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The St. Mary banner., 1921-12-10
Notice TO The Public,

The undersigned has leased the
tions 5, 6, IL, II. l3, II, Is, and East
hall Of Section 10. or the marsh land
in the vicinity OF Cote Blanche. The
land is posted and hunters are warn.
e 70 keep out. G. c. FRERE.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-12-10

I have one of the largest and finest
assortments that have ever had of
Jewelry, Silverware and Cut Glass
tor the Holidays, which l personally
purchased while in New York ;this
sumner. |. POPKIN, :
The St. Mary banner., 1921-12-10


.rs;.s:Y, DEC 10 ls2l
,,,.tings and turkey
- .ss : IN order
y nssa q lie children are nap
.;dst Of your prOspetTh,si; sl ths;
y e., a's,' don't fail to get '''A
sssespt. !,
's Z ,s.dy rsai to share their Joys
y rssbls.
! Yoouesr has been on m
4 !. Y Il, ssssE. We hope 10
- .esis 'o0a'
.,..ur Wymsn Of shreve. e
|. i,iSsa s;st;ae franklin, guest OF
s,sisy Bsudresu1'
.,....d to note that Mrs.
2 Es.l.:l.r' .s' who recently und-
j, ssosrstion is improving
..,,o, walker, Of the Federal
- ~ 4 New Orleans. was a
!, asiter 4 70 Franklin last
u Mn. &. C. Taylor,
s,ssa = Taylor and Miss Caro- Caro-
~ several days in New
u week.
.as psteruan hss been quite
n y ~. bu. vs ere happy e, 70
~ Y 4 pos better and VIII
!. - ie 8 d his Office again.
= 10 wish V vote in ~: ls1
= IN poll taxes ID 1871.
4 Is ihis Cd or before De-
m 81 his yssr will disiran.-
- jasI y i will men voters
Rk Bios 81 Houston, Texas.
- "a Nslting friends and
~ ~ Orleans, has return
]a6Ij = md Is the guest ct the
1Dt,rpd Mrs. B. W. Smith.
wi, / reason for everything
r ~ ones tell you. There is a
! ~ people ~ this is the
III lsvi. and that is because
III ~.
= y uufse 81 1 week or SO, we
1nfne eut our collector with
I1innls ~ Tor subscriptions |
hllR. Ws hope our SUBJ |
sym ut dsappoint our col !
= ~ h makss Ills appearance. |
u ~ cane 10 the home Of |
- &a4 Mr. John D.. Bell, |
1nll3 morning. We note |
p1t sAlt both mother and |
i. = dsing nicely. Congra-
~ klsads oi Mr. W. q. |
4 llaEsoe Island. will learn
MIN y siek at the st.
MIN We are glad to
The St. Mary banner., 1921-12-10
NOTICE..

FOR SALE-An upright ebony case
piaoo. For particulars, phone 253 or
Box 1913.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-12-10

FOR SALE-California punga.
low on Second street. Alt modern
convetiences Far particulars !,
apply 10 j MES H. Battarbee, p.
O Box 16O
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
HOLLYWOOD REQUESTS
ADDITIONAL SPACE
committee on Utilities Receives
communication From Gene
terry .ASsOrintiOn.

Finding itself badly in need OF add
GG,lonal lot space tho lockwood
cemetery Association has forwarded
communication TO city Council ask
ing relief. AT tho Iuo"tjng e the
Committee on Utilities last uIrht r,
fray Haddon. representing The AS
sSslation, made IN offer for ne pur-
chase of the Clark Springs property.
ad1oininE the cemetery. suggesting
that the sum OF Si5.0o0 would uc paid
Ior It, The proposition was r"tcrr"d
70 Subcommittee Hy'ug nm band
the practicabiiity OF the sale ~ aii
property owucd by tho city and not
pose.
The Clark Springs property. en-
braces several acres of desirable
north. The association has repeated
ly offered to buy ;his land. bat the
city has as often refused holding
that the propSr,y = most sCryica .,I,.
for such purposes the city has found
it unsurpassed Residents of the
neighhorhoOd have objected 10 It's
sale. because OF its availability as 4
park.
Tho cemetery association. however,
finds itself practically without open
space, there being only twenty five
lots now available. IL It is 10 con-
tinue TO function. the associations de-
clarcS tina; II inu have more ground.
and as this is the only site possible
to get adjacent ia the present couc-
terry, Tie situation. 50 far ~ the as
ISOLATION is concerned. is critical. as
explained by Mr. iiadd0n last night.
He said that /. the city would not
sell. the cemetery association would
Of necessity have TO so out Of hUsi-
ness.
Tho proposition will hc considered
and will bv reported back ut the MAY
meeting Of the committee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
STATE BARRISTERS
!. SEE NORFOLK PORT

