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Arizona republican., 1921-12-08
Mexican Official
 Abandons Trip To
 N. Y. To Get Loan

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 7-Adolfo de la Huerta, secretary of the treasury, has abandoned his trip to New York where it was reported he would seek a loan with American banks, accord ing to authoritative information to- day. Yielding to almost unanimous editorial protest against his journey he is understood to be in daily cable communication with New York bank CTS and if a loan is floated or some other arrangement it will be by this method.
 Taxes due the Mexican treasury from American oil companies are causing officials here some concern. There is considerable surmise as to what will happen during the closing days of December when the com panies are due to liquidate the new export taxes den anded under the de- cree issued by President Obregon last June. Statements credited to various government departments have been that there already were more than 17,000,000 pesos due the government by oil companies up to Nov. 30, and il Is an open secret here that the agree ment regarding axes made last Sep tember between Senor de Ia Huerta and the American committee of oil l men was tentative and expires on | Dec. 2I
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08
GIVES REWARD FUR
 GARDNER CAPTURE
 ID WIFE OF BANDIT

Louis Sonny, of the Centralia, Washington, police force, the man who captured Roy Gardner after his escape at Castle Rock from armed guards on the train conveying him to McNeil Island. and who is here as a witness for the defense in the Gard ner insanity hearing. turned over to Mrs Gardner yesterday the $50 re- ward which he received for effecting the capture of her husband. A part of the business of Officer Sonny is to take part in the making of a reel of a moving picture. There will be several reels, in three of which he will participate, this one, one at Castle Rock and the other at Cen tralia.
 It was on June 21 that tke took Gardner into custody, few days after his escape. Officer Sonny's att tention was attracted to a man whose head was bandaged so that little could be seen of him except the eyes. He hardly thought that he was Gard ner for whim officers everywhere in that part of the country were look ing. He did not think that the fugi- tive would seek refuge in so small place. But he kept watching him, and one day he entered the room of Gardner and engaged him in conver- sation.
 Gardner told him that he had been burned in an explosion at Tacoma. There was something about the ap- pearance of the man that made the officer believe that the bandage was a disguise. He took him into custody after a slight struggle. Gardner still denied his identity and threatened to sue the officer and the town. But at last he admitted that he was the man for whom the authorities of the Northwest were looking
 After that, Gardner appeared very friendly and talked about his escape. He said, among other things, that the guards from whom he escaped were men whose word was not as good as their bond; in fact, they were un- worthy of belief at all. He said they had double-crossed him.
 After he had seized a gun from one of them, manacled as he was, in the state room of the train. and made
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08
Honor Man Whose Invention Turned
 Tide Of Victory

NEW YORK. Dec. 7-The gold medal of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers was awarded today to H. G. Carlson of Worcester, Mass. an expert sheet metal worker, for his wartime invention of a de- vice for use in high explosive shells which enabled American overseas forces to receive adequate ammuni- tion supplies at a critical moment.
 Carlson's invention. a statement said. made possible the production of 30,000 drawn steel hooster castings, used principally as a component of 70 high explosive shells and also extensively in gas shells and bombs as an aid t9 victory in the world war"
 Illness prevented Carlson from att tending the gathering at which the award was announced. His invention was explained by Dr. I. N. Hollis, president of Worcester polytechnic institute. who said:
 'The achievement of Carlson is a striking example of what is possible in American industry. The fact that peasant boy was able to turn the tide in time of danger. Illustrates the tremendous opportunity which this country affords to the immigrant No honor ever conferred by an American engineering society was more richly deserved than this"
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08
Delegates From Orient Make Rapid Strides
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siderable further discussion of leased territories in China, but no final agreement was reached The Chinese and Japanese delegates ex- plaining their separate negotiations regarding Shantung were somewhat involved in the conference question of leased territories and therefore 1t was considered advisable first to make further headway with the Shantung negotiations.
 China Does Not Accept Views
 Dr. Roo, in his presentation of China's case regarding Manchuria. did not accept the Japanese view of Japan's right to remain in Port Ar thur and Da1ny, nor the British view concerning that nations occupation of Kowloon, on the mainland opposite Hong Kong.
 Replying to the Japanese statement that assurance was given by the American. British and French govern ments at the time of the formation of the international consortium that the vital interests of Japan in Manchuria be safeguardedH Dr. Koo said that his delegation, because China had not been consulted. was not in 9 position to express an opinion on the "ques- ton of the accuracy of this state ment.
 Dr. Koo's reference to the Japan ese interpretation of the consortium and Americas assurance regarding Manchuria brought from Secretary Hughes the statement that the posi- ton of the United States when the consortium was arranged was set forth in the correspondence made public several months ago and that it spoke for itself. This stated that the consortium should not be used to the detriment of any single na- tion's interests in China
 The question of foreign troops fl China again came up for eonsidera. tion at a meeting of the sub commit. tee on draft. Statements were pre- scented by the Japanese and Chimes, delegates and further consideration went over until tomorrow.
 When the Japanese and Chinese
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08

