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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23

Washington. - Conference develop
ment took a new and hopeful turn
when it became known that the French
10-ship building plan was submitted
without the approval of the Paris gov
eminent and that direct conversations
between China and Japan had brought
the Shantung controversy close to a
settlement.
Naval subcommittee action toward a
five-power pact on naval limitation
awaits an answer from Premier BRAND
on both the 10-ship project submitted
by French delegates now here and
upon the joint counter-proposal con-
Cured in by Great Britain, the United
States, Japan and Italy, that FTence
accept a capital ship strength of 1885,
900 tons, as compared to her present
164, 600 tons in dreadnaughts
A three-hour session of the sub-com-
mittee was almost entirely taken up
by Albert Sarraut, head of the French
delegation, it presenting views of the
French naval experts now here as to
the naval needs of France. Secretary
Hughes made a brief reply tending to
mittee members. The official com
munique, however, would admit moth
ing beyond the physical facts that the
committee met, talked, adjourned and
would meet again.
Settlement of the Shantung problem
apparently depends on satisfactory ar
rangements of a few details involved
In Japanese return of the Tsingtao-
Tisinanfu railroad in the Kiao-Chow
leasehOld. Further instructions on the
subject were received by the Japanese
delegates, and although their exact ma
ture was not disclosed there was evil
dent among both japanese and Chi
nese a feeling that a final agreement
was only a question OF hours.
AS to the French proposals for
new fleet Of 10 81, O00-ton capital ships,
which stunned conference circles when
they first became known, it was learn
ed that they were framed here by di-
rection of Admiral Debon, chief French
naval expert, under his authority from
the delegation to present the views of
the French naval general staff.
Premier BRAND and former Premier
Viviani both had left Washington be-
fore the admiraPs proposals were
framed. The Paris government has
now been informed by cable of the sit
uation and of the counter proposition
1t was evident that the IFS, 000-ton
capital ship limitation for France was
proposed by the American delegation
although the form in which
it was presented was not disclosed. |
Italy's spokesman in the subcommit-
tee, Senator Schanzer, replied that It
ally accepted the American point of
view as to tonnage intellectually and
would be satisfied with $4,000 tons if
France accepted that figure.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
BREAKS
LONG SILENCE
PROTESTS INNOCENCE OF WAR
MAKING IN LETTER GIVEN
TO THE PUBLIC.
NOTE TO HINDENBURG
Wilhelm, for First Time, Claims Gen
many Has Opened Archives, But
Says Allies Have Not Taken
Similar Action.

Berlin.-I am able TO give out doc
| ument, which may become one OF the
important historical records connected
with the world war.
1t is the ex-kaiser's own defense to
the charge that he and Germany were
responsible for the greatest conflict
in the worlds history
In the dark hours just before the
break of dawn, the former kaiser
crossed into Holland. That was in No
vember, 1918. Today he has broken
the silence of three years.
There have been alleged Inter
views" by persons who claim to have
talked with the kaiser. There have
been quotations direct and indirect,
but the authenticity of none of these
fact have been denied officially.
The ex-kaiser has yielded to the
pressure that he say something. And
then in the darkest hour, with the en-
press near death, he sat down and
wrote letter to Hindenburg in an
swer to one his former field marshal
had written him.
1t is that letter and the one linden
burg wrote that I am able to give out
In making public the letters the field
marshal assumes all responsibility.
In his letter to the ex-kaiser linden
burg asked Wilhelm to make public
the historical tables" which the form
er emperor had compiled as a defense.
The reply of Wilhelm to Hindenburg
follows:
Doom, Holland, April 5.
MY Dear Field Marshal:
1T is very hard to live outside my
country, I watch with glowing soul,
however, the trials of my dear father
land. My decision to leave Germany
was a difficult and terrible one, and
did it only on the urgent advice of
yourself and other advisers, who told
me that this was the only way to give
our people more favorable armistice
terms, and save Germany from bloody
civil war. But my sacrifice has been
in vain.
q recognize no moral judge, how.
ever high, since to do so would sacri-
flee the honor and dignity of the Ger
man nation. 1t is beneath my dignity
to answer the lies, ISLANDERS and caIum-
MES charging me with guilt for war.
The truth will break through like an
avalanche. God is my judge that
wanted peace. The sacrifice is too big
for me, but 1 refuse to be tried by a
league of my enemies.
1T was in conformity with my atti
tude of aloofness that l preserved the
strictest abjectivity in regard to the
historical tables you mention. 1 am
completely at a loss to explain how
they found their way into the press.
Was it indiscretion or theft?''
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Several 1 ittIa Rraoen

