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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
LOSE 2-CENT FIGHT
supreme Court uphoids legality OF
Nutc Law OF state OF
Illinois
iEy \ sociatsd rress.
IIN,,TD\ .lauiI,rN

NHll'Nfl'pN. january IL he
Illinois Central Railroad and twenty
eight other roads. by an opinion of the
Supreme Court to-day. lost their fight
to have tho Illinois 2-cent passenger
fare law set aside.
Federal dccrces dismissine proceed
inSS instituted by the Illinois Central
to restrain the illinois public utilities
commission from placing into effect tho
"-ccnt rate were sustained.
The court also affirmed lower court
opinions which held that the Interstate
Commerce Commission exceeded lie, au-
th"rity in issuing an order which
brought about the suspension OF the
"-ccnt rate liked by Law and the sub
stitution Of rate not exceeding "a
cents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
TEN OFFICERS SHOT
Claimed They Were Guilty OF Plotting
TO EIlI Mexican General
Alfredo Noro.
fRy A.sncia,ed l,re..

army officers. including General Leo :
cadio PARA, out of forty-five arrested
in connection with a plot 10 Kill Gen
cral Alfredo Novo. commander of tho
military district in the State of Mexico,
anu .tuGustin MILAN, Governor of tha I
state. were executed to-day at Toluca
the state capital. about forty miles
from this city.
The plot was discovered last Thurs
da%, and involved the lootins of To-
luca
Summary urts-Inartial preceded the
imposition OF the death penalty. The
remainder of the forty-iivc men ac-
cuScd were released.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15

In trust for him. aprc1red rs hi. own
counsel. tie told the court that. In
asmuch ms he had no roptrol over
his New York property. he WIS un-
able I" give the required bond Of
$6o.si0 to perfect nm appeal.
Efforts or other lawyers to get
possession OF ChaIoncr's Virginia
property. including his home, "Mcr-
ric Mills" IN being held up by coun-
sci for the University Of Virginia,
{" whom ChnlUncr some tlmc nEo
decided nenriy NIL his property i'm
this State.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
ORDERS FOOD LICENSES
President Wilson Issues Proclamation
A0ccting Dealers, Manufacturers,
Fishermen and Gamers.

WASHINGTON. January l4.-rrcs-
iCcnt Wilson issued proclamation to-
night placing under license all dealers
in feeds and malt. saltwater fisher
men, Gamers, manufacturers of tomato
wheat and ryc products and other food
commodities" They arc required to
obtain their permits by February 10
or go out Of business.
Applications must be made to the
food administrations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
TAKE OFF KAISER'S NAME
Trustees OF University OF Pennsylvania
Wipe 1t From Honor
Roll,

rlilLhpELPfIIA. PA. January H.
Tlic names OF tho Kaiser and Count
Won Ecrnstorff, former German ambas-
S3dor TO the United States. were or.
dcrcd removed from the honor roll OF
the University OF Pennsylvania ny the
trustees TO day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
Kentucky in Dry Column

FRANKFORT Ky. January H.
Both houses Of the Kentucky General
Assembly to-day ratified the proposed
prohibition amendment to the Federal
Constitution.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
RUSSELL DEFENDS
PEOPLE OF RUSSIA
Member Of American Mission
Addresses Large Audience
at City Auditorium.
LAST STAND OF AUTOCRACY
Says Russians Arc Emerging
From Darkness as Rapidly
as Could Be Expected

Warning America. defending Russia,
oplosiHinE France. Dr. Charles Edward
Russell. member Of tho American mis-.
lion TO Russia. last night thrilled the
hearts Of 1000 Americans assembled in
the City Auditorium to hear his ad-
dress and 10 do honor to the distin-
Sushed guests o; the state here from
France 10 present TO tho Common
wealth the sword OF the gallant To-
iignac.
pr. Russclrs speech was mainly in
defense Of tho Russians. vino. hc said.
we're emerging from tho darkness of
oppression as rapidly as could be cx-
TO do their part In the struggle for
democracy. His address was preceded
by ono by Marquis dc Polisnac and one
by Marquis dc Courtivron. the former
a member of the French mission TO the
United States. the latter IL captain in
the French army and a soninlaw Of
the Prince dc PoliEnac who fought for
the Confedcracy.
Or. Russell and the French guests
entered tho hall while the band played
The Marscilla isc," which was merged
into The Star-SpanSlcd Banner" when
the party reached the center of the
stage. About the party were grouped
State and municipal officers and mem
bers OF the General Assembly. All
stood silent while the national airs
were: Dlavcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
ONE Man CONTROL OF
SUPPLIES IS ADVOCATED
Daniel T.. Willard and Bernard VI.
Baruch Approve Plan
During Inquiry.
ASK CENTRALIZED AUTHORITY
Director Clifford, Of Council OF Ma
tionaI Defense, to Appear Tuesday
and Testify on Same Subject and
Proposed Legislation.
[Rv Asaoriatcd Preas |

