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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
CONGRESS LEADERS TAKE
UP ORGANIZATION PLANS
Senator Martin Slated for Rc-Elcc-
tion as Leader of Democratic
Minority.
SHARP OPPOSITION TO CLARK
Fight Will BE Made Against
Nissourian ns Candidate for
Speaker and Party Spokesman.
May Not Notify President.
IBy Associated pr.s..l

WASHINGTON. May l6.-Three con-
ferences to agree on plans for or
Taniz:a tion Of the new Congress will
be held tomorrow. Democratic Senator's
Will meet at II o'clock. Democrats
c. the House plan to hold Il conference
a. noon and Republican Representa-
tives VIII confer tomorrow night on
ratification OF the committee assign
ments proposed by the committee on
committees.
Routine affairs only are planned for
consideration at the Democratic
Senator's conference. Senator Martin,
ton as leader. and the conference will
frame list OF offices for formal pre-
centation agains; the Republican con
ference slate. Senator Pomerenc OF
Ohio. is among those discussed for tha
Democratic candidate for president pro
tempore.
Republicans Elect Officers.
The Democratic leaders expect the
the conference slate to be selected to-
morrow' morrow, rs is r regarded ss.u as merely
a committee on committees to nN De
ton to the choice OF former Speaker
Clerk as the Democratic nominee for
Speaker and party floor leader con.
stitutes the chief point Of interest in
conference of House Democrats.
the group opposing AIr. Clark held
:. conference tonight. House Repub-
tomorrow nigh, to center. about the
demands Of forces favorinG an in
crease from five TO nine in the mem
tcrShip OF the party's- steering com
mittee. Leaders OF the majority group
tonight predicted that the question
would be settled without difficulty. bu;
:cader in the fight for tho change. de-
clared that he would insist on final
action by the conference.
MondeH for Floor Leader.
The Republican committee on com
n:ittees. meeting today. approved its
assignment of members of the stand
ing committees of the House. as we'll
the selection of Representative Mon
dell. OF wyoming. as floor leader. and
as whip. Despite this some Repub-
iicans suggested that a fight might be
n'ade against Mr.. Knutson. effort being
rlant him with Representative Greene
of Vermont. The attitude of the lat
ter could not be learned by his sup
norters. Mr. Greene being at sea re-
Numerous conferences were held to-
day by both Senate and House leaders
on plans for the opening session. The
question of notifying President vii
son Of the assembling OF Congress
was discussed and general sentiment
seemed tn favor dispensing with the
usual custom OF appointing notifica-
tion committees.
Fight on Penrose.
Republican leader Lodge stated that
lie expected on Monday to announce
n, ,embers of the Republica.t conference
committee committees which will
make up Republican assignments and
deal with the Prosressives opposition
to the cha.rmanship for Senators Pen
rose. OF Pennsylvania, and Warren, of
Wyoming.
Nice-President Marshall and Senator
Lodge. of Massacheuttes. held short
conference late today. 1t was under
stood the method OF procedure when
the Senate convencs next Monday was
discussed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
Compares Aerial Fleet
With Columbus Caravels

Commander Towers. OF the Amer
lean aerial transatlantic expedition
today compared the three bI;s sea-
planes 10 the 'rnruvels of Columbus,
adding TINT when Portugal IL
reached the NC's ., 3 md 4 will be
rechristentcd, MINI, Suntn Maria and
ptntn, respectively. ComnnnCcr
T0Wers Will direct the flight from
NC-3, which will be named Santa
Maria. In honor of the HngshIp of
Amcricn'a dlscOverer.
The Azores, the port of call four
centuries nEO for the ocean pioneers
snilinE westward. Will he the first
stop OF the Americans flying cnst-
ward. Wireless messages xrnt
brOndcnst from Lisbon will nm
nOunce the arrival OF the Sunta Ma
rim. Nina md PIntn.
incidentally when the .cupianc,
reach the Azores, they will, strictly
npcnking. have reached Europe, Ius,
hs Columbus WAS considered to hay,.
reached the New World when bc
landed nj Snn Salvador, for the
Azores nrc IL POrtuEucsc posscssiun
chnrted ns the western islands or
Europe.
Thus, Notwithstanding whether
1.isbon md plymouth arc reached
by tue Amer ricnn senpinnes toucb
Ing the Azores, they Will have the
honor of being the first dying crnft
to cross the Atlantic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
WHEAT DIRECTOR ASKS THAT
TRADES IN CORN BE LIMITED
barnes Would Forbid Buying for Any
One Interest More Thnn
2jO,a1O SusheIs.
lBy Associated rress.

