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CONFERENCE OF SENATORS WITH WILSON IS POSTPONED

Complete Text of Treaty to be Read Before Foreign Relations Committee for Discus sion First. LEAGUE TOUR SOON (By Associated Press WASHINGTON, July 15. Intima tions that the senate foreign relations committee might not arrange for early conference with President WilBon for discussion of the peace treaty and the league of nations covenant led to the suggestion today that Mr. Wilson might begin his tour of the country sooner than he had planned. Fixing of the itinerary for the "swing around the circle," was under stood to have been delayed to await completion of the committee's pro gram In order that there might be no conflict. The committee met again to day and, laying aside temporarily the question of asking for more lnformatlon, began a reading of the official text of the treaty submitted by the president. Among administration senators the Impression prevailed that the presi dent and the committee undoubtedly would be brought together to discuss some features of the treaty. It was expected, however, that these meet lngs would be at the white house rather than at the capital. Ask Complete Report The foreign relations committee later adopted a resolution requesting the president, If not Incompatible with the public Interests to furnish the committee virtually all documents considered by the American peace commissioners in their work on the treaty with Germany. It was said that the resolution, of which senator Johnson, republican, California, was author, was adopted by virtually unanimous vote and that ac tion by the senate was not considered. It requests the president to submit drafts of all proposals of a league of nations as well as stenographic trans cript of formal proceedings at the peace conference. In beginning the reading of the treaty text .the committee by mutual consent between republican and demo cratic members, deferred consideraticn of the league of nations cove- . nan. Chairman Lodge read the text and frequently was Interrupted by Questions and discussions of various section. Members expected that the trading would require several days. RICHMOND FOLKS MAY FLY SATURDAY Richmond residents may this week have the privilege of flying in a pas eenger airplane. The Muncle Aviation company an nounced Tuesday morning, that It plans to send a 'plane here from the Muncle headquarters Sunday, flights In which will be sold at the rate of 1 per minute. The airplane will be in charge of either Lieutenant P. A. Wachtell or Lieutenant Inlow, both of whom saw service ae Instructors at Ellington field, Texas, during the war. Many flights have been made by these two men during the last two weeks, during which people from there and from surrounding towns went up, without an accident, said Wachtell, who with A. C. Thornburg, a director of the company, was In Richmond Tuesday. A landing field will be secured, and further arrangements will probably be completed in time for residents of the city to enjoy flights of fifteen minutes beginning Saturday morning and Sunday. SECOND DIVISION IS ORDERED HOME (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. July 15. The second division of regulars and "All Attached Units" have been assigned to early return home. This division lncludvs the fifth and sixth regiment of Marines. Its release from overseas leaves only the first and third divisions assigned to active duty in France. Over Three Thousand Yankees Still Abroad (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 15. American overseas forces aggregated 337.339 officers and men on July 8, according to an official announcement today. On the same date 100,000 troops were at sea enroute to the United States, and 389,000 were in this country. Strike Disorders Break Out Again Over Italy (By Associated Press) ROME, Monday, July 14. Strike disorders occurred at various places in Itaiy today. At Lucera eight persons were killed and thirty wounded. Near Genoa, two anarchists vere killed in a fight with carabinieri. NEW FLEET SAILS JULY 19 WASHINGTON, July 15. The new ly organized Pacific fleet will sail from Hampton Roads July 19 and arrive at San Diego, Cal., August 7 or 8.

Lady David Beatty, Wife of British Sea Lord, and Formerly Chicago. Girl, Shown With Son

