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NG EN NEWS if in intuit THH KVENINd NEWS Classified ads bring kit results. If you want to buy. rant or lilt you want btlp or mploymstat use them. Eastcrn Pennsylvania Fair tonight Friday increasing cloudiness and somewhat wanner; snow in south portion. LUZERNE TOUNTTS MOST PROGRESSIVE AND UP-TO-DATE NEWSPAPER 45 CENTS PER MONTH WILKES-BARRE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1921 THREE CENTS THE COPY Terrible 99 Tommy Not On EX-PRESIDENT BIG THREE REACH AN AGREEMENT ON Hand For Necktie Party BAIL EIREA NN LIKELY TO ADOPT THE PEACE TREATY; LLOYD GEORGE IS ATTACKED Itf- THENAMBMTIO 1 i IN POLITICS Asks for Certified Copy of olA: WEO TROOPS 15,000 MINE WORKERS IDLE the New Four Powered Treaty Unionist Member Moves Vole of Censure Against Fnglish Premier HAS VIGOROUS DEFENSE Premier Sends Important Letter to De Valera Con-1 cerning the Treaty ANOTHER SECRET SESSION Hughes Plan Stands Bnt There Will Be Re-alignment of Ships JAPAN WINS POINT HEALTH IS IMPROVEf (N THE VALLEY Washington, Dec.

15. Wodrow Wilson has sent for a copy-a certi Battleship Matsn Will Be Re- Lloyd George Certain Treaty Will Finally Be Ratified in Parliament Pennsylvania Coal Company tained To Call Ses- Will Attack Women If Drive Efforts at Compromise Make Butiittle cording to Reports NEW ARGUMENTS MADE sion Suspends Operation for Indefinite Period fied copy of the new four powered trenty of the Pacific. He asked one of his senatorial friends at the capltol today to get him one, and also to get him a copy fthe new directory of the sixty seevnth congress. He would thorn a soon as possible. Whether this request on the par of the former presidnt presages intention of re-engaging In on the Hill none of hi friends would say, but it was take: as proof positive that the influence READY TO CELEBRATE is Made Against the Mines CAVALRYMEN ON DUTY JATO MOVES CAREFULLY tfSsri.

If himniiiiirmiiiiit i immw hr ti VAIIIY MEN STILL OUT Fifteen thousand mine workers are Idle in the Wyoming Valley. Four thousand Lehigh Valley em ploy'es are out on strike, ten thous and Pennsylvania Coal Company Pittsburgh, Dec. 1. Armed troops were waiting the command to ride against the "Amazon army" In the coal fields at dawn today. Three units of militia are encamped at Oirard and Frankin, the northern hubs of the riot district? The drive of the "petticoat brigades" which swept over the coal fields for three days, terrorizing working miners, stripping them of their clothes in hand to workers are idle because of an In Washington, Dee.

16. The "big three" at the armament conference Hughes, Balfuor and Kato have reached a complete agreement on the all Important question of naval ratio, and It IB now only a' matter' of hours and details until a plenary session Is called to publicly announce the terms. The 5-6-3 ratio stands, as proposed, but there has been -iurtmnt of the ships that will eomprtse tho navies of the three ir eDt(nowers. The exact shifts that have been csrreed upon have not been officially made known, but it (Continued On Page 2). 1 definite suspension and one thous Mi Chicago, Dec.

15. "Terrible Tommy" O'Connor's zero hour for execution struoic A. tho ail this morning and nothing happened. The hang man's nooso and the white shroud and hood were waiting but Tommy wasn't. The carpenter stood around, hammer and nails In hand, ready to rush up the scaffold In case "Tom-' my" put In an appearance volun tarily or otherwise, bu1: for reason best known to himself tho will o' the' wisp convict permitted himself and men of the Jermyi colliery in of Woodrow Wilson will make itself felt in the treaty discussion that lies ahead.

For the present, the former president and his friends at the capitol are advising consideration of ratification of the new four power pact. They want time to consider the treaty for a few weeks before deciding upon any line of atction, The former president is understood to have taken no definite attitude on the treaty yet, although it can be staed hat he sees no difference between article fl of the new treaty and article of the much fought and finally defeated covenant except a difference in phraseology. Old Forge are out on strike. Notices posted the Pennsylva Dublin, Dec. 15.

