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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
CLEWS LEAD TO
CHINATOWN OENS
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY VIC
OuRSLY TACKLES THE
MOVIE MYSTERY.
MABEL's LETTERS FOUND
She is Still ain Nervous cindition,"
But Will Register Joy, Fear, ETC.,
Before The Camera Today.

Los Angeles.-While District Attor-
ney Thomas Lee Woolwine was begin
ming his investigation into all the com
plexities OF the mysterious w. d. Tay-
lar murder, beginning with the read
ing OF the letters of Mabel Normand,
his agents went into sleepy, slant-eyed
silent Chinatown in quest of vital in
formation and police rushed to San
Diego in an effort to indentify the
body of suicide as that of Edward F.
Sands, Taylor's missing valet. Later
1T was said the body was not that OF
Sands.
Miss Normand's letters, discovered,
in the toe of an old boot in the home
OF the murdered film director, may
give the district attorney some new in
sight into Taylors hidden past, it is
declared, and may furnish clew-
Miss Normand. who has previously
stated that she went to see Taylor on
the evening of Feb. 1, to get books he
wanted her to read. admitted today
she went to get these letters.
"He said I mailed them back to you
yesterday, reads the statement she
made for the use of the district at
torney. 81 replied that they had not
yet arrived, ani then he said 4 think
either Eyton or Garbutt have them.
then l tod him that did not care If
the world saw them, except that it
sexh4 t,,,- 30, y 1T
because they might be misunderstood. !"
Just what these letters of Miss Nor
mand's contain. Woolwine will not
say but those who claim they know
assert there are in them messages Of
'love" and hate"
Miss Normand signed BLESSED
Baby and alluded to Taylor as Baby"
and Dear Baby" but explained it
was all in fun. Neither Miss Normand
nor Miss Mary Miles Minter,, who a so
wrote letters to the director, would
consent to sec anyone today. They
were reported ''in a nervous condi-
ton" but 1t was said Miss Normand
would go back to work on a picture
tomorrow.
Miss Normand. Miss Minter. Miss
Clarie Windsor and Miss Neva Gerber,
once engaged to the man Of mystery,
will all be questioned by attaches of
the district attorneys office and will
be requested to make written state
ments of all they know concerning
Taylor, his mode of living, his friends.
his enemies, his famiiars and all the
incidents leading up to the night OF
the murder.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
FIRST EFFECTS OF ARMAMENT
CONFERENCE AGREE
MENTs BEGINS.
DENNY SUsPENDs WORK
Mechanics and Artificers in the Navy
Yards Temporarily Laid Off-con-
struction Of Warships Brought
to Sudden End.

Washington--The first effects OF
the armament conference on the en-
ployment situation were felt when
several Thousand mechanics and arti-
ficers in navy yards we're temporarily
laid off, after Secretary DENLY had
ordered suspended all ordnance work
designed for naval vessels slated for
"scrapping" under the neval limita-
tion treaty.
The instructions we're issued in line
with President Harding's order sus-
pending work on vessals under con-
struction affected are those at Wash
ington, New York. Philadelphia. Nor
folk, Mare Island. California, and at
South Charleston, w. Va, was also af-
fected similarly.
While these instructions were being
sent out President Harding was re-
ceiving the report of the American
arms delegation. togeather with the
treaties growing out of the conference.
After receiving these documents from
Secretary Hughes, the president had
the four delegates as luncheon guests
at the White House. The president has
not decided whether he will deliver to
the Senate the treaties in person, it
vas said.
The president received the fareweIls
of the last of the arms delegations,
seeing in turn Admiral Baron Kato and
vive Foreign Minister Hanihara OF 1e
Japanese delegation; Jonkheer w. II.
de Beaufort of the Netherlands; Al
bert Sarraptia iaf France and the three
Chinese delegates. Wellington Koo,
minister to London: Chief Justice
Wang OF the Chinese supreme court
and Minister SEE, Chinese envoy to
Washington
Secretary Denbys suspension order
was made public today after 1900 OF
the 1000 employees at the Washington
navy yard, upon reporting for work,
were given temporary furloughs''
without pay. Most of them were ma
chinists. Capt.. A. l.. willard, director
OF the navy yards, estimated that near
ly 1000 civilian mechanics and arti-
ficers in navy yards would be laid off,
approximately 500 each, it Is said,
would be affected at the New York,
Philadelphia, Norfolk and Mare Island
yards. In addition. it is expected that
the order will affect men employed on
construction work on the battleships
and battle cruisers in private yards
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
Decide to Inspect MIX.

