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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22
LINE UP
FOR TREATY FIGHT
Reservations and Amendments
to Four-Power Pact Will
Be offered
WOULD LIMIT APPLICATION
by the Associated Press

Washington. Dec. 22.-The four
Power treaty is becoming a subject OF
increasing interest because of the sit
uation that has developed since it be-
came known that there is.a difference OF
Interpretation of the treaty terms be-
tween President Harding and members
of the American delegation. The eyes
Of the Powers arc turned toward the
Senate. which must ratify the agreement
before It becomes effective. and some OF
whose members have announced they
would endeavor TO defeat vote OF ap-
proval
Republican leaders insist that the
movement against the treaty shows no
promise of success, but they arc watch
ing closely the efforts-of the anti -ratitt-
cation forces to perfect a, closely knit
organization.
. Senators Borah and Reed. who were
members Of the irreconcilable group in
the Versailles Treaty fight. have taken
the lead in opposing the new pact in
Senate debate. but some other SEN
ators have indicated that they. we're
preparing reservations.and amendments
for presentation when ratification is
formally presented.
As the opposition in the Senate be-
gins to assume more definite form it is
apparent that the fight in many respects
would be similar to that against the
Treaty of Versailles. The irreconciliables
will oppose the treaty even il rescrva-
tions they will support are adopted.
Some of the proposed reservations al
ready have been drawn in tentative
form. Senator Borah has draft de-
clarng that mo action Of the high con
tracing parties when acting under
Article Two shall commit any nation.
either legally or morally. to the use Of
force in meeting any exigency.
Another reservation TO be offered from
the opposition side would declare the
treaty inapplicable to the home land Of
Japan. touching the subject on which
President Harding and the American
delegates have differed Senator Nc
Nary. mild reservations" in the
Versailles treaty fight, and others, in
have indicated that they leaned to the
dent, which would make the agreement
inapplicablc to the principal japanese
islands.
The President is expected to submit
with the treaty the reservation at
tachcd to the document when it was
signed. declaring questions of internal
domestic concern, such as immigration,
shall not be held to come within the
treaty's purvicw.
Senators Lodge and Underwood
members Of the American delegation,
at present are disposed to oppose other
reservations. They hold the view that
the proposed Borah reservation is un-
necessary, contendins that the treaty
contains no oblig8 tion, moral or legal.
70: the use of force.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22
WHALE ELUDES OLD SALTS
Veteran Seamen Fail to Capture
Mammal Oh New York Shore

-. ~. l"it Nb
bontloads Of veteran scamcn made an
unsuccessful attempt yesterday to cap
ture a monster whale thaf strayod lose
to shor" and was trapped. apparently.
behind Southampton outer bar. They
gave up the hunt at dusk because Of
the extreme cold.
The whal" was sighted by coast guard
observers Tuesday on Watorman'e Ion
miles east of h"r". NcS,cfdnv hundreds
.nf persons gathered on tho beach
hoping 20 sight the sra mammal 4
party of seamou. lcd by CAPTAIN Everett
Edwards. whose father WIS n famous
sperm hunter. SCI out from Amayansotf
in an oldtmc whnlor aud powcr boz,
and maneuv"red for several hours.
They sighted TIE whale three timo,
but were unable 20 get close enough 70
use the harpoon gun. a modern whaIInr
weapon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22
HUGHES GETS CABLE
NOTE FROM BRAND

