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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

"The very biggest task falls TO the
engineers. IL is for them TO take all
these factors and to decide what can
and what cannot be. An architectural
dream is beautiful thing, but II ls OF
no use If from on engineering stand
Joint it is impracticable. The SANE.
thing APPLIES to every other feature oil
the undertaking, so these agencies arc
90 ordinating their efforts, that O ste
as nearly ideal as possible may hnaily
be recommended with all the reasons
therefor
Some members of the Executive Com
mittee of the Sesqui Centennial may De
nnspated and replaced with men whose
interest in the plans for the great fair
is more than passive, Mayor Moore mas
announced.
He voiced his impatince with the slow
manner in which plans are being de-
veloped ut a meeting of the committee
yesterday in his office.
He pointedIy remarked that men to
whom the work Of developing financial
plans for the fair has been intrusted
have fallen down In their duty. Despite
the enthusiastic Endorsement of already
formulated plans by Secretary Hoover
and other Washington officials, Phila-
dclphians at the forefront of the cam.
pagn to finance the fair have held
back, he said.
Il. r. Stotesbury is chairman of the
financial committee to which was in
trusted more than n month ago de-
velopment Of financial plans. Jt has
been said there has been little tangible
evidence of work by that committee.
Mr.. Stotesbury. it IS said, is in Florida
The net result of the Mayors crlti-
cism was an announcement that the FIX
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

now our task to apply this information
to the various sites suggested. There
have been separate meetings held this
morning and all last week of the three
committees. .
"We have obtained mass Of sta
tistics from other exDositions when
have been held. and these must be ap-
piled separately to each Nte. There are
many most important factors which
must be considered. The question OF
waterfront, for instance the question
whether the buildings will be perma-
nent or temporary: the question
whether the resulting structures and
Improvements and constructions OF
various sorts will be Of injury or benefit
to the city when the fair IL over. are
all questions which must be answered.
Also the availability of light and power
must be considered. and transportation
facilities must be looked into anu
analyzcd.
"The work is divided in this way :
the Real Estate Board Is considering
the availability Of the land, whether II
can be acquired and how; how much
will be needed; how much can be OBJ
tanned, and 1t must guard against eX-
cessive costs:
'The sites are being studied by the
Philadelphia Chapter Of the American
Institute of Architects from the stand
point Of their availability. as the loca-
ticn for what might call an 'archi-
tcctural dream The architects also
must consider the type Of architecture
to be employed; how the buildings would
fit I'm with the surroundings. and how
the type of architecture employed will
fll the needs of the years 10 follow
the closing of the exposition IL the
buildings are made permanent.
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City's Help Hinges
on Fair Buildings
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money are not to be of permanent
type the city's outlay would have to
come from current revenues, Chairman
Burcb said. The tax rate for 1923.
he added, would have TO be adjusted
to make the large appropriation pos
sible.
Richard Weglein. president of Coun.
ell, said Council will put plenty oil
pep" into the Scsqui- Centennial and
do everything possible to further 1t.
Council next Thursday will take up
the Sesqui Centennial and make efforts
to have it big success he said. -
am positively in favor Of the fair. IL
would be criminal for this proposition
to fail, because Philadelphia is known
in all parts Of the world.
Several months ago Council took
legislative action when they appropri :
ated 5000 for preliminary expenses.
Next week we will go into, the matter
fully, when the members of the execu :
tive committee will appear and tell US
their requirements.
Wants Site Selected Soon
"At the meeting of the executive
committee yesterday ] suggested that
a site be selected as soon as possible
so those expected to help would have
something tangible before them. Then
when we have plans things will go
along speedily
Representatives of the Engineers
Club, the Philadelphia Chapter of the
American Institute of Architects, ana
the Philadelphia Real Estate Board met
at the Engineers Club at luncheon to-
day to consider plans of all three or
ganizations for the site.
Committees representing all three OF
these bodies, at the request of the
Executive Committee on the Exposition
have been hard at work on the pre-
liminmrics of selecting the spot where
the fair is to be held.
When they assembled at the En-
gineers' Club for luncheon, the com
mittees found the walls of the hall
covered with sketches and drawings ol
various sites which have been proposed
in all parts of the city, including Fair
mount Park. South Philadelphia,
Tacony and Bridesburg.
The luncheon. which was informal,
and with no designated speakers, pre-
ceded the real work Of the meeting,
which was to consider and CO. ordinate
the proposals of the various committees.
William =. Parker, consulting struc-
tural engineer. who Is chairman of the
statistical committee of the Engineers
Club, said:
Aid From Other ExpositiOns
I'VE have gathered together tire
mendous lot of data of all sorts. 1t Is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
SANTA RIDES THE WAVES
Departing Ships All Prepare for
Holiday Cheer

