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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

1t is inconceivable that king in any European country, having responsible ministries, should undertake to direct large public policies. He may talk in language of ancient days now gone for ever, about my army and "my navy and my subjects, but these are mean ingless words as to real power
 KING GEORGES QUESTION
 Speaking of their status, I am sure violate no proprieties by repeating a question which the King of England asked me when I was in London. found later that it was a question which had pereolated through official circles and was the cause of no little merriment. It indicates, too, the British sense of hu nor, which is better than it has been painted.
 MayfI ask you question" said King George, about telegram which rumor says you sent to President Wilson shcrt time after he reached Paris during the peace conference?"
 Certainly" was my reply.
 And then King George with a twinkle in his eye, for he loves a story and is not wanting in humor, asked this uues- tion:as sss- ifsr st5se-. .
 Is it true that you sent the following message:
 Washington, D. C., Jan. 1s1s To Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President
 Paris, France,
 {" Come home at once. Unless you do so the United States will become re- public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
WORK AT WILSON
 DAM CONTINUES
About One Thousand Men Still on the Job-Equipment Is
 Being Stored

Florence, April tSpeclaD-Construc- tion work at Wilson dam has proceeded as usual this week, but it is anticipated that the last cement will be used within the next few days and the work on the big project will be stopped so far as the concrete work is concerned
 The rolling stock, such as freight cars, engines and other equipment are being stored on the Jackson Island section of the job Surplus material and property is being gathered by the salvage force and stored in warehouses and lumber and steel is being stacked so as not to dam age from exposure to the weather.
 About 1000 men are still employed al Wilson dam, although a reduction ot forces began more than a month ago. By the first of July 1t is anticipated that the supply division will have completed the work of salvasing all surplus proper ty and material and only guard force will be maintained at the dam unless a further appropriation Is made by the extra session of Congress to renew the construction work
 A larger portion of the men who form erly worked at the dam have been trans ferred to other government work in va- rious sections of the United States. But the common laborers are the ones hard est hit, and this community has the burden of looking after them through it's charitable organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
MAJOR PEAGLER
 BURIED SATURDAY.
Business Pauses During Fune- raI Services for Well-Known
 GreenviIIe Citizen

Greenville, April Special )-The body of Maj. T. W. Peagier. who died at a Montgomery hospital early Friday morning. was shipped to Gresnville yes- terday afternoon and conveyed to his home on Cedar street. where funeral ser vices were conducted Saturday Local business houses were closed during the hCur of the funeral
 Major Peagler died after an illness of about 10 days He went to Montgom- cry Monday for an examination. and the was disclosed. His friends and relatives knew that he was in a serious condition, bat his death came as a distinct shock His wife and daughters were with him al the time of his death.
 Major Peagler was one of Greenville's most influential citizens; he took active part in every civic movement and was a man who will he greatly missed by the whole community. He was 62 years old.
 He came to Greenville when a young man. having been born near Manning ham, this county, At an early age he began the study of pharmacy and later he opened drug business of his own. and since that time he has been the ac- tive head of his business.
 He is survived by his wife. who before her marriage was Miss Ellen Dunklin, and two daughters. Mrs. S. J. Boiling, Jr.s and Miss Myra Peagler. One brother, c. j. Peagler, also survives him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
MINISTRY MENACED
Domestic Question Becomes Serious
 for Jap Premier
Rr Asaoclatrd Presa

TolSio, April 23-As has often happened in the ministerial history of Japan the life of the Hara ministry seemed se- riously endangered by minor domestic question dealing with education. The minister of education has not fulfilled O previous promise to raise certain tecn- nical schools to the grade of universi- ties. and the failure caused more pro- tests in both houses of the Diet than perhaps any other problem before Par lament. A compromise was reached. but at this writing the anti-ca'binet op- position on the school question was con tinuing and many predicted that it would even bring about the collapse of the min istrV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24

