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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-04-21

The aeronautical efforts of the United
States during the war cost the country $685.
090,781, according to a research conducted
by Major lester D. Gardner, publisher of the
aviation and Aircraft Journal The results
of which are set forth in the current issue Of
that magazine.
The report shows that besides the result
actually accomplished during the war, the
country still has the following assets from
tors, each valued at $4,000; twelve flying
fields with all mechanical equipment; various
air craft and aircraft materials and 10000
aviators fully trained
The article declares that the figures refute
the claims made by critics that the. service
cost the country more than a billion dollars
With out accomplishing anything.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-04-21
Lots of Liquor

Sixty thousand gallons of liquor, the accu
mutation Of two years police activity in Gary
Ind, was poured into the sewer in the base
ment of police headquarters last week.
The condscated liquor included bonded
whisky, wine, home brew and gin.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-04-21

The Belgian cabinet has agreed to adopt
the principle that future budgets for arma-
ments should not exceed the current one, as
requested by the League of Nations.
The ministers decided that al exception
should only be made in the case of Belgium
executing the leagues work or, in the event
Of an unusual situation created under the
peace treaty.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-04-21
Big Gusher

The first big gusher among the Oil wells
in the government field at Comodoro Riva-
davia, Argentina, has just been brought in
with an estimated product of $4,000 barrels
day. The previous wells in that district
had been small. AS this new one is in new.
part of the field it is thought that this may
mean Argentina is entering on an era of large
production. The oil is heavy, as is the other
oil so far produced at Comodora Rivadavia,
and is Of little use except for fuel.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-04-21
Pershing'S Job

President Harding, Secretary Weeks and
General Pershing have reach an agreement
on the future status of the former command
er Of the A. E. F. in the military establish
ment. A formal announcement by Secretary
Weeks is expected within few days. Mean
time, the matter is being held as an official
secret.
Speculation as to General Pershing's future
assignment still centers in his detail to have
charge of the organization and development
of the reserve and volunteer forces Of the
country, with headquarters in the war depart
ment.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-04-21

President Harding will sleep in bed five
feet wide and eight feet long, six inches
wider and one foot eight inches longer than
a standard size bed. The bed, rushed through
by furniture company at Grand P1pids on
a special order, has been sent to Washington,
where it will be set up in the PRESIDENTS bed
room in the White House Special designers
were employed in making the bed.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-04-21
Around the World
Tri-Weekly News Flashes From All Over
the Earth
Lord Mayor Must Leave

AOEU MAYOR NAuSC HVt1Vo
Secretary Davis, In formal statement, said
Monday he had "no doubt that Donal OCal-
laghan, lord mayor of Cork, would comply
with 1.-The logic OF the situation and reship
as an alien seaman within sixty days from
the date of the state department ruling that
he was not entitled to asylum in the United
States as a political refugee.
"OCallaghan will remain in this country
until he considers it safe to return to Ire
land" says Michael Francis Doyle, attorney
for the lord mayor of Cork Notice was
served on the department of labor" he said,
that a writ Of habeas corpus would be i'm
mediately apple for if any effort were made
to deport the lord mayor
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-04-21
Potent Charm

The revolt of natives in the equatorial dis
trict Of the Belgith Congo last monh, during
which fifty trading posts were burned, was
fomented by native pretending to have dis
covered a charm making it's possossor invist-
BILE and invulnerable, according to advices re-
ceived from official sources in the Congo.
The native Id tie charms to credulous as
sociates, whose faith in them seemed to be
confirmed when troops attempting to quiet
the excitement fired into the air. The natives
finding themselves uninjured, became uncon-
trollable and widespread use of troops was
necessary to stamp gu. the resulting trouble.
1t will take several months, it is said in the
advices, to restore order entirely without
bloodshed.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-04-21

z T DUNG man4 irritated at your failure to
I secure rapid increase in pay, rapid pro-
motion, bethnk yourself of the old
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
GERMANS GUESS WRONG AGAIN.

