Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 116, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 September 1922 — Page 4

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Trust in the Lord and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land and verily thou shalt be fed.—Psalms 37:3. The Worm and God IF nature hadn’t created the earthworm, vegetation upon the hard crust of the planet would have come to naught. The earthworm was needed to burrow into the ground, soften it, areate it, enrieh it and thus prepare it for nature’s first seeds. In an acre of ground ten tons of earth pass annually through the earthworms’ bodies. Why did nature devise so ingenfous aud necessary an apparatus? ♦ If creation is only a mechanical process, what an infinitely small chance there would have been of worms being organized into automatic and scientific agriculturists and then being placed on earth at the right time to prepare the way for the first vegetation! Without vegetation, all higher life would have been impossible. Life depends on energy, and the main source of the earth’s energy is the sun’s rays. It is the peculiar art of vegetation to be able to acquire the sun’s energy and store it up for the use of animals, including mankind. The earthworm, therefore, became the pioneer for all higher forms of life. Except for the earthworm’s early work the success of creative evolution leading to man would not have been. How did the Life Force know? The earthworm can be attributed to chance only by too great a strain on credulity. The Life Force, acting through the lowly worm, seems to be acting intelligently. If, in fact, it does so, the inescapable conclusion is that life is not a chance affair of cosmic mechanics, but is created by Spirit, call it what you will. Plentiful —and Dear UY TNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.” When you v-/ see that name no doubt you think of it as “only another of those blamed government bureaus.” But in fact it is one of the most important institutions in the country, and citizens and citizenesses would do b ell to keep in constant and intelligent touch with it. The Geological Survey has ninety hard-working geologists at work all the time surveying the underground of America—surveying our country’s innards, as you might say. They know what is down below hundreds of thousands of square miles of surface and they are adding to that knowledge, for the benefit of the whole public, by thousands of square miles every year. For example, they now know that the United States has 7,000 times as much coal still in the ground under our feet as was used during the entire year 1921. Evedybody knows that hundreds of millions of tons were used in that year, and every year, but anyhow, at the rate it was consumed in 1921, we have enough left to last us SEVEN THOUSAND YEARS! There is no necessity more plentiful in this country than coal, and yet WE PAY $lO TO S2O A TON FOR 7T! And more than that when you fall into the hands of a coal profiteer. The Whisky Fleet THE other day, press reports say, prohibition agents attempted to board and search a British vessel outside the threemile limit. Captain Shear, master of the vessel, refused to allow the agents to come aboard, “and actually tore the hands of one agent Erom the guard rail of his boat,” according to dispatches. Z “Throwing his own searchlight on the British flag, the captain told the agents they would take their lives in their hands if they made the search,” the report continued. One of two things is obvious: Either the agents had a right to board the ship or they hadn’t. If they had the right they Should have boarded her or sunk her in the attempt. If they did not have the right they had no business ot bring contempt and ridicule upon themselves and our flag. A small matter in itself, the principle involves nothing less than the dignity and prestige of the American Nation. Washington should clear it up. Financial Imperialism fT'HE Manchester Guardian, Europe’s most fearless and conJ- sistent organ of liberalism, commenting on the American policy in Cuba, says: “The Crowder program for Cuba includes a loan from American bankers. This is a method by tvhich Wall Street and Washington have been working for several years to extend American control over the Caribbean, frequently imposing terms destroying the independence of small republics.” Ihe United States is not a nation of military imperialism. But there are financial imperialists at Washington, and the evidence is only too convincing that they are able to use the powers of the Government for their purposes. Haiti, Santo Domingo, various areas in Central America and even Porto Rico—a territory of the United States—testify to the financial imperialism of Washington. Most disquieting of all is the way the financial imperialists have been allowed to use the American Army, personified by Major General Crowder, to frighten the Cubans into subserviency to Wall Street. The immorality of the American money power reaching out to throttlp the independence of nearby republics is disheartening to those who look to the United States as an example to the world in democracy. If American democracy cannot tolerate self-determination by neighboring democracies, except under h all Street s limitations, the American people must prepare for the world’s criticisms. Democracy survives not only by maintaining equality at home, but also by its reputation for justice abroad.

