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The Irish standard., 1919-02-15
MEMORIAL MASS FOR MAINE.

Following an annual custom, which
he instituted at the first memorial az
erc1ses In Washington I'm honor of the
victims Of the Maine, which was blown
up In Havana Harbor on the night Of
February Is, 1898, the Rev. Eugene
Hannah, rector of st. Martins church.
Washington, VIII celebrate q Memorial
MASS on that day, which will be at
tended by soldiers, sailors and marines
stationed in and around the CITY.
The Irish standard., 1919-02-15

The Papal Delegate at Warsaw,
Mons. Rats, has made representa-
tions to Rome regarding the situation
at Wilma and vicinity, asking the in
tervention of the allies and protec-
tion against the Bolshevih In Lithu-
ania, where there are Polish Roman
Catholics.
The Irish standard., 1919-02-15
s. Clements Parish
Fdi1ity State Bank
ali1 Central Avenue
Yon NeiRhboehood Bank''
1maoee IN An tn Branches
Opsa Saedays md 500 Pay Davs
6 70 8 p. n.
COURTS TRIED $4,000 MEN,

COURTS TRIED $4,000 MEN.
The fact that there were more than
$4,000 court-martial trials of Amer.
tcan soldiers during the war was dis-
closed by Secretary Baker in letter
to the Senate last week. OF this mum.
Der $4,000 cases were heard by genef.
al court-martial and about 35O, 900 by
special or summary courts, the Of
fenses being Of a minor nature.
Complaints of the infliction of pun
ishments ranging from 10 years to life
imprisonment for minor offenses, all
have to do with general court-martial
cases, rather than those which were
heard by the lesser courts.
The Irish standard., 1919-02-15
Takes Patent Medicine. pj

Takes Patent Medicine, Dies.
A coroner's inquest has been ordered
into the death Of Hugh Mcmahon,
sixty, Of st. Louis, who died follow
ing the taking Of dose Of patent
cough medicine.
The Irish standard., 1919-02-15

By granting the Irish Convention.
England admitted Ireland's right to
"self-determination."
The Irish standard., 1919-02-15

The Rev. DR.. Othmar of the Minor
Conventual Franciscans of Rens-
selaer, N. Y, has been appointed Eng
lish Confessor in St, Peters. Rome.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
ASK SOUTHERN GOVERNORS
TO INTERFERE WITH STRIKE
Com ission Merchants Send Ont An
penl Following WnlkOut OF Vcge-
table Carriers.
nv Associated Press.l

NEW YORK. June 25.--The Governors
OF North Carolina. Virginia. Maryland.
Delaware and California were asked
today in kilograms from the commits
sion merchants whose nroduce is rot
ting on tho piers because Of the strike
Of market teamsters. porters and chauf-
feurS to request Governor Smith OF
New York TO intercede on the ground
that the farmers In those States will
suffer great financial injury IL the
strike continues.
The situation today became so acute
that representative OF the Depart
ment Of Labor. arrived in the city to
aid in the settlement OF the strike.
The walkout Monday has seriously
diminished tho city's supply OF fresh
vegetables and fruits and today New
York was virtually without some OF
these commodities The only break in
tho embargo today was the arrival OF
ship with 700 barrels OF potatoes.
Business at the markets handling green
vegetables and fruits was at stand
still,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
SENATE APPROVES BILL
MAKING ARMY INCREASE
Appropriation Carries Sum of $685.
100000 and Provides 100000
Enlisted Men.
NAVY NEEDS CONSIDERED NEWT
Provision Stipulatcs That Not Moro
Than S1,O00,0OO Be Spent for Pur-
chasing 1,500 Acres of Land Near
Wright Aviation Field.
NAVY NEEDS CONSIDERED NEXT
LRv Associated press1