WA SHINC; TON, January I4.-Onc-
man control of all war supplies in the
United states was advocated to-day
before the Senate Military Committee
ly Daniel T.. Willard. chairman OF the
war industries board and Bernard NJ.
Earuch. head of the boards new mate
rial division.
Both favored creating what virtually
would bc muntion administration
with fun power. directly responsible TO
1nd securing his authority from the
President. but not a member OF tho
cabinet. TO control procurement and dis
tributlon of war supplies. including
those for the army, the navy. ship
LuildinG and tho allies.
Neither Mir. Willard nor Mr.. Baruch
. favored a separate department Of muni-
tions with Cabinet officer at its head,
tho plan proposed By Senator Cham
berlain. chairman of the committee, and
opposed by both President Wilson and
Secretary Baker. Mr. Willard Endorsed
tic War Department and government
supply purchasing reorganization plan
submitted last week by Secretary
, Baker. though lie said. it does not go
Ear enough in ccntraliHiuS authority
and is weak in reliance upon voluntary
CO. -opcration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
tENTiiAI.IZING AUTHORITY
HELD As BEST METHOD

Mr.. Earuch favored even moro highly
centralized authority over munitions in
an individual. advocating a plan broader
than that employed in England. lie
frankly disagreed with Secretary Bakcr
regarding the reorganization proposed
by the latter, and insisted that indi-
vidual control is essential.
In details only did Mr.. Willard and
Mr. Baruch differ. Their argument for
cuc-man direction apparently made a
profound impression on tho COMMITTEES.
TO morrow the committee will hear
Director Clifford. OF the Council of Ma
,ional Defense on the same subject, and
Will proceed very soon TO consider leg
islation. To-dsy's testimony apparently
strengthened determination OF commit"
tee members To recommend legislation
for a change. despite tho unfaTorapie
attitude OF tho President.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
PRIORITY ORDERS
ON COAL AND FOOD
Blizzard Gripping Transporta-
tion Causes Change Being
Made in Rules.
118 SHIPS AWAITING FUEL
"Frcight- Moving Week" Ilas In
auspicious Opening Because
Of Storm Damage.
118 SHIPS AWAITING FUEL

WASIINGToN. January ll-Iutcr-
ference with railroad transportation
by the blizzard lcd Dircctor-Gcncral
McAdoo tonight TO establish limited
priority orders on coal and food for
New York and vicinity. giving tho nrst
Gently Cancelled all formal priority.
For tho Middle West. whore mos,
freight and passenger traffic WAS still
held up today by rigid weather and
Gocp snow. Mr.. McAdoo issued no pri.
GRITTY orders. but railroad inauagcncnts
received instructions TO move coal and
food ahead OF all other shipments and
to do their utmost to clear the snow
from main travel routes.
Action on tho New York situation
was taken on advice OF y. II. smith
assistant director. in charge of Eastern
lines. who reported that lis ships were
held in New York harbor awaiting
bunker coal. and that transatlantic
freight movements were suffering TO
that extent. Accordingly. Air. McAdoo
ordered preference of movement as fol-
lows:
First. coal for domestic use and vital
public utilities.
Second, food.
Third. coal tor bunkerinE the ships
in New York harbor which arc loaded
for American armies abroad and for the
allies
As soon as normal weather is re-
stored the priority order will he with
drawn. Although Mr.. Smith recon-
mendcd tho preference for domestic
coal even a; tho risk OF shutting down
Industries for a few days, MIR. McAdoo
expressed the hope that it Will not
materially affect Industrial activity"
'rhs appears TO be the shortest cut
20 restoration Of. normal conditions"
nc said. 1t is hoped. therefore. that
everybody will o-opcra;c by submit
ting US chcerfully as possible TO the
temporary inconvcnicnces the plan may
OCCASION. in order that it may be made
in the highest degree effective, and that
prompt relief may be brought about"
AS rcsui; Of tho almost complete
tic-up of traffic in tho Middle West. a
multitude of requests for priority for
many commodities poured in upon the
railroad administration to day. hut all
were refused until Mr.. smith tclc-
S5aphcd his urgent recommends ions
for tho New l'ork situation Officials
explained that, with this exception. the
transportation ,itua tion can best he
cleared UP ty letting railroads mov"
what they can Of the whole bulk Of
freight accommodating as result Of the
storm.
Freight moving week." opened to-
day under rather inauspicious circum-
stances. with drayaSc and unloading
facilities at terminals occupied with
other tasks made necessary by the
storm. bu; the rising temperatures over
tho country gave officials hone that the
latter days of the week would be open
for 2 great freight clearance movement
to release cars.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
ARRANGES rI.AN FOR QUICK
CLEARANCE OF L. -. GHElGH'

