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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-02-24
FACTS ABOUT corroN

Production of cotton in Russia Is
confined almost exclusively to the
Asiatic provinces Of Turkestan and
Transcaucasa.
Since the outbreak Of the Great
War in 1914 production Of cotton in
Russia has averaged about 100000
bales annually.
World carry-over at July 81, 1921,
Of cotton outside Of the United States
was 100000 bales greater than it
was at the end of the previous year.
World carry-over at July 81, 1921,
of cotton grown in the United States,
according to Hester, was 6,086,O0O
bales.
During the year 1919 the produc-
tion of worlds mill supply of cotton
contributed by each country was as
follows: United States 56.7 per. cent.
British India, 22.4 per cent. Egypt,
So per cent. Chian, 81 per cent.
Brazil, 2.8 per cent. Russia 2.2 per
cent. All other 4.3 per cent
World production of cotton for fac
ed for factory consumption in 1919
is indicated by u. S. Census figures
to have been 19,260,00O bales, not in
, cluding 1872, 900 bales of linters in the
United States.
| Word prodution cf cotton for fac
tory consumption in 1919 was 1,100,-
600 bales greater than the amount
consumed.
World consumption Of American
cotton is runnin g25 per cent below
what it did last year, but the estimat-
ed production, government figures, is
100000 bales greater.
There is now enough cotton in the
world, unspun, to last nearly two
years.
Cotton is produced extensively in
mGIly sections of China. Most of it is
spun by hand in the homes of the peo-
pie, but reliable estimates place the
quantity of Chinese cotton from the
crop of 1919 which reached com.
mcrcial channels at 100000 bales.
During the years 1862 and 1868 to.
tai production in the United States
averaged less than $4,000 bales OF
cotton annually. The world managed
to get along.
First cotton seed planted in Vir
!, ginia at jamestown in 1907. Cottor
was introduced into all the southern
! colonies by the first settlers.
The Spanish invader in 1919 found
cotton clothing in common use il
Mexico, and Cortez received gifts OF
fine cotton fabrics from the hand OF
the great Montezuma.
Statements to the effett that Egyp
tian mummies were wrapped in cot
ton fabrics have BEEN disproved.
In the first chapter of Esther deiin
ite refernce is made to the use Of cot
ton hanging" at the feast which King
Ahasuerus gave about $40 B. C.
World carry-over of American cot
ton at July IL, 1920, was 6,149,08!
> bales.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-02-24
PRoTRAcTED MEETING

The Rev. E. c. Snyder will begin
a protracted meeting at Pine Grove
Church on the night Of February 15,
at o'clock. Everybody invited to at
tend, especially the ministers of
Chesterfield. J.H. White.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-02-24
NOTICE

The books of registration for the
town of Chesterfield are now open at
the Clerks office for the registration
of voters within the town.
F. M. Cannon, Registrar.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-02-24
STAFFORD SCHOOL
ORGANIZES LITERARY SOCIETY

The students of Stafford school or
ganized literary society. The follow
ing officers were elected:
Daniel Grant, as chairman, Miss
Aletha Johnson, president; Miss Lu-
cile Jordan, vice-president, Maude
Turnage, secretary-treasurer. The
first regular meeting was held Friday,
February 18, for beginning the
program was fine and all who took
part carried out their parts to the
best of their ability.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-02-24

kODAkERS - Correct developing
means better pictures. Send your
kodak films to us and get the best
Columbia Studio, 1923 Main street,
Columbia, S. C. Write for price list.
4tE-12
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-02-24
PREACHING AT BETHESDA

Rev. j. w. Quick will preach at
Bethesda Church next Sunday morn
ing at IL O'Clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21
ALL PREDICTIONS
OF MOB VIOLENCE
ARE GROUNDLESS

