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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29
OFFER Is REFUSED

LEXINGTON, KY, May 29.-Com-
nander ]. L. Ross, the Canadian turf
man, has refused John E. Madden
offer Of $4,000 for Sir Barton, winner
of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and
Withers stakes, according. to announ-
cement at Madden's Office here today.
Madden bred Sir Barton and sold him
in his two-year-old form to Mr.. Ross
for $4,000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29
AN ACE IN THE MAKING
(8y Bertha knatvoId \MelIett)

their English opposition to things un-
Anglo-Saxon.
I've been wondering a little these
last few days il lists of his German
conquests, written in his own hand,
do not possibly find their way back
to the position to things unAngIo-
Saxon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29
EIGHT SHIPS ARE
READY FOR RUSSIA
(By Associated Press)

PARIS. May 29.-The allied council
on food supply now has eight ships
loaded with pork products and -four
at Helsingfors, Hango, Danzig and
other Baltic ports, and these cargoes
could be delivered in Petrograd within
seven days. Their delivery. however.
will have to await joint orders from
the allied powers, and these are not
as yet forthcoming. pending the out
come of events In Russia.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29
Good Evening
BY ROY K. MoULToN

Somebody has written George Barr
McCutcheon, the author. asking him
If there really is a country in Europe
named Graustark. No, there isn't, but
there is q country in America named
the United States, although you hear
little about in the Paris dispatches
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
THEY KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS

=
If the Germans do sign the peace treaty there
will nothing for the allies to do but Marshal
Foch as receiver for the German Empire.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29
1T oUGHT'A BE PROHIBITED

Baltimore American.
Those who drinking the so-caed beer
prone wonderment that there should be any
fight to make it legal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29

THE ANVIL CHORUS is ON THE JOB
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
1t is said the president will back and make
himself heard his peace negotiations. He'll have
talk mighty loud if he does.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29
N WORSE is ON WAY IN OHIO


Bar silver has jumped to s1,19 an ounce Bar
everything else that had any popularity seems to be
cending the same proportion
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29
NO! IT'S A SECRET

Dear Roy: VIII you please tell me
what kind of glass wine glass is
going to be after July when the doc
tor orders medicine to be taken three
times daily in wine glass OF water?
CLAIRE.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29

Summer resort poems which make
peaches" rhyme with beaches" will
not be accepted this year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29

What has become of the old-fash-
toned cookery book which always
started out: Grease the pan with
plenty of fresh lard?"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29

I realize now that Providence may
be live one.-Tommy Atkin, ]. H
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29
WRITE YOUR OWN CAPTION
FOR THIS

Dear Roy: The following appeared
not long ago in one of the leading
papers of Providence, r. l..
WANTED-Fifteen girls. Ap-
ply Young & Wilde, at 1000
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-29
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press entitled to the
OF al news dicpatches credited TO os
news published herein AL rights Of republication OF spe
cial dispatches herein also reserved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
BUT ONE MEMBER OF LUClA'S
CREW SURVIVES SHIPWRECK
Rum-I.adcn Schooner, Bound for Mon
teStdo, Founders In Gnlc on
Carolina Coast.
ms Aasociatcd Prcea. !

NOR FOLK, VA, April 1.-The
schooner Lucia. with cargo Of rum
for Montcv!deo. Uruguay. foundercd 100
miles Oft the coast Of North Carolina on
March 30. All hands were lost cxcept
ono seaman, Manuel Muncz of Proven
ca. Spain.
Word of the foundcrins Of the Lucia
was received, at the naval base today
by wireless from United States steam
ship Lage Larga. which rescued Munez.
No details Of the disaster were given
except that the Lucia drIfted four DAYS
before she. finally foundered The
wrecked ship was reported as n men
ace 10 navigation and revenue cutter
will be sent out Immediately to dis
pose OF it.
The Lucia when she put into Hamp-
ton Roads carried cargo Of 10000
vdeo.
The Lucia was caught In storm over
a month ago and blown far north OF
her. course. and so damaged that she
had to put into Hampton Roads for
repairs. Several spars had been
smashed and the schooner was leak
ing badly, when she arrived She was
repaired in Norfolk and left Hampton
Roads for Montevideo on March "a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
|TUODIST MINISTER'S
DEPLORE LOSS OF LICE

