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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
New Telephone Rate
Discussion in November
Cor1pany's Operations
Extend All Over State
and Interest Centers on
Coming Hearing

Noresff bssrr "a pvsssr~sst ysste day AS
the day on which the hearing of the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
company petition for increased rates
will be opened ly the state corpora
ton commission AS the company's
operations entezas ails,orsrs stasa. state,
Interest IN the hearing Is wide-sprea d
and intense Communications rela-
tive TO the case are being received
daily by the commission and many
OF the larger cities OF the state will
he represented by their attorneys,
The increases asked by the COM
rany over the rates established by
rostmast er General Burleson, are APP
,roximatelv the same as the in
creases OF the wartime rates over
the original schedule The old rates
en- bodied in the city charter, the war
time rates and the proposed rates are
Sc follows.
BUSINESS telephones
Old rate-Singta line. s7s.. marty,
s4s
Wartime rnte-Single line, ss4: .
party, $50: 4-party, $50.
Proposed rate Single lire, 500: q
party, sT2; 4-rarty. s4..
Residence telephones:
Old rate-Singie line. s3s: .-party.
s24,
Wartime rate-~Sinrre line. s4e; 2
farty. s3s: 4-party, $24.
Proposed rate Single line, $4S; q
FTarty. 500; 4-party. sac
The commission has started n sur
yev Of the .eompanV's resources IN
order 10 be better rpcpar-ed to con-
slider arguments for and against the
increase at the hearing The case Is
the most important ever tried by the
commission and win possibly take
months to complete
The Chesa peeke and Potomac Teie-
rhone company OWNS Tines in practi-
caily every city OF the state except
Petersburg and Harrisonburg Many
OF the muufcfra. councils have met
and decided to send representatives
to the hearing which promises to Be
the longest ever held ny the corpo-
alton commission Richmond win
be represented by Col. George wavne
Anderson. assistant city attorney
The hearing on the proposed In
creased is entirely distinct fror, the
hearing Of the commission to decide
the question OF authority in connec-
ton with the city'e recent action In
dc clarfng the pre-war rates restored
This liz a separate issue and has no
bearing on the company's petition.
The wartime rates. by act Of con-
cress restorfng~the lines 10 the own
ers on August 1. continue In effect
for four months after that date. un-
less otherwise decided by competent
authority. The city nlainta ined that
1t was vested with that authority. by
v1rtue OF the contract entered into
by the com pany when tho charter was
Issued by the city
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19

s'Cs,-oyerat1oG" was the key
note .of the DOZEN ca so Speeches
..sss99gssrs>d al Tappeilhxnxa&sek, yas-
tcroay, upeea the occasion Of the
good roads meeting neid by ciu-
GEMS OF that section
From the earnesineRs In which
all the speakers declared them
ss.iv es and the clear~cut State
ment Of Commissioner Coleman,
together with the enthusiastic re-
caption given the speassrs by
the crowd of about one thousand
citizens. including many from
Richmond. the estaba ishrnenL Of
good highway betYy cen Richmond
and appahannock In only
matter of time. And rot long
time, either.
The GROVE gathered on the court
Areen at the little, thrifty town OF
Tappahannock. was representative oil
that section OF the state. Not only
were citizens OF the town in attend
ance, but there were representatives
from the netght-orjng counties on
both sides of the KappahAnnock river
I rssent. all OF whom most keenly ex-
pressed their sentiments as being will
.rg to abide by the decision OF the
good roads commission and the com
missioner and that all would work In
L carty cooperation in aiding The or
fcials in selecting, a route most
suited to all concerned.
II was animated that the people
along the various routes proposed
would get together and consider the
question from every standpoint and
that the one believed to be the mos,
desired wotrid be recommended and
that all parties would cooperate In
efforts to complete and have in opera
ton one of the best highways in any
section of the state.
x,,rs coon or sIL,
The raeatirg VAS presided over BY
co,nn,onu,eaith,s Attorney r. NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
Wilson and Party Leave Oakland With
UnmistakabIe knowledge That This
Region OF Pacific Coast Has Not Made
Up Its Mind on the League Of Nations.
Executive Makes Two Sets of Speeches Before
Large Audiences and Answers Five Questions
Addressed to Him by Executive Committee Of
League to Enforce Peace.
IN, JAY JEROME WILLIAMS,

