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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26
Quantities of Food In Germany
Says Specialist Oetelshofen
Appears No Occasion for Worry Part of Allies Con
corning Starving Huns, According to Statement Of
Authority on the Subject.

orrn harvest OF about Al, 10000
tons. lie points out that Germany
must have an abundance OF SUI
gar. because most Of the nations
sugar has hitherto been used as
raw material for munitions. and
now Germany has n sugar harvest
OF about 500, 900 tons compared
with u consumption in peace times
OF about 1000, 900 tons.
The potato supply. he points out
must also be helped by the fact
that II Is no longer necessary to
extract spirits from potatoes for
munition manufacture
Even after the armistice," he
continues there r. abundance Of
food In Germany for feeding the
populati ion, II we reduce animal
competition by reducing the stock
Of cattle. 1t Is to be expected
that made food prices Will soon
fall sharply. The public can CON
tribute to this end II it will avoid
aU anxiols boarding OF supplies
and wait for lower prices"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26

London, Nov. 25.--tVia British
Wireless Scrvice)-An article I'M
der the title "arrntstice and food
supply" written by Herr Oetei-
silofcn, a specialist on the subject
appeared In the Cologne Gazette
on November 10. The writer ar
gucs TINT there can be no question
Of shortage OF food In Germany.
but that turtailn,ent OF trnnspor-
tation so rs 70 give preference TO
foods OF great nutrftfve value I'm
proportion to their bulk will help
solve the problem.
Herr Oetelshofen also advocates
the killing Of pigs and abolition
Of the rationing Of sugar and re-
strictiOn Of railway consignTnenfs
for distances of more than one
hundred and fifty miles on ship
ments Of corn. sugar, live cattle,
meat, fats, poultry. eggs and
cheese.
Octelshofen intimates that the
corn harvest of about II 500 900
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26
Tontlon,s Estate settled.

Santa Rosa, CAT. Nov. 2s.--The
contest over the estate Of Jack Lon
don was settled today. Mrs Bessie
London. the writer's divorced wife,
had opened suit on behalf of herself
and two daughters. Joan and Bess.
The settlement was sanctioned by all
interested and approved by the court.
The two daughters will receive $50
month until they are twenty-five
years or until they marry. Mrs. Bes-
sic London Is given some real estate,
and Mrs. Charmion London, the
widow. receives the balance of the
estate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26

nurses. three. casual medical de-
tachment. Ave officers and twelve
men. Total. a33 officers, four
nurses and 1887 other ranks.
The orca sailed November -
from Liverpool for New York. with
&.oth aero squadron. two ofYScers
and i27 men: <7Ist aero squadron,
three officers and TAI men: Forty
seventh aero squadron. six officers
and las men: <7sth aero squadron.
four officers and IAo men: 3.<th
aero squadron. two officers and
2aa men: a6oth aero squadron. two
officers and 226 men: assist aero
squadron, three ofYicres and ia
men; Sesth aero squadron, two
officers and forty-one men: 8e3rd
aero squadron. three officers and
iis men; SAITH aero squadron. four
officers and ninety-nine men: ss1st
aero squadron, three officers and
los men: S3Sth aero squadron: four
officers and rpa men: S52nd aero
squadron. four officers and 135
men: Third construction company.
air service. four officers and 235
enlisted men: casual medical de-
tachment. four ofilcers and twelve
men. Total dfty offlcers and 1874
men.
These soldiers are the frst to
be returned from Europe rs organ
lied bodies They have been in
Great Britain for some months at
fyinE !aslds. They had finished
training md were about to cross
tho channel and 70 to the front. 1t
Is understood that the war depart
ment had sent plAnes and that any
deficiency was to BE- made up by
the Alltea. These troops were to
play = very important role. had
not the German defsnse collapsed
and forced IN armistice.
At the time the aero units were
put into training In England, the
war department believed the Ger
mans might make mai stand ut
the Rhine. The first army under
General LiEgett had already de-
monstrAted what it could do
against the cnemy's supply depots
and railway centers at long dis-
tances behind the lines 1t was
stated today in connection with the
aero plane squadrons. that It was
the knowledge the Germans had
that the United states WAS inde-
finitely multiplying its air forces
and great naval guns. carrying
thirty-eight miles. which forced
them In large measure to lay down
their arms.
IT was also stated OF the fine
body Of aeroplanist. who are COM
Ing back that they stand = nns
chance. II they 20 desire. to 70 into
the air service Of the regular. army,
WHEN II shall have been re-estab-
lished By congresA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26
SEEK TO PREVENT
LABOR PARALYSIS
Workers Menacing in Their
Attitude Toward Execu-
ton of Mooney.
WASHINGTON Is ACTIVE
Steps Taken to Check Indus.
trial Observation-Disclosures
nation Of Overtime Arouses
Much Discomfort.

