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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23
TUESDAY. AUGUST %. 1921.
THE IDEA, AND NOT THE LANG
UAGE Is WHAT COUNTS

There is said to be considerable
disappointment i'll diplomatic
circles over the fact that French
is not going to be the language
spoken at the coming conference
on disarmament. Altho h
Frcnchmen are accustomed to the
legend in Paris store windows
English spoken here" it is nat
urally disconcerting to them 70
think that anyone could suggest
speaking English at an interna-
tional conference.
They summon history to their
aid To uphold the priority OF
French. Was there not time
when even English kings and
other foreign potentates talked
only French? Has not French
been at all times the language OF
peace conferences The Hague
conference. and the conference at
Versailles. were not these con
Quoted in French? French has
always been the language of di-
plomacy, the carefully guarded
speech OF diplomats
The Washington conference on
disarmament, however. if it is not
going to repeat the follies of Yer
sailleS. to say nothing of confer
ences which preceded that one.
will have to resort to a language
which has hitherto been but little
used in diplomatic circles We
may as we'll admit it. for we shall
learn it later on il we do not adj
nit it now. the language OF diplo-
mats has been much too frequent
~ employed in the past to befud-
die the people. The less diplo-
macy of certain kind we have
at the Washington conference the
better it will be for all the nations
of the earth.
True. it does not matter III what
national tongue the ideas are cX-
pressed, but on the whole it is
clear that in the matter of bring
ing us peace the language of the
diplomats has been a failure in
the past. not because it happened
TO be French--for that language
has charm and beauty all its
own.-but because these worthless
have never talked the language OF
the people. When they talk that
language. clearly and cmphatical-
", the people will understand. no
matter in what tongue the words
are uttered.
After all. the chief business to
be transacted at any genuine con-
ference on disarmament is simple
enough to be understood by all.
We may veil it by subterfuge and
distort it by diplomatic language
but in the end this will only I'M
terfere with the business in hand.
If the representatives who come
to Washington from abroad could
really feel and express what is in
the hearts aud minds of the plain
people the world over, is there
any doubt but that they would ac-
complish the great object OF their
convocation?
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23
Going Forward In Sports

The Navy has been pushing forward
very rapidly in sports during recent
years. and football confidence has been
gained by its victories over the Mill
tary Academy. For several years past
1t has gained first place in more
branches of sports than any other in7
stitution. but it is recognized that foot
ball continues to be the real test OF
athletic position. For this reason the
Navy people are tremendously anxiors
to secure the place that victories over
Princeton and Penn State would give
them.
Princeton loses Murray. but has
Lourie in tho backfield and keck IA
tackle, two Of the most valuable play
ars on the college football field last
season. On the other hand, the Navy
has excellent prospects and has most
If its best men from last year, both in
he backfield and line. 1t is in the
backiield that its material is particu-
arly strong and its prospects brill
liant. There is, in fact. such an ar
ray of high-grade mon that it will
5e difficult to pick first choice line
mn
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23

make the game of special interest
Not only does il look as if both viii
be very strong this season, but there
is a rivalry in athletics between them
second only TO that of the two service
schools for each other. or of Princeton
against Yale or Harvard Princeton
has the credit of a football and row.
ing victory. while the Navy won in
baseball and several winter sports.
The naval contingent regards this
contest as the best, opportunity in
years to assume a position in,football
on par with that held in other
sports. While Princeton won by two
touchdowns against the Navy at
Princeton last year. the game was 4
SPLENDID contest. and the Navy gained
more ground from scrimmage than its
opponents. the scores of the latter be-
ing on long runs by Lourie and Muir
ray.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23

Asphalt has been taken OF the tariff
list; victims OF rent-goughers will
take heart at the thought that the
sidewalks are still free Philadelphia
North American.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23
SHOOTING STAR,
CBy Philander Johnaon.)
Appreciati,e Spectator

This world is but fieeting show
Said Hezekiah Bings.
II like the song so sweet and low
That my old uncle sings.
The dialogue. though sometimes
queer,
Brings thrills and great suspense
The costumes frequently appear
Artistic and interse-
"A fieeting show goes by today
With dancing interspersed.
Tomorrow brings new display
BY Father Time rehearsed.
The plot is hard TO understand.
But interest still clings.
I'll say the show is simply grand
Said Hezekiah Bings
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23
Annapolis Auto Top
277 WEST ST.