Washington. Dec. 22.--(By 4. P0--
A communication from Premier
Hughes as chairman Of the Washington
Conference was received today at the
State Department. Secretary Hughes
was attending the meeting Of the full
Naval Committee and pending its
| transmission to him all information as
to the nature Of the message was
refused.
The negotiations for the limitation Of
naval armament passed on from first
line ships TO auxiliary craft today when
the committee assembled with its eN-
perts to begin consideration OF the
French request for an increase III sub
marines and cruisers.
There seemed to be q general feeling
that the auxiliary warship problem
would not be sufficiently difficult to
icopardzc success OF the Conference.
These classes Of vessels are considered aS
having defensive value principally.
whereas the question Of battlcships,
already settled for all the five great
Powers. involved the consideration
mainly offensive and thus concerned di-
rcctly the purpose of the Conference to
remove threats Of aggressive naval
warfare.
The French estimates were closely
guarded. but il was known tnat In'h
proposed n large submarine strength ana
an increase also in cruiser tonnage. Al
though some opposition was expected T."
the maximum French figures. there
seemed to be no disposition to attempt
to enforce through the auxiliary classes
the ratio already agreed upon as to
capital ships. In tho general adjust
ment there were indications that dis.
proportionatc submarine strength would
be allowed France and that as an off
set the British would ask for an in
creased tonnage in anti submarine
craft.
NJ. Sarraut Ambassador JuSserand
and Vice Admiral DE Bon entered the
committee meeting. determined TO- pre-
sent firmly their Governments concep-
tion Of light vessel allotment 50 far as
Franct is concerned. They had Cablcd
the substance of what they were pro-
pared to lay before tho committee TO
Premier lIriand and had received his
full approval.
London. Dec. 22.--(By A. PI--Be-
fore Premier Brands departure for
Paris this afternoon. Ambassador IIar-
vcy gave him letter from Secretary Of
State Hughes, thanking him for his
acceptance Of the capital ship ratio. The
letter did not mention submarines and
auxiliary war craft. trgarding which il
Is believed no tur,npr step will he
taken until Premier BRAND has con
ferred with his Cabinet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22
FEW AUTO LICENSES ISSUED
N. J. Motorists Without 1922 Plates
to Be Arrested After January /

Trenton, y. j., Dec. 22.--Instruc.
tions were sent out 10 police officials
in every section of the State by Com
missioner Dill yesterday requesting that
they rigidly enforce the provision of the
law requiring motorists to display 1922
registration plates with the beginning
Of the new year. In discussing the
laxity on the part of the public in
securing tne,r plates Commissioner Dill
said today that as compared with De-
cember II last year the receipts OF
his department had fallen of approxi-
mately $40, 900.
Commissioner Dill said it was evident
that motorists were waiting until the
last minute and that it would be n
physical impossibiity to handle the rush
in the closing hours for business.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22
Snyder Political Aide
Gets $4,000 Extra

Continued from Page One
rendered Auditor General Snyder oS
Mr.. Fertig really were.
Here. again. is obfuscation ana inSs
terry. A lack Of documentary evidence
or explanatory correspondents concern
inp thrse fees. the largest on the I,st'
paid TO n political lieutenant OF mr'
Snyder's by Mr.. Snyder. -
One thing in this connection. epm nDm
ever. is noticeable. Mr.. Fcrtig SlV,
600 came out Of the deficiency pi,,S III vi
CLERK hire and messengers, ETC. anu
the contingent" fund.
7 referred yesterday, and again to-
day. to the grouping of certain accounS ,,,hlis
by Main 4 Co.. the certified PUBIC
accountants. called in by Auditor, Gen
cral Lewis 10 audit the books OF the OF
fice. under the zone payment or lump
sum payment" classification.
Many Payments 'Lumped'
Under this classification. appear
large number Of individual vouchers
ordered paid bv Mr.. Snyder in sums
ranging from 1910 to S2ooO IN lump
sum.
These appear opposite the names ~
attorneys. politicians and individuals
not identified by the accountants.
In one of them appears the name OF
J. r. Deshong. lie is Harrisburg
public official. The entry opposite his
name reads:
Dcshong. j. B.-Fund I2--Bdi. due
12 months 1920. $500. fOrc pay
mcnO.
Nj. Dcshong was paid out of Fund
~. which is CLERK hire, messengers,
etc. deficiency 1919"
The entry above is the sole intorma-
ton in the records on the subject OF Mr..
Deshong's activities for which he re-
ccvpd $500 in one payment.
The frequency with which these en-.
tries appear. suggest that money was
no object TO most Of those receiving lump
sum checks.
Names entered as employees al $3.50,
and on up 70 $3.50 month salary. have.
according to the records. permitted their
salaries to become delinquent until they
had run up 10 $500 or $500 before
drawing them.
Perhaps the most amazing feature
Of this department of the Office is. as the
accountants discovered. that there are
no records of appointments to office for
the majority. ii not all. of thcsc bcnr-
fCiaries or lump sum individuals.
Payments were authorized in n large
lump sum to persons of whose appoint
mcnts to office. or assignment to special
work. there is no record beyond the
opening of salary account, according
to the experts.
There are twenty nine separate en-
tries of such payments Sot opposite the
names of attorneys. politicians and two
or three unidentified individuals.
But Of this there is another story.
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in state funds 10 Lieutenant Governor
Beldleman for services not shown. y
The payment was authorized by Charles
A. Snyder. then Auditor General.
The Lieutenant Governor and tho
Auditor General arc chosen by the pco e
pie. the Governor said "and they do
not necessarily come under my iurisdiC =
tion. If | die or am put out Of office,
the Lieutenant Governor fills in.
II will not say whether or not either
one of these gentlemen is in the right
or in The wrong in this check case They
would feel somewhat indignant at any
comment from me-. since they do not
come under my jurisdiction.
The Governor was in Washington last
night TO attend n dinner given by Nicc
President Coolidge in honor Of Prcsi.
dent Harding
Governor Sproul road tho check story
going down on the train from phladel d.
phia. lie left friends in Washington
under the impression he would look into
it further upon returning home.
They eiNed the further impress ION
that if the Lieutenant Governor should
be found 10 have capitalized his public
Office for PERSONAL profit, oven though
collecting the money in 'hc form of
legal fees. Beidleman might have 80
stand on his own fcct.' and do his
own explaining Io IT," public.
More than liz significance was
attached in Washington 10 the cirrum
stance that Governor Snroul did not ~
oncc rush TO tho defense Of Ecidl"mnu.
lie volunteered no expression rs to the
validity Of the 5000 payment or the
ethics of serving tho State in n legal ca q.
pacity Will" holding = high position in
rho state government. collecting fees
which apparently exceeded his salary
and expenses ne y public official The
Governor $ silence ON this point was clio.
quent in it'oH. in tho view Of those
who talked with him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22
WANTS ALL
FACTS ABOUT CHECK

