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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-21
Hands Arc Biixtcred.
Wireless Is Injured.

hat some OF t.:e connections were
roken, probably by the jar of landing
(Continueh on Page Thirtcen.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
MOTOR EXPORTS \
SHOW BIG DECLINE
Figures as Tabulated Are the
Lowest Since 1915 With
Canada in Lead.

What a year Of war meant TO the
export activities Of the automobile in
dustry ii is now possible to reveal in
minute detail. Elaboratlng on the
monthly record that has been kept by
Automobile Topics, the bureau Of for
eign and domestic commerce, source
OF these records, has prepared an ae-
counting Of the passenger cars and
trucks exported TO every separate coun-
" or colony IN the world, and has sup
Piled them to the National Automobile
Chamber Of Commerce,
For the IL months ending with June
80 last, according to these figures, eX-
ports were lower h in the two pre-
vious years corresponding, but held
their gains over figures for 1915 and
earlier.
The value Of these exports, excluding
as they do the enormous total Of cars
and trucks shipped abroad for the
army, was $7T, gOs, ss5. This compares
with $50, 9b6, 1874 for the year ending
June 80, 1917, and taT, 46b, siI for the
year before that. or the whole amount
S45, SSl, S6s represents some ss,sls pas
selger automobiles and the balance,
}3l, S74, 45s, for trucks.
Grouped for comparison, the record
for the last six years Is as follows:
COMMERCIAL CARS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
BELGIAN RULERS SEE
YANKS' GUARD MOUNT

CHAUMoNT, France, March ga
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth Of
Belgium went yesterday to American
great headquarters to witness the cere-
mony of changing guard.
Gen. Pershing rode past at the head
of the troops and Queen Eliza beth took
a number of photographs of him. King
Albert decorated two American officers
after the parade and then drove to
Bar-Sur-Aube, where he lunched with
Lieut.. Gen, Hunter Liggett at his head
quarters in Chateau de la Pepiere,
In the afternoon the royal couple
motored into the city of Bar-Sur-Aube,
where they received an address from
the mayor. They went to the football
field. where they saw a game between
teams from the Thirty sixth and Sew
enth divisions, the former winning by
a score of Z to 0. King Albert and
Queen Elizabeth watched the game with
great interest and congratulated the
PLAYERS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
REVISION OF PRICES
FEATURE OF MARKET

NEW YORK, March 22.-The para
mount influence for the week In the
active market for securities was the
revision OF price schedules by steel
and iron producers, acting In conjunc-
ton with the federal administration.
In high financial quarters this is re-
garded as an important step toward
the restoration, Of activity in allied
branches of industry, The downward
revision is far less drastic than was
ap~prehended, and according to general
belief allows of a liberal margin OF
profit.
In ths stock market trading resolved
itself largely into a battle between To-
cal traders operating for a reaction and
. considerable Western element which
Is credited with much OF the bullish-
ness OF the past few weeks.
Extensive short covering marked the
last full day Of the week, United States
steel asserting its former supremacy
on heavy accumulation, no small part
OF which seemed to emanate from sub
staRA4al interests.
general improvement was the further
quiry for bonds. In substance the In
Vestment market showed no alteration
from its long sustained apathy,
International elements were injected
by the heavy decline In exchange OH
Paris and London, followed later by
q severe break in Italian exchange.
The stabilizing process which so long
held these remittances has been with
drawn, creating free markets between
this center and the capitals Of the lead
ing ententes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
VALLEY BANK AND Big
TRADE FIRM PLANNED

NEW ORLEANS, La, March ga
Mississippi Valley bank for foreign trade
capitalized at 500, 0O0, 900, and a Mis-
sissippi Valley Trading company, both
corporations designed 10 promote for
eign trade through gulf ports, will be
launched at the annual meeting Of the
Mississippi Valley association In chi
caRo, April 20, Walter Parker, of this
city, chairman Of the association pub
llcity committee, announces, Mr.. Par
ker's announcement was made unO
his return here from Chicago, st, Louis
and Kansas city, where he conferred
with mississippi Valley association
leaders.
The purpose Of the Valley bank"
Mr.. Parker said, will be to furnish
all foreign credit and finance facili-
ties to the business interests of the
valley Ultimately, the institution will
undoubtedly lend financial assistance
also IN the development Of Latin
American and other countries, with
which the valley is planning to build
up a great foreign commerce"
The institution, according to Mr.,
Parker, will be organized among the
banks Of the entire Mississippi valley
any any bank in the valley interested
in foreign trade can become a stock
holder.
The Mississippi Valley Trading com
pany, Mr.. Parker says, will he organ
lzed under the Webb law and any in
dIvidual or company in the Mississippi
valley interested in foreign trade may
became a member, The company will
establish branches throughout the
world, and may oven operate its owr
steamship lines, he said,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
DIXIE TROOPS IN SD
WILL BIZ SENT SOUTH

