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The Washington times., 1921-08-17
1000 at Chesapeake.

Women employees of the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing. along with
their relatives and friends, are enjoy
ing an excursion to Chesapeake Beach
today. The outing ia being given UNI
der direction of Local No. los, of the
Federal Employees Union. BY this
evening 1t is expected that there will
be more than 1000 exc.. 'sionists at
the resort.
The Washington times., 1921-08-17
100000 CONFEDERATION
SWEEPS SMITHFIELD, VA.

NORFOLK, Va, Aug. 17.-Fire at
Smithfield, Isle of Wight county
early this morning destroyed four
peanut factories and swept two entire
blocks of every building.
The loss is estimated at 100000,
including buildings, contents and
stock, partly covered by insurance.
The Washington times., 1921-08-17
5 DEF|N|TELY
SLATED To SIT
At ARMSMEET
Root, Underwood, and Suther-
land to Sit With Hughes
and Lodge.
BY j. BART CAMPBELL,
International News Service.


Five is the number Of American
representatives at the coming con-
ference on disarmament and Pacific
and Far Eastern problems President
Harding 10 understood by Republican
Senators today to have tentatively
agreed upon.
In addition to Secretary of State
Hughes and Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge, chairman Of the Senate For
eign Relations Committee, already
designated by the President. former
Secretary of State Elihu Root. Sena-
tor Oscar w. Underwood, Democratic
minority leader of the Senate. and
former Senator George Sutherland
are the three others listed by him
to sit in on the conference as spokes-
men for the United States.
No Woman Member.
To several Republican Senators
closely associated with the Admins
tration the Presidents list of the five
men named has been shown. and they
are Of the opinion that the list will
not be enlarged. 1t has been def
nitely and finally decided by the
President that q woman shall not
represent the United States at the
conference, they have also been In
formed. while the names Of Senators
Knox, former Secretary OF State, and
Borah, author of the original disarm-
ament measure, are not under con-
slderation.
The appointment Of Senator Lodge.
while hailed with approval by Sena-
ors sympathetic with the Presidents
Jews. increased the dissatisfaction
With the Presidents plans for the con-
erence on the part OF Senators who
Itill contend the Borah plan for a dis
armament parley limited to the United
states, Great Britain and Japan is the
,nly practical way to bring about lin
,ation of armament. The same Sen
ltors also view with a marked lack OF
nthusiasm the proposed appointment
4 Ellhu Root, who, they declare, Is
big army and navy man" like Lodge
nd whose expressed opposition to the
Borah disarmament plan when 1t was
icing considered by the House LIS re-
allied by them as an indication of how
Foot stands on military and naval
ceductions.
Divided On Lodge.
Lodges course toward both disarma-
ment and the Japanese questions -
tlso being cited by these Senators who
IRE predicting failure for the confer
nee II only because of the participa-
ION in 1t of men like Premier BRAND
If France. whom they describe as
confirmed militarist." On two occa-
sions, Lodge. as one Of the ranking
Republican members Of the Senate
Naval Affairs Committee, voted
against reporting the Borah disarma-
rlent resolution and sought with other
Republican Senators to keep 1t buried
IN the committee.
The Japanese question, Lodge Is
known to feel, is an extremely peril
Gus one," against which the United
States should be fully prepared with
a large army and navy. He so In
formed the Senate in executive session
toward the close of the last Congress,
when the bigger American navy ap-
propria tions bill was under considera-
ton. and when he urged its passage
after stressing the possibility OF war
between the United States and Japan.
The Washington times., 1921-08-17

