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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-05
HAS TO COUNT
 ALL OUR COIN

Washington, Jan. o.-When John Burke, United States Treasurer, has cunted all of the money in Uncle aTn's coffers he will retire from pub c life, he announced today.
 Burke announced that his resigna- ton has been filed with the Secretary If the Treasury and he asked to be eiieved of his duties at the earliest .t~7iHle moment.
 Under the law, a retiring United ~at@s Treasurer and his successor .uSt make a count of the money tn he public treasury before a change office. This work will take about one week, Burke estimates.
 Treasurer Burke will join the pri- vate banking and brokerage firm ot Cardos S Company in New York and he future firm name will be Cardos & Burke.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-05
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The Annex boys were taVoret: Monday W ith a talk given by Judgc Hinman. founder of the Juvenile Court.
 The basketball schedule for the week is: Girls: Westport, Wednes- day at westport; Pratt, Friday at Els. sex Boys-A1 Ri club of Meride- Saturday at Bridgeport Among the former B. H. S. students who will return to Notre Dame are Joe Murphy, 19; Tex Kelly, ex-'21; Mallo Burns. 20 and Bud Stapleton '21.
 The High school hockey enthusiasts are waiting for cold snap so they can get the squad into action for the Choate meet Jan. Is. ~ The holidays fer the second se- mester are: WaSnington's birthday, Feb. 22. Easter vacation. March 2G ' to April 3. Memorial Day, May 30.
 The Criterion board will meet to- day after scHool. The A. A. execu- tive committee will meet tomorrow. .t Report cards for the second quarter & win appear on Jan. 2S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-05

mine system in a way of it's own.
 Nursing mothers and women generally, will find it exactly fitted to their needs. It lessens the pains and burdens.
 Send ten cents to Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel, Bufnlo, N. Y., for trial package of Favorite Pre- scription Tablets.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-05
s' SPANISH LOVE-

By no means the least interesting part of the engagement of Spanish Love-" at Maxine Elliott's theatre, New York, are the audiences. There
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-05
"lfANDsoME WARDROBE.

Shirley Mason, youngest of the Will iam Fox stars, has personally select ad her beautiful Oriental wardrobe for the uew picture she is working on for Fox. ''Wing Toy'' is it's title Howard NJ. Mitchell Is directing,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-05

are a considerable number of Latin Americans in atteE lance at each Der formance and their enthusiastic "bra- vas give continental touch, not to be found in any other theatre
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-05
AS A SUPPORT for exhausted

nervous, over worked women,
 nothing can do as
 m u c h a s Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription It regulates and as- sists all the natural ! functions, and it
 strengthens and l builds up the fem
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-05

DOT lad Os-e9S seM puB uopoupoId 10 pounds less than the average at the opening sales last year.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
FOUND S162 TUCKED
AWAY IN BUNDLE

Going into a women's furnishing
store on Market street several days
ago. and making some purchases,
Miss Virginia Swami, a teacher Of
No "a public school. who lives at
s2s West street, was much surprised
upon her return home on opening
her bundle 20 find a package Of
notes amounting 20 S162.
Miss Swami reported her discov-
cry 10 Captain OF Detectives Benson
and also to the store. The finding OF
the money was a mystery for awhile
until II was learned that one OF the
saleswomen had mistakenly enclos-
ed the S162, representing sales at her
counter for the day. in with the
articles bought by Miss Swami.
After Detective Riley. who had
been detailed on the case, and Mis-,
Swami were convinced after an IN
vestigation that the money belonged
TO the store. II was turned over q
the management OF the store
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
NEED 100 MORE
MEN AS FRENIEN