ATLANTA. Ga, March %. Southern
men IN the Eighty second national
army division, which lis expected to
return to the United States shortly,
will he sent South for rehabilitation
Mayor James /. Key was Informed In
a letter from Adjt Gen. +. e, Harris
in Washington, The TenneSseans in
the division viii 20 to Fort 0%Slcthorpe,
South Csrolinians 70 Camp Jackson and
the GeoEgians TO Camp Gordon
Gen, Harris stated, however, that
approximately two-thirds Of the S2d
division was made up Of men from
the North II and that these win be de-
mebiliEed near their homes,
when the division left camp Gordon,
where 1t trained. It's officers were
chiefly Georgia, Florida and Alabama
men and its enlisted personnel largely
from New York and New England
states. numbers Of them Of foreign
birth or extraction. II Is said that most
Of the replacement troops furnished the
SD were Southerners, No mention Of
Alabama and Florida troops was made
in the letter from Gen Harris.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22

cars have been put in service on the
lines having the heaviest traffic, short
ening materially the ~"headway' or
the time between cars at the busiest
hours of the morning and late after
noon. More cars require more motor
men and conductors, and the company
now has AIS men in this department.,
instead of the 1856 who were employed
last October. 1t Is intended as rap
idly as possible to increase the number
to 500, which is about the number who
were employed two years ago under
normal conditions.
Many discharged soldiers are return
ing to their former jobs with the COM
pany, which was rather hard hit by
voluntary enlistments and by the
big drafts.
much objection has been made, is be-
ing r%earranged in cooperation with the
city commissioners, and az number OF
changes are contemplated, even II the
entire system Of stops which We're
permitted as a wal measure Is not
abandoned.
Mr.. Elgin said Saturday, in speaking
of the operation of the system, that he
is trying ia every possible way to give
better service to the public and That
he will welcome n suggestions, al
though, as the company Is in q lecely"
ership, it will be impossible, OF course,
to enter into any plans for extensions
| or changes of that character.
Il believe" he said, that the public
is entitled to the best possible service
from all public utilities, and during my
connection as receiver with TINS system
| intend that they shall haVe it,
Reports of the company made recent
ly to the United States district court
show the payment of taxes $74, 1873;
back pay due motormen and conductors,
| under the ruling Of the war board,
amounting to $42, 600, and a number OF
other payments In addition TO the reg
ular operating expenses.
Speaking OF the latter payment, Mr..
Elgin said the companys books snow
that the war board S award increased
pay to car crews added about $~250,OO
a year to the operating expense for that
item.
Mr.. Elgin had nothing to offer as TO
the ormer demands of the company
for increased fares, but intlmated that
later the subject will be taken up WIN
the courts. .,
The inventory filed with the federal
court a few days ago, shows the com
pany's capital stock to be S5,0oo'o oO'
| with a bonded debt and short-time note
Indebtedness of $l2, 600, 600, n mis-
c~ellaneous other liabilities OF $l,l5S,Zfs,
or a total of $l3, 1877 800. |eNcluslVe OF
some smaller liabilities.
The fixed capital, including plant ana
equipment, is stated to be Sl5, 500 ,4oS'
No statement is available as to how
much the various properties cost the
nresent. COMPANY when they were con-
solidateA, and Mr.. Elgin was not pre-
nared to make any statement on lhat
point.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
H MEN in
CLASS Al

