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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
THE RICHMOND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sEPTEMBER H.

New York and were refused an audi
|~nce. Subsequent, hey wer- ;,dvi sei
through letter signed BY Judge
Gary. that he would not deal with
Union laoor reprc3 N Atives which l.
slh absolute denial - l.is employees CT
the right Of collective bargaining.
The executive council of the
american federation OF labor brought
he situa' on to tie chief cx.su,tve
OF this nation, Pre- s'dcnt Wilson for
the purpose OF ~'r rig his cc-opcra-
ton In arranging e Inference Up to
the present time t],. comrni :, has
rot been advise. that the efforts II
the president have Lien a, more
successful than the efforts Of President
Gompers and the committee rcpre-
senting the employees
While we were engaged in these
Efforts the most un-American, out :
rageous and unlawful tactics were
G. iployec TO de::cTy our un.oas In
western Pennsylvania we were ienic
'ne rights OF ,'es ech and free AS
stmbiy- Owners of meeting places
were prevented from permitting. our
gathering in their halls Mass and
street meetings were broken UP under
the protext that we did not have per-
nits for the same in spite of the fact
that 1t was impossible to secure such
permits from the steel mill town Of
hciais who are owned body and soul
by the steel inter ests.
Our organizers have been tailed
ard fined for attempting to address
our members. Our meetings have
been picketed by hundreds OF gun
men thugs and company officials in
an effort to browbeat and intimidate
the workers from meeting together to
discuss their grievances Thousands
OF our members have been DISCHARGED
Tor no other reason than having be-
come members OF our union.
"All of this with the coldblooded
and brutal murder of seven OF our
organizers by steel mill guards and
pf ofessional gunner during the past
lew days have made it impossible to
restrain the employees any longer. In
view of the stubborn and uncom-
promising attitude of the steel trust
cfncials, there Is no alternative left to
The committee except to comply with
the demands OF the steel workers for
relief and to declare a strike to be-
come effective Monday, Septem Der
%"
The statement was signed by John
fitzpatrick. NJ. F. Tighe. William
Harmon. John J. Purcell and William
Z. Foster.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11

Total g..... .49,454 600 5o.910.0a0
These gross figures of tonnage prove
somewhat deceptive on examination
because they ignore the efficiency Of
the ships now afioat. A large amount
Of tonnage Is now in existence which
under ordinary conditions would have
been broken up and replaced by more
modern and more economical vessels.
These remarks apply to the United
Kingdom to much greater extent
than to other countries.
During the three pre-war years,
close on 5000. 600 tons OF steamers were
sold to foreign owners. and replaced
by better vessels. while during the
three years 1868. probably less than
100000 tons of steamers were sold in
this way.
that large proportion of the tonnage
built during the war Is not equal in
general efficiency to the tonnage built
prior to the war.
Full advantage is not yet being OBJ
tained from the replacement of tonnage
lost in the war which has already
taken place, owing in some measure
to the large number of ships which are
still employed by the allies, and par
ticularly by this country and the
United States, on military service For
the rest, the usefulness OF the ships
which are free for commercial pur-
poses is being severely restricted In
consequence of the dislocation OF the
ports and railways through labor trou-
bles here and abroad
j. At time when IL Is necessary the
interests of humanity that vessels
should be turned around in the short
est possible way, they are being held
up for weeks on end. with a conse
auent loss of carrying capacity which
Ia reflected in the limitation of sup
plies and in the high prices of the
necessaries OF life.
WORLDS INCREASE.
The worlds tonnage has increased.
but the balance Of carrying power has
been changed under the influence OF
war This country no longer occu-
pies the pre-eminent position which
1t could claim Ave years ago. The
readtustments In steam tonnage which
has occurred in this country and abroat
are reflected in the following table
June 1919
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
CONDEMN PROPERTY
To EXTEND AVENUE

Extension of Monument avenue ia
a distance two and one-half miles be-
yond the Roseneath road seems to be
n matter OF only n few months, ~
condemnation proceedings were In
stituted yesterday by City Attorney
Pollard in the Henrieo circuit court
Five separate pieces OF land are In
vclved and Application for the ap-
l.ointment OF board of commte-
sioners to name the compensation will
he made to Judge b. Carter Scott On
October 10. Opening Of the avenue u
expected to be complete by naxt
January, when the concrete bridge
over the belt line tracks will have
been completed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
Great Britain Grows Alarmed
Over Increasing Power US. Ships
Americas Merchant Seapower Increases 1872. l
Per Cent, While England's Tonnage Decrease.
1875 Per Cent.

