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The New York herald., 1921-11-09
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LINCOLN MOTOR co. RECEIVER
Business TO he Reoreanfred ana
Production Continued.s

DETROIT, Nov S.-The Lincoln Motor
Company. filed voluntary petition in
bankruptcy in the Federal Court here
to-day. Judge Arthur J. Tuttle appoint
cd the Detroit Trust Company. receiver.
liabilities totailed ss.ss7.2so. The busi-
ness Is to be reorganised, the receiver
announced, and production OF motor cars
continued with the least possible inter-
ruption.
The New York herald., 1921-11-09
WYOMING CRUDE ADVANCES.

FINDLAY, Ohio, Nov, S.--The Ohio Oil
Company announced to-day advances of
As and 80 cents In prices of Wyoming
grades OF crude oil. New prices are
Grass Creek. $3.50; Elk Basin. $3.50 3:
Rock Creek, $3.50, and Mule Creek,
s1.30. all up 45 cents. and Big Muddy.
$40. and Lance Creek. s1.e0. both I'm
creased SO cents a barrel
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13
Wife Finds Him Making
Toast i'm Another's Home
Mrs. Silver Has Husband Held
in Country; Sues Her Re-
puted Rival for $4,000

Mrs. Bertha de Younge Silver, of SO
Crooke Avenue, Brooklyn, who is suing
Henry c. Silver, a broker. for divorce,
obtained an order from Justice Faw-
cett in Supreme Court yesterday for
her husbands arrest to prevent him,
she said, from leaving the country be-
fore the action came TO trial.
She charged that Silver and Frances
E. Tilghman, whom she named as
correspondent, had obtained passports
and might sail for Europe any day
When it came to hunting the broker
Deputy Sheriff Eisenstein went to the
apartment of the alleged correspondent
at 80 Perry Street and there he found
Silver making toast in the kitchenette
AT the same time papers were served
on Miss Tilghman in an action brought
by Mrs. Silver to recover $4,000 for
alleged alienation Of her husbands
affections. Mr. Silver furnished $4,000
bail and was released.
Mrs. Silver brought her divorce ac-
tion after nineteen years of married
life. Her son is eighteen years old
and is in college. Mrs. Silver said
that her husband had made her an
allowance of $500 month for herself
and her son.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13
Rug Makers Urge Higher
Tariff to Check Japanese
New York Manufacturers Tell
Senators Importations Are
Iniuring Business

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Additional
tariff protection for the American
grass and fiber making and flax grow
ing industries was urged and opposed
to-day before the Senate Finance Com
mttee.
II. a. Dammeyer and f. Z. Car
sparthen, of New York City, speaking
for the rug manufacturers, declared
the American market was being flooded
with Japanese grass and fiber rugs
under low tariff, with the result that
the American industry was being seri
ously injured. They asked for rate
of 36 cents square yard on imported
grass and fiber rugs.
Opposing any increase i'll the tariff
duties on these rugs, j. M. Macdonald,
of New York City, representing the
association Of importers and distribu
tors of Japanese floor coverings, de-
clared that the importation Of these
articles was a steadily decreasing busi-
ness. "They talk protection and ask
prohibition" he said.
Robert Barbout, of Paterson. n. j.,
speaking for manufacturers Of linen
thread, testified that extensive efforts
to develop the fax industry in the
Northwest had failed because American
living standards were much higher
than those in other faX-growing coun-
tries and American labor would not
perform the very distasteful work
necessary in gathering the flax crop.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13
Committee Divides
On Ignition System
In Fire Apparatus
Estimate Members Finally
Agree TO Mayors Plan,
Which, He Says, Is Best,
Even if 1t Limits Bidding

