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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
INSPECTOR HALL
IS NOW ON TRIAL
At MANASSAS
Prohibition Officer
Charged with Homicide
Elect to Be Heard Sep
arately- No Time Lost
in Securing July-Emi-
nent Array of Counsel
on Hand.

Manassas. Va. Sept I'm
spector William C. Hall. one Of
the four inspectors under indict-
ment as the result of the KEELING
OF two btockade-runners near
Woodstock last March, went to
trial here this afternoon. The
other accused men are John H.
Sullivan, Harry r. Sweet and
William v. Dunlavy
Three witnesses were questioned on
behalf of the state Alnheus Bly, and
his wife and her sister, all of whom
live near the scene of the tragedy. BLY,
testified In the preliminary proceed
ings when the accused men were
bound over The women are new
witnesses offered by the state. bly,
tourned at o'clock.
The defendants had elected to be
tried separately and the state chose
to make it's first effort against Inspec-
tor Hail. The action of the prosecu-
ton in the other cases will depend
largely on tha result of the Hall trial.
The state is proceeding along the
same lines which II followed In the
preliminary proceedings. Common
wealth's Attorney Clayton f. Williams,
of Shenandoah. opened the trial with
statement to the jury of what the
prosecution proposed TO prove. State
Senator L. o WendenburE, OF Rich
mond, outlined the defense. The trial
Is presided over by Judge Brent. who
recently assembled the bench In this
district after long service as common
wealth.s attorney nf Alexandria
Selection o. the jury. contrary to ex-
pectations, occupied barely an hour.
Judge Brent ruled that the fact of
having read newspaper accounts OF the
killing OF the two biockade-runners
would no. Of itself disqualify venire-
man from service, The state will re-
sumo its presentation OF testimony
when court convenes tomorrow.
Lawrence d. Hudson, Of Petersburg,
formerly Of Danville. and Raymond
r. Shackelford. Of Danvilie, were tbs
victims of the tragedy At Fisher 4
Hitl. Shenandoah county, March ~
last. They were In an automobile
loaded with whiskey. The officers en-
gagged in patrolling the road arrested
them and in their efforts to resist ar
rest and escape both of the blockade
runners were killed. Each of the in
spettors was later indicted on two
counts and 1t is on the first of these
that Inspector Hall Is on trial.
Prohibition Commissioner j. Sidney
Peters Is here in connection with the
trial of his men. Associated with Mr..
Wen denburg in counsel for the de-
tense are NJ. l. Walton. ST.. and NJ. l..
Walton. Jr.. and JudgeE. u. Newman
OF Woodstock, and Former Delegate
c. J. Meetze. OF Manassas. Besides
Commonweaith's Attorney Williams
the prosecution is using the services
of Thomas II. Lion, commonwealth i
attorney of Prince William county
and former State Senator r. 8, Taven-
ner and Attorney J. NJ. Bauserman, OF
Woodstock. The trial of Hall Is ex-
pected to occupy three or four days,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
SENATOR CANNONS FIGHT SINGLE
HANDED AGAINST THE ANTITRUST
MEASURE PROVES OF SCANT AVAIL
SENATE
BILL RAISING TAX
ON MERCHANTS PASSES

