Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 173, 1 June 1921 — Page 6

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND., WEDKESDAY, JUNE 1, 1921.

THErRIGHMOND PALLADIUM 'C,i : 1 ' ' 'AND "StJft-TELEGRAM Published E very Evening Except ' Sunday by V-r Palladium 'Printing Co. , Palladium Building, North Ninth and Sailor Streets. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond. Indiana, as - Second-Class Mall Matter. L.MEMPE.R.Or. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Prss la exclusively entitled to the use for republication." of all news dispatches credited to It or no otherwise: credited-' in this paper, and also the local news published herein. All rights of republication of special dispatches herein are also reserved.

,Hus.sia is Bankrupt

- Communism is in complete bankruptcy, says

an Associated Press dispatch from Riga, quoting

advice! received there from independent sources in Russia. Lenine has asked the central executive committee to approve the unlimited return of capitalism and to recall all political parties to

aid in rebuilding the state. it If The Associated Press is correctly advised, Russia is on the threshold of rehabilitation after many months of complete anarchy in which its people were deprived of all rights, liberties and opportunities. ?; Behind an ostensible freedom from alleged political and capitalistic control was an official tyranny worse 1;haii"that inflicted by any tryant in ' the history of the world. More than 120,000.000 persons were virtual slaves of a small group that oppressed them because it controlled the military. The right of the individual, which was to have found its highest expression in the soviet, was usurped by the might; of a few leaders, and the effect of their rule is to be seen in a" nation's bankruptcy, in the total collapse of industry, commerce and transportation, as well as in the starvation and misery of millions. The British official report on conditions in Russia says: - '. lit ia maintained by the bolsheviets that the soviet government has existed too short a time for considered Judgment to be passed upon its success or failure, and that during the greater part of this period they have been prevented from laying the foundations of economic reconstruction owing to the civil -war and the foreign intervention which accompanied it. We are prepared to agree that their time has been too short and their opportunities

restricted. We doubt, however, whether so much human

misery as has existed in Russia during the last three

years has ever been the lot of any people within so short

a' time in the history of the modern world. While we are prepared to admit that the European

war. the events following the firs revolution, the civil ( war. and intervention are contributing factors in causing, the misery, it is impossible to disassociate the soviet gov-j

ernment from a large measure of responsibility for the recent suffering of the Russian people. . If communism actually is on the verge of being discarded by reason of the admission of its leaders that it has failed, the whole world will have a great duty, to perform in Russia. The nations must come to the relief of Russia" with advice and with overtures of their friendship and willingness to help rehabilitate a prostrate country. Four years of communism in Russia is an object lesson which the deluded adherents of that theory cannot explain or condone. It may be a bles.sLig in disguise. Mankind hereafter will no

longer despise the ordered agencies of government and the necessity of capital in promoting and assuring human happiness and prosperity. Russia tried to discard both. The results speak for themselves.

Maintain Our Freedom In his Memorial Day address at Arlington cemetery, President Harding again expressed the sentiment of America regarding our attitude toward other nations and our participation in foreign affairs. The United States is not only willing to cooperate with other nations in restoring normalcy, he said, but also is willing to accept leadership. "I am not counseling surrendered independence," he said. "Our maintained freedom is the source

of our might. Only the American conscience may command this republic." This is a principle of conduct in which the United States has always believed. Our strength among the great powers of the world is to be found in an independence which is not contracted by membership in a league or circumscribed by treaties. As soon as. we enter into an alliance, with a group of foreign nations we automatically surrender the very factor which makes us a leader our independence. "I counsel no selfishness, no little Americanism, no mere parochialism," said President Harding, "when I urge that our first duty is to our own, and that in the measure of its performance we will find the true gauge of our capacity to be helpful to others."

