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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12
Press of Great Britain
and Dominions D e :
clare the Proposed
Conference Is Likely
to Rank Among the
Greatest E We n It S | n
History of the World.

London, July 12-The world is on
the eve of one of the most epochal
events in history. This is the verdict
Of the newspapers and statesmen here
fCllowin President Hardings offer,
and the British government accep-
tance, in connection with the holding
Of a conference for the discussion OF
the limitation of armaments and Pa
cific problems. The scent in the
house of commons yesterday after
noon when Premier Lloyd George an
nounced Great Britain's hearty acqui-
ence in the proposal, was "a memoir
able one. The premier spoke to a
hushed and crowded chamber and
when he declared that the govern
n,ent welcomed such move and
would do its utmost to make it a sue
cess, there was a crash of applause
from AL quarters which, in the
opinion of old journalists, in the press
gallery, has never been equalled since
tie announcement of the armistice
with Germany.
Lloyd George Is Earnest
Mr.. Lloyd George spoke with an
earnestness worthy of the momentous
subject with which he had to deal and
placed great emphasis on the declar-
alton that if the conference failed it
would not be because the British En-
pire withheld it's support.
The London Times carries the fol-
? lowing statement from Arthur Meig
hen, the Canadian premier, who will
represent Canada at the Washington
conference: &
Meighen's Statement
1t was with the greatest satisfac-
ton that | learned of President Hard
ing's notable announcement To a
distracted world it offers new hope
and a promise of relief from the un-
certainties and apprehensions that
have clouded the future. Nowhere
will it be welcomed more eagerly than
in Canada for it has been the unwav-
ering belief of Canada that the issues
involved in the question or arma-
Eients, as we'll as in the closely con-
nected problems. of the Pacific and
far east, can best be settled by full
and frank consultation among the ma
tions chiefly intereSted-that is, by
the method of free conference
While the conference in Washing
ton is not likely to be held within a
couple of months, the Dominion pre-
cut short their deliberations here and
return home to prepare for it.
Discussion of the naval problem is
now out of the question and it is not
likely anything of Importance will be
done in regard to constitutional
changes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12
PRESIDENT TO GO
IN PERSON BEFORE
CONGRESS TODAY
For Second Time Since His Inaug
uratiOn He Will Tell Solons
Where 10 Head In

Washington. July II. For the sec
ond time during the current session
President Harding planned to deliver
in person today an address to the
legislative branch of the government
in which he will outline to the senate
his views on soldier bonus legisla-
.tion., The first occasion was when
The executive read his message to a
joint meeting of the two houses upon
the conyening of the special session
Mr.. Harding's speech to the senate
.todayz. was expected to be confined
exclusively to the soldier bonus bill
Final plans for the address were dis
cussed by the president yesterday
with Senator Ledge Republican lead
r. and Senator Curtis. of Kansas, Re
publican whip. aud it is understood
,hat as a result OF the conference Il
former plan to touch also upon tariff
and revenue matters in the speech
was abandoned.
Willie no direct intimation of the
Presidents recommends. lions ha;
come from the White House, il was
generally understood lie would sug-
gcSt deferment of action on the bonus
bill until more pressing Legislation is
completed
Washington, July 12.-President
Harding completed early today pre-
paration of the special message he
expects to read to the senate this af
ternoon, dealing with soldier bonus
legislation The document was said at
the White House to be less than 1900
words in length and it was sent %
the public printer this morning with
the expectation that it would be ready
Tor delivery about 2 o'clock (Eastern
Time) although definite hour for
Mr.. Harding's appearance, before the
senate remained to be set later.
France will go to the conference with
out mental reservations or ulterior
motives. She will seek every means
to limit armaments, military as well
as naval, in order to diminish the
frightful charges that weigh upon the
people, at the same time safeguard
ing. it is we'll understood our own ma
tional security. The government ex-
periences particular pleasure in the
fact that the conference will be pre-
sided over by President Harding.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12
Smuts Will Not Be In
Meeting Unless Espe-
cially Desired - Last
Sim Fein Shot Was at
II;55 oday w h en-
An Irish Patriot Took
d Crack at a Police
man.