TIVE GERMAN attempt 10 drag In the United States to
Il mediate the reparations question expected by
those who have closely followed the OF German
diplomacy since the Versailles treaty was signed
That President Harding and Secretary Hughes promptly
refused this honor must be pleasing TO Americans and
Delawareans generally dsilusionlng the Ger
mans
The role Of mediator between aHes. who trying
to collect their just debts and The late enemy,
from whom they trying to collect would put this
country in questionable not say ridiculous position
The that the Germans have made request at
This time shows that they just wrong in their
Judgment Of American psychology they in 1917
when they adopted that forced into the war
and made certain their defeat
America has equal interest with every other nation
In the settlement OF the reparatlons question.
Until that settlement is made and Germany good faith
begins to pay what she owes there be start
toward European rehabilitation and stability
The bill that has been presented 10 Germany represents
but fraction OF the actual damage she caused the allies
especially France II is estimated that the French
Of what Germany is asked 10 pay about thrtyve per
cent. OF her damages.
The most valuable contribution that America make
10 the situation is to give moral support to her former
allies In their determination TO make Germany pay
That to be the policy NJ the Washington govern
ment up 70 and there ia every to believe that
This policy reflects the sentiment the great majority
Of the American people.
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
No Need TO PdrIey
(From the New York Tribune.)

The new German reparation offer
is so enveloped by provisos, condi-
tions and reservations as to conceal
it's effect. To form a judgment 1t Is
necessary 90 have second sight and
almost a table OF logarithms. Elm
stein may be able TO assess It in the
scale OF relatively but probably no
one else
Germany seems to tender 200. 0.O00,-
10000 marks gold, which Ia only
5000. 900. 900 fewer marks than the
Allies offered to accept, but against
this is the declaration OF Herr
Simons that Germany has not ma
teriaily increased her March offer.
This statement may be only for Ger
man ears. but It has leaked out and
sounds like a boast.
Nor Ia confidence born when the
eye falls on the section. basic to all
others, that the world Is TO lend Ger
many the money with which to pay.
As working method OF apprais-
ing the proposal probably nothing is
better than to note the behavior OF
John Maynard Keynes II he is
pleased it is safe deduction that
there is no reason for pleasure eise-
where. Mr. Keynes has an unerring
instinct for the German interest, and
his nose is to be trusted.
The French view IA probably cor
Evening journal., 1921-04-30

rect that Germany is merely indulg-
ing in another fishing expedition in
the hope OF hooking the United
States That Washington is not to
be so caught is shown by the consul
tation OF the ambassadors OF the
Allies 1t might have been better II
Secretary Hughes, when appealed to
by Berlin, had told the Germans to
apply TO BRAND and Lloyd George
direct and that they could not use us
even as a telephone, but 80 far no
harm has been done.
The average American can see no
advantage in dlckerlng with Ger
many Her purpose Ia so plainly to
wrlggle out OF her obligations and
her bad faith is so evident that 1t is a
negatlon OF the wars results to par
ley with her as II an equal.
The course that best befits this
country and which will most effec-
lively contribute to an early settle
ment is TO withdraw as soon as pos
sible from anything savoring OF
mediation. letting it be known at the
same time that we are in accord
with our allies and intend to give
full support to them. To foster
German hope OF finding a friend on
this side OF the water is to postpone
real peace.
Evening journal., 1921-04-30

Under the Mckinley protective iar there was abundant
prosperity.
This was continued under the schedules OF the Payne
Adrlch law But during the first months OF oper-
alton OF the Underwood act In the nrs year OF the Wilson
administration soup kitchens the rule.
Longer industrial dleness prevented by the declsr-
alton OF war between England and Germany, because this
raised tarifr wall which was high that mportatons
were impossible.
With our own market secure and trade in all goods
needed in wsr-racked Europe prosperity was unex-
amped But with the armistice the wall was removed
and the country left to the proectoness rates
OF the Underwood law Foreign goods entered the country
without stint
The result that when President Wilson went out OF
Office March three millions OF admitted by
oncias OF his choosing in the Department OF Labor
to be ont OF work.
The lowest duties collected under any OF our tarin
laws for more than half century-yes for more than
threelusrters Of cenuryare the provided for in
tariff law The rates collected imports
last year were than per cent ad valorem and
there not an important country in the world That does
not have higher rates OF duty.
The amount Of duty collected last year 1925 $1,000
on imports dutlable and free with of ad va
loren Of than six per cent More than s5O00mOOO
worth OF foreign imports into this country in the
calendar year 1870 Seventytwo per cent Of the duties
collected last year collected nine items in that
tariff bin.
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
With the Pdrdgraphers

