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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
John Armstrong Chaloner Is
Not With the New York
Four Hundred.
IS INSANE IN NEW YORK
But Displays Some knowledge
of Leading Current Events
Of the Day, Including League
Of Nations.

New York. April 5-~New York
society and l do not hitch / like the
plain people" said John Armstrong
Chaioner today in an Interview with
several newspaper men who awaited
him on his return TO the city from
which he had been an exile for nearly
twenty years The four hundred"
he added. ARE back of the iunacy
laws of this state which are as rotten
as the bottomiess pit
Chanler, as he was then known
escaped from Bloomingdale asylum in
1900 after having been confined there
for some time on petition of his
brothers. He was the first husband
of Amelie Rives the novelist. who
divorced him in 1895 and later mar
ried Prince Troubctzkoy. year af-
ter his escape he was located in Vir-
GINA Later he was declared sane
by the courts of Virginia and North
Carolina. He then adopted the name
of Chaloner.
He achieved wide fame by the
famous telegram who's looney now ?'
which he sent to his brother Robert
when the latter married Lima Cayal-
lieri.
Chaloner, who is still deemed in
sane in New York state. has obtained
special grant OF immunity in order
to testify in a libel suit he has brought
against n New York newspaper
Continuing his denuneiation OF the
lunacy laws OF this state, Chaloner
said:
They are az rotten as rotten can
be. challenge any lawyer, legislator
or newspaper to deny that statement.
Leading members of New York society
are behind Bioomingdale which is be-
hind these infamous lunacy laws. In
forty per cent of the states the lunacy
laws are equally Infamous. I state
as an authority on the subject because
am the author OF a book called The
Lunacy Laws of the World" which
was printed in 1907.
I'm my book I have pointed out
that person can be accused of being
insane without the slightest substan-
fiation. You get no notice of the
proceedings against you and you have
no opportunity to be heard in your
own defense"
Chaloner talked with the reporters
on variety OF subjects and showed
himself to be well informed on the
leading questions of the day. including
and the league Of nations.
To a question regarding his income
Chaloner replied:
II raised my annual allowance
from six thousand beans to twenty
five Thousand iron men. Not bad for
an incompetent. Is it?"
During hts stay in the south Chalo-
ner has written several stories of his
experience with the New York laws
He has claimed the possession of what
he calls the TX faculty which enables
him to see into the future at times.
Hia mode al life has been extremely
simple and he has adopted the plan
OF eating only one meal in twenty
four hours.
He has made a will leaving his
''Merrie Mills" to the Univer-
sity OF Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
FRENCH PEssrsfrsTrc

Ihe French press il frankly pessiS 4
mistfc. The Pcho De Paris SAYS Il.
day 1t prefers rather than have u
premature peace that the big fours
acknowledge that an accord - beyon,f
their power. The parliaments ma,sf
then decide II says. s
The Matin says the anxiety Is grow
ing and believes there will be d travsa
misunderstanding, 1t warns thox0s
who are afraid that France demar,gax5
too big an indemnity that France
driven to ruin, is matter more I'd E8s
feared than German revenge France
cannot sign treaty meaning bauky
ruptcy the Matin declares.
The Figaro says the obscuritv exl
the conference is like fighting III @s
tunnel 1t warns those who 4ff
afraid the Germans will nor ai1l5E5
peace on the greund that the dAn5an8F
are too great must not forget t6a9s
France also~ has right to refuae t&2
sign. OH
While the conference is admittedt1
without the semblance of i 4 polf&Ts
towards the Bolsheviks and ID Co.,
tinuing watchful waiting, furtk$ =
alarming news has been received fro1iS
the near east. simultaneously wf&E2
the arrival Of General SHUTS IN HudH@S
pest reports are received that t<S%s
German Austrian national assemh9S5
has abolished the titles and PRIVILEGES
of the nobility. decreed the end az t64aa
death penalty and decided ypon flf&a
Punishment OF the Hapsburgs.
The situation in Vienna In groyvtJg
worse and the Weather classes ~ \
leaving.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
Or. DUSHK|N SPEAKS
TO JEWISH MOTHERS

