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country Is framed. During this time
the mandatory Power may use troops
and local levies 'for the protection OF
the country" BY the time the organic
law is framed--three years from the
date upon which the mandate is ap-
proved by the League OF Nations-offi-
cials believe that such dispositions will
have been taken as will prevent the pos
sibility OF an invasion OF India from
Mesopotamia-
Views OF Sbrewd oil Men.
Certain shrewd oil men also foresee
that the same dispositions may confirm
the present holders rights 10 certain
most desirable prospects The same
pro- o-Mesopotamian party also is the one
which is most vigorous in pushing peace
with Russia They want the assurance
doubly sure.
Meanwhile the Foreign Office here
insists that the exclusion OF prospectors
from Mesopotamia is by no means anti
American. A Foreign Office official told
THE NEW YORK HERALD correspondent
tonight that "Mesopotamia is closed to
preserve it for all prospectors and COM
mercial travellers" ana that mot only
have passports been refused to Ameri-
cans but TO hundreds Of Britons also"
how long this condition would last, but
said there would be no travellers allowed
there until order had been restored
throughout the country. However, re-
ports from Mesopotamia recently have
been encouraging and indicated that a
stable Arab Government under British
tutelage was not far off.
Measures for disarming the tribes,
whatever these measures are, were de-
scribed as being so successful that COM
plete disarmament was expected this
month.
In one district, where the entire tribe
had risen. moro than 5000 rifles We're
collected without the aid of imperial
troops. AS soon as the disarmament Is
completed, II was stated, local self-gov-
ernment will be introduced throughout
the country. Sir Percy Cox has reported
that an Arab Council of State was al
ready functioning in Bagdad, but even
this is marked by one of the defects in
the British attempt to guide the Arabs.
Although tribal anlmosities seem
reconciled. sharp religious contest has
been fomented because all the more i'm
portant Governmental posts have already
been given to the Sunna Mohammedians.
The Shah Mohammedians contend that
their efforts were principally responsible
for the granting of Arab government and
point out that all except one member
of the Council is a Sunnite. and that one
exception is the Minister OF Finance, who
Is a Jew.
Difference I'm Mohammednps.
THE Sunnites are the so-caled or
thodox Mohammedans. They hold that
the Sunna. or traditional part of the
2loslem law. was not, like the Koran,
committed to writing by Mohammed,
out was preserved from lip to lip by his
disciples. However, they receive the
Sunna as OF equal Importance with the
Koran. The Shah believes that Ali,
first cousin Of Mohammed and husband
of his daughter Fatima. was the first
legitimate imam or successor OF the
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n used to be?' This would
nearly always be the first
remark Id hear whenever I met an
old friend or acquaintance. And they
were right. No doubt about it, was
fast putting on weight to noticeable
extent.
At first I took it as a sure sign Of
vigorous health. had always thought
that the accumulation of fat was Ma
lures way of storing up health and
energy sort Of reserve to draw
upon In time OF need. SO revelled
in my good fortune and felt genuinely
sorry for my friends who were not so
favored by Nature.
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But soon my condition be-
gan to be serious. 1 was get
ting altogether too fat. My
increasing stoutness began TO
be about all ] could think OF
it entirely occupied my
mind. My friends began to
mention it. / couldn't walk
a block without putting. My
heart became affected,
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interior of this country will always be
Bedouin. who are the only people who
can live there. Emir Feisal should be
recognized as King OF the northern
Arabs. with his father. Hussein. Sultan
OF HedJaz' as khalif. England prom
ised these people their independence.
France and England should both get
out"
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Prophet and rejects the first three califs
Of the Sunnis as usurpers.J
Nevertheless the partial evacuation or
Meso potania by the British forces is
already under way. Although troops
have been coming into the country from
India to relieve those sent back, II IS
now stated that a score or more battal-
Ions have been ordered home and will
not be replaced. A definite programme
Of evacuation undoubtedly awaits not
only the paciflcation of the country but
The determining Of the final form Of the
British mandate in Paris next week.
This situation again illustrates the
absurdity OF the League OF Nations po-
sition. for while the Allied Supreme
Council is sitting in London next week
considering the amendment OF the
Treaty of Sevres, the Council OF the
League in Paris will be considering the
form of the mandates derived from that
treaty. Arthur ]. Balfour, Lord Presi-
dent OF the Council of the British EN-
pire, has just gone to Paris after ex-
tensive conferences with Premier Lloyd
George and Mr.. Churchill. In this con-
nection it may be said that Great
Britains ablest and shrewdest elder
statesman" has already proved how
well he can manage the League OF
Nations Council, with one ear 10 the
telephone from LOWING street,
1t is frankly expected here that the
Council of the League will modify the
British mandate In some respects. but
it is not believed that II can be induced
to tighten the burdens the mandate I'M
poses or TO increase Great Brttain's re-
ward, over both of which points those
who want Great Britain to get out Of
Mesopotamia and those who want her to
stay there criticize the mandate. Lord
Miner. whom Mr.. Churchill succeeded
in the Colonial Office last week, well ex-
pressed the Governments view OF the
situation.
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Evening journal., 1921-11-08

