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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-11-17
AMERICA PROPOSES
NAVAL LIMITATIONS
SAYS REDUCTION AGREEMENT,
INDEPENDENT Dr. OTHER PROB
LENS TO BE SATISFACTORY
JAPAN WILLING, SAYS KATO
clear-cut Program Offered BY Hughes
Is Praised By Premier AS
Better Way"


Neutrality-suspicious. delegation to
the armament limitation conference is
prepared TO reach an agreement on
naval limitation Independently of the
question of naval bases in the Pacific
or settlement of Far Eastern political
problems also to be discussed in
Washington, Admiral Baron Kato,
heading the Japanese group, made
this statement recently, simplifying
his early expression that the Amer
lean proposals were "far reaching" /,
but probably formed a suitable basis
for conference discussion of the strict
ly naval phase Of the agenda. The
American plan has been turned over
to his naval experts here by Baron
Kato. Pending their study and report,
he said, he could not say definitely
how his delegation would view the
specific proposals it contained. With
that report in hand, however, the
baron said he expected soon to get
prepared to make definite answer.
The Japanese leader was pressed
for statement as to whether actual
agreement to limit naval armament
might not be linked up with Far East
ern settlements so that the one would
hinge on the other in reaching final
conclusions. He reiterated that he
was prepared to deal with each ques
ton separately and had no preference
as to the order of consideration.
Stating his own impressions as to
Mr. Hughes proposals, the baron de-
clared they were the most complete
and logical suggestions for limitation
of naval forces he had heard. He was
in favor of the general principles
stated by Mr.. Hughes, he added, and
could say that Japan was prepared
to carry out the desire contained in
the proposals to the extent possible"
Again urged to say what his atti-
tude on the question of Pacific naval
bases in relation to the proposed plan
Of limitation Of nayies would be,
KarU ssfn lie mus q NV saits a r.1Or
lean proposals under the naval base
heading of the agenda. Before he
the room, however, Kataro
of the Japanese parlia-
nent, heading the unofficial delega-
ion sent to Washington by the OPP
position or constitutional party in ia
pan, discussed the base question at |
ength. He insisted that it must be |
considered in determining the rela-
i've naval forces of the Pacific pow.
RS.
Mr.. Morchcizki said he proposed to
insure peace in the Pacific, the dis
nantling of outlying island fortified.
ions by both the United States and
apan. If the American capital in.
ested in those island groups where
american Notifications were planted
that course, he said, then
t least an agreement should be reach
d to stop all expenditures on existing
)rts.
Baron Kato was asked If this ques-
on of Pacific bases was in dispute
etween the political parties in Japan,
ut he declined to comment on Japan's
thermal political issues. He was we'll
ware, however, he said, that the
people in general in Japan desired
,duction of naval ornaments and the
apanese delegation had come to
expecting to meet that de. !
re.
.a,r L.. H.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-11-17
Paintings Are Selling At Low Prices

Geneva.-Paintings of the Hohenzol-
Terms and the Hapsburgs have slump
ed in the market until what are con-
sidered by dealers good portraits of
former German emperor and the late
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria,
brought only bids of 100 francs each
at a recent art sale in Zurich. Por-
traits of the former German crown
prince, Frederick William, in his
Deaths Head uniform, brought offers
of only so francs.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-11-17
Woman Denied Guardianship OF Son:

New York-Surrogate Cohalan, de-
MED an application of Mrs. Anne u.
Stillman, defendant in divorce pro-
. ceedings instituted by James A. Still
man, New York banker, that she be
appointed general guardian of her
sons, James and Alexander. The sur
.rogate, however, appointed Mrs. Still
man and her attorney, John F. Bren-
nan, of Yonkers, as a committee to
take care of the property of these two
children.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-11-17
INTERESTINPARLEY
HOLDING CONGRESS
SENATE DISCUSSION BEFORE THE
WORLD CONFERENCE is CON-
SIDERED PROBABLE
NEWDERRY CONTEST NOW ON
Between The Arms Farley And
Routine Work