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EDWIN GOWLES, 90 YEARS OLD, DIES AT E Was Richmond Pioneer and Husband of David Hoover's Granddaughter. Edwin Cowles. 90 years old, one of the oldest residents of the city, died at his home, 30 South Twenty-second street, Tuesday morning at 2:15 o'clock. He would have been 91 years old on Thursday. He was born In Granby, Mass., July 17, 1828. He was married in 1858 to June Evans, of West Springfield, Mass., who died In 1859, leaving one son, Edwin E. Cowles, now of St. Louis, Missouri. In 1869 he was married to Eliza J. Brown a daughter of James M Brown, and granddaughter of David Hoover, Sr. At the time of Cowles' first marriage he and E. H. Winchester were proprietors of the Tremont Hotel, Eighth and Main streets. He afterward was proprietor of the Gault House, and later managed the Huntington House at Seventh and Main streets. He then moved to Cambridge City, where he operated the Depot Hotel until 1890, when he returned to Richmond, retiring from active business. He resided here from that time until his death. The surviving relatives are the widow, Eliza Brown Cowles, two sons. Edwin E. Cowles of St Louis, and Harry H. Cowles of this city, one daughter, Mrs. Paul Ross, of this city, one sister, Mrs. Mary Taylor of Granby, Mass., and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Advances Against Cattle Shipments Are Received WASHINGTON, July 15. Applications will now be received from responsible American banks and exporters for advances against cattle and cattle product shipments, the war finance corporation announced to-day, the purpose to stimulate exportation and broaden the demand for these products. SAILORS DIE IN MINE EXPLOSION (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 15. One officer and six enlisted men were killed in the destruction of the American mine sweeper, Richard H. Buckley, by the explosion of a mine in the North sea, July 12. Two other officers were Injured. Floyd Harmen, engineer, Roann, Ind., is among the dead. LIGHTNING STRIKES GAR; 25 INJURED (By Associated Press) PITTSBURGH, Pa., July 15. Twenty-five persons were injured, several probably fatally, when lightning struck a crowded Hamilton avenue street oar at Fifth and Wood streets, in the center of the downtown district, during a severe electrical storm this afternoon. J. T. Hoffman, 50 years old, motorman, was severely burned when the lightning, which struck the trolley wire came down into the car and exploded the controller. A number of women and children were trampled in a panic which followed.

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This Is the latest photograph of Lady David Beatty, wife of Admiral Beatty, commander of England's grand fleet, and her eldest son, David. It was taken Just before the surrender of the German fleet to the sea lord of Great Britain. Lady Beatty, before her marriage, was Miss Ethel Field, daughter of the late Marshall Field of Chicago. She was an active war worker and Is one of that group of Americans who, by their efforts In behalf of England's war sufferers, have done so much to cement the friendship of the two countries.

U. S, WINS FIRST ROUND AGAINST PERCENT BEER Pittsburg Brewers Fail to Kill Suit Charging Violation of Liquor Law. (By Associated Press) PITTSBURGH, Pa.. July 15. The government won Its first point in Its fight against the sale of beer containing 2 per cent alcohol, when Judge Thomson In United States district court overruled demurrers of officers and directors of the Pittsburgh and Independent Brewing company In charges of violation of the war time prohibition law. Each of the defend ants, 19 in all, was held in $1,000 bail for the November term of court. SPEECH IS UPHELD WASHINGTON, July 15. Before the prohibition enforcement bill was taken up in the house today, Speaker Gillett ruled that Representative Gallivan. Democrat, Massachusetts, In declaring in an address yesterday that he had heard members of congress had stored away enough whisky to last them 20 years had not transgressed rules of the house. Representative Blanton, Democrat, of Texas, attacked the speech of the Massachusetts representative and on a question of personal privilege waB pro ceeding with the defense of prohibi tion members against the charge of liquor hoarding when the speaker cut him short by announcing that Mr. Galllvan s speech was in order. Mr. Blanton then tried to offer a motion to have the speech stricken from the record but there was objection. WILLIAMS DEFENDS HIS ADMINISTRATION (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 15. Resuming his testimony today before the senate banking committee, John Skelton Wil liams, comptroller of the currency. defended the administration of his of fice and accused Wade Cooper a Washington banker, of having circulated "untrue, false and damaging statements against him and his office. The comptroller defended his action in sending to bankers a memorandum attacking Mr. Cooper. Weather Forecast For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Fair tonight and Wednesday. Cooler tonight. Temperature Today Noon 80 Yesterday Maximum , 05 Minimum 72 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore Probably showers this afternoon, but mostly fair tonight and Wednesday. Considerably cooler tonight. Continued fair Thursday. General Conditions The storm Is centered over Lake Michigan, moving eastward, causing showers over most of the middle west and central .states. It is clearing rapidly behind the storm with falling temperatures. Weather continues very hot over central Call' fornla. ,

