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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
AT THE
THEATERS

we'll balanced show with A gen.
erous distribution of harmony in
each act, would be about the proper
words in speaking Of the bill that the
managenl ent of the Lyric presents to
their patrons for the last half of the
week beginning with yesterdays
matinee. Although far from being
the best show that has ever played
here at the light comedy theatre, no
act in the entire performance Gould
be called bad. Especially pleasing
was The Leightons" in a fifteen
minute skit entitled The Party of
the Second Part When they sang
their first song, original too. they
were instantaneously the hit of the
evening.
Sharing almost in popularity was
the pretty Miss Heline Davis. who has
Just returned from France. where
she has. since the outbreak of. the
war. been contributing her bit to the
great cause by amusing the soldiers
in the over There Theater League.
Several songs. and personal account
OF some Of her experiences brought
much applause from her audience.
Lew Hall and Ada Brown. again
pulled that little original act show
ing a scene between bashful coun-
try beau hrummel and an over-wise
city girl Changing II around and ex-
ecuting ii in a clever way. however.
was sufficient to amuse the patrons.
Johnnie Singer and his two dane
ing misses. who were the first on the
program, and Chinko and company,
the company consisting Of a pretty
girl. which came last on the program,
proved also to be very amusing. Sew
eral acrobatic stunts by the latter
were exceptionally good
The usual movie and weekly
news picture, which proceeded the
acts proved to be very good. The
weekly news picture provoked ap-
piause when the famous cartoonlst
Bert Green. drew cartoon, paying
Americas tribute to Fngiand's heroic
airmen, Hawker and Grieve.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
|W|LL|STAS PROCLAIM
ANGELES PRESIDENT
Seat OF Government IL Established at
Parral According to Report

Dallas. Texas, May 29-Vinistas
have established seat of government
at Parral and have proclaimed Felipe
Angeles provisional president of Mex
leo, according to a manifesto received
today from Angeles by Darie w
Silva, former colonel in Villas army
General Angeles, who was artillery
expert for Villa in the early days OF
the revolution. and who more recent
~ served as an inspector OF ammuni-
ton for the French government. has
set up a government and has named
Francisco Villa minister of war. Villa
is at Parrai, at the head of large
army
Colonel Silva. who has been living
In Dallas as refugee, said the revo-
lutionary chiefs from fourteen Next
can states signed the manifesto, with
several hundred leading citizens OF
Northern Mexico.
The manifesto declares all foreign
ers will be fully protected and Ameri-
cans will be given their rights, re-
gardless OF their previous Affiliations
in Mexico.
The death penalty has been abol-
ished for all crimes except treason and
murder and guarantees are given for
the protection of life and private
property. The constitution of 1857
will be re-established, according TO
the manifesto.
Colonel Silva said Villa VIII he
corumander-in- chief of the "a IS Of
the new government and p.d~s are
being made to capture Toiteon.
Chihuahua City and Juarez. Presi-
dent Angeles, according to advices
from the border, is issuing passports
and the new government Is said to be
gaining points
The provisional government was
launched at Parral Nav II, soon after
Villa succeeded in defeating Carran-
zistas around Jiminez.
Carranza followers here and at Ell
Paso said large federal army is he
ing sent to Parral to engage the VIII
listas and that sensational develop
ments might be looked for within the
next thirty days.
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sos,ooO nsn. beearss coad ilsen ~ ~
too unsettled a. yet to deterratne ourl
future military policy. Ss
The secretary said the depart
ment plans to purchase and
complete the DaytOn-Wright
aviation feid at Dayton, Ohio.
and to complete the Langley feld
at Hampton, Va. as permanent
stations for the air service.
Important work in connection with
the Bolshevists In Russia is being
done by the military intelligence
bureau. Brigadier- General MARI
borough Churchill. chief of the bu-
reau told the committee. he asked
tary attaches and observers during the
coming year.
Representative Mckenzie. of Illi-
nois. inquired as TO whether the large
military intelligence system would be
tions. since all nations would be re-
aureei to file reports of their military
operations.
"Our present system cannot be
abandoned now or even during the
next fiscal year. General Churchill
replied.
Six or seven months must eiapse
before the work of bringing back the
bodies of the American dead can be
undertaken. Secretary Baker said
NO definite provision has yet been
made for their return" Mr., Baker
stated "and II has been our policy to
urge the use of the national American
cemeteries in France, hut we will
bring the dead home If such is the
wish Of relatives"
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WHAT THE BOTH DID
Continued from Page one.)


