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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
SEEKING LEGAL STATUS
OF PRICE DETERMINATION
Government AEcAiics StIiI Carefully
Considering Right of Industrial
Hoard to Regulate Commodities.
IBv Associated Press

WASHINGTON. April 7.---LcGality OF
the procedure of the Department OF
Commences industrial board in seek
ing TO determine standard prices for
staple commodities still is under care
full consideration by government agen-
cies. 1t was learned today.
Pending further working out OF the
Plan. Attorney General Palmer will no;
pass on the legality question and no
request for an opinion Is now pend
ing before him. He has not taken of
fetal and formal cognizance OF tho
industrial boards activities and Will
refrain from doing SO a least tenn
porariiy.
This definition of The attitude OF tho
Department Of Justice today threw
another element OF uncertainty into
tho industrial boards plans, which
V ere threatened with disruption by the
railroad administrations refusal 70
accept the boards prices for steel
Qualification OF tho, relations between
the board and the railroad adm!nistra-
ton awaited the conference which
Director-General Hines and George y.
Peek, chairman of the board, arc eX-
pected to hold within a day or two.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
ny JAMl.s II. MOUSSE.

WASHlNGTON. April Large mum
DGrs OF the drafted men in the army.
disqualification. arc doomed 10 disap-
pointmcnl. Many OF, them arc to be
lowed by the law, which is four months
after peace has been declared.
,r Ihe War bcpartment desires 10, keep
tory number of cnlistmcnts have been
obtained under the general stan plan
OF increasing the regular army to $780,
The decision>to this effect is contained
IN q Letter by secretary OF War Baker
s so Sen made j nmni a. Reed n of Mis-
Haker left Washington for the trip to
Europe.
Enlistments Arc Slow.
Secretary Baker says in the letter
that enilstmcntS arc coming I'm slowly,
and adds: las cnliStmentss can be made
only up to tho present. authorized
strength OF the regular army. and this
strength is not sufficient to meet all
the necessities existing for troops, it
number of the selectivc service men In
the army utnil such time AS the War
Department. may be empowered by Con-
Ercss TO raise by voluntary cnliStmcnts
a sufficient number of men to perform
the duties required OF the army
This announcement by the Secretary
OF War is the first intimation that Of
iicialS have had that the men were not
TO be discharged from service as rapidly
as transportation from abroad could be
provided for them.
Baker E:NpIuins the Delay.
In explaining the War Departments
delay in demobiliZinS the men. Sccrc-
tary Baker, in another part OF tho let
ter. places the blame partly upon the
british shipping interests. which have
taken their ships away for use in trade,
ana Tor the transportation for the Brit
ish colonies. tho letter says:
"Practicaliy onc-half our troops sent
abroad were carried in British shps.
the use of which we cannot have at the
present time. as they arc being en-
ployed in returning British colonial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
RETAIN MEN IN ARMY
FULL LEGAL, PERIOD
Large Number Vf Drafted Troops to Be Held in Service
Until Regular Army Enlistments Increase It's Person
mel to 100000 Men-Shippng Not Available

troops to their homes, and in read
j ,Scnns: the worlds food stocks else.
Senator Reed made this the tonic o,
speech in the Senate recently.
secretary Baker said the troops ar,
being returned to the United states as
the transportation facilities, and the
necessity OF maintaining an armed force
IN Europe. He explains that it has
u great many units of the dcbarkation
iorcc and of the motor transport corps
To- facilitate the, movement Of troops
when are 10 be dcmoDiliZcd.
Retain Medical Corps Men.
Members of the medical corps have
had TO be retained also, in order that
mo sick and wounded may properly
DC cared for. On this point. Secretary
1T is no. more possible to discharge
men VINO have been retained for the
PURPOSE of performing tho necessary
work connected with tho dcbarkation,
rehabilitation. convalcscent cen,ers.
hospitals, domestic guard duty. aviation
neids. government stores. border police,
garrisoning insular possessions, etc
IMAM 1t would have been in the midst OF
me war TO have moved men out OF the
trenches where they were facing the
places TO relieve them"
Designated for Return.
Secretary Baker adds that General
p,ershing has designated for return to
thC- CIiltu --l.uUu LOT Npfll,
24S,0o0 for May. and 100000 for Juno,
and that the execution of the schedule
depends upon the available shipping.
This would leave remaining in Europe
September ]. the army Of occupation.
Approximately 2l5,0oO mon. As 10 the
probable date of their return. Score :
tary Baker says: 1T cannot at this time
he stated when the last American troops
can be returned TO the United States.
because some troops may have to re-
main indefinitely in Franco. i'm order
to make absolutely certain the fruits OF
discourage any attempt by Ger
many to renew hoStil:ticS and to form
part of such temporary agmy of Occur
pa ton as may be authorized as tho re-
suit OF the treaty of peace"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
WANT SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO LEAD SAVINGS DRIVE
Scay War Society Hears Biakcy Tell
OF Expectations in Thrift
Campaign.
IDEA WILL BECOME INFECTIOUS
Thinks 1t viii Spread When Pupils
Arc Taught Value OF Lesson.
Organization Invests $204.2S in
Stamps in First Month.

