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The Washington times., 1922-04-22
Greatness Has Its
Penalties
BY s. e. KISER.

BY 8. e. KISER.
WAN PUNK has papers locked away
That would Like to own;
His ventures always seem to pay,
And he is widely known.
wish were as rich as he;
I'd give up work for life;
But, Lord, how should hate to be
The husband Of his wifel
Ills word is law for many men,
H Who tremble II he frowns;
Reporters interview him when
He travels to their towns.
I'll not deny that I'd be glad
To win as he has won,
But, Lord, I'D hate TO be the dad
OF his misguided son.
lie has an office I'd be proud
II To occupy as mine;
Before his door there is a crowd
OF anxious men in line.
I'd Like to have authority
To order thus and so;
I'd rather miss that all than be
His daughters father, though.
IF could have for just year
Il The income he enjoys,
I'd jump my Job, and you should hear
Me make a cheerful noisel
I'd like to have his wealth, his fame,
And be "all set" for life ..
But not, If with It became
The husband of his wife. ,..
The Washington times., 1922-04-22
By SENATOR A. CAPPER.

main, it was the people of the
United States, and not the finan-
ciers, you remember, who lent
those billions to the allies during
the war, that the allies might buy
munitions, equipment and war
supplies from our corporations,
chiefly owned or financed by the
big financiers. And how those
dividends did roll in!
Now what these financiers mod
estly ask is that the American peo-
Pile, who lent Europe this money,
make an out-and-out contribution
of these billions to the allies, at
an average cost of 500 for every
man, woman and child in the
United States, that big business
may be safeguarded from any
sort of competition.
In other words, let the people
pay this debt of the European
II
governments by taxing them
selves for it, and so protect their
financiers' interests.
1t hardly seems likely that the
people will see the matter in this
light, and / very much question
that they should.
Why should American farmers
and wage earners pay the 334 bill
lions France owes usf That
France may continue to maintain
100000 men in arms, the largest
army in the worldf
Why should our taxpayers pay
the 148 millions that Poland owes
usH To assist that country to
keep an army of 100000 men
idlef
Also, ought we to tax ourselves
to make Italy a present of 1850
million dollars in order that
Italy may continue to maintain
the third largest military estab-
lishment in Europef
I think not. l shall certainly
not support any such movement.
We have repaid ten times over
the debt of gratitude we owed
France for what she did for us in
Washington's time; and during
the war and since, the old world
has had no cause to complain of
a lack of substantial evidence of
our friendship, nor of our kind
ness of heart. Notwithstanding
the allies seem to love us so much,
judged by the conduct Of their
several governments, that in
dividing a few billions of gold
marks from Germany they ignore
our bill for keeping our army on
the Rhine, although this was re-
quested by them and the terms
agreed on at the armistice.
Germany, it seems to me, is set
ting the rest of Europe a most
valuable example at this time.
Without friends and knowing it
must depend on itself, Germany
has resolutely turned its back on
the past and gone to work with a
will. AS soon as our friends, the
allies, find they cannot work
Uncle Sam for any more benefi-
cences, / predict they will follow
In Germany's footsteps. The great
est kindness we can show to Eu-
rope at this time is not to make
it any billion-dollar gifts.
What this country must de-
mand and l believe will demand,
both for its own sake and for the
effect it will have in compelling
European governments to settle
down, if not settle up, is prompt
payment in future, of the interest
on this foreign debt and thor
The Washington times., 1922-04-22

THERE were two armi-
- stice days In 1913. One
was correct. Other was
false.
NEARLY four years have
~ collapsed since then.
And don't know which one
TO believe.
OUR foreign war debts are
" celebrated by Europe on
false day.
GERMANY hasn't paid its
W indemnity. but promises
to do so alphabetically. That
makes u. s. look x. Y. z.
EUROPE is still sending
~ prepaid threats 20 Ger
many, which returns it's
promises collect. When
France gets its battle jack
from Berlin II will pay Eng
land, who will pay US entire
debt, minus interest expenses
and principal. That's called
Observation-Disclosures diplo-
macy.
THERE hasn't been one
- curly penny paid back
either In love or In anger.
We are allies. But what diff
ference does IL make II it's
warm hearts, but zero In
pockets?
VOU can't get blood from
turnips nor kisses from
porcupines. Only use for
European paper money Is to
make tails for kites.
WHAT has France paid
w us? Nothing.
ENGLAND Zero.
RUSSIA Don't laugh.
ITALY, Belgium and all
a those little ct cetera ma
tions? Not even refunded
interest on package of bird.
seed.
NEXT time we have war
4N let us lose so we can
borrow instead of paying.
EUROPE now has con-
tinuous moratoriums
like vaudeville. But our nj
lies will pay us soon as Ger
many kicks forth to them.
pUT by time they get
~ through figuring out
rates of foreign exchange.
well grab enough to give
banquet TO Conan Doyle's
congress Of gibbering spooks.
INCIDENTALLY, Conan is
n over here to converse with
ghosts and open up chain Of
spook-easies.
The Washington times., 1922-04-22