on the probable size of the Irish army. According to one newspaper the estimate on this will be 10000.
 Two views appear to be taken in Dublin on MT. de Valera's haste to assemble his cabinet-one, that he is not altogether satisfied with the treaty; the other, that he merely wishes to speed up necessary for malities. It is understood that the provisional parliament will consist of the present members of the Dail Eireann with four Unionist members for Trinity college.
 Signing of the treaty has been re- ceived joyfully by the Labor party. A manifesto was issued tonight by the various bodies comprising the party, expressing satisfaction and the hope that Ulster would whole also appealing to the Belfast workers to secure industrial peace in the in terest of industrial trade solidarity.
 The Irish delegates on leaving to- night for Dublin had a wildly enthusi- astic send-off from thousands of London Irish men and women. The delegates had literally to fight their way to the train.
 Michael Collins especially was be- sieged; F policemen eventually car ried him along the platform. He lost his hat and several young women at tempted to kiss him. Arthur Griffith and Robert c. Barton had a less boisterous but equally enthusiastic reception.
 Ulster Cabinet Considers Proposal
 MT. Collins, in a brief statement to the press, said Ireland as a separate nation would naturally be more restive under any control of the neighboring nation, but would be equally willing to cooperate in free association in all matters of common concern to two nations living SC closely together.
 The Ulster cabinet resumed consid- eration of the proposals this after noon.
 So far as the Southern Unionists are concerned, there is not likely tc be any difficulty, MT. Griffith havine already written to Premier Lloye 1 George, inviting their co-operatior | in the new parliament and promising them full representation.
 l One point already enlarged upon II 1 the press and public statements Il the stimulus to trade and commerc' i likely to follow the Irish settlement
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08

today pledging support for China's neutrality in future wars and anoth- CT restricting the uses for foreign radio facilities on Chinese soil.
 Tentative Treaty Drafted
 Although some of those sponsor In the new four power plan will have gone so far as tc prepare a tentative treaty draft. there are several de- tails on which the plenipotentiarie have not yet presented their views in their informal exchanges. There sems to be a universal confidence, however, that details easily can be adjusted once the principle has the unanimous acceptance.
 Thus far only Great Britain has given an acceptance in principle" but here delegates, like those of Ja- pan, have cabled home for further in- structions. The Japanese and Amer ican delegates are proceeding slowly and the French are said to have taken very little part in the conver- sations
 It was at a meeting of the "big three" nearly a week ago that the project Is understood to have taken such form as to permit of it's trans mission to London and Tokio for in- structions.
 4AiO OCASSdlSSs IL WdS said. had felt from the beginning of the negotiations that some form of international concord to preserve the peace of the Pacific was de- velopment most to be hoped for as a result of the conference. The An glo-Japanese alience was said to be regarded as les efficient than would be an agreement in which other pow CTS could join.
 On the other hand the American group found itself bound by well de- fined restrictions in view of the con- stdtutional limitations of the exec utive in treaty making and the long established national policy of non-in- volvement in foreign entanglements. The foreign plenipotentaries are un- derstopd to have been told the Amer ican delegation could not consider any proposal approaching an alli- ance and that if such a proposal were negotiated the senate would never ratify it.
 The problem then became a, ques- tion of finding such a basis of agree ment as would impel Japan and Great Britain to abrogate the alliance and be assured of senate ratification.
 Would Follow Bryan Principles
 In the plan under consideration the American delegates are understood to feel confident of senate support and the intimations. coming officially from British and Japanese sources indi- cate that the proposal is also receiv- ing consideration at London and Tokio.
 In the long string of cooling treaties negotiated by w. J. Bryan when he was secretary of state. the period of suspension of hostilities for discussion and possible arbitra- ton Is fixed at six months. The same provision has been suggested in some quarters for the new four power agreement, while from other sources have come proposals for a langer or shorter period In the main, the tend ency has been to follow closely the principles of the Bryan treaties.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08
SHED DESTROYED BY
 FIRE AT BUCKEYE