! be Methodist ministers conference
Richmond has passed a resolution
|loring the loss of life in the Wood,
Tx affair of March 26 and calling
| n the law-abiding people of Vir-
liza TO stand by those to whom the
lorcement of prohibition Is intrusted.
Inc resolution reads as follows:
l,hcrcas, the rcgrettable occurrence
March 26 at Woodstock, Va, has re-
led state wide publicity. cliciting
@ harsh Griticisms; therefore. be it
esolved. That we. the members Of
Methodist preachers meeting OF
|hmond. Va. deplore the necessity
|,l of the law and the preservation
|Eood order.
|scond. That we affirm our faith I'm
principles Of prohibition. and the
lief in these principles as safe
|.rd TO our homes and the highes st
|,rests Of the commonwealth.
IIic to withhold its Judgment and
await the decision of the court.
Fourth. That we call on the lovers
law and order everywhere to rally
hnd stand by. those to whom is COM
tied the enforcement of the pro
|Ition laws in Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
JAPANESE BUYING
PHILIPPINE LAND
islanders Have Filed Appeal With
President for Right to
Regulate.
BILL OPPOSED TO TREATIES
Large Acreage Obtained of Valu-
able Soil in Davao
Province.

WASHINGTON. April 1.-The influx
OIL japanese into the Philippine Islands
mas been brought TO the attention of
the United States government on sew
cral occasions. inquiry today in OF
fetal circles revealed.
Secretary OF War Baker confirmed ac-
counts OF the efforts Of the Philippine
Legislature to enact land restriction
law Mr.. Baker said he recalled tha,
such law had been adopted by the
island Legislature and had been for
%ardSd wa dS to this country, through rcgu-
proTal by the President
Inquiry in other departments dis
fdosed fsed mat when President Wilson re-
, rearcd .ne matter to the State. Depart
Ment tor Investigation as 10 its prob
aDie efiect upon foreign relations. pro-
tests against it's approval were iiled
by several foreign powers, including
some OF those associated with The
United States in the war against Ger
many.
Did Not Conform TO Treaties.
The state Departments dccision was
that the proposed law did not conform
70 certain treaties - which the United
Inc President With Withheld IN his :hls approSni grovnd
which prevented the measure from be-
coming operative.
returned TO the Philippine Legislature
with the suggestion tina; certain
changes be made TO meet the diplo-
AS soon as the Philippine govern
mcnt was advised of the diploma I lie
protests. The matter was taken up with
thorough investigation was made Sub
sequently supplementary bill was
passed. The new Legislation upheld
secured. The Legislature again con-
sidered the matter a; a special session
ohciaiiy advised as to what action was
taken.
Take Advantage of Failure.
In the meanwhile, it is understood
the Japanese have been taking ad-
vantage of the failure of the exclusion
law TO obtain land wherever they could
The ota Development Company OF
Japan. the United States government /
has been advised, has bought large
The highly valuable land in Davao
Province, Mindanao Island, already ha s
been acquired. The Japanese are pour
Is held sup. ~ : :,
+4s Rsportss 70 washington also rela,e
- aIhe7strPng Japanese bid for control
other sections Of the islands. Like the
soil of Darao Province. the mineral and
sugar lande sought by the Japanese
stripped in the matter Of finances. the
natives are gravely apprehensive lest
their most important sources OF live
lihood be lost.
Can Act ns Individuals.
IT was explained informally TODAY
that tho United States could not raise
objection TO the Japanese going into
the Philippines so long as they are
acting individually. No connection be-
tween those who have gone in and the
Japanese government has been estab-
lished. Therefore. no violation of the
Monroe Doctrine has been committed
The only hope oc conserving the
natural resources and fertile soil OF
the Philippines for it's own nationals
and citizens of the United States APP
pears to lie in a law such as was pro-
posed by the island government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
GEORGE WEEMS WILLIAMS
IS CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR
Men Who Failed to Declare Themsclve.
rs "Nct Were Nearly I'm Every
instance Defeated.
IRv Associated prcrs. ]

Is y l. T NJ O r T.. April l-Cicorre
Wcems Williams defeated Mayor James
u. Preston for the nomination for
mayor in a hotly contested Democratic
primary election today. Mayor Preston
The vote was Williams, 244aS; Pres
ton. 2o,5SI. Preston's running mates.
j. Barry Mahool for president second
branch Council. and James +. Thrift.
greater majoritieS. They hsd refused
70 declare their position on tnA proh:-
bition question.
Howard Bryant was nominated for
Council president and Joseph Smith
for comptroller.
Every candidate for nomination for
city offices. and Councils with TWO or
three exceptions, who did not declare
himself wet" was defeated. William
i. Broening. Republican candidat> for
Mayor, had no opposition Til: city
election will be held May g.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
MICHIGAN LAW MAKES
POSSESSION OFLIOUOR
SEVERELY PUNISHABLE
Drastic Ne,C Measure Takes
Place Of Search and Seisure
Act Recently Nuiii}ied.
IBy Associated Prcss.

