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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-07
DEMOCRATS AGAINST
LODGE RESERVATIONS

Washington. Oct. 6.--Administra-
ton senators under the leadership
of Senator Hitchcock will vote &c
reject the treaty II the Lodge re-
servations or reservations similar to
them are adopted by the senate.
This was announced by Senator
Hitchcock this afternoon following a
visit to the White House Senator
fTf'chcock did not see the president
b conferred with Secretary Tumulty
90 whom he communicated the latest
facts concerning the situation in the
senate.
In Senator Hitchcock's opinion the
reservations proposed by the foreign
relations committee are equivalent to
amendments and the effect of their
adoption will be to make the treaty
so Objectionable to the other sigma
tory powers that they will not accept
IT The policy of the Democratic
senators in the event the reserva-
tions are adopted, will be TO cast
their votes against the entire treaty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-07
Hot Dog Avenue
Vies With Midway
at the State Fair

Number 5 wins the ham drones
the sad -vIsa&ed spinner Of the wheel
Nobody down on Numb Der 3, he
continues plaintively. "Then's the
kind makes me mad
The little boy wins one" cries an
other bold eyed concessionist. 4
sheepish looking individual of forty
trudges away with a large doll
clasped awkwardlv 70 his mdriff
and the Midway OF the biggest and
vest" state fair is in fun swing.
A plump seeress stands swathed on
a draped platform, surrounded, ten
dep. with eager customers who
refus TO consun1 thir souls with pa
ttence and wait for tomorrow to find
out what tomorrow brings. IN other
n ysterious retreats. with gorgeous
" draped entrances, swarthy seventh
daughters of seventh daughters re-
cline on gr.I,7y cushions and read the
palms Of self-conscious couples as
they would have them read
Vendors of hot dogs and bottled
drinks remind the passing throng
that thirst and hunger must be as
suaged. At every step the multitude
IL cautioned not to miss the best
show on the Midway" Gaudy-hued
and wreath themselves in simmer
'ne folds OF cloth, while the merry
go-round, the whip, and several later
inventions, raise hideous din
through which the shrieks OF the
voluntary victims can be heard
Last nights Midway crowd was by
far the largest Of any opening day
crowd in the history of that insti-
tuition. Relaxation from Wartime
rigors Is the explanation most often
advanced. but whatever the cause.
the fourteenth annual fair got off to
better start than any which pre-
coded it.
The grandstand was sparsely filled
with spectators when the free en-
tertainment started. but hundreds
more arrived before the grand opera
had been concluded. Grand opera
was much in evidence, Liberati pro-
ducing more than a dozen vocalists
from Sunny Italy.
Their Sc, ers! efforts were well re-
ceived by the big crowd, but the
other world famous" acts which
were furnished free with the price
frAutiuvvAA - H~~e MAY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-07

Washington. Oct, 6.--Continued I'M
pToNement wAs noted in President
Wilson's condition today. and a
prospect of further progress is
bright.
The president has maintained and
ADDED somewhat TO the slight gains
registered in the past two days, and
his chief desire now is 10 set back
TO work Rear Admiral Cary T.
Grayson, hss personal physician and
the other doctors on the case. will
not permit this. however and unless
some Imperative, situation arises
within the next two weeks. the presi-
dent will be kept in ignorance Of
what's transpIring
The presidents day was cause for
ENCOURAGEMENT to DR.. Grayson be-
cause OF the Improvement he noted.
The chief duty of the White House
officials now, 1t seems TO deny the
many stories current about the presi-
dents illness \ flock OF them were
in circulation today.
Tho presidents mind is keen and
alert and he Is perfectly able TO pass
judgment on anything brought to his
attention. DR.. Grayson, however, lis
going TO see to IL that nothing is
brought. as he wants nothing TO in.
terfere with the presidents gradual
recovery.
The state department late today re-
ce!ved a message from the pope ex-
pressing sympathy for the president
and hope of his speedy recovery. The
cahiegram read as follows:
The Holy Father is most anxious
about the condition Of health of
President Wilson. His holiness
wishes and prays for speedy recov-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-07
Free Acts Prove
Pleasing to the
Grand Stand Crowd