She cannot dance the toddle,
For she In much too fat
But you should see her wsddls:
She shakes the floor at that
The Washington times., 1922-04-22

7 I'VE EVER known
WHO WERE very
sure.
THAT IN them lay.
NO STUPIDITY.
WERE VERY likely.
TO BE much more
stupid.
THAN THE other
one. .
AND IF !. were you.
I'D TELL myself.
THAT ANYWAY.
I'M JUST what I am.
AND ALL I can Go.
Is GIVE the best.
OF WHAT have.
AND I can't do that.
IF I'M going to
worry.
BECAUSE 1T hap
pens.
I'M NOT as bright.
AS I'D like 10 be,
YOU JUST 10 thai.
81
AND THE world
won't know:
YOU'RE A stupid
girl.
AND THAT'S what
counts.
The Washington times., 1922-04-22

GERMANY hasn't paid its
W indemnity. but promises
to do so alphabetically. That
makes u. s. look x. Y. Y.
The Washington times., 1922-04-22

MY DEAR Helen. 7
1T ISN'T true.
YOU ARE as stupid.
AS YOU think you
are.
AND MORE than
likely:
WHAT YOU believe. I
is STUPIDITY. |
is SOMETHING |
born. |
OF YOUR ambition.
TO FORGE ahead.
A LITTLE faster.
THAN YOU can 90.
AND IT'S quito all
right.
AND WILL do no
harm.
FOR MOST everyone.
WHOM I'VE ever |
known.
WHO WAS really |
worth while.
WAS QUITE con-
vinced.
THAT HE or she.
IN A lot Of ways.
WAS A stupid thing.
AND THE only men.
The Washington times., 1922-04-22

OUR foreign war debts are
" celebrated by Europe on
false day.
The Washington times., 1922-04-22

THERE hasn't been one
- curly penny paid back
either In love or in anger,
We are allies. But what diff
ference does Il make II it's
warm hearts, but zero In
pockets?
The Washington times., 1922-04-22

NEARLY four years have
~ collapsed since then.
And don't know which one
TO believe.
The Washington times., 1922-04-22

WHAT has France paid
w us2 Nothing.
The Washington times., 1922-04-22

YOU can't get blood from
turnips nor kisses from
porcupines. Only use for
European paper money is to
make tails for kites.
The Washington times., 1922-04-22
FROZEN DEBTS
BY BUGS" BAER~
copyr4Ehi. isaa. b. Star COMPANY.

THERE were two armi-
Il stice days In 1913. One
was correct. Other was
false.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
St. Louis in Line for Reed
Headquarters.

St, Louis, March 2o.-Sen. James A..
Reed lett Sunday for Hot Springs,
Ark, where he had business ap-
pointment He was expected to pass
through St. Louis Tuesday on the
way back to Washington. He al
ready mas made his plans for his can't
paign 10 seek denominations His,
headquarters probably will be safe III
St. Louis. The opening gun Of the
Reed campaign will BE- fired at Mo
lie #l,4 according to present plans.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
Hyde Stands by Miller.

Jefferson City, March eo--Gover-
ilor Hyde announced tonight. after a
long conference with Victor ]. Miller
president OF the St. Louis polio
board, said Miller would not be asked
20 resign as result OF his charges
that vice clubs existed in Sedan higls
school in ST. Louis. Miller said at
tcrward he was gong to- take va
cation for three or four weeks. Mean
time. an impartial committee will pass
on the charges he made.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
Ready for Davidson Trial.