VIII make new tops or repair old 20
mpholsiering seats and backs. Nhl
slip covers for autos. Also VIII uph'
furniture.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23
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Railroad.
MID.CITY TERMINALS

HaIf.Hourly Service MorninIs., l rsI 81
Between Annapolis. BalilIn"vs s.a
washington and Camp 80
(Wasbington and Cam, 81
nsssengers change 81 nav"
Academy Junction.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-08-23

Published Daily Except Sunday by
THE CAPITAL PUBLISHING COMPANY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30
/. GAY MUSICAL FARCE
4. ON LYRICS NEW BILL
Jolly Variety Will Bcckon TO
Amusement Seekers
This Week.

Jolly variety will beckon to amusc-
ment-seekers mt tho Lyric, where
Manager Rex will offer two typical
Keith vaudeville shows. There is end
less variety in the list Of attractions
announced. each OF the bills afford
ing wide diversity Of entertain
meRt-
The big comedy feature OF the
opening bill OF the week will DO the
farcical musical fantasy, step Live
~" The piece is a merry mclange
Of nonsense. music. pretty girls and
dancing. Rich and colorful costumes
and several pretty stage settings add
to the general attractivcncss OF the
production. McCloud and Norman.
on this Kill. arc "A pair OF knockahout
comedians. who sing and dance. They
are presenting skit which is said to
DC great laugh producer
Character Representations songs
and dances arc the essentials of the
be seen. Like all of tho other acts
on this bill, they are now to Rich
mond
Hayes and Pinfrcy. another team of
funmakers. have n high speed va
ricty turn. said 10 he rich in anus
ing surprises.
bounding out the diversified bill
VIII come The Volunteers. one of
the hcs; comedy uuartcts In vaude-
vile. They are singers and fun
makers OF new type and have an
act based on Il genuinely comic idea.
Several standard Keith acts never
heinr" appearing south OF Washing
tcn are among the attractions for the
Weekend
Hilarious comedy is the forte of
Thomas Hoier and Company. who
have conspicuous place on this Bill.
The act Is a skit made up OF bits OF
comedy. vocal and instrumental
music and dancing.
Andy and Louise Barlow. graceful
nNnonentS OF the terpsichorean art
anu toth good vocalists. will con-
tribute lively comedy. singing and
dancing number.
y feature OF unusual interest will
&c the -Four Brown Girls. q quartet
~ singing character condolences.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30

They have mn original MT. which has
scored heavily In the larger elites.
and the girls come highly commended
FOR the performances ON the big time.
An Offering that will appeal to the
Riddles and the grown ups with equal
force liz Dave Knights troupe OF act
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1921-01-22
State 4 ews Letter
Street Railway Still Sick But
Convalescing

An official report of the national
condition of the electric railway
industry for the year ending Janu-
airy |, 1921, indicates gradual and
steady approach to stable basis.
Regulatory bodies seem to believe
that rehabilitation Of lines will be
slow process and that the pres
ent advanced rates must be main
aimed for some time even if falling
costs, (anticipated but not realized
as yeti should come. A large ma
jorily of the companies in the last
four years have strained their
financial resources to the limit, or
created actual deficits, by merely
meetins current expenses and max
ing absolutely unavoidable emer-
gency improvements. Many badly
needed improvements have been
deferred by virtually every compa-
ny on account of lack of funds.
The report just completed shows
that 54S ciieS in The United States
representing more than 80 per cent
of the riding population in cities,
are paying fares ranging from DC
with 1c transfer chage to a flat
rate of 10c.
The largest groups are: Cities
paying a 10c fare, 1l2; DC fare, Is
&c fare, 6; 7c fare, ia; and &c fare
124.
The immediate result of the wide
spread inclination to adjust rates
upward TO the requirements of
good service is found in the low
number of electric railway receiv-
erships for 1920. 1nere were only
10 representing total capital stock
of S25,3i3, 655 as compared with
4S receivershipS, representing "A
capital stock of S221 ,259,354 in
1919. During the year 450 miles of
track were dismaniled and 308
miles of track abandoned. No
track construction was reported
In practically every community
there appears to be a desire on the
part of the car riders to cooperate
in an effort to make the lines self
sustaining and to encourage a flow
of new money into the industry.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1921-01-22
YORK MARKET & GROCERY

