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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18

Secretary Baker refused to make
them public, saying the state de-
partment had entire supervision
over the situation. AS soon as he
reached his Office Mr.. Baker went
into conference with several bureau
chiefs, but there was no informa-
tion that the Mexican situation was
discussed.
The capture and detention of the
army f1iers is considered by Off
cials here to especially differ from
of American citizens who have been
held for ransom. Members of the
military forces of a country, espe-
cially wnen in uniform are direct
representative of their govern
ment, it was said, and any injury or
affront to them is regarded as a
breach of international law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
ENJOYS PROTEST
CARRANZA ORDER
OUSTING BRITON

London, Aug. 1S.-Ameriean and
French consular representatives in
Mexico City have protested against
the Mexican governments action in
ordering the expulsion of William
Cummings, In charge of the
archives of the British legation
there, it is intimated In official
circles.
Latest adviees are that Mr..
Cummings still remains in Mex
ico-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
ODESSA FREED
FROM RULE OF
RUSSIAN REDS
Bolsheviki Lose Rich
Farm Area-Kolchak
Declared Outlaw.

London, Aug. 1s.-A decree
declaring Admiral KOlchak and
the al-Russian cabinet Mt
Omsk to be outlaws has been
issued by the Soviet govern
ment, according to n wireless
message from Moscow.
The admiral and the officers
commanding the forces Of his
government In Siberia are de.
clared to be subject to imme-
dfate arrest.
The bolsheviki have been driven
from Odessa by the populace OF
the city. according to reports re-
ceived by the British war oflce.
1t is reported also that the Sow
iet forces are evacuating Kiev and
the entire Ukraine.
Lose Rich Farm Area.
Vienna. Saturday. Aug. 1s.-(By
tho Associated Press. 1T Is re-
ported that the non-boisheviki
Ukrainians have invited the Poles
TO help them capture Kiev, prom
Using to pay them with crops which
the bolsheviki would get other
wise.
Odessa was tho last important
city along the Black sea held by
the bolsheviki. The reported loss
of that city and the evacuation OF
Kiev. and the Ukrainian advance.
If correct, take from bolsheviki
control the most important agri-
cultural territory OF European
Russia, Since its evacuation by
the allies Odessa has been held by
the Soviet forces except for a brief
period. when rebels regained pos
session.
Reports last week we're that the
forces of General Denikine were
pressing toward Odessa from two
sides. Previously Denikine's troops
had cut most of the lines of com
munication,
Ukrainians under General Pet
luFa have been advancing steadily
toward Kisv9
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
RUSH MONEY
OSAvE TWO
U. S. AIRMEN
Government ATTanges for
$4,000 Ransom Mex
leans Demand.

Maria, Tecas, Aug. 1s-H. M.
Fennell, vice president Of the
Maria State bank, was author
lied by wealthy cattIemen Of
the Big Bend district to draw
$4,000 in cash from his bank
today and proceed TO Candida
ria. Texas, to deliver this sum
TO DaWkins Fitzpatrick 10 obtain
the release OF Lieutenants Da-
Wis and Peterson, American
aViatOrs held for ransom by
bandits in Mexico. The money
probably will be paid late today
to an agent of the bandits.
Feeling against the bandits is
high in the Big Bend district
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
DEMAND BIG WAGE BOOST,

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug, ia SO
to 65 per cent increase in wages is
demanded for 1T 900 hremen and
hostlers on railroads in the United
States and Canada In a wage scale
adopted by 500 general ehairmeH of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemea and EBginemeR,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
ITALY AND GREECE AGERE.

Rome, Aug, 1S.-The agreement
reached between Italy and Greeee
concerning their interests IN Asia
Minor, according to newspapers
provides that Italy shall have the
valley of the MeandFe river and a
free neiit in the port of Smyrna
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
The Weather

Fair tonight and Tuesday not
much change in temperature.
Highest temperature yesterday,
80; lowest last night, so.
Velocity Of wind at a. m, z
miles per hour.
Precipitation, s OF an inch.
1p.m. Sp.m Sam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18
Baker and Aids Confer.

