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Evening star., 1923-03-28
In A FEW WORDS

The capacity for intellectual devel-
opment is hereditary and the aver
age man is incapable Of developing
mentally after he has finished the
first year of high school.
PROF.. EDWARD CONkLIN.
Evening star., 1923-03-28

apply to the reorganization of the
Senate, which means leadership and
committee assignments. 1t is admit
ted that the ultra-progressives and
the radicals will be in position. with
the aid of democrats. to upset the
caucus committee designations and
force upon important committees the
presence Of their own men, if thew
show that they have democratic votes
! in leash to reverse the recommenda-
tions of the majority faction when
the Senate Is called upon to confirm
them.
The regular republicans resent ef-
forts to put them in the attitude OF
tyrannical majority, intent upon
action infmical to the countrys well
fare. They expect, it is said, to be
in friendly conference with the
progressives and the radicals and will
seek to avoid an open clash with any
faction of the party.
Y X X X
Wonder is occasioned at times as to
what the most bitter Of the party fac
tions could expect to gain by contribut-
ing to the possible wreck of republican
hopes in 1924. Where would it leave
the members OF that faction?
y X X X
There is mo rest for the weary"
President Harding, when he comes
back, will have to start right In get
ting ready for the talks to the people
on his swing around the circle this
summer and fall. The first thing will
be to hold endless conferences with
| numberless advisers" men who
think that their own ideas of policy
| and platform should be put to the
front in the political addresses the
! President Is expected to make.
Out of all these suggestions the
President will have to select those
which stand the acid test Of his own
judgment. But he has shown him
self not to be arbitrary in judgment
or opinion and he will at least lend
a patient ear to the advice which
: will be offered him,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
A BILL FOR HORsEsHOERS

Horseshoeing is elevated to new
plane of eminence and placed in the
class of other technical professions,
under terms of bill introduced in the
Legislature Thursday by Assembly
man Henry Ellenbecker, Wausau.
His proposal would establish a
board of horseshoe examiners ap-
pointed by the governor, who would
examine and license all persons hav-
ing anything to do with horses feet.
A knowledge of the anatomy of hoofs
would be required of applicants for
a license.
Amy person engaged in the horse
shoeing trade who did not hold GER
tificate of registration would be sub
ject to fine of $500 and to 30-day
Jail sentence. Those already practic-
ing the trade would not be affected.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
STATE
LEGISLATURE
CALDWELL WOULD ABOLISH
TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND

The Establishments of the teachers
retirement fund was asked by Assem-
blyman Robert Caldwell, Lodi, in a
bill introduced in the Legislature
Thursday. The bill, if passed, will
repeal the statutes so as to abolish
the state retirement system and re-
fund all money paid into the system
by its members.
Assemblyman Caldwell proposes to
do away with the entire pension sys-
tenn provided for teachers by the 1921
legislature. His measure would re-
quire more than $1,000,000 to meet
claims against the fund, and after
payment of the claims would discon-
tinue the system.
The existing statute requires that
teachers pay monthly percent of
their salary into the retirement sys-
tenn, the amount being met on an
equal basis by the state and retained
until intirement of the teacher under
a pension. It's operation costs the
state $1,OO0,000 annually.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
GRAIN POOL MANIPULATION
CHARGED BY FARMERS

st. Paul---Receivership was asked
for the Equity Cooperative exchange
a grain handling concern with head
quarters here, Wednesday, in petit
tion charging that accounts and funds
of the company had been juggled and
Incorporated and that officers and
directors had manipulated a grain
pool belonging to farmers.
The petitioners, besides several in
dividuals, include the Equity ex-
change, corporation organized UNI
der the laws of North Dakota. Off
GERS and directors of the concern are
made defendants.
The complaint charges that the
officers and directors induced the
plaintiffs and many other farmers to
turn over their grain to pool to be
controlled by them and that the pool
was improperly manipulated and a
heavy loss suffered. AS the result of
such operations, the petition cites
many assets are worthless and the
concern is insolvent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
ARBUCKLE NOW DIRECTOR