Continue from FRS, i'aeeD
ttesswhich VIII so q sraa Ial ordt. Of bust
~ ness at tomorrow mornings session.
sSa4IhIrty-Eight Ne" Members tdmis,ch
Ta@ The admissions committee report.
rsnwhich was app'u.aI. hrouab' t4cs"
gncw member into the state associa-
ton:
slB. !copinger. II T. g Gait " GHGc-
fssspn. II. n. Hugh s. Jr. ! y J"uAIna.
sSsJr.. Paul NJ. hDar, Meyer i<nt.en.
sseJuiian < I.awrclu, Frank g A!lucr.
Chester Shield Parsons j. - PoH-
2gfross. GcorGc Pauhsr, ! I.INoy. John
Is. RiXcy. Walf'r -ihor'. Il T. spindle
ssJr.. j. WoftWo;s Wilcox N,ualcus,
s,1.ankford, J SIha.y Fitzgerald. y L..
Potter. +. VI. hauu and T. ~ Baum.
From Rirhmoua Charles " Moss
,R. Allen. AmMou.. Albert ~ EOscheI.
,..W. II. CardwcL. r. 81 Chichester. Guy
gaB. HazclErOVr Robert X POLLARD i
VII. Rives, .ir. J0srph . Sndler pnvc
80. Sattcrheid. jr Perry Sray Nor
ion J.. Wailrrstt.n ani Juhn 7 VII
lard
So other points WBNam G. Tali-
kGtprIp. Iiampr"u and L. a McAiurran.
SHREVEPORT News.
-, The election o. oHitcrS ana ~ two
anew members NJ iuo executive com
tfpittee viii th%e place tomorrow Tho
conyention VIII ana Thursday night
,.Chambefsof Commerce. at 8 o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27

fore proceeding with the naval cx-
pansion program.
In the general disarmament dis
cuSSion ana In the amendments ruled
out. the question Of limitation spcci-
nSally involved the United states.
OF the bill insisted that the govern
lncnt should 80 ahead with it's build
ing Plans and then when navy
second I" none was withfn reach
:, halt
Pointing out what he regarded as
big objections 10 II cessation of build
ing. Chairman Kelley pleaded for re-
lection Of al proposals relating to
armament conferences with other
nations.
shouted Let him work on, IA way
WITH hands united. II the President
can MT upon a plan 10 lit the bur
greatest administration our country
might be done
stands Refund DmiiiinE.
Turuin. To those Insisting upon Il
l'roSram which, he said. would hold
back work OF navy building until II
conference had been called and then
WAS issued. MIR. Kelley declared:
Don't. GrSc you, place tn" United
states IN u position 81 showing bad
faith-caIlinls nations To discuss "A re-
auction of navi"S. ana Instantly
starting work upon IL greater navy
for itself"
Representative Momdcu or Wyom-
.ng tho Republican leader. declared
tie Connolly proposal had boon add
Nanr"d last session from Republican
sources and ovcrwhc iminSiy defeated.
Cry Is Always "Wnit."
This is the argument Ne always
meet when disarmament is propoScd."
SAID Mr.. Connolly. who led tho fight
FOR his amendment
ALWAYS the cry is wait-nnd hush
| don't lets talk about it. We know
! where the road loada, IL leads to big
| moro talk abou; disarmament. we
! want 10 lead the world in reducing
our naval strength. YOU say. ana yct
You insist uron building the biggest
| navy ailoat.'
Attacking the cry OF economy. MIR
| Kelley said nothing could he saved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
ley United Ncws.1

