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Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16

seven students in the Graduate
School. The number in the Graduate
School increased SO rapidly that by
1S99-1900 there were 81 students
in that school. Also, in 1898, the
total enrolment of the University
including the school of Mining and
Metallurgy at Rolla, was TIA. In
1893, after Mr.. Skaggs had taken
three somesters of work here, he
continued teaching. He returned in
1899, after having taken degree
of A. B. from the Carleton College
at Pennington, Mo-, and a degree of
M. s. from the Ohio University. Mr..
Skaggs and Don Carlos Guffey were
the last two to get the degrees Ped
agogy, which was abolished by
the faculty in 1900.
'Since 1915, with the exception
of one year, he has returned every
summer, spending his time in re-
search work in the Historical Lii
brary gathering data for a History
of the Civil War in Missouri. He
has interviewed many soldiers in
the various regions of Missouri and
also is collecting his material from
12S volumes written on this sub
ject
Mrs. Skaggs, too, has an unusual
ly long school record, for she is
spending her eighth summer in the
University of Missouri, but she has
been going to summer schools for
the last thirteen years. Next year
she will cC:eplete requirements for
the degree of Master of Arts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Skaggs home is
in Paragould, Ark, where Mr..
Skaggs has library of 1000 vol
umes, and where he continues his
research work in the winter"
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16

those who work may attend the
school without losing any time from
their work. The part of the pros
gram prior to 6:45 is principally for
the out-oftown people and those
in town who can attend. Luncheon
will be served at the church at 6:15s
p. m, and it is hoped that as many
of the town people as possible
will take luncheon at the church.
1t will cost only 35 cents.
Each of the six courses offered in
this school covers IL lessons, and
has recognized vaue of ONE UNIT
in the Standard Training Course.
The first session Oh the school
will be at $3.50 o'clock on the after
noon Of Sunday, August 9th, and
will be largely for the purpose of
perfecting the organization and get
ting acquainted. There will also be
very fine inspirational address by
DR.. Wheeler. DR.. Wheeler is one
of the best preachers in the North
Arkansas conference, and it is ex-
pected that a large congregation will
hear him on Sunday afternoon.
Order of Committees.
The following is list of the
committees that will serve during
the session:
Board of Managers-Rev. j. A. An
derson, chairman, Rev. j. II. OBry-
ant, vice-chairman, w. c. Thompson,
f. G. Ritter, A. M, Reedy, Rev. j.
M. Harrison, Jesse Walters, Mrs. F.
b. Lane, Mrs. NJ j. Colnsworth,
Rev. c. c. Burton, Rev. Lester Weav-
er and Allen ID. Stewart.
Entertainment Committee-Mrs
e. NJ ~Weems, chairman. Mrs. Guy
Adams and Mrs. Harry Donaldson.
Luncheon Committee S. j.
Kimbell, chairman, Mrs. Herschel
Nicely and Mrs. w. r. Trice.
Finance Committee. C. Ritter.
chairman, J. e. Wilbourn, r. w.
Meriwether. J. M. Lowe and A. M.
Reedy.
Publicity Committee -Rey. j. M.
Harrison, chairman, w. c. Thomp-
son, j. A. Joseph and Allen d.
Stewart.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
Ben Flowers Gets
Stay of Execution

Jonesboro, Aug. 14.-Governor
McRae granted an indefinite stay OF
the penitentiary sentence of Ben
Flowers, who was convicted at the
last April term of the Criminal Di-
vision of the Circuit court, for an
assault to kill C. r. Brock OF
Nettleton. The governor granted
the defendant a stay Immediately
after the conviction until he could
make his crop, and now has granted
the indefinite stay.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
LITTLE HOPES ENTERTAINED
FOR ADJUSTMENT Rail STRIKE
BY MEANSOF WASHINGTON PLANS
to the status of the situation
is available today.

