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HAS POSITION TO MAINTAIN
Drum Horse Of British and American
Cavalry Bands Must Be Of DIS
tinguished Appearance.

There are grades OF honor. even
among HORSES We are apt 10 THINKS ~
the war horse as a proud animai ana
sa he f.. ana has q right Go he. for he
is called upon to be as brave as hr -
proud Rut proudest and most dienl-
ned If an horses II the army Is the
animal fhat il called upon 10 mn the
position of druui-horse IN the regimeut"l
band IN the American and British
armies cavalry bands are mounted. ana
Tho most honorable position In at me
band Is chat of the bearer II the kettle
drums The horse Is selected for his
dist rguieheI appearance. lie = often
piehald. alfho sometimes pure white
Something more than more beauty or
form Is required ~ fhe drum horse. tie
must h. trained until he becomes "a Dig
nffed and graceful bearer ri fhe hand
some rraprings that pertain 20 his high
calling Ills education h severe and
prolonged bringing him NJ ~ that point
whore his pride and intelligence make
him equal 10 the duties required OF
him
Tie IS severely frie-l by the booming
OF the large drums no carries. hut IN
time he becomes Indifferent 20 their
noise In. tho parade bis rider has his
hands fun IN the 10. ~ the sticks. ne
controls the horse hy means ~ reius
fastened 20 the stirrup strap near the
/ foot Christian Science Monitor
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watch Long Under Ground.

An interesting find has been mnde
IN Kings Park. Edinburgh. While
workmen were Engaged recently ~ cut
ting the channel for the electric cable
from Portobell0 power station. near
- Nargaret's well. in the Kings park.
one Of their number nn"arthed large
gold watch which has turned oui OF
exceptional interest. The watch Vas
handed over 20 the police, ana
Investigation by experts has proved
that II was made in the year liI' or
ITS. The fnce has been slightly lam
aged. but considering the great length
of time which has elapsed, the time
piece Is IN a remarkable state If pres
ervafion. Some 81 the metal wheels
are rusty. but all the gold parts arr
quite bright A scrutiny 90 the police
records for the past 20 wears failed
| 10 find any Information relating =" y
lost or stolen watch answering Z" ih'
| description The number on the water
| Is BAT. and the makers name Is de
scribed by the initials c. VI.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1921-09-29

William Richardson. crimean
war veteran and an eve witness 10
the charge OF the Light brigade az
Balaklava. died here recently, agen
ninety years. He. with seven mem
hers Of the crew of a British mer'
chant vessel. deserted the humdrum
sailing ship nj Constantinopie and en-
listed IN the navy with the Saucy Are
,husa. When the old wooden battle
ship was put out OF action at Seoas
topoi he and - others volunteered
FOR land service I'm the Greenhill BAT
terry. While Mt headquarters he wa
only about twelve feet from Lord Rag
ian when he handed an order 10 Cap
tain Nolan. who carried the messag
10 I.ucan. who issued the order 70
the charge 10 Cardigan ~ St Cath
arines correspondence Toronto Globe
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uo,,,,. ,ohr w-sIev,s.

The term Methodist was first ap-
piled to Charles Wesley. and not TO
John Wesley. the real founder or
Methodism. And II was applied as
term Of ridicule. or as an epithet
Charles Wesley was student al Ok
ford. where, ss he saws. he began Ito
observe the method Of study prescribed
by the university" He must have
been a stickler for method" for he
was always using the word rms
gained me the nickname of Methodist"
he says In one of his letters
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1921-09-29
Future Of Brzrii.

Rrazl. which is almost wholly In
the tropics. has the opportunity 10 mp
80, the belief that no people can reach
the very highest civilization In tropi-
cal climate. The census, Just com
p,e,ed. credits Brazil with aM.ooo""
people which makes II the second
American country In point OF popula-
ton some modern men OF science
maintain that when means have been
found 20 utilize the heat Of the sun
as mechanical energy the tropics VIII
hec,me centers Of production and
therefore Of civilization. IL that shou'o
he true. what country conid match
Brazil. with its great resources OF min
erals. timber and land. and It's great
,avigable rIversf
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She snatched penny from the bag.
and was passing out Of the church
door when Toppkins grabbed her arm
Il say" he muttered. why Boa me
name Of goodness do you come In
here. drop a coin in the hag. and then
take IL out again and leaveT'
The old lady SHOOK him of indig
nantiy. I'm in the wrong church.
she said
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Of
Oft proposed improvement des
erbed as
channel Little Bayou DE Chen
anicon of drans
and elton t
wpre sand the standing Of ol
vatateu which ota present ,apab %
amount fc uiaudo llr aud
theexp mainte of the public
il to the heaha OF ho~
CLERK o. ri-
iay o s,rtant I'D
o. g.
tltraF 1I,rt County, Court
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Cotton-Piant Pest