Washington.-Keen interest in the
armament limitation conference and a
mass of legislation as the present SEES
sion approaches its end, promises to di.
vide the attention of congress for the
near future. That some senate dis
cussion of questions before the con
ference may develop, is a possibility.
The senate is expected to dispose
of the contest over the election OF
Senator Newberry (Rep) Michigan
and of the anti-beer bill A vote on
the latter is set for noon, November
IS. Debate ON the Newberry case is
expected to run most of the week end.
ing November 10, with the railroad
debt bill temporarily put aside, for
the purpose.
Minor bills are to occupy the atten.
ton of the house for several days, and
the maternity bill is scheduled to come
up November s. The maternity bill
provides federal aid for mothers and
infants. When it comes up in the
house, it viii be under special or
der.
Conferees on the tax revision bill
will resume work, with members hope
full Of concluding their work in a few
days, but with final action delayed I'M
til after the house votes on major
items of the bill
Senate finance committee hearings
on the tariff revision bill will be re-
sumed, as will senate committee in
quiries into American occupation of
Haiti, Alaskan government reorgani
cation and railroad legislation.
In connection with the railroad
hearings, representatives of the rail
roads are to present statements on
proposals to repeal thes o-called six
per cent guarantee and to restore state |
rate power.
The special senate committee ap- |
pointed to investigate charges of Sena- |
tor Watson (Den.) of Georgia, that |
American soldiers overseas were mis- |
treatedfi probably will meet to make
its plans before this session adjourns
sine die.
With new session of congress ap-
next month, leaders are dis
cussing suggestions for adjournment
of the present session ten days or two
weeks before the new secession opens.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-11-17
New Orleans Gets New Steamer Lines

New Orleans Gets New Steamer Lines
New Orleans, La.-Announcement
was made here recently of two new
European steamship lines which will
establish service between New Or
leans and Baltic and Mediterranean
ports. The East Asia company, of
Copenhagen, will make regular semi
monthly sailings between this port
and Copenhagen and Danzig, the serv-
ice to start early next month, the an
nouncement said. The Societe Des
Affreteours Reunis, of France. will
also begin sailings from New Orleans
TO Franch. Italian and Spanish ports
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-11-17
Leaders Said To Approve Hughes Plan

Leaders Said To Approve Hughes Plan
Washington bGeneral anr enthusas-
tic commentator was given by men,
bers of congress recently at the Amer
lean plan for limitation of naval arm.
ament. Leaders of both parties joined
in expressions of approval. II feel
that the program, wonderful ideal,
is destined for success said Senator
Page. Republican, Vermont, chairman
of the senate naval committee. "Or-
dinarily, It might be difficult to attain,
but with the feeling of all peoples of
the forld as II is, believe It will meet
with success"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-11-17
Mans Head Found In Bale OF Paper

Mans Head Found In Bale OF Paper
Grand Rapids, Mich.-The head of a
man found here recently was thrown
away by medical college, in the be-
lief of Coroner ]. B. Hilliken, who
joined the police in the investigation.
The officers, however, continued their
work on the theory of foul play. The
head was found in baled paper
brought to a warehouse here in 1920.
Police found support for their theory
in the fact that two holes were found
in the skull, but a cut on the cheek,
crudely sewed up, as IL by an expert
menting medical student, led the coro-
ner to discard the murder theory.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-11-17
TENNESSEE
/ STATE ITEMS

