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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-04-21
Hon. Mike Conner in
Strong Address at
|, Courthouse Monday

~ Mike Conner, candidate for gov
mar addressed the voters OF Holmes
ourty at the opening of court Monday
En.ot;ng to audience that comfortably
Rm.a tho courtroom and holding close
Ettention for more than an hour
NJ Conner dwelt at length on the
M. rocord of the several candidates
aovernor. He argued that it was
r,;v;leee of the voters to know pub
a;f;cers who served them, and that
make clear the public record OF an
,;,sr elected by the people was simple
,,;,e to the voter, and not mud-silng-
ps first went into his own record,
III official and private, and MADE the
|opasition to all that if anyone VINO
Known him through boyhood and
boo, and college and public life Will
|u.o,eilv ca ~gA misconduct - y
officially, he would withdraw from
te race and leave the state. He showed
Is vote, as representative and as speak
a of the house Of representatives., on
n number of measures involving prog
&ss, and the support and development
state institutions. He quoted the
&ficial record to show that he had sup
$rted measures for the public good,
Ia opposed harmful measures.
#Blbo was dealt with in a more kindly
hnner than was anticipated, but, quot
all the while from official records,
int that was strong to say the least.
lbo, Mr.. Conner said, opposed the in
ne tax, in public speech and through
Free Lance; Mr.. Conner favored the
eOme tax as a means of securing a
&c measure of support from the state
Fernment from those able to pay. The
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-04-21
"On Midsummer's Day.
Benefit of Piano Fund
Should Fill Auditorium

The friends of our school are looking
forward eagerly to the operetta, "On
Midsummers Day" which the children
will present April 26 at 8 p. M, in the
school auditorium. Beautiful costumes,
fairy frolics and tuneful singing will
combine to make the evening real
treat for all who attend.
The many special features of this
program make it particularly attrac-
tive. The Toy Orchestra, Glee Club
and High School Quartet will each ap-
pear in the early part of the program
and it is hoped that the auditorium will
be filled. All proceeds will be added
TO the Piano fund. Come and bring your
relatives and friends
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-04-21

tion to the legislation. The fight for
agricultural relief will not be abandon
ed Legislation has promoted manu-
featuring and industry, and protection
must be extended to agriculture or be
withdrawn from manufacturing.
The congressman called attention to
the serious flood situation confronting
the entire and especially the lower
delta, and was able to remain in Lex
ington but short time, returning to
the delta for he is in constant touch
with the fight to preserve the levees
and to relieve the flood sufferers
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-04-21

brick road hobby was condemned as
Lnsound practically and impossible IL
nancially. He charged that Mr.. Bllbo
there was built against him an lndict-
had three times been elected to pubic
office and had three times flooded the
state in scandal.
"Tbe ;ssue is Bilbo and factionalism
in Mississippi" said Mr.. Conner ana
the race is between Bilbo and Conner.
Politics have not warmed up locally tc
tho extent that a candidate is cheered
vociferously, but native wit and sharp
thrusts and logical presentation OF the
address received the closest attention
and made an impression on all VINO
heard Mr. Conner.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-04-21

Ed Lipsey, of Franklin, called Tues
day and advanced his date line twelve
months. He also took a try at Adver-
tiser classified columns, offering some
choice registered Jersey cattle and d
registered Poland China male for sale
There are none better than Lipsey's
and those interested in fine cattle or
hogs are referred to his ad.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-04-21

DR.. H. L. Martin will return on Fri
day or Saturday from Gloster and
preach at both the morning and eve
ming hours on Sunday. The subject
for the message at II a. m. will be
"The Second Coming of Christ" Ev-
eryone cordially invited to attend both
of these services.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
AII-WiSe Hawkins

