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ini mm nrniMr 1 ivuLunaiv ncuimc NEARS DISASTER CLAIMJEPORTS Collapse of Anti-Bolshevik Move and Weakness of Lenine Adds to Chaos. WASHINGTON. Aug. 12. Complete collapse of the Kolchak movement in Siberia was forecast in reports reaching Washington today. Kolchak forces have fallen back almost 200 miles from their former advanced lines and Omsk was said to be threatened with evacuation. Coupled with the reported weakening of Premier Lenine's hold on the Bolshevik government and his intention to retire, the reverses suffered by the Kolchak forces have added to the chaos existing in Russia. Failure of the allied and associated governments to get adequate supplies to Admiral Kolchak. the advices said, had forced him to fall back steadily before the greatly superior Bolshevik forces composed of veterans whose officers include many Germans who fled to Russia when the armistice was signed. Officials here are known to regard Kolchak's efforts at an end unless most radical measures are adopted by outside governments and it was sug gested that the president might call the attention of congress to the imminence of Bolshevik control of all Siberia. Supplies Big Obstacle. The proposition of extending aid to Admiral Kolchak received the support of President Wilson and his associates at the peace conference in Paris, but the getting of supplies to him was found to be more of a military than a diplomatic problem. France, England, and Japan were in position politically to offer supplies, but the position of the United States was no;. so clear on that point. Some officials here held that for the United States to participate in any extensive support, either in supplying the forces or in adding man power to the army congressional action would be necessary. The American force already in Siberia is far from the Kolchak-Bolshev-lkl lines. It was placed there for the announced specific purpose of guarding supplies at Vladivastok and the Tfrotection of hte Transsiberian RaHoad.

PARIS, GAY FOR GREAT V ICTORY CARNIVAL - ON JULY 14, DESCRIBED BY GERTRUDE SIMS

The blasted plans of Friends organl-1 zation people to occupy bleacher stand-1 ing room during the great parade of July 14, French Independence Day, is described by Miss Gertrude Sims, of i Richmond, who is stationed in the Paris office of the Friends reconstruction department in France. In a letter to her sister, Miss Ruthanna Sims of the American Friend headquarters. . "The Brittannique was crowded this noon with Mission people from the provinces, who have come in for the 14tb. the great French holiday. Oh: Monday -will be one grand day! My pension friends have talked of nothing else for the past four days. "There is to be a grand parade of j all the French troops and all the Allies available: the unveiling of a new statute for the occasion, near the Grand Arc de Triomphe and festivties everywhere. "There will be torch light processions in the streets tonight and tomorrow night; dancing in the streets; bands; and much illumination. Lights will be strung around the big buildings as they were on Peace signing night, of course, there will be flags and other decorations everywhere. "The Magazin de Louvre (a large department store) has erected scaffolding across its fronts representing pillars and a piece across the top on which are painted the names of the war-famous places: Verdun, Rheims, Marne, Meuse, Aisne, Ypres and others. In the center are the words. 'Gloire a Notre France Eternelle," and some others which I forget now, except that they mention the great 'Victoir.' Surmounting all is .the chanticleer of France. Crowds Stop and Gaze. "When it is all lighted it will be a gorgeous sight, and already the passing crowds stop and gaze in admiring anticipation. Joan of Arc's statue here in our Place de Rivoli has scaffolding around her too, but I do not know what will be there yet, except flags which are already in evidence. The Hotel Regina, of course, is covered with flags of the Allies, as it has been since the beginning of the peace manoeuvers. Merchants Get Buy "Already the thrifty French tradespeople are decoying the visiting crowds with specially erected street stands on which are displayed, in attractive guise, laces, veils, shoe-laces, pins of all description, rings, dresspatterns, maps of Paris, button-hooks, thimbles and fancy cheap trinkets of all sorts. "They line the Rue de Fivoll from here to Chatalay. I stood before several stands fascinated on my way back from lunch this afternoon, but could not discover anything which I really wanted to possess so compromised with purchasing my first banana of the season. "The ceremonies begin Monday morning, aud my pension people seem to think that the crowds will begin lining the 6treet Sunday night. One should be on the street by 5 o'clock at the very latest, they say, and then the parade will be delayed until 10 o'clock more than likely. The Red Cross people who desiro to see the parado are to report here at 6 o'clock and an effort is to be made to reserve a place for them, though it 13 not sure yet that such a thing will be possible. Wouldn't Stand For Stands. "The situation about reserving seats has been rather odd. Several big organizations, the A. R, C. among others, made plans to erect temporary stands for their personnel "on the Place de Concord, and along the Champs Elysees, and the erecting was begun. "Today, when it was about finished and thousands of the A. R. C. people and others had purchased standing room on these bleachers at 20 francs

