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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-10
Nav Coach Columbia

New York. Dec. 1O-Frsnk Cavanauxii,
before the war coach of the Dartmouth foot
ball team and this last fall head coach OF
the Boston College eleven. Jumped into the
lmelisht at Columbia University yesterday
as candidate for the position of coach of
the Columbia eleven next fall
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
ARREST MAN AND WIFE
ACCUSED OF BREAKING
INTO RESIDENCE HERE
lHr. and Mrs. l.. I. LuffreU Al
legged TO Hare Been Robbing
Leigh Street Home.

l.. T; Luttrell and his wife Addie
i;uttre!i, who gave Stumpf's Hotel as
their address. were arrested by the
police yesterday afternoon on the
charge OF breaking Into the home Of
j. 5. Glielmo. 923-A East Leigh Street,
with intent to commit larceny.
According to Glielmo, entrance was
effected throught the front door. which
was unlocked. The bureau drawers
and wardrobe had been ritied. he said.
and about 500 worth OF clothing was
packed up In two OF his suit cases
ready to be carried away.
Giielmo said that he had known the
woman for seven years as she had
formerly been next-door neighbor.
hut that he did not know the man.
None OF his family was at home al the
time. as they had gone out shopping.
expecting to stay away the whole after
noon.
When Glielmo returned for some
thing ne had forgotten. he said he
went into the room where the man and
woman were and Immediately notified
the police. The man. he said. jumped
through window and tried to escape.
hut was later caught by officers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
JOHN MITCHELL, NOTED
LABOR LEADER, IS DEAD
Expires Suddenly Following an
Operation in New York
Hospital.
PROMINENT AS CTURE r
Quit School at Age OF Ten to Begin
Work in Mines, and Rose to Head
OF United Mine Workers OF
America.
tRx Universal ssrriceN


NEW YORK, Sept. John Mitchell,
one of Americas foremost labor lead
ers, died suddenly late today at the
Post-Graduate Hospital
lie was operated Upon last Tuesday
for Sallstones and up to a very short
time before his death he was reported
10 be improving. Mr. Mitchell had
oeen unconscious for several hours be-
:ore his death. His wife. son and
daughter were at MS bedside when the
end came.
Governor Alfred T. Smith. who had
oeen on intimate terms with Mr.
hospital few minutes before his
death TO inquire about his condition.
The body will be inferred in a Gene
terry at Scranton, Pa. This is in ac-
coriance with request of the labor
leader
John Mitchell labor leader. author
and lecturer. was born at Braidwood
H.. February 4. 1870. At tho age OF
ten he had TO leave school and 20 to
work. but he continued his education
oy studying at night Later he studied
law for a year and then took up the
Stuiy of economics. He married
Katherine O'Rourke of S,ring Valley
H.. on June |, 1891
Mr.. Mitchell came into greatest
prominence as president of the United
Mine Workers OF America. He direct
Ell Two strikes of the mine workers
In 1900 and 1902. AT the time Of his
death ne was chairman OF the state
industrial commission. He was widely
known as lecturer on trade unionisn,
ana mad also written several books and
pamphlets on labor subjects.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
SEVEN SOUTHERN STATES
PAY S279,829,683 TAXES
Contribute = Per Cent OF Sum Collect
cd in Internal Revenues During
Fiscal Year.
VIRGINIA SECOND IN LIST
Old Dominion'S Rcmittanccs to
Federal Government Show Increase
of 100000, With Aggregate for
Year of More Than 45,OOO,OOO.
VIRGINIA SECOND IN LIST
Try Associated Prcss.l