The Department Of Public Safety
Inspected a class OF twenty-four men
yesterday afternoon. for the pur-
pose OF selecting captains and lieu
tenants for the twelve fire companies.
No appointments were made, how
ever. as the men inspected for this
purpose will first be compelled TO
undergo a rigid physical test in the
hremens school
There yet remain TO be appointed
100 OF the total OF 1S2 men. with
which the department will start op-
erations on December /. and the di-
rectors are endeavoring TO finish the
appointment OF firemen this week.
The seventy-three men so far ap-
pointed were measured TO- uniforms
yesterday. and this morning were
given checks in payment for the
time they spent in the firemen's s
school from October "a TO Novem-
Der 5.
The Department OF Public Safety
will meet again this afternoon and
will probably make additional ap-
pointments.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
PAST GRANDS, |. 0. 0. F.,
IN SESSION TONIGHT

The annual meeting Of the Past
Grand Omcers Association, Indepen-
dent order OF Odd Fellows Of Della
ware. will be held at $40 o'clock
this evening in Odd Fellows Build
ing Tenth and King streets.
Reports will be received and Of
ficers elected. The retiring officers
are: President, Jacob F. Snyder.
p. C. NJ; voce-president, John p.
Heinzeroth, p. G. Representative;
secretary-treasurer Goldsmith c.
Nailor. p. G. NJ; historian, william
W. Douty. p. G. NJ.
The annual banquet OF the asso-
citation will be held tomorrow even
ing and distinguished visitors will be
present to grace the occasion. Among
those invited are, Judge Henry V.
Borst. past grand sire OF the Sow
ereign Grand Lodge, OF New York
william S. Hutchison. grand secre-
tary, OF Connecticut. and William W.
MILAN, grand representative. OF
Washington. d. c.
The regular communication Of the
Grand Encampment OF the State OF
Delaware. I. o. o. F.. will be held a.
7.30 o'clock this evening. II is ex-
pected that several visitors will be
present.
william F. McClain is the retiring
grand patriarch and his successor
will be elected and installed at thil
session.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15

If You can see that picture with an thar implies you win under
muniaon she lives and that is lacking be empire must
iamonne their weakness Baour stated merely
understand the strategic weakness OF
{ not
be y ou
The Hughes plan the
pretend Is an worlds
added the
powers.
o landau
o
conceived by couruc-
nve
proposals received round the world Will, ann
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
MAKE WORK BY
PAVINGSTREETS
Cemetery Company Agrees
To Assist Unemployed
In This Work
APPEAL SENT TO
PROPERTY OWNERS

John Richardson, Jr.. president OF
the National Bank Of Delaware, and
director o. the Wilmington Bran
dywine Cemetery Company. inform
ed the Street and Sewer directors
this morning, that the cemetery
company intended TO begin at once
10 have the sidewalks surrounding
its property repaired. He said It was
in compliance with the communica-
ton received from the directors this
week, requesting the Improvement
OF sidewalk conditions throughout
the city. to. give work % unem-
continued on page e evenl
Evening journal., 1921-11-15

M Charman Japan deeply appreciates the sincerity OF purpose
plan VIII materially relieve
make the
o
by
with delberaton sweeping reduction
m ne
n
able ratio thai Hughes scheme.
of
in
the o.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15

men. dissatisfied with the settlement
OF the railroad crisis by the Railroad
Board a few days ago, were pre-
pared to ask Warren Stone, engineer
chief, and W. S. Carter, fremen's
head, just why the October 80 strike
vote was not put into effect.
II was understood today that a
resolution to the Labor Board. bor-
dering on an ultimatum was to be
prepared. This. II was stated would
outline the least the men would ac-
cept in working rules.
The three other brotherhoods
we're not represented at the meet
ing.
The Labor Board was prepared
today to use drastic measures TO
prevent another railroad strike
crisis.
The board has issued notice pro-
hibiting the men calling a strike
Continued on Page Eleven.l
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
JUDGMENTS
IN TWO CASES