Seth had been advised by his ply
stefan to cure himself of the liquor
habit by taking something to eat in
stead of something to drink whenever
he felt the craving coming on. One
day he came rushing down from his
hotel room to the dining room and
yelled at the astonished waiter.
my God! The man in the next
room has just killed himself. I just
heard the shot. For heavens sake,
bring me a double order of ham and
eggs and a piece of lemon pie right
away !'-American Legion Weekly.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Mrs. belmont on Probation.

Fresno, Cal.-Mrs. Bambina Maude
belmont, who swore to the San Fran
cisco police court complaint charging
Roscoe C. (Fatty) Arbuckle of murder
ing Virginia Rape, was granted one
years probation when she appeared
in court on a charge of bigamy. She
pleaded guilty last week.
The complaint Mrs. belmont swore
out was reduced to one of manslaught-
er instead of murder by the court, and
the jury which tried Arbuckle on it
failed TO agree.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Inconsidsrate Parson-

During a sermon recently delivered
by a Philadelphia clergyman there
were frequent references TO "sanctI-
moniOus. pSalm-singing. professed
Christians who have no real religion
IN their makeup"
lad of ten who had heard this ser
mon remarked to mis- father when they
had returned home:
dad. I shouldn't have thought Doc
tor Smith would have spoken thar wsy
about Christians this morning. There
might have been some Of them in
church Philadelphia Ledger.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
FRANCE To MODIFY
NAVAL DEMAND
VTEN SHIP" PLAN LACKS OFF,
CIAL BACKING BY FRENCH
GOVERNMENT.
SUBMITTED BY AN EXPERT
Conference Takes Hopeful Turn as
Shantung Negotiations Approach
a SettIement-Word Awaited
From Paris.

Washington.-The French delegation
has been finally and emphatically in
formed by the United States, Great
Britain and Japan that France must
accept capital ship ratio of II in the
6-5-3 plan She thus would be allowed
a tonnage Of approximately 100000
tons, or $4,000 less than that Of Japan.
This virtual ultimatum has been sent
to the French government by the dele
cation. In some quarters the belief
was expressed that it's acceptance was
recommended.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
The Cruise Of the shlp-shoD.

been turned into little streets of shons
with famous firm names over the win
dows. In this miniature Paris may Pc
bought most of the wines. Lingerie,
medicines and toilet articles fer which
the real Paris is famous The ship
shop is now visiting the Baltic sea
ports, and Is everywhere enthusiast
tically received. A press campaign
precedes her arrival. and the idea is
full of commercial possibilities More
ship-shops are planned. to tour the
ports OF the world.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Only a Talkina Doll.

Sandusky, Ohio.-The holiday rush
was on in the Sandusky postoffice
and Postmaster James A. Ryan was
helping out. He hustled good sized
box to carriers bench and was plac-
ing it for delivery when he heard a
''mah-mah," and then a prolonged
"wah-h-h" that came from the inside.
What's this-some one shipping \
kid by parcel post?" asked Ryan.
An investigation followed. The box
was opened. Inside was found a life
sized doll.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
TWO Kew SCHOOLS READY
Consolidated Schools in copiah Thor
ouahIy Modern.

Consolidated Schools in copiah Thor
oughIy Modern.
Hazlehurst.-Th educational depart
ment OF the county has announced
that the Evans consolidated school and
the Carpenter consolidated school have
completed their new buildings and Will
be occupied for school purposes Jan. I.
Both buildings were built with bonds
voted by the voters of the respective
districts, and they are the most mod
eTn in point of ventilation, heating and
Lighting A total of $4,000 was spent
Tor the two schools and Shady Grove
school is making its final preparations
to erect its new building, which will be
ready for the opening of the next ses-
sion Of school. 1t is to cost more than
$500.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Banks VIII Paw Veterans.