LONDON, Aug. II. - Former
King Peter Of Serbia died at Bel
grade yesterday. He was seventy
seven. The third member Of his
dynasty to reign over Serbia, his
regime was fraught with the vicis-
STUDIES OF Balkan rule. After
1916 he fled over the mountains in
an ox-cart, bereft of power and In
danger of assassination.
King Peer took the throne in
1915. five days after the tragedy
in the palace at Belgrade when
troopers raided the palace, killed
King Alexander and Queen Draga
and threw their bodies out of the
window. His soldiers heart could
not keep him In exile and he re-
turned in 1914 to lead his armies
against the Teutons. In 1919 Peter
took UP a quiet life near Athens.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
Many Missing When Ocean Liner
Is Twice Rammed and Sunk
Thirteen of the Crew of the
Rowan and Three Passen-
gers Missing One Of the
Dead Member of American
Colored Orchestra

Belfast. Oct s.-DamaEed by one
vessel in a dense fog on the southeast
coast Of Scotland. and then sunk by an
other coming to It's aid, was tho fate
early this morning Of the Laird line
steamer Rowan. plying between Glas-
cow and Dublin. Thirteen OF tho
Rowan's crew and three passengers are
missing. Two passengers died after
being rescued by vessels which respond
ed to the wireless S. o. s. call
An official statement says that tho
Rowan carried % persons. including the
crew. II Of which are accounted for by
the four vessels which went to the
Rowan'a assistance.
Aboard the Rowan was the American
Southern Syneopatsd Orchestra, COM
posed largely Of colored players who
had been touring this side OF the water
since 1919. One OF the men who died
after being taken out OF the sea, was
Pete Robinson the drummer OF the or
Chestra.
The accident was duo 70 double
collision in the north channel on Corse-
wall Point. Tho Rowan first coll'ded
with tho American steamer West Camak'
both OF them being damaged. The West
Camak stood by with forcpeak full OF
water meanwhile sending out wireless
calls for aid. The Clan liner Clan
Malcolm responded. but In the confu-
,lon due 20 the heavy fog ran into the
disabled Rowan. which sank !mmedi-
ately.
Tho West Camak helped In the rescue
work. attcrward putting into GlasSo"
with twenty-six survivors. Captain
Donald Brown Of Glasgow Is reported to
have gone down with the Rowan. Three
other vessels also answered tho call and
completed the work OF rescue as far as
il was possible.
The Clan Malcolm. which rammed the
Rowan amdships, was damaged only
slightly.
The Syncopated Orchestra which went
to kondon in June. 1919. Eavc perform
anccs there and tho vicinity until two
months ago. when they made tour OF
Scotland. There were originally thirty
eight members. about fifteen OF them
British players.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
U, s. 2O'S COunterfGlted
In Wholesale Quantities

Budarest. Oct. "a gang OF forsers
who planned to float s4o.nno.oo" OF coun-
tcrfeit American currency In the states
of central Europe have been arrested
here.
The Counterfrlters sreCia lied IN n
twenty dollar bill. several hundred OF
which have been circulated. The lor-
perics we're detected through the fac'
that all the bills bore Identical NUMBERS
and the additional fact that the paper
on which they were printed had more
,han the normal quantity or Six
threads The bills were said ~ be re-
markahly close to perfection in e1ecu-
,Ion. ,
Members OF the gang had hve 'hnnS-
and Of the completed bills when they
were arrested and materials enough 10
nr,nt n total Of two million bills
They are believed tn have had &C
committees among the budapest police
,rd 70 have had agents in bulgaria.
Juro Slavia. Czccho. Sloroka and kn-
mania. The police believe large guam
,Itv q, the forged hank notes were sent
10 belgrade and Sofia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
Woman Risks Life In
Successful Effort to
Save S25O0 From Fire

