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America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1921-12-09
Cele patru natii
Semneaza tratatul

STATELE UNITE, JAPONIA, FRANTA ST ANGLIA DE
ACORD IN PRIVINTA RASARITULUI EXTREM -
AcEAsTA ATLANTA VA INLocU1 coALIT1A ANGLO
JAP0NEZA - TEXTUL PUNCTELOR CARDINALE.
WASHINGTON, 8 Dec.-Un tratat memorable pc Gale
sd fie iscal daca nu 81 semna de representant
guvernelor Stateor Unite, Anglia, Frana 81 Japonia
Acese patru pute cazut de acord asupra termenor
Tratatu subms enatuu Satelor Unite spre ratfcare
Mimic in Ell de face reducerea vaselor de
rasboiu, or chestile Rasaulu Extrem Ternen rata
tuui pubcat media de guvernu Staeor Unite Tex
tu or fos redacat de deega celor paru puer isca
tura va face poate All
Pactul pune capat aante anglo aponeze 81 daca
va ratificat obga Statele Unite, apona Anglia 81
Frana inceapa nici ostitae in Pacific o i'm Ra
sartu Ertrem fara conultar arbtrar premnare Ira
tatul fxeaza termn pent termnarea aane anglo
neza Fl in momenul cand traatu present ratfca
de toate cele patru puter ratfcare schimbate
Noul tratat cuprinde mai multi de 300 cuvnte, 81 i'm
braseaza patru puncte mai cardnae s pvite de gu
veu Staeor Unite uncle carl facut mai progress
penru asguarea pac ntre marble puter sun neresat
in Pacific 81 Rasaritul Exrem. Aceste puncte sunt:
y Fxeaza inegratea teritoral in regunea Pacificuui
Intezce apone de tertoru cuva astfel de inter
zcere este 81 pentru Franta Anglia 81 Statele Unite.
p Pevede ca daca ntersele vtale ale vreune din cee
paru puer 49, Frana Anglia, Satele Unite ori Japona,
sunt amennate naine de ua hotre decisiva este
bgaa fecare de consuta celelae puter semnaoare ale
trataulu present
81 Prevede ca puter sennatoare Sc
conroverse ceelalte dou pute pentru
81 arbitrare ss>f-1 1ss3ss7TF
A. Prevede anularea aiante anglo japoneza fixand un
tmp pentru exeminarea e. Fnea acestei atlanta Fl da
ata cepand rafcarea traatu present de cee patru
puteri. .4oee
Acest traat fost propus uerlor ocazunea confern
tel celor tre se Hughes Baour Kao Vnerea recuta la
departmental de stat.
Delegatia Japonei in Washington fost informaa ca
consul diplomatic aprobat inrarea Japoniei intro ase
de ineegere. Deegai BRITAIN american aderat medat
lar deega francez toate ca nau inca cunostnta des
pre- ter1nenii lui, - il vor iscali precum aude.
Italia fost gata sd faca pare din puterile semnatoa
re- Dansa are tertori in Rasaritu Extrem. Guvernul
andez are mari acest ertoru dar represe
tat fntre marble puter ale lumii
Dorntele tuturora fost numarul puterilor
toare sd fe cat Sc poate de mic
Traatu in forma de acum prevede period oarecare
pentru nistrea sprelor puerile vor fl prevene de
ona momente de agare nervozate. Sc crede ca reac
area u este atrbuita nfuei americana Anuarea allan
tel anglo apoeza este oare maguoare penru admnistra
tia Harding Anglia este foare pacuta ermeni tratatu
lui 81 Sc spune ca 81 Japonia este mutanlita .:i
Punctul principal obgatoriu pentru Statele Unite
este de nu ataca Japona fra htntare Pen
ru Japonia aceasa nseeaza asgurarea sgurantei nao
naa 81 pregatee caea pentru Japona in pese reduce
rea puterii sale navale
-H7DrA rrnr IANATOT IT. FRANCE
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1921-12-09