Ellisville.-There being no money at
present in the state treasury to pay
the quarterly pensions of Confederate
veterans, the banks of Jones county
have agreed to cash the warrants OF
the pensioners of this county without
cost to them or the state.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Are Selecting Jury.

Waco, Tex.-Se1ecting q jury to try
Mrs. bessie Keyes, charged with being
an acoomplice in the murder of her
husband, Leslie Keyes, is in progress
in the district court here. w. T. Aven
is charged with the murder Of Keyes
by indictment as principal. Aven was
convicted in September for the muir
der of his wife and given the death
penalty. The case is on appeal.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
PLEAD FOR SYRIANS.
Special Consideration Asked for 1900
Seeking Admission to u. S.


WashingtOn.-Pleas for special con-
sideration for 1900 Syrian refugees
now awaiting admission at our ports
or on the high seas or about to sail for
this country were mad9 20 hearing be-
fore the house immigration committee
by Peter Benjamin, who was educated
in a Presbyterian college in North Per
STA, and DR.. Yoman, both of whom are
Syrians. They told a heart-rending
story of the sufferings of their people
at the hands of the Turks during the
war and afterward Mr.. Benjamin
fought in the Russian army and was
wounded four times.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
oktibbeha Holds cotton.

Starkville.-There are several hun.
-dred bales of cotton in the warehouse
belonging to the farmers of Oktibbeha
county. Those holding the fleecy sta
pie are under the impression that cot
ton. will advance soon after Christmas.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23

travelled a total
of 10000 miles on
his tour of ~
states as guest of
the American Lee
gion. More than
200 towns and
cities Will have
been visited by
the allied gener-
alissimO. in each
of which the local
Legion post and
everybody in the
community put
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Rules on Rruo SELLING.

New York.-FederaI Judge Augustus
NJ Hand upheld the internal revenue
bureaus ruling that firms handling al
cohol under wholesale druggists per
mits must carry at least $4,000 worth
of drugs in order to qualify as whole
salers.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Veteran Ends Life.

st. Louis.-The body of B. F. Bing-
ham, for nearly fifty years distributing
clerk in the United States treasury at
Washington, was taken from a lagoon
in Forest Park here. A note was
found in the dead mans pocket indi-
eating that he had voluntarily sought
death
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
EXCHANGE CLUB Has Birthday.

Vicksburg. - Vicksburgs exchange
club held birthday party at the Ma
tfonal Park hotel. 1t was the first an
niversary of the organization, and the
celebration broke forth into a quadru-
pie bill of banquet, songs and music,
of officers and dancing.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23

of Harry w.
Haley, who served
in Leavenworth
prison to repay a
wartime buddy
for his life. Haley
has written the
American Legion
the first account
OF his action.
Wounded and
left In no mans
land, Haley. a
Canadian soldier.
was slowly dying
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
HYLANp ORDERS INQUIRY.

Official to Investigate interference
With "BIrth Control Meetings
New York.-Mayor Hylan directed
Commissioner OF Accounts Hirshfield
to investigate police interference with
the town hall meeting last month call
ed to discuss Birth Control: Is 1t
MoraI?"
complaint against the forcible
closing OF the meeting by blueccats,
the mayor said, was made by gentle
men of high social standing" several
Of whom he named.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Women Voters to Organize.

Greenwood.-A league of women
voters organized here and class in
the study of citizenship was organized.
Large numbers of women are register
ing in Leflore county, and a big vote
will be polled by the ladies in the cleo
tiOnS this year
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
He Is Not Dead but sIeepeth.

$50 the saloons are dead" mOurned
the overseas veteran, returning to the
land of the free, for the first time
since 1917.
Eyes" answered his friend cheerily
'but you can communicate with their
spirits. Legion Weekly.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
ereenwood,s Rates Examined.

Greenwood.-M. c. Moore. rate ex.
pert of the Mississippi Railroad COM
mission, was in Greenwood recently
comforting with the chamber of com.
merce on matters connected with
freights to Greenwood.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
ASK Bids For Road Work.

Holly Springs.-The board of super,
visors of this county at their last meet
ing decided to maintain by contract
for the coming year and to that end
have advertised for bids from con.
tractors.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Is NAMED MEDIATOR.