that everybody I came in contact with had been told the same extra confiden- tial story.
 Never again. If you tell me the story and l accept it in confidence and keep it, 1 lose my interest
 If l tell the story, received in con- fidence, 1 lose my principle"
 KING GEORGE IS DEMOCRATIC
 1 found King George most affable and chatty. He loves a good story, and can tell one most effectively. He impressed me as exceedingly well informed, and in- telligently alert on all matters of world concern.
 He was quite unceremonious and dem ocratic, and l gathered from things he said and from his general attitude that he had reached the conclusion that the time had come in history when a wise king would make himself as unobstru- sively useful to his people as possible if he wanted to retain his crown and throne.
 He seemed much attached to his horses and cows and to take a genuine pride and interest in his garden and conserv- atories.
 The British talk about their king as d nice, good-natured little man." Some body and that as a king George V is a most successful stamp collector. As a matter of fact, the British have a great deal of respect and affectionate regard for him. He did two things during the war which pleased them--he worked very hard at whatever the government asked him to do and he kept his hands off the politics and management of the war
 BRITISH NAVY IS KINGS"
 I said moment ago that when the King of England says my navy "my 0,y Afn .r. +t,4 I-f means nothing. But that Is not exactly correct as it applies to the British navy. It is a singular fact, and an anomaly, that the navy of that country is his. No naval officer takes an oath to support the Parliament or the government. He is the kings officer, not the nations, in law. When Parliament took over from the kings all their other powers the navy still remained the kings navy" to be directed by him and to uphold the power of the throne in distant colonies and at home. And that remains to this day.
 What would hapuen if ''the king z navy did not follow the decrees ofs"the government" If Lloyd George should issue orders to a naval officer that might not be in keeping with the royal desire: It could not happen, for no king would of "the government" So in actual prac- tice, after all, the kings navy is rather fiction"
 One thing I learned at first hand about King George and the Prince of Wales. They know not only about the British navy, but about all navies. They are keenly interested and fully informed about navy policies and practical naval operations. The King is a naval officer and was trained just like other young Englishmen who make service in the navy a career. His full knowledge of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
NORMAL OPENS JUNE ',
Sand Mountain School to Occupy Sl0,.
 900 Building

Fort Payne, April 23.-(Special)- Beginning on Tuesday, June 7 sum mer normal for teachers, will be con ducted at Henagar, l4 miles north of this place on Sand mountain. Tha school will be taught in the new S10,- 900 building, which has just been com rleted at Henagar, and will continue for a period of six weeks closing just before the July state examinations, The school will be in charge of com, retent instructors and is expected to enroll many teachers and prospective teachers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
SCHOOL MAKES PROGRESS
Geraldine High Is Placed on Ac-
 credited List

Fort Payne, April 23. Specially The Geraldine High school one of the most successful public schools in the county, has been admitted to the list of accredited high schools of the state. which means that it's graduates can enter any state institution without ex- animation. The Geraldine school is To- cated on Sand mountain in one of the most progressive communities in the southern section of the county. This is the third high school in the county to be placed on the accredited list. the DeKalb County High school at Fort Payne having been the first and the Collinsville High school the second
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
TOUGH ON TOURISTS
Painting "Disfigured Streets" and
 Loaded Water Wagon"
By Associated Press

Berlin, April 23-A shop proprietor here who had utilized the services of a futurist painter to decorate his show windows was ordered by the police to remove the decoration on the ground that it was "a disfiguration of the street" The proprietor of saloon near by attributed a slump in business to he sign which seen for the first time. he said. caused his patrons to conclude they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
ROANOKE WILL VOTE ON
 $140,000 BOND ISSUE

Roanoke. April 2a.- Especially city council has called an election fo- May 23 for the purpose of providing for bond issue of some $15o, 900, look ing to street and waterworks improve ment. the erection of new school building, also the erection of a city hall and jail, with fire department facilities. It Is thought that the meas ure will carry easily, as the improve ments sought are badly needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
By JOSEPHUS DANIELS
Former Secretary of the Navy

by Anrghs fo forb dden
 When speak of the government any modern nation which retains kng have the king in mind a It the thing when this country speak Washington administration. The king has his palace his functions but king except remaining dynases has any comparable with that of the President States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24
JOsEPHUs DANIELS,
to6CTVIdTy OI lHt NAVY. STORY WAS iPOPuLAR

That evening at diner at the home of a distinguished member of the govern ment, the same question was again asked me. And again in Scotland by an im- portant official just returned from Lon- don. It was one of those stories which go the rounds, never being accredited to any particular person, but remaining current in official circles as a stock anecdote at dinners where the talk goes largely to questions relating to public men or public policies
 These inner circle stories are generally told you in the utmost confidence, and when you are new in Washington ycl think they must be held sacred, though you know they are of little importance. Generally if you have observed the eau stion mot to mention this story you find that everybody in officialdom already knows it or it is in process of going the rounds That fact became so apparent that a short time after MT, Wilson be- came President a gentleman told him he wished to tell him a secret to be held in confidence
 No said President Wilson, T can not take it. When I first came here let some friends tell me stories which was assured were most confidential I carried these stories concealed on my person, thinking I was the sole recipient of confidence. After a while learned
The Delta independent., 1921-04-29
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Bessie Lawson visited Mary Wright
Monday.
Mrs. Shields of Olathe is still on
the sick list.
June and Luther Lane visited Mary
Shields Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paige and baby came
out from Delta Sunday to visit Mrs.
Paige's mother, Mrs. ]. E. Cotter.
Mrs. Lipes who has been sick for
some time is reported to be improv-
ing. She is able to be around lit
tie now.
Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. A. 8.
Cox. Mrs. Cox, Sr., and Myron and
Mary Wright were entertained at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. ]. c. Cotter.
Tuesday evening Mr.. Lou Wright
was given a surprise supper in cele-
bration of his seventy-second birth
day. Fifteen friends were present at
the supper to wish him many happy
returns of the day.
The Delta independent., 1921-04-29