BUCKEYE. Dec. Fire at an early morning hour destroyed one of the sheds at the Buckeye Transfer company The shed at one time was used for horses but in late years had been used as a storage place and garage. c. c. Keeling, proprietor of the company, is now engaged in hausing between Buckeye and Phoe- nix and in order to facilitate haul ing had purchased a one-ton Nash truck. At the time of the fire the truck was standing under the shed with a load of Sedan grass seed, there being about 50 sacks, valued at S250. No cause is given for the fire. It is understood that some insurance was carried
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08
BENEF|T MATINEE TO
 BE GIVEN SATURDAY

The Arizona Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher association will be hosts Saturday afternoon at special matinee performance at the Columbia theater for the benefit Of child welfare work. An unusual mo- ton picture program will be supple mented by an interesting series of numbers by pupils of the Arizona School of Music. There will be no advance in prices.
 One of the enjoyable numbers on the program will be two songs by Miss Bess Barkley. popular Phoenix soloist Miss Helen Hanley will give a dance. "Arlequin," and a sailors jig will be executed by Bernard Funk. Misses Frances and Dorothy Hamil- ton will interpret a Spanish dance, and a reading will be given by Lau- rene Futile. The picture program will be headed by Bubbles" starring Mary Anderson.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08

delegations met late today to con tinue their conversations" looking to a settlement of the Shantung con troversy. MT. Hanihara, for Japan, agreed that all public properties in the former German leasehold would be transferred to China, subject to the refunding by China of all moneys spent by Japan under Japanese tenure.
 China's refusal to pay Japan for the properties developed under the German regime must. however, be re- ferred to Tokio. The Japanese dele gation accepted the Chinese refusal, it was said, after China agreed as to the refunding for expenditures of inn provements made by Japan.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08

them take off his handcuffs and the Oregon boot they had put on him for further security. he handcuffed them. Just before he left, one ot them begged him to release them. After some negotiations with them he decided to do so. They told him that they would give him a start of 20 minutes before they would raise an alarm.
 He took the handcuffs off and left by the window. Instead of waiting 20 minutes, he said, they probably succeeded in giving the alarm within less than two minutes, for it was but a short time before the train began to slow down. Then it came to a stop, and search of the surrounding country was begun.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08
NEW TIME SCHEDULE

NOGALES. Ariz., Dec. 7-President Obregon of Mexico, has issued a de- cree ordering that, beginning January l, hours of the day be numbered from to 24, instead of from to 12. as at present, according to word received here today. The decree, according to the reports received here, said that the change was made for scientific reasons and also because the 24-hour system was in use in several coun- tries in Europe.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08
OPPOSE BUREAU TRANSFER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.- Opposi- tion to the proposed transfer of the bureau of markets and bureau of forestry from the department of agri- culture to the jurisdiction of the sec retary of the interior was decided upon today at a meeting of the Ma tional Farmers union. A committee was appointed to wait upon members or congress and, if necessary the president, in an effort to prevent the changes.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08
ADMITTED ON SPECIAL ORDER

FL PASO, Dec. 7.-Juan Wah. Chinese merchant of Torreon and naturalized Mexican citizen. was ad- mitted to the United States at Fl Paso today on a special order from the department of labor at Washing ton Wah, who is here for the pur- pose of purchasing goods for his bus mess, was denied admission by local immigra ton officials who held his Mexican citizenship, as evidenced by a passport, did not affect his status as an inadmissable alien.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08
FAMOUS AUSTRIAN PHYSICIAN NOT TO HALTER INV WORK BECAUSE OF
 COOL RECEPTION BY PROFESSION
(RepubIican A. p. Leased Wire)

the cold shoulder America had turned against him. tonight he would propaby carry had announced earlier that he would o out" he said feeling against him anostes bred by though wonderful beyond description in their reception of his work he added Whether entirely health  would 1t
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08

