Mt. Vernon Register-News from Mt Vernon, Illinois • Page 1

ftotrttefn (My Wly With Thrts Tele- ftiph Newt Services Aiiotlatcd United Preis International Heiri Ml VERNON REGISTER-NEWS Newly 7000 CI oh Combined Dtlly Weekly. A NON-PARTISAN PAPER A SQUARE DEAL FOR FAVORS FOR NONE Clrenlatfen dim Jtfftnra Centf Like a J1' VOLUME 60 MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1921 FIFTEEN CENTS PER WEEK BY CARRIER MORE THAN 3.000 IRISH PRISONERS FREED FOUR NATIONS TO JOIN ARGEEMENT NOT TO MAKE WAR Fierce Lipstick War Has Now OFFICIAL STATEMENT SAYS AN AGREEMENT OF THIS SORT NOT AN ALLIANCE IS CONTEMPLATED. JAreut III-HHIII, France, And fill led States Plan To Join In AKvccnicut of TIIIH Sort At Washington. Been Carried To The Courts LEADERS IN THE "LIPSTICK WAR" GIRL STUDENT SUING SCHOOL BOARD By Associated Press.

WASH1NOTON. Dee. Tour! power agreement being considered I by the United Slates. Oreat Britain, Japan and France it was learned from official sources is an agreement I for joint consultation on any mnt.j terR affecting the Interests of these nations In the Fur I lie and is not an alliance or technical entente. The agreement is in process of being reduced to treaty from and if accepted is to be submitted to the senate.

The proposed undertaking Is designed to do away with the Japanese alliance and proposals have gone to Japan for renunciation of that alliance. If the new agreement is consum- ated under the tentative proposal each power agrees to consult each other before going to war over any differences that might arise. The questions at Issue between the United States and Japan over cable facilitiejLa other matters affecting the Island of Yap are to be dealt with in a separate treaty said to be nearlng completion. AxpnrtntPd WASHINGTON, Dec. tentative proposal for an agreement between the United States and other powers to replace the Anglo Japanese alliance has been cabled to don as well as to Tokio as a result Hfthe last meeting of the arms con- Iflfifnce Big Three.

'fflcial confirmation that the sug- for a ilsw international concert has takemyfennite form was Riven today by the British delegation. Details were not revealed, but an authorized British spokesman said that "certain suggestions were formulated and telegraphed to London, after the conference last week between Secretary Hughes, Arthur J. Balfour and Admiral Kato." Th British spokesman added that it might by fairl inferred that if these proposals should find general acceptance they would have the effect of terminating the Anglo- Japanese alliance for which there would be no further use. Although no similar official statement has been made by the Japanese it Is known that the tentative agreement was cabled also to Tokio and the delay in receiving a more definite statement of position- from the Japanese cabinet is attributed generally to questions raised by this new phase of the negotiations rather than to indecision as to her naval ration. The arms conference committee of the whole on Far Eas'ern questions comprising the full delegation of nine participating nations ended its four day recess today to resume discussion of thjLChinese problems.

Another sdKon of the conference of Japanese Chinese delegates on th Shantung question was also scheduled for today. DKMAXhN TO Alth IIOOI, I HOI (.11 SUB row in, us MISS PEARL Pl'GSLEY, WHO WAS EXPELLED FROM HIGH SCHOOL. AT K.NOBEL, BECAUSE SHE POWDERED; N. E. HICKS.

THE PRINCIPAL. WHO TOLD HER TO WASH HER FACE OR CO HOME" THE THE LIPSTICK! PACKING HOUSE STRIKE GROWS MORE DISORDERLY International News. ST. PAUL. Dec.

Natioual STREET SIGNS ARE NOW BEING PUT UP ALL OVER THE CITY The work of placing signs at all street intersections in Mt. Vernon was HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE REPORTED IN EXPLOSION Guard troops ar 0 today doing strike I begun yesterday and a large number duty at the plants of the "Big Five" packers at South St. Paul, following the walkout of of their employes Monday nioining, resulting in serious riots, In which several strike breakers were severely beaten. By United Press BERLIN, Dec. men were reported trapped today in the burning ruins of a dynamite factory near Soarbrucken which blew up yesterday killing 100 persons.

