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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
SAY TRUTH AND HONESTY
ADVERTISING ESSENTIALS
Urge Elimination OF Undcsir-
able Business.
CHEER PRESIDENTS TELEGRAM
Executive Wires Appreciation OF In
dorscmcnt OF Treaty and League
OF Nations-Votc Today on Vice
Presidential Office.

NEW ORLEANS. Sept o4.-Truth
and honesty in advertising and elimi-
nation OF undesirable methods in bust
ness promotion was the theme of the
general session here today OF the an
nual convention of the Associated Ad-
vertising Clubs OF the World.
Addresses were made by Merle Side
ner. of indianapolis. chairman of the
national vigilance committee; William
!. Green. director Of the vigilance
committee OF Cleveland; III. j. Kcnner,
New York. secretary OF the committee
and Richard II. Lee. New York. spe-
Cheers followed the reading to the
convention by William darcy. OF St.
Louis. OF a telegram from Presto mt
Wilson, expressing his appreciation of
the Advertising clubs Endorsement OF
the peace treaty and league Of nations.
Several hundred delegates later at
tended the PAN American conference
over which John Barrett, director Of
the Pan American Union. presided Mr.
Barrett declared publishers. editors
and Advertising directors o. news
papers ana other publications in NORTH
and South America can do more than
any other group of men in the Amer
icas 10 bring about an ideal understands
ing and cooperation between the re-
publics OF the western hemisphere
He advocated the fullest exchange
or news between the countries OF
North and South America, and urged
the newspapers OF the United States to
set the pace in printing comprchen-
sive news from !atin-America so that
the people Of the United States would
rca iize the greatness, progress and i'm
po!tance or Latin American countries
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
A DELICIOUS SPREAD
A Syrup That's Good
All the Year

Domino Golden Syrup is a real sur
prise to the sweet taste-so satisfying
so appetizing. 1t appeals to every
body with its delicate flavor.
a pure cane product,-So Wholesome
you can drink it. Eat 1t every meal
and never tire Of it. fine food for
childrcn-a treat for the grown-ups.
You will like Domino Golden Syrup
it is SO different. 1t has a most
tempting "smack"-sweet, but not too
sweet. taste that's just a little
bit better"
Just the proper consistency, neither
thick nor thin. Spreads easily and
makes everything better. Try it on
bread, cakes, waffles and biscuit.
There's nothing half so good.
You will find Domino Golden Syrup
at your grocer's in two sizes-18 OF,
and 25 OF. cans. Order some today
1t is made by the American Sugar Re-
fning Company, rcnners OF Domino
Package Sugars-Granulated, Tablet,
Powdered. Confectioners. Brown.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
PERMITTED BIG PACKERS
TO MAKE LARGE PROFITS
Charge Maximum Allowed Under
Food Administration Limitations
Proved Excessive.
Enabled Them to Make From Two to
Three Times as Much as Before
War, Federal Trade Commission
= Reported June, 1918.
fBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. Sept 24-Maximum
profits for the five largest packers.
under limitations prescribed by the
food administration during the war.
were unreasonably high.' and from
two and one-Quarter to three times as
great as those in pre-war years, ac-
cordng to a report made to President
sion on June IS. 1918. but withheld
from the public at the request OF Food
Administrator Hoover.
y copy OF the report. together with
letters. sent by MIR. Hoover and the
Commission 10 the President. were
transmitted 20 the Senate today by the
commission in response to a reSolu-
ton by Senator Norris, Republican. of
Nebraska.
Recommendation made by the com
mission include:
That net worth (actual invested
capital represented by stock issued and
surplusl. as o; November !. 1917. he
the basis upon which the allowed rate
large and small
That the normal rate for the five
chief packers be : per cent on not
worth with onc-.nalf per cent increase
allowance for every 10 per cent in
crease in weight Slaughtered and one
hale per cent decrease in rate FOR
every 10 per cent decrease in weight
slaughtered: the maximum p.oht al
loved not 10 go above per cent.
smaller packers be per cent. ncreas-
ing on. sliding scale to IL per cent,
but without a decreasing scale.
That profits in excess of the pre-
scribed rates be applied against fur
tne- government purchases"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
ADMIRAL WILLIAM BENSON
CUES ON NAVY RETIRED LIST
directed Fleets Work During Wa
ana WINS Member OF Inter-
Allied Conference.
LEY Universal Seruino l

