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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
Defer Consideration of
Disarmament
tBy United Ncws.l


WASHINGTON. May Decentralization by
the Senate Of Senator Borah's disa rmamcnt
amendment to the naval appropriations bill
has been deferred by debate which has de-
vrlopcd over tho suspension OF work on the
Charleston. s. C.. dry dock. and the Alameda
AL naval supply base.
The Senate expected to vote on Borah's
amendment today, and to approve the naval
bill. but Southern Senators intcrposed objcc-
tons Senator Borah urged Senator Smith
the Charleston project until vote had been
taken on disarmament. but Smith declined TO
do this.
His attack the committees amendment
was aided by Other Southern Senator's. Smith
charged that work was being delayed because
Of scctona ism. and because the dominant
party comes mostly from territory north OF
Cape liattcras, where there are eighteen dry
docks.
Senator Robinson. of Arkansas. attacked
establishment OF base at Alameda he
cause OF the proximity OF the existing base at
Mare Island He said If the Alameda project
were started. ii would entail an eventual cx-
pcniituro or slco.0OO.00o.
Senator Poindexter in charge OF the bill
declared no such would he spent and
that there intention OF abandoning
Mare Island. or duplicating its purposes at
Alameda.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

thing better from Harvey was hoped for but
nothing better was expected. But abroad
where Harvey is not understood, where his
voice is heard as the voice OF America, the
effect is likely to be marked. TO Europe
he has torn aside the veil of American altru-
ism. all sentiment from its entry into the
war, all noble purpose from its sacrifice at
the side Of the allies. and has revealed it
as matcrialistic nation. selfish in the
inception Of its conflict and grasping for the
undone Americas greatest achievement, the
greatest. hottest achievement of any nation
since history began. lmpregnated by this
Harvey view of Amcricanism, Europe here
of our unselfshness and disntercst edness
in its affairs. This new viewpoint is likely
to be reflected in its future relations with
us and in the adjustment OF those grave
be rejected. we doubt not, in the settlement
OF the Silesian controversy should il reach
point where this country is involved, and
to which Harvey has been named official OBJ
server for the President
Harvey has had his political reward. He
received his quoted price for his campaign
services. That should be sufficient, without
doing further damage by his crude touch
on international affairs, In the name of
dcccncy, he should come home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Bf HENRY EDWARD WARMER
I IlcllcYe

peiiere in many things that seem
10 you, the substance Of n dream
Inc Unstable fabric OF the Road
vi light, from Luna's far abode
In things L cannot see. nor hear
Nor t"uch-yet which arc ever near
so close, that We sit side by side
when would muse at cvcntidc.
peiieve in fairies! Dare one doubt
VINO lives when they come scampering out
FROM leafy hooks among the trees
riding = Whispering April breeze
TossinS the foam. laughing at me-
Watching whore beaches kiss the Sea?
I3elieve in fairies? This life through
Nothing than fairies is more true.
bclSve in love! Aye. laugh who will!
Love rules this world of sorrow stnI.
AND licking shells sound not above
The GuietinE song of Mistress Love!
Let Hate. Distrust. Suspicion ride
wars swollen sanEuinary tide.
And 10 destruction rush ahead
Love soothes the living. mourns the dead.
J believe in God. And ! nave known
Sermons to issue forth from stone:
And shall sorrow not. nor grieve
For peace is In what believe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
Nuc:IlIlIIurICs.

Mrs, T.. V. s., Richmond--A person
VINO has little or no education, who
reads nttle and is In no sense n
scholar, gets along well with n voco.
hulary Of little more than thousand
words. The number of words that n
person uses In his ordinary conversa
non grades from thousand uD 10
scholarly man. II is said that every
person has three vocabula rics-tbc
iirst, or smallest, that and in sneak
ing or ordinary conversations: tho
second or next largest, the writing
vocabulary, that >used when we write
and have timc to choose our words
and pick the best we know. and the
thirn. or largest. our reading voca.
bulary. or those words OF which we
know the meaning when used nv
others. hut which we seldom or never
employ In our own use. Shakespcarc
holds the record for the. number Of
Is said to have used - 600
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
MINIATURE ALMANAC
WILL INVESTIGATE COAL TAX
LEVIED BY PENNSYLVANIA
GBy Associated Press. ]