Although discussion OF the anti
trust bill consumed almost all Of the
ceven hours during which the senate
was In session. time was found to pass
several other important but uncon-
tested bills
The house cold stor9-e bill was
passed Just prior to adjournment on
motto nof Senator Gravatt. The bill
subjects cold storages, both public and
private. to regular inspection by state
officers and sets ten months as the
time limit for storing any article of
food
general property tax from three cents
10 ten, was passed unanimously with
10 amendments
Senate bin No. 80. increasing the
merchants license tax and the hotel
tax, was passed by a vote of IS to l..
Senator Rison being the only member
voting in the negative. Amendments
offered by Senators Jordan and Rob-
ertson fixing the tax on merchants
whose purchases do not total $1,000
1T SIS ad lowering the tax on the
second thousand from SIS to SIS were
defeated
AS passed. tho bill fixes the mini
mum license tax at $40. an increase of
100 per cent over the oil tax, and in
areases the tax on the second thousand
dollars worth OF purchases from $40
to SEQ. Additional revenue amount
ing to approximately 100000 will be
raised by this bill
Senators Goodrich. Jordan and Rob
ertson were appointed conferees for
he senate on the joint conference to
consider the senate proposal to re-
serve one seat on the state highway
commission fcr the minority party of
the state, The senate passed this
amendment unanim and the
house rejected it by large vote. The
senate then insisted on it's amendment
and the conference will decide whether
or not there will be one Republican
member of the board.
Uncontested senate bills on their
second reading were advanced to third
reading and engrossment and the bal
ance OF the calendar was left nm
! touched.
ri4s pruba hiiitv Of ad1ourning toda ~
has been freely discussed In both
houses. opinion being divided on the
question Old employees Of the leEis-
iature are pessimistic ON the subject
recalling that never in their memory.
has the general assembly adjourned
except on saturday night.
A resolution inviting Glenn T.. Plumb
to address a joint session of the gem
eral assembly at $50 o'clock last night
was defeated by large vote. Sena-
tors Mapp and STROBE asked that the
invitation be extended and Senators
( tsooirick and Addison spoke strongly
against the resolution. the senator
from Lynchburg characterizins the re-
quest AS very extraordinary" to be
made In the senate of Virginia The
T sub iect OF the address was ID, he 4 he
Plumb nian Of railroad ownership apd
ri s9rs4n ist r4 ii nsS st5s >'f4 ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The wound
ing of Captain Davis b. McNabb. an
American aviator. by Mexican bandits
near Laredo was unofYicialiy reported
to the war and state departments to-
day.
while an attempt was being made
TO confirm the murder of another
American citizen BY bandits was re-
ported to tho stats department. by this
American AsAkMasy u Mex4co CRY.
He was Acam schaesfer. asnAturaiis-
"a American. living near Pincs. zaca :
tecas ~
According to the report he was
murdered on August IS, when he was
attacked by outlaws while carrying
the payroll Of the Cinco Estrellas
Mining company. which ne represent:
ed. After Staying him. the robbers
made off with the money.
The same despatch reported the
capture Of the leader OF the bandit
gang.
The report OF the wounding OF Cap
thin McNabb declared that the ayia-
tor was fred upon by bandits while
he was patrollinr the border on the
American side. The extent OF his in
turies was not disclosed ~
AT the war department. comment
ON the: report was withheld pending
confirmation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
Railway and Power Company Asks
Permission to Charge Six Cents Fare
President Wheeiwright Suggests Speed, lin Action
Declaring the Demand Is imperative Goes to
Street Committee Busy Session of Council

No one was surprised last night
when the city clerk read a petition
from the Virginia Railway and
Power company. asking for I'M
mediate action In reference to ITS
lequest for a straight six-cent car
II, many instances were absurd ana
transfers. This mad been tntimated
some months. ago. when the COM
Lany asked for and secured the
straight five-cenf fare.
The paper was short, but to the
point. 1t rehearsed the fact that
wages had been voluntarily increased
and that demands were being made
for further increase, and that the
cost of material was even greater
now than at the time the last petition
vas granted. President Wheelwright
asks in his petition that council act
speedily, an the demand Is imperative.
The petition was referred to the
street committee. with debate.
resolution introduced by Coun-
Gilman sullivan placing the per
d.ep employees cf the city upon a
monthly salary basis, was referred to
the finance committee. with much
favorable comment Mr.. sullivan
stated that he felt the per diem men.
who were the poorest paid men IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
POSTAL CLERKS WANT
BURLES0M BUSTED

Washington. Sept. 2.---President
Wilson was criticised at the annual
convention of postal employees here
today for allowing Postmaster Cen
eral Burleson to continue in office.
Edward Ryan, president of the Rail-
way Mail Clerks association. was
the critic.
After characterizing the treat
ment of the postal clerks. mail and
re- ilway, throughout the service al
t'brutaFt he declared:
The presidents. attention has been
ca He'd 10 srtarese+*con14riofs. The day
is coming when right will prevail and
when POSTMASTER General Burleson
will be gone and forgotten The day
has gone by when any Burleson will
be gone and forgotten, The day has
& one by WHEN any official can
dictate to any great mass of govern
ment employees. The most outstand-
ing Of all silly conditions that exist
today In that such a man as Post
master General Burleson should re-
main in Office"
The delegates greeted his speech
with handclapping and applause.
Senator Poindexter, W. D. Brown,
editor of the p. F.. d. News, and
John j. Manning OF the American
1edefa1on OF IaDor also aaufFSseu tlo
meeting.
Brown declared in favor of the
restoration of the three cent stamp.
saying that the additional revenue
terieved from II was necessary to
give postal employees an increase in
GALAXY. Senator Poindexter spoke in
favor Of a merit system.
Time after time" he said. Il have
brought this matter before con-
gress, but they have not needed it.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
RETURN OF RAILROADS
TO PRIvATE OWNERSHIP