New York, Dec. 23.-(By A. P
Santa Claus today had reserved passage
on ships the world over.
The old gentleman with white whis-
kers and rcd raiment, who conven-
tionally IS pictured dropping down
chimneys ashore. is just as nimblc de-
acending smokcstacks ahoat. lie. de-
mands that his own particular holiday
he observed at sen as we'll as on land.
pursers of almost every passenger
liner that cleared this port this week
nut in q requisition for Christmas trees.
mistletoe and holly. Ship officers were
busy planning a program ,f music for
Christmas Eve, and a bountiful feast
for the following day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
JAPANESE AGAINST
PROTECTION PLEDGE
Entirely Capable of Protecting
Her Mainland Herself,
Spokesman Say
SENATE PLANS CHANGES
I,y the Associated Press

Washington. Dec. 23.--Inclusion of
the japanese mainland within the
meaning of the Four Power Treaty is
oouiyalent TO treating tho japanese peo-
nlc with patronage. according to the
view of many unofficial Japanese now
IN Washington who think that on that
account the treaty will be vigorously
condcmncd by the opposition party in
Japan. ,-
delegation have refraincd from definite
comment as to their rpCtation of
the terms ''insular possessions ana
'insular dominions. but the opinion
was voiced that many Of them held the
same view as those who have not official
rank.
The idea behind that position Is that
the bringing of japan proper within
the purview Of the agreement when the
mainland of the other three contract
ing parties Is excluded Is tantamount
TO regarding the japanese as weaker
people who should receive especial con-
sidcration at the hands Of the other
nations. Such n point of view is de-
cldcdly offensive TO JGpan'a national
prestige and dignity, it was affirmed.
because Japan feels entirely capable of
protecting her homeland.
As the opposition III the Scnotc be-
gins TO assume more definite form Il is
apparent that the fight in many respects
would be similar to that against the
Treaty Of Versailles. The irreconcilables
will oppose the treaty even il reserva-
tions they will support are adopted.
Some OF the proposed reservations al
ready have been drawn in tentative
form. Senator Borah has draft de-
claring that mo action Of the high CON
tracing parties when acting under
Article Two shall commit any nation.
either legally or morally, to the use Of
force in meeting any eXigency."
. Another reservation to be offered from
the opposition side would declare the
treaty inapplicablc to the homeland OF
Japan, touching the subject on which
President Harding and the American
delegates have differed. Senator Nc
Nary, mild reservations" in the
Versailles Treaty fight, and others, in
Guiding some Pacific Coast Senators,
have indicated that they leaned to the
construction expressed by the I'reM-
dent, which would make the agreement
inapplicablc to the principal japanese
islands.
The President is expected to submit
tached to the document when it was
signed declaring questions of internal
with the treaty the reservation at
domestic concern. such as Immigration,
shall not BE- held to come within the
treaty's purview.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
MAYFLOWER IDEALS SPREAD
HuIe Of Reason Prevails, Coolidge
Tells New England Society

