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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25

fellow man. Lend tho nation Into
confidence in brotherhood. and fnith
in It's fellow man, rather than In bat
tleship and arms" Bishop Cook han
been preceded by severnl speakers from
Maryland at tho dinner I'm which they
had oxtolled their state. In answering
them tho speaker declared that he did
not believe In hyphenated citizenship.
but that all should be loyal to the State
I'm which no lived.
II have lived In eight states." said
Bishop Cook. and l defy any man to
find truer and more faithful citizen
than /. while In that state" The
speaker declared that tho industrial
highway between New York and Wash
ington. the railroads and truck roads.
on which Wilmington lies. will become
the greatest highways in the world. and
will reach every corner. He attacked
modern commercialism as destroyer
of beauty and romance. and appealed
for tho restoration Of the American life
here. fie made n plea for tho develop
mant OF writer's that would portray 10
tho nation tho old life of Delaware and
Maryland, and ita relation To American
history At tho conelusion of tho speech.
tho Bishop was made an honorary mem
her of the society.
John n. Ronsell was toaatmaatcr. The
dinner was typically "Dixieland, even
Ia the singing of tho old favorite Mary
land songs. Judge !. I. &. Williams of
baltimore and ex-ConRresaman l. irv-
ing Handy made addresses.
Guests at Speakers Table.
The following were tho guests at the
is ts1 lob
cfnor Albert g tutchie. Maryland, i,
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having you leave Maryland. But wo
nre glad TO have you back at all tinos
and II Marylpnd can't have you. i am
sincerely glad that Delaware can" To
Bishop Philip Cook. who came TO Della
ware nom Maryland and who was also
an honored guest. Governor Ritchie
said; 80 long AS the lamp holds out
to burn. tho vilest sinner may return"
Too Many Departments.
Speaking of proposod revision of
Maryland state government, he said
the first recommendation is tho re-
grouping of tho so departments and
bureaus now part of the administra-
tive system of the state. Declaring that
il is impossible for tho executive to
keep In touch with all those heads. he
is to ask a regrouping into eleven de-
partments. each with a superintendent.
These heads are to act as a cabinet for
the governor His program includes,
rearranging the flnancos of the State
school system. and the re0rouping of
the State owned and aided colleges, so
that they may function more economic
ally to the state. and at a better ad-
vantage to tho students. He declared
that the State has ono of the best
school systems In the country. but that
II needed better pay for the teachers
and other progressive changes. A
reorganization OF the penal system ia
another feature of his program. Gov.
ernor Ritchie declared that the Federal
government had ordered Its prisoners
out of the state institutions about a
year ago. charging cruelty. After an
investigation. he said. he found the
charges true Ho Immediately asked
for "a stay in the Federal decision and
changes In tho institutions officials
werc made. with the result that the gov
ernment has allowed its prisoners to
remain there. A change In prison
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25

Bishop Philip Cook. -. D.. Judge Victor
II. Woollay. Judge r. J. G.. williams.
f3aitmore. former Governor Aimeon
PenDewiIl. former Governor Charles n.
Miller. John j. Townsend. Jr., Judge
Hugh NJ. Morris. former Judge David r.
Marvel. Judge Herbert l.. Rice. Mayor
William q. Taylor. Albert X. Benson.
former Secretary of State: Everett e.
Johnson, l.. Irving Handy. 70. 3. Frazer.
Continued on page 10
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Daily picayune., 1921-05-06

and tell the members that the allies have done what they long threatened and whn he asks what is to be done a big majority in the Reichstag will vote to accept the separations figures and will make serious effort to execute the payments demanded
 NJ. Briand said the French army, will be ready to move by noon on May 12 and that within 24 hours the entire occupation of the Ruhr basin will be completed. The premier said he was impressed with the necessity of the Polish insurgents withdrawing from Upper Silisia. but he said that French troops would be able to maintain order and to protect German interests and that German troops should not he per- mitted to enter the region.-Gazette.
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
5O.OO0 Acres Flooded.