Washington, Sept. 2.--Return of
the railroads to private ownership and
their operation under "A strict method
of governmental supervision are pro-
vided for In the new railroad bill
drafted by the senate committee on
interstate commerce and introduced
in the senate today by Senator Cum
minis, of Iowa. the committee chair
man.
The bill proposes to divide the rail
road systems of the country into not
less than twenty nor more than thirty
FIVE systems under regional direction,
Prohibition Of strikes and hockouts by
employees Is contained In the bill. as
are also provisions for profit sharing
by employees and their elevation to
positions In the directorates ofj the
railroad companies,
The powers OF the interstate COM
merce commission are to be extended
70 give the commission complete ju-
risdiction over the making OF rates,
and there is created a new board of
FIVE members to be known as the rail-
road transportation hoard with super
vision over development and opera
ton.
1t Is also provided that the roads
shall. go back to their owners on the
last day of the month in which the
bill becomes a law. simultaneously
the government is to take into Its
hands the control OF financing OF the
roads. the fixing of rates and wages
and the virtual operation OF the rail-
ways.
Labor disputes ara to he settled by
"a committee OF wages and working
conditions which Is created by the
bill. This committee is to be com
posed of eight members, four repre-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
nErERS sUFTRAGE QUESTION.

DEFERS SUFFRAGE QUESTION.
The suffrage question has been dis
posed of for the present, as far as
the house Ia concerned. The federal
relations committee Of the lower
branch Of the general assembly yes
tsrlay afternoon by vote OF to 3,
recommended disposal Of the mat
ter at the special session BY passing
q resolution fas oring deferment OF
consideration OF the Anthony amend
ment until 1920. Further action In
the house, SHOULD there be any. VIII
have to originate on the fioor.
The resolution recommended BY
the committee follows:
whereas. the legislature OF Vir-
glnia now In session for the specific
purpose Of considering road legisia-
ton. and
.sWhereas, we kaye declined to con-
slider road legislation: therefore. be
II
Resolved, That we defer action on
the suffrage amendment until the
session OF 1890"
Following passing OF the resolu-
ton, the committee rose. refusing to
hear further argument.
The resolution was< offered by r.
J. Hundlsy. Of pittsylvanta-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
Fate Of Treaty Depends
On Character Of Recep-
tons, Belief.
INTEREST IN TRIP
On Eve of Departure
Both Advocates and
Opponents of Pact Busy
Taking Stock.

Washington, Sept. 2.--Presiden'
Wilson starts his tour of the country
tomorrow evening. 1t Is generally
agreed that the fate OF the peace
treaty largely depends upon the char
acter of the receptions which shaii
be accorded him in the cities In which
he win speak
On the eve OF the presidents de-
parture both the advocates and OPP
ponents OF the treaty have been TAX
Ing stock of the situation. 1t is lar
from satisfactory To either side TINS
Is why 80 much interest Is being taken
in the presidents trip. Polls which
have been taken to date show. II Is
claim ed, that thare are. az senators
In favor of ratifying the treaty as 1t
stands; IA who are In favor OF its
absolute rejection: 81 in favor OF its
ratification with radical reservations
or amendments, and , who will vote
for II Ii they get mild reservations
white this Is admittedly situation
which can be subject to quick change
through radical development OF pub
lie sentiment, IL Ia declared by treaty
opponents that at the present time
the PRECEDENT has not won sufficient
strength in the senate to carryout his
program of passing the treaty as 1t
ftands.
THE IRRECONCTI.ABLFS
The fourteen 'irreconcilabies. as
the administration views the sena
tors who favor the absolute rejection
OF the treaty claim to expect rein
torcements. and the extreme reserva-
.ionigts and the mild reservationists
IN
strength The extreme reservationists
ran count at any time on swelling
their number from 81 to II simply by
knowledge OF the fact that tho "irre
eoncslAhieny--wfo are to beat the
treaty hag and haEga&e-~Wi1i AAaAzt
rendering II as innocucus a. poxsf-
bio ~ voting for either drastic
amendments or reservations.
with anywhere from fivc TO forty
specific amendments and reservations
hroached to date. the opposition to
the treaty has practically conferred
It's activities on seven subjects. These
ARE Shantung. representation on the
council of the league. of nations. the
withdrawal clause. article TX. the
Monroe doctrine. immigration and do
nestle questions. and the elimination
OF the United States from representa-
ton on any OF the commissions which
arc the outgrowth Of the peace con-
ference.
These matn subjects apply alike to
both the extreme and mild reserva-
sionists The former group wants 10
.segtstar >, specific objection 10. them
and Ii possible have the provision
dealing with them cast out of the
treaty. whereas the mild reservation
lists will he content II objection to
them is regiss cred In interpretative
reservations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
AMENDMENT EMBARRASSING TO
ADMINISTRATION SUPPORTERS
BY James r. Nourre.