WASHINGTON, Sept o-Southern
States cas-, OF the Mississippi River.
including Louisiana. paid slightly more
ternal revenue taxes for the fiscal year
Of 1919. according to statistics. issued
today by the Treasury Department.
Those States paid $279.S2e.6S3 in in
come and profits taxes and miscellane-
Gus taxes during the year.
North Carolina paid the largest
amount. si0i.27S.l52. and showed the
largest increase over the previous
year. the amount being more than S3l =
b Nirginia's tax payments were the
second largest of the Southern States.
with st5.los.545, an increase OF more
thap Ss.n00.ooa.7
The other States ranged in the fol-
decrease OF more than s3.5oO.O 900: Geor-
Gia. s30.a32.220. an increase Of almos,
Sl2.ooo.oo Tennessee. s23.+7l.7Tl. an
increase of almost s5,5o0.000: South
more than $4,000. 900: Alabama, SIP
S7+.o76. a decrease OF almost $4,000
oOo Florida. s9.22a.+6i. an increase Of
Sl.362.000. and Mississippi. s6.656,590,
an increase Of almost Sl.O0O.O00.
Income and profits tax paid in the
392.a1+. a decrease of s7.sO7,00o: Flor
ida. Si.i5OSS6 7 decrease OF sls9,0o0:
Georgia. s25.o52.1io. an increase of
ssi,oo9 ss,ss o9 81 aogTiana ya do6. figo5atSi de-
Carolina s3O.05o1+3. an increase Of
sa,SO2.000 South Carolina $1,000. 500,
an Increase of s9,3l6.ooo; Tennessee,
S2.365.000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
MAUD MOORE FOUND IN CAVE
CONFESSES KILLING HARTH
Discusses Details Of Matter Frecl,
with Visitors to Her Cell
In City Jhil.

KNOXVILLE. TENN. Sept. ?.--Maud
Moore. who shot and Killed Leroy -.
Harth. prominent re-:l estate man and
president of a motor ear company. on
the Kingston pike near Rear Den late
Monday night. was located in II cave
about two miles from the end Of the
Sewer River Pike car line at $3.50
o'clock this evening and placed under
arrest by city detectives She confessed
TO the killing as soon as she was ar
rested.
When interviewed in her cell i'm the
city Jail tonight. Miss Moore discussed
the details OF the killing freely and
did not hesitate in saying that she had
fred the shot which caused the death
OF Mr.. Harth, but stated that lie had
attempted to attack her and 1t was
either his life or her honor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
$4,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN
SEE PERSH|NC KISS FLAG
Mighty Cheer of Childish Voices
Grcets General as He Salutes
Old Glory.
GIVEN VIRGISLA-BRED HORSE
Distinguished Guest Remains in
New York Until Friday, When
He Goes TO Philadelphia, Thence to
Washington.
tRy rn,y.rsal S.rric.N