WASHINGTON, May 20.-Attorney-
Genera! Daugherty would be directed
under resolution introduced today
by Representative MacGrcgor, Rcpub-
lican, New York. to determine wheth-
er the l and IL per cent ad
Valorcm tax levied by the State Of
pennsylvania on anthracite coal
mined in that Commonwealth Is In
violation OF tho Federal Constitution
and II so to take steps to have it's
enforcement suspended.
imposition OF tho tax. Mfr. Mac
Gregcr said. would furnish tho basis
for further increased price of anthra-
cite coal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
LEAVES 100000 FOR
BENEVOLENT PURPOSES
[By Associated PIECES. !

MEDFORD, MASS. May 2o.-Public
requests totaiing 100000 were made
in the will Of Daniel Warren Law
renee, former distillcr and philan-
thropist, made public today. The cree
lion Of n hospital was provided for
by gilt OF 100000. Other bcquests
included $4,000 for lunches for Med
ford high-school students. sac, 900 for
Medford's nativc-horn poor. and
fund for public band concerts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
Struinlng the Allied Accord

r" HERE is dynamite underlying the Up
per Silesian controversy. Nothing has
happened since the signing of the peace
treaty that has brought Il severcr strain on
allied accord The issue goes beyond the
question OF the respective claims of Ger
many and Poland TO the coal mines and
industries of Upper Silesia. 1t involves Il
conflict Of interests and ideals gravely dan
gcrous To the peace OF Europe. Lloyd
George gave some inlmation OF the sources
OF the friction when he warned France that
the future OF the world and especially of
Europe will be determined by old and new
friendships" Lloyd George may have felt
himself justified in the Incorporate criti-
cism he directed at French policy; hut
France refuses To see ii in that light and
has been greatly angercd al his insinua-
tons. Hence. when the allied supreme
council meets Sunday to discuss the settle
mcnt OF the boundary dispute, il will likely
be in an ugly temper.
IL Is in The matter of the broad European
policy that undcrlies the boundary DISPUTE
that the United States is constrained 10
take Il lively interest in the controversy
AS the Washington administration views it,
nothing is more distinctly European uucs-
ton than boundary dispute. hut the gray
ny oi inc situutlpn lies III the fact that the
prcseM ilare-up may lead to.other European
difficulties. This government is Immediately
concerned that there be no disorders I'm Flu
rope and world difficulties be settled be-
cause OF their potential, if not their present.
danger.
For this reason, il is stated Ambassador
Harvey, who will sit in the council as tic
representative of President Harding has
been instructed to keep Washington
promptly and accurately informed on every
development relating 10 Silesia, althour, bc
VIII take no part in the discussions and will
express no opinion as to the settlement
However, il the supreme council when i,
takes up the question should reach n dead
lock Impossible TO break by reason OF the
lenseness OF popular feeling il is not inn
probable that In order 10 proven, a rupture
Of allied concert it might me willing 10
refer tho question to the United States. II
such u proposal sWere made under agree
ment OF the disPntants that Il decision was
to be reached strictly on the merits of the
case, II is likely that our government wouId
not be unwilling 10 act in the matter.
The Governor of Yves, Virginia has dis
covered that State has obligations ms VOL
as rights and If il elects To discharge IL
Obligations, II also has the potential energy
| WITH which TO do so; hence he has nro
| claimed martial law in the mining dis,rict
! where therc has been raised so much hades
fl,l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
INFORMATION BUREAU

inquire" regarding almost INV
.onir' efcept'ng ON legal md incident
ihaniries are answered directly by
personal letter. Ecif-nddren.eS
Stamped envelope Is required. Ad-
49, inc Times-Dispntch Informa-
ton bureau, Richmond, VA,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
TARIFF BILL CONFERENCE
REPORT ADOPTED IN SENATE

fEy international News Service. !
WASHINGTON, May 2O.--The SEN
ate this afternoon adopted the con-
ference report on the emergency
tariff bill by vote Of 81 to 25 SEN
ator Moses, Of New hampshire. was
the only Republican voting against
the report.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
Typ;caIly Harvey