washington. Sept c--The amend
n1ent to the peace treaty adopted by
The foreign relations committee which
demands for the United States the
same number of.votes in a league Of
nations as haze been awarded to the
British empire is proving serious
embarrassment to administration sup
porters OF the treaty.
Several of the leaders on the ad-
mintstration side confessed today that
the adoption of the amendment has
created a situation which they do not
know exactly how to meet
President Wilson summoned Sena-
tor Swanson to the white house for a
final interview before departing on
his trans-continentai trip. and inn
pressed upon him the necessity Of hav-
Ing the amendment beaten. II Is be-
lteved that all the weight OF the ad :
rninistration influence will be thrown
against the amendment.
But the silence of the president on
this particular amendment has left
his supporters In the position of not
Knowing what to say 4 against the
amendment although they would like
10 oblige him IL they knew the grounds
upon which they could oppose ii. At
The present time, the amendment
ul3n0H IN u Ell oHE pCsttlQH In the SEN
zte and even those who are disposed
40 follow the president blindly are
Mavering and uncertain as to how
they will vote when the question il
suuarely before them,
One OF the Democratic leaders re-
marked today:
I'VE look upon this amendment as
lhe hardest WI, will have to beat tits
roinr to be pretty hard for any man
h the senate to get up and say he
aoesn't believe the United States
should have as many votes as Great
britain. II we only knew what the
president intends to say about 1t. the
question would be easier"
Other senator's on the Democratic
side expressed the wish and belief that
the president, either before he goes
away or while on his speaking tour,
wifi have something to say about the
amendment and will give his support
ers In the senate. something to stand
sSsaSn IL thAy, are called upon to oppose
the amendment.
81 when = senator Swanson left the
white house he said that the presi-
dent gave him no specific reasons why
NJ opposed the amendment. It IL pos
utble that senator Hitchcock may say
rnr0athing about II in the speech which
he p to deiiver tomorrow in the senate
SvoacluR the presidents opposition to
y
a T9sg N III 5000 AnrsnA - paSA aswvn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
ACTORS AND MANAGERS
STILL FAR APART

New York, Sept. 1--WE are going
TO win because our cause Is right"
said Lillian Russell, at the mectingos
the Actar's Equity association in the
Lexington theatre this aftednoon. I'VE
have learned from the managers who
organized into "a union to steal candy
from children--the children OF the
stage--and we will win.
Plans are underway for the reopen
ing OF four OF the closed theatres by
the Producing Managers association.
with union ,horuses. The shows
that are to be reopened are the Zeig-
field "Foilies. Scandals OF 1919"
AFast is West" and The. Royal vaGa-
bond.
Extension of the strike to Cincin-
natl was limited today by Equity
members.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
Does Not Mean, Though,
That w ork ers Will
Strike Immediately.
SITUATION IN HAND
Officials Say Can Keep
Men On Job While
President Is Working
Out His Plans.

Washington, Sept. 2.--Returns OF
the vate taken by the various locals
of the 500 900 railway shopmen show
that they have rejected the presidents
compromise TO give them a four-cent
raise in wages. This announcement
was made unofficially at the Washing
ton headquarters of the railway shop
meas officials today.
AT the same time II was stated that
the rejection of the presidents propo-
sition does not mean that the shop
men will strike at once. 1t was stated
that the fact that the shopmen are
remaining on the job indicates that
they approve OF the letter sent to
them by their leaders. urging that a
truce of ninety days be carried out
to give the president a chance to
show what can be done In reducing
the cost of living.
Official announcement of the out
come of the referendum vote is ex-
pected to be made within few days,
The shopmen's officials said today
that sufficient returns have now been
received to show that the proposition
had been rejected.
Zone could hardly expect the shop
men to vote to accept a four cent
raise when they had demanded seven
teen cents" said one Of the leaders
today 1t was also stated that there
Is no danger of the shopmen carrying
out the original vote TO strike at this
time. In TIVE or three places the shep-
men have gone out. according to re-
ports received here. They are ex-
pected to return to work at once, ac-
cording to the leaders who are in
charge here.
The officials OF the railway shop
men declare that they have the stu
alton well in hand and that they will
he able to keep the shopmen on the
job while the president IS working out
his plans. They are prepared to deal
with shipments locals which refuse
10 carry out the orders Of their ON
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
Government Gives
Up Boiler Plant
Efforts Making to Place the
Property With Private In
terests - Senator Swanson
Aids.