DIR. Alexander Dushkin, of New
York. Weff-known lecturer ana ssfu-
Gator. will be the principal speaker
at mass meeting for Jewish Moth
ers called in the Y. M. n. A.. Az
North Eighth street, tonight at 8
o'clock. Tho meeting lis called FOR the
purpose OF organizing a Young .Iu-
daea Mothers Federation In the city.
Young Judaea is the educational
department of the Zionist Organize
ton OF America, Its function is to
educate the Jewish youth in the coun-
try, and one of its main messages is
the teachings Of Americanism Dr.
Dushkin has long been active in the
Zionist Organization OF America
through Its educational department
and is an eloquent speaker.
Miss Rebecca Sonnenberg Is the
local Young .Tudaea leader and will
preside at the mass meeting Miss
Helen Jaffe, secretary of the local
Zionist organization, will render sew
eral recitations. and there will also be
several musical selections by local
talents.
Prior to the holding or the mass
Zionist organisations and also Hadas-
Zionist organizations and aSD Hads.s-
sab members have been called to 4
nesting NJ the X. M. III. "A. al I
O'clock IA the aftefnoon At which DR..
AQosnkin Will npeAF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
UNITED UNITED STATES STATES
MUST HAVE BIG
NAVY FOR YEARS
Should Be Equal to That
of Any Other Nation
in World Says Kelly

Washington, April 5.-The
United States must have a power
fui navy for many years to come,
regardless Of the outcome of the
peace conference. III there is no
limitation OF ornaments by Inter-
national agreement. this country
should have q naval force equal
to that maintained by any other
nation In the world. The saftey
and national interests OF America
demand that the government
adopt naval policy along the
foregoing lines. Representative
Patrick III. Kelly. OF Michigan. one
OF the most influential Republican
members OF the naval affairs
committee, declared in an exclu-
sivc interview with Universal Serv-
Ice. today. ~, -,..,..... ........-.
Mr.. Kelly will also strongly sup
port policy of Universal military
training. A comparatively small
standing army will be needed,
he believes.
with an invincibIe navy on
the outside. an emergency army
ready for action on the inside
oAIN a. tT1AfIhSl rtScFfe 1or(se always
at call, our peace and happiness
will he assured at all times" said
Mr.. Kelly. NO other nation will
dare touch u.s.
The suggestion from various
quarters that the German war;
ships he sunk. WIS characterized
as ridiculous.
Whatever may he done IN the
way OF settling international dis
putes by arbitration. or whatever
may be done to prevent wars
through a medium Of international
agreement" the Michigan con-
gresham pointed ont '.the whole
matter is more or Ies@ in its In
fancy. Any such plan must b'
tried ont before IL can he accepted
1t Its face value.
1.-THE league OF nations. IL 1t Is
contaminated. cannot spring into
world confidence overnight 1t
must grow to a piece Of confidence
and respect In the world. In the
meantime every great nation with
interests like ours must adequate
ly protect itself"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
Rt|NfORcEMENIS OFF
FOR NORTHERN RUSSIA

London, April 5---It Is possible
that an air rescue of the troops
In the Archangel region will bc
attempted with II demonstration
OF four hundred machines ac-
coryiing to the Star.
The war Office Is speeding up
achievements for North Russia
which are to be followed by the
main force at the beginning of
May.
According to an official state
nAent energetic action has been
taken to meet the critical situa-
ton 100 miles south OF MUIR
nsansk. Mutinous Finnish troops
are threatening TO join rl,e Boil
shcvfkk
No change In the situation on
the Archangei front was reported
tonight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
TREATY MAY BE READY
BY NEXT SATURDAY

Paris. April Sit Is possible that
the peace treaty will be ready for
drafting by next Saturday. according
to the view In American circles here
tonight following this afternoons sit
ting OF Premiers Lloyd-George and
Clemenceau and Colonel House.
1t was understood that the matter OF
reparation was brought nearer to a
settlement ut today'A proceedings.
There will be q plenary session on
the question Of labor In the middle OF
the week.
According to report. the British con-
ferees are convinced that the league of
out full and open discussion. They
will also insist. II II said. on pienary
session tor the discussion OF the COW
anant 70 that the British dominions
may be Eiven An opportunity 70 Air
their vSews publicly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
PEACE OF JUSTICE

fars April with President Wilson i'll vary ,,ass;s
views REGARDING ultimate agreement on naaca
continue with the disc ereements diving the
p sas me most firm action is regarded as essential
, re . wilson's position is declared to be absonta
ahe that the United States will not consent IN . NJ
of Justice shall prevail s'e'ts 'ua 9 peaes
90 certain is ms attitude in this respect that he is unlka
accot the preferred bargains ITALY, unless tara ID
peoples ~ i anu oueoTslafs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
HUN HELMETS TO
. Be EXHIBITED HERE

Eight hundred ex-Hun helmets
are on the way to Richmond TO be
exhibited during the coming vic
tory liberty loan drive.
Had IL not been for saae previous
liberty drives. these helmets
might have tecn put 10 other pur-
pose, for they were designed to
be worn by the victorious German
hories who had pushed long
way toward Paris, when the
United States got la the gnme
with the men and the money.
And now all the glory left for
the Hun helmets Il that OF being
used ns n ''show" to the people
OF Virginia. These helmets win
he In charge OF Colonel Julien III.
HIM, Of the Stafe and City hank.
who will see that tho best use Is
made of them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
TWO YrARs AGO.

