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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-30
Luxury Tax on Corsets
Fought by Fat Women

Chicago, Nov. 29.-Unconstitu-
tional discrimination against the
rights Of women possessing an ex-.
cess of adipose tissue through the
operation of the, luxury tax on cor
sets costing SIS or more is charged
in a petition to Representative
James R. Mann, asking repeal of the
law.
Byron w. Wright, an attorney,
who prepared the petition, contends
the taxed corsets are necessity"
and not luxury"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-30
2Vines Produce SO Pumpkins.

Shawnee, Okl., Nov. 2o.-Two
pumpkin vines on the farm owned
by M. F. Merrill in the Asher neigh
borhood, near here, produced 26
large yellow pumpkins this year.
When the pumpkins were marketed
BY Mr.. Merrill recently the product
Of the two vines made a wagonload.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-30

London boasts of having the
worlds smallest violin, perfect in
strument but two and FIVE eighths
inches long.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
WIFE WANTS MORE MONEY
AsScrts Tint Part of Her Income VIII
Not BE Available Until Thrift
stamps Mature.

RALEIGH, n. c., Oct. 30-Mrs. Sallie
Clarke Graham. wife OF Major Graham,
Commissioner OF Agriculture, filed to-
day her rejoinder TO Major Graham's
answer In her suit for $3.50 per month
alimony. they having separated for. as
She charges. he having abandoned her.
She pleads that he restricted her for
a long while to $50 per month for
household expenses and later. when
thcy moved into Il new home on New
Bern Avenue, increased this to 800
but made numerous and unwarranted
deductions. allowing no additional ex-
pense money when he entertained legis-
lativo committees Of members of the
state Board OF Agriculture at dinners
she Celebrates on the prc-rnarriaga
$4,000 contract of dover settlement
claiming that this will not be all set
tied until certain saving stamps mature
In 1923, and that this contract was not
Of her seeking, but freely offered by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
A RICHMOND LADY
WAS ALL RUN DOWN
Mrs. Herman F. Rock, Hazel.
hurst Ave., Suffered With
Nervous Indigestion.
PLANT JUICE GAVE RESULTS
Claims Her Nervousness Has
Entirely Disappeared and She
Is Feeling Like New.
PLANT JUICE GAVE RESULTS

Nearly every form Of disease begins
with the stomach, and this has been
proven in thousands of cases II is
the neglect of the first symptoms Of
rundown system which causes these
troubles. People who are nervous and
irritable. who lack energy and ambi-
ton, feel blue and discouraged, suffer
from headaches, dizziness. backachc
poor circulation. Indigestion, dyspep-
STA, slecDlessness and a weak memory
should take heed in time, for these arc
the never-failing signs Of deraneed
stomach
The new herbal stomach remedy.
Plant Juice is designed TO meet 1ust
such contingency. II acts directly
on the stomach, causing the food to
digest perfectly, thereby relieving the
suffering Immediately, and IL taken
for n short time. the results will be
permanent.
Daily testimonials are received in
substantiation of this fact. One OF the
most recent is that of Mrs. Herman F..
Rock, who resides at No. Ii HaZelhurst
Avenue. and whose husband is a we'll
known piano dealer of Richmond
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Rock have n wide
circle of friends here. She says:
For ten years 1 had been troubled
with my stomach. 1 had no appetite
was very nervous and suffered greatly
with Indigestion. l could not sleep the
leIl very weak ana
all run down. L had tried ever so
many different medicines, but none of
them did me any good, and | was
under treatment also for a number
Of years. Plant Juice was the only
medicine to give me relief, and 1t has
restored me to health again. 1 am not
nervous any more. and am feeling fine
My mother and many OF my friends
are taking Plant Juice and recon-
mending it to Others"
Plant Juice cleanses, strengthens
and revitalizes tho entire system. It
clears the blood of posons and i'm
purities. puts the lazy liver to work,
strengthens the kidneys and tones up
the digestive organs. It sharpens the
appetite and promotes sound. rcstful
sleep.
The Plant Juice Man is at The Ira
gle Drug Co.'S store. in Richmond,
where he is daily meeting the local
public and introducing and explaining
the merits OF this remedy. Free sam
pies given.
For sale in Petersburg by Morrison,
Tho Drug Man. and infChase City by
Thc Chase City Drug Co.--Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
TREATY VIOLATIONS ARE.
CONSIDERED BY COUNCIL
Body Discusses Compensation for
German Ships Sunk ut Scapa
Flow.
BRITISH ACCEPT LIABILITY
London Said to Have Agreed to
Guarantee France Against Loss OF
Captured Ships Which Might Have
Been Awarded Her.
IBy Associated Press.l