The Committee on Finance and Budg-
ct of the Board of Estimate devoted
the larger part of its meeting yester-
day to discussing with representatives
Of the Fire Department. and other
city officials the merits of tho appli-
cation of the Fire Department for the
approval of specifications for furnish
ing and delivering three motor-driyen
gasoline and oil supply wagons at an
estimated cost of ST. 5000.
A difference arose between the Of
tclalS of the Fire Department and the
examiners of the Board of Estimate as
to whether single or double ignition
was necessary on the wagons, and
Commissioner Grover A. Whalen, Of
the Department of Plant and Struc-
lures, precipitated long discussion
when he declared that the double sys-
tenn really amounted to giving the
contract for all apparatus for the Fire
Department to one company while
seven companies wanted to bid.
Fire Commissioner Thomas j. Dren-
nan. Fire Chief Kenlon and Battalion
Chief Richard ]. Marshall, in charge
OF the repair shops, insisted that
double ignition was necessary.
ut is largely matter of common
sense" said Chief Kenlon. ITO get at
the root of it, apparatus for the Fire
Department should not be looked upon
as commercial vehicle. II u CONNER
cial vehicle breaks down it makes very
little difference; if a vehicle of the
Fire Department breaks down it's a
different estion-there is question
Of life and property involved The
whole point is on the reliability Of the
apparatus. If it is not reliable lives
and property are lost"
The Mayor finally declared that one
side was looking for the best apparatus,
while the other considered competition
necessary The Mayor added that he
was in favor of getting the best ma
chimes for the departm even if this
limited competition. Other members o.
he committee finally agreed with the
Mayor, but the matter was laid over
until the next meeting.
The committee decided to report out
for consideration of the Board of Es-
innate at next Fridays meeting the
communication from David Hirshfield
Commissioner of Accounts, requesting
an allowance of $500 for counsel fees
and disbursements in his defense of
the charge of criminal libel. of which
he was recently acquitted, for alleged
acts in his official capacity. W. NJ. K
Olcott was the Comm ssscner's lawyer
Mr.. Hirshfield said the first bill re-
ceived was for $4,000, but that it had
been reduced to $1,000.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13
This 4-Power Breeze Again
Has Conference Sails Bullying
Paclhc treaty and Discussion That Has Come i'm Its
Wake Have Carried All Hands Out of
an Enervating Calm

fron' IAc 7'Fsbaae's washiwDtoa Euycou
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ia.--.Aftcr passe
Ing through the doldrums the confer
ence has emerged once more into fair
sailing and IS proceeding under a
spanking breeze. Apparently even the
gsoomiest pessinists are having great
difficulty in finding enough reefs to
wreck the ship. "Fair and warmer" is
fhe prognostication Of tho weather
man.
Mr.. Hughes is on the crest of the
wave No amount of work seems to
tire him. Nothing can dim the sharp
vigor of his mind. Clearness, concise
ness. precision mark his every utter
ance. Never does he hesitate for a
word. Never does he employ phrase
that is lust as good" When he speaks
he uses the ono term that expresses
his exact meaning, and if any one aues-
tions IT, he stands by it and explains
It's precise meaning in it's particular
context. He radiates the force that
comes from success, and the power that
comes from mastery of his subject
Whoever has any contact with him
comes away buoyed up by the magic
of his clear-sighted enthusiasm. Where
the pessimists would have lost heart
or the Impractical idcalists have lost
their heads, Mr.. Hughes has pushed
through undauNted, aiming steadily at
his goal and inspiring his fellow work
ers with his own practical confidence.
Vastly different from Mr.. Hughes,
and yet also a man Of true greatness,
is Mr. Ralfour. His is not the dynamic
type of mind. He does not lead ana
eeea'e throcgh the force of his clear
intellect. Nevertheless, as he looks
back upon his seventy three years, he
sees record Of great achievements
for his nation. coupled with persona.
attainments of the highest order Mr.
Balfour has only to enter room to
win the instructive good will of every
one in it. He has gift of expression
that enables him to win triumphs un-
detected and to advocate causes un-
suspected. When this delightful gentle
man, with his extremely youthful face
and boyish complexion, rises TO speak
and to all appearances is shy, diffident,
and slow Of thought. it is almost inn
possible to realize that this charm'ngly
emba arrassed air of the scholar cloaks
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13
french and Italian Nauies
First Problem for Erperts

saShlNGTON. Dec. u (By The AS
sas'ated Press).-The question of the
We OF the Italian and French navies
" De one Of the first to be considered
the committee OF fifteen naval ex-
tsIss Ea,ss appointed to-day. Spokesman for
ss.y said she was willing to stop
sasle she IS III naval strength pro-
ss nusa she was allowed equality with
cDns'sh spokesmen indicated that
sas Britain must consider the place
sa,,' : ae French and Italian navies as
sa.g s.oslng In general the "5-5-2" ratio
se. sse.sement between the other three
Mssrs. The French group has not in
sasea formally what naval strength
would YOU'D ask, but it has been suggested
so"e,ay sva,laaiy that France would ask
4aaaity with Japan, which would mean
sssars!tla saps!antlal increase in her strength,
ny;.Ging to Italian figures given cut
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13
Allahabad Streets Deserted
For Visit of Prince of Wales