We Carry full line of pure and
wholesome Groceries and fresh
meats.
We appreciate your Business
18 N. Cincinnati Tulsa, Okla.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1921-01-22
California Commissioner talks
Direct

In recent address before the
League of California Municipalities
+. o. Edgerton, President Of the
California Railroad Commission,
answer the criticism made by
some people in regard TO rate in
creaSeS to meet existing conditions
made by Public Service Commiss-
ions. He declared that the States
industrial progress depends upon
an immense increase i'm the faCili-
which expressed in money means
the investment of many hundred
million dollars in the next few
years, and that the.e is no power
to force investment in these Securi-
ties, except through the adoption of
a sound policy which insureS the
investor that his property will be
dealt with fairly and intelligenly.
He said You who are the Off
cial representatives of municipal
ties, have very serious response
bility. II is important that YOU do
not by miS-Statement, either pur-
posely or ignorantly, shake the
confidence of the public in so inn
portant matter as the regulation
of public utilities. If you do so,
you are doing your constituents a
serious injury. You must recog-
pize that these investments are
made in the common good, that
they develop communities, and
that they are protected by the Con-
stitution of the United States and
the laws of the state, designed to
protect such investment against
confiScation."
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1921-01-22
OkMULGEE NEWS

The State Principals Association,
OF which w. Ii, Fort, principal of
the Okmulgee school, is chairman,
has moved their battle line to the
legislative halls of the great state
OF Oklahoma and now the men,
who have been chosen to make
just and equitable laws for the
government of all the people are
going to have an opportunity to
line up on the side of JUSTICE
TO THE SEPARATE SCHOOLS
which schools have suffered for
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1921-01-22

SHOES FOR SALE-Men'S, Wom-
ems and Children's Shoes. All
are real bargains. Call at Is North
Elgin, GEORGIA SHOE SHOP.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1921-01-22
Company Claims High Operating
Costs

The Yale Telephone Company on
January 1, was granted an increase
in rates by the Corporation Com
mission. The operating costs of
this telephone company were
shown to be such that it could not
make reasonable interest on its
investment. The high cost of ope-
ration was mainly due to the high
classed operatives. The Yale Tele-
phone Company has record of
being one of the best operated iele-
phone companies in Oklahoma.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1921-01-22
The Mary Jones Parrish School

Instruction in Tyrewriting and
Shorthand. Writing, Copying, Con-
tracts, Notices and Form letters, a
Specially. Work called for and de-
ivered. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Phone Usage 2157 1O3HN. Greenw
Telephone Usage 2157 Woods Bldg
103HN. Greenwood Tulsa, Okla.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1921-01-22
Uniform Accounting System

The National Association of Rail
way and Utility Commissions have
adopted the theory and general
plan of the uniform system of ac-
counts for gas corporations. The
members OF this association are
composed of the members of the
state corporation commissions,
public utility commissions and
railroad commissions. Michigan is
the first state which has ordered
its gas utilities to follow this plan.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1921-01-22
CLASSIFIED WANT AID COL.