Meridian.-The appointment Of a
competent milk inspector and the in
auguration of thorough system OF
milk and dairy inspection in this city.
beginning March / If possible, or by
April l at the latest, has been deter
mined by the city council. Announce.
ment of the council followed lengthy
discussion OF the importance of such
a system between members of the
council and committee appointed by
the chamber Of commerce and ends a
fight that has been carried on here for
the past several years, being pushed
vigorously by the Womans Civic
League.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
BLEssEs BLAckGuARDs.
Bishop Of Winchester Remembers
Those Who Fell In War.

Those Who Fell In War.
London.-The blackguards who fell
in the war were blessed by the Bishop
Of Southampton at the unveiling of
memorial window in the Clayes-
moore School Chapel in Winchester.
There is a good deal of humbug
sung and preached in connection with
war memorials the Bishop said, |
have known memorial services where
all the Hymns were about saints. But
what about the blackguards who fell
in the war for me? | want to give
thenks to them also. To you expect
me 10 call them saints for such an
occasion?
~We know for fact that many who
fell III the war. of some OF whom we
We're fond. were far from being saints.
but we want to put up their names,
just the same, and give thanks to them
with the rest"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
BILOXI c. Of c. Thanks /. c.

Biloxi.--A resolution endorsing the
bill now in the legislature in which q
$4,000 Appropriation is asked for the
maintenance of Gulfport harbos. was
heartily adopted at the February meet
ing OF the Biloxi chamber OF com
merce. held last week.
The chamber also heartily endorsed
the actions Of the Illinois Central rail-
road in giving Biloxi competitive
freight rates.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
Want Sales Law Enforced.

Biloxi.-The city commissioners
have sent kilograms to Senator Elmer
OF Biloxi, who is now attending the
legislature, asking that he make every
effort to have a bill passed to appro-
pirate a sum to enforce the state scale,
weight and measurements law. At the
last session the legislature passed the
bill, but no appropriation was made to
have the law enforced or to carry on
the work. Since then the Biloxi com
mission has passed an ordinance along
the same lines
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
Quits Russian Relief.

Denver, Col.-Gov. Shoup has re
signed as vice president OF the
American committee for Russian fam
inc relief. according to an announce
ment made at the state house. Ac.
cording to the announcement, the
governor decided to resign when he
received message from Secretary
Hoover in which it was stated that
the committee, It was believed, was
using money for the spreading of
communistic propaganda.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
ACCIDENTS DECREASING.
German Aviation Safety Compares Fa-
vorabIy With Railroads Travel.

Berlin.-In reviewing the progress
OF German aviation, statistics have
been published by the German Air
ship Company. founded, after the ar
mistice. showing that during the last
three years the number of aviation
accidents IN proportion to the num-
ber Of miles covered were no greater
than the number of railroad accidents.
Tho figures show that in 1921 80 per
cent and in some months even 100
per cent of the scheduled flights
were carried out without hitch.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
BAR MINTER FILMS.

Action Taken BY Theatres in Sara.
toga, NJ. Y.
Saratoga, N. Y.-Films in which
Mary Miles Minter and Mabel Nor
mand appear will not be shown in
future here on account of the connec-
tion of these actresses with the scan
dal resulting from the murder of Will
liam Desmond Taylor, moving picture
director, at Los Angeles, the theatre
management announced. A picture
featuring Miss Minter was to have
been screened at the Palace this
week, but its showing has been can.
celIed and substitute film billed.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
German Town Bankrvpt.

The little town of Lobejun, near
Halle, Is the first town in Germany
that has gone bankrupt, according TO
The Hague Nieuwe Courant. The
municipality had deficit of 100000
marks and the communistic majority
of alderman refused to cover it by new
taxes No salary was paid to anybody
In the employ Of the town.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
weis. On IS, 600 Bail.