- The Adventure of the Speckled Band with The McClure Newspaper Syndicate. By SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE Copyright, 1921, by Harper & Bros. Published by special arrangement

PART THREE. "Two yean have passed since then," continued Miss Stoner. "and my life has been until lately lonelier than ever. A month ago. however, a dear friend, whom I have known for many years, has done me the honor to ask my hand in marriage. His name is Armitage Percy Armitage the second son of Mr. Armitage, of

Who's Who in the Day's News

Dinner Stories V ' The modern artisan was teaching his son the trade. "Learn all the

tricks in the trade, my son," he .said, j

"and by practice and care grow broad in your skill. But don't make a habit of using too much skill, my lad, or you'll be kept so busy you'll never get i day ofT." . "These short skirted, low neck affairs seem to cost a lot more than the good old fashioned, cover your, ankle variety," commented Mr. Fluft ley as he examined the monthly bill grist. - "Yes, indeed," conceded Mrs. Fluffley. "But I suppose I ought not to complain," added Mr. FlufEley. "At that rate, think of the accounts Eve must have run up."

? "So you're out of a job?" ' "Yes. Can't find anything to do. Haven't got anything laid by. Lost my son a few months ago. He died from troubles he got in the army. My wife's sick, and my little girl is a hopeless cripple. She was in an accident that was due to poor construction work by a war profiteer." r "Too bad, old man too bad! But think how much worse it would-be if we had Bolshevism here."

iood Evening

TODAY'S TALK

By George Matthew Adams, Author of "You Can," "Tak.e It,

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HEART CLEANING There are few things that a home woman delights In more than a clean house. No wonder. It's her realm. She is Queen there! I have been thinking about the greatest home in the world--the human heart. Our real life is lived there. For though our minds may carry us far into mysteries and wonders that thrill and delight it's our hearts that take the love of the world into themselves and make us feel comfortable and happy. So that they ought to be very clean places, hadn't they? The Psalmist prayed for a clean heart. He wanted a place where he could think the right .thoughts. Every morning and every night I believe that we should clean out our hearts. - The coming on of the dusk should find us softened and tolerant, just-minded and with no wraths to cobweb the serenity of our spirits. God to us should be the sum total of all- the good that we are. And happiness should come out of the dividends which our dally service renders to the world. When you walk out into a sunny day, there is something in the world that seems unconsciously to make you feel good. And that's the way you should approach the lives of those with whom you come in contact as you go out each day with a clean heart. There is something that people should feel In you that they can't explain but which makes them glad to have you around. Heart-cleaning should be as regular a task as washing your face! The sun, as it streams into your sleeping room in the morning, should be allowed to enter your heart. And the unkind and ungenerous feelings of all the days that are behind should be swept out. That which harms you most is that which harms someone else. The heart of each of us must bear its own sufficient pain, and through its refinement we shall grow better and stronger. But no heart was ever constructed to hold or carry hurts or uncleanliness. How about a heart-cleaning today 7

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The distinction of being the oldest member of the upper house of congress belongs to Senator Carroll S. Page,- of Vermant. He was born in Westfield, Vermont, January 10, 1843, so be is now well along in his seventy, ninth year. Senator Page has taken an active part in politics for more than half a century. In 1869 he

entered the Vermont house of representatives, where be remained as a

member for three years. Then he spent two years, 1874-1876 in the Vermont senate. From 1872 until 1890, Page was a member of the Republican state committee of Vermont He was a delegate to the G. O. P. nat-

tN.c 9- page " ional convention of 18S0 and 1912. He was register of probate. 1880-91; savings bank exam

iner, 1884-8, and governor of Vermont,

1S90-2.

After finishing his term of governor Page was not active in politics until 1908, when be was elected U. S. senator to fill the unexpired term of Redfield Proctor, deceased. He has since been twice re-elected. His present term of office expires in 1923. When not actively engaged as a statesman. Senator Page devotes his time to his business of dealing in raw calfskins. He is president of the Lamoille County Savings Bank & Trust

Company, and of the Lamoille County

National bank. He is also on the directorate of a number of large business concerns. Senator Page is not a college graduate. He was educated at the People's academy at Morrisville, Vermont, and at the Lamoille Central academy at Hyde Park, Vermont.

Correct English

Don't Say: Mighty things from small COM MENCEMENTS grow.