n GORGE HARNEG'S first public utter
( NJ ance as ambassador at the Court of
st. James is immensely pleasing to two
classes of Americans first, the irreconcil
ables, the Bornhs, the Johnsons and all the
other little Americans" TO whom the very
name OF the league of nations is annthema
second, to ali whose hatred of Woodrow Will
Saon is so unreenting and bitter that it fol-
lowed him TO what WIS expected TO be his
deathbed, whose hearts even rejoice
as they read the indecent iinSs OF the man
whose campaign sacrege was rewarded
with the highest post in the diplomatic
service.
To ali Americans who rejoiccd in Amer
ica's leadership who know it was inspired
and made possible by unselfsh motives,
whose loyalty To the nation and TO the ma
tons dead in Franco rises above personal
hatreds and political dislikes, whose vision
is bread enough TO visualize the vast scope
OF Americas task in the world growing out
of its glorious share in the world war; the
Harvey speech is discouraging and disap-
pointing. But il is in no wise surprising.
1t is just such speech as he expected
to make. The responsibilities and delicacy
of his high position have not sobered him
,,, !,
tio ,.,r.ssodor uo : s,;u .,o
sharp-tonguet, vitrolic. blunt Harvey that
-, - ,,,o ~, o,,. ,, , III.
,, ~; o,;,;,
,o,,so oxco,,, ~. n;s ~ ,.o,o, .o,n.,
i,taros,s urt NOW c,as.o aim r,
fash &C senator ,Iiichcocr sov. no ,s
",oadod with nautical dvnami,c and ,iah,o :,
\ po off at any minute" II anv,bi,c b.d hoo,
needed In convince America Of Tho unw;s-
dom of tho Uorva, annointmcn, HE addross
before The Pilgrims Society in I.ondo, fur
nishes the conclusive proof
u .
ro,,. - ,,..a.,
ain c,,arroa 70 ronor, ,no v,ows =, ,ha
lp.;a,, lIi ire,,,,ar,,,, .,
$40, nerr,i, co ros,r;c,oa . ,.io, ., ,i ,,.
90 Cor ala :, c,rr,. ii,n :; H.,
q yesr ,ban oven onioi,,s ., ,ho o,,,
4 zion hetrav ,hoir alarm. ,,,, h.s,u,. oo.u
sst,,eir e,nlona,inns Thov ,r,. o,,ior .,
ont ,ha, Harycv.s final wa, h,,,.o, CO., ,,o
siIeague OF nations, so far as the United States
sfis concerned was merely paraphrase of
q Mr.. Harding utterances both before and
8 after his election. But the tearing TO tat
rStprS of all idpaliSm of all scrtf,r.,, -,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
Spirit of Virginia Press

The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch SAYS Hamp-
ton Roads sends message to all virginia to
this effect: Hampton Roads stands ready
with any influence il has in State and ma
tional affairs TO aid any other section OF
Virginia in solving its problems 1t has an
nounced policy OF State wide co -operation
1t believes thht any development that will
hclp any one section of Virginia will re-
dound to the benefit OF the State as a whole
1t is not selfish propositions: il is "A matter
OF grave moment that Virginia take it's part
ms "a factor in the development OF the water
borne commerce of the nation IL she is not to
he surpassed by her sister states"
Discussing the proposed changes in the in
come tax laws. the Bristol Herald Courier
says; Exemptions OF $4,000 and $1,000
might have been reasonable when the cost
Of living was about half what it is now but
il is a hardship at this time md an unncces-
sary hardship. The government can raise
revenue to pay expenses without taking from
men money which they need to feed and
clothe their families and dependents"
The Portsmouth Star is hopeful II SAYS:
MI partisan considerations aside the prcsi-
ucn' has done the best he could in the al
scncc of the ratification of the treaty by send
ing representative to the supreme council
That may eventually mean that we shall he
allowed 10 do our duty and redeem ourselves
In the eyes OF the world. And every step
in that direction is to be encouraged"
The Newport News Times Herald observes:
"a Delaware fisherman boasts that he caught
n carp weighing Twenty-Five pnunda II a
man down in This meek OF the woods "a 90, d
catch any sort OF a carp. he would be ashamed
to own it,
The Roanoke Times observes: Lady .Astor
tered The American art of advertising with
out seeming to-"
Tn" Norfolk NIrginian-liot explains mat
icrs as follows: Hampton Roads il sub
jcct on which Virginia's East and West can
meet with community of ntcrcst--and on
which they should meet with community of
purpose. This harbor is Virginia's greatest
asset ana 10 drive HON" "A clear realization
"f lis value 10 the commonwealth az n
Who'll" rs the object OF the State Port Com
missions tour through the Central and West
crn portions OF the state"
The Staunton Sews-I Leader comes back at
Cuestioncr Edison thus: AN educated person
might memorizc tho thousand and one facts
aud Gates MIR. Edison sets up as a test OF
education, but /; he has no use for them he
:. quickly forgets them. y trained mind is an
educated mind, whether II remembers where
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
To Repair monument Elevator.

