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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06
OUR E NATIONAL
HABIT.

Figures have been compiled
showing how many pies and cak-
es, cream putfs and eclairs, choc-
olate candies, sundaes an d
sweets we're consumed by Amer
lean soldiers stationed in Ger
many last year, and they seem
to bear out the assertion that
Americans are fonder of sugary
edibies than any other people
in the world. Prior to the war,
the Englishman, with his pre-
objection for jam, was the cham
pion sugar eater, consuming
S6.3 pounds a year. The Amer
lean was a close second, with a
consumption of S1.6 pounds. The.
Frenchman, the German and the
Hollander ate about 40 pounds
each, while the annual consump-
ton per capita in Greece, Italy,
and Serbia was only several
pounds. But there has been an
increase in our consumption of
the sweet stuff since then. and
we are now probably well in the
lead.
We eat so much sugar because
we like its flavor, rather than be-
cause Of its nutritive value. 1t
is fortunate for US that unless
taken in extraordinary quanti-
ties it is digestible. Investiga-
tons made by government ex-
perts show that there is little
basis for such popular beliefs as
that heavy consumption of
sweets may cause govt. AS it
is a highly concentrated food,
however, the experts say it is
inadvisable to eat more than
four or five ounces a day, unless
one is engaged in hard muscular
labor out of doors.
We have given up using SUI
gar with meat. Old cook books
show that meat pies used to be
seasoned with sugar and
spices. The mince pie is about
the only survivor of this kind
of dish. But we use sugar with
other things that from a
astronomical point of view
might be better without them.
There is danger that our GUS
Of sweetening things will
cause us to lose our apprecia-
of the fine flavor of un-
'weetened tea and coffee, the
1utty taste of grains, and the
natural taste of mild fruits.
With their true flavor conceal
I'd by sugar these things lose
some of their piquancy, and we
10 not have the variety of flaw {
RS that we would have if we !
lsed the saccharine material /
ess greedily. :
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06
A TALE OF w NATIONS

Fifty years ago, with out de-
muir or delay, prompt to the
minute according to agreement,
France paid to Germany the sum
of 100000 francs, the first
instalment Of the total indemnity
of ten times that amount arts
ing from her defeat in the Fran
co-Prussian war. This was less
than three months after the sur
render of Paris and less than
two months after the arrange
ment of the preliminaries of
peace. France had been compell-
ed to cede to Germany the whole
of Alsace, except Belfort, and
the province Of Lorraine, includ-
ing the fortresses of Metz and
Strasburg and to agree to pay
an indemnity of 5000, 900, 900.
francs within three years. The
German army of occupation was
to be withdrawn gradually as
each instalment was paid.
France surprised Germany and
the world by paying the hugh
sum, much greater then than
now, long before the final date.
prescribed. France had not in
vaded German territory, had
caused no damage to German
towns and industries, had not
laid waste her fields. The indem-
ity imposed was for the sole pur-
pose of paying Germans expen-
Ses in the war, which had added
so materially to her national
wealth.
Today, fifty years after, it is
turn to do the pay
ing. And how is she meeting the
which she has brought
upon herself by her acts of ag-
gression and vandalism? One
moment she tries the baby act,
with tears for mercy
her "oppressors." When
his does not seem to avail, she
to- bluff. But neither
ears nor threats will avail the
"welcher" in history,
he bully and braggart that now
las been brought low. Germany
.annot wriggle out of it. Ger
many must pay.
Two years after cessation of
lostilities Germany has paid
carcely two per cent Of the
Iamage she caused. And three
months after the ending of the
Cranco-Prussian war, in which
had caused no material
to German territory,
france had begun to keep her a.
,reement and pay her indemni-
y.
1t is Germany's turn.
Clean up the back yards and
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

While it is interesting to know
that there are 10, 7OS, 9S7 aliens
in the United States, but what
most Americans would like to
know is how many hyphens are
included in the lot.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

Workers who get d cut in wag4
es but keep on working have the
satisfaction of knowing that it
is not a 100 per cent cut, which
is the case with those who
strike.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

Americans have one cause for
qualification in President Hard
ing's selection of an ambassador
to London. Harvey's Weekly
has suspended.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

Plans are reported under way
in Washington to stabilize the
dollar, but the minute it finds
itself in a meat market it will
go all to pieces.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

1t will soon be time to make
plans for the annual vacation,
if any.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

Egypt had home brew 1900
years ago, and that, perhaps, is
what the Sphinx has been keep
ing mum about.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

