LEAkSVILLE NOKIH CAROLINA TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27, 1923 2 CENTS PEP. COP.'—r$5. YEA C. C. COUNTRYMAN UNDER ARREST FOR DEFRUD1NG BANKS Former Pubfclwr of Weridy * Signal to be brought hero for trial GOT $900 FROM TWO COUNTY BANKS ' Carl C. Countryman the man of whom it was aaid “He was ran out of Stoneville” and later” that he walk ed out t>f Leaksville “was placed under arrest in Hey York City-Sat urday and is being held there for Roekingham County on a charge of defrauding two bunks. It will be recalled that Country man was the superintendent of schools in Stoneville for' one term. He had several fights while there, was arrested and had others arrest ed etc., had One of the teachers fired, to be reinstated by the Board. He served on the police force, car ried two big guns as he attended to school matters, and in genera) way turned Stonoville inside out; and upside down-and then some. He was soon due to walk out of Stonevitle. When climatic conditions • endangered his health around about Stoneville, he moved his oomb and hair brash to Leaksville. Shortly after landing here, he made application to (he local achool Committee for Superintendents of " Schools, with the district understand ing that his application would be coriUdcred by itself; that is, that would not be humilated by being placed on the same level with other applicants. Till# did not work out the way he wanted it. Ha conceived the notion that B. V. Hobbs and Gao. H. Clark traata^ him aa if ha waa only an or dinary mortal. Than ha cot angry, acme folks would aay mad. Ta fat even, ha took hit panel) end pWfMfJfd t* wait# a •‘mat" an" the School Committee and on |lr. Hobba especially. «nd pwwgnteA. tjdj “roafT & thf CafOttf f<* $»• Mtortienr wWeh ef w s»« fc« addOFH. While this waa all going «n he woafced in the Mechanical depart ment of the Gazette Print Sn°p. Fey ss“i ludff* th FROW UNHAPPY They., are no.^ longer. tees . walking arm and arm at Doom WIFE SAID TO DECTATE CONDUCT' (By Associated Press) ; - DOORN, Feb 26.—The honey moon of. William and Hermine har at last come to an end, In the opin ion of the inhabitants of Doom. The1 pleasant walks arm in arm along the1, solitary roads of the village, under, the protection of a captain of the] Dutch gendarmerie, ended abruptly several days ago. The disappearance of the couple from the village gave rise to numerous rumors to the ef_ feet that the former emperor wa» seriously ill, of that an attempt had been made upon his life, but inves tigation has failed to show any autfe-^ ority for either statement. For about three weeks It has been reported that deep discqyd between the couple. One reason assigned was. that William bore with difficulty the dictatorial tone of his wife who in sisted that at the Castle everyone, excludng her husband, should act and conduct himself according tc her ideas. Hence Hermine 'has been in constant hot water, for her atti. tude was resented, Nevertheless both Hermine and her daughter were both present at a dinner given on the occasion of William's anni versary. In spite of thg evident tension, it is not believed that a rupture is im minent. Hermine's children are still living with their old nurse in the buildng at the entrance to the park and Herrane occupies her apartment in tile chateau not far from that of her husband. This fact, however, seemsx to be established. Since his marriage Will iam has become thinner and appears much older* All who have sf«n him during the past few days remark how |11 he is looking and how feehlr he walks. . ' VETERANS MUST APPLY FOR* ■ |_' pi (By Associated Press) DURHAM Peb. 27,—Confederate Weterans who with to take advan tage of the reduced fare offered by railroads to reunion in New Orleans April 11th to 13th , must obtain identification slips from Carl Hin ton ‘at New Orleans, or General Julian Carr Durham, Commander in Chief, it was announced. A spe cial rate of one cent a mile will be granted those attending the reun ion. Carr added, and all of uswho can should attend and meet in fra ternal spirit again realizing that many of us will be called before our next annual gathering.'J THE STORIES THEY TELL OF tADY ELIZABETH (By Associated Press) LONDON, Feb. 26.—Since the public learned of the engagement of the Duke of York to_ Lady Eliza., beth Bowes-Lyon the 'papers have been flooded with copy of the “I knew Ijer when—” type. The truth of the matter is that the only thing most Englishmen knew about Lady EHzabeth was that she was one of Princess Mary’s bridesmaids, so that most any little insight into her life is news to them. Now, in England, there comes a time in the life of almost everyone of consequence when he or she is throws into eon tact with. American tourists, and, likely m not, something funny hap pens. Usuajly the joke is pn the Am. ericans, It waa that way with Lady Elisa beth. according to one of the stories now being circulated about hag. It seems that oaca upon a time a par ty of American tourists came to her father’s famous Irish spat, Glamis Castle, where Hamlet is agppoaed to have killed Duncan. Lady Elisabeth though unusually sedate was for the moment in P playful mood. She at tired herself in housemaid’s garb, approached the visitors, and offered to show them the fights. Her offer was accepted wt the visitors, after giving the place the *P»pe over”, tipped her sad went their way, new .suspecting that the - modest maid was the daughter of the titled owner and destined to be tite AmI ess of York. FRENCH RETURNS MONEY ATTACHED (By Associated Press) LONDON Feb. 27.