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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-09
Laymen Knock At Door
Baltimore Conference Of Methodist
Church In Session

baltimore. Nd, April Shay
mea of The Baltimore, Annual Con
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church ale overwhelmingly il favor
of being admitted into the sessions
If the conference on almost an equal
roo:;nn with the ministers. The
Lay Electoral Conference vestsr-
day ratified. hv vote of So to ~.
an amendment handed down from
The General Conference, admitting
laymen as dclematcs. The term "lGy
mar" includes both men ana wo-
mcr.
Although thorr was som" cpnn-
sition to the ratification at the scs-
sion Of the electoral conference.
held in First PRESBYTERIAN Church,
even the opnor"n's knew there was
10 chance to dnfeat il.
Real opposition from soma inf!u-
cntial ministers is expected when
the measure :cmes up today before
he Annual Ccaferc~ce.
The lawyers r:ceram for yes
teriav was double larrclcd. When
the Electoral Conference finished its
work thr Taymrn's Association.
:comno$"d chiefly Of the Same men.
an;l with larger number Of women
Delegates. hcran lis session. Adj
dresses were delivered by the retir-
ing president Henry S. Dularey:
the incoming president. John J.. Al
cock, B;shop w. F. Mcdowell, pres-
idert oi the conference; tie Rev.
Drs. j. G. Nicholson. George c.
Peck AMI j. NJ. Gillum. fr"tcrnal
visitors from the Annual Center
enre, and several visitin" laymen.
Besides nv ,llcock. the other Of
ic"rs elrctcd r.: Vice presidents.
Mil .nn c. Davis, F. T. Dixon. H.
6. Ome'.Hndro. ]. s. Barker ard
DR.. Gcofa" c. Shannon:. se"retar-
les, William !Iisscy. .Ir.. Hunter r.
Kern and R. G.. Beall; treasurer, l..
+. Derrick.
IL the Annual Conference the big
rest debate among the ministers
was over 4 proposed campaign for
$500 900 as IN cadcwment fund for
rpt;3 ed minis orS. A movement to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-09
Refused Priority
Emergency Fleet Corporation APP
peals From Decision In Gen
eral Shipbuilding
COMPANY Case

A meeting of;the creditors of the
General Sh!pbuildiEg Company. Inc. +,
bankrupt. was held today in the
United States Court here before
Charles Henry Smith, referee in
bankruptcy. The claim OF tha
Emergency Fleet Corporation Ct
$4,000 was agreed rpon but the ref
rec refused priority. An appeal
was noted from the decision OF the
referee bv Henry J. Gibbons, coun
sci for the Emergency Fleet Corro-
ration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-09

Columbus, Ohio. April By his
VII. prri,ated today. A. G. Fled,
minstrel. leaves his minstrel show to
4 brothet Joseph f. Hatfield, and .
Edward Conrad. relative. The cs-
tate was estimated TO be valued at
$50, ,0G0. re:.l ard personal property.
He requested that the minstrel show
De continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-09

Premier Lloyd George, in final
letter Of regret to Frank Hodges
secretary of the miners union, over
the Situat:on said las. right that
the destruction Of the mines woup
be 5 fatal to the nation as would
nave b"sa d.fsat in the war. and ts
secu, their preservation musr be
tfa Cove. ment's paramount duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-09
HOTEL RAMNEL
Special Sunday Dinner
s1.00 II to 7. NJ. HLo'

Old Virginia Clam Chowder
Soup
Chicken With Rice
Celery and Lettuce with Roquefor'
dressing
sIicei Tomatoes, Spring Onions
Radishes
Broi,ed Potomac Shad or Shad Roe
Buttered Potatoes
Baked Spring Chicken. New Potasoe.
Creamea Cau!iflower, Home Grown
Asparagus
Spring Spinach e-
Home made Strawberry Ice Cream
With Cake or Gresn Apple PIE
la7 mode
Mix Tea Coffee (hot or iced)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-09
NOTICE

will not he responsible for any
debts contracted by any one other
than myself.
S5-ip. Joe g. Baum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-09

Read today's Classified Columns
need, may be.
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WEATHER RETGnT

For this sectjcp-sho~eis to-
day: tomorrow generally fair and
colder; onderate southwest, shift
The New York herald., 1921-12-15
RENE VIVIAN SAILS,
PREDICTING SUCCESS
Says Arms Conference Is
Magnificent Impulse.