New York.--Ben Weiss. fur dealer
was held in Sc 900 bail by United
States Commissioner Hitchcock on o
charge OF conspiring with former Dep
uty Revenue Collector Morris Rosen
blum and others to defraud the gov.
ernment OF 100000 through false re-
ports on fur sales taxes.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
Admiral kato Departs.

Washington. = Admiral Kato, who
headed the Japanese delegation to the
arms conference. left Washington for
San Fransico, from which port he will
sail for Japan February 21. Other
members of the delegation are expect.
ed to leave here February is, sailing
for home on the same ship.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
READY FOR MAsoNs.
Meridian VIII Be Host to Scottish Rite
Bodies.

Meridian. n.--Arrangements are COM
plete for the entertainment of large
number of Masons in the city this
week, the occasion being the midwin-
ter reunion of the Scottish Rite bodies.
The class to take the degrees from the
fourth to the thirty-second will be a
large one, composed of members from
many parts Of the state. One of the
features will be the comforting of the
De Molay degrees in full form by a
picked team OF the Mississippi Chap
ter.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
Talks Good PICS.

Sardis.--Prof. J. e. Sides. pig cult
ure expert at A. q M. college. in com
pany with County Agent Williford,
visited Sardis High School and gave
the pupils splendid talk along club
lines. Good Boys. Good Corn and
Pig Clubs" was the subject OF his talk.
and as a result it is probable that a
live club will be organized among the
pupils.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
Convention Date Fixed.

Jackson.--W. Fred Long, general su.
perintendent of the State Sunday
school association, announces that the
forty-fifth annual convention of the
Mississippi Sunday school association
will be held at Cleveland, Miss, April
4, and 6. The program will stress
community responsibility and religious
education in the Sunday schools and
homes.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
cuNMEN ATTACK CARS.
Reign of Terror Created in Richmond
Suburb.

Richmond, Va.-Automobile gunmen
began a mysterious reign of terror tho
other night in Richmond and it's sa-
burbs, firing revolyers point blank at
motcrmen and conductors on trolley
cars on four lines operated by the
Virginia Railway and Power company.
None of the car crews was hit. but
passengers were panic stricken as tho
bullets crashed through the windows.
shattering glass among them and
thuddfLg in ceiling and woodwork.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
Leolon viii Build.

Coldwater.-The board OF aldermen
met and granted the local American
Legion post the privilege of building
a clubhouse on property owned by the
town. A committee OF Legion men met
the board at this meeting and asked
them for location for the building.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
GIVES 81. 900, 900 CHECK.
Henry Ford Turns Over Payment for
Lincoln Motors.

Detroit.A check for $S,OO0,000
bearing Henry Ford's signature, was
turned over to Ralph Stone, receiver
OF the Lincoln Motor Company, com
pleting the transaction whereby Mr..
Ford becomes owner of the Lincoln
property, sold at auction last week.
Deeds signed by William s. Sayres,
master in chancery, were given Mr..
Ford Immediately afterwards. The
deeds, when filed for record by MIR.
Ford, will bear $4,000 worth of stamps.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
HALF MILLION IN OIL FAKE.
5000 Persons Reported To Have Been
SwindIed.

Chicago.-Casimir Philipovitch was
arrested here and Deneyr. Colo, po-
lice were requested to arrest M. P.
West on charges of operating con-
fidence game which, it was said, net
ted them more than $4,000 through
sale of worthless oil leases. More
than 5000 persons were said by the
police to have been swindled
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
HOLD NEGRO AS SLAYER.
Black Arrested in Connection With tho
Death of Arkansas

Deland, Fla.--Peter Williams, negro.
is under arrest in connection with the
Staying of William A. Shields, age 50.
former Arkansas lumberman. Shields
was shot from ambush on road three
miles from Deland while on his way
home with Mrs. Shields in an automo-
bile. An obstruction caused him to
stop the car. and as he alighted some
one hidden beside the road fired
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
LowIands Under Water.

Shaw.-The excessive rainfall for
past three weeks has saturated the
earth and filled all lowlands, but the
system of drainage, as represented by
the canals dug In the past few years,
will effectually drain all the water off
in a short space of time.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
Some Chance to podoe.