i PARIS. Oct. 30.-The supreme council
today discussed possible dates for put :
ting the German peace treaty into ef-
fect. but postponed n decision in the
matter until Saturday
The council also discussed the armi-
stice conditions which the reports of
MARSHAL Foch and others have shown
Germany has violated. The violations
are covered FOR the most part by the
terms or the peace treaty, and II seems
unlikely that any steps to punish Ger
many Will be taken outside those pro-
vided for in the treaty
The payments Germany must make
TOR the warships sunk at Scapa Flow
was again discussed by the council and
IT was proposed that floating dry docks
and similar property be exactcd from
her In payment for the destroyed war
Slips.
There Is some question, however. as
to whether this property does not al
ready fall under the control of the
rcparation commission. Consequently
no decision can be made until the con-
ference experts make report
The British government apparently
has accepted in principle the rcspons
bility for the destruction of the flee,
at Scapa Flow British waters), and is
Willing to guarantee France arains;
any loss. from this cause. of warships
that might have been awarded TO her
British View Changer.
While the United States and Great
British were understood some time ago
virtually to have agreed 10 sink what
evUr wafships they might receive from
Germany. there are indication now
that THO British view has changed.
Tho iDuDremc council has assured
France that her share OF the German
warehfpe Will not be reduced as the
result of the destruction of the Scapa
Flow units. for which the German gov
et1nent and not German officers indi-
v1duauy. Ia to be held responsible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
SAVED MANY MILLIONS
Equalization Bonrd Declares Tint M
ton WINS Aided to Extent
of $3.50 ,OOO. OnO.
Try Associated Pres,l

NEW YORK. Oct. 3o.-Governmen,
can people n possible $3.50. O0O. 900 in
ne year ended July Is. 1919. the United
states sugar equalization board an
hounced today. In addition the boo ri
VII turn over to the Treasury $40.
100000 made from its margin Of ash.
cents per 100 pounds on Cuban sugar.
or Cuban producers, or would have
beGn lost between producer and re-
Government control of coffee ended
with the war. and sugar control sill
EXISTS Despite tEis the retail price
81 conee. It is pointed out. increased
last. while the retail price OF sugar
Increased only IS per cent. The Rise
decline of world production. while ths
smaller rise in sugar price was in
lace OF world shortage of 1000, 900
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
OPPOSES FEDERAL CONTROL
Sir Auckland Gcddes Declares II Must
Cease II Export Trade Is
to Flourish.
TBy Universal scrvice.1

ell
LONDON, Oct 30.-"Government con-
troll r'ust cease If export trade is to
flourish" said Sir Auckland Gcddes.
Minister OF National Service. speaking
III parliament today. but under pres
Snt conditions. with Europe starving
.cr coai for instance. it is necessary
20 retain control for some months
;eat. sugar and -four must be con
11rolied TO keep prices within reach.
The government cannot divest its.If
vi .GG9ntrol until conditions are normal.
W. ne "l,hdrawal must be grandual
we must consider the conditions OF The
MReoplc in Europe. Asia and America.
t We are today the best off OF all the
tradcrs in the world. and our govern
,nent has done more to get back to
normal than any other country.
britain has the best opportun;ty
f sh has ever had to push trade. but
,,hls can be done only by stimulating
the how of goods to the world mark,
cts. Nothing can be right until we
are exporting up to 100000. 900 worth
OF goods monthly. Our exports arc
lar below this figure now"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
CONFIDENCE VOTE GIVEN
I. IN HOUSE OF COMMONS
Amendment to Governments Financial
Revolution Forms Basln
OF Test.
(By Associated Press.l

LONDON. Oct. 30.-The government
was given a vote of confidence In the
House of Commons tonight on it's hnan-
cial policy by an overwhelming ma
jority OF 355.
An amendment TO the government
financial resolution moved by John II.
Clynes. I-lboritc and former food con-
troller, was rejected. 405 to so. and
the government resolution was unani-
mousely adopted.
This resolution, VIII ch was drafted at
Cabinet meeting on Monday. declared
that this House. realizing tie serious
The nation OF the enormous financial
burdens resulting from the war prom
iscs it's hearty support to the govern
ment in all reasonable proposals. how :
ever drastic. for the reduction Of ex-
pcnditurc and the diminution OF tho
debt"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
BREWER RUPERT FILES
SUIT AGAINST OFFICER
Twcnty-FOur Hours or Prohibition In
New York Results In Forty
Seven Arrests.
tBy Associated Preps.l