Miss Bessie Perry took dinner with
Mrs. John Storment Thursday and
attended the club meeting at Mrs.
Jackson's in the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Jacksol we g
calling on the Bartoy family Monday
Mrs. N. A. McCllrs spent he sf
ternoon Wednesday with Mrs. r. e.
Willets and daughter-inlaw, Mrs. Ray
mond Willets.
Mrs. R. ]. English and Mrs. A. Har-
wood were dinner guests of Mrs. N.
A. McClurg Thursday of last week,
and attended the meeting of the Get
Together club at the home Of Mrs. w.
E. Jackson in the afternoon.
] E. Thompson and Earl Mitchell
attended the boxing match at Mont
rose Monday evening. Mrs. Thompson
and the children went over as far as
Mitchells with E. j. and spent the
evening with Mrs. Mitchell. All re-
port good time.
The Delta independent., 1921-04-29
White BROS. GARAGE DELTA
ROGERS MESA
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Mr.. Homer Latham of Delta is Wis
ting relatives on the mesa.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Barrow were
weekend visitors in Delta.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Cox and Mrs.
James Hill spent Saturday in Delta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt have rented the
house on the Clark ranch. Mr.. Pratt
is working for Mr.. Lawlor.
Edgar Blide who has been taking
treatment Of DR.. Hick in Delta re-
turned home Sunday evening.
The w. c. T. U. will hold their
monthly meeting Thursday. May 5. at
the home of Mrs E. H. Divelbiss.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Davies returned from
Delta Wednesday evening. Her many
friends hope her health will soon be
improved.
There was no school at Lazear or
Hurst Thursday or Friday as The
teachers attended the teachers con-
vention in Delta.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. ]. Lawlor had as
their guests Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Blide, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Smith
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Keough and Wayne
and Thelma Keough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Compton who
spent the winter in California arri-
we'd on the Friday evening train and
will spend the summer with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ Compton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ellington are
wearing broad smiles due to the ar
rival OF q grandson at the home OF
DIR. and Mrs. Rex Ellington at Gun
nison. April goth. The young man
has been named Rex Jr.
The Ladies' Aid society held a spec
ial meeting at the home of Mrs. Rich
Friday. The day was spent in sewing
carpet rags. Each lady brought lunch
and when all was spread on the ia.
BILE a splendid dinner was served.
Among those who attended the
Teachers convention in Delta Friday
were the following: Mr.. Wyatt, Mr
McKeller, Mr.. Bowen. Mr.. Busey. Mr.
Wilbur White, w. s. Reynolds. Mr.
and Mrs. Murray Bennett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Craig. Terril Ellington
Mr.. Lewis and Miss Young.
The teachers and board members
who were SO generously escorted tC
Cedaredge by the bushes msn o,
Delta were most gloriously enter
tanned by pageant put on by thu
Cedaredge school children, the state
superintendent, Mrs. Craig, claimin,
1t the best she had ever SEEN
A number from the mesa attended
the funeral Of Mrs. Van Deren a
Paonia Saturday afternoon. The!
were Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Greenwood
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Linn. Mrs. C. L
Greenwood, Mr. A. Ruble, Mrs. Johl
E. Ramer, Mrs. Frank Blide, Mrs
Milo Keough Mrs. Worthy Russell
Mrs. Robert Craig, Mrs. Ed. Smith
Mrs. Slack. Mrs. Mead. Mrs. Julian
and Mr.. and Mrs. s. b. Bruce.
The Delta independent., 1921-04-29
Attended Conference.