LANSING, MICH. April IA bill
law and designed TO remedy detects
developed when the Supreme Court
nullihed the search and seizure section
OF the original act was signed by Gov
ernor Sleeper this forenoon
The new law, declared to he one of
the most drastic enacted by the Michi-
gan Legislature in recent years, takes
immediate effect. 1t makes the pos
session of liquor n felony. punishable
by fine of $1,000 and Imprisonment
from six months to two years. and a,i-
thorizes search of all buildings or con-
tainers.. except private residences.
Regularly licensed druggists are ex-
empt, and physicians are permitted to
prescribe not to exceed eight ounces.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
MACKAY SAYS POSTAL
COMPANY NOW READY
TO RESTORE OLD RATE
Declares Government CONTROLS
Causing Patrons Annual
Loss of $I6,OOO,UOO
tBy Associated Press.I

NEW YORK, April clarence H.
graph Gable Company. in a statement
today. said that the 20 per cent raise
in telegram rates ordered by Postmas-
sl6,0o0.00o a year TO telegraph users
He declared his company would restore
the old rates at once If Mr.. Burlcson
would relinqu:sh control Of the Postal
lines.
MIR. Mackay said that the total tele-
graph business Of the country is ap-
81, we have earned more than the COM
rensation awarded to us by Post
master-Generai Burleson for whole
year." said Mackay. IF we had been
allowed to keep our property and
operate IL we would not have though,
of raising the rates, and there would
for raising the rates."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
WILSON ADVISED
|. Of FACTS IN LAND
DEAL OF JAPANESE
State Department Expects
Full Details Soon From
Mexican Embassy.
WESTERN SENATORS PLAN
FOR COMPLETE INQUIRY
Would Know Entire Scope and
Meaning Providing for
Settlement.
TO ASK FOR PURCHAs r.
Senator Ashurst Favors Buying Of
Strip to. Provide Adequate
Security for Coast.
TO ASK FOR PURcHAs p

WASHINGTON, April 1.-President
Wilson has been fully advised by cable
of the latest developments concern
ing Japanese "agrarian aggression" in
Lower California.
NO official explanation has come 10
the State Department, however, from
the American embassy in Mexico City
regarding the interview OF General
Amada Aguirre, Under-Sccretary OF
Development and Agriculture, which
was the first inkllng of a new japanese
colonization scheme. Because OF the
absence of n report from the embassy
the State Department would not dis
cuss the matter today.
Western Senators, though, who are
more than ieenly interested in the
Aguirre disclosures, prepared today to
have the investigation. already begun
continue until it reveals the entire
scope and meaning of the plan which
permits Japanese citizens TO settle
within easy reach Of the most unpro-
tected stretch OF American territory. +.
Awaiting Embassy Report.
MEANWHILE, official w ashing N
waited Tor the embassy report in an
ticipation& Of an explanation which
would settle the matter fons once and
serious nature involving Mexico. al
least, and, perhaps, Japan. The Jap.
anese embassy maintained that it had
no direct knowledge of the land deal
from its home government, and n
similar statement was made at the
Mexican embassy
Senator Henry F. Ashurst, OF
Arizona. dclared this afternoon that he
intended to rcintroduce. as soon as the
extra session of Congress is convened
his bill providing for the purchase of a
sufficient strip of territory in Lower
California TO provide for the adequate
protection of our coast. and TO prevent
the use of the numerous harbors along
the Bay OF California by a foreign
power to land troops for the invasion
of the United States.
Brings Up Monroe Doctrine.
Senator King, of Utah, also issued a
statement which drew attention to the
perpetuation of the Monroe Doctrine.
THE letter and spirit of the Monroe
Doctrine" he declared. with respect
TO Mexico will BIO maintained by this
republic. Foreign nations will not be
permitted to acquire by purchase.
cession or otherwise Mexican terri
tory"
The Department of the Interior, it
became knGHvn today, has been keep
ing tabs on the Japanese immigration
to that part OF Mexico brought to the
forefront by the Aguirrc interview be-
cause OF its proximity TO Imperial VAL
ley, in California, which the govern
ment intends to use as farm land for
returning American soldiers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
WAR DEPARTMENT HEAD
DEFINES "|NTOX|CANTs'
Any Beverage Containing as Much
as IA Per Cent Alcohol
Under Ar1ny's Ban.
AFFECTS MANY DRINK VENDORS
Another Important Ruling Declares
Army Regulations Concerning
Drink Does Not Apply to Dis
charged Soldiers in Uniform.
fBy Associated Press. I