Edward w. Chambers, general traffic
director of the railroad adm istrat ton.
to-day took up the question OF CO.
oriinatinS government shipments. and
arranged a plan for clearance through
the railroad administration OF all spe
cial requests fer hurry movements for
the army or navy. shipping board. fuel
and food administrations or other
branches OF tho government
In his report to tho dircctor-S general.
Mr.. Smith said only twenty ships
had been supplied with coal in the last
twenty four hours.
Between Pittsburgh Buffalo, Chi
cago and st. Louis" said Mr.. Smith,
in his report on storm conditions.
''thero has been practically no freight
movement for twcnty-four hours. Prac-
tically the only passenger movements
have been those incident to getting
stalled passenger trains into terminals
SNOW has drifted very heavily
packing in cars on sidctracks and in
yards. and it will take considerable
time and much effort to &C. them loose
Temperatures carly to-day at pitts-
bursh and Buffalo were still zero. with
extremely high winds. West of there
wiso moderated in New York and at
other points cast.
Tho Nry low temperature, with
snow and high winds has produced
Il Comhna tion which is said to bc
worse than anything in the history Of
the railroads in the Central Wcet.
FREIGIIT HELD IN YARDS
10y DEEI' SNOW DRIFTS
Little freight. if any. castbound
from Chicago and st. Louis. moved
today on account of conditions in
yards. Efforts are being made to place
coal 10 relieve tho fuel situation in
Central Western cities. Everything j..
hcinS done with the help and power
available To restore service at tho car
iicst poSsilsc moment.
"Heliovc VIC should devote our at
tcn,i"u to keeping people warm. NOV
inI 'u"l and coaiing ships in the har-
b"r. even If manufacturing industrc.
close down for tcW days until the
effect Of this storm can be cleared away
and working room afforded"
Good progress in the movement of
coal in aud about Chicago was re-
ported 1. tho dircctur-scneral by II.
II. Ashton, vicc-prcsident Of tho Chi
cnso and Northwestern. whom Mr..
Continued on Fourth PngeD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
COLORS or ALLIES
DECORATE AUDITORIUM

Nearly every scat in the auditorium
was nlied. with here and there sol
Gier's uniform standing ont among the
walls the Tricolor OF France, blending
with tho cnblems of Great Britain, Bel
GUM, italy. Serbia. tho United States
and the Confedcracy. Ruttcrcd Il well
come TO the parry.
Az the last note of The Star-Spanslcd
Banner died out tumultuous applause
shook the building. Then Senator Ad-
olson, chairman OF the mmttcc ap-
pointed 10 entertain the guests, pre-
sented Mayor George .AiESiic. Mayor
.,inslic first paid tribute TO the noble
Freuchman who fought for the Con-
icdo-acy and thsn introduced his kins-
man. the Marquis dc PoliGnac. As a
tormcr soldier OF France who IVES here
TO assist in the coordination OF tho
efforts of the Two republics.
Marquis &C loligrac spoke Of the
great night France was wasi in, against
German aggression. The keynote of
his address was confidcncc--coniidcnc cncc
IN his country's ability to Mold the
Han 1t bay until the millions of Amer
ica arc ready and prepared 10 enter
lu< ions b. tho press TO the exhausted
condition of France were entirely err
roncors. and that she was better pre-
pared to tight now than NJ any tim 9
since the war began.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
TROTE<H EMt:NGEs VICTOR FROM
SECOND ROUND OF BATTLE

once during the negotiations ;hc io+
ahcVik Foreign Minister scored against
the combined efforts Of tho trained
diplomats opposing him They had
evolved a shrcwd plan for splitting tho
other side by making Trotzky acknowI-
cGEc that the Russian and Ukraiuian
delegations were two distinct separate
bodies to DO dealt with separately.
CONTINUED on Fourth PascD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
~ AUTOCRACY WINS.
..LL ELSE u LOST