Tulsa Editor Is Selected by Secretary
of Labor Davis.
Tulsa, Okla-Richard Lloyd Jones,
editor of the Tulsa Tribune, has been
named by Secretary of Labor Davis
as one of the q commissioners of con-
Citation to be selected from the coun-
try at large to aid the administration
in settlement of labor disputes.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
PLAN $4,000 OF PAVING.
Jackson City Commission Decides On
Rrnnrarn for CITY

jackson CITY commission Decides On
Program for City.
JacksOn.-The city commission has
decided upon the expenditure of $1IJ,-
600 for street paving during the COM
ing year. Paving work has already
been commenced on streets connecting
with West and State, and will soon be
begun on North Congress. In every
case where paving is laid the water,
works department will remove the old
mains and put in new and larger ones
with view to future growth of the
city.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
ENLIsTs CLUB MEMBERS.
31e Added to Rolls Of Corn, Pig,
tato and Cotton Clubs.

tato and Cotton Clubs.
Hazlehu,. County Farm Agent E.
c. McReynolds has just competed an
active campaign in the county for the
purpose Of enrolling new members in
the pig club, corn, sweet potato and
cotton clubs. The campaign has net
ted 319 members for the four clubs.
Prof F. ]. Hurst, club agent for south
Mississippi, came here and assisted in
the campaign work, and Is schools
were visited. where talks and educa,
tionaI work was given to the boys.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
klIls a4a-pound pnrker

Indianola.-The hill country has
nothing on the delta when it comes to
hog killing. especially big hogs. It. E.
Crowder, who lives in Indianola, re.
Gently killed one hog that weighed S43
pounds
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Soviet on Offensive.

Riga, Letvia.-The Russian Soviet
forces have begun an active campaign
TO drive the insurgents out of Karelia,
the border territory abutting on Fin
land.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Dead in Hotel Bed.

Jacksonville, Fla.-Mrs. Warren St
Johns of Lake View, Ill, was found
dead in bed at hotel here. Her har q
kercief was saturated with chlorofL.--.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
O. TIE q!
AMERICAN
LEGION
Copy for This Department Supplied By
the American Legion News Service.)
GOES TO PRISON FOR BUDDY
Serves Time TO Save No Mans
Land Comrade.

A story of personal sacrifice, unique
IN annals of the World war. is that
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
NOTED LEGION GUEST BUSY
Marshal Foch Nearing End of Tour
of Forty-Two States and Jaunt
That Totals 5000 Miles.

When Marshal Foch sails for Paris
and much needed rest, he will have
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23
Carrying On With the
American Legion

An army kitchen and 1000 cots have
keen placed in former barracks at
Cleveland TO care for jobless ex-serv-
ice men.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23

Due to the propaganda Of the Amer
lean Legion in Birmingham, Ala, the
hundreds of former service men have
been placed in positions ranging be-
tween that of short order cooks to con-
struction fOremen.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23

Guns were cleaned for leopard
hunt by the American Legion post IN
Parsons, Mo-, when it was learned
that the escaped animal was headed
for their town. But the $50 bonus
FOR capture alive" deferred the hunt.
A Texas ranger of the outfit set out
to rope the leopard. He has not yet
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-12-23

Twelve overseas veterans refused to
face death again in fumlgating immi-
grant ships. The American Legion
employment bureau in New York had
received the call from the immigration
officers.
Evening journal., 1921-10-14

We satisfactorily ht large women with fashion
able Suits and Coats skirts, Waists and Dresses.
That our extra size outer clothing fits we'll
and keeps looking well Is due 10 tho fact that
It is all tailored and is designed for stout
figures
All wool Tricotlne and fine Serge Skirts, extra
size. in navy and black, 32 to AZ waist llne $3.50
$3.50 and s1105 each.
Extra size Coats in the most stylish materials
in fall shades. many fur trimmed. sizes AZ u
to 52iz and az to SO in stock S20.5O to $3.50
each.
Extra size Suits, fine quality tricotines. mems
serges all man tailored and some radium
silk lined sizes Al TO 81 and AZ Y to ASH, most
reasonably priced at ss9.5O to $500.
Extra size Skirts OF Prunella cloth pieated in
full pleats. not skimped In any way brown. tan.
black and white and blue and white, waist band.
32 to 3s, price $3.50 to Sf6.5O.
Canton Crepe Dresses. extra size, good quality
in black navy. nicely trimmed In silk em-
broidery, 4Oh to 4Sh and only $500 and s39.5G.
Extra size Dresses OF all wool navy tricotine
40h to 4sh sizes, extra special for $500.
Second Floor.
Evening journal., 1921-10-14
DIR. DIR HE. HALLMAN
IS NOW PASTOR
Installation Services Held at
Newark Presbyterian
Church
MUSIC FEATURE
OF PROGRAM