ALLAHABAD. British India, Dec. IL.
The Prince Of Wales, arriving here
this morning on what was described
as an informal visit, found the city
practically deserted and the most ef-
fective boycott" which has been car
ried out anywhere since his arrival in
full force.
Alighting from the royal train at the
small outlying station of Prayag, the
prince droye through vacant thorough
fares intosthe city, where the streets
were fcstooned and garlanded, but silent
and empty and without traffic. Hardly a
single native was anywhere visible, and
the prince passed without encountering
any sort Of welcoming demonstration.
Indeed, but for Europeans and com
paratively small number of higher
class Indians, this citv of 10000 in
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13
Charges Packer Control
Menaces Grocery Trade

WASHINGTON. Dec. l2.--Moditica-
ton Of the packer consent decree as
proposed to allow the five large pack
ing companies to handle unrelated
lines would lead, in the opinion of the
Federal Trade Commission. to domi ua-
ton Of the country's food supply by the
five companies.
The views of the commission were
presented by W. Y. Durant, it's assistant
chief economist, to-day to the inter-
departmental board conducting hear
ings on the advisability of modifying
the decree under which the big Five"
packers two years ago were ordered to
divorce themselves from all activities
except the butchering and handling OF
meat and similar products.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13
Toxic Press Charges U. S.
Ultimatu1rs on Navy Plan
ittempt Made by Many Papers
to Cire Japan the Role Of
Martyr Critnising America

TOXIC, Dec y BY The Associated
Rressl the attitude of the Japanese
press, which since the beginning of the
discussion Of naval ratios has been
ending to the creation of an irnpres-
aon that Japan is being coercei by
sas United States, was accentuated to-
aqay By several of the newspapers Civ
ng to Japan tho role of a martyr by
apciaring thae the United States had
Issued an ultimatum TO Japan &c re-
sy yes or no 70 the ratio proposal of
secretary of State Hughes.
fhe newspapers deplore what is
Rrmed the American governments
nrpose not 10 yield and declare this
erlous turn of affairs took the au-
@sntles with surprise
fhe "Yomi-Uri Shimhunn says the
american attitude shows an indication
y lack of appreciation of the sim
Tnty Of the compromise contained in
aapan's last offer.
1oyernment officials here do not
MaFe the sentiment Of the newspapers
saefe is no confirmation of a report
sas the officials regard any co1nmuni-
Mslon received from the conference as
Mslng been II the nature of an ulti-
uatum.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13

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upper house, and the former is likely
to draw the fire of Lord Birkenhead
when the Lord Chancellor replies to
criticisms of his reversal of policy.
Only small group will attack the
treaty in the House Of Commons, but
it includes some clever debaters.
De Valera can hardly hope to hold
more than a third Of the members OF
the Dali. unless Sir James Craig's
statement IN Belfast has an even more
serious effect than is apparent now,
and four of De Valcra's ministers in
tend TO remain neutral until the de-
bate. The powerful influence Of the
Church and. the press is wholly on the
side OF Griffith ard Collins for ratifi-
cation Of the settlement De Valera
has intimated 10 friends that he will
resign if he is defeated. but, much as
he is admired by Sim Feiners because
of his steadfast loyalty to principle,
this threat is not likely to affccs many
votes in the Dali, Apparently many
lrishmen regard the situation as
test of craftsmanship, and deem Grif-
fifth d sufficiently good helmsman to
succeed De Valera at this stage.
Although every sign points to two
to-onc victory for Griffith, it would be
unwise to make positive forecast for
ireland notoriously runs counter to
form.
Clashes Continue in Belfast
With both the Catholic aud Protes-
tant clergy in ireland acclaimirg the
treaty, there seems to be reasonable
ground for hope that sectarlan strife
will decrease. Unfortunately, clashes
between Protestants and Catholics are
continuing IN Belfast. where in some
quarters feeling against the treaty
runs high. "The Morning Post which
is strongly anti-Sinn Fein, reports many
signs of bitterness toward England. in
cluding the omission of the toast to
the King at some public functions.
Otherwise the general situation in
Ireland has improved amazingly in the
last week and there is every prospect
for the development of better relations
not only between the two countries,
but between the religious factions.
The old Nationalist party is bound to
make a strong bid for return to politi-
cal favor, now that the ranks of the
Sim Feiners are badly split. Labor
also will be a factor in the Irish cleo
ton
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13
Statement by De Valera