lie said that what Russia nccdcd d
was patience and sympathy. not un-
kind criticism. Russia is all right
on the inside; she has the true spirit
OF democracy and can BE- trusted to
do the right thing, he said. "Thc Eol-
shevik Is poor old dreamer. who
thinks he secs the New Jcrusd lem de-
sccndinS upon the earth and within
his Grasp- he wants TO rcarranyc th-
world 80 that all is workers will have
Il part in the blessings he thinks he
will bring TO humanity"
TOO much should not be expect cd
OF Russia so early in it, new life. Or.
Russell warned. 1t has Just Won in.
dependence after centuries Of opprcs
sion--it cannot he ccnsurcd for no.
knowing how best to Use its iibcr',--
he ADDED.
This war. said nr. Russell is not
struggle between nations or races.
1T Is the last final struggle bstwc"n
principlcs--a struggle Lctwccr the
right of man and tho right OF kings.
IT autocracy wins, all else is lost. The
liberties purchased with human blood
VIII be no more. and might will "ulo
the world"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-15
NO REASON TO EXpECT
ANYTHING nLT NILrUnN

Marquis &c Courtivron followed his
countryman. lie is tho sole survivor
of the stan OF brigade which fought
thrice been decorated for bravery. lIc
told of the unpreparcdness of France
when Tie German hordes swarmed
down through Belgium over Northern
France and threatened 10 take Paris
itself. Then, he said, il was one re :
treat after another, until the heroic
Joitrc turned upon the invaders at the
Marnc. From that time on, he said.
Frcnchmen had shown in every battle
that thcy were superior to the Ger
mans. Now. with every industry or
sanized for war, with every workma n.
as we'll as every soldier. doing his bit,
he could see no reason to expect any
thing but victory.
DR.. Russell warned his hearers to
awaken to a full realization of tho
danger that faces them. lie said thu: +
lie knew of many things that would
startlc them, but that his lips were
sealed. He pictured the disaster that
would follow peace agreement be :
tween Russia and Germany. releasing.
as it would. 100000 German prisoners
and seven army corps to be used
against France. He did not believe.
however, that the Russians would ma :
ii separate peace, because he WAS sure
the Kaiser would not agree to Rus
sian demands that no territory he an
ncXci
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
w. S. S. MEETING

This friday afternoon at two o'clock the people of
Sprngdale school district will assemble at the Auditorium
response the request of President Wilson devote
such time may be necessary subcrbe quota of
War Saving Stamps The people in the rural districts will
assemble the same hour in their respective school build
ngs The business houses of Sprngdale will all be closed
from two o'clock until $780, and the hour and half will be
devoted to the service of country 1t is the solemn
duty of every citizen attend this meeting and # you
not there and do subscribe for your portion of War
Savings Stamps the Government is going to want to know
WHY Let there be no slackers.
The mass meeting at the Auditorium Sunday evening
called in the interests of the War Savings Stamp drive
was we'll attended demonstrating that the people of this
community are alive the Importance of the matter At
the conclusion of the program subscriptions called
for and the responses fairly good The twenty reg
strants from Madison County invited to be present
at the meeting and occupied seat of honor in front.
They were introduced the audience by Dr. R. T. Phillips
and given the Chautauqua salute.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
WORK OR FIGHT
LAW EXPLAINED
Clerks. Both in Wholesale and Retail
Stores, Will Have to Seek Other
Employment or Fight.

Washington, June Illustrations
to draft boards were issued today by
Provost Marshal General Crowder, ex-
planning and simplifying the work or
fight order which after July /, all men
Of draft age regardless Of their class
ification, must engage in employment
held to be productive or join the ar
my.
The boards are directed to use com
mon sense in considering withdrawal
of deferred classification privileges,
and to aid registrants in making nee
essary changes in employment by
furnishing lists of those summoned
for examination to the United States
employment service.
when it has been determined that
a person in deferred classification is
an idler or is engaged in non-produc-
tive employment" the instructions
say, "the classification and order num-
Der of such person will be withdrawn
and he will Immediately be INDICTED
into the military service.
"The regulations further provide
sons engaged in the service of food
and drink or either in public places,
including hotels and social clubs, are
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
WAS PROMINENT
CONFEDERATE
Veteran Who Was Buried at Public
Expense Was Once Prominent in
This Section.