Jefferson Cisy-Attorney General
Barrett announced that the State
would be ready for trial March re in
the cases OF State Representative E..
G. Davidson, OF St. Louis, and Luther
Wilson, deputy Inspector of the State
beverage Department, who we're in
dicted by the grand jury for forgery
in connection with the alleged pad
ding OF expense accounts of certain
beverage inspectors.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

Failure Of the Traders State bank
at Arkansas City, with losses which
officials admit will probably run more
than 100000, IS the same old story
OF the long list OF Kansas bank fail
;ncs OF the last four years-the story
OF bank which the state banking de-
partmcnt had known for months was
in bad condition but which was per-
mitted 10 run on and toke the people 5
money until it finally became impos-
s:blc to further juggle affairs OF the
tottcring institution.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
Two Oklahoma Banks Fail.

Oklahoma City, March ao.-Two
state banks closed tkeir doors within
the last u hours, the state banking
department, announced Monday.
The Oklahoma State bank at Cad
do. capitalized at 100000, failed to
open Monday, and the First State
!,ank at Clayton, capitalized at $780,
600, closed its doors Saturday.
The affairs OF both banks have been
taken over by the banking depart
ment.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

John Duval Dodge, millionaire son
vi the late John F. Dodge, the De,
troit motor car manufacturer, was
sentenced to five days. in the house
OF correction and fined $Ioo by Judge
Charles l.. Bartlett in recorder
court at Detroit when he admitted
driving his motor car twenty-three
miles an hour-three miles in excess
OF the speed limit. He was immedi-
ateiy taken to jail. Judge Bartlett
also recommended that Dodge's driv-
er's license be revoked for year.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

\ New York newspaper has discov-
cred that Senator Spencer of Missouri
It's lar cry from the heights Of
craftsmanship achieved by Cockrell
Vest and Stone down to Senator
Spencer. whose chief accomplish
ments are defense of -Newbcrry
and the notoriety o. being a nifty
dresser.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
Farmers Organize Council.

Jefferson City-yzThc Missouri State
Agricultural Conference was. organ
ICED here by the representatives OF
ten farm organizations OF the State.
The purpose of the council is to create
:. closer corporation between the
farm organizations. DR.. A. W. Mel
son. OF Buncct IN, is chairman, c. Q.
s:aine. OF Hayti, vice-chairman, and
:. r. Simpson. Columbia. secretary.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
Set Wattersoa Burial Date.

Jacksonville, Fla, March 49,
Buria! services for Col. Henry Wat
,erson.. veteran journalist, who died
here December a2. will be at Louis
vile. Ky, April 4, with interment At
Cave Hill cemetery, Henry Waiter
son. jr., his SON. said today.
The body of Colonel Watterson has
rested in a vault at. Evergreen ceme-
terry here since his death.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

A fight to establish the right of
states to supreme authority over all
commerce within their own borders
was opened in the senate Thursday
when Senator Laid, Republican, OF
North Dakota. introduced bill
known as the states rights commerce
act. The measure which would give
each state complete authority over
interstate commerce, has the support
of the senate agriculture bloc"
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

FaIvic's Star, Jersey COW, has Sc,
. new worlds record of 2o6I6 pounds
of milk and 1906 pounds of butter lat
produced in years authenticated
test, the American Jersey Cattle c vi,
announced Thursday. The test was
begun February IS, 1921, when the
cow was 6 years and II months old
She is the Oldest daughter of Fauvi. s
Prince, . silver medal bull. The an.-
NAL is OWNED bv Col. A. v. Barn IS
of Lone Tree Farm. New Canaan,
Conn.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

. stigma of shame upon the entire
body OF St. Louis high school stu
dents, Or better still he should have
used his police to break up any vice
ring without connecting it with the
St. Louis schools. Truly Hyde and
his administration have much to an
swer to the good people of Missouri
for.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

An extension of IS years Tor pay
ment OF a $5o,oooooo grain debt owed
the United States was granted Aus
tria Wednesday in a resolution adopt
cd by the senate. The measure also
releases Austrian securities pledged
i'll this country to guarantee the debt
and RENTS all interest charges.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