AMERICANS KIDNAPED Mexican Band Believed to Hold Employes of Petroleum Company. By United Brest MEXICO CITY, Sept. 23.—Three Americans employed by the International Petroleum Company were kidnaped by Mexican bandits near Tuxi*an and are being held for 10,000 pesos ransom, according to a report received by the minister of the interior. It is believed they are held by an outlaw band under command of Peftro Meza. Federal troops have been ordered As pursuit.

LEARN A WORD TODAY Today’s word is—LUCUBRATION. It’s pronounced lu-ku-bra-shun, with accent somewhat upon the first, but more strongly upon tile third syllable. It means—the act of working by artificial light; hence, “burning the midnight oil, or laborious study. It comes from—Latin "lucubrare,” to work by lamplight; originally from “lux,” light. It’s used like this—“ Judging from what one reads in ,the sporting prints, lit would appear that the Nation’s undergraduates are more interested at present in the progress of their reI spec tiles varsity football squads than in academic lucubration."

PLAN 818 ISSUE TO RETIRE PAPER MATURING JUI

Secretary Mellon May Float Million-Dollar Loan Within Few Weeks. BANKERS FAVOR ISSUE Abandonment of Soldier Bonus Relieves Strain on Credit With Financial Houses. By United Vet bs NEW YORK, Sept. 23.—With the soldier bonus bill abandoned, financial interests In Wall street expect the Government to take steps to refund $2,000,000,000 In bonds which mature before Jan. 1. Secretary of the Treasury Mellon is thought to be planning to float a sl,000,000,000 bond issue within the next few weeks to bear four per cent and mature in ten years. Whereas bankers here were rather lukewarm to, extensive Government financing operations some time ago. They are uhderstood to favor a long term issue now. Such an issue, they think, could be floated successfully some time next month as the strain on credit due to the movement of crops would have passed and bankers would be in a position to handle the bonds.

PROHIBITION AIDS IN SUPPRESSION OF VICE IN U. S.

Secretary of U. S. Hygiene Board Gives Credit for Better Conditions to Dry Laws. By DR. VALERIA 11. PARKER, Executive Secretary United States Interdepartmental Hygiene Board. (Copyright, 1922, by United News.) WASHINGTON. Sept. 23 —Prohibition has materially aided the suppression of vice in the United States. Excessive use of liquor and indulgence in other forms of immorality have always gone hand in hand En forcement of the prohibition laws and other social welfare laws are reciprocal in results. Os course, prohibition is not yet a complete success. It can hardly be expected that an indulgence backed by centuries of custom and governmental sanction can be eradicated over night. But those who place indulgence of appetite above obedience to law are wiling to pay high pi ices to meet the demand. The benefits of prohibition, however. outwe.gh its imperfections and indicate to me that it will be an absolutely satisfactory law in the not too far distant future. Notice the rarity of the drunken man on the street as compared with pre-prohibt on days. Or how unusual it is to sit next to one in the street cars. The evidence of our observation and of statistics of almshouses, hospitals and Jails tell the story. Perhaps no department of government has followed the changes of the underworld more closely than the social hygiene board. Since July, 1918. trained agents have been employed in the investigation of conditions in the communit'es visited by large numbers of sobers or sailors. The underworld delights to prey upon the uniformed man who seeks relief from isolation and routine. His pay enevolope is more recklessly depleted when liquor flows freely and consequence less carefully weighed. Reports of the board’s agents show that whenever the open red light district exists, bootlegging Is also prevalent.

