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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
BOLSHEV|ST RUSSIA
TO HALT EXECUTIONS
Demand Recognition as Price to Be
Paid by Opponents of
Terror Rule.
REFUSE TO CALL ELECTIONS
Attacho of American Peace Commits
sion Also Reports That Leaders
Insist That Present Assembly BE
Maintained.
REFUSE TO CALL ELECTION
IBy Associated Press.l

PARIS. April 12.-Bolshevist Russia
is ready, according to reports reaching
here 70 sEree to a suspension of ex-
ecutions and puuishments in the case
of Its opponents in return for goods
and recognition. It is also willing, ac-
cordinE to the Same reports. to agree
to the suspension ,of the campaign to
extend Bolshevism and overthrow the
existing order in the countries OF the
associated powers.
1t will. however. refuse to call dem
ocrattc elections or consent to the con-
VOCATION OF constituent assembly in
Russia, and insists on the recognition
OF the de faoto. and. de jure govern
ment Of Russia" and acceptance OF the
principle OF Soviet rule as It's part of
any program of negotiation
Whether the report on the stand :
point OF the Lenine government brought
back by an attache OF the american
2eace commission, who recently visited
Russia. also covered guarantees of
freedom of speech. press and assembly,
which HtaImar Brnnting and other
neutrals believe should be made a CON
clifton OF food relief has not been
learned. However, a person familiar
with that report said that the Boil
shevist government was ready to grant
almost anything except accommodation
OF the constituent a Ssembly on the basis
of democratic elections.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
RACIAL EQUALITY
PROPOSAL, MADE
BY JAPS, BEATEN
Amendment Fails of Unani-
nous Vote Required
at Paris.
GIVEN STRONG SUPPORT
IN LEAGUE COMMISSION
Decision Came After Free and
Sympathetic Exchange
of Opinion.
ACTION TAKEN RELUCTANTLY
Held That Rejection Cannot Be Con-
strued as Diminishing Pres
tige OF Japan.
GIVEN STRONG SUPPORT
IN LEAGUE COMMISSION
ACTION TAKEN RELUCTANTLY
Held That Rejection Cannot Be Con-
strued as Diminishing Pres
tige OF Japan.
IRy Associated pre..l

PARIS, April 1.-THE league of ma
tons commission has rejected the Jap
anese amendment on racial equality,
according to an authoritative state
ment issued tonight
Some OF the members Of the com
mission voted against the specific In
cluston OF this amendment in the Gov
enant. and as unanimous approval OF
the commission was necessary, the
amendment which was strongly urged
by the Japanese delegates failed Of
adoption.
The statement follows:
At meeting of the league OF ma
lions commission on Friday. April Ii.
to the pbHp0s of ,sa
covenant. as follows: To insert after
The words. by the prescription OF open.
nations an additional clause to read:
By the Endorsement OF the principle
OF equality OF nations and just treat
ment OF their nationals
Presented by Bnron Mai<tno.
The amendment was admirably pro-
sented by Baron Maxine. In the conrse
Of his speech he emphasized the great
desire of the Japanese government and
s sapsneae Sfses lh th S aoaen
great force by viscount chinda.
practically al OF the members OF the
commission participated. The decision
was marked by breadth OF thought,
free and sympathetic exchange OF
opinion and n complete appreciation by
The members Of the commission Of
the difficulties which lay in the way
OF either accepting or rejecting the
amendment.
Impressed by Claims JuHtIce.
The commission was impressed by
me justice OF the Japanese claim and
by the spirit IN which 1t was presented
Mention was frequently made in the
course of the discussion OF the fact
that the covenant provided for the
representation of Japan on the execu-
tive council as one of the 1--WE great
powers. and that a rejection OF the
proposed amendment could not. there
fore he construed as diminishing the
prestige of Japan.
Various members of the commission.
however, felt that they could not vote
for its specific inclusion in the coven-
ant. Therefore, the commission was
reluctantly unable to give TO the
amendment that unanimous approval
which is necessary for its ADOPTION
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
CIVIL VAR THREATENS
IN MUNICH FOLLOWING
DEPOSZNG OF COUNCIL
Armed Bands Storm Police Sta
lions and Disarm Several
Officials.
INV Associated Press