A sound, healthy man 10 never a back
number, A man can be as vigorous and
able at seventy as at twenty. Condition,
not years, puts you in the discard. A
system weakened BY overwork and care
less living brings old age prematurely.
The bodily functions are impaired and
unpleasant symptoms appear, The weak
spot Is generally the kidneys, Keep
hem cleon and IN proper working con.
,huon and you will generally find your.
self IN Glass A, Take GOLD MEDAL
llaarlem OIL Capsules periodically and
your system will always be In working
order. Your spirits will be enlivensd.
your muscles supple, your mind active.
md your body capable OF hard work.
Don't wait until you have been reject
ed Commence TO be y trst,clAss man
how. Go to your druggist at once.
ttt a trial box Of GOLD MEDAL
llssrlem oil Capsules. They are made
4 the pure, original, imported Haar-
lem Oil-the kind your gTeat,gFandfath.
~ used. Two capsules each day will
keep you toned up and feeling fine.
Money refunded If they do not help yeu.
Remember to kpk for the imported
GOLD MEDAL Brand. In three siAss.
sealed packages.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
PRICE AGREEMENT
IS EXPECTED SOON
O
Lumbermen in Conference
With Industrial Board
at Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 22!-Price
agreements affecting many of the more
important raw materials, in an effort
toward revival and sterilization Of bust
ness, are expected to follow quickly
The agreement reached here yesterday
between steel producers and the new
Industrial board Of the department Of
commerce.
Lumber was taken up today, leaders
OF the industry comforting with the
board. Although elements In the lum-
Der situation are In some respects diff
ferent from those OF the steel industry,
the same basic goal was presented to
the oonterees. Relation OF lumber to
other building materials also was in
The example set by the steel industry
Is relied upon strongly by the indus
trial board as an influence toward sue
cess IN. negotiations with representa-
tives of other raw material men.
While the effect of the steel prices,
lowered from ten to IA per cent, Ii
expected 10 be adverse, temporarily at
least, on a few of the so-eaIied thigh
cost steel plants, the general indus
trial result, officials believe, will be
beneficial and Immediately so.
The steel price agreement, 1t is be-
lieved, will not be questioned as a pos
slble violation Of the Sherman anti
trust law. Chairman Peek and mem
beers of the Industrial hoard conferred
yesterday with Attorney-Gen. Palmer.
the former stated later 1t was merely
a social call"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
NO CATTLE TICKS ON
AMERICAN SOIL BY 1923

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, March ga
There will not be a cattle tick left on
American soil by 1923, according 10 DR..
r, A, Ramsey. of Washington, D, G.,
here. to inspect the progress of the work
in Arkansas. Not only Is the eradica-
ton being pushed in the ten Southern
states where the tick now remains, but
Porto Rico is preparing to take up the
plete eradication of the tick he pre-
dicted that the South will become the
great cattle producing section of the
United States.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
TUBERCULAR HERD FROM
ILLINOIS Is CONDEMNED

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March I'll
Test of a herd of cattle shipped to this
city from Elgin, ILL.,, revealed the pres
ence of tuberculosis and part of the
herd has been destroyed. Federal and
local inspectors who investigated the
either slipped by inspectors at Elgin
or were "dused" with tuberculln by The
n in order to have them pass in
spection by Illinois officials. Two other
shipments have been made to other
counties in Tennessee from the same
section and federal inspectors have been
notified. 1t Is stated that steps will be
taken to prosecute the shippers under
the statute prohibiting the interstate
shipment Of tubercular stock.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
DEMOCNT|CFATE
LOOKS BRIGHTEST
Senator Mcclellan Says G.. o.
P. Is Organized Along Lines
That Are Reactionary.