VISION by DR. R. H. BISHOP ■ ' HE color of the feyes depends on the defree of pigmentation of the Black eyes are most highly pigmented, brown eyes come next, blue eyes next and the least pigmented eye is that of the Albino. Here ””—————— J the iris is almost colorless. It admits light excessively; hence an Albino always is sensitive to bright light. Nor can a blue-eyed person endure light as well as one with dark-eyes. Foreign bodies in the eyes should be removed, if possible, by washing with warm natural salt solution (a level tablespoon of salt dissolved in a pint of freshly boiled water). With this the eyeball may be washed freely. If this fails a bit of soft cloth, moistened with the solution, may be used. Never use wooden or metal objects. Granulated eyelids occur especially among school children. It is very contagious and sometimes even leads to partial or total blindness. The use of the common towel is probably responsible for its spread. The lining of the lids look granulated and rough. The lid’s edges look gummy. The upper lids seem to droop. The eyes are sensitive to light, and run water. Treatment must be vigorous, preferably in a hospital, for a time at least, under the care of a qualified nurse. , Injuries to the eyes in early life, leaving some unnoticed defect of vision, gre a common cause of the development of eye-strain later in life. Be careful not to work in a glare of light, or in a position which exposes the eyes to a direct light. If you have an eye defect, or suspicion of one. waste no time in having your eyes examined and glasses fitted to correct that defect.

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CHAPTER XVI Wolf Vs. Wildcat

Even a journeyman strangler may know the thrill of professional pride m a good job well done: Dupont was grinning at his work, and so intent upon it that his first intimation of any Interference came when Lanyard took him fifcm behind, broke his hold upon the woman (and lamentably failed to break his back at the same time), whirled him round with a jerk that all but unsocketed an arm. Before the thug could regain his balance, Lanyard placed surely on the heel of Dupont’s jaw, just below the ear, a blow that, coming straight from the shoulder and carrying all Lanyard had of weight and force and will to punish, in spite of Dupont’s heaviness fairly lifted him from his feet and dropped him backward across a chaise-longue, from which he slipped senseless to the floor. * With bruised and aching knuckles to prove that the blow had been one to stun an ox. Lanyard believed it safe to count Dupont hors de combat, for a time at least. In any evegit, the risk had to be chanced: Liane Delarma was in a plight demanding immediate relief. She had fallen inert, and lay semiprostrate on a shoulder, with limbs grotesquely slack and awry, as If in unpleasant mimicry of a broken doll. The twisted handkerchief round her throat had loosened, but not enough to give relief. Lanyard removed It, took from her dressing table a toilet-water flask and drenched her face and bosom with its pungent contents. She gasped, started convulsively, and began to breathe with less effort. That dreadful rattling in her throat was stilled. Since his fall Dupont had made neither moan nor stir. No crescent irides showed beneath the half-shut lids. He was so motionless, he seemed scarcely to breathe. Lanyard dug the toe of a boot into his ribs none too gently, but without satisfaction of any doubts. The fellow gave no signs of sensibility, but lay utterly relaxed, with the look of one dead. Dropping to his knees, Lanyard bent over the body to search for symptoms of animation. He perceived them instantly. With inconceivable suddenness Dupont demonstrated that he was very much alive. An arm like the flexible limb of a tree wound itstdf affectionately round Lanyard's neck, clipped his head to Dupont's yearning bosom, ground his face into the flannel folds of a foulscented shirt. Simultaneously the