Judgments in favor OF the plain
this were handed down in two cases
by Judge Herbert l. Rice in Court
or Common Pleas this morning.
In the case OF Harry Voshell vs.
Harry Webb. a suit over hay sold
ard delivered. Judge Rice awarded
the plaintiff $500. and in the case
OF May Moffet VS.. the Couvas Candy
Store. suit OF damages for injuries
sustained by the plaintiff when she
fell down steps at the store. the
Judge awarded the plaintiff s215.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
j. S. CAVALRY
PATROLS CALI.
BORDER NOW
Boundary From Sonora to
Pacific Ocean is Trail
of Powder
MEXICAN REVOLT
THREATENS OBREG0N

cALExIco. Calf. Nov. is Omit
ed Press).-A carefully plan
ned revolt threatened to throw
Northern Mexico in open warfare
against the Obregon government to-
day.
Clashes we're reported all along the
lire between the supporters Of
Estaban Cantu. deposed dictator"
Of Lower California, and Federal
forces.
American cavalry patrolled the
California border in an effort TO pre-
vent gun running.
The general belief all along the
border was that Cantu is aiming at
higher plan than the mere unseat-
ing OF Epigimeo Ybarra- his success
sor to the governorship. Both
parties saw In his revolt an attempt
10 align the whole OF northern Mexi-
co against the Obregon regime.
The boundary line from Sonora
10 the Pacific ocean was a trail OF
powder. threatening momentarily 70
explode from the showering sparks
OF clashes on both sides Of the line.
It was apparent that Federal
forces so far have held the upper
hand but greatest concern for the
outcome has been expressed because
OF the many friends Cantu has
among the political and military
leaders OF the northern States.
Americans along the border ap-
peared restless and difficulties were
rumored between them and both
Mexican factions al several point,
from somerton. Arizona, west TO ths
l ocean.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
BISHOP COOK
GREETS NOTED
P.E.PRELATES
Synod Opens With Celebra-
ton of Holy Communion
AT Trinity Church
BISHOP W. c. BROWN,
OF VA, CELEBRANT

For the first time IN the history OF
the Protestant Episcopal Diocese OF
Delaware the Sixth Synod OF the
Province OF Washington OF the P. F.
Church convened within its bounds
today. The Synod met in Trinity p.
f. Church this morning. The ses-
sion opened with celebration OF the
holy communion with the Right
Rev. William Cabell Brown. d. D..
Bishop Of Virginia. president OF the
Synod, as celebrant.
The church was crowded when the
services began. Bishop Philip Cook.
OF the Diocese Of Delaware and the
visiting bishops and -clergymen
present were escorted to the altar by
the vested choir.
Among the bishops who partici-
pated in the communion service were
the Rev. Cortlandt Whitehead. d.
D.. Bishop OF Pittsburgh: the Rev.
Ethelbert Talbot. ID. D.. Bishop OF
bethlehem; the Rev. James Henry
Darlington, ID. D., Bishop OF Har-
risburg; the Rev. Beverly cambridge
Tucker d. D.. Bishop OF Southern
Virginia; the Rev. John Gardner
Murray. D. D., Bishop OF Maryland
the Rev. Philip Mercer Rhinelander
ID. D., Bishop OF Pennsylvania: the
Rev. William Loyal Gravatt. d. D..
Bishop Of West Virginia; the Rev.
Alfred Harding, d. D.. Bishop o,
Washington; the Rev. George Will
liam Davenport D. D.. Bishop OF
Easton; the Rev. John Chamberlain
Ward. ID. D.. Bishop OF Erie; the
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
RAIL LABOR BOARD
PREPARES TO BALK
STRIKE THREA T

CHICAGO Nov. Is Omitted Press)
Renewed threats Of a railroad
strike were heard here today. as
leaders OF two powerful unions met
in secret session.
The chiefs and general chairmen
OF the Brotherhood OF Locomotive
Engineers and the Locomotive En-
ginemen and Firemen met for these
purposes:
1. To discuss current and we'll
founded reports. according TO rail-
road workers. that the United states
Railroad Labor Board had adopted
and IS ready TO announce many
working rules which labor considers
unfavorable.
2. To discuss information said
10 be in the hands OF unions that
railroads were 10 post notices OF a
wage cut this week.
The session today promiesd 70 be
a stormy one. Several general chair
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
JAPAN FOR PEACE PLAN PRINCIPLE
ENGLAND FA VORS CUTTING MORE SUBMARINES
World PolOerS APproue
In Principle Americas
Disarmament Program

