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The Monroe journal., 1921-05-31
wINGATE MANS FEET ARE
POISONED BY SHOE POLISH
Mr.. Carl Biggers Is Suffering With
What the Doctors Call Chemical
Poisoning - Drank Kerosene Oil.
BY Rev. X. VI. Haigler.


BY Rev. II. ". Haigler.
wingate, May 3i.-Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Evans and children spent
Sunday in Chesterfield county with
friends and relatives.
"Uncle" John Q. Griffin and his
devoted wife were welcome visitors
here this week.
Master Taimage Haigler is spend
ing the week in Mecklenburg county
with his grandparents.
Messrs. r. NJ. Haigler. Hugh Nc
Whirter, W. +. Haigler and j. b.
Mangum motored over TO Mint Hill
Sunday where the writer supplied for
the pastor of the Philadelphia Pres
byterian church.
Mrs. Marion Helms, who has been
i'll for some time. was carried to a
Charlotte hospital !, yesterday for
treatment. Her many friends hope
for her a speedy recovery.
Mrs. NJ. H. Myers Of Livingston,
Tenn. is the guest Of relatives in and
around Wingate.
Rev. C. C. Perry, who is at home
from Wake Forest college. conducted
services at the Meadow Branch
church here Sunday evening.
Mr.. Carl Biggers Is In Charlotte
receiving treatment for poisoned feet.
In having his shoes polished recent
ly. some uf the liquid touched his
socks. causing what the doctors
term chemical poisoning. He has
suffered intensely, but is thought to
be improving. Your correspondent
hopes that Mr.. Biggers will soon be
ION his feet" again.
Mr.. r. F. Honeyeutt's barn was
burned last Tuesday night. quite
quantity of rough feed and impie.
ments being consumed BY the flames
The origin of the fire is unknown
nor is your correspondent able TO
state whether or not there was any
insurance.
Max. the four-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Robinson. was death
ly sick for a while one afternoon last
week as a result OF having drank
some kerosene oil. A physician was
Immediately summoned, however
and he soon had the little fellow on
the road to recovery.
Farmers of the Wingate commu'
nifty are very busy planting corn. the
wet weather having kept them out OF
the ,feld for several days.
Several of our citizens went down
to the fisheries at Blewett Falls this
week, but report "no luck"
The little child Of Mr.. and Mrs
Hsnry Broom is very M with whoop-
Ing cough and bronchitis.
One OF the most interesting base
ball games witnessed here recently
was that one staged between the
married and single men Of the town.
Each team had its ''rooters." mar
ried men and women yelling for their
side, and the single boys were not
without their supporters. The ole
fellows won, the married men being
accustomed to ''hard knocks and
strike OUTS and the other married
men and women. being better root.
ers." added materially to the winning
of the game.
Rev. A. C. Sherwood preached a
the Cedar Grove school house Sunday
afternoon.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-31
Thanks Accorded DR.. Gurney

The following resolutions were
adopted at meeting Of the executive
committee OF the Legion:
Whereas Rev. DR.. Gurney Of the
First Presbyterian church of Monroe
held for this post at his church a
most enjoyable Memorial Service on
Sunday night May 30th.
Resolved. that the hearty thanks
OF Melvin Deese Post No. 81 Ameri-
can Legion, be accorded to DR..
Gurney for his kind and eloquent
service on that occasion. and to the
members of the Presbyterian church
for the hearty welcome given to the
post"
BENJAMIN II. HINDE. Com.
T. oLIN McMANUS, Adjutant.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-31

A young man had just returned
from his first dinner among the so
called -four hundred. society's elite
OF you please. The question was
asked him, What kind OF dresses
did the ladies wear7"
His reply was. Il didn't see any
thing above the table and was too
much of a gentleman to look under
meath IT,"
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-31
A Mans Paw.

Marie had most pronounced ideas
as to the rights and wrongs of her
sex.
Don't you think that a woman
should get a mans pay?" she was
asked.
After a moments reflection, Marie
replied:
"Well. think she should let him
have carfare and lunch money out
Of it."-Eyerybody's.
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-31

I'm In great hurry" said the
bald headed delegate to the state
convention as he entered a barber
shop. "Can you trim my hair with
my collar on?"
Sure" the barber replied. "Pd
trim you with your hat on"
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-31
wannamaker Speaks.