Los Angeles-Roscoe c. Arbuckle
Wednesday was preparing to attempt
his Comeback" along the new lines
he announced Tuesday-that of a
motion picture director.
Arbuckle said he had signed con-
tract to direct comedies for a new
company for which incorporation pa
pers were filed at Trenton, n. j..
Tuesday by Edgar Manix and j.
Thomas Connors, Los Angeles.
Arbucle issued signed statement
in which he declared he was "done
with acting" After Will H. Hays an
nounced just before Christmas that
Arbucle was to have another
chance" the fat comedian detailed
plans for appearing again before the
camera. The protests from numerous
sources, apparently caused him to
change his mind.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
AUTO TAX BY WEIGHT

Weight is proposed as the basis fol
automobile licensing in Wisconsin to
raise $8,0O0,000 for highway construc-
ton and maintenance, under terms OF
a bill A. r. Hirst, state highway en-
gineer, Thursday was instructed to
draw up by the joint highway COM
mittee of the legislature.
The committee abandoned the sug-
gestion of Gov. Blaine that horse
power as well as weight should be
used in establishing new automobile
license system.
A gasoline tax to raise highway
funds is also under consideration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
MILK ADULTERATION

Large penalties for the sale of
adulterated milk are asked in bill
offered by Assemblyman Sixtus Lin
dahl, Superior. He would punish an
offender with a fine of $50 for the
first offense, with possibility of a 60
day Jail sentence and 5000 or six
months in Jail for the second offense.
The present statute provides Il S25
fine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
MINER OF NEW RICHMOND
HAS NEW SCHOOL BILL

Power now lodged in the state SUI
perintendent of public instruction to
provide for the consolidation of school
districts is taken away and consolida-
ton made a matter purely for local
determination by a bill introduced
Wednesday by Assemblyman E. B.
Miner, New Richmond. He would
take away the power Of the state su-
perintendent to review decisions on
consolidation cases and would permit
the joining of school districts only
after a majority of the electors had
approved.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
ASK DRY LAW MODIFICATION

Adoption by the state legislature of
a joint resolution memorializing con-
gress to modify the Volstead act to
permit light wines and beer is urged
by the executive and legislative COM
mittees Of the Wisconsin division, AS
sociation Against the Prohibition
Amendment. Amendment of the
search and seizure section of the Sc
version law is also asked in a resolu-
ton Endorsed by the committees
Thursday night. DR.. j. j. Seelman
is president of the association.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
CONFIRM APPOINTMENTS

Madison-Elmer S. Hall, Greer
Bay, former secretary of state, was
confirmed as member of the state
conservation commission by the state
senate Friday to succeed C. L. Har-
rington in charge of the forestry di-
vision. Mr.. Hall, appointed by Gov
Blaine, will take Office Monday. The
senate also confirmed the nomination
of Dwight T. Parker, Fennimore, as
commissioner of banking. Mr.. Parker
for years LaFollette leader in the
state, will succeed Marshall Cousins
Eau Claire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
WOULD EXEMPT PROPERTY
OF LEGION FROM TAXATION

Property owned by the American
Legion posts in Wisconsin would be
classed with that of G. A. r. posts
and exempted from personal proper
ty taxation, under provision of bill
introduced in the state senate We'd
nesday. At present the regular pro-
perty tax rates are applied to Amer
lean Legion holdings.
The River Falls Post, however, is
as yet regretably short on taxable
property.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
PENSIONS FOR BLIND

A bill asking for an increase in the
pensions awarded blind persons in the
state was introduced by Assembly
man Sixtus Lindahl, Superior. in adj
dition to increasing the pension to
$3.50 annually for blird persons and
to $500 annually for persons blind and
deaf, the bill asks thlt the county
boards determine the advisability of
pensions, rather than the state blind
bureau.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
EXEMPT FURNITURE

Assemblyman J. C. Hanson, Deer
field, plans to exempt household fur
niture up to value of $1,000 from
taxation through provisions of bill
The present statute makes no exemp-
ton on this personal property.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
HALF MILE TRAINS

