Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 254, 7 August 1919 — Page 16

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?AGE SIXTEEN THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY, AUG. 7, 1919.

MIDDLE WEST IS FACED BY WINTER COAL SHORTAGE

Strikes and Refusal of Public to Buy, Creating Serious Situation. (By Associated Press) DE3 MOOTO, Iowa, Aug. 7. The Mlddlewest and Southwest are threatened by the most Berkros coal shortage In years, primarily because the mines now are -working at only about half speed because of the failure of the people to "shop early" In laying in next winter's supply of fuel. This Is Indicated by production figures made available to local mine operators and labor officials by the tJnited Stated Geologioal survey. According to these figures the 620 i mines In Iowa, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas now are working ,an average of only 8.4 days a week and producing 287,345 less tons per wek than thlr normal output. Of this decrease, 151,419 tons Is due to th& fact Uiat there Is no market, whllo only 26,685 tons can be blamed on 'Strikes and labor shortage. Car shortage and mine disability Is responsible for the remainder of the decrease. Public Won't Buy. Mine operators declare that in most places they would have little trouble "In working their mines at approxllmately full speed, but that the public generally refuses to purchase coal in 'the summer for winter use and that ,as a result they cannot afford to operate more than half the usual time. Urgent pelas are being sent out In all these states, asking that winter fuel supplies be ordered at once, Missouri Is suffering the most from -strikes and labor shortage. It 13 said, while Iowa la affected the least. The -weekly loss In production from these causes In Missouri is 11,766 tons, while In Iowa the decrease la only fiftytight tons. In Iowa, however, a general strike Is threatened. The men are preparing to present demands this fall for a Bix-hour day and Increased 'wages, the wage scale not having yet teen formulated. If the strike Is called It will affect 11,000 men and 127 mines. The men now have an agreement holding good until Congress ratifies the peace treaty or until January 1, 1920. This agreement was made as a war measure. There are no men on strike in the etate now GROWDER HONORED FOR AID TO CUBA (By Associated Press) HAVANA, Cuba, Wednesday, Aug 6 A vote of thanks and a testimony cf public estimation and gratitude to Major General E. H. Crowder, U. B. A., in recognition of the service he haa rendered Cuba in revising the electoral and census laws, was pasBed in both houses of the Cuban congress today. A resolution also wa3 adopted by both legislative branches authorizing the bestowal of honorary degrees by the national university upon illustrious foreigners who have rendered "exceptional service to this country or to humanity." This action was takn to open the way for the bestowal of the degree of Doctor of Laws upcm General Crowder, who expects to return to the United States ou August 9, following a farewell visit to President Menocal at a summer resort near Cardenas, where the latter la spend lug a short vacation. Following are the more Important of the bill's provisions: All political parties must be reorganized; employes of the federal government, provinces or municipalities may not bo delegates to party assemblies and party assemblies may not make presidential nominations except during the year in which elections are to be held; counting of ballots must be done publicly and must terminate before midnight of election day; electors who tail to cast their ballot lose their right to vote and must apply for re -registration; each elector i.s'to be given :m identification card which must l- i ndented at the polls; ballot talmhu is to be considered as public functionaries and therefore may not be pardoned If convicted of election frauds. HAVANA, Cuba, Aug 7 The Benate last night passed without amendment the electoral reform bill by a vote of 14 to 2. The nieaeure follows closely tho recommendations made by General Crowder in his report to President Menocal. It now wants only the larter'a signature to become Uw. Circuit Court Records Circuit Court Fred Lfnd was released from a t charge of failure to provide for his wife and children, by Juds;e Bond,! on a suspended sentence, in Thurs-' day's session of circuit court. Lind rroml3ed tho court that he would pet ! a Job and suprort his family iu the j future. Marriage Licenses ! Leo II. Bruck, farmer, Ilicraond and j Mettle Stewart, Richmond. John W. Tnney. railroader, Richmond, and 1 Pearl S. Cully telephone operator, Richmond. Real Estate Transfers Albert D. Boesch to Jerry P. and Ixrnlo M. Miller, lot 10, William a. Bickle's addition Richmond. $1. Alonzo M. Gardner, trustee, to August Schroeder, part lot 41, Roberts, Brown et al., addition Richmond. $1. George W. and Anna M. McPherson, to Christian F. Llchtenberg, part N. W. quarter, section 9, township 17 N, range 12 E., $5,000. Oliver and Emily J. Hawkins to Charles H. Moore, lot 41, Hannah A. Leeds addition, Richmond. $1. Dickinson Trust Co., trustees, to David I. Jegg, part lot 270 Reeveston addition, Richmond. 2.00. DIES FROM WOUNDS DUBLIN. Wednesday. Aug. 6- Sergeant Riordan who was shot at Ennlstlmon, County Clare, at the same time that the Constable Murphy was , phot and killed, died today of his wounds.