Harding Plays Hands off,
Washington, Aug. 14.-Balk-
ed in his latest peace move,
President Harding has decided
to let the railroads and the
striking shopmen flight it OUT
temporarily.
As long as the railroad exec
utivcs demonstrate their abil-
ity to maintain service some
where near normal, the presi-
dent will pursue a "hands off"
policy. Otherwise he will ask
Congress to sanction Federal
seizure of the roads. This de-
cision followed the collapse Of
negotiations between the ex-
ecutives, the union leaders and
the administration.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
CONFERENCE
OF PREMIERS
IS A FAILURE
French and British Dead.
lock on Question of
German Forests and
Mines Obstacle.
tBy The United Press)

London, Aug. 14.--The allied
premiers' conference on the Euro
pean financial chaos ended this
morning in a failure to reach an
agreement.
The British cabinet met this aft
ernoon to consider its position.
The premiers' conference was call
ed off when England and France
became hopelessly deadlocked on the
question of taking over the control
of the German forests and mines.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
STANDARD TRAINING SCHOOL OF
THE PARAGOULD DISTRICT WILL
BE CONDUCTED HERE FOR DAYS
CONTINUED From Page One)

CONTINUED From Page One)
Wheeler stating that he is endeavor-
ing to secure one of the very best
instructors for this school. This is
one of the most important depart
ments in the Sunday school, and it
is hoped that many who are not
now teaching will take this course
and be prepared for work in this
department.
There is constant need for
additional teachers and officers in
these four elementary departments,
and many who are not now doing
any special work should equip them
selves for definite service. This
school provides splendid opportuni-
ties for such preparation.
Mrs. J. w. Nance, who is con-
nected with the General Sunday
school board Of the Methodist Epis-
copal church, South, at Nashville,
Tennessee, is very highly recon-
mended as an excellent intermediate
and senior instructor. DR.. Wheeler
says of her: 'She is a person of fine
appearance and thoroughly compe-
tent to teach the course of interme-
diate-senior organization. want
every teacher who handles boys and
girls from Ii to II, inclusive, in
the ParagOuld district to enroll for
this course. 1t will be an oppor-
tunity far in advance of anything
they have had for a long time.
Stress this course for all you are
worth"
The two general courses are, "The
training Of the Devotional Life" and
The Program of Christian Relig-
ion"
1.-The Training of the Devotional
Life is a truly wonderful course;
and the instructor, DR.. Paul b.
Kern, needs no introduction other
than the statement that he is the
dean of the theological department
of the great Southern Methodist
University at Dallas.
1.-THE Program of Christian Re-
ligion" is another wonderful course.
1t will be taught by Prof. C. o.
Moore of Bonneville DR.. Wheeler
says of him: Prof. Moore is a COM
paratively young man, of fine APP
pearance, superintendent of the pub
lie schools at Bonneville, and an
enthusiastic believer in our training
school program. / expect to use him
constantly"
Both of these general courses will
be VERY fine.
The daily program will be as fol-
lows:
$50 to 5 :45-Devotional period.
5:45 to 6:15-Story hour.
6:15 to 6. 45-Luncheon.
GAS to 7:30-First class period.
1880 to S:15-Recreation.
S:15 to 900-Second class period
1t will be observed that the pc
RODS of instruction begin at 6:45
p. m. and end at 8 p. M, SO that
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
Mrs. Jessie Hudson
Claimed By Death

Mrs. Jessie B. Hudson wife of Will
Hudson, died Friday at her home
northeast of Jonesboro. Death was
due to brights' disease, from which
she has been afflicted for some
time, and later was stricken with
paralysis.
The deceased is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Mccall. and is
survived by her husband, parents,
three daughters and several broth
ers and sisters. She. was 46 years
of age and has resided in this coun-
ty all of her. life. Trib-
une, Aug. 18th.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
Federal Seizure of Roads
Will Be Undertaken
Only as a Last or
Final Resort.
(By The United Press.)

Washington, August, IA
2:10 p. m.-Rcpresentatives of
the labor element, following
the collapse of President Hard
ing's peace efforts, are prepar-
ing to place the case Of the
striking shopmen before Con-
gress when the House recon-
venes tomorrow after a months
vacation.
The railway leaders are in
conference again today but no
information bearing upon the
actual proceedings have leaked
out, but it is predicted that
they probably will decide
whether it is likely
all railroad labor will take up
the apparent challenge of the
executive to fight to a finish.c
Little definite information as
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
SPECIAL TERM CIRCUIT COURT
SUDDENLY ABANDONED BY JUDGE
REL, JOHNSON WITHOUT NOTICE