Senator Max Heck, Racine, brought
in bill to limit the. length of freight
trains to one-half mile. This bill,
backed by the railroad brotherhoods,
would require additional train crews.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
SCHOOL TEXT BOOKS

A bill amending the statutes relat-
ing to free text books so that school
boards may purchase text books with
out the approval of the state or coun-
ty superintendent was introduced by
Assemblman E. H. Johnson, Fred
eric.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
TO REGULATE HEATING

Regulation of heating in buildings
would be placed under the city coun-
ellis of cities, providing a bill introduc-
ed by Senator Pgrke became a law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE

Senator Titus, Fond du Lac, intro
duced bill proposing to cut the age
of compulsory school attendance from
Is to II.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
FOX PROTECTION

Senator Barber introduced a blu
providing protection for silver foxes.
making it illegal to kill silver fox
within 10 miles of fox farm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08
HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT

A maximum speed limit on state
highways of 35 miles an hour, in
place of the present 30-mile limit,
would be established under terms of
a bill introduced by Assemblyman
Mark.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08

have to wait for orders from the boss.
So long, Bill, and remember Pm
always ready to do favor if it isn't
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08

When Cyrena Van Gordon, prim.
donna of The Chicago Opera Com
pany was little girl at Camden
o., and the great Campanini told
her she would be the greatest con.
tralto in the world. fine cook was
, spoiled. Later she got her musical
education at Cincinnati. Even yet,
however, her idea of a gala occa-
sion is to invade the kitchen TO
cook ''weal an 'ammer"-a dish
taught her by her grandmother.
This is the recipe: 'Take one pound
of veal and one pound Of ham, cut
ting into small cubes. Simmer un-
til tender. No seasoning is nee.
essary. Thicker the gravy, place in
a baking dish and add two thinly
sliced koiled potatoes. Cover with
thin Tieh biscuit dough and bake -
minutes,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08

Mrs. II. II. Davis. of Portland
Ore, is now in Louisiana where :
class Of 1000 women are to be init
ated into the Klu Klux Elan Auxil!
airy. The women claim 10 Ia"
branches In SO states.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-08

apt to cost me a vote.
Affect.
Sen. Simp.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-02
Charlie, Harry and Mary" Means
Dope
What Does That Mean to YOU
Charlie, Harry or Mary?

The Drug ring speaks a language all it's own.
Charlie Harry Mary for Ito prin-
cipal stock in trade-cocain, Heron and Morphin
typical of the the Dope Dealer regards his days
work cold FLOODED business proposition. Very
coldblooded To him these spell Human Life
They merely spell MORE MONEY
you fathers and mothers who anxiously watching the
and girls they have another meaning
MORE MISERY
One ago. these columns served public notice
"a the Dope ring in the following words: .s 8. .ss
THE DRUG EVIL SHALL BE CONTROLLED
THE first step is the facts proved with docu-
nents, before the American people
"A copy the February issue Of Hearsts International
containing facts figures and photographs Is being into
hands Of Senator and Congressman Washington
The rulers country shall be the facts
the appalling Roadway dope has gained in America.
THEY WILL BE COMPELLED TO ACT"
Today newspapers full of headlines which the
word DOPE appears and The country becoming
Washington is becoming aroused One ratrna
hooded skukng delegations received by President
himself He agrees that the drug evil must be stamped
From and pulpit, from film and daily papers,
the warning Is being repeated.
THE DRUG EVIL MUST CO.
An this would possible had the search
light Of ptess publicity been steadily focused FACTS
The fearless relentless persistent way which Hearsts
quarried the FACTS has accomplished
weeks what ordinarily would take forever.
Look at photogaph-an snap of the
heads The Inside Story Of Dope
March speaks volumes for the direct method Of
getting evidence
4APGOOD doesn't argue cases." dryly
investigator, he DOCUMENTS them"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-02
"A Liberal Education"
Yncida SkaHE4
Inside Stuff