President
treaty and
mpre nurnbe
brass cf
Iasibc
further o
the huehnrs
at
o4lp He
In for him.
was
president appca1si however of
TO fort
section him In
3i in
before the business he
Of cit
which
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
DECLARES NOTHING
CAN PREVENT MEN
FROM WALKING OUT
Steel Workers Expect to
Garry Out Their Strike
Program Monday-De-
nounce Judge Gary's
Attitude

Pittsburg. Pa, Sept 1S,-~Tbe
American Federation of Labor must
bow 10 our edicts. We are the su-
preme body" This was the answer Of
John Fitzpatrick. chairman OF the
conference of leaders of the steel
workers, when asked today II there
was any possibility OF the strike be-
ing averted through intervention OF
the A, F. or J..
The men are eotng to strike" he
added Il can SEE nothing that will
stop them
The question OF postpontng the
strike until after the national labor
conference at Washington was not
discussed at today's meeting. The
delegates directed their attention 10
preparation for the walkout in the
L. = Steel Corporation mills on Mon
day.
Judge G'ary's attitude of refusing
to recognize the union was denounced
by several speakers. one calling il
war on democracy
a str Ike Platform. containing twelve
pianks or demands, was enc OF the
principal topics OF discussion at the
meeting. This pronunciameuto IL in
the hands OF special committee.
Just before adjournment the con-
ference adopted q resolution giving
tn the organ ixins -eaHs saittee full
power 20 conduct tire strike
The only statement given out was
the answer OF Chairman JOAN Fifty
patrick, Of the committee to the
statement Of Judge Gary, OF the
United States Steel Corporation, that
their mills would remain az an open
shop" the statement was signed by
John Fitzpatrick. William Harmon.
William 2. Foster AND = ]. Davis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
SCHEME Is EVOLVED To
SETTLE IRISH QUESTION

London. Sept 16.--1'he Irish ques-
sion is said TO have been discussed at
an important session of the cabinet
this afternoon Frior to the session,
Sir Edward Carson had conference
with Bonar Law. Premier Lloyd
George is credited with having
evolved a scheme which he thinks will
RIO far toward a solution Of the Irish
problem.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
FIVE KILLED WHEN
TRAIN HuIs MACHINE

Riverside, ". J.. Sept 1s.--Five per-
sons were killed when the automobile
in which they were riding was struck
and wrecked by Pennsylvania train
at Taylor's Lane, short di9tance west
of this town this afternoon. The dead:
Mrs Laura Davis, Of East Riverton;
Mrs Laura Webb, daughter of Mrs,
Davis. Mrs. Gertrude, Tuter. Camden,
and two men supposed TO he Thomas
J. Neary and Winfield Cheiler, OF
Philadelphia The driver of the ma
chine attempted to cross the tracks in
spite of the warning of the gateman at
the crossing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
Answers Five Questions


Earlier in the day he met and an
swered five questions addressed to
him by the regional executive commit
tee or the League to Enforce peace
IheE chief queries hinged on Great
Brltain's six votes and Irish freedom
and they filed solernniy into the room
of Joseph p. Tumulty. secretary to
the President. with their gtistenfng
high hats In hand and awaited sthe
President. He came in--the commit
teemcn struck attitudes Of stuoious
interest and the PrrsfAenr read the
questions and the answers. Mean
tine the newspapermen had bssn
summoned
The President upon the connnetion
OF an answer, wvwfd give additional
information. Much that he said. es-
peciaily with regard to Ireland, was
of deep interest and copious notes
were taken Try the correspondents.
But when it wyss al over the Presi-
Dent asked that nothing bs said, ex-
elusive of the prepared answer g. which
had been prepared for publication and
the committeeman. high hats ON
heads. tiled out Of the room
When the President and Mrs VIII
son stepped into the dining room Of
the Palace hotel, this room where he
spoke to 1900 OF the foremost citizens
some Of the good ladies of San Fran
cisco, who acted as nostasses to the
L'as.adert Yesterday had accom- panied
tfteir' husbands today To gssTsi, a sa<ssSx
ond look at MIN and Mrs. Wilson and
20 hear a second address, But when
they heard him yesterday they had
him all 10 themselves, for he talked
10 an audience exclusively Of women
The business men interpreted two
n ra 4 .sy1tfz
Senator johnson though he did not
mention the California senator's name
at any time here or in San Francisco.
He told Of the revnlsion Of feeling In
Europe toward America soon after we
entered the war and he addeu--~to the
anusem e1t of the men:
'Af this moment. unless the CLINICAL
counSels of some OF our acquaintance
should prevail, they arc expecting us
10 lead the world
Another t.ne he gave his explana-
ton az Why American troops were in
Siberia. He declared they were there
10 prevent the seizure of supplies ana
food by hrigands. and that no one IA
the world had any suspicion OF our
motives.
There is no place in the world
An ertcan am billions are looked upon
with SUSPICION" ire added.
strikes View Note
Ihc President struck new note tn
ren@Iops fervor when he asserted that
the peace treaty and league covenant
was work of Divine Providence"
Il do not believe that there is any
body OF men that can defat this great
enterprise" he said ut is the enter
nfise OF Divine mercy, peace and good
Win
Because of the character OF his
audience the President laid stress on
his argument that business will sufrer
unless the treaty should be imncd-
lately ratified. He said the while
world was at the present time under
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19