WASHINGTON. May 2o.-The House
today cnme to the rescue of tourists
who have heen compelled to walk to
the top Of the Washington Monu-
mont 1t passed asshilhappropriatinx
5000 to repair the elevator.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
comp'roIler" of Currency and rren.-

-; 1. NJ. Heathsville.--The Comp
trolier of the Currency has pcnernI
charge of the administration OF laws
ieiatilC to national. banks, superviscs
inc othciai examinations OF hanks, tho
EIahtIhE or bank charters, and takes
posScss'oh OF any national bank
which may become insolvent. The
comptroller OF the Treasury has gen
ernl charge OF the auditing of ac
counts or the Treasury Department..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

internationally pleasant the decision
OF Germany to pay up mag le" says the New
port News Press. 1--WE have yet to hear that
'he lower rate OF Federal reserve bank dis
counts VIII apply TO the bonds that will be
uttered to make the promise good
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

we got our borax and who invented loga-
rithms Or not. for II knows how and where to
OBTAIN the desired information quickly when
ever II may have occasion to use It,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
Serve supper for pnr.on,r.

supper VIII he served by the womcn
OF the Ginter Park Methodist Church
at the new school building next
Thursday night from to . o'clock
for the purpose OF raising funds for
the parsonage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
Theater alendar
ACADEMY-kcith vaudeville.
y ] ] y u = E.uXcnE l,Hriun

"Gildcd Lies"
BitOADWAf Truth About
Husbands: also Miss Manila Mar
tan. star OF Son OF Tarzan," APP
pears In person.
i.yRIC-Sorman Kerry and Zcnn
V. kectc In Proxies
lSlS--Gcorgc trliss In The
DEVIL
EICERIRD-Jac Perrin. in
The OUTLAW" and william Dun
REN-,The Diamond Queen and
can. In Fighting Fate"
''Beyond the Trail
S-Constancc TalmadIc in
Mammals Affair
,N1CTOR-All-s,ar east in The
Idol Dancer"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
The Weather
FURNISHED by U. g. wentI,cr Bureau.

Forecast: Virginia
Partly cloudy to1in,: To-
morrow fair, MILD tenn :
pernturc.
North Cnrolina Tn
settled t0,iny; tomorrow.
fair. with rtsinE tenn
prrnture. moderate east
winds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
chnrconI Eph.. pnil, Thought.

hit got T. be dat efn "A man make, a
million doiiahs.' said Charcoal Eph. rumi-
natively. hc jcs' as pore as Uncle Eph. kase
he cyarn't buy muffin tall via hit 'ccptin. junk
Eat n pigsfoot. Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

We may be wrong, hut it's an even bet that
those douchhoys who chose Atlanta grand
mother for their Fairy Queen looked only at
her skirts and mistook her for her grand
daughter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

Now that Volsiead enforcement is about TO
be suspended temporarily for lack OF funds
the railroads may he expected to restore their
excursion rates to Baltimore.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

Important il true: The Blue and Gray most
any day now may resume hostiltics in the
Swamps of Virginia, as programmed by George
Harvey. Baldcrdash and poppycock!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

out in Portland ore. citizens are praying
for the City Council. but after giving our
Council the once we have decided to
do our praying for the city
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

Who or what was Iiipolito Unanuc. a states
man or n cocktail? Answer quickly or you
cant expect to get ty the Edison test
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

In the controversy blondes and brun-
cites we favor the one that happens to be
present. or IL both. then it is neutrality for us
Safety first
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
Up With the Times
by Is. q. II,

Georgia police reported seeking
Tiger Woman but here In Virginia nearly
every one is seeking for Blind Tiger" wo-
man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