Special to The Evening JourpaL
NEWARK. Oct. 14.-B efore a
large congregation and with inter-
esting services the Rev. II. Everett
Hallman formerly Of Harrisburg, Pa,
was installed as pastor of the New
ark Presbyterian Church last night.
The pulpit of this church had been
vacant since the death Of DIR. Will
liam j. Rowan in the spring Of last
year. After carefully looking over
the field Mr. Hallman was the unan-
imous choice Of the congregation.
This is the second time that Mr..
Hallman has become a member of
the Presbytery OF New Castle as his
first charge on being admitted to the
ministry was in Sussex County.
DR.. Thomas G. McCarrell. who
preached the sermon; DR.. Joel s.
Guhllan and Dr. Charles l.. Candee
who delivered the charge to the
pastor and the people, all con-
graduated the congregation on the
selection of a pastor, commended
DR.. Hallmans work at Harrisburg
and predicted that he would do an
excellent work here. DR.. McCar-
rell gave an interesting talk on
Faith" The music was a feature
OF the services. The complete in
stallation program follows;
Doxology; Invocation, presiding
moderator the Rev. Charles Blake;
Hymn SIS; Scripture lession, the
Rev. John MacMurray; Anthem, the
choir; Sermon, the Rev. Thomas G..
Evening journal., 1921-10-14
OLD RECTOR TO
PREACH AT NEWARK
Special to The Evening journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
NEWARK, Oct. 1.-THE Rev.
Hamilton b. Phelps. formerly rec
tor OF st. Thomas Episcopal Church
and now rector of a church in Conn,
is visiting Newark friends and Will
preach the sermon at the morning
services at st. Thomas on Sunday.
Sunday evening the rector the
Rev. Edgar Jones will continue his
talks on the series "The making or
a man." his subject for that evening
being "What saves me from what
am" Increasing congregations are
attending the Sunday evening SER
vices.
The rector and four members OF
the Women's Auxiliary Of the Church
went to Smyrna yesterday where
they attended the annual meeting Of
the Women's Auxiliary of the Do
cese. John Slack took the delega-
ton to Smyrna by automobile.
The Rev. Mr.. Jones will go to
Dover Tuesday to address the Wo-
mems Auxiliary of the. Episcopal
Church there on Missions"
Evening journal., 1921-10-14

ST. PAUL. Minn.-Frances Cor
nell. burlesque actress. felt the Blue
Laws were unfair.
So she challenged the pastor OF
the Peoples Church TO let her pre-
sent her side from his pulpit. The
pastor did so.
Frances, dressed in a neatly
tailored suit. walked up before a
jammed church and said;
"You all want everybody to re-
frain from doing what you do not
want them to do, but each of you
want 70 do as you please. The Blue
Law fanatic is no more and no less
than a hypocrite."
Somebody in the congregation muir
INJURED Amen"
The pastor will answer her from
the same. pulpit later.
Evening journal., 1921-10-14
CHESTER MEN WIN. h
RAILROAD AWARD

For the second successive year,
Chester men have been awarded the
general managers premium by the
Pennsylvania Railroad to the Super
visor and Assistant Supervisor show
ing the greatest improvement in the
line Of service on the main line be-
tween Altoona and New York, New
York and Washington.
A check for $1,000 drawn to the
order Of the Chester residents has
been received from the main offices
OF the company by Supervisor e. l..
Koch, of 51s Kerlin street and AS
slstant SUPERVISE r. L. Smith, of
AIS Seigle street, Chester. Both are
stationed at Lamokin. their territory
taking in from Sixty-ffth street,
Philadelphia, 10 Brandywine Creek.
Wilmington.
The general managers premium is
an annual award. the prize captured
by the Chester men being second on
the list. Spirited competition results