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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-05-13

pie seem to thrive on it. The charges
against Mayor Gupton are largely po-
litical; in fact he is charged with"per-
nicious political activity" by about as
politically active bunch as will be
found in the state. Pernicious politi-
cal activity is the bane of our mun,c-
ipal governments. but there seems to
be no escape Whatever his short
coming Mayor Gupton did, prove a
strong and determined executive dur
ing very critical period. He main
tanned the rights of liberty and prop
erty in Nashville during labor troub-
les and guaranteed to individuals and
property the rights enumerated in the
constitution. Doubtless this very fact
engendered much of the-bitter opposi-
ton to the mayor. rs -
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be foes of the league of nations and
democrats who followed the wishes OF
the president and would not vote to
change an ''i' or IT. in the covenant.
How much better it would have been
for the honor of this country, for the
future hope Of mankind, If the demo
Gratis had accepted the Lodge reserya.
tions and voted for the ratification of
the peace treaty, The nations asso-,
ciated with us in the war had already
expressed willingness to accept
these reservations. They did safeguard
and make secure rights OF sovereignty
jeodardized by certain provisions of
the treaty and covenant and they did
destroy the sinister effects of Article
X and every sincere friend Of the trea-
ty and covenant should have accepted
them. The American people would
never accept the covenant as written,
but they would have accepted it with
the Lodge reservations.
Having defeated ratification because
of the reservations the democratic
party made the great mistake of ap.
pealing to the people. The majority
against them was SO great that even
the friends in the republican party of
the league with reservations have
been frightened into the ranks of the
irFeconcilables and now only the voice
Of a feeble and impotent democratic
minority Is lifted for the Versailles
treaty. How much better it would
have been for the party, for the ma
ton and for the future of mankind if
the democratic leaders had yielded
something to the sentiment of nation.
ality year ago and accepted reserva-
tons but preserved the great ideal of
the covenant. ~
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IMMIGRATION.

Congress hesitates to stop the
hoarde of immigrants to America al
though ID is variously estimated that
there are between three and five mil
lions of unemployed in the country to-.
day. Not all OF this unemployment is
due to the financial depression and
slack business because there are
thousands of men who prefer to re-
main idle rather than accept wage re-
auctions that are made necessary by
changed economic conditions and the
appreciation in value of the dollar
Nevertheless America today has more
labor than she can profitably absorb
and use and it is little less than a
crime 10 keep open the doors to the
pauper labor Of Europe. 1t is unfair
to American labor that will work and
unrestricted immigration is menace
to our institutions. The pending
measure, duplicate of that for some
unknown reason, killed by the "pock
ct veto of President Wilson, is only a
temporary makeshift but it will at
least give time for we'll considered
policy. of restricted immigration to
be worked out by the congress. The
opposition to restrictions on immigra
ton comes largely from the racial
groups who are more interested in
providing refuge for their kin across
the seas than they are in the preser
walton Of American institutions. There
are also of course the politicians, who
represent districts having large for
ieign horn population, who look at the
issue from 1t probable effect on thel
political fortunes. =. ~,
~ America owes absolutely no obliga
ton. to the Europeans to keep its
doors open for their refuse in ordel
that an asylum may be provided fol-
the oppressed
Already we have too many foreign
ers that cannot be assimilated and
Americanized They have no appre
citation of American standards and OF
American ideals. They are not in
sympathy with the principles upon
which this government was founded
Thousands of them will never become
genuine Americans. They constitute
the gavest menace to our high stand
ards Of living. It is the part of wis
dom and duty OF generations not
yet born to close the doors to those
who will in the near future rise up to
plague us for our indifference to the
signals Of danger. 81
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GUARANTEEING INCOME,