This date will be written large
N American history Just two
Years ago today the United States
declared war against Germany.
The beginning Of 0ermany's end
md the end Of autocracy was
marked by Americas decision.
Nineteen months and Ave days
after our declaration OF war the
great German machine gun was
70 m p letely crushed. largely
through the efforts OF the Ameri-
IAN soldiers. nghting with the
3ritish and French, and OF the
!. American people, backing mp their
,wn lighting mon and their COM
.adsA In arms.
The creation Of vast army and
IN immense fleet to transport the
troops, war munitions and food to
Europe. WAS begun Immediately
after America declared war.
One year ago this month tho
's~-~-~ rs he~an their second great
Offensive on the western front. To-
lay President Wilson. the first
American chief executive to visit
Euyone during his term of office IL
N Parts-the central figure At the
peace conference. the dominating
IpNuencs, II the council which pre-
'NAIashiy wfif inform Germany Whist
teyNe1 ~ must Aceese
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
NEW YORK CTURS SAY
WILL OBEY "DRY" LAW

New York, April New York's
best known clubs are getting ready to
obey the spirit Of the dry law by ret.
ting rid OF their spirits. II became
known yesterday that the clubs viii
frown upon members keeping private
stocks OF liquors in their lockers AZ
ter July l.
I'VE have set aside just enough For
our members for April, May and
June. nothing more" said the house
manager OF the Lotus club.
This describes the action OF most
Of the clubs. They are rapidly dia-
posing Of their stocks of liquors.. BY
July they win be as cry az 4 sahara
camel Very high prices are being
paid Tor some drinkables, Champagne
was reported to have been sold today
1T t170 I casa. y AZ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
President Consents to NJ Peace Bar
gaining and Is Firmly Inclined to H.
sist That Naught But Justice Shall
Prevail.
Unlikely to Accept Propositions to Italy Unless
there Be an Agreement Satisfactory Also b
the Jugo-Slavs.
FIKSI MEETING OF LEAGUE MAY
BE CONVENED IN WASHTNcTY1NI

- A9r o-The first meeting of the league Of nation.
circles today ~ p0"oe col1s1Snce
enlist TO- - m ocal continuation but the project is said 4
@ the sympathy of the British who feel that prea;ax
t should be honored personally in presiding at m
to perfect the league covenant 1o-s va o1sAousE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
HUN GOVERNMENT
HEADS OFF COUP

Berlin, April S.--The German GOV
eminent. says the woin bureau, has
discovered movement for q, military
coup d'etat. aiming at the overthrow
of the government. the breakup OF
the national assembly. and the pro.
eiamation OF a Soviet republic. All
this was to happen this month
Meetings were held In many Ger
man cities including Berlin and Mag
dehurg. where the fourth army corps
and divisions from the sixteenth ana
twenty FIRST corps were selected 10
lead In the movement.
Minister OF DEFENSE Nos<e. NJ pre-
eautionary measure. disarmed the Au-
g,Ista regiment two days ago,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
DE.vAIaFTaA PRESIDENT
OF THE SIM FEINERs

London, April 5--The person
mel Of the Slim Fein government
executive was announced for the
first time today. Dcvalera IL
president and the other members
are the countess Afarkte-wcz, Grit
fiths. Burgess. MacSeiI, Cosgrove
and Golfers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
Extra Session Of
Congress, May S

Washington. April MEM bers
of congress heard today that the
date for converting the extra ses-
sion had been advanced. Mon
day. May 5. Is the new date sug-
gested. Representative Kitchin,
Democratic leader in the last
house, is quoted as having stated
10 Republican leader that he
had been advised of the presi-
dents intention to issue the call
for May S.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
Chinn Makes Demanti.