WASHINGTON, April 1.-So far as
the army is concerned. any beverage
containing Ia per cent of alcohol will
be considered Intoxicating" This de-
cision Of the judge advocate general
was approved today by Secretary
Baker.
The official ruling was made in an
swer TO requests from camp and or
ganizatton commanders for an inter
probation of section Il of the selective
service act governing the prohibition
camps.
Vendors of dozens OF brands Of near
beers, so-called health beverages and
other drinks alleged to be nonintoxi-
age OF The fact that no no definite nt eSn. iine Was
drawn as to alcohol content, 10 dis
pose Of their beverage. not only to
lions, but even to the camp exchanges.
MI Medical Experts Decide Matter.
cobai hhs dsSiSI9n that ii cent e
line.bs = he military authorities IS un-
derstood to have been based on an
haa this 81 would afs The experts ase1
age healthy soldier if sufficient guam
tity OF the beverage was imbibed
charged soldiers. away from reserva-
tions or military dry zones. even IL they
arc arc In uniform Is not unlawful, the
opinion Of the Judge dvocate general,
approved by Secretary Baker. "To
CONS. within the prohibition of the
law" the statement said, the person
military forces. and discharged SOL
dler is not member"
Was One-Haf of I Fer Cent
Under food administration regula-
tions one-half of ] per cent alcohol
made beverage officially Intoxicating.
This standard has been adopted in
many States, although in some as much
as per cent Is allowed. The qucs-
ton of what is an intoxicating bever-
age is pending In the courts as a re-
suit of the decision OF brewers In New.
York and elsewhere TO make beer con-
taininE 2 "a per cent alcohol
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
William HALE THOMPSON
WINS MAYORAL|TY RACE
Exciting Political Struggle Ends
In Chicago With Cclc-
bration.
INDEPENDENT GETS BIG VOTE
Total Vote Estimated at 100000, OF
Which Republicans Claim PluraIi-
~ OF 15,OO0-Socialists Defeated
in Milwaukee Contest.
iRy Associatcd prcss.

CHICAGO, April Mayor william
Hale Thompson, Republican, was re-
elected today in one Of the most excit-
ing political struggles tho city over
witnessed. the incomplete unofficial re :
turns late tonight indicating that his
plurality will be in the neighborhood
of 1850. His nearest opponent Was
Robert NJ. Sweitzer. Democrat, county
clerk. whom the Mayor defeated four
$4,000.
Much OF the big vote which the
Mayor received four years ago but lost
today went to States Attorney Macklay
Hoyne, Democrat, who ran az an in :
depe endent by petition.
The Mayors triumph was the sub
jcct OF noisy celebration tonight by
his followers.
100000 Ballot. Cast.
The total vote cast was estimated at
about 100000. The city voted wet by
sweeping majority, the first time the
question had been voted on in Chicago.
based on the slogan. Let Congress
hear your protest" The vote wac
three TO one. or better, in favoring sa-
looms The dry Chicago. federation
on national legislation. The wet and
dry question went on the ballot by
order OF the State Supreme Court.
been kept on the ballot illegally a, the
preceding city election.
Virtually all interest in tho election
was ccntered in the >mayoralty fight
five wards, were elected.
s. The total vote on the ooIsting, OF
ssssgSsns ssssss on May gas; MoIMHn
$50. * es Men, C f.isi: Women, Is.
325; total, 144QE91s - a;s,ss.I -. 4,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
LEVINE AND TROTZKY ARE
READY TO PLEDGE TO ALLIES
Information From Russia via London
Says They VIII Cease Military
AEErcssfOn,

LONDON, April 1.-Reliable informa
ay a fSGm Ma IS to ihe eest ss t. the
and Trotzky are ready to pledge to
the allies:
/. That they will undertake no Of
fetal encouragement Of the Bolshevist
propaganda in allied countries.
2. That they will cease military ag-
gression.
8. Withdrawal Of the Bolshevis,
armies from invaded districts.
"a distinguished neutral is said to
have been sounded by the allies to take
charge of food relief in Russia if an
agreement Is reached.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
VINCENT ASTOR RETURNS
IN GERMAN SUBMARINE
Is Second In Command of Surrendered d
SubNersible Coming for
Loan Campaign.