1t Is contended i'm behalf of the tel
ephone company that an income tina,
returns only two per cent on the in
ycstment Is grossly inadequate and fol
that reason the rates must be advanc
ed. Ordinarily there might be som,
logic in that position, but if during
this period of readjustment capital
generally pays all Of its obligation.
and gets a net income Of two per cen
1t may be considered fortunate Il
during the return of the dollar to its
normal valuation capital avoids actua
losses 1t may be the subject of con
graduation. And the same may be
said of labor. f'
1t is absolutely idle for either CAPT
tai or labor to predicate its cost bill
upon the expenses that we're budget
ed during the abnormal period through
which the nation has just passed. Be
fore capital can complain 1t must hav,
made every fair and reasonable effor
to adjust its expense account to a pre-,
war basis If 1t is paying for labor OF
materials on substantial advance
over their costs in the prewar perioo
and upon the rate at which they solt
during the period of wild imitation ana
extravaganza then, The Herald sub
mits, 1t cannot in good faith ask fol
an advance in rates.
The money that goes from Maur,
county to pay for implements and
machinery and telephone service and
all OF the other accessories of the
home and farm. comes very largel,
from, the products of the soil. What.
ever we import from other counties
must In the end be paid for largely in
hogs and cattle and sheep and grain
Now II these articles, the basis of ali
our income are selling at pre.wa
prices then of course the producers
cannot live and receive even a fair Ia
Dor income to say nothing of a return
on the investment, IL they must pay
war prices for what they buy either in
labor or materials.
1t is the duty of the public service
commission to look into the expense
accounts of the corporations which
make application to 1t for increases
and see II its items have been reduced
TO correspond with the present market
value of labor and materials. II this
is done The Herald is CONTAINED to be-
lieve that another way will be found to
adjust rates to income than by an ar.
bitrary advance Of the rates. The Her.
aid is absolutely without prejudice in
the matter. 1t believes that capital
should receive fair return just as 1t
believes that labor should have a Iiy.
ing wage. But 1t knows that neither
could receive adequate compensation
tor any considerable period of time un-
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SUPERINTENDENT WILKES.

Without expressing any opinion as
to his technical or legal qualifications;
that is a question for the lawyers and
not the laymen, The Herald does know
that In electing Burke Wilkes the
county court has selected a most ex.
cellent young man, a capable and en-.
ergetic and exceedingly practical road
builder and one in whose honesty and
integrity all who know him have the
utmost confidence He is clean, ear.
nest and willing and with the limit.
ed resources at his command can be
depended upon to do splendid service
for the people of Maury county. He
has an exceedingly difficult post to
fill, altogether the most unattractive
office in the whole catalogue, because
so much is expected and so little is
provided for improvements He is en-.
titled TO the earnest cooperation aud
sympathetic interest of every one in.
terested in better roads. Those who
know him best, his neighbors and as
sociates, will without exception, vouch
for his honesty.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-05-13
TOM THUMB WEDDING
GROWING MAY QUEEN
DRAW RECORD CROWD AT M'DoW.
ELL SCHOOL TUESDAY, EVEN.
/. ING HANDSOME sum RAISED
fFrom Wednesdays Daily Herald.)