Washington. New x.-with
threats Of strikes throughout the
country In protest against the
execution Of Thomas J. Money. dis
eontcnt against the Emergency
Fleet corporation for cutting off
overtime and sunday work and
other labor unrest, Washington to-
day II seeking to check tho Indus
trial nervousness.
Both the department OF labor and
the American Federation of Labor are
doing what they can TO keep the situa-
ton from getting out Of hand. but in
neither quarter is there definite assur-
ance forthcoming that conditions can
be shaped without considerable dis
tnrbance during the readjustme n t
period. The Mooney case is by no
means the least disturbing element,
for the propaganda to call sympathetic
strikes is being pushed with vigor by
the labor organizations of the Pacific
coast. Washington locals today were
asked to vote strikes In protest.
That this cause OF discomfort will
presently be removed by action upon
the part OF CALIFORNIA; governor Ia
the firm belief of leaders here. Frank
Morrison, secretary of the American
Federation of Labor. today pointed out
to cast serious doubt upon MONEYS
guilt now in possession of CALIFORNIA;
governor. he will hardly care to as
sumo the responsibility OF making
new trial impossible by allowing the
convicted man to go to his death. '
II Is Indicated that the course will
probably he that Mooney will be
pardoned that he will then inmedi-
ately be arrested under one of the
several indictments found against him
ANA new trial brought about In this
way,
Meanwhile, Secretary Of Labor Will
son, pending the return OF John a.
Densmore. author ofsthe Mooney report,
sSa<8N ma 40 ~ s.-spusa fhsscmnas
EMpI0yeRs a ~ ntaM~a.
There IL growing disturst among
labor leaders here that the readjust-
ment period is being taken advantage
OF by employers TO force lowering OF
wages This is evidenced by state
ment Issued tonight by Secretary Nor
rison.
Workers Will not accept wage reduc-
4 va. = 49,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26
Rrkefclierx' Mite.

New York. Nov. 25.-John ID.
Rockefeller, ST., and John D. Rookie
feiler, Jr., contributed 100000 to the
fund tonight TO MI the city's quota OF
s35,00o.000. The RockefelIers had
promised to make up any deficit and
when figures were compiled tonight it
was shown that 5000. COOS would be
needed. This was in addition to heavy
subscriptions which they had made
early In thte campaign.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26

New York. November 25.-Theo-
dore N. Vail. president OF the Ameri-
can Telegraph and Telephone COM
pany, will act as personal adviser to
Postmaster General Burleson In his
organization of the wire systems OF
the country under the government. 1t
In announced from the office OF the
postmaster general. Announcement
OF Mr.. Burleson's invitation to Mr..
Vail was made last Saturday and the
acceptance came today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26

Yuma, Ark. Nov. 25.-Pilot Meyer
hon. aviator OF the traEs-continental
airpian~. that landed at Tacna Satur-
day. while attempting to make a flight
from Santa Barbara to Washington. d.
c.. said tonight that he would make a
new start tomorrow. Myerhon y .
u reach Deming, N. H.. the first sene-
duied stop. some time tomorrow. The
machine IL scheduled to fy from Dem
ing to National Capitol by way OF
Peoria Ill.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26