It was estimat ted last night that ap- proximately 25O00 acres in Woodruff county was under water. The acreage subject to overflow totals 60,OW. Most of it will inundated. Fifteen thousand acres in Monroe county and 10000 acres in Prairie county were three counties subject to overflow totals 11o,- GOO acres.
 Although several hundred families have been made homeless by the flood, rhuS far no casualties have been re- corded Refugees have been tempora- rly housed in tents sent to the over flowed section from Camp Pike. Alp proximately 900 persons have been given shelter at Cotton Plant. 400 on Upper Surrounded Hill. west of Des Are and on the lower edge of the bot toms and 200 families are housed on Peach Orchard Bluff. south of Mclell- and on White river.
 While the loss of live stock thus far has been negligible. it K believed consid, rable amount will he drowned. Most of it was driven to the highest points in the flooded area. but was left without food.
 Household goods iS piled up on the high places. exposed to the weather.
 Governor McRae. who was at Cotton Plant yesterday to make an address conferred with the business men and members of the Board of Levee Com missionerS He promised to assist them in every way possible,
 The water is expected to reach the lower part of the lowlands of Monroe and Prairie counties by tonight. Less damage will result there than at points nearer the break.-tiazette
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
COTTON BELT
 STAFF RESIGNS
w. A. WEBB AND HIS AIDS TEN DER RESIGNATION FOLLOWING
 RELEASE OF IBORDINATES.

Dallas. May 5.-The resignations of w. A. Webb. vice-president and general manager of the St. Louis. Southwestern railroad company. and several other officials of the road. representing the entire operating staff. have been ten dered at St. Louis, Mo, it was learned here today.
 MT. Webb's resignation follows or ders for the dismissal of two of the op- erating officers under his jurisdiction, it is said.
 The other resignation followed that of the general manager and are de- scribed as the result of loyalty to the big chief"
 Among those resigning are K c. Marshall. superintendent. Pine Bluff, Ark. N. Rosemond, foreman of engines Pine Bluff. and w. H. Raleigh, divis- ion engineer, Pine Bluff. Mr. Webb lives here The other officials reside in various parts of Texas.
 MT. Webb, who is well known in rail roiad circles in the southwest. would make no comment. on the resignations.
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06

PRAIRIE co. LEV
 FEE IN DANGER
TO GIVE WAY AT JOHNSON BAYOU ABOVE
 DEyAII'S BLUFF.

Fearing d break in the Johnson bay OH levee, above DeNalls Bluff, in Prai- rie county following the collapse Wed nesday morning of the Gregory Land ing levee on White river near George town. several hundred men last night were stacking sand bags against the break in the White river levee had not req ched the bayou tonight. but it is expected some time today.
 Should the Johnson bayou levee give way under the pressure, several thous- and acres of farm and timber lands will be inundated The Rock Island tracks between Brinkley and Brass field also would be flooded, tieing up all traffic on that route The tracks were inundated by the floods of 1915 and 1916. causing considerable suffer ing
 When it became known that the John son bayou levee was in danger of be ing washed out at several points above DeVall'S Bluff. several thousand sacks were ordered shipped from Little Rock l by express. They arrived shortly after noon yesterday. and were filled with sand and placed against the high em 1 bankment as a protection.
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
DIRT ROADS IN
 BAD CONDITION
TEXARKANALITTLE ROCK ROUTE ONE OF FEW IN STATE PASS
 ABLE ENTIRE DISTANCE.

Little Rock, May 5.-Due to the eX- cessive rains dirt roads in Arkansas are in bad condition, and in many places impossible, according to the weekly bulletin issued today by H. S. Cole. at the local office of the United States weather bureau The complete report follows:
 Little Rock to Memphis and Helena Probably impossible near White and Cache rivess, also in other places.
 Little Rock to Fort Smith-lmpass- able near Conway and probably on southern route between Biglow and Perryville.
 Little Rock to Texarkana-Good to Hot Springs and from Fulton to Tex arkana bad between Benton or Hot Springs to Fulton but probably passa- ble by detour to Nashville, Washington to Fulton.
 Little Rock 10 Fl Dorado-Bad be- wound Benton and Pine Bluff, proba bly, still impossible in Saline bottoms.
 Little Rock to southeastern Arkansas Good to Gould and some distance each way from McGehee and Lake City,
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
White Is Falling.

The White river at the point where the levee broke Wednesday had fallen two feet last night. II is expected the water will he down to the bottom of the break hy Monday night. Until then there will be no possibility of damning up the 3O0foot creviee.
 Water still iS rushing through the bltak. The Chicago Mill and Lumber company's store at McClelland, near the break. which is eight feet above the ground VI Vas flooded yesterday. Water is standing in all the buildings on the Dixie plantation. five miles from McClelland. on the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad.
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
GERMANY TO
 YIELD-BRIAND
FRENCH PREMIER CONFIDENT THAT PREPARATIONS PROB
 LEM IS SOLVED