CONTINUED From First PaGcD
as guilty as Miss Knox undoubtedly
was, that compared with Eastiake
she seemed like a 'lily OF the valley
She at least played fair in every
transaction She had with this miscr-
able creature"
Argument for the prosecution was
opened by Thomas l.. hunter, member
of the State House OF Delegates, who
pictured defendant as "Jckyll and
Ildye" tyne of man.
Uptown Ii" was an exemplary citi-
KEN Mr.. Hunter declared. but down
town Il clandcStinc lover, faithicss
and trcachcrous 10 his Wife"
The defense has thrown the crime
on tho shoulders of the nurse. counsel
continued, while the accomplicc OK
poets to escape by hiding behind the
skirts OF the woman.
William w. Butzncr. who followed
for the defense. appealed TO the jury
To give "a stranger I'm II strange coun.
try. tried by Strangers" fair trial
He emphasized the devotion which
witnesses had said was displayed by
tho prisoner toward his wife.
Miss Knox. the Baltimore nurse
charged Jointly with Eastlakc with
the murder. Will be placed on trial
February ~.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21
HARDING'S OPINION ON PACIFIC
TREATY CREATES SENSATION
Delegates Reassurcd, However. When President An.
nounces He Has No Objection to Interpretation of
Pact Placed on 1t by U. S. Plenipotentarics.

pan did not come within the words
insular possession and insular do
minions' under the Horsepower agree
ment except as territory proper of
any other nation which is party to
the agreement"
This expression" the statement
continued. has been emphasize as IL
division between the President and
the delegates to the conference in
constituting the four-powcr agree
mcnt
Docs Nat object To Construction.
THE President announced tonight
that the difference in view in nowise
would be permitted To cmbarrass the
conference or the ratification of tho
agreement. He had assumed all along
that the Siprit 81 the conference con
tcmp!atcd confidence which pledges
respect of territory in every way
which tends To promote lasting peace
"Lic has learned from the United
States delegates to the conference
that they have agreed To the con
struction which includes the home
land OF Japan IN the term .insuiar
possessions and nstlar dominions'
anu mas no Objection TO mat con-
struction."
The language OF the treaty thus
brought into question has also been
The subject OF Senate discussion, and
in response 10 inquiries based on tho
assertions OF the opponents OF ratif-
cation. spokcsmcn for the American
delegation have said repeatedly that
the major Japanese group must be
regarded as included within the pro-
visions Of the agreement.
When lie set forth an opposite view
today, MIR. Harding was said by Of
iicials close to him To have acted
without consultation with his Stnte
Department advisers and without any
definite purpose of announcing the
attitude Of the administration. 1t
was declared that he merely was
vo!cinG personal opinion. and had no
Thought of precipitatinG clash in
conference circles.
Eject Was Immedinte.
The effect on the delegates, how
ever was Immediately apparent
None OF them would comment but
among Americans. British. French
and japanese alike there was evident
Il desire To have the attitud. of the
American government clarified at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21
ISSUE IS NEXT
BIG CONFERENCE PROBLEM
al of these weapons are used against
CONTINUED From First i:

all OF these weapons are used against
submarines.
The cable correspondence between
Mr.. hughes and the Premier shows
that. as conference chairman. Mr.
Hughes dealt very frankly with the
"i'n"tinn created by the French pro-
posal to build ten new capital ships.
II regret To say" he said. that af-
ter canvassing the matter thoroug IS
and taking the best information |
can obtain. l am compelled to con-
.cludc that ii would not he possible on
this basis to carry through the agree
mcnt."
Mr.. Hughes added. after pointing
out that the retained tcct agreement
between Great Britain. the United
states and Japan was contingent on
IAN appropriate agreement with
France and Italy" that there will
not be the slightcs, difficulty In me-, :
ing an agreement with italy il we
can reach "a suitable understanding
with France"
You Will observe the attitude of
France will determine the success or
failure Of these efforts to reduce the
heavy burden Of naval armament"
The American chairman alao
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21
nv .ASSncintod rrcss.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. oO.-A diff
terence in view as Ia the application
OF the new four-power Pacific treaty
has arisen between President Hard
ing and the American arms dele
gates, bu, the President announcer
in public statement tonigh; that
ii would not be permitted to en-
barrass the work of the Washington
conference.
In the Presidents personal opin
ION, as outlined during the day to
newspaper respondents. the prin-
cipal islands, of the Japanese empire
are not To he regarded as included
among tho insular territories To
which the treaty applies.
Delegates Agreed Otherwise.
The American delegation. on the
other hand, agreed with the repre-
sentativcs of the other powers he
fore the treaty was signed that the
principal Japanese group was 10 be
covered under the agreement along
with all the other Pacific islands un-
der the sovereignty OF the United
States. Great Britain. France and
Japan.
In MS formal statement issued
after "A two-hour conference with
Senator'S Lodge and Underwood. oil
the American delegation. the Presi-
dent said he had no objection" to
the Interpretation agreed 10 by this
governments Observation-Disclosures. but
assumed that the spirit OF the con-
ference contemplated respect for
territory in every way that would
promote peace.
Announcement CrcntcS stir.
The President original an
nouuHement Of his views created u
stir among the delegates OF all the
powers. and although none OF them
was willing openly 10 take Issue
with him. there were limitations
that such an Interpretation OF the
treaty was certain TO he challenged
eventually from several quarters. His
later statement generally was ac-
copied by the foreign representa-
,iyes as having determined definitely
tn" attitud" "f the American govern
ment. II follows
when the President was respond
ing 10 press Inquiries At IN" after
noon conference today he expressed
the opinion rhat the homeland of ia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21