London, Nov. 2s---Admiral Mayo. be-
fore sailing for the United States. on
Che MauretAnia. made the following
4 abatement to Universal service:
ut was the control Of the seas that
enabled this wonderful victory to be
nct.eved. ---4t-is-Insp0 s4iA1e@tc-pey- tco
Algh 4 tribute to Great Britains navy"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26
WithAscendencyof
Radical Power II
Germany " siorI
OF Reconstructed
Fatherland Fade
From Minds OF
Moders res
Bolsheviki. - IS
Accompanying Horrors
Confront the People Oh
Mitteleuropa.

London. Nov. 25.-Yt II learned
on authority late today thas The
allied governments arc constder~a
ing n plan Of making Joint app1f-
cation for extradltlon Of the ox.s
kaiser. Since the former emperor
Is Mt present at Amerongon Chs.
tie. Holland. such appllcation
would he made to the Dutch gov-a
crnment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26
JOINT USE OF POWERS
SAVES TONS OF COAL

Washington, Nov 25-Coal saving
at the rate of 5000 tons a month has
been effected by six power companies
Of Eastern New York through the
operation of plan of joint operation
and the use of water power heretofore
wasted. undertaken at the suggestion
OF the fuel administration.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26
Plan To Return
Workers To Homes
Problem Of Restoring Employees In
War Depc -tincnt Bureaus to Pre-
War Status Being Considered.

Problem Of Restoring Employees In
War Dep:> ~t,ncnt Bureaus to Pre-
War Status Being Considered.
Washington, Nov. 25.--The re-
turn to their homes OF many hum
dreis of war workers in the va
rious bureaus OF the war depart
ment Is being considered by
Secretary OF War Baker.
AT the request OF Mr.. Baker. Off,
GERS in charge OF personnel at the
department met today to formulate
plans to help the men and women
who flocked to Washington and
worked, in many cases, under dis
heartening living conditions. The Of
ficers are to report to Secretary
Baker probably tomorrow. when he
hopes to make an announcement.
1t has been suggested that such
employees as may be thrown out OF
government employment shall be
furloughed with two weeks pay
Whether this can he done will depend
nenf may be diverted 70 such puf'
poses. 1t IL Also question whethci
the two weeks pay of many clerks
from the west would pay their rail
way fare home. II Is. therefore. one
OF the suggestions that the war work
ers be given . railroad rate OF tive
cents a mile. ouch as soldiers enjoy.
The war department has under con,
siderAtfon the number 81 officers .
fnay dispense with to reduce the over.
head charges. Officers who have hat
charge OF matters relating to produc
tion. such as aircraft, munitions, in
spections. 1t was intimated by Mr.
Baker, will be the first discharged
The general theory advanced by Gen
eral March is thai. as the soldiers are
mustered out, the officers OF the re
serve corps go out in equitable pro
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26