proved a star uling block for three
other divisions, and presented NO
slight obstacle Strongly held ma
chine gun zones swept its approaches
from either flank, while strongly held
posts confronted the northern exits
from the wood. Nevertheless. the at
tempt to force f. way through the bar
rier was demanded Of the Eightieth
division.
During the second phase Of tbs
offensive the division had been con-
fronted by four Hostile divisions and
sturmtruppen battalion. II had ad.
vanced four i.ilometers against the
most resoluts opposition which tbs
Germans were ca ma BILE Of offering. and
had captured thirty officers and f02
other ranks OF the enemy and a large
number Of eurs and much equipment.
The indeoeedent action of the
Eightieth division command alone en-
abled the difficulty to be overcome
During the night of the first 1t was
arranged that the 3iath infantry.
which had made a splendid advance to
the north Of the hostile position men,
toned. should deliver a flank attack
upon it directly to the west on the
following LAY. This was done at s
~ VI. ana Wfs completely sutre ssfuf.s
The 320th infantry then advanced
from Alliepont practically without r..
sistance, 40 that Verpci and Thenor-
gies were reached during the morn
ing. Several hours later the Seventy
seventh division. and on it's ieft the
division, moved up
a breast of the Eightieth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
DRY >W0Rt0:tEADERS
COMING TO RICHMOND

England Australia. Canada and
Mexico. will be represented in Rich
rnond on June 5. when two meetings
in behalf of world wide prohibition
Will be held at the Broad Street
Methodist church. ono at and one
at p. NJ
Or. Ira Landrith. OF Nashville and
Boston, will be the principal speak
ers his theme being World Round
Prohibition. The sothers of his
party also will be heard. though
briefly, telling OF the. progress made
IN temperance work in other parts
of the world, DIR. n. II. Briggs. Of
the California Anti-Saloon League. Is
acting as pilot for the group or dis
tinguished men who are now visiting
"A large number of American cities.
At FL Paso they were jointed bt MIR.
r. +. Farley Of that city, accompanied
by several men of prominence from
Mexico. whose names have not vet
reached Richmond The others in
eittAe Pr, &. W Saiechy, London
physician and scientist who is a mem
Der of the Strength OF Britain move
u1ent; Mr.. d. V. SINCLAIR, represent
ing the Dominion Alliance of Canada
and Robert II. s, Hammond. presi-
dent OF the Australian Alliance.
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STATEMENT BY THE HEADQUARTERS COMMITTEE

Continued
aenson they organizing
fsa
prohibi
II
Of their lives tho onoers compel obedience
rs
- NV search
- knns and ind
adopted lighting
appetite ana Of the bwe and
- enlightenment.
1zrx s.r,ea for generation against hep. ,e more
the victory by
hypocrhcai soiciude the civil rights
rn enor. the
:, ,..,,. ana crto,a, ,,~t,,o, T. the MN, ., ,,r
received
the prohibition far than it has expended on
department
SANDER
p pespts
r4strts-d terrorize
10 sznh
enforcement
frank public statement legislative candidates the several dis
he prohibition Legislation and to
10 his deter
Sa&sA
write
a
Your Fellow workers
1rrs CANNON JR w A. CHRISTIAN
sx HoUcH T.
nARBbUR. cAsrMAcK.
Il President HEPBURN. Anusaloon League
1rn@ Of virginia
= ~. - Il i.iA Al
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30