OF fifteen did not go TO-DAY. road. !,
! follows:
with regard 10 the topnnyo q
capital ships. that is. to sav ott,c,,,,,
ships. which are tho most cos,iv
nave gwen instructions To our dele
gates in the sense which YOU desire
"m certain that | shull be an.
tanned by my Parliament I'm ri
view.
cnnt CurtniI Dcfcns. Graft.
hut 80 Tar MS the defensive st,p.
are concerned Oight cruisers TO-
rcdo boats and submarincs) II wou,,
be impossible for the French poy.
incnt. without putting itself I'm co,
tr""iction with the vote of tho cham
ocrS' TO accept reductions cora
spohdihg To those which we accept
Tor capital ships under this formt,
reserve which you will ccrtainlv nm.
dcrstand."
Mr.. hughes pointed out to tho pr..
inicr that strict application to III.
French navy OF the rule OF reduction
OF tonnage applied In the proyIsiono,
agreement tctwcen Great Britain
IN" United states and japan. wou,,
bring her capital ship tonnage :.
10000 aggregate. lie added tbn
there was every disposition, however
to permit France to keep all her ton.
mage in dreadnaught ships. howcve,
Old. aud even to make an allowanc,
OF 10000 tons over the strict apnII.
cation OF the rule of exis,lnu
strength as was done In the Amerl.
can i75.oo0-ton suggestion.
The lines OF the contest arc not n.
yet clear. but an intlma,Ion cam,
from Dutch circles tonight thar
while the Netherlands government,
was not concerned Immediately in The
naval limitation conference. Il wo.
Interested In the submarine question
and would oppose any attempt on the
part OF the Washington conference /,
set world policy OF submarine
aholishrcnt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21

once. The American delegation he,I
II meeting. and. as Senator's Lodge
ana Underwood wcr" fastening to
the White House. a british spokcs-
man not directly connected with the
fflliSh delegation WAS telling news
paper correspondents that "A view d.
rccily opposite to that of the Pr.si-
dent had been communicated to IN.
other powers by the American plcni-
rotentiarics during the negotiations.
Baron kato. head OF the Japanese
was one OF those who showed great
est interest in the Presidents atti-
tud". y pledge of secrecy, said the
Japahes" statesmen, prevented him
from divulging whether there had
been an agreement as To application
OF tho treaty to the principal Japa-
ncsc islands. and he added that the
meaning adopted at the time of
signing might be changed In III, flu
tnrc, so can say nothing at this
time
Britain and L. y. Framed Puct.
In british quarters it was said that
II was the British and Americans who
TOOK the icnd in framing the treaty
50 as 10 apply to all the japanese
group. and that the Japanese foi. a
time opposed the arrangements Ar
thur j. Balfour. head of the British.
WAS declared To have been .insistcnt
I IN including the major Japanese is
lands ii the british Dominions ur
Australia and New Zealand were to
be taken in.
OF the treaty. as finally agreed to. is
included in Article l. Of the agree
ment. and is as follows:
The high contracting powers agree
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21
FIND ITALIAN GUILTY
OF DESIGNATING FLAG
Judge Tells Prisoner lie II Luck y
Not 10 he Corpse Mt
Wake.
IHv United News. !