Chattanooga.-Fed district cour
opened Nov. IA.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. soldiers ant
40 widows have been added to state,
pension roll.
Clinton.-Carus s. Hicks has re
ceived notice Of his appointment al
postmaster here.
Dyersburg.-The body of Miss Lyde
Ferguson, who died in New York, will
be brought here for burial
Southern association OF
teachers training institute is in ses.
sion here.
Chattanooga.-Pre led sheriff s
posse to home of Andrew King, want
ed for killing of man.
s#sss
lexington Banquet at Hotel Lex
ington was legion's method of cele-
brating Armistice Day.
Jackson.-Lions Club starts cam
paign to raise $4,000 fund to aid in
war on tuberculosis.
Chattanooga Legion is
to keep up fight for appointment of
ex-seryice man as postmaster.
Chattanooga.-Bre ground for
the plant Of Signal Mountain Cement
company.
Chattanooga Every business house
in the city was closed in honor of
Armistice Day.
Nashville.-N., c. & st. L. railroad
has reinstated 300 mechanics laid off
several months ago.
Tiptonville.- than 100000
pounds of cotton seed were destroyed
by fire that damaged H. C. Tipton's
gin here.
Tiptonville Charged with killing
Jim Adams, of Bessie, Tenn, d. B.
Burnett was freed at his preliminary
hearing.
Nashville.-J. r. Smith, Jr has been
awarded judgment of $125 against N,
c. & st. L. railroad. The train killed
his pet dog.
Brownsville. laymen in the
delegation of ministers from this dis
trict attending the M. e. conference
at Mckenzie.
Nashville.-Baptist survey shows the
church gained more than 1853, 1000 mem
bers in southern states during the past |
five years.
Brownsville.-The Brownsville dele
CATION OF Methodist ministers left for
to attend the annual SEES
sion of the Memphis conference.
Lexington-Hender county Post
No. II, American Legion, celebrated
Day with banquet at the
Hotel Lexington, at 8 pm
Chattanooga. = Officers captured
seven gallons of hootch, but did not
axe bootlegger when they discover he
s legless.
Lexington.-The jury in the case of
Arthur A. Hanna, charged with the
murder of his wife, Laura Hanna, was
Unable to agree on a verdict after d..
iberating six hours.
Trenton.-Thirty-on bales of cotton
we're damaged and four bales totally
estroyed, together with box car, by
fire of unknown origin. The cotton
yas the property of the Bemis Gin Co. !
Knoxville.-Despite efforts of police
nd offer of reward no clew found to
lidnight marauder who killed Lester ,
)ooley as he lay in bed beside his ,
life. !
Lexington.-Emmett Sneed, popular :
assenger engineer on the NJ, C. & st. ,
. railroad, died in his apartments in }
leading hotel Of this place after All ;
lness of week of pneumonia. 7
/,
Trezevant.-Civil engineers are busy 4
adng a preliminary survey of the C
nix of the Bristol-to- Memphis highway n
ross Carroll county from Huntingdon n
} Milan. They began the work sew
al days ago at Milan, and they are |
flowing in the main the old railroad
ute that was graded through this u
ction about so years ago. D
u
Knoxville.-N. w. Dougherty, secro- a
ry of the southern intercollegiate !,
Inference. Ia drafting n letter which u
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-11-17
American Vessel On Fire At Sea

American Vessel On Fire At Sea
Boston, Mass. The American
steamer, San Francisco, afire in mid
ocean, sent out recently a wireless
call for assistance which was picked
up at the naval radio station here.
She give her position as latitude 1920
north longitude 52O3 west or approxi-
mately 100 miles southeast of New
York and 100 miles south of Cape
Race, N. F. The steamer of 1854
tons left Marsailles and Lisbon recent
ly for New York. A later massage
said that the fire was under control
and that the San Francisco was in no
immediate danger. 1t added that the
steamer Ramon De Larrinaga, bound
from Geona was Norfolk was standing
by.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-08
MORE INTELLIGENT VOTERS

New York state took quite signifi-
cant action at its recent election, in
voting for a constitutional amend
ment requiring that new voters must
be able to read and write the English
language. The states that have made
tins requirement believe they have Sc
cured good results from it. 1t works
as an incentive to an illterate man,
to get the fundamentals Of education
and provide them for his children.
In states having no such tests,
many politicians have feared to advo-
cate such a proposition, feeling il
would make them unpopular with IL
literate clements. But the fact that
this amendment got It's best sup port
right in the city Of New York, where
the llllterate vote is very heavy, sug-
gests that even in the alien centers
such proposition would be popular.
The people who do not understand
English are the constituency to which
the big and little bosses make their
principal appeal, and they get their
ideas largely from this source and
from foreign language newspapers.
Naturally such citizens acquire many
distorted notions. They often follow
the lead of smart takers who pose as
their special friends, but who are dis
honest or incompetent, and who give
the people costly government.
An efficient and economical admin
Istraton of public AFFAIRS can only be
secured when the mass of the voters
can understand the issues as pre-
scented in American newspapers and
English speaking assemblies.
There ought to be a movement all
over the country to Dignity the voting
privilege, and exclude those who by
reason of ignorance of the language
are wholly unfit to exercise it. II may
not be possible to take the voting
privilege away from those who now
have It, but at least new applicants
for registration ought to be required
30 know the language Of the country
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-08
4 CLEAR CONSCIENCE