Dublin. July l.. Irish republican
leader. chosen to participate IN the
conference to be- held with Bru ia
government authuritir. in London on
Thursday left Dublin mi. m.rnnr
for London. They were Eamonn de-
Valera. leader I'll tine Ira h republic.
Arthur Griffith founder ui the sam
Fein Austin stack and RoDeu -
Barton, the last two b.ius slim Fcin
members uI the British parliament
The Delegates were accompanied
by Laurence O'%rI. lord mayor OF
Dnbiin, who recently visited America.
;,nd by Count plunhcu
No Cut and pr.ed Plans
London July - The parliampn.
tary spondenl ol TN London
Times says the ARRANGEMENTS Tor The
meeting cf David LLOYD George and
Eamonn de Valera are not 10 be cut
and dried" adding that Gen Jan
Christian Smuts In e South African
premier, IS no: to b.. present At the
OPENING interview, but that it is un-
Grr5tOud II Mr. d. Valera desires the
overseas dpmiuiuua repre- ented, for
mall} or informally his WISH wall
meet with cordial arqui"scencr
The newspaper states Premier
Lloyd George is prepared 10 sea the
representatives of the Sim F4in by
himself or have with him such o.her
members Of the government as may
appear desirable in view OF the de-
yelopment of the discussions. It.. is
predicted that the early discussions
viii be upon broad principles. with
the latter stages devoted TO The set
ting up of committee Ia consider par
ticular subjects
New received at the Irish Office
indicates that the last Sim Fem shot
Was fired at 1850 o'cluch today rt
kinaScourt, county Alan. Nhrr" re-
Volvet WAS aimed at e police patrol.
NJ one VA, injured and the shot was
not returned
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12

Partiy CLOUDY weather.
possibly thunder shower TO-
night on Wednesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-16
REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
WOULD FOSTER INSTITUTION
7OSUPPL YMOR7GAGEMONEY
State Executive Committee Will Pass on Matters in
February at Observation-Disclosures Explains
Plan to Finance Proposition.


That the Virginia Real Estate As
ISOLATION Is lust as a!er, and as am
bi.Iou. ,,y -. ,,,. -, ~,
,t,
-NN'oc'"'i"'' Oh "ea' l." ."
hoardS. Is c"nvincin&ly made ev!d.at
by new movement under promotion
tina, wnl h.r.n, ami MIA ,,,, -
,
g." '''' '"' '"-
''re state
OF recent months. owing to tie
financial condition.. h,n,ts have o,
un,,,o ., .
"'S"'' 20 ior purchase OF property
or payments thereon. This has Ia
lirec, turn worked Il severe hardsh!,
unop ali ,.,l o,,, ,o,t
,..ou
''''"'"h
inc new movement that Is p-o-
roscd VIII lac debated and. acted upo..
a, ,bo
-,,,,o ,
,v.oo,,,i go '"'
rnh,,,a.,, 10 .o' 'es ''''e IN
,,.o,.,,,.,
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n, ,,r,,.n.
,,,,,r,. rs ""' """'"
80. ,.,. s.,,,, ny
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-16
DISCUSS HOUSING PROBLEM
lE WASHINGTON JANUARY 27
National Council Of Chamber OF
commerce Will Consider I,.50,tfOO
House ShortnEc.