Birmingham. Sept 1S.---John w.
Davis, United States ambassador 10
the court OF st. James. In acknowl-
edging today decree from Birm-
ingham university, said that the Amer
lean studying in this institution
would help to prevent friction be-
Noen America and EngtAnA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19

Both prior to his departure from
Europe and on his arrival in this
county. Mr.. Hoover asserted :. en-
rhatically that ne had no intentions
Whatsoever Of continuing In Of
ficiaily work in any capacity but pro-
posed TO take a long rest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19

Chcagc-AIill owners and union
leaders marslAlHng forces for
threatened walk out of 100000
steel workers in Chicago district
for Monday. Many union men re-
ported voting against walkout.
Food, cote and ammunition taken
into plants In preparation for long
siegc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
Peace In SIGHT

Copenhagen, Sept. IS.-Esthonian
parliamentaires have crossed the Boil
shevist lines. according to word from
Hefstngfors. and peace negotiations
with the RnsAiaA .RAAss>~.ski<A ARA nov
IN HruGDeR- /.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
VISCOUNT FRENCH TO BE
At LONDON CONFERENCE,

Dublin, Sept 1s.--Viscount French,
Z Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, has left
for London. where he Is expected to
partake in an important governmental
conference on the Irish problem.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
COAL PRODUCTION TO
BE INTERNATiONALIZFD

Amsterdam. Sept. 1s.--"Herbert
Hoover" says n Berlin dispatch late
today, will shortly submit to the al
lied economic council plan for the
'nternationalzation Of the worlds
coal production.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
spain for women

Madrid Sept. 1s.-Tha ministry is
parliamentA providing for. the extension
OF the franchise to women. It was an
nounced today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19

Ncveland-I.abor leaders pre-
dict Is 900 men in district will quit
work Monday and that all steel
plants will he tied up. Mills pre-
pairing for long fight, but refuse to
disease prospect.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19

Yo,ngsaowrr--Stcei mill cxeru-
tives confident strike set for Mon
day will not cripple plants. Union
leaders assert works will he com
pletely paraiyzed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19

New York--Judgc Gary and
other officials OF steel corporation
apparently confident that tho
threatened strike win fail. but no
statements issued today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
Enthusiastic Meeting for Better
Road, Richmond to Tappahannock

Large Delegation, After Dusty Trip Over Highway
From the James TO the Rappahannock Rivers,
Returns With Impression of Serious Efforts Being
Made For Closer Communion Between the North
ern Neck and the Virginia Metropolis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
DEVELOPMENTS IN STEEL
STRIKE,

P1ttSOfrE-Su1ke committee IN
session all day. Circulars printed
In seven languages sent out calling
upon workers, to strike Monday.
Rumor circulated that Samuel
Gompcrs has asked leaders to defer
strike until after Washington labor
conference. "Mothef'' Jones pre-
pares for speaking tour through
Pennsylvania valley. Organizers
claim IS PIT cent OF men in dis
trict are union members. Vigilance
committees organized by citizens In
McKs~T'ort and other steel towns.
observation-disclosures announces
he Is not going TO Pittsburg. De-
clfncs To discuss situation nj pres
ent.
Bir1ntnghnm-Offic Of Steel
Workers union say all Ylans made
for walkoHt on Monday unless
union Is recognized. Steel corporn-
tion mills apparently not making
any preparations To meet strike.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19
WEATHER

Washington. Sept. H.
Increasing clondiness Fri
day followed by showersAn
west. washncr in the m
terror. Saturday showers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-19