-WANTED-Roomers and boarders
We serve family style. zoo +. Arch
er Street Mrs. A. B. Huff, proprie
toI.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-21

! when they placed flowers on the
graves of both the Southern and the
Northern soldiers who were buried in
Friendship Cemetery. 1t was this act
that inspired the poem, "The Blue and
the Gray" by +. W. Finch, first pub
lished in The Atlantic Monthly in Sep
TENDER, 1867 The poem has the fol-
lowing head-note: "The women Of
Columbus, Miss, animated by noble
sentiments, have showed themselves
impartial in their offerings 20 the
memory of the dead. They strewed
flowers on the graves Of the Confed-
crate and the National soldirs."
! Gen. Stephen D. Ice, Lieutensnt-
General in the Confederate Stotes
Army (boru in South Carolins), came
to Columbus at the close Of the Civil
War and resided here until his death
in 1908. During the war he married
Miss Regina Harrison Of this city. He
was the first president Of the Missis-
sippi Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lcge at Starkvillc. His home IS now
annexed to the S. D. Lee High School
in Columbus, the city having acquired
the property. His son, Mr.. blevett
Lee. General Solicitor Of the Illinois
Central Railroad, resides in New York
City.
In 1873 the ladies of the Columbus
Monumental Association erected in
Friendship Cemetery the first monu-
ment TO be unveiled in honor OF the
Confederate dead.
Since 1882 Columbus has taken an
active interest in the education Of
young women, as witness the follow
ing: Columbus Female Seminary or
ganized in 1882, Mississippi Female
College organized in 1888, Columbus
Female Institute organized in 1877,
Mississippi Industrial Institute and
College (now the Mississippi State
College for women) organized IN
1884
Hon. W. II. Taft, while President Of
the United States, visited Columbus
in November. 1911
Hon. J. N. Dickinson, Of Chicago,
H.. native Of Columbus, vas Sec
rotary Of War for one year in the
Cabinet Of President W. II. Taft.
Hon. 7. ". Gregory, Of Texas, e
native Of Lowndcs County (near Craw-
ford was Attorney-Generol for two
years in the Cabinet Of President
Woodrow Wilson.
Columbus and LoVndcs County fur
nished 70 the Civil POI soldiers; =
the recent World War, SO.
n the late World War 81 soldiers
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-21

CONTINUED from Page One.)
and Market streets, built in 1881 or
1882, now. occupied by Hirshmar
Brothers.
The financial panic Of 1887 swept
away the four banks of Columbus and
for the following fifteen years the
banking business Of the town was done
with banks of Mobile and other south
ern cities.
The oldest bank now in Columbus
The Columbus National Dsnk--was
organized in 1852, as The Columbus
Life and General Insurance Co. il
weathered the ravsges of the Civil
War and has been open for business
continuously since the day of its or
ganization.
The first telegraph office in Missis-
sippi was opened in Columbus, on thC
corner of Main and Market streets ad.
joining the building Of the Columbus
National Bank, the operator being
known to fame for many years as
Telegraph Brown" This line ex-
tended from Nashville to New Or
leans.
The first railroad 20 enter Columbus
was the Mobile and Ohio, which com
pIeted its road from the main line to
Columbus in 1861.
During the Civil War Columbus was
never attacked or entered by the Fed
eral Army, Notwithstanding the fact
that 23S battles were fought on Mis-
sissippi soil.
At Columbus the Confederate Gov
eminent established a large arsenal
for the manufacture Of arms and
munitions Of war.
After the battle Of Shiloh in April,
1852, Columbus was a hospital center
for the treatment Of the wounded and
sick Of the Armies Of Mississippi and
Tennessee.
The remains Of 1900 soldiers were
buried in Friendship Cemetery, tho
Federal graves being estimated at
from so to $50.
In 1864 for a short time Columbus
was the seat Of the State Capital, the
officers Of the State administration
being compelled 10 move here from
Jackson because Of the approaching
f. Federal troops on the later city.
Z The first Decoration Day in The
United States was observed by the
lvomen Of Columbus on April p, 1896
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-21

From the observations made with.
IN recent years by Antarctic explorers
there has been recalcUlsted the aver.
sge temperature OF tho southern
Hemisphere as compared with the
northern. and the results dlher, IN
some respects. from those heretofore
sccepted. II Is found that the mean
temperature south OF the equator, for
the entire year, Is about two and
three quarter degrees lower than
north ~ the equator. But the an.
nual variation ~ temperature IN the
northern hemisphere is twice IS
large a. IN the southern, our sum.
mer temperature hciug much higher
snd our winter temperature percept-
by lover thsu those % the core
spending seasons In the southern half
% the globe.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-21