vices Of DR. n. r. Anderson A. exc
|cutive secretary. and to express our
hope that continuance Of this rcia-
ticnship may be agreeable to the col
icgc authorities
In conclusion, your committee de-
siree to state its profound sense OF
obligation to O.. A. Hawkins. who. Tor
tho past two years at great personal
labor and effort, has administered the
affairs Of this association.
Mr.. Hawkins directed the policy OF
the association in tho matter Of Char
ter changes reform, and has constantly
exerted q wise and forceful influence
for sane thinking and energetic action
In all matters of civic improvement.
Improvement of roads and streets
and the extension of the street rail-
way system 10 suburban sections. will
help 10 solve the housing problem
more than anything else, according TO
John NJ. Miller. His suggestion was re-
ferred 10 the executive committee for
action
One OF the most important things
the association will, do this year will
he to secure a better government and
officers in Richmond by increasing the
electorate.
a suggestion Of Milton Cone in re-
gard 10 change in the building
code was regarded as timely. He
brought out the fact that some OF its
provisions work hardship on many
builders
The members Of the hoard OF direc-
tors. as elected last night. follows:
W Meade Addison. c. y. Anderson,
Dr. n r., Anderson. T.. l.. Bemiss,
Harold S. Bloom berg. II. Cara Boschen
r. T. talN
Branch, John Stewart Bryan. Thos
7. BRYAN, G. 2. CABOT. W. c, Car
penter T. N. Darlington, James Cas-
kfe, Milton Cone. John G. Corley. j y.
crump, r. NJ. Crutchfield. c. w Davis.
Grover G. Dula. John G.. Easlep. DR..
d. s, Freeman, Peyton Grymes. O. A.
Hawkins, Julian n. Hili, Waller Hol-
iaday. q. letter Jones j. +. Jones s.
p. Jones, ID. kemper Kellogg, r. r
King r. l.. LayAeld, John Il. Light
foot, Jr.. III. +, Litchford, /. J. Mar
cuse, w. r.. Mason, G. Edmond Mas
sic, Murray NJ. Mcclure. DR.. Stuart
Mcclure, Wyudhafn K, Meredith. John
NJ. Miller, Irs, Or. r.. w Miller j. y
Mordecai chas. T. Norman, J. z. Nor
veil Rt Rev. D. j. O'Connell. G. W
Page, J. r Palmatary. @. f. Parrish,
4. IL. Peace.s Chas. Il. Richards, c. B.
Richardson, VIM. T. Reed, Augustine
Royal, James T. Ryland. Allen T.
Savilfe. w. II. Schwa rzschild. Arthur
Scrivenor, Nathan Simon, r. H Smith.
Il. w. Spilman. J. w Stewart. a. O.
swinkr julian W. Tyler Granville q;
Valentine. Chas. III Watkins, r. D.
Watkins. John J. Wicker, Jr.. r. Ram
dolph Williams, f. c. Williams. Jr..
J. T. WfIsnn. DR.. ,Tud r. Wood. Cole
man Wortham. w III. Zimmerman
c. a. Zincke
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
CEN. cRONKHTTE

Major-General Adelbert Cronkhite
was born in the state OF New YORK.
January 5, 1851. Being the son of
an army officer 1t was not unnatural
that he should have made the pro-
fession OF arms his own choice. Upon
being graduated with distinction
from the United States Military
academy in 1882, he was assigned to
the artillery and served continuously
in that branch OF the service until
the beginning of the great war. In
March, 1917. he was appointed bri-
ier-generai In the regular army
and assigned II the important post
of artillery commander and later
military governor of the Panama
Canal zone. which he administered
with marked ability. After military
career extending over forty-one years,
Including the Spanish and
Indian wars, and having highly mer-
tied every honor which the army had
bestowed upon him, II was natural
that one with his ripe experience and
proven ability should have been Sc
lected to organize and command one
of the twelve National Army divis-
ions. Widely known in the service,
and recognized as soldier Of no or
binary ability, he soon gathered about
him a most efficient and effective
staff.
General Chonkhite proved from the
first that he possessed more than
mere ability as a soldier---even more
than marked character as man. He
soon gave evidences Of an extraordi-
nary energy and foresight. and a hu
man sympathy so big that he entered
into the life of his command in
way that made him the living soul
OF it. Virsinians, West Virginians
and Pennsylvanians he understood
well. and he appealed to each in
way that t,stercd the most friendly
rivalry within his command without
cnsrns that arc SO useless, and are
Yet so ready to develop under an un-
wise encouragement Under his
guidance tho most harmonious rcla-
tons were established, and always
maintained within the division among
its diverse elements in such an effec-
tive way that what might have proved
to be Instantaneous was made to
yield much Of value,
The officers and men Of the Eigh-
tieth division never for a moment
doubted their commander. for whom
their respect and loyal attachment
was only enhanced by their expert
ence of his leadership in battle. They
We're conscious at all times that his
interests were hut their own and in
him they reposed the most implicit
faith. Upon such facts 1t was that
the character. and the discipline. and
finally the record of the division were
based
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30

s&fin .aAsass the adoption OF Council
mai "a R8STsT plan with such i'm
surot n&xfr as -fnay be found to be
s1aa1rS h And we cali upon the mem
za,of9 This Association TO sco27onera,te
I'M 31EIAsay necessary to bring about
aac1 eesslt-.
S kASer. we are of the opinion
MINT nxder to make possible com
spief9 tUptlluous improvements OF
Ae ri Eschrnend. Richmond
SneedsJ<hk privilege of levying speeal
sAope10nats on abut.ng property
sho1dt1, hTch is the custom through
nut TIM nuuntry ard also is an eauit-
sAble EfaK II financing these improve
sznantt WfhiA association, from the
sbeginpAG has been ON record in
favor az saSch an amendment to the
constitutien.
The housing situation in Richmond,
- 10 well known, is a matter OF great
concern to thoughtful citizens. as well
N other conditions affecting the life
nmoung our poorer population. We
understood thai certain measures are
being discussrxi by other bodies, We
recommend,. however, that com
mittae be appointed from this body
TO consider what program. II any,
the Civics association should adopt
with refenenea to this problem. or any
phase thereof.
I'VE call attention to the fact that
the elections OF the spring and sum
nscr of 1870 are ritally important
Both the cedncil and the mayor are to
~ elected
I'VE wish 10 express appreciation to
the president and board OF trustees of
Richmond college for continuing to al
low US to avail ourselves OF the ser
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
STAUNT0N MILITARY
ACADEMY CLOSES