New York, Dec. 23.--Efforts to es.
taDliSh an International jurisdiction
under any sanction of force have
always resulted in failure, Vice Presi-
denC Coolidge told the New England
society ut its annual dinner last night.
But this cannot mean" he said,
that, as in domestic affairs. SO in
'utrrhatlonal affairs, the rule of reason
shall not apply"
d, ms to mo, is the great hope or
INC Washington Conference" he con-
iLinueu' 1T Is the conSummation of
mcalS which, IL VIC may claim. first
found their practical application on the
S.crh shores of New England vet by
the very New England theory which
expresses them. are acclaimed to be
INC common heritage of all mankind.
III" voyage of the Mayflowcr Is
not done. Her course IL set. with
an ever increasing cargo OF ideals
"cn'cVcd she Is sailing on, bearing the
lope and ministcring to the welfare Of
CT" world. Over her, in the prophecy
ot thelr ancient pastor, John Robinson
thcre Is breaking forth more light. II
~ the increasing radiance of the higher
Jaw"
From the great bcncfactions which
nave accrued from representative par
iamentary government, there follows
Ino obvious necessity that Legislatures
should be free, that they should be
hhacr no domination save the obligation
70 serve the public welfare.
. IN" source of authority, the source
u liberty, lc IN the people themselves,
W the safest repository of necessary
publlc authority, the frmest and
9lancheSt guardians of liberty, are the
representative parliamentary bodies of
anc world. Unless through them there
Cap be provided security against the
rue OF force, aud II guarantee OF the
RUE OF reason, 1t cannot be provided
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Mustard Gas Routs Rattlers

New York, Dec. 23.--(By A. P.)--
Second Corps headquarters ut Cover
nors Island today received from Uusum
Wash, details cf an experiment con-
Quoted by the Department Of AgricuI-
ture 10 rid the state of vcnomous rep
tiles by means of mustard gas. The
gas was forced into bed of lava rock
which previously had proved an impene-
trablc fortress for rattlcrs. Soon there
appeared snakes ranging from infants o
few inches long to bull rattlers nine
feet in length. Dazed and blinded, they
easily were clubbed TO death. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Train Kills Alexandria Woman

Huntington. Pa, Dec. 23.-Iteturn-
ing from prayer meeting in Reformed
Church at Alexandria, Miss Emma
s. Harnish was struck and killed
by freight train of the Pennsyl-
vania road ut crossing near the de-
not. She leaves sister, Mrs. John
4. Peters, of Tifin, o.. and brother,
s. Reid Harnish. Of Alexandria.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Irish Peace Treaty
Favored by PeOpLe
Continued from Page Que


men as Michael Collins and J. J. Nc
keown. assured the adhesion OF the re-
publican army throughout the country.
Some of the correspondents also
dwclt upon what they consider canon
de Valera loss of prestige. as indicated
BY the vote for adjournment. which he
opposed. Dc Valera's statement that
when he ASSUMED the republican presi-
denCy he did not regard his oath us
lettering his actions was regarded as
considerably damaging his influence.
Question is raised in England as to
how the adjournment will affect the
position of the Sim Fcincrs in prison
who were lately reported rs about to
receive amnesty, also Az 90 whether the
withdrawal Of British troops will now
be effected. but nothing his transpired
upon which to base even conjecturcs.
Sees Fighting Anyway
Meanwhile there has been some spec
ulatiou as to how far real settlement
Of the Irish trouble would be- effected
by ratification OF the treaty. The Dub
lin correspondent of the Westminster
Gazette. while hoping and believing that
It will be ratified, says in that case the
Sim Fcin would still remain to be
reckoucd with.
The adjournment Of the Dali Eireann
and the delay in vote on the treaty
Ia editorially commented on today by
The Evening Standard as possibly ad-
rantaseOus to the supporters Of the
treaty and ut any rate not unwelcomc to
the ratiicationists. 1t expresses the
opinion that the passage of time is
likely to weaken "thc intellectual case
for the rejection Of the treaty and par
ticularl y to undermine the position of
De Valera.
The Pail Mall Gazette and Globe in
its comment says that since Mr.. De
Valera opposed the adjournment. eve
may perhaps assume that the vote of
" to ~ with which it was carrel is
Il rough index of the ratio Of strength
I'M L-.ll 1 l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

ccutiye Committee would ask u S2.I0O,-
600 appropriation by the city for the
fair. 1t Is understood similar amount
will be asked from the State and pos
sibly $500, 900 from the Federal Gov.
ornmpnt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Shipbuilders Aid Poor

The New, York Shipbuildne Cor
poration today distributed more than
one hundred baskets of food 10 sick or
disabled employees and TO the families
Of former employees who are In need.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
WARsHIps SENT TO EGYPT