NEW YORK, Doc. ?o.--Judgc Hcaly
in Special Sessions told rizutu Corlt
the latter was lucky to he merely q
defendant in court and no; n corpse
AT n wake.
Corle was found guilty Of dcsecrat-
ing the American flag, and was re-
manded 10 the Tombs to await SEN
;ence December IS He was char ec,i
with having torn a iiasstick in two,
thrown the emblem to the paving
and cursed II, while thousands lined
the streets to receive General plaz
on October u. He was saved by po-
lice frorl mob which sought 10 at
tack him.
Corle's counsel asked that sentence
be suspended. 50 Corle, who was for
merly an italian soldier. could 50
back to his native land.
The Defendant denied all charges
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21
TOKYO NOW HOLDS KEY TO
SHANTUNC SETTLEMENT
Negotiations Between Jap and
Chinese Delegates Comes
to Abrup, Halt.
RAILWAY is STUMBLING block
10th Sides Far Apart ON Question OF
Payment for md Administration of
TsinEtaO-TsInanfu Railroad, Heart
of Dispute.
IRy Assoclated Press.l

WASHINGTON. Dee. @0.-Settlcment
OF the Shaniung controversy now
rests with Tokyo.
The conversations between the Jap
ancsc and Chinese delegates which
have been proceeding during the
past three weeks. outside the Wash
incton conference under the good
Offices" OF Arthur j. Balfour and Mr..
Hughes. late today came to a sudden
halt with both delegations far apart
on the question of payment for and
administration OF the Tsingtao-
Tsinanfu Railway. the heart of the
dispute.
Hold Long Session.
After session lasting more than
three hours and a half, which con-
ference circles hoped would bring
about a satisfactory agreement be
tween the two groups, the Japanese
delegations announced that they
could SO no further in tn" conversa-
lions without instructions fran
Tokyo. This meeting then adjourned
"sine die" without agreeing on the
major issues.
I'VE got to the point where we
could not proceed amy further" said
pr. Koo, OF the Chinese delegation.
after the meeting. The principal
stumbling block. which was reported
tonight as threatening the entire
Shantunr negotiations. was tho ia
pan.se proposal that Japanese en-
rcrts bc appointed by the Chinese in
the service OF the railway.
I'm neynpI Inst rnct fnns
I'VE have already gone beyond our
instructions, and can go no further
without receiving instruC lions from
Tokyo" said Mr.. Hanihara. the prin-
cipal japanese delegate attending the
conversations. we have made con-
ccssion after concession until we can
make no moro. The Chinese dele
gates have rcccdcd on no point"
Replying to a question. MIR. Hani-
ha-a said that the Japanese consid-
cred the question OF appointment OF a
Japanese traffic manager OF the rail-
way as essential 20 an agreement"
as q safeguard 10 efficient opera ton
OF tho road and 10 assure protection
to the japanese financial interests in
volved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21

stressed his view that tho French
Premicr's statement indicated 10 tho
conference the particular situation
Oh France with respcc, tn land arna-
mcnt' seemed TO point To the very
great Importance OF reduction in
naval armament
AZ this time" he added when
we are anxious TO aid France I'm full
recovery Of her economic life. j,
would u" disappointing toll he advised
that she was contemplating putting
hundreds OF millions into battle
ships
That portion OF Premier Briand's
reply which is taken as acceptance
az tho American l'5. 900 capital-ship
tonnage proposal. nnd beyond the
-tric, letter OF which. IL Is Indicated.
the French group IN the comm itt.c
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21
Has suit Transferred.
tby United NewsI

SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. Doc
2o.-Reeause he j.. f.Ihri"sh subject.
and not an American. Charlie CHAPLIN
has had the suit brought by lawyers
VINO secured mis- divorce from Mil
drcd Harris removed from District
Court here To Ia: United states Dis :
tFict court The action is Ia collect
S25,ooo foes which attorneys aI!age
services rendeted i'll the divorce "a
ton lotnled.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21
HIS EXCELLENCY, THE JANTTOR, MOST
POPULAR MAN IN CHICAGO TODAY
IBy united Naval

News
most man in hagoto 3
to ecuts ed
The
ana ms other lie
he
% Ike his hand
the that
him
lanio
lowe rrent.
bee
a basis
not stand f. any ction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21

lar possessions and insular dominions
in the region Of the Pacific Ocean"
As interpreted by MIR. Harding. in
his conference with the corresponds
cnts this language would not apply
tn the mainland or so-Cailcd "mnin-
land islands" nf any of the contract
ing powers. lie was said Ia fcel that
Japan proper would no more he In
cludcd among the Pacific islands. for
purposes of the treaty, than would
the mainland Of the United States.
The islands Of the chief Japanese
eroup were considered by him as
constituting u party OF I'll" treaty
rather than a possession or dominion
tn he dealt with by il.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21

