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Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
 OF LEADERS
 IN SESSION
Hundreds of Detectives Are Guarding Lives of Poin- caire and Other Wis
 iting Notables.
(By The UnIteo r'ress,

London, Dec. 9.-Hundreds of detectives from Scotland Yards, some disguised as walters and cooks, guarded Premier Poin- caire of France and Premier Mussolini of Italy at the Clar- idge hotel today sa the confer encc of Allied Premiers opened.
 French secret service men also are on the job lowering about MT. Poinoaire while Pre- mier Mussolini had brought with him a Fascist body guard to the meeting of the heads Of the governments of Great Britain, France, Italy and Belgium. The session is described by Ambassa- dor Harvey as being the most important one since the Yer sailles gathering.
 The session was started by Premier Bonar Law of England when lie invited Premier Musso- lini to a twenty minute pri- vatc chat. Afterward, Ronar Law saw MT. Poincaire and the Allies fixed or the conference. Attention is focused or MuSso- lini of Italy who has caught the worlds imagination as statesman of a school of his own. He is being hailed as TX of Allied algebra"
 American observers arc to be present and it has been re- ported that t.e United States intended to make its voice heard hero just as it did at the Lausanne conference, though not participating actively in the work of the barley.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
Fl Dorado Man Wants One of Sultan's Wives

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 9.-Here's an Arkansas home waiting for one .of the sultan's wives providing she measures up to specifications. Ap- plication for information regarding the harem address was made in a letter to a press association re- ceived Thursday.
 II desire one of the sultan's 150 wives, the writer stated. And am writing to you for information con- cerning their address. I want wife aged IF, dark hair or blonde hair. with blue eyes and heavy set. My age IS "A. l have never been married, but want to be married.
 Iio signed his name and gave his address as El Dorado, Ark. A post script requested the information at an early date.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
LICENSED 10 WE'D

Marriage licenses have been is- sued to the following: Earl Mel born of Marmaduke and Miss Ellen Brewer of this city; Joe l.. Waters of Paragould and Miss Ollie J. Whitesides of Route No. 6; O. C. Burns and Miss Bythie Nesby, both Of Cardwell, Mo; Griffeth r. En- ders of Little Rock and Miss Hazel Beauchamp of this city; R. S. Gwyn ana Miss Elizabeth Crawford, both of this city.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
Dick Miller Loses
 One Of His Fingers
lrrom aaturday.a pallyl

Dick Miller, resident of Route No. 6 near Mud Slough, experienced the misfortune yesterday afternoon lat 5;30 of losing his middle finger on the left hand and the one next to it being badly mangled as tho result of a gunshot wound when his shot gun was accidentally discharged while he was endeavoring to ex- tract a shell from it. MT. Miller and two other men were out hunting ducks when the accident occurred. He is 35 years of age and has a wife and two children. Dr. Edgar Ellington was called to dress the wound He stated to Press re- porter last night that he was sure tho second finger could be saved without amputation.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
String of Pearls Is
 Valued at $l50,0O0

By International News Service)
 Paris, Dec 9.--A string of 209 pearls, totaling 405 carats, sold in "a public auction at the Paris Hotel dcs Ventes for 1,932.S75 francs, That is nearly $150,0O0 at the rate of exchange on the date of sale. This sets a new high record for prices of pearls in France The string is part of the sequestered German property which the French Government is selling and applying to reparationa.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
ARKANSAS FIRE L0SS3 OVER MILLION IN NOV. l
Greatest Damage in Homes, 21 Having Been De-
 stroyed by Fire.