Official reports from General
Dickman, commander of the south
eFn department, concerning the de-
tention of the American avaiatoTs
by Mexican bandits we're received
today at the war department, but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18

st. Paul. Aug. iS.--Sam G.. Peter
son, father OF Lieutenant Harold q,
Peterson, who with Lieutenant
Paul II, Davis ia held for $4,000
ransom by Mexican bandits. called
on Governor Burnquist today 20
learn what must be done including
raising the required ransom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-18

CONTINUED on Page Nine.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-25
TO REClASS|FY
COLLEGE LIBRARY

| Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
| Salem, Va, July "a. l9l9-The
work OF completely reclaesifying and
cataloguing the library of Roanoke
college will begin August LIST under
the direction OF Miss Louise Taylor
of Cambridge, Mass. Miss Taylor is
an expert librarian who has been en-
gagged in cataloguing such well known
libraries as the New YORK Public
library and the Massac hueetts State
library.
The reorganization and cataloguing
Of the Roanoke library will require
more than six months. Miss Taylor
will he assisted by Miss Mable Bow
man, Miss Janet Ferguson DR.. c. r.
Brown and others who have had ex
perience in library work.
The Roanoke College library Is gen
orally regarded as one of the most
valuable collection Of books in the
South. 1t contains approximately
thirty thousand volumes in addition
to many important collections of
pamphlets and magazines. There are
many old and rare works in the Ii
brary.
Many OF the books are from two
hundred to four hundred years old,
the Oldest being a Latin Bible printed
on vellum in l477. The library is
well supplied in the departments of
biography, history, economics, English
literature, periodical literature, natu-
raj science, mathematics ancient
classics. philosophy, science, theology,
encyclopedias, dictionaries. and lexi-
cons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-25
DEGREE OF DOCTOR Of
LAWS GIVEN PERSH|AG

| London July pa blast of rapid
I IRE LAIN narrating General PERISH
ings feats in the war greeted the
American commander in chief when
ne stepped forward TO receive the de-
gree OF Doctor of Laws at Cambridge
this morning.
Spectators wondered whether
/ Black Jack" Pershing got the
idea" but the famous warrior stuck
I 10 his post with a smile while the
public orator enumerated in a dead
language the salient points of the for
ner schoolmaster's career
Miniature balloons were released
from the gallery when the degree had
been conferred on General Pershine
who was the recipient of numerous
congratulations before his departure
from Dover for France.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-25
GEORGE PRIMROSE, OLD-TIME
MINSTREL, PASSES AWAY

New York. July 23.--Ceorge r.
Primrose. who died today in san Diego,
Cal, was one Of the last Of the old
time song and dance minstrels OF The
days when Jack Haverly. Billy Birch,
Dave Wambold. Charlie Backus. George
Thatcher and Billy West were in their
prime
Primrose was born in London. On
tario. in 1853. and had been on the
stage for ffty-one years. He made
his debut at Detroit with McFarland's
Ministries. He retired from min
strelsy in 1903. but until he was taken
i'll about month ago he had been an
pearing of and on in vaudeville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-25
Personal MENTION.

Mrs. powhatan Breeder. of Grove
avenue. is the guest OF relatives in
Pet ersburg
Miss Ethel Smithers, OF North
Richmond, is passing sometime ar
Lake Junaluska.
Miss Annie Lee Rowe Of Highland
Park is the guest of friends in Cum
berland county.
Miss MadFe Smith, OF Stuart ave-
nue.. is spending her vacation in Car
tersvilIe.
Rev f. X Odell, OF Accomac, has
been the recent guest Of Captain and
Mrs. u. NJ Burgess. at their home in
Highland Park
Miss Nettie Gates has returned to
her home on Floyd avenue after a,
pleasant soiourn with relatives in
Fredericksburg.
Mr.. and Mrs @. w. Koiner. of 1915
Grove avenue. accompanied by DR..
md Mrs. C. c. Vaughan. and Mr.. and
Mrs. J. r, Jones, will leave next week
for Hot Springs,
Mrs. Spruill. Of Rocky Mt, y. c., is
the guest OF her daughter, Mrs w.
II. Porter, in this city.
Miss Gladys Tyler and Miss Vernell
Nuchols. of Stuart avenue, will leave
the city Saturday for a stay OF sew
eral weeks at Atlantic City.
-
Miss Martha Rice returned to her
h 1ax fra
an extended visit to relatives in
Bridgewater. Mass.
Mrs. Charles IT. Norman ia passing
some time at the kenilworth Inn
Virginia Beach.
Miss Antoinette Thierman, who was
recently operated on at ST Elizabeths
hospital. is improving.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-25

