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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
Navy Ready to Scrap
Ships at Once; p Are
Listed for Junk Heap
By KENNETH NJ. CLARK
international News Service.

The United States will lose no time
in getting rid Of the capital ships
which 1t has agreed to scrap under
the naval limitation treaty of the
Washington conference.
This announcement was made this
afternoon by Acting Secretary of
the Navy Roosevelt a few minutes
after official word came from the
State Department that the Five Pow
er Naval Treaty between the United
States, Great Britain, France, Japan
and Italy Is now effective.
Shortly after ratification Of the
treaty by the Senate, Navy experts
began detailed plans for scrapping
the ships and actual work Of junking
now will be started at once, Roose-
welt said.
Twenty-Hour vessels In all will be
strapped by the Navy, thirteen be.
Ing old ships. and eleven under con-
struction.
The old vessels slated for scrap.
ping are: Virginia. New Jersey,
Rhode Island, Georgia. Nebraska.
Connecticut. Louisiana, Kansas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
GEDDES REPORT
UPHELD BY
DAVIS
Solution for immigration Prob
lem Lies at Source, Sec
rotary Affirms.
international News Service.

The remedy for congested condi-
tons at Ellis island, with all at
tendant evils and hardships, lies at
the source Of immigration across the
Atlantic and not in this country.
Secretary Of Labor Davis declared
today replying to the report Of Sir
Auckland Geddes, British am
bassador, made public in London.
! Ambassador Geddes strikes at
the heart Of the matter when be
recommends that we arrange IL pos.
sible for all immigrants to be finally
approved or disapproved in their
homelands,'" Secretary Davis said.
"I hope his government may fol.
take the control Of immigration
where control is easy and effective,
at the source"
Law ViolatOrs.
1.-THE British ambassador strikes
the keynote Of practically all Of our
immigration difficulties" Davis
added. 'These lie, not in the ad'
ministration Of the / immigration
laws, but In the immigrants them.
selves. It IL necessary to keep In
ditions at the immigration station.
|
are individuals who In one way or
another are at Ellis Island In viola
ton OF the law. Those who are
clearly admissible to the United
States under the law are. passed
through Ellis Island rapidly, usually
In about two hours. It IL those who
have come to America in violation
Of the law who are detained for
deportation.
'It is plain that the. comfort of
British nationals coming to this
country could be much improved II
the British government would
undertake to insist that only In.
diViduals who are admissible und sr
our laws were allowed to leave for
America. British officials are gen.
orally familiar with our immigra-
ton laws, and it would be a simple
matter for them to determine, be-
fore a British national starts for
this country, whether he IL admis.
sible. Through the control OF pass.
ports this matter could be regulated
with ease. It is 50 regulated by
some governments.
Better Than Steerage.
IT am convinced that the condi.
tons confronting immigrants at
Ellis Island are superior generally
to the conditions in the steerage OF
the great majority Of the vessels
which bring the immigrants to
America.
| Ambassador Geddee in his report
makes 1t clear that the repairs and
painting are being continuously
pushed at Ellis island. Congress
appropriated 100000 for repairs at
the immigration station, and that
amount is being expended as rapidly
as is consistent with efficiency and
economy.
THAT the difficulties at Ellis
Island are created by the i'm.
migrants themselves and not
through the administration Of the
law is clearly set forth by Am.
! bassador Geddes."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
FE A R RENEWAL
Of XII KLUX
WARFARE
Attack on KIansman May
Bring ReprIsaIs, Steuben.
vile Officials Believe.
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denomination in the primary election
Tuesday.
six klanstnen. arrested early in
an automobile headed towards Steu-
benville, armed with shot guns and
revolvers, were free on bond to-
day, bail having been furnished
late last night by klansmen from
outside points, following a meeting
at Richmond, in which 1t was TO.
ported 1000 members Of the organ"
ization participated.
Sweeping Investigations Of the
riot have been promised by both
county and city officials, while the
Columbiana county khan announced
that it would provide q fund to pros
ecute every person involved in tbs
riot.
Darwin l.. Gibson. Pennsylvania
railroad brakeman and khan leader,
ia in a critical condition at hos
pital this morning, and John de
SAINTS, one Of his alleged assail-
ants, also may die. physicians say.
A wound through the eye. at first
thought not serious. has developed
unexpected complications.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
GEORGIA SENATE VOTES
TO KEEP OPERA TAX