New York, 8 Dec.-Anton Wedl,
importator, care are mai mare me-
rit pentru aducerea lui Lorenz in
Statele Unite, a declarat Cd 81 nu
crede ca batranul professor. va pu-
tea "a faca acest turneu. stSanata-
tea d-rului Lorenz nu permite a
ceasta. Altfel el ar Fl fericit de
ar putea intreprinde cal8toria. =
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-08-18

Published Every Thursday by
H. w. OSBORNE, Publisher
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-08-18

The North Star Camp, N w
A will hold a Field Day at Echo
pond Thursday August 18th.
There will be sports of all kinds
The East Charleston Band will
furnish music thruout the day.
Everybody come and have a
good time.
Clarence Sanborn has moved
into the house he recently pur-
chased from Frank Wilder.
Minnie Colburn has returned
from Burlington where she has
been attending summer school.
Mrs Archer Is visiting her
son Richard in New York.
Mr. and Mrs Geo Johnson are
spending their vacation with
relatives In Easton, N H.
Elmer Batchelder has pur-
chased the Lakeview Market
Al Island Pond.
P G Laba's Midsummer
Sale is now on. If you wish
! to make mint of money do not
fail to attend this sale and in
spect the many bargains.
Glenn and Verne Archer are
visiting their grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs Huntoon at West Char
lesion.
PUBLIC AUCTION at East
Charleston village, Wednesday
August 24th., at l p m, consist
ing of Household Effects and
other numerous articles. o T
DAVIS, Geo P Cofran, Auct.
Mrs Howard Nichols was
quite i'll the past week.
Rev and Mrs G H Dierlamm
were in Hardwick last week to
see Rev A Bole, who was hurt
In an auto wreck.
Mr. and Mrs E J Batchelder
end son Verne spent the past
week with relatives in Canaan.
vt.
John Piper has purchased an
automobile.
Hazel Batchelder Is working
IL Taylor's store at Derby.
Percy and lone Fellows OF
Derby are guests of their sister
Mrs. loo Coppt,7r
Mr. and Mrs Harold Glass0n
and sons are visiting their par
ents in Manchester, N H.
A good number from here al
tended the Woodman Field
Dav at Orleans Saturday.
Miss Terrell of Canaan Is 2
guest Of her aunt, Mrs r J Bat
chelder.
Hazel Hall is home for 4 va
cation from Island POND.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-08-18
NEWARK

Mr. and Mrs Fred Beck and
daughter Helen, and Mrs Myr-
tie Shute, and two children OF
Monroe, N H, visited at H w
Becks recently.
Mr. and Mrs Lyle SWEET and
family of East Charleston visit.
ed at E L SWEETS last week, al
so A J Duaks of Worcester
Mass
Mr. Jewell, who has beer
helping II w Beck in haylnl
has returned to his home iY
Lyndonville
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-08-18
VERMONT STATE NEWS

The increase thus far in the
number of automobiles in the
state this year is 5000.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-08-18

Thursday, August 18, 1921
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-08-18

The increase thus far in the
number of automobiles in the
state this year is 5000.
Brattleboro is entertaining 81
fresh air children from the New
York slums. We would say
They are entertaining foul air
children with fresh air.
The removal of the gates at
the Main street crossing in New
port by the Boston & Main r
Il, leaves the greatest unguard
ed menance, probably in the
state, and the Chamber of Com
merce of that city is getting
right after the matter with the
object Of having it corrected.
The water supply at Derby
has wholly failed the public
works being practically dry. An
effort is being made to install
a pumping outfit at Derby pond
and for the purpose Of pump
ing water into the "main" OF
the system. Derby pond is the
source Of supply of the city Of
Newport.
Recent Developments show
shat ram runners in Northern
Vermont. 60 armed for the
chase, SO to speak. The picture
SPADE by three Of these fellows
in & Packard car with 400 ats
OF booze rushing thru the street
Of Groton, one at the wheel and
a man standing on each RUM
ing board of the machine with
rev0lvers drawn, is reminder
.Df AinsWorth's Jack Sherwood
and Dick Turpin minus the
Packard car These veggs lost
their car and $500 each. The
municipal courts at the north
end Of the country are the only
institutions or places that are
making any money, and the
prices are "roinr no."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-08-18
WEST BURKE
MAY G.. CHENEY, Cor.

