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The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
BONUS HEARINGS ARE
 UNDER WAY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-DiscussiOn of the soldier bonus bill was renewed yesterday when hearings were re- opened before the House ways and means committee. Officers of organ izations of former service men urged immediate action on the bill and. said the problem of raising funds to meet the bonus was one for Congress to solve.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
KNCKERB0CKER VICTIMS LAID
 AT RESP

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The first of many funerals of victims of the Knickerbocker disaster was held yes terday. Memorial services were an- nounced by a number of churches and social functions and business confer ences were suspended in honor of the dead
 Theaters were again in operation last night but housed meager audi ences.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
PLEASED WITH WORK
 OF ARMS CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1---Adminis- tratiOn officials would not comment on the part President Harding has played in the final stages of the arma- ment conference negotiations, saying merely that the president is much gratified. It is understood Secretary of State Hughes may make a state- ment today.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
MORE MURDERS IN WASHINGTON
 THAN LONDON

WASHINGTON, Feb. l. Quoting police department records, Represent ative Tinkham, Republican, of Massa- chusetts, declared in the House yes terday that more murders were com mitted in Washington last year than in London. He said the situation is due to the destruction of American homes" through badly conceived leg islation.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
APPEAL FOR AID OF STARVING
 MINERS

GRAFTON, w. Va, Feb. 1.-J. F. Farinhett, president of Sub-District No. of the United Mine Workers of America, telegraphed to President Harding yesterday appealing for fed eral aid for the starving miners and their families in this district" He said thousands of families in the sub- district are in "dire need"
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
VICTORIA SAILED FOR
 ALASKA THIS MORNING

SEATTLE, Feb. 1. The steamer Victoria sailed a- $ o'clock this mcrcl- ing for Alaska, carrying 6G passengers. Those booked for Cordova were w. J. Cavanaugh, Mrs. M. R. Murray, J. F. Maloney, w. H. Cleveland, C. E. Bryan, G. c. Hart, G. w. Neyes, M> Johnson and four steerage
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
.efunding Bill
 Passes Senate

WASHINGTON, Feb. l. The bill authorizing the refuuding of the $11,- 900, 100000 of foreign debts into se- curities maturing in not less than % years was passed by the Senate last night.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
Influenza Reaches
 Epidemic Stage

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.--Influenza cases have reached the epidemic stage, with S13 cases of flu and S3 of pneumonia reported within the last "A hours. Forty-three deaths were reported
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
CIRCUS H0LDUPS GIVEN PRISON
 SENTENCE

VANCOUVER, Wn., Feb. Bert Orcttt and Roy Moore, convicted iu the Superior court of holding up and robbing the Sells Floto circus here last September. were sentenced to serve from seven to fifteen years in the state penitentiary at Walla Walla. A stay of execution for two weeks was granted by the court pending an appeal to the supreme court
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
Aged Statesman
 Dead at Seattle

SEATTLE, Feb l. Stephen B. Packard, former governor of Louisiana and at one time American consul at Liverpool, died here yesterday, aged S2 years He had lived here for 15 years
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
EDITOR KILLED BY
 FALL FROM WINDOW

NEW YORK, Feb. John March Libby. editor and international author ity on industrial matters, plunged to his death from point high up in the municipal building today, his body falling amidst lunch hour pedestrians.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
JURY SECURED FOR
 EVERETT MURDER CASE

EVERETT, Wash, Feb. IA trial jury was obtained just before the noon recess in the case of Mrs. Bertha Wilkes and her daughter, accused Of the murder of Gus Danielson.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
Bomb Thrown at
 Plume President

LONDON, Feb. IA bomb was thrown at the auto of President Zean ella of the independent state of Plume, but he escaped uninjured, according to advices received here today
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
EARTHQUAKE CENTRED
 OFF WASHINGTON COAST

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. l. - The earthquakes recorded yesterday in all parts of the United States probably certered under the Pacific off the Ore gon and Washington coasts, scitnists at Harvard calculated.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
MAIL CLERK HELD UP
 BY INDIANA BANDITS