Fire fightres, risking their own lives were working to rescue those in danger, most of whom CHICAGO, Dec. of police were patrolling the stock yards district here today following disturbances in which our man was shot and young woman and Iter father slugged. Stanley Rytha, a stoek yards ploye, was shot and painfully wounded during an alleged attempt by union pickets to prevent him from going to work, Miss Augusta Wilkie. 28, and her of the signs are already in place. It is the first time street signs have been put tip in Mt.

Vernon in many years. At one time all of the streets were marked, but the old signs have been down for years, and strangers in the city have had difficulty in finding their way about because of the absence of signs. It has also been rather difficult for residents of Mt. Vernon to locate streets in sections of the city with which they were not familiar. Tlie wooden signs being put were made by George Johnson who was given the contract for making them and putting them in place.

The movement to put up the signs was launched by the Chamber of Com- ATTORNEYS FOR GOVERNOR SMALL STILL ARGUING father, William Wilkie. both employed and presented to the city eoun- by Armour nnd Company, were tacked on their way home from work. were workmen employed In the plant, Both were slugged'and kicked. French nir service plans than 40,000 airplanes in 1922. more I First electric stalled at Berlin rallwav 1879.

was in- Declares In Bill Man Was Already Wed After considerable discussion of the matter by both bodies un agreement was reached whereby the signs would be put up with thoVity to pay one half of tho espouse, and the Chamber of Commerce the other half. Arstclla Crowder today. suit against Wm. A. Mujiwy to annul marriage contract.

In her blithe complainant alleges that on January 15, 1921, she was married to the defendant at the city of Maplewood, Mo. She says some time later she received a lotter from his wife informing her that Murray had been previoulsy married. As a result of this knowledge suit is filed for nn- nijiwent of marriage. The complain- aiu represented by Judge Wm. H.

Green. In tier bill tho complainant says the defendant represented himself to be a single man, and a soldier of the World war, who had seen active service in France; that he had uniforms and medals. She says he told her he was entitled to a large pension but it had been delayed for lack of proofs and Hint ho was still suffering from his wounds. The complainant mys she furnished money to take him to San Diego, California, for the benefit of his health. She nays alio believed the stories he told her and his friends endorsed him highly, tho result being she consented to marry him.

Sho Kays lie left, a short time before sho received tho letter from his wife, and that he made no explanation and that she had not seen him since. She asks that she be allowed to resume her name of Crowder. Suit is brought to January term d'i circuit court. Springfield Miners Attack Farrington Rv Associated rregs. SPRINGFIELD, 111., Dec.

Charging that action lias been taken which amounts to cessation from the United Mine Workers of America, two aimed at State President Frank Fnrrlngton and his administration have been forwarded to International President John L. Lewis by Miners No. 413 of Springfield. Criminal prosecution against "these men in Illinois who have brazenly defrauded District No. 12," is asked.

The appeal denies the right of the Peoria convention to assess Illinois miners $1 a month to help in tho fight against the industrial court law in Kansas on tho ground that District No. 12 has no power to levy assessments for any purpose other than Its own needs. By Associated Press. AUK EG AN, 111.. Dec.

LcForgee of counsel for Gov. Small expected to finish his arguments tills morning on the quashing of the indictments ugalnst tho governor charging him with embezzle, ment of state funds, while treasurer. Following Mr. LeForgee, Alexander Beaublen, another member of counsel for the defense will attack tho embezzlement charges. It was expected that this would occupy today and part of tomorrow.

Attorney LeForgee has contended the grand jury which indicted the governor was illegally Impanelled, and that therefore the Indictment could not stand. Women of Mongolia have been prohibited from wearing veils. ABE MARTIN Notliin' sets a bachelor t' thlnkln' liko nassln' a homo an' snillln' th rich, fragarnt odor o' buckwheat an' sausage. Miss Fawn Lippincut electrified members o' th' Child's Welfare League, ul ther meotin" last night, by rouderiu'. "Mother, Dear Mother, Come Home with Mo Weather Forecast Mostly cloudy tonight and tomorrow possibly with rain In extreme south portion; somewhat colder in extreme south portion.

It) Service K.NOBEL, Dec. lipstick comes to trial in the circuit court of Clay county Dec. 1G. The law will decide just how much cosmetics a young woman may wear and still' be within the bounds of propriety. This is the case of Miss Pearl Pugsley against School District No.

II of the village of Knobcl. Miss Pugsley, who Is seventeen, was expelled from high school because she refused to wash cosmetics from her face. She is Biting for reinstatement. "Lipstick Rule No. Cause of Trouble The cause of It all is 'Lipstick Rule No.