DUBLIN, Dec IL By The Associated
Press) The Sim Fein publicity de-
partment to-day issued statement
from Eamon de Valera, in which he
said the honor Of Ireland was not in
volved in ratifying the Anglo o-lrish
treaty, since the Sinn Fein penipo-
tentiaries had been chosen on the
understanding that any treaty they
might negotiate would be subject to
ratification by the Dali Eireann. Rati-
tication of the treaty. he declared, was
not an empty formality.
Il have been asked" said the state
ment, whether the honor of Ireland
is not involved in the ratification of
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13

such sharp mind and the wisdom
learned in the school of practical
diplomacy.
Speaking of the South Seas. an in
teresting question arose to-day AS to
whether or not the Dutch East Indies
are IN the Pacific Ocean. According to
Mr.. Lodge, who set the Philippines as
the wcsternmost boundary of the
fac''ic, good part of the East Indies
do not fall within tho waves OF tnaS
sea. AS All eminent Dutchman put it.
they may perhaps be described as
lying in the marches Of the Pacific,
II they are not actually in it. This
remark naturally brought forth the
query. can they be said to lie in the
Indian Ocean either in whole or in
partY Before this point could be solved
it was necessary to decide where the
Indian Ocean and the Pacific merged.
AS an analogy the question was raised
as to whether the North Sea was a
part of the Atlantic, and where itA
borders ended.
The only solution reached was to
refer the matter to the Gcograph ical
Society for decision.
Hollands spokesman at a conference
was Jonkbeer Beelaerts Van Blokland.
This gentleman. who is director Of the
political division of the Foreign Of
fec. is diplomatist with much cX-
perience in Eastern affairs, having
been for ten years Minister to China.
To all questions as to Hollands mill
tary status in the East he remarked
that he was most peaceful man.
Cheerfully, firmly, pleasantly Jonkheer
Van Blokland emphasized his peaceful
character. despite the fact that he is
4 large. finely built man. with strong
head, a stocky chest and general
appearance of health and force. What
over his peaceful status may be, he Is
hardly man to pick as an adversary
in fight.
The title jonkheer borne by various
Hollanders at the conference has
reused considerable interest. It ap~
pears that it is patent of nobility,
corresponding somewhat to the Brit
ish term baronet. Granted by the
crown or inherited, it ranks below the
title baron, which, in turn. is lower
than count 1t is learned on the best
Dutch authority that the word is pro-
uounced young -kair," with the accent
on the young
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13
Huge Swindle
Laid to Water
Meter Guards
City Defraudcd of Hundreds
ofThousands, Indicatedby
Evidence Turned Over to
Commissioner HirshfieId
Seal Tampering Charged
Inspector Is Accused of
Obtaining Device to Aid
In False Rate Return

Evidence turned over by David
Hirshheld, Commissioner of Accounts.
yesterday would seem to Indicate that
the city had been defrauded of hun
dreds Of thousands of dollars Of water
tax through the tamperinr with water
meters by Inspectors OF the Deoart-
ment OF Water Supply. Gas and Elcc-
tricity. Henry Clapp, of 141 West
looth Street. one of the inspectors, WAS
arrested anu arraigncd Yesterday be-
lore Magistrate Edgar V. Frothingham
IN Jefferson Market court. He was
charged with violating the penal code
by tampering with water meter seal
and held in $500 bail for a hearing on
December 16.
Whether other inspectors are in
VOWED is matter for Commissioner
Hlrshtield to determine in his investi-
CATION. recently started. Evidence has
been turned over to him by Commits
sloner Nicholas J. Hayes of the De-
partment of Water Supply, Gas and
Electricity. missioner Hirshfield
declared the information he had 50 far
indicated that water meters in large
commercial plants had been tampered
with and fixed SO that they would not
register the amount of water used.
Meter Inspection Ordered
Commissioner Hayes has ordered an
inspection made of water meters in all
commercial houses throughout the city,
especially those used by laundries. The
complaint against Clapp, made by De-
tective Murphy, of Police Headquar-
ters, alleges that between December y
and the inspector put false seal on
the water meter in the premises of the
ale Laundry Company, at $40 West
Fifty eighth Street. The inspector ac-
cordlng to the comp laint went to the
International Seal and Knot Protector
Company, of 1O9 Spring Street, on Oc-
tober 21, and told them he had lost the
seal on the meter in question and re-
Quested they make another like it and
not report the incident to the Depart-
ment of Water Supply.
The International Company immcdi-
atcly notified the Water Department
and the detectives watched for and
Identified Clapp when he called for the
seal recently. it is alleged. Although
Detective Murphy watched the Yale
laundry premises he did not Sc. Clapp
substitute the seal nc had made for
the original seal of the department., it
was said, but tho change was made. and
later the false seal was identified by
private mark put on it by the makers
Huge Fraud Is Alleged
Subp9nas were issued by Commits
sioner Hirshfeld for Henry A. Arming-
ton, president of the laundry company
at 540 West Fifty-eighth Street, and A.
II. Ferguson, a bookkceDer. The process
servers were unable to find Arlington
but the bookkceper was located and ap-
pcared before the commissioner. He
was told to get the company's books.
He left the commissioners Office, con-
suited lawyer, and then refused Com
missioner IIirshfeld access to the COM
pany records.
Commiss ioncr Hirshficld said yester-
da- that he had information to me
cffect that Ferguson had drawn s125
last week from the bank and Aad given
it to Arlington, after entering it in
the books az "gratuity."
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13
BRAND Defends
His Course at
Arms Council
Tails Socialist Critic That
League of Nations Had
No Proper Place i'm De-
l;berations i'm America
New Entente Applauded
rxnrcsses Satisfaction at
Inclusion of France IN
Peace Plans in Pacific