NEW YORK, Sept e-Shrill child
ish voices were raised in a mighty
cheer this afternoon when General
rershing kissed Old Glory in the pres
ence OF some $4,000 school chill
dren whom he met by appointment
on the sheep Meadows in Central Park.
The general leaned forward. gathered
UP the hu;tering folds OF the flag and
kissed il at TIE conclusion of the
rendering or the ''Star-Spangled Ban
ncr." during which he and all the chill
dren had stood r.gidly at attention.
In brief address TO the children the
soldier said:
Il, is upon you that we must de-
pend IN the future TO defend the prin-
cipies of our fore:athers and TO de-
fend the flag ~nicn VIC AL love SO
well. feel sure you understand the
principles for which the war has been
Tough; and JON with Inc in congratu-
am sure that the patriotism Of you
c,Tsi dren was an inspiration not only
70 the parents N America, but TO the
boys who carried the muskets At the
every man who was in Europe was
here TO rec this"
Given Virginia Charger
General Pershing, commander Of the
American exped .tionary force rnotored
10 Brooklyn TO see the gift OF mag
=
in Virginia, which had been purchased
By some friends gift to Genera
Pershing and named n his honor. Gen
erai Persh!nE VIII riJe his namesake
AZ the head OF tomorvow'S parade down
Fif;h Avenue
The man whom AL New Workers and
many thousands Of visitors from out
OF town want 20 see, announced to-
day that he will! not leave the march
!nG column when IL reaches the re-
viewing stand tomorrow but will con-
tinue through TO the end.
Two little girls who. attired in
native costumes. accompanied a dele
cation from the -Alsace Lorraine Soci-
ely OF New York when it waited upon
General Pershins today 10 render
thanks for the part he played in de-
livering the provinces from Germany
were nightly peased when the gem
eral caught them up one after the
other and implanted kiss upon either
cheek OF each.
Seen Pictures of Hin,self.
Tho general was an Interested spec
tator and guest OF honor at the Rialto
Theater. OF a filmed production de-
picting incidents in his career. Word
had gone forth that he was TO attend
the performance. and 80 huge throng
gathered 10 see Americas foremost
his way TO the entrance This he
did smilngly but with jaw set
General PershinG was guest of honor
at brief reception this evening ar
ranged by the Elks of the FL Paso
Lodge, Of which he is a member. Later
he went 10 the Gaiety Theater TO see
"Lightin'."
II was announced today that Cen
erai Pershing will not leave New York
until Friday. waien he wtyl Go to
hours in that city he will proceed to
Washington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
STEEL UNIONS SAY
STRIKE STATEMENT
COMES OUT TO-DAY
Leaders Decline to Say Whether
President Wilson S Message
Vas Considered.
LBy Associated Prcss1

WASHINGTON. Sept 9.-Aftcr two
lengthy conferences today, representa-
tlFeS OF the twenty-three unions haV-
ing members i'm the steel industry an
nounced that they would issue state
ment tomorrow outlining their posi-
tion IN the controversy with the United
states Steel Corporation. which has
been threatening to result in Il strike.
John Fitzpatrick. of Chicago, pre-
siding at the conference. said while
no decision had been reached. progress
had been made a; the conferences He
declined to discuss whether a strike
would be called or whether the union
would accede 10 truce until after the
conference called by President Wilson
for October TO consider Industrial
conditions.
Union leaders also declined to say
whether President Wilson's message
to Samuel Gompcrs on the steel situa-
ton had been under consideration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
GALLOWAY MAKES RED-HOT
ATTACK ON BURLESON
Declares He Renmrms Statements After
Heading PostmaSter-Genernps
Denial.
fBy Associated Press.1

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9.-Postmaster-
General Burleson denied that he had
sought at any time TO improperly
control post office appointments by the
civil service commission" in state
ment tonight replying to recent charges
made by former Civil Service Commits
sioner Galloway that Mr.. Burlesan was
attempting TO ''debauch the civil ser
vice and make sham OF the merit
system.
AT no time has the Postmaster
General addressed communication to
the Civil Service Commission with a
view of improperly controlling post
office appointment" said Mr.. Burleson.
and he has at no time spoken to the
members OF the commission with a
purpose TO control their action in fill
ing any post office vacancy"
Replying TO MIR. Burleson. Mr.. Gallo
way tonight declared the Postmaster
General avoids the issue and resorts
to mud singing"
Mr. Burleson does what every gut
ter-sn:pe politician does. who has no
truthful defense to charges made
against him said Mr.. Galloway, add
irg that he reaitirmed every statement
he had made concerning tho Post
master General.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
FOUR MEXICAN REBEL CHIEFS
ASK AMERICAN RECOGNITION
Present Plen to White House DecInr-
ing They Fight to Resolve Old
Constitution.
tRy Universal seryice.l