Scottdale, Pa, Oct Sire, believed
by the authorities to have started in
pan of grease in a restaurant here
early today, destroyed property in the
business district valued at approximate
ly 100000. Twenty-Five guests. stop
ping at a hotel In the section burned.
were forced to fee from their beds, but
all escaped uninjured.
The fire destroyed buildings occupied
by tho Busy Bee restaurant. the Scott
dale house and other structures, oc-
cupied by fruit dea--rs. clothters. bar
bers and like establishments. When 1t
became evident that the hre WIS OF q
serious nature the Scottdale department
called help from Mount Pleasant
While the FIRE was at IT'S height Mrs.
Joe Ralasomo was seen to plunge into
the burning frame work Of her home.
She emerged almost Immediately with
S2,500 in bills which she had hidden be-
hind picture and which had fallen
from the wall on a pile OF clothing kept
moist by the flremen's hose.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
CERTAIN OF SENATE MAJORITY FOR MEASURE
E'EAuNC COASTfNSE TRAFFIC CANAL TOLLS

1912. but both parties are divided upon
the question.
Senator Rorah Will speak tomorrow In
favor OF the bill and Senator Lodge Of
Massachusetts. Republican leader. in
OPPOSITION. Senator Underwood OF Ala,
bama. Democratic floor leader. and a
number OF other Democrats have declar-
cd they will support the bill.
The Enrah proposal would undo thu
.oNS reN"als lill passed IN 1914. at tho
rcqurs, Of President Wilson. who told
coaGrcsG ihac the repeal measure was p
diplomatic necessity. The reason for
Mr.. Wilson'S request has never been
made pubic officially. The repeal bill
annullrd the tolls exemption law In
favor Of American SHIPS. pa ssed In 1871 .
by Republican congress. during the
latter rar, ot tho Taft administration.
The W son repeal measure caused tho
first seriols di,ision in CcnSrcss during
his administration. former Speaker Clark
and Senator Underwood. then a repre-
sentative. and other prominent Demo
Gratis opposing II
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10

Washgtor. oct. 9.--Another chapter
is 70 hwritten by the senate IN 'ne
generates OF controversy over Panama
canal p'i.rEes. Passage by the senate
pt the tah free tolls hill is scheduled
even thtpponentS Of the measure con-
cedlng aajority Vote in favor or H.
Tho which would exempt Amer
:can coaSiSe vessels from canal tolls
Ia expe"tby leaders I" lie in -" house
indefinite 4, least until after tho lint-
ta:ioa or mamrHt Conf"rcucr.
Tn" s"is vote Is set for four o'clock
! t"morr0w,- day having been Ee, as'd"
! for the hs consideration. 10 the eA-
cIusion ote tax hill and the pending
peace trea.
| The tolheasure. presented by Sem
ator Rori Republican,. Idaho. chair
| man "f 20 senate ;nt"r ocear'c
carals ""iittrr. doc: no, apply Il"
American SOS IN foreign commerce.
but only those In Ccastw!se trade.
1t conforHo plank IN the Repub-
lican platf. OF 1920 and TO another
plank In Democratic platform or
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
tn A00PT PERMANENT PROGRAM
F0R PREVENTING UNEMPLOYMENT
Subcommittee Have Pre-
pared Recommendations to
Be Passed Upon by Hard
inc Commission Tomorrow

| Washington. Oct. 9.-The national
conference on unemployment turns TO-
morrow to the task Of Whipping Into
! shape Il general program OF permanent
measures designed to combat inNolun-
! tary id,encss throughout the country
and effect tho return Of the nation s
I business and commerce (" normal.
Various uh-committces are scheduled
TO meet tomorrow and the full confer
epce T. 10 reassemhle Tuesday. While
sumc Of the committees have practically
decided upon their recommended ttnnS for
permanent measures. IL Is the opinion
" conference officials that Mt least n
week will he occupied in the study OF
the Country's economic problems before
action IS taken upon the complete pro-
gram.
Upon reconvening the suh-committc"s "s
nre 10 receive a report from the eNecu-
tive secretaries. setting forth the prog
ress made toward relief OF the unem-
rlnyment situation under the emergency
meo sures adopted by the conference.
The report. which was made public to-
night, said:
Ths Recomm endattons
The prcdominant object off tho CON-
ferenrc was to recommend and organize
measures To meet the emergency sttua-
tion during tho winter. The preliminary
recnmmcn dAtions and organization plans
have hal the following response IN the
seven days since their Issue:
"FHret: MavorS' emergency commit
tees have been created and ar" actively
Mt work IN thirty-Cne cities on tn" limos
Of tho conference plan Of coordination
tcouirrad on PASs Eourtssn)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
ATTACK
UPON VIENNA BY
INSURGENTS