Let the school children Of Richmond
icau we savings campaign TO Il sue
ccSSiui ISSUE was the plea OF William
Junior High school before members
of the Governor Seay War Savings So
clctE, composed of workers at tho war
Dan organization headquarters. at the
headquarters, 500 East Main Street, last
night.
Speaking from his own experiences
last year when he was in charge of
INC state educational work for the saw
ings campaign. MIR. Blalicy asserted
enthusiastic boosters OF the thrift
movement.
Children Have Right Iden.
With thrift campaign started In
INC schools the movement will become
INFECTIOUS" he stated. The school
children Ina, have the right idea from the
,h nc! FOR Their own future opportuni-
investment is i'll Uncle Sam.
IF they buy thrift and war saw
, ,ii.;s stamps they do so from the di-
themselves aud loyalty to the country
They take their enthusiasm into their
homes with them. and the spirit or
"Ssoti2n 'hat spells Amcricamism In
the School house spreads to the home
Invest S:84..S In stamps.
Reports made by Mrs. l.. G. Caldwell
president OF the Governor Scav Saw
inSS Society. showed that the members
curing the hrst month of the organi
cations existence had invested s2642S
GXccss over their pledges OF sl47.l2
The pci capita investment was $40
Allan ;. Johnstonc, Jr., addressed the
society, urging hat members of the
lead in demonstrating their faith in
investment in government securities
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
Paderewskt Meets CIemencenu.
WILLING TO HAVE; PLEHISCITE
SETTLE NATIONALITY PROBLEM
tBy Associated Press.

ID! Associated iFcS5'
LONDON, April THE Ukraiuians
are willing to cease fighting the Poles
If plebiScitc to decide the ownership
Of territory in dispute between the
TWO republics Is arranged under the
control OF the entente. according to a
statement made by NJ. Holubovitch
Premier OF West Ukraine, quoted in a
vienna dispatch TO the Mail under date
Of March 81. NJ. Holubovitch. who was
interviewed by the correspondent at
Stanislau, claimed for Ukraine all the
territory between the River San and
the Russian frontier, and said that
the Ukrainians would fight for it TO
'he last.
lie declared, however, II Is said, that
because OF his anxiety for peace he
would consent TO vote of the people
II the Poles would withdraw across
the Russian border and abide by the
result of the plcbiscjtc He added that
Bcssarabia had scnt.deleGhtes to Rou-
mania. and that '-he 'tyas hopeful that
peaceful arrangement could be
reached
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
M0NDELL FAVORS AIDING
SOLDIERS TO Get JOBS
New Republican House Leader Ad.
focatcs L'uid Reclamation Scheme
by Federal Government.
MANY TO SEEK NEW LINES
Declares Doughboys Have Had Views
Changed by Military Life, and VIII
Take Up Different Pursuits Than
Formerly.
ny Associated prcss.