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9.-Four OF the
leading Mexican generals heading
forces in opposition to President Car
ranza have united in an appeal to the
President and the people of the United
states to recognize them in the strug-
gle for the restoration o: the old con-
stitution of Mexico and the relief of
Mexico from Carranza oppression. The
appeal was presented at the White
House this afternoon.
I; is signed by Gildardo Magma
general Of the "liberating army" Of
the south" Guillermo Meixueiro. com
manding tho defensive forces of OAK
aca; Or. Noises Lopez. commanding
the revolutionary army in the north
east and General Feliz T'iaz. COM
mander in CHIEF of the national re-
organizing army.
The only one of the five anti-Car-
ranza elements whose formal adhe-
sion to the appeal is still lacking is
that OF Generals Angeles and Villa.
II is stated that the supporters of
villa and Angeles are agreed in prin-
ciple and that their statement in
support Of the appeal vii! soon be
forthcoming.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
BOSTON POLICE ON STRIKE
Places FILLED by Harvard Students
Who Volunteer for
Work.
(Bv I'nivprsaI scrvicc.N

BOSTON. Sept. o.--Thc patrolmen OF
the city went on strike at 5:45 y. NJ.
today TO enforce the demand that they
be permitted to form union and af-
tilatc with the American Federation
OF Labor.
AS soon as the policemen went out
their places we're filled by Il volunteer
force. including several hundred ITar-
ward students. most OF whom have had
military training. IT was announced
that football practice AT the univer-
sity might be suspended until tho
strike is settled. The volunteering of
the students followed an appeal by
President Lowell, which said:
I'm accordance with it's traditions OF
pubic service. the university desires
in Il formal crisis TO help in any way
we can to maintain order and support
the laws Of the Commonwealth. |
therefore urge all students who can
do so to prepare themselves for such
service as the Governor of this Com
monwealth may call upon them to rem
der"
Al o'clock this morning shouting
mob went through Summer Street
breaking windows and lootinG stores.
Efforts Of the volunteer police force
TO halt the looting were unavailing.
Some outbreaks were reported in other
quarters Of the city.
The fire department has been kept
busy most Of the night responding to
alarms OF fire..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
ASK 15-YEAR LEASE
ON DOCK OWNED BY
CITY ALONG JAMES
Aldermen Get Petition From
Baltimore and New
York Men.
WOULD OPERATE STEAMSHIP
FREIGHT SERVICE TO NORTH
Plan to Start Within Three
Months After Acquiring
Property Here.
BUSINESS MEN INTERESTED
Promoters Declare They VIII Fill
Much-Necdcd Transportation
Want With New Lines.
Promoters Declare They VIII Fill
Much-Nccdcd transportation
Want With New Lines.

Resumption OF steamship service be-
tween Richmond and Baltimore and
New York Is expected In the near fu-
ture. Charles W. Harrison, OF Balti-
more; Lester Sislcr. of New York. and
other business men have decided 10 cs-
taol!sh and operate direct freigh,
steamship line between Richmond and
New York. provided Richmond will
grant certain concessions in regard 10
the required wharfage and terminals
The company "h:cn rney have formed
VIII be incorporated under the laws of
the State OF Virginia, under the name
"f the New York. Baltimore and Rich
inond Steamship Company. Mr Hsr-
Mir the steamship bus and SIR
Sisler was formerly secretary OF the
l. ;. Emergency Fleet Corporation
In pursuance OF their pians Messrs
Harrison, SIsler and their associates
las; night. through Alderman ordway
ruler presenting 10 the Board Of Alder
lease to them $50 feet OF the civ
wharf for the period Of hfteen years
inr nominal rental after the eXpira-
rlod '''t' ~
start ins Three N otit hs:r';.f t,sAf =.
Under the terms Of the petition the
lease would bc made upon condition
mat mat the COMPANY will commence the
months from tn. execution Of the
lease. anu that whenever tn. com
pahF snail ceds. "a operate tho line a II
buildings and improvements put upon
the property shall revert 10 and be-
come the property Of the city Tn. en-
tire length Of the city wharf is s5o
feet. and therefore 800 fcer of - a;Ii
!"t hc included IN the proposed lease
IL Is set out In the petition presented
last niSht that the steamship company
s 1es;Fes nc so ieet mentioned for its
aockaSe, terminal and sheds, and tina;
the petitioners believe tina, the cstaL
Iishment and operation OF their line
VII! eventually make Richmond a
great inland port, resulting in the es-
iaofshinent OF other stea boat freight
ana ana POSSIBLY passenger. lines from
fIchmond 10 other Northern ports
lfusincns Men Intcrested
The proposition presented excited
the meeting OF the Board of Aldermen,
and the petition was referred TO the
Committee on River. Harbor and Dock
Not only is the matter OF the resunp-
tion OF steamboat service to Baltimore
and New York OF interest, but il is
ing on the question OF the deepening
OF me James River This matter in
one form or the other has been pend
ing In Congress 1oy years, and one of
the principal objections urged has been
that the amount Of commerce on the
river did not Justify the expenditure
Of the necessary money TO finance the
Undertaking.
Alderman Puller stated last night
that II the wharf flcilities were grant
cd. the company would at once put
in operation a steamship costing $500
GOO and would probably soon follow
with other boats as the patronage JUS
tined.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
LENZKE ROTZKY GRIP
MAY BE LOOSENED By
BOLSElEH2ST RUPTURE
ReroH Among Russian Souiete
Reported TO Be Rapidly
Taking Form.
tRy Universal Service ,