VIlnUUl VUllUc
robbery, pandering, and illegal traf-
fic in liquor in the southwest part
of Greene county;
"WHEREFORE, petitioner prays
that the Court, in pursuance of law
as contained in Section 1904 of
Crawford & Moses Digest of the
State of Arkansas, order the Sheriff
to summon special grand jury to
investigate the above mentioned
crimes and any others that they
may sec fit.
CECIL SHANE,
Prosecuting Attorney
Miss Wortnington, of st. Louis,
had been notified to be present at
the session but, fortunately, the
prosecuting attorney was able to
notify the young woman before she
left that city this morning, inform
ing her not to make the trip, that
Judge Johnson had dismissed the
plan of calling the special session
of the grand jury
In review of his court duties here,
Judge Johnso said he had always en-
deavored to keep the dockets of the
Greene Circuit Court clean, intimat-
ing that he had devoted special at
tention to the affairs of the court
ere, and in view of his devotion
to those duties he didn't feel like
he owed the county anything out
of the ordinary, and he proceeded to
dismiss the session notwithstanding
the expense that had been incurred
in completing plans for disposing
of the Lipscomb and other cases
that had been docketed for the ad-
journed term, and arranging for the
special session of the grand jury.
Judge Johnson was overwhelm-
ingly defeated for reelection to
the office of Circuit Judge in Tues
days primary. 1t appears that the
result of that contest did not sup
ply the consolation he enjoyed when
he met defeat as a candidate for
Congress in the last Congressional
campaign. Upon the occasion he
ran for Congress the judge said he
would know If the people didn't
choose him to represent them in
Congress they realized they could
not part with him as Judge of the
Circuit Court. The alibi thus es-
Upon a similar theory he perhaps
reckoned that since he was defeated
for reelection in the recent pri-
mary the citizens would not want
any more adjourned terms of court
or special sessions of the grand
jury or anything, for that matter
cherished vacation.
The unexpected adjournment of
the adjourned term of the court
and the judges conclusion that the
criminal investigation that had been
planned for the special session of
the grand jury was unworthy of his
judicial attention and consideration
created a marked degree of disap-
pointment on the part of the peo-
pie who had been looking forward
to the event. If, under certain
conditions, the judge doesn't owe
Greene county anything the people
should not be so unreasonable and
exacting as to expect him to devote
his presence to the matter. Nat
urally, the people of Greene county
must bow in submission, considering
how disagreeable it would be for
the judge to miss his merited vaca-
ton, especially after political
campaign had absorbed so much OF
it and gave him nothing but
licking" in return.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
TWO KILLED IN
AERO CRASH AT
DAYTON, Ohio
Airplane Burst Into Flames
Tragedy Witnessed
By Hundreds of
Spc tai tors.

Dayton, Ohio, August 1.-two
aviators were killed when an air
plane burst into flames and crashed
in Wright's field here this after
noon. Hundreds of spectators had
gathered to witness the speed test
of the Inflated plane and viewed
the honor as the plane dashed to
the earth in flames, killing both
occupants.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
". |. SKACCS IS
OLDEST STUDENT
COLUMBIA, MO
Former Paragould Instructor
Attended University of
Missouri Thirty
Years Ago.