PARIS. Dec. u (By The Associated
pr.<s,-Premier BRAND, replying to
assertion by Marcel Scmbat, Social
3 in the Chamber OF Deputies to-day
Int he regretted that the question of
,:ssrms,nent had not been left to the
r..gue Of Nations rather than the
washington conference, defended his
,,nrse at Washington and described
\. situation he had met there.
M. Sembat seems surprised that +
III not profit by the conference at
washington, said the Premier, "to
,-;ng M the question of the League
Of Nations.
aIf ioreigz policy is to yield re-
x,,ts it should be treated With GER
..;n dexterity. and when one goes TO a
.orrtry like the United States for a
ssttled and limited program it is suffi-
rant to realize the program. without
samnlicating the situation by treating
subiecis not upon the agenda.
Declares Propaganda Offset
az had first te associate myself with
.As United States's noble initiative.
S,s SO. had to say that if ever
country after terrible war desired to
rsduce its charges II was France. I
ssd. in country where poisonous
uropsgands had been carried on. to in
gorra the United Ststes-to explain
Frances true posltion-how dangerous
Tor her it would be for the entire
wo,Id to embark on operations which
eoull COMPROMISE her safety
Il limited myself to this thesis, and
can state with pleasure that it was
well received by all who listened"
". BRAND paid tribute to the work
Of the League of Nations, especially in
the case Of Upper Silesia, and declared
that France did not believe isolations
possibe; interests were so interviewer
That points of contact were brought t
eossr and closer between all peoples.
AppIauds New Entente
"Every time France has the opportu-
sity Of aiding this evolution" he con-
nued. al shall not fail IT. 1t is with
satisfaction that ] see my country
enter into an entente with the United
States, Great Britain and Japan, to in
sure by union between these nations
the maintenance of peace in the Pa
cic. Ny heart reieices thereat. 1t is
great event OF highest import to my
country.
@Gther events may occur. When the
opportunity S presented to aid in these
France will not fail This is very I'M
wrtant
H. BRAND referred to N. Sembat's
words about land disarmament, saying:
1t takes two to disarm. While the
assse-t Si+7sa+iNn lasts, while Europe
ms not found peace. while Germany
sensses-s Oiscn we ir.rnt.ons, it is
Fsnce's duty to De on gard. Leon
dder that at Washington it was our
first task to establish this by proof
shich every one understood"
New-York tribune., 1921-12-13

the agreement arrived at The honor
of Ireland is not involved. The pleni-
potentiaries we're sent on the distinct
understanding that any agreement they
made was subject to ratifca ton by the
Dali Eireann and by the country. and
could be rejected by the Dali if It
would not commend itself 10 the Dali.
or by the country if it did not com
mend itself TO the country"
"Tho Parliament of Great Britain
and the people of Great Britain will on
their side similarly consider the agree
mont solely on its merits. If the Brit
ish Parliament desires it can reject it;
SO can the British people. Ratification
is then no mere empty formality.
"The United States refused to ratify
treaty signed even by its President.
The honor of the nation is not involved
unless and until the treaty is ratified"