Norval A. Hawkins, former sales
manager for Henry Ford, has some
rosy dreams with respect to the
future, but especially with respect
to the auto business
There will be no more panics or
depressions in this country, accord
ing to his view. BY 1896 every
family will own one car, if rot two,
while Russia, which ex-Secretary
Hughes thinks is an economic
vacuum and China, which is suffer
ing from an incalculable number of
revolutions, will double the market.
Henry Ford certainly lost some
optimist when Hawkins left. You
wonder how they get that way,
and if they do. why they don't
keep quiet and cash in on their
superior wisdom.
No more panics or. depressions,
and car for each kid over six
where will the east side of New
York park such luxuries?
What shall we have to occupy
our minds If all the problems are
to be solved in this neat and effec-
tive manner?
Too bad Mr.. Hawkins wasn't
around to prevent the World War in
1914 or that Secretary Kellogg
didn't call on him before getting
tangled up with the Nicaragua
revolution.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
TWO MOVING PICTURES

Two dramas of the Colorado River are being
enacted in America
One is at the picture theaters, the other at the
capital in Washington
At the theaters there is picture that shows the
pitiless desert of the Southwest, and the terrible
river, raging down out of the mountains, breaking
its banks and sweeping whole towns of people to
their death.
Hot. sandy, intolerable desert ana menacing
flood, capable together of creating the richest coun
try on earth.
In the story greedy capitalists see this vision of
wealth and try to it for themselves
But of course, they are thwarted and the people
Of the Imperial Valley in the end dwell in happiness
and safety.
The picture is called "The Winning of Barbara
Worth"
At Capitol Hill the plot of the play is practically
the same but the real desert and the real river are
infinitely more terrible than the ceuloid ones.
Private interests are determined the profit from
enterprise to harness the river shall be- theirs
While they make their demands, flood threatens the
people of the Southwest daily. l
The story is called the Swing-Johnson BILL
The end of this story has not yet been writ
1t can end with safety and happiness for I'M
perial Valley.
1t can end with private interests wrestling from
Congress control of the Colorado and all its
potential wealth
Or it can end with an appalling flood while
Congress delays action
If a wise scenario writer were in charge of this
story all would be we'll
But the writing OF it is in the hands of five hun
dred and more congressman; and it is bitter fact
that true stories do not always end movies do.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
WHEN CONGRESS ADJOURNS

You may feel that the United States Government
already has gone much farther afield than any in
ternational law warrants in its dealing with Central
American republics But apparently you have seen
only the beginning.
Some indication of how deeply may become
involved is given by the Washington Post, owned by
Edward B. Mclean of oil scandal fame This news
paper, it will be remembered, anticipated, step by
STEP the amazing progress of the State Departments
interference in the domestic affairs of Nicaragua
and Mexico up to the point where the American peo-
pie called halt. The Post talked about Boshevism
one day and Secretary Kellogg talked about 1t the
next. The Post suggested lifting the embargo
one day and Secretary Kellogg limited at doing the
thing next And it is useful for you to know
the path the Post is pursuing First, editor
tally, it demands that this Government neutralize
the whole country of Nicaragua. 1t is the plain duty
of the United States to puta stop to the revolution
in Nicaragua, says this newspaper which also says
that our Government has thus far leaned backward
in the effort to avoid the charge of interfering in
Nicaraguan affairs.
Such proposal sounds silly of course, but that
doesn't mean that present Government is not ca
pable of attempting to carry it out.
1t is suggested a of preventing further
bloodshed. Instead it would certainly result in blood
shed on a much greater scale.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17

change in the commission under which. man not
known to the public and not known. as an expert
on utilities was placed on the board with great
haste.
The utility lobby is fighting to prevent any
change in the present commission. That damns the
commission still farther.
The utility lobby is fighting to prevent any
right to investigate the manner in which their money
is spent by these utilities.
The utility lobby is fighting most of all to pre-
vent any inquiry into the new invention of holding
companies under which contracts with themselves
permit the inside rings to take out large profits with
out any regulation
This lobby is composed Of shrewd lawyers gen.
ial gentlemen who put the lawmakers under social
obligations, who whisper to them of advancement,
of memberships commissions, of fees when they
lawyers.
The people do not seem to have any repre-
sentatyes. That is the sad situation. There is no
persisently keeping the facts before honest law
makers. Only the lobby is busy.
legislators go home they may tell them things if
they fail to change the present commission.
Members of the Legislature might remember that
they here in the company of these special plead
ers for privilege only two months.
They must live with their neighbors the other
twenty-five months of the biennial period Some OF
them seem to be forgetting this fact.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
FRANCE REJECTS