Mrs Clarence Davis left town
Thursday night to join her hus-
band, at his home in Rhode IS
land, to spend short time with
his parents before going to
their home in Torington, Conn.
Mrs Cynthia Aldrich, and
daughter Myrtle, spent the past
week at Lyman Brom's at East
Burke, and are spending this
week with relatives at Newpor,
Miss Emily Packer of Hart.
ford, Conn, Is a guest of Mr. and
Mrs Ed Smith.
Mr. and Mrs E E circuit and
Mrs M M Coe spent a part OF
the past week with relatives al
Peacham, and Barnet.
Mr. Royal Eggleston of East
Burke visited at A H Jenkins
the first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Drown
and Clayton George, attended
a Grange meeting at Lyndon,
Thursday night.
Dwight Cheney lost his driv.
ing horse a few days ago.
Mrs Alex Agon of st Johns
bury visited relatives in town,
the past week.
Rev W H Gould motored to
Sheldon last week to attend a
Riverside Camp Meeting"
Last week, while Mrs Martha
Craig of Wheelock, was the
guest of sister Mrs W G Anger,
she received the sad news of
the sudden death of her daugh-
ter, Mrs Lillia Matherson at
her home. Mrs Craig returned
home Thursday, accompanied
by Mrs Luther Drown.
Rev W H Gould left Monday
for Boston to be away two week
to attend summer school.
John Donaldson is in Port
land on business.
Mrs Fred Kimball of Wells
River is a guest of Mrs E I
Forbes.
DR. Kendrick and family
spent the past week camping at
Seymour Lake in Morgan.
Mr. and Mrs Clayton Ball are
enjoying a "Chalmers" auto re
Gently purchased of Burton
Gray.
Mr. and Mrs w G Anger
We're at Wbeelock the latter
part Of the week to attend the
6r7,at Of their neice, Mrs LilIia
M&therson.
tWjuTFT ri, xxi N h nhh
Misses Katherine and Coril-
la CuShman Of Melrose, Mass.
are visiting relatives in town.
Mrs Chesley is stopping with
Mrs Virginia hurry.
Mrs E ] Forbes is i'll of grippe
and sore throat.
Mr. Willies NJ Smith spent
the weekend at Barton.
Miss Florence Humphrey is
few days at Will
oughby Lake, with relatives and
friends.
Mrs Josephine Biglow visit
g at Lyndonville a few days
the past week.
Misses Alice and Helen
Blacksmith of Boston are the
quests Of Mr. and Mrs N c Col
by.
Mrs Kate Dow, and daughter
Miss Abbie Taylor and gentle
men friend, of Everett, Mass,
are guests of Mr. and Mrs A d
Fogg, and other relatives.
Mrs Will Melcher Is enter
tanning a friend, Miss Turner,
from Massachusetts,.
Mrs Emma Way and grand
son, Leighton, spent the past
week at Lyndonville.
Mrs Arthur Willis of New
Jersey. arrived Monday night
to visit her mother, Mrs VIII
Melcher and other relatives Ii
town.
Mr. and Mrs Will Donaldson
have returned to their home il
Portland, Me-, after spendin,
several weeks here with thei
son John and other relatives a
| Orleans and Newport.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-08-18

AT a special town meeting in
Barton recently, $4,000 was
voted for completing the Evans
vile road. 1t is getting to the
point where the enterprise of d
town is known b. the condition
OF its highways.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-08-18

Classified advertising Zoe line first
insertion, each subsequent insertion,
Sc; no charge less than 25c; count
six words to the line. Reading no.
$ices among locals 10c line.
Cards of thanks soc. Resolutions
and obituaries $3.50 and more accord
sng to space.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-08-18
AMBITIOUS BOYS and GIRLS
are the ones
ST. LOHNSBURY ACADEMY


seeks to help in their endeavor to be-
come intelligent and influential ciri-
zcns.
st. Johnsbury Academy is noted for
its successful graduates, clean athle-
tics, democratic spirit, Christian in
fuence, superior scholarship, and
wholesome life in one of Vermont's
most beautiful towns.
The cost is exceedingly moderate,
ranging from $3.50 to $45@ per year.
Scholarships are available for deserv-
ing students.
Correspondence with any whom we
car help is always welcomed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-08-18
WANTED, LOST, FOR SALE