After all, it is the statesman
ship Of Foch that Germany I'M
derstands best.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

If big Bill" Haywood has re-
ally gone to Russia, is not that
punishment enough?
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

Butter and eggs are down, but
you can't prove it by the price
of an egg sandwich.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

What has become of the old
tariff argument that "the for
eigner pays the tax?'
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

So far as we know, Berlin has
not yet denied that Germany
was in the world war.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

The man who wants to drown
his sorrow these days is out of
luck.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

The distance to a mans cellar
these days is measured by the
way the Old Grow flies,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

The much-talked-of Columbia
that gets the roll isn't the one
that is the gem of the ocean.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

The strawberry and the short
cake in the restaurant never
solved relatively, either.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

Tipping is a practice that en-
ables the man who can't afford
it to create the impression that
he can.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

Clean up the back yards and
back up the clean yards.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-05-06

AAAo oOA@S" NASoS NHJ SN -
luck.
1t will soon be time to make
plans for the annual vacation,
if any.
After all, it is the statesman
ship of Foch that Germany UNI
derstands best.
Butter and eggs are down, but
you can't prove it by the price
of an egg sandwich.
If big BiIl' Haywood has re-
ally gone to Russia, is not that
punishment enough?
What has become of the old
tariff argument that "the for
eigner pays the tax?"
So far as we know, Berlin has
not yet denied that Germany
was in the world war.
The distance to a mans cellar
these days is measured by the
way the Old Grow flies.
The strawberry and the short
cake in the restaurant never
solved relatively, either.
The much-talked-of Columbia
gets the roll isn't the one
that is the gem of the ocean.
Tipping is a practice that en-
the man who can't afford
it to create the impression that
ne can.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-01
U. S. FOREIGN TRADE FALLS
Big Shrlnkase In Business with
Europe and South America

Washington, March 1.-Thorc was Il
sharp falling off in American trade with
Europe in January MS compared with
December and a reduction in the volume
of trade with SSuth America.
\ trade review issued today by the
Department Of Commerce showed that
exports to Germany decreased nearly
$4,000 600 as compared with Decem-
Der and imports from that country
nearly 81 900 900. The export figures
w"r" $4N. $50 600 and the total imports
81 .G3O 600.
Exports Of $l1O, ,SO2 900 to Great
Britain coA2arcd with $13S. 500, 900 the
month before and imports were ST., .
+%7 900 compared with $40 ,334 900
Exports 20 Franc" werc S3i S25. 600
against S3S.0ll 600 IN December and i'm
ports slO.Ol2 900 cs RgainFt 81. sos. 900.
Exports e. Italy we're aga $50 900 as against
f3l.04l. 600 the month before and imports
Exports 10 Spaiy werc $l4 06S 600 as
against $lT.Ol9, 600 and imports s. 400 900
as against 81 O3l 600 Exports to Brazil
were Sl4. .l2N. 900, az against SO 233 900 and
imports were f9.7l2,Oo0. es against
50 $50 600
Exports % and imports from Chi'e. Ar.
gentina. Uruguay and Central America
showed prCport!onato reductions. Tho 0s-
ures for canada wcr": Eyports. s5+ 50" -
rorts t34 80 600. as against $50 5Od o0O
For Cubu thCv were. Exports. $40, +Oi. 900,
as against Rl5 357. 900 and imports 3lg .
30 900. ~ against SlO.790 600.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-01
SENATE IN BATTLE
|. ON NAVY PROGRAM
Poindexter Charges Borah With
Misstatements Concerning
Naval Strength
U. S. IN CRITICAL SITUATION
BY the Associated Press

Washington, March big and lit.
tie navy champions continued today
their battle in the Senate over the navy
appropriation bill. Senator Poindex.
ter, Of Washington, in charge, gave
notice that he intended to ''fx re.
sponsibility" II the bill failed.
Declaring that Senator Borah, Of
Idaho, had made several misstatements
in his speech yesterday regarding the
bill, Senator Poindexter said that with
the completion Of the present building
program the American navy would be
80 per cent behind Great Britain" :"
instead Of 81 per cent ahead, as stated
by Senator Borah.
The Washington senator declared
that It was proposed to destroy the
one thing the United States got out OF
the world war--''the opportunity to
develop the navy"
1--WE didn't even get the island Of
Yap," he added, although Japan got
an imense empire Of 1900, 900 square
miles Of island and water in the Pacific.
After 1t Is too late to protect American
interests we begin to assert our rights.
The United States is confronted with q
very critical situation In our foreign
relations
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-01
BIC SCHOOL EXHIBIT
HERE IN 1926 URGED
Former Candidate for Super
intendent Says City Has
Great Opportunity Now
LAUDS DR.. BROOME HIGHLY