France has not improved her moral standing
among the nations of the world by her rejection OF
President Coolidge's fve-power naval pact proposal
Rejection is based the ground that the pro-
posed conference would interfere with the arms lmi
taton work of the League of Nations better
course might have been for France to accept the
Coolidge view that, instead of hinderng the leagues
efforts the fve-power conference could contribute
to the effectiveness of the leagues proposed general
conference If no agreement proved possible among
the five powers, France would have lost nothing.
The situation of France is perfectly understand
able. She can not hope to compete with Great Brit
ain or the United States in the building of often
sive navy She feels, however, that she provide
herself with defensive navy, capable of protecting
herself against any country if there is no restriction
on the building of submarines. So she proposes to
remain free to build submarines in any number.
France, furthermore, has insisted that the League
of Nations arms commission consider land and naval
limitation one problem. This renders the prob
lem complex that hope of solution is very slight
President Coolidge probably will attempt the
only alternative method that is left to him. He is
expected to sound out Great Britain and Japan on
horsepower treaty. limiting cruisers destroyers and
submarines to the 5-5-3 ratio already established
for capital ships. Great Britain is unlikely to reject
the suggestion of conference but obtaining any
full agreement is certain to be extremely difficult.
England wants her long line of cruisers. They
the fast moving defenders of the trade routes to
her dominons. Her attitude, informally expressed,
is that the 5-53 ratio would be acceptable to her if
it meant no diminishing of her present cruiser
strength. She evidently would be willing to have the
United States bring our cruiser strength up to
parity with her own, though that would require the
building of many more such ships by this country.
1t is difficult job which the President has
embarked. That he is sincere in his efforts is ndi-
Gated by his persistent opposition the building of
even three more cruisers by the United States.
The threepower agreement should be attempted.
Even though it may not be obtained the world will
benefit by the open discussion of the problem The
subject is on which too much light can not be
had
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
BY Milton G. Work

The statement at the conclusion
of yesterdays article that Contract
has always been more popular on
the Continent than In England, is
explained by the character. OF the
game which is more appealing to the
Continental taste than to the con.
sentative English mind. 1t is a
game which pleases that type OF
player who likes to play Poker with
the Three Fours, Elves and Skies
taken out Of the pack and with
"Deuces wild"
To understand thoroughly the ba-
sic difference between Contract and
Auction Bridge It is necessary TO
realize that in Contract partners are
constantly overcalling each other,
even when the adversaries do not
bid at all; for in Contract, to make
game it Is necessary to bid for 1t.
For example, a side that had scored
two No Trumps in one hand coule
go out in the succeeding hand by
bidding and making one No Trump
or two of suit: but with the score
at love, a Declarer could not max.
game-even II he took every trick
unless his bid had been at least
three No Trumps. four OF a Major
suit, or five of Minor.
The same limitation is carried into
the scoring of Slams. In Auction
bridge the bonuses for Little apS
Grand Slam (six-and seven.odd. TO
spectively). are counted when a sIdA
wins twelve or thirteen tricks, 70,
CARELESS Of the amount OF the bid;
but in Contract a Slam is not count
ed except by Declarer who has bid
six or seven. And-instead OF the
fifty and 100 bonuses allowed in
Auction Bridge, much larger ones
are awarded to the Contract player
who makes the Slam for which he
bids. In most Contract counts" 500
is allowed for a Small Slam bid and
made, and 1000 for n Grand Slam
bid and made; but even on this char.
acteristic Contract feature the counts
do no agree; in some places, bidding
for Slams is not part of the game
and they are counted as in Auction
Bridge.
Another article on Contract tomor-
row.
Copyright. John r. Ollie Company
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
Reeds Hat Tossed