NEW YORK, Oct. 30.--The close Of
the twenty-four hours of prohibition
enforcement in New York found forty
seven persons arrested. 1000 saloon
Keepers in Brooklyn announcing the
close OF the places tomorrow. and tho
opening guns fired in court battles to
restrain law cnforcers from enforcing
and liquor dealers from selling.
Jacob Rupert. brewer. brought suit
against Francis G.. Caffcy, United
states District Attorney. and Richard
McElligott. deputy collector of internal
revenue. to restrain them from en-
Meanwhile. Earl B. Barnes, Assis-
tant United States District Attorney.
HE'D suits against five liquor dealers
law, seeking to have them entoined
from continuing business. A decision
IN these suits favorable to the govern
ment would allow prohibition enforcers
summarily TO arrest liquor sellers as
maintainers Of "puhlic nuisances."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
CATTLE BREEDERS MEET
Plans Arc Mnde to Oner Shorthorns
for Snlc In Fair Grounds
Enrly To-day.

WINCHESTER. VA. Oct, 3o.-Rreed-
ers Of shorthorn cattle in Virginia.
West Virginia. Maryland and Pennsyi-
yania attended = banquet at Hotel
Evans tonight. given by the Shenan-
doah Valley Shorthorn Breeders AS
ISOLATION, at which speeches were
made by prominent breeders in the
various states and also by representa-
uYes of the United States Department
of Agriculture.
The visitors included a number Of
Farmers Congress at HaEerstown, Md.
a sale of registered shorthorns Is to
be held tomorrow at the Winchester
fair grounds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
REGENTS MAKE REPORT
DIR. II. G. Hill. Of Mnxton, Oldest Man
in Synod. PrcHides Mt
Meeting.
IRY ASsociatcdprez.

RALEIGH. y. c.. Oct. Gothic re-
port OF the regents of Barium Springs
Orphanagc was the principal business
disposed OF at the session Of the North
Caarolina synod OF the Southern Pres
byterian Church. which is holding it's
l06th annual convention here. DP. IL
9. Hill. OF Maxton. the oldest man OF
the synod, presided.
Home missions and the subject OF
the Sabbath and family religion were
the main discussions at the afternoon
maeting. The report of the committee
on systematic beneiicence. through it's
chairman. Rev. r. A. Lapslcy, OF Tar
boro. will be presented tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
Four Have nrok.n H,.d.

WINCHESTER, VA, Oct 3O.-Four
cases of fracture OF the skull are under
treatment in Memorial Hospital, three
OF them OF nature which may pre-
clude recovery. The latest victim is
Robert Bauserman, of Maurertown, Va.
who leaned over the running board
of motor car and fell. striking his
head. The various patients with broken
heads have been unconscious for sew
eral days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
Falling Tree Kills Man.

WINCHESTER, VA, Oct 3O-Robert
Lee Palmer, fifty-five years old, a tim
Der cutter. was instantly killed yes
terday near Mtddletown, Va, when a
tree fell, crushing his head and back.
The tree had to be sawed in two twice
before his body could he removed. A
brother was killed some years ago
while engaged in numbering. Surviving
is his. aged mother. two sisters and
three brothers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
BABE KILLED BY TRAIN
Had Followed Pet Kitten to Railroad
Track Where Both Lost
Their Lives,
Ispecial to The Times Dispatch.

- SUFFOLK. VA. Oct. s0.-Nannie
Of Mr.. and. Mrs. II. c. Simpson, living
about three miles from Suffolk, was
run over and literally cut in two this
morning by passenger train No. 40. on
the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. which
passes through the Simpson farm
The baby toddled out on the track
killed, in spite of the frantic efforts of
another child only three years old. who
tried to pull the little girl OFF the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
To orxnni,. T,,ck IL.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA, OCT. 40
The nnal meeting of those Interested in
the Northern Neck Truck Line Will be
held at Alontross on Thursday, Novem-
Der 6, at which time II is hoped to
De1manentiX organize and to make
enterprise which will connect Frcder-
icksourg with rich section of Vir-
gina which lies within easy contact
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
PIE COMPANY'S OFFICE is
ENTERED AND $500 STOLEN
Petersburg Continues to Suffer From
Epidemic OF BusInesa House
Robbcrics.
Especial TO The TImes-Disnatch