c. Gattis. H. l. Denoon. Mrs. John
Hart, Miss Nora Leary, c. +. Lath
RON. ". T. Snellings. r. II. Ferguson
Mrs, G. II. lngles, Henry Sch~arzs
child, Mr. and Mrs. G. H, Gordon. c.
n. Gordon, Jr., Miss Marion Turpin,
~ and Mrs. J Il. Mountcastle, r. l..
Mounteastle. f. s. Smith Miss Mary
n, Ferguson, Mr.. and Mrs. w. l..
Poy1. w. l.. Boyd II. l.. f. Carlton,
Mrs. C. A Williamson, and Mr.. and
Mrs. II, G. Granger.
Among the prominent guests at
Buffalo Lithia IS DIR. VI. Weiss of
Ha hama Cuba. one of the most
prominent members of the dental pro-
fession in that country. who is visit =
ing the United States again after an
a absence of five years, In DR.. Weiss
party are Mrs. Weiss. the Misses
Recio Miss Ibarra, Miss Fernandez,
Miss Lucia Weiss and Miss Marcel
wett
DR.. Weiss is an old guest at the
Springs He visited Virginia en-
route TO the San Francisco Interna
tional Exposition to which he had
been appointed representative by the
Cuban government.
CASTOR Lichtenstein, OF the Acad-
envy OF Music orchestra, who has
been at Buffalo Springs throughout
the summer as member OF Stein s
orchestra. has very recently received
official notice from Joseph N. Weber.
of the American Federation Of Music.
Of his appointment as state represen-
tative of that organization The
American Federation of Music IL COM
posed OF about eighty thousand pro-
fessional musicians.
Mr.. Lichtenstein has represented
his Richmond association at two ma
tional conventions and has become
familiar with the larger aspects OF
the problems presented to the mem
hers Of his profession
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-25
At Buffalo Iithia.

N Richmond vacationists recently
registered at the Buffalo Lithia
Springs hotel. Buffalo I.thia Springs.
Virginia. include:
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Peasants. Mr.
and Mrs. c. J. Billups. Angelo Fran
aeezchi, Angelo Nardi. G. +. Hall A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-25
w. G. r. L. Omcer Here.

Mrs. NJ. W. Newton. one OF the ma
Nonal officers of the W. G, T. Il. is
\ the guest OF Mrs. n. NJ. Burgess at
her home in Highland Park. Mrs.
Newton has just returned from the
Missionary Centenary celebration held
1T Columbus Ohio. While there she
visited the headquarters of the w. G,
=. Y. and met all of the national Off
ces Mrs. Newton will be In Rich
mond several weeks and is arranging
K 10 hold a series Of mothers me etings
under the direction of the Pi-County
prcsident. Mrs. r. F.. Thomas. The
date of the meetings will be an
nounced latter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-25
Young--Black.

A quiet wedding was solemnized
TUESDAY in the home OF Rev. w. W
Sprouse. in stanton. when Miss Mar
earet Lillian Black was unitei in mar
rage TO James Melvin Young, with
Rev. Mr.. Sprouse as the celebrant.
The only attendants were Miss Bessie
1 Young. sister of the bridegroom and
Horace F. Black. brother of the bride.
The young couple are widely known in
gfaunton, where they have a large
Number OF friends. Immediately
after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs,
Young left by motor on a wedding
\ tourney.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-25
overwhelmingly,

saT One of the preftiest or the inin-
4 summer weddings, was that al MISS
lncyle r. Paimatary TO Il. Norwood
tyler. celebrated yesterday morning
In the home OF the brides parents,
Nj. and Mrs J r, Palma'ary, l6ls
Grove avenue. at II o'clock The
house was deliberately decorated in
palms, ferns. and gladioias. the color
scheme OF pink and green predon1l-
mating. with an inproXised ahar OF
palms, ferns and pink giadiolas The
ceremony which was celebrated very
uuiefiy was performed nv Rev. F1ndlay
u. Gibson. u. n, pastor Of the Grace
Ofreet Baptist church. The wedding
| music was rendered by Mrs. Joseph
- Wharton. The bride entered
With her father, Mr.. j. T, Palmatary,
~ whom she was given in marriage.
8he wore a handsome travelling suit
sO4 midnight blue fricolette, with hat 10
sCorrespond ind her flowers were a
corsage bouquet Of orchids. The
maid of honor, Miss Gladys Palma
s4nry. sister OF the bride, was attired
\ IN 1 lovely gown Of orchid organdie,
With hat to match and carried a
Sfhcwer bouquet OF sweetheart roses.
Il Maurice Tyler, brother of the bride
#Hroom was best man Following the
Reremony. luncheon was served.
Il auring which time music svas FURNISH
%ad by the Meyer Davis orchestra
Later in the afternoon MIR. and Mrs.
Tyler left for a northern wedding
tour.
Mr. Tyler is the son of Mrs. s w.
@Eyler of 2t24 Stuart avenue, with
Svhom he and his bride will make
their home on their return 10 the city
about August 18th. The out -of- town
4 guest present were; Miss M Flem-
Ing. of Sumpter, s. G.. and Misc Flor
ence Richa rdson. Of Newport News,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-25
4kANTA GIRL MARRIES
VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MAN