Eleven Members Of U. S. Steamer Desert Ship At Hamburg; Germans Sign (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Aug. 12 Eleven members of the crew of the American steamer Kerwood deserted when the vessel was about to leave Hamburg, July 27, according to officers aboard the liner upon its arrival here today. Five German sailors who bad been interned in England more than four years, glad of an opportunity to ship, were taken aboard when the Kerwood touched at a British port.

CLAIMS RAILROADS PAID DIVIDENDS ON STOCK BONUS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Aug. 12. Charges that 18 representative railroads operating In all parts of the United States gave way stock bonuses aggregating $450,414,000, from 1900 to 1910 and had paid millions in dividends on these bonuses were made before the house inter-state commerce committee by Gelnn E. Plumb of Chicago, author of the Plumb plan for tripartite control of the roads. Mr. Plumb charged further that "these railroads which have so increased their property investment account at the expense of the public are not controlled in whole or in part by the Morgan interest, the Rockefeller and the Gould interests. "On behalf of all the employes of these systems of transportation and the public," said Mr. Plumb, "we demand that congres3 shall make a thorough investigation of the charges herein set forth so that that the American people may know to what extent it is sought to subject them to exploitation under the plans proposed to this committee of congress, plans which would make lawful the fixing of rates based on the unlawful aggregate property investment accounts of these systems." PROHIBITION AGENT KILLED (By Associated Tress) CHARLESTON, W. Va., Aug. 12. Deputy Will Farley, of the state prohibition state department, was shot and killed by three moonshiners as he lay in his bed at his home on Dart's Creek near here last night, according to reports received here this afternoon by W. S. Hallanan, state prohibition commissioner. apiece (about $3.30) word came that' the common people of Paris had raised strenuous objections to the stands, and had threatened to mob any people who tried to use them. "As there is no doubt but that they would do that, the stands are being destroyed, and the money for the placed refunded. The rank and file of Paris said. "We won this war; and now the great stands are being erected to accommodate the people who can pay prices for them, and we will not be able to see the parades because of the stands. We will not stand for them. "Voila! The voice of the people rules! And they certainly do have a right to see their own parade. CITY GETTING NEGLIGENT ON CLEAN-UP WORK Richmond folks are becoming negligent again, after the clean-up campaign, said Del Davis, city engineer, Tuesday. The city ordinance must be kept in"mind, Davis warned. All trash and ; garbage must be put in receptacles j and they must be placed where they j are accessible to the trash and garbage collectors. ! Business houses are not permitted to sweep their trash on the sidewalk, but must dispose of it in some other way. In one or two cases clerks in stores along Main street are still seen sweeping refuse from the store across the sidewalk into the gutter. Americans Eager To "Take A Chance" On International Lottery (By Associated Press) ROME, Aug. 12 Prof Luigi Luzzatti, former premier, has received thousands of letters from America, which demonstrate the love of Americans for "taking a chance". This avalanche of correspondence which the aged statesman showed the correspondent last night was filled with checks for amounts varying from one dollar to one hundred dollars, the aggregate running up into the thousands. The letters implored the former premier to reserve tickets in the gigantic international lottery which the letters asserted he is conducting to pay the cost of the war. "The proposal for an international lottery was widely published in the French press," he said. "Such a scheme was shown me by an Italian some months ago but I am not identified with it. In fact at the time tha; I was interviewed regarding the plan I strongly disapproved of it. I hope Americans will forgive my inability to satisfy their appetite for a good game." CARNEGIE FUNERAL THURSDAY (By Associated Press) LENOX, Mass. Aug. 12. It was announced by Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, at Shadow Brook this afternoon that the funeral of Andrew Carnegie tll be held Thursday morning at the residence. No hour was given, but it is understood that 10:30 Is the time. Mrs. Carnegie's wish for strict privacy in the funeral will be observed. The body will be taken Thursday afternoon on a special train to Tarrytown, N. Y., and burial will be at sleepy Hoi low cemetery.