w dcIlluS va, NOV. o.
While no comment was forth
coming from the state depart
ment on the situation in Ger
many, officials are beginning III
see in Liebknecht's rise to|
power an ominous parallel ri
thu Russian revolution. Thur
far events Of Germany hay4
kept pace with the happenings
in Russia that preceded ca
Bolshevik regime and al q J
accompanying horrors, Th1
hrs bean the 4.
volt that swept autocr1cy fr6l
the throne, and then the sec|
ond revolution which installe6
radicals in possession Of an|
authority. There the parall6
ceases, for the time being RI
least. The future alone wl1e
tell whether or not the excessee
Of the Russian BolsheviH win
be duplicated by the Spartacus|
group that has assumed con-
troll of affairs in Germany.
Meanwhile in their centsrs
in the probable action to b
taken by that part Of Germany
which is outside Of Berlin, and
not yet infected by the devsL
opments there. Il
The food conditions in ell a
Germany it is revealed by q.
fetal dispatches from abroad
are much better than has be-
pictured by Foreign Secretary
Sof and other leaders in tn
Ebert government. This r.
considered good news by OIL
Gals and diplomats here, Tn
thev believe it will mitaxa&o
AGAINST a posi-
terror" such as
perienced.
May Extend A.A..s.iSs.. !.
No official confirmation waa
obtainable today concerning
the report that the period e.
the a1mistice might b pfuk
longed, but it is admitted f6S1
this may come to pass. Wkd
a stable and recognised nov.
eminent in Germany ard the
consequent disorder IN tn
ranks Of the present GeS1na.
army are the rule United
States might be compelled ~
extend the armistice. e th44
held vigorously to its terms th
action would simply NEAR tl.
slaughter Of thousands Of 0ae
NAV soldiers.
The German revolution II
not expected to interfere With
the peace conference, howeyoxs
it was authoritatively said td
day. AS far as it Is concsrn1
Germany is q frank outsid }. n
The United States and tn =
lies will anree to the terluS
peace and Germany will hSy4
to sign them. M
An official dispatch fro
Bernie today which Is raf
sf6nihcant "A the Hrht a.
Lisbknscht comp d'staA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26
want levi, tor Mayor.

Chicago Nov. 25.-The Chicago De-
mocretic organization today sent "a
delegation TO Washington to petition
Senator James Hamilton Lewis to run
for mayor next spring. Senator Lewis
poiled more than 100000 votes In Cook
county in the recent election and has
proper backing he would run away with
proper backin, he would run away with
the mayoralty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26

New York. Nov. 25.--Thirty million
dollars ts the high mark placed on
the alleged fraud of the Tuxpan Star
Oil company by government officials.
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The evening herald., 1918-03-02
Z ARE CHARGED WITH
PLOTTING TO 'FR|SK'
j. s. OUT OF MONEY
Henry H. Lippert and His Son
Held Under Gold in Chicago for
Conspiring to Defraud Govern
ment Hearing Set March IL.

Chicago March Henry u Ihp-
pert and hls SON Ralph n Lppcrt
who were arrested Iu churges of cone
spirinE Co dofraud the government
ana with whose casc has hcon linked
the nant' OF Brlrndier General Thus.
cruise. a. s. A.. were admitted to hnil
in bonds OF $40 600 each to-day Ar
r5ignment waH set FOR March y and
wEle waiting arrival of surctics. the
elder Lipport discussed the charge.
The wrong construction has been
placed ON my relations with General
cruise and the puartcrmasters dc-
i,urtmcut ne said
~ have handled contracts for army
supplies BOO she noishborbood Of 81
urn 900. out uhuiue' them nu the
husi- Of the lsWcst competitive bidr
rur'urruore. General Cruise haI res
tt.d rom the army when he became
my agent. and he obtained the cor
The evening herald., 1918-03-02
CUUSL WENT CON1RNRN
~ ARMY Rlst.l LATiONS

Washington. March Absolute
prohibition against any retired army
coz navy officer accepting civil ems
plolmcut which might connect him 900
amy way with government contracts.
may result from bringiug he name
of Major General Thomas Druse Tor.
metly disbursing officer of the guar.
terr,astcr corp.,sinto the Investigation
uf The affairs Of Henry a. Lippert %
chicago manufacturers agent, whose
offices worc raided yesterday hS go'
erumcut agents.
General Cruse called at the war de-
pattmcnt today To- see Assistant Secre-
ur Crowell. hut tho purpose uf his
,lsu Was not disclosed
- tar as could be- learned here, any
cunhcrtion General cruise may haN"
had with Liprert WIS subsequent 'o
his rri ring FROM the army.
General Cruise had no connection
With the awarding ui ARMY contracts
Tor long time prior ,o his retire
mcut As Distributing officer hi-
FUNSTON WAS uhiy 10 pay bhls.
The Incident served to ronrW d.scu -
sion among army ofncrra ~ the eth
jos ut retired officers taking outside
employment that would hring their
friendship with former service "ss'-
ciate.s to bear on contract awards.
The evening herald., 1918-03-02