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 17.-At.
lanta financial supporters Of the
1924 grand opera season will have
to pay a State tax Of $4,000 as a
result OF the decision of the Georgia
senate finance committee not to
consider the new tax act,
The present general tax law con.
tains the $4,000 assessment on oil
grand opera companies appearing
In cities of more than 100 900 and
$1,000 in cities of less population.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
MAJOR SULLIVAN TO TAKE
REST IN BERKSHIRE HILLS

Major Daniel Sullivan. superin-
tendent of police, will tomorrow
start on his first vacation since
he was named to succeed former
Superintendent Harry Gessford.
Major Sullivan will go to the
Berkshire mountains where he ex-
poets to remain for q week or ten
days.
Inspector Charles A. Evans. az.
sistant superintendent of police.
will be acting chief during the
absence of Major Sullivan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
Texan Buried In Furs
lii Response To
DYING Wish

TEXARKANA, Tex, Aug. II.
I'm accordance with requests
said to have been made prior
to his death, the body OF DIR.
Fred M. Spiers, said to have
served as United States Com
missioner in Alaska, was at
tired in a great coat Of Russian
sable, fur-lined boots and a fur
cap when it was prepared for
burial. The burial robes, it
was estimated, were worth $780,
900.
DIR. Spiers came to Texarkana
two years ago, but lived an
exclusive life and made few
acquaintance. His home had
been in New York State.
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D j 7 | OOK
GROWING
DARK
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ferings in the coal strike Of last
year, and this uncertainty must be
cleared up at once"
The commissions action was In
terpreted as the last hope OF con
citation. In event it failed, both
sides will go before the Nation with
their respective cases, seeking to
Justify themselves and purge them
selves of blame for the threatened
strike.
In Executive Session.
The coal commission this morning
was understood to be considering
the advisability Of having each fac
fion lay it's side Of the controversy
directly before the President.
It was reported, according to both
delegations, that the commission
might recommend such action on
the theory that the dispute had
gotten Beyond available Cancellation
agencies and should be brought
before the tribunal Of public opinion
through the President himself.
Operators and miners delegations
waited this morning in opposite
ends Of an ante-room to the cham
Der where the members of the
coal commission were assembled,
preparing to again hear each side.
Lewis Has Statement.
Lewis had q lengthy statement,
outlining the miners position,
which he said would be handed to
the commission. The operators
were putting the finishing touches
to a similar statement.
In the event no agreement Is
reached today, which seemed ex-
trernely unlikely, It was understood
both sides would then formally
ask that their statements be laid
before the President.
Lewis announced he would make
the miners statement public some
time today. Warmer said he
would ask the commissions consent
to make public the operators posi-
ton.
The contending factions indicated
they would also take steps to pres
0nt their respective sides Of the
case directly to the President.
Both Sides Hopeless.
It was apparent that neither the
operators nor the miners held hope
Of an agreement.
Sitting outside the door OF the
room where the commission was in
executive session. Lewis declared to
the group about him:
This reminds me Of Nero-sit.
ting on the parapet fiddling while
Rome burned
ut looks as IL we Will have to
pack up and go home without any
agreement" he added.
Another statement Of the hopeless;
ness of the situation, as viewed by
the miners, came from Rinado Cap
pelini, district president Of the
United Mine Workers, and one of
the miners delegation.
Miners to Quit.
The situation was bad enough
before we came here" he said, But
it's worse now. God knows the
operators know what we want and
we know what they want. 1t looks
like a lot Of beating about the
bush.
Statements in language that a
Philadelphia lawyer could not in
terpret won't keep the mines run
ming after September IL
And IL there IS no new contract
the mines will not run after Sep.
TENDER l." Lewis interrupted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
Russia and Bulgaria Clash.
International News AerYics

SOFIA, Aug. 17.-Relations be-
tween Russia and Bulgaria are be.
coming strained.
A Communication was received
from Moscow today protesting
against the treatment of Soviet Red
Cross workers in Bulgaria. Satisfac-
ton was demanded and hints were
made Of Russian retaliation unless
the demands were met.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
NARCOTIC AGENT SENT
TO GREENSBORO. N. C.