Scientist discovers that bootleg liquor will
petrify fruit. That may account for remark
or friends and relatives as they gaze upon
features az one who drank the stuff: Doesn't
he look natural"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

Air mail service may he discontinued, hut
that is no reflection Mr.. Burleson who
kept the service in the mir for eight years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

Old Doc Brady still talks about old fash :
Toned mothers, Is il possible the Doc still
believes there is such thing?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
Local Temperature Yesterday.
Local Rainfall.

haintal! " hours ending i. NJ. None
hhlnthil ~ hours ending i. Nj. None
ENress since Matcn ! .......,..... 81
Exccss since January ........ ? so
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
IocnI OhservntIon, AID b r.. M. Yr.t.rdl,
special Data.

Wind direction, SOU hcast; wind velocity
q. weather at T.. NJ, partly cloudy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

epBLdsnED day In 'hs ,ear 2. h, ~ s1nrn
gstspatrh Publishing Co.., Inc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21

BIl a Gil OF L l Z = -
Washington. ltl0 SeW
SurI Avenue: New norh
civ. rim ASe NC
nul,,Iinr: Chicago. hco-
MES Gus Buiiutng: fnh-
u,l.ipliIn. CVIuniai Trust
Auil,ilnE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-21
ADDRESS ALL COMMON
lCATloSG to Tile Times
Dispatch aud NOT tv W.
diriuuAtA

TELEPHONE: Ilnn.iuiph
]. Private lBrnuch EI-
change connccunG Sith
ali departments
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16

from practically every nation Of the
world. This will make eventually for
easie' domestic money rates. accom-
panied by an expansion of loans. II
would be more desirable II gold could
he accumulated abroad to strengthen
currency systems. to re- establish credit.
and in this wise aid in restoring
equilibrium and stability to interna-
tional exchanges.
"There is better outlook in labor
circles. Labor gradually, and not
without strong resistance and re-
luctance, Is accepting the inevitable
wage reductions reported from all over
the country. Further reduction in labor
costs whom extended to railroad labor
will greatly stimulate the entire busi-
ness structure"
Hughes & Dier After riding
around in airships, as 1t were. for the
last couple Of years the world is grad
ually getting down to earth, travelling
along those safe paths which always
lead To sound and substantial pros
perity.
THE period Of outrageous proftcer 4.
ing, reckless expenditure and disturbed
conditions is rapidly disappearing. All
lines of business are getting down to n
sound economic basis and improvement
is TO be noted in many directions.
THE TRADER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-16

serve strength Of the Federal Reserve
system is being steadily built UP and
should shortly cross the So per cent
mark, that figure representing a Ia per
cent betterment from the low level Of
last year. Additional disappointments
are likely to be experienced in the mat
ter Of dividend reduction and omis-
eions, but all these testify to the grow
Ing necessity of keeping distributions
within earning capacity, which is GER
tnnly a sound business policy. While
the market in the recent animated ad-
vance outstripped the real improvement
In tho general situation, there is as yet
nothing to cause us to alter our pre-.
cious opinion that the better grade Of
securities still can be safely purchased
on any further backset."
Jones & BalSer-"The mining situa =.
ton throughout the country continues
to show a decided Improvement.
Further advances have occurred in the
price of both silver (foreign) and lead.
Increased demand has also been noted
for copper and with the German rppara-
tion question settled spurt in the
foreign demand Is anticipated. That
gold producers are gradually bene-
tting by lower operating costs is in
dicated by the news that the country 8
taulHs koiu COInpHny mas rcSutneu
dividend payments, discontinued since
| 1919"
Edward h. Smith & Co.-'"The de-
velopments in the last week looking to
world wide improvement in business
and financial conditions were Of pro-
nounced character.
Germany has accepted uncondi-
tionally the ultimatum of the Allies. IL
| its terms are fulfilled. n serious obstacle
to world readjustmcnt will have been
removed. The effect upon the trade OF
the United States and international eS-
changes should be direct and definite,
subject to the possibility of the passage
of inequitable tariff laws at Washing =,
ton that might discourage sellers. of
goods TO us. The foreign situation,
however, pending settlement By Ger
many. must remain factor for con.
sideratiop so long as there is danger OF
French invasion Of the Ruhr district.
"An enormous inflow Of gold con-
tinuss to come into the United States