He reigned at about the time of

the BEGINNING of modern history. He COMMITTED the goods to an agent. He CONSIGNED his soul unto his Maker. . He corrected the manuscript by CUTTING OUT all errors (slang). Say: Mighty things from small BEGINNINGS grow. He reigned at about the time of the COMMENCEMENT of modern history. He CONSIGNED the gods' to an agent. He COMMITTED his soul unto his Maker. He corrected the manuscript bv STRIKING OUT all errors.

Crane Water, near Reading. My stepfather has offered no opposition to the match, and we are to be married in the course of the spring. Two days ago some repairs were started In the west wing of the building, and my bedroom wall has been pierced, so that I have had to move into the chamber in which my sister died, and to sleep in the very bed in which she

6lept. Imagine, then, my thrill of

terror when last night, as I lay awake.

thinking over her terrible fate, I sud

denly heard in the silence of the night the low whistle which had been the herald of her own death. I sprang up and lit the lamp, but nothing was to be seen In the room. I was too shaken to go to bed again, however, so I dressed, and as soon as it was

daylight I slipped down, got a dog-cart at the 'Crown Inn.' which is oDoosite.

and drove to Leathorhead, from whence I have come on this morning with the

one object of seeing you and asking

your advice."

"You have done wisely." said my friend. "But have you told me all?"

"Yes, all." "Miss Roylott, you have not. You are screening your stepfather."

Why, what do you mean?" For answer Holmes pushed back the frill of black lace which fringed the hand that lay upon our visitor's knee. Five little livid spots, the marks of four fingers and a thumb, were

printed upon the white wrist. "You have been cruelly used," said Holmes. The lady colored deeply and covered over her injured wrist. "He is a hard man," she said, "and perhaps he hardly knows his own strength." There was a long silence, during which Holmes leaned his chin upon his hands and stared into the crackling fire. "This is a very deep business," he said, at last. "There are a thousand details which I should desire to know before I decide, upon our course of action. Yet we have not a moment to lose. If we were to come to Stoke Moran today, would it be possible for us to see over these rooms without the knowledge of your stepfather?" "As it happens, he spoke of coming into town today upon some most

important business. It is probable

that he will be away all day, and that there would be nothing to dis

turb you. We have a housekeeper

now. but she Is old and foolish, and I could easily get her out of the way."

"Excellent. You are not averse to

this trip, Watson?" "By no means."

Then we shall both come. What

are you going-to do yourself?"

"I have one or two things which I would wish to do now that I am in town. But I shall return by the

twelve o'clock train, 6o as to be there

in time for your coming."

"And you may expect us early in the afternoon. I have myself some small business matters to attend to.

Will you not wait and breakfast?'.' "No. I must go. My heart is light

ened already since I have confided my'

trouble to you. I shall look forward to seeing you again this afternoon." She dropped bef thick black veil over her face and glided from the room. "And what do you think of it all. Watsoo?" asked Sherlock Holmes, leaning back in his chair. "It seems to me to be a most dark and sinister business." "Dark enough and sinister enough." "Yet if the lady is correct in saying that the flooring and walls are sound, and that the door, window and chim

ney are impassable, then her sister,

nJust have been undoubtedly alone when she met her mysterious end." "What becomes, then, of these noc

turnal whistles, and what of the yery peculiar'words of the dying woman?" "I cannot think." "When you combine the ideas of whistles at night, the presence of a band of rynsles who are on Intimate

terms with this old doctor, the fact that we have every reason to believe that the doctor has an interest in preventing his stepdaughter's marriage, the dying allusion to a band, and, finally, the fact that Miss Helen Stoner heard a metallic clang, which might have been caused by one of those metal bars which secured the shutters falling back into their place, I think that there is good ground to thlnjt that the mystery may be cleared along those lines." "But what, then, did the gypsies do?" "I cannot imagine." "I see many objections to any such theory." "And so do I. It is precisely for that reason that we are going to Stoke Moran this day. I want to see whether the objections are fatal., or if they may be explained away. But what in the name of the devil!" The ejaculation had been drawn

from my companion by the fact that

our door had been suddenly dashed open, and that a huge man had framed bimsfelf in the aperture. His costume was a peculiar mixture of the professional and of the agricultural, having a black top-hat, a long

frock-coat, and a pair of high gaiters.