Removal OF zs9lovI Pasha from Cairo
Provokes Hostile Demonstration
Malta, Dec. -. .--GBy a. P.)--Two
British warsBips have received orders TO
proceed to Egypt immediately. Other
units of the British Mediterranean feet
are under orders to leave at the shortest
notice.
Carlo, Egypt, Dec. 23.--Said ZaS-
loul Pasha. one of the Egyptian Ma
tionaIist leaders. who refused yester-
day to obey an order issued by the mill.
tary authorities that he and his chief
followers cease all political activity and
leave Carlo, wns escorted to the railway
station here today by British troops.
His removal was accompanied by some
disturbances, I'm the course of which
there was considerable smashing OF
glass. Later the plans we're changed and
IaglQIl was transferred TO q motor car
and taken to Suez.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
South Second St. Home Robbed

Thieves entered the home Of Anna
Wasusga, 1923 South Second street,
some time last night and stole several
rings and $3.50,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
5000 In Dresses Stolen

The u. & S.Skirt Company's fac.
fory s'y was entered last night and twenty.
tAye dresses valued at $500 stolen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Definite Information Lacking

Lack of definite information from
the fiscal officers of the Commonwealth h
is one of the causes for the appropria.
tion by the last Legislature of money
in excess of the revenues Of the State"
State Treasurer Snyder confcSscs
that he didn't retain II copy of his
figures to the Legislature.
There were three hundred copies of
this mimeographed report Of the State
income delivered 70 the House, Senate
and others Interested.
There Is n scramble in Harrisburg to-
day TO find copy of ono of these re-
ports.
| cited yesterday the case Of FcrtiG,
the $4,000 n year Assistant Director of
the Legislative Reference Bureau, who
in two years received $4,000 from him
on the grounds of extra legal service. :"
Mr.. Fertig, as | pointed out yestCr-
day, is an extremely fortunate State
official, rs with his salary of $4,000 IL
wear and his receipts Of $4,000 in two
Years from Auditor General Snyder, he
enjoys an annual income of Sl1 900 or
more than some members of the Gov
errors Cabinet receive.
Letters have been written by Audi
tor General lcwis to State Treasurer
Suydcr requesting information ON this
Fcrtig subject No reply has been forth.
coming as yet.
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En,bezzLer of State
Funds Was Favored
Continued from Page Ono

Continued from Page Ono
ing postponemcnt?" inquired Mr.. Moyer
cUriously.
"Iou mentioned ex-Judge Koch ask a
ing for it."
II should have said ex Judge Shay.
1t was on his request as counsel for
this man that postponement was
asked. Of course, it's the usual and
courteous thing to grant such requests
and / offered no objections" said Dis
trict Attorney Meyer.
Here is not the eternal but the extra =
ordinary triangle in this remarkable
case:
State Treasurer Snyder, who insisted
on Keeping in his employ man who
ultimately cmbezzled S7O1S of the
States money II. l.. Brcndle the in
dividual accused. ex Judge Albert l..
Shay. an employe in the State Treaa,ry
Department. who is counsel for the man
Brendle.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-07
JAP AMBASSADOR DEFENDS TREATY
Says Pact With Great Britain Is Not Menace to United States But Is Intended to Preserve
 Peace.

Washington, July 4.-Baron Shide- hara. the Japanese ambassador, in a formal statement discussing the Ar glo-Japanese alliance, says the al- liance as an instrument of hostility against the Unied States.
 Negotiations looking to the renewal of the Anglo-Japanese alliance have not yet begun says the statement. "In the meantime campaign seems to be actively at work misrepresent- ing the possible effects of the alliance upon the United States. By no stretch of the imagination can it be honestly stated that the alliance was ever designed or remotely intended as an instrument of hostility or even of defense against the United States.
 The Anglo-Japanese alliance, in it's history for nearly 20 years, has twice been renewed. In each case the fundamental policy underlying it has remained unchanged. 1t aims per manently to preserve and to consoli- date the general peace of the Far East. The original agreement of 1902, in line with that policy, was cal culated to localize any war which might be forced upon either contract ing party in defense of defined inter- ests or vital security. It was made when China was under menace of foreign aggression, and the United States, showing the utmost friendli- ness toward both parties to the al- liance, viewed the compact with sym pathy and approval
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-07
SOLDIER HOME FROM WAR
 BRINGS BELGIAN BRIDE
Leo Schell, Who Was Overseas Longer Than Any Other Local Fighter,
 Returns to Mena.

