Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 223, 1 July 1919 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND KUN-TELEGRAM, TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1919.

CAPTAIN PATTERSON

TESTIFIES IN FORD $1,000,000 ACTION (By Associated Press) ( MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich.. July 1j Captain Joseph Medill Patterson, one 1 of the defendants In Henry Ford's one million dollar libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune was a witness in the case today. Preliminary questions by Attorney Weymouth Kirkland adduced that the witness was 40 years old, that he was graduated from Yale, spent a season in Mexico "learning to be a cowboy," became a member of the Illinois assembly and later was commissioner of public works of Chicago under . - Mavor Dunne.

"Did you at this time entertain cer-

lain views as to the relations of capital and labor and similar subjects?" asked Attorney Kirkland. "Yes, I was a radical; in fact, I joined the Socialist party." "Why did you do that?" "Well, they held views that seemed to answer some industrial problems." The witness said he gradually grew

away from the party as many of their treories seemed impractical. He joined the Illinois national guards as a private in 1915 and saw service on the Mexican border. He rose to a captaincy in France. The witness said was associate editor with his cou-

R. R. McCormick, of The Tribune.

1911 CaDtaln Patterson said The

une favored allowing the Mexi-

Aa wftrV rmt tVi!r nvn nroblems.

filter, he said, as anarchy increased, ne favored intervention, first because

"I thought it for the best interests of the United States and second for the

best interests of Mexico.

Captain Patterson did not see the tutorial headed "Ford Is Anarchist,"

of June 23, 1916, until after its publi

cation in The Tribune, he said. He

described his possessions without giv

ing account, as a farm near Chicago

and Liberty bonds.

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Circuit Court Records j

Two married couples who tried strenuously to cut their matrimonial bonds were disappointed by Judge Bond in Circuit court Tuesday. Glen Doner was refused a divorce from Mildred Doner, and ordered to pay costs amounting to about $100. The Doner case was before the court for about a week, and sensational evidence was given on both sides. Otho D. Bowers, manager of the Central Auto Station, in Richmond, was refused a divorce from Mary E.

Bowers, and ordered to pay costs of

$75. This case also took up much time. It was brought for cruel and

inhuman treatment, and Mrs. Bowers

fought the divorce. Lucy Clark was given a decree

against Cecil Clark, on charges of abandonment, and George McKinney was fined $10 and costs on a charge of trespass on the C. and O. railroad. He

was taken off a freight train. Real Estate Transfers

Charles O. and Elizabeth Kuhlman, to Emma J. and Israel H. Harris, lot 19, Price and Ferguson's addition to

Richmond, $2,500. Marriage License.

Leo H. Weiss, machinist, and Gene

va P. Snedeker, bookkeeper, Rich mond.

American Woman Tells Story Of Suffering In

- . Prisons Of Germany

(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, July 1. The story of

a work spent in a German prison, waiting to be shot as a spy, followed by five months in unspeakable cells with common criminals, was related 'oiav by Mrs. Margaret Gentz, a nail ve horn American. She arrived from Europe yesterday on the steamer Lorraine. Mrs. Gentz said her conviction by a court martial, as a spy, followed discovery that she had communicated with her father in the United States through a prisoner's mail while acting as a censor at Doebritz, near Berlin. She obtained a commutation to imprisonment, she declared because , v, a u'os ohio tn chow that German

r.rny officers had communicated in a rimiiar manner with friends and relatives in enemy countries. Mrs. Gentz wont to Germany to etnrtv art in 1M7. and was married

.years later to a German, Richard frman. This made her technically Lrm.m subject, and when he husld was drafted she was given a ition as censor at Doebritz. After her sentence had been comfcted, Mrs. Gentz said she was taken a women's penitentiary at Cotbus nd lodged with women murderers and other criminals. The wardens, she declared were "devils" and many of the women confined in the penitentiarv became insane. Upon her return to Berlin, Mrs. Gentz said, she found that her husband had divorced her on the grounds that she had been convicted of treason. This she says, she regarded "a compliment under the circumstances." DOCTORS TO MTET

Funeral Arrangements

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Ellis Mrs. William Ellis died at her home, 518 North Sixteenth street.

Tuesday noon. She is survived by her husband. Funeral announcements

will be made later.

Stlkeleather Mrs. Ruby Stike-

leather, 20 years old, died at her home,

55 Grant street, Monday afternoon, as

a result of consumption following influenza. She is survived by her husband, Albert Stikeleather, one child. Edward, and her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Coalter. Funeral services will be held at New Hope, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will also be at New Hope. Friends may call at any time.

WILL LEAD FIGHT FOR RETURN OF GERMAN COLONIE9

MILLS COMES HOME.

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Dr. Johannes Bell. Dr. Johannes Bell, who, with Premier Mueller, signed the peace terms for Germany, will plead Germany's cause in the disposition of the German colonial possessions now held by the allies. He holds the post of minister of colonies in the new German cabinet.

Sumner Mills, former Earlham stu

dent, who has been in reconstruction work in France for the past nine

months, has arrived at his home in Indianapolis, according to word received in Richmond, Tuesday. Mills had been operating a model dairy in France, and also spent some time in Italy.

IS SECRETARY OF WOMAN'S COUNCIL FOR WORLD PEACE

CANADA SEIZES WHEAT

TORONTO. Julv 1. Wheit In all

Canadian elevators ha been comman

deered by the board of grain supervisors in order to provide Greece with 15,000,000 bushels within the next

twelve months, it was announced here tonight. No shipments can be made at present without permits from the board.