Following a conference with ]. L.
Ackerson, acting head of the Emef-
gency Fleet corporation. a delegation
from the chamber Of commerce last
night announced that the government
had determined not to conduct the
boiler plant in South Richmond. but
that efforts would be made TO dispose
OF the property to some private con-
Germ which may be able to utilize the
plant.
The dele CATION from the chamber
OF commerce was assisted In every
way possible by Senator Claude A
Swanson. who appeared with them
before the emergency board In wash
ington. The government will COM
pIete the work now In progress on
the plant, so that II Will be IN hne
condition for any concern that may
take II over.
I. was announced that the chamber.
Senator Swanson and the corporation
would exert themselves In landing
some concern. No effort will be over.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03

government. should derive some Of
the benefits which accrue to the
salaried men.
LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES
Coming from the finance commit
tee and explained by Councilman
Seaton, a resolution appropriations
$500 for expenses of a COMMITTEES OF
six--the mayor. two aldermen and
three COMMITMENTS attend the an
ruul meeting of the league OF NUM-
cipalities in Danville. was adopted.
MIR. Seaton, reinforced by remarks
fy Councilman Mills. declared that
the league is one OF the most useful
institutions for towns and cities In
the state. as 1t tends TO aid In secur-
Ing good laws through the legisla-
ture, particularly in the matter OF
assessments.
Councilman Mills pointed out that
the assessments on country property
in many instances were absurd and
trat the cities mad always 70 bear
the brunt Of taxation for the beneiit OF
the whole state.
A petition from the school board
asking that the old Nicholson
school building In Fulton be turned
. xrSx~rxs-..>xat - ~. suu..... AZ 4f 5 III
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
STRIKE BONANZA
EAST OF WINNIPEG

Winnipeg, Man, Sent 2~-Robert
vsachman, Chicago salesman. re-
turned today from prospecting trip
in the Contact Bay region with news
that viii divert large section OF the
rush OF gold seekers headed for Coop
err lake. north of The Pas. where sem
sational gold strike was reported a few
days ago
Waterman announced a discovery OF
outbreak containing from 5000, COO
to S3nn, 600 worth of gold to the ton
and surrounded by ore that will pro-
duce 500 worth Of gold to the ton
The strike is in district known to
be rich In precious metals, 1t Ia
on the shores Of Contact, seventy miles
from Kenora, Ont, and about 200 miles
east of Winnipeg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
CUDAHY PACKING COMPANY
Is CONVICTED OF STORING

Milwaukee. wis, Sept 3.-Con-
victed Of keeping in cold storage for
from thirteen to twenty-four
months $4,000 pounds Of meat. the
Cudahy Packing company. OF
which Michael Cudahy IL president,
was fined $4,000 today In the fed
erai court here.
The court was not impressed
with the testimony presented by five
officers Of the company. who de-
clared the meat was kept in cold
storage because there wan no mar
ket for IT, and that = heavy loss
would have resulted to the COM
pany had the meat been placed on
sale. Michael Cudahy did not ap-
pear in court personally.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-03
Richmond Car Men
Accept AGENT Raise
Go to Work on Nine Hour Day
Plan Pending Settlement Of
Wage Question

About $50 men employed In the
car shops OF the Southern rail-
way In Richmond yesterday voted
to go to work on nine-hour
day plan, accepting the govern
ment's four-cent increase offer.
under protest. pending the settle-
ment Of the wage question. The
men have been working under an
eight hour plan. but wore pre-
vailed upon by the officials to ac-
cept the nine-hour day tempo
rarily, in order that accumulated
work might be. disposed OF.
1t was reported last night that
this arrangement had been en-
tered into BY all the car men
along the Southern road