Little Rock, Dec. S.-Property destruction of approximately $1,079,- 815 was caused in Arkansas during November by 113 fires. according to the fire report for the month, just issued by H. E, Savage, chief of the conservation division of the
 The greatest loss was listed under dwellings,. 21 having been destroy ed by fire during the month, and II others damaged.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

 think we had all done without our breakfast.
 When we had all eaten till some mad to be helped from the table there was plenty for two more meals for like crowds.
 Alter dinner we formed in a group and had several snapshots mada put pr. Owens and Charley Jones begged us to not send any of ther back to Paragould for they were Tn so much misery from eating that thelr pictures would not be recog- nized.
 Those in attendance were: Jim owens, wife and son; Tom Watts Wife and son; Ed Baugh, wife and children; Ralph Quackenbush. wife and children; Guy Moore, wife and son; Dr. Owen, wife and daughter. Hazel; Bert Dimmett, wife and chiI- dren; B. F. Justice, wife and chiI- dren; Earl Moore and wife: Chas Jones, wife and children: Zee Ham mond and wife; Brice Mcleod. wife ana son; l. c. Leggitt, wife and daughter, Nell; Mrs. D. R. AIexan- der and daughter, Mary; Mrs. Gill bert mother of Geo. Harve and the others; Miss Vera Nicely; MT. A. J. Williams, father of Mrs. Hammonds; MT Ernest Whitsitt, and Ralph Zook.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
SHIP SUBSIDY
 BILL REVISED
 TFAVORABLE
Senate Will Begin Considers ation of Measure by
 Monday-Minority
 Report Be Filed.
tBy The United Press,


 Washington, Dec. 9.-The ship subsidy bill, slightly re- vlsed as passed by the House, was ordered favorably reported to the Senate by the Commerce Committee today. The Senate will begin consideration of the measure Monday. The Commerce Committee voted eleven to five for a favorable report of tic measure to the Senate.
 Minority report upon the measure also will be filed by Senator Fletcher, Democrat, op- ponent of the measure.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
TURKS ACCEPTED. FREED0 M OF. } DARDANELLES.
Conference at Lausanne Re suits in Achievement of Q Point by the AL
 lied Leaders.
(By The United rress.1

Lausanne, Switzerland, Dec. 8.-The Turks today accepted the freedom of the straits of the Dardanelles with minor reservations and the meeting adjourned till this afternoon to permit Lord Curzon to consult the Allies before replying.
 The Turkish answer did not seriously clash with the Allied plan of the conference. The session, it is predicted today, is expected to adjourn Decem-. Der % for the period of the Christmas season.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
Travelling Around U. s. Broke, But Doesn't Beg

oBy international News Service.)
 Elyria, Ohio. Dec. 9.-Leonard Day wio is travelling around the rim of the United States, under agreement that he does not have penny in his pockets and will not ask for lodgings or food was en- tertained by city firemen hero.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
Old Man Is a
 Real Radio Fan
tsy The United l-ress.,

Macksvile, Kans., Dec. 9-J. H. Stark, S1, better known as Uncle Hardy" is said to be the oldest ra- dio fan in Kansas
 His son, Sidney Stark, agent for q radio supply house, in Belling- ham, Washington, sent his father a complete outfit. The elder Stark gets Q great deal of pleasure of hearing concerts from all parts of the country.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

The Mission, one of the most popu- lar varieties of the California olives, is said to be a direct descendant of trees which it was the custom of the carly Spanish priests to plant at every mission.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

New York, Dec. 9.--The speeder, greater menace to life and limb in the United States last year than smallpox, tuberculosis and several other diseases combined, is being forced to go into reverse"
 When he cant be induced to put on the brake voluntarily, the law is throwing on the emergency for him.
 The first American judge to defin- itc'y repudiate the fine system, and try to show the speeder the crimin- al nature of his offense in more
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
POWDER MILLS BLOW UP AND
 1 ARE KILLED
Blast Heard for Many Miles Cause of Explosion Not Been Determined
 Says Report.
lBv The unrfed preaa

Scranton, Penn, Dec. B. Two powder mills, located at Paddy'5 Land, seven miles south of this city, exploded this morn ing. Reports indicate that four men were killed. The blast was heard throughout Lacka- wanna valley, The mills were owned by the Aetna Powder Company.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