COMMISSION IS NAMED.

(By Associated Press) PARIS. Julv 1. Henrr Mnrronthan

former ambassador to Turkey, Brig. Gen. Edgar Jadwin and Homer H. Johnson of Cleveland, it was an

nounced today, will compose the commission which the American

delegation will send to Poland to in

vestigate reported pogroms. The commission will leave Paris in a few days. RECOGNIZE OLD LICENSE

NEW YORK, July 1. Julius Barnes. United States wheat director, who will have exclusive control over the exportation of wheat and wheat flour beginning tomorrow, announced today that properly executed licenses already issued by the war trade board would have the same force and trade effect as if issued by him.

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More than 7.000 pounds of pure gold are required each year to supply the wedding rings for English brides.

The Wayne County Medical society will hold its regular meeting Wednesday evening at S:15 o'clock at the Commercial club. All members are urged to attend.

Foe Delegates Go About Under Guard (By Associated Press) ' VERSAILLES, June 30. The attaches of the German peace delegation remaining here will be permitted to circulate in the town accompanied by secret service men to prevent incidents. They will not be allowed, however, to enter cafes and other public places.

Manufacture Of Beer And Light Wines To Continue (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON.' July 1. A few hours before wartime prohibition became effective throughout the country. Attorney General Palmer last night announced that the department of justice will take no action to prevent the manufacture and sale of 3 per cent, beer and light wines in wet states, pending decision in present litigation.

MISS MORROW HAS SAILED

Miss Edwina Morrow, who has been with the Lake Division tuberculosis unit of the American Red Cross in Rome for over a year, sailed on June 17 and is expected to arrive at New York this week. Miss Morrow has been doing educational social service work among the Italians and has held a responsible position. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Morrow of the National Road East.

WILSON TAKES COMMAND.

NEW YORK. July 1 Admiral Henry B. Wilson yesterday assumed command of the Atlantic Fleet, succeeding Admiral Henry Mayo who commanded the naval forces overseas during the war and who now assumes his position as chief of naval operations in Washington.

St. Louis Breweries

Continue Making Beer ST. LOUIS, July 1 Thirteen local breweries today continued the manufacture of beer containing 2 3-4 per cent alcohol, and the majority of saloons opened as usual, but sold only beer and soft drinks. The excise commissioner continued issuing licenses on which were stamped notice that the permits did not authorize violation of "laws of the United States." The two largest breweries here will not resume manufacture of beer unless it is decided they may legally do so, it was said.

Colombia Next To Install Aerial Mail, Is Report (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 1. Colombia plans to institute an aerial mail service over three routes, one between Bogota, the capital, and Barranquilla, the second between Bogota and Pasto, and the third between Bogota and Cucuta. Dr. Carlos Adolfo Urueta, the Colombian minister here, has been advised that bids for carrying the mail will be opened Nov. 20.

DIRECTOR RESIGNS.

WASHINGTON, July 1. J. H. Hustis, district director of railroads for New England, resigned today to resume his work as receiver for the Boston and Maine. Director General Hirfes appointed as his successor P. R. Todd, now assistant director.

AIR TOUR PLANNED.

WASHINGTON, July 1. Departure from Ellington Field, Houston, Texas, soon, of four De Haviland battle planes for a flight along the Pacific coast and thence possibly a trans-con-tinential trip was announced today by the Air Service. The flight will be m.ade to educate the public in the study of aviation and to obtain recruits for the air service.

A COVER ALL APRON 2723 This style is fine for gingham seersucker, lawn, percale and calico, also for sateen, drill and khaki. The pattern is cut in 4 sizes: Small, 32-34; medium. 36-38; large. 40-42; extra large, 44-46 inches bust measure. Size medium will require yards of 27-inch material. This would make a good service uniform in tan or blue galatea with pipings of red or white. A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.

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Build Now! Lumber and Building Material will not be any cheaper for a long time. Don't waste valuable time waiting for old-time prices to come back but build now. Get your Lumber at this yard. You can be sure of the quality, for we carry only high-gTade Lumber and Building Materials. Lumber that will endure all weather conditions without warping, twisting or rotting. Easy to work and every board will stay where you put it. Mather Bros. Company 1028 North F Street

Chrystal MacMillan. Chrystal MacMillan is secretary of the International Congress ef Women for Permanent Peace which is meeting at Zurich. She is also one of their delegates to the peace conference in Paris and is secretary of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance. The Women's International Congress at Zurich recently decided to invite the various national sections of the International Women's League to organize meetings of protest against some of the terms of the peace treaty.

We Close at 12 a. m. Thursdays During July & August

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We Close at 12 a. m. Thursdays During July & August

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Special Notice

Richmond Banks Will Close at 1 O'clock Thursday Afternoon During July and August

In view of the fact that practically all the merchants in the city have arranged for closing their places of business on Thursday afternoon each week during the months of July and August, and in order to give our employes the opportunity to enjoy the benefit of a half holiday each week during the summer months, the undersigned Banks will close at one o'clock on each Thursday afternoon during July and August.

DICKINSON TRUST CO. E. F. Hiatt, Pres. SECOND NATIONAL BANK S. W. Gaar, Pres. FIRST NATIONAL BANK A. D. Gayle, Pres. AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS BANK Chas. W. Jordan, Pres. UNION NATIONAL BANK Geo. L. Cates, Pres.

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