Great Britain and Japan today accepted 'n principle"
the American cut plan.
Speaking officially for their governments, Arthur J.
Balfow, of Britain, and Admiral Baron Kato of Japan,
said virtually all the essential features of Americas program
would be accepted. Both proposed notifications.
The great powers of the world today approved in
principle Americas sweeping proposals of limitation Of
naval armaments.
One after another the official representatives of Great
Britain, Japan Italy and France in conference and
cepted the American program in laudatory terms.
Britain suggested certain reservations the proposals
to submarine tonnage and replacement
Japan indicated would ask slight notifications of
the requirements conditions; France urged that limitation
of land arnaments be brought up speedily.
Italy gave unqualified approval to the American plan
Hughes expressed qualification the acceptances of
powers and indicated he believed the of the con-
ference assured.
The conference adjourned to meet on call of the
chairman
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
WOMEN ACTIVE
FOR RED CROSS
Comb Wards of City in In
terest of Fifth Annual
Roll Call
HOPE TO SEE ALL
BY THANKSGIVING

In the canvass for membership
for the fifth roll call OF Delaware
Chapter OF the American Red Gross.
every ward in the city is being thor
oughly covered. Under the leader
ship OF energetic wartime workers
every section OF the city will be can
vassed by Thanksgiving Day, so that
no one can say they have not been
given the chance to join, or have
not zeen solicited.
Particular credit is due the chair
men OF the larger wards, in several
instances the responsibility for the
entire ward being assumed by one
chairman. This is true in the Sew
enth ward where Mrs. c. p. M.
Rumford has a hard-working COM
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
JAIL HIM FOR HAVING
STOLEN AUTOMOBILE

Convicted by a jury on a charge
Of receiving a stolen automobile
Charles Savage was sentenced to one
years Imprisonment and fincd 500
ana costs by Judge Rice. In Court Of
General Sessions yesterday afternoon
The Jury recommended mercy.
The attorney-general retired a
charge OF having in his possession
a motor vehicle Win numbers re-
moved against Savage.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
WIFE AGREES THAT
ORDER BE REDUCED

Brought before Judge Hastings. in
Municipal Court this morning, for
being 1892 in arreaAs on a non
support charge. Morris Whitaker.
Negro. said that he has been out OF
work and unable to make the week
ly payments. but that he has now
obtained employment at s12 week.
He said that he worked two days
last week and gave his wife half
his earnings.
His wife agreed to a reduction OF
the order to s6 a week and the
court impressed on the Negro that
he must pay that amount or go to
jail.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
Free Theatre Tickets

Theatre Invitations (war tax paid)
are extended through the Journal Clas-
sihcd Department today-look for your
name today IN the Classified Advs.-
'or a showing Wednesday. OF
CHARLES CHAPLIN. IN
THE IDLE CLASS"
AT THE QUEEN,
AND
JAMES OLIVER CURWOOD'S
THE GOLDEN SNARE"
AT THE ARCADIA.
SBR PAGE 10 TODAY.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15