Among outof.town people who al.
tended the big educational rally in
Delta Thursday and Friday were Mr..
and Mrs. H. e. Weibourn Of Crawford
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Balch of Ho.ch.
kiss, Miss T. L. Hayward and Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Cowgirl of Paonia, Mr.. H..
c. Hoel and Mr.. r. =. Tope Of Grand
Junction and Mr.. Rutledge OF Olathe
The Delta independent., 1921-04-29

little daughter are visiting here with
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Willie 8.
Mrs. F. E. Willets and children
and Raymond Willets and family
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Nil
ton Swan at Read.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Cox and daugh-
ter, Mrs. James Hill, were callers at
the McClurg home Saturday on their
way to Delta.
The Delta independent., 1921-04-29
To conauet Evangelist Meetings.

Rev. J. !. carp. pastor Of the Bap-
tist church of Austin. went to James
town Saturday. Mr.. carp was pastor
at Jamestown before going 10 Austin
and goes over at this time to con-
duct q series OF evangelist meetings.
The Delta independent., 1921-04-29
Would Extend Thanks.

Those in charge Of the educational
ralley extend their thanks to Mr..
Fisher Of the Delta Hardware. c. T..
Dana. f. T. Cummings, ]. l.. Sprung.
Mrs. M. p. Weeks and Mrs. Harry
Stockham, together with a number OF
the high school boys who furnished
cars for the transportation of the out
OF town guests for their services in
making the rally success.
The Delta independent., 1921-04-29
New Bungalow.

New Bungalow.
S. W. Berry is building five room
brick bungalow on the lots adjoining
the Columbine House on North Main
street which will be ready. for occu-
patton within short time. The
building will be an attractive addi.
ton to the North Main residence dis
trict.
The Delta independent., 1921-04-29
Guests at RemInptons.

Guests at Reminstons.
Mrs. Clio Chapman and Miss Bessie
Griffeth, teachers at Bowie. were
guests at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. c. Remington last week while at.
tending the teachers conference.
The Delta independent., 1921-04-29
Zinc Mu.lc.I PROGRAM premIsed.

Mis- Betty Small. advance agent for
the Skovgaard entertainers, was in
Delta Friday and Saturday of last
week and completed arrangements for
the Skovgaard concert which will be
given in Delta June 22nd under the
auspices OF the American Legion.
Further announcement Of the pro-
gram will be made when the date is
nearer at hand.
The Delta independent., 1921-04-29
Visits Old Home.

Departing Tuesday was Mrs. J. 8.
Fuller to her old home in Council
Grove. Kansas, where she expects to
remain indefinitely with her mother
who Is in very poor health.
The Delta independent., 1921-04-29
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Mrs. B. K Nutter and children were
guests at the j. E. Thompson home
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Willcts and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-25
SENATE COMMITTEE
WILL INVESTIGATE
HENRY FORD'S CHARGE

WaShigt"n. May "4.--The senate pri'i-
l"c"> AMI rlr"ti"ns r"mmitt"" decided
unanimously today - press It's inNcH-
ii-rli"n ia" III" charges Of Henry Ford
that senator New berry. Of Michigan.
I'D obtained his ,h'ct:"n in l?lS by i'm
proper methods The Suh-"nmmittc" m
charge Of 'h' lnN"st.cNti"n then went
into executive session.
After tho rH,rutiy" lE".lInG. CHAIR
man Spencer. 0f n" $mh.Cumnliir". an
nnuncrd that attorneys both for Henry
Ford and the Michigan S"nH;"r VII! 10"
summocd TO Washington. FRIDAY. wh"u
his committee will d"t"rmin" what rNi-
hrncc 10 take. the methods "I procedure.
and the scOp" Of thr inquiry.
Senator Townsend. Republican. 81
Michigan. appeared bctor" the full rriN!-
lcgcs and election committee 1T tn" scS-
sion which preceded the sub-c"mmIt-
tees meeting L" urge that the invrStirh-
tiun be confined to the scope OF the fNi-
drncc taken in the criminal prosecution
brought against Senator NowhcTry by the
federal government. which resulted IN the
supreme courts recent decision decEir-
ing unconstitutional the la" under
which 4 conviction was reached.
William l.uckiur counsel '"r t"r''
VA. called hefu-.. ia. subcommittee N
.>rru,i,. ~..~sRrN and later d"clar"i
'.at Mr. Ford desired :" present 80
d.nr, going outside Of tha; used in the
criminal case. which n" said VAS m'''-
IL a scratch ur IN" surface.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-25

Washington. May GA meeting OF
house Republicans was called today. FOR
June !, to consider the Longworth reso-
luton. which would authorize the ways
and means committee 10 make import
duties proposed In the permanent tar.
ifr bill effective upon its adoption.
Decision to place the question before
tn. full party membership was reached
by the Republican steering committee,
il Is understood. because II was felt the
Issue was too important to be determ-
ined by seven men Under house rules
the resolution could be brought UP on
the floor At any time. through privileged
status given all legislation involving re-
venues.
Some Opposition
There has been no intimation from
members generally. as 10 their attitude
toward the question, although reports
have been current that some party OPP
position to the measure. Republican
lea ders said today they took It for
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-25
Much Disorder.