The moth known as Alabama argyll
lacea. a serious pest OF the cotton
plant. IS one OF the most prolinc OF
insects. In the Gulf states IL produces
M least seven generations annuaiis.
and M the end Of the fourth genera
ton the progeny Of one moth, II they
ALI survived. would amount TO over
200 600. 100000 individuals = Science
Service
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ried iu = % :.
uIked quickly
down the aisle.
sfoppcd by romP
kins dropped a
penny iu fhe bag.
and moved 20 a
seat.
The bag bearer
wnS az the IL ~
pew when the Old
lady came hus
ding back again.
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No Worms in a Healthy Child

All children troubled with Worms have an un-
healthy color which indicates poor blood. and as
rule. there Is more or ess stomach disturbance
GROVES TASIELESS CHILL TONIC given rrsn-
larry for two or three weeks will enrich the blood
improve the digestion and act as general Strength
ching Tonic 20 the whole system Nature viii then
throw of or dispei the worms. and the Child ~tin~
In perfect health. Pleasant IN take 6ec per bottle
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Notice is hereby given t. all persons
having claims against the estate OF q.
w. Newton, ST.. to please file same at
the office OF +. J. Stair, Hickman, KY
or hand same to me properly proven, as
required by law. and all persons indebt-
eed TO said estate Of said decedent will
please call and settle said debts.
G. w. Newton, Jr., admir-.
Sent 7th. 1921. 14-4c
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CO. Name From its TsII.

The sauirrei derived its name from
tts taIl. The word comes from the
Greek skiovrus; ska. a shadow. ana
oura. a tail So that squirrel Is the
animal which shades itself 81 It's taiI
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TAN BOOKS READY.

The 1921 tax books for state ana
county taxes are now ready Tor col
lection Of taxes You will please eau
At the sherif-s office and pay same
H Swayne Walker, Sheriff.
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Commonwealth of Kentucky


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- The -
Scrap Book
SHE RETRIEVED HER PENNY
Elderly Lady Lost Her Way. but Rad
No Intention OF Losing Any
ching Else

T"rnpkins was passing tie on .rfory
bsg in church when an oid lads hmT-
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FOR sALE-Household and Kitchen
furniture Telephone 215.-J. q Sex,
80, tfc-16
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NOTICE

COUNTY COURT OF FULTON COUNTY KENTUCKY.
In The Matter of The Petition M Usher and Others
For the Establishment of the Drainage District In Fulton Coun-
ty Kentucky to be Known Little Bayou De Chen Drainage
Commonw ealth of Kent
Evening journal., 1921-07-27
SMALL AWAITS
SHERIFFS WRIT
Illinois Governor is Ready
TO Surrender to the
State
GIVE BOND
AT CONVENIENCE

CHICAGO. July p Omitted Press)
Governor Len Small. indicted chief
executive OF Illinois. today notified
Sheriff Henry Mester. OF Sangamon
county he is ready to surrender.
After conference here with po-
litical leaders and Albert Fink. at
present his chief attorney. a messag ge
was sent by Fink 10 Mester advising
the Sheriff the Governor would sub
NIT to arrest today in Chicago at the
attorneys office
Mester replied ne would not go "a
Chicago. but would permit the Gov
ernor 20 appear al his convenience in
sangamon county and give bond.
The complete backdown Of the
Governor from his stand to ''resist
arrest" with his entire strength
came as a result Of a change in his
legal advisers.
The widespread public sentiment
In Illinois against the stand taken by
Small in declaring he was above ar
rest had its effect.
The Governor had given no indi-
cation early today whether he would
agree TO the Sherifrs terms that he
must make the arrangements for
bond in Springfield.
II was understood the Governor s
attorneys planned to apply for a writ
OF habeas corpus in a Cook county
court II he were arrested.
Evening journal., 1921-07-27
JAPAN SAYS
she'll TALK
OF FAR EAST
Washington Gets Accept.
ance to Note Suggesting
Disarmament Farley
HUGHES WANTS ALL
SUBJECTS DISCUSSED