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
&yman McCarty. Of Ponce deLcoh
x0eNnue. Atlanta, was the scene OF
I&35liAnt wedding last night wheh
4lr daughter Margaret. became she
&&40e Of Aubrey Toulman. son OF MT
k1IM1 Mrs. Aubrey Toulmin. OF Dayton,
sGAi0. The ceremony was performed
N14 Rev. NJ Ashby Jones, d. d. pas
s49R OF the Ponce de1@on baptis'
s41Aurch. The bride is one OF the most
oautiful young women OF the sou'h
md has been a leading spirit among
s&Ae younger women, who have done
war work, especially IN
the various Red Cross activities she
\ III 4 sister of the beautiful Mrs BROOKS
Morgan and of George McCarV, IT.
nnA Rucker McCarty.
Mr.. Toulmin, who has recently re"
turned from overseas duty, was
! 43eutenant- Colonel L. s, Aviation
corps and was IN France two years as
assistant chief Of the staff. Major .
General Keniy. He Is graduate OF
xhO University OF Virginia. Follow
1nG the ceremony reception was
Aeld. in the home OF the bride. which
Was largely attended by many promi-
aent people throughout the South.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-07-23
STATE FACES
CASH DEFICIT

SACRAMENTO, July 23.-- The
state government of California will
face deficit Of $2,94S,143 and the
additional necessity of maintaining
an emergency surplus of 81 100000 at
the beginning of the 1928 biennium
according to report by John S.
Chambers. state controller, made
public today.
This report, based upon estimated
increases in both receipts and expen-
ditures, was prepared to assist the
work of the joint legislative commit
tee created by the last legislature to
devise means for increasing revenues
and effecting economies. Chambers
stated that the committee, headed by
Senator Lyman M. King, "has man.
size job cut out for you" Three
sources from which more revenue may
be obtained are being considered by
the committee. Chambers reported:
increased taxation of corporations, a
general property tax on real estate
and improvements and tax on in
comes.
"a state rate on general property
to produce the amount of money nee
essary to meet obligations would be
in excess of 60 cents" Chambers said.
"Such an addition to our local tax
rates, city and county, would start
more than a riot
The suggestion Of state income
tax "excites violent opposition even
now," according to the controller.
"The King committee at its initial
meeting with state officials agreed
that one cause of heavy increase in
state expenditures was the fact that
the people are not taxed directly for
the support of the state government
and so legislatures and administrators
have felt little hesitancy in spending
money" Chambers reported. "But
while it is true that corporations sup
port the state it is also true that
tie people support the corporations.
"The people foot the bills in the
end. And they should know about it;
they should not only feel they are
hurt but know what is hurting them."
The gross expenditures for the fis-
cal year 1919 for all purposes exceed
ed those in the 1910 fiscal year by
10 per cent. Chambers showed, the
figures being $5O,681 ,433. 3.48 and $751;
753, ,720.31. During this ten-year per-
iod, according to the report, Califor-
MAS population increased 35 per
cent, the assessed valuation 60 per
cent, the "ixed charges" for support
of schools and the university, inter-
est on and redemption Of bonded
debts and so on 160 per cent; gener-
al appropriations for maintaining the
state government proper 113 per cent.
and special appropriations 105 per
cent.
"Obligations assumed and the gen.
eral trend of government make it
practically impossible to curtail suf-
fciently to bring the necessary relief
at this time," Chambers said.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-07-23
MORE BUSINESS
HIS YEAR THAN /.
PREVIOUS YEARS

The idea that there was. no business
done in the valley during the sunimrs
mpnths is rapidly passing info the dis
card as a solicitation amo'!g the busi-
ness houses shows that more business
is being done this year than in.sny
other previous, year and that the sum-
mer months are more than Kidding
their own.
Varney Bros report big increase
in business, not only in the Ell Centre
store but stores al lover the valley.
In May an 18 per cent increase was
reported over the business done in
May last year by this firm; in-June
Che increase over the previous June
was Is per cent and while figures for
July are still unottainable, A. c. John
son, advertising manager for the con-
cern, is of the opinion that July will
mark at least ten per cent increase.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-07-23
NO WORD RECEIVED FROM
WASHINGTON IN RE CON
GRESSTONAL VISIT TO VALLEY