Governor Sproul wishes to get. first
hand. full details regarding tho
"Bcidlcman $1,000 check" before he
comments on that much discussed
paper.
II would rather reserve any state.
mcnt, because | do not know the com .
plete Details said the Governor on
his return here today from Washington.
In a pocket he carried clippings from
the EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER, which
told yesterday of the payment of $4,000
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to keep the sea clonr between her main
land and North Africa.
France has been ignored and rather
badly treated in the Conference and this
il tending TO make her obstinate In her
present position. Affairs have been
settled by the big three, among whom
she had no representative. 1t has been
n source OF wcakneRs to her that NJ.
BRAND. for political reasons. had to &c
home, for the Premier of the country
is too important n parsonage to be let,
out Of the reckoning. as the head Of the
French delegation has been since his
departure.
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Japan Opposes Opening
of 2I-Demands Question

Washington. Dec. 22.-( (BN a..
r. P.)--Japan will formally oppose
any discussion OF the validity of
tho q demand treaty Of 1915 If the
matter is brought up by China, as
expected, in tomorrow'S meeting of
the Far Eastern Committee Of the
Armament Conference. it. was an
nounced today ~ responsible Jap
ancSe circles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22
Noted Negro LAWYER Dead

Chicago, Dec. 22.---(By A. P.l-.
s. Laing Williams. former Assistant
United States District Attorney here
under the Roosevelt and Taft Admin
istrations and one of the best known
Negro lawyers in tho United States,
died in his home last night. He was
sixty three years old. He was gradu-
ated from the University of Michigan
and the Columbia Law College at
Washington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22
Bed Aftre, Man May Be Blinded

Nelson Scwell. Ncgro. thirty two
Years old. jl1 South Twentieth street.
will probably lose his cvcsight as the
result Of hcins severely burned this
morning when the bed clothes caught
fire. vhiIc he was sleeping II IL thought
that tho fire. was started by = lighted
cigarette. lie iS in the Polytechnic Hos
nItal
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French May Modify
Hughes Navy Plans
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yet agreed upon their own share of sucl
vessels and Mr.. Hughes. evidently TAX
ing his position on the advice of til,
American Navy experts who are still
committed to the hattlcship theory il
spite of the lessons Of the late war an,
of the sinking of the Ostfricsland. ha,
all along said that the number OF auXil'
ilrX craft was Of minor Importance.
The French by shifting thcir grount
and abandoning post -JutlInds have
avoided definite clash with the Amcri'
can delegates.
French national pride is 50 involve,
IN her demand that il will be Difficult
for the Conference TO refuse II. Tn,
world in the future is going to be ruIcc
by the naval Powers. Either Franc,
must have u considerable navy or sn
must drop back into the place of ;
third rate Power
Claims Largely Justified
Moreover. she has many interest.
which justify her claims to building /;
navy. Mr.. Hughes recognized this b,
insisting upon Frances admission intc
the four Power group in the Pacific
The British preferred to have the pac
Il three Power one.
France also has in Northern Africa
the most promising Colonial Empire il
the world outside of that possessed BY
Great Britain. She can make n stron,
argument for an allowance Of navd
vessels that will enable her to dominate
the Mediterranean, which is more III
portant to her than to any other Power
Britain controls both ends of the Med
ttrranean in Gibraltar and in the Sura
Canal. But France must be prepared
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