Natives of Durango, Mexico, gather their entire coffee supply from the wild coffee bushes which grow on the hillsloaes in that state
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
TO LEFT SPEGDER9 DOING HARD | AGOR jM LOS ANGELES

of Los Angeles is also tired of the "$10, please, and don't do it again" form of punishment, and is seeking more effective way of offenders run in Tow"
 Jail sentences at hard labor, re- gardlcss of the wealth or social prominence of the offender, are be- ing meted out in his court now, as a result of which several Pacific Coast Beau Brummels have learned how to scrub floors for the first time in their lives.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

iorcible manner was Judge Bart lett of Detroit, who personally ac- conpanied squad of speeders to the children's ward of hospital where they looked upon row after row of htte tots mailned for life by auto- ists like themselves.
 Then Traffic Judge Sawicki of Cleveland went the judge one bet ter by sentencing speeders to at tend, under police guard, the funer- al of 7-year-old girl killed by a motor car.
 Now Judge Joseph F. Chamber;
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
TELECRAPHER II RAILW
 GIVEN A CUT
Eleven Thousand Men Are Affected by Order of Labor Board-Tosals
 Million and Half.
(By The Un!tcd I-rcss.l

Chicago, H., Dec. 9,--Thc pay of eleven thousand railroad te- lcgraphers on eleven Western railroads was cut one million and five hundred thousand dol lars a year by 8 decision hand ed down bv the United States Labor Board today. The deci- sion was made at the request of the railroads to correct ex- isting inequalities of the pay of station and other telegraph employees.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

India lizards are hunted for their skins, which are made into many useful articles.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

A speed boat has made the run from New York to Miami, Fla, in a little more than forty-seyen hours, better time than made by the fastest train.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

Among the poets of China the women predominate.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
COTTON MARKET Ouotations-Futures

Especial to The Daily Press.) New York January; opened at 24.82, closed at 24.92.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

Cancer is twice as common in women as in men.
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11
Price s1 a Year !.

IN GREENE COUNTY The subscription price 10 payable in advance. The price Is 42.OO per year h advance if sent OQt2f1o of Greene County
Paragould soliphone., 1922-12-11

Of factlonai "Eangs" and AO-cailed political dead Rrs." Ifs a yvSpaDer. standing for the best in tereS.s of the D,munffS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
TIE COAL srruAT1oN.

2 There is a phase of the disturbance
IN the coal industry which may not
have attracted public notice 10 any
great extent II is connected with
the fact that in the non-union fields.
many OF which lie alongside union
districts. wages have been readjusted
downward. It Is impossible to state
figure which would represent sceur-
stely the present level of wages in
these non-unioR fields. because they
vary from one field to another. from
one company 10 another. from one
mine to another. But as compared
with the $3.50 basic day rate in the
union fields. the corresponding day
wages in the adjacent non-union
fields range from &s.2O to f4.sO per
day.l The non-union wage scales as
whole are said to average probably 40
per cent lower than the present scale
in the union districts.
Labor cost is said TO make up be-
tNeen So per cent and 20 per cent OF
the total cost of producing bituminous
coal Under these conditions. with
The non-union producer saving 30 per
cent on his labor cost as against his
union competitor. he can undersen
that union competitor in any market
ne can reach on freight rates which
permit his competition. New England
has taken full advantage OF this situ-
alton. Normally. half the bituminous
coal bought in New England comes
from mines which pay the union wage
scale. Today New England is taking
twice as much coal from mines which
are paying the non-union scale as
from mines which pay the union scale.
BY that choice it has determined
whether union or non-union miners
shall receive its money for digging
coal in the mountains Of West vir-
sinia and Pennsylvania. New Eng
land has kept the non-union mines
running and has shut down the union
mines IL is its prerogative TO exer-
else that choice, IL the union miner
insists upon a higher wage for the
saF1e service than Instrumentation
brother.
From the foregoing il can be seen
why the operators OF union mines in
sist that they cannot negotiate with
their miners on any other basis than
= reduction OF wages. II would be
folly 10 mine coal which they could
not sen at a profit.
The sales manager in a Pennsyl-
vania union coal producing district,
which lies alongside a non-union dis
trict producing as great a tonnage OF
equally good coal puts it this way:
-s~UnIess We can get the wages At
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29