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-Three bandits held up mail clerk at Whiting, Ind, and escaped with five sacks of mail, believed to be registered, according to advices received here today.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-02-01
FISH QUOTATIONS

KETCHIKAN, Feb. 1.--Fresh hali- but. 2 cand 4Ac. No others offered.
 SEATTLE, Feb. 1-Fresh halibut. SC; chicken, Sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-07
House Holds Up
Proposed Relief
for Destitute Indians

washington. Feb. 6.-The house
today refused to suspend it's rules
and pass a bill authorizing
an appropriation of 100000 for the
purchase of food. clothing and other
supplies for destitute indians. With
a two-thirds vote required for sus-
pension of rules. motion by Repre-
setative Cramton. republican, Michi-
gan. to pass the bill by this method
was lost, the vote being 154 for to
1O4 against the proposal.
Opposing the proposed appropria-
ton, Representative Riddick, Repub.
lican. Montana, declared that he per-
sonally had investigated the situation
at the Black Feet reservation In
Montana. where the indian service
had reported the situation especially
bad. and found there was no need
for government relief.
President Harding, forwarding a
request recently from the interior
department for funds to relieve des-
titution on so indian reservations
urged prompt action by Congress. A
sum of $155,O0O was asked. but this
was cut by the house appropriations
committe in favorably reporting the
resolution.
Proponents of the measure said
they planned to bring it up soon un-
der rule which would require only
a majority vote for passage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-07
Plan Early Move
on Refunding of
Allied Debt to u. S.

washington. Feb. 6-NegotiationS
looking toward the refunding of the
eleven billion dollars debt owed the
United States by foreign nations,
will be inaugurated at a very early
date, it was stated today at the treas
ury.
Treasury officials said that while
no definite schedule has beer ar
ranged for the Inauguration of the
refunding negotiations it was prob
able that debts of the various coun-
tries would be taken up in order of
volume. This schedule, if followed,
would mean negotiations involvinf,
the British debt would be undertaken
first and then debts of France, Italy,
Belgium and finally the smaller Euro
peGn nations.
Conclusion OF the arms confer
ence. it was stated, had the effect OF
clearing the way for opening Of the
refuhding negotiations legislation
providing for commission to carry
on these negotiations is awaiting the
Presidents signature.
1t was indicated that the American
government might expect the foreign
nationals to take the initiative in
opening negotiations.
In the case Of some foreign ma
tons, such as Great Britain officials
were of the opinion that the negotia-
tons would be handled by the am
bassadors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-07
Halve Hub Fare
Is Curley's Promise

Boston, Feb. 6-Restoration of the
five cent fare COR street car rides
within the limits Of this city will be
sought at once. Mayor James Curley
announced in his inaugural address
today. He said he would instruct the
municipal corporation council to ask
the legislature to take the necessary
steps. The present unit fare is ten
cents, with some short haus on a five
cent basis.
The mayor recommended the crea =
ton of municipal employment bu-
reau as means of aiding the service
man to maintain his American indie
pendence and his family without aid
from the municipality. He said that
an alarming increase in the costs of
the soldiers relief department re-
Elected neglect by federal authorities.
He called upon the legislature to
cease undue, unwarranted and I'M
welcome interference with Boston in
the conduct of its own business"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-07
BURKE LOSES
SUIT TO RECOVER
BARLEY NOTES
Judge Spear Orders
Verdict for Defend
ant Estate
Solely on Ground of Illegal
Consideration" - Defendant
Counsel Denied Commences
of NOtes-Figured Promi-
nently in Two Murder Trials