"a celebrated hunter of big game
almost tainted the other day In the
street when he saw woman bearing
down on him in motorcar."
swell, what about it?"
"Why, he has faced a charging ele-
|phant without fiinching."
"He probably knew where the ele-
phant was going"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
Heads Shin Owners.

New York.-H. H. Raymond. presi-
dent of the Clyde Steamship Company.
was reelected president of the Ameri-
can Steamship Owners Association at
the annual meeting here
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
Would Tax BocheIors.

Berlin.--The National Association
for the Protection of the Family, conn
posed of parents with large families,
has decided to ask the reichstag to
increase the tax on bachelors and
childess parents 10 per cetn.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
HARDWARE MEN GATHER.
Hear Business Outlook Discussed BY
vicksburg Jobber.

vicksburg Jobber.
Greenville.-The four-states hard
ware jobbers' association met here
with representatives from the states
OF Tennessee. Arkansas. Louisiana
and Mississippi in attendance. t. H.
Baird delivered the address of well
come, the response by H. e. McRae
of Helena, Ark.
The business outlook was discussed
in an address by C. G. Wright of Vicks-
burg, Miss. Cooperation by Mr.. Barks-
dale of Alexandria, La; Profits by H.
E. McRae OF Helena; Credits and FIX.
penses by T. H. Baird of Greenyille,
in place of w, l. Moody of Memphis,
who could not attend.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
Reds claim Defeat Of Finns.

Moscow.-The headquarters of the
Finnish Karelian insurgents was oc
cupied on Feb. q by the Russian red
army, thus liquidating the Karelian
adventure" says an official soviet
announcement.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
LODGE MEETS OPPOSITION.
Forced to Withdraw Amendment For
Reconditionino Lcviathan.

Washington. effort by Senator
Lodge, republican, Massachusetts,, to
have inserted in the independent Of
fices appropriation bill an amendment
which would allow government navy
yards to bid on reconditioning the
giant liner Leviathan encountered SO
much opposition in the senate that he
withdrew it, announcing he would re-
new it later.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17

Bachelor-Well. old man, one thing
I notice about YOU since you've been
married; you always have buttons on
your clothes.
Benedict-Yes: Dolly taught ma
how to sew 'em on before we'd teen
married week.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
Denied stay Of Execution.

Chicago-The state supreme court
denied Harvey Church a stay of exc
cution for the murder of two Chicago
automobile statesmen. Church has been
sentenced to hang Feb. II.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
No Such Luck.

History may repeat itself, but as
every small boy knows arithmetic does
not sum itself up.-Boston Transcript.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
TwvMAN FOUND GUILTY.

Given Ten-Year Term on Charge q
Killing Dell Thomas
Fort Worth, Tex.-H. G. Twyman.
accused of killing Dell Thomas at the
State Training School for Boys, was
found guilty by jury and sentenced
to ten years Imprisonment.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1922-02-17
FOUR HURT IN WRECK
Three Are School Teachers, None Dam
qerousIy Injured.

Indianola.-Four persons, including
three school teachers, were seriously
but not dangerously injured when the
automobile owned and driven by M. T..
Davis overturned at Long Switch, ten
miles west of here.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-06-21
EXAMPLES OF REAL OPTIMISM
They Are Not Actual Happen
ings of Record.

"Fire?" Fiddlesticks, young man.
The booklet says this hotel is abso-
lutely %hreproof. Go away and let me
sleep"
whats this-from the income tux
bureau? Good They probably are
sending me n refund"
II don't seem to be able to get CEN
trail, Mary, but I'm sure those burglars
won't be through in the cellar for
some time yet"
ITS n good thing Jack has gone
over to Gloria. He'll appreciate me
all the more after he tires Of her."
Lots of time, George, dear. Just
try again and give her a little more
gas. That train will stop rather than
hit u.s."
II feel I'm going to lose my petit
coat before another block, but I'll
probebly look snappicr without It."
"Ten years in Sing Sing? Thank
you, Judge. I've always wanted to
wear a light suit, but l never had the
courage"
"Triplets? Hot dog! That just COM.
pletes the children's baseball nine ~
Life.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-06-21
COULD NOT HIT
LICK FOR MONTHS
Petersburg Resident says She Had
About Lost Hope Of Getting Bet
ter-Now Well and Happy.