Paris, May 5.-Premier Briand re turned to Paris this afternoon satisfied with the separations problem has been solved. The separations bonds, which constitute international good securities which will be good for their face value in any country regardless of the repre- citation of paper exchange and the French premier expects they will find q good market throughout the world
 The interest fixed on the repa ra tions amounting to 2,OOO. GOO. .OOO gold marks annually. will be easily payable by Germany. as the German government already has offered to pay more than that.
 Then. he said, the 26 per cent tax on German exports constitutes just levy on German industry and foreign commerce. During talk en route to Paris in Premier Briand's private car the premier said he believes Germany will be ready to accept the Preparation Commissions figures and modal ities as drafted in London when she sees that the allies mean business.and intend to occupy the Ruhr basin A new Ger man government will be able to point ou tthe action taken by the allies t0 prove to Herr Stinnes and other power fu magnates that it is impossible to bluff the allies any longer.
 Premier Briand believes that with the concrete act of occupation accom- will be able to go before the Rechstag
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
WANT NEGRO MADE REGIS
 TER OF LAND OFFICE

Little Rock, May 5.-Supporters of l. &. Rlount. a negro who was a candi- date for governor of Arkansas in the last election, today sent protest to President Harding against the appoint ment of candidates for federal offices in Arkansas on the recommendation of the Republican State Committee, and asked that a negro be made Register of the United States Land Office in Little Rock.
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
MEXICO CELEBRATES THE
 VICTORY OVER FRANCE

Mexico City, May 5.--One year ago today Alvaro Obregon, with price fixed on his head, was camped in the outskirts of Mexico City seeking to overthrow the Carranza government. Today as president of Mexico he wit messed two-hour military review on the occasion of the republics celebra- ton of its victory in 1862 over the French at Pueba.
 As he passed through the streets to take his place in the reviewing stand in front of the national palace. Pres ident Obregon was loudly acclaimed by thousands who lined the streets. With rumors widely circulated that today was the day fixed for certain revolutionary clements to renew their aggression against Obregon looking to his overthrow, the holiday was the most quietly observed in years.-Four States Press.
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Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
Inf impa ssable places between.

but impossible places between.
 Iittle Rock To northeastern Arkansas Impossible all routes after leaving hard surfaced roads.
 The Dallas bulletin says: "Showers over northern Texas from Abilene east ward ahve made dirt roads heavy and bad in many places, possibly impossible in spots, but no rain fell at Taylor, Palestine and southward. Groosbeck reports road construction at several points, making detours necessary on ac. count of mudholes and missing cul- NertS.
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
Report lnverified.

St. Louis, May 5.-The reported res ignation of w. A. Webb. vice cepresident and general manager of the St. Louis Southwestern railroad and other off cials of the road. could not be verified here tonight
 F. w. Green, vice-president. in charge of operations. stated the report came as surprise" to him. explaining no information concerning the resignation had been received at the general office of the company here.
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
ENTHUSIASTIC
 MEETING
MUCH INTEREST MANIFESTED AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 LAST NIGHT.

10 members answered the roll call at the regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at the City Hall last night The committee to confer with CTS with reference to construction of the Bankhead Highway reported prog reSS and was continued President Blakely was instructed to appoint member of this Chamber on each of the committees to have charge of the Child Welfare Campaign which opens in this county on the 18th. Referendum No. 8 of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, of which the local organ ization is 3 member. was referred to the Executive Committee for study and report at the next meeting. The Secretary was instructed to take up with Missouri Pacific Railroad off cials the question of local freight ser vice at Prescott. looking forward to better service. The secretary was in- Structed to contract for the building of model poultry house to be station ed in the Court House yard. Mr. C. l r. Pullman spoke briefly with refer ence to the dairy business and stated 1 increased interest was taken in the shipment of cream from Prescott.
 Other matters of interest were dis posed of and Mir Frank Henderson, of the Arkansas Oil X Mineral News. Mr. Caddo and Mr Pringle. oil magnate of Kansas. addressed the membership giving valuable information with ref erence to the oil game and the value of publicity.
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
EX-GOVERNOR INDICTED.

Jacksonville. Fla, May 5.-The Rev, Sidney ]. CattS whose term as gov ernor of Florida expired January 3, was indicted for bribery by the Bradford county grand jury at Starke late yes terday.
 The indictment charges the Rev. Mir. Catts with "eorruptly receiving and accepting a gratuity of money for cast ing his vote for the granting of pardons while governor of the state of Florida.
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TO PROBE SONS DEATH.

Dallas, Texas, May SD. T. Col quitt, brother of former Governor o. E, Colquitt. left here today for Vivian, La, to investigate the death of his son, F. L. Colquitt, whose body was found in the woods near Vivian yesterday. The body had been pierced by bullet and a verdict of suicide was rendered by the coroner.
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
JOHN WANAMAKER
 ON ADVERTISING"

John Wanamaker. who advertised consistently and consistently, and be- came a prosperous and wealthy mer- chant. says, "Adyertising is the power which creates sales and builds busi- ness, especially when trading lags.
 And there are some people who will even admit that Mir. Wanamaker was successful merchant.
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
Officials Out of Town.

