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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
IRRIGATED LANDS PRODUCE
MORE RICHES THAN MINES
oHicIal Figures Show Value Of Re
claimed Properties Through
out the West.

CHICAGO. May S.-CSpeciaD.-Th
S2iI 100000 which represents the an
n i yaime Of che crops produced on
100000 acres Of irrigated lands in the
West is nearly three times as great
as the value Of the precious metals
produced annually in the same region"
says Assistant Chief Samuel T. Dana
OF the United States Forest Service in
communication Just received here.
Colorado. pre-eminently a land Of
minerals. now produces each year on
irrigated lands . crop worth more
than the entire product of its min
as the output of its precious metals
California. the Golden State contri-
butes annually nearly four times as
metals"
The national forests include large
part OF the area from which the bulk
exert an important influence on the
amount and character of the supply
No less than AZ per cent OF the water
power resources of the eleven Western
water power resources OF the entire
country. IS actually within the ma
tional forests; moreover. large part
OF these resources outside the forests
are so located as 10 be extremely diff
fcult OF development under present
conditions. The most obvious relation
is the tendency OF the tree cover TO
chcck erosion; the cover delays the
melting Of snow in the spring and the
upper layers OF the forest soil act as
an enormous sponge that absorbs large
quantities OF water. which are passed
on 10 the great reservoir OF mineral
SOIL beneath from which il is Sradu-
ally paid out to springs and streams.
The forest surface-cover OF stumps.
fallen twigs. branches and trees pre-
vents rapid run-ofr, thus tending 10
regulate the flow of streams and pre-
venting destructive floods and The
waste OF valuable water. Moreover.
the great reservoir OF mineral soil
Keeps available larger supply OF
water during the dry season.
. Every precaution is taken by the
Nationa! forest manage cement TO see that
the interests OF the water user are
tuily protected and great emphasis is
placed on fire protection and on the
regulation OF foraging and timber cut
Ting. So we'll recognized is the part
prayed by the forest cover in protect
ing the water supply that in one case
tested against any cutting OF timber
an organization OF farmers has pre-
tested against any cutting OF timber
on certain watersheds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
AMERICA PREPARED FOR
SUPREME FLYING TEST
NirIncn Deem Winning OF the Goal
In Race Above Clouds
Certain.
ITINERARY OVER SEA TOLD
Flight From Trcpassy to Azores
Estimated mt II Hours-Is "Hop"
That Spell Success or Failure.
Chain Ships Assist.
ny COMMANDER II. &. RICHARDSON,
Riot Nnrnl Airplanc Mob.
II,OnNric ln1nl


America is ready to meet tho su-
premo test OF ocean travel by air
route Across tho great sea water
there is stretched a line of bat,lcships
OF the course" rising from the At
lan,ic seaboard. like three gigantic
tho United States Navys NC sea-
planes are touring.
Tho start. threatened at tho eleventh
heur by IRE that wrecked wing
elevator on tho tail OF the N-C-4. was
made Ut the naval air station at Rock
i nWay is 9 Secret TIA, h ;onH anishnI" but
cave whore the whisper of tho wind
is born
"LcRs" of Trips Outlined.
In the Zig, flight Of these craft lies
voyage via the cloud route
We OF the service deem the winning
certainty: However. who do not anti
cipatc easily sailing or soft
SNAP of ii. TO demonstrate tho un-
forsecn handicaps that face the Amer
leans. witness the fire that beset the
seapl:,nes on Monday morning.
Perhaps. it would be we'll to present
scheduled TO pursue. BY the time this
meets the eyes OF readers We win be
on our way to good supper in Hall
ars the is%s !h se, + for our hope Here
|. From kockaway TO Halifax. N. s..
$40 nautical miles.
,s9 From ron, Ha lif;c. to Trepassy. n. F..
Fayal, the Azores. 1900 n
{. From the Azorcs TO Lisbon For
tural, and from Lisbon 10 Plymouth
Enc. 500 and i75 miles respectively
Loaded Plane Weighs $4,000 Pounds.
It Is the Jumps" from Trepassy
Of our efforts That leap will spell
either success or failure for the Amer
ican hops.
\ stay of ten days is planned at
Trepassy 10 overhaul every nook and
Granny" and TO tune up each me-
eram,ral feature to the highest pitch
DE altered IN one way or another
All that Is known to the ingenuity
OF man in the construction OF aircraft.
all that is superfne in the selection
OF wood and metal and nbcr is rcnrc-
sented in the NC seaplanes OF our
navy.
with is that of the power plants Of
the water with full loads aboard. va
oand dS we'f ipH,% Of each traIso,lantic
proximateiy $4,000 pounds.
VIII Ent Coffee and Sandwiches.
The flight from Trerassy TO the
azores as planned is scheduled 10 re-
'"Sh'S -oHc HoITS comp lei ION.
To date II appears probable that the
luei consumption at the maximum
speed 10 be used in the fight will be
about 600 pounds of gasoline per hour,
or approximately 100 gallons in that
period.
rms speed is at seventy-two knots
me fucl consumption will decrease
steadily asNt tho weight or the ma chine
is changed through reduction OF fuel
Ioward.the end Of the run the fuel
consumption VIII be reduced to 900
pounds per hour. the minimum speed
tor THIS condition being sixty knots.
Not taxing INTO account the wind. the
speed through the air to the Azores
viii average about 65.5 knots but. OF
course. the speed over the ground will
be increased II the wind Is favorable
in direction.
Eifteen pounds OF sandwiches and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
AT TREPASSY
AWAIT SENPI.NNES' ARRIVAL.