"Tanlac has been such a blessing to
me l can't help singing its praises"
said Mrs. T. J. Archer, highly esteemed
resident of 1147 Shepard ST., Peters
burg, Va.
II had indigestion so bad I couldn't
eat q thing without being in misery for
hours, and the pain around my heart
caused by the gas seemed all l could
stand. l constantly had headaches
and awful spells of dizziness. Then
to make matters worse rheumatism
in my arms, shoulders and knees al
most drove me to distraction, and for
three months l couldn't do a stroke of
work.
81 had just about decided 1t was no
use to take any more medicine when
my husband brought me a bottle of
Tanlac. Now l never have n touch
of indigestion. Headaches and dizzy
spells are a thing of the past, and
rheumatism has left me entirely. I
never have known a medicine to equal
Tanlac."
Tanlac Is sold by all good druggists.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-06-21
TIME HAD BROUGHT CHANGES
Aunt Jane Not Now Quite as Con-
siderate as She Had Been in
the Counting Days.

In the days when Uncle Joe and
Aunt Jane were counting they sat in
the garden Il night under a summer
moon, silent and adoring.
Joe, DEAR suddenly said Aunt
Jane at last. II want to ask you some
thing"
ASK me anything, darling"
Something is tickling my neck"
she whispered. III | let go one of
your hands to drive it away would
you mind very much?"
Their home is now noted for its ex-
IRENE neatness, and Uncle Joe has
been thoroughly trained to keep it
neat; how thoroughly is shown by the
fact that on a recent afternoon he
went into the kitchen to get a drink.
For a moment Uncle Joe stood before
the sink, gazing at the shining faucets.
"Guess you've just washed up the sink.
amt your" he inquired at last.
Eyes, l have" she replied. "Why?"
SWELL" exclaimed Uncle Joe with a
slight sigh. 81 did think I'd relish a
drink of water, but 1 guess l can get
along without it."-Los Angeles Times.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-06-21
Important to all Women
Readers Of this Paper

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enclosing ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, you may receive sam
pie size bottle by Parcel Post. You can
purchase medium and large size bottles at
all drug Observation-Disclosures.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-06-21
Lucky Fridays

Friday has been a momentous day
in American history. Columbus sailed
on his first voyage OF Friday and dis
covered America on a Friday. The
Mayfiower reached what is now Prov
incetown on n Friday. 1t was on O
Friday that Richard Henry Lee moved
that the colonies declare themselves
free, and it was on a Friday that the
surrender of CORVALLIS virtually
closed the War for Independence.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-06-21
Rome

The traditional date for the found
ing Of Rome is 1853 B. c. Rome has
been described as a city-state. 1t was
at one time recognized as the capital
of the ancient world. Since 1871
it has been the capital of modern Italy.
The city is distinguished for its vast
ruins, its many historical gates and
Its monuments, both ancient and mod
ern. Rome is inclosed within a cir
Gle of forts 80 miles in extent.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-06-21
Unkind Remark.

A scenario writer experienced great
difficulty in getting his plots accepted.
AS a rule, they were so uninteresting
that a complete hearing was seldom
granted. At last he managed to per.
suade a weary producer to listen to
the synopsis of his latest play.
Imagine" he began, midnight, all
silent as the grave.
1.-TWO burglars force open library
windows, and eventually commence
operations on the safe. The clock
strikes one"
(Which one?" yawned the producer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-06-21
"WiI1inu to Paw"

bled and were about to start their
game, but discovered one of their
fielders missing. Their captain asked
for someon4 from the crowd to fill the
fielder's place. A tall gent said he
had some experience, so they put him
in the game. Everything went all
right till 1t came his turn at bat.
After the newcomer had swung at
two pitched balls he connected with
the next one and 1t went soaring over
the fence. The crowd all began to
yell run! RUM But he didn't get
1t, and turning to the crowd he shout
ed: run nothing. I'll buy them an
other ball !"