BN Associated Press.
hepuo iiean leader in the House. Repre-
sentative Mondell. of Wyoming, is in
, borough accord with the demands that
inc government take early action to
dicrS. "
che subject Immediately after tho extra
session is convened. In his Judgment
IA definite. practical scheme should be
worked out and put into operation with
as little delay as possible.
~ very considerable number Of the
returning fighting men. he believes. will
seek new avenues of opportunity. \
wise land reclamation plan will meet
inns requirements Mr.. Mondcll declares
that end. In an interview the new RE-
publican, leader said:
Many Take Old Jobs.
AZ the time of the signing of the
armistice moro than 1000 900 OF the
hncSt and best of our young men were
IN the service OF their country This
enormous force of active. virile young;
men is being RAPIDLY demobilized.
'! II the main, these men will return 10
their homes and will take up the pur-
SUITS occupations and enterprises they
vice They will follow the lines of cdu-
cation, occupation and sndcavor they
mad in mind when the war was de-
clared, or will take up. at their homes
or IN their communities, other lines of
training or occupations which their
illlitarE experience has suggested to
New Fields Arc SOUGHT
y certain number of these young
men, and very considerable number
Viii however, be looking for now open
inSs; new avenues OF opportunity. Many
OF them VIII find those openings and
opportunities in tho rcviving and cX-
paidinE industries of the country
I'm the fields of Increased and enlarged
private enterprise which restoration of
normal conditions. under wise lcpisla-
tlon. VIII present. there should he
nndcrtaken. in my opinion. work by tho
fcdcrai government along the lines
OF land reclamation that will afrord
opportunities of employment and home
making To such OF our soldiers as may
care TO engage i'm that character Of
enterprise and will avail themselves of
such opportunities.
In many. parts of tho Union there
are areas of land now of little produce
tive value that by clearing. draining or
irrigation reclamation may be trans
formed into productive farms. We can
furnish inspiring employment with the
nope ana opportunity for a farm home
10 those OF our returning soldiers who
may desire to take advantage of these
opportunities for development Of such
areas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
ONTARIO VOTES ON DRY LAW
Province to Hold Plebfscite on Rcpenl
of Temperance Measure, Premier
Hearst Announces.
TBy Associated Press. !

TORONTO. April The Province of
Ontario will hold a plebiscite on the
repeal Of the Ontario temperance act
and upon measures permitting the sale
OF liquors ii was announced In the
Leg islature today by Premier Hca rst.
The date will be announced later.
Questions 10 be voted on are:
l. Repeal OF the Ontario temperance
act.
ages under government control
3. Sale of light beer over the bar.
4. Restrictive sale Of Spirituous
liquors generally urder government
control.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
Fight Referee Is Dead.

NEW ORLEANS. April John Fitz.
patrick. who refereed the fight in
Mississippi City in which John L. Sui
from Paddy Ryan. and the SEVENTEENTH
round fight between Sullivan and Jake
kilrain at Riehsburg.. Miss. died at his
home mere today. aged sevcnty-hVe He
was Mayor of New Orleans from 1SoS
to 1896
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
General News OF Interest.

The case OF Lester .. simmons,
charged with killing Richard III. Har
ris. is set for hearing in the Police
Court tomorrow morning.
The April term of the Circuit Court
Of Petersburg, Judge Southall presid
ing. opened its April term here today.
acted.
Miss Carrie Atwill. daughter OF the
ference. was married yesterday after
noon to III. l.. Whitner of Surry Coun-
ty. The ceremony was performed by
the brides father.
During the revival services at the
Second Baptist Church Sunday. forty
persons profeSScd conversion During
the past week. including Sunday, about
iifty persons profcssed faith at the re-
vival meetings at the Memorial Mctho-
list Church.
The Board OF Supervisors of Prince
George County Is considering the APP
pointment of trained nurse for the
schools OF the county.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
COOPERATION DISCUSSED
Jewish Welfare Board ConsIders Join
ING Enortn with Other BODIES in
Aftcr-War Work.

WASHINGTON. April 7.-Nethods OF
cooperation with other civilian organ
izat!ons in after-thc-w work were
discussed at the conference here toda v
OF the Held representatives and com
munity chairmen OF the Jewish Wei
fare Board.
The conference heard addresses on
hospital work. community center &c
t'Ytties, camp visitation and hostess
committees. camp organization. sup
plies and salvaginE OF proper;y
and tho fiscal relationship between
held representatives and community
branches OF the central office.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
Charge Two with r,rarspor,,nr

Gertrude BroWn and Cary Smith
seventeen years OF age. were arrested
late last night. charged with trans
porting. They were placed under ar
rest a, the Broad Street Station by Pa
trolmen. Blanton. Smith and Griffin
The Brown woman was alleged TO have
had twelve pints Of liquor In :, suit
case which she was carrying. and the
Smith girl was said 10 have had six
pints III Ia package which she was car
rying. The Smith girl was taken to the
Detention Home. Neither was able to
furnish bail
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
BRITAIN OUGHT TO RACK
PREMIER SAYS LONDON PAPER