Rene Viviani, French delegate TO the
armament conference. who sailed yes
terday for home aboard the French
liner Paris. with Nine. viviani. occupied
a suite dc luxe on the side of the ship
opposite Marshal Foch, and there re-
ceived many visitors, including Lieut.
Col Bunau-Varilla, hare as an engl-
neering expert with the French delega-
tion.
The former French Premier said: "I
am leaving America because there is no
longer any necessity for my presence at
the conference. as it is successful. 1t
ends after giving the world a magnifi-
cent impulse toward world progress and
peace. One OF the best results will be q
better rapproachement il that were
possible, between France and the United
States"
Louis f. elliot. president OF the So
ciety of Marine Painters OF France, sent
here by the French Government to
sketch the conference meetings at
Washington. also sailed by the Paris.
For the last two weeks he has been
cruising in New York Harbor in navy
tug making sketches of which he will
develop into paintings that will be ex-
hibited at the next Paris salon. lie
takes the celebrated sky line with HIM
George Wybo. French architect, who
has been examining the architecture OF
the big stores of America, was enthu-
siastic over some OF their features
Whitney Warren and other architects
here saw Mr.. Wybo off
The New York herald., 1921-12-15

ors. II is true that all of the allied
nations rejoice in their victory so dearly
won II Is true that individually each
nation is trying in a united manner 10
build itself up even beyond the point II
occupied before the war.
But IL Is NOT true that the nations of
the world are acting in an united man
ner 20 reestahlish those conditions by
which their people may anjoy the bene-
fits Of world confidence. world under
standing, world trade. world idealsm
and world prosperity.
Not long ago the United States
Chamber OF Commerce sent experts TO
Europe TO inquire into economic condi-
tions. These experts filed a complete
and Illuminating report The substance
OF that report as l recall 1t was that
steps should be taken at once by eco
nonic experts IN the various nations to
inquire into the cause OF existing condi-
tions and to remedy them. This is
what I am now advocating and while 1
am a military man and not an expert
on economies, common sense prompts
the suggestion that II the world Is going
10 get back on the job 1t must get there
Just as an honest man would when
through conditions he has been unable
The New York herald., 1921-12-15

alleged paradise. The world has serious
problems confronting il. They must be
faced in a serious manner.
I'm the interest OF brevity. permit me
to set forth three points or conditions
that. I believe 10 be cardinal. BY way
OF explanation, ] may say that long TO
see the reestablishment OF economic and
industrial peace. ] yearn to see the es-
tablishinent of a commission of economic
experts. appointed by the world Powers
that will act to accomplish these three
points;
Il. TO deal with the victors or cred
itors so that foreign trade between these
countries could be reestablished and a
common working basis OF settling all
obligations be arranged.
"2. The vanquished or debtors
These nations to be aided in every pos
sible manner through the medium OF the
economic commission and arrangement
made by which they may be reestab-
lished commercially and at the same
time be enabled TO pay their war repara-
tions In this connection. after Ger
many and the other Central Powers
have been dealt with, the economic COM
mission could take up the matter Of the
new States created as the result Of the
ware -Czecho-Slovakia. Jugo-Slavia, &c.
is.s-Russia furnished the best example.
The Marshal believes that after the Al
lies and the Central Powers have re-
established prewar conditions econom-
ically that Russia will desire to enter
into this prosperous trade relation and
that the present condition OF anarchy
existing in that country will be abol-
ished so that Russia may have a sta BILE
government and a more prosperous state
of affairs.
when you face a crisis. you deal
only with facts. Imagination plays no
part The facts we are dealing with
to-day arc that even though the Allies
have been victorious and that peace
has been established throughout the
world, there exists an acute congestion
which vitally affects the business OF
every nation. Most of this congestion
Is due to lack OF confidence. And what
causes this lack of confidence? Lack
of unity on the part of the world Pow
The New York herald., 1921-12-15
FACE WORLD FACTS,
MARSHAL'S ADVICE
Like a Man in Bankruptcy,
Nations Must Take Stock,
Asserts Foch.
AMERICA GREAT HEARTED
Visitor Goes Home Hoping for
Speedy Revival of Trade
of the World.

