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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-17
Conference on Armaments and
Far East Questions Is For
maHy Opened.
HUGHES IS MADE CHAIRMAN
Nations Pay Tribute to Americas Un-
known Soldier on Armistlce Day
Senate Passes Tax Revision Bill
Elections of Week Please
Democrats.
sv EDWARD w. PIcKARp.

Q ATURDAY, November II, may. and
- 1t Is to be hoped will, be set apart
. In the history Of the world as one of
it's most momentous dates On that
day was formally opened in Washing
ton the conference on limitation OF
ornaments and Far East questions
which, If 1t is successful, will 60 far
toward curing some Of the worst Ills
of what we are pleased to call civili-
cation. The projectors Of, and partici-
pants In, this meeting do not enter
tain the illusory hope that 1t will re-
suit Immediately, or even soon, In the
abolishing of warfare, but they do be-
lieve, and the world trusts, that their
deliberations and agreements will settle
peaceably the tangled affairs Of the
Pacific and the Orient, and 80 far cut
down the naval and army programs OF
the great powers that the tax-burdened
peoples will experience tremendous
financial relief, and the threat Of an
other general or even important war
will be far removed.
It was In the handsome auditorium of
the Continental Memorial hall that the
opening session Of the conference was
held. When Secretary Of State Hughes
arose to call It to order, he faced the
most distinguished assemblage Of men
and women this country ever has seen.
Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan,
Belgium, Holland and China had sent
each some Of her most eminent states
men, and our own representatives are
acknowledged Of the first rank. At
ter the delegates were the extensive
advisory staffs, and, Of course, the dip
lomatic corps was there in full force.
The members Of the senate and house,
invited guests and other privileged
persons filled the hall to overfiowing.
Mr.. Hughes, in opening the confer
ence, welcomed formally the foreign
delegates, and stated briefly the OBJ
jects of the gathering. President Hard
Ing then stepped forward and, after
the storm Of applause had subsidized, he
tOlQ more Ut leHBlu VI lle HopCo uuu
purposes that had led him to invite
the powers to this conference. He
spoke persuasively and well; even the
most pessimistic Of his hearers could
not help but feel that there was a
fair chance that those hopes would be
realized.
After the formalities, the confer
ence organized for business, Secretary
Hughes being elected chairman, and
other officers being chosen. Adjourn
ment was taken until Monday.
One great figure was absent from
the opening Of the conference-David
Lloyd George, premier Of Great Brit
ain. Kept at home for the present by
the Irish negotiations and the unem-
ployment situation, he cabled to the
government the assurance that he
would sail for Washington as soon as
possible.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-17
Will Take Examinations.

Eight doctors, AZ nurses and one
chiropractor registered with the state
board of medical examiners TO take
the examinations before the board at
the State House.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-17

" EFT another event made last week
i memorable-the burial Of Amer
ica's unknown dead soldier on Armis-
tice day. In this the nation, through
It's highest representatives, paid trib-
ute to the many thousands who, un-
sung and unhonored individually, gave
up their lives In the cause Of patriot
ism and freedom in the World war;
The unnamed hero was brought home
by the Olympia, Admiral Dewey's old
flagship, and on Wednesday his cas-
ket was placed under the dome Of the
capitol on the catafalque on which had
rested the bodies of Presidents Lin
coin, Garfield and Mckinley. Around
It stood, at parade rest, the five SOL
diers Of the honor guard, and all
about It and over it we're the wreaths
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-17

4 T THE close Of a f1fteen:hour ses-
"A sion, the senate passed Its YER
sion of the tax-revision bill, and on
Thursday the conference committee
began Its task. The Republican 'in-
surgents" in the lower house, who IA
vor the senate maximum surtax rate
Of 30 per cent, forced an agreement
that the house would be given a
chance to vote on that feature before
the conferees reached final decision
on 1t. The insurgents" claimed to
have from 80 to IS votes, which, with
the votes Of the Democrats, would be
enough to accept the senate rate.
The bill, as passed by the senate, is
estimated by Treasury experts to yield
about $3,25O,0 100000 for the fiscal year
ending June 80 next, or S200,00O,00O
less than the existing law. But ultl-
mately 1t would reduce the nations tax
bill by approximately $3.50, 100000.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-17
4 LEXANDER finally went.to Bel