WASiilNGTON. April 26.-Slackcn-
ing of moral conduct on the part of
the modern daughter is occupying the
attention of the National Congress OF
Mothers and parcn; Teachers Associ-
atoms in annual convention here.
From all parts of the country come
reports which indicate young girls are
suffering from laNity OF moral
standards, I'll" convention was told
Tuesday by Or. Nal"ria IL. Parker.
who qualities both as a mother and
In expert on social hyricnc. DIR. Par
i>cr Is assistant educational director
OF the American Social Hygiene Asso-
citation, with headquarters III New
York.
Resolutions urging steps toward the
| correction of 'nrcscnt-day moral
standards" are being planned by the
| Mothers Congress.
The following delegates from the
Virginia Parent Teacher Association
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
ROSE MAY ENTER RACE
AGAINST HENRY TRESNON


Councilman J. l.. Rose. Lr.. OF Ice
Ward, stated last night that he had
been asked Ivy "a number of friends
to announce himself "a candidate for
the Office OF Commissioner Of the
Revenue. and tina, he had notified
them he would think the matte: over
and give Il definite reply on Thurs
day.
~ number of my friends have
called upon me-" said Mr.. Rose land
urged me To enter tho race for the
Office. II is a big undertaking. and
| told them would give the matter
serious consideration and lot them
Know definitely on Thursday"
commissioner of Revenue Henry
T.. Trcsnon said last night that h"
had not been informed Officially OF
the proposed opposition. He said he
i"lt that his friends. under any cir
cunstanccs. would stand by him as
they had done in the past
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
CAPITOL Is SILENT.
BUT EARLY ANSWER
TO BERLIN EXPECTED

acceptable TO France caused little. if
any surprise. Discussion OF the Ger
man memorandum is understood to
have occupied much Of "A two hours
session today Of President lIardinE's
Cabinet. What transpirrl in the
CABINET room. however. remained "A
carefully guarded secret. those at
tending declining to discuss the sub
ject.
After returning to the state De.
partmcnt from the White House
Secretary Hughes sent invitations to
tho allied diplomats to visit him in
his office for Il discussion OF the Ger
man proposals. These invitations
went on; Ia the representatives 40,
only Of Great Britain and France
bat also OF Belgium, Italy and .lata
Baron de Marchicnnc. the Belgian
ambassador, was among the first tn
call on the secretary. Each envoy
was received separately ana each con-
ference was brief the series OF visits
being concluded within Il little more
than an hour.
The German communication, which
was handed to Commissioner prcscl
sunday night began To reach the
state Department, lato last night,
| after an unexplained delay ia trans
! mission. 1t arrived in fragments and
| II was not until this morning that the
| last of IL was received. II was de-
coded and placed before MIR. Hughes
| after he reached his office. Tho text
| Is withheld by the department for the
| present, at least. but il is undcrst ood
| that the summary as given in press
| dispatches today from Berlin. corrc-
| spends very closely 10 the text as re-
| ccivcd here. No official explanation
| OF the decision not to make the mem
! orandum public was Forthcoming. but
! unOtuCially 1T WAS explained that it's
| publication at this time might give
! rise To II suggestion that the United
| States was cndcavoring to influence
| public opinion and thus place herself
| in the role OF a guiding force in the
! controversy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
U.S.to Buy Yacht America,
Winner of 1851 Cup Race
ley United Newsl

WASHINGTON. April -. - The
zach; America, which HRS, cap
,ured the international yacht
trophy from the English in 1851.
is TO become the property OF the
United states government.
The famous boat may be pre-
ciai auspices, 10y the terms Of an
offer 10 the government by She
Eastern Yacht club of boston.
which now possesses the ship.
Secretary DENLY said Tuesday
that the Govcrumcnt could
not accept the yaCht as Il gift.
but would acquire it by the pay
rnont of 81 as purchase money.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
ACCA TEMPLE TO HAVE
3 CEREMONlAlS IN MAY