LONDON. April THE situation at
the Paris conference is critical AS
much may depend on the next week
Ior the future Of the world as during
the f3tcful days of August. 1914" saws
me Daily EXPRESS. cditorally.
Britain ought TO help Lloyd George
with united backing, not hinder him
by cTltlclsm and questions on indem-
nifty. We are sure the Premier will
extract from Germany every penny he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
COMMUNIST REVOLT MAY
COME IN GERMAN AUSTRI

WASHINGTON April 7.-Adviccs
reaching the State Department today
indirectly from Vienna said a com
rnunistic revolution seemed imminent
in German Austria.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
BRITISH IMPORTS DECREASE
j,f50.0O0 Less Than for March, 1915,
Exports show I1,i0S ,aGG Growth
for Month,
~ AssOCIufcd Pr

LONDON, April 5.--rhc Board Of
Trade figures for March show that i'm :
ports decreased l.45o.0Oe pounds from
March, 1918, while exports Increased
]7,l06,0G0 pounds. The principal de-
crcases in imports were in cotton.
100000 pounds. and food 1000 900
pounds, which were Offset by increases
in tobacco and scmmanuf;icturcJ arr
ticlcs. The export Increases were an
in manufactured goods, including
2,500,UoO-pound increase in cotton
textiles
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
FINED FOR EMPERS0NATING
:. STATE GAME WARDEN
Negro Youth ChnrEcd With Stabbinr
StcPtathcr-Runnwny Arrested.
Soldiers Land.

PETERSBURG. VA. April IA
white man, giving his name as l.. 4.
Branch, was fined in the Police Cour;
this morning for impersonating Il de-
tcctivc. creating a disturbance and
threatening TO make arrests was dis
playing Il game warden's badge as
his authority.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
NAVY PLANS TRIP Of SHIP
TO BRING WILSON HOME MAY
lBv Associated Press.l

BY Associated PreSS.1
WASHINGTON, April TN connec-
for tho Presidents return home. navy
officials. said today no torders had been
received in regard to the transport
George Washington, but that the vessel
was undergoing her usual Cleanup
at New York. preparatory 10 sailing
for Brest OH April l5 This would
put her on the other side in time TO
start back with the President on board
by May ]. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
Pay noII TotnIs sIo,5oo, 400.
IiabffunI Constipation Cured
in Is to 81 Days

"L.AN-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is src-
for iIabituai Constipation. /, relieve.
promptly but should be taken rcgularl!
for IL to ~ days TO induce regular
action L, Stimulates and Regulates
Very Pleasant 10 Take. G0c per bottle
ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
Hank to Norfo,L In o..

Assistant Attorney General j. D..
Hank went to Norfolk yesterday 10
represent the State in the prosecu-
Iion today OF Walter Walton, a New
York broker, who is charged with
collecting Insurance in Virginia with
out license
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
stabbed His stcpfa,i,er.

Emory Stith. IL colored youth has
been committed TO Jail for stubbimg and
wonding his stcpfathcr. Daniel Brown.
n the latter's home in Shapond street,
Stith went TO Browns home Saturday
night an demanded that his sister
cook supper for him, Brown objected
and was attacked by Stith, "ccr:ving
severe wound in the arm. Stth
admits the charge, but claims that lie
acted in self-defensr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
ENJOINS STATE OFFICIALS
Judge Inndis Issues Pnrer to Prevent
Illinois From Interfering With
Rate Advances.
icy Associated Press. I

CHICAGO. April "A temporary in
junction to prevent interference with
the advance in telegraph rates re-
Gently ordered by the Postmastcr-Gen-
eral was issued by Judge Lands in
the Federal court here today. The or
der runs against the Attorney General
OF Illinois: and the public utilities com
mission of the State
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
Chilean Commission Arrives.

49,, IBy Associatcd Prcss.l
NEW ORLEANS, April g. The
Shliean commission aboard tho steamer
Carriage VIII not arrive here until late
tonight or early tomorrow, accord ing
10 adtlces received from Pilot Town
near the mouth of the Mississippi
River. NPl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
No Premature Departure.

PARIS, April T.-Ordcrs which Il is
learned have been given for the United
states transport George Washington
TO proceed from America to a French
port, are not taken to mean that Prcsi-
dent Wilson is contemplating pre-
mature departure from France
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
Runaway Boys Taken In.

