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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
RATIO NEGOTIATIONS
DEEMED FAVORABLE
Believed That America, Japan
and England VIII Come to
Satisfactory Agreement.
(By The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The naval
ratio negotiations, apparently at their
most favorable stage since the arms
conference began, waited on Toxic
today while the representatives OF
Great Britain, Japan and France were
coming together in a conditional agree
ment for withdrawal from portions OF
their leased territory in China
Outward developments contributed
nothing to the status Of the naval dis
cussions, but the impression grew in
usually well informed circles that the
American, British and Japanese gov
ernments were considering in provi-
sional form an agreement that not only
would include acceptance of the Amer
lean b-5-3 ratio but would have to do
as well with Pacific fortifications and
some of the political problems OF the
far east.
Definite action, however, will have
to wait for several days while the Jap
anese delegates fell out the attitude OF
their home government toward the
newest phase of the negotiations as it
shapes up from last nights conference
between the heads Of the American,
British and Japanese delegations.
In the Reantingr what actually oc-
CURED at the meaang Of the big
three IS a closely guarded secret. all
authoritative spokesmen refusing to
take notice OF the resulting crop of
guesses. conjectures and surmises as
to what alliances or compromise"
might be in contemplation.
In the far eastern negotiations, on
the other hand. the developments cen
tering about the Chinese leases We're
OF so pronounced a character as to be
regarded genralIy as ranking among
the most important Of the whole con-
ference. The British. Japanese and
French in turn expressed their willing
ness to give up certain of the British
holdings in China, and although def
mite undertakings are yet to be formu-
lated. the move was accepted by the
friends of China as promising a sub
stantial modification Of the principle
Of spheres of influence
The much discussed Shantung lease
was among those Japan offered to
abandon as soon as China makes sat
isfactory policing arrangements, but
at the same time the conference was
(Continued on PAGE ~
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
FATE
in HANDS OF JURY
ISSTILL UNKNOWN
Ballots Taken, Ac-
cording to Reports, and No
Verdict Reached.
VOTE STOOD ELEVEN TO
ONE FAVORING ACQUITTAL
Juror Holding Out Understood to
Be .Woman-POssibil-
ity of a Mistrial.
(sy The Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3.-The jury
in the Roscoe C. Arbuckle manslaugh-
ter case must reach a decision or con-
tinue its deliberation at least until 10
o'clock tomorrow morning. Judge Har-
old Louderback, the trial judge, de-
MED a request of counsel for both
sides late today that the jury be dis
charged
The judge said he would consider
tomorrow morning, if no verdict had
been returned by that time, whether
he would hold the jury longer The
request for its discharge was made on
the ground that the jurros were tired
out and that It would be coercion to
keep them balloting further" 1t was
made approximately p. M, after the
jurors had been out of the court room
more than rs hours and had spent
nine hours in balloting or discussion.
The jury was given a recess or two
hours for dinner at $50 b. M
Corridor gossip said IL ballots had
been taken, all II to in favor of
acquittal.
The restlessness of counsel, court at
taches and spectators became more
pronounced as the hours dragged on.
At 5 O'Clock the jury had spent nine
hours in actual deliberations.
District Attorney Matthew Brady
did not appear in the court room dur
Ing the day. The crowd in attendance
started with q mere handful and grew
until the court room and the surround
ing corridors were filed Despite the
dragging hours it chung to the little
court room, expecting momentarily the
rap on the jury room door that would
announce the return of the jurors.
Arbuckle's mood changed throughout
the day, but It could be seen plainly
that the strain was telling on him. He
spent most Of his time chatting with
counsel and other friends.
Late in the day Stephen E. Hopkins.
the thirteenth, or alternate juror who
was excused when the jury retired to
deliberate yesterday appeared in the
court room and was greeted with
handclapping after a bailiff jokingly
announced his presence in a loud voice.
Hopkins and ArbucISle shook hands
and chatted a few minutes.
Defense counsel remained in the
court room throughout the day and
AILOI1leY MC1NdD S&pISSSeQ MS lII1pa-
tience on more than one occasion. He
said he had been informed reliably
that the jury stood IL for acqulttal
and one for conviction and that the
juror who was "holding OUT was a
woman He expressed the opinion that
the jury would not return its findings
until Monday.
The report that the jury stood IL to
one for acquittal persisted throughout
the day although there was another
report that the balloting had reached
nine to three for acquittal
The fact that the jury has not had
evidence brought into it indicated that
the argument in the jury room was
tending mostly toward the swinging
Of all Of the jurors to one side or the
other rather than toward a discussion
of the evidence in the case. according
to court officers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
AID IS OFFERED TO
ST. NICHOLAS GIRL
Two Dances Have Been Ar
ranged to Assist in Raising
Funds for Xmas Cheer.