NORFOLK. Va. Aug. 17.-Under
Instructions from Divisional Chief
Reese, Federal Narcotic Agent Fl. A..
Feimster, who has had charge Of the
local office for the past year, will
probably leave today for Greensboro.
N. c., where he will assume full
charge. -...l---.....--.....L....-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
CEDDES RETURNING, IS
REPORT FROM LONDON

LONDON, Aug. ia report that
Sir Auckland Geddes would not re-
turn to Washington as British am
bassadfc was formally denied by
tina f0 sign office today
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
BERLIN DENIES
STRESEMANN
KILLING
Chancellor at HE Office
French Reply to Britain
Ready.

BERLIN. Aug. TIA report. be.
Iieved to have originated in Paris.
that Chancellor Gustav Stresemann
has been assassinated was proved
untrue today. He was atN his office
attending to official duties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-17
Reply TO British Ready.

PARIS, Aug. 17.-France's reply
to the British reparations note Of
last Sunday has been completed, 1t
was learned from the foreign office
today.
It will be sent to Brussels this
evening so the Belgian government
can study 1t before it Is sent to
London. It probably viii reach
London Monday or Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03

Just one kiss cost Dr. J. l.. Mitchell of Chicago $2O,00O, that being the sum awarded by jury to Mathilde Benk- hardt, who says physician purloined a buss while she was pupil nurse in a Chi cago hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03

(By Pacific & Atlantic) Adjournment of Congress will be the signal for Presi- dent and Mrs. Harding to leave Washington for an- nual vacation to Florida. Above is staunch house. boat Pioneer, aboard which they will spend vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03

 Two dozen machine guns rapid fire gun 100 rifles, 75 of hand grenades and large quantity of high plosves were coniscated by police in New York Joseph OBryne (center) and Edward Hoey (rght), with detective, arrested. Police ntimated were destined for shipment to Ireland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03

William s. Hart IT,, six months old, obviously is untroubled by the troubles of his parents. This is his first and exclusive picture. Since his smile failed to effect a reunion, Mrs. Wini- fred Westover Hart announces she will file suit for divorce
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19
WHAT SOIL MEANS
TO STATE UNITY.
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we'll adapted to the production of al
falfa hay and other forage and feed
crops. Large sections are adapted to
the production of tree fruits of the
finest quality and with an average
annual yield of apples of more than
25,OOO,OOO bushels and an estimated
yield In 1923 of 29,6O1 900 bushels,
our state Is first In commercial ap-
pie production, New York being its
only rival. Washington ranks near
the top In berry production. Its large
areas devoted to pears, prunes and
peaches, apricots, berries and plums,
emphasize its Importance as soft
fruit state. With millions of acres of
logged off lands, some cleared, others
In process of clearing, others seeded
and pastured, all situated in sections
OF what many believe to be the fin
est climate in the world, Washington
has a dairy industry unsurpassed by
any state In yield of milk per cow,
and poultry industry surpassed in pro-
ductiOn per hen by no state in the
union. With much land which will
always be in range, with large forest
reserves and controlled grazing, the
state will always carry large pop
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19
LOOMS ITEMS.