a LEXANDER finally went. to Bel
"A grade to be crowned king OF
Jugo-Slavia, and found himself In the
midst Of difficulties Immediately. The
Serbs were pressing their invasion OF
Albania, in the hope Of reaching Tir-
ana before the meeting Of the League
Of Nations council In Paris, Novem-
Der IS, and the council Of ambassa-
dors ordered them to get outside the
boundaries 1t had just decided on for
Albania. Premier Pachitch offered his
resignation, but Alexander refused to
accept it, indicating he was satisfied
with the premier's foreign policy, and
the Serbian army continued Its ad-
vance. The Montenegrins, who never
have consented to the merging Of their
national identity In the Jugo-Slav
state, have joined forces with the Al
banians. and the prospects for anoth-
er, Balkan war are excellent.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-17

THE Ulster cabinet has received
i from Lloyd George an outline OF
the negotiations with the Sim Fein
representatives and Of the tentative
peace plan, and Is considering 1t.
Meanwhile, the Ulsterites issued this
statement: "Sir James Craig (the
premier) on behalf of the cabinet Of
northern Ireland, wishes 1t clearly I'M
derstood' that there can be no surren-
der Of listers rights
Parliament was prorogued on Thurs
day, after being reassured that moth
ing would be finally settled with regard
to Ireland without calling the house
together.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-17

which had covered 1t on the way across
the ocean. An officer pinned on the
flag at the head Of the coffin the
badge of the Legion Of Honor con-
ferred by the French government, and
then came In President and Mrs. Hard
ing, Vice President Coolidge, Speaker
Gillett and Chief Justice Taft. Mrs.
Harding laid across the casket a wide
white ribbon, and on 1t the President
placed q wreath Of red rosebuds.
Wreaths from congress, the Supreme
court and the War and Navy depart
ments were added, and the honor
guard was left alone with the dead.
On the following day decorations and
wreaths from foreign nations and floral
designs from every state were brought
In.
On Armistice day the great ceremony
was carried out. The parade down
PENNSYLVANIA avenue was the most i'm
pressive ever seen In Washington.
From the capitol as far as the White
House, President Harding walked In
the ranks with generals, admirals,
practically every government official In
the city, veterans Of the Civil war and
and every war America has had since
then, and large detachments from the
army and navy. At the White House
President Harding and most Of the
other civilians dropped out Of the pro-
cessIon, and went to Arlington in mo-
tors, but General Pershing trudged on
afoot all the way with the body OF
his dead comrade-in-arms. The un-
known was inferred in front OF the
pavilion Of the National cemetery, with
every honor that could possibly be
paid him. The funeral address, deliv-
cred by President Harding, was re-
plete with passages Of eloquence and
pathos, and with expressions OF hope
fulness for the future peace OF the
world. Much Of It is worth quoting;
for instance:
@On the Threshold Of eternity, many
q soldier, I can we'll believe, wondered
how his ebblng blood would color the
stream Of human life, flowing on after
his sacrifice. His patriotism was none
less If he craved more than triumph
Of country; rather, 1t was greater If
he hoped for a victory for all human
kind. Indeed, I revere that citizen
whose confidence in the righteousness
Of his country inspired belief that
its triumph Is the victory Of humanity.
"This American soldier went forth
to battle with no hatred for any peo-
pie In the war, but hating war and
hating the purpose Of every war for
conquest. He cherished our national
rights, and abhorred the threat OF
armed domination; and In the mael-
strom Of destruction and suffering and
death, he fired his shot for liberation
of the captive conscience Of the
world. In advancing toward his OBJ
lective was somewhere a thought OF
a world awakened; and we are here to
testify undying gratitude and rever-
ence for that thought of wider free
Ion, -
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-17

THE assassination Of Premier Hara
L of Japan by young political
crank was startling, and greatly
shocked the diplomats gathered In
Washington, but there was swift as
surance that the event would not
change the nations policies. The Sc
lection Of a new cabinet was virtually
in the hands Of Marquis Saonji, and
Prince Yamagata, the elder statesmen,
and It was understood the former
would take the office of premier for the
present.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-17

ELECTIONS held last week In vari-
IL Gus parts Of the country were
highly pleasing to the Democrats,
though the most talked-of contest, In
New York city, really was not much
Influenced by party politics. There
Mayor Hylan, Tammany candidate,
was reelected, having a tremendous
plurality over Curran. the coalition
candidate. Hylan stood for scent
street car fare and for local self-gov-
eminent, with which the Republican
state assembly was trying to interfere.
In Kentucky the Democrats regained
control of the legislature; in Maryland
they increased their control; In Vir-
ginia they elected e. Lee Trimble for
governor and the entire state ticket.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-17