Premier Lloyd George has sent an Important letter concerning the Irish peace treaty-to Eamonn De Valera which is expected to clear the poltical atmb-sphere in Ireland materially, was learned this afternoon: It was said the letter probably would be read at today's secret session of Doll Elrean. The letter w'as sent yesterday after the fight had developed in Dall Eireann between De Valera and Michael Collins. It reached Dublin during the night De Valera had the letter with him when he entered today's meeting of Dall Eireanrt. Persons close to Dall 'Eireann predict that the treaty decision would be unanimous. It is learned that a sub-committee was appointed at Wednesday's session to review all the correspondence that passed tU-tween Dublin and London while the peace negotiations were in progress It was believed that De Valera should propose certain amendments aimed at saving the faces of both factions of the Sinn Fein.

nia collieries In the Plttaton region simply stated, 'This colliery will be I hand fighting, and routing deputies of Sheriff Milt Gould with barrages of idle until further notice." no. 14 (Continued On Page to be detained elsewhere. Where Tommy" could have been at that hour when he should have toeen attending the llttlj necktie London, Dec. 15 Premier Lloyd George had new political fight on his handj when the house of commons convened today to continue discussion of the Irtish peace treaty; Announceemnt had been made- by Colonel John Gretton, a eoalitlon Unionist member, that he would move a vote of censure for the Lloyd Georgfe Government because of Its handling of the Irish issue. Cfllonfl Gretton attacked the peace agreement and declared that Ulster had not received a square deal.

Before commons met it was an-' nounced at 10 Downing street that Premier Lloyd George would address the house again this afternoon. It was understood the premier had prepared a vigorous defense of the cabinet's Irish policy and the agreement. The expectation of sensational speeches filled the galleries of commons when today's session was sailed to order. There was a promise of spectacular oratorical displays both from the supporters of the Irish treaty and the oppoaltfon. Cabinet officials declared they were confident the treaty would be ratified by a large majority- The premier is so certain commons will approve the agreement that he ha sarranged fo ra Welsh concert to be held at his- official residence at 10 Downing street tomorrow night to celebrate Irish peace.

All the leading Welsh musicians in London will be present and Frits The moral commitment, Mr. Wilson 0LSHEVI5T TENDENCIES and his friend sbelieve, is the same in both articles. Mr. however, has refrain SWEEP THROUGH PORTUGAL ed from expressing to any of his arlty. "Recruiting Sergeants" of the Amazon forces were making the rounds of th little towns of Arma, Franklin, Frontenac, Cherokee, Chlzopee and Mulberry, however.

The official communique of the army revealed that the next offensive of the marching wives, mothers and sweethearts of the followers of Alexander Howat, would not be staged until next we ek Women "generals" said all mines In the. district were shut down and there was no further need of a drive until attempts were made to open. Milt Gould, Crawford county sheriff, declared that three mines the Sheridan shafts. No. 9 and 19, and the supporters what he think sought to "We are making every effort to oe tne Democratic policy.

He is understood to have voiced the opinion that the Democratic attitude should "TERP.xjiJJ TOMMY" AND JAIL FROM WHICH HE ESCAPED Committing every holdup in the city no victim denying that it was Cornered in an Iowa cornfield. Working on a boat on Lake Michigan. Hiding in em-jy cantonment buildings at S.ieridan. Although "Tommy's" zero hour Is passed the authorities hasten to assure that 1 if he is caught today "if he must die between sunrise be adopted with reference to the 'ed the, Cabinet in Lisbon after the recent revolution. It was headed by party was a matter of deep mystery to 4,884 Chicago policemen not to say anything of the vast.rmy of shrewd county sheriffs who are said to have been attempting to intercept the interpid fugitive.

'Tommy" was last seen Sunday perched on the running board of a commandeered automobile, waving a persuasive pistol in one hand a fond adieu to the county Jail with the other. Since, then, according to information flashed 1n the public; prints to the palpitating populace, Tommy "has been: Trapped in'92T buildings in Chicago, Roaming the streets disguised as a woman. y. put up a united fi-ont at all costs" said one member of Dall Eireann. Tension between Sinn Fein factions over the Irish treaty was at fever heat when Dail Eireann met again in secret session.

Do Valera Wins Major Pinto. All parts of the country are die turbed and torn by unrest Clashes work of the cohfeernce as a whole, rather than with' reference to one of the several treaties that 'emerging from the1-parley here; He thinks, according to his that the treaty which replaces the Anglo-Japanese alliance the treaty on Tap. London, Pec-15. Bolshevist tendencies are sweeping through Portugal, according to reports reaching the Foreign Office today. The country Is without government, the.