WASHINGTON, June 25.-The army
appropriation bill. carrying ssss.O0o, :
ooo' and providing for an average armv
OF $4,000 men next year. an increase
over the House bill OF s171.Ooo. 900 In
nunas and 100000 in personnel, was
ou1 roll call and sent to conference.
Bef3re passage of the bill Senator
fail. Republican. of New Mexico. with
drew his amendment to declare the
war with Germany and Austria at an
enc; explaining that he expected action
WITHIN ,v,,n day or two on his joint reso-
Germany. now before the Foreign Re-
latlons Committee.
The Senate. following disposalsof the
army measure. began consideration of
the annual naval ava appropriation bill,
s4S,ooOooo over the House bill. Pas
sired, and leaders, in their efforts to
enact all appropriation bills needed by
!nlKX o1o !. plan p6a then to rush through the
Final vote on the army bill was de-
layed temporarily today by. protracted d
aissussion of oi the peace treaty and
Senator Borah. Republican. of Idaho,
opposed the increase OF the army for
1920 from 100000 to 100000, but with,
the 100000 plan. which is estimated to
give pay and subsistence for $4,000
men in the army after next September,
cipal items OF the army bill are s215,
SS5.O0O for army pay. $523.991, 900 for
subsistence and transportation. S5+,-
100000 for aviation. an increase Of
about s30,00O.000 over the House ap-
propriation: Sl2.215,0o0 for the Ma
tional Guard, Si9.o0O,0OO for ordnance
and 45,000.000 for storage and ship
ping facilities.
The Senate reduced from s3.62O.OOO
to s2.660,oo0 the appropriation for the
purchase of the Dayton Wright avia-
tiOn field at DAYTON, Ohio, under an
amendment by Senator Lenroot, Wis
consin. which also stipulates that not
more than $1.000.000 shall be spent In
acquiring 1900 additional acres of land
adjoining the Wright field. after APP
praisement and recommendation by an
Amy board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
ORDER FOR VOLUNTEER
RECRUITS FOR SERVICE
IN FRANCE IS CANCELLED
Permission for Wires and Child.
rem TO Visit Soldiers Also
Withdrawn.
(By Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON, June 25-Orer of
service to Europe TO recruits obtained
under volunteer enlistment will be
withdrawn under orders prepared by
the War Department. The policy Of
sending regular officers overseas to re-
l;eye those in the American expedi-
This action was said today to have
resulted from the improved situation
In Europe growing out of the immi-
nent signing of the peace treaty.
In the orders officers here foresaw
an early return of all troops now
abroad excepting a comparatively
small american contribution to the
army OF occupation.
Secretary Baker said today he had
not been advised from Paris as to the
size OF the American army which is TO
oe maintained for the time being in
Germany: The fact that the Fourth
and Fifth divisions of regulars were
definitely slated for return i'm June.
until tho crisis of last week caused
the cancellation of these plans, is
cited here as evidence that the Amer
iean FORCES will not be larger than
three divisions, or about 100000 men.
Al me same time notice was given of
the withdrawal of permission for wives
and children OF officers and eniisted
men TO go abroad. This was necessi-
taled; the department said by the fact
ihat IL Will be impossible to saw which
lnuiViduai soldiers will be kent over.
seas until the composition of the army
vi occupation Is determined
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
TRIES TO BREAK DOWN
DENIAL OF DIR. W7LKZNS
IN TRIAL FOR MURDER
STATE CrOSs-E.eanlines NeU York
Physician Charged With
Killing Wife.
TRy AssocIatod prass1