Estimates placing the shortage of
houses in America at more than L.
2oo'ooo VIII be placed before the Ma
,ona! Council Of the Chamber OF
Commerce OF the United States al n
meeting to be held in Washington
January 81 and -. which will dis.
Gus" measures 10 relieve the situo-
ton.
the housing Shortage. accord,p,, to
Iohn hldcr. manager OF the Na,ioua,
Chambers Civic Development pcpa-,-
ment. has reached poir, where
o""."u' persons are inad.u,atelv
housed MIR. !hlder is helping in the
preparation o! a program for th,.
conference. which Will bring re,rc-
sentativcs OF the ! 400 indusi-i,l ara
.oiliinerc!al organizations maxim. ~,
me national Chambers mcmhnrcb ~ ~
re mas made u close study OF ~ ~.
housing problem. '''e
=, f"r number Of ycars prior IN
IN, world war," Mr. l;!dcr iccinrcJ -
u Is conScrvativciy cstimo,cJ ,ha,
mere are erected in the i'nit,.d =,
between $4,000 and 500. 900 fnni,,,
dwellings in u year. This prt,,,iass
MONIES ana apartments
IN i'is II !: estimated .hat ihara
were built only about TO,OO0 bnnSns
i's the United States Will" RI. p',,',
Der erected during 1920 viii nroh,hr,
,urh out TO have .acen even smai;y
IMAM that figure"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-16
DECEMBER CROSSINGS
SHOW LIGHT DECREASE
Census nurruu Announces K-guiar
Monthly Rcp0ri-LrsS Crude OIL
I'rOruccd,
LBy AssOc!nted Hress. ]

WASHINGTON. Jan. l5.-Co;,onsced
crushed during the period from Aug
ust ] TO December 81 amounted to p
03y,QO5 tons, compared with 1857 ,7SS
the previous year. and seed on hand
AT mills December 81 amounted to
6y3.5O7 tons. compared with G36.liS
"a year ago. the Census Bureau an
nounccd today.
Cotton seed products manufactured
during the period and on hand De-
ccnber 81. with comparisons for the
previous year. were:
Crude oil produced, 6i2.l33.llO
pounds. compared with 7l2.359,ll2.
and on hand. l56.S0l.lGi, compared
with lT7.333,92i.
Refined OIL produced 1921 $50
pounds, compared wiki iJ9.0925
and on hand. 27i.375.936. compared
with 20l,93S.GSi.
Cake and meal produced. S97.O72
tons. compared with l.070.SSS, ana on
hand. $4,000 tons, compared with
233.757
Inter produced. 2+i.79s bales. COM
pared with 36s.32S. and on hand. 25l,-
GOl bales, compared with 3i7,0Oi
l.!nters exported during the period
were 1888 bales. compared with 49,
Sg9
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-16

eiices and principal shops of the COM
pany are located. n water supply is
being arranged for. including
100000 gallon reservoir. and
pumping capacity of 100000 gallons
day. at an estimated cost of $223,-
The city supply. which is the pres
en-; source of supply at Roanoke, is
insufficient. and this Improvement is
necessary to insure the present and
future water supply. In addition. as
consumption increases an economy
Will he effected I'm the cost or water.
Additional engine terminals, in
Guiding fOrty-stall round house.
machine shop, power plant, is to ex-
pedite repairs and reduce expenses,
are being constructed At an esti-
mated cost of sl.oO0.o0O. This last is
TO take care OF large Kcllct locomo-
tives. ana will also result in a de-
creased turning time and decreased
cost of repairs.
$4,000 ON Freight Depot.
The freight depot is being mo-
tori2cd at an expense of about $780,
GOO In order to speed UP the rccciv-
ing handling and loading of freight.
NJ Radford Il cross-tie treating plant.
with a capacity of 1000. 100000 ties
each year. Is being constructed at Il
cost OF 100000. the object being To
treat soft wood ties so that they may
take tho Iiace OF the white oak
Continued n,, Sacond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-16
Million Bank
Meets Opposition
Richmond Realtors Dis
approve Move OF State
Association.

The board OF managers of the Rich
mond Real Estate Exchange a; 4
meeting Tuesday expressed its unani-
nous disapproval Of the plans pro-
posed for the establishment of bank
and trust company, under the patron
age OF the Virginia Real Estate AS
ISOLATION.
The question was discussed from
every angie. II was pointed out by
those engaging in the discussion that
the time was no; propitious, and that
under the prevailing condition o! af-
fairs. with III. strain Of rcconstruc-
ton being fc!; by both owners and
dealers. such "a radical move should
he considered from every standpoint.
before any action is taken. The sense
OF the board was emphatic in it's
disapproval OF any move toward the
endorsement OF such an establish
m.nt by the Virginia Real Estate
Association,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-16
SCHOOL BOARD CONSIDERS
NEW BUILDINGS ON FRIDAY
Meeting VIII Probably Result IN
Decision ON Where to
Start First.
WILL SPEND 100000 soon
Proposal Is to Let Contract for One
or More of Projects Within
Short Time, Although Funds a. a
Not Available Until July 1.