Missouri Democrats have virtually
pulled Senator Reeds hat from his
head and tossed it into the presi-
Dental ring.
The Smith McAdoo deadlock may
make him a formidable candidate.
Besides he has merits Of his own.
Generally speaking, the country
admires Reed for his fearlessness
and independence.
The big stumbling block is his
opposition to most of the Wilson
policies. His elevation to the presi-
dency would represent little short
of another complete flop on the part
of the Democratic party.
The Democratic party is used to
complete flops. Indeed, one wonders
if it hasn't become a slave to the
habit. But there is still quite VIII
son hangover, and Senator Reed has
hard row to hoe on account Of
this. even if Smith and McAdoo do
spoil each others chances.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
RULED BY PRIVILEGE

Unless there is some showing of public sentiment
and protest in form the legislators and the polit.
clans will understand, the public utilities of the
State will continue to control the laws and the reg
ulation of the necessities
The utility lobby and the leaders of the dominant
party are working together to prevent any legisa-
sive rates and conditions.
The politicians of the party in power deliver
ing whatever and whenever they can.
These politicians understand that the utilities
are generous in campaigns and car be relied upon
for the money they need to operate their peculiar
brand OF politics. There is mistake about the at
titude and demand of the people of this State
They believe perhaps mistakenly and perhaps
in truth. that the present commission is utility
body named and controlled by the public utilities
and that it has ceased to function for the protec-
ition of the public.
The commissioners themselves and the Gov
ernor of this State responsible for this belief
When it openly charged by responsible
official of this city that the utilities contributed
$4,000 to the 1924 campaign for the purpose of con-
trolling the commission, the people had every right
to expect an indignant denial and demand for an
investigation.
Instead of that demand, not one of these COM
missioners appealed to the Legislature for an in
Testgation at which they could be vindicated.
When the Governor changed one member of
that commission on the eve Of It's most important
decision, he invited suspicion and dstrust
The people do not and cannot understand the
silence Of the commissioners nor the unexplained
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17

This is an easy test, especially de-
signed for children. The correct an
swers appear on page 16:
/. What is wrong with this pic
ture?
2. What Great Lakes city is known
as 1.-THE City of the Straits?"
3. In what year was Washington
first inaugurated President?
4. What celestial body influences
the tides in the ocean?
5. Who was President Of the
United States during the war with
Mexico?
6. What American naval COM
mander wrote after a battle, I'VE
have met the enemy and they are
eurs?"
Z. What is the capital of Greece?
8. What is the largest country in
South America?
8. What two famous explorers
went through the Northwest terri
tory of the United States in 1903?
10. What Is the fifth largest city
in America?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17

French Rebuke to Cool
idge DoubIy Sharp, Be-
cause Deserved.
BY Nj. f. Tracy

NJ Brands suavity does not con.
ceal his sarcasm. He says, in so
manA words, that France is not will
ing to help President Coolidge steal
the League of Nations thunder when
it comes to disarmament.
The rebuke Is doubly humiliating
because it is deserved.
This Government not only repudi-
ated the League of Nations after
having fathered it, but is now try
ing to nibble at problem which the
League of Nations was designed to
solve.
No wonder the world laughs in
our face. Why should other nations
confer with us when we have made
it plain in a dozen ways that we
feel ourselves too good to sit at a
council table with them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
legislative Calendar

s. B. 210-Hodges. Requires municipal
court clerks TO pay fees directly to treas
urer. rather than Judge. 44-0.
for Eastern Insane Hospital. 400
s; B. 144-Neidl. Increases mine safety.
S. B. 1ss-stecle. Legalizes Michigan
City bond issue. $50.
s. B. 171-oRourke. Extends, police
peff'oB s@wrr9Syi Add iyn court TO white
and Carroll Counties. 27-19.
Bills Killed
s. B. 51-Bradford, Sims. Licensing
real estate brokers. Killed by striking out
enacting clause. Ayes. &c; noes. Is.
S. b.. 192-Martin. Giving banks
Wednesday half-holiday in summer. 9-36.
s.. B. 207-Harrison. Providing Indian
apolis pay 30 per cent excess sewer costs.
Indefinitely Postponed
8. B. 13S-Draper. Extending platoon
system TO fire departments in towns of
$500 and less. Ayes. 80: noes. %.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
.PrinceIy Wisdom