The word religion Is desned ~ the
saudsrd dic;ieasry - q belief bind-
inr The sfiritual usture q man - .
supernatural being on whom be ia
conscious that ne - dependent; alaa
the practice that springs cot - The
recoTuitieu of such religion. including
TIE personal life snd experience, The
aocrins. The duties aud the rites
founded On 70; any system q faith sne
worship. such ss the Christlsn relig-
ion. TIE religions Of hs Orient. etc"
ne word catholic means OF or FER
tzininT 70 The whole Christian church.
n accordance Eitb the DEGREES Of TIE
seren general ceuncllg net herc1cali
rsf sgh iEmaIc.-
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-21
Masked Dance.

AS a fitting close for the round of
gayeties Of the Centennial days there
was a masquerade ball given last
night, on the street, with music fur
nished by the A. and M. band and a
most enjoyable evening was spent by
the large crowd present. Among the
dancers there were many pretty cos
tunes, such as gypsies, Indians, fair
les, and clowns. After a round of
dances the grand march was led by
Mayor Glover and his pretty daughter,
Miss Katherine Glover, who was quite
picturesque in her costume. Following
this came the awarding Of prizes and
Miss Mildred Pomeroy, as a girl of
the sixties, received the prize for the
most appropriately costumed young
lady. Mr.. Hogan Duncan, who was
dressed as an English sport in golf
ing costume, received the gentleman S
prize. AS a surprise to the audience
and Mr.. Johnston himself, the citizens
of Columbus took this opportunity of
presenting Mr.. r. E. Johnston, who
has so efficiently served as chairman
of the Centennial Committee, with
handsome silver loving cup as token
Of appreciation. After the short
speech of presentation, by Mr.. Frank
P. Phillips, the dancing continued un-
til late hour.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-21

Z Here sre some random observations
OF man Who has visited md studied
a good many small communities: II
you read your local paper you VIII
not MISS much that is happening
sround home. There Is no use saying
that you wish your town had paper
ike one in the other town. for the
other fellow there Is saying the same
thing. The man who reads his local
paper thoroughly is usually pretty
good citizen and has 1t all over the
fellow who does not, Local papers,
when all il said and done, do more TO
uphold the institutions OF this state
and country than any other known
contributing force in the worlds work.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-21
Back to Town Crier


How many residents OF any small
community have ever considered what
might happen II there were no news
papers? Just previous to sub
scribe for Your Home Town Paper
week" which is to be observed the
country over November T-12, is u good
time TO recall the plight OF Macon,
No. not long ago, when hre put the
Chronicle-Herlld out Of business for
TIVE weeks.
According to The Publishers Aux
llisry, the old town crier. relic OF
many years back, was yanked from
his hiding place, busted OF, and put
back on his Job. with jsngiing bell,
a mcgaphone, and fog-horn voice only
a little worse for long dlSuSc.
II may have been novelty for tive
weeks. But think OF q community
without printers Ink, compelled 10 get
its announcements OF auctions, sales,
court sessions, births, marriages,
deaths, epidemicS OF sickness, dog or
dlnances, board meetings, commence
ments, tax notices, advertisements
Of help and situations wanted, accl'
dents, and ihe rest. through q shouted
word Ike that Of the ordinary train
announcer IN city depot. The town
crikr was's romantic figure I'll his day,
but few towns would like TO return to
his ministrations. now.
When one thinks Of the temporary
I phRht 81 Macon, and that It might
bAronis tlts pcrmShent iiaudlcsp of
nsur towns itisiwsli-tO tAiak Of sup.
porting the local paper.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-21

Glover, who were dressed to represent
the Dispatch and Commercial news
papers. Mrs. Glover was the Dis
patch representative, since she was
the older, dressed in red and white
costume with the headlines Of the Col
umbus Dispatch covering her dress.
We are proud to have had the lovely
wife of our mayor as the representa-
tive of the oldest and most reliable
newspaper in this section Of the coun-
try,