint of accessibility to ma
terial but because Jonesboro already
had one enterprise of that nature.
However, Jonesboro Will be given
the enterprise if Paragould doesn't
want it sufficiently to contribute a
factory site which would cost a
nominal sum The outlay for
site, in fact, would be a very small
sum taking into consideration the
commercial Importance of the pro-
posed enterprise
Mr.. SpieCe in conference with To-
cal business men said it would be
necessary for him and his associates
to know by tomorrow morning at
ten O'Clock just what Paragould de-
oil to do IN : ho of
ing a location for his plant. If this
city doesn't want it, the enterprise
would go to Jonesboro.
This afternoon at four o'clock a
representative of the Chamber of
Commerce requested the Daily Press
to announce that a meeting Of local
business men would be conducted in
the Chamber of Commerce rooms to-
morrow morning at 8 o'clock to
consider Mr.. Spiece's proposal and
desired a liberal attendance of en-
terprising citizens. Immediately fol
lowing the meeting Mr.. SpieCe will
be called up over long distance and
informed of Paragould's preference
in the matter. 1t is necessary to
put forth quick action if the town
wishes the hoop factory, an institu
tion that will manufacture hoops
from those used on nail kegs to
those that circle sugar barrels.
1t seems this is Paragould's op-
portunity to land a valuable ac-
uuisitiop tO tho rommarpi9I int tprpctc c
of the city. All business men in
terested should be at the Chamber
of Commerce rooms tomorrow morn
ing at 8 O'Clock.