1SpceiNI 70 The Times npatch.l
PETERSBURG, VA, Oct 3O.-The
Office OF the American Pie Company.
In Grove Avenue was broken into last
night and nearly $500 in money was
stolen. The safe in the Office was not
cracked. Tho cashier OF the COM
pany. not knowing it's combination.
placed the money under the safe when
ne closed the building. It Is believed
that the burglars saw where the
money was hidden. and this may ac-
count Tor the failure to break open
me safe Entrance was effected by
cutting out glass in the window
md then raising the window
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31

DANVILLE, VA, Oct. 3O.-City fire.
men found novel way OF putting out
called TO the home of W. ID. Cousins
on Robertson Avenue. from which
smoke was coming. The house was
by peering through the Kitchen win
dow the tiremeh found that food cook
ins on the kitchen stove was burning
up. Unwilling to break window or a
door. they cut off the gas from the
house, outside the building
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
EPHRAlM JACOBS EXECUTED
Negro Who Killed Joe Turk, ports-
mouth Merchant, Electrocuted
ut Penitentfnry.

For shooting down Joe Turk, a
dunning him for a bill Ephrnim
Jacobs. colored. was electrocuted yes
terday in the State Penitentiary. Major
J, NJ. Broughton. chief Of police OF
Portsmouth; Detective Sergeant T. A.
Taboo, and NJ. katz Witnessed the exc
cution. Jacobs was convicted OF muir
der in the first degree within eight
days after the crime was committed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
Crushed to Death.

b. Roo: formerly of Winchester was
crushed to death in a picker machine
yesterday afternoon in a wooden mill
employed. His clothing caught, and
he was drawn into the machinery and
terribly manglcd. Surviving arc d
widow and ave children. =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
SUGAR EQUALIZATION BOARD
WOULD THROW UP SPONGE
releEraphs 1t II Unable to Secure
Sufficient Supply in Cuba to Re-
lIcvc Situation.
fBy Associated Pres,.1

WASHINGToN, Oct. 3O.-Thc United
States Sugar Equalization Board to-
day teleEraphcd Senator McNary, Re-
publican. Oregon. in charge of the Sem
ate sugar investigation, that it was
preparing to wind up it's activiti.s'
in view OF inability to obtain sufficient
sugar from Cuba to warrant further
government control.
In spite of the boards advices. SEN
ator McNary said the Senate would pro-
coed to enact legislation designed to
aid the public in the sugar shortage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
struck ny nm AutomobiI..

. hTb. VauEhan, WHO OF Pol!co-Ser-
Feant James l.. Vaughan. was struck
by an automobile yesterday afternoon
near the corner OF Washington and
Duniop Streets owned By H. @
and bruised. Mrs. Ws aushnS w Sas
attempting to cross the street AZ the
time. She was taken ND by Mr.. Young
and driven to her home. Thoss who
Witnessed the accident say it was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
Whisky Bottle Draped
With Cabbage Leaves
by Universal scryico

NEW YORK, Oct. 3O.--A whisky
bottle drapcd with Grape md
wreath of cabbaEe leaves, with IN
inscription reading. "iIcre lies the
body of inrlcycOrn's tool. He died
ny the hnnd OF temperance fooi,r
hung on the door OF u xnlOOn In
Stnpicton for few minutes today.
IL wnn removed when "a mnn wenr-
ing bndEc ordered the bartender
TO take IL down In hurry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
VIII MIKE Aadrs.

DANVILLE,. VA. Oct. 3O.-Licutenant
GoTcrno- Il. F. Buchanan has accepted
an invitation from the Danville Post
American Legion, to make an address
here on November II, armistice night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
Reception TO Pnatnr.

n Grove Avenue Baptist Church gave
z reeepticn In honor of its new pastor.
the Rev DR.. Northern. and Mrs. North
ern. Mr.. Fred Pitcher presided and
addresses OF welcome We're delivered
BY Rev; DR.. J. y. Roper on behalf OF
Matthews on behalf OF the laynen and
by the Rev. T. w. Moore on behalf OF
the churches.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
I,ornl New. In mic,