Large Foreign Demand Cause Of High Prices, Says J. y. Poandstone "The largo demand for food stuffs Is the basic reason for the high prices In food stuffs," said John Y. Poundstone, vice president and treasurer of the John W. GrubbB company, wholeBale grocers, Thursday. "We are exporting to many foreign countries and the foreign and home demand cannot both be met. There la, therefore, a scarcity here at home. I do not know the situation In Europe," Bald Poundstone, "but I think congress should Investigate food conditions there and then legislate accordingly In regard to exportatlona."

12 NEW DIPHTHERIA GASES REPORTED Tweve new cases of diphtheria have been reported In the city during the last twenty-four hours, according to Dr. J. H. Kinsey, city health officer. It haa been found, Dr. Kinsey said, that almost all of these cases have come from the same source and since that source has been choked off, there ifl no need for alarm. No deaths from the disease have occurred since yesterday. HOG MARKETS ARE STRONGER TODAY The price of hogs went down 25 cents on the Cincinnati market Thursday, making a break of $1.75 eince Monday. On the Chicago, Pittsburg and Indianapolis markets, an Increase of from 25 to 50 cents was reported Thursday. BOLSHEVIKS HOLD TOWS OF ONEGA (By Associated Press) ' LONDON. Aug. 7. A war office communication issued last night admits that the Rolshevlkl hold the town of Onega on the North Russian front west of Archangel, strongly. "An American Young Men's Christian association representative who haa returned to headquarters on parole," the communication adds, says thai all the British personnel captured In the recent mutiny of the Russians have been well treated and are now at Vologda. "In southern Rnssla, the Bolshevik have recaptured Vladlmlrouka, but they are rapidly retreating north of Kamyehln. The Bolshevlkl claim to have occupied Aleshki, five miles east of Kherson, but It is believed the town is still In tie hands of the volnnteerB A Bolshevik official communication dated Tuesday and received today by wireless Bays: "After our capture of Tehellabinsk the enemy concentrated hiB forces and made a fierce attack. After five days of fighting In which Admiral Kolchak personally directed bis men, the enemy was obliged to assume the defensive. Our troops made a decision advance which proved successful. "We captured over 4,000 prisoners, 50 machine gun9 and an armored train. Our troops already are 22 miles eastward of Tehellabinsk and are advancing unopposed. In the region of Omsk fighting is proceeding on the whole front. In the direction of Poltavla, our troops were forced to retire ten miles. During the fighting around Kamyshin, August 2 and 3, we captured 16 machine guns and large quantities cf military stores." Statement of Pogroms Denied By Morganthau (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Aug. 7. Henry Morganthau, head of the American mission Investigating conditions In Poland, cabled to the etate department from Warsaw, a denial of a statement credited to him by the Polish Telegraph agency on July 2S, that "In the short time he had been in Poland he had convinced himself that all the so-called pogroms of Jews are incredibly exaggerated." Mr. Morganthau said on that date the American mission had not even begun investigation of pograma. Funeral Arrangements , j Hoover1 Funeral services for Henry Irvin Hoover will be held on the lawn at the home in Spring Grove, Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Java has taken the leadership in tho cultivation of quinine away from Peru. KK2 athin; at 25 am i 617