The tractor plant of the Ford Mo-
tor company, -vill double its produc-
ton early in April, and begin turning
cut 400 completed tractors a day, the
highest number in the history OF the
company Additional. employees to
care Tor the increased production will
be taken on
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
@W}EEzS!see
ar
Walkers. N Ckjbben'4

Mrs. elizabeth Pitton, g, was
found dead in bed in Denver, Colo,
Saturday afternoon, the victim, it is
believed, of clcctrocution. An cleo
trio house garment was found on her
body and the coroner expressed the
l'eliei that an overcharge of current
lad caused death.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

American window glass COM
!'any Of Pittsburgh. the Johnston
brokerage Company, q Pennsylvania
corporation, more than one hundred
window glass manufacturers and
fcads oi three labor unions in the
industry were indicted by the federal
grand jury Friday for, violation OF
the Sherman antitrust law.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

a bill giving monthly pension OF
81 50 to the widow Of the late Sur
gcon General William c. Gorgas in
special recognition by congress OF his
work against yellow fever was report
cd favorably Saturday by the senate
pensions committee.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

By a vote of 90 To 81 the house Fri
day passed bill appropriating l mil
lion dollars to buy seed grain for
farmers in northwestern states who
Host their crops in recent droughts
The senate bill, which appropriated
! million dollars, was amended by the
house.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

One OF The heaviest earth lrcilIi,rs
il years was felt al bakersfield, Cal.
II, 1928 Friday morning. Several bus
ncss houses reported that their
clocks, operated by Telegraph, stopped
ear tn, $3.50 o'clock mark.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

The house last Thursday passed a
bill appropriating ST. $4,000 for the
purchase of seed grain to aid farmers
i'll drouth stricken regions OF the
Northwest. A previous bill had pro-
vided only $I,ooo,ooo, and this is de-
signed to take its place. 1t already
has passed the senate and now goes to
the president for his signature.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

The tragedy OF the raiiroadless
towns and villages of Northern Ar
kansas on the old NJ. & N. A. soon
will be over. A decision BY the in
tcrstate commerce commission and
the negotiation OF large loan from
the government Thursday was fol-
lowed by an announcement by Festus
}. Wade, St. Louis banker, that the
Missouri & Northern Arkansas would
resume train service April IS.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

Princess Eitel Friedrich " lie oi the
former kaisers second SON has ere
;ted a sensation throughout Ger
many by laughingIy admitting her
completely when named rs core.
spondent in the divorce suit brought
by Baroness Piettenbnrg against her
husband, an ex-officer. Berlin GORE
spondcnts telegraphed Friday.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

The marines have been recalled
from service as mail guards and their
Places taken by postal employees.
The, niafincs were placed on mail
trains and at rostoffices last iall At
ter bandits had made numerous raids
On trains and trucks carrying regis
tered mail.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
GENERAL NOTES

The Oklahoma State Bank at Wal
tcrs, Ok, has closed it's doors. it was
announced at the state banking de
rarlment in Oklahoma Friday The
bank was capitalized AT 100000 A
hank examiner has been sent to Wal
tcrs to take charge Of the dciunct
bank
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

The Kansas City, Mexico & Orient
railroad has notified the Federal La
or Board that i substantial wage
tnt vii, have to be, authorized or thai
road VIII be compelled t" suspend
service.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
Sacramento $ whiske- club "whit

Sacramento whiske- club, which
will be one OF the unique features of
the days OF gold celebration at Sac
ramento, Cal, in May. was duly or
eanized Friday. Several scores OF
citizens were shaved publicly Friday
this being the last shave they are
permitted before the end o. the con-
test, when prizes will be awarded for
the longest and most uniform boards.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
Pope Plus XI will break preceden,

Pope Plus XI will break precedent
on May 20 by leaving the Vatican. &C.
cording to the Giornale d'Italia
Thursday. The pontiiI's public APP
pearance will occur at the time OF the
Eucharistic Congress. For moro
than half century il has been ira
dition of the church OF, Rome that
the Pope shall not leave the Vatican.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