Skowhegan, Me, Feb. 6.-John A.
Burke, acquitted of the murder Of
Nelson w. BARLEY. Jackman hotel
keeper, at his second trial Is months
ago. lost his suit to recover from
z. A. Piper, administrator of the
Bartley's estate, the value Of two
promissory notes for $1,000 and $14C0,
which he claims BARLEY gave him
May IL, 1919, five months before he
was shot to death.
Judge A. NJ. Spear, in the Supreme
court upon motion of Piper's counsel
directed a verdict for the defendant
solely on the ground Of illegal consid-
Grafton. The case opened Tuesday,
and was not argued.
Counsel for the administrator of
the estate denied the genuineness of
the notes, and contended that if they
were signed by BARLEY they We're
given without consideration, or as
part payment in an illegal transac-
ton. in violation of the laws of the
State.
These notes figured prominently in
the two murder trials, Burke claim
ing that they were given him by
BARLEY in come lion with the snug
Cling across the Canadian border, j.
miles above Jackman, of a large
shipment of liquor.
The supreme court did not resume
its work Monday morning until 11.37,
when it considered the case of John
A. Burke VS.. Ellsworth A. Piper. adj
ministrator of the Nelson W. Bart
ley estate. The rebuttal was opered
by Mr.. Pattangall, attorney for the
plaintiff, who called Mr.. Piper to the
stand and questioned him as to
whether Miss Miller and Mr.. and
Mrs. James Sands We're at Croker
pond on May II. He asked if the
balance due Burke on the automobile
had been paid. and Mr.. Piper said it
had not. When asked the amount of
the mortgage which was held by Mrs.
Cole on Burke's home. Mr.. Piper stat
ed that it was about $1675. and said it
had been purchased by the BARLEY
Continued on Page 2-coI. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-07
ULSTER STAND
AGAIN B0THERS
BRITISH HEADS
North and South Far
From Agreement
on Boundary
No Progress After Series of
Conferences in London-Ul-
ster Premier in Letter to
Lloyd George Ignores New
Status

London, Feb. 6.-(By A. P)--After a
number. of important conferences in
London today between the southern
Irish leaders, Premier Lloyd George
and members of the British cabinet,
between Sir James Craig, the Ulster
premier, and the members Of his cab
met, and finally late this afternoon
between Sir James and Mr.. Lloyd
George a solution of the difficulty over
the question of fixing the Ulster boun-
dairy apparently had not been found.
Statements issued tonight by Mi
chael Collins, head of the provisional
government in Ireland. and the Ulster
premier indicate that they still are
far from agreement.
Parliament reassembles tomorrow
and the new Irish crisis threatens en-
barrassments to the government. In
official circles it is expected that MIR.
Lloyd George will comment on his IN
terviews with Mr.. Collins and Sir
James Craig in the course of his
speech before the House Of Commons
tomorrow.
A significant point about letter
from Sir James to Lloyd George is
that it invokes the government of Ire
land act as governing boundary dis
putes and fails d allude to the treaty
which provides for a boundary COM
mission.
The commmique quotes Sir James
letter to Mr.. Lloyd George as follows:
II have. held a meeting with those
members of the cabinet of northern
Ireland who are present in London to
consider the question of boundaries
as it now stands. Since the CORE
spondence began on the subject of an
Irish settlement we have relied on the
sentence in your letter of July 20,
1921. to Mr.. DeValera, which runs as
follows:
"It (thc settlement) must allow for
full recognition of the exoisting pow
crs and privileges of the parliament
and government of northern Ireland.
which cannot be abrogated except by
their own consent.
although the necessity for giving
a final decision on behalf of the gov
eminent of northern ireland does not
arise until, after our parliament has
voted Itself out of the free state. as
the result of our deliberations today
l have to inform you that we adhere
throughout to this principle laid down
by yourself. and we cannot consent to
any alteration Of our boundary except
by mutual agreement. failing which,
with respect to any territory in dis
pute the boundary will stand as de-
fined in the government Of Ireland act
of 1920.
Continued on Page 2-Coi. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-07
History-Making Conference Ends
After II Weeks of EffOrt---
Treaties Signed Put Limit on
Size Navies, Guarantees Square
Deal for China and Peace in the
Pacific--All Pacts to Senate for
Ratification by Last of Week
PRESIDENT SPEAKS