NEW YORK. May IG.--.Iulius II.
Barnes. Federal wheat director. late
today formally notified l.. f.. Gates
president OF the Chicago Board OF
Trade. that the exchange should rein
state the rule limiting the amount of
open trades in corn for ANY one i'm
tercst or individual to 100000 bushels
His suggestion was designed TO pre-
vent undue speculation.
lhe .hicaSo hoaTu complies with
justified" in cabling Herbert Hoover
director general Of the food admins
traticn That further. regulation" may
not be necessary Mr.. Gates has
ALREADY replied that the wheat direc-
tors suggestion will be laid before
the boards executive officers, adding
that he has no doubt that the outcome
viii be satisfactory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
ny WILLIAM ). BUTLER.


LISBON, May .1G.-Thrce lnrEe
buOys nt the mouth OF the rcje
River mnrk the lupdlnE place OF
tho three American seapIanes after
their cpC.:h-makinS flight across
tie Atlantic.
All Is ready on this sidc of the
world for the reception of the
Americans. Several planes of thc
Portuguese mir force plan to fly out
tO sea and meet the Americans aud
pilot them into port. The whole
town of Lisbon Is expected to turn
out In a. demonstration In honor Of
tho mir pioneers.
Lisbon. which IL one of tho Ercnt-
est places In the world for the little
god of chance. In turning from It's
agc-oid pnstinie, roulette, and iS
putting up It's money In prOfusc
wnds on tho result of the Amcri-
can attempt to hy across the At
Iantic. The betting is 4 to against
three planes successfully neEOttnt-
Ing the flight, to against two
To get O,ross and even money
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
PLAN FIGHT UPON CLARK
Representative Sanders Leads Opposi-
ton to i.eade rShip by Former
House Speaker.
lRv Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON. May i6.-Renresen-
tativc Sanders, OF Louisiana, was
chosen by the Democratic Representa-
tives opposing Speaker Clark at their
conference tonight TO take charge Of
their fight tie was instructed to Of
fer resolution AT the party confer
ence tomorrow calling for election OF
committee OF seven TO consider the
mittee," which would report It's Ind
inGs 10 later conferences. Mr. Sam
ders, In statement regarding the
meeting. referred TO himself and his
colleagues as "reoreanizers," and said
the meeting was "wels attended,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
TRIO OF GIANT .SEAPLANES
SPEEDING TOWARD EUROPE
MAKING 20 MILES AN HOUR
Three Large Buoys Mark Landing Place
for American Aviators on the Other Side

against mt Ienst ono accomplish
Ing the feat.
plishinE tho feat.
Az NOON ns the nvintorS land here
they will go aboard the American
mine layer Shnwmut, where they
will meet and receive c0mmunicn-
tions from Admiral PIunkctt, high
officials of the Portuguese govern
mcnt, and others.
AZ the request OF United States
Minister Burch. the Portuguese gov
errmcnt hns granted every possfble
help In the way of telegraph. wirc-
lcns and other facilities I'm the
Aznres as well In Portugal. Ad-
mirnl PlunfcU. who In In chnrxe
OF the ntght arrangements. arrived
In port today from New York, on
honrd his flagship, the Rochester.
after dropping crew OF American
movie photographers and newspaper
men at the Azores.
After the planes land Mt Puntn
Del Gndo Il iS expected they will
rest only orc day before starting on
the S00-mile jump to LI.bon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
UNIVERSAL MILITARY
TRAINING IS IA VORED
By SECRETARY BAKER
Erpecicdio Announce Proposed
Educational System With
in Short Time.
LRy Assnciated rres.1

WASHINGTON. May l6,-Secretary
Baker is expected soon 10 make a
public announcements; OF definite
stand in favor OF universal educa-
tional military training, with a state
here that President Wilson has ap-
proved his pan. The plan understood
to he favored by Secretary Baker con-
templates the use of the military es-
tahiishment as a medium for training
the youth of the nation: first along
academic and vocational lines and as
an entirely separate and subordinated
feature in rudimentary military
science.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
SHIPPING BOARD INCREASES
WAGES OF 200 EMPLOYEES
Wen orr Tugs and DredEe. Get Material
Raisc, Lowest Pay Being
SI0S.15.
INV Asso,.iated rre.,l