The free vaudeville before the
grandstand at the state far groun dis
opened yesterday somewhat belated,
but enjoyed by the crowd which had
ssenhled in the stand They were
thirteen in mum Der. and opened with
Patrick and Francisco. in the orfsi-
nal hay-wagun act They get out
IN the race track in front OF the
graa6stand with q wagon that looks
from the outside tike Il were loaded
with haled hay. On the Inside is
spring net, and the pair do all sorts
OF tuulbiing around. driving around
the southern end Of the track stu!
performing
The Cottrell- Powell troupe have an
equestrian act on one OF the plat
forms IN front of the stand This
troupe was featured at the New
York Hlppodrorne for two years and
comes 70 Richmond from there.
This act is one oftthe best In its line
The Rellclalre brothers have an
acrobatic act, in which they show
some almost impossible feats OF
strength. finishing with loop-the-
loop, hand tohand Jump that ia
thrilling and hiIr-rdising
Lottie Mayer and her four diving
water, All OF them are COMEDY
misses, and they do startung leats
from the spring board
La Belle Mar5s1iertte presents a.
dancing horse ana shetland pony
act in which the horses as well as
La Belle do fancy steps
The Mcdonald bicycle act Ia start
hing In the number of things the
rlo on wheels do that seem almost
impossible, and look each minute az
II they would fall
AZ this juncture OF the hin a
W hippet tank does war naanoeuvers
ior the dement, OF The audience. going
over plies OF earth, bitches and other
obstacles with ease, albeit consider
able noise and changing of the steel
doors
The Flying Cordonas present an
aerial act that is breath-taking. as
Well Is diversifyiug In the anjsh
one of the men does double
somersault in nid-ar. hiindfolded
and with gunny-sack over his
mead He Is caught dexterously by
one OF the other mem hers OF tho
troupe on another trapese.
FINK comedy mules furnish
laughs for all VII Gtheir funny an
ucs' Ihey are aided by a number OF
dogs and a couple of monkeys, who
also prance around the stage with
startlin agility
Dephil and Dephil do hair-raisinr
stunts on a high wire, suspended
some f1fty feet in the air. with a one
wheel bicycle on top and a trapese
on the bottom.
The Bobken Ben-Ali troupe of
ARAB tumblers close the bin with
many jumps and fallings around
the stage.
rms Ia one OF the best amuse-
ments seen at the state fair In years
ana all persons who have seen it
agreed It is hard to beat.
sefore and during the acts the
Gioeiau oand grand opera singers
furnish music for tho rrandstsnd
audience, and Miss Dorothy stone ia
soloist
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-07
Shows What Industry and Energy
May and Has Accomplished Against
Adverse Conditions Brought About
by the Great World War
Farm Products Reflect Revival of Latent In
dustry, While Stock and Poultry Reveal an
Awakening Little Dreamed Of
Amuxements Galore Tickle the Risibiities and
Sensational Acts Thrill the People and Draw
Admiration from Every Side

Rising again its full statue of days as the pre-
er show of the South and the grand climax OF the year
accomplishment in industry and agriculture the Virginia
State Fair yesterday open It's gates for the greatest
week of gaitv and education has known its history
TINTED and throbhng with life; catering to the Will
of the hthearted and him who would chase dull care
away mindful Of the student seeking information and OF the
mining build the foundation stone OF other
the magic city Of tents and gay bunting thre"
out a noisy welcome TO all the world.
From its fencedn enclosure of mystery had sent the
word that power teach and to this would be
than that Of the fiery furnace Of and
the fight for world freedom Virginia emerging great
things and that here would be both carnival of JOY and
a school Of future efficiency
The lure of it spread the four Of the
wealth From mountain and valley and from hill and dale
they make it the greatest opening day the big show
has The clements friendly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-07
D'ANNUNZIO'S
ULTIMATUM
BY John O'Brien.'~


Fiume, Via Paris, oct o.
Gabrielle D'Annunzio today gave
me the following statement, which
7 am sending by courier to Paris:
BY Gabrielle Annunzio.
President Wilson Is playing the
JuQo-Slavs game. The idea of
placing Fiume and the surround
ing territory under the control OF
the league OF nations is absolutely
unacceptable to us. We Will not
allow Fiune 70 be cut off from
Italy. 10 which she belongs his
torically, ethuinlly and geogra-
phically
Even should the Rome govern
ment accept the American pro-
posal m yarrny at Fiume win fight
tooth and nail and to the death.
We will not agree 10 the slightest
compromise.
We have declared Fiume ant
nexed and italy must accept It.
II have only one recommends
ton for the people of Fiune and
that 1t, Discipline and order. As
for the rest OF the world. I have
only this Ia say:
''Fiume city. port. railway and
ALL is irrevocably annexed to
Italy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-07
Without Dissenting Voice the Secre-
tary Of the Interior Is Proposed as
Permanent Chairman of the Indus
trial Conference at Opening Session
Serious Body of Men and Women Represent
ing Every Element of Industrial, Professional
and Business Life Get Together
Labor and Capital Rub, Shoulders With Men Of
Letters fer Purpose Of Strengthening Out
Things to Conform With Changed Conditions