Vienna. Oct. s.--wiener Neustadt one
hour outside Of Vienna WAS under
sporadiH machine gun fro yesterday
from Hungar rian insurgents occupying
the range OF low lying hills southeast
OF the city. The insurgents finally were
dislodEcd by the officers.
F.chbuchcI also was sharply attacked
md the Inhabitants Ned into Wiener
Neustadt. There was sharp firing also
a: Brouck and at other points II the
LeItha rector. which forms rart Of the
boundary between lower Austria and
Hungary.
The situation officially Is regarded as
moro threatening. In Vienna there is
extreme nervousness over rumors that
the HunFarians may attack tonight,
simultaneously with a monarchtat upris-
ing in the city. The Social Democrats
have warned the monarchist organlza-
t!on that the workmcn are ready for the
first sign OF trouble. and that they will
be shown no mercy. 1t is known that
the workmcn have been instructed to
hold themselves in armed readiness.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
SLEUTHSF|ND
ROBBERY CLUE
(contiuusd on Pags 1our.)

Detroit, Oct s-A trunk containing
remnants OF tho twenty-six Canadian
mail pouches stolen from q mail wagon
near the main postorice here Friday
night was found by boys playing IN an
alley today. All the sacks had been cut
or broken and the mail including sew
.nty-two registered packages. had been
tihed.
Finger prints taken from the envel.
opes furnished postal inspectors and
police their first clue 10 the Identity OK
the four bandits.
Finding OF tho trunk CONFIRMED the
belief OF the authorities that the hold
up was the work Of foreigners. It had
been dumped into the alley in the heart
OF a foreign colony. and with the nnger
print records officers tonight were en-
gagged in the systematic search or tne
district.
William Macaulcy. the Canadian mail
messenger, was taken before Carl Greoe
today, but failed 10 identify him as
member Of the robber band. Greoe had
been in custody on a charge OF violating
the United States code since yesterday.
when he mas detained for questioning
In connection with the holdup.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
ACTRESSES ARE
HELD AF TER THE
DEATH Of STEIN
Motion Picture Colony at Los
Angeles Scene of Another
Scandal

Los Angeles. Cal. Oct. 9.-Mrs,
Jeanne Munroe. said to be motion
picture actress. and Mildred Francis
Bellwin. chorus girl. were held by the
police tonight in connection with the
death OF Al Stein. motion picture
GSsiStan: director. AT his apartment
here today.
Search also IS being made for three
men. The women were booked on the
police blotter as held on suspicion OF
murder. although the only sign uf VIC.
lence on Stems body was scratch
on his cheek, and the county autopsy
surgeon reported his death as proba-
bly, due 20 acute alcoholism.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
$4,000 PARTICIPATE
IN HOLY NAME PARADE

Pittsburgh. Oct. 9.--With all the
pomp and ceremony OF the Roman Cath
olic church. moro than 10000 members
Of tho Holy Name Society from all parts
OF western Pennsylvania participated In
a parade here to-day The dcmonstra-
tion marked the first public appearance
Of Bishop Hugh c. Boyle. OF the Pitts
ubrgh diocese. who led the parade from
the downtown section to st raurs Ca
thcdral in the east end section.
Thousands of persons watched the
marchers as they passed ont Fifth ave-
nme with banners flung tn the breeze
and cho!rs singing hymns. At the
ca thcdral tho marChcrs broke ranks ana
surrounded the ed!fico wh!le on the
south portIco Bishop Boyle clad in the
robes Of his office. Iave hcnedict!on.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
BY DWIGHT Il. THfER