Atlantic City, March 1.-The scsqui-
centennial celebration in 1925 furnishes
Philadelphia a definite. concrete oppor-
tunity to work for the best kind of an
exhibit. the best big school system in
the country, says DR.. Harry B. Wilson,
superintendent Of schools at Berkeley,
Calf
| DIR. Wilson. who is stopping at the
Hotel Traymore during the convention
Of the National Educational Associa /.
ton. addresses the superintendents Of
the country today on How Superin.
tendent Should Spend His Time"
DIR. Wilson was strongly favored by
phia Board Of Education during the
earlier stages Of the long deadlock over
n choice for school head. but withdrew
| from consideration.
During my visit in Philadelphia
said DR.. Wilson, II could not help
notice that there was q wealth Of latent,
good material there. All that is needed
is the proper incentive for united effort.
I'm DR.. Edwin G. Broome, the
schools have discovered n very well
trained leader who could put through
n splendid program, il everybody would
get behind him and give him their very
best efforts.
Il have been told that much motion
is lost in your city, by the tendency OF
factions to scrap among themselves. lt
given something concrete In the way OF
goal TO strive for. they could forget
these differences and achieve something
of which they all might be proud.
with this thought in mind. IL every e
body In Philadelphia got behind Or.
nrI ata Na1 .,nhN "A
would have an exhibit to show the world
in 1926.
Think Of a great set Of schools all
in perfect sanitary condition. Think
of model classes working before the
eyes OF the public, and many other
| splendid features groomed for the
| worlds gaze. Think Of an enthusi-
astic set of teachers vieing with each
other to see how far they could pro-
| gress.
Think what great advertisement
| It would be for the city, to the world
at large. 1t seems TO me that your
| business men and Chamber Of Commerce
and public spirited citizens generally
would be too keen to overlook this bet,
and would do all that lay in their power
| to make this dream come true.
Education can be sold to the
public and bring good prices, too, If
the proper ideals are held up, a
sound. progressive program mapped out
and proper sincere effort and co opera e
tion be brought to bear upon it.
"The best big school system in the
country is a possibility for the sesqui-
centennial celebration in Philadelphia.
one of which every citizen can feel
proud II this united, sincere and hearty
effort on the part of everybody can be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-01
"CHARMED-LIFE" MAN QUITS
Powder Plant Employe, 81 Years in
Service, Escapes Scores Of Blasts

Herbert G.. Chase. of Gibbstown, y.
J.. has led charmed life He has been
in the midst of death and destruction OF
scores of occasions when fire and cX
pIosion visited the du Pont powder
works. where he has been employed for
forty one yeas. He has helped to
rcscuc many of his f"llowworkcrS but
has never been seriously injured him.
self. Newspaper men were 30 sure Of
the charm that whenever there was an
explosion at the plant they would scnr'u
out Mr. Chase. He was always ready
to talk and give Information to the
papers.
Rut Mr.. Chase viii no longer have
need Of his charm for tomorrow he vol
unfairly rPtrcs from active duties in
the powder company. Not only did he
live through many disasters but he was
the oldest cmploye in point Of service
in the GibbstOwn pant. lie was also
identified with many improvements in
Guiding the handsome du Pont club
house. In his youth he was a minstrel
and travelled extensively. He was also
q song writer and Il musician.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-01
MAGISTRATE IS PENN PROF
That Is, Harris Conducts Law
Classes for Students al His Office

Magistrate Harris, who does most Of
his business at his private Office at
Thirty seventh and Market streets, has
been resting content upon his compli.
m"ntnry label "judgo But not any
more.
Today ho joined tho ranks Of the in.
Ntructors Of the University of pcnnsyl.
vania law school. He is not on the
payroll, and n" wears no flock Of high.
sounding initials after his namr, but the
students insist ne j. prof"
Recently Magistrnt" Harris extended
m invitation TO tho law students 10
come to his Office and study law.
Tho first "rlass' was held in lis Of
hco this morning, when ten students
attended and watched tho disposal of
many different types Of cases. They
wer" permitted 10 ask questions. and
at III" end tn" magistrate gave them an
interesting talk on the workings Of the
minor judiciary in this city, Ten more
students will attend next week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-01
OFFER WOOD PROVOST POST
General Sought to Head U. Of p,
Says Preside mt Elect