3" which was issued by the school board consisting of three Knobel business men. The rule says: "The wearing of transparent hosiery, low-necked dresses, and any style of clothing tending to immodesty in dress, or th use of face powder or cosmetics, is prohibited. It was announced at the opening of school last September, by the senior member of the board, who Instructed Principal N. E. Hicks in the presence of the girl students to compel them either to comply with the rule or to go Home.

Hicks, who's also, pastor of the Disciples of Christ Chinch of Knobel. gave the girls a quick appraisal and said: "I see nothing wj-ong with you young ladies today. But powder and (Os 'iietics have Interfered seriously with school work in past years. The rule shall be enforced." Hicks Imcstiinilcs Complexions Miss Pugsley continues tin- story: "I powder my face a bit every day, just to make it feel better. But I don't use paint or lipsticks.

However, one morning Mr. Hicks approached ono of my schoolmates on the playground and said to her: "Have you paint on your cheeks?" "She said not. But when school was in session. Mr. Hicks asked her again.

Then she said she had some powder on her face, and asked If that, too, was under the ban. "Mr. Hicks paid it was and told her to step forward. "With that I arose nnd said. 'Mr.

Micks, if powder is strains! the rule, I suppose I mils! step forward, too." "A third girl also announced she was wearing powder. are Ordered to Mush Ponder Off "Mr. Micks told us to go to the wash basin and clean off the powder, or go home. One girl washed, two went home. 1 was one of them.

"But on my way home I slopped at a lawyer's office and let him see just how I looked." Then the suit was started, first by Miss Pugsley's father, a merchant. Me died, so the case was continued by her mother, who also conducts the Pugsley store. The school board is not In complete accord, on the question of "How much powi'er or alnt." While Chairman J. II. McCoy enunciated the rule, Secretary B.

A. Scott snvs. "Wo admit a little powder doesn't hurt anything, but when they get started they don't know whop to stop." The junior member of the board, F. I. Sellmcyer.

goes farther and says: "Even we old bucks like (o see a woman icok her best, nnd we don't object to powdering up within the bounds of decency." Hut All Rule Must be Kn forced But on this point tho board stands together: "A rule's rule, and must be obeyed." And It contends tho state law fives it fiill authority to pass such a rule as the one in question and enforce it according to its own Interpretation. "But." says .1. N. Moore, Miss Pugsley's attorney, "the school board must permit my client to return to school or It must prove that she was Indecently That means It must es- lish t'ow much powder a woman y-e-r, how much paint and Host may use. and still remain '-ounds of propriety." 'ck wur" divided the town 'fie board has the teachers on its side, those of Knob and surround- intr towns reeenH" having passed resolutions; commending the board's attitude.

But o'hers. includb'ff foremost citizens. Bid" with M'ss Pugsley. I'll win I 1 fnre." says. "Wbv; reu'ly, '-n fl -right here 'n this little ArkeiiFis where we have one shofr week nnd otbnr a battle for freedom of women everywhere.

"What, riehts a woman in life, if she can't use a little powder PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY KING GEORGE TODAY RELEASED PRISONERS Settlement of Irish Question Hailed by London Press As Greatest Achievement of Premier Lloyd-George; General Satisfaction Expressed That Century-Old Dispute Which Has Led to Vast Amount of Bloodshed Appears at Last to Be On the Way to a Permanent Solution. position" on December 6, 1922, the date under which the pact is effective undor the terms of settlement. It is taken as a foregone conclusion that Eatnonn De Valera, who has boon known to the Sinn Fein as "president of the Irish republic," will head the new Irish government. Article one or the agreement provides for an Irish executive responsible who have been tried and con victed, the Irish office states. By Associated Tress.

LONDON. Dec. 7. King George came to London today to preside at a meeting of the privy council anil sign proclamation calling for a Bcsslon of the parliament for next Wednesday to consider the momentous agreement reached yesterday between Great Britain and Ireland for the establishment of the Irish free state. Ulster's attitude towards the establishment ot tho Irish Fre stale was also expected to be defined today at a meeting of Sir James Craig's nblnet.

A copy of the treaty signed by the British and Sinn Fein delegations reached Belfast yesterday while Ihe parliament was silting but the prime minister delayed its presentation until he had time to study it. Favorable action by The Dail Is thought to be fairly well assured and that of the Imperial parliament which summoned to meet Dec. II, Is foregone Hboulil The Dail approve the treaty. Amid the general chorus of praise of tlie agreement appear notes of warning that troubles may yet break out before a final settlement is effected. These warnings come from quarters that are not opopsing the agreement.