Washington, Oct 6-Frankin K Lane secretary of the
INTERIOR viii be proposed permanent chairman of the in
dpstrlal conference, which got under way today
Without dissenting late today the organization
committee composed by representatives caral labor and
the public agreed Mr. Lane name and if will he ronosad
10 the full conference Of sxtsix members tomorrow The
S OF concord shown IN the committee meeting taken
as good Of the future the conferences called hv
president Wilson to attempt to settle the problems and DIFF
cnes existing between wealth and that which makes
wealth possible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-07
IN
PLANT OPERATION

Pittsburg, Pa. Oct. Steel men
frankly admitted today that there
had been no decisive break in the
strike, but they asserted that grad
ual Improvement was being shown
in the operation OF all plants in the
Pittsburg district
In further emphasizing the gem
eral gains, company officials pointed
70 the fact that many mills Idle
since September 20 when the STRIFE
started, today operated on part time
and others had greatly increased
their forces.
The upper Monongahela valley
showed marked Improvement in or-
Grating mills. In Doi.1sa and Mon-
essen fve plants reopened today
which had been closed since tbs
strike began. Large numbers Il
men" were reported by company 10.
f!cials to be recurring to work. Nh ssS
Strike leaders spoke slightinx3y cE
claims by mill owners. declArtnH
their ranks had not been broken
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-07
President Improves
But VIII Not Be
Out for Two Weeks
LATEST BULLETIN,

Washington, Oct. 6--The 10 P
NJ bulletin issued by DIR. Grayson
on the presidents condition read
10 2. NJ. The President passed
a fairly comfortable day with a
slight Improvement
tSigned) "Grayson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-07
ExPREssMEN TO
VOTE ON STRIKE

Tho expressmen of Richmond will
take vote Saturday on the question
OF striking The local will meet at
Monroe hall. Strike ballots have been
received BY II. A. Berry, local prSst-
dent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-07
MARTIAL LAW IN
FORCE AT GANY|

Gary, Ind. Oct 6.--Major 01u~
eral Leonard Wood. commanding nv
600 federal troops from Fort oha6x;
slrtke sitnatinn 49, tenln1 a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-10-07
Concert for soldiers.

The local lodge of Moose has ar
ranged for band concert this eve
ming at o'clock at the Soldisys
home. The public II invited.
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Washington, Oct. O.
Fair Tuesday: cooler in
east and center; We'd
nesday fair.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
angeles Died
Without III
VIII To Court
Escobar Returns TO Juarez
With Message From
Condemned Man.

Gen J. Gouzolo ,Esco5ar. eomman-
der Of the Juarez garrison and a mem
Der Of the military tribunal which
sentenced Felipe Angeles to death, re-
turned TO his post in Juarez Friday
night Gen. Escobar has in his pos
session a note OF affection written
him by Angeles shortly before facing
the firing squad
The note. according to Gen Esco-
bar. contains a statement OF friend
ship and complete trust in the justice
Of Escobars part in the trial and de-
clares that the writer had no III teel-
ing for the members Of the court
"A few minutes before Angeles was
shot he embraced me affec tiOnately,"
Escobar said He asked me 70 see
his family for HIM seeming TO be
stu under the impression that they
were in FL Paso. The man went 70
his death with his heart free from re-
sentiment"
Escobar denied emphatioally that
president Carranza had anything 10
do with the trial He said members
Of the court felt great sympathy Tor
Angeles but they we're forced TO give
their decision In accord with the law
in the case. Angeles spoke for eight
hours IN his own defence The gem
eral said, and from the attitude OF the
audience which heard him It was evil
dent that he had many friends and
sympathizers.
Gen. Escobar reports chihuahua
City quiet, despite the fact that many
opposed the execution Other reports
from chihuahua city indicate that
thousands viewed the body OF the
dead chief as It lay in state in pri-
vate residence in Chihuahua City a
short time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
CHILLS, COLDS,
FEVERISRNESS
BIaek-Draught Is Used BY Virginia
Lady fer Colds Fever and
Other Troubles With
Fine Rssults.