CITY FACES ICE

SHORTAGE; PLEA IS CONSERVATION Supply Not Sufficient for Lo cal Needs Little Ice m Storage. With no reserve supply, and the factories of the city nnable to meet de mands. Richmond Is facing a serious ice famine, according to local dealers, The spring reserve of S50 tons has been exhausted by the unusual de mands during the recent heat wave. and at present the factories are only manufacturing from 50 to 60 tons of Ice a day to meet the city's demands, which averages 75 tons dally. The plant of Otto Rettlg. which has been supplying about 20 tons of ice dally, has been completely out of operation for the last week, and will probably not be able to start the man ufacture of ice for another week. This plant was damaged by a storm about a week ago, and on account of the extremely warm weather. It has been Impossible to start manufacture again. Cannot Supply Richmond Last week a supply of shipped ice was obtained from plants in Connersvllle, Shelbyville and Columbus In diana, but these manufacturers have sent word to local dealers that they cannot guarantee any deliveries for this week, and the city may be forced into a famine. Dealers have asked the cooperation of citliens, during the shortage, to care for the small supply, and are delivering Ice only where it is found to be absolutely necessary. "The men who handle my Ice to the retail trade, are supplying only those business houses that are absolutely dependent on Ice, such as dairies, meat markets and the like, and only to such private families that have babies or people who are ill," Otto Rettig. marager of the RettJg Ice company, said Tuesday. This year has been an unusual one for Ice consumption, not only in Richmond, but throughout the state, according to dealers. The usual crop of natural ice, which heretofore has been used by smaller towns around Richmond, was not harvested last winter, and as a result, these towns have been more or less depending on the local artificial plants for their ice. Supplies Conserved. Numerous calls have been made from other nearby towns, but these have been refused. Only one plant In the city Is now manufacturing enough Ice for Its trade, and others . are de pending , on shipments to meet the demands of their customers. Although there- has been - no in crease in the price of retail Ice in Richmond, this step may become nec essary If the present shortage continues. Manufacturers who are now supplying shipped Ice are forced to pay as high as $9 a ton at point of shipment, and stand the loss through shrinkage. This is an average of $4 more than the ice costs tho consumer, they claim, and unless the present shortage can be overcome by the manufacturers of Ice here, the Increase may become necessary, they say. According to Rettlg, who has been in the ice business for the last 23 years, this is the first time that the local supply has not been sufficent to meet the demands. MARINE WORKERS' STRIKE NOT SETTLED (By Associated Press) NEW YORK. July 15. The de mands of striking marine workers at this and other Atlantic ports for union recognition to-day continued to be the principal stumbling block In the way of settlement of the walkout, which late yesterday affected vessels operated by the United States shipping board. The spread of the strike to the government controlled boats resulted from a refusal of shipping board officials to grant the seamen's demands for three shifts of eight hours at sea and preference to union members. Further efforts to end the strike were made to-day, but union leaders predicted that unless the mene demands were met in full there was little change for an agreement. Oscar Carlson, secretary of the fireman's organization, and spokesman for the union officials estimated that 400 ships were tied up In this port and that .16,000 men were out here. He predicted that the strike would become general within three days at all Atlantic ports. CONFIDENCE IS VOTED if NITTI (By Associated Press) ROME, July 15. The government of Premier Nitti, which took office several week's ago, last night received a vote of confidence In the chamber of deputies. The vote passed by 257 to 111. Jackson Funeral Will Be Held Wednesday CENTERVILLE, Ind., July 15. The funeral of Mrs. Myrtle Jackson, who died Sunday evening at her home, north of here, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home. The Rev. F. McCormick of First Christian church will officiate, and burial will be made in the cemetery here. PAGE IN NEW YORK (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, July 15. Thorns Nelson Page, ambassador to Italy, on his arrival from Europe last night, an nounced he had returned to hand in his resignation as ambassador.

Dr. Blake Awarded Distinguished Service Medal for Treatment o Wounded Americans in France

Col. Joseph A. Blake wearing his medal, and Mrs. Blake. Col. Joseph A. Blake has just been decorated by General Barry with the Distinguished Service Medal for the remarkable talent he displayed In the treatment of fractures among American wounded in France. Mrs. Blake, who was formerly Mrs. Clarence Mackay, worked at her husband's side In a Paris hospital during the last years of the war.