The City TrcaSurcr's report for the
week ending Yesterday shows u balance
Of S1S.21g 81 ai Receipts for the
wcck amount to 500 600 OG. while pay
mcnts made wrrc S2.21i 20. 30.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-22

Rusfin Found Guilty Of Murder
EGaston. Pa. Dec. 22.---Douglas Rus
fin yesterday was convicted of murder in
the first degree for the shooting of Peter
Chester, proprietor Of gambling house
hc.e. few months ago. He will be SEN
to,oeI NIondoy
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-07
SUTTON SCRAPS.

Elder Gilbert filled his appointment at Bethel church Saturday and Sunday
 Dr. Sutton's condition is not any better at this writing
 Mrs Bob Honea and son of Blevins visited their daughter and sister, Mrs. L. R. Whitten. Saturday nigh tand Sunday.
 Deputy Sheriff Clyde Cox of Pres colt took dinner with Charlie Bennett Sunday
 Mrs. Hazel Brown spent Saturday night with her parents. Mir. and Mrs. R. ". Piercy.
 J.W. and ]. E. Silvey of Willisville passed through our burg Saturday and stopped over a few minutes at the oil derrick
 D. Hesterly visited Dr. Sutton Friday
 Quite number of our people attend ed the county contest at Prescott Sat urday and reported nice time.
 Barton Saunders had the misfortune of losing a fine mule last week.
 There will he an all day singing at New Liberty church next Sunday, Ap@. 10, beginning at 10 a. m. All the sing CTS of the country have special invi- tation to come and bring their song books and let Us spend the day together | in song service and be sure to bring q we'll filled basket with you. All ye old bachelors, who are hunting for wife there also are invited to come and | that includes you eLmolac.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-07
RELEASE Is CONDITIONAL

Berlin, April 4-The Baden govern ments order releasing Carl Neuf and Franz Zimmer the American detectives who were imprisoned for attempting to arrest Grover C. Bergdoll the Ameri- can draft evader, and his chaffeur, Eugene (Ike) Stecher on German soil. contained the phrase; The release is made upon the supposition that the young woman shot i'll the hand will be suitably compensatd by the Americans. and that the two Communications, Bergdoll and Stecher. will remain i'll unoccupied German territory and under no circumstances he molested.'
 The insertion of the clause was against the advice of the central gov ernment in Berlin.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-07
Published Every Thursday.
THURSDAY APRIL 14TH.

Thursday April the 14th, should and will be, big day for Prescott.
 The Southwest Arkansas Chamber of Commerce will meet here on that date for permanent organization. We want to make the delegates and the visitors feel perfectly at home on that occa- sion we want to prepare entertainment that will show Preseott's appreciate of this meeting we want to invite Gov ernor T. C. McRae, who has already been elected honorary member of the assoeiat ton. to come here and welcome the organization we want to invite Carl Bser of St Louis. who is also an honorary member to address the gath ering we want to invite the bone and sinew of the county's greatness to come the farmers of old Nevada : and then we want to hold meeting, oat of which will grow feeling of friendliness-a spirit of unselfishness. that will mark the beginning of new era of great CT prosperity and happiness in South west Arkansas
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-07
WoNAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Lee Montgomery.
 Mrs. ]. . A. Bush, president, con ducted the devotional and business. Mrs Irene BlakeIy gave talk on the work the Missionary Societies have done for Poland Then the society was delighted to have beautiful solo by Mrs. Moore of Pine Bluff, daughter of Rev. and Mrs ]. A Sage, also several piano selections.
 The wonderful report of our delegate Mrs (. NJ. Hirst. to the Missionary conference just held tt Pine Bluff, showed that she went to bring back to the society what she could of all the best that happened We all felt that we had almost been to the meeting
 At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs. Montgomery assisted by Mrs H. E. Doris. Mrs. Ed Cantley and Mrs. Gill Buchanan served a delicious salad course. The next business meting will be with Mrs Dan Putnam.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-07