Washington, Feb. 6-(By A. P)--
Its covenants finally signed and
sealed. the Washington conference
was passed on to history today by
President Harding as an example
to Undue with new hope all that
dwells in apprehension"
Speaking before the final plenary
session the president declared the
record of achievement voiced in
courageous tones 1.-THE first deliberate
and effective expression of great
powers in the consciousness of peace.
of wars utter futility."
Before him as he pronounced his
appraisement lay, Newly signed, the
treaties by which the predominant
nations of the world engage to put a
limit on their navies, to guarantee
new deal for China. and to set up
peace in the Pacific.
1T matters little" said Mr.. Hard
ing. what we appraise as the out
standing accomplishment. Any one
of them alone would have justified
the conference. But the whole
achievement has so cleared the at
mosphere that it will seem like
breathing the refreshing air of a new
morn of promise.
ut may be that the naval holiday
here contracted will expire with the
fro hut I ut Enl
Those of US who live another decade
are more likely to witness growth
. of public opinion, strengthened by
the new experience. which will make
nations more concerned with living to
the fulfllment of Gods high intent
that with agencies of warfare and
destruction.
"Since this conference of nations
has pointed with unanimity to the
way of peace today, like conferences
in the future, under appropriate con-
ditions and with aims well-conceived
and definite, may illumine the high
ways and byways of human activity.
The torches of understanding have
been lighted. and they ought to glow
and encircle the globe"
Within a few hours after the adj
journment some of the foreign dele
cations already had left Washington
and most of the others will go to-
morrow.
Four treaties and supplement to
fifth were given final approval to-
day. No other business remained
the seventh and final plenary ses-
sion came to an end at 11.03 A. NJ,
one hour and II minutes after it W s
called to order.
In the order Of their signature, the
instruments to which the plenipoten-
tiaries affixed their names were the
Continued on Page 2-Col. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-07
Talk with Hoover
Business Problems
of New England

Washington, Feb. 6.-F'ifty repre-
sentatives of New England industries
began today a series of two day con-
ferences with Secretary Hoover and
Commerce Department officials. The
delegation consisted of secretaries and
presidents of chambers Of commerce
in various New England cities.
Department officials said problems
of New England business would be
discussed at the conferences and
means worked out for the most eff
ficient cooperation Of the Commerce
Department with New England bust
ness. Development of foreign trade
markets for New England commod-
tiles will be studied as well as the
possibilities of adopting in New Eng
land scientific manufa curing meth
DDS worked out by the department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-07

Rome. FEB. s-(By A. P.)-Cardi-
nal Achille Ratti. Archbishop Of
Milan. has been chosen supreme
porun 81 tho Roman Catholic
church to succeed the late Pope
Benedict XIV. His coronation as Plus
~ viii take place February IL.
Alter the announcement Of his cleo
ton the Rope appeared on the out
side balcony OF ST. Peters and be-
slowed the benediction on the thou
sands who had waited patiently in
the rain In 81. Peters square-the
FIRST time this has occurred since the
breach between the state and the
church In 1870. For 6: years the
blessing had been bestowed within
the basilica.
Tho election was completed with
outAmerican participation in the
conClavo. Cardinal O'Connell, arch
bishop of Boston arriving at the mo-
mont the new Pope was blessing the
multitude.
Universal pacihcation" is the key
note OF the new Pope's policy. as in
dicated In "a statement issued by
rrinco Chigi. the marshal OF the con-
'lave. Continual Cancellation, in
augurated by his predecessor. prob
ably reconciliation of the state and
,hurch, which has been estranged
for 30 many years. and an appeal to
all the nations OF the world to restore
peace are said TO constitute the most
essential aims OF the Vatican policy
az ~ viii be conducted under the
present pontiff.
Cardinal Gasparri. will retain his
ONCE rs papal secretary OF state.
Sever previously had a newly elected
pontifr chosen hts secretary of state
before the lapse OF two or three days
THAT the new Pope has decided to
tscrcise his full authority was shown
when some OF the cardinals. attached
90 what has become known as the
"irrcconcilabIes' attempted to per-
suade him not TO appear on the out
ode balcony. lie listened to the ar
rumcnts for a few moments, and
then said.
"Remembcr 7 am no longer a car
anal am the supreme pontin
now
The diplomatic corps and popal
srlatocracy were received in the
vatican this afternoon.
rhore was "A touch OF melancholy.
sadness and disappointment to nun
drcds 81 Americans mingling among
mo thousands OF Italians in st. Peters
SQUARE when Cardinal Bisleti, dean OF
,he cardinal deacons. appeared on the
tairony OF ~. Peters and shouted:
II bring YOU great Joy
- bring you great joy
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
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Wilson Refuses
to O. X. National
Smile Week in II. s.