Three coming events in the life Of
meanings OF .NCca Temple. Mobiles cC
the Mystic Shrine. are being looked
forward to with II great deal OF in
tercst by the Mobiles in Richmond.
session. 10 be held in Danv.llc. MAY
is. tn" second is at Grove on May IS
and tie last is a ceremonial and husi-
ness session in Richmond. June ..
Rams are now on foot to take large
numbers Of the members Of tho or
Eaniaiion TO both OF the former fcs-
tive occasions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
LOCAL DEATHS
Mrs. Ann Lilly Itynn.

Funeral services will be conduct ed
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from
ST. Peters Church for Mrs. Ann Lilly
Ryan, COS North Ninth Street, who
died Monday night. There will be
a Srccial requiem high mass.
Mrs. Ryan was Il native of County
Clare. ireland, but made Richmond
her home since early childhood. She
Was the wife Of the late Martin
Ryan. and ia survived by the follow
ing children: Mrs L. II. ponahoe.
Mrs. j. l.. Dorsey, Misses Annie b.,
RYAN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27

Denver, Col, on the plans showing;
that the outside world is already be-
ginning TO take notice. He eaid that
it was only "a question OF time until
the people OF Richmond and the State
would realize what the staging OF
the pageant would mean to them and
there VIII be grand rush 10 "pct
aboard the band wagon" Member
ships have been coming in with in
creasinc speed during the past week.
the city of Staunton purchasing 100
for distribution.
The association now has about 900
paid memberships, half OF which are
in Richmond. Twcnty-onc now sub
script!ons were taken at the meet
ing las; night.
Cridiin Gives Nirws.
W. n Cridlin, who has taken All
spctivc part in tho organization and
was one OF the orlGInat"rS of tn" idea,
= last night gave his views for Nnanr-
ling the pageant.
~. Mr.. Cridl!n's suggestion AS adopted
mt the meeting We're TO sell the mem
& berships for 81 until December 81.
h when the lists viii be closed. No
,-memberships are TO be received after
---this time. so as Ia encourage pcorlc
-'pf the State To join the association
while they are able 10 at a minimum
y Zee. The pageant committee vii then
&lknow by the first OF the year just
chow much they Viii be able 10 'Npcni
s99yon the staging OF the pageant ANU
- How large AN affair II VIII be-
80 The question OF setting the date
- Tor the closing OF the lists m.i With
"a great deal OF oppositi2n ana WIS Mas
s5Many We're in favor Of extending the
ssssdate until January 81, but when II
:. give the committee and director three
sS.Jnonths in which to change their
hplans. IL this was made necessary by
~ the number OF subscriptions received,
1.-The original date was settled on.
- II Was pointed out by. Mr. Gr!dlin
that those buying memberships be
fore the cnd OF the year wound not
only be supporting the pageant ana
. thercin Virginia, but they wouid also
be MAKING = good inwG,.tmsnt TIE
s-~earnival Viii be SIZE, with extra
TrharEe for ,srann9stand seats; Hold
-rcrs of membership cards Viii y. All
mittcd free. while To the athletic
events, aquatic sports and other fca-
lures they VIII get reduced price.
. Members are also entitled 10 vote al
N,the meeting OF the association \
r. button bearing pictures OF tile ships
t. Sarah Constant; Discover and ne
as a membership.
80 VIII Add iG-Ccnt Charge.
al ,ooc OF these. which they are giyiur
s.s~ith each 81 W.tnberShir when
these ;s ), are g q a eH2%raS 81 10 cents
dition 10 the membership charge
Z3t The matter of selecting a director
,!gfor the pase2nt was left N the hands
=, people under consideration a Cincin-
- natl produc'r WI" has worked win
Percy MacE"vr be nE one - the most
1.-The originator OF the Marli Gras
celebration at New orleans and also
staged lare, productions IN all parts
~. ~. Organization. Represented.
-tS, There werr Twenty ine orFanii%n--
might which is about half - thosc
who have taken memberships These
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
Nan Iinrn,.il IIN Acid.