Charleston, W. Va. Oct 9.-ln con-
nection with the gas industry in West
Virginia. It might be interesting 70
know something Of the detailed imam
cial status Of tho seven large COM
panies operating in tho state. bearing
IN mind, however. that these seven COM
panies produced, ss.6 percent 1s1S
fikures) Of total production Of gas, IN
West Virginia, and own 73.z percent
(1s1s fgures) Of all the oil wells The
frures given In this article. unless
otherwise stated, were taken from the
tax returns for 1920.
Tho total capitalization Of these seven
companies is s2os.300,0 100000 In 1870
they declared dividends to their stock
holders amounting to $l6,S75.ooo.oo. or
approximately s percent Of the total
capitalization-not invested capital. but
Capitalization. The total earnings for
1920 were sei.Sss.7sS.26. against the
total expenses Of $4a225,46s.sl- The
total taxes paid, 70 the state ia 1890
were 31,5s5.2oo.i1. the total TOR the
whole ras business in West Virginia be-
ing s3.12s.64o.7S.
All vsry Prospsrous.
The amount Of money involved In the
Eas industry In tho state Is enormous
and from the amount Of dividends paid
II can readily be seen the prohts arc
also enormous Only one company OK
the seven failed to pay dividend IN
1920, and that was the smallest COM
pany Of them all. the Carnegie Natural
Gas company. II did not show any
loss, however. its earnings being
,4.loa,s7s.s4 and Its expenses N1DS,-
7so.B5, or . profit Of fso5,3l6.3s. Truly,
1870 was . prosperous year Tor thu "a
business IN West Virginia. though some
Of the companies. and these very Pnss'
have been before tho Public Service
Commission with piteous tales OF WOO
and applications for outlandish In
creases in rates.
It Is not sufficient TO taxa general
total Of tho seven large companies ana
(continusd on PAGe 1our.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
JOE LETTER IS
VICTIM IN BIC
LIQUOR THEFTS

Washington. Oct 9.-Washington po-
lice were cooperating today with Viz
ginia authorities and private detectives
in an effort to trace wines and liquors.
said to be worth 100000 which were
stolen from tho country homo. near
here. Of Joseph Letter. financier The
theft It became known today. was COM
mitted a week ago, and the authorities
have been quietly working on the case
since, apparently without results.
Police here said they believed 1t was
tho largest theft Of private stock or
liquors since prohlbiuon went into et-
feet.
Using an acctyline torch. the robbers
during tho absence OF the estate care
taker, bored through the three-incn
steel door Of the wine cellar. Hundreds
Of cases Of liquors and wines the police
we're In formed were removed and haui-
ed away in trucks The theft is De-
ieved TO have been committed Sunday
afternoon a week ago
The Letter estate Is situated In Vlr-
rinia, about four miles from the DIS
,rict Of Columbia limo and about mile
off the Leesburg pike The caretaker
VA. the only one living on the estate
at the time Of the robbery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
WON'T LAY MEDAL Of HONOR ON
GRAVE Of WORLDS WAR UNKNOWN
REPEATED EFFORTS OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
FAIL TO RECEIVE COURTESY OF REPLY FIXING
DATE FOR PROP OSED CEREMONY

London to lay the con-
unknown soldier West
held American
be design to the United States
October 20
his
to abandon England
learned however British office either 10 n1
repeated inquiries from American
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10