WtA.SHINGToN, Sept. 24.-It was OIL
c;aiiE announced today by Secretary o.
the Navy Danieis that Admiral William
nemsoi. VINO mas been chici a.d for
operations during the war. has retired.
ana mat his place is to be nilcd by
cara d'n!ral Robert Edward CoontZ.
"h" Is IN command OF the sixth divi-
sion Of the Pacific Fleet
tear. Admiral Josiah. assistant TO
admiral Benson. Will succeed Admiral
GPnniz as commander of the sixth
Fleet division
j is not unlikely that. though Ad-
miral benson mas retired. Congress
VIII take UP the proposition 10 make
him an admiral for life. Admiral Ben
son served hero throughout the war
and had on mis- shoulders the organiza-
Ion or the nce; on war basis. the
dispatch Of. vessels 10 the other side.
the protection Of the Transports and
active participation OF the United
states Fleet In the antisubrnarine cam
paign.
During most o. this time his assist
ant was Admiral Mexican, who was
left In charge when Admiral Benson
was called to Europe 10 sit with the
intcrallicd nava! conference. Admiral
coontz also acted chief aid for OPP
erat!onS for some time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Male WiHBe Gau
Bird Next Easter
Nearly All Colors of RAIN
boaO Will Be
Sh0aUn.

DIES MONIES. IA, Sept. 24-The
have nothing OF The male being when
ne comes cut in his new spring
clothes next Easter.
Hes going to doll up in suits OF
terra Gotta. bright blue, delicate shades
OF tan. purple and greens. according to
inc FASHION hints gathered at the meet
tail Clothicrs in Chicago
ne cut of the clothes Will be toned
down TO the plaincst styles There
are 10 DC no belt seams. fancy Dock ct a
or cuffs. but the double breasted coat
PROBABLY VIII come into it's own again.
Inc worst news that came out IN
thc convention was that there's no re-
!lei IN sight for the high cost of dress.
ing. IN iact, it's getting worse, and
SUITS VIII cost at least $40 moro newt
spring than last sprinp
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25

camps alonE peace time program. Tho
expenditures. they say. were limited TO
war purposes. Democratic committee
men. however. refuse to accept the
claim OF tho Republicans. contcndinE
that department officials acted within
their authority.
Final settlement OF this question is
expected TO hc reached by the commit
tee during their tour OF fields In tho
South and Middle West This trim
beginning tonight. will last two weeks
or longer and whether the Georgia and
North Carolina fields may then be In
other fields has not been decided Com
mtit"cmen. however, seemed inclined
separate. The committees new tour
Will be ccntcred on the inspections OF
those camps At which the War Depart
ditureS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
C0NGRESSMEN START ON NEW
TOUR OF ARMY CAMPS
Those Located In tho South and Mid
die West VIII lie Investigated
on This Trip.
rBy Associated pr,.s1

WASHINGTON. Sept. 24-without
making final report regarding Camps
BenninE. Gordon and Jessup in Georgia
and Bragg, in North Carolina the
House Military subcommittee left
Washington tonight to renew its in
spection of army fields in the South
and Middle West
1t was learned. however. the sub
committee has agreed on recommend
ing retention of BenninC and Bragg
and that virtually tho only dispute was
between the Republican and Demo
cratic members regarding the lawful
ness OF the expenditure OF war appro-
pria,ions for land purchases a; these
prices Final decision also has not
been made whether Jessup Will be
aba ndoned, the buildings there being
salvaged. and the and sold.
Republican committeeman hold that
Secretary Baker permitted illegal ex-
penditure TO be made Of war appro-
purchases and Development Of the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
MEN ACCUSED OF RIOTING
SECURE CHANGE OF JUDGE
County Court Grants Petition Of Tween
t!-Srven Textile Operatives ut
AlbcmRrlr, y. e..
tRv Assncintcd prcss1-

ALBEMAI; y g. Sept. 24.-Cpon
petition OF the twcnty-seven textile
operatives charged with rioting az the
Wicassct; Mil here last week. County
ludg. Ingram today granted a change
Of magistrate for hearing the cases
against them. and named Justice OF
the Peace " *. I.ittletor as the ma
istrate 10 conduct the hearing. which
viii be begun Thursday morning.
The ACTON OF the defendants resulted
in the hearing being delayed one day,
AZ i was scheduled Tor today before
Judge Ingram, who conducted the
hearing in the case OF Marvin Ritch
nd J. II. Graham. labor organizers.
who were held yesterday IN bonds OF
$1,000 each fo- the grand jury on
charges OF melting 10 riot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Hurt as Auto overturn..