Rocky Mount va.-Miss Nae Chit
wood, Of this place, recently stated; q
have used Blaek-Draught for colds and
stomach trouble and certainly have
found it very satisfactory.
When l would feel bad and fsYerish,
as though was taking a fresh cold.
would make a good cup of Black
Draught tea and it would soon set me
all right.
I can recommend it as a splendid
laxative and gladly do 50. You nay
publish ny statement"
When you feel chilly, tired, fsFsrish,
bsadaehy and fear that you are tax
ing cold, take a good dose Of the old,
reliable, liver medicine you have heard
50 much sbout-Thsdford's Black
Drausht. It 1, made from purely veg
etable ingredients, acts in a gentle.
natural way, and BY helping to drive
out poisonous waste matter from your
system, It win often, if taken in time
prevent q chill from developing into a
cold.
Thousands Of people. during the past
70 years, have found Black-Draught Of
benefit IN such eases.
Try it, the uezt time you chill OF
sneeze.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
ALLEGED GUN SMUGGLERS
HELD IN SAN ANTONIO

san Antonio. Tex, Nov. 29.-Threo
NexIcans supposed 10 be gun runners,
were arrested in a san Antonio hotel
Friday and $500 rounds OF pistol am
munition seized IN their ROOM
The raid was carried out BY Capt
". r Irwin. provost marshal, acting
with Capt. Frank p. Stratton, OF the
Fort sam Houston intelligence de-
partment
A fourth occupant Of the room es-
capped The three men arrested
claimed that they are from Piedras
NeEras. opposite Eagle Pass. and
were buying the ammunition for a
hardware merchant OF that place.
They have been making weekly
trips here for several months &C
cordiug TO the hotel man.
Two Of the men arrested did not
have passports. but refused TO tell
how they entered the United States
Ammunition taken IN the raid was
concealed between mattresses. in
dresser drawers and throughout the
room.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
NEGRO LEADS
YAQUI RAIDERS
Alleged Deserter From
Tenth q. S. Cavalry
Directs Indians.

Douglas. Ark. Nov. 29.-An Amer
lean negro who deserted recently
from the 10Th United states cavalry
IS reported to be the leader Of a band
Of approximately 800 Yaqui Indians
who raided the eastern part Of the
AIoctezuma district early this month
AT last reports the federal forces IN
der Gen. Juan Torres. military com
mander OF Sonora, stiu were in pur-
suit Of the Indians near TonichL The
reds were believed to be heading for
their stronghold in the Baeatete
mountains.
sam Suplee. foreman for the Nina
Mexico. in the Sahuaripa district
said he dined recently with the gen
eral at the ProgressO mine The gen
eraI expressed the intention OF sub
DUNG the Indians IL IL were possible
in order TO bring more foreign capl-
tai into the state, badly needed not
only 70 furnish revenue. but employ
ment- The Indians have adopted
tactics similar TO those Of the Apache
in early American border history.
scattering at the first sign Of
trouble.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
ASK TRANSFER OF JENKINS
CASE TO FEDERAL TRIBUNAL

Mexico City, Mex, Nov. 29--Sev-
Cuested that William o. Jenkins
American consular agent at PuebIa
who is under arrest, be allowed 10
transfer his case 20 the federal court
Hlario Medina under secretary OF
foreign relations, said that II Jen-
kins believed his individual rights
were being attacked. he was free 70
use the writ OF amparo. similar 10
the writ OF habeas corpus in the
United States. IN this instance. senior
Medina said. the case OF jenkins
would be brought TO the attention OF
the general court with the privilege
OF invoking a supreme court ruling.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
MEXICAN PRESS UPHOLDS
REPLY TO U. S. DEMAND

Mexico. City, Mex. Nov. 29.-(By
the Associated PressI.-That Ameri-
can diplomacy has acte- hastily and
without complete knowledge OF the
facts was the consensus OF the editor
ial opinion Of newspapers IN Mexico
City Friday IN dealing with the situ-
alton existing between the United
States and Mexico as a result Of the
arrest OF william o. jenkins, Ameri-
can consular agent at Puebla. me
Mexican governments reply TO the
demand OF the United States for the
release Of Mr.. jenkins Is character
lied as a prudent and energetic eN-
preston OF public sentiment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
PLAN NEW DRIVE ON VILLA
N Chill I'll lLnI-NI 4 ~

Oiinaga. Chihuahua. Mex. Nov. %.
Plans for a new campaign against
Francisco villa rapidly are taking
shape IN a mountainous region OF
eastern Chihuahua. known as the
range Of the doves"
Gen Manuel n Dieguez, com
mander Of operations in the north.
is reported to be marshalinE in this
region his command Of infantry cav
airy and artillery.
The Tango Of the doves Is about
100 miles southeast OF OdnaEa, and
the eastern part projects into the
state OF Coahuila- Il Is reported to
be the resort Of several villa bands
under Alvino Amanda. Ricardo Michel.
Porfirio Ornelas and Crisarto Bus
tillos.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
FIGHTS OCCUR
IN MEXICO CITY
Between Individuals, How
ever; No Revolt or
Massed Battle.