General Pershing came to Europe
for the purpose OF laying the con
gressional medal on the tombs OF the
French and British unknown soldiers
The Washington government so IN
formed the British government early
in August and again when he sailed,
So far IS can be learned, no answer
was received to either communica'
tion, which asked that date be fixed
for the ceremony, and that the gen
eral be informed.
Unsatisfactory Reply.
Since his arrival in Paris further
inquiries have been made at the Brit
ish foreign office. through the me-
dium OF the American embassies in
London and Paris. One Of there in.
quiries developed the explanation that
such ceremonies usually took a long
time 10 arrange.
The specially trained battalion
from the American forces on the
Rhine. which acted as a guard OF
honor at the Paris ceremony and was
10 have proceeded to London, returned
20 Coblenz this afternoon by special
train after having been held a week
In Paris awaiting word from the Brit.
tSh foreign office.
General Pershing would not COM
ment on this subject today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10
FEAR OUTBREAK
As CONFERENCE
ON ERIN OPENS
VIOLATIONS OF THE
TRUCE ARE ALLEGED
John Chartres Appearance
In Delegation Results
In Speculation

London. Oct. 9.--The Irish peace dele
yates spen. a quiet Sunday in London
tho delegates and the secretaries dirid-
churches.
A third secretary has been added "a
the delegation. He is John Charities
and his appointment has provoked much
speculation. His name Is unknown in
Irish politics. and he Is tho only one
connected with the delegation who is
not a men, ber Of the Da!! Eireann or any
other representative body. He is the
grandson Of Richard Cha-tres OF Dub
lin. his father being the late Sergeant
Major Chartres OF the Eighth Hussars.
He married the Italian poetess. Annie
Viv.anti.
Hts accession 10 tho Irish delegation
Is taken as indicating that the Sim Fein
is engaging all expert advice possible,
as re is an expert in several branches
OF law and has served in the Intelligence
section OF the British war office.
Others Invited.
Others invited to assist the de!eca-
ton, although not Sim Feiners are DR..
George O'Brlen. historian and ccono-
mist. and George Russell OF the Irish
Homestead. and former oNiciat or the
British local government board. 70 ham
do the Intricate questions OF local
government.
The chief risk 70 a sett.emen, now IS
believed 10 be in Ireland, rather than
in the conference chamber. Both sides
a!lese that breaches OF the truce have
recently multiplied. Dublin Castle
claims to have list OF 500 such
breaches. while Sim Fein liaison ofh'
GERS have issued numerous instances OF
alleged aggression by police, auHtliaries
and soldiers.
Carrying OF Arms
To carry arms is breoch Of the
truce. brt drill Is not: neither Is the
transfer oe troops. and each side has
answered the others complaint hH say
ins. that they were on.y training OF
moving troops.
! The appointment; 70 the London dee
: ration OF Eamonn J. DugSan. who. since
: ne truce. has acted as chief l.ia!sor
oicer, removed from Ireland mar
whose great discretion hc!ped 70 the
aDidance OF trouble. His successor
, Nrphy. has had less experience.
his question II breaches OF the truce
possibly will be the FIRST subject taEer
up by the conference. which meets al
II o'clock Tuesday morning at the prime
minister's official residence in Downing
street, TO discuss procedure. Another
danhr some anticipate IS that II the In
ternl Irishmen are released there VII
be c,ebratiors throughout the country
whicl might cause clashes between the
peopl and the crown forces.
1t | understood. however. that there
is no immediate intention of>releastnS
! tho psoners. but once the conference
Is vel started the release OF some o'
those nen is regarded as probable
Those ,nvlcted by recognized courts OF
polltica orrenses. X is said. would have
TO ava amnesty. which would folio"
the nna session.
MichA Collins. the Sim Fein min
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-10-10

Wa:hinCtnn. oct go Tho lnrG dis
purcd question OF whnlcsal" dealers in
sacramental wines he!ng permitted To
do business under tho national prohibi-
:inn laws. has been put up 10 the depart
rnent Of justice for decision. Secretary
Mellon has asked Attorney General
nauchrrty 10 rule whether commercial
firms "a, l,r permitted 1" deal N wines
for rrlic ious purposes.
Under an opinion of former Attorney
General Palmer which banned wholesale
liuuor dealers from selling intoAicants.
Sns trea aury contempla ted the inclusion