The house Thursday passed asreso-
iution under which approximately
awensysfour hundred aliens. admitted
temporarily to the United States
prior to March 2. IN excess Of the 3
per cent quotas Of the restrictive im-
iaigratien law. would Be permitted to
Etemain ID this country permanently.
The measure now. goes 70 the SEN
pte. -. g
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23

metropolitan papers have al
nounccd that Captain James ". Mar
| tin is 10 operate floating palace, out
side OF the thrcc-milc limit, from
New York, where thirsty New York
YRS may indulge themselves iii the
wines Of Burgundy, the alcs Of Old
England and1the cl,ampagnes Of Italy
and France. The state and federal
government can not interfere.
! Formation OF prohibition navy"
ior combating rum smugglers along
the Florida coast has the approval Of
Secretary Mellon, it was stated Thurs
day at the treasury Officials de-
ciarcd that the use of coast guard
submarine chasers by the prohibition
authorities shonld have a marked Ell
:cct upon the operation of liquor rum
ners in southern waters. Mobiliza-
ton OF the prohibition fleet is pro-
crossing rapidly.
The county commissioners, the
county cerk and the treasurer OF
Atchison County, Kansas, Friday fell
under the crack of the lash of threat
encd immediate arrest for their alleged
corrupt practices in handling county
sunds. and resigned. c. NJ Voclker,
clerk, rendered his resignation to
Maurice O'Keefe, county attorney.
The commissioners who resigned are
Stewart Heffelfingcr Of Effinghan1,
Sam S. King OF Atchison and Charles
of Muscotah. john NJ Price
treasurer, also resigned. -
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are authorized to make the fol-
sowing announcements. subject 70 the
sction Oh the Democratic primary:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-26

The big golden brown loaves of Victor
Bread not only taste good sad look good
they are good. There's health in every
crumb.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-26
TANGLED TRAILS %

| was the one the promoter. had receivet
from tho Dry Valley rancher threaten
ing his life II he ever appeared agar
In that part Of the country.
! II notice that the letter Is post.
| marked Denver Cunningham sug.
gested. "whoever mailed II must hav,
been In the city at the time"
That's very important the prose-
cutting attorney said. Have you com
municated the information to the po-
lice?"
Yes"
"You do not know who wrote the
''I do not"
The Coroner put the tips Of his fin g.
.Nrs and thumbs together and balanced
IN the balls Of his feet. "Do you hap.
pen to know the name Of the lady with
whom your uncle had an appointment
on the night Of hie death at his rooms2''
NO." answered the witness curtly.
when was the last time you saw the
deceased alive?"
About 3 o'clock on ne ssy s-r>>-
that Of his death" ~
Anything occur at that time throw
ing any light on what subsequently &C.
Nothing whatever.
VERY good, Mr.. Cunningham. You
may bo excused, II Mr.. Johns IL through
with you, unless some member Of the
jury has a question he would like to
nak."
One Of The jury had. He was dried. +.
tor. pippin. "Was your uncle engaged
70 be married at the time Of his death?'
he -piped.
There was a mild sensation IN the
room. Curious eyes swept toward the
graceful, slender form OF veiled woman
sitting at the extreme left Of the
room.
Cunningham flushed. The question
seemed to him a gratuitous probe into
The private affairs OF the family. II
DO not care to discuss that" he an
Bwered quietly.
The witness may refuse to answer
questions II he Wishes" the Coroner
ruled.
Jack Cunningham was called to the
stand. James had made an excellent
yet forceful. Jack, on the other hand.
was nervous and irritable. The first new
point he developed was that on his last
visit 70 the rooms Of his uncle he had
seen him throw downstairs a fat man
With whom he had been scuf'ing. Shown
Hull. he identified him IA the man.
Had you ever had any trouble with
your uncle - Johns asked him.
You may decline to answer il you
wish" the Coroner told the witness
Young Cunningham hesitated. "No.o.
What do you mean by trouble?"
Had he ever threatened to cut you
out Of his will?''
Yes" camo the answer, a bit
culkily.
"Why-if you care 10 teIl?"
He thought was extravagant and
wild-wanted me to buckle down to
business more
What Is your business?"
I'm with bond house-McCabe.
Foster & Clinton"
During tho last few months have
you had any difference Of opinion with
your uncle?"
That's my business" fared the
witness. Then. just as swiftly as his
irritation had come 1t vanished. He
remembered that hfs uncle's passion.
ate voice had risen high. No doubt
people in the next apartments had
heard him. 1t would be better to make
n frank admission. But I don't mind
have"
"When?"