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Evening journal., 1921-12-15
OPPOSITION
To TREATIES
ISEXPECTED
To BE WEAK
President Prepares to Tell
World of Progress Made
Toward Lasting Peace
For All
EXPECT UNDERWOOD
TO HOLD LEADERSHIP

WASHINGTON. Dec 10 Omitted
Prcss). - President Harding will
make a formal report 70 the coun-
try on the work OF the Arms Con-
ference. a member OF the Admins
tration said today. At the same
time. he may state more concretely
than he has up 10 the present his
plans for an association Of nations
The report 20 the people ls TO be
made when Harding submits 10 the
Senate for ratification OF the treaties
resulting from the conference work.
Senator Lodge said today all the
treaties probably would be submit
ted al the same time. This would
give Harding an opportunity TO sum
up the accomplishment Of the con-
clave he called into being. In ono
comprehensive speech. II also
would give the Senate tho oppog
tunity 20 consider each treaty In the
iriht OF an the others which Is IN,
way they must be considered In IN,
opinion OF administration leaders.
When the conference Is viewed 81
the light Of It's finished work the op
position TO the treaties embodyini
the results will he trihing the ad
ministration feels Senator Borah
Il was pointed out today. was care
ful In his speech on the four powe
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Evening journal., 1921-12-15
'WILLCHANGE
NAVY Plans;
FLEETSWILL
BESTRONGER
New Alignment is Urged
After Japan is Allowed
To Keep Mighty
Matsu
ITALY DISAPPOINTED
OVER ARRANGEMENT

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-CUnited
Press)-America's proposal for an
absolute ten year holiday in the
construction OF big battleships was
endangered in the arms conference
today.
British spokesmen made Il plain
that II Japan Is to complete the
Mutsu. Great Britain Is to be allowed
to construct two super hoods or
slightly smaller vessels during the
proposed holiday.
Counter proposals for reallgning
the British navy TO meet Japanese
retention OF the Mutsu were consid-
cred by the big three at meeting
at 11.3O o'clock today.
These counter proposals called
for:
1. Construction OF two super
hoods and scrapping Of four dread
naughts and one battle cruiser.
2. Construction Of two vessels OF
the royal sovereign type (smaller
than super-hoods) and scrapping of
four dreadnaughts and no battle
cruisers.
Virtually no work has been done
on the super-hoods this year. max
ing a considerable amount of con.
struction necessary during the hoh
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Evening journal., 1921-12-15
COLONEL LAYFIELD,
SO TODAY, IS JUROR

Colonel John T. Layheld, 500 Con-
cord avenue, is observing his eighty
third birthday today by sitting as a
juror in the case Of Green & Finn.
Inc, VS.. The Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad in Superior Court.
Colonel Layield was conductor
on the Delaware Division Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad for 43 years.
retiring from active service thirteen
years ago. For more than &c years
Colonel Layficld has been secretary
Of the order OF Railway Conductors.
He also Is active in the Maryland So
ciety OF Delaware. He's staunch
Democrat, too.
Colonel and Mrs. Layfield, ~who
will have been married fifty-four
years in February, 1922, have been
lifelong residents OF this city. They
have two sons. william A, living at
Newark, Del, and +. \. Layheld. OF
Mount Vernon. o. Mrs Layfield
said this morning that. owing to the
fact Of the colonel serving on the
special jury, no celebration of his
natal day will be held this year.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
BENSON
ON CITY TOUR
Sees Union Park Gardens,
Wawaset and Brandy
wine Park
HAS BREAKFAST AT
VIII. COUNTRY CLUB