huge body heaved prodigiously, and after a brief interval of fantastic flop pings, like a young mountain fell on top of Lanyard. They fought for their most deeplyrooted passions. Dupont to kill. lanyard to live, Dupont to batter Lan yard into conceding a moment of re spite in which a weapon might he used, Lanyard to prevent that very thing from happening. Even as animals In a pit they fought, now on their knees straining each to break the other’s hold, now wallowing together on the flnar, now on thc-ir feet, slogging like bruisers of the old school. Dupont took punishment In heroic doses, and asked for more. Shedding frightful blows with only an angry shako of his head, he would lower It arid charge as a wild boar charges, while his huge arms flew like lunatic connecting rods. Time ami again Lanyard suffered blows that jarred him to his heels, time and again was fain to give ground to an onslaught that drove him back till his shoulders touched a wall. Chairs, the chaise-longue, tables were overturned and kicked about. Priceless bits of porcelain and glass, lamps, vases, the fittings of the dressing table were cast down In fragments to the floor. Constrained to look to herself or be trampled underfoot, and galvanized with terror, the woman struggled up and tottered hither and yon like a bewildered child. In the beginning too bemused to be able to keep out of the way of the combatants. If she crouched against a wall, battling bodies brushed her away from It. Did she take refuge in a corner she must abandon it else be crushed. Once she stumbled between the two, and before Lanyard could thrust her aside Dupont had fallen back half a dozen feet and worried a pistol out of his clothing. Ho fired first from the hip, and the shot shattered tho mirror of the dressing table. Trying for better aim, ho lifted and leveled the weapon with a trembling arm which he sought to steady by cupping the elbow in his left hand. But the second bullet ploughed Into the ceiling as Lanyard narrowly succeeded in kicking the pistol from upon'ts grasp. Bereft thus of his last hope—they were too evenly matched, and both too far spent for either to force a victory with his naked hands—the Apache swung around anil ran, at the same time throwing a heavy chair over on its back in the path of pur-

WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Ever Worry With Slow Debtor?

By Ti'tnce Special WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.—What would you do, Mr. Average Citizen, if one of your friends owed you a large sum of money and showed no inclination to pay it? Would you limit yourself to moral suasion? Would you seize his automobile? Give him a good licking? Wipe it off the books? Well, It so happens that the allies owe to the United States a little matter of some $11,000,000,000 and your representatives In Congress, every now and then, drag the question of whether or not it will ever be paid, and how, into their discussions. There is the Moses school. “In my-' opinion.” says Senator Moses, “nothing will be paid except by one great nation —Britain. Some cannot, others will not, pay.” Then there are moral suasionists, led by Senator Heflin of Alabama. “We will collect it,” be insists, “just like we collected all other debts that have been paid us in the past—by insisting on it. That is all we have to do. "I’d seize a ship of France or England or any other country that owes us and will not pay its debt, and if they wanted to light over it, I’d light,” says Senator Watson. "From a business standpoint,” Baruch wrote Borafi, "It is going to be exceedingly difficult to convince the

suit. Unabl'3 to avoid it, Lanyard tried to hurdle it, caught a foot on one of its legs and, as Dupont threw himself headlong down the stairs, crashed to the floor with an impact that shook the beams. Main will-power lifted him to his knees before he collapsed, his last ounce of endurance wasted. Then the woman, with flying draperies, a figure like a fury, sped to the banister rail and leaning over emptied the several shots remaining in Dupont's automatic down the well of the staircase. It is doubtful if she saw anything to aim at or accomplished more than to speed the Apache’s flight. “He got way.” Liane said in a faint voice. “I saw him in the street * • * staggering like a. sot * * *” She put a knee behind his shoulder for support, and he rested his head back upon it and drank deep from the glass which she held to his lips. “It is better, that pain, monsieur?” He replied, with an uncertain nod, pressing a careful hand to his side, "* • * wound that animal gave me a month ago.”, “Which animal?” “Monsieur of the garotte, Liane; recently the assassin of da Lorgnes; before that the ex-chauffeur of the Chateau de Montalais." "Albert Dupont-” Her old terror revived. “My God! what have I ever done to that one that he should seek my life?” “What had de Lorgnes’" Her eyes turned away, she sat for a moment in silent thought. “But how did he get in? I had not one suspicion I was not alone until that handkerchief—” “Naturally.” “I saw him enter, and followed.” This was strictly within the truth. Lanyard paused to sip his brandy and soda, and. tinder cover of that, summon ingenuity to the fore; here a little hand-made fabrication was indicated. “I started to walk to my hotel, the Chatham. I saw I was being followed. To make sure. I ran—and the spy ran after me. I twisted and doubled all through this quarter. Then I turned down this street, hoping to pick up a cab in the Champ-Elysees. Os a sudden I see Dupont. He lets himself in at the service entrance. • • * “I take a moment's thought; it is plain he is here for no good purpose. I follow him in • * * The state of this room tells the rest." “It is no matter.” The woman reviewed the ruins of her boudoir. Bending forward, she closed a hand upon his arm. Emotion troubled her accents, “My friend, my dear friend; tell me what. I con do to repay you?” "Help me." said Lanyard simply, holding her eyes . “How is that—help you?” “To make my honor clear.” Speaking rapidly and with unfeigned feeling, he threw himself upon her generosity: “You know I am no more what I was once In this Paris —when you fl-st knew me. Vou know I have given up all that. Now’ 1 stand accused of two crimes.” "Two!” “Two in one. T hardly know which is the greater; that of stealing, or that of violating the hospitality and confidence of those good ladles of the Chateau de Montalais. I cannot rest while they think me guilty • • • If you think- you owe me anything. Liane, help me to find and restore the Montalais jewels." "Let me think.” She was staring