TREPASSY n. L.. May S.-A thrill
Of satisfaction went through the Amer
lean fleet here as the news that the
naval Srap!ancS had started WAS flashed
from Washington. Yesterdays gale
had moderated overnight and a snow
storm dashed the coast until the hills
were covered with u mantle seven
inches deep
Two tiny seaplanes rose in wind
test ms though in celebration of the
start and for a half-hour circlcd the
hay and the surrounding highlands
The musical dronc drew scores of viii
layers TO the roads. The storm ceased
in the afternoon and the snow disap-
pearcd as a warm mist settled. The
thermometer fell again suddenly and
The atmosphere became colder than at
any time during the winter.
The tiny harhor was dotted by ten
dcstroycrs. besides memberships. which
are to leave in groups OF five tomor-
row and Saturday for ocean posts.
Seven more dcstroycrs arc due here
tomorrow. Pending tho arrival OF the
American seaplanes from Halifax the
officers were allowed liberty for hunt
ing and fishing.
JuS where tho scaplanes will land
appears uncertain. The inner bay is
less than two square miles in area
The outer harbor is larger. but moro
exposed. The exact landing place
will be n matter for the squadron com
mander to decide.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
BRITISH PRESS COMMENT
REFLECTS VARIED VIEWS
Many Angles OF Peace Treat, Arc
Discusned by the English
Writer'S.

LONDON. May S.-Rritish prsss com
men, on the peace treaty reflects varied
opinions.
The Post thinks that the indemnity
conditions are unsatisfactory and do
not iulhll tho election promises of tn ,
or ..us , ss0N@rnment., However, (, says:
than might have been anticipated. L,
mas in !; the principles of n good peace
u these principles are put INTO prac-
The Daily Mail fears that Great Brit :
am VIII hnd the terms very vary short
81 the pledges made by Premier Lloyd
III the summary actually represents
me text, the provisions are good on
the miiitary and naval side. hut dan
cal side"
The treaty is described by the Daily
IeleSraph as being stern and strin-
trace OF the brutal exercise OF mere
victorious force.
~ ~, is risidly peace of Justice" the
The Daily Chronicle thinks that the
conference missed an opportunity AS
regards Poland. and fcars that tho
prove the weak point Of the entire tire
treaty. II also believes that the treaty
Will be judged leas; favorably on The
financial side in both England and
Germany.
The treaty embod:es the most severe
sentence ever passed upon n great ma :
tion. the Daily News says. ana con
tinues:
Germany is handcufed and in irons
from top TO toe. She appealed TO force,
and must take the consequences"
The heaviest part OF the sentence
the News adds. is contained in the eco
nomic and financial terms
we demand" IL continues. both the
golden eggs and the corpse of the
goose that would lay them. 1t
IS hardly an eNaSEeration TO say that
Germany Is first stripped naked and
is then told 10 turn out her pockets"
The Herald. the labor organ. round
y denounces the whole treaty, saying
There is no honor left for any OF us
The league OF nations is a body with
out soul. President Wilson has been
beaten. He forced public acceptance
or his nigh ideals on this other pow
ers, but they have beaten him secretly.
He compromised on essentials and
therefore, the details have gone astray
From the moment he abandoned the
doned them all"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
ny COMMANDER II. e. RICHARDSON
Pilot NnNal AIrnlnnc NC-3