Admiral William s. Benson. who
was a speaker at the anniversary
Of Santa Maria Council. Knights OF
Columbus. last night. was shown
places OF interest in wilmington
this morning and expressed himself
as highly pleased with the city. He
passed the night at the Hotel
DUPONT and was a guest OF Collector
OF Internal Revenue Harry T. Gra-
ham and former District Attorney
Charles F. Curley at the Whining
ton Country Club. Admiral Ben
son. who is head OF the United
States Shipping Board. expressed a
desire to see Union Park Gardens.
the residential section built by the
Shipping Board, and Mr Graham
and Mr.. Curley took him on an auto
trip through Union Park Gardens.
Wawaset Park and Brandywine
Park, all OF which particularly
/ pleased him. he said.
II was his first visit TO Whining
ton, although he had passed through
the city innumerable times. he said
Admiral Benson recalled that forty
years ago he sailed down the Della.
ware river as a mid-shipman. and
ten years ago. he sailed down thaf
river in command Of the larges
battleship then ahoat
The Admiral was entertained a
luncheon by Mr.. Graham at the Ma
'varre Apartments at noon, aftei
which he left for Washington. ex
pressing his appreciation Of the dc
lightful time he had in Wilmington
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
MRS. CORA TH0NIPS0N'S
CONDITION CRITICAL

Special to The Evening Journal.
NEWARK. Dec. 15.-Mrs. Cora
Thompson. wife Of State Auditor
Daniel Thompson. who was stricken
with paralysis while attending a card
party at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred A. Curtis, Tuesday night, is
still in a critical condition. She has
been unconscious practically ever
since she was stricken, and her con-
iition is such that she has not been
removed from the Curtis home. A
trained nurse Is now with her.
Mrs. Thompson is chairman OF the
local Red Cross Chapter and has al
ways taken an active interest in al
harity and civic affairs. Their son
James Thompson. who was attend
ing school at Westtown, Pa, wal
sent for yesterday and is now a
| home.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
This Is Last Day to
Pay Income Tax

This is the last day for pay
ment OF the Federal income
tax.
Taxpayers who have delayed
the payment OF their Federal (
income tax and who cannot
leave their work during busi-
ness hours will be accommo-
dated in Collector Graham's Of
fee in the Federal building
which will be kept open until
9 o'clock. and later II neces-
sary. for all those who wish 10
make cash payments. Inasmuch
as cash payments sent by mail
are always at the owners risk.
and II the money Is lost or
stolen the taxpayer Is not re-
lieved OF penalties for failure
to pay tho tax. IL is believed
that many people will avail
themselves Of the opportunity
to pay az the post Office build
ing this evening.
Taxpayers who cannot fnd IL
convenient TO go TO Collector
Graham's Office to make pay
ment will find It more prac-
ticable to purchase a post Office
money order or draw check for
the amount OF the tax payable
to Collector OF Internal Reve-
nue. II. T.. Graham.
All payments coming through
by midnight will be considered
as within the time prescribed
by law free from penalty.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
" AMAZON ARMY" Is
QUIETED BY TROOPS