, ,MlNEoLA; \. Y, June 25.-Dis,rict
Attorney Charles r. Weeks resumed
Gross; S,,9;,s; examination Of DR.. Walter Keene
Nk!ns in supreme court here today
IN an EFFORT 10 break down the direct
testimony of the physician in denying
the states claim that he murdered his
wife. Julia, Or. Wilkins was subjected
20 srueiing examination regarding
his domestic relations.
-. Under cross-examination today DR.
wilkins testified that. during the time
mat @ elapsed between the attack upon
Mrs. VIII kins and her death in the
hospital. he took his dogs out for a
run" The district attorney had asked
whether II was true he had not gone
TO the hospital until nearly an hour
ana three quarters after his wife was
taken there.
II was so disturbed forgot all
anout the time" the defendant replied
The dogs, had not. been out all day.
SO | though l would give them a little
exercise that would only take a mo-
DR.: wilkins was excused from the
stand after he had been cross-eXamined
concernins his wife's financial affairs
several character witnesses were
called by the defense and all destined
that the relations between the doctor
and his wife were lowing and cordial"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
HOUSE COMMITTEE
IN WARM DEBATE
Finds Trouble in Agreeing on
Bills for Prohibition En-
forcement.
WILL SEPARATE MEASURES
Clear-Cut Wartime Dry Legisla-
ton Is Expected to Be
Reported Today.

WASHINGTON, June 25.-A straight
cIcar-cut bill for the enforcement of
wartime prohibition will be reported
out tomorrow by the House judiciary
Committee.
Decision TO separate the wartime
from the constitutional prohibition
enforcement measure, said TO be the
most drastic liquor bill ever presented
10 Congress. was reached after an ALL
day session. which was much like
marching UP the hill and then down
again.
proposal that two distinct bills be
drafted was rejected yesterday, but
1t was brought UP again today by Rep
resentative Walsh. Republican, OF
Massachusetts, and was pending when
a motion 10 adjourn abruptly ended
the discussion that was animated and
heated
There was no indications as to how
the committee would have voted. but
members agreed tonight that in view
OF the manifest differences between
me .wo issues and the possibility
might be permitted until January by
presidential proclamation, the wisest
thlng 10 do was TO report out the war
the constitutional bill iater i'm the dav.
IN TINS way there is every assurance,
they said, that the wartime bill would
be passed probably by both houses be-
iore the end OF the month. at which
time the dry act becomes effective.
Would HIVE NuIiined Law.
G. an amendment BY. Representative
steele, Democrat. of Pennsylvania
w%nieh. %. It was admitted later. would
through by a vote OF . TO s, subse
quently was reconsidered and defeated,
The amendment s,,o,,,., -.
provisions OF the enforcement act, ex-
cept as they relate to interstate and
ttoseign com merce. should not be ef-
isct'Se IN any State until ratified by
inc people. 1t was said tonight that
one or two members voted for the
am1snhdment as a Joke"
out acting on the Walsh motion for
separate enforcement bills, Represen-
,atiye Gard. Democrat: OF Ohio. re-
enforcement bill offered at the last ses
sion. '>9
The committee measure that viii go
drastic than the general bill. During
he the day Democratic leaders in nhe
stead as TO when the liquor bill might
De expected. and were informed that IL
might not be ready before Saturday.
Demand for Separation.
after more than a dozen committee
o. general public interest, Mr.. Walsh.
INTO the fight with a Vigorous demand
lot separation OF the measures. not
withstanding the previous action of the
committee: Mr.. Walsh declared that
me committee ought TO take the buil
pS the horns. get the wartime en-
lorcement bill introduced at the last
session before the House and urge
quick enactment o
Ihen, II the President wanted TO liz,
inc pan 1t would only be necessary.
Tor wartime enforcement and MOI in
seTiteIe with legislation affecting CON
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
BARNES GIVEN AUTHORITY
10 REGULATE U. S. WHEAT
frociamation by Wilson Published
Giving Director Power TO
License Exporters.
TBv Associated Pres,1