KREUGER GIVES TESTIMONY IN BABY HEARING Completion of Evidence Before Grand Jury Expected Late This Evening. Twelve witnesses have been examined by the Wayne county grand Jury In Its investigation of the death of Infant John Smith, in which Coronor Bond charges Dr. F. W. Krueger with criminal negligence. Late Tuesday afternoon Dr. Krueger appeared to give his testimony. The grand jury's hearing had already been closed, but it was re-opened when Krueger notified officials that he wanted to testify. Seven more witnesses were expected to testify. Witnesses who testified were chiefly persons who live near the South Fifth street dump, who were present when the Smith baby was found. Dr. J. M. Bulla, county health officer, Coronor Bond, Dr. Kinsey and police officials have been called to testify before the Jury. Attorneys for Dr. Krueger said Tuesday that they did not know whether Dr. Krueger would testify or not. Mailmen Will Rest . Thursday Afternoons, Postmaster Announces Beginning Thursday, until further notice Is given, there will be no mail deliveries on Thursday afternoon, Postmaster C. B. Beck said Tuesday. This plan is being carried on in many cities where the stores are closed one afternoon each week. All stores and places of business in Richmond close on Thursday afternoon and for this reason Thursday after noon was chosen for a vacation for letter carriers. WILL NOT DEGLARE WHEAT QUARANTINE WASHINGTON. July 15. No quar antine against wheat shipments from Illinois, Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia, or Georgia because of grain diseases in those states will be declared at this time by the federal horticulture board. This decision was reached to-day by the board after hearings. Temperature Will Fall To 60 Degrees, Says Moore A complete break in the hot weather is coming tonight, says Weatherman Moore. For twqer three days the temperature wJH fall to 50 or 60 degrees. This break is only temporary as hot weather will return, says Moore. Minnesota Storm Destroys Crops Over Wide Area CROOKSTON, Minn., July 15. Heavy rains and severe hail ard wind storms damaged crops and property over a large territory in Minnesota and northern Iowa. Several farm buildings were de stroyed. . The storm assumed propor tions Of a tornado, leveling all crops in its path.

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EXTENSION OF RAIL CONTROL HELD USELESS Sentiment Against Govern ment Control Decisive, De clares Esch. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 15. In view of the statement by President Wilson that the railroads would be returned to their owners at the end of this year, chairman Esch told the house I interstate commerce committee today that It would be useless to con sider plans for a five year extension of government control. "Mindful of the sentiment through out the country of government ownership," the chairman added, T think we should not spend much time on that. There are many problems to be worked out in the bill for the regulation of the carriers and in the light of the president's decision to con gress there Is nothing to be gain by a discussion of a situation which will not exist, as we take It the roads will be turned back at the time the presi dent indicated." Hampered In Service WASHINGTON. July 15. Under ex 1 sting conditions and with revenue they are now receiving the electric railways cannot continue to perform the functions expected of them. John H. Pardee, president of the American Electric Railway association to-day told the Federal Electric railways commission. The commission was ap pointed by President Wilson to In vestigate the situation concerning local transportation interests through out the country. "It is no longer a question of what return shall be allowedto the owners of the railways," Mr. Pardee said; "it is a question as to what service, if any, shall be rendered to the public. Asserting it was not the purpose of the railways representatives "to make a case before the commission," Mr Pardee said they appeared to give the facts in the situation in the hope solution might be found satisfactory to the public, employes and owners alike, interested as they all were in maintaining good service at reason able cost. Readjustment Difficult. "Owing to the complete system of control and degulation over us by the public authorities, which both prescribe our service and control our rates, we are unable to readjust ourselves to changing conditions as every other industry, not so hampered, is readjusting itself," he said. Outstanding phases of the situation demanding attention, he continued, are the "absolutely uneconomic and unsatisfactory" basis upon which the relations between the public and the electric railways have rested since the inauguration of the enterprise, and placing of many additional burdens upon companies by the government as war exigencies without any sort of relief. Included in the war program to which Mr. Pardee said the electric railways readily subscribed, were the raising of emplayes' wages as much as 100 per cent, the control of the price and delivery of coal, the fixing of prices of other commodities, and in many cases, the prescribing of service to be given. "Co-operation of the public is neces sary to the stabilizing of electric rail way conditions," Mr. Pardee said.