Wanted to purchase a good
secondhand Book Case, one
that will hold 100 or more
Volumes. Y M G. A
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-08-18

Entered at the Post Office at
SSAand Pond, Vermont, as second
lass mail matter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
NORRIeTOwN

Mr. and Mrs. ]. Kenneth Stauffer, OF
West Main street. entertained at caras
In honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Francois II.
niysser 4 sfrss month"; TnS % trip to Europe. There
were sixteen guests present
DR.. and Mrs. c. Howard Harry, Of
1904 De Kalb street, entertained at din.
ner at their home. Their guests IL cluded
their travelling companions OF n recent
Western trip. Covers were laid for
twelve.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles u. McAvoy, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry I. Fox, Mr. and Mrs
Joseph A. Curren. Mr.. John J. Hosey:
Mr.. and Mrs; Harry b: Ryson; Mr: a,,d and
Barrett, Mr.. Joseph D. Rambo, Mr.. VII.
liam Rambo, Mr. Joseph $. Rarnbo and
Mr.. Robert Ryder were among the Nor
ristown residents who attended the an
nuai Pennsylvania Society dinner In New
York city.
Mr., Joseph D. Rarnbo, of West Main
street, has returned from two months
trip to Europe. He was met In New
York by Mrs. Ranbo. Miss Katharine
A. Scheidt. Mr.. Carl Scheidt.
Mrs. Charles Gchret and daughter
Mrs Thomas Watson, of le kalb street
have returned from stay In Florida.
Mrs. George Phillips OF Powel street
has returned from Canada, where fol
the last six months she has been visiting
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Dowlln. oi
556 Noble street. Norristown. yesterday
celebrated the fifticth anniversary OF
their wedding day. Mr.. Dowlin. who
is a retired employe Of tho Pennsyl
vania Railroad Company. Is seventy
eight years old and Mrs. Dowlin IL
seventy-three, Th 4 Is the third colder
wedding anniversary observed in the
family, as both the parents and grand
parents of Mrs. Dowlin lived to rounc
out Fifty years Of married life together
Mr., and Mrs. Dowlin have three chill
dren, Miss Gertrude DOwlin. Miss Ethe
Dowlin and Mr. B. Atmore DowlIn. al
of Norristown. In honor of the event 6
reception was given at the I'owlln home
and was attended by about 100 relatives
and friends
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
Tupical Conversations

Father and Mother Sending Child to
COME, Johnny, it's bedtime for
~ little folks.
q DON'T WANNA GO TO BED.
Aw, let the poor kid stay up whiie.
No, Johnny. It's time to go to bed.
(PA SAID I COULD STAY UP;)
But, mother said you had to go to bed.
Let i'm stay up while; It's early
yet.
How do you suppose can have any
authority with the child II you always
interfere when I'm correcting himf
DUT he isn't doing any harm, is he?
ID No, but he's got to go to bed when
I say so.
oh. very we'll. then. put him TO- bed; p,
(WOWWOWWOWWOW w
SAID / COULD STAY tP)
Didn't you hear your father say you
GBGf HE SAID I COULD STAY
Gwan to bed, do you hear your
mother talking to your
DON'T holler at the child like that
~ Who's hollering at him?
You are, you're frightening the poor
little fellow. :,
Great governor, you just said I should
make him mind you.
hut you don't have to scare him to
death. You don't have to be n brute
about II.
Who's n brute? Am q brute?
didn't say you was brute; said
you didn't have to be brutal about It.,
Well, then handle him yourself. Don
ask me to interfere again.
r JUST asked you not to interfere,
i didn't I?
Well. have 10 your own way.
Come. Johnny. unbutton your shoes.
CBUT PA SAID COULD STAY
Up.)
Never mind what your pa said
That's nice thing to say to the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
GERMANTOWN