WINCHESTER. VA. Sept 24-As n
result of the ovcrturnin- OF an auto
mobile at Bcrryvillc. Miss Marguerite
Snallwood, a teacher in tho public
schools of that place. is suffering from
a fractured leg. arm and shoulder. and
her sister. Miss Mary Smallwood is at
home with her shoulder fractured and
numerous cuts and bruises about her
body Their brother. Clarence. who
was driving the car. escaped serious in
jury. Members OF the party had started
on = trip To Baltimore and Washington
when the accident occurred.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Mrs. Emma Baker.

FUNERAL Services for Mrs. Emma
Baker. OF Charlotte County, widow OF
the late Marshall Baker. who died here
Tuesday at the homo Of her daughter.
Mrs. George B. Ely. South Vine
street. were conducted yesterday
afternoon from the grave at her old
homestead. She was survived by two
daughters. Mrs. George 3. Ely and Miss
Edna Baker. OF Richmond. and four
sons. Ottie. Walker. Elmo and Irving.
OF Charlotte County. She was sixty
nine years old
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25

STOCKHOLM Sept o4-Leon Trot-
zky. the Bolshevist Minister OF War
and Marine. speaking az Petrograd re.
Gently. gave Il detailed program of
Eaishevist military operations, saying
among ether things: 1T is not in Fin
land or Ethonia that the immense
world combat against capitalism can
be fought. but in America and England
and above all in the Far East
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
NO DAZZLING IN POLITICS
American Chamber OF Commerce in
Mexico City VIII Attend
Strictly to business.

MENICO CITY. Sept. c4.-The Amer
lean Chamber OF Commerce here re-
Gently announced that it's policy is one
of strict interference with the
political affairs OF Mexico. all OF It's
attention being devo.cd to the stimu
lation of business.
The chamber was opened In January.
1915 with MEMBERSHIP OF eighty
five II now has 400 members.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
WOMEN AID STEEL STRIKE
One Is Arre>ted mt McKeesport or
Picket Duty Wearing Male
Attire.
lnyT n!versal Service.

McKEESPORT. PA, Sept. c4.-Wo-
men in this city and other strike dis
,ricts are taking an active part in the
orra nlzat!on OF the steel workers.
many Of them making house-to- house
canVasscs. or doing picket duty.
Mrs. Mary Crosan was arrested here
today while on picket duty with two
other women She was wearing male
attire and was held on that charge.
She refused to say why she had mas
Ducralcd as "a man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
TWO SOLDIERS KILLED
Ohio md Minnesota Men Die Follow
ing Clash With Constnbuinry in
Huin, September II.
nv Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Sept. o4.-Gunnery
Sergeant Harry Rublc. OF Sugar Grove.
Ohio. and Corporal Frank Sampson. OF
Minneapolis. United states Marine
Corps. were killed in Haiti. September
81 when a detachment Of marines fired
on squad OF constabulary 10 which
tho TWO men were attached. The con-
stabulary unit. the Navy Department
was informed, was mistaken for a
bandit party
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Edward 'ro,yIe,.

KIIIMARNOCK, Sept a4-Edward
Towles: Confederate soldier. died very
suddenly yesterday morning at his
nome near Whitestone in the southern
part OF Lancaster County, in his
seventy sixth year. He is survived by
his widow and one son.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Robert NJ. pnrter

k1LMARNOCK. Sept. 24-Robert NJ
Porter. a prominent farmer living near
this place. died Sunday morning after
an illness of several months, aged
siXty.hNe years His Wife one dauGh-
ter and two sons survive him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
William G.. Mycr..

W IIItRfu u. EIScIH
LYECHBURG, Sept. 24-william c.
Myers, thirtyseven years OF age. z
textile worker. died at the Lynchburc
hospital He formerly lived in Pittsyl.
van!a County
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Retire Mnny Liberty Bonds

WASHINGTON, Sept. "a. = Nearly
81. 900. 900. 600 OF Liberty bonds have
been retired and paid off by the gov
eminent with loans returned by the
allied governments and certain taxes
which were paid in bonds themselves.
The total Of all issues or bonds ran
IN si1 600 600. 900,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Or. william p. sydnor.

KH.MAREOCK. Sept. 24-Dr. WI
liam r. Sydnor. an old and highly re
CESS store in Northumberland County
died Saturday. aged about eighty years
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
,Ir.. Susnn Grrrnrr

PULASKI, Sept. 2i.--The body Of
Mrs. Susan Gregory, who died at the
nome OF her daughter, Mrs G. y Jones,
In Bedford County. was taken TO her
old homo in Diapers Valley today for
burial. Her death was due to tuber-
cuiosis. and she was hfty-one years
old
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
More Join d,.-nunxto,

TRIEST, Sept. 24.-Additionai rein
torcements to Gabrielle d'Annunzio's
forces have raised the military
strength Of his contingent to more
than 1900 men, according to the cs-
Inmates OF allied officers returning
from Fiumc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-25
Nrr. Oman Hc,ter.