Paris. April s.--The Chinese GOV
srnment. through Its delegation 70 the
peace conference. demanded today
that the "twenty-one" demands made
uron China by Japan should be multi
fed because they are inconsistent with
.he principles OF the ieagne OF nations.
The Picking government says there
Is danger of a spirit of irredenusm
arising in China
They tthe Chinese pecple)." the
statement declares, know that vio~
lation OF the principle OF nationality
liz injurious alike TO the aggressor and
the victim, and ii is no cxaggerauon
70 declare that irredentfsm already is
raising its head, not only in Korea.
INT throughout Manchuria and Shan
tung"
The Chinese government reiteratcs
that the "twenty-one" demands were
imposed at the point of the hayonet.
and China was forced to surrender
because the world was prcoccupied
with the European war
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
To Include Pensions.

London. April SIT has been de-
cided to include pensions In the repa-
ration hill to be presented to Ger
many, according to q news agency
dispatch from Paris. The United
States, however. IL not claiming any
compensation on the score Of PEN
Eions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06

London, April 5.-France VIII OBJ
tain the coal OF the Saar basin, but
the German inha hitants wifi not be
compelled to withdraw, according to
the Star.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06

London, April 5.--FrAnce will re-
ceive IS per cent Of the indemnity
enacted from Germany. according to
Paris.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
Christmas n London
the Turning Point
BY Naloth Heciin.

Paris. April 5-Tnough the
aHairs OF Europe are still in a
hebuiar stage, awaiting word from
the Olympian council OF four. 1t is
possible to discern the cloudy out
line OF future alliances or COM
muities of interest
When President Wilson arrived
IN Europe. France had immense
moral and military prestige. 1t
is believed here that Mr.. Wilson
expected to find a complete har-
mony OF ideas with the sister re-
public. that military renown plus
me fourteen points would shape
the future of the world.
instead. the president found a
community of ideas only with the
radicals. who were not in power.
while the official world acted de-
nantly regarding the new dip
lomacy.
1t Is believed that the Christ
mas visit to London marked the
turning point in the worlds his
tory. Across the channel Presi-
dent Wilson found sympathy and
spirit of inclination, to conform
to his wishes regarding the league
of nations. which then had re-
ceived cold reception in French
- vas "HeH
lhe Ireedom OF the seas died
naturaI aeatn; 1t has not been
mentioned SINCE then. General
Sfhuts became the godrather OF
,he covehaht ana the boer has
peen the Wni,e-naired boy ever
since, as witness his Budapest
mission.
community OF Ideas.
FROM tne community OF Ideas will
ne brush STATESMEN. II was but one
ep 70 community OF interests. which
aany - more apparent
me United States and Great Britain
are Manufacturing countries. whoS'
naterial interests depend on the re
'uInptlon or world trade and whose
ONT future lies en- the seas Whether
! Is possible to divide the rule OF tht
waves IS anotner matter.
IN the meantime, the demarcatior
,e.Ween Great Britain and the United
sIates on me one hand. and France
IN the other, Is clearer each week
,arucuiariy since the council of four
'eacned bedrock with the question OF
aow TO treat Germany. French opin.
lon regrets THIS developments. it,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06

London. April 6.---A corps of ANA
zons has been proposed for the next
Spartacist uprising In Dusseldorf,
which may result from the general
strike OF all trades, already pro-
claimed. according to Cologne dis
patch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
FRONTIER FIGHTING FIGHTING
OCCURS AT PRESBURG'
Conglomerates Form Joint Revolution
ary Government and Declare tor
Solidarity With Russian and Hun
garian Soviets

London April 5-A Soviet republic has been proclaimed
n Munich Bavaria, according to report here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
801nooO ARMED PRISONERS ARE
PROCEEDING IOWA

100000 ARMED PRISONERS ARE
>"'~'~ PROCEEDING TOWARD HUNGARY
London April Eight hundred thousand armed
prisoners from the Ukraine proceeding towards Hungary
accordinp to q Central News dispatch from Vienna
Front;er nrtinr between Hungarians and Czechs had
occurred at Presburg ar~4s -
JOINT REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT
London April 5-The independents Spartaclsts and Com
munsts forming majority Augsburg Bavaria have estao-
sed Joint revolutionary and have declared or
solidarity with the Russian and Hugaan soviet governments
according to Central News dispatch from Amsterdam
demand also made for a Bavarlan soviet
dispatch Cologne the Spartacists at Dusnurg
turned tho Bismarck fete into riot yelled down the
Of the iron chancellor threw red sash across the bust OF BIS
mark and then pitched the bust from its platform into crowd
A free fight followed which the police finally queled
The strikes have failed in Wurttemberg according TO WORD
from Copenhagen while sixty sparaclsts were arrested al
Stuttgart.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06

tcentlased - - Tvss,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
WEATHER

washington. April s.
Forecast:
virginia--Fair. warmer
Sunday: Monday partly
cloudy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06