The first trial in the Fatty Arbucke has resulted
disagreement OF the jury and the reports it
great blow to Fatty his wife and his mohenaw who
looking for 1t, and it came without a thrill
The newspaper reports say that Fatty nonchaantly rolled
brown cigarette waited until the Judge had be i'm
possible to try him again before Jan 9th and the opposition
agreed the date then lit his cigarette got up glad
the people get these edas would be really too
bad rob the public of the thrill such affords FORUM
ate it was that Fatty chose brown cigarette pink one or
green one would have been entirely out of harmony
sion and might have spilled the BEANS speak how
thoughtful and considerable Of Fatty wait blow
noke IN the judges face until the Judge about the
performance.
Fatty reported to have announced that he had perfectly
clear conscience You know that always congratu
lated when he has clear conscience Fatty
congratulated his is clear Or perhaps he has
science which clears automatically with very little
consideration for truth right justice decency That kind
conscience getting to be convenience altogether common
in this country for the public good
1t IS important to note that August Fritz foreman of the
jury is out with signed statement telling Jury stood
a ahong the who stood out for conviction This
is very Unusual proceeding but presume that matter
Of clear conscience with intent influence who NAV
jurors in the next trial
1T also announced that made to kill the star
witness the defense by feeding poisoned candy Fortunate
y she revived and survived the attempt upon her life and is able
with perfectly clear announce that she met
the brute fed her poisoned candy apparently with perfectly clear
conscience.
Isn't a conscience a funny thing anyhow? -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-08
i'm whose government they ask TO take
a share.-St. Johns News.
NORTHWEST SEVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Wa lyman transact
ed business in Alma Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. LOOMS also G.,
Briggs was in Alma Thursday.
Mrs. Lee Loomis has been on the
sick list the past week with tonsi-
litis.
Howard Kennedy threshed beans
for Il. Parker Wednesday.
Jacob Stell who lives near Craw-
ford was a caller at V. Dickinson's
Tuesday.
Manley Evans and wife also j
Dexter was in Alma Saturday.
Lloyd Epler Of Alma worked for
Lee Loomis Monday.
Donald lyman and Otto LOOMS was
in Alma Monday on business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-08
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF ARCADIA

| will be at the Ithaca National
Bank on Thursdays-Dec. 8, Is, %,
20 and Jan. 5, and at the Alma State
Savings Bank on Saturdays-Dec. TO-,
II, "a, 81, and Jan. 7, also Monday,
Jan. 9, for the purpose of collecting
taxes. Telephone; Alma, 21R5.
2S-6w Roy S. Keefer, Treas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-08
Wise Observation.

Jud Tunkins says man who travels
for pleasure these days has got to be
somebody who doesn't care about ex.
penses.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-01-12
HARDING PREFERS EAST
PORTGO. TO SENATE,
FOR TAKING OF OATH
ny the s.soeiAtesa p'rcss.p

MARION a.. Jan IL President
elect Harding today suggested 10 tha
Senate Committee that he take tha
oath OF Office oiI the east porch Of thF
Capitol insiead Of in the Senate Cham
her. as planned by the committee
He teleeranhed To Senator Knox.
chairman of the committee, that hd
liked the plan to have the ceremons
in tho Senate. but he thought the pub,
lie might prefer 10 have il ont doors
Mr. Harding sent the following telei
gram 10 hartman Macl4ean, Of thu
local inaugural committee
In discharging the inaugural com.
mittee and sub committees. please ~
press my grateful appreciation Of Tbs
generous consideration toward me-.
and for the time and money expended
Though We are putting iii eelebru-
tion aside trust there will be the
same good viii and good wishes in
the heart of ali At Washington and all
the country which was 50 generously
shown By The members Of yonr conf
mittee !.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-01-12
TAXPAYERS MEET AND
ELECT OFFICERS