LONDON Sept. 9.-Through conf
Dental and official sources the British
Foreign Office has learned the first
news of definite rupture among the
Russian BolShevists.
Advices received from British agents
reveal in detail an open rebellion
against the central Soviet government
Whlch threatens to overthrow the
Lenine- -TrotZky combine.
Certain members of the Russian
Soviet. who have no sympathy with
the extreme radical views Of the pres
ent leaders of the Moscow government
have declared themselves against
l1enine and threaten to set up a new
form of communist power
According to the British Foreign
once, TINS Is the most important an
nouncement from Russia in months and
may have the greatest influence on the
tuturc course of events there
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
rBy Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. sept. 0.-Thc Ger
mnn peace trcnty, six months in the
making, will lie returned to the
Scnntc tomorrow by tho Foreign
WclntionS Committee along with n
minority report containing amend
mcnts To the trenty and reservations
10 It's league OF nntions covenant.
The treaty will go bnrk to the
Scnntc exactly two months tn tho
dny from the date II wns inid before
the body by President Wilson. Sem
ntor Hitchcock. of Nebrhskn. rank
Ing Democrat member of tho COM
mittcc, Will prcsent minority re-
port within the next two days. and
general debate will begin Monday,
to continue almost without inter-
ruptlon until hnuI action is taken
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
R!CHMOMD-NEW YORK BOAT LINE SEEKS CITY WHARF
WILSON SAYS WORLD LOOKS TO IT, s. FOR LEADERSHIP
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS DZSMZSSES HIS ASSISTANT
Pershing Not to Retire
to Be Bank President
(By Universal Service. )

NEW YORK;, Sept. o. General
PcrnhinE hnn not the sliEhtest in
tention of retiring to- become q bunk
president. This WINS xettled today
by the general himself when ques-
toned as to the truth OF report
from Chicago that .GcnernI Per-
shinS mny become n citizen OF Chi
cnEo. and n fnctor In a banking In
stitution international in character,
In association with Brigadier-Gen-
ernl Charles &. Dawes, president of
the Central Trust Company of
IlitnofK.o
There is nothing In 1t mt nII,-
unid General PershfnE. General
Dawes, who WINS in town today, nlro
denied later that nny pnrtnc rnh in
.yns to he formed between General
PcrkhinS and himself.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
Peace Treaty Goes Back to Senate With
Amendments and Covenant Reservations