WASHINGTON. July 27. CUnitee
Press s)-Japan has accepted the
American proposal for a discussioa
Of Pacific and Far Eastern prob
lens in the Washington disarma-
ment conference. IL was learned
authoritatively today.
While the bare fact OF the receipt
or the reply was announced. II wac
learned that Secretary Hughes had
not yet seen the communication. and
therefore the nature OF the note was
not forthcoming.
The communication Is being de-
coded by State Department experts.
Il was explained.
The Japanese reply 70 President
Hardings invitation. however. .
understood TO contain important
qualifications.
The reply, handed TO Edward Bell.
charge OF the American embassy tn
Toxic. last night. was received ~
the state Department today. Thk
message is lengthy. and experts ars
recoding Il. The text will not be
made public for some time 1t was
stated.
The government is making a Wig
CONTINUED on Page Two.l
Evening journal., 1921-07-27
De VALERA CALLS
PEACE MEETING
Will Discuss British Offer
With Leaders of Repub-
lican Army
HOPES TO END
ALL OPPOSITION

LONDON. July 27. Omitted Press)
president" de Valera has called
conference OF Irish Republican
army leaders and his chief support
ers to conference in Dublin on tho
British peace proposals. It was
learned authoritatively today.
The conference was regarded as
favorable sign here. indicating that
spmmcient approval has been OBJ
tained 20 warrant extending the cir
Gle OF those 10 whom the terms have
been submitted.
II was believed that those Dali
Eireann members who are az large
already have met to consider the
British offer and 10 pass on them
more or less formally.
Opposition is known 10 have de-
veloped but there was growing be-
lief that de Valera will be able to
overcome II. at least TO the extent
OF obtaining approval OF counter
Q iEgestions.
Evening journal., 1921-07-27
.P.R.R.OFFERS
Piece WORK
TO 500 MEN
TOdd's Cut Shop Workers
to Consider Scale Before
Answering
WILL NOT TRANSFER
ANY LOCAL WORK

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will offer employment begin
ming August to 800 former en-
ployes OF the Todd's Cut shops who
were laid or in the Spring. The
men will be employed on locomotive
repair work only Whether these
men go TO work will depend entirely
upon their attitude toward the terms
offered by the company. They will
be placed on piece work. with a
rate made on the earnings OF the
average workman.
A majority Of the employees. either
the ones working or those laid of.
signihed their willingness by a re-
cent vote 10 return to the piece work
basis. It was said al the offices Of
the company this morning that the
piece work plan was more just. both
TO the employe and the employer.
than any other yet tried. and n the
men notified 10 return are willing
to accept these terms 800 will go 10
work In the locomotive shops.
Should IL be found that the em-
ploying OF men in the car repair
plant on a piece work basis can be
tcontinued on page twol
Evening journal., 1921-07-27
BROTHERS MEET
AFTER 25 YEARS
Jacob Hoffmeier Comes
Back From Ohio to Visit
Gottlieb
COMES FROM WEST
UNANNOUNCED

After a separation extending over
twenty-three years during which
time neither had seen. conversed nor
corresponded with the other. two
brothers. Gottlieb Honmeier. 11Os
West Second street. this city. and
Jacob Honmeier. Of Alliance O.. met
here last evening.
The reunion occurred In the West
Second street home OF the Whining
ton brother. IL was a surprise visit.
and the brothers and their relatives
were overioyed by the reunion. Jacob
Hofmeier was accompanied by his
daughter. Rose. a young woman.
Both branches Of the family Joined
In making the reunion a gala affair.
The western brother and his daugh-
ter will remain In Wilmington until
Sunday.
The Honmeiers were born I'm
Switzerland and came 10 America
when children. Gottlieb is now 65
years old. while his brother from
Ohio is go years OF age. As young
'tt'A NA'a AANfA AH Anlr city InNn
Jacob went to Ohio TO live. He re-
turned TO this city about a quarter
Of century ago on a visit to his
brother, then returned to Alliance
and was never more heard OF until
last evening. when ne stopped al the
home Of his brother. The western
brother said he had often thought OF
his brother in Wilmington and won
dered IL he were living. Two weeks
ago ne decided TO make the trip east
and see II he could find any trace Of
Gottlieb
Upon arriving in this city he went
TO the old home, which had been at
III Rodman street. and was sur
prised TO learn that his relative did
not live there. After making in-
quiries and going to several locations.
the Ohio man found his brother al
the West Second street home.
Evening journal., 1921-07-27
MAYOR MUM ON
HARBOR BONDS
Will Send His Opinion on
Question TO City Coun-
Gil Tonight
MANY BELIEVE
ANSWER is VETO