affaire. I know that Miss Stoner has been here. I traced her! I am a dangerous man to fall foul of!. See here." He stepped swiftly forward, seized the poker and bent It into a curve with his huge brown hands. "See that you keep yourself out of my grip," he snarled, and hurling the twisted poker In to. the fireplace, he strode out of the room. "He seems a very amiable person," said Holmes, laughing. "I am not quite so bulky, but if he had remained I might have shown him that my grip was not much more feeble than his own." As he spoke he picked up the steel poker, and with a sudden effort straightened it out again. "Fancy his having the insolence to confound me with the official detective force! This incident gives zest to our investigation, however, and I only trust that our little friend will not suffer from her imprudence in allowing this brute to trace her. Ananow, Watson, we shall order breakfast, and afterwards I shall walk down to Doctors' Commons, where I hope to get some data which may help us in, this matter." It was nearly one o'clock when Sherlock Holmes returned from his excursion. He held in his hand a sheet of blue paper, scrawled over with notes and figures. "I have seen the will of the deceased wife," said he. "To determine

I its exact meaning I have been obliged

with a hunting-crop swinging in hta lLS ??Sll

band. So tall was he that his hat actually brushed the cross bar of the

doorway, and his breadth seemed to span it across from side to side. A large face, seared with a thousand wrinkles, burned yellow with the sun, and marked with every evil passion, was turned from one to the other of us, while his deep-set, bile-shot eyes, and his high, thin, fleshless nose, gave him somewhat the resemblance to a fierce old bird of prey. "Which of you is Holmes?" asked this apparition. "My name, sir; but you have the advantage of me," said my companion, quietly. "I am Dr. Grimesby Roylott, of Stoke Moran." "Indeed, doctor," said Holmes, blandly. "Pray take a seat." "I will do nothing of the kind. My stepdaughter has been here. I have traced her. What has she been saying to you?" "It is a little cold for the time of the year." said Holmes. "What has she been saying to you?" screamed the old man. furiously. "But I have heard that the crocuses promise well," continued my companion, imperturbably.

"Ha! You put me off. do you?" said our new visitor, taking a step forward and shaking his hunting-crop. "I know you, you scoundrel! I have heard of you before. You are Holmes, the meddler." My friend smiled. "Holmes, the busybody!" His smile broadened. "Holmes, the Scotland-yard Jack-in-office!"

Holmes chuckled heartily. "Your conversation is most entertaining," said he. "When you go out close the door, for there is a decided draught." "I will go when I have said my say.

Don't you dare to meddle with my j

investments with which it is concern

ed. The total income, which at the time of the wife's death was little 6hort of 1,100, is now, through the fall in agricultural prices, not more than 750. Each daughter can claim an income of 250, in case of marriage. It is evident, therefore, that if both girls had married, this beauty would have had a mere pittance, while even one of them would cripple him to a very serious extent. My morning's work has not been wasted, since it has proved that he has the very strongest motives for standing ia the way of anything of the sort. And now Watson, this is too serious for dawdling, especially as the old man is aware that we are interesting ourselves In his affairs; 60 if you are ready, we shall call a cab and drive to Waterloo. I should be very much obliged if you would slip your revolver into your pocket. An Eley's No. 2 i3 an excellent argument with gentlemen who can twist steel pokers into knots. That and a toothbrush are. I think, all that we need." Tomorrow "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," continued.

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THE PERFECT MISS. I know a lass, a pretty miss She has a most engaging air. She fills one's heart with dreamy bliss. : Although she never bobbed her hair!