Surely the st, Nicholas Girl is much
beloved!
There are so many people who want
to help her all the time with the beau
tiful work that she is doing for the
children Of Pensacola. There are two
dances to be given just for her bene-
fit, one to be given by Miss Fannie
Kehoe, at the San Carlos hotel on the
evening of Saturday, December II, and
another on the evening Of December
21st, by the Civil Service Employees of
the Pensacola Naval Air Station.
And now comes Miss Madge Cush-
man, and has asked for the privilege
Of filling five hundred stockings for
the boys and girls Of Pensacola-those
boys and girls that are going to have
happy Christmas because there is
a st. Nicholas Girl in Pensacola. and
everybody wants to help her.
To date the st. Nicholas girl has
just sixteen dollars in her treasury.
But there IS crate Of fruit and two
buckets Of candy and some nuts
quite a 1ot--and there are ever and
ever so many people who always cf1l
up and say: Put me down for ire
same gave last year She is hoping
that maybe some of these viii say;
put me down for twice as much as
I gave last year"
Anyhow, when she went to her good
friend for contribution and told him
he had always given ten pounds of
nuts, he said: 'WeI, suppose I make
it fifteen" And that's just the way
it goes. Every where she goes they
want to help.
do you think you have enough
money for your Christmas work?" we
asked her. And she just laughed and
said YES, indeed! We always have
we know it is Pensacola's work, and
enough for our Christmas work. for
that they win never let it suffer"
Have you helped the st. Nicholas
Girl? If you haven't and want to
help, call the treasurer, Miss Madge
Hargis. IS, and your contribution will
be called for.
Cash contributions to date are:
Acknowledged ............sl4.oo
Mrs. Yerini .............. 100
Eliza Jane Wilson School. 100
sTe n0
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
WILL IMPEACH FOUR
ALABAMA OFFICIALS
tRy The AssoeIated Presal

SELMA, Ala, Dec. s.-Judge S. f..
Hobbs and Solicitor Fritz Thompson.
who recessed the special term OF court
at Linden. Narengo county, and re-
turned to the city today report that
the grand jury found a new true bill
against Tax Collector George NJ. Smith
for embezzlement and recommended
his impeachment and also recommend
ed the impeachment Of county COM
Berry. Beverly and Faux
ner. The trial of Smith was set for
the nineteenth and the impeachment
proceedings against the commission
ers viii be heard on the twenty first
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
INSPECTED WILSON
DAM WITH DETROIT
MANUFACTURER
SAYS Government Should Accept
Henry Ford's Offer for
the Nitrate Plant.
PROPOSES TO BUILD
INDUSTRIAL EMPIRE
Ford Says He Wants Muscle
Shoals Because He Wants to
Aid Farmers and Workers.