Pine Bluff, Ark, May 5.-None of the local officials of the Southwestern railway whose resignations were re- ported from Dallas, were in Pine Bluff tonight. Tn railroad circles, it was understood C. A Marshall. super intendent, has rendered his resigna- tion.-Four States Press.
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
RETURNS A INDICTMENTS.

Clarendon, May 5-Circuit Court was adjourned here yesterday by Judge George w. Clark The grand jury re- turned 44 indictments, of which 35 were for felOnies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-09

complicated scenes are shown in which
two weeks old infant is the main
attraction. During the rehearsals of
the rest Of the people on the stage
Miss Chadwick, Richard Dix. who
PLAYS her husband, the nursemaid and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-09

1t From Me-" Il Like to Linger in the
Lingerie, THE Tanglefoot Trot, THE
Call of the Cozy Little Home, THE
Kiss" ITO Have and to Hold" and
"Camouflage."
Remember this is the original and
only company of Take 1t From Me"
and take it from US, you cannot afford
to miss the musical comedy sensation
of the season. Take 1t From Me-"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-09
The Theatres
TAKE 1T FORM ME-"

Take 1t From Me-" to play at the
Murray theatre Thursday matinee
and night, is coming with the reputa-
ton OF having capitivated New York
for six months, Chicago for five
months and Boston and Philadelphia
for four months each
Heralded as red-hot hit, with girls
and spice and everything nice, Take
1t From Me" will present a laugh pro-
voking cast and a parade of lovely
. "Kiss-Me' girls most pleasing to the
eye. The book and lyrics are by Will
B. Johnson, while the many lifting mel
odies are by Will R. Anderson. Catchy
music, good fast comedy, pretty girls
and stunning clothes are all contribu-
tory reasons why Take 1t From Me-
is the great success that it is.
The story of Take 1t From Me" is
that of a youth who must conduct a
department store for one year and
show a profit before coming into an
| inheritance left him by his uncle. The
adventures resulting from his lack OF
experience, and consequently sensa-
! tional methods in trade, are amusing
| to say the least He starts out to
wreck the business but the right girl
convinces him just before it is too
| late that he must save his fortune
! Among the song hits will be found
Tip Toe" THE Tanglefoot," ITO
morrow" Its Different Now" Take
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-09
STATE IS ORGANIZED
FOR ARMISTICE DAY;
PROGRAMS ARRANGED
nv Associated Pressl

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 9-The whole
state has organized to celebrate ARMS
tice Day Friday.
In contrast TO unorganized and spor-
adic obseryances of the day that
marked the end of the World war here
tofore, this year will see city, county
and state government, church, frater-
nal, labor. civic and women's organ-
cations fostering and directing cele-
brations in all parts of the state, a sur
vey by the Associated Press shows.
This years observance of Armistice
Day really started last Sunday, when
ministers of practically all denomina-
lions preached on either disarmament
subjects, or subjects pertinent to the
sacrifices of war.
Ohio, as is the nation this year Is
linking up its acknowledgment of Arm
istice Day with the Washington dis
armament conference, and the burial
of the unknown American soldier at
the Arlington national cemetery.
Adopt Resolutions.
In many Ohio cities, chambers OF
commerce, and other organizations
have adopted resolutions declaring in
favor of the arms conference, and urg
ing President Harding to bring about
a definite agreement with the repre-
sentatives of other nations present
which will result in a drastic reduc
ton of naval and military expendi
lures.
The celebration of Armistice Day in
Marietta, according to an announce
ment from the committee in charge
promises TO be as "replete with thrills
as ii was three years ago, Nov. II
when word came of the cessation oil
hostilities
Practically everything will be at q
sjandstill during the day, and the
town, the oldest settlement in Ohio
will turn the day into one of celebra
ton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-09
The Efficient Woman

We hear a great deal nowadays
about the efficiency of women. In
the novels of fifty years ago, who
ever heard woman praised for her
executive ability, force and energy,
in the sense that it is used today?
The frail, delicate, helpless ideal of
womanhood has passed away. How
is it possible to measure up to the
ideals of modern womanhood? In the
first place, We must keep our bodies
in the best possible condition.
Thousands of women have sue
ceeded through daily baths, exercise
in the fresh air, and Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound at the
first sign of female weakness.-Ad-
vertiSement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-09
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