tCopyrieht by Universal Service. 1alo.l
mAILiFAN ~ s. May S.-,A:,ei
mile, minute from Rockaway Beach
y. y. which we left this morning
for HalifaN a distance of $40 miles. we
harbor Of Halifax, having made the
long journey on the first leg OF the
TRANSATLANTIC Night without mishap TO
either No. or No. . planes.
1t took us nine hours exactly to
ny from the American station to this
harbor. Everything went so well that
we are looking forward with great ex-
journey across the Atlantic. We anti
cipate having better weather at Ire
passy than we did on the way to Hall
fax.
No. hydro-a irplanc left Rockaway
Beach at l0:07. followed closely by
No and No. /. Al 1910 A. NJ. We
left the water and took formation. We
headed cast along Long Island. with
VIC then cruiscd well out 10 sea, where
we met fair breeze. We passed
Montauk Point. and then scared over
Block Island; travelling south at an
Block Island Light was abeam at
l2:l3 r; NJ; We maintained good
I So, Al along. and when nearing
higher on account of meeting 'bumpy
air" Then VIC observed some haze
ahead and after running through this
v ''''' co'' 'sA'.'ANN. -NI " clptk
we were in the vicinity OF Momomy
Point. and we rose To 5000 feet. At
This hour we lost sight or land No. =
plane. was then leading. with No. !
IN second position. and No. 4 follow
ing III the rear. Shortly after O'Clock
we los; contact with No. machine.
The commander reported he was run
ming on three engines, and WAS hav-
ing trouble with the Oil pressure. His
speed WAS gradually decreasing and
we soon lost sight OF ahc plane. /
think that the first destroyer on MA :
irol beyond Monomy must have gone
10 the assistance OF No. 4.
Soon after this we sighted tho third
destroyer on patrol and passed il a,
400 Il. NJ. At i:0c o'clock we en-
countcrcd the first heavy wind suuall
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
START OF AMERICAN PLANES
STlRS HAWI<ER AND NANNUAM

ST. JOHNS. y T. May S.--Thc start
Of the American naval scaplanes has
stirred both Hawker and Raynham 10
attempt their transatlantic flight to-
morrow or Saturday if weather condi-
lions are at all favorable. for they
now see the Americans on their trail
across.
The announcement that the American
seaplanes had arrived AZ Halifax on
their way to TrepaSsy caused ICONS ider-
: able excitement among the Enelishmen.
The promptness with which the Amer
leans executed their plans has greatly
impressed the two English aviatorS.
The fact. however. that nine hours
were occupied in making about 500
miles. is regarded by them as an un-
.hopeful augury. as the Sopwith and
Martinsyde machines can make 100
miles an hour. during the whole Al
iantic flight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
COMMANDER DESCRIBES
MILE-A-MINUTE FLIGHT
Required Nine Hours to Fly From American Station to
Halifax Harbor in First Leg of
Transatlantic Attempt.

| OF the journsv. This kept all on
! board busy. AS tho wind came in sharp
travelled through these wind squalls
at intervals and after meeting them
| for about thirty miles we sighted
land on he Nova Scotian Coast at
1870 o'clock.
This land was on the port bow and
think this land WAS Seal Island. At
1855 p NJ. all was going well No. 2
pianc was still In the lead with NO /
following about three miles behind.
We kept well OF tho land until 7:o5
o'clock. when wc cruised to the Ice
Of the land so tho wind became very
bumpy
We lost sight OF No. plane then
and did not see it again until it reach
passage of Halifax harbor. We had
not the slightest trouble with the
engines OF our machine. They ran
smoothly from start to finish. and the
the journey from Rockaway to Hall
fan. She answered the helm perfectly
and not "A hitch in amy way. All the
members OF the crew are in good
health and lit and eager for the trip
across the Atlantic.
Tonight We have had No. 3 plane
towed M to the cruiser baltimore, at
on gas ond oil for the second leg OF
the journey TO Trepassy.
II the conditions are favorable. VIC
VIII start lor ircnaSSS on frloaE
morning After No. has rcplcnishcd
her tanks, she Will move up tonight to
tho Baltimore to take on supplies.
We were fortunate tonight in reach
ing Halifax before darkness SGT in.
expect that the No. plane will have
tho defects to her engine rcmcdicd and
that she Will come along during the
night. though those on board may de-
eide not TO start again until daylight
tomorrow.
The welcome that the craft in the
harbor of Halifax gave us tonight
when we hove into sight was surely
appreciated and was more than we OK
pcctcd. II was a:30 o'clock tonight be-
fore the airmcn were taken or their
machines and conveyed in launches to
the United States cruiser Baltimore,
where they enjoyed u good hot Suppcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
'BLAMES MAINE BOOZE
Veteran Drinker Says None Other Hnd
X. q. Punch That
Found There.