[ A soldier brave, with a pretty wife from overseas, reached Mena Friday afternoon for visit with homefolks The returning ones were Mir. and Mrs Leo Sehell and they are guests for the present at the home of the young soldiers mother, Mrs. M. F. Lutes, on Southerland avenue.
 It was the first home coming in eight years for Soldier Schell, who has the unique distinction of having served with the A. E. F. longer than any other Polk county fighting man. soldier in the regulars at the out break of hostilities between the Unit ed States and Germany, Young Schell III August, 1917, went overseas with the 23rd infantry of the second di- vision, going direct from service on the Mexican border.
 The Mena man saw some of the hardest fighting of the great war. participating in major and minor en- agreements on six different battle fronts, being wounded twice and be- ing twice named in the casualty lists. When the armistice was signed Sol dler Schell was in the Mouse -Arronne offensive. He has had experiences that come to very few of the men of Mena, yet he is still unspoiled and a splendid specimen of American man. hood.
 Following the coming of peace the young soldier went into Germany with the army of occupation and when his services were no longer needed there went into the quartermaster's de- paftment and being assigned to Ant werp, Belgium. He has been sta toned there the past two years. re- ceiving his discharge from service last month and starting a few days later on the "Cambrair for the Unit ed States. The trip across required fourteen days and after leaving New York City Mir and Mrs. Schell came folks. ''V''e-
 1t was at Antwerp that the soldier won his bride. Mrs. Schell is a netite beauty, a native of Antwerp. and . charming bride Her maiden name was Leontine Cnaepkens and she is l9 years of age Like many Relgiun misses she is able to converse in more than her native tongue, speaking ex-
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-07
A TONIC

uroVe's Tasteiess chilli Tonic restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying and Enrlchine the Blood. When you feel it's strengthening. invisoratine effect see how 1t brings color to the cheeks and how II improves the appetite, you will then appreciate it's true tonic value.
 Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is simply Iron and ouinine suspended in syrup. So peasant even children like it. The blood needs QUlNINE to Purify it and IRON to Enrich it Destroys Malarial germs and Grip germs by it's Strengthening Invieor- atine Effect. Soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-07

cellent French and good old United States with but few slight accent which only adds charm to her conver- sation. Mrs. Schell is having a most wonderful experience in America. which is in her manner of descrip- ton "big and beautiful" but which contains many things she has never seen before. For instance lightning bugs and mosquitoes, two insects mn. known in her country.
 Following round of visits with relatives in different parts of the country MT. and Mrs. Schell plan to return to Belgium, where the voung soldier will enter government serv- ice. He finds there is q fine oppor- unity for the right kind of Americans m service overseas and besides ha likes the native land of his pretty
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-07
TO SAIL UNCHARTED SEAS.
Sir Ernest Shackleton to Head Expc
 dition Into South Antarctic.

London, June 30.--Sir Ernest Shackleton, who commanded the Brit ish Antarctic expedition in 1907-09- which reached within ninety-sever miles of the South Pole-and the Ant. arctic expedition in 1914-16, will be the leader on a new voyage of dis eovery, covering thirty thousand mile. of uneharted sections of the Southern Atlantic and the Pacific Antarctic seas. He will sail from London the last of August in the Quest, a 200 ton shop, brigantine rigged. He will have with him small picked staff, including six companions of former polar expeditions. The Daily Mai, publishes this announcement.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-07
IT MUST RE HOT IN CHICAGO. Boy Thought Home Was on Fire and
 Leaped Thru a Window.

Chicago, June 29.-''I was so warm I thought the house was on fire" said Wilho Lathinen, 1S years old, at hos pital yesterday after he had leaped three stories from his home at 24e Sheffield avenue. His parents heard a noise in his bedroom and found Wilho had broken the window pane. They rushed to him and tried to hold him, but he twisted out of their grasp and plunged thru the window. His hands were lacerated and he suffered intern al injuries.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-07-07
Texans Seek Henlth Her.

Miss Anzolette Gilmore. here from Honey Grove, Tex, and a guest at the Commercial Hotel for the last three weeks, will be joined next Saturday by her mother, Mrs. J. N. Gilmore and little sister, Miss Johanne Gilmore All of them are coming to Mena for rest and recuperation.