THE next man who undertakes to
l. rob the United States mails
will probably run up against a
"devil-dog," who will unhesitating-
ly fill him full Of lead. The
mail robberies were becoming so fire.
quent and fragrant that Postmaster
General Hays was driven to ask for
protection. The President and cabi-
net decided that marines should he Or
dered on that duty, and 1000 of them
have been detailed to guard postal
stations. railway mail cars and mail
trucks, pending the organization Of a
permanent armed guard as branch
Of the postal service. There Is no
length to which the department will
not 60 to prevent these mail robber-
ies," says Mr.. Hays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-12
Economics Department to
Study Modern Shopping

The Home Economics department
Of the Waterville Woman's club is
sending out to the members of the
club the following Invitations which
explains the nature of their meet
ing for Tuesday evening.
The Home Economics Department
requests you as member of the
Waterville Woman's club to be their
guest at the Emery-Brown Store on
the evening of Tuesday, December
13.
The Economics, Science and Art OF
modern shopping will be set forth
by experts, making a program OF
unique interest and value. The new
est designs in styles will be shown
The Emery-Brown company are CO.
operating with their full resources
and the store will belong to the club.
Refreshments, social hour, and spe-
cial features in the program will add
to. the pleasure of the evening.
Your presence will be greatly APP
preciated.
The Home Economics Dept.
Myrtle B. Green, Chairman.
Program committee. Ida NJ. Whit
temore, Clara D. Larrabce, Grace j.
Weber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-12
Mystics' Initiation

The Mystics, the sophomore honor
airy society of the mems division of
Colby College, held their annual mi
tiation ceremonies Saturday evening
Most of this initiation was carried on
in the main part of the city of Wa
terville where the passerby received
much free humorous enterta nment.
These ceremonies were followed by r
banquet at Harmon's cafe. John r.
Cow '2S of Live Oak. Fla. acted as
the toastmaster. The initiates wore
as follows: Delta Kappa Epsilon. Jos
eph c. Smith and Fred f. Chase Of
Skowhegan; Zeta Psi Philip !. Tarpcy
OF Fitchburg. Mass, and Waldo F. Sci
fert of Nashua, n. H: Delta lrpsilon.
Ronald w. Sturtevant of Livermorc
Falls and Raymond f. Weymouth of
Charleston; Phi Delta Theta. Nathan
X. Lufkin and j. Harland Mcrse Of
Oakland: Alpha Tau Omega. Josepn
r. McGary of Brookline, Mass, and
John Il. Tibbetts of Pennington
lambda Chi Alpha. Maurice. f.. Cobb
OF Searsmont and Arthur W. Couln,an
OF Lynn, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-12
FINAL BALLOT TODAY
FOR C. OF C. DIRECTORS

The second and final ballot for the
I directors of the Chamber of Com
merce have been sent out and will
he voted on today and tomorrow.
There are a names on the ballot.
which were chosen on the primary
ballot from the entire membership
of the chamber and of these i will
be chosen to direct affairs of the
chamber for the coming year. The
names from which these directors
are to be chosen, arranged alphabet
cally are: DR.. George G. Averill Carl
A. Blackington. H. P. Bonsall, Harry
s. Brown, A. F. Cyr. c. M. Daggett,
Arthur Daviau, John B. Friel, Sid
ney A. Green. George d. Hegarty,
DR.. T. T. Hill, DR.. A. Jolly, Rev. c. A.
Knickerbocker, Herbert c. Libby,
Charles McGann, Hon. c. A. Meader,
H. T. Muzzy, Hon. Frank Redington,
George H. Simpson, L. o. Tebbetts, J..
F.. Thayer, G. E. B. Walker, Hon. E.
C. Wardwell and J. Howard WEIGH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-12
HAYNES HITS
(contjrued from paas Ons)