Plans for IN. school- building pro-
gram for 1921 VIII bc discussed "a,
the meeting of the City school Board
January u. according to an announce
ment made by Albert H. Hin. super
intcndcnt OF III. Richmond public
schools. yesterday. Cuti. the meet
ing. no ciiicial announcements will he
available. he stated.
II is necessary that the city spend
at least 100000 in school building
during IN. coming year ii the educa-
tionai standards nf the past are TO he
maintained. and twice that sum dur
ing the next two ycars In order 10
prevent serious lowering OF the
Mr.. Hill just before the bond issue
was granted.
Crowded Conditions.
Speaking OF the crowded conditions.
he said that Special attention TO the
overcrowd.ng of John Marshall High
School, where basement and corridor
space Is being utilized after hundreds
OF pupils have been turned away or
transferred 10 junior Nigh schools. is
necessary. There are. in addition.
FOR holding part-tinc classes in the
schools OF Richmond which means
the holding of two c.ass"S daily in
tn. same room and shortening the
school day for that number OF pu-
pills. thereby lesscning their oppor-
tunit!cs OF obtaining an education.
While Mr.. ilill has not given out
nny official program. il les expected
that n new central Junior nigh school
md lot. to cost S415.n0O will be the
first building to be erected by this
plan. since II is planned TO have this
take care OF all nrSt-ycar high school
people. thus relieving temporarily the
congestion in John Marshall and pro-
vidiuE quarters for all the Junior
high school pupilS--ahout 300---who
now have TO 90 long distances on tho
street care To Bcllryuc or Rim ford
Schools for their sixth and seventh
year work, 1t has been pointed out
that this plan would also relieve CON
rcstion somewhat In tn" lower grades
nv moving tho more crowded classes
into tho Quarters uscl hv tho present
junior high school pupils.
Congestion ON South Side.
y serious Inconvenience to the
people of Forest FIll is found In tho
Continued on Second Pagc)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-16
DIAL W0UI n AMEND
COTTON FUTURES ACT
Sonth rnro'ininn Think. Planter IL
Deprived of n-rr Portion .,f
His Values.
IBy Nssoc!ated prcss !


WAsITNGTc% Jan. l5.-Amcna.
men; OF the cotton futures act so os
10 provide that exchanges deliver
20 purchasers cotton on contrac, In
TOUR grades. two 20 be selected By the
purchaser and two by the seller. was
urged before the House Agricul-
lure Committee today by Scna-
tor Dial, Democrat. South Carolina.
The Senator said shat he wanted to
make the contract a "flfty-ftty" pro-
position. as under the present law the
seller had the sole option OF deIiv-
crinS in any one or all OF the ten
grades now recognized
Buycrs OF cotton under the present
iaw: senator Dial asserted. have no
preference in the matter and they
either must take what Ia rendered
them by the seller Or sell out their
contracts. This custom of selling out
the contracts. the Senator declared,
depressed the price OF cotton and in
ms opinion deprived the growers of a
large part OF the value OF their pro-
ducts.
Senator Dial announced that he
would appear before the subcommit-
tee in charge OF the agricultural hill
and ask that his amendment he tackled
on as Il rider.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-16