Chicago's truant officers welcome the movies in schools of that city, because movies shown in the class room in connection with the lesson appeals to the boys and girls and in sure full attendanse- Lesson films on history. geography, health and nature study arouse a real desire to go to school.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-08

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Arizona republican., 1921-12-08
Official England
 Rejoices OUer Peace

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Middletown transcript., 1921-12-10

| then went to sea in the merchant ma
rine, and got my mates license, and
when l flashed my credentials on the
president Of the United States Of Co
lombia he give me job at "dos cientl
pesos ORC" per. That's Spanish for
two hundred bucks gold month. I've
been through two wars and got a
medal for sinkin' fishin' smack. I
talk Spanish just like native, don't
drink no more to speak of. and I've
been savin' my money. Some day
when get the price together I'm goin'
back to San Francisco, buy me nice
little schooner. and go tradin' In the
South seas. How they been comm
with you. Scraggsy. old kiddo?"
Lovely" replied Scraggs. "Just
simply grand. I'll pull ten thousand
out Of this job"
Mr.. Gibney whistled shrilly through
his teeth.
That's the ticket for SOUP" he said
admiringly. II tell you, Scraggs, this
soldier OF fortune business may be all
right, but it don't amount to much
compared to being sailor Of fortune,
eh, Scraggsy? Just as soon as I heard
there was u revolution in Mexico quit
my job in the Colombian navy and
come north for the pickin's. :
No, l amt been ir their rotten little
army. Dye think want to
90 around killin' people? There
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-10

t0T lIP sVOS0 Sus
amt no pleasure gettin' killed in the
mere shank of a bright and prosper
Gus life q dead hero don't
gather no moss, Scraggsy. Reads all
right in books, but it don't appeal
none to me. I'm for peace every time,
so right away as soon as heard Of
the trouble, says to myself: Things
has been pretty quiet in Mexico for
twenty years, and they're due to shift
things around pretty much. What
them poems need Is a man with an
imagination to help 'em out, and II
they've got the money. Adelbert P. Glib
ney can supply the brains So comes
north to Los Angeles, shows the in
surrecto junta my medal and my hon
orable discharges from every ship I'd
ever been in, includin' the gunboat Bo-
gotta, and l talked big and swelled
around and told 'em to run in some
arms and get busy. framed it all up
for this fllibuster trip you're on,
Scraggsy, only ! never did hear that
they'd picked on you. I told that cof-
fee-colored rat Of Lopez man to
hunt up Scab Johnny and he'd set him
right. but If anybody had told me you
mad the nerve to run the Maggie in on
this deal, Scraggsy, I'd a-called him a
liar. Scraggs, you're mucho-bueno-
that is, you're all right. I'm SO used
to talkin' Spanish I forget myself.
Still, there's one end Of this little deal
that amt exactly explained to all
hands. II I'd a-known they was char
term the Maggie, I'd have blocked the
game
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-10
GUN RUNNING.