Mayor Harvey will send his deci-
sion on the ordinance for issuance
Of $500. 900 in bonds for harbor inn
provement to City Council at its ses-
sion I'm committee of the whole to-
night
Although the Mayor said today he
had not yet made up his mind what
his action would be. general belief
throughout the Public Building and
in political and business circles was
that he intended vetoing the ordi-
nance.
1T would not be courteous for me
to announce my decision before
sending il TO Council" said Mayor
Harvey. when seen in his Office short
ly before noon today. besides I
may state that / have not yet made
up my mind on the question. I'm
der the City Charter my decision
must be reached by midnight to-
night. so I shall send word Of my
action to Council at its session this
evening.
The Mayor has three courses OF
procedure open to him under the
provisions Of the City Charter. one
is to approve the ordinance. the sec
ond is to veto IL. and the third is
to permit il to become a law with
out his signature.
During the interview with the
Mayor today he read a communica-
continued on page two)
Evening journal., 1921-07-27
SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR TEACHERS
Service Citizens Announces
80 Are Available For
Aspiring Girls
ALSO MAY BORROW
UP TO 5000 YEARLY

Dean Winifred J. Robinson, OF the
Woman's College. in a talk address
ed 10 the students OF the Newark
Summer school at luncheon hour
yesterday called TO the attention OF
the teachers from all parts OF Della
ware. the scholarships and loan
fund which make IL possible for any
ambitious young women in the State
20 obtain a college education.
Through the cooperation OF the
Service Citizens OF Delaware thirty
scholarships OF $3.50 each a year,
are available for Delaware teachers
who wish to take the two-year
teacher training course at the Wo-
mans College. In addition there is
"a loan fund from which the student
may borrow, with proper security.
5000 year beginning with the sec
ond semester OF the Freshman year.
There are acres OF diamonds
right here" Dean Robinson de-
clared, lin the field OF education. /
urge YOU not TO be afraid TO grasp
the opportunity that is yours The
teacher TO live up to her profe ion.
needs great mass OF subject mat
ter, which she can get in the short
est possible time through the coll
lege course. The Woman's College
is eager 10 welcome you to continue
your work throughout the college
year"
Evening journal., 1921-07-27
sen. DUPONT
ACTIVE With
NEW DUTIES
Remains in Washington to
Confer With Party
Leaders
SENATOR BALL HOST
AT LUNCHEON PARTY
speclal II Nd Evenlng Ionrnal-

Special TO The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON, ID. C.. July 27.-
Following the ceremony at which
General r. Coleman DUPONT took the
oath OF Office yesterday. Senator J..
Heisler Ball. OF Delaware. enter
tained Senator DUPONT. members Of
his family and others at luncheon in
Senator Balls committee room
Among those who attended were
Mrs T. c. dupont Mrs. Hollyday S.
Needs and Mrs. c. Douglas Buck.
daughters OF Senator and Mrs.
dupont; F. V. DUPONT. son OF the
new Senator. Mayor Leroy Harvey.
Robert n. Richards. Mrs. Clarence c.
Killen. Of Wilmington; Postmaster
General VIII n. Hays Assistant
Postmaster General Harry II. Bnlany
and few others.
Senator Ball and Senator Richard
=. Ernest of Kentucky. met Senator
dupont az the station on his arrival
in Washington. Among the first to
congratulate Senator DUPONT. after
being sworn In. was Senator Under
wood. OF Alabama, Democratic
leader.
Senator dupont and his family re-
Continued on Page TNy0.l
Evening journal., 1921-07-27
Police WON'T
INVESTIGATE
RACE Betting
Ignore Newspaper Charge
That City Gambling is
wide Open"
SAY MANY WOMEN
FOLLOW PONIES