WOMEN IN
SEA CRASH
Mrs. NJ. S. Jackson and Miss
Weeks Have Thrilling
Experience
LIFE-PRESERVERS
GRABBED BY ALL

MIS- NJ. s. jackson. superintendent
OF the Delaware Industrial School for
Girls. At Claymont. and Miss Grace
Weeks. OF Claymont. we're passen-
gers on the Clyde Line steamship
Apache which rammed and partly
sank the five-masted schooner Sim
gleton Palmer or Rehoboth, early
Sunday morning. The Apache's bow
was damaged and the ship was
shaken by the force OF the colli-
sion.
The passengers hastily dressed and
rushed on deck. and seeing the big
schooner looming up alongside the
Apache. and not knowing the ex-
tent OF the damage. all the passen-
gers got life-preservers which were
put on for emergency purposes.
While apparently there was great
danger for awhile. there was no SEM
blance to a panic. Mrs. Jackson said.
and an inspection showed the
Apache was able TO proceed to New
York.
Mrs. Jackson and Miss Weeks
had been on a two-weeks' trip TO
Florida. they going by train and re-
turning by steamship.
Evening journal., 1921-11-08
CLIMAX SOON
ON IRISH Peace
Ulster Cabinet Will Give
Answer TO Lloyd George
Thursday
SETTLEMENT DRAFT
IN CRAIG'S HANDS

LONDON. Nov. 8 Omitted Press.)
A climax in the Irish situation will be
reached Thursday. on that day the
Ulster cabinet will confer with Pre-
mier Lloyd George on the proposed
settlement requiring certain con-
cessions by that district
Should the Obstetrics refuse to
consider the proposition It was be-
lieved certain Lloyd George would
carry out his threat TO resign.
An official draft Of the proposition
was submitted last night TO Sir James
Craig. Ulster Premier. This. II was
learned today, may be placed before
the Ulster cabinet when the mem
bers arrive here tomorrow so that
its contents can be fully digested be-
fore Thursdays conference.
Among the members OF the Ulster
ministry who were summoned from
Belfast by telegraph last night were
the Marquis Of Londonderry. Z. A.
Archdale and ]. NJ. Barbour
At the conclusion OF Craig's con-
ference with Lloyd George last
night it was learned the former had
taken the attitude that listers
rights were So seriously affected by
the proposed settlement which in
cludes giving up two counties that
he refused to take the responsibility
for stating listers position.
The British governments inability
TO soften Craig's opposition TO the
compromise was known TO have
caused considerable perturbation
among Lloyd Georges supporters.
Evening journal., 1921-11-08
Stores CLOSE
ARMISTICEDAY
City Banks Likely to Re
main Open; Decide
Tomorrow
COUNTY OFFICIALS
TOOBSERVE HOLIDAY