(From Wednesdays Daily Herald)
A record breaking audience wit
messed the TON Thumb Wedding"
and the Growing fthe May Queen
at Mcdowell school Tuesday evening.
The part of Tom Thumb was taken
by Gordon Jones, Jr.. and the part of
the bride by Nell Nowlin. James Ross
as the minister scored hit with the
audience. 2. -N
The second part of the entertain
ment, the Growing of the May
Queen" was especially attractive. The
part of Rose. the queen, was taken by
Margaret Dennis. The stage setting
for this event was beautiful
The school will close Thursday
morning at 10: 30 o'clock at which hour
the following program will be given
Invocation-Dr. w. B. Taylor.
Song Graduation-Class.
Salutatory-Panline Bynum.
Glass History-James AdkissOn
Glass Prophecy-Mattie Russell.
Glass Will-Baird Harris
Valedictory-James Johnson.
Song "Dance"-Class.
Address-Dr. w. 7. Haggard.
Awarding Certificates in Penman-
ship by instructor-Mrs. o. K. Mat
thews.
Awarding of Certificates-Supt ]. P.
Graham.
Reading of Grades-Mr Tomlinson.
Awarding of Medal-R. S. Hopkins.
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conflict to save civilization and Chris
tianity, all that is mortal of First Lieu
tenant James C. Wooten, who made
the supreme sacrifice on the ensan-
guined fields of France August l, 1918,
were lovingly laid to rest in beautiful
Rose Hill cemetery on Tuesday aft
ernoon. Nearly three years ago his
spirit took it's flight to joint those i'm
mortals who have sacrificed and died
for humanity in all the ages, but the
love and appreciation of his grateful
cOuntrymen for the sublime example
that he set, for the offering that he
made, were attested by the enormous
concourse that assembled to pay f.
nal tribute to his name and memory.
The services were held in the First
Methodist church and before the hour
set for the funeral the spacious audi
forum. of that great edifice was filed
to overlooking. From all parts of the
county there came men and women to
testify to their love for one who had
lies that this nation might not perish
FROM earth and that its blessings
might be transmitted to posterity. Ev-
cry seat was occupied and many stood
during the services.
Simple but impressive were the hon
ors paid to this gallant youth, to whom
stern duty was his guiding star and
whose winding sheet was honor. Dur
ing the services the casket wrapped in
the beloved flag for whose vindcation
he died on a foreign field, rested be-
fore an altar that was literally buried
under its wealth of floral offerings,
the tributes OF scores of loving friends.
Dr. w. B. Taylor, pastor of the
church which Lieut.. Wooten joined at
an early age, read the record of his
life and the report of his death. It
was the simple chronicle of one who
had lived but twenty-five years, but in
that brief space he had written in blood
one of the most illustrious chapters
in all the annals of American valor.
DR.. J. c. Molloy, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, uttered fervent
prayer, and DR.. j. W. Cherry, pastor
when Lieut.. Wooten joined the church,
delivered the funeral grafton. In
CHOICE and eloquent diction and with
fervor worthy of the high occasion
DR.. Cherry spoke of the great sacri.
flee that the Savior of Mankind had
made. He declared that this proved
that God never exacted any vain sacri-
f1ces from the sons of men, that all of
the sacrifices and sufferings of the
world had a purpose. He declared that
Lieut.. Wooten had written those near.
est to him that he could think of no
honor that could come to any man
greater than to die in the righteous
cause for which he was fighting. And
that homer he received in his death"
said Dr. Cherry. He declared that the
record Of the services and the heroic
death of this young soldier in a holy
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-05-13
THE DIVORCE EVIL.

In an effort to find remedy for the
menacing divorce evil that In recent
years has assumed truly alarming pro;
portions Judge Ewin, l., Davis, the
able young representative from the
tifth congressional district, has intro
luced resolution in congress propos-
ing an amendment to the federal con-
stitution under which uniform divorce
laws could be enacted by the several
states. There are some strong and
we'll nigh convincing arguments for
uniformity of divorce laws. but The
Herald very seriously doubts IL they
would be efficacious in providing
remedy for the evil conditions that
now obtain. Instead of proving de-
terrent they might make easier the
road to marital separation. t.
The federal government Is great
and powerful government. the great.
est in all the world, but contrary to
popular opinion it cannot provide a
remedy for every evil that atflicts hui
man kind There are limits evensto
the power Of the central government
at Washington to cure all OF the
Ills of mankind. 1t Is quite the thing
these days to carry all of our troub-
les and difficulties and perplexities
70 Washington. 1t Is almost habit
with the American people to carry ev.
,rything to the president or the con-
,ress. Nevertheless as long as public
sentiment Is not shocked by the con.
itant grinding Of the divorce mill le-
gal separations will be frequent
whether governed by state or federal
statutes.
AS The Herald sees it the true rem
,dy for the present situation lies in
| return to the old standards of home
Ind family life. That must be brought
about. not through additional legisla.
ton, but by the growth of an enlight-'
7ned public sentiment That will
;ome from education. The churches,
he press, the other agencies for en-
ightenment can render better ser.
ice than can possibly be performed
~ the law makers. Our laws large
" reflect public sentiment therefore
no matter what changes may be made
n the manner of their administration
10 improvement will be made that
will be in advance of the demands of
\ righteous sentiment. .ti.f
AS an advocate of leaving at least
lone vestige of states rights, The
Herald is by no means convinced that
my further powers should be surren-'
Tered to the central government. AL
eady too much authority is being can.
rallied at Washington. Perhaps in
he course of tims congress will as
ume jurisdiction of marriage and di.
orce without awaiting the formality
If an amendment, but until that time
'oes come let us bide the ills that we
ave rather than fly to others. No d.
'orce law should be thrust upon South
Iaroina. Except for brief period un.
Ter reconstruction rule divorces for
ny cause have never been known to
he laws of that remarkable state.
line and again the people of South
;arolina have refused to compromise
heir rigid views on the sacredness
Il the marriage relation. Their high
tapdards should be respected even II
hey are not emulated by the other
tates Of the union.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-05-13
MAYOR eUPToN,s ACTION.