Before Marshal Foch left for France
yesterday he declared that It was his de-
sire to tell America that "her great
heartedness" was the outstanding factor
in the world as It exlstE to-day. He said
that he entertained something of a hope
that he. "a plain soldier" might impart
to America something of his hope for a
speedy revival of the commerce OF the
world.
The Marshal admitted that he was
without a formula that might be called
a panacea for the worlds economic ills.
All he prayed for. he said. was a clear
and unbiased survey of those ills and the
application Of rer edies that might be
suggested.
Let us rejoice over our great VIC
tory" he said, "but in that rejoicing let
US not overlook the fact that serious mat
ters confront us. Let US not live In an
The New York herald., 1921-12-15

OF the arny's leadership. came to
thank your people. l had II In mind to
say that above the unity OF command IS
the unity OF purpose
But hardly had | landed upon your
mighty continent when | was over
whelmed by such manifestations OF
courtesy and hrotherly love that the old
friendship OF Lafayette and Washington
was asserting itself again. In reality
America is not only n great country eE-
tending from the Atlantic 60 the Pacific
with unlimited resources, but il IS a
country Of great activity in the moral
as well as the economic order. America
is a country OF high ideals"
sword From Children.
And az the very last moment DR.
Ernest La Place of Philadelphia ap-
peared TO give the Marshal beautiful
sword in a gold scabbard-the gift OF
100000 Philadelphia school children
each Of whom contributed one cent
toward the cost
The Paris sailed down the bay witt
the ships band echoing the band on the
pier and the battalion OF the Twenty
second United States Infantry standing
at present on the river end Of tho
long dock.
"t wish every American a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year" were
the Marshal's parting words. II wish
for every American every divine bless
ing that can be bestowed. God bless
the American people. 1 leave to spenc
Christmas In France with my family
but 1 leave much of my heart In tbs
United States. God bless you. America
The New York herald., 1921-12-15
Brooch for Nine. FOch.

Rodman wanamalter gave Foch an
American flag and brooch containing
800 diamonds for Nine. Foch. Then the
Marshal reviewed a detachment Of the
Fifteenth New York Infantry. which. he
The New York herald., 1921-12-15

to control he finds himself on the verge
OF bankruptcy.
What does that man do? He retains
expert accountants TO 60 over his ar
fairs; hs ascertains just what he owes
and just what he Is able TO pay, and
then he acts accordingly.
What should the world do to-day7
II should find out just what IL owes.
just what 1t Is able to pay and ace
accordingly. for after all, nations ara
no better than individuals and nations
with ideals should express themselves
just as individuals with ideals express
thlsmselves."
The New York herald., 1921-12-15
|FOCH Off FOR HOME
| IN SHOWER OF GIFTS
Brooch of 800 Diamonds,
Cane, Films and Sword
Presented on Pier.
PARTING SENTIMENTAL
Marshal's Final Words Bid
Happy Holidays to All
in America.
FRENCH DOCK IN FURORE
Bouquets, Tears, Speeches and
Mysterious Boxes Form
Setting for Scene.

The piers Of the French Line have
Heroes have come to and gone from
America there. Plain folk with Latin
emotions have commingled and sep
arated Tho guards and the sailors
have grown used to tears and even
Mysteries. One has to feel very, very
sorry or hilariously glad on the French
Line piers to attract attention in the
general admixture Of emotion that is
to be witnessed whenever a French
liner leaves or arrives.
But you have 1t on the word of all
the old timers-men and women who
have witnessed all the throbbings and
exultings OF a decade-that not in that
same decade have those Hudson River
docks been so dewed with tears as they
were yesterday when Ferdinand Foch
departed these shores bowed under the
weight of whole nations plaudits and
presents.
He wept and his staff wept. Bold
men Of the American Legion wept.
Moreover, it was sight for the jaded
eye to see erstwhile doughboys who
returned from France with the reputa-
ton of having corrugated neclts and
calloused hearts weeping on each
others shoulders and (you must be-
lieve it) kissing and being kissed.
To set forth n chronological story of
the departure OF Ferdinand Foch would
be a matter of making a series Of cold
statements. He was received by Mayor
Hylan at City Hall and got the freedom
Of the city. Incidentally the Mayor made
rather a neat speech that set founder
ing those carpers who were intimating
that our Mayor was more or less cold
to the benign Marshal of France.
brooch for Nine. Foch.
Rodman wanamaker gave Foch an
American flag and O brooch containing
800 diamonds for Nine. Foch. Then the
Marshal reviewed a detachment Of the
Fifteenth New York Infantry. which. he
The New York herald., 1921-12-15
RELIEF BILL REPORTED.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1i..--An approprIa-
ton Of $20o00,000 would be available
for the purchase of grain and other food
products for distribution in the famine
districts or Russia under a bill favor
ably reported to-day by the House For
eign Affairs Committee.
The New York herald., 1921-12-15
NAVY TO TRY MAIL GUARD.
Shooting by Hanson to BE Invests
gated Before Action.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-secrstary
penby announced to-day that marine
mail guard. Hanson. who shot civilian
IN Wisconsin while guarding q mail
train recently, would be tried by naval
courtmartial II investigation shows war
rant for trial. Secretary Denoy has
advised Gov. Blaine 70 this effect
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-28
Stories That Recall Others