quarters and which has as its pur-
pose the impression upon the public
that the amendment is not enforced
and cannot be, because of unpopu-
larity among the masses Of the peo-
Pile. Let us remember that every
great reform has met organized ef-
forts to impede its progress.
'The apathy of many cultured and
Christian citizens constitutes one
force that prevents better articula-
ton Of the law. The organized OPP
position to the 18th amendment
should stir every true American
from his lethargy."
In . statement on enforcement
conditions in Massachusetts. Com
missioner Haynes said:
IT am pleased with conditions as
I find them, in Massachusetts. Di-
rector Elmer G. Potter has a splen-
did organization which Is functioning
with gratifying effectiveness. I have
every reason to believe there will be
the same response here as in other
paign which has for its purpose the
throttling of threatening bootleg
gers aristocracy which is menacing
metropolitan centers. Enforcement
problems are dificult in Massachu-
sets as in ALI other states. but with
public. sentiment aroused and CO.
operation between officials and citi-
zens the citizen is nearing solution.
There will be an end to illegal,
criminal trafiic, and whenever there
is collision, high or low, the full ma
chinery of the government will be
tjce'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-12
Dispute Over Proposed Building Still
Unsettled

A second meeting was held Satur-
day evening in Mayor Finnimore's
office in regard to the building which
has been started on the Bonnie lot
by Harry Pomerleau, as to whether
1t conforms with the building code
Of the city. Mr.. Pomerleau was rep
resented on this occasion by Carroll
Perkins, as his attorney and Frank
Piumstead, city solicitor was pres
!. ent on behalf Of the city. Aldermen
Getchell and Merrill were also pres
ent as well as Mr.. Pomerleau. Arthur
bushey who drew the plans and was
to build the structure and Thomas
simpson. building inspector of the
city.
Mr., Perkins on behalf of his client
said that he thought the building.
such as MIR. Pomerleau wished to
oulld would be benefit to the street
and he an attractive building. City
solicitor 'Plumstead said that he
would not pass an opinion at that
ume but would look up the building
cooe and the law and give his deci-
sion in few days.
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Condemned Killer
Continued from PAGE One)

years and apparently was carefully
planned in advance. 1t was success
full despite the fact that several jail
ers refused to heed the threat of o.
Connor's pistol and risked their lives
in trying to obstruct his dash for lib
erty
The two men who escaped with o.
Connor We're Edward barrow. charg-
ed with 100000 robbery. and James
La Porte, alleged to have been impli-
Gated in a 100000 robbery. O'Connor
had been in trouble with the police
on many occasions. but his apparent
immunity from conviction earned him
the title of Lucky Tommy
Last spring half a dozen detectives
went to O'Connors house to question
him abou. crime. While they were
there Policeman Patrick O'Neil was
shot to death and O'Connor escaped
despite the presence of half a dozen
officers most of whom were suspend
ed for their apparent negligence.
Several weeks later OConnor WIS
captured in st. Paul. Mimi, and was
convicted here of Policeman O'Neirs
murder. He was sentenced to be
hanged.
Seventy-five prisoners were exer-
cising in the bull-pen. when O'Con-
nor and his pals made their break
today. David Strauss was the only
guard in the room at the time. One
of the men. according to Strauss,
suddenly whispered something to o.
Conner. Five prisoners simultan-
eously jumped on Strauss. O'Connor
drawing a revolver which had been
struggled to him. A sack was placed
over Strauss head, and he was beat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-12
Abba Tau OMEGA Smoker

A smoker was held Saturday evening
by the Colby chapter of Alpha Tau
Omega in the parlors of the f:aterni-
ty house. Guests were present from
Waterville and Lawrence High schools
and from Oak Grove Seminary. DR..
Anton Marquardt and Prof. Josef Mel
son were also guests at the smoker.
Coffee and doughnuts were served as
refreshments. The main entertainment
Of the evening was scientific wrest-
ling bout staged by DR.. Marquardt
and Prof. Nelson. Demonstration OF
many of the holds used by German
wrestlers. caused Prof. Nelson much
discomfort at srst. but half ar hour
later the doctor was forced tc take
the count. The boys went home at half
past 10. Everyone agreed that they
had had the most novel entertainms mt
that one could wish for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-12
Christmas Vespers