loyal ana complete co-opera-
ton" he predicted.
There are details 10 be dealt with.
however. Baifour said.
For instance and only az an ex-
ample" he said. "our experts think
too large a tonnage OF submarines
has been allowed. The amount al
lowed Is, I believe. far in excess OF
the tonnage now possessed by any
nation"
Balfour suggested the conference
ought 10 consider the advisability
OF preventing entirely. construction
"of these large submarines not IN
tended for defense, whose whole
purpose is attack. and which only
serve to add 20 wars and sorrows"
No matter what modifcauons are
made IN the American plan on ad-
vice OF technical experts. the main
structure OF il will remain forever,
he declared.
II Is easy 10 show that the linita-
ton plan will reduce taxes. stimu-
AAAH AAAAHNAN anu NtAtNt uQIQtutu
but there Is some
thing in this scheme that Is beyond
mere numerals that goes to the root
Of the highest national morality
Balfour said. This scheme makes
idealism practical" It takes hold
OF the dreams that poets have put
before the world for centuries.
Balfour read a telegram from
Lloyd George, saying that the Brit
ish government had closely follow
ed the opening sessicA and whole
heartedly endorsed the position out
lined by Harding and Hughes.
Prolonged applause followed this.
Balfour's speech was several times
interrupted by warm expressions OF
approval from the galleries. partcu-
larly his acceptance for Britain OF
the American plan.
The second plenary session OF tn,
Continued on Page Eighteen).
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
MRS. ELLA BARTON

Mrs Ella Barton Webster. wife OF
Thomas p. Webster, OF near Bran
dywine Summit, aged 60 years, died
at her home yesterday. For many
years Mrs. Webster lived in Bran
dywine hundred. She is survived by
one daughter and three sons.
Funeral services will be held
from her late residence at 2 o'clock
on Thursday afternoon. Interment
will take place in Bethel cemetery.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
HER LIFESAVED
BY RUBBER HEEL
Explanation Given Court by
Negress Whose Husband
Hit Her With Shoe
WILLIAM SAYS HE
is NOT BAD CHAP

Describing the treatment that she
said she suffered at the hands OF her
husband. when the latter. william
Abram. Negro. was given a hear
ing in Municipal Court this morning
on a charge OF assault and battery
Mrs. Abram said he hit her In the
eve with a shoe, adding. and II
Continued on PAGE Eleven
Evening journal., 1921-11-15

is also one OF the ranking members
OF the government in Toxic. spoke
in his native tongue, his words be-
ing interpreted Immediately after by
his personal interpreter
Following the British and Japa-
nese acceptance. Carlo Schanzer. OF
the Italian delegation. lauded the
clear, bold position taken by
Hughes, praising his program OF ac-
ton.
we OF the italian delegation
trust, we hope. that your proposals,
when accepted will be OF the most
beneficent effect" he said.
Premier BRAND. OF France. de-
clared that his nation is in complete
accord with the program.
To-day from the expressions W,
have heard from the different grea
nations here represented. we al
know we are in complete accord
upon the question OF our great prob.
CONTINUED on Page Eignteen).
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
HIROHITO SOON
JAPANSREGENT
Is Expected to Succeed
Emperor Now in Ill
Health
SILENT ABOUT THE
EMPEROR'S CONDITION
BY CLARENCE DUBoSE.
I-nllna Rrnnn alnn rn

Copyright 1891. United PressJ
TOXIC, Nov. 15.-Hirohlto. crown
prince Of Japan. is soon - be made
regent-with practically al the pow
ers OF Emperor was learned on
highest authority here today.
Some think that before the wash
ington conference Is a month or SIX
weeks old, Hirohito's regency will
have commenced.
This action, now being consider
ed in councils OF State. will result
from ill-health OF the Emperor. who
for more than a year has been un-
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
DEFER ACTION ON
NEW CITY SCHOOLS

DESTROYS OF securing the expert
advice Of the Service Citizens and
the State School Auxiliary in the
matter OF planning for new school
buildings. the Board OF Public Edu-
cation last night postponed action
IN the proposed plan 20 erect three
new buildings until Thursday after
noon.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
IRON BAR FALLS ON NEGRO