WAStMNGTON May l6.-Wase in
creases were given by the Shipping
Board TO 1900 employees OF tugs and
drcdses Captains. foremen and engi-
reers who formerly received S2025o
month were advanced to s2l5: fore
men on smaller dredses We're increased
from SlS3.I5 20 Sl95 cranemen from
Sl52.13 TO si65; firemen. oilers and
watchmen from S!l9.15 to Sl35 and
deckhands and scowmcn from SIoS.75
TO Sl2t. Certain variations were made
N the scale for the ports OF Chicago
Buffalo, and cleveland because OF
special conditions there
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
ALLIED OFFICERS IN BERLIN
MUST DRESS AS CIVILIANS
Germans Arc Incited by Appearance
of American md british
War Uniforms.
IRv Associated rressl

LONDON. May l6.--American and
British officers in Berlin have been
ordered to wear civilian clothing out
doors, lest they Incite the popula-
,ion 10 demonstrations, according TO,
a dispatch from the German capital
to the Exchange Telegraph Company
under date of Thursday. American
cour!ers in uniform have mostly been
forced TO remain in the Hotel Adlon.
aud there Is general feeling i'm the
hotel that there will be trouble within
the next few days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
JURY TO GET MURDER CASE
Attorneys In Noted North Carolina
Trial Complete Arguments
for Both Sides.

SHELBY, y. G., May i6.--Argument
with the murder OF DR.. Il. 4. Hen
nessec. OF Burke County. vas con-
cluded late today and court was adj
iourned until tomorrow morning when
Judge 3. +. Long Will deliver his
charge to the jury.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
SEVENTEEN ARE INJURED
Norfolk TrolIc year Gets Away From
MOtormnn and Dnshcs Down
Incline.

NORFOLK. VA. May 16.-Sevcn-
teen persons were injured. one prob
ably fatal. when street car broke
from the control, of the motorman at
the top Of the Norfolk and Western
vtaduct. and crashed into power pole
at the foot Of the incline.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
DIRECTORS HOLD MEETING
No Dividends Are Declared for Stock
holders of Chesapeake and Ohio
nailruad,
fEy Associated rrcss.l

NEW YORK. May 16-The directors
Of the chesapeake and Ohio Railway
at the first meeting today since the
annual meeting Of stockholders. took
no action regarding the dividend II
was said another meeting Of the board
will be held soon. probably next week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
CARRIES 100 PASSENGERS
Tnrrant TripIane VIII Make Its Firs.
Flight Next Week, London
Announces.

q LONDON. May l6.-A Tarrant tri-
plane. equipped with six engines, and
capable Of holding 100 passengers, will
make its first fight next week War
Minister Churchill will be passenger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
I<noxyiIIe Get. COnycntiou.

KNOXVILLE. TENN. May l6-
Jackson. Miss. was selected for hold
ing the next annual meeting OF the
Southern Sociological Congress. This
announcement was made tonight by
Dr. j. f.. Mccullough. secretary OF the
congress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
URGES PRESENT GOVERNMENT
& OF GERMANY NOT LIABLE:
lKy Associalcd Prcss. !

BERLIN, May l6.--Thc note which
Count con Brockdorff- f-Rantzau. head
gof the German peace mission at Vcr-
&aules. handed OIL Tuesday 10 Premier
AS president Of the peace
conference. dealing with the question
of reparation and responsibility for
CONTINUED on Second Pago.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
Telephone Ad.

Not necessary 10 90 70 the corner
grocery or drug store to put Want
,Ad In The Times Dispatch. Simply
phone 1t TO Randolph 1.--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17
on,.L ns.,,l,.

when you want q Want Ad TO get
quick results phone II to The Times
Dispatch. Randolph t1.---Ady,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-17

1t was pointed out today in con-
nection with the stipulation as to the
, ratification of the German treaty that
any nation which withheld ratification
after three Of the prncipa! powers
had ratified woulG be at disadvant-
age in commercial way. This would
ing powers would be able to resume
trade relations with Germany at once
while the states that delayed would
have no such privilege.
Evening star., 1919-12-17
FOUND.

WRIST WATCII-Gold filed: pm. Dec Is.
rsgminal Mt. Pheasant car line AadreSS n'N
-a-B. star Office ~.
Evening star., 1919-12-17

CHAUFFEUR, colored neat and reliable. wish
es position private family years experience:
can drive all cars Of high-grade make; best OF
references. 156 Morton st. NV. or phone Col.
a34O 21s
Evening star., 1919-12-17

CHAUFFEUR, colored, wishes position in pri-
vate family; 8 years experience In driving and
repairing: can drive all makes Of high-grade
Evening star., 1919-12-17
WANTED-HELP.
SALESMEN-Continued.