cent per month. as called for by the
board Of directors.
officers the Snmc.
The officers Of N. company. Sho
are provided for TO serve until N.
bank Is organized. are the officials
OF the Virginia Real Estate Associa-
;!on, who now hold Office and who
became sponsors for the bank PEI
nancnt officers snail be elected upon
The completion OF the banks organ,-
zation.
This proposition means more than
just "A paltry little added rcvcnu" "a
tn" real estate man. I speak plainly
when say th!t. 1t means bread
aud butter and continuance in bust
ness 10 some. The number of real
estate men who can make "a living is
just az subject 10 the ola law Of sup
ply and demand as is price OF pea
nuts or cotton. Every real estate
man in The State ought to get In
line behind this project to make and
sustain business conditions on "A pros
Porous plaue lie ough, to TAX. some
stock Oh these terms.
Must Get busy.
This Is not "a time TO twiddle thumbs
Ni'' 'H'L'E' 4ll u DdllNE t"HN-
die. II Is time for the realtors Of
Virginia 20 pull of their coats and
ge, busy" /, canno; be denied or
ga!nsaid ;ha, Il !s a patent fact tina.
the business Of the real estate man
ana the interests Of both buyer and
S"llers OF property are now indch-
ni;cly tied up in "watchtul waiting"
for change for the better We. as
own hands and have but 10 apply Il.
am hoping that the association will
take this step toward putting Vir-
rlria lndel!bly on the map. embossed
out in blazon OF shown progressive
energy, and acS'ncn. l am confident
iha; II this were a matter 10 submi,
20 N" people a, the polls TO vot. on
il tina. they would h" for Il with n
bigger lapdslidc vcrdic; than prcsI-
dcn'-"lcct Harding has jus, put over
u !s plan 20 help the people and 10
help business That man should he
noted who obsiructs public interests
md Progress in business without n
better plan TO offer In the stcna Of
'Nn' offered 80 relieve conditions 10
YOU wan, Virginia and all V;ryir;,
owns held hack one 10 Hvn vcarso
We have had an "cxcclina, sufn
ricncy' 81 that kind ~ tactics. Lc,.s
"" something In kccrlrg with the old
'h"a that "th" world 10 move"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-16
SEVEN PINES PLANT
WILL BE SOLD AS UNIT
Government Gives Assurance Depot
VIII MOI 10" DiSintcErnted
When Disposed or.

Kichmoni business men Aave been
given practical assuranc" by the gov
eminent that the great plant NJ Seven
Pines. employed during the war as
q powder packing station will be
disposed of in !ts entirety and will
not be sold In units by the War De-
partmcnt. according to information
received yesterday. It's purchase is
now being considered by ;hc postal
department for the establishment OF
and trucks and a manufacturing plant
20 produce bodies for motor chassis
The government spent several mil
lions in it's construction and the ac-
nniS!tion OF III" property during the
war. II has convenient TRANSPORTER
ton facilities and adequate housing
accommodations for thc several him
drcd wortmcn employed for it's nn-
Grafton. The postal icDartmcrt has
'nsncct"d the plant and it's advant,
ages. Action on It's acccrtancc or re-
lection is expected in the near flu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-16
BUILDING BILL IN DISTRICT
IS S3O1,072,0OO IN 1920
Work Contemplated Durjn. Ycur.
However, Was sos, ODO, 900,
Still To BE Done.
EXPECT CONSTRUCTION BOOM
Dodge Company Forecasts Low Ma
tcrihi Market and Increase I'm
Amount of Activity rs Season
Advances.