BERLIN, April 12.-Civil war in Mu-
ing the action of the communists in
depos.ng the revolutionary council re-
public. Three would-be governments
are now in existence in Bavaria The
first act Of the communists was the
creation of a council of ten, which
was proclaimed in power.
Armed bands then stormed the po-
lice stations, disarming the police and
arresting several officials as hostages.
The communists were aided by the
Russian Bolshevist Leader DIR. Levien.
who recently returned from Russia.
The peasants ban on the shipment
Of food TO Munich, which has been in
effect since last Tuesday, Is operat :
likewise is cut off from food ship
ments.
Pamphlets are being distributed call
ing on the population to rise up
against the Jews
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
BUILDING AND ENGINEERING
PROJECTS SHOW INCREASE
Department Of Labor Reports Gnin for
Pnst SIX Dnys Aggregate
$4,000, 900.
[By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. April 12-Building
and engineering projects for which con
tracts were awarded in March called
FOR expenditures so per cent greater
than the monthly average for the last
eight years. according TO figures made
Puolic today BY the Department OF
LABOR. Allowing for increased cost of
all materials and labor entering into
such construction, 1t was estimated
mat the increase in actual work was
at least 80 per cent
The contracts let in March amounted
to Sl5l 1894. 292, beginning with 1000. :
200 the first week. and intreasina.
steadily each week to $4,000, 900 the
last six working days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
FIRST VEST VIRGINIA
DEBT PAYMENT WILL
BE MADE THIS WEEK
Treasurer ". S. Johnson Bring
ing 100 Checks Amount
ing Deer q Million.

West Nirginia's first payment on
her debt TO the mother State will be
made some time this week. when State
Treasurer w. :. Johnson will come
to Richmond TO deliver checks for
Si,o72,SG7 TO Charles A. Johnston,
treasurer OF Virginia This sum Will
be for the initial cash payment OF
Sl,062,S6I. The other $4,000 will be
for interest on the amount since jan
uary /, when the first payment wa,
due.
1t will be necessary for the West
Virginia treasurer to draw 100 check
on as many banks for the sums he Is
20 bring here. according to report
from Charleston.
Mr.. Johnson will arrive here ana
make payment on or before next sun
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
Here Are Entrants
in Great Flight

Entrants in tho race against time
TO determine who shull be nrst 10
make the transatlantic air hight,
mud. incidentally, win the $4,000
prize offered by the London Daily
Mnii, arc being watched with In
tercst throughout the world. Tho
Jonr formal entries in the compc-
titt0n for tho prize arc:
FIRST. The Sopwfth Aviation Com
pnh!. with u tNO-hcnter Sopwfth
cnpnbie of making 100 miles an
hour with engines Of $40 horse
power IL. &. Einwkcr liz tho pilot.
nc expects 10 start from ST. Johns,
y. F.' this afternoon. II successful
nc VIII win IN additional $4,000
onered by the Sop,yith concern.
second. The whitehead Aviation
company. with II I,G0O-hOrsc-pOwcr
nimchinc capable Of making lis
miles I'm hour. Captain 4. Payzc
has been nominated ns piIot.
Ihfrd. Captain Sunsicdt, with hIn
own Scnplnnc, which he will pilot.
Fourth. ShOrtt Brothers, with n
Shortt ''Shicr" plane. driven by -
lt0lls-Itoycc engine and capable of
mnkinE nincty-hrc mile. m hour.
Major j. &. J.. wood, X. A. t., is the
pilot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
STRIKERS RETURN TO WORK
Reports From German Industrial Cen
fcrs Indicate Anti-BoIshevfst Move
mcnt Is Spreading.

BERN, April l2-The anti Bolshey-
ist movement on the peasants and mid :
die classes in Bavaria is spreading, ac-
cording TO advices received today. Sew
eral of the garrisons have declared for
the government of Premier Hoffman.
among them those at Ingolstadt, Dill
ingen and Neuburg.
abating, dispatches from German
sources report
At the Krupp works in Essen, two
thirds OF the men are again at work
At Essen six members of the gem
eral strike committee have been ar
rested for permitting the mines to flood
by the cessation Of work at the cmerg-
cnCy pumps.
Every, effort is being made to keep
the strike alive
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
OFFICERS OF BASE HOSPITAL
UNIT NO. As LEAVE FRANCE
observation-disclosures Stuart Mcclure Re-
ceivcs CableEram Announce
Ing Departure.
Northumberland

Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart Mcclure
yesterday received cablegram stat
ing that the officers OF Base Hospital
United States on the Patricia on April
and should be in this country in a
few days. The cablegram also stated
under command of Colonel j. Garnett
Nelson, sail next Wednesday on the
transport Luck enbach.
fcers and its enlisted personnel is
composed of $50. About four-fifths
OF the officers are Richmonders and
the majority of the other members
OF the unit are also from here.
Colonel Mcclure stated last night
that the unit mobilized at Camp Lee
last April and sailed for France on
July !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
KENTUCKY TOBACCO MEN
FORM NEW ASSOCIATION
Effort Will De Made TO Prevent Over
production During Present
Year.
GBy Associated Press. !