FLORENCE, Ala. Dec. 3-The in
dustrial possibilities Of Muscle Shoals
are practically unlimited, Thomas A..
Edison said here tonight.
It was at the end OF a busy day
spent with Henry Ford in a re-survey
OF the government property.
~Afr Ford's offer IS substantial"
said Mr.. Edison, and beats what any
body else would bid. The government
should accept It."
Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison
late today inspected the great Wilson
dam, which constitutes the nucleus
around which Ford proposes to build
an industrial empire in the south.
on arrival here Mr.. Ford and Mr..
Edison proceeded to Wilson dam. driv-
Ing through the streets OF Florence.
whore they were accorded a tremen-
dous ovation. En- route to Florence,
Mr. Ford talked freely TO newspaper
men who were on his special train.
He emphasized the fact that he had
mot" IN any way changed his original
bid for tho Muscle shoals project and
that his visit was mainly to allow Mr..
Edison to visualize the project In It's
entirety and to verify the original fig
ures submitted by Fords engineers.
The main point OF difference between
him and tha government. Mr.. Ford
said, lay in the cost Of completion OF
Wilson dam. Estimates Of army engi-
neers range from $42,0o0.OoO to $50,
100000 and Mr.. Ford contends that
his original figure or $4,000, 900 is
ample for the work The automobile
manufacturer declared that his sole
interest In Muscle Shoals was not COM
mercial.
We want Muscle Shoals" he said
because we want a job-and we want
70 help provide cheap fertilizer for the
farmers OF the nation"
When asked what he knew about
nitrates. Mr.. Ford said. II don't know
a thing about nitrates--Mr. Edison Is
here to take care of that. We might
make aluminium we might make cloth,
we might make steel or we might make
automobile parts-we won't need near
" all the power ws viii have to make
nitrates"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
FINAL BREACH IN IRISH PEACE
PARLEYS FURTHER AVERTED
Sim Fein Delegates Return to
London for Another Confer
ence With Ministers.
(ey The Associated Press)

LONDON, Dec. 3.-After two con-
ferences in Dublin today with Eamon
.DeVaIera, the Sim Fein delegates in
the Irish conference are returning to
London tonight. 1t had been intended,
according to statements at the Sim
Fein publicity department here, that
only Arthur Griffith, Sim Fein for
eign minister, would return tonight
and that the others would follow in a
day or two.
1T was expected the reply of the Dali
Eireann cabinet to the latest British
proposals would be fatty yes or mo-"
and that in either event Prime Minis
ter Lloyd George. upon Mr.. Griffth's
return, would decide the governments
future action. But the news that all
the delegates were on their way here
was taken to indicate that there would
be further discussion of details, giving
rise to hope that a final breach in the
negotiations might be averted.
1t was understood the Sim Fein
delegates were bringing the Dali cab
inet's last word, and if the premier
should be able to meet any additional
points they might raise, he would sub
NIT the new plan to Premier Sir James
CTdlS OF lister Dy IueSday. In the
event of rejection of the proposals by
Sir James, it was indicated that the
next move might be the resignation
Of the cabinet members as a prelude to
q general election
If an agreement should not be
reached between Sim Fein and Athe
government, the new plan, it is under
stood, will not be submitted to the
Ulster premier, and there was a def
mite clue as to what might be Mr. Lloyd
Georges move next. In some quarters
belief was expressed that the military
would be given command of the Irish
situation Immediately In other CTR
cles, however, it was supposed the gov
ernment would publish all the CORE
spondence on the Irish situation and
ask the electors later for mandate to
deal with the situation.
DUBLIN, Dec. 3.-The Irish pleni-
potentiaries, after important discussion
here today on the latest British pro-
posals, started on their return to Lon
don to take up once more the details
of the Irish settlement.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
ASKED TO HALT ACTIONS
OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES
lay The Aas0eIatsd Pressl

CHARLESTON. w. Va. Dec. s.
simultaneously with the receipt today
Of orders authorizing Colonel G. A.
Martin, commanding TO withdraw
troops from the West Virginia coal
fields. telegram was sent to Presi-
dent Harding by attorneys Of the mine
workers union in this district request
ing him 70 use his good offices and
such agencies OF the federal govern
ment as may be available to halt the
belligerent actions Of the Logan coun-
~ authorities"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
BACK IN THE JOURNAL

The Journal publishes this
morning the continuation Of .Rev-
elations OF a WIFE Through a mis-
understanding there was a mistake
in the copy for this story being
sent to The Journal After some
delay. however. the paper is able to
begin publication OF the series again
where it was left Of.
The Journal thanks its readers
for the patience they have shown
during the omission OF this inter
esting serial from the paper.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
ISSUE VIRTUAL INJUNCTION
AGAINST PACKERS STRIKE
fex The AssoeIated Pressl