The Prince of Wales has started
another fashion. He expressed the
profound thought that a full-siZed
cigaret was too much to puff be-
tween dances, and some enter
prising genius designed a midget
case containing half-size cigarets.
Now they are all the rage in Paris
and London.
England should feel peculiarly
secure with such an heir apparent.
His interest in major national
problems, not to mention his abil-
ity at falling from horses without
getting hurt, is enough to win the
confidence of any people.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
Subduing Nicaragua

More marines to Nicaragua to es-
tablish more neutral zones. The task
of making that little republic accept
the President our Government has
chosen for it, appears harder than
was supposed.
The constitution Of the United
States and the flag must be upheld,
of course, even if it takes every
devil dog" we can muster to make
Nicaragua hallow Adolfo Diaz.
What a glorious achievement we
are carrying out, and how stictly
in line with our war aims.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
SENATE

9. B. 259-Aiidridge Providing method
for turning plated tracks back to farms.
S. B. 2sogBeesoh. Makes trust COM
pany boards consist Of five instead of six
s. B. 261@Ciancy. Places street widths
thoroughfare commission and taxing unit.
s. B. a6smcravens. Permits holding
company 10 build. Hanover High School.
County and Township Business,
sbsr S6a ccrfS Office P eTs COUNTY s.sE
Jan. 1. County and Township Business.
3. B. 264-Doogs. Legalizes fees paid
to, Spencer County recorder. Fees and
s. B. 265-Doogs. Legalizing fees paid
to former Spencer County recorder. Fees
a"s s. 5. 2ess-Harrison. Provides penalty
for possession or use OF machine guns. gas
bombs and other. instruments OF bootleg
S. B. 267-Hodges. Permits church cor
poration TO raise number of trustees. Be.
nevolent INSTITUTIONS.
service commission TO order municipal
valuation for Improvement and extension
s, B. S69Mkoenig. LIMITS number Of
Justices OF peace IN secohd-class cities
FiSes sals sde az $500 Fees and salaries
owned utilities from the jurisdiction of the
public SERVICE 11 commission, judiciary A.
ID. Stl---lhdIktl. ~ city treas
urer's bonds cover all his activities. Cities
A"s 5, BE B. "%@ss22-NeidI. Clarifies and codiae,
election laws. Elections.
S. B. 273-Pell. Raises county road as
sessments from / to 2 per cent. County
and township business.
s. B. 274-Perkins. Governs recorder
fees. Fees and salaries.
S. B. 275-Snake. Lindley, Perkins. Per
mits county council 10 decide salary o.
county agricultural agent. not to exceed
81. 800. Agriculture
S. B. 276-Steele. Prohibits discrimina
ton in butter. cream and butterfat pur
chases. Agriculture.
Bills Passed
s. b. 91-Harrison. Provides iuvenil,
court reporter for Marion County. Ayes
80; noes. o.
County prosecutors salary to $1,000. $40
s. B. 132-Quillin. Raises indianapolis
fire and police chiefs to $4,000 26-16.
s. B. 153-Holmes. Permits probate
judges to close est ates in six months. 800
s. B. 1000 Rourke, koenig. Provides
Allen County Court with probate power
o''os.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
Futile Protest

| Boston ciergymen will forbid
Aimee Semple Mcpherson the use of
their pulpits. You can't blame them
much, perhaps, but still, At is just
one more manifestation of futile in
| tolerance.
All Aimee will need to do is hire a
hall and take advantage Of the adj
vertising.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
Denver'S Orchestra

Denver has symphony orchestra
composed Of 10 volunteer musicians.
1t gives two concerts at the city
auditorium each month. The music
is high class, but the tickets sell
at 10 and 25 cents. This is an
example of civic consciousness that
other communities might well fol-
low.
Most American cities have good,
music and plenty of it, but at price
which bars us common folks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
What Next?

President Coolidge is faced with
the sorry alternative of building a
few light cruisers that would mean
little save useless expense or of
crawfishing.
If he runs true to form, he will
crawfiSh.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-17
w ork
Contract Appeals Most to
Those Who Like
DeuceS Wild.

I'm response to numerous re-
quests, Work Is writing ON Con-
tract for several days instead OF
Auction Bridge. During that time
his daily Auction Bridge Pointer
will be omitted, but will be re
sumed later)