Whatever may be the merits of the
Nashville political fight Mayor Cup
tons course in resigning rather than
have the confusion and turmoil that
would result from prolonged litiga.
ton is most commendable. Poor old
Nashville ought to be surfeited with
machine partisan politics, but the peo.
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less the interests of the great basic
industry OF the nation Is given fair
and adequate consideration. In short
and In fine every policy that Is, broad
ly speaking, hurtful to the agricul-
tural interests of America is bound to
react upon every other element Of hu-
man society.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-05-13
BATTERY CHANGED
TO TROOP CAvAlA
CAPT. JACKSON ASKS MEMSeh'
OF HIS ORGANIZATION TO CALL
ON HIM AT ONCE.

(From Mondays Daily Herald
The local battery of artillery CUM
manded by Capt Willoughby JacH'o"'
has been changed by the adIutdn' sen
erals office to a troop of cavalry %
the complement of the state Tor a.
tillery had already been filed luz
change in the service of this Organic
ton will make it necessary Tor 'n'
members to confer with Capt jazz
son without delay. All members d''
therefore requested to call at the u
fee of the commander at once.
Contracts have been awarded iO'
fitting up and preparing the ariilO,s
property here and the work on II v"
be rushed as rapidly as possible
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-05-13

Harry ]. Loose, who will lecture to
Redpath ChautauqGa patrons here
on "Crime-Its Cause, Practice and
Prevention" has had a remarkable
career as a defective. He served on
the famous Pinkerton forces. and made
intensive investigations for corrective
legislation for the Juvenile Protective
Association of Hull House, Chicago.
Later. on an assignment for the Chi
cago Council Crime Committee. he col
lected and produced evidence that
proved the existence Of the system"
in crime.
The Loose lecture Is thrilling, con-
structive and OF practical value TO
every community.
Chautauqua Week here June 2 to 9.
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Herald chesp Column Ads Pay
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NATIVE SOD NOW
CLAIMS REMAINS
OF GALLANT HERO
JAMES COUNCIL WoOTEN LAID
TO REST IN BEAUTIFUL ROSE
HILL CEMETERY.
IMMENSE CROWD PAYS TRIBUTE
First Methodist Church Taxed 20 Its
Capacity to Hear Eloquent Tributes
Paid to One Who Gave Full Measure
a of Life's Devotion.

(From Wednesdays Daily Herald.)
With full military honors, attended
by guard of honor from the Amer,
can Legion, his comrades in the great
The New York herald., 1921-06-26
LLOYD GEORGE SENDS
APPEAL FOR PEACE TO
DE VALERA AND CRAIG
British Government Asks Conference Soon Between
Sim Fen and Ulster Leaders to Settle Irish Problem
and Consider King Georges Plea-Safe Conduct
Guaranteed Republican Chieftain.


New York Herald s BUR Bureau
The
Lloyd president
sh republic Premier Of Ulster
without
the Prime Minister which made through Martin
Glynn said IF Mr. Lloyd George
makes the offer publicly I will make public reply
The further made through long
closeted with
custody
The letter which dated "a couche in Identical terms TO
verbal changes
"The British
reconciliation shall have
in Ireland feel incumbent them
make final Kings words for conference
following invitation the
should
with Sir James Craig explore
that should
colleagues select
conduct to all who be
participate the conference
embittered
Of peoples o
realize Kings
the Of concilaon for
which his Majesty appealed
am obedient D. LLOYD GEORGE.
in London tonight but must
surprise All the dope Downing
back up
this Mr. Lloyd
George had credited with
compromise
The New York herald., 1921-06-26
STRIKE HALTS FUNERAL
WITH NON-UNION BAND
Labor Officials and Sluggers
Interrupt Ceremony.