PITTSBURGH. Kas., Dec. Is
UNITED Press)-Rioting in h e
southern Kansas coal fields by the
Amazon army appeared checked.
at least temporarily. with the arrival
Of troops.
sheriff Mlt Gould. OF Crawford
County. received word early today
that several hundred men we're
mobiiized at Cherokee and arc gath
cred about a mine there but are not
staging an offensive against workers.
Franklin. heretofore headquarters
OF the Amazon army. also was re-
ported quiet.
The state troops already on the
ground included large number OF
mounted cavalry which viii az once
be distributed over Crawford Coun-
ty 10 patrol the mine field.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
LOCKERBIE SAYS
HE IS COLONEL
Cecil Co. Judges Will De-
eide His Status as to Per-
forming Marriages
BELONGS TO UNITED
SAINTS, HE ASSERTS
Special 10 The rvenlnr Iournai.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
ELKTON. Nd. Dec. 15.-Judges
Of the Circuit Court for Cecil county
will decide the status Of the Rev.
Daniel Forbus Lockerbio. the So
years-oid Marrying Parson." as to
his legal right to perform marriages
in this State, this afternoon.
In the meantime Mr.. Lockerbie
has suspended his marriage busi-
ness until the court decides his
status States Attorney Henry a.
warburton. informed Mr. Lockerbie
yesterday that the court will take up
his case at o'clock this afternoon
and he was requested 20 not marry
any more couples until his status is
determined to which he agreed. He
with his counsel, William T. War
burton. who Is the father OF the
States attorney will appear before
the Judges at o'clock to submit
data with the object OF proving that
he has a legal right TO perform we'd
ding ceremonies.
This decision on the part OF the
court 70 inquire into the status OF
the aged man as to performing cere-
monies Is the result Of resolutions
adopted recently by the Presbyters
/ OF New Castle. asking hat Mr.. Lock
erbie's status be investigated. Mr.
Isockerbie is not und.r any charge
at this time and says that he is anx
ious to show the court and tn
public that in marrying couplese h'
IL within his rights.
Mr.. Lockerbie said today that h
lis a Colonel in the United Saint
Regulars. He says he was born b
Canada and graduated from Prince
ton Theological Seminary In lS6
and entered the Central Presbyter
OF Philadelphia. He says he lei
that Presbytery voluntarily in 1S7
j after denouncing all creeds. J
b. 1881. Mr.. Iockerbie says nc becam
member Of the United Saints Res
, ulars and that he had the body ir
corporated with headquarters
, 224s Calumet street Chicago.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
IRISH BOINBERSBJSY:.
Dali DEBATES .PACT:
ENGLAND TO RATIFY

BELFAST. Dec. IS. Omitted Press)
-Snipers and bombers resumed OPP
erations In Belfast today.
Sporadic firing was reported in
several sections Of the city through
out the night and utmost precau-
tlons we're taken to prevent a flaming
Of hostilities.
A bomb was tossed into a FISH
shop and much damage done.
DUBLIN. Dec. IS. Omitted Press)
Debate over the Irish peace treaty
was renewed with such increasing
and dogged bitterness at the secret
session OF the Dali today that %
seemed hopeless a decision would be
reached before Saturday.
The intensity OF partisanship was
manifest in the reception Of Parlia-
ment members as they approached
the University council chambers.
A crowd OF girls openly booeo
Michael Collins, the fighting cham
pion Of the treaty who has lead the
conflict against canon De Valera
The booes had hardly begun. how
ever. before a mighty cheer from inc
supporters Of the Collins-Grifhth
faction drowned them.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
MAY TRY TO /
GUST HANDY
.ASOFFICIAL
Mayor Hears of Suggested
Impeachment of Health
Board Head
ANGRY, BOLTS AFTER
GARBAGE DISCUSSION