I4NN'FFIN'i. w, NNrN w.
j. l.: Webb, of Erookncal. is 4; the
LNuchhGrE Hospital suffering from
acid burns sustained Saturday at
Hroolueal. when he allowed II bucket
OF acid 10 drop from his hand His
lo't WAS probably ruined hy tho acil.
hHt ~" attending rhySiCiTn hopes tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
,ny sron,. to tid commission.

u N|ffI'T I.TT = NNrII IN-"TWO
local hoy Scouts hay. started "a cam
uaign 20 aid tho War History Com
mission To get Tile records OF tormer
service men. Tho scouts are to visit
each house in the ci'y and suburbs
10 Gll ana return TO the commission
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
Make Pilgrimage to Lair
Of Captain John Smith

NORFOLK. VA. April 2G.-Pil-
Erimagc was made today to the
Ndam rhorouEhgood home at Capo
iienry in COMMUNICATION of tho
landing there 3li years ago of
captain John smith and the first
settlers OF Virginia. Hishop Hry
erly II. Tucker oiiiciatcd ut an
Impressive religious service on
the sands OF tho beach shortly
before tho visit 10 the old home
OF one of ,hc Commonw caltl's
earliest leaders was made
The exercises were under lircr-
iion OF the society fur the prcscr-
walton of Virginia Antiquities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
To Attend Police Conference.

Director at Public safety Myers
ana chief O! Police Sherry Will rep
resent Richmond at the National ro-
Tee Conference, to hc held in New
York May : 20 :, according {" pros
on, plans thict sherry VII! certain
ly 10, ana Director Myers viii take
~ "trip II business does not prsss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
w. Henry Miller.

Funeral services for W. Henry Mil
Ter, only son of Captain and Mrs. \.
W. Miller 10 South Third Street. were
held yesterday afternoon at All
saints Church by Rev. j. Y. Down
man. tho rector. intcrment was in
Hollywood Cemetery
Mr.. Miller died Monday morning at
Nubcy. \ j. He is survived hy his
parents, a widow ANA four children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27

by stopping construction OF ships au-
thori"cd In the 1916 program, because
thcy were under way. with contracts
irhg awarded. materials bought and
ON hand and kccls laid.
Notwithstanding. tho government
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
Mrs. MnrN VI. GIhsnn.

Mrs. Mary NJ. Gibson. after long
illness, died at her home. 2il0-A
Grove Avenue. last night At $50
o'clock. Funeral ARA ngcmcnts will
hc completed today. She leaves two
daughters and ono son: Mrs. H. l..
pcuoon, Miss Elizabeth w. Gibson,
and Thomas Nj. Gibson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27

can make substantial saving" sa
representative Fish, Republican. NeJ
YORK. I'VE can approach tho cn,
tractors ana make some sort OF com
promise. Finishing the ships is mo-
tho only way out" "o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-27
MAYOR DECLARES
- NEED OF EVENT is
EVIDENT TO STATE

CONTINUED From First raee)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-22
TO PROTECT SERVICE
MEN IN COMPLAINTS

WASHINGTON, June 21-Former
service men appearing before the
senate special committee investigat-
ing government activities relating 10
them. or who furnish the commit
tee information, will be protected
from disciplinary measures by the
government bureaus. This decision
was reached by the committee Tues
day after hearing the circumstances
instatement of two students who had
ing center at Pascagoula. Miss, the
committee voting 10 request the re-
instatement Of two studens who had
been dismissed and four who had
been transferred because Of their
protest Of unsanitary and other IN
satisfactory conditions alleged 10
exist there.
Sen. Walsh, democrat, Massachu-
sets. charged that the board Of vo-
cational education was attempting
20 "intimidate" students by dismis-
sing those who made complaint.
Sen. Sutherland OF West Virginia,
republican, chairman OF the COM
mittee. also expressed disapproval
OF the alleged disciplinary measures
OF the board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-22
AVIATORS SCORE EASY
WIN IN BOMB TESTS