Directors Of Public Safety have re-
fused TO institute an investigation Of
alleged gambling houses here where
race track books are maintained.
despite the fact that George Black.
superintendent Of Police, as well as
another city official who attended the
directors meeting. urged that such
a course be taken.
The matter was brought before the
Directors yesterday afternoon by
superintendent Black who referred
20 newspaper articles relating to
open gambling in the city on horse
racing. lie said he had done every
thing In his power TO stop tho
gambling and as far as he could
learn from his officers the raiding
of the Jenness store in West Seventh
street, several weeks ago. had ac-
complished its purpose. Superin-
tendent Black urged that the Com
missioners summon the owners OF
the newspaper publishing such
articles, or the writer's. and compel
Them to furnish the department with
whatever information they may have
that would warrant the assertion that
Continued on PAGE Two;
Evening journal., 1921-07-27
HARRINGTON HAS
GREATEST FAIR
First Day Brings Out
Happy Crowd of Sight
SeerS
BLOODED STOCK
MAKES FINE SHOW
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal
HARRINGTON. July 27.-The
second annual Kent and Sussex
County Fair opened yesterday under
the most auspicious circumstances.
and il the first days attendance
may be taken as a guide the num-
Der OF visitors this year will greatly
exceed that OF last year. In spite
Of the extremely dry weather and
intense heat. the thermometer reg
istering 90 degrees early in the
afternoon. automobiles began pour
ing into the grounds early I'm the
morning. bringing merry groups Of
people out for a days innocent rec
reauon. and every incoming train
added TO the number. According to
estimates made last night by the
gatemen the number in attendance
yesterday will run more than 1000,
and the number OF automobiles ex-
ceeded 400.
No admission was charged for chill.
dren. and hundreds Of them took
advantage Of the opportunity offered.
The fair grounds are only a few
minutes ride from the depot and a
large line Of jitneys was in waiting
on every train that arrived yester-
day. fortunately for the visitors. as
chile the distance from the depot
is not too far for walking. owing TO
the dryness OF the soil and the large
number OF teams and vehicles OF
various kinds using the roads. pas
sage by foot was soon rendered out
OF the question.
Once inside the grounds, how
ever. one met with a different con-
dition OF affairs. Beautifully graded
streets and driveways had been lib
orally sprinkled. laying the trouble
some dust. and making the walk
about the grounds pleasure. while
rest tents scattered over the grounds.
several excellent pumps and many
refreshment stands served TO provide
for the wants OF every one.
on entering the gates the visitor
is greeted by the Midway" and It
is some show. Gathered in many
tents are some Of the most novel
continued on page two)
Evening journal., 1921-07-27
HARVEY MAY BRING
PEACE In SILESIA

PARIS. July 27-CUnited Press)
Developments today showed that
France and Great Britain still are
Tar from accord in regard to Upper
Silesia.
Reports here indicated that the
British foreign officials adamant in
its refusal to dispatch troops or
consent TO France sending a division
OF her own.
French diplomats were hopeful
tnat Ambassador Harvey's presence
on the Supreme Council will give
France and Britain a mediator I'm
case their disagreement becomes OK
ccedinglv serious.
Evening journal., 1921-07-27
Dr. Stone Killed BY Plunge In
Canadian Rockies In Attempt
to Rescue Wife From Cremce

BANFF. Alberta. July 27 - The
lure OF the Canadian Rockies has
claimed the life Of Dr. W. r. stone.
president OF Purdue University and
one OF the countrys educators
The body OF Doctor Stone was
found jammed between two sharp
lettings of rock az the base OF Mount
Asnon. He had fallen into tho crew
ice while attempting TO rescue his
wife.
Mrs. Stone was found seriously in
Iured, lying at the foot OF the
crevice.
Mrs. Stone was rushed 20 an emer-
gency hospital at Camp Assiniboinc.
and a corps OF doctors and nurses.
sent from here. ministered 90 her.
Physicians said she may recover. She
would not talk Of her narrowing ex-
perienoes. during which she spent
hours lying in the crevice. a few feet
from the body of her husband. She
did not know Of his death. however.
until informed by her rescuers.
The body OF Doctor Stone was
found Sunday 1t took nearly an en-
tire day 20 remove IL from the crew