Nogales. ARK. Nov. "a demon
stration for Gen Alvaro Obregon In
Mexico city resulted IN some street
fights between individuals. but no re-
volt OF massed fighting, according TO
a message Ignacio P. GaIiola, man
ager Of Obregon's interests In north
ern Mexico, said he received from
Obregon today.
Oregon. a candidate for president
Of Mexico, appeared before an o.
ganzation Of MANNED soldiers which
made him an honorary vice president,
according to GaLiola. and after leav-
ing the speakers stand the demon
stration began
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
YiQUT INDIAN
IS UNTANABLE
Exterminate Race, Only
Way to End Rebellion,
Saws General Gales.

LAREDO. Tex Nov. 29.-Extermiua-
ton OF the race. is the only possible
way TO epd the rebellion Of Taqui IN
dams. the Mexico city newspaper. Ex-
celsior. quotes Cen. P. Elias Gales as
saying in an interview. Gen Gales,
former governor OF the state Of So
nora Is a member Of the Carranza
cabinet
The Taqui IS an suntamable" race
and al efforts 70 civilize the Indians
have heen Ineffective, according to the
interview. Taqui children educated
by priests and protestant missionaries.
81 Is declared return to the ways Of
their fathers" as soon as their educa-
ton Is completed
Excelsior says several military Of
ficers have been placed under arrest
for disobedience TO an order prohibit
ing them from participating IN poll
tics
FL Universal, another Mexico City
daily. says the Mexican senate, by a
narrow majority. declared there are
no authorities In the state OF Tohasco,
and "renr0hared the acts OF usurpa-
tion BY Gen. Green"
The same newspaper says that the
tax on silver production has been
raised by decrae from to II percent
effective December ], and VIII be in
creased TO u percent II the price Of
silver passes f1s40 per troy ounce
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
GARCIA GETS DENIAL OF
REPORTED CAPITAL CLASH

Gov. Adolfo de la Huerta- Of the
state Of sonora. Mex, has telegraphe q
Mexican consul general Anotes y.
Garcia here. giving en- hattie qsnlals
OF the reported fighting IN Ae1leo
City between partisans OF OoresOH
and Carranza- $3.50.
The sender Of the message denied
the rumors IRON many reuao-e re-
ports he had received and oclareo
all IS tranquil
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
ITALIAN SINGERS TO GO
TO CRAWFORD NEXT WEEK

The Grazzianf-CastiIlo- gon
Italian Grand Opera company, now
SINGING at the Colon theater, VIII
move 10 the Crawford for two per
formances wednesday and Thursday.
The heater has not arrived for the
Colon theater and the cold weather
makes the change necessary.
wednesday night they VIII sing
cavalier Rusticana' and T Pag-
Iiacci." and on Thursday night Fl
Trovatore."
Pizzoni viii sing the soprano roles
Cavalier and 'HTrovatore,' and
Tbarguen viii be heard In "Erova-
tore
Crazziani viii be Pagliacci IN Z
P1gliaccL"
Austin Park Church Bazaar Thurs
day. Dec 4 at Rogers Furniture Store.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
HIGH U. S. PRICES STIMULATE
MANUFACTURING IN MEXICO

Increases in the cost OF American
hosiery and print cloth. also in
creased freight rates, have caused
Juarez merchants TO notify Ameri-
can consul e A. Dow that these
prices have stimulated Mexican com
petition
Mexican made clothes have begun
20 be offered again In Juarez, and
goods which are claimed to be equal
in quality 10 that in Fl Paso are sell
ing from 20 10 cents a yard cheaper
Mexican shoes also are making their
appearance.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29
MEXICO DENIES PASSPORTS
TO PAN-AMERICAN MEET

san Antonio, Tex Nov. 2s.-MeEi-
NIGHT received a telegram from Jose
N Narcias. president Of the Ma
tfonaI university OF Mexico, that
passnorts had been refused 70 Mrs
ugenia Torres Melendez and Miss
Hermflla Galindo, delegates 10 the
pan-American round taple conference
which meets here next week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-29

Mexico City, Mex. Nov. 2s.-lBy the
Associated Press There IS no Ioun-
dalton for the rumor In circulation IN
fhe United States that there has been
ffrhfiue in Mexico City between the
factions Of president Carranza ana
Gen Oregon