The big social event of the season
is scheduled for Friday evening, Oc-
tober 20 when the local lodge of Odd
Fellows announce the grand opening
Tall. The new temple will be fully
completed ere that time and arrange
ments are being made to entertain the
largest crowd that ever came to Loo
mis- on any similar occasion. The la
dies of the Rebekah will serve the
midnight banquet music has been ar
ranged for; and all in all the setting
will be complete for twO-way feast.
An adequate corps of assistants will
be in charge of the banquet room and
the crowd will be served comfortably
and with dispatch. The dance floor Is
being prepared and will be in excell-
ent condition for the occasion. The
dancing space is 34x60, which will ac-
comodate large crowd. Tickets are
on sale in town and obtainable from
any member of the order. The price
has been set at $3.50 per couple, which
includes two seats in the banquet hall.
Spectators for this occasion will be
charged soc each. The slogan adopted
is Lets All Co." The music will
start at 8 $50 o'clock.
A. J. Sipes and family, Of Gridley,
California, visited few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Bowers, the parents
of Mrs. Sipes.
The Loomis Cattle company shipped
two car loads of extra fine beef cat
tie TO the coast market the past week.
The shipment was in charge of man
ager F. r. Ford and A. J. Jackson.
Twin girls arrived at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Darrah last week
Floyd Hill is making some extern
sive improvements to his town prop
erty Merrill < Johnson are the con-
tractors for the work.
Dean ID. Vincent Gray will conduct
Episcopal services here on Sunday
evening, October 81.
The Rebekahs entertained at cards
ir the Woodman hall on last Saturday
evening, and a good sized crowd spent
a pleasant evening
Bert Garrett is building new barn
and garage on his town property.
4. l. Thomas has purchased the
store fixtures and other equipment
from VIII c. Jones of Nighthawk and
will conduct general supply store
there. Mr.. Jones will remain for
short time and then make his future
home at Spokane. Mr.. Thomas Is well
known here and his friends wish him
we'll in his new enterprise.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19
COUNCIL MEETING.

Minutes of the regular meeting Oh
the Town Council Oct. 10, 1928
Present Mayor Teas, Counciimeh
Frlis Harding. Riste and Sexson
Minutes of the previous hee,ihs
read and approved as read
committee Of citizens appeared
before the council asking that some
action be taken to condemn right OIL
way through strip of ground at the
north end of Fourth Street to connect
with Main Street with the Intention
of establishing crossing over the
railroad at this point. Motion was
made and seconded that action De
started at once to condemn the above
mentioned strip of ground. Motion
carried.
Motion was made and carried that
MIR. Headly be instructed to prepare
an ordinance in the matter OF con-
demnation proceedings in the matter
OF railroad crossings
The clerk reported that ne hau u"
ken the matter of wood sidewalks up
with Mr.. Adams and after some dls-
cussion this matter was deferred UNI
I'll some later date.
The matter of making Tax Levy
for the coming year was ut this time
taken up and there being no person
present in favor or against the pro-
posed levy as advertised. motion was
made and carried that the estimate
and levy as provided for In the pun
lished call for hearing be the estimate
and Levy for the coming year and
that the clerk certify to the same to
the County Assessor.
On motion council adjourned.
Attest. e. II. HOOSE, Clerk.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U. )
Land Office at Waterville, Washing
ton, October 10th, 1923.
Notice is hereby given that James
s. Henderson, of OrOville, Washing
ton, who, on October 31st, 1918, made
Additional Homestead Application
No. O1751S, for SWaNEa, SEaNWa
NE4SW4, Section IS. Township ~
North, Range 20 East, Willamette
Meridian, has filed notice of intention
TO make Final Five year Proof, to es-
tahlish claim to the land above des-
cribed, before L. w. Barnes, United
States Land Commissioner, at Orc
vile. Washington, on the 18th day of
November, 1923.
Claimant names as witnesses:
y. ". Riley. Ed. Anderson, Charles
Antoason, and Victor DeGanck, all of
OrOville. Washington.
T. X. FRITTS, Register.
1O-19-5
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19
Local News

Deputy Sheriff Bernard Il. McCau
ley of OkanOgan was a visitor in Orc
vile Thursday.
Mrs. A. G. Fox and Mrs. AL MORN
went to the latter's home at Nelson
Thursday morning.
The members of the Oroville band
are busy preparing for their Hallow.
cen dance to he given October 81.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bartell of TOnasket died at the Orc.
vile General hospital Thursday
morning.
There will be,-a special meeting of
The Trinity Guild at the home of
Mrs. ID. Vincent Gray next Wednes-
day afternoon at two o'clock.
In the game played here October
Oroville won from Okanogan 81 to 6.
However, the local team was defea-
ted at Waterville last Friday Z to @.
Fl. II. Schmidt drove down from
Nelson Thursday, bringing with him
Mr.. Bozarth and Mrs. c. Delisle,
father and sister of Mrs. Oscar Peter
son.
Mrs. j. L. Masters and Mrs. HI. Il.
Gregg left Wednesday morning to
visit their grandmother in Portland,
Oregon. They expected to be away
about two weeks.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19
nlation of sheep and cattle.