NEW YORK. April Vincent
Astor. lieutenant in the United States
Navy, is second in command of the
German submarine UC-97, one OF four
surrendered submersibles en- route to
this country from Harwich. England
manned by American officers and
sailors. Word was received by friends
today that he is aboard.
Young Astor. his friends say, de-
clarcd just before he went overseas
that he would not come back without
German U-boat.
The quartet Of submarines are to be
used in this country to boost the Vic
tory loan campaign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
WILL SAIL SOON
War Department Announces List of
Units Assigned for EnrIy Con-
vOyr HOmc.
IBy Associated Press. |

WASHINGTON, April Army or
ganizations assigned to early convoy
were announced by the War Depart
mcnt today as follows: One Hundred
and Fourteenth Engineers and train;
Fifty-third Pioneer Infantry: Base Hos
pital No. II; Three Hundred and Sew
enty-second Aero Squadron; Ordnance
Casual Companies Nos. 80 TO 81, in
clusive; Transportation Casual Com
pany No. 8; Three Hundred and
Twelfth Clothing Unit: Three Hun
dred and Thirty sixth Butchery Com
pany; Eleven Hundred and Third Aero
Replacement Squadron.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
JAPANESE WARN PEKING
Declare They VIII Hold China for
Financial IsOsses Caused by
Premature Publicity.
IBy Associated Press.

PEkING, Thursday. March 27.-Thc
Japanese minister here has warned
the Chinese government that If the
premature disclosure OF secret docu-
ments by China causes loss to Japanese
financial and commercial interests,
such loss.
AS the result. the Chinese govern.
ment. has further postponed the con-
ments between China and Japan.
American and British agreements
with China which were not rcgarucd
week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
NORFOLK AND WESTERN
GROSS INCOME DECREASED
Annual Report shows n Los, of 1s..o
Per Cent in
1918.
Ipy Associated prcssl

ROANOKE. VA, April 1.-Gross in
way, according to its annual report.
made public at the general office today.
wa WAS Sl9:9l S:3Oi.I9 in 1918, as against
s2.;S9s,oSiOo in 1917, decrease of
1880 per cent
The net income balance for 1918
shows decrease OF S3.14l, ,G25.55 in
comparison with the income OF 1917
The in income balance for last year was
The company spent $172,a5S,10373 for
road additions and euuipment d,Srine
the year: Dividends on preferred stock
totaled S9i9,692; on common stock, $S,-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
WATTERSON ASKS TO RETIRE
Old Editor at Variance With Couricr-
Journals Views on League OF
Nations.
LBv Associated Pr..ss

LOUISVILLE. KY. April 1.-The
Louisville Courier Journal tonight an
nounced that Henry Watterson the
newspapers editor since 1868 and
editor emeritus since last August, had
requested his retirement Mr. Waiter
son recently passed his scvcnty-ninth
birthday.
The newspaper said the editors ac-
i:on was Iariiy due to his variance
with the Courier journal officials on
the proposed league OF nations. he. the
paper says. being against the proposal l.,
while the Cfiic!ala favor the issue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
FOCH BEGINS DRIVE
TO END BOLSHEVZSM.
Premier Orlando Asks
Settlement Of Frontier
IBy Associated Press. ]

rARlS. April 1.-Settiemcnt of
Ituly's frontier question contcm-
pOrRncOusly with TINT of Francc
wns insisted upon todny by Premier
Orlando mt conference with
President Wilson just before the
council of four convened to dis
cuSs the Italian frontier question.
The ttniinn Premier asked the
President whether nc did not think
IL advisable to have an Informal ca
change OF views on the Italian
problem, especially us regards the
tdrintic. before II Is presented to
tho cuuucii. The President replied
Tint tic shared this view, but owing
10 pressure OF work had been un-
nbic to personally Study the Italian
question. However, he promised to
do 80.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-02
southampton Honore Sims.

SOUTHAMPTON. April 1.-The Mayor
of this city and prominent citizens
dined on board the liner Mauretania
last night with Vicc-Admiral w. s.
Sims. who Is returning home on the
steamer. The Mauretania sailed FOR
Brnst, whero she will embark more
American troops, 1000 being on board
whom she left this port