NASHVILLE, Tenn March IL 'Sph'
Senator X. d. Mcclellan arrived IN the
CITY Yesterday from Memphis, coming
here at the invitation of the N,wan's
club, Of Nashville, TO address that pooy
on sthe league of nations ~
Sneaking of the Democratic Cnaloes
In 1920, senator Mcclellan declared them
to be bright at this time, especlAl,y
since the signing of Senator Iodge =
round robin against the league oil W-
tions. d -
said the senator, IT dld not ieok 80 ~
the Democrats had a chance, nut since
81 prominent Republican senators at
| tached their signatures to that lhstru-
ment. among them the leading Renub-
I4ican candidates for the party, nomlha-
ton for president In 1920, believe they
have eliminated themselves from any
| consideration for this party honor. 90
not believe the people VIII elect 10 lhe
presidency a man who is opposed TO a
league Of nations designed to preserve
the future peace Of the world, bMr-
| thermore, the Republican senators M
bustcred and killed half a dozen or more
strong appropriation measures, Nv
action will enhance the chances OF me
Democrats. also, In addition to TINS
the Republicans Of the house are torn
IN. The r~eactionaries are In .Control
and the committees are r~eorganized on
the old reactionary and Anticipated lines,
l believe this country is too progressive
to permit a party to take charge or tAa
government on reaCtinnary lines, and
This gives hope TO the Democrats"
Senator Mcclellan expects a specla
session Of congress to be called about
June When question as to the likely
Republican nominee for president, the
! senator said that eX-President Tart Is
very likely to stage a surprising come
back, despite the reactiouary Repub-
lean element now seemingly in con
troll Of the destinies Of the G. O. 7,
Cen Leonard Wood was also spoken Of
as likely material for the nominal lon
He said that Gen. Pershing'E entry into
the arena Of politics depended entirely
upon which party may drag him into
the fight. As things now stand the
entire proposition is Mn in the air. .
The Democrats, OF the other hand
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
Pc RUVIAN PIANIST TO
\PLAY INCA MUSIC

NEW YORK, March 2gr-Carlos Val
derTama, a noted Peruvian pianist, has
arrived here to Introduce the music OF
the lnca Indians 10 the American
musical world.
He is said to ne the first person to
interpret the music Of these South
American ahorigtues, which Is described
az possessing \ beautiful nathos IN
snired by the perceptions suffered by
the lncas al the hands Of their Spanish
oonquerors and transmitted from gener-
alton to generation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
HOME FROM WAR CAMP.

COLUMBUS, Miss, March 90. (Spll-
II, p. ClAgaett, general manager OF pub
lie utilities companies furnishing light
and power In this city, G~reenvllle, Miss
and Lake Village, Ark, who enlisted In
the aero branch OF Uncle Sans army
soon after the United states entered
the wal. against Germany, has heen re-
leased from service and was u recent
visitor 10 Columbus, having come over
from 0~reenville, where he makes his
headquarters. Although Mr.. Claggsht
did not get to France, he had some
thrilling Experiences on this side Of
the ocean, having been In an aerial
smashup near Austin, Tex, In which his
companion. Lieut.. Newman. was killed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
CAR SERVICE IS
BEING IMPROVED
Twenty four Cars Added to
Six Lines During Rush
Hours.

If the people of Memphis who daily
patronize the street cars, not being in
the fortunate class of automobile own
ers, have failed to notice the recent i'm :
provement in the service, F. S. Elgin,
co-reoeiver Of the company with T. II.
Tutwiler, will be a much disappointed
a
AS a matter of fact, many people
have noticed It, although the improve
ments have been made so gradually
we're p pnu i m IueEv 0 IN ca tthGigat a t 6aI
or getting a seat.
Within the past 80 days "a additional
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22

Aside from England and France,
whose purchases were so large for war
purposes, Canada was the largest single
market, with a volume Of business
amounting to S1l,67l, az, Next In order
was Cuba, with $4,1s0, 1876; then Chile,
tina, Sg,7l7,022; Japan, S2, SIS, $50; Euro
pean Russia, 50, 6sS, 7o3; Mexico, $2,l7s,-
zoe; British South Africa, Sl,S1S. 22i
New Zealand, $l,5ss, 07B; Philippine
Islands, 1855, $40; Dutch East Indies,
$l,46b, 54a, and Spain, ti,4lA,7 S6.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
JAMAICA ASKS CANADA
FOR STEAMER SERVICE

KINGSTON. Jamaica. March 22.-The
Canadian government has been asked tc
establish a direct steamship service
with Jamaica, II being understood that
a subsidy will be provided, The legis-
lative council has excluded shipping
companies from the payment of taxes
under the income tax bill just passed
Insurance companies will, under the bill
pay III per cent on their gross In
comes
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
]. M. FOWLE IS DEAD.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, March al.
NJ, Fowle, special agent Of the Knox
vile division Of the louisville h Nash
Vile railroad, who was shot Thursday
night by Charles D. Strong, special
agent on the Atlanta division OF the
same system, died Friday afternoon.
Strong was rearrested and made bond
in the sun of $10,0 0 to await preliml-
nary hearing next Wednesday Afternoon
on the charge Of murdar.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22

have a fine lot Of eighties, said SEN
ator Mcclellan, McAdoo would make =
fine candidate; also Coy Smith OF New
York, and President Wilson may, be
forced to make the race for a ,thlrd
term In case the Republicans should
nominate one OF the senator's who
signed the round robin. He expressed
his confidence in the inclusion Of the
league Of nations as a portion of the
peace pact and said that the senate
would ratify II as adopted, II do not
see how any senator Is going TO vote
against an effort to preserve the peace
aud prevent the destruction Of life and
property, such as in the recent war
such a position can not be defended on
any ground"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
HELENA HAS LIONS CLUB