The annual Christmas vesper SER
vice was held in the Colby college
chapel yesterday afternoon at 4
O'clock. This service is conducted
annually by the Christian associa
lions of both the mems and WON
ems divisions. Many towns people
as we'll as the students and faculty
OF the college were present At 4
o'clock the choir of 20 college men
and women. dressed in black robes,
marched slowly down the aisle sing
ing the hymn "Adeste Fideles," ac-
companied by Miss Melva Mann at
the piano. The opening prayer was
made by Charles Hanson Gale '22,
president of the Colby Christian as
ISOLATION.
Miss Margaret E. White '23 of
Augusta, cellst; Miss Marion E.
johnson '25, viOlinist. and Miss Mel
va Mann 'c3 of Midtown, pianist,
played a trio. The selection, Braga's
Angels Serenade," was rendered
very beautifully. Miss White is we'll
known in both Augusta and Water
Vile as she has been the soloist for
She Colby girls glee club duringt the
past two seasons.
"Oh Little Town OF Bethlehem"
the famous old Christmas hymn. was
sung by the congregation. and choir.
Then John F. Choate sang a solo, ac-
companied by Miss Bertha f. Cobb.
The choir sang again and then Presi-
dent Gale introduced the Rev. E. A.
Pollard Jones, pastor Of the Method
list Episcopal church of Waterville.
Rev. Mr.. Jones read his text from
the ninth chapter of Isaiah. Isaiah
was one OF the olden time prophets
and in the chapter he foretells the
coming of Christ.
Mr.. Jones spoke of the faith of this
great prophet, faith that is needed
by the people today. He said that
people must not look upon Christmas
as simply time to make merry but
that we think of it as a time to con-
sole the sorrowful and needy. Christ
did not come in the midst of merry
making and joy but he wa. born
among the humble. The speaker con-
trasted him with the Car who was
born in the midst of beauty and
wealth and then is baptized in the
name of Jesus.
Finally Mr.. Jones said that he be-
lieved that God proved his love for
us by sending his son into this
world. Mr.. Jones then made the
closing prayer. after which the choir
marched out singing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-12
Surprise Reception For
East Vassalboro Couple
On Silver Anniversary

Mr.. ami Mrs. Henry S. Marden of
East Vassalboro were given a delight
full surprise on the occasion Of their
s5th wedding anniversary on Friday
evening when a good number of their
friends arranged a reception for them
at the Vassalboro Grange hall at East
Vassalboro, without even single hint
of the proceeding reaching them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marden We're invited
to pass the day in this city at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A: o. Lombard
and in the early evening, Mr.. Lom-
bard offered to take them home in
his car. When they reached the
Grange hall in East Vassalboro. they
saw that it was brilliantly lighted
and according to pre-arrangement.
Mr.. Lombard stopped the car and
they went in to see what was going
on. When they saw the hall filed
with friends and table with lighted
candles and carnations and gifts of
silver. Mrs. Marden was nearly over
come but rallied to the call of The
occasion and took her place in the
receiving line which was soon formed.
The line consisted of Mrs. Frank
Austin of this city, niece of Mr. Mar
den. Mrs. Dana B. Marden of VassaI-
| boro, Mrs. Austin's mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry S. Marden, Dana B. Mar
den and Luke Spencer. brother in la w
of Mrs. Marden. Mrs. Howard Marden
of Augusta niece of Mr.. Marden and
Mrc Tpo Do ~
daughter of Mrs. Marden received the
guests at the door and presented them
to the receiving line.
After the reception Mr. and Mrs.
Marden were escorted to the table
where in a silver basket, tied with
white ribbon was a collection of silver
coins. each piece wrapped in white
tissue paper. They were given the
task. of unwrapping the coins and
counting their value. which they
found to be 1875. There were other
gifts of value sent from many friends.
A program was then in order, music
being furnished by Wallace's orches-
ira of Waterville. Mrs. Olive Pope,
Frank Rand and Harold Gates gave
readings, Natalie Richards sang. "SiI-
yer Threads Among the Gold" beau
tifully and Karl Gates and Mrs. Frank
Austin also rendered solos,
George Taylor of East vassalboro
made the presentation speech. Offer
ing not only the material gifts but
the fluctuations and good wishes Of
the assembled friends. Mr. harden
made pleasing and fitting response.
A large frosted wedding cake was
cut by the bride and portions distrl-
buted among the guests and other
refreshments consisted Of pinea pple
college ice and fancy cookies. The
evening closed with a social hour.
Those attending from waterville
were Mrs. Frank Austin, Mr.. and
Mrs. John b. Cole. Mrs. Elizabeth
Jackson. A. O. Lombard, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. l.. Keene and Luke Spencer. Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Marden were pres
emit from Augusta.