The following item of news APP
peared in recent issue of The
Evening Missourian, published at
Columbia, Missouri, where is located
the University of Missouri. Mr.
Skaggs is the oldest student in at
tendance upon that institution. The
Missourian says:
civilian Leslie Skaggs, native OF
Jefferson County, CT years old, is
probably the oldest student here
this summer.
''He first came TO the University
of Missouri the last week in Jan
uary, 1S92-just a few weeks after
the old university building was
burned, leaving the now famous
columns as reminding monuments
When Skaggs first came here
the classes met wherever they could
find vacant rooms, because of the
destruction Of the main building.
He recited his Pedagogy" now call
ed Education, to Professor J. p
Branton, in the old Columbia Col
lege, across the street from Parker
Memorial Hospital, which has been
torn down. This college was built
about 1884, before the first Univer-
sity was established here. This was
originally private college,
but after the fire, Columbia Col
lege again was used for the meeting
of classes. Mr.. Skaggs recited Consti-
tutional Law to Dean A. Martin,
of the Law School at the old court
by new building.
English was taught by President
E. A. Allen, in the old Medical
Building, which was yellow two
story building, just to the right of
the Eighth street entrance.
This building. later was
torn down. Entering in the middle
of the year, Skaggs therefore had
to enroll in what was then called
middle English" Anglo-Saxon was
given only in the first half of the
year. He expressed before Professor
Allen his great regret in having
missed the first semester and his
inability to get this course in An
gloSaXon. Professor Allen readily
replied, Meet me at the Medical
Building every afternoon at 2
O'Clock and | will hear you recite
in this course" This increased Doc
tor Aliens teaching time one-third;
and, although he received no none
tary remuneration for it, he has to
this day, instead, his Students graft
tude and appreciation.
after this "Reminiscences, Mr.
Skaggs continued telling of his work
here in the fall of 1892. He told
of reciting Greek to DR. John Pick
ard in the northeast corner of the
Law Building, and in the northwest
corner of this building he recited
his French to Professor Will Gentry
who is now practicing law in st.
Louis. Mr. Skaggs proudly told of
reciting his Roman History in the
southwest room, upstairs, in the
Engineering Building to President
]. c. Jones, who was then profess
sor of Latin.
when he first came to the Uni
versity of Missouri. in 1892, he
already had a 3. S. degree from
McCune College. in Louisiana, Mo.
In 1929 there were only
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
Differences Being Ironed
Out in Conferences
Future Breaks Being
Guarded Against.
(Ry The United p. ess,


Cleveland, Ohio, August IA
The long looked-for termination
of the coal strike seemed GER
tain today as the bituminous
operators and the union mine
leaders met here and Lewis an
nounced his acceptance of the
incitation to attend the con-
ference of the anthracite opera
tors in Philadelphia upon We'd
nesday, the 10Th.
Indications this afternoon
point to an almost immediate
settlement of the bituminous
strike. It is generally conceded
that the issue with that branch
of the industry is upon the eve
of a satisfactory close. With
this accomplished there will be
a speedy ending Of the anthra-
cite dispute and peace in that
department will follow.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
Habitual Constipation Cured
In tn naNc

'LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is a specially
prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxativef for Habitual
Constipation. 1t relieves promptly and
should be taken regularly for IA to 81 days
to induce regular action. 1t Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. Coo
per bottle.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
Pope Plus Said to
Contracted a Cold

Rome, Italy, Aug. 14.-Pope Plus
XI has contracted cold and as a
result daily walks in the Vatican
gardens have been suspended, it is
announced.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
Expecting Settlement.


Washington, Aug. 14.-1he
administration leaders conf
IDENTIFY expect a settlement Of the
bituminous coal strike within
forty eight hours it became
known today.
The Cleveland conferences
have reached a stage where an
announcement of an agreement
is momentarily expected, accord
ing to advices from the Labor
Department agents. The an
thracite situation is considered
hopeful.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
Bridge Dynamited.

Springfield, Mo-, Aug. ID
Train service on the Frisco rail-
road across Sack River here
has been temporarily suspended,
following the dynamiting of the
bridge last night. Several sup
ports Of the bridge were torn
away. Arrests have been prom
iSed to take place soon.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
Will Meet Wednesday.

Cleveland, o., Aug. 14,-The
anthracite operators and min
ers' representatives will meet
in Philadelphia Wednesday in
an effort to end the strike in
the anthracite fields.
President John L. Lewis, of
the United Mine Workers, to-
day accepted an invitation from
S. D. Warmer, chairman of the
operators policy committee, to
attend the conference.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
INDICATIONS IN Mine STRIKE
CONTINUE TO POINT TOWARD A
PEACEFUL ENDING OF TROUBLE

the operators desire to include
in distinct clauses in the pro-
posed agreement here providing
for wage parleys to start some
time in advance Of the expira-
ton Of the old wage scale next
year. Such action, it is be-
lieved, would avoid another
strike. 4
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16

The best fortune man can have
is wife who is able to keep him
from doing the ridiculous.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16

When folks go TO sleep in church
either the preacher or the janitor
should waken up.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-08-16
Mine Peace Brightens.