At a meeting Of the Taxpayers AS
sociation held at the Court House here
Yesterday there was a fairly well
representative attendance from the
districts of the counuty and action was
taken towards the reorganization and
continuance OF the Association Mr..
James S. Smith, OF the Fifth district,
acted as chairman
After some discussion by those in
attendance as to the need for such an
Association and consideration of rec
concentrations made by the chairman
If was decided to elect officers for
the ensuing year The following were
then put III nomination and elected
President. G. Ashby Duvall; vice
president Basil S. Cromwell, secre-
tary-treasurer, Asa A. Joyce: assis-
tant secretary, John kramme: coun-
sell S. Ralph Warnken
Il resolution was adopted fixing the
annual dues of membership at fifty
cents, for the purpose OF creating q
fund for incidental expenses Of the
Association and extending TO all tax
payers OF the county cordial in
vitation to join the Association and
attend its meetings
Those present were earnest in their
efforts TO make the Association sue
cess and d benefit to the people OF the
county, and hope TO have the next
meeting largely attended.
After a general discussion on vari-
Gus subjects vital to the welfare OF
the county the meeting adjourned nn-
til Tuesday. January % at IL q. m
al the Court House Taxpayers and
others interested are invited TO at
tend.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-01-12
.BALLOONISTS READY
TO START FOR U. S.
CIV the Asseelaaed Pre~..l

MATTICE. ONT, Jan. 12-Cnited
States Naval Lieutenants. Stephen
Farrell. a. L. Kloor. and Walter Hin
ton. refreshed by their first nights
sleep in complete comfort since they
landed in the Hudson Bay region after
4 hazardous balloon fight from Rock
away. New York, today enjoyed this
trading posts hospitality before their
departure for the United States.
To all outward appearances the Bit
ter dispute that arose between Far
reIl and Hinton shortly after their
arrival here yesterday, which culnli-
mated in blow from Farrell which
knocked Hinton down. had been
settled.
The aeronaats rose early, had
breakfast together in their private
car and all regretted the incident.
Both Farrell and Hinton we're re-
ticanf today regarding the cause Of
yesterdays dispute.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-01-12
BY FORMER
NAVAL INSTRUCTOR

Information has reached here Of the
invention hy Prof. A. A. Nicholson,
formerly Of the corps of instructors
Of the Naval Academy. and now of
Chicago, by which the outlines Of dis
iant stars can he brought to a form
exact enough to be determined and
made the basis Of longitudinal meas
urement
The apparatus Is called an nterfer-
ence method The difIicul,y in the
measurement Of the size OF the far
off stars, has been that their great
remoteness, when the telescope is
placed upon them. makes them shine
only as a great ball Of light. and so
no exact point could be taken as one
Of The angles Of the triangle by which
the magnitude Of the orb can he cal
cuiated. Prof Michelson's Invention
reduces the globe 70 star points. Thus
the stupendous fact has been found
by the measurement Of the stas Orion.
that its diameter is from $50 to 900
million miles. Our sun is about 500.
600, miles IN diameter
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-01-12
WAR TINE CUTTERS
RETURN TO IONC|NE

Manpawer is becoming more plenii-
fui. II the statistics filed with the
state Conservation Commission
showing the number Of persons en-
gagged ii the oyster industry can be
taken a- an indication
During the war period many per-
sons wso before had sought livelir
hood frJm the oyster industry left ne
business 10 engage in other work. o.
more remunerative figures. Tilnes
have changed. however. and many q
those Who quit are now returnins
The number OF tongers applying f'a
lfcenaes is larger than during tlH
wears 1919 and 1920 The number ~
tongers procuring licenses in t'ie
yarions iidewater counties up 10 Da-
cember sl are 1852, while licenses
have been issued to 40 gerapers, SIS
dredgers. aud a03 licenses have hss1
taken oui 10 conduct packing g-houses
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-01-12
INSTALL OFFICERS
OF ST. MARY'S C B. i

The installation OF officers Of 81
Mary Bay Council. Catholic Beneyss
lent Legion. took place last night in
ST. NARY Hall. The installing of-
fieer vas Deputy State Chancellor,
Hon. Wm. NJ Dunn of baltimore, wao
was assisted by State Marshal Adaai,
F. Welzenback. These officers wsSe
elected in December and are to serve
for the year 1891. After the meeting
a social session was held. 81.
The following we're placed in t.se
respective chairs Of the Council
President. j. III. zeller: vice. presf-
dent. Joseph MeGraw; orator. Joserh
Droll marshal. John Frank: saoas-
tary. George J. Davis; treasurer.
0gle Tlighuan: collector A. G. Eass;
guard. George Hahn; trustees. 0eS.
L. Engelke and ]. w Conroy.