Delaware laws fixing legal hoh-
days in this State not including Ar
miatlce Day. members OF the Will
mington Clearing House Association
were in a quandary this morning as
TO whether Friday is OF Is not to be
observed BY wilmington bankers as
holiday. The proclamation hy
President Harding and Governor
Denney asks that the day be OBJ
served as a legal holiday.
II Is likely that the banks will re-
main open IN Wilmington. IN the abb
sence OF a law designating Armistics
Day as legal holiday. several bank
ers said today.
Otho Rowland. president OF the
Equitable Trust Company. who also
is president OF the Wilmington
Clearing House Association express
ed the view this morning that the
banks would remain open Friday.
Several bankers said a meeting OF
the Clearing House Association in
all probability would be held to-
morrow morning TO determine the
course OF the Wilmington banks.
In all probability. the post
ofice will be closed, the Treasury
Department leaving the subject up
to the postmasters. provided the
force Is up with its work.
All OF the State. county and city
Offices will be closed, as will also the
public schools.
The Mercantile Section OF the
Chamber OF Commerce made a can
vass OF the large Market street
stores today and found that they TO-
gether with some OF the smaller
stores. will close all day Friday As
a result OF the action taken by the
big stores II is likely that all Market
street stores will be closed on that
day.
The Wilmington Public Library
officials announced today that the
library will be closed all day Friday.
Evening journal., 1921-11-08
REPORTSSHOW
ACTIVE Year
in REDCROSS
Much Accomplished by Bu-
reau of Hygiene and
Civilian Relief
URGE ALL TO HELP
in NEXT ROLL CALL

Reports of committees and the
election Of officers featured the an
nual meeting OF Delaware Chapter
OF the American Red Cross at the
Hotel dupont this afternoon. Judge
George Gray. president OF the chap
ter. presided and practically every
down-State branch was represented, 4,
either by delegates or proxies.
The reports OF chief interest dealt
with the work accomplished during
the year In the departments OF the
Bureau OF Hygiene and civilian re-
ief. Both bureaus had an extreme
ly busy year. as was reflected in the
reports presented.
The need for all workers entering
heartily into the coming roll call
campaign was emphasized because
OF the present need OF the ex-service
men who are being aided in every
particular and the progress OF the
instruction in instruction for home
nursing.
The wonderful work that the Bu-
reau Of Civilian Relief, Home Serv-
ice Section, has done under tnv Ill
rection o, Miss Madeline Draper was
visualized in her report TO Delaware
Chapter In preparing the members
for some Of the intensely interesting
data which her report contained,
reference was made to the fact that
instead Of this branch OF the work
being closed this year. It has been
necessary TO continue It and the
work viii have TO go for many year'
yet 10 come. In the report OF the bu.
continued on page eievenl
Evening journal., 1921-11-08
MACKLN ESCAPES
ROBBERY CHARGE

Charges OF highway robbery and
breaking and entering against War
dell Macklin were nolle pressed by
Deputy Attorney General Clarence
A. Switzerland in Court OF General
Sessions yesterday afternoon and
Judges Rice and Harrington ordered
Macklin's release from custody this
morning He was represented by
James Salisbury.
Macklin. with four other men,
was accused OF breaking and enter
ing the store OF the Delmarvia Rub
Der Company in West Eleventh
street and OF holding up a truck on
the Foulk road. There was no evi-
dence. however. 10 connect him with
the crimes. however.
Evening journal., 1921-11-08

HOW TOTTEN
DESERTEDHER
Kissed Her Goodbye, Then
Ran Away With 19-Year-
Old Teacher
NO NTIMATI0N OF
HIS UNFAITHFULNESS
speoIal 70 The EvenIng Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Nov. s.-Mrs. Ruth Tot
ten. the charming and accomplish
ed wife OF Roger L. Totten, the State
Board of Education statistician. has
broken her silence as TO the elope-
men. Of her husband. with Miss
Margaret Hill. the pretty 10 years
old Sussex County rural school
teacher. who left Dover together on
Thursday morning in his automobile
and who are now believed TO be in
New Jersey close to his birthplace.
Jersey City.
II was not until Mrs. Totten re-
celved the letter from her husband
dated Burlington. n j.. in which
he admitted having eloped with Miss
Hi and suggesting that she apply
To- a divorce. that she gave up hope
that his absence would be satisfac-
to.ily explained. This letter re-
suited in shattering all her confidence
ln-the man to whom she had been
mgrried FIVE years. Their nth we'd
ding anniversary having been OBJ
served only two weeks ago.
Il was with reluctance that Mrs.
Totten gave an interview. her reason
fof this being to keep the matter
from the public as much as possible
urtil she has a chance to communi-
Gaze with and see her parents. wnom
sha feared might see something IN
the public press that would cause
them TO misjudge things. She is ex-
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1921-11-08
PERSHINGIS
HOPEFUL Of
ARMSPARLEY
Believes Prospects Excellent
For Cutting Down the
Chances of War"
SAY PEOPLE WANT
RELIEF FROM BURDEN
BY A. L BRADFORD