BANGOR, ME, May S.-Earl F.. Will
shire, who halls from Redlands. Cal.
but came TO town from Aroos took
County told the police judge that he
had drank all kinds of LIQUOR known.
but nothing ever affected him like a
pint of Maine whisky he bought here
After he took a few drinks, he said, his
ind was n blank
What happened was supplied by wit
nesses, who said that Wiltshire dashed
into house where Thomas Glynn was
small table and smashed Gynn over
the head with it, Then with whoop
he ran up the street. brandt shinE a
Iaoie leg and driving everybody be-
fore him.
He soon encountered Patrolman
FoieF. who subdued him with his club
ana took him TO the station.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09

coffee; tho latter In thcrmos bottles
VIII BIO carried for each soapiancs
I pSrsonnel. So certain are we ali OF
mas not boen regarded seriously.
wireless Telephone Connections.
Al thrco seaplancs will follow the
noSfss set ny the flagship. but the
pendent keep track OF their naviKa-
lion, and In, viii INDEPENDENTLY determine
b vo, nh positions by dead reckoning aud
These positions. as determined bS tho
various navigators. may diner. but nil
siomai c5m mn, Sc reported to the divi-
stherefrom the most probable positions
IRON! ron sime to time and will modify the
follow the route laid out. "
FOR this purpose the seaplanes will
pei 0e In cor constant eonmunicatIon with
cacn othcr, by wireless telephone and
III communication with tile station
ships" by wireless telephone. dcpenainr
on the ranges.
The sending distance from planes bv
wireless Telegraph is Approximately
800 miles. by wireless telephone about
sixty miles. The meteorological ships
every tenth destroyer OF the "cIerka
OF the course" also will keep the al.
vision commander informed OF the
weather conditions along the route
Dcstroyers Tow In Failures.
The dcstroyers will be stationed an.
proNimately nifty miles apart on each
leg OF the route. and wnl be numbered
serially from the starting point. This
numbering will be done either on
stretched canvas on the decks or on
awnings. which will be visible 10 tho
air cruisers. At night the dcstroyers
Will show illuminated signals that viii
give their respective numerals
At night destroyer Will az the
scaplancs approach its position. direct
a searchlight beam into the true wind
At the surface.
Should the Night take place In thick
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
HINES JUMPING INTO OPEN
MARKET FOR STEEL RAILS
Director of NaiIronds Announces lrnII-
ufe to Reach Agreement on Scale
of Prices.
IRv Associated Press

NEW YORK May S.-walkcr u.
Zines. director general OF railroads,
announced here tonight that tho rail
road administration will ask immcdi-
atciy for competitive bids for 100000
tons OF steel rails.
Mr.. Illness announcements was n,ntc
AFTER he had been informed by rcprr-
*cntatircs that they had been unable
10 ihdhcc representatives OF tho large
hufacturcrs at Il conference here TO
day to agree on II reduction OF the
schedule of steel prices approved by
the Industrial board of the Department
w. commerce; MIR. Hines declared il
WAS ms settled purpose to buy steel
materials on the competitive bidding
uaSis as RAPIDLY as they are needed. lie
'Ss ..in n ,ne iGGiiowing Statements:
IRON Secretary Redicld and Chairman
lo,k. OF the Industrial Board. the
,aailroau administration rcprcscnta-
I non, Henry Il. Spencer and I. Z.
representatives of the steel interests.
McSSrs Spencer and Powell offered
Specic criticisms of the steel prices
ncIctot9rS; and suggested maximum
non would feel justified in paying for
me various steel articles which tho
r,iiroans use in important quantities.
including steel rails.
1t was made clear tina, tho rail
road administration did not wish to
OBTAIN preferential prices compared
MIN n,nros Sne general public. The steel
Change in ths prices announced in
March. The conferences on this sub
Jet arc at an end, and tho railroad
aa MN III accordance with it's
M l, needs steel materials of any kind
10 ask for competitive bids. and pur-
chase accordingly. The railroad adj
ancc with this policy. ask for bids
for 100000 tons OF steel rails
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09

weather tho destroycrs. on approac
of planes at night, will dischage stX4
shells at ten minute intervals. These
star shells rise to q height OF seven
miles and produce an intensity or liphfI
OF several million candle power. Thesa|
signals will be maintained until the
scaplancs report by wireless thoy have
been sighted or until tho next destroy.
or beyond reports they havo been
passed.
In tho event A destroyer sees A e.s.
plano come down nrd II distress sipnsl
liz given. tho vessel viii inIned lat eIv
leave its station and proceed with ali
speed to the rescue Of tho disabled sea.
plane.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
Dcstroyers Tow In Failures.
PEPTIRON is GOOD
This Real Iron Tonic Combines Merit,
Economy and HPcn.n