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The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20

He would not waste public money on another election, he said.
 Not Favorable to Berger
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (by Asso- ciated Press) .-Chairma Ballinger of the house committee on privileges and elections said today that he would object to Berger taking his seat in the house when came to be sworn in He said the house might act on a mo- tion to deny seat to Berger without the formality of referring the matter 10 the elections committee, which pre- viously had decided that Berger gave comfort to the enemy"
 Berger says he does not care whether the house of representatives seats him or not He says he hopes his fight will awaken the common people to a realization of the great dangers that are before them
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
FREIGHT RATES NOT T0BE CUT,
 SAYS BOARD

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (by Associ- ated Press) The United States Ship ping Board officials declare that no drastic cut in freight rates is con- templated because of the difficulty in securing cargoes for government yes sels.
 Chairman Payne of the board an nounces that four months will be re- quired to establish the proposed pas senger lines from Pacific coast ports to the Orient Remodeled German liners will form part of the fleet of seventeen ships, which will make weekly sailings. The vessels will be distributed between Seattle and San Francisco.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
OIL TANKER IS
 WRECK AFTER
 HITTING ROCK

~ MARSHFIELD, Ore, Dec. 20 (by As sociated Press) The Associated Oil Companies tank steamship J. A.. Chanslor struck a submerged rock Thursday night, and sank rapidly. It is believed that forty-seven members of her crew were saved, among them being Captain A. Sawyer and Quarter master Kunkle.
 It is reportred that several bodies have been washed ashore. Only one boat, containing twelve men, got away from the doomed vessel. Among those believed to be dead are:
 First Mate w. H. Reese, Second Mate F. Norton, Third Mate E. Rose, Chief Engineer c. Pfantsch and Wire less Operator F. Tambaugh.
 The Chanslor was en route from Portland to San Francisco in ballast
 The steamships City of Topeka, Jo- hanna Smith, Olson, Rose City and Admiral Schley are searching for the wreck of the ChanslOr.
 Son of Publisher Is Missing
 PORTLAND, Dec. 20 (by Associated Press). Francis Clopton Jackson, son of c. s. Jackson, publisher of the Journal of this city, was second en- oinaar on tho Chanslor No word has been received from him since the wreck.
 Earl Dooley, sailor, and one of the few men saved from the wreck of the Chanslor, said the fore part of the vessel broke off a few minutes after she struck.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
MANY BURN T0DEATH IN
 COLLISION

ONAWA, Me, Dec. 20 (by Associ- ated Press).-A collision between a special passenger train and a freight train on the Canadian Pacific railway last night, near St. Johns, resulted in the death of fifteen persons, many of whom were burned to death.
 The freight train telescoped the en- zine and forward cars of the passen- ger train and the wreckage caught fire. The conductors of both trains were among the killed.
 The passenger train was carrying steerage passengers from the steam ship Empress of France to the West.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
DEPORTATION OF ALIENL. wv.
 IS ADVOCATED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20 (by Asso- ciated Press) ).-Congressman Johnson of Washington, chairman of the com mittee on immigration, told the house today that all foreigners coming to the United States must come on pro- bation.
 He urged the passage of his bill to deport alien members of the I. w. w. and other organizations advocating the overthrow of the government.
 MT Johnson indicated that later he might seek legislation for the proba- tionary entry of foreigners. He said that Americans were through with be- ing told how to run the government by reds" communists and anar- chists who are within our borders by our grace and courtesy.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
BERGER RECEIVES BIG MAJORITY
 OVER REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
 ALSOSUPPORTED

MILWAUKEE, Dec 20 (by Associ ated Press) Victor Berger, Socialist was reelected to congress yesterday from the Fifth Wisconsin district over Henry H. Bodenstab, Republican running on a fusion ticket, and sup. ported by the two old parties. Der. gers majority was 4,0O0 A heavy vote was cast.
 In an interview last night Berger said:
 "As a matter of fact, my reelection is simply the first sign of the reawak- ening of genuine democracy in this country since the days of the struggle for the emancipation of the black race"
 Governor Phillips announced that if the house of representatives failed to seat Berger the office will remain va cant until the next regular election:
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
.LL0YDCE0RCE
 IS TO OUTLINE
 NEW IRISH BILL