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1919.

FOOD DIRECTORS ENDORSE PALMER PLANJJFJCTION District Attorneys Directed to Aid Food Administrators in H. C. L. War. WASHINGTON, Aug. 12. Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer today received "enthusiastic" assent from virtually all State Food Administrators, whom he asked for co-operation in the Government's efforts to reduce the high cost of living. At the same time he sent instructions to all District Attorneys to get in touch with the Food Administrators and to act at once on any evidence of law violation which might come to light in the work of the fair price committees to be reconstituted in every county. The attention of the District Attorneys also was called to the "unlimited availibility" of the Secret Service for any investigative work necessary to the punishment of hoarders and profiteers. Problems Before Congress. A development of the day was the request of Mr. Palmer of Secretary David F. Houston that inspectors and packing houses be instructed to furnish to District Attorneys upon request any information they might have. It was not indicated what was contemplated. Living problems continued to absorb much of the attention of Congress. Federal supervision of the issuance of stocks and certificates was proposed in the Senate. Cold storage regulation suggested by President Wilson was taken up by the House Agriculture Comittee. Railroad Blacksmiths To Form Brotherhood Fifteen blacksmiths, employed at the local shops of the Pennsylvania railroad will organize as a local branch of the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, Drop Forgers and Helpers, at. a meeting of the blacksmiths to be held Tuesday evening at the Red Men's hall. The men. most of whom have been on strike for the last five days, have been affiliated with the Indianapolis uianeh of the brotherhood. A single davit which launches a boat from a ship v.ith a sling and automatically releases it as if reaches the water has been invented by an Englishman. i I i :! :! : ; : ! i :; i i

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Commission Solves Fiume Difficulty (By Associated Press) ROME, Aug. 12. The allied commission appointed by the supreme council to investigate recent disorders at Fiume has concluded its work and has evolved a solution of the difficulties there, the Corriere Delia Serra says today. The newspaper adds that the conclusions reached are of such a nature as to satisfy France without offending the dignity or pride of Italy.

NAMES POURING IN TO LEGION EDITOR FOR LOCAL POST With only five more days remaining, for Richmond and Wayne county persons to submit their suggestions for a name for the Wayne county post of the American legion, in competition j for the $50 prize offered by Will Komey, suggestions are coming in faster than at any time during the contest. "Grand Army Supreme" is the name suggested by Charles C. Simpson, of Rural Route D, Richmond, who gives as his reason for suggesting the name, that it "covers any tribute or honorable name that could be proj duced". I "Golden Rule Legion", "Golden (Heart Legion", "Quaker City Legion", j and Wayne and Home Legion", are four names suggested by Mary E. aumiuii, ui nurai xiouie ts, uamDrioge City. Mrs. Martha Fosler. of East Main street, Richmond, suggests "Wayne County Post. Indiana Victory Legion." FREIGHT BAR NOT LIFTED BY PENNSY The embargo on freight put on by the P. C. C. & St. L. railroad a week ago in anticipation of the expected railroad strike had not been lilted Tuesday, according to Superintendent A. J. Stinson. I Stinson was unable to say whether I the embargo would be lifted in the next few days or not. GREY MAY ACCEPT (By Associated Press) LONDON, Aug. 12. Viscount Grey of Falloden who retired as head of the British foreign oftice in 1J15 it is understood, is likely to accept, the post of British ambassador to the United States.

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America Only Hope Of Austria, Say Throngs (By Associated Press) VIENNA, Sunday, Aug. 10. There was a big meeting of protest today before the foreign office. The crowd demanded the return of Austrian war prisoners from Siberia "where the men are dying by hundreds daily." The demonstrators declared that their only help was the United States.