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wasserman, of
Wissahickon avenue and Hortter street,
will leave for st. Louis. Mo-, next week
TO be present at the eightleth blrthday
celebration OF Mrs. william Silk, Mira
Wasserman's mother.
Miss Ada Wnterbottom. ZIG King
street, W sssh!ckon. entertained at a
dinner party at her home on Tuesday
evening Among the guests were Miss
Mary Hannah Miss Ruth NJ Anderson,
Miss Roberta Muchnick, Miss Helen NJ
Joseph Bova. Mr. NJ James Mcfarland
and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mcbride.
Miss Mae Dolan, 3bl West DuvaI
street, viii entertain at cards at her
home on Saturday evening. December 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

street, will hold a smoker this eyenlng
in the school hall at nitner and Sey-
is chairman of the entertainment com
mittee and assisting him are. Mr.. Mich
aei Hogan, Mr.. John McNamee. Mr..
Fred De Putron, Mr.. John Furey ana
Mr.. Michael Hogan.
street, entertained Mt cards on Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Cantor. OF
1898 South Galloway street, are being
congratulated upon the birth OF q son,
on December IL Mrs. Cantor VIII pe
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. u. Gershinan'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
DELAWARE COUNTY

Mrs, Trimble Pratt has returned to
her horns In Media after spending some
time at Atlantic City
Mr. and Mrs oliver p. Woods and
thcir family have moved into their new
home on Railing road, Springfield.
The quests who attended the dinner
given several evenings ago by Mr.. and
Mrs. George frenno at their home IN
Bvwood, we're. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
woodhouse, Mrs. Henry c.. Cochrane'
Mrs, q, Thompson Tomlin and Miss Con-
Miss Frances Ellis. daughter Of Mr.;
and Mrs. william Shewell Ellis OF
Moylan. will return In few days trom,
Gouchsr College, Baltimore. and VIII
spend the Christr,as holidays with her
parenta.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA

Mrs. NJ. samuels. of !2b25 South Rose:
wood street, announced the engagement
OF her sister. Mrs. Mae Currie. to Mr.
w. q. Brown, OF oswcso. n. " at
dinner given at her horne on Wednes-
day evening, Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Safnueis, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. DevIne, of New York city; Miss Nan
Fitzgerald, Miss Marie Roxler, Miss
Helen Williams. Miss Helen Keenan,,
Miss Caroline Brooks, Miss Rita Gal
iagher, Mr.. Glare. Mr.. Howard Currie,
Mr. Fred Samuels Mr.. Grafton, Mt'
Thomas White, Mr.. Harry w. Brown
and Mr.. Richard Samuels.
st. Monicas G. c.. OF 1919 Ritner
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
ALONG THE READING

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Druedlng, Of
Twelfth street and Seventy.hrst ave-
nnue, Oak Lane, entertained at dinner
Wednesday night
Mr.. Charles J. Webb. Of Menlo Lodge
Ellkins Park, has returned from the
Pacific CoaBt, where he spent several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Beach have
returned to their home, Elkins and
Park avenue. Elklns Park, after spend
ing a few days at Atlantic city.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dannenhaum, OF
Sharpless road, MclrOsc Park. are being
congratulated upon the birth of n
daughter Mrs Dannenbaum will be re-
membered as Miss Dorothy Beach.
daughter OF Mr.. Charles A. Beach.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
M. r. KRAUsKoPF WEEDS
MISS BABETTA k00N
Marriage to Take Place In cennectf-
cut Tonight B..

~ asNN fSNS ="
cut Tonight L.. B..
The marriage OF Miss Babette Koor,,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph koon,
Of SOL wnitney, avenue, Nsw hnvsn' smt
son Of the Rev. Joseph Krauskopf
p. n, ana Mrs, Krsssaspf' sn,a s,i, ,Sf sats s
place ihia evening at the Hotel Taft,
New Haven, Conn Dr; .,Is kraAsssISP. olssIsse ana
Miss Koon will be attended BY MRS
Julian Hlilmnn. Q, Atlsrtis clsy' 'sy III, n
be Mrs Frederick wetsier and Miss
Helen goodman; OF . Nsg ,g.-,tars Haven csnn'' Miss
and M,,s Ruth Uiiman. Of New York
City. City M. Harold Krapskopt wili act as
beat man and the ushers VIII be me-
wanser. M. Julian HllitnAn, Mr.. Harry
Iats, Of Atlantic City Mr. Arthur
Rosonb,uth and Mrs. Louis Rosen-
bluth, Of New Haven.
hfter ai, extended Wedding. trip. MT
and Mrs. Kfauskopf Will reside Mt 1888
Mount Vernon street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
MooREsTOWN