ne w YoR *. June 25.-Julius
Barnes. United States wheat director
made made pubiic tonight a proclamation by
PRESIDENT Wilson granting him fuil
authority to regulate by license. the
eSporiation and importation OF wheat
and wheat -four for the purpose OF
staoll!zing prices. Mr.. Barnes said tha.
me regulations he would put into effect
were similar to those which have been
enforced by the War Trade Board
which heretofore has exercised ths
functions delegated TO him.
Stocks OF wheat in country elevators
mills and terminal elevators on June
l3 totalled +0.3O3.o 900 bushels as com
pared with lS,599.000 on the same date
year ago. according TO a bulletin
issued tonight by the food admnistra-
ton grain corporation. This was a
decrease from the preceding week OF
39640,0o0 bushels. Receipts from farms
for the week ending June 13 were
100000 bushels as compared with q.
os1 .0O0 the previous week.
Flour produced the week ending
June 13 amounted to 1.797,0oO bar.
rels against 1.923.000 barrels the pre-
Fious week and 1,411.O00 barrels a
year ago, making a total production
OF flour from July 1918, to June 13,
1912, OF 117.935.000 barrels.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
WITNESSES SAY MORRIS
MENACED JUDGES LIFE
Two Testify Mountainccr Threatened
to Get" Bluford
Sullivan.
RESTS IT'S CASE
Defense Will Start Grim Effort To-
day to Save Life OF Young Hills
man Who Shot-Up Stanardsville
Courtroom.
PROSECUTION RESTS IT'S CAsl
Especial to The Times-Dispat tch.l

tSpeClal 20 Inc llmcS- DlSpat tCh.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, June 25.
The prosecution in the Morris case
consumed the morning hours in piling
up corroborative evidence to support
Magistrate Bluford Sullivan. as mar
rated by Justices rowell and Herndon
yesterday, by putting on several wit
nesses who were present at the shoot
ing. All testified that they saw moth
ing happen which Indicated that Sulli-
van was drawing q gun.
ne afternoon session was taken uD
with the INTRODUCED ion OF witnesses who
testified 10 threats having been made
Dy the accused against the slain JUS
tlce. these being TO the effect that he
would get Son Sullivan" because he
had Improperly imposed fines on him.
who stated that Edgar told her that
'as for Son, he was his man, and he
"as going TO get him"
others VINO testified along the same
line were George Shifiiett. who told of
Morris having stated that he had
nothing against any man but Son Sui
llNan. and Walker Roberts, who testi-
ned 70 remarks by Morris at Jack Da-
Vis house, that III Son sullivan kept
bothering with his business, he
would get some of these" tossing
some pistol cartridges in his hand5.
rms closed the testimony OF the
Malone. who had not arrived. and II
was agreed that he could be examined
later. The prosecution then rested and
court adjourned for the day 10 allow
counsel for the defense to hold a con.
1erence with their client.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
BALTIMORE & OHIO SELLS u
$35,00O,OOO BOND ISSUE
Directors Suspend Dividends on Com
mon STOCK In Order to Meet
Obligations.
FRv Associated Press1

NEW YORK. June 25.-Daniel Will
lard, president of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company announced at
the close of directors meeting here
TO-DAY that the company had sold n
sS5.O00.000 issue of ten-year per cent
secured gold bonds to obtain funds TO
meet maturing obligations
The bond issue. backed by $4,000 900
par value Reading company first pre-
ferred stock, $4,000, 900 Reading com
pany second preferred. $4,000, 900 Read
Ing company common stock and sl5,-
100000 of Baltimore and Ohio general
and refunding mortgage per cent
bonds. having total estimated value
of s45.0O0,000. was purchased by Kuhn,
Loeb & Co. Speyer & Co. and the Ma :
tional City Company. The bonds will
he offered at 96 1-2 and accrued in
terest.
In order not to extend the company's
credit under existing conditions. Mr..
Willard said. the directors voted to
suspend temporarily dividend pay
ments on the company's common stock
The board declared the usual semi
annual dividend of 2 per cent on the
preferred stock to holders OF record
July 10. This is payable September =
next, provided the necessary funds
are received from the government on
account Of compensation on or before
that date"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
BOSTON BARKEEPERS
WILL SELL LIGHT BEER
IN SPITE OF DRYLAW
Declare Act Does Not Say
What Is Intoxicating
Liquor.
TBy Associated Press,