,LINCHBCRG. Sept. 24-Mrs Oman
Hester. wife OF a s. Hester, a mem
Der OF the Lynchburg bar, died Mon
day night OF heart trouble. Her
death was very sudden.
The Washington times., 1919-11-28

nexes provide for the protection OF
racial minorities. reparations con-
corning Italy and financial arrange
ment regarding sharing Of expenses
in the liberation of the former Aus
trian-Hungarian monarchy.
Any delay which may be round
necessary in the exchange of ratifi-
cations required to put the German
peace treaty into effect will not
change the plans of the American
peace delegation, 1t was learned to-
day. Under Secretary OF State Polk
and the other delegates will leave
Paris on the evening of December 8.
Only couple of experts will be left
here for the purpose of completing
the work in hand.
The subsequent participation by
Americans in the work of the peace
conference, according to the view
here, will probably be extremely lin
tied, unless there are indications
early in the December session OF the
Senate that a satisfactory ratification
of the treaty is in sight.
The Washington times., 1919-11-28
DULGARlANS SIGN; ALL
EYES TURNED ON TURKEY
British Ask Quick Action in Otto
man Question; French in
No Great Hurry.

PARIS, Nov. 2s.-The Bulgarian
del, gates signed their peace treaty at
1896 o'clock this morning, in the town
hall at Neuilly.
The Turkish question now Is upper
most in the minds Of delegates. The
British are understood to be urging
that the conference of Turkish dele
gates be called in December.
The French appear not to be anxi-
Gus to hurry these negotiations, and
II is still doubtful where they will be
held, the French not yet having given
their consent for the calling of the
conference in London, as had been
urged by the British.
Reports reaching conference circles
In the meantime indicate a state of
anarchy throughout the territories of
the Ottoman EMPIRE making some
sort of action urgent.
Contrary to expectations, the pleni-
potentiaries of Jugo-Slavia did not
sign the Austrian peace treaty yester-
day. The reason given by them was
that they found they did not have
the requisite power to sign the diff.
ferent annexes. The plenipotentiarie ries $
have eight days within which to pro-
cure the necessary powers. The an
The Washington times., 1919-11-28
BERLIN SOCIALIST PAPER
RAILS AT KAISER SIGNS
Mementoes Of Monarchy Have Been
Painted Out Only in South
ern Germany.

BERLIN, Nov. 2s.-The Socialist
newspaper Vorwaerts comments sar-
castically on the failure Of Germany
to remove the Royal" and Kaiser"
signs that abound everywhere. 1t Is
the result of a stream Of communica-
tions of protest that arrives at the
Forwaerts office.
Berlin authorities are sleeping" as
much as in the provinces In not re-
moving the offending inscriptions,
says the Vorwaerts. The kaiser
Itch" postal bureau still exists, his
royal courts are not abolished and
the buildings still bear everywhere
the insight royal and "kaiserlich."
1t Is only in southern Germany that
the words have been stricken or
painted out. The Berlin police head
quarters still bears the sign Of royal"
although q Social Democrat is at the
head, the police stations Of Chariot.
tenburg are also still royal" and
such buildings as the patent office
and certain garrisons are '1kaiser-
Itch" or royal
Finally the Socialist organ cites q
letter mailed from the Charlotten burg
magistracy In which that municipality
Is characterized as the royal resi-
dence city CharlottenburH."
The Washington times., 1919-11-28
DIDN'T CAPTURE OR BUY
WIFE, so DIVORCES HER
French Diplomat Said to Have
Violated Mongolian Law When
He Wed American.

PARIS, Nov 2S.-The marriage Of
French diplomat in the Far East
to an American Actress has been an
nulled by the French courts because
The groom neither captured nor pur
chased his bride, according to the
Mongolian custom.
The diplomat met the American In
Shanghai and, after a short courtship
they eloped to Mongolia. where they
were married before a Belg an Cath
olic missionary. Their idyll was short
ived, as the American girl, accord
ng to her husbands story. remained
only a few days before departing
without leaving any address. The
court held that the marriage was n ot
yalid, as French law requires French
len marrying abroad to have lhe
eremony performed before a French
diplomatic officer or according To
he usages of the country In whlsn
he marriage is performed"
In Mongolia there are only two
nodes of marriage consecrated By
adition-capture and purchase. The
:ost Of wife varies from five camels
for a young girl, to thirty, or for. y
camels for an old widow. the latter
being quoted higher than all other
classes. In statements relative ro
prices obtained in select circles Of
Iongolian society II was brought ou.
in court that a wife may be bought
or five pounds Of rice in that coun-
try.
The Washington times., 1919-11-28
SLEUTHS DIG FOR RUM:
FIND ONLY GOLD CACHl
Still Hunt Uncovers Treasure ir
Basement of Excited
Italians Home,