BRITAIN WILLING TO HELP FIGRT HUM RUNNERS

Will, However, Oppose Seizure of English Schooners Held for Smuggling. Bp United Xeics LONDON, Sept. 23.—Great Britain, while desirous of cooperating with the United States in suppressing booze smuggling along the American coast, probabjy will refuse to recognize the decision of the Federal Court at Boston upholding the seizure of the British schooners, Grace and Ruby, off Gloucester. The foreign office points out that recognition of such a decision would set a dangerous precedent, and a protest against the action is expected. Government officials say that the decision of the court was unfortunate, as Great Britain is anxious to cooperate in the prevention of liquor srnuggling and is even willing to enter into an Informal arrangement with (he United States whereby interference with' rum runners, even outside the three-mile limit, would be “overlooked.” But the British government, officials say, cannot consent to the formal establishment of such a principle.

American people, who, after all are the final arbiters in the matter, that, if Germany can pay $10,000,000,000. which all thoughtful people think she can pay if given time and opportunity, the allies cannot pay the amounts duo us.” UNUSUAL FOLK By NBA Service DES MOINES. lowa, Sept. 23.—The first reunion of colored veterans of the Union side in the Civil War will be theld here Sept. 24 to 29. while the main G. A. R. convention is in sesP. D. Thomas of Racine, Wis., himself an exslave, is the instigator. The city set to care for the Wt®? colored churches. On Sept. 27 the THOMAS colored veterans will be guests of E. T. Meredith, for mer United States secretary of agriculture, at his Successful Farming publishing plant.

at the floor. “You must give me time. I will do what 1 can, I promise you that. Perhaps”-—she met his gaze again, but he saw something crafty in her smile—“l have a scheme already In mind. We will discuss that in the morning, when I have slept on it.” “You give me new hope.” Lanyard finished his drink and made as if Eo rise, but relapsed, a spasm of pain knotting his face. “Afraid I must have a cab,” he said in a low voice. “And if you could lend be a coat of some sort to cover these rags * * *” “But if you think I dream of letting you leave this house—ln pain and perhaps to run into the arms of the police—you little know me, Monsieur Michaei Lanyard!” “Paul Martin, if you don’t mind.” "The guest rooms are there.” She waved a hand to indicate the front part of the house on that floor. “You will find everything you need to make you comfortable for tonight.” “I am well content. Liane.” (To Bo Continued)

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SENATOR WIL LIAM E. BORAH.

By FRANK J. TAYLOR. Times Str.fT Correspondent WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.—“ What kind of a fellow is this man Borah?” This question was asked me more than any other in the course of a trip which took me twice across the country. coast-to-eoast, and through a score of States. If the questions casual acquaintances ask are a barometer of the public’s interest in national affairs, here is what one traveler found people thinking about: “How are Hughes and Hoover getting along?” For some strange reason. Hughes and Hoover are grouped together in the public mind. When one was mentioned separately to the writer, it was usually Hughes. Generally he was commented upon for his conduct of foreign affairs, but more recently the question was: “What made Hughes go out of his way to stumble over the Newberry issue?” Mr. Harding seems to be winning a reputation for indecision and fumbling. Few rise to defend his Administration. j