1t Is Interesting

to note the fight he banks to eeSav
counts That's all
deposition We heartily many take on SAVINGS
AT the you money to invest in Furniture ana
along with the credit cheruy SYDNOR G. HNDy
ONE
years savings bring to syDNoR
HUNDIEY and see or not right
How about FouPost Bed Spring and Mattress or
Chiforobe pieces SO useful and
home and nice home makes
nicer people
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-21
HIS LANDLADY" VIFE
DROPS SUIT, NAMING
"AIRPLANE AFFINITY"
Mrs. Margaret Crump Says
Husband Droue Through
SkieS With "SkY S,peetie." :.
Try I,ui,.,lS,,,..l

10y 'niteu .NcWS.
COLUMBUS, IND. Dec 2O.-rhe
first divorce suit ever filed wherein u
wife charged her husband had an
"airplane affinity" has come down on,
of the clouds.
Cross suits fled by Charles Crump.
wealthy Sportsman. and his wife. Mrs.
Margaret Crump. who alleged she
was only her husbands land lady"
while . charming widow was his sky
sw6etic." were mutually withdrawn.
Mrs. Crump charged that her hus-
band drove through the skies with
the widow and made fcrvCnt love.
She alleged his terra firma temper
was not so sweet and that her home
life. what with nying crockcry and
shower baths of hot soup. was far
from dull. She asked S25.o00 alimony
and s35.00H from Mrs. Ella Rrockman.
whom she alleged was her husbands
sky companion, for alienation of ar
fcctions.
The bills were withdrawn today and
reconciliation effected.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-09-09
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLe-
SURE SALE

Whereas default has been made in,
the conditions of that certain mort
gage made. executed and delivered by
husband and -wife) as mortgagors to.
E. A. Thayer Mortgage Company as
mortgagee, dated April 5, 1916 and:
fled in the office Of the Register of,
April 10, 1916 at 10 o'clock A. NJ, and
recorded therein in Book 43 of Mort
cages on page al, which said mort
gage was heretofore duly assigned by
the said p. A. Thayer Mortgage Com
and whereas said default consists in
the failure of said mortgagors to
pay said mortgage as therein agreed
and whereas there is now due and
and the Indebtedness thereby secured
the sum of eighteen hundred and for
ty-one and 34-10O <s1S41.s4) Dollars.
Now Therefore notice is hereby Civ
therein and mortgaged thereby, which
said premises are situated in Morrison
Cou fl Mime and are described
the Southeast quarter of Section Eight
90, Township Thirty nine $3.50 Range
Twenty-nine (29), will be sold by the
Sheriff of said County to the highest
Of the Court House in the City of Little
Falls in said County on Saturday, the
18th day. Of September, 1921 at 10
o'clock A. M, to pay the amount of
and expenses of sale and Seventy five
($75.00) Dollars attorneys fees,
Dated July 20, 1921.
ARTHUR WEST.
c. N: DREW. 7'es u 0l'''Sasee'
Attorney for Assignee of Mortgage,
610 New York Life Bldg.
Minneapolis, MINI. 1928
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-09-09
SULLIVAN LAKE

Sept. 6.-The Odd Fellows lodge OF
Hillman had picnic at Sullivan Lake
Monday. There was large crowd
The grand master from Moose Lake
made speech.
Mr.. Look, Glenn and Vernida Look
we're at Pierz Tuesday.
+ Mr.. and Mrs. c.. E. Look were at
Leases and the lake TuesJ y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shuck, ST., Mr.. and
Mrs. Shuck, Jr., from Iowa were at
Bowen s hotel Wednesday.
MI. and Mrs. Blaisley and family
Mr.. and Mrs. White, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
White, ST., all from Ramey were at
Bowen s Wednesday.
Mr.. Bowen was at Picrz Friday.
Mr.. Look was at johnson $ Friday.
Glenn Look from Hillman spent {,
week with his aunt and uncle Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sundburg and daughter
from Cannon Falls were at Bowen Is
place Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sjhuman and Mrs. Leig
Of Ramey spent Saturday at the lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arsenean and daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckay were at the lake
Saturday and Sunday.
Herbert Devine returned to Mime.
apolis Monday, after spending the >um-
mer at the lake with his aunt and
uncle.