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 2s.-It was
a deep. dark basement Two gum.
shoe" men and three from the United
States Revenue Service were delyin,
with shovels in the earthen floor o.
the same cellar. The reason was sim
ple-they were searching for a still
Toward the front of the dwelling
the ceiling was low. and by the ligh I,
Of an electric torch the men could
see that the dirt in this shallow part
was much disturbed. Two huskies
crawled in with shovels and began
to dig. within a few seconds striking
wood.
Jst behind them. much aritated.
stood an Italian, the owner of tn,
house.
''This-a private prop! This YOU no
take. you no take" he pleaded.
But the shovels went deeper and
deeper. disclosing small wooden box
instead Of the anticipated still. Th.
officers brought their find to light and
removed the top. Inside reposed a
two-Quart glass fruit jar, into which
had been thrust a cloth wadded I'D so
as to conceal the contents. When
drawn aside the officers gazed in as
tonishment on a collection of gold
coins. between $1,000 and 81, 600 worth,
The excited Italians was waiting to
claim his property. He explained that
the fortune was not his own, but that
1t belonged to George" and had been
put In the basement for safe keeping
The Washington times., 1919-11-28
PHONE CALL TO GIRL
LEADS TO RECAPTURE
Parents Notify Police and Escaped
Slayer Goes Back to
Prison.

BOSTON. Nov. 2S.-Edward r. Snow,
a murderer, who escaped last nig'
from the State prison, where he had
served twenty years of life sentenc
was returned to solitary confnen
todav after eight hours Of T. 'rty. Hs
sought to seek a woman who had be-
friended him in prison, and this lie
to his capture by a posse on tn
road between Middlesboro and Taun
ton. While groups of officers and
citizens, armed with rifles and shot
guns. were searching for him durir 9
the night, two Of their memt"rs were
shot by mistake. but not sef ously.
Snow, who had been trusted for the
last Ave years. obtained access to the
guard room and with a false key
opened a gate to a wagon passageway
After getting out he obtained clothes
and rented an automobile in a we;
end garage, made calls in south Bo'-
ton and Mattapan, and ordered tie
driver to take Him to Brockton. A
punctured tire caused delay. and Snow
telephoned to Middleboro to the young
woman, saying he was on the way ia
see her. She collapsed and her par
ents informed the police.
The Washington times., 1919-11-28
Births, marriages,
DeathS
Notice. May Be Phonet Unta I ,
-. Mata $500. Branch ..
RITES TOMORROW FOR
RAYMOND 7. RACAN
Prominent Lumber Dealer Dies A.
His Home of Bronchial
Disease.

Funeral services for Raymond T.
Rasan, forty-nine years old. a promi-
nent Washington lumberman, who
died OF bronchial disease at his home,
1919 Irving place northwest, wednes-
lay night, will be held at his late resi-.
uence tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Mr.. Ragan was born and reared in
washington and was the sole owner
OF the Ragan & Taylor lumber con-
Germ. He had been engaged in the
lumber business all his life and es-
taonshed the firm of which he was
the head fifteen years ago. He was
prominent member of the Masons.
Mr.. Ragan is survived by his wife
md daughter. Margaret O'Brien and
elizabeth Ragan, respectively.
Interment will be in the Congress
,ional Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1919-11-28
Druggists Call Begy's Mustarins
Triple Extract Of Heat
But It's on-Blistering Heat and Il Won't Hurt
the Tenderest Skin

Grandmother's cld-fashiened mus
tard plaster did the work all right
but II blistered the skin and was .
mighty mussy remedy.
Regy's Mustarine 10 the original
mustard prescription that has made
grandmother mustard plaster but .
relic OF bygone days.
It's ten times better. cleaner, and
cannot blister; II is made of true. hon.
est yellow mustard combined with
other well known destroyers Of pain
and box does the work Of nifty mus
tard plasters.
Why suffer for days using plasters
or continuously rubbing on liniment
when one application OF Begy's Mus
tarine will take out soreness In chest
OF any part Of the body and will linn
Der up stiff neck or rusty joints. II
banishes backache. toothache. head