WASHINGTON. June 2I.-Naval
aviators scored a quick victory
Tuesday In the first OF the series Of
bombing experiments arranged by
the government 70 put 10 the test the
claims OF some airplane advocates
that air craft rapidly are making the
capital ship obsolete.
IN a series OF two attacks at an
altitude OF 1900 feet. three nava
FLAMES Of the F-5-b. type sank the
former German submarine U-1I7 a.
anchor so miles of Cape Charles
nghtshjp. One direct hit was scored
in the second attack when nine
bombs were launched and the sub
marine disa ppeared IN SO fathouas Of
water IS minutes after she was hit.
The squadron scoring the vic
tory was the first 70 Re dispatche "a
70 the attack and naval officers were
surprised that they were successful
with such a limited number OF
bombs. IN the first attack three
bombs were launched. one by each
plane, and all struck near the sub
mersible. Nine bombs. three from
each plane. were dropped in the
second and successful attack.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-22
EXPECT SENATE WILL
YIELD ON ARMY BILL

WASHINGTON. June 21-Rec-
concentrations will be made by
Chairman Wadsworth. Of the senate
military affairs committee. Wednes-
day that the senate recede from its
amendment 10 the army appropria-
ton bill found Objectionable by the
house conferees. Concurrence OF
the he senate in the recommendation
Is expected and the big appropria-
ton bill Will then be practically
ready 70 be sent 20 the president.
The recommendation 20 be made
by Chairman Wadsworth IS in line
with the decision OF the senate con-
ferees TO yield 20 the house on the
question OF reduction of the army's
enlisted personnel The house has
insisted that the army be reduced
from its present strength OF about
$50. 900 men 10 10000 men by next
October. The senate conferees have
held out for a more gradual reduc-
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-22
SAYS HARVEY SPEECH
BROKE STOCK MARKET

CLEVELAND. o., June 21.-"Am-
bassador Harvey's May 10 speech
broke the stock market. If it isn't
soon checked you may expect repu-
diation by Pres't harding Of Harvey
and Harvey's recall"
This was the statement made
ATIesday by Roger Babson. noted
statistician. Babson was here 10 ad-
Sdress the International Kiwanis club
convention.
American fnanciers had been
living i'm hope that the Harding ad-
nlinistradon would support some
sort Of League of Nations. Baoson
continued. This hope had "A
strengthening effect on the market.
and when Harvey. on May 70 in Lon
don. cut the ropes the effect was
Ammediate
THAT Harding knew what Harvey
was going 10 say is assumed. and i
believe. correctly so. Certainly an
ambassador TO England in his maid
zen speech would say nothing that
was not known by his superior"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-22
MYSTERY SHROUDS
LOSS OF VESSELS
Commerce Department Re.
ports Five Ships Mysteri-
ously Disappeared.

WASHINGTON, June 21.-Exam-
ination Of their records today led
commerce department officials to be-
lieve that a total of FIVE ships have
naysteriously disappeared Of Cape
Hatteras within the last few months.
This is in addition 10 the wrecking
of the Carroll II. Deering, a schooner
which sailed ashore with no one on
board except a parrot
The vessels missing are the
Hewitt. carrying a cargo Of sulphur
from Texas; the Albyn. which sailed
from Norfolk last October and dis
appeared, and the Yute, a bark,
which was last heard from by wire
less last November "A. The names
Of two other missing vessels are in
possession of the commerce depart
ment. but officials are reluctant TO
give them out.
Other developments in the seas
mystery which is engaging the at
tention Of four government depart
ments today were:
The British admiralty and the
French ministry Of marine are CO.
operating with this government in
its investigation.
The state department has accepted
the theory that foul play" may ac-
count for the disappearance of the
Il men on the Deering.
Informa ton reached officials here
that at least one foreign ship was
reported attacked by men in a
launch while tying in harbor at
Newport News.