New York, Feb. Ga national !lu-
morous weekly tonight made public
several statements from men of ma
tlonal prominence in response to its
request for messages stating why you
believe the United States should smile
at this time for use in connection
with the celebration of National
Smile Week" February to 10. Among
those who replied with words and
cheer were Postmaster General Hays,
Secretary of Labor Davis. Theodore
Roosevelt and William J. Bryan.
Woodrow Wilson replied:
Il have no message to send on so
silly a subject"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-07
Seduction Charge
in Girls Suit Against
Mississippi Governor

jackson, Miss, Feb. Ga 800. 600
damage suit alleges seduction filed
by Miss France G. Birkhead against
Lee n. Russell. governor of Missis-
sippi, in the United States district
court here today. was declared by
prominent officials to presage one of
the bitterest and most sensational
legal and political fights in the his
tory of the state.
Governor RAssell refused to dis
cuss the suit further than to declare
it 1.-The most. damnable blackmaiI
conspiracy in the history of Missis-
sippi." Intimate friends of the gov
ernOr, however. said that ii did not
come entirely as. surprise, rumors
of such an action having been more
or less common gossip in political
circles.
In her bill of aprticulars, Miss
Birkhead asks $4,000 on each of two
counts. The first. alleging seduction,
AYERS that she was persuaded to
yield to his will" and that as a re-
suit. plaintiffs reputation and char
acter were ruined, and she was
caused to lose her employment, and
her health was ruined. to her great
damage. in the sum of $50. 600"
In the second count. Miss Birk-
head alleges that she underwent an
illegal operation eat the instigation
of Gov. Russell, which totally ruined
and wrecked her health. causing her
to suffer untold anguish and pain,
and that she is now an invalid and
must remain so the rest Of her life"
In a sworn statement. Miss Birk-
head charges that the alleged seduc-
ton took place in Mr.. Russell's pri-
vate Office in the state house in July
1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-07
BONUS FUND
BIG PROBLEM OF
e..0!.P.LEADERS
Confer with President
on Ways of Raising
Necessary Revenue
Senate Finance and House
Ways and Means Committees
to Work JOintly-Inter- Com
mittee Conferences to be
Initiated

Washington, Feb. - President
Tarding informed Republican con-
fressional leaders today that what
ever soldier bonus bill was enacted
should carry with it a provision for
raising the revenue to finance the
bonus. Various means Of obtaining
the money were discussed, but it was
said that no conclusions were reached.
1t was agreed at a White House
conference lasting more than an hour
and a half that the problems Of fin
|ances should be attacked Jointly by
majority members of the House ways
and means committee and the SEN
ate finance committee. Whatever
agreement is reached, it was stated,
would be submitted to the President
with view to an accord between the
executive and legislative branches
before the bill is submitted to the
House.
Chairman Fordney of the House
committee and Chairman McCumber
- sAAS NSANeO SCiiiihtlCC SdlO lIic III -
ter-committee conferences would be
initiated soon, probably within a day
or two after the House committee
closes it's hearings .on the bonus
measure.
Both Representative F'ordney and
Senator McCumber said on leaving
the White House that none of the
many suggested methods of raising
the funds, including the use of the in
terest on the British debt. had been
eliminated as a result of the discus
sion with the chief executive.
Besides Mr.. Fordney, House Re-
publicans attending the conferences
were Representative Mondell Of wy
| oming, the majority leader. and Rep
resentatives Green, Iowa. Longworth,
Ohio; Copley, Illinois and Chandler
Oklahoma. all members of the ways
and means committee. Senators at
the conferences were all members Of
the finance committee and included
besides the chairman. Senators Cur
It's. Kansas: Watson, Indiana and
Mclean, Connecticut.