JAMES MUSTIN IS DEAD AT HOME IN CAMBRIDGE CITY CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind.. Aug. 12. James Mustin, 63 years old, died at his home here Monday evening of a complication of diseases. He had been seriously ill only a few days. Mr. Mustin was identified with the Kramer Lumber company of Richmond, being a purchasing agent for the company, for a number of years. He was a member of the Christian church here, Odd Fellows and Red Men's lodges. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. William Sowers and Lowell Mustin, of Cambridge City, Mrs. Walter Cooper and Bernard Mustin of Tipton, Mrs. Edith Cox and Jesse Mustin of Muskegon, Mich. Funeral services will be held from the home and burial in Milton cemetery. The time for the funeral will be announced later. C. & 0. SHOPMEN WITHOUT ORDERS Workmen employed in the railway shops of the Chesapeake arfd Ohio railroad at Boston, have received no orders to return to work, according to employes of the company. The men have been anticipating a" call to return to work, in view of the tne road have already been ordered back, but up to noon Tuesday, no orders to return had been received. Freight traffic was partially resumed Tuesday on the Indiana lines of the road, according to an employe at the Boston station. Local freights are the only trains that are running, however, there being two local trains a day sent out of the Boston yards. None of the through freight trains have been put on the schedule again. There has been no change in the passenger schedule, two passenger trains daily, running on the road. The freight trains were put back on their regular runs Monday morning.

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WILSON REVIEWS MARINE HEROES OF WORLD WAR First Troops Are Reviewed by President in United States Congress Pays Tribute. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Aug. 12. First heroes of the world w-ar to be reviewed In America by President Wilson, the marine brigade of the second division marched today over Pennsylvania avenue from the capitol to the White House. Thousands lined the historic thoroughfare to greet the men who won undying fame by helping stop the German thrust toward Paris in the dark-

lest hour of the great conflict. Conigress paid tribute by adjourning for two hours while the veterans of Chateau Thierry, Belleau Wood, Mt Blanc, St. Mihiel and the Argonne marched. In moving that the senate adjourn. Senator Lodge, the Republican leader, praised the marines as "some of the best and bravest troops In the world.' MICHAELIS DENIES HE REFUSES PEACE (By Associated Press) BERLIN. Monday, Aug. 11. Dr. George MIchaelis, former imperial chancellor has sent to German newspapers a statement declaring he did not refuse to negotiate with England through Pope Benedict in 1917 as has been alleged by Premier Bauer in recently published statements. Premier Bauer has made public a letter from Dr. MIchaelis to Field Marshal von Hindenburg dated Sept. 12, 1917, seek ing to prove that there was a refusal to meet England with a view to making peace at that time. The former chancellor declares that in making public the letter the Premier suppressed one important part. This section, Dr. Michaelis includes with his statement to the press. It follows: "Who will venture to attack Germany again after she has maintained herself three or four years against superior power and lately, as an incomparable proof of her competence, has achieved a brilliant victory in tha east? If on the above basis we are able to obtain peace for our poor, tortured people, and the world then we ought to do it and not conduct this war one moment longer."

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ment by saying that, had his complete letter been published the representatlves of the government would not : have convinced a portion of their par-i ty that he had refused a peace offer in an "irresponsible manner." Managers Are Forced On Boards By Actors StrikeNEW YORK, Aug. 12. Actors, now managers, who have not appeared be fore the footlights in years are being, forced to appear in plays they are presenting by the strike called by th Actors Equity Association. William A. Brady, following the lead of George, M. Cohan, announced today that he would play the role of a butler in his production of "At 9:45," when that play reopens this week. Charles Hop-, kins, also a manager, will appear with Mr. Brady. One attraction, re-opened last night, leaving ten houses still dark. THANKS IS VOICED BY SEYMOUR LADY Mrs. Woodward Expresses Deep Gratitude for Trutona, Following Quick Relief. SEYMOUR, Ind., Aug. 12. "Tr tona has relieved me of a great deal of suffering and unpleasantness and I feel that I should recommend it to anyone who Is suffering as I did," Mrs. Anna Woodward, a well known Seymour woman residing at 206 Jeff avenue, said recently. "Mine was a complication of trou bles. My liver and kidneys were out of shape and I had indigestion and was bothered with nervousness. For the past three months I have had severe pains in my back and sides, especially in my right side. I would become short of breath at times and frequently had severe pains around my heart. I was nervous and couldn't rest well at night. I usually felt f-o tired and draggy that I could scarcely do my housework. "The pains in my back and sides have been greatly relieved by Trntona and the pains around my heart have disappeared now. My appetite has improved wonderfully and I can again enjoy my meal3. I'm not nervous any more, either, and can rest well at night. And I'm not all tired out after doing my housework these davs. I must say I certainly feel fatronger and better now and I'm glad to recommend Trutona." Trutona is now being Introduced and explained in Richmond at Thlstlethwaite's Drug Stores. Adv. D 9