Jugo-Slav Provinces Formed After Rebellion Against Austria-Hungary

QUESTIONS ANSWERED You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Indianapolis Times’ Washington Bureau. 1333 New York Ave., Washington. D. C., enclosing 2 <vnta in stamps. Medical, legal, and love and marriage advice will not be given. Unsigned letters will not be answered, but all letters are eoefldcntial, and receive personal replies.—Editor. Q. —How was tlio Serb, Croat and Slovene State formed? A.—After the revolution in AustraHungary, Slovania, Croatia, Dalmatia and Bosnia declared their independence and a movement commenced for the formation of the state of Sorbs, Croats and Slovenes (Jugoslavia) by the union of Austro Serbian. Croatian iind Slovenian parts of the former Austro-Hungarian monarchy with Serbia. In regard to Montenegro there was some doubt as to her position, but on the death of King Nicholas on March 1, 1921, the country was definitely joined to Greater Serbia. On Dec. 29* 1918, the first ministry of the kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes was formed, representing all the Jugo-Slav provinces, and the allied governments were informed of the creation of the new state, which has received recognition. By the treaty of Rapallo the boundaries „of the new state on the side of Italy were definitely determined. Q. —What is the description of the California poppy? How is it grown? A.—lt averages about a foot in height, has attractive silvery foliage and produces large yellow and orange flowers quite lavishly from early spring until frost. These poppies are most effective when grown in beds of considerable size, over which the seeds may be sown broadcast and then lightly raked in. These sowings may be made in the early spring or late in the fall for early germination and bloom the next spring. Q. Does an American woman lose her citizenship by marriage with a foreigner? A. Yes, she takes the citizenship of her foreign husband. Q. —Is there any law which would prohibit the display of an eagle on the staff above the United States flag? A. —According to the adjutant general, War Department, there is no law concerning this, but as a matter

World War Vets Will Get Credit for Fight Record By WILLIAM J. LOSH United Press Staff Correspondent-. WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.—The War Department has determined that tne individual soldier in the World War shall receive credit for his battle service. To this end it has instituted a battle participation board that is reviewing the records of every “outfit” that went to France, to determine Anally what actions against the Germans they took part in. Stowed away in a corner of the enormous building that houses the records of the American Expeditionary Forces here the board is plugging away at its task. A lot depends upon it. its members say, for if “Private O’Mulligan, 098345,". was in the St. Mihiel offensive and the records have him wrong, who can say to what indignities O’Mulligan’s descendants a hundred years from now may have to suffer from this inaccuracy.

“What’s tho matter with the Harding Administration?" That is the way the question is usually framed, but further conversation reveals the fact that the President and his Cabinet are bjamed often for inactivity of Congress. Curiously enough, the average person. as indicated by random remarks, Is not turning Democrat in his discontent, as he turned from Democrat to Republican two years ago. This time fickle public fancy is turning to outstanding Insurgents, with Borah the favorite. Hughes a hope—“if he isn't all tied up with the Administration.” as they put it—La Follette another, “but a little too radical.” and Hiram Johnson frequently mentioned. What are folks all over the country talking about? Well, little about the tariff or of foreign affairs, some of the bonus, very little about the ship subsidy, a great deal about taxation, but most of all about prohibition, in the -enforcement of which about every other citizen seems to have encountered unpleasant experiences boi-ilering on violation of his home or his person.