New York. May 30.--The country
faces the shortest cotton crop In the
last quarter Of century. ]. s. Wan
namaker, Of st. Matthews, s. c., pres
ident OF the American Cotton asso-
citation, told today the national con-
sultation conference Of American cot
ton growers.
This shortage was largely due. he
said, to the successful cotton acre
age reduction campaign Of the asso-
citation In its efforts to create q
market and prevent further de1ation
in prices. He quoted statistics to
show the acreage had been reduced
30.73 per cent.
He declared that there must be a
H.1- -
The Monroe journal., 1921-05-31

Everything great Is not always
good, but all good things are great.
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
FIXING NAVY STRENGTH
OF FRANCE AND ITALY
Other Powers May Let Them
Settle Own Ratio.

WAsHINGToN, Nov. 10 (Associated
Press) influences are stirring beneath
the surface OF the Arms Limitation Con-
ference which may soon bring tho
French and Italian navies prominently
into the picture with those OF Great
Britain, Japan and the United States in
the shaping of a programme of reduc-
tion and limitation. IL Is now felt in
some quarters that n beginning could be
made on the purely European aspect OF
the naval problem, paralelling the larger
discussion Involving the Pacific naval
forces chiefly
In this connection the view Is ex-
pressed in American circles that the
United States and probably Great
Britain and Japan would be entirely
agreeable TO any probable building pro-
gramme upon which either France or
Italy might wish 60 embark.
The most difficult phase Of the
Franco-ltalian naval question would he
the establishment of a ratio Of strength
as between the two. IL Is said TO be inn
probable that any OF the other three
Powers would care to make suggestion
on that point AS the two navles are
not In the scale Of large nayies and the
balance they maintain against each other
Is not a matter directly affecting the
United States or Japan and affecting
Great Britain only 10 slight degree, II
seems TO most officers that II might well
he loft TO the naval experts OF France
and italy 10 seek an agreement on This
point between themselves.
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
JAPAN NOT DISPOSED
TO ANALYZE PAST
Satisfied to Rest Content on
Speech of Koto.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 10. (Associated
Press) .--Representative Japanese were
disposed to rest content tonight with
Admiral Baron Kato's exposition before
the Big Nine OF Japan's attitude to-
ward China. believing II admirably pre-
sented the standpoint of Japan and
scarcely needed any calculation. They
expressed the belief it would convince
the world Of Japan's sincere intentions
as to China.
The statement was regarded as con-
firming forecasts that Japan seeks at
the conference a declaration OF broad
principles and policies in the Far East
which would guide all nations In the
future, and is inclined to look with dis
favor upon an analysis of the past, be-
Iieving such might unnecessarily oause
friction.
Chinese delegation officials comments
Ing on Japan's pronouncement to-day on
the Chinese proposals expressed gratfi-
cation but asserted that Japan had de-
clared her attitude toward China based
on such principles but never adhered
to-"
1--WE hope" one high member OF the
Chinese delegation said, Japan means
what she says and will carry out in de-
tail those principles. IL may be that
Japan. giving expression TO them before
conference of this sort composed Of
the great Powers, means what she
says"
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
West Virginia, Latest Addition
to U. s. Navy, Leaves Ways
at Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. Nov. 19.-The
SUPERINTENDENT West Virginia, new.
est addition to the American navy and
scheduled to grace the scrap pile within
a few months under the reduction pro-
gramme, was successfully launched to-
day at the plant of the Newport News
Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Miss Alice Mann Of Bramwell, w. va,
christened the ship as she glided from
the ways.
The American naval reduction plan as
presented to the armament conference
provides for the scrapping Of the West
Virginia. II the American plan is
agreed to the dreadnought to-day about
IS per cent. complete, will never be An
ished and never plough the seas bearing
the Stars and Stripes.
The West Virginia is one OF the same
class and power as the Maryland soon
to be commissioned. Somewhere among
Government stores are eight 16-inch
rifles made especially to At her four gun
pits. She would be able when completed
to steam at almost a 23 knot speed; she
is built SO as to be almost invulnerable
to torpedo attack; she carries hulk OF
the hardest armor ever rolled, SO thick
that man might walk on its upper
edge where II protrudes beyond the skin
Of the ship well above the waterline. No
device that American genius and war
experience has combined to produce has
been omitted from the ships fighting
equipment.
The spectacle OF this giant fighting
nnachine--the product of years OF con-
centrated effort of mind and body by
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
NEWEST CAPITAL SHIP FACTOR IN DEMAND FOR MORE TONNAGE