LOUISVILLE. KY. April 12.-Thc
Kentucky Loose Leaf Tobacco Ware
house Association was permanently or
Sanized at meeting here today Of
dealers and growers for the avowed
purpose of preventing overproduction
and 10 stabnlize tobacco prices. More
tobacco was raised in Kentucky in 1918
than ever before and an even larger
crop is expected this year.
However, number of tobacco buy
ers quit the market during March.
which, II continued, apparently will
cause loss TO producers OF thousands
Of dollars For this reason the newly
formed board OF directors adopted n
resolution today urging farmers to
lower production this year il possible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
FREE MEDICAL SERVICE
War Risk Bureau Announces New
Rule for Men Hurt Dur
ing Battle.
fBy Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Free med
ical ton is the right of any man
accented for military duty during the
disability. resulting from injury or dis
ease IN line Of duty, said statement
today by the War Risk Bureau. Under
treatment will be provided by the Blu
rcau OF War Risk Insurance to ali men
who are ! 0 per cent disabled and can
trace their disability 10 military or
naval service,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
PLAN FOR BIG FAIR
Teachers and Farmers OF Hanover
County Accept Invitation
to Attend Gathering.

at meeting of the Teacher AS.
sociation and the Farmers Union Of
Hanover County. in Ashland yester.
mously to recommend acceptance OF
the lntercounty Fair Association's in.
yitation to hold Hanover County
Fair, at boswell. the week preceding
the Virginia State Fair.
The fair is expected to be the big
gest and best county fair In Virginia
small community fairs formerly held
IN the county and tho Intercounty
Fair service combined.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
ALLIES OCCUPY GRIEsHEIM
Marshal Foch. After Frequently Send
ing Troops to Restore Order, Acts
Over German Protests.
IBy Asaociated Prcss.l

FRANKFORT. April 12.-Marshal
Foch in answering German pro-
test. has declared that his decision is
final regarding the occupation Of
Griesheim.. nifty. miles OF Darmstadt,
the capital of Hesse- Darmstadt
Greisheim Is in the neutral zone, on
the eastern bank of tho Rhine On
several occasions British and French
forces were reported to have entered
This zone to put down disorder or
threatened disorder. Greisheim is on
posite the French zone of occupation.
There have been no reports that the
town had been occupied by allied
troops.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
DEBS OFF FOR CLEVELAND
Two Hundred OF His Followers Crowd
About Him nv He Boards
Train,

TERRE HAuTEc IND; April "a
cicercd, sobbed and shouted their
anger. Eugene V. Debs babe farewell
to Terre Haute and started to Cleve-
land at 10 o'clock tonight TO surrender
himself to Federal authorities.
Practically every one was in tears
except his wife, who smiled bravely
Her last words to Gene we're: "HaVc
you sure got your grips, dear?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
Operators VIII Strike,
fRv AaGn.f.Tf OIL Dr.,,

BOSTON, April 12.--Men employees
Telegraph Company voted tonight to
join the women operators in n strike
next Tuesday morning. Fifty-one To-
which was called by the New Eng
land Joint Council of Telephone
Workers. A committee was appoint
ed to inform officials OF the telephone
company tomorrow Of this action.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
CURTAILS ITS FORCE
yirglnInn Railway VIII Begin Reduce
tiOn OF Number Of Employees
on Monday.
(By Associated Press.J

ginian Railway will begin reduction
OF Its force of employees next Monday,
according to Instructions received here
of reduction has not been determined.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
DEMAND ALL ARMS
Central Council mt Munich Issues Drns-
tic Order to Civilian POpu-
linton.