John sisco. a Negro, living at 9O5
Walnut street, was removed to the
Delaware Hospital last night after
he had been struck on the head by
falling iron bar. Just how Sisco
was struck by the bar is not known.
His condition is not serious.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15

statement followed the Official decla-
ration Of Great Britain that the pro-
posals OF the United States would be
accepted
He said that Japan. like Great
Britain. would propose notifications
OF the American proposals regard
ing rcplaccmcnts.
Kato brought the great crowd TO
its feet when he uncquivocally de-
clared that Japan Is ready for a
sweeping reduction" in It's navy.
Il must speak simply, concisely
and above all frankly" said kato.
A few notifications relating To re-
placements OF certain classes Of
ships will be suggested for consider
alton OF naval experts" he said.
Japan never has and does moi
now desire n navy 10 equal those OF
the United States or England. but
wants only the. armamcnts essential
TO defense he said.
The brief speech was appiandeSi
70 an echo.
The text OF Baron Kato's reply
follows:
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
NCrNERAToR BACK IN SERVICE

Repairs to Unit No 2 OF the incin-
Grating plant. the burning out OF
which caused the closing of the
plant on Saturday. have been about
completed and the plant will resume
operations tonight
Evening journal., 1921-11-15

officially before the arms conference
today.
The American plan. Balfour stat
cd, Is both reasonable and accept
able, and that Great Britain Is I'm
fullest sympathy with the policy.
Even greater cuts than those pro-
posed by the United States should
he made in submarine cuttings, Brit
ish naval experts are inclined 20
think. Balfour said.
Tho statement was greeted with
loud applause
America and Britain arc pro-
fourIdly interested IN naval matters,
not from any reason OF ambition but
from the hard brutal necessity OF
facts.
'srhe United States stands impreg-
nnbie. doubly protected. wholly i'm
munc from the particular perns
which menace the British Empire y
he said.
He outlined the British position
showing how the British Isles de
pended on food from Overseas 70
their population with No moro thlr
seven weeks food supply on hand a
any Time.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
DETEcTTVE no RESI-.

State Detective Baldwin said this
morning that he is making no plans
for the future, other than TO take a
rest when he retires from office. on
December is.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
BALFOUR TELLS ARMS CONFERENCE
HUGHES PROPOSALS FOR PEACE or
WORLD GREATEST EVER CONCEIVED

viii Be Receired Around the Earth With
Full Loyal and Complete Co-opera-
tion british NdudI Experts Think Too
Large Tonnage of Undersea Fighters
Has Been AIIotoed- Suggests That Con-
ference Discuss AdUisabiIy of Preuent-
ing Submarine Construction For Otense
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
Try This On Him

What Is the difference be-
and four and twenty quart bot
and four and twenty quart bat
les?
Answer to yesterdays: A cat
may look at a king.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
He Was

CHICAGO.-Mrs. Maude A
Boyson. received a divorce be-
cause her husband was a casu-
atty OF the battle OF Paris.
I have succumbed 10 the
wiles OF a French maiden" he
wrote her during the war.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
EXPLOSIONS SCARE RESIDENTS

Residents OF the section around
Fifth and Lombard streets were
alarmed shortly before o'clock last
night by two explosions. Investiga-
ton by the police revealed that the
noise was caused by explosives put
on the car tracks
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
EPW0RTH OBSERVES
18Th ANNIVERSARY

The hfty-eighth anniversary OF Ep-
worth N. f. Church. Is being OBJ
served this week. Sunday night a
large congregation greeted DR.. Rob
-ert Watt whose sermon was the nrst
Of five TO be delivered during the
week.
Last night in spite OF the inclement
weather, a representative audience
was present and several short
speeches by the church officers fea-
tured the service.
Tomorrow night the movie The
Stream Of Life" will be shown. There
will be no admission charged and
the public Is cordially invited.
on Friday evening the Rev. George
c. williams will be the speaker.
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
BRAND WOULD HAVE LAND
ARllIAlLENTS ALSO DISCUSSED

WASHINGTON Nov IS Omitted Press)apan in principle
the limitation
ImncaI dc.Iarcd hclo
Evening journal., 1921-11-15
ADMITS STRA TEGIC WEAKNESS
OF POSITION OF BRITISH ISLES

WASHINGTON. Nov rs UNITED Pre~-Grea Britain fr
spirit principle for the limitation
amamen Arthur Balour head Of the British deegaon sd