Staunton. Va. May 2o.--The last
day of the commencement exercises
at the S. NJ. A. began yesterday morn
ing with the full dress Guard Mount
at $3.50 This was followed by the in
dividual competitive drill. On Tues
day morning preliminary competi
tive drill WAS held and the four best
aFilieo caoets from each or the SIX
no,!pa"irs were CHOSEN Inese TOOK
part IN me competitor Yesterday, ana
as each ihaue an error, ne Tell GU, or
' 9aTIott s'emaihea. me competitive
u III, was snen a,5cohtihueo ana me
Ju"ses aniiouleeo mat tnese caoe's
were so nearly equai that their rec
oroS lof the session would nave 70
ue ,ookeo over 10 determine which
81 the tnree shouia De CONSIDERED the
pest: me result was not announced
u,ti 'te hha' cei"pFa.ioh. IN Inc New
lheatfe 'aSt night Wheh ~ was de-
ciaI"d lnat Ahdrew robson Lyon had
neGn AWARDED the mcoais as the best
URINE" Nf"t~
Walter Bentz, of New Orleans, has
peeh CHosen captain OF me Football
t"afh 'or next session re mas had
very uHuSual athieic nonor given HIM
IA peiiis cHoseu captain or me track
team 'aiSo, nehtz ~ an athiele or UNI
ooIli'i'or merit, ai,o ne richly oe-
serves thus dounie honor BESIDES be-
ing very hne footoaii player. ne
broke TWO virginia records al the In
'erscholasue meet az charlottesville
nus spring, anu al me meet az rome
institute ne maze more points than
uld any other contestant IN the
games.
AT 1i;15 yesterday morning the
competitive company drill began.
The companies marched on the field
and went through the specified MAJ
noeuvres in the following order.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
MEETING TO PROMOTE
CHRISTIAN UNITY

Dr. Peter Ainslie, of baltimore, and
Robert G. Gardiner addressed two
audiences, one composed entirely of
men and another an open meeting,
in Centenary Methodist and St Paul's
Episcopal churches yesterday after
noon and last night, respectively.
Upwards Of 200 attended last night
gathering.
The object OF the meetings liz to
promote the cause of Christianity
among the churches OF Richmond
and the conferences are purely unde-
nominational.
Or. Ainslic and Mr.. Gardiner will
address a meeting OF women only in
Centenary church this afternoon at
o'clock on Christian Unity"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
PRESIDENT IS TO
VISIT BELGIUM

Paris, May 29-President Wilson is
to visit Belgium In the next few days.
The president communicated his in
tention to King Albert today. and at
the same time denounced as false
reports recently circulated that he
had decided 10 return home without
going to Belgium.
He assured King Albert that he had
the greatest admiration for Belgium
because OF the heroic part the nation
played in tho war.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
FORBES COMPANY
NOT TO SELL OUT

A report current In this city yes
terday to the effect that the w. $.
Forbes Packing company plant had
been sold was denied last night by
Mr.. Forbes. who stated, however.
that several offers had been made In
the last several years. He added that
he was not averse to selling, provided
he got his price for the property.
Incidentally, Mr.. Forbes declared
that the packing business all over the
country is In healthy state, as also
IL the case with business generally
and the cotton situation in particu-
lar. Mr.. Forbes is financially inter-
ested In several cotton growing and
ginning concerns and he reports de-
mand for the commodity and good
sales. He was decidedly optimistic
with regard to the general industrial
condition of the country.
The airs Of some people are of the
cyclone pattern.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
AMERICAN LEGION.

All members OF the American
Legion may secure tickets for the
reserved section in the Official re.
viewing stand ut Monroe Park.
corner laurel and Franklin streets,
by applying this morning 1t $40
Travellers Building or HOS Mu-
tual building. Any tickets that
ARC left can BE- had NJ tho stand
lust before IN DaFada
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
SAY PRESIDENT MAY
n RETURN IN TWO WEEKS

Paris, May 2S.-According to cur
rent rumor in American circles here
President Wilson plans to start back
to the United States inside of two
w ee ks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
MEXICAN TROOPS NAY
NOT PASS THR0UeA
state Department Declines 70 Grant
Request Of President Carransa.