Cleveland, o., Aug. IA
Hone for peace in the nations
coal fields frightened today as
the miner-operator conference
resumed to iron out the differ
ences on one point which is
holding up an immediate agree
ment. That point is the issue
of strike prevention measures
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-24
FARMERS HIT BY
DECISION

LIaPorte county milk producers.
especially those residing IN the
northern part OF the county. are
facing a serious situation as the re-
suit OF the decision or the South
Bend dairymen 10 sell only milk
which comes from cattle that have
proved TO be free from tuberculosis.
BY this ruling only milk from ac-
credited herds or herds in the pro-
cess Of accrediting will be handled.
Local farmers are today facing
the loss of thousands OF dollars as a
result OF this action. 10 is estimat-
ed that several thoussn ds Of gal
Ions OF milk are shipped to South
Bend daily from LaPorte county,
and with this market cut off. il will
mean the destruction OF large guam
ties of milk.
The exact extent OF the decisions
effect in LaPorte county could not
be ascertained today. II being diff
cult 10 verify all reports emanating
from the city 10 the east. II is GER
tain. however. that a large percent
age OF the milk now sold 20 South
Bend consumers by LaPOrte Is not
from accredited herds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-24
FARMERS ON HAND
TO OPPOSE ROAD

The frs of series OF meetlnSz
called BY IAPorte farmers 10 ex-
press indignation against the con-
struction OF the Boot Jack road v-as
held Thursday az Hanna. A large
number OF farmers attended and ex-
pressed their opinions on the matter,
the majority OF them vigorously op
posing the proposed improvements
which they claimed would benefit no
part OF the county except Michigan
City.
Similar meetings will be held
Friday evening and tomorrow il
Prairie township and At Lacrosse.
Farmers are urged 20 attend and eK-
press themselves on the project, IL
being the desire Of those who have
called the meetings TO show the
board OF county commissioners the
sentiment OF the people on the mat
ter
A large delegation OF farmers is
expected 70 attend the meeting OF the
board OF commissioners on sunday
when the commissioners will make
know their decision on the proposed
expenditure. Many farmers who are
unable 20 attend the meeting plan 70
send written statements setting forth
their objections TO the building Of
the road.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-24
LOWER PRICE OF
MEATS EXPECTED

WASHINGTON. June 2S-( BY [.
P)-Lower meat prices may result
from an investigation now being
made BY the department OF agricul-
ture in its enforcement OF the law
regulating the packers and the
stockyards.
Reports have been received that
commission men in the packing
houses and stoCkyards centers still
are exacting war time profits n
this Is found 20 be true. these men
probably will be called upon 10 an
swsr prohteering charges.
Already the government has been
quietly invesii eating practices in
come OF the stockyards centers. In
a.uding Chicago Omaha. Houston.
Paul and Portland. Federal
agents have learned enough 10 con-
vince them that maipractiees are
prevalent in many stock exchange
centers
These overchaTges by commission
merchants work both ways accord
ing 20 federal agents. They deprive
the farmers Of adequate profits 20
encourage stock raising. Second.
they boost the price OF meats. all
along the line OF distribution 10 the
consumer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-24
COW TESTERS IN REGULAR
MEETING

W. r. Beall, graduate of the dairy
husbandry department at Purdue
university Friday was elected test
er for the LaPorte County Cow Test
ing association TO succeed Roy Y.
Keller, who was employed several
weeks ago Mr.. Beau will assume
his new duties Immediately.
Eighteen members Of the asSocia-
ton were present at the meeting.
which was held in the farmers room
at the court house. +. A Cannon Of
OF the dairy extension department
Purdue. addressed the members
relative to the work OF the associa-
ton and urged that a greater in
terest be taken in the orga IMITATION.
He pointed out the tremendous va
lue to be derived from. the testing
Of milk. both TO the owner Of the
COW and TO the milk consumer.
In speaking of Mr. Beall. Mr.. Can
non declared him to be a young man
OF unusual ability who has gained
considerable prominence in dairy
work. He was the winner OF schof-
arship presented by the National
Dairy show at Chicago this spring.
Secretary Glenn Wilson spoke on
the need for a closer cooperation
between members of the association
and urged that an effort be made to
increase the membership.
Arrangements were made for an
exhibition at the county fair in Au-
gust. The three Ligh and three low
cows in the association viii be ex-
hibited at the fair. together with
complete records Of their milk pro-
duction. feed etc