KANSAS CITY, No. Dec. 3.-The
Kansas court Of industrial relations
late today issued temporary restrain
ing order to packers and union off
cials in Kansas City, Kansas, to con
time the present status, terms and
conditions Of employment" The order
according to Richard ?. Hopkins. at
torney general Of Kansas, constitutes
a virtual Injunction against the strike
called for Monday, December 8.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
ASK GOVERNMENT TO
FIGHT BOIL WEEVIL

PINEHURST, n. c., Dec. 3.-Declar-
ing in a resolution adopted that the
bin weevil and pink boil worm
threatened the prosperity Of our
southland and a disaster to our whole
country" the North Carolina Cotton
Manufacturers' Association. conclud-
ing its semi-annual session here to-
day called upon the federal govern
ment to increase Its activities against
these pests.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
JUDGE M'CALL DIES
AT GEORGIA HOME
fey La AssoeIated Prsssl

MACON, Ca, Dec. 9,-,Judge John
G. Mccall. for many years president
of the board of trustees Of Mercer
University, died at his home in Quit
man, Ca, early today. He was a for
mer member of the legislature.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
OLDEST MASON IN NORTH
CAROLINA DIES AT 86

AsHEvTLLE N. c., Dec. s.-wil-
liam c. Garrison, the Oldest Mason in
North Carolina. died at his home near
hare today He was Sc years old and
had been a Mason for e5 years at
taining the Sand degree.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
NOT LIABLE FOR DEBTS
OF BANKRUPT COMPANY

MACON. Ca. Dec. s.--In a decision
bv Judge Beverly D. Evans in federal
court today stockholders OF the bank
rnpt r. r. willingham corporation, are
not liable for debts.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
Z !. esteraays weather

Mean same date last year 55
Accumulated excess this year 70 date,
POS
Highest Of record FOR Dec, II degrees
Lowest Of record for Dec, ia degrees.
Rainfall
For "a hours ending D. m, o
Total for this month to Z p. M. 123
Normal for Dec, 4:17 inches
Accumulated deficiency this year 20
date, 1922.
Humidity
a.n.,..90 u noon. % pm. %
Barometer
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
THE WEATHER TO-DAY

Pensaola and viclnity-Rain and colder
Sunday, probably freezing tempera ture
nearly to the coast; Monday fair ana
continued cold.
Winds
East Gulf-.Fresh shifting winds, be-
coming northwest; unsettled and probably
local rains Sunday.
west Gulf-Fresh and strcng north
west and north winds. unsettled and
probably local rains Sunday.
U. S. Weather Report.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04
MORSE MUST COME
BACK IMMEDIATELY
Attorney General Daugherty Re
fuses Request for Delay I'm
til Early in January.
lsy The Assoelated Preaal

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 3.-Attorney
General Daugherty today denied the
request of Charles w. Morse, ship
builder and financier under orders to
return to the United states Immediate
ly, that he be permitted to remain in
Europe until January 5. to consult
Rome specialist Mr.. Daugherty said
he had directed Mr.. Morse to return
by the steamer Paris, wn1cn sails from
Havre next Tuesday, after receipt of
a cable message from Mr.. Morse ask
ing that he be permitted to delay his
return.
Mr.. Daugherty also stated that he
had advised the American embassy at
Paris that steps be taken to bring
about the return Of Mr.. Morse on the
Paris next Tuesday.
HAVRE, Dec. 2-CharIes w. Morse
tonight was awaiting further word
from United States Attorney General
Daugherty regarding the shipbuilders
request to be allowed to remain if Eu-
rope until January for medical
treatment Mr.. Morse, who arrived
here from New York yesterday on the
steamer Paris. has been ordered to
return on the first boat by American
federal officials, who are inyestigat-
ing his shipbuilding contracts during
the war.
Earlier in the day he had received
a cable message from the American
attorney general fnstrl1ctfne- hin, ta ra
turn to America as soon as possible,
but before this message had arrived
Mr.. Morse had sent a second cable
message. requesting he be allowed to
consult Professor Machiafava. a Rome
specialist. before returning to America.
Owing to the absense in America OF
w. H. P. Enrich, a Paris attorney.
Mr.. Morse decided late today not to
seek further legal advice while await
ing the reply from Attorney General
Daugherty to his second message. He
(continued or Page p
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-12-04

Sunrise ..s:3O IA.
Sunset .....4t4g ?. N.
Moonrise ..10sl7 q fn.
MoOuset +...9.38 j. IN.
Next phase Of the
moon, first quarter
Dec. Z.
Next high tide about
2 a m. (5th)
Next low tide shous
il a. m.
Yesterdays Weather
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-11
Norwich, Tuesday, J~a- Il, 1ssL
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING JAN. sth, 1921
 1O,969
NEEDS JOINT ACTION.