Mrs. x had entertained her afternoon
club. A dainty luncheon was served and
William, aged 7, missed none Of it. As
telling Mrs. X what an oyabie time
she had had, William II. - cd:
Z Mrs. X, 1 wish we were gust beginning
to eat again"
The Quacler.
They dined out the other evening
with some friends, where roast duck was
the principal dish Husband seemed to
enjoy it SO much that the little bride de-
cided to surprise him with similar
treat at their next days dinner, although
she had never cooked one in her life.
The next morning when ths duck ar
rived she proceeded to finish her clean
ing, when suddenly she stopped and go
ing to the telephone she called mp the
butcher and told him she wanted some
one to come after that duck right away
as she would not keep It.
why" asked the butcher.
Because it is deformed," she replied,
"and 1 could not eat a single mouthful
of it."
But" said the perplexed man, "I per-
sonally cleaned that duck and I thought
at the time 1 had never seen finer one.
Just where is it de'ormedT
why" she said, ION its windpipe is
hard growth that looks just like q
shell" g..
As soon as the choking butcher could
control his voice he called back
Heavens, woman, that Is the thing ii
quacked with"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-28
scHwAB's ExegERATIogs.

There VIII De no surprise az tHe State-
ment from the house committee investi-
eating the shipping board that it Is sat
isfed that the charges against Charles
II. Sehwah were not proved, nor at the
accompanying statement that they were
not true.
From what the country knows Of this
captain of industry and from what was
disclosed concerning the much discussed
voucher it was impossible to believe that
Mr. Schwab had been drawing funds
from the shipping board for his own use,
especially when he made denial of any
such thing and declared that he never
received anything for expenses during
the time he entered the service Of his
country not, so much as. the dollar a
year that was the salary fixed for such
war york directors,
That much more has been made ont
Of this matter than would have been the
case had it been an ordinary individual
| who was involved, is probable but to at
tack the integrity. Of such a man, holding
! the position he does in the industrial life
of The country is not a matter to be re-
garded lightly as the manner in which
Mr.. Schwab received it. plainly showed.
From the statement by the committee
It is plainly evident that there was
nothing to the charge, that it never ought
| to have been made and that it is bound
to react upon the maker much more seri-
ously than it can ever affect the reputa-
ton Of Mr.. Schwab. It was one of those
unfortunate cases where such serious
charges ought not to have been made
publicly without proof to back them up
but where it was possible to create g
sensation by the making of such q claim,
and undertaking to base it upon some
thing which could not be proved bu
which could be openly and effectively de
MED. In view of the decision Of thu
committee, and the exoneration Of Mr.
Schwab which will be regarded as in ev
cry way justified, the weight which vii
"a attached to the other testimony of til,
accusing witness will be greatly dis
|; counted
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-28
RIVERS AND HARRoRs