JAPAN GIVEN SHANTUNG IN SECRET PACT SAYS MORRIS , i Allied Nations Plotted Against China, Senator Charges - Says Ratification Would be "Dark Stain' on History.

SAYS PEOPLE DECEIVED (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 15. A charge that Japan secretly secured pledges from Great Britain. France, Italy and Russia early in 1917 that in the peace settlement Shantung peninsula should, for certain considerations, be turned over to the Toklo government, was made in the senate today by Senator Norris. Republican of Nebraska, who produced what he declared to be copies of diplomatic correspondence embodying the promises of Great Britain and France. These pledges, the Nebraska Senator declared, fully explained the pressure which resulted in Shantung's transfer to Japan under the Versailles treaty, whose ratlflesV tion by the senate, he asserted, would write "the blackest page in the nation's history." Great Britain's influence In the mat ter, he charged, was secured by Japan's support of British claims to Pa cific islands south of the equator, while France's aid was purchased by promise of the Toklo government to help draw China into the war so that German ships in Chinese harbors would be available for carrying troops and provisions to France. Cables Government "On the 27th day of March. 1916," Bald Senator Norris, "the Japanese minister of foreign affairs at Toklo approached the British ambassador lo cated at that place, with a view of bringing about an agreement with the British government. The British minister cabled to his government at London, and after receiving Instructions from his government, wrote the Japanese government as follows: 'BritlBh Embassy. Toklo, Febru ary 16. 1917. " 'My Dear Excellency: "With reference to the subject of our conversation of the 27th ultimo , ..his Brittanio majesty's government accede with pleasure to re quest of the Japanese government for an assurance that they will support Japan's claims In regard to the dis posal of Germany s rights In Shantung and possessions in the Islands north of the equator on the occasion of the reace conference; it being understood that the Japanese government will in the eventual peace settlement treat in the same spirit Great Britain's claims to the German islands south of the equator. I avail myBelf of this opportunity M. le Ministre to renew to your excellency the assurance of my highest consideration. "'CON"VJGHAM GREENE. 'His Brittanic Majesty's Ambassa dor.' Promises Support. "On the 21st day of February, 1917, the Japanese government replied to this communication of the Brltisn gov ernment as follows: (Omitting formal part.) "The Japanese government is deep ly appreciative of the friendly spirit In which your government has given assurance and happy to note n as fresh proof of the close ties that unite the two allied powers. I tae pleas ure in stating that the Japanese gov ernment on its part Is fully prepared to support In the some spmi rae claims which may be put forward at the peace oonferenoe in regard to the German possessions in the Islands south of the equator. While the Japanese government was waiting for a reply from the Brit ish government, it preceded also to negotiate with the other allied gov ernments. Its message to the rrencn ambassador at Toklo was signed by the Japanese foreign minister, and was as follows: " 'The imperial Japanese govern ment proposes to demand from Ger many at the time of the peace nego tiations the surrender of the territorial rights and special interests Ger many possessed before the war in Shantung and the islands situated north of the equator in the Paciflo ocean. " 'The imperial Japanese govern ment confidently hopes the government of the French republic realising the legitimacy of these demands will give assurance that her case being proved. Japan may count upon its full sup port in this question. "It goes without saying that rep aration for damages caused to the life

and property of the Japanese people by the unjustifiable attacks of the eemy, as well as other conditions of peace, of a character common to all the entente powers, are entirely outside the consideration of the present question.' French In Agreement. "A few days later the French ambassador replied to the Japanese foreign office as follows: The government of the French republic Is disposed to give the Japanese government its accord in regulating at the time of the peace negotiations questions vital to Japan concerning Shantung and the German islands in the Pacific north of the equator. It also agrees to support the demands of the imperial Japanese government for the surrender of the rights Germany possessed before the war in this Chinese province and these islands. "M. Briand demands, on the ether hand, that Japan give its support to obtain from China the breaking of its diplomatic relations with Germany, and that it give this act desirable Continued on Page Eight. -