/ SAIESNEN-Write for list Of openings and
! fuIl particulars. Earn $1,000 to $40 00O yearly.
Rig demand for men. Inexperienced or e1pe-
reuced City or travelling. Natl. Sa3esmen 9
Tr Assn Dept. 3SI. Chicago.
Evening star., 1919-12-17

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES (whitej, wishes po-
sition with private family: recently discharged
from Army; best Of references. R. l. Smith.
1R04 A st. lIe
Evening star., 1919-12-17

CHAUFFEUR MECHANIC. white. wishes driv-
ing; private: experienced all makes; familiar
with out-of-town tours. Address Box 1875 b,
Stsr Office 49,
Evening star., 1919-12-17

Confectionery, bakery and delicatessen; 4
living rooms; 3-year lease; price. S1.75O
$9Oc f-'
Rooming house; IL rooms; price, $3.50
Evening star., 1919-12-17

CHEF OR CHEF STEWARD, white. % yrs.
experience in nil branches Of cooking; good
manager and very economical wishes position
with hotel or restaurant in out of the city.
Address c. A. W. 1866 y. c. ave. Me-, city.
Evening star., 1919-12-17

If you want to SELL profit by the reputa ton
and success Of this Office. List your place and
save time.
Evening star., 1919-12-17

experienced: good pay ana op-
rtunity for advancement: state salary on ap-
iiica finn Address Box l1S-E. Star Offce.
Evening star., 1919-12-17

APARTMENT CLEANING. window washing,
door polishing, to order. by a reliable man.
Address Box 178-B. Star Office.
Evening star., 1919-12-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

NTANT-RooKKEEPER, with much
experience. desires position. Address Box
165-B Star Office. ~
ACCOUNTANT BOOKKEEPER : Thoroughly
experienced; reliable. Address Box 34S-A.
Star office. lOe
Evening star., 1919-12-17

CHAUFFEUR, coIOred. wishes a position IN
private family; long experience; best Of refer
ence. Call or write L. Wood. 1903 st. NV.
1Ss
Evening star., 1919-12-17

CHEF. frsf-class, colored. desires position
chef steward or manager; % years expert
ence: quick sand accurate; familiar in all
branches hotel, cafeteria club. Address
Box Js3-B. Star office. 19s
Evening star., 1919-12-17

BOYS with wheels. Apply at
once, The Fruit and Nut Shop,
1921 e. st. INV.
Evening star., 1919-12-17

EOOKKEEPERS-N a ional
bank desires services of book
keepers capable OF operating
Burroughs posting machine. Ad-
dress Box 243-A. Star Office.
Evening star., 1919-12-17

Hotel. about so rooms: NV. location; rooms
now all occupied: electric light: h-w heat;
unusual opportunity; price, $500.
Evening star., 1919-12-17

BOOKKEEPER ACCOUNTANT University
graduate desires position; financial statements.
cost work. Address Box 14s-B. Star office. 49,
CARPENTER WORK wanted. contract. fob
binR. repairing In all its branches. c. Nc
Donald 013 North Carolina ave. s.e. 17s
Evening star., 1919-12-17
MA IL.

,nyVUTIsING REPRESENTATIVES. L. ;. keith's
Ihea;pr program; energetic. honest and comPe-
,.mt. references: writ. only. 30o Riggs bldg.
At OYCE-S~yerai men to sell goods On trains
S., cash security and blue suit requ,Ieo. ~
- I-n;on News Co. office No. 3 basement,
terminal station. east side street entrance. "a
EAKER-On bread. rolls and buns loV' II ST.
ne. See Mr.. Price. to pm.I.- p N. IL.
Evening star., 1919-12-17

LARGE ROOMING HOUSE With lunch room
for sale. Address Box 67-B. Star Office lie
Evening star., 1919-12-17

Grocery and meats; receipts about $500
per month; rent, $40. lease; price, 81 800
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-19
KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS
They are Still Taking Good Care OF
the Soldiers With Fine, Patri-
otto Spirit In keoxuk
and Europe.

De LaSalle council OF the Knights
of Columbus. of keokuk. exempt from
all dues returned soldiers for
period of six months after their dis
charge from the army.
In every other possible manner
they show the fine patriotic spirit
that actuated them throughout the
war and made them famous among
people who never heard of them be-
fore. Just now they are interested
and are reading IN Keokuk New
York dispatch which says:
Communication by Mrs Woodrow
Wilson of the work OF the Knights
of Columbus among sick and wound
ed American soldiers In France is
quoted in a letter from Edward Reed
of Longmont. Colo, in charge Of the
organization's activities at base hos
pital No. 81 in Paris, received By the
war work council here.
After talking with patients and
watching the secretaries distributing
comforts among the men. Mrs Will
son said she was glad to see the
knights of Columbus war council is
paying such close attention to the
sick and wounded of the American
army and giving the same excellent
service as was rendered to the fight
ing men in the front line trenches
during open hostilities."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-19
HIGH TENSION
CLUB MEETING
Hss Big Program ard Does Honor
70 c. w. Kellogg. On. 81 It's
Members Whc is Leaving
for Scstcn.