We hear the question asked what back of the Inter-
national Magazines slogan, "A Liberal Education'7"
the question nteligen4Is. FIRST must ask
smother:
What rs Education?
The ordinary conception of is ieaning-o the ordinary
usual often from minds long since crunbed into dust
That a cramped and superficial idea Of Education.
The study living pusng humanity Education infinitely
broader. deeper, more iberal-and more worth WHILE
nothing ordinary superficial about the Education
its readers by Hearss International Magazine
Here is living pulsing with life
"FIave FUN while you read" says NORMAN HAPGOOn
It's editor, but KNOW something when get through
The policy of the international gives it's readers
sane fearless vision Of life as it is.
Without evasion without argument, this fascinating
zine presents reader information utterly inaccessible
publication bold less powerful less sincerely in
THE secret Internationas grip the public big
business puts be hs is packed from
cover with INSIDE STUFF"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-02
Jews in
American Colleges

Speaking Of racial and religious lines what you think of
the that has been started the Jews colleges?
IL viewed from the standpoint Aericanism
shat the educational melting smells oversrong mberger
cheese and Gefuelte Fsch2
Arthur Gleason speaks very frankly
subject the March International Jews Coeees-
the Case for Restriction"
Next month side Of the argument presented
The Internatona's circulation
readers disappointed at the news stands.
Thousands tried buy the February cumberland found
the dealers supply exhausted
To ali who have been thus disappointed In the past all
who have their hearts missing international
after this subscription Hearsts international Magazine
. timely opportunity. ..z.......
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-02
Ku Klux candidates
for Sheriff

Since last Novembes election, the Ku Klux Klan-a
organization asqueradng under old nae-has been given
serious attention
It's victories at the polls striking make
ask itself whether wished controlled
society along racial and religious lines.
Inside documents in the possession of eass Intena
tiona reveal the Sher and Chiefs Of Police who
the mailing list Of the Klans official publication.
Most OF larger cities included. Read the complete
list in NORMAN HAPGOODS article "Ku Khan the
Sherifs," in the March International.
Not sheriff the list is proved member of the Khan
Most Of them and the others in sympathy with it.
Where IL this thing end?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-02
Color and Beauty

Hearst's international is known far
and wide for its beauty. .
One reason for this is its amazing
use of color. Out of the 154 pages
in the March issue, 50 pages are IN
color. Will Bradley's creative genius
has given to this publication arch
ness of form and color that have
made it the artistic leader among
popular magazines.
Only the greatest living illustrators
are eligible to place in Hearst's
International.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-02
Deserving
of Public Patronage
Two Messages in March Issue
Not Listed in Table of Contents

One unique feature of March the
editorial section at ALL but in the advertising columns.
1t is declaration Of deas-the life story of group Of
manufacturers who have international
success by keeping the faith.
These people, whose products known throughout
paint and varnsh world by the McDougaM Butler Buffalo
trade mark take of tell international readers
the things back Of the McDouga business they
these things in much the way
company would talk them to with him in his
private Office
In the number another message another
unusual organization the American Druggists Syndicate
believe in letting the public know of their affairs than the
m merit of their merchandise
Both these messages readers
reading
The OF advertiser In Hearsts international
Magazine Is conclusive evidence that he and his product
deserving Of public patronage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-02
"A Liberal Education"

FEARLESS, fascinating-a treasure house to which
the keenest analysts boldest investigators best writer's
and greatest artists in the world bring their choicest
creations month after month Hearsts International
has its way through sheer merit to the enviable
rating of Americas strongest magazine.
1t is liberal education because it is o1ovays inter-
estlng-brtul Of interesting IDEAS presented by inter
esting minds Most refreshing of all its qualities, per-
haps, is the unfaling element of surprise
This month we welcome another world famous writer
to the brilliant circle. Sir A. Conan Doyle brings
and gripping Sherlock Holmes story 1.-THE Creeping
Man. The artist entrusted with it's illustration in color
is the originator of the pictured Sherlock know
well, Frederic Dorr Steele.
Read the table of contents And each article and
each story is illustrated with wonderful pictures in
color by the worlds best artists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-02
The March Issue
Of Hearts, international
Magazine is now on
the News Stands.
Read this Table Of Contents:
NORMAN Hlpcoons Emo,nl. Hr
u. Nine Short Stories