sent pf tho nudge odvocItr general
a. b"comr our Washington agent Itc
dtu ruthiug u uur interest and had
mo- opportunity to do anything until
he had retired from the uuurtcim1H.
trrs department viii prove at the
proper time. chat oar relations have
been entirely honorable
The IApperts were arrested after
their officers had boon rlldcd Dos
United states mar-haIE ON e search
warrant
After listing the long series of let
ters ana documents probably close
To- two thousand iu an the federal
search warrant charges that certain
felonio4 have been committed against
tho United States that is to SAY. the
felony group Henry n Lippert and
Ralph - lippert OF niding and ahet-
ting Thomas cruise briEadici general
4. $ A.. Co commit the offrnso Of re-
,clyiug and agreeing to receive com
pcusstiuu fur services rendered. and
Coo nr rendered. Dy him iu relation tn
a contract iu which the United States
was a party
The evening herald., 1918-03-02
OFFICIAL PROBE OF
SHOOTING ACROSS RIO
GRANDE BEING MADE

Iuarcz MoNico. March An off
cial investigation was being made here
today of the shooting across the rNer
into ~ puso hy ARMED MvNlpaus on
the Mexican slide of thr river near the
dnternatlounl bridge Est night u
wac announced at military he"dqu"i
ters that tho shooting Nt~ ur"haHlN
done by drunken civilians Who w'i"
attempting tu divert attention wi''
their companions -muggied sugar
ncross at another point on tho river
A. far as could hc learned here i"-
day. nu ono was hit hN tbc bullets lr'd
hv American soldiers when they roe
turned the fire from the MrNicau pauE
Of the river Trops we're rushed i'
tho river hank hy Major Gomez I's.r
90 prevent further shooting and ''
arrest those guilty of starting mo
suipiug
The evening herald., 1918-03-02
roc NTIoN on I1iNNIIS
SpSt ..NGNT pE MYSTERY

MtsuipEton Mare, ~" stat"
department to-day still was without
direct udyices from Ambassador
Frauci. regarding his departure from
Pctrorral or his arrival az Nol"gdn
Thursday in company with other min
listers
American Consul Trcdwell 80 Pet
rupiud boa dispatch dated February
% and received today. told Of the
sending of train from Pcrograd
bearing the staffs ~ the American.
Japanese and Chinese missions. Ht
said 10 had been planned 20 follow il
with another train hearing American
Ambassador Francis ant the other
diplomats Although his dispatch
added that hc intended To- remain in
Petrurrid his own arrival 80 Noiugda
Thursday huf since been announced.
ON tine first train sent from rrtroh rad
to Nnlugdi there scrc ffty three
Americans. forty Japanese and thirty
two chinese. CONSUL TredWeu re
ported
The evening herald., 1918-03-02
Members OF l. w. w. or Other Or
ganizations Advocating Sab
otage or 0tner Violence Against
Government to be Deported.
NORTHWESTERN LABOR
TROUBLES ARE CAUSE
Demand Is Made for the Intern.
ment of 5000 in Pacific North
west, Where U. S. War Program
Is Being Interfered With.