Berryville, Ark, June 24.-James
w. Cooper, who recently d'ed a pacper
at Kingston, Madison County, has
been identified as former major III
the Confederate army. Cooper at one
time was man Of considerable wealth
and means. For many years he oper-
ated saw mills around Eureka Springs.
He also became prominent in politics.
He was highly educated and grad
uate of Virginia military institute.
He made brilliant record in the
Civil war.
About month ago he appeared at
Kingston, carefully eoncealing his
identity despite his forlorn condition.
A public subscription was taken
among the citizens of Kingston to
bury him. Not until after his burial
did his identity become known. IL
was understood that he has a brother
and brother. in-law in Washington, but
that he had not communicated with
them for many years. Major Cooper
was about 10 years of age and former
ly lived in Little Rock
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
Forty-Nine Called For July.

Fayetteville. June 24-Washington
county will furnish forty nine seiee-
tives urder four draft calls for july
which were announced Saturday. A
call made for negroes does not affect
this county.
The calls, all of them for white men
qualified for general service, are as
follows:
Fifteen men to Camp Shelby, Mis-
sissippi, on or after July 3.
Five men to Mississippi Agrieultur-
al College for technical training, or
or after July Is.
-Four men to Tulane University foi
technical training on or after July 10
Twenty-Five men to Camp Pike OF
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
The Presidents Appeal
UanA,0u Ih<z1I

i appeal to all who now own either Liberty Bonds or
War Savings Stamps to continue to practice economy and
thrift and to appeal to all who do not own Government
securities to do likewise and purchase them to the ex-
tent OF their means. The who buys Government
securities transfers the purchasing power of his money
to the United States Government until after this war and
to that degree does buy in competition with the
Government.
ITO practice thrift in peace-rdmes is virtue and
brings great benefits to the individual To practice thrift
in war time is patriotic duty and necessity there
fore urge people pledge themselves to the practice
of thrift and to invest all they save Liberty Bonds and
War Savings Stamps
Woodrow Wilson,"
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1918-06-28
ALL IN READINESS
FOR CELEBRATION
Red Cross Celebration Will Re One
TO BE Remembered.-Som
Doing From Start to Finish.

Arrangements are being completed
for the Red Cross Fourth of July
Celebration next Thursday, and as
the circus posters put it the celebra-
ton will be bigger, better and grand
er than ever before" Last year no cell
ebration was held here which was
thing unprecedented in the history
of Springdale, but the omission will
be more than made up by the celeora-
ton TO be staged by the Req Cross.
Two excellent speakers have been
secured for morning and afternoon
addresses, being Hon. Hugh A. Dins-
more and Rev. Ashley Chapel, both
of Fayetteville. Rev. Chapel spoke
here recently at the opening of the
Red Cross drive and made most
favorable impression on his hearers.
Col. Dinsmore needs no introduction
to Springdale people, and the Red
Cross is to be congratulated on secur-
ing him for the morning address.
There will be noticeable absence
of fireworks and noise and mere su-
perficial evidences of patriotism and
the day will be marked by a solemnity
and a sacredness heretofore unknown
to Fourth of July celebrations, for
there will be fathers and mothers
there whose sons are now on the
battle line offering everything even
their life for the preservation of the
independence which we c,lehrate. and
the patriotism of these fathers and
mothers will be of deeper and truer
kind than was possible to have been
exhibited in celebrations past.
A number of neighboring towns
will take part in the celebration,
among them being the children of
Tontitown, who will represent in the
floral parade Italy's national flower,
the rose, and children from Elm
Springs who will represent the lily
the national flower of France.
The street between the park and
the Auditorium will be roped off and
no vehicles allowed on it, thereby do
ing away with the possibility of an
accident caused by the ever moving
stream of vehicles on that street and
the crowds which cross and recross it
during the day. Following is the
program of the celebration for the
entire day:
Music by Liberty Band
900 to 1000 a. m. Parade.
Song-"America.
1000 to 1890 a. m. Song by Red
Cross Girls.
1920 to 1870 a m. Reading of
the Declaration of independence, by
Mayor Smyer.
HOO a. m. to 1900 m. Speech by
Hon. Hugh A. Dinsmore.
1900 m. Dinner.
100 to 80 p. m. Music by Liber-
ty Band.
1870 to 2:15 p. m. Speech by Rev.
Chapel. of Fayetteville.
2:15 to 2:30 p. m. Flag Dance by
Elizabeth Crutcher.
2:30 to 2:45 p. m. Music by Band.
2:45 to 400 p. m. Play at Audi
torium, Joan of Arc"
400 to 600 p. m. Races, contests,
music
s:l5 p. m. Play at Auditorium.