According 10 members OF City
Council. talked to today impeach-
mont proceedings may be begun
against DR.. Charles NJ. Handy to
remove him as president OF the City
Board Of Health. as result Of his re-
marks and "bolting" from the con-
ference OF the finance committee.
public health committee and Board
Of Health. last night
Angored by the objections OF the
/ lCounciimen to the installation OF a
Decarie garbage incinerator. Dr.
lHanby abruptly left he Councilmanic
conference last night. The other
members OF the board. however
stayed. and discussed with Council
the question OF putting In a Decarie
incinerator OF 100 tons and the OBJ
jections 10 eliminating the Nye in
cinerator already in use.
When DR. Handy was asked today
about the Impeachment proceedings.
ne raised his hands above his head
and replied, "I have nothing TO say.
When asked n he intended 10 re-
sign. DR.. Handy also declined 10 an
swer
Mayor Harvey said ne was investi-
eating carefully. the entire proceed
ing. and would base his opinion on
the testimony received. He declined
to commit himself as TO that action
he would take; but II was evident ne
Twas considerably perturbed.
City Solicitor Satterthwaite was
more communicative Under the
city charter" he said, "the Mayor
has power to remove the head OF any
city department for sufficient cause.
Exactly by what is meant by sufh.
cient cause, 'is Of course a question,
he said, "but the charter clearly
gives the Mayor the authority TO re
move the head OF a department, II n
sees At to do So"
The Board OF Health had beer
summoned 10 confer with the Coun
b cilmanic committees on the garbag
e situation DR.. Handy. Leon F. Ryan
b Ok. II. A. Murray and Albert p. Hay
man responded. Councilmen Alex
r ander r. Abrams. John +. McNab
81 and Harry f. Vincent also wer
present. but did not participate 4
e the discussion.
Councilman McManus. chairma
OF ths finance committee. served a
chairman Of the conference and ac
b vised the Board OF Health that bot
- the Finance Committee and N
x Committee on Public Health ha
70 reached the conclusion that tf
o recommendation OF the Healt
d Board that the city purchase a 10i
E ton Decaire system incinerator. at
y cost OF s123.OOO was considered tc
Il expensive. He suggested that II
Health Board make another recon
a mendation.
g DR.. Handy retorted that II Counc
N considered the question Of expeni
h. as the only barrier. the cost cou
be cut down by purchase Of a small'
lied Decarie plant. He insisted
however. that the Health Board ha
the right to make such recommend
tions as it wished 10 Council an
Council could accept or reject as
| willed.
| Mr.. McManus was firm In h
declaration that Council could n'
see the necessity OF spending Sl2S
1 Continued on rage Two.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
CITY ELKS give
TO POOR FUND
Mayors Committee Will
Make Personal Appeal for
a.. Emergency Relief
.EX-SOLDIER
is IN WANT

Personal solicitation OF residents
by members OF the Emergency Re
lief Fund committee has been de-
cided upon as a method for increas-
ing the total being raised to aid the
needy Of Wilmington. Comparisons
OF the amounts given 10 aid Will
gnington children and parents this
year. with amounts given last year
show a falling off. For this rea-
son the committee believes that as
a last resort. II those who have the
money to contribute are made 10
realize the urgent need through a
personal appeal. they may add 70
their contribution.
One OF the three housand ex-ser-
vice men OF this city who is out OF
work. has a wife and three children
to support. He did his duty wher
the country called for him and his
sellows. and now that he is bacl
home and without a job. he feel
pretty keenly about. having TO ash
foy help for his loved ones. Wher
he returned from across seas, he had
work for a while. but has been ou
Of. steady employment for clever
months.
Wilmington Lodge. OF Elks. cam
forward with a one hundred dollars
contribution.
The Mayors office these days 70
hours at a time Is the mecca OF mel
with large families who. unable q
find any work. are seeking he'll
wherever they can. one man VIII
has wife and nine children ap
piled TO Mayor Harvey yesterday 70
a job. but the Mayor could not hel
hims He suggested help in the wa
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Evening journal., 1921-12-15
JAILFOR ALL
VIOLATORSOF
LIQUOR LAWS
Grangers Insist on This to
Make 18th Amendment
More Effective
URGE REDUCTION OF
RAILROAD RATES

Special TO The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Dec. 15.-"Resolved. that
we insist that in all cases where
violations Of the eighteenth amend
ment to the United States Constitu-
tion, have been proven. such viola
ton be followed by a prison term. d"
This resolution was a part Of the
report OF the committee on Temper
ance which was adopted at the final
session of the State Grange here
yesterday afternoon. The report in
part follows:
Temperance is a fundamental
principle OF our order Of which we
are constantly reminded. Not alone In
drink. but in work and recreation.
When we speak Of temperance. we
are inclined TO think only OF strong
drink. but let us not forget there are
many other ways in which we can
be intemperant.
"Not so many years ago we heard
OF temperance societies then the
Teetotlers. Through State Prohibi-
ito ntoday we have National Pro-
hibition But have we what we are
looking for? or have we what We
expected?
1--WE read OF cargoes OF liquors
leaving our shores. Moonshiners In
every locality and bootieggers OF
every corner. Perhaps we shoulC
expect this. the temptation is 81
great
"Now we take a look al the othei
side since the closing Of the saloons
The law and order in our cities ans
towns has improved wonderfully.
I'VE feel that we are well protect
ed by law. What Is needed is tn
enforcement OF the present law
Therefore be 1t resolved
That we approve Of the Volsteai
(Continued on Page rwo.)
Evening journal., 1921-12-15