Cabinet having been forced to resign The overthrow of the ministry was brought about by the Portuguese revolutionary committee, which seat- Kiements mo, zi, were operating? un aer protection of the troops. and sunset. Otherwise -It is stated between the hostile factions are occurring continuously. It -is possible that the suggestion of foreign Intervention" will be seriously considered by London, Paris, Madrid and Gould was In the field at the head the treaty on naval ratio and the ftiUnwAtetteeifeJ throughout the night hanging 'will bSndeftaitely m0D several hundred men nine powered agreement regarding China should be considered to noneu- formed eouth of Franklin, on the formed eouth of Franklin, on Rome ft affairs get worse. Continued On Page Efforts to effect a compromise over" the rival forces headed by Eamonn Da Valera and Michael Collins apparently made little head way.

De Valera won another "moral victory" when he succeeded In having today's session held In secret. Collins and Arthur Griffith founder of the Sinn Fein, attempted to have an open session today but were de gether. (Continued On Page I). TO RESTORE RELATIONS DOCTOR'S TP TELEPHONE GIRLS BIED "THRIFT" HOME EASTERNROADS Krelsler, the Austrian violinist, will take part. On Saturday, the premier wlil go to his country estate but will return to London Monday to meet Premier Briand, of France.

i It is believed decisive action will be taken In commons on he Zreaty tomorrow. i -a i feated. It is likely that an open session BETWEEN U. AND RUSSIA will be held tomorrow and thaf a SLAYER vote upon the ratification of the LAY BARE THEIR (Contained On Page COLLAPSES MINE CAVE COMMISSION Washington, Dec. Harding would be authorized to take Immediate-action for Jhe recognL tlon of the Russian governmCnt by the.1 United States and a complete restoration of friejidiy international and commercial relationship between American and peo- pies by a joint resolution offered in Mrs.

Lillian Raizen Who Shot St. Louis, Dec. 15. Here's the story of "the' house that thrift built." Misses Hazel and Mildred- Evans, employed by a local telephone had "day dreams" of a cozy little bungalow. They wanted a fireplace that would burn big logs and they wanted a big yard for a nifty lawn.

And so economy came into their lives. Deprivations accompanied realization of the "house dream," AWAITS COURT DECISION Figures Used as Argumen "failure of those concerned "to extend to the Russian and German governments an invitation, to participate in the armament conference. Without the participation of Russia and Germany he declared, there could be no "permanent world peace" or a "satisfactory readjustment of the grave economic and financial problem threatening the whole world with ruin and bankruptcy." France proyosea that the- president be authorized to send a commission of s'eVen members to Russia to investigate conditions and to iron out possible differences. a house that could be put up in sections. The purchase Included everything from wall paper to paint.

It was purchased at an expenditure of 28,000. The Misses Evans wanted a nice "comfy" And so they called friends from the telephone company to the "basement digging party." Little by little the excavation was completed. With the aid of a neighboring contractor the house was put up. It was furnished and then came the crowning even In the history of the structure. Guests came by hundreds for the "house-warming" and "Hazelen," six rooms and a basement, was officially and Killed Dr.

Gh'ckstein to Plead Insanity In the senate today by "Senator Republican, Maryland. to Reduce Wages of Employes France, who spent considerable Harrisburg, Dec. 15 FunrMons fime in Russia last summer, served notice "that he will not wait much of tne recently appointed Mine Cave longer" ior the American govern New Tork, Dec. 15. An indictment charging murder in the first And here is how the building of "Hazelen" started.

First, the two girls constructed a mentto effect a settlement of all CommdeBion, headed by Chairman James B. Smith, of Scranton, will necessarily be limited until such Washington, Dec 15. Eastern railr anthracite field were secured at the department of mines off aoes. The commissioners at their meeting with Governor Sproul thanked Mm formally for their appointments, outlined the work that ha been done thus far and informed him of their preliminary plana. 1 0 LITERARY SOCIETY TO MEET questions and controversies looking garage on the third of an acre that roads laid bare their financial condition and the outlook for the Imme degree was returned yesterday afternoon by the Grand Jury in Brooklyn against Mrs.