COPENHAGEN. April 12.-The pro-
visional revolutionary central council
a. Munich has demanded that all arms
held by the bourgeoisie be surrendered
10 the city military headquarters with
in twenty.four hours. says a dispatch
from Berlin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
GUARD GERMAN BANKS
American Troops I'm Occupied Aren
Take Steps to Protect Financial
Institutions.
TBy Associated Pres

COBLENZ. April 12.-American troops
Friday began guarding German banks
in CoblenZ and TreveS, because of re-
ports that the strike among bank
clerks in unoccupied Germany might
spread to the occupied zone The
clerks in the American area. however,
continue at work
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
VIII Dissolve Army.

ICOBLENH, AprIl l2.-Word has heen
received at Third Army Headquarters
that General Liggett's fret
army will be dissolved on April 20.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-13
Pays to Maintain Armies of Occupation.

by Associated Press.l
BERLIN. April 12-The Imperial
Treasury Is. paying an average OF 100, :
100000 marks monthly to maintain the
armies OF occupation, it was announced
today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16

manage that h~ar-h. and as my stay is
likely to be indefinite, | am writing this
with the hope that it might be able to
touch your heart.
You seem to have built an impenetra-
impossible TO cross You with your
heart of gold you pity bird that has
broken its wing. and a kitten that has
strayed from its home, you pick Up i
flower that has been bruised and tram
pied on by careless feet and tenderly
soothe its petals. You will caress the
touslc-headed youngster that had
broken is toy. and is sobbing its heart
away. and yet you steadfastly refuse me
the least scrap of encouragement. You
take the heart Of me and wiring it You
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16

play with me as if | were a toy in
stead of man of blood and iron and
fire and passion You, little girl, al
most half my size and younger than
by dozen years. can twist me around
your little finger.
Girlie. can't you see how love YOU
Every glance. every word, every breath.
every beat of my heart seems to say Il
love YOU" Why do you play with me as a
spider with a fly! You are plaY.ns With
FIRE, little girl. and it takes every ounce
of my strength and manhood TO keep me
from taking you in my arms ard crush
ing you to my heart / can make you
love me. LITTLE girl: you can not help it
when you realize how very great my
love is for aud YOU can not help
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16

you remember, ny darling the last
time held you IN ny a:ns. heart
pressed to heart Tie iittle >ccret that
you told nc. hos, little ! dFca ned that
should not be with you. ny o"n Adele.
when that promise IS 10 be fulfilled. The
future holds great hopes. but. on. my
beloved one, il could only help you n
your pain. how gladly / would do it.
Darling. arr / worth the sacrifice that
you have nobly made? | can't believe
it But, darling. it IS great JOY and
comfort to think may leave Little one
to hear my name if | should ras, ont OF
this lie. and perhaps little cross some
where n Franc. will mark NY resting
place. But. dear, how thoushtless OF
me to sadden YOU ihus. Ne will live in
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16
Are French Gowns, Cut Low, Inmod
est? Vital Question is Answered
in "His Parision Wife"

Are French dinner gowns. cut low.
mmodest? DO they harmonic with
the views OF elderly persons OF Puri-
tanical tendencies? Should young
brides yield to parental opposition on
problems of dress? These are few
of the questions which are brought TO
the attention OF spectators who are
fortunate enough to see Elsie Ferguson
in her new Aircraft photopIay. His
Partisan Wife" which Will he shown at
the Isis theatre on today.
Fauyette is a girl reporter in Paris
when Martin Wesley the son OF stern
New England parents, meet loves and
weds her after hasty courtship.
When he fctches his bride to the par
entail horne. they treat her with great
incivilty ana when she appears at
dinner in a French gown too decollete
for their Purittricai taste an open
rupture with her husband follows.
FauVette's husband quits her and.
forced to provide for herself. she be-
comes a successful novelist Her hus-
band finally returns to her after lie is
convinced that gowns do not make the
woman nor affect her morals.
Miss Ferguson IS said TO portray this
trying role Wstll exceptional artistry.
Her support is of the highest class. her
leading man being David Powell. an
actor OF ability well known to screen
fans.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16
Another Chepter of Fight for Millions
at the Garden.

William Duncan sets the nerves Of
spectators on edge in the seventh cpl
sode of "a Fight for Millions" Vita
graphs latest adventure serial. which
will be seen in the Garden theatre to-
day when he drives a motor car over
two narrow string pieces, the skeleton
of bridge spanning a chasm 100 feet
above the rVer. The slightest twist
of the wheel would have sent the car
and its driver to certain destruction
but Duncan, as always, is there With
the nerve and the car slowly reaches
the further side as the outlaws race
up behind and send a shower Of bull
lets in vain at their escaping enemy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16

but redprocate. Give me chance,
dear; just say the word and | will
come to rou. The continent isn't wide
enough or the ocean deep enough to
keep me from you. My arms ache with
the longing to take YOU to my hreas;
Let me try to make you happy. dear. |
will love you until the end of time You
are my one thought. awake or asleep
Do not keep me waiting any longer.
Good bye and God bless you Yours
faithfully. BOB.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16
Early Matinee at the Garden.