size of future submarines. A precedent
for such action already is established
In, Mr.. Hughes's plan to limit the size
Of future capital craft. But TIE limit
agreed upon will not. unless all signs
fail. prevent the use OF submarines as
fleet elements for operations on the high
seas.
Investigation does not disclose a diff
ference of view between American and
British naval officers as to the impor-
tant Influence on fleet operations under
water craft exercise. II is the use made
by Germany OF her submarines that is
to be repudiated by civilized thought,
The New York herald., 1921-11-20

thousands of men-beine launched only
to be destroyed Is pathetic to naval
officers. They have a love for and a
pride in such great ship that endows
the mass OF steel and machinery with
almost human qualities
The West virginia's keel was laid in
APRIL 1920. a year and seven months
ago. As launched, she measures e24
feet from stem to stern, and is 81 feet
wide In beam. Although her hull is
practically complete and her main deck
laid, she lacks her equipment, much of
her armor and all her guns. In addition
to the eight 16-inch rifles she S'ould
when completed carry n secondary sat-
terry Of fourteen 5-inch rifles, four s-inch
anti-aircraft guns and two 21-inch sub.
merged torpedo tubes. Designs call for
an electric drive Of $4,000 horsepower
furnished by oil burners and turbines.
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
Conference Doings

IN ELEGATES learned that the
II force of public opinion was
of more weight than diplo-
matte negotiation, and in all their
consideration of the American
programme on naval limitation not
a fact or figure was presented to
change the fundamental principles.
Japan led the delegates of the
Big Nine in expressing a desire IL
help China and an adherence to
the open door.
The American delegation re-
iterated it's statement that Japan
must adhere TO the 5-5-S ratio.
Washington heard that NJ.
BRAND and Secretary Hughes had
discussed the question of Frances
army and navy in preparation for
the French Premier's speech on
Monday.
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
PROPOSAL TO ABOLISH
SUBMARINE UNLIKELY
May Be Effort to Limit Size
of Future Craft.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (Associated
Press) Submarines are certain to
figure largely in deliberations of naval
experts OF the big Five" group now in
progress. That is one feature of the
American proposals for reduction and
limitation of naval strength which the
British have Indicated a desire to discuss.
1t is regarded as virtually certain, how
ever, that the experts will find them
selves in agreement that submersibfes
have very definite place in naval war
fare, legitimate recognized place. and
that no serious proposal to abolish un-
oer water craft will be advanced.
There may be some effort to limit the
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
FEDERATION OF LABOR
FOR ARMS LIMIT PLAN
Puts Nations Workers Upon
Record for Ending War.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 tAssociated
Press) Organized labor. through the
American Federation of Labor execu-
tive council, to-day indorsed as a mag
nifcent proposal the American plan for
reduction and limitation of naval arina-
ment.
The Federation executive council om-
bodied its Endorsement in resolution
which declared
I'VE record the position of Americas
workers. for whom we speak. as being
in absolute accord with the utmost de-
gree of disarmament, with the utmost
effort to destroy the machinery of war
and to make unnecessary and impossible
the appetites, the jealousies, the rival
ries and the intrigue that lead to war"
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
FINE WARSHIP LAUNCHED
AND HEADS FOR SCRAP PILE
Japan Launches Giant
Warship; on Scrap List

TOKIO. Nov. 10 (Associated
Press).-The Kaga, the giant
Japanese battleship, with a
displacement of $4,000 tons, one of
those destined to be scrapped un-
der the Washington proposals, was
launched yesterday at Kobe in the
presence Of 10000 persons. The
ceremony was begun by the read
ing Of an address from Admiral
kato by Vice Admiral Murakami.
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
10000 TON TANKER LAUNCHED,