Omitted Press stan Correspondent
Copyright. 1921. by United Press.)
WASHINGTON. Nov s.-General
John j. Pershing sees complete
success" for the arms Limitation con-
ference in Washington
The chief OF stan and general OF
the armies OF the United States so
expressed himself today In an exclu-
sive interview with the United Press.
on the eve OF the assembling OF the
conference.
on his first interview on arms linn
itation. Pershing says the conference
will be zone Of the most important
ever held"
He believes the prospects are ex-
cellent" for cutting down the chances
OF war.
He koonly realizes the burden
and sufferinEs OF the peoples OF
the world in modern armaments and
war.
Leader OF the American expedi-
tonary In France during the mos'
terrible war OF history and thii
country's greatest authority on mod
ern warfare. General Pershing n
giving his opinions on the confer
ence Is making an important contri
button to proper understanding o
this epochal event
General Pershing's opinions ar
valuable for another reason. He
just back In his Office in the wa
Department after a trip 10 Franc
and England where he decorate
CONTINUED on PAGE ElevenJ
Evening journal., 1921-11-08
TRADE
TRIP TAKEN TO
STATE TOWNS
Delegation of Wholesale
Men Motor Today to
Milford and Dover
CARRY BULLETINS;
GIVE LUNCHEONS
special to The Evening Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
MILFORD. Nov, s.-A delegation
from the Wholesale Section Of the
Chamber OF Commerce OF Whining
ton arrived here today on the first
OF series Of trips which are conf
IDENTIFY expected TO extend and ce-
ment business relations between
wilmington and the Delmarvia Pen
insula more firmly.
The delegation drove down from
wilmington by motor car. Those in
the party were:
The following members OF the
wholesale section Of the Chamber Of
Commerce and others who left VIII
mington this morning included
John A. Booker, William NJ. Fran
els. william Hannigan. W. r. Haz-
zard. ]. c. Sinclear. Henry Bush,
William d. Mullin. Charles II. Ten
Weeges, Frederick Brady. A. J..
Lang, I. B. Finkelstein, Harry Part
ington. W. A. Mode. David Roth,
Thomas Donaldson. Herbert Smith.
William A. Casey. Daniel p. Bar
nard. Wilmer L. Stradley, George F.
Huber, David A. Hay. W. F. Monigel.
John II. Moore. Mr. Craig. Harry J.
Harkins. Mr.. Allen. J. r. Witworth.
.F l.. Clark. b. F. Clymer, +. II. Tay-
lor. Andrew Eliason. Harry Wilson.
Captain James Taylor. George 2.
r-i-,- .ho r~.- Jack w. Wells and
william p. White.
The wilmington wholesale men
were greeted by a local committee.
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1921-11-08
GANGBURNS
AGAIN AFTER
STORE Theft
Apply Match in Widener
Shop After Ransacking
Last Night
POLICE THINK THEY
KNOW THE GUILTY

From information obtained by the
Bureau OF Police. II would appear
that at least two different gangs OF
robbers are operating In this city
at this time, but so far the officers
have failed 10 obtain any lnforma-
tion that would Justify them IN
making an arrest OF the suspects at
this time.
The grocery store OF Reuben
Widener. 1900 Lancaster avenue.
was broken open last night and
robbed. after which. according to
information furnished the Bureau Of
Police by fremen frst-o the scene.
the place was fired, probably for the
purpose OF covering the robbery.
Just how much was taken has not
yet been determined but the loss by
fire and theft is reported at $4,000
The fire loss is covered by insurance.
Mr.. Widener was aroused shortly
before o'clock this morning and
smelling smoke began an investi-
cation. which led TO the discovery
that his store was on fire. A still
alarm was sent by telephone TO the
police station and the Weccaco and
Union fire companies were sent out.
Continued on Page Eighteen.
Evening journal., 1921-11-08
SEEK RELEASE OF
MRS. OBENCHAIN