General Leonard Wood has been Of.
fered the post OF provost of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania.
1t is understood the salary, should
he accept, will be between $50, 900 and
$25 900 year.
President -elect Harding told corre-
spondents that the general had been
offered the position to succeed the for.
mer provost. Or. Edgar Fahs Smith.
He made the statement on his train en-
route to Marion, o.
Today trustees of the University de.
clined to comment on the report.
"The figure Of $25,0 900 named is,
am quite sure, not correct" declared
DR.. Robert G. lie Conte, at his home
early today. II cannot say, for I do
not know. whether or not the general
has accepted. must refer you to Mr..
G. c. Harrison"
David Milne, from his home in Ger.
mantown. also referred TO Mr.. Har.
rison, but did not deny the pending
negotiations.
'"There is some smoke there, all
right" he declared. but Mr.. Harrison
is the man whom you should consult for
confirmation on this. ] can neither
confirm nor deny It.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-01
JUSTICE SPEEDS UP
quick Trial Promised Men Accus.d
OF Attack on Woman

Iwo men charged with attacking
Or"taIIy beating and robbing q school
teacher on February - were ird,o,oI
t%ioi n ihe grand jury today and viii he
&, ,ant dn"F ar" Henry Wilson. Kater
street near Twenty first. and Thoma.
Page. Fitzwater street noor n' p Jonas
hoth are Negroes. The womor '"a.' at
Ia"kHd is Mrs. Marie Stcrrctt ~ oG59
Ha'nbridge street, who was strrrk oro,
ihr IN, mead with n milk bottle and drawgcJ ~yeI
tltzwater streets. '''' ana
On February - the two mon uo.o
arrested they were held within, NrrS hnH
me following day. Yesterday thry o%,, nrn
SAID to have confessed TO Tho Hilary, nlr
today they w"r" indicted and romorrmn, rr,nr
an"Ir r"Yo ,raa' ri on charges of robbery. az" az
graVHt"d assault and bttory and rorrS as
ing concealed deadly weapons Wv viii y"to toio
Place. VIII take
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-01
CLAIM CITY WAGONS
Contractors Have Replevln Wrr
Served on Director caVer

Ownership Of thirty six rubbish
wagons now being used by the city is in
question, following service Of a writ Of
replevin on Director Of Public Works
Caven today.
The writ was issued by H. a Nc
'lemen and Brother, contractors, Thir-
1eenth and Skunk streets They sought
10 recover possession Of the wagons,
which they said had gone from their
possession to that Of James Irwin.
They allege that Irwin, who held n
small street cleaning contract in lD2U.
but VINO did not bid for or did not rc,
Ceivc a 1921 contract, had no right to
dispose of the rubbish wagons 10 the
city. When the city authorities started
operations cleaning certain streets tins
year the need Of wagons was apparent
and n deal wns engineered with Irwin
by which they were 10 become IN" prop
erty of the Citv, N about 500 cHrh,
lhe bill now being in process Of puy-
Tnen'.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-01
HOUSTON "SUBPOENAED"
BY SENATE LOAN PR0BERS
Committeeman Hint at Contempt
Proceedings II He Ignores Order


Proceedings II He Ignores Order
Washington, March Secretary
Houston is directed" in resolution
adopted today by the Senate Judiciary
committee TO produce complete treasury
files of correspondence relating to for
eign loans. Members Of the commit
tee said the resolution was virtually a
quantity subpoena" in form.
The resolution was introduced by
Senator Reed, author of the bill to
prohibit further loans to foreign gov
crnmcnts, and was adopted in executive
session. Committeeman said II made
II mandatory" for the secretary ia
appear before the committee tomorrow
with the full correspondence.
Secretary Houston informed the com
mittce yesterday that he had referred
the correspondence to Secretary Colby,
of the state DEPARTMENT, for determine q
tion as to what part OF It could he sub
mitted to the committee without af-
teCting the public interest
Senator Reed reiterated today that
Secretary Houston ought to be "citod
for contempt and declared that un-
less the secretary produced the papers
as directed by the resolution he would
ask the Senate to take action.
Some members Of the committee said
the failure of the secretary to comply
with the committees "direCtion' would
make him liable to contempt proceed q
ings before the bar Of the Senate. as
the resolution had been adopted under
authority given the committee tO call
cabinet members for whatever infOrma e.
tion they desired
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-01
ToDAYs MARRIAGE LICENSES