I, know this miss, this pretty lass t'Her life ia not with dreamy pose Of peering in a looking glass y To powder up a shiny nose! ! love this lass, this pretty miss And this I say without much dread: i know her ev'ry dewy kiss T Never is marred by drug shop red! I love this lass, this pretty miss She's not a vapid, silly flirt, But dainty as a chrystalis. Although she ears no knee-length I'. ' skirt! tiwill not wed this pretty maid I'm very, very frank.' you see. While she is not a fickle jade, !Her age. alas! is only three! Saul Charles Edwin Gordon. f The other night we went to a show and when th? actors sprang a gag that Ben Franklin and John Hancock used to chuckle over, the audience roared with laughter. Here is the joke: "Where am I at?" asks the American. - "You shouldsay: "Where is my 'at'?" orrerted theEnglishman. ; If a column writer reached into cold Storage and pulled one as ancient as that, he would be drawn and quartered

burned over a public -bonfire and his ashes scattered from the highest buildfag. Ho-hum! J" A terrible discovery has just been made." " Carpentier's right calf is larger than" his left.' Those who have bought $150 -tickets from speculators will be greatly- exercised when - they heat of this. ! Mrs. Bergdoll says her son Grover, the draft dodger, will yet be president of the.'TTnited Stated. How long is yet? -

this year. And it is believed a lot of the large fat ones have been caught by the blackmailing gang.

Answers to Questions

WHO"WON THAT" WAR, ANYHOW? Headline" In New York Evening Mall:" "Germany May Accept the Allied Terms." 'The Houston "Post" backs Mr. Editon against the wall and asks this tiorve-racking- and perplexing question: rWhat is a Democrat?" i JTh lobster-xatcheo,' according to report, have broken all records thus far

T. G. Does prohibition prevail all over Canada? Only in Quebec. The other provinces have restrictions regarding the sale of intoxicants, however. Jean From whom could I get Information to help organize a Camp Fire Girls society? Ruth Hieger, 133 South Fifteenth street, telephone 1250, probably can give you the information you seek. Subscriber (1) In what county is Severance, Col.? In Weld county. (2) What is the nearest town of any size Greeley, on the Union Pacific, 5-2 miles northeast of Denver. (3) What

is its population? 150. (4) What railroad, if any, is it on? The Union Pacific. W. W. B. Does the present Indiana law provide for the recall of the commission to be elected for the city government, or can they hold office for four years regardless of results? If there are no strings attached to those commissioners it seems to me like jumping out of the frying pan into the fire. The present law does not provide for the recall of commls-' sIoners All of them do not hold office for four years, however. Imme

diately after the election of a commission the law provides that it 6hall be divided into two groups, one of three and one of two 'members. The term of office of the larger group expires at the end of two (2) years and the term of the smaller group at the end of four (4) years, or until their successors have been chosen and qualified. Readers mar obtain annwer to questions by writing The Palladium Q.oeatlona and Anawera department. All qneatlona atanatld be written plainly and briefly. Anawera wtlf H riven briefly.

Rippling Rhymes By WALT MASON

v j TEDIOUS TOPICS. There are so many cheerful matters of which a man may talk and sing, I wonder why a fellow chatters about the grim and grisly thing. I wander daily by the ocean, the wondrous ocean, vast and blue; it fills me with a high emotion, I wnt to talk about the view. And there are always people sitting on chair, and benches near the shore; old ladies with their endless kmtting, old gents who find this life a bore. And they inhale the salty breezes, and they experience no thrills; they talk all day of their dis

eases, of warts and corns and liver

pills. I turn to them at times, and

thunder, "Forget your ringbones for a

day! Admire with me, this glowing wonder, this sea that foils from far

Cathay. Oh, think of distant isles of coral, of lofty palm and banyan tree!

To talk of goitre Is unmoral when you

behold this shining sea!" They look

at me with grins sarcastic, and talk again of purple pills; they speak of operations drastic they've undergone for diver's ills. I have my share of dread diseases, they all are fatal, more or less; but when I breathe the ocean breezes forgotten is my form's distress. When Ocean, busy as a beaver, chants forth its pean, grand and rich. I cannot think of chills and fever, of gout and mumps and barber's itch..

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