The road to Sutton well is trayelea considerably here lately.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-07
WHITES CHAPEL

The last few days have been pretty cool
 Some people think that all old bach elor is a fool. If an old bachelor k doing the best he can, isn't that acting a man.
 I attended church at Holly Springs Saturday night and Sunday. Their pastor is a fine preacher. l notice that l said that I should visit different churches, meant to say that We should visit different churches for the simple reason we will learn something otherwise we would not The pastor of Holly Springs church is named Bro. Crowder. He doesn't talk very fast when he first begins, but before he gets through. he talks pretty lively and much louder.
 There was singing al Mir Reeves this afternoon. I am sure that 1t was en- joyed by all present
 Say Uncle Buck I did intend to tell about the goings and comings this week but I haven't the opportunity like On- cle Bubble and Alex. to st out at the public cross roads and ask people where they are going and when they intend to come back. So the good people will have to look over men if l do not work some of Mir J n. Pelts land next year I am going to some other country Then I will have some news to write
 Ed Fairchild one of Mt. Moriahs old bachelor visited his sister, Mrs. Tom lin Saturday night Think Ed is look ing out for a wife. Come again Ed There is one nice widow down here.
 Ambrose Tomlin wet to see Il White girl Sunday.
 Say Alex, do not blame you Tor re- foicing that you are not on the old bachelor list but my, don't you doubt hut what Lola could rejoice if you were an old bachelor. Poor woman, she has the sympathy of her many friends She made bad mistake but we all make them. So cheer up Lola and don't you cry Alex may reform by ana hy
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-07
HAMON PICTURES ARE BARRED

Little Rock. Ark,-That Clara Smith Hamon moving pictures will not be shown in Arkansas theatres controlled by members of the Arkansas Exhibit orS' League was made certain by ae- ton of the league at its regular quar, terly meeting yesterday at the Hotel Marion The association condemned the sensational character of the pro posed pictures. it is said, and pledged themselves to bar them and others of similar nature
 C. A. Lick of Fort Smith president of the association, directed the meet ing About 10 members from all parts of the state were present. Among the subjects of discussion was the question of retrenchment to meet the present conditions prevailing in every line of
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-07
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEETS

The Nevada County Medical Asso- citation met with Dr. I. S Chastain at the Prescott Hospital last evning and quite an interesting meeting was held. Aside from the regular program the ministers of the town were invited as guests. and Bro Sage gave an in- teresting talk along the lines of the common interest of the physicians and ministers. bringing out some very i'm pressive and instructive lessons, in the behavior and help. the educated min ister could be to both patient and phy- sician, by way of calming fear, and in- spring hope. and thereby hastening re
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-07
EFFORT TO WRECK \
 TRAIN IS CHARGED

Harrison. April 4.-Charged with attempting 10 wreck a Missouri and North Arkansas passenger train, Clarence Tyler of near St. Joe. Sc miles southeast of Harrison. in Searcy county, was arrested and placed in jail here this morning Tyler is al legged to have placed a spike in a switch at Eyerton, 15 miles southeast or here last night short time before a passen ger train was due to arrive there
 The spike was found by guards in
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-07

business, MT. Lick said. The league will try to bring pressure to bar to cut down price charged for the use of films
 The moving picture owner is hamper ed in any retrenchment policy by the fact that contracts are made many months in advance, Mir. Lick said, and the films shown now represent invest ments made q d time when eXtraordi- narily high prices prevailed.
 The state league is branch of the National Exhibitors League of Ameri- p4
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-04-07
UNION HAPPENINGS.

We are always glad to receive the good old Picayune, for it gives us all the news. and by reading the ads we always know just where to find what we are looking for for when we go 10 Prescott.
 Health is good in this community to cold spell of wea ther we have been having has not damaged the peaches fin this community. While we do not have commercial orchards in this com annuity. we are all fond of peaches