Lucy. he wants to marry you, ne
announced abruptly.
"Ohi" Lucy was really surprised. I
thought perhaps he wanted to borroW
money to go into the automobile busl-
ness
Il said would ask you've done
it." growled the captain. Hooking out
his pine and putting It into the pocket
ing at her with hungry eyes; ne
looked lonely and wistful, standing
there, asking her to marry another
man.
too. She handed a little envelope
over the hedge. MY answer to Lean
der is here-I heard his converse ton
with yoH-I was pruning my grape
under which I would marry Leander.
"You would--you might-marry
him ?" gasped the captain as she
walked away toward her cozy little
house He knew there was a bright
coal fire in the sitting room CRATE.
two cats would be on the rug, and
perhaps Brownie, the spanlel-Lucy
would be in there now. making some
tea and preparing her supper. while
she considered Leander's proposal OF
marriage, He tore open the envelope
and read the few penciled lines over
and over again,
posaI, il Capt. Dan does not ask me
to forgive and forget, and II he does
not ask me to marry him before
o. clock tonight"
At last the truth smote the captain
between his blue eyes and they lost
their frost forever-something came
into them that warmed them with the
fire of youth. He leaped over the
hedge and ran up the path. present
ing himself ut Lucy's door in, breath
less haste.
%'Pu telephone Leander that you're
going to marry me. and that we Will
be glad to lend him some money so
that he can start a business, sug-
gested the captain.
That is just what 1 was think
ing agreed Lucy degnurely, as she
poured another cup of tea.
Copyright, 1922. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29

cessarily wastefuL The one melody Of
the popular song is the same as the
theme of classical music. Paul White
man was the first to conceive the idea
of taking this one jazz melody and
filling in the gaps between its occur
renee with counter melodies. First
comes a dramatic introduction lead
ing up to the jazz melody, while after
that each time the melody occurs it is
preceded by a bit of-say a List
rhapsody or a Chopin mazurka--pos-
sibly even a difficult passage by Bach.
According to Mr.. Whiteman, this
task. which is now being followed by
nearly all the leaders of American
dance orchestras, is one which should
not incur the scorn of good musicians.
''All classical music he says, con
sists, in the final analysis, OF the folk
themes of peasants which have been
built into sophisticated art. With the
possible exception of Mcdowell and
Cadman, our dance music has thus far
been Americas one original contribu-
ton TO the music of the world. Our
other music has been the result of
European influences. And Europe
gives us credit for our contribution"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29

In casting about for ways OF OBJ
tanning money from its citizens the
government hit upon the plan OF
charging every person leaving or en-
tering the country fee of $40. For
eign countries. OF course. did not OBJ
jet to our collecting this sum from
our own people, but they have shown
their resentment against the charge
imposed on their citizens coming over
here by levying similar sums against
American visitors The system is ex-
pensive to travellers, but it is bring
ing in more than ss.ooo.o00 a year
In levying a retaiiatory tariff duty on
human beings. foreign nations have
indicated what we may expect when
we increase the tariff on their goods.
The hold up game is one that anybody
can play, but it rarely pays.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
George Matthew Adams
Daily Talk