The singing at Bill Miichers Friday nghi was bowling
success with Bill Mitchell as leader.-Danyine Democrat
Russia Is in urgent need OF an things used in raoading
We spare her few controversies that show little
signs Of wear.-DekaD, lll. Chronicle
Chicago professor some thoughts not thoughts
AZ all We with him. of the alleged Thoughts
wished IN on the public are merely bralnsiorms
cinnati Enquirer.
n each Of the fourteen who understand pr0fes
Einslens reatiyy theory teach fourteen other
persons 10 understand IT, and on the endless chain
system Will make wonderful contribution 10 human
knOwledge.-W Washington star
Uncle Joe Adams. who had been caretaker Of Champ
Ciarks old home In Bowling Green for number of years
declares Champ wizard FOR knowing right where 10
put his hand things. Although he had not lived in the
house for number of years Uncle says ne would
frequently get letters ike this Dear Joe-Iook on the
third shelf six papers from The md get me So and
SOS speech on So and So and mail it right away" Sure
enough, 1t always right where he said was-Kan-
sas City Times
Evening journal., 1921-04-30

scout Magazine provides the way.
You provide the pep" and energy
and you'n have the money to Jingle
in your Jeans before camping time
arrives. Start now. Suppose 1t does
cost 81 week at camp this summer
(Which It doesn't at Camp Caesar
Rodney.). By selling only fourteen
81 yearly subscriptions to Boys Life
you can pay your expenses 10 camp.
so cents cash commission on each
subscription. But II you prefer. you
can earn rs cents worth OF scout ar
ticles at latest catalogue prices, for
each 81 subscription. Get the idea7
You can do it, old scout. Inquire
about It.
Snap Shots from the Troops.
Troop Troop committemen
present; practaced for field meet;
Assistant Scoutmaster Ward visits
troop.
Troop S-No report.
Troop e-No report
Troop 11-Plans for minstrel
show; practiced drilling
Troop 12-Members Of court of
honor present and presented Harry
Skilton with life saving merit badge
for saving Filson Carmichael from
drowning several weeks ago. Troop
also inspected by Chancellor Curtis
practice for field meet.
Troop 23-Merit badges given out
TO three scouts; talk about scout
field meet; games
Troop 26--IIike TO practice for
signaling and ug-o'-war-workedo ON
cabin and lean-to'a
Troop 27-IIike and campff,s
Friday evening.
Troop 2S-Patrol leaders innpeca
their patrolS
Troop 40--No report.
Troop 41-Practice for ffeid meet
Troop 42-1>wo troop committee
men present; scouts presented with
/ felt numerals.
Troop s3-Hike to Brinton'a
Bridge; several scouts take bicycle
overnight hike to Smyrna during the
week.
Troop 46-Form baseball tsamt
plan hike for Saturday.
Troop 47-No report
Troop 4s-Mr. Squires Eave talk
on Indians; Mr.. Hale OF z. NJ c. A.
present; eight visitors in all.
Troop 51-Two hikes, taken dur
ing the week; three tenderfoot and
one second class tests passed.
Troop 54-No report
Troop 56-No report
Troop 57-Mr. Horn Of eroou
committee present; visitors, prao-
tice for field meet
N. C. No. NO report.
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
BARGAINS IN MEXICO.

MEXICO CITY American house
wives would have the time Of their
lives II they were turned loose AT one
Of the public markets in Mexico City.
For bargains abound everywhere.
Three double handfuls OF Brus-
sells sprouts for ~ cents in Ameri-
can money; chicken breasts for a
family OF five for so cents; straw
berries the year round az half the
price American women pay for them
in season; alligator pears at "a
cents each. and other things that
would delight the heart OF the shop
per.
The American woman who cannot
afford a maid would have two here.
They work for about SIS a month in
Mexican money, with an additional
IS cents a day each for their food.
But Mexican servants are not eco
nomical They waste enough food
to almost wipe out the difference be-
tween what their services cost and
what the same service would cost in
the States.
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
TWO ARE HURT
In MOTOR CARSH