Mr. William r. Stnckhouse has re-
turned to his home on West Main
street, after spending several weeks In
Westfeld, ". J.
Miss Dorothy warden entertained the
Girls Club. of which she 10 member,
at her home. the Rectory. on Monday
evening.
Mr. Henry Tatnali Brown, Jr, son OF
Mr Henry Tatnall Brown, OF Chester
avenue, was elected captain OF the
Haverford College football team for the
season OF 1922.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
ALONG The MAIN LINE

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert L. Badger. of
engagement OF their daughter, Miss Olive
C. Badger, to Mr. Paul f.. Stacy, OF
New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carlisle. OF st.
Davids. will spend the Christmas season
in Atlantic City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
WEaf PHILADELPHIA

Mrs. William Blair, OF 614 wyn-
lusing avenue. announces the marriage
of her daughter. Miss Hilda Wright
Blair. to Mr.. Abner Dalbey, OF WASH
ington, ID. c..
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-05
FIGHT FOR DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE
TOCOME OFF IN SENATE AT EARLY DAY
BOah and POmeene Serve Notice They VIII be Herd Resolution
Invite Great Briaa to Confer with u S. on
Naval Reductions

Washington. May 5.--A fight for
naval disarmament proposals at an
early date in the senate in opposition
to the administration program was
accepted as a foregone conclusion to-
day. The naval appropriation bill was
to be reported from committee today
stripped of all such features at the
request of President Harding because
of the international situation, but both
Senators Borah of Idaho and Pome-
rene (DemocraD of Ohio announced
that they Would fight from the floor
for a disarmament conference between
Great Britain. Japan and the United
States.
| The bill is expected to come up for
debate next week after disposal of the
emergency tariff and aati-dumping
measure.
In opposing any such conference al
this time, President Harding has
made It clear that he stands to urge
en- international agreement limiting
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-05
SHIPPING STRIKE UNCHECKED BUT DAVISIS
STILL TRYING TO FIND SETTLEMENT BASIS
Shipping Board Remains Firm Wage Proposition But Willing
Modify Few of Their Rules for the Control
of the Workers

men, radio operators and engineers.
In the meantime the ship owners ant
shipping board officials remained firm
IL their determination not to recedt
from their action in reducing wages
per cent although they were willing
to modify to some extent the working
rules. Several proposals submitted
yesterday by Secretaries Davis an6
Hoover were said to have been turned
down..
Chairman Benson. of the shipping
board, said the situation as regards
the operation of government-owne6
ships. was very encouraging and that
reports showed a decided improve
ment. The men are indicating a de
sire to work, he said, and in some
ports are joining freely under the
new wage scale.
There were no indications today
that the new wage scale would agair
be brought to the attention of Presi
dent Harding, both Secretary Davis
and Admiral Benson holding the opin
i'm that the chief executive should moi
be bdrdened with the matter
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-05
Conference Not Held

Washington, May 5.-Representa-
tives OF the Marine workers failed to
meet today with Secretary Davis to
continue conferences looking to a set.
tIement Of the marine wage cOntrO-
yersy which resulted in the officers
and men ON some American merchant
vessels walking out.
Secretary Davis said the conference
would not be held and he did not
know whether the meetings would be
resumed.
Washington, May 5.-Despite s gen
orally pessimistic expressions by the
parties involved as to chances for an
immediate settlement, Secretary OF
Labor Davis had not entirely given up
hope today of bringing about a com
promise in the marine wage controv
ersy which for several days has
Threatened a tieup of American ship
ping. Mr.. Davis said he would con
tinpe his series of conferences and
expected to discuss the situation to
day with representatives of the sea