Ne word has been received from
any of the members of the Valley
Washington committee or from the
congressman who compose the Arid
lands committee in reference to the
invitation extended this latter com
mittee to visit the valley daring the
summer recess Of congress.
1t IS the hope of all that this IS a
case Of mo news being good news"
and that the congressional committee
vii be able to accept the invitation.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-07-23
PALACE AIRDOME TONIGHT
"RnOTS"

bool
A comedy drawn with Dorothy Gish.
Altho scarcely out of her teens,
Dorothy Gish, Paramount star, is one
of the most famous Of American
screen luminaries. Miss Gish has a
distince personality which is the DOM
inant feature of every picture in
which she appears and its value to ex-
hibitors is vastly enhanced on that
account. Dorothy Gish's photoplays,
such as Battling Jane" The Hun
within ard The Hope Chest" al
ready have proved themselves win
ners, ana "Bocts,' her latest starring
vehicle, dealing as it does, with the
Bclshevik menace, doubtless viii lead
them all in popular esteem.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-07-23
1920 COTTON GINNING
SEASON OPENS

The 1919 cotton season has opened
with the first bale of the season gin
ned at Seeley.
Much speculation over who would
gin the first bale of cotton this year
has been manifest among the cotton
growers for some time and many
were keen on having the honor.
ID. B. Quick, a rancher on the west
side, placed the first load of cotton un-
der the chute.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-07-23
MOTORISTS ARE
BEING WARN ED

The deputy city marshals have been
busy yesterday and today warning
automobiles to conform to the new
regulations of the Motor Vehicle de-
partment which went into effect yes
terday.
While no arrests have been made
in the city, motorists may expect ac-
ton unles they comply strictly to
the new laws.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-07-23

FOR NEWL LYWEDS

WASHINGTON, July 23.ASpccial
regiments composed largely, if not en-
tirely CT married men, will probably
result from the War Departments
announced policy regarding the dis
position Of regulars returning from
France with French wives. Orders
have been sent to transfer all such
men and wives to various designated
forts. 1t is officially estimated that
10000 American soldiers married for
eign wives.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-07-23

County development agent, A. NJ.
Nelson left this morning for Los An
geles where he will rdnain-the rest
of the week on business for the
county.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-07-23
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
CLAIM PENNANT, As.
DO THE A N GELS.

CHICAGO, July 23.-The White
SoX will win the pennant in the Amer
lean league" said Connie Mack, man.
ager Of the Athletics. 1.-The Chica-
go players, collectively are a smart
crew, ard with Ciotte pitching cham
pionship ball since the season started
and with some of the other twirlers
working in championship form, do
not see where New York or Cleveland
will be able to beat Kid Gleason to
the flag"
Mack said he looked forward to see-
ing the New York Giants battle the
White Sox for the worlds champion
ship this fall.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 2S.-While
uncertainty is considered one of the
prime charms of baseball, there are
many who are predicting that, un-
less the unusual happens, the pen.
nant emblematc of the Pacific Coast
baseball championship, will repose in
the city of Los Angeles at the close
of the season.
With the result of only couple o.
series on the wrong side of the ledger
since the opening of the season, the
Angels have consistently maintained
their lead. This is so substantial that
it's nearest rival will have to enjoy
a wonderful winning streak in order
materially to cut it down.
The Salt Lakers did moro damage tC
Los Angeles than any other team in
the league when, during the eleventh
week Of play they reduced the percent.
age from .657 to .618. This was the
worst encountered by them.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1919-03-06

ton of First lieutenant Charles P. Knights commanding the 3Oth Battalion, U. s. G., at Anchorage. The information he received gave only a hint at the subject matter. The Lieutenant, not exactly un, derstanding the case, wrote for a copy of the article, but before 1t was received made the following statement for publication in Bos- ton:
 Anchorage is hourishing and modern town of some 9, 300 souls and is headquarters of the Alask kan Engineering commission which IS engaged in the construction of the Government railroad from Seward to Fairbanks. It boasts a movie house which would do credit to any of the larger cities of the United States and through the courtesy of Captain Lat hrop, the owner. all the members of this command are ad- mitted free at all times. doubt very much if such courtesy IS ex- tended elsewhere. The people ot Anchorage have opened up their homes to the men, provided stock lpgs for each one at Christmas, supported all entertainments given by them and have aided in every way to give them that touch ot home life that is so appreciated by men so situated.
 An active and efficient chapter of the Red Cross located here, besides contributing their share to Belgian and French relief work and the needs of the overseas forces, have sup piled the men with sweaters and socks and have always been on hand at their work rooms 10 do the necessary mending ot clothing.
 In addition 10 the army doctor stationed with the command, the services of the medical department ot the Alaskan Engineering commis- sion are at our disposal. The well equipped hospital of the commission handles all hospital cases. The men are housed in steam-beated barracks of the most modern type and containing all conveniences.