GRAND JURY FORGES ARREST OF WHITE CHICAGO RIOTERS

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Aug. 7. Extra precautions were taken to maintain order about the, stockyards today with the return of' many of the 15,000 negro employes engaged there before the race riot3 of last week. Large contingents of soldiers and deputy sheriffs patrolled Thirty-Fifth, FortySeventh and Halsted streets, while 500 policemen were stationed Inside the yards. Special trains on the elevated railroad branch to the. yards conveyed the negroes from the Black Belt, to the packing houses. Action of the grand Jury In objecting to proceeding against negroes when no white offenders are being arranged was believed to have prompted activity against alleged white offenders which became apparent today. Many white men either directly accused of rioting or suspected of complicity In the outbreaks of last week, were taken into custody. During the night the police arrested five men accused of shooting one negro and assaulting several others and it was announced the cases of these men would be presented to the grand Jury today. Two white men were arrested today and taken to the state attorneys' office for questioning regarding a number of fires in the houses of negroe residents of the "Black Belt." RICHMOND MOVIE IS FILMED TODAY Richmond can now speak In a patronizing manner of the "motion we have made," for on the lawn of Rudolph G. Leeds Thursday morning the opening scenes were made In a reel comedy, "Richmond Adopts a Baby." Miss AnDa Mitchell, a smiling blond who had great difficulty In looking "absolutely mad and henpecklsh" took the leading feminine role In the part of Mrs. Henpeck. Duke Rogers with professional skill took the role of Mr. Henpeck, and caused enthusiasm among the little group of visitors who gathered to see the filming. The assistance of Postmaster C. B. Beck as "Friend Neighbor" who shamelessly Induces Henpeck to go fishing, was secured and the fishing scene filmed. At the critical moment Just after Mrs. Henpeck has discovered her husband returning from the fishing trip Fred Stauber, a Richmond mail carrier, arrives on the scene bringing Henpeck a letter which of course Mrs. Henpeck reads. The letter Informs the Henpecks that a baby Is being sent them by a friend who is going to the Orient Miss Treva Dafler Is "the baby." Numerous other scenes were taken during the afternoon most of which were in Glen Miller park. The picture will be shown at the Washington theatre next week. Begium Is Invited To Occupy Malmedy Region (By Associated Press) BRUSSELS, Wednesday, Aug. 6. The government has received a telegram from Marshal Foch inviting Belgium to occupy military and administratively the Malmedy region, according to Lesoir. The territories of Malmedy and Eupen, in Rhennish Prussia are awarded to Belgium by the terms of the peace treaty. TRAVEL AT OWN RISK (By Associated Preps) LONDON, Wednesday. Aug. 6 Americans coming to Europe when the passport restrictions are partially removed this fall probably will do so at their own risk so far as returning to the United States is concerned. At present business men who had hoped to spend a few days in England or on the continent find themselves held up In many cases three months before being able to get passage for home and conditions in the next few months are expected to be worse. FINED FOR MOTOR VIOLATION. Joseph Ebeling was fined $1 and costs in city court Wednesday morning for violation of the motor vehicle ordinance. Ebeling was operating an automobile without any license. EXHIBIT SHOWN A "keeping fit" exhibition put out by the state board of health is on display in the Y. M. C. A. lobby. Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky are officially styled commonwealth. A delayed shipment of Men's and Ladies' Bathing Suits has Just arrived. All colors and sizes. Prices ranging from $1.75 to $7.50. In order to make quick disposal of these we offer them For Friday and Saturday only ran Main St.