;. BoSToN, June 25.-Boston saloon.
Keepers plan TO sell 3-4 per cent beer
after July l. Secretary John ]. Gavin
OF the Retail Liquor Dealers Associa,
ION announced today. His statement
explained the eagerness Of dealers in
applyins for licenses recently. III
IL IS the plan of the liquor deal
ers. said Secretary Calvin, ito re-
open tor the sale of . ga per cent beer
and ale. II stronger beverages are NOT
permitted and il enforcement leeisla- :
ton does not cut it off. Our general
pSsition is not to defy the law, but
the law has not yet decided what
strength OF liquor is Intoxicating. ''
message from st. Louis tonight
announces that the Injunction proceed
1ngs brought in the United States
District Court there by the ST. Louis
sre"ihg s Association and the Indepen-
dent Brewers Company. to restrain
Federal authorities from interferinr
WIN the manufacture of beer contain.
ing 80 per cent alcohol. pending de-
cision by the United States Supreme
Court whether such beer is intoxicat.
ing, Will not be pressed, attorneys an
Eounced today
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
OFFER $4,000 REWARD
FOR MILLHISER JEWELS
ie"mors Are Circulated in New YorI
Tint Two Arrest, Are
impending.

NEW YORK. June 25.--A reward ~
$1,000 for, the recovery OF the Mil.
nma nnser Jewels valued at s275.Ooo. was
Inc Hotel Biltmore. from whose "a 70
tne jewels mystcriously Disappeared
between May 20 and Juno 13.
no progress has been made in the
to be more and more confused.
no details as to how Mrs. Clarence
Nlilhiser made the deposit OF the jew.
els and the subsequent discovery nt
their disappearance has been made
Mrs. Millhiser is reticent on tho sub
jet, and there were rumors during
tie day that two arrests were impend-
Ing. Up until a late hour tonight,
howaver, nothing has materialized.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
TRANSPORT 1000 GERMANS
TO THEIR HOMES OVERSEAS
steamship Martha Washington VIII
sail From Charleston With Mnny
Interned Aliens.
rBv Asso lated Press. I

CHARLESTON. S. c. June 25.-The
transport Martha Washington was
about 1000 Germans aboard prepared
TO sail for Rotterdam tomorrow or Fri
day, the exact time OF departure de-
pending on the arrival OF 26i more from
Fort Douglas. Arizona
Many OF the Germans, including
SiXty-eiEht who arrived today from
Fort Mcpherson. Georgia. went aboard
the steamer and early tomorrow more
than 400 from Fort Oglethorpe, Geor
Gia. will be embarked
Among the enemy aliens are under-
stood TO be Captain Johannes klaten-
hon and several of his officers from
Liebenfels. which they sank in this
harbor. They have served terms in
the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
NEW PACIFIC FLEET
GOES WEST IN July
Secretary Daniels to Accompany
Vessels From Hampton
Roads.
NEW MEXICO is FLAGSHIP
Necessary Changes in Naval
Yards Will Be Considered
by Officials.
rBv Associated PressI