THE THRILL OF PERFECTION.
The man who has never learned 20
strive-and to reach-beyond MS
grasp, has not known one of the
Greatest secrets of happy achieve
we in this world shall never under
stand the full meaning of perfection.
But we may all set our hands ana
brains and hearts to it's attainment.
1 believe it was Browning who said
that our reach should exceed our
grasp-or else what was heaven for
How we are thrilled at the first
sensations OF realization that we are
on the right track and that our study
and desire for mastery is beginning to
bear fruit.
The artist who sees his figures ana
landscapes taking real form is encour-
aged to go deeper into his art and to
study more.
If none of US could feel progress
as it comes. there would be little in
centive to go ahead.
It's because we get the flashes OF
perfection as we work for IL, that we
assure ourselves some day We will ex-
eel.
The child has to be taught it's first
lesson in conduct and in the acquir-
ing of knowledge.
No one will ever reach perfection
but If we didn't have it 20 aim toward,
We would never accomplish anything
A noted writer told me the other
day tnaI ne INTENDED revising Dooh
which he had written thirty years ago.
to perfect it, from his viewpoint, so
that it might stand as an expression
of the best toward which he had
as a writer during his lifetime.
admired his ambition.
To set our eyes on the goal, and
work to attain IL, keeps alive the two
most powerful factors IN successful
centive and interest
You cannot fail in what you under
take If you daily feel the thrill that
only striving for perfection can give.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29

our nRines down to substantially the
level (which prevails in these nom
union ;minss alongside US. our custom
ers Will shut our mines down when
their contracts with US expire on April
l just as effectively as any strike of
our mtners could shut US down. Our
customers can get all the coal they
need fEom our non-union competitors,
and tn ey have served notice on US
that with conditions Of their manu-
featuring enterprises what they are.
they nlsust buy the cheap coal"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
Questtons-AnsDers

Q. What became Of Raisuli? S. L. d.
CARTS. a naturalized American, for ransom
in 1901. has been reported dead twice but
each time the statement has been with
drawn. Thru several such kidnappings,
Raisuli who was Moroccan shereef, ac-
cumulated much money and land
Q. What is the name of the fountain IN
front of the Congressional Library, and
who designed it, G. A.
A. Roland Hinton Perry was the sculp-
tor of the "Fountain of Neptune. This
was one Of his earlier works. and while
vigorous and affective, is not considered
to be as finished and artistic as some OF
his later efforts.
Q. Were the republics Of Central Amer
lea ever united in one government f. -
A. In 1923 the five Central American
ton which subsequently adopted a con-
stitution modelled after that OF the United
States. The Federation was partially end
ed by 1898. practically dissolved in 1880,
and completely dissolved by 1S4T.
tAny reader can get the answer 10 auv
Journal Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Haskin, Director, Warrington. d. c. This
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29
JUST FOLKS

THE IMPORTANT TRAIT.

THE IMPORTANT TRAIT.
Three traits there were one summer day
Who watched the people come and 60,
And started in n friendly way
Discussing them. the high and low
Said Skill, mo one amounts to much
Unless he has my clever touch
On hearing this, young Strength replied
Il am the one the people need.
l hold this cannot be denied.
l the backbone of the deed.
REQUIRES body fit and strong"
Discuss this question you viii.
But you have nothing for your pains,
For neither Of you, Strength or Skill,
Can get alone" said Brain.
without me, both OF you must fail,
am the Master trait Of ALL
In violent argument the three
Enga ged, until there came along
A stranger. wondrous fair TO see.
Who stopped to ask them what was
wrong.
Said they: ITO end this bitter strife.
Tell which Of US counts most in life Z"
The stranger smiled and shook his head:
Tho each Of you is fair to own,
From me accom- plishment is bred.
You three could not succeed alone
Save I am there the dreAm falls dead.
For am Faith the stranger said.
Copyright, 1922. by Edgar A. Guest)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-29

An organization formed for the
purpose of trying TO ameliorate the
rsxors of the Volstead law is endeaN-
orinK to gain a foorhold in kansas
Il claims Wisconsin as its nome
such an organisation may afford re-
raunerative position for the usual
number OF Officers and clerks as long
as its deluded followers are willing to
nav their money into the treasury but
that is about an it will accomplish
Tho fight for complete prohibition en-
forcement promises to be long, hard
and expensive but it will be won IN
time. To eradicate completely the
drinking of alcoholic liquors may re-
quirA a generation or two but 1t Will
be accomplished finally. The militant
vets and the militant "drys' will
continue to fight each other but the
great majority OF the public refuses
to be drawn into the contest So the
factionists will wear themselves out
and the prohibition matter will be
left in the hands OF the law officers
where it belongs