- in this Country The First Ace
BIZ sidney Howard !, 6y aoN {, ny han al.
MupbGHOns Jsom AaSai PpbUaphs ~ - -osa 40''s0"
Wade in Words = r. Iosn 800. .aII''4-'1
By Walt Mason Muasaaons 81 Johs SEans
The New Threat of the With the World in Between
Ku Kux Khan BIZ
Bv Norman Haprood MupsaaOns b. Baron d Meyer
MnsbaRsns Jon Aeual Pkoberaphs Prince
r4 By v1nge 4.
Ane A - MushaHOns By Rodney 7HoasOa
mu..aS.. q I..ne M.,.,.u.,. E1.,. The Coward
BIZ Arthur Sninger
The Decent Germans Illustrations b DOugla Dua
~ Anna Louise strong Last Love
The Intimate Life Of Henry Ford b Arnold Bennett
Ford Ven Doing 1llpaH0ns y 9eoe Une"
By Allan L Benson Love and Cloaks Suits
By Bruno Leasing
onofgun lures MushaGons b. EoaeH Shhua
DoaA. and Dtus-bFoases PAT H ~, v.,.
By Paul H De KruiE D. 1se" p - : nlI : ou.,..
VI, Three Distinguished Serials -
The f.,nptr... U,Plqp Art BookandPoem
BY BlaseO The Fool
IHubaGens ~ WakLouduJaek By Charming Pollock
Men Like Gods Bakst and His Cup Of Success
By H O Wells Certain People Of Importance
Mnbaasns b. Csrss ". Bsnogs By Kathleen Norris
cordela, The Magnificent Of Gardens
By Leroy ~ Hesper lie oalnsnne
MuhaH'ns b. csis MnH Cover Painted by W. T. Benda
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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS is sent free
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-02-22
RESOLUTIONS OF Respect

Whereas God in His infinite wis
dom has seen fit to remove from our
midst our honored and worthy
brother, DR.. Leroy S. Holcomb, from
the scenes and activities of life;
therefore be it
Resolved: that while we the mem
bers of Webb Lodge No. 252 F. & A.
M. mourn our loss, we do not forget
the greater loss sustained by those
nearer and dearer to him, also. be il
Resolved: that we extend our
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved
wife and family; and that we drape
our charter for period OF thirty
days, and be it further
Resolved: that copy OF these
resolutions be placed upon the min
utes, a copy be sent to the wife and
family, and copy be published in
each of the county papers.
Signed:
T. j. LYME
w. H. BROOMHALL
H. H. CHOGUILL,
Committee
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-02-22

dent that these students were bril-
liant and obedient scholars, as each
one managed his part well. One
sad feature of the affair was the
parting of the scholars and teacher
as copious tears were shed. 1t was
evident that the musical talent of
this school had been fully develop
ed, as the music on this occasion
was ear splitting. One amusing fea-
ture of the evening was debate,
Resolved: THAT the men did more
for the p. T. association than the
women" Affirmative, G. E. Jeffers
and t. J. McDermott; Negative, Nc
Kinley Brannon and Kenneth Du-
laney. The judges decided to l
in favor of the women. One listen
ing to this debate would almost feel
that he was in the White House lis
tening to Senator Lodge speaking
against the League of Nations. Re-
freshments were served, which add
ed to the pleasure of the evening.
The p. T.. association are planning
many more events of this kind,
which adds greatly to the moral and
social uplift of the town, and it is
to be hoped that they will have the
of the entire commun-
ity.
Mrs. Clyde Wood and son Dana of
McConnelsville and Miss Mildred
Williams of Pennsville spent Friday
with Marvin GiffOrd's.