Specioi Despatch TO THE Ngw YoqK Hrsu.p
BATH. Me- Nov. lg.--When the Ia. 600
ton steel tank ship. New Jersey. was
launched this afternoon from the yard Of
the Texas Steamship Company, she was
christened with American champagne by
Mrs. Hans Friedrirbs, formerly OF New
York.
The New York herald., 1921-11-20

ernment.
Treaty Sure to BE Scrappcd.
There does not appear to be the
slightest doubt in the minds Of the
most active participants of the con-
ference that the treaty will be
scrapped and that there will be substi-
tuted an instrument in kind. The
statement of Admiral Kato that the
Japanese delegation will ask for
greater concessions in the way Of sea
armaments than provided in the
Hughes formula is interpreted by Dip
lomatic authorities to reflect the con-
viction of the Japanese Government
on this point. The conclusion exists
in this quarter that Japan, anticipate
ing the fate of the treaty, desires to
fortify herself as adequately as pos
sible to make up for the loss OF pro-
lection to her interests that it was
supposed to afford
American officials declined to COM
ment to-day regarding either the
treaty or any feature of the Far East
ern situation beyond calling attention
to the statement made by Admiral
Kato in behalf of Japan.
There were no actual developments
OF public character regarding the
controversy between the United States
on the one hand and Great Britain
and Japan on the other over the SUBJ
stated on unofficial authority that the
committee of Admirals, headed by AS
sistant Secretary Of the Navy Roose-
velt and the technical experts, is
still engaged in checking up the for
mula relative to capital ships. 1t was
definitely said that the subject of sub
marines and auxiliary craft had not
been considered.
Naval Plan In Explained.
The American delegation did take
occasion to clear up any misunder-
standings that might exist in the dele
gates mind regarding the application
of the naval plan proposed by it as
affecting specific types of ships. 1t
was explained by an official represent
ing the delegation that the capital
ships had been taken up first because
the subject provided the most reason
able basis for determining the relative
needs of the navies of the United
States, Great Britain and Japan.
1t was believed to be judicious to
make the beginning there and to let
the results regulate and determine the
ratio of submarines and auxiliary
ships. This statement was accom-
date the American schedule of pro-
posed reductions in the navies of the
three countries had "stood every test"
A reflection of the British popular
view OF the American naval proposal
does not appear 10 favor the spirited
resistance of Lord Beatty to it, The
First Lord of the Admiralty is shown
to have expressed his disapproval of
the American plan not only regarding
submarines but its perspective ap-
plication to every other type of war
ship. Up to date his opposition has
not figured in the public discussion
regarding 1T.
The delegations of all of the coun-
tries represented at the conference
spent most Of the day in caucusing.
The American delegation devoted two
hours to the consideration OF a report
relating to Far Eastern matters at
the State Department. Mr.. Root dis
cussed the Far Eastern situation with
Wellington Koo of the Chinese dele
pation
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
Continued from First Page.

ton that existing difficulties in
China lie no less i'm her domestic sit
uation than in her external relations.
We are anxious to see. peace and
unity reestablished at the earliest
possible moment, but we want to
avoid all action that may be con-
strued as an intervention in the In
ternal affairs of China. All that this
conference can achieve. il seems TO
us, is to adjust China's foreign rela-
tions, leaving her domestic situation
to be worked out by the Chinese
themselves.
g. The Japanese delegation wishes
to assure the Chinese delegation and
the whole conference that Japan has
every desire to cultivate the happiest
relations with China. We are so
licitous Of making whatever contri-
buttons we are capable of toward
China's realization Of her just and
legitimate aspirations. We are en-
tirely. uninfluenced by any policy OF
territorial aggrandizemant in any
part of China. We adhere without
condition or reservation to the prin-
ciple Of the open door and equal
opportunity" in China. We look to
China in particular for the supply of
raw materials essential to our in
dustrial life and for foodstuffs as
well. In the purchase Of such ma
terials from China, as in all our
trade relations with that country,
we do not claim any special rights
or privileges, and we welcome fair
and honest competition with all ma
tons. With regard to the question
of the abolition of xtra-territorial-
ity. which is perhaps one of the most
important questions proposed by the
Chinese delegation. it is our intention
TO join with other delegations in the
endeavor to come to an arrangement
in manner fair and satisfactory to
all parties. We have come to this
conference not to advance our own
selfish interest, we have come to CO.
operate with all nations interested
for the purpose of assuring peace in
the Far East and friendship among
nations.
The Japanese delegation under
stands that the principal object Of
the conference is to establish in COM
mon accord policies and principles
which are to guide the future actions
OF the nations here represented. AL
though we are rea0y to explain or
discuss any problem which in the
wisdom of the conference is taken
up, we should regret undue protrac-
ton OF the discussions by detailed
examination of innumerable minon
matters.
Five More Pledges to China.
General acceptances Of the principle
Of the open door and expressions OF SYN
pathy with the aspirations of Chin
were expressed by representatives
Great Britain, France. Italy, Belgium
and Portugal.
Like the Japanese statement, the
omitted all reference to the propose
made by China that all secret agree
nents made relative to China be lai
upon the table and were confined to ad
herence to general principles. Man
reservations may be read into them an
the real discussion of China's problem
is still to come.
Belgium" said Baron de CARTE,
will take part willingly in all the meas
Tres that this conference may adopt t
insure the territorial integrity of Chin
and to furnish her with the means I
overcome her present difficulties.
Belgium will unreservedly favor tn
The New York herald., 1921-11-20