HELENA, Ark, March 20. (SplO-
The organization Of the Helena Lions
club was perfected here last night with
the following officers elected; S, W,
Adams. president; Joe G, Meyers, first
ice-president; Paul Smith, second
vice. president; l. A. Metz, secretary
treasurer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22

sRise. -Fall.
The river in the Memphis district will
continue rising until the end of next
week. At Memphis II will rise until
next Friday to a stage between 81 and
% feet
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
NewS of RiVerS
River Bulletin.

Memphis, Tenn, March %, s a. m,
Flood Rain,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-15

Altar having aad lev moakAs IN which to
thtak thiass evse tAsE sss taxing diGsssat
view. TAsk tssn N ~ service. whom viewed
IN The )Atsr retTcsDsct. has bsss . sssst hslD
70 nsaSly alIef thsn- Ths grsatss ~ hasa-
shiBs aad dangers thsg endured TIE motS DE-
tssmiAsa ~ hey inst IL oessess for which
they fought shall not be frfttered away.
We knew 1t would turn out that way. It
has done % h former wsss and 1t probably
always Will. 1t least whore the fight has been
wase9 fes just cause.
Msa Who wore the khaki are rallying in
the northwest to take care Of the radicals. and
they'll do it, never fear, federal laws or No
federal laws. They and their comrades farther
east will also eventually take eass Of . lot o.
other things that are giving M moro or less
worry at the present time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-15
For The Salvation Army.

The Salvation srmy gained relatively more
in prestige during the war than any other Or
oaaisatinn carrying relief to the combatants.
It shares hoaess With the Red Cross for bene-
dts cesfsrrsa with the means that were
available
Tumoryow . weeks campaign will be start
ID in Rock Island sos fund of $4,000 to be
used in the srsction Of citadel for . perma-
'nsat hsaaquastsrs and to make it unnecessary
to pass the tsmbourine for support. Every
dollar raissd T. to b expended in this city.
The salvation army has the lowest salary
list and ovarhssd expense Of any Organization
working for relief q human suffering and the
welfare Of mons souls y has proved its char
actsr in striking fashion and it, sphere of in
fuence should be broadened.
Twenty-Five thousand dollars il only about
60 cents for every man. woman and child in
the community. How can that amount OF
money b invested to better purpose?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-15
One Of Wars Reactions.

David lAvrSncs explains in an Illuminating
manner the handicaps which the department
Of justice labors under in attempting to deal
with the red element. The espionage act NO
longer applies and the process Of proving guilt
Of conspiracy under prs-war laws ID 10 dim
cult IN such caseS that it is almost impossible.
Congress has 50 far ignored the requests Of
Attorney General Palmex for an effective
weapon. and that is the reason why the l. w.
W have been able to carry their program 20
far In the period since the war. Only the
states can lawfully deal with them.
1t is becoming apparent however. that the
lack of the government in legal machinery ID
going to be compensated for. by the sterling
patriotism Of the men who fought in the world
war. While these boys were in the service a
good many Of them were grouchy and fault
hiding Not few left the army swearing
they would never rally to the colors again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-15
The Wool shortage"

Something seems to have gone wrong with
the wool shortage. Or was there . catch in
the statement that there is enough on hand
to supply the United States for more. than =
ysar "at- the present rate Of consumption!' p
Has the rate Of consumption been cut down
bscsase Of the heavy substitution Of cotton
n the more commonly used fabrics? There's
aomething strange about It.
OF course the exposure Of the fallacy will
make no difference now. Other elements Iof
cost have entered to take its place and there
~ no imminent danger Of prices coming down.
A. million reasons why the people should pay
moro have been discovered in the last two
years and the elimination Of any one Of them
will not materially affect the situation.