Pending this move, which will
hasten finnl consideration by tho
senate Of the whole aucntIon of
peace with Germany, Ddvocntcs md
opponents OF the league EcnernIIy
rested today In anticipation OF the
big battle to begin next week.
There were several informal con-
fcrcnccn mt which members cndrny-
orcd to rcnch compromise over
the form OF reservations. md Scnn-
tor Spencer. Republican. Missouri,
"penkfnE nEninst the league, de-
clared he would he forced tO vote to
reject the treaty ns II now stands.
SrnntOrs Johnson. California;
hornh. Idaho; McCormick. Illinois.
NIL Republican opponents Of the
league, left here todny for Chicago,
on the trnii of the President, to
speak against IL.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
SEAS FLOOD HAVANA
tyr1onir Winds sweep Waters Over
WALL, of City, Causing Families
to Flee.

HAVANA. Sept. a.-Cyclonic winds
are sweeping in from the gulf to-
night. driving mountainous waves over
the sea wall. which are flooding ad-
joining sections OF the city at some
places to distance OF six blocks
Many families arc fleeing from their
homes with the assistance OF nremen
and police. No fatalities have been
reported
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
Hear Railroad Men Next week.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9---In Begin
ming consideration of the Cummins bill
for private operation Of railroads un-
der government control with strike
and lockout penalizcd. the Senate In
terstate Commerce Committee today
decided to hear representatives OF the
railroad hrotherhoods ON tho labor
provisions probably next week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
EXCHANGES IN MANY CITIES
CLOSE IN PERSHING'S HONOR
Brokers IIni Business I'm Order to
Participate In Welcome
Events.
(I,v rniNcrsal ScrviccN

NEW YORK. Sept 9-The example
OF the New York stock exchange in
holding no session tomorrow thus en-
ahling it's members to participate in
the honorS shown General PershinC.
has been followed by all the large ex-
changes OF the financial district and
several exchanges in other cities.
Among the exchanges in other cities
which have announced they will be
closed tomorrow are the stock ey-
changes in Baltimore. PhilaTle lphta.
Cincinnati and Pittsburg and the New
Orleans cotton exchange
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
DROWNED WIFE TO MARRY
SlXTEEN-Y OLD GIRL
ViIiinm Porter Wrotcn Tells Of Gross
Crime Committed In His Chill
drcntS Prcscnce.
fny 1,niNnra,l Scrricn

ST. LOUIS. Sept. 9.-Intcrrupting his
game of solitaire in a cell of the Perry
County Jail at Pinckneyville. sixty
niles southeast Of here tonight. VII.
liam Porter Wroten told in natter
of-fact tone, with not a trcmor in his
voicc, how he had drowned his wife
IN the presence Of their two children,
30 that he might marry Mary Brown, Il
yixtoen-year- -old girl.
Mary Brown Wroten. bride of three
bed out her love for Wrotcn and an
aounced her determination TO stick by
him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
RAILROAD WORKERS ACCEPT
Fifty Thousand Men Vote Rntinc,tior
OF President Wilson'S Propo-
sittOn on Wages
WASHINGTON, Sc

four days conference here the Ameri-
can Federation of Railroad Workers.
comprising $4,000 men not in the
hrotherhoods and crafts. formally
voted TO accept President Wilson's
proposition on wages as presented TO
the shopmen. and urging on Congress
an employees rofit-sharing plan
urged all railway employees to elect
to speak for them in IL.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-10
1862 OFFICERS AND MEN ON
SIBERIAN CASUALTY LIST
Twenty-Five Die I'm Action, Eight OF
Wounds and Forty of
Disease.
LBy Associated Press :,

WASN'T NGTON, Sept. 9.-Casua!ties
in the Siberian eXped:tionary force to
August 81, totalcd 1872 officers and
men. the War Department announced
today. one officer and twenty four
enlisted men have been killed in ac-
ton; eight men have died of wounds.
forty of disease. and twenty-six o:
accident. and five men are listed as
having committed suicide. The wound
ed number four officers and forty
seven men. one officer and six men
were taken prisoner, but have been
released