The younger Jewish girls o. the city
held rummaEe sale for tho benefit OF
the Jewish Relief Fund. and realized
The BARRIERS union. organized this
week. elected the following Offices:
president. Frank Gray: vlcc-president.
Samuel Murray: secretary. c. w
nnion sW be- IN of the
Street. and a charter will be imme
Miss Lizzie Savage OF Franklin. Va,
organizer Of Baptist women's Mission
sy Unions in Eastern Virginia, has
the Petersburg Association this week
In the interest. OF the $4,000. 900 fund.
and today spoke ut Il meeting in the
Pickpockets were busy yesterday at
ternoon and last night on the circus
grounds: Numerous robberies were
reported to the police.
Petersburg district. held this week at at
accomplished much work Plans were
laid out for better organization in
th So district the coming year.
for the great s75,ooo.o 600 drive r"ff and
laymen will be the speakers in all the
Ghurches throughout the Petersburg
fAt noon yesterday Miss Emma Ma
orville. Tdiplett. OF Richmond. We're re
q1a nrI in WASHINGTON; by, the Rev
offended by her sister. Miss Bessie
DR.; j. n. Burke, DR.. ]. Boiling Jones
Br: Apiiek Burke. Dr.. f. L: McGill and
faculty Of Petersburg. are attandi Tt
ten meeting OF the Virginia Medical
Society in Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31

and also provide for continuation on
the board. even should the present
members resign. \ meeting OF, the.
Senate Agriculture Committee: wa
called for Saturday to act on pending
Legislation. I tS
Senator McNary said the susaT;
boards plans evidently were due To
the committees refusal to enact leEisSs
sugar refiners and dealers The cons
mittee now plans. he said. to present.
a bill continuing the board and au-s
thorizing 1t to purchase Cuban sugar,
Find Counterfeit Money,
VIENNA. Oct. 30.-A widespread
plot to circulate 81 ,000.0 600 in COUNTER,
felt American money here has been,
frustrated by the arrest of eleven par;
ticipantS in the plot. -. -lis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
ConI SUNNY In petcr.hp,-

I, The coal dealers or this city say that
they have on hand a sufficient coal
supply TO meet this citys needs for
sorty-five days. ilA~thc event a. a
strike OF the coal miners.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
TAFT CALLS 1T CONSPIRACY
Former Prenldcnt Holds Miners, In
Calling Strike, Did I'm
lawful Act.
Inv uniyerssl sery;cr1

HALDEN. MASS. Oct 3o-Former
President william H: Taft. speaking
clared that the bituminous coal miners
in calling. a strike. were engaged In
sress had fuil nower TO eondemn such
cruel conspiracy as an onense."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
CUT THIS OUTFITS WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS Cut out this
slip. inclose with sc and mail 1t to
Foley G Co. 1885 Sheffield Ave. Chi
cago. Ill, writing your name and ad-
dress clearly. You will receive in re-
turn trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound: for coughs.
colds and Group: Foley Kidney Pills
tism. backache. kidney and bladder
ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets,
cathartic for constipa ton, biliousness,
headache and sluggish bowels. Sold
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
Elected CnahIcr

8 Waverly T.. Mayton, for the pas.
four years associated with the Vir-
gtnia National Bank in this CITY. has
resigned his position. to go with the
herchHnts and Farmers Bank of Ivor
as cashier. He will assume his new
duties on November 10.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-03-14

The senate also reduccd the salary OF
Inspectors from $50 a month and ex-
penscs 10 $50, out of which expenses
must he paid
Committee substitute FOR house bill
90 was passed by the senate. pro,id-
ing FOR taN on tho equity in state
lands bought under contract. The
present praciice n 20 nay a tax on the
rill value. A senate amendment ro-
quires that the taxation shall not be
icss than 90 psr cent Of the full value.
This bin affects b total OF 1851 coo
acres of land witch viii hc taxed al
90 per cent OF their value. thus re-
iucinr tho state revenue about tS0.-
600 annually
House hiil $50. which allows munlc-
lpuNtits 20 uro funds not needed TO
fulnll the requirements OF house bill
2lf for current expenses up 20 De-
ccmher 1890, was concurred In hy the
scnatr. The bill iH Of particular Inn
p0rfHnCc 20 Albuquerque. aud will al
low the commissioners of that city TO
use proniH from the wnterworkn for
the neat eighteen months
The senate also passed hoVHe hill
3aN. anpropriating $500 Tor the De.
sirnction of predatory animals, senate
hin 20. regarding the publication Of
leuul notices; house bill aok prosid-
INK "a one and onc-half miii low Tor
roads and bridges. and honsc hill iNs.
retaining mineral rights IN state lands.
including also OH rights. The last hill
b. OF utmost Importance 10 the various
land endowment funds.