Special Despatch TO THE NEW York Herald.
CHICAGO. June 25.--A strike was
called on funeral to-day. Labor
troubles prevented a band from playing
at an Italian funeral and cheated the
family and friends of Mrs. Nicola La
duca out of the immemorial italian GUS
tom OF burying their dead to the strains
OF music
The funeral was held up for two hours
by three labor officials OF the automo-
bile livery chauffeurs. assisted by more
than q score Of assistants One OF the
labor officials Walter Bossey, was ar
rested after threatening with a gun sew
cral of the protesting mourners
The band. which was composed OF
shocmakers. peddlers and street clean
ers, wanted TO fight the horde of labor
agents and sluggers. but the police in
tervened and the procession resumed its
march.
After the funeral several OF the
mourners went cunning" for the labor
officials who had halted the funeral be-
cause of the ''non-union band"
The New York herald., 1921-06-26
COMPERS DEFEATS
LEWIS BY 2-1 VOTE
Big Unions Split Votes in Fa-
vor of Veteran Head Of
Labor Federation.
VICTOR REVIEWS RECORD
Defeated Candidate Says Re-
suit Leaves Him With
out Malice.

DENVER. June 25.-Samuel Gompers
veteran American labor leader. to-day
was reelected TO the presidency of the
American Federation of Labor. defeat
ing John T.. Lewis. president of the
United Mine Workers. by heavy ma
jority.
The official vote was: Gompers. U.s.
022: Lewis. 1924.
Only two of the largest organiza-
tions cast a solid vote for Lewis-the
Machinists' Union and the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters
The miners delegation split their
vote, giving Gompers 1,5s6 and Lewis
2,132, President Lewis declining to vote
the 533 votes he held.
The railroad organizations. which
had been claimed almost solid by
Lewis supporters. split their votes,
the two largest unions-the electrical
workers and the railway Carmen
casting their entire vote to Gompers.
The announcement of Gompers's re-
election was greeted by cheers which
lasted for several minutes. The demon
stration, however, failed 10 sweep the
convention floor. as scores OF dele
gates remained silent in their seats.
II am sure that my election will oring
no comfort to Gary or to Hearst said
Gompers in responding to cries from
the delegates for a speech"
This Is demonstration TO the whole
L.. -
newspapers owned by a multi-million-
aire, with his 100000 horsepower mud
singing machine. cannot control the
American Federation Of Labor
II can't begin TO tell you how graft
fled | am at the result Of this election"
he continued. This IL the first time in
my official career In the labor move
msnt that have expressed myself IN
such language For. as a matter Of
fact whatever honor has come to me
whatever confidence has been placed in
me, have interpreted Il as a call TO
duty.
"It is little qualification TO me to nave
defeated Delegate Lewis" continued the
labor chief as he told OF his satis-
faction in the convention having dem
onstrated that Hearst cannot control the
American Federation OF Labor"
When the street and electric railway
employees were organizing Ia Indianap-
oils" added Mr.. Gompers. "a friend cf
mine--Del Callhsn of New Orleans
and I we're walking down the street
and Del said TO me: 'Gompers I'm dis
appointed in you. inquired why and
Del said; Because thought you were
such a big man. at least six feet tall
You write 50. largely YOU talk so large
~ and have such a large brain
And want TO say that I intend to do
that Whether I have y large brain or
not you must Judge But when | speak I
shall not speak in any minor key will
Continued on Seventeenth Pdoe.
The New York herald., 1921-06-26
Fifty Arrests in Albany.

Special Despatch TO THE NEW YoxK HERALD
ALBANY, June 25.--Fifty persons have
been arrested in Albany for violation OF
the Federal prohibition act since January
/. About forty pleaded guilty and were
fined. the amounts ranging between s25
and $500. About thirty-eight of the 9TH
ers pleaded guilty when summoned be-
fore the Federal Court and fined
No Jail sentences have been imposed
In Albany. One salo,nkeeper, however.
served thirty days in Jail because he was
unable to pay his fine. Acquittals here
are due principally to the belief on the
part OF the Commissioner Sat the de-
PENDANTS are not guilty.
Albany's main source of liquor supply
cofaes from bootlegg.-rs who bring the
stuff from Canada. Several stills have
bsen discovered In this vicinity.
Albanys wetness Is about tho same as
II was month ago. The only change
has been tightening up by ssloonkeep-
ers as to whom they will sell to.