Only soc Per Mrwtl
Pay the s-nI1ecteR IS
Phone -FOUR ordef. Y
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-06
Capt. Turner Resigns From The Army
And VIII Leave Soon For California

THoMAs IL TURNER. who has been
1 stationed here for some tine as
captain in command OF II troop. sew
enth cavalry mas resigned rom the
army service and after a few days
spent at Fort Bliss and II Paso viii
leave for California BY motor AIRS.
u ~ Turner. his mother. who has
been here visiting him left Saturday
over the Golden state limited for san
Francisco. where she win make her
home a portion Of the time The Tur-
ners formerly lived in New York City.
but have decided 10 make their future
home IN the west 50 they VIII SPEND
only Z short +fr1e s-rh vaa- ~ +fs
east lIr Turner viii stop in the
TO locate there permanently. and viii
oliver "a Brawley during part Of his
visit there
Lieut. and Mrs James L Cara
sailed on September 13 on board the
Great Northern from san Francisco
10 Honolulu They VIII sail shortly
after their arrival in Manila for Rus
sia, where troops aboard their ship
VIII disemharS for station They win
then return 70 Manila. where they
VII await transport 10 Tlen Tsin.
China. where they 20 for station Mrs.
Cara IS the former Miss Katherine
lerler. whose marriage occurred last
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-06
e Paso Women Who Are
Attending State and Ma
tiona1 Reunions

MISS EMMA NATIONS. left; Mrs
W P. D. spiawn. center. and AIRS.
William caster. right who were ap-
pointed to the state convention Of
The United Daughters Of the Con-
federacy, which viii meet a Marlin.
Texas. this month. as delegates from
the Wade Hampton chapter OF the
United Daughters Of the Confedsracy
AIRS. Caster is chairman for the base
BAR game. which win be conducted
under the auspices Of Wade Hampton
chapter. when the Championship
same between The army and civilians
taxes place october is.
me Two column picture Is o. llrs
CHARLES E Bryan, president OF wade
hampton chapter and third vice
president Of the state YT. D. C. Mrs
Bryan left on wednesday for Atlanta.
70 attend The Confederate reunion as
representative OF Wade Hampton
cnapter and en- route home from the
reunion. she VIII attend the state
convention q the Texas L. %. c.
Mrs W. N Nstes of Barstow
Texas, IS shown ID the bottom pic
lure- she VIII joi AIRS. Bryan ana
AeE party EulnE % Atlanta, for the
union as representative from the Bar
STOW chapter and VIII attend the
state convention "a Marlin Mrs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-06
Two Members OF Wedding Party Here
For GI0Ver-Smith Ceremony Thursday

0OL- AND ARS. FRANCIS WILEY
\ CLOVER have as their house
guests AIRS. Arthur H. Harper wife Of
Capt Harper Of the Fifth cavalry
and Lieut. David Van Pelt brother Of
Mrs Glover. who is at present sta
stoned in Fort Leavenwerth, kas- Mrs.
Harper and Lieut.. Van PeIt are here
Tor the wedding on THURSDAY after
noon OF Lieut. Talcott Proudman
smith. OF the air service. and Miss
Elizabeth Glover. which IS % be sol
emuized at 2 o'clock al ST. Clements
Episcopal church. AIRS Harper is TO
Pelr is 10 Be an usher The remain
clude lliss Florence Glover. sister Of
the BRIDE. and Miss Eileen Smith as
brldesmaids- Capt. Cecil sellars, Of
the air service. as best man. and the
-ushers. Lieut. II =. FeatherStone. aid
20 Mai Gen. Robert l. Howe, MAI
Frederick r. 8acloVeu ana Lieut.
Aills i. Neal, OF the Seventh cavalry
AIrs. Harper has just returned from
Nashville Tenn her former home.
where she spent the summer
Announcement is made OF the mar
riage OF John ]. OFT, ir-. formerly OF
Osyylze- Miss and AIRS Beatrice
Rhodes. OF this city, in Las Cruces. n
81. September IS Air. OFT recently
returned from New York City, where
be served with commi sSson as leu-
tenant -itl she lc1dGuarters Of the