The early Sunday matinee that
scored such a success last Sunday. will
be permanent feature, except that
the community sing will, starting to-
day, begin at O'Clock instead of 8. so
that the matinee will start at IL, noon,
and continue till 4. making two full
showings of the Gardens big Sunday
program. The regular night show will
start after the Community Sing at
$50 and continue till closing time. On
account of the novel and very attrac-
tive program provided, it is expected
that the Community Sing will be Iarg-
er. if possible. than last Sunday
Garden Theatres New Orchestra
The Gardens orchestra has been re-
organized in accordance with early
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16
By Contributors

the brighter nope OF future when W.
sit around our fireplace with faces smil-
ing from lhe lurid fame. Oh. Adele NJ
only love. pray in al sincerity tia:
such may be our future. L4rling. our
boys are singing that saddest of all
songs, Home. Sweet Home" and We
are somewhere in France. May we real
ize the reuniting in our home, sweet
home. above, if our Father chooses to
call me hither. Darling, goodnight. and
God keep you Your loving husband,
HAL
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16

rose in "Day Dreams"
Magnetic, beautiful and charming as
ever is Madge Kennedy in her newest
Goldwyn Picture, DAY Dreams" writ
ten for her by Cosmo Hamilton. The
star of THE Kingdom of Youth and
"A Perfect Lady," production that have
enthralled picture enthusiasts in every
part Of the country, has given even
more of her wondrous self and her I'M
erring sense of comedy in the picturi-
cation OF the brilliant Cosmo Hamilton
story.
Madge Kennedy's joyous mood is
given full expression in DAY Dreams"
Never has the delightful artistic. With
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16

the strength OF a woman and her
weakness as we'll. a wonderful pic
ture. Also the seventh episode of that
realistic thriller, THE Lightning
Raiders will be shown, featuring
that ace of dare devilism, Pearl White
in the title role. These two pictures
are both OF them full of action and
will interest you from the start to the
finish.
Next week there will be Bert Jack
sons Maids OF Today" in musical
comedy repertoire
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16

whom success has become a habit
been seen in a more loyab1e role than
! as Primrose. 1t held an appeal greater
than any character she had previous
ly been asked to portray and the en-
thusiasm with which she entered work
on the production prompted Goldwyn
to announce that DAY Dreams" is
certain to be the most acclaimed Of all
Madge Kennedy productions.
That it will be none of her world
of admirers will deny. Madge Ken
nedy has store of surprises in DAY
Dreams" that are certain to delight the
most exacting photoplay adherent when
Goldwyn presents this brilliant COM
ady drama at the Isis Theatre tomor-
-ow
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16

Pastime Theater.
At this popular place Of amusement
for the delectation of its Sunday
patrons will be shown another of
those Fox super photo plays entitled
1.-THE She Devil" with that incompar-
able screen star, Theda Bara. This is
story OF how when a vampire really
falls In love. She falls hard and will
go to any length to obtain her desires.
A vivid portrayal of the passions of
vampire. told as Theda Bara can tell
1t and Fox produce it, showing both
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16

of ability. and an experienced orches-
ira leader OF Cleveland, OHIO, taking
the lead part yesterday. a great many
new and popular pieces, not yet heard
in Pensacola, is included in the new
music to be produced at the Garden
The drummer, our well known towns
man, Mr.. Cachett has just added some
new accessories, including q fine in
strument that will make a big addition
and diversity to the music a that pop
ular theatre.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16

to gaze ard read the true love stored IN
them. Beautiful little angel OF love. l
am thinking of the day we met. and
tan feel Your loving arms enctrcied
about my neck, and the touch OF your
sweet lips as bent down TO inspire the
/ hrst kiss OF true love upon them. But
= Alas. ii IS but = fond memory to cherish
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-16

Dear Little Girl OF
Massachusetts To-
night, darling. as |
am sitting by the
campfire, ! can see
your dear sweet
face, and those big
blue baby eyes. in
which ] would love