—The Fren ch agreed to surrender that part o the German money seized at coi ogne Saturday, which was intend;-, for use in paying British troops, i: was said here. The tension cause; by the incident has been relieved but the situation is still delicate. BANK CASHIER . DIES OF WOUNDS (By Associated Press) WHEELING. WVA. Feb. 27, Tlarry Price, assistant cashier of the Peoples Bank of Mount Pleasant Ohio, who was shot by bandits Sat urday died in Hospital today. IMP SUBSIDY BILL' 1 CONSIDERED DEAD (By Associated Press) ^WASHINGTON Feb. 27,—The ^ministration will Abondon it; ftforts tO obtain Goverment Aid fo - the Merchant Marine with the fail We at this session of the shipping tim, it was inicated at Whitehous". K is said no effort would be made at the next session to have such bill passed. LITTLE MISS PHILLIPS MMTEBTAINS AT HOME Little .Miss Annetta Phillips, dau. ghter of Mr. Q- W. Phillips, and tho late Mrs. Berta Chatham Phillop; entertained a number of her little friends last Saturday P. M. celebra ting her sixth birthday. This charmin J little hostes, assisted by Malenc Snow and her grandmother Mrs. Kate Jones Chattam, who is also an inmate of the home, deserve much credit for hospitality shown on th:» brillant occasion, The florial * decoration* were beautiful. Geranium#, "^efepia* anl a Vftriety of feme artistically dis played produced wealth and lovii *>e*s. The dining table was weighted down with delicious refrearoents and %he table wa; a scene of eJtgUinifce beauty. The lovely birthday cake which adorned the center of thfe table was presented by Mrs. W. D. Phillips, grandmother of the young hostess. This cake was decorated with six beautiful burning candles shedding forth their frendly rays to greet each happy face‘as they entered the room. Among the refreshments there were none more attractive thanf a variety of homemade candy by Miss. Malene Snow using the most carefully tested recipes she made a beautiful assortment of de_ signs and flavors which was won derfully attractive to the eye and equally as tempting to the palate. Miss Willie May Bibee preseided at the piano and" with a graceful touch gave some splended selections. Poems and songs by the little tots were highly enjoyed and especially a song by little Miss Kathleen Str ong, the little vocalist, whose won derfully' delightful voice always gives pleasure and satisfaction. About 4':30 O'clock when all the little tots had assembled In the -spacious hall to enjoy some romping games, a sudden outburst of laugh, ter and louder, romping was heard echoing through the house and caus ed several “grown ups” to rush to the scene to see why the excitement and were surprised to see how Sheriff G. W. Chatham had silently crept in and joined hand* with the little tot* in playing a game &f “Ring Around The Rosea.1* Life seemed to every one present no mere than a “Musical Rhyme.” The young hostess was the recipi ent of many useful and appropriate gifts The pronounced success of this oc casion was largely duo to the plans of the (feceaeed mother- which were carefully observed t» every detail. Only a short while before she sue. combed to illness in January she ex pressed a desire for the event to be celebrated as she had formelly plan ned. A Guest POSTMASTER WORK TO SUCCEED FALL IN CABINET CHANGE I - . i Senator New of Indinia to take Fall’s Place NAMES SENT TO ENDOWNMENT CA\4 (Hv Associated Press) hASHINGTON Feb. 2?,— Tat selection of Postmaster Genera', j work to succeed Albert Fall Secre tary of Interior and Senator Harry New of Indian to become Postmaster General, was announced at the Whitehouse. The chances to take place March fourth when Fall re tires and the Nomination of work and New sent to Senate "today to permit confirmation before the pre sent session adjourns. ENDOWNEMNT CAN WORK IN EUROPE NEW YORK Feb. 27,—Supreme Court Justice Guy approved the application for incorporation in Europe of the Carnegie Endown Designed to “Hasten Abolition of international War and to encourage peaceful settlement of international difficulties.” CROWDS EAGER TO SEE SARGENT PORTRAITS (By Associated Press) LONDON, Feb. 27.