Synopsis. - Captain Phineas p.
scraggs has grown up around the
docks Of San Francisco. and from
mess boy on a river steamer, risen
to the ownership of the steamer
Maggie. Since each annual in
spection promised to be the last Of
the old weatherbeaten vessel.
scraggs naturally has some diff
Guilty In securing a crew. When
the story opens, Adelbert p. Glib
ney, likable, but erratic, a man
whom nobody but Scraggs would
hire. Is the skipper, Neils Halvor-
sen, a solemn Swede, constitutes
the forecastle hands, and Bart Nc
Guffey, q wastrel Of the Gibney
type, retgns in the engine room.
With this motley crew and his an
cient vessel, Captain Scraggs is
engaged in freighting garden
truck from Halfmoon bay to San
Francisco. The inevitable happens:
the Maggie goes ashore in a fog.
A passing vessel hailing the wreck,
Mr.. Gibney gets word to a towing
ship ashore is the Yankee Prince,
with promise Of q rich salvage.
Two tugs succeed in pulling the
Maggie into deep water, and she
slips her tow lines and gets away
in the fog. Furious at the decep-
ton practiced on them, Captains
Hicks and Flaherty. commanding
the two tugboats. ascertain the
identity of the Yankee Prince"
and, fearing ridicule should the
facts become known along the wa
ter front, determine on personal
vengeance. Their hostile visit to
the Maggie results in Captain
Scraggs promising to get q new
boiler and make needed repairs to
the steamer. Scraggs refuses to
fulfill his promises and Gibney and
McGuffey strike" With marvel
Gus luck, scraggs ships fresh
crew. At the end of few days
Of wild conviviality Gibney and
McGuffey are stranded and seek
their old positions on the Maggie.
They are hostilely received, but re-
main. On their way to San Fran
cisco they sight a derelict and Glib
ney and McGuffey swim to 1t. The
derelict proves to be the Chesa-
peake. richly laden, its entire crew
stricken with scurvy. Scraggs at
tempts to tow her in. but the Mag
gle Is unequal to the task and Glib
ney and McGuffey. alone. sail the
ship to San Francisco. their sal
wage money amounting to $1,000
apiece. His crew having deserted
him. Captain Scraggs induces them
to return At an ''old horse" sale
the three purchase two mysterious
boxes which they believe to con-
tain smuggled Oriental goods"
They find. instead. two dead Chi
namen. Scraggs seeks to double
cross" his two associates. but Mr..
Gibney outwits him and makes a
satisfactory financial settlement
with the Chinese company to
whom the bodies have been con-
signed. leaving scraggs out in the
cold.
Middletown transcript., 1921-12-10
CHAPTER TX.


Even after allowing for the expendl-
lures on the engine weighing heavily
on Captain Scraggs, that individual
continued mOrose and more than ever
inclined to be sarcastic. Mr.. Gibney
commented on the fact to Mr.. McGuf'
fey.
Hes troubled financially. Glib"
"Well, you know who troubled him,
don't you. Bart?'
II mean about the cost O. them re-
pairs in the engine room. Unless he can
come through in thirty days with the
balance he owes, the boiler people are
goin' to libel the Maggie to protect
their claim"
Mr.. Gibney arched his bushy eye
brows. "How do you know" he de-
manded.
"He was a-tellin' me-" Mr.. McGuffey
admitted weakly.
swell, he 1T a-tellin' me-" Mr..
Gibney's to lfwere ominous; he
glared at h tiend suspiciously as
from the Ne .ie's cabin issued forth
Scraggsy's vice raised in song.
Hello! The old boys thermome-
ter's gone up, Bart. Listen at him.
Ever O. thee he's fondly dreamin'.
Somethin's busted the spell an I'll
bet a cooky it was ready cash." He
menaced Mr.. McGuffey with rigid
index finger. Bart" he demanded,
did you loan Scraggsy some money!
The honest McGuffey hung his head
"A little Bit" he replied childishly
what dye call little bitT'
'"Three hundred dollars, Glib"
"Secured?''
He gimme his note at eight pei
cent. The savin's bank only pays
four"
rs the note secured by endorse.
ment or collateralT
"No."
"Hum-m-m! Strange you didn't say
nothin' to me about this till I had
to pry It out O. you, Bart"
swell, Scraggsy was feelin' SO dog.
g0ned blue"
'The TRUTH" Mr.. Gibney insisted
firmly, "the truth, Bart"
swell. Scraggsy asked me not to say
anythin to you about It."
"Sure. He knew I'd kill the dca!
He knew better'n to try to nick me fol
three hundred bucks on his DANCED
worthless note. Bart, why'd you dc
it,"
"Oh, f,-ll, Glib, be q good feller,'
poor McGuffey pleaded. Don't be
too hard on Oh Scraggsy."
"Were discussin' you, Bart. Pears
to me you've sort O. lost confidence
In your old sl:ipmate, amt you:
Pears that way to me when you &C,
sneaky like"
McGuffey bridled. II amt sneak.
"A rose by any other named be
Just as sweet" Mr.. Gibney quoted
you poor, misguided simp. If yor
ever see that three hundred dollars
again you'll be lot older'n you arr
now. However, that amt none O. my
business. The fact remains, Bart, tina,
you conspired with Scraggsy to keeI
things away from me, which shows
you amt the man thought you were
so from now on you go your way an
Ill 60 mine"
II got a right to do as blasted
please with my money" McGuffey de
tended .hotly. II amt no child to bs
lectured to-"
"Considerin the fact that you
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