Washington. March 80 order o.
depurt AN alien members ot tho g. ".
". ur any other organization adN"'a At
IHg sabotage or other violence against
The government was urdDrcd t1lt los
tho department uf latuI Spccin, ~
vrstlgation was ordered Iutu the T. W..
w gathering about seattle, WASH In
a response To a demand for tho whole
ssllc intcrumvut uf SOME thrc, thDu-
sand J. ". w.. Boo tAe rayt., north
west, Secretary Wilson ordered that
any alien advocating sabotage 90 'n-
grch4 uc depol TED cyou tbuus1 hr may
have committed no overt rot lie
rul'd however 'hst 'nr,e n.'u,',-rsH.y
iu the J. ". " would not b" grant, 1
fur deportation.
An order was issued by the 7. rvlVy
20 Immigration ofti,cI Jt S'atua Go
proceed al once 100 a,curduuss ~ %
The following ruling
u That We viii not arrest. deru1
or dcport amy alien -lmply Tor join
ing the ! ". W
eco That We viii arrest ana a,ta,u
tuuI Wc can dcport. ems bl''u
whether member of the l. W " ur
not, who Is found advocating ur teach.
ing the unlawful destruction ul pt"p-
,vty OF advocating ur teaching anarchy
ur the overthrow by ior,c ur NIu."E r
uf the government of the lpitrd
states ur ot al fufns ui aN. ". Tho
assassination ut public officials "l
who Is iu other manner Auni.,l tp de-
purtation uulrr he Immigration laws.
even though be- maS not c"wwf any
The evening herald., 1918-03-02
FARMER WHO ALLOWED
WHEAT TO ROT TO BE
PROSECUTED BY U. s.

Lincoln Mob March. louts Fell
Wock wealthy farmer Of Beatrice
Nebraska. re.cnth hruugh before IN"
Nehra skt state council of defense 20
explain why he is -nld Co have allaWed
several thnusind bushels of wheat 90
60 90 ruin on one of kls farms In Ian
caster county This state. w,ll Dee pros
Ocutcd under fedora. mw. according
to statement made here to-day hy
nitrd states District Attorney T. :.
Allen Action would be started in the
case probably next week, MI Allen
said Decision 90 prosecute Mr Allen
.tid Was reached following re- meeung
with the state defense council.
The evening herald., 1918-03-02
MRS. LEEDS, WHO OUGHT
TO KNOW, SAYS REPORT
OF MARRIAGE is FALSE

Paris FRIDAY March Mrs. Wm.
r. Leeds who now is In MoutereauN.
Switzerland has authorized AN abso-
lutte denial of reports Of her marriage
Ia Prince Christopher of Greece,
.ouurrst brother of Constantine, the
depnscd king Mrs Leeds states thtt
she hys uo intention of heing married
to Prince Christopher
Tho pally sketch ot London said
last month that Mrs. Lceos had been
married tr the prince She is the
widow Of one of the leaders of the
Tin plnte Industry of America from
whom she inherited about fli.ooo.ooo.
she is the daughter Of the latc VIM.
C. STUART Of cleveland
The evening herald., 1918-03-02
HEY, YOU HUSBANDS
DO NOT KISS WHEY
If SHE'S UNWILLING

Newark. y. D.. March 2.--.IOhn
Mcdonald. oT Mont Clair. stands
convicted today of assault ana hat
terry for kissing his wife nv for0r.
"No husband has legal right
Ia Kiss his wife ny force" I'ro-A'-
cutor Mot tcld tlc jury which
tried Mcdonald. "Tlmt act, I as
sure you, j. purr assault aud bat
tcrN In The cNr- of the Raw"
Mcdonald, II wa alleged. furci-
his ohtninrd the kiss after his
wife had rVgusrd to make up. The
iuil con, icicd him ~ fifteen min
ui'-. ScuhVnCc Was deferred,
The evening herald., 1918-03-02

Every body. senator Williams uld
was asking for an increase in wages
"ou account uf the war
Even In tr, CLOAK rooms stid hr
"I' is being whispered that senators
aud congressman ought to have more
pay.
rrio. uvlnF WAS oppofed hy the
Mississippi -cua'pr WFo declared
",uu can u" more riN prices than you
can mofrrttr the warmth OF the sun
hy Legislative drCrrc
70 the price were too low it stifled
production o., said. "whilr n IL were
tuu high n bred speculation
The thing Co do to win this Nuu,'
be- continued. "is 90 pur more guns
and more men in Frunpr and Just ss
WoIi trained t. We can get them.
After worc debate Stuatur owen.
democrat. of oklahoma. introduced t
resolution providing that mo- more De-
hor. skilled 100 farming shall be- with
drawn from the farms. this year