—Sargent’s portraits of the Wertheimer family, and which are on view at the Nat. wlfich were bequeathed to the nation ional Gallery, have achieved even greater popularity than the famous Blue Boy picture before its de parture for America. The room in which the Werthei mer portraits are hung is crowded every day, and same people wait for hours to get a sight of the paint ings. GERMAN COURT AWARDS NA_ POLEON TROPHY TO ENGLISH LEIPZIG, Feb ~27,—When Napo leon turned away from the battle field of Leipzig, in 1813, he left behind a traveling carriage which since has become famous. Field Marshall Bluecher got possession of the conveyance on the battlefield, and carried it off. There are today two branches of the Bluecher family, one German and one English, and each has been claiming the trophy. The contest has been long and bitter, and has divided the Bluecher family for many years Now the German Supreme court here has decided the vehicle belongs to the English family; that it right fully inherits from the field.marshal The claims advanced by the French government, under the Versailles treaty, are ignored. But the English owner has decided that the carriage be taken to Breslau, -where the field marshal lived, and turned over to the custody of the municipality. The ownership, however, is to remain in his name. German newspapers are jubi lant that France did not get the car riage, which is "described as “an old fopr.wheeled affair.” _i_ AMERICANS AND ENGLISH • FAVORED IN RUHR UUKf.SELiDOKr, Feb. 26.—The German ,, in their resistance to the French occupation, are resorting to some of the methods employed ag ainst them in Belgium and Northern Franc*, during the war. They take good care to show the French ho* much of a difference there exists, in their minds, as to the comparative standings e? Americana, British and French. During the first few days o# the rccupation telegrams for Daria were yystewatlcally delayed, then butcher ed in transmission. Things became so bad that the post master of Es sen was arrested. Then the French had to place a special military w*r? at the disposal of their correspond ents. Meanwhile telegrams for Lon. don and New York were transmit ted normally. Any conversation conducted in French over the telephone meant immediate trouble with the eommun ication. ORGiAJVIZE PLANS TO PUSH SUNDAY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Issue ca'.! for Sunday School Congress of our three towns PLANS WILL THEN BE SUBMITTED Spray, Feb. 27th. At a regulat meeting of the Leaksville-SprayJDn * per Ministerial Association Monday, it was decided to call a mcetng o.' the officers and teachers of Loaksvlle, Spray and Draper Sunday Schools on Saturday, March 10th, at the Cen tral Y. M. C. A. at 3:00 o'clock. Only the officers and teachers of the various Sunday schools' will be in vited to this frst meeting. A committee was appointed to draw up some by.laws to be sub mitted to the first meeting for adop tion. The object of this Bible School Congress, (as it is to be called) i? to arouse a greater interest in the Sunday Schools (rf the community. It is an astonishing fact that a very small per cent of the people of this community go to Sunday school. If we can, by some united movement, create a setiment in favor o? the Sunday school it is the opinion of all that it will not only solve a number of our Sunday problems, but will make better men out of our boys. Recently a noted judge said that 42 per cent of the criminals were boys between the ages of 16 and 21. He *aid further that he had not ha.d a boy wo was a regular attendant at Sunday school that all had long since dropped out before they came before him. This in itself is argument enough to support such a movement as the above mentioned one. It is earnes tly hoped that every officer ancf tea cher in every _,£pnday school in Leahaville, Spray and Draper .will be atthe Central Young Men’s Chris tian Association Saturday, March 10th at 3:00 o’clock. FOREIGN WAITERS ARE FLOODING LONDON (By Associated Press) LONDON Feb 27,—The British waiter is gradually disappearing, and foreigners are taking his place. This is particularly noticeable in Soho and some of the leading West End restaurants which are managed by Italians, Greeks and Polish Jews who prefer waiters o f their own race rather than the Englishman. During the war Soho became al most Enlish in character, but of late the foreign invasion has changed conditions. Foreign managers natu rally help their own countrymen, but another reason is found in the fact that foreigners will work for considerably less money than the average Englishman. There are also waiter agencies which iind jobs for the smaller “off street” restaurants and collect high fees from the ap plicant as well as take a proportion of his weekly earnings. If these are not paid regularly their employers are informed and the waiter loses his job. Mrs. Bud Shelton is seriously ill at her home on the Boulevard. Jessie Winningham and moth er of Burlington spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Campbell. Misses Kate Johnson, Alma Bell, Elsie Matthews, Roxte and Maybud Bateman and D. E. Cambell motor, ed to Reidaville Sunday afternoon. Little Mauree Bateman in reported as on the sicfc list. ' ■ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Campebell and little son Swanson spent Sunday wtth his parents. • 1 " 1 Mrs. D. E. Campbell who has been seriously ill for some time, is im proving, which her friends are glad to learn. After being shut in several weeks with the influenza Mrs. James T. Smith is out again.