CHESTER, Pa, April Sore
turning home from a reception, DR..
George Webster discovered an up
turned automobile on West Seventh
street and rescued two men from
underneath. They were Leo Hamil-
ton and william Roberts, both OF
this city. The two were removed to
the Chester Hospital. where Hamil-
ton was found to be suffering from
a compound fracture Of the leg and
internal injuries. Roberts escaped
with minor contusions. Their ma
chine was wrecked when the steer
ing gear went wrong.
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
The Jazzy Rhyme Today Reviers
The Movie Style of Spilling News
BY FRANCIS BoARDMAN

It's Time Attention were bestowed
upon the Ultra Modern Mode Of tell
Ing all the Current News by Means
Of Cinematic Views. You know the
Sort OF Reel I mean-in which the
President Is seen, resplendent in his
Two Quart Hat, glad-handing some
Slick Diplomat For half a Second
he Ia there. and then the Movie
shows YOU where tho Swedish Armys
on a Hike You barely see what that
Is like. when-ah. here is a Sight
Sublime: the Palm Beach -Combers
killing Timel This Picture fades
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
Is 1T THROOPE2


The name Throope is not pro-
nounced az IL ia spelled. hut usually
as II it were spelled Troop. Other
spellings Of the same name are
Throop. Thropp. and Throup. an OF
which arc In reality forms OF the sur
name Thorpe. which means simply
village. The same word is found in
combination in such surnames as
Ogelthorpe and Winthrop.
The interesting thing. however. in
connection with the American fam
fly OF Throope is that il was prob
ably not allied with any OF these
forms of the name but was taken
from Scroop. The tradition is that
william Thorpe who came to New
England in early colonial days and
established the Throope family there
was a son OF Lord Scroope Of Scot
land" who in one Of the Scotch re-
bellions fed TO this country. and
took name suggested by his own
name but not similar In sound
This tradition seems well founded
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
TO GUARD AGAINST DISEASE GERMS

One out OF every 500 persons in
Wilmington has a catching" dis
ease. This is discovered by ma
tional survey conducted by the Red
Cross Teaching Center.
To help you safeguard your health.
the Red Cross furnishes the accom-
panying chart.
The chart shows the five ways in
which disease germs leave the sick
person. Also the private and public
routes by which these germs attack
the well person through nose, mouth
or a break in the skin.
Our city government is responsible
for keeping germs out OF the public
routes. such as water and food sup
plies.
It Ia up to you 10 avoid germs car
ried by the private routes. Most
important OF all says the Red Cross,
is to keep the hands clean.
"Our hands are the greatest car
rlers OF disease germs. II we eat
with unwashed hands we are apt to
carry into mouths the germs we
have gathered on our fingers.
1T Is an exploded and false idea
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
WILMINGTON
SCOUTCRAFT
CALENDAR OF EVENTS.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS.
May s-Executive committee meet
ing. .,.s-.s
May Court OF honr.
May Annual field meet.
Only one more week left to prac-
tice for the field meet We have
only received one entry blank at the
office. Entry blanks should be filled
in Immediately and sent to the office,
so that final details can be arranged
and perfected. We know OF several
troops who expect to make things
hum for first place. How about your
troop7
Deputy Commissioner J. Allen
williams, chairman of the publicity
committee would like to have a good
number OF Scouts, Scoutmasters and
Assistant Scoutmasters, in fact every
one interested in making this field
meet a success, TO meet him at the
City Buildings, next Saturday after
noon at o'clock. Bring first aid
kits, signal flags (both Morse and
semaphore. and be prepared to put
on a little publicity work for the
field meet. We want this meet well
attended, and we have got to know
} them what we can do. Next Satur-
day, April 80, 3 o'clock.
The Scout executive visited the
fourth district Of the Philadelphia
Council and helped in their annual
| inspection. Mr.. Maryland, field execu-
tive is TO be congratulated upon the
| fine showing OF his district.
Several scouts are working with
Captain Mills of the Red Cross head
quarters in connection with the Life
! Saving Campaign.
An invitation has been received
from the Sons OF Veterans for the
scouts to join them in a parade or
Memorial Day. II you are interested
in this, please notify the Office.
Results OF Scribe Contest.
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
esults OF Scribe Contest.