It Is pointed out Hint nobody has yet awn from Kamon De Yalera tho Irish republican leader a statement as to his attitude toward the plan. Tly Associated Press, LONDON, Dec. Georg today issued a proclamation releasing all political prisoners interned in Ireland. Approximately 3,400 interned prisoners will be released by the Order which relates tOj lo the Irish parliament, but Whether all persons under known as president or as distinguished from those KaseTcanada and Australla. there will be a representative or the crown in Ireland.

He will fill the position of British governor general, but It Is not certain that ho hold this title. The removal of British troops from Ireland will begin as soon as the Irish and British parliaments Jiave approved tho agreement. The Black and seml-mllltary body withdrawn simultaneously. Tho hatred of the south Irish was directed against the Black and Tans moro strongly than against the regular soldlors. The gist of press commont follows: Dally News: "It Is the most Important event in the history of England and Ireland.

We hope the curtain has been rung down for the lust lime on this tragedy." Dally Mail: "It is well done. It meets with the grateful approval of the whole country." Dally Express: "It Is impossible to exaggerate the relief. The Irish free state Is now an accomplished fuel. We emerge from darkness into light, still a united empire." Daily Herald: "it Is like waking up In a new and better world." News lotter (Belfast): "The terms require careful scrutiny. The proposal for a boundary commission cuts across a principle dear to the northern people." Times: "Reason has prevailed.

It will constitute one of tho greatest achievements in our Imperial history." Freeman's Journal (Dublin): terms show our leaders were worthy of the trust reposed within them by the Irish people. In the articles of settlement will found every essential to that freedom for which the Irish people fought tor seven long and sorrowful centuries." Examiner (Cork): "Reason has over force." Pally Telegraph CUondon): "Wherever our tonguo Is spoken the news will bo heard with heartfelt joy." International News. LONDON, Dec. 7. -While the Ulster cabinet considered the terms of the settlement today, final preparations were made In London and Dublin for convoking the British parliament and Dail Elreann (Sinn Fein parliament) next week for formal ratification of the pact.

King George prosided over a privy council which approved the ntion for summoning the British par-i liament into special next Wednesday for approval of the peace agreement. It is expected that Dail Elreann at Dublin will approve the treaty without opposition. Antagonism is expected from the Ulster Unionists The keynote of the Utsterites sounded by the keynote or the Ulsterltes was sounded by their former leader, Sir Edward Carson. He declared: "I never thought 1 should like to see a day ot such abject humiliation for Great Britain." Tho English press, without exception hailed the settlement as one of tho greatest achievements in the his tory of the British empire. Tho agreement met with tho warmest ap proval and Premier Lloyd George Is accorded a position equal to that of Pitt.

Whether Ulster enters tho agree ment or remains under her present status, it Is generally believed by British officials that the Irish free state will step Into her "new world Aged Resident of Ina Died Last Night of Pneumonia Mrs. Margaret Hamilton, one of the best known and most highly respected old residents of Ina, died last night. Mrs. Hamilton was the widow of Jesse Hamilton, who died years ago. She Is survived by six children, three sons and three daughters.

She was 79 years old. Mrs. Hamilton had been sick about ten days with pneumonia, but had been in poor health some weeks. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist church, and was buried at the cemetery near the Missionary Baptist church In Horse Prairie this afternoon. Shelby Co.

Officers Take Seven To Pen 'A Perhaps the largest number with lour officers guarding them hm prisoners from one county lhat ever passed through Mt. Vernon enroute to Chester, was in charge of Sheriff W. T. Biggs and three deputy sheriffs Shelbyvllle, Shelby county, this morning. The officers and the convicted men urrlved on the earlv C.

E. I. passenger train from Shelbyvllle, the prisoners numbering seven. They departed for Chester via tho W. C.

W. the 9:05 train. The prisoners were handcuffed and no opportunity to escape had they seen fit to try. Sheriff Biggs stated that they hsd some more men in his county who ought to go to the penitentiary and that they "didn't fool with them at: Shelby ville." The officers and tha prisoners at. 1 tracted considerable attent, on arrival and departure i Sheriff Biggs stated that convicted of rape and the ot burglary.

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