When Baron Hayashi of Japan in an interview in England declares that Ja- pan cannot consent to be at the mercy of any other nation, even though it lacks the resources of the United States, it would indicate that it is because of the naval expansion planned by this country that Japan is looking to the establish ing of the greatest navy in it's history. Even though there is no probability of a clash between the nations Japan is probably justified in its course viewing the matter from its own standpoint. The fact is that the competition in naval arm Rments is due to very much that sort of an attitude, the determination to keep pp with if not excel the other fellow, the feeling being that under such conditions there is not likely to be much chance of q clash, but if there is one there will net be a lack of preparedness.
 The United States has had no 2mhi- tons looking toward conquest in the Pa cific or crushing Japan. It's ambiti0nl do not run in any such direction 1t il aot seeking what belongs to another and Judging from it's past it is not likely te But just as long as naval expansion i. Out IL IS DOuHu lO CEcaIG unCCF- tainty in the minds of others It is uper the naval strength of others that -oui navy is based. Others may be guided by what we are doing in making appropria tions for their varships.
 With such a situation existing, witl countries making tremendous naval ex penditpres in order to hold their rela tive positions, the wisdom of keepin, down such expenditures by an under standing among nations cannot be ever looked and such an idea deserves sefiou consideration, not on the part of ent but by all the leaders. While it may nc be considered waste to maintain an ade quate first line of defense, it would possible to regard much, of it as needles if all the leaders should come to an un derstanding. None of the countries ma he willing to act on this idea alone bH they should be willing to jointly.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-11
PICTURE SHOWS,

The moving pictures are capable 0f eo much that is good and are crowded with 50 much that is subject to severe criticism that there is no surprise that there is an insistent demand that they be cleared of that which serves to ta- struct in the way of crime or realizing he part which such can play in guiding he minds of youth in the wrong direc- lion, even though there is an application Df the penalty in the same picture. that those who are engaged in that business Ihould be anxious to make changes which will make the pictures bring good rather han bad results
 The motion picture has gotten . held Tpon the people of the country like no sather form of entertainment and there ire millions every day who witness the Faried programmes. It can be readily appreciated what an influence in any di. -ection they can be and what the need is sf checking the dangerous influence they may have upon those who need only jus, Euch help in order to develop . erfmina1 instinct. The forDidding of certain pie. lures in some cities is bound to spreAs throughout the country. If it is advisA. bic for one of the largest cities of the country it is for other and the order in sicates a decided step for the bettermsn' If pictures which has long been needed When conditions get to the point that Inc going wrong of boys and girls 1. followed by such questions as Could I have been the moving pictures: It is evi Tent that the detrimental effects of uN tegtrable pacares 4s recognised and. \ n
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-11
Eamaua RIua Lawn.

In 154t A laborer in England under the agO of co years was compelled to work in the field at whatever the cur rent wage happened to be- on pain of Imprisonment. This law, which is sonething similar to come of our state statutes eaacted 10 discourage idle neas. was passed at the time the Back Death was rayAging the greater part of Europe. Thousands of persons died from this scourge. The resultant mortality was SO large that a scarcity of farm labor followed. Those who were 60 fortunater1s to escape the rAv- ages of this dtseAse, taking advantage of the situation, began to charge for their hire whatever the market could bear during the crisis.
 Conditions were going from bed to verse when the king issued a proclaim | nation, later embodied in the famous Statute of Labourers," which provid- ! cd that persons under GO might not | fefuse to work on a farm at the wage current in 1347. unless they lived by merchandise engaged in a mechahi- cal craft, possessed private means, or occupied land"
 Persons quitting their jobs before J the time agreed upon were thrown into prison. The law applied also tc ladders, tanners, farriers, shoemak erS. taiiors. smiths, carpenters. masons and earters.