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Stars and Stripes Will Fly From Coblenz Fori While Troops Remain (By Associated Press) COBLENZ, Wednesday, Aug, 6. The American flag will continue to fly from the fortress of Ehrenbreltstein so long as United States troops hold a position here In the occupied area, according to Informal information from Paris received here by the lnter-allled Rhine commission. General Pershing it is understood recommended that the Stars and Stripes be kept on the fortress which has been an American garrison since last December. He recommended that Cobleni be made American headquarters.

Another Flower Sale For French Orphans Announced Another flower sale for the relief of orphans of France will probably be held on Main street next Saturday, Mrs. William Dudley Foulke announced Thursday. The flowers furnished by the Gurney Hill company sold on the corner of Tenth and Main last Saturday, brought nearly enough for the care of two children. Mrs. Foulke announced that the War Mothers have taken three orphans, this weeTc. Mrs. John Dugan, who has already been caring for a French child took two additional ones, while Jesse Druly also took a child. JAPS WARNED BY PEKING RESIDENTS (By Associated Press) PEKING, China. Aug. 7. The Japanese residents of Peking have been warned to remain Indoors at night. The warning was given because of ill feeling among the Chinese over the recent incident at Kwang-Chang-Tsu, Manchuria, where Japanese and Chinese troops clashed with numerous fatalities. Twelve Apply For Enlistment In Navy i Twelve applicants for enlistment in ! the navy were received this week. Of this number seven were accepted and ; sent to Indianapolis for final examin- j atlon. I The new law which went into ef-1 feet on July 2, enabling men to enlist j In the navy for a period of two years j has proved popular, but the old enlistment period of four years service is I still open to those desiring a longer period. Radio Transmission Is Made Throagh Earth (By Associated Press) BAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 7. Radiograpy will be revolutionized by transmission through the earth and -water. Instead of the air, as the result of discoveries made at a little experiment station located on a barge in San Diego bay, it was predicted today by Lieut. R. A. Morton of the Navy radio laboratory at Mare Island who conduct the experiments. First proof of the success of the new methods of radio transmission through the earth, according to Lieut. Morton, was made when the United States navy department sent a message from the Annapolis station to the British Admiralty that the dirigible R-34 had been sighted off the American coast. Lieut. Morton was at his instruments, heard the messages and in its entirety, he said. As addiional advantage of the earth and water transmission he declared that under water cables can b6 pointed like a gun toward any location desired and so single out such a one, whereas aerial antennae are equally effected by waves from all directions. DR. WOODWARD TO RETURN. Dr. and Mrs. Walter C. Woodward and hteir children are expected to j arrive in the city next Tuesday after a two months' vacation in Washington, Oregon and California. Nearly all the orchids found In Burma can be grown with a little care and attention in private gardens.

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PACKERS NOT TO BLAME FOR HIGH PRICES--SHURLEY

That the government is not Justified In investigation of the meat packing industry of the country Is the opinion expressed by Jerome Shurley and Anton Stollg. local dealers in live stock and dressed meats. Shurley Bays that he government is wrong in trying to fix blame for the high prices on the packers, and especially the group known as the Big Five, for this group, with its great facilites and capital Is trying to hold the prices as low as they possibly can be held, and he is convinced that the packers are justified in selling meats at their present prices. If an individual were to go into the country and purchase a hog, slaughter and dress it, then transport it to town, he would find that it would cost him more than if he had purchased it from a retailer already dressed, said Shurley. Shurley further says that he shipped nine cars of live stock last week and meat retailers report that there was about that amount of dressed meat shipped Into Richmond last week, so that the income and outgo averages about the same. Shurley says that If a packer would start business in this vicinity dh. a purely local scale with a radius of about twenty miles, he would be able to sell meat cheaper than the large packers for he would have freight both ways, but no one is willing to undertake the job. Another thing to the packer's credit, he says is that if meat advanced on the same ratio as other commodities, it would now be out of the poor man's reach. BISHOP COMING TO CITY Marion C Bishop, state superintendent of the survey being made by the lnterchurch world movement, will be In Richmond next Saturday for conferences at the Y, M. C. A.

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