There YES a Terv large attendance
At the regular meeting Of the High
Teasfoa CRIB n its rooms at Eighth
and Main street last eFeninz ~ which
G. ", Kellogg made an address. re-
PORTED in another co1Enn
There we're seven resls % moving
pictures. and good things 10 eat.
following tae address Of Nr. kellogg.
and The meeting was one Of the best
the High Tension club eTer held.
Al the business meeting preceding
the program, the High Tension. cIGD
elected gr- Kellogg z life honorary
member II fs chary about these
things. and such election is felt 10
be real honor by the ten men who
are the only ones 70 receive II in the
history % the club.
President Scadding referred TO the
ceparrrs u 3fr Kellogg and the deep
sense Of soes the club feels as con-
sequence Mormon T. WILCOX SAID:
II rccssoly am the oldest nember Of
zzs 81 attendance If the first and orr
gfrzl meeting.
Il believe that SO groxth has been
direct resclt Of sfr. KellOgg's work
raore than any other orc person ! am
Ezsre thst re 81 q club feel very honor
II On hzvfng him here 50 long and
YIN sil Join IN wignfnz him God speed >
E-. Kellogg safd few words in =.
Eiy - soIiovS-
"Jrsst 2 word about the High Ter.
sfon club / appreciate vey much the
Kind rordz Of the preaden. this eve
ring. nrt ! want yoz TO realize what
eny Ons person sas been able 70 ar
cornpifsh IL alzo being accom- lished
Try ? great many more people.
81 REMEMBER yery p1easantly tha'
oIie u my f1rzt nights in Keok1k waa
rpent a F5igh Tension club meeting
J was struck IT ttet time By its great
,egy. and & If fire thing that you
raer appreciate SUN an organization
Y krsow u 10 other club that is Jus.
IKE s. sryghere The matter of attend
lyg meetings whtci, was Just sposer
aoogt IS a part Of the game and is IN.
creaslng steadily rs we did not have
r5sny attending meetings IN the begin
nir1.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-19

tie greater part Of their career, estao-
fishing for them seiveE Their inter
national relations or wshethey are
tc merge their destiuies witt snose OF
the other nations OF the world. share
their burdens. participate in their
duarrels and become a party TO all
the International complications arising
from diversity OF race and language
and from conflict OF interests of the
various peoples OF Asia, Africa and
Europe.
Are we to surrender to an inter
national council and body of dele
gates those high functions Of SOW
ereignty which heretofore We have
exercised for ourselves and vest in
the Jurisdiction OF an international
league the determination of our arm
ament, the decision Of peace or Of
war, even in the most vital questions
affecting our national honor. integ-
rity or material welfare?
I'm other words, once we have en-
tered into this fatal covenant, our
failure to obey the DEGREES of the
leagu or of tribunals constituted
under the terms of its constitution,
automatically makes us an outcast
/. anu pdil0h dA4chs t44C iiaeloh1 ~
the world and plunge us into q state
of war with all the other nations
composing the league. And this is
the frightful compact we are asked
to make, to surrender our destinies
to the league, with the awful penalty
of immediate war upon us by all the
combined nations composing its
membership, should we decline in
any respect to obey the DEGREES OF
the lea que, however destructive they
may be of our happiness or pros
perity.
aThis is the substitute we are
asked 10 make for the peaceful and
happy state under which we have
lived for the greater part of our ma
tional life nearer in peace and amity
with the world. We are now asked
10 avoid war by multiplying immeas-
uraoly the cause of war and by sur
rendering to a heterogeneous league
of diverse races our sovereign rights
and privileges, BY such course,
the independence which was pre-
served by the patriotism of our peo-
pie and the heroism of our soldiers
; in the fighting which has just been
concluded will be surrendered and
the guarantees of peace which vic
tory has afforded us will be mort
gaged TO every nation in the world. :
Bcindexter referred bitterly to the
fact that the south is in the saddle.
and that, having failed in its great
effort for independence in 1865. and
having row obtained control OF the
! government of the union. it is TO
have the ssrdonic triumph of depriv-
fng the north of its independence
and setting up over it a super govern
rnent. The north conquered the
youth by force of arms, and the
south now seems 10 be in a fair way
/ Of conGuerirg the north by a diplo-
matte surrender Of its liberties"
| He referred to the situation in
| Mexico, 20 Russia and to the general