Morrlswcrsells 545 W.ntou st. cad Yo,,a
Pes,coe $40 FerEon -
Harry f. BitterIick 5IA0 Cedar ave and
Lucy Il Norman RutLedge Pa
Joseph Rubin l93s y 3lst st ard NiDll r
Brodsky. 2635 ). 9th 81
Michael DurAnt, $50 y. Iordln e. and
Freda uosger. l74o y. 9orh -
Ie Roy c Enochs. 8s45 Powalron ave and
Violet L, HALEY 1920 Sprns Gard,a sr
Nicholas A. Garter Gl2 y 30h 81 ana
Marie r. Hogan, 1925 y l7th :,
Harry Creamann. $50 WIntOn s. and MARY
PraymAtt. Gl2 P.orce 81
AbA KrAuse. 1928 y 2gth r, and Pa..l.rs
GrarmaR 1852 Palethorpe
Rohert, Nelson 1910 y I'm 81. aud J.lla
II Saver 1927 ~ l3th IT.
Alexander Williams NineRnd y and
rillie. A. Cooper, 1909 wood 81
Harry Nuskey. 2236 \. Hope St. ana Sarah
Cory 2988 y Hope n.
Luther Valentine, 1924 Myrtle 81 and Sarah
Hogan. 1899 Myrtle n.
winAcd 8. McKcown. Doveatown. Pa ami
Clara Kees 2+ll Nessaio St
beth 0reRson, 1877 y An -
George Thomas Lloyd, lAlO NJ yerr,r st..
and Marie y, Lawrence llG $ 33l .,
Frr0rot r. Lucas DalUmurr ALi 3.'
g. raI e.. WhslonI. 2iOi f AdIIsrn 49,.
~ q sr.r. 4"!s H""s,ngIun a,t and
MaUc. VI. Schultz, 33O5 y 2"d st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-01
LEONARD THOMAS To BE
WE'D IN STOTESBURY HOME
Romance Of clubman and Mrs. Aus
tin 7. saokett eliminates Tomorrow

Romance Of clubman and Mrs. Aus
tin 7. saokett eliminates Tomorro"
Dispatches from Palm Beach to New
York todcy tell Of the marriage. to pt
performed at noon tomorrow; D.
Leonard NJ. Thomas, former diploma,
and wealthy clubman ~ New YORK. 10
Mrs. Austin Townsend Sackctt, OF New
London and Palm Beach. the ceremony
to take place In the ballroom OF r.
Mirasol, the villa of Mr.; and Mrs. H.
r. Stotesbury, Of this city.
It Is indicated in the dispatches the
wedding Is the elimination OF romance
Of Palm Beach, and that even the
closest friends of Mr.. Thomas did not
know, or will not know until they re
ccive an invitation some time today
that the wedding was planned to take
place this week.
Mrs. Joseph r. Widener will be in
the select cotcrie Of guests at the wed
ding. A number Of intimate friends
Of Mr.. Thomas, from New York, are
also to attend.
Mrs. Sackett recently was awarded
decree Of divorce from Austin Sack
cit. Before her marriage she was Miss
Marie Good Of Brooklyn and Long
Island.
Mr.. Thomas was divorced late In 1918
in Paris by Mrs Blanche Oelrichs
Thomas, society poetess and once re-
garded as "the most beautiful woman
in America" In August, 1920, she
married John Barrymore, the actor.
Mr.. Thomas has been personally su
porvising the construction Of n $500, ,00C
Spanish villa on the ocean front al
a Se Bs"Sh soTsern anf home Se and bs BRIDE T
will occupy.
Mr.. Thomas is son of the lat,
George G. Thomas, of this city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-01
Ray E. Machen Fought of
Lim'rickitis for a Long
Time, but Succumbed-.
and He's Glad
Jury in Income Assurance
Syndicate Offices Atcmds
Him Highest Pay Per
Word He Erer Made
Thanks Jack for Prize

To Jack Jingle BOX
was very glad to get your letter
with check for $40, and | want
to thank you for it,
think most Of the boys in Mer
chnntvlle will try for q prize now,
as they want me TO whack up with
them. Very sincerely yours,
FRANK W. HENRY, lr.
127 Maple terrace, Merchantville.
There's another Jacks Jingle
Box today--for all the boys and all
the girls in Philadelphia and all
around. You'll find It third page
from the last-oppositc the funny
pictures.