! of fact tho only flag staff authorized which uses the eagle for a lance head is the President's staff flag. While all forts and ships use a ball for a staff head,- occasionally an eagle is seen on a staff on a private building. Q. —What was the first State to grant woman suffrage and when? Which was the second? A.—The honor of being first belongs to Wyoming, which, while still a territory, granted suffrage to women in 1869, and continued it on becoming a Stute twenty years late, in spite of strong protests in Congress, Colorado was second, establishing complete political equality in 1893. However, Utah, while a territory, had granted suffrage to women previous to this, but women were deprived of the ballot by Congress in 1887; finally in 1896, on the admission of Utah to the Union, women recovered their former rights. IF YOU ARE WELL BRED You remember a visiting card is always left on the hall table or in the tray provided there, if it is not handed to a servant. An invitation sent to a man and wife should be acknowledged in the names of both. If a daughter is included her name is also added. The note, however, is usually answered by the wife. TEACHERS TO MEET Will Consider Placing Memorial in Riley Hospital. Plans for a mass meeting of teach- j ers in the Indianapolis public schools j Wednesday or Thursday, were made j by the teachers’ committee Friday, called to consider a proposal to place a memorial to Indianapolis school teachers in the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children. The committee approved the memorial plan and decided that in order that all teachers of the city may be thoroughly acquainted with the movement a general meeting of teachers will be called. The five-year'-plan of payment of subscriptions makes possible, it was pointed out, the raising of a large fund, probably running into thousands of dollars.

U.S.TRfICTDRSftT WORK PLOWING SDILJLRUSSIA American Colony in the Ural Tilling 45,000 Acres of Soviet Land. INSTALL MODEL FARM Government Leased Ground Under Ten-Year Contract to American Workers. BY JOHN -GRAUDENZ United Press Staff Correspondent. WERETSCHAGINA. RUSSIA (By Mail to United Press). —Here in the ( Ural, on a stretch of land covering 15,000 dessatines (approximately 45,000 acres) twenty Americans, including eleven mechanicians, are today performing pioneer work which some day will serve as a model for Russia's entire agricultural system. With twenty-one tractors, the small American colony Is working hard to till as much land for this fall's sowing as possible. In shifts, they are working around the clock —eighteen hours plowing, four hours theoretical and two hours practical lessons for the neighboring farmers. The practical lessons are being performed on the farmers’ land, in order to create a favorable feeling amongst the farmers, who are inclined to regard these pioneers as enemies. Hold 5 Per Cent This stretch of land represents a fraction of the area owned by the t'.oviet state which holds about a total area of 5 per cent of the total Russian agricultural land. In olden times these farms belonged to the Czaristic administration, which in turn gave control to owners of Large industrial plants for the purpose of feeding the industrial workers of mines and plants located nearby. This particular stretch of land, for instance, always has been attached to the “Kiesel Kope,” a coal mine which employs even today 24,000 workmen. This me del farm is on the same level and offers the same conditions as Texax. Leased on Contract The Government leased to the company this stretch of land on a ten-year contract, free of charge outside the regular natural tax. The ultimate aim of this company is to till all the 15,000 dessatines. which are needed to feed the 24,000 workmen of the coal mine and the equal expected number of factory ■workers. Sixty tractors are needed to till the 15.D00 dessatines owned by the company. To transport the tractors a complete road had to be built along the seventy werst from the railway station to the farm grounds. The American workmen receive $8 a day wages, while the Russian workmen are contented with 10.000,000 roubles or about $2.50 per day.

THE REFEREE By ALBERT APPLE Bermuda is jailing parents for the crimes of their children. A 9-year-old boy, convicted of theft, is allowed to go free. His mother pays a fine and S— goes to jail a month for permitting him to become a thief. Thi3 is a typical case under Bermuda's new law, which is said to be working wonders. Compulsory' creation APPLE of parental feeling of responsibility would not be a bad thing in America. French detectives dealing with adult crimes, say, “Find the woman.” In juvenile crime the first rule should be, “Find the parent.” Delusion Uncle Sam reports that during August he paid $188,000,000 interest on the public debt. Liberty bond holder pockets the interest on his bonds. Then the money to pay the interest is taken out of his other pocket, as a taxpayer. Only consolation is that part of it is taken out of pockets of people who do not own bonds. You help pay the Interest. wlietlTer you get it back on bond coupons or not. Dressing Paul Poiret, famous Paris fashion designer, says only a man can create fashions for women. This is in an interview published by Arts and Decorations. Poiret adds that America trails Paris styles, three years behind. Zero in something to worry about.

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