delegation speaking for the Pekin Gov,
ernment.
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
POWERS MAY REVISE
CHINA'S FINANCES
Cancellation Of Boxer lndem-
nifty and New Tariff Sug-
gested.
ALIEN HELP NEEDED
Monthly Deficit Grows and
Foreign Debt Becomes
BurdensOme.
LIEN HELP NEEDED
By X. X. KAwAKAMI.

Special Correspondent to the JiN Shimpo,
Toxic.
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
Criticism stir- Resentment.

invoked, and that was at the instance
: OF the latter country. This was on
August 1s, 1914, when Japan entered
! the war on the side of the Allies and
against Germany. Japanese sentiment
was divided between the two groups
Of belliserents. with the universal ma
tional feeling that the Nipponese Gov
crnment should take advantage Of the
opportunity afforded for expansion IN
the Asatic malnland--an influence that
finally resulted IN tho conquest Of the
German province Of Kaiu Chang I'm
tho shantung Peninsula.
II since has developed that Lord
Grey, the British Foreign Minister at
that time, did not favor the entrance
of Japan into the war. but was over
ruled by the majority of the British
Cabinet. At any rate, there appears
90 be no doubt that the guarantees
under the Anglo-Japanese alliance
treaty were invoked by Great Britain
and that Japan rendered services OF
tremendous value 90 her powerful Eu-
ropean ally for which she has not 10
date received satisfactory "quld pro
QUO"
Consideration Of tho Anslo-Japanese
treaty by the Committee on Far East,
ern Affairs and finally by the confer
|, ence will bo taken up I'm connection
with the discussion OF the ten points
contained in the formula OF general
principles submitted by the Chinese
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-19
MOTION
PlCTURE' NEWS
ALTA TODAY

Patrons of the Alta theatre were
given an unusual treat last night when
Children of Destiny" a Republic pic
ture starring Edith Hallor began a two
days showing.
Children of Destiny" is just
what the title implies. 1t deals with
the subject of heredity. When a girl
is born of a beautiful but illicit love,
as long as she does not know that she
is illegitimate the good in her
predominates But when she is in
formed of her true station in life, the
devil in her steps to the front OF
course in the end she is saved by love.
Miss Hallor has a role that calls for
portrayal of three stages in life.
First that of the young wife, tied TO a
husband. who thinks so little of her
that he stakes her in a poker game;
then as the mother and at the same
time as the young daughter. Not an
easy role even for so talented and eN-
perienced an actress as Miss Hallor.
But she handles it with grace and
charm, and of the three phases in
which she appears. it is difficult to
say in which she pleases most. Her
gowns were handsome and fitted well
into the elaborate settings Of the pic
lures.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-19
LONE WABASH COLLEGE
MAN WINS TRACK MEET
BY INDIVIDUAL WORK
American on Duty at Rio Gets
Firsts in Six Events and
Brings Honors to His Club
by MILES w. VAUGHN

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent }
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 19.--
Participating under the colors of the
Flumeninse Football Club, Fred Ma
Dor. Wabash College 20, took six first
places in the inter-club meet for the
Federal district, having previously
established new national records in
the shot-put and javelin throw during
the club meet a few weeks ago
Besides the javelin and shot-put,
Nabor won the following events.
High hurdles, 100 meters and pole
vault. He was not entered in addition.
al events, the six first insurlng u vic
tory for his club.
The American athlete has attained
great popularity in Brazilian circles,
the fact that he wears a Phi Kappa
key contributing to his prestige, The
Brazilian appreciates n good scholar
even more than good athlete.
Nabor is employed by the Standard