William S. Raizen, the bride of seven months who con tlime as the supreme court of the diate future today when the Inter to the recognition by the American government of the Russian soviet and public" but "proposes to force the1 fighting, and bring the whole was theirs. This served as a premature home, while nickels and dimes went each week to the savings bank for "the house fund." state Commerce Commission started fessed to District Attorney Lewis "You can do anything you want to If you want to enough," agree the owners of "the house that thrift W.D. WHITE SHOWS SOME MOVEMENT detailed examination of all the rail State has acted upon the constitutionality of the Kohler and Fowler mine cave bWa, Attorney General George E. Alter told the commission road finances for the country.

The Will H. Hays' postofflce depart built," who admit that they 'learned figures presented by the eastern car quetsion of our obligations and op portunltles' in Europe squarely before the American people." ment came in to help thrift build a lot of things we never knew be at a conference here today. riers will provide the foundation for fore" and recommend that other Oh airman Smith, in company this home. Arrangements were made through the mails for the pur France strongly condemned the the contention by all of the railroads business women try the experiment The Wil-Bo-Co Literary Society of the WUkea-Barre BusinBse College will meet Friday afternoon at 3 p. m.

Several, important ques-tons will be decided Including election of executive and by-laws committees. i Reports, today noon, from the home of D. White on Pierce that rate revisions and reductions can be made in justice to them only in chase on the Installment plan, of of building a home. with Plv'Hp Bevan, of Dorranceton, and T. H.

B. Lyon, of Mabanoy City, conferred for some time with street, are to the effect that she shot and killed Dr. Abraham Glicksteln in his office at 685 Bedford avenue, last Saturday. The indictment was found after three women and two men had testified that Mrs. Raizen was the woman who entered the physician's consultation room two minutes before the killing.

Mrs. Raizen, who had been detained in the rosecutor's office in Court Street for four hours, was taken to the County Court across the street When word was received that the Grand Jury was about to event that there are certain reductions In wages and other expenses. PRICE CHANGES the attorney general, later visited. that his condition today shows prac Governor C. Sproul and also called at the department of mines.

T. E. Shrlver, president In charge of accounts, of the Baltimore and tically no change over that of last night. Though the doctors had not ST. LOUIS TRADES ELEVEN Attorney Genera Alter went over Ohio Railroad, appeared as spokes ntan for the eastern -roads.

In pre vlgled the home yet at noon, mem-bers of the family expressed them Last night of the Xmas fair the legal status of the situation at ARE UPWARD senting the data and statistics for selves of the opinion that Mr. White was at least holding his own. They some length and explained that until the measure creating the com- PLAYERS FOR ONE PITCHER them, Shrlver gave many or tne essential facts and laid the foundation nu'eslon 4s dr.anosed of by the su hand up the Indictment, and was ar i feel that there are hopes for re covery he rallies' enough this aft Reilley's Hall for the Georgetown Club House. Door prize Ladie's Brass and Onyx lamp, young, man's foot, ball, girl's sleeping doll. for ttje general attack on operating preme court the body will have lit-' iarp Upturn in American costs ana wage scales.

The railroad spokesmen have lntl tie authority to work. Data relative to the mines, and operations in the ernoon to take some nourishment The doctors are expected to go into consultation on the case again this Eleven players In exchange for afternoon. one pitcher and a hurler who was once up-in the big show and sent Woolens Features the Dealings mated that they are favorable rate reductions, but only In the event that wages and other operating expenses are reduced at the same time. The keynote of the attack of the carriers on the wage structure was sounded by Howard Elliott, chairman MEETING NOTICE NOTICE The Annual Meeting- of we rennsyrvania Millers' Mutual back again la the latest deal in baseball.) The other prize was Dave Danforth, the left-handed hurler of the Columbus team, and what Danforth cost time alone will tell. The Browns will' turn over to Columbus before they get through paying for Saunders, Burwell, Palermo and Lowdermllk, and Second Baseman Gleason will be taken over by Manager Rowland of Columbus right away, and three other players, still unnamed, are to be turned over to the Ohio team before the season of 1922 begins.

Two more athletes must be furnished by Fohl bVore the season of 1923, and the eleventh man will be transferred before the curtain rises upon th 1924 campaign. New York, Dec 15. Price chang of the board of tne rnorcnern acme Railroad. He asserted that a sound Fire Insurance for the tran es again went to higher figures at saction of general business and elec raigned before Judge Martin. Twice she collapsed in Mr.

Lewi's office and had to be attended by Dr. Ernest M. Vaughan, medical examiner on the District Attorney's staff. All of the time she was there she was under the constant care of Miss Mary- Broderick, court attendant On her arrival at the District Attorney's office, Mrs. Raizen was told a murder indictment probably would be returned against her before evening, but she evidenced little interest In the Information.