LOS ANGELES. Nov. Omitted
Press) Efforts TO force an immed-
late trial or obtain the release OF
Obenchain. charged with
the murder OF John Benton Kennedy.
were started by her attorneys today.
This move will be aided by attor-
neys for Arthur c. Burch. also held
for the Kennedy murder.
Attorneys for both defendants
agree that Mrs. Obenchain has the
best chance for acquittal. and they
believe they would influence a fav-
orable verdict for Burch. whose
plea OF insanity was denied by
Judge Reeve yesterday. Charles
Erbstein. Mrs. Obenchain's attorney.
will make his demand for an early
trial. while at the same time Burch's
will ask for a thirty day
delay for their client
Evening journal., 1921-11-08
SUGAR CONTRACT
CASE GOES OVER
Declaration Amended by
Plaintiff, Defendant Asks
Continuance
NEW JURY TO HEAR
1T ON DECEMBER 13

The suit OF the Franklin Sugar
Refining Company. OF Philadelphia.
against Holstein Harvey's Sons. In
corporated. OF this city. for $4,000
damages. growing out of an alleged
refusal Of the Harvey Company TO ac-
cept sugar contracted for following
the war. which was started in the
United States Court yesterday. was
resumed this morning. and after a
new legal turn developed the case
was continued until December 13,
when a new jury will be drawn TO
hear it.
The case Is attracting widespread
attention because OF the possible
bearing it may have on litigation
growing out Of refusals to accept
deliveries OF sugar under contracts
made at high prices during and after
the war all over the land.
The case before Judge Morris in
the United States Court in this city
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1921-11-08
PAYROLL BANDITS
TO PLEAD GUILTY

Francis Mckinney and Eddie
Wolfe. two youths who are alleged
10 have held up and robbed Philip
McRae. superintendent OF the Del
aware Pulp Mills and robbed him Of
s12.276. are expected to plead guilty
TO charges OF highway robbery in
Court OF General Sessions next Mon
day morning.
II had been intimated that the two
defendants would plead this morn
ing and they were brought TO the
Court House from the workhouse,
prior 20 the opening OF court. j.
Frank Ball is attorney for McKin-
ney and James Salisbury for Wolfe.
Evening journal., 1921-11-08
DAY
PROGRAM SOON
Arrangements Will be Com
pleted at Committee
Meeting Tomorrow
HONOR SERVICE
FOR "UNKNOWN"

Final details for the observance
OF Armistice Day here on Friday,
will be made al meeting OF the
general committee OF arrangements
tomorrow night, at 100 Ford Build
ing. The committee met last night
when Arrangements we're made for
the memorial services to be held in
the Garrick Theatre at 11.s0 o'clock
Friday morning.
This service Will be preceded by a
procession OF the American Legion
posts from the City Building John
p. Eckles was named as marshal OF
the parade. All Legion men are ask
ed 70 take part. reporting In uniform
at 10.45. The body will act as an es-
cort to the Gold Star mothers who
will be guests OF honor at the Car
rick Theatre services.
Lieutenant Governor J. Danforth
Bush is general chairman OF the
committee on arrangements
The gold ballroom OF the Hotel
DUPONT will be the scene OF fes-
tive ball on Friday evening In which
men and women prominent in every
walk OF life will take part.
The main corridor OF the Public
Building will be resplendent with
lights and bunting for the public
dance 10 be held under the auspices
OF the city authorities.
Another event OF unusual inter
est on Friday night will be the ex-
ercises In the Playhouse in honor
Of the Unknown Soldier" under
the auspices Of the Benevolent Pio-
neer Literary Association. Addresses
will be made by former Judge
George Gray for the Delaware Red
Cross. and Henry p. Scott for the
Service CITIZENS.
The occasion promises TO be a not
able one. as Governor William D..
Denney. Lieutenant-G Governor J..
Danforth Bush and Bishop John j..
Monaghan. Of the Diocese OF Will
mington. have promised TO attend.
Two former army chaplains will at
tend the exercises. the Rev. Joseph F.
Kelly. OF Plainfeld. \. j.. who was
chaplain with the 59th Pioneer In
fantry. and served with the unit
OF the regiment on the front, wher
the armistice was signed, and the
Rev. Martin Fahy, chaplain OF the
153d Ammunition Train, 27th Divi-
sion. The public is invited to at
tend the meeting. no tickets being
required.
The hands OF the clock in the old
City Hall have been pointed at 12
indicating the hour for silent prayer
on Armistice Day.