Economy and "Pcp."
Made from n formula that uses iron
in most digestiblc form, pepsin and
gentian. great stomach tonics. nux
and celery. the beat vegetable remedies
for the nerves. and also manganese and
other valuable nutrients-therc's no
question OF the value OF P.ptiron as
blood builder and strengthcncr
The larger size OF Peptiron contains
enough for full months treatment.
while other so-callcd iron prepare
lions contain only one-half or less.
The pep" or promptncas with which
Pcptiron does its work is noted by
every one who takes It,
From the frst dose the system re-
spends TO the treatment. and you real
izc you arc at last using medicine
that begins right, continues and ends
right. Better get bottle OF Pcptiron
to-day. Take two Peptiron after each
mcai-then comes good blood. good
appetite. and-pep.
Made by c. l. HOOD CO. Lowell. Mss,-
Adv. 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
POLICE ANSWER RUSH CALL;
FIND "FRACTURED" STOCKING
Negro Lad with Han Cart ColIides
with Woman. and Wreck
Results,

Polce were called TO the scene of an
accident on Blair Street near Church
mn Avenue yesterday afternoon \
negro boy proDcliinG hand cart up
man coming down tho street After
clearing away the wreckagc il was
iound That no one was ~ riously in
tcrcd no damage. The Young woman
suffered fractured stocking After
the police arrived they decided that
me catastrophe was unavoidable, and
no arrests were made. The young
woman refused to wait for the am
bu!Ancc and departed. The alleged
villain was also allowed 10 cscaDc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
BURLESON EXPLAINS RULING
Soldiers Not Affected by
Order OF Comptroller of
Treasury.
TBv Associated Pres..1

WASHINGTON. May S.-Postmastcr-
General Burleson explained today that
the ruling of the Comptroller Of the
Treasury that men in the military and
naval service could not be employed
in the Post-Oflice Department did not
mean that such men could not obtain
their old positions in the department.
after their discharge from the army
or navy AS soon as their status under
the law permits they Will be re-em-
ployed. Mr. Burleson said
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
REMOVE EXPORTING BANS
War Irndc Board Permits Shining of
Gold Manufactures with
bullion Value.

ASiilNGTON May S.-'rne war
Trade Board announced tonight ihsi
effective tomorrow gold manufacturers
with bullion value not exceeding IS
exported without individual cxpori
llrcnncs
Licenses 10 export manufactures OF
eoiu Win hu!lion value exceeding Cd
per cent OF the total value IL WAS
sa'd, must be secured from tho Fed
crhl Reserve Bank OF tho district from
winch tho shipment is made thes,
ihhnu!acturcS beng regarded as col,
bulllon. the expectation Of which /,
Gontrolcd by the Federal liescrv,
Board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
CHANGES NAME FOR BRIDE
Charming Widow Would Retain Mime
OF Former Husband, So
Court ActS.

WAUKEGAN. I'LL May s.--Whcn
Claude Bates twenty-five recently pro-
posed marriage to Mrs. Charles Rohc-
stock, siNty-ive, widow, she told him
that lin memory of my late husba nd
| viii never change my name"
This didn't bother Claude i'm tho
least lie hicd himself 10 the Kenosha
County court. had his name changed
70 tohestock, proposed again and mar
ried the widow the next day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
WOULD ELECT GERMANY
MAJOR of Metz Circulafes PctjtIon 4,
Throw tIUns kcrosn
Rhine.

METZ, May S.--The MAYOR Of Metz
Is something signatures to a petition
ASK lnS the French government to re-
lcct Germany permanently beyond thc
khlfse. economically. militarily and no
llticdily. so Az TO safeguard AIsace
drsrCgsicn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09

s3.50o,000 by Nor
Richmond chairman,
OF Mrs. Naylor.
as follows: Sorry
Norfolk challenge.
total $4,000 and
is hopelessiy out
JOHN l.. II AGAIN.
w oman's Liberty
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09

mond women and
folk. Mrs. Cabell.
answers challenge
Norfolk chairman.
we cannot accept
our sales toniS ht
we feel that she
classcd.' MRS.
state Chairman
Loan Committee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
Conflsca,e sixteen PINT,

Police searched 921 East Leigh Street
Yesterday and conflscated sixteen min, g
OF whisky, which they assert they
found there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09

To Cure InbitunI Coordination
Take "LAN-FOS WITH PEPSIN" recu-
larry for IA to II days. Syrup Tonic
Laxative Pleasant TO Take 60c IL
Rcgulatcs.-Ndv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-09
ARRANGE MILITARY
VICTORY RALLY AS
CLIMAX FOR DRIVE

fContinued From First rase.l