The fight against the treaty was
confined TO what De Valera terms
question OF principle" whether or
not the Sim Fein plenipotentlarie
who signed the London treaty ex-
ceeded their authority.
The question OF an Irish republic
has not yet been brought up. It is
believed the continued discussion on
the point OF order in the signing OF
he treaty will deiap ratification or
rejection for at least another day.
De Valera is understood to have
injected into the discussions his own
Irish oath. which he wrote during
the negotiations in London. Some
members OF the Dali. in private
comment declared tins was even
more binding than the oath written
into the peace treaty.
There seemed little prospect that
the Irish president can secure a
change IN the articles OF the pact
though Il Is admitted he may delay
indefinitely.
10 seemed almost certain as the
/ Dali convened that the main fight
will take place secretly, even II ac-
tuai ratification is not discussed.
LONDON. Dec. is Omitted Press).
The way is paved in tie House Of
Lords and in Commons today for
ratification OF the Irish peace
treaty.
The two Houses OF Parliament
met to resume discussions which
were not expected to develop any
alarming resentment against The
treaty and the possibilities were that
the pact might be ratified before
night
Sir James Craig opposed the
treaty on the ground that Ulster
does not receive equal rights with
the South OF Ireland.
In the Ulster Premicr's last letter
to Lloyd George made public here
today Craig stated the treaty vio-
lates the 1920 act. He sounded a
vigorous protest against the revision
OF listers boundaries.
Despite the inducements OF the
treaty. Ulster is convinced that It Is
not for the best interests OF the
British Empire 10 become sub
ordinate to Sim Fein." the letter
I read.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
BRIDGE MAY BE
OPEN ON CHRISTMAS

While Il has been definitely set
tied that the new Washington street
bridge across the Brandywine river
will not be formally dedicated until
next spring. probably on Memorial
Day. the bridge will be opened 70
the public by Christmas II present
plans are carried out.
II was said this morning that
workmen for the Walsh Construc-
ton Company. the builders, were
rushing the work
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
Countess viii We'd Hero
To RelUdrd His NaIOr

LONDON. II wish could
march. tool"
Captain Percy Hansen, wounded
Gallipoli soldier. was watching a
peace parade.
you deserve to-" said a beauti-
ful. dashing lady who noticed Ham
SENS decorations in passing.
That was three years ago. Now
the engagement OF Hansen and the
beautiful lady has been announced
and Il all grew out OF that chance
meeting.
The lady Is Countess Poulett,
widow OF Earl Poulett another war
hero As a girl she was stage
star.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
dope
crime CAUSES
Responsible for Most of
Prison Offenses, Says
Warden Plummer
POPULATION OF
WORKHOUSE FALLS

Warden Piummer OF the New Cas-
tie County Workhouse said this
morning the most favorable compar-
lsons could be made OF the present
population Of that institution with
that Of last year at the correspond
ing date. Mr.. Plummer said the pop
ulation Of the prison was surprising
~ small, in the opinion Of the Board
OF Trustees and himself, considering
the great masses OF people -unem-
ployed. The crimes for which the
majority of the prisoners are serving
at this time are attributable to liquor
and drugs, said Warden Plummer.
Few OF the former prisoners COM
mitted for more serious crimes who
have served sentences are returning
he said. Less than per cent Of the
latter ever return. and those return
ing are principally dope" hends and
'hootch" consumers, he explained.
Tke population Of the institution
today is sos, as compared with 3Os
on TIE corresponding date last year.
The population November was
375. as compared with $40 for the
corresponding date last year. The
decrease in the number OF inmates
/ during the past six weeks is 81
showing an IS per cent. decrease, as
compared with a decrease of fol-
the corresponding period last year
which was little more than pei
cent.
1 Committees from the Salvation
Army. the Volunteers of America
and the Prison Aid Society have Sc
cured the names of the prisoner
wko have wives and children. Thes'
committees will visit these familie
and present them with a baske
filled with food for Christmas.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
Free Theatre Tickets