ulation of sheep and cattle.
With a soil of so many characters,
rainfall and temperature and gen.
eral climate so varied, with crops of
such great diversity and livestock
industry of so many kinds, one won
ders if our soil, its products and its
population can have much of unity.
Can There Be Unity Where Variation
Is So Great?
The purposes, aspirations and gen.
eral character of population are
shaped largely by its occupations
Can there be unity Of purpose, a
unity of need, unity of outlook or
ress in a state such as ours? That
this is difficult to attain, l believe
e> eryone who understands the situa-
ton will realize. The very fact that
it is difficult probably will bring home
to many the necessity. Such pro-
gram as we have today, l believe, is
evidence of the realization that If
our progress as state Is to be as we
would WISH 1t is necessary for us to
have common understanding with
reference TO our basic industries, a
unity of purpose in our development
and some goal towards which we
may consciously be working, however,
varied our interests may be. Some of
the aspects of our basic industry,
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

bring before you for your cOnsidera,
ton and discussion today. This has
SO many aspects that even in the
generous time which your secretary
has kindly allotted to me, only few
may be touched upon and that rather
lightly.
Those which l have selected are
types of farming, the maintenance OF
fertility, production costs, efficient
marketing, transportation in its rela-
ton to agriculture, substantial income
for the farmer, agricultural education
and agricultural experimentation and
research.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

Everything Is going up; even prize
fight fans get fewer rounds for their
mOney.-Grant County Journal.
If they bring these Monaghan fOs-
sils into America the things may run
for congress. -Ellensburg Evening
Record.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

President Coolidge has invited all
state governors to meet at the White
House. Possibly more than one Of
them will feel like looking the place
over with view to possible future
residence. Olympia Daily Record.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

FOR SIMULTANEOUS AIR-GAGl
Inner Tubes. Long Distance Corr
Tires Guaranteed 10000 miles; CID
yer Leaf Cords, Guaranteed 1900
miles when equipped with our Ali
Gage tube. Sold direct from factor
to car owner, by the Paul Mani
Local Agent, A. r. Graves, OmaI
Washington. 1O-5-2pY
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

The old New England poet who
sang about the melancholy Days" of
Autumn, would not have selected this
theme for wall had he lived in
Washington. He would have been too
busy JOY riding, and chasing the fes-
tive chink or mowich.-Arlington
Times.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

FOR SALE--CHEAP 8 ROOM PLAS-
tered house and room house
wood sheds, fruit trees. 100 #. front
age. Cash. or easy terms. See Mrs
Maggie Spencer. 10-19-4tp.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

FOR RENT TO RIGHT PARTY
furnished house, electric lights and
your winter apples, all for $40 ID
month. Be quick. j. A. SpencpI
9-28-1tI
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

Little Frank Gormley of Spokane is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Len Elsie for a
few days.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

FOR SALE CHEAP - SEVER 4
Gasoline Engines, from 9 to Oh
Also some feed mills. etc. MechanIc]
condition guaranteed. Terms If desi]
eu' Chas. L. peterson. 9-14-tf
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

FOR SALE-USED WOOD All
coal ranges at Washington Waits
Power Company's Warehouse, Or1
vile, Wash. RS.tI
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

FOR SALE-A GOOD FRUIl
ranch and 30 stands Of bees.-J.
Spencer. 92S-tj
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

FOR SALE-LOT ON CENTRAL
avenue, or will trade for car. NrI
G. Hagelberg. 1O12stI
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

FOR SAI.E-WE HAVE A NUMpr|
OF used light trucks for sale st hal
gain prices.-G. w. Bartell Motor N
4-Rtd
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

FOR SALE-60O LIB. STANDARD
scale, BIB scale, heating stoves
ranges. Can be sen at Barm0n
Clothing store. 10-12-tfX
store. 10-12-tn
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

FOR SALE-MARCH WHITE Lid
horn pullets, 75c each, -. G. Nd
Kinney. 1O.l231
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

IF YOUR WATCH NEEDS Repair
Ing, see Mishler. He will put II /
first class running order. h
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-10-19

f. Il. JASPER-AUCTIONEER ORC
vile, Washington. See Dell Hart
5-4l