Belfast. May 2t.--The whole of Cl-
st.r. which has been soothing with eH-
c.tcment all day long over III" election
nI ,uadIiatcS 10 ~" new nariiam"n;'
uli,r 'r'N Iu','i.i>i, vi attend, II
h,y .r,,rr, ihr n',.-'try rHJ"ili?--
q r"-"G..,." ,uh,.E,!"H u - T"-H'tT
bah. his ",tulug. win "N'r"n" i'nSi"n
ia >pI;i" quarters.
From early morning II has i"'n i"e
TASK n! m, workers "t -" Vm"nISt%
Nari"uuisis and S!rn F'rnrrS I" get
every "n.. uf their supporters I" IN"
uu.lS. with ~" result that ih"r" has
h.rn an unprecedented rush Of motor
cars through ~" streets and harhnEnihH
mr voters. lIlSing passions "' lc\'r
heat. In all sections where lr"teSthntS
and Catholics iiv" sd" by sid" there
have been "iuridrutS which required
the attention of tn" police. l'alIHmac-
,.nrrct. ,lrS nit" thu fact that 'Hih"I'S
were largely driven from It's '"hlihIS
last July PROV cd to hc tn" hottest cor
ncr Of the city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-25

."HS !" tn" L~t - =, h.. ,,rupnSl,Ion
go iE' lni"iiIE"n.,r wants 10 give
'"' A"A'h~TS every Encouragement; pnS-
%. l" make th"m willing workers In
IA" Big Drive. That's ,hr reason THAI
i've .bi% autos are in the !st instead If
S"i"e Sa"ddy prizes az questionable val.
G". That's H." r"as"n that ,hr.. nun.
dr"d ind fifty dollars in yn.d iS added
!" th"S: others The sam,. = worth ,he
! piaHlnS and the WORKERS ar" going 20
b" IN" ones who get TN" b,+i Of :: In
tha wiHd-up
Time Growing Short
.Ntter saturday night just ihr.r" weeks
VIII remain in which - S""ur. sub.
S'ripn"nS IL hes remaining DAYS
must h" crowded tn. work ;h;t, wiil
n"an success Each dIy must rr"du""
rs fuIl quota nt business. nS from pres
"nt indi'-rtionS IN" rn"" VIZ h" very
! close for IN" main rr'Zn~ Rsi'rm:ua.
'ton. energy and perseverance" vii! win
n This merry hlttlr or ballots and the
contestants who possess these ,Iualifi-
cations will hav" the hes: of III" argu-
mont when III" rac.. ends
Those VIII" wait for tn" sihs"r.i,' :n''-
n com" 10 them won't hay" n look il -
the finish. II viii h" III" "n..s " ne Il"
the:r best work NOW W." w!" -nlr" IL"
most pror!tab!y when IN" end conn
After today juS' ,hr'" days remain n
which to secure SiraS"riptinuH 70 apply
upon III" ">'rn :;";f offer Great
ihings NAY hn accomplished in ms
tIm" The ,l"uh,, ,"r,.s s'.'u-,"d dnrius
(Contipued on Page Niuel
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-25
Five Suspects Arrested.

I.ul"n,"wn. Pa. May "4.-Five mon
arrested at Srahr!ghts. near here. to-
n:gh, were fined s2i each on a charge
"t carrying concealed weapons and were
turned over 10 the state police. whn said
they would hr held for investigation IN
connection With the New Castle hank
robbery.
Thu. automobile in which tho five men
w"r" riding. according to county auih0-
rites bore Pennsylvania license l%Il-h
In tho car tn" officials said two other
Sri> If Licensees, Pennsylvania 5000?
ana ohio -?!2U1. were found. suitcase
which contained nine pistols AMI some
ammun!tiuu was also found in the ma
chine. they said.
The prisoners; We're given an immrdi-
ate hearing and fined on the concealed
w".,p"nS charge. Stat" troopers from
Gr"-nshurg then took the men In charge
Tho pr!S"rI"rs gave the following
names and addresses: Dan Rustello.
Frrti"rickSt"wn. Pa; John lIOti, Pitts
hurEh: Louis Corvi. no address given:
rrrsu Burhiant!. Allegheny county and
Iclr teffrc. Monongahela CITY.