That the appropriations committee in
washington is determined to keep expeu-
dftures down to rock bottom If they have
anything to say about it is indicated by
the recommendation of less than $1s,eoo,-
600 for the rivers and harbors or almost
S42,coo,eoo less than the estimates pre
scented.
When appropriation bills ware before
congress the last time there was a deter
mined fight made against spending money
Tor rivers and harbor projects which
couid wait without any greater harm re-
Ezlattng therefrom. There was a whole.
sale slashing Of the appropriation in be.
hah Of economy and from all indications
the committee does not believe that the
time has come when they should &c;
away from that policy.
Under the Recommendation Of the com.
nittee nearly three million dollars NOR,
than last year Is provided for and with
what was on hand the first Of Decem.
Der there win be available with the re
4uceA appropriation over $4,000, zoo with
which to prosecute maintenance and i'm
pFsvoment work Of this character.
mat the rivers and harbors are de
serving Of proper attention Il the righ
sort IF encouragement Is geing to b.
given to water transportation cannot b,
ADaeaxHed- n - fully Understood tn;
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-28
EMERGENCY PRorEoT1oN.

From such progress as has been made
with the bill for the federal regulation
of the packers there are those Who Look
upon 1t as giving increased assurances
that there will be government regulation
Of the coal industry. In view Of the ex-
periences of the consumers, the taking
abroad of sufficient coal to food the mar
kets of Europe and the enormous prcfits
which have been drawn from the pockets
Of the people it Is not surprising that
there is an insisfent demand for some
action on the part Of the government that
will make such impossible in the future.
Even in the face of conditions the Cal
der bill for control Of the coal business
is meeting with no little proposition. There
are those who are picking flaws In it
and chewing where 1t will aid rather than
block profteer1ng, and there are also
those who are pointing to an increase
of government in business under such
legislation, all Of which is bound to get
consideration while the measure is under
consideration. NoW,is Of course the time
to show up any bad features and have
them eliminated, If such can be shown to
be the case.
The Calder bill is intended to take care
Of conditions in the future and It has
been brought forth because of the wretch
ed situation that has been prevailing
concerning the supply OF fueL The ina
biIity of the government to do anything
more than threaten has shown the need
Of new legislation. The unwillingness Of
the coal operators put the necessary re.
forums into effect themselves has increased
the need. 4 Is time TO guard against
any repetition and when the Calder bill
gives the authority to the president tt
declare an emergency. when it is estab,
lished that such exists, and to fix TIL
price Of coal and commissions there il
| furnished a means which does not nov
exist for protecting the people agaiHs
| unreasonable conditions. It is realizes
that it Is the protection Of the con
suiners interests at the time when the!
most need it that is aimed at rather thai
the putting of the coal business into gsv
| eminent hands
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-28
CIRCULATION
WEEK ENDING JAN. xnd, ss2t
lO,9O2
TIE UNITED WORKERS.

In view of the report of the activities
during the past year Norwich cannot fail
To fully appreciate the fact that it has
within its midst doing such magnificent
work such an organization as the United
Workers. For nearly a half century the
interests and the welfare Of the unfortn-
nate residents of the city have been get
ding considerable attention. The work
has grown from a small beginning, has
hranched out in many directions and as
It has gathered age it has assumed re-
responsibilities that correspond with the
needs and the growth Of the community.
As the central organization of many i'm
portant departments no better evidence
Of the appreciation for the character of
the work that it has been doing can he
desired than the interest manifested In
its activities and the contributions which
have been made for its support 1t has
and will continue to be engaged In the
character of work that cannot fail 10
arouse the support of those who have but
little to give in a worthy cause as well
as those who have much.
With an organization actively en-
gagged in seeking out and relieving those
VIII are III ulSlESSS through QlI1lCuitlGS
caused by sickness, misfortune or other
causes, helping them to tide over hard
places and to regain former conditions
or by advice and kindly assistance en-
c0uraging others to get o new grip or
life it is bound to mean much to any
community. But the United Workers un.
dertakes with success much greater ser.
VICE through its employment bureau, its
pu6lic health nursing, its visitation com.
FnHtees, its classes for the instruction Of
children. its Rock Nook home and 1t:
Sheltering Arms and in each of these. in.
stances Norwich finds reasons almost ev.
cry day for expressing its qualification
not only that such an organization ex
lists hut that it was conceived and meas
ures M so we'll to the task for wisicI
Il was intended.
There is no community where conda
tons do not prevail calling for the ser
vices of such an organization and Their
cannot be too deep an appreciation 0
the fact that provision was long az
made for it here. But successful an,
beneficial as It is it likewise deserves al
possible support and encouragement