WASHINGTON. June 25.-The
recently created Pacific Fleet, now be-
ing organized from vessels heretofore
forming part OF the Atlantic forces.
VII sail from Hampton Roads for the
vest coast between July 10 and 20.
Mr. Daniels probably will be passen-
ger on one of the war ships making
ne I1t trip 70 the Pacific through the
The superdreadnought New Mexico
VIII ny Admiral Hugh Rodman's flag
PENNSYLVANIA will remain the tiagship
of the Atlantic Fleet The composition
of the two fleets. Secretary Daniels
announced. @ VIII be made public within
-, The Pacific Fleet upon reaching the
: Western coast Will visit San Diego.
ably VIII make the last stop at Puget
sound Secretary Daniels If able to
make the trip will visit the Pacific
with a view to making recommended :
tons 10 Congress next December for
necessary changes.
TO Investigate Changes.
In announcing the date of departure
Of the Pacific Fleet from Hampton
Roads. which is about a month earlier
than previously. contemplated. Secre-
visiting the Pacific Coast in August
and that he therefore would max
fSery n craer efor5 ri t,d to 60 In With the fleet
templated improvements Of naval fasI-
tiles at the Panama Canal 1t was
learned at Navy Department that ex-
tensive changes would be necessary in
the naval establishment in the Canal
Zone especially on the Pacific side to
take care Of the greatly augmented
When Il was, first decided to make
the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets of equal
send all OF the oil burning ships to
the West Coast and TO keep the coal
burning vessels in the Atlantic. due
10 the. geographical disposition Of the
nations fuel resources. This plan has
day. because of the fact that such a
division would necessarily make the
two heets unequal in size and gun
power, almost all the newest and best
ships being oil burners.
Two Fleets Are EuuuI.
Under the final division the two
chief units will be as nearly equal in
number OF ships. gunpower. speed and
all other elemente as II Is possible to
make them. Secretary Daniels reiter-
to be equally matched SO that when /,
came to competitions such as swar
games" planned by the Naval War
| college that the admirals of the two
meets would oppose each other on such
skill could decide the issue. 1t was
announced that such battles" would
be held at least once each year alter
mating probably between the Atlantic
Both fleets will meet at the winter
drll area at Guatanamo, Cuba.
each winter for target practice, ma
neuvers and other exercises as in the
past In addition extensive maneu-
Ners ana practices are planned for the
vicinity OF the Hawaiian Islands each
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
EBERT PROCLAMATION
SAYS PEACE is MADE
Cnils on People TO Realize Need OF
work and Fnithfulness to
Duty.
fBv Associated Press.1

LYNDON. June 25.-President Ebert
the ministers have issued n procIama .
non 70 the German people, according
10 10 wireless message from Berlin. an
urging as. the first pressing need The
bemalhE OF all efforts to its fuItiilmenI.
it oStd s iar saxs Ss i IT, is possible to carry
treaty must be carried out" '"'
+. ~ declares faithful loyalty to those
threatened with separation from The
their behalf. "as we would intercede
Tor ourselves" 1t concludes bv ex-
horting the people to realize the need
the redemption Of the country ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
19.--TWE
CIVIL WARFARE TT7REA TENS
IN BERLIN; ALLIED TROOPS
MAY MARCH TO END RIOTS
Rioting Soldiers Threaten
to Hang German Leaders

COPENHAGEN, June 2J.-Germany
In skiddfnE along the edge OF chnOs.
Alrendy disturbances, strikes and In
some cnscs nctunl riots hnvc broken
OUT I'm Some of the big cities. Ham
burg In under martial law.
The fundamental rift threatening
civil war appears to he between the
trO0ps md officers OF the defunct
army on the one hand and the rad-
icals on the other.
From Welmar cOmes word of mt
tempts by troops to nrrcst and hang
Dr. Matthias ErzbcrScr and Phillip
Schcldcmnnn.
n detachment of Chasscurs moved
on the cnstlc mt wefmnr and de-
innnded the surrender of ErzberEer,
frankly snytnE they ,vnnted to hnnE
MIN. They found TINT the new Vice.
Premier Ind fed to Erfurt.
PlunderinE is rampant I'm Berlin.
rood shonH are the scenes of free
for-all lights. Three children have
Deen Killed In the course OF street
bnttics. In Dusseldorf all trnfflc Ia
suspended. The city is in the throcs
or Spartncnn outbreak.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-26
ASKS TREASURER REPORT
Tennessee ConSrcSsmau Want. g..
hnow ENpense Incurred In
Floating Loans.
LIsy Associated Press

WASHINGTON, June o5-Irpde- :,
resolution by Representative Taylor
or tennessee. Secretary Glass wouIi
greeted to report Immediately to the
Liberty loan campaign. The resoIu.
tlon said ii had been suggested thai in
each campaign there was great ex.
tra'agance and unnecessary expense"