Washington, May 29.-The state de-
partment has wired President Car
rama. of Mexico, that this government
Will not for the present allow Next
can troops TO pass through United
States territory to attack villa forces
south of Juarez
This action Is of the same tenor ex-
pressed in u resolution introduced in
the senate today by Senator Moses
with the object of preventing the state
department from granting such per-
mission at any time. The resolution
maintains that the Mexican rebels
would construe such permission as
"iustifying reprisal against the lives
ond property of American citizens in
Mexico"
The army officers say that now that
the permission has been refused ii will
embolden villa to occupy more OF the
territory held by Carranza and that he
will probably respect the Americans
and their property in chihuahua and
keep out of rifle fire of the American
boundaries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
81 eTsND FOR WOUNDED

s m wounded men who did not serve
s1n 6ny Of she ttree parading units are
invited to view The parade from the
Eak1idR erected In the ward of MIS-
Frances Srott. opposite Monroe Par H.
they are requested IN appear IN uni
fern.
Mxyhbers Of the American legion
NH occupy A special section IN the
S4e&feWfne ssards.
I'M. REVIEWING officers will be Ma
Omar Bundy Present
WITH hin. on the stand in Monroe ParE
#nfII ~ Gpvarne~ Dsvis, Mayor Alnsile.
SceaNnea w,iliarl waldron, chief Of
syggM IL sthe CEshtletf division over
noaA, And mary other civil and mill
xary afg,Sitsric.;.
4 All members Of ne Howitzers' AZ
soocaaRfrsi ata requested TO assemble
~ the north e~tr3nce of the CITY han
srromptfy NJ twe o'clock to cheer theT
S&Aktery~ IS IL -azses that point.
SuuAtr If men Of the BlueT asfo~
cation will be distributed All ole" q
the line of march to lead the snecf 9~
tern In cheering the marching heroes
All nem hers OF the Home u Tense
hague or Ricenond were notified TO
sappeAr at one O'clock on the south
ntles pf the City ffall 80 assist in
harding The crowd Members are
SxnuNAefrd@to wenr their uniforms, II
apceEibicz
u i An Boy Scouts are requested 70 re-
port II sco41t headquarters al noon for
saoa19n3n ent to duty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30
tBy JAY JEROME WILLIAMS,

Washington, May 2s.--The Mexican
situation today Is grim parallel Of
the events in 1915 which led up to the
Santa Ysabel massacre and the raid on
Columbus. New Mexico. with their ac-
companying loss OF American lives
This was learned at the state de-
partment today when 1t was admitted
that the Carranza government had re-
quested permission of the United States
to transport 1000 soldiers through
American territory for operations
against the rebels in the north of Mex
leo. Chief of the latter is Pancho
villa
The state department sought the ac-
auiescence of the governors of three
border states. The governors of Ari-
zona and New Mexico gave their sane
tion to the movement of Mexican troops
through their states, but Governor
Hobby. of Texas. protested Because
of his protest. the department has not
yet taken action. Its attitude however
in sounding out" the border state
executives indicates that it WAS favor
abba to the Carranza request
Americans in northern Mexico. resi-
dents In territory controlled by rebels,
are vociferious in their demand that
the Carranza request be turned down
according to reports received here. It
was their complaints. doubtless. which
'oN wv ~ uct i1cppS 10 uiSdpPEuft inc
state departments request
The Carrapzasta military ,expediency
plea brings to the foreground the re-
ports in circulation here which for the
past two or three weeks have been to
the efrect that the lid was liable to
blow OF in Mexico at any time.
The Americans in rebel territory be-
lieve that II the Carranza regime is
permitted to transport troops across
Texas. Arizona and New Mexico repri-
sails will he taken Immediately against
them. They are chiefly miners. pros
paetars and Oil men in the north ceun-
try and are without any protection
whatever. save that which they pos
sess themselves
In 1915. it is pointed out the admin
istration permitted Carranza to trans
port troops across American territory
and thereafter. In rand succession.
came the Santa Ysahei massacre In
which nineteen men. American citizens,
were first stripped of their clothing.
then murdered in cold blood and the
Columbus raid in which men and wo-
men were killed, and which caused the
mobilization of our troops along the
border and the sending of the famous
punitive expedition. commanded by
General pershing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-30

Rome men earn their living by SELF
Ang talfy and others W Ertng ~