Two small negro boys, eleven and
twelve years old are held in the GUS
tody Of the police here as runnaways.
They are brothers, and say their home
is at 1900 North First Street, Rich
mond. The ysay they left home at
noon on Sunday, starting out for a
walk, they got lost and following the
turnpike. finally arrived at Peters
burg. tired, hungry and homesick, they
were fed and CARED for at the Police
Station, until their parents could come
ihnm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
Twelve Crackers neport.

candidates for the 1919 Atlanta South
eern Association team were present
mere the hrSt workout in preparation
are, due and regular daily practice
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
GREAT britain md Brazil Sign Treaty
SN Associated PrnsN / =

WASHINGTON, April -Advices
from Rio Janeiro TO the State Depart
ment today, report that an arbitration
treaty similar TO the arbitration trca-
ties OF the United states with many
nations, has been signed by Brazil and
Great Britain
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
EspIode Mine. trom AIr.nin.

LONDON. April 7.-Airships will be
used by the British navy, the Daily
Express understands. TO clear 1000
miles OF mined waters between the
Shetlands and Norway OF more than
1000 mines
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
Great Mexican Lumber Plant Burns.

FL PhSo. TEN, April Fire OF ac-
,S.H"nia, origin destroyed the stwmiiIs,
900, 200 lumber plant of the MADEIRA %
Ltd. at Madera. Mex. yesterday after
noon. according TO kilograms received
today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
Will Aid SnIyntinnist.

TOKYO. April Tho Emperor and
Empress viii give $500 annually to the
Japanese salvation Army for the next
ten years. 1t is announced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
HURLEY BREAKS DOWN
FROM STRAIN, OF WORK
Chairman Of Shipping Board Ordered
TO Take Rest ut st.
Augustine, Fla.
EUROPEAN TRIP TOO MUCH
Friends Say Strength Was Ovcrtaxcd
Think Him Hardest Worked Man
In NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Order Let
Up In Extensive Operations.

,nurleS., of the United States Shipping
,,' mas broken down through over
NJ, HIN' re is now at St. Augustine.
little rest. "e' w.
a message was received from there
i iGuaS py the shipping board that Mr..
clan. The hoard issued tho followinr
formal statement:
From St: Augustine. Fla. where
chairman Hurley had gone last week
to recuperate after long mnd con.
slant strain Of work word came To-
day Monday), chat his physician has
,r,' nl'nto take complete rest.
The message added that the Chair
man hoped 10 resume his duties within
week or ten days"
Chairman lIurley's close associates
in the shipping board frankly admit
that they had worried for some time
over the probability Of a physical col
lapse.
Hardest Worked Man In Country.
lie is the hardest working man in
keeps cvcrlastinSly az it, He never
lets up. No one could stand up in
definitely under the load he shoulders.
His trip 20 Europe ovcrtaxed his
strength. great az II normally is. If
he will only faithfully obey his doc.
tors orders. absolutely cast all AFFAIRS
of his Office overheard. and attain tho
rest he SO much desires. VIC look to
see him back within two weeks in his
old-time fighting vigor. hut IL he will
not forget everything ii is only a
question Of time when he viii have
to give up. for nature itself will rebel"
Later on came order from Mr..
hurley TO send Oh mass of CORES
pondcncc for his personal attention
This is taken 10 mean Mr.. Hurley VIII
obey his doctors orders on iifty-
nifty basis--that is working little
and resting a little.
Pay Roll Totnls SI0,5O9,OOO.
80 Sc
demand totals sl0.5Oo.000 "A month. lie
personally supcrviscs IL and while
this is :. big job in Itself. is merely
n detail in his multitudiuous iutics.
When Will Chairman Hurley return
TO his desk" several OF his associates
asked
The invariab!e reply Il THAT all de-
pends upon himself If he viii only obey
his doctors II may be soon, but !. he
persists in workinE-it may force him
TO quit against his Will.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
Troop. LANDED nj City Point.

Tho steamer Smithtcld. or the Old
dominion Line. landed 400 returned SOL
dierS at City Point Saturday afternoon.
they were met with motor trucks and
1nbuanceS and taken to Camp Lee.
The troops were medical men and
caSualS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08

COLUMBIA, S. c.. April 7.-Europe
lacks money or credit to buy cotton.
former Governor Manning gaid in q
letter from France received here today
oy j. ). Wanamaker, chairman of the
South Carolina Cotton Associations The
people need both food and clothes
Mr. Manning said. but will wait 10
buy clothes He predicted that a full
TO l0-cent cotton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-08
LATE NEWS BULLETINS

ROME, April General Pershing
mas accepted an invitation from the
ilaiian government TO visit the King
in May. The American commander will
be accompanied by Colonel Lloyd Girls
com, former Ambassador at Rome