LONDON, Dec. 20 (by Associated Press) s).-Premier Lloyd George will outline to the house of commons on Monday next his new Irish bill.
 The belief is expressed that the pro- posed new scheme of government for Ireland will be analogouos to the gov ernmental system in America.
 Searching for Assassins
 DUBLIN, Dec. 20 (by Associated Press) s).-The police are searching for the assailants of Lord French, and several arrests are expected.
 The car which followed behind that of Lord French when the attack was made was shattered by a bomb.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
RESOLUTIONS ARE INTRODUCED
 BY PENNSYLVANIA SENATOR
 DECLARING A STATE OF PEACE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (by Asso. ciated Press) Knox today gave to the senate committee on for. eign relations new resolutions to de. clare state of peace, and to retain to the United States any material benefits provided for it in the treaty of Versailles
 The resolutions affirm the govern ment's general support of some prac- tical plan for an international peace league. and declares that the United States will continue in close relations with the allies
 It is understood that several Repub- lican leaders are supporting the reso-
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
LEONARD WINS FROM HERRING
 VERY EASILY

BATTLE CREEK, Dec. 20 (by As sociated Press) Bob Martin, heavy weight champion of the American forces, technically knocked out Bill Bresnahan of Camp Custer last night. corner for the second round
 Poor Fish Knocked Out 6
 MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 20 (by As sociated Press). Benny Leonard last night knocked out Red Herring of Pa ducah, Ky, in the sixth round of a scheduled eight-round bout.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
MOVEMENT TO
 REDUCE HIGH
 LIVING COSTS

SEATTLE, Dec. 20 (by Associated Press).- organizing fair-price committee here, District Attorney Saunders announces the inauguration of campaign to make Washington safe for marriage"
 Questions affecting furniture, food, clothing and toy prices will be taken up, and an attempt will be made to ascertain how far a young mans sal ary will go.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20

lutions, and that the Democratic sen ators will oppose them
 The resolutions of Senator Knox provide that commerce with the Ger man nations could be prohibited by presidential proclamation unless Ger many consented to the United States obtaining such material benefits as are provided in the treaty
 Approved by Committee
 Shortly before adjournment this afternoon the senate committee on foreign relations, by a vote of seven to three, approved the resolutions of Senator Knox. An effort will be made to secure action by the senate on the resolutions shortly after the holidays
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
ALASKASAILED
 THIS MORNING
 FOR CORDOVA

SEATTLE, Dec. 20 (by Associated Press) The steamship Alaska sailed at o'clock this morning for Alaska ports, carrying one hundred passen- gers. Her Cordova passengers were:
 Otto Waro, G. c. Hazelet, Ben Luke, J. F. Crane, M. J. Lund, E. T. Wolcott, Dalton Barr, Griff Ellis, Ella M. Wilson, William McFadden, H. M. Beck and Mrs. A. Cohen and baby.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
S.P. TRAIN IS DERAILEDBUT
 NO ONE HURT

. BEDDING, Cal, Dec 20 (by Associ- ated Press) Five cars on a north bound Southern Pacific train were de- railed near here this morning. None of the passengers was injured
 of the accident. The engineer applied the brakes in time to prevent the train from falling into the Sacramento river, fifty feet below.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
CUMMINS RAILROAD MEASURE
 WITH ANTI- STRIKE CLAUSE IS.
 PUT THROUGH SENATE TODAY

WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (by Asso- ciated Press) The senate today passed the Cummins railroad bill, with the anti-strike provision intact The Lafollette amendment, to con tinue government control of the rail roads for two years, was rejected.
 Agreement for Vote
 After a twelve-hour session yester- day the senate failed to vote on the Cummins bill, but an agreement was arrived at for final vote this after noon.
 The sugar bill also will be voted on today.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
INDIANS SAY JENKINS DELIVERED ARMS TO
 MEXICAN BANDITS

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 20 (by Assoct ated Press) Dispatches received in this city yesterday from Puebla said that Indian witnesses at the court in, vestigation in the case of Jenkins, the United States consular agent, testi fled that they saw Jenkins deliver arms and ammunition to the rebels before his capture and detention for ransom.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-20
CORDOVA WIRELESS OPEN FOR COMMERCIAL
 AND PRESS BUSINESS

SEATTLE, Dec 20 (by Associated Press It is announced that the new government wireless system, from Se- attle to Cordova, St. Paul island and Vladivostok, heretofore used only for the transmission of government and diplomatic messages, has been opened to commercial and press business.