Theatre Invitations (war tax paid).
are extended through the Journal Clas-
sihed Department today-look for your
name today IN the Classified Advs.-
for a showing Friday. OF
LIONEL BARRYMORE. IN
"THE GREAT ADVENTURE"
AT THE ARCADIA.
AND
THOMAS MEIGHAN, IN
"CApPY RlCKS."
AT THE QUEEN.
SEE PAGE u TODAY.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
HARDING MA Y OUTLINE WORLD ASSOCIATION;
MA TIONS AGREE ON PA CIFIC FORTIFICA TONS
Berlin Cannot
Pay RepdraHonS

PARIS. Dec. 10 (United
Prcss) Germany today for
warded a note to the allied
rcparatiOns commission that
she could not possibly meet her
January 10 payment.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
Quits FOR FIRFMEN

A consignment OF quilts for the
use OF members of the fre depart
nent has been received and were
distributed to the various fire houses
this morning,
Evening journal., 1921-12-15

GAA ASSES-Tortoise shell rim. on Mon
day going from Fourth and Adams 90
Delaware avenue and Van Buren,. Re
Ea~d n returned before Friday night.
Phone s36s-W. decl5-lt.
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
BY VISCOUNT KOREKIYO
TAKAHASHI.
Prime Minister OF the japanese
Empire.

II
Empire.
Written for the Unite Press.
Copyright. 1921. by the
United Press; copyright in Cam
ada; reproduction IN whole or
part prohibited)
TOXIC. Dec. 1.-THE people
OF Japan heartily rejoice at the
news from Washington an
nouncing that an agreement has
been reached among the four
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1921-12-15

Use Glover Dairy SAFE MILK
for the school child's body and
mind builder. Phone 1540-1541.-
Adv,
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
CANTON DELAWARE ELECTS

Members Of Canton Delaware. No.
!. Patriarchs Militant. /. o. o. F.. at
a meeting last night elected the fol-
owing officers. Captain. W. T.
foreman; Lieutenant. Reginald II.
Way; ensign. willard S Russell:
'lork. Leslie II. McNemar; account
ant. Jacob +. snyder; standard
carer. Maynard r. Thompson
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
JAPAN SEES
WORLD PEACE
IN TREATIES
Takahashi Pledges Nation
To Support Four Power
Pacific Agreement
WASHINGTON WINS
HIS GENERALIZATION

Copyright. 1921. by the United
Prcss.)
TOXIC. Dec. IA (Delayed). -
japan. speaking through her Prime
Minister, Viscount Korekiyo Taxa
hashi. today congratulated the
United States on the success Of the
Washington conference.
Takahasbi. writing exclusively for
tie United Press, pledged his em-
pire to support the four-power Pa
cifc agreement TO the limit. He
discerns in II the dawn Of an era OF
world peace. through the co-opera-
ton Of the nations that smashed
Germany's scheme OF conquest.
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
,roDAYs TENTpERATURE

At The Evening Journal Office.
500 A. M..21 1901 p. NJ. .26
1000 A. NJ. LOO p. NJ. rs
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
SUN AND TIDE.
LOST

High water .l1.45 a. NJ 12.10 p. NJ
Low water D.. 700 A. NJ. 7.2o p. NJ
Evening journal., 1921-12-15

CARLOAD WHITE POTATOES.
Front and Justison streets. sl.<s
bushel Stevens and Weiss.-AdYs
Evening journal., 1921-12-15
The Weather

Fair and slightly warmer tonight;
Friday. increasing cloudiness, and
somewhat warmer. probably follow
ed by snow or rain. Moderate north
shifting to east winds.