Camp circulars and applications
are available for camp. Have you
had yours2 Get your reservations in
early for accommodations. Registra-
tions are coming in rapidly. The
days between now and time for camp
to open should be used to boost for
the biggest and best Caesar Rodney
ever known. Will you be in the
crowd?
There are several troop registra-
tions yet TO he called for at the ONCE.
Come, get 'eml
Those scouts ordering canteens
should come for them. These are at
the ofice.
How 20 Pay Your Camp Expenses.
Here's a Way:
Don't worry over the money to pay
your camp board. Get out and hus-
tie for It. Boys life, the official
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
YOUR LAST NAME
BY MARY MARSHALL DUFTEE.
Copyright, 1920. by The Mcclure Newspaper

on fact and Il Is now believed that
this Lord Scroope" was really Colo
mel Adrian Scroope, called Lord ac-
cording to the courtesy OF the day
because he was judge OF high rank.
He was one OF the regicides. so
called, who pronounced the death
sentence on Charles l., King OF Eng
land. Being unrepentant his son was
a persona non grata In England after
the restoration and hence Il was de-
sirable for him 10 escape from Eng
land. bearing a name that would not
reveal his Identity here.
Whether william Throope was in
reality a Scroope or a Throope ne
was much respected in the New Eng
land colony and showed strong ad-
hcrence to the Puritan faith and
practice OF life. lie was a man OF
considerable means and held posts
of Importance In local affairs
Copyright. 1921 by The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
sHARPLEY SCHOOL MEETING.

Sharpley school was the center OF
a keen community interest Monday
evening when the fifth Parent
Teachers Community meeting was
held.
During the business meeting mat
ters concerning the school were dis
cussed. One OF these was a resolu-
tion to obtain from the State High
way Commission a safety sign to he
posted on the roadside near the
school building as a protection for
the children. The membership COM
mittee reported an increase OF new
members within the last month.
During the social hour. dialogue
"Our Flower Friends. received ap-
plause Games were played and
several victrola and piano selections
we're given while luncheon was
served.
The next meeting. the last OF a
series, will be held on May 23
An elaborate program Is being
planned for this occasion.
The Sewing and Baking Club
Girls OF this school are planning TO
join other club members throughout
the county at a county club meet
ing which Il to be held at Stanton.
This meeting will he instructive as
well as entertaining.
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
GEMS OF THOUGHT
Is have The boldest eyes.

inc biggest bluffs have the boldest eve.
pot.. ,. -;-:-:
"orrleo 70 death never proves fatal
quite another matter to reform " Feiorrner' but II is
- -, ouls man VINO never makes fool of bs,,..,. . Al,
one who was fool in the FIRST place o' himself Is the
--.-.
" may nc true mat some men have rr.s,,o.. a. -
upon them, but you can't make them heiieSs mrust
-:--:
When the soul resolves TO perform every d,, t.,
distely II Is conscious OF the presence of COD ne
@%=
Some people content with being I'M n a.,. h.,
there are others who borrow trouble two or three yes.
shead. cars
Evening journal., 1921-04-30

and then they introduce you to A
Hen that lays her eggs already
fried. While getting that one classi-
fed, you're asked to concentrate
your Lamps upon a Python having
Cramps: he ate an Ostrich at a Bite,
and now his Skin fits far too tight
The Reel is seldom quite complete
without Depletion OF a Street some
where in some New Jersey Town.
caught in the Act of Burning Down.
What WOULD we do for
Current News. without the Cellu-
loid Reviewsl
Evening journal., 1921-04-30
PROTECTIVE TARIFF VS. DEMOCRAnc DEpnrss,o,

nELANWAREANS, who have suffered acutely from
- Democratic hard times win be interested in knowing
hat members OF Congress who are studying the new
arn act in the making convinced that viii restor.
prosperity after the economic depression which naturally
rsulted from the tarnfor-revenue policies Of the Wilson
administration.
These members have examined the records and are con-
dnced that the tariff works with the exsciness OF the law
cause and effect in It's relation to good and bad times
n the United States
Under The Wilson tariff the country suffered from pro-
onsed financial panic during the Cleveland administration