Only once did she appear to be Interested In what was going on about her. That wai when Mrs. Annie Kauoman of 841 Chester street. Brooklyn, a witness, was brought In to Identify her. "I think she Is the woman." sad Mrs.

Ksnpman to District Attorney Lewis when she saw the prisoner. that -w there." interacted Mrs. Raizen policy In regard to labor would permit inflation that must come and the opening' of the stock market to lira tlon of directors, will be held at the day. A sharp upturn in American office of the Company. th Floor, win scales on the mines this pitcher no less than eleven play- Woolen featured the dealings, that Becond National Bank Building, and building trades, and a lower unit err or a full fledged nine and a brace of substitutes.

Four Wilkes-fBarre, Pa WednwSday. Jan Dries on many articles and commodi uary ZGh. 1922 at 3:00 P. ties used by all, thus reducing the cost of living and helping to break stcck selling at 83, a gain, or I 1-8. Baldwin gained l-l at 9 3-8.

Oil shares continued in demand, fornla Petroleum moving up one ooint to' 4: PacMic Oil one point M. At this meeting an amendment Menatt Oust 1S! or amendments to the by-laws wHl th nresent endless chain of expense. bo offered. Election of directors to 84 1-4. Atlantic Gulf showed a CRAIG BITTERLY ATTACKS The increases In wages paid to the employes in th last thre years, amounting to 82,250,000,000, is to be between 3:00 and 4:00 o'clock: P.

M. vi- gain of 1-8 at It 1-4 and American International sold up to 41 6-8. Ralls were fractionally higher i JOHN HOTFA, Secretary. the point of attacK. lp1easantlr'It-beM(Tmr rief TTIE'IRISH PEACE TREATY -A Ientered Dr.

Oilcksteln's private office with him." 1 TRUSTEE APPOINTED NQNG ing Of Belfast, Dee. 15. A bristling attack against the Irish peace treaty which The Op en la called illegal and antagonistic to The.Greater Wil kes-Barre Chamber of liberty, is contained In a letter from Sir. James Craig to Premier Lloyd Commerce advises BUY BUILDING NOT TO PUT the people of Greate WilkesBarre NOT LOTS THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN and the! George, made public today. The letter Is In response to a communication 'Mb Harrisburg, Dec.

15 Governor Sproul today announced the appointment of Joseph Eberlee, Westfleld, Tioga county to be a member of the board of trustees of the Cottage State Hospital at Blossburg to succeed James D. Smettem, deceased. Palmer A-Hess, Beemsvllle, was appointed justice of the peace for Allen township, Northampton county. OUTBREAKS IX BELFAST from Premier Lloyd George- to Sir MONEY INTO OIL, SILVER, GOLD OR James Craig, on December 5, Inviting OTHER SPECULA-ONSULTING A Ulster to enter the Irish State. is unprecedented in the history of the empire to take territory from an established government without its sanction.

Moreover It Is a breach of the 1920 government of Ireland act" STEAMER ASHORE Chatham. Dec, 15 The hipping board steamer Scbodak la ashore on Stone Home shoals. In response for radio calls for help the coast guard cutter Aohuehnet la speeding to her The Aoushnet advised the Schodak by wtreleea that she would reacll the scene by noon. The radio frofa the Bohodak stated that the vessel la drawtag- 14 fet TIVE VENTURES WITHOUT FIRST Sir James brands the treaty as op Slbip; LOCAL BANKER. A RESPONSIVE LOCAL BUSINESS posed to Lloyd George's pledges as "antagonistic to the British empire" and the principles of liberty and a complete of British, cabinet policy.

The Ulster leader said he feared of all the finer of MAN (Signed) Christmas gut needs of tariff wars as a result of the pact. Carrying a complete' lin women's apparel. Fill your ty intimate wear at this stoi 1 I19SOUTH Belfast Dee. 15. There were desultory outbreaks of disorder In Belfast during the night Shooting occurred In the streets and a store was wrecked by a bomb.

A man was wounded In Tuesday's disorders, and Lingerie exclusively. "Ulster notes with grave concern an Iirlsh agreement with consulta- THE GREATER VIL I KES-BARRE CHAMB ER OF COMMERCE 11010 said the letter. "Ulster pro MAIN ST. ana is reet on her starboard tests against boundary revision. It but only 1J feet on her port beam, died today..