contracts let during Ia20 i'm Tho
Middle Atlantic States section which
includes tho Dis,ric, Of Columbia
Eastern Pennsylvania. Southern New
Jersey. Delaware. Maryland ana vir.
GINA. amounted to s3Ci.c.2.000 = de.
ciiH" in money value Of p pcr cent
from the previous years. cons,-nc,ion
total according to :. review az buiId
'hH activity by the +. ". Dodge Com
pany.
>, con'emplated WORK reported during
IN" year in this section or tn. coun,
try. however. amounted Ia $7gs onn
""h, which is about 500 600 NOR. Than
was reported in 1919 and naag.I1. two
wv leaving the projected work car
ricd over into 1921 UNUSUALLY Iarr..
iiuIiding Demand large.
The construction industry through
OUT m" country. according TO his au-
thoriiy. begins the Year under cond!-
y,nhs V"Iy s,,iaiar To- those tina, pre-
There Is considerable accu,nu-
lated demand for building. and NO
'!ritE Ia very slow on accouu; OF un-
stabilized pric" conditions ana hest.
ia;ion on the part o. prospective
builders because OF uncertainties OF
future market conditions.
~ the opening Of 1919 building ma
~ '"' PIIC's haI remained. on the
average. at about tho same l.y., fn-
four months. They continued a, this
lt'"l during the first quarter Of lgin.
ABOUT Aprl. 1919. many poor,i" we're
convinced that building costs would
not fan. and rctivity Increased ran
idiy; About two-thirds o! the total
Of that years ACTIVITY was contract
cd for during the second half OF the
year.
Parallel situation Now.
IL seems l!kplv thu,
parallel movement may be expected
Yet reached the stage Of stabiIiza;lon
they had reached at tho oieninr %;
ihc year 1919 Apparently some
further declines are 10 be expected.
! seems hkclv. however. that the
period q. sterilization and Of hcsita-
iion IN the part OF <h. buying public
need not bc so prolonged AS II w,s
two ears ago. When costs are no.
tuai| stabilized /; should hc more
.hEN ,his Kim" 20 convince the pub
lie ;ha; such is tho case
In -, analysis Of the prcscn, nrIce
~ nal w"ll-knoWn authority has
stated That IN" upward turn In ma
i"r!al prices will probably occur some
tmc IN 1927 and that. IN cons"-
nu"ncc. building costs in Iaal will
hc somewhat lower than ,h.v have
h"sn In 1920 or viii he in 1922 aun
II that he true. then price cordi-
ii'ns VIII be NOR" favorable 10 build
ing activity IN 1927 than they were
IN i'20 or Will be next year. II the
muhiic comes 20 believe that is the
case" then resumption az activity
should be cNDect.d in 1921.
Not "a few leaders in the conStruc-
ton industry expect a revival OF CON
followed by Increased activity
through the summer and fall
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-16
". 6 W. RAILROAD TO SPEND
ABOUTSE'V ENINILLIONLNI02I
ONCOMS7RUC 7TONPROGRAM
l1Npcnd S650O0O on Norfolk Coal PIERS 81 100000 on
Roundhouse, 100000 on Tie Plant and
$1,000, 900 on Bristol Yard

Approximately s65o,ooo Will /
spent IN improvements on the coal
Norfolk, TO expedite the delivery Of
coal TO vessels. and decrease their
landing time. II was announced yes
terday, During the year 100 $500
NO3 tons o. coal We're dumped at
these piers. new bumper. capa b! q
OF handling l2o-ton capacity cars. is
one OF the new improvements. and
electrified"
The dumping capacity of the Nor
'olk terminal Will be increased by
mcnts, and. in addition to this. will
permit dumping OF coaiN from any
tyne OF car, and handle II to- amy
on: OF M three piers. giving COM
i9o-ton cars cannot be handled on
piers : and ). hut must be delivered
over pier I.
\ trimming machine :or trimming
coal cargo Is being designed at an
estimated cost of $50. 600. This ma
eMine, which is in the nature OF an
two-thiras OF the labor now required
inr trimming coal in vessels. 1t is
intended 10 install one machine n,
anls timc. and IL found satisfactory
vidcd. 90
Additional rrackagc.
additional yard tracks to expedite
swift hing and delivery of coal arc
nhuer construction also. 1T an csti-
mated cost of S2l0.000. This improve
mcni consists in rearrangcmrnt OF
yard tracks and the construction OF
additional pull-out tracks. in order
70 avoid conflict of movement at
me throat OF Lambcrts Point yard.
thereby making 1t possible for trains
TO pun IN and out of the yard With
out interfering with the delivering
OF coal to the Barney yard This
Will greatly improve the capacity
OF the terminal. and. in addition. will
effect an operating saving.
AZ Roanoke, where the general of