war to an end. leaving Germany
victorious.
The change in the relative strength
of the British and American mercan-
tile marines lis reflected in the APP
pended figures. showing the proper
ton of the sea going steel tonnage OF
the world under the British and
American flags:
1914 ais per cent 4s per cent
1919 34.i per cent 2o4 per cen.
1t is admitted in Lioyd's register
that an exhaustive analysis OF the ms
tertal, sizes and types of vessels
would be necessary to reach an ap-
proximate estimate or the relative
standing OF the United Kingdom and
the United States in International
Trade.
First as regards material, there is
no doubt that for several reasons
wood tonnage can be largely ex-
Guided from consideration. The
American sea-going tonnage would
then be reduced to S,a26.0oo as
against 1921. 900 tons for the United
Kingdom
AS regards the size OF vessels. 1t is
generally accepted fact that for
ocean voyages large vessels are more
efficient and economical than smaller
vessels Vessels OF less than 1000
tons are usually employed In the
home trade or for short sea voyages
in the foreign trade
GEOGRAPHICAL. POSITION.
For this purpose the geographical
position of the United Kingdom is
more favorable than the position of
the United States, as a larger mum Der
of smaller vessels can be employed
in the foreign trade of the United
Kingdom than is possible in that of
the United States
In connection with this. the foreign
figures are not without interest
The number of sea-going vessels is
OF 1000 tons gross and upwards
owned in the United Kingdom and the
United States:
United Kingdom 1000 and under
5000. 1912; 1000 and under 5000,
1885; 5000 tons and above, goa.
United States, 1000 and under
1000. l,272: 1000 and under 5000,
Sill; 5000 tons and above. 30.
1t is apparent that England's prim-
airy interest as trading community is
menaced, but 1t is fell to recall that.
If the United States has risen above
the horizon. Germany has disappeared
below IT. and the latter country was
our most serious competitor In the
years before the war
Similarly, If Japan has developed
additional strength. Austro- Hungary
has been weakened. But when due
weight has been given to these con-
slderations 1t must be admitted that
the outlook OF British shipping Is
more overcast than 1t has been for
many years.
There are ample indications that
the United States and Japan win
continue to forge ahead. while pro-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
HIGH VALUE OF THE
GEN. PERSHING KISS

New York, Sept 1o.-"fd sooner
have that one good kiss from General
Pershing than the Croix De Querre,
averrcd Kitty Dalton. the pretty
knights OF Columbus flower girl who
received the osculatory salute from
the general after she had presented
him with a boquet in front OF st.
Patr!ck's cathedral during the pa
rade today.
either" she added. "He gave me a
real kiss. right on the lips. OF course
I have ..ccn kissed many times before
now. but General Pershing was more
exper at It than any OF the others.
The man I marry will have to show
me that he can kiss AZ nively as Gen.
eral Pershing.'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
FAMILY QUARREL
LEADS TO MURDER

Newborn, n. c.. Sept. 1o.--Reports OF
one of the most cold -blooded. murders
In the history Of this section were re-
ceived here tonight. Sampson Collins
colored. OF Oriental Pamlico county
died as a. result Of injuries inflicted
upon him with an axe in the nands
of his wife. The affair occurred last
night and resulted from a friendly 40
nestle difference between the Two;
The compile had quarreled until late
in the night and Collins had retired.
His wife went to the woodshed. secured
the axe and struck her husband IN the
groin, severing an artery. he aieo
shortly. The woman is being held IN
Jail
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
BOYS DECLINE TO ADMIT
THEFT OF AUTOMOBILE

On suspicion of having stolen nnF :
chine, p. w. white, twenty-five years
old. and Willie sloan twenty-year-oid
negro boy, were arrested last night ana
lodged in First police station.
The boys claim that the owner OF the
car knows where 1t Is and they were
en- route from New York 20 south
Carolina under orders from home. They
claim that the owner lis now on his way
home on a train and they were asked
to take the car to the Palmetto state
The case will be brought to the at
tention of Justice Crutchfield TINS
morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
THREE ARE KILLED
IN BOSTON RIOTS

Boston, September 1o.-T
men were killed and thirteen In all IN
Guiding three women, were shot IN
the riots here tonight, according To
reports.
1t is reported that the firing upon
the South Boston rioters by the troops
was without orders. They discharged
their weapons into the crowd AFTER d
shower OF bricks and other mIssiies
had been hurled at them by a mop Oh
800 persons, some OF whom were On
the housetops-
The soldiers formed single line
from sidewalk to sidewalk and raea
to clear the street. The shooting ioi-
lowed
At late hour the turmoil was pro-
ceedinG.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
CHINA SIGNS THE
AUSTRIAN TREATY

st German. Sept 10.--Dr. Wang.
head of the Chinese peace delegation.
gave this statement to Universal
Service after the Austrian treaty sign
ing ceremony today:
We sign today's treaty with much
happiness. We hope soon to sign
the treaty with Germany also. If
the United States senate win pass the
Shantung reservation so our parita-
ment may ratify the document with
the same reservation. we will be able
to sign it,
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situation and then tried to place the
blame on him for not calling out the
state troops last night.
Citizens associations in all parts of
the city are in constant session. In
disnation is expressed on every hand
that the city should be left exposed
to gangsters and crooks as IT was
last night
sympathetic strike of. carmen, tel
ephone workers and electrical workers
is threatened. The Central Labor union
has called meeting for tomorrow
night. Action will be taken at that
TINA
mercy of the lawiess element today.
1t Is estimated that IFS crap games
were in progress on Boston common
and principal streets nearby for the
greater part of the afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
Difference Retween

auction OF new ships in this coun-
try continues to decline.
II the output of this country con-
dnues to be restricted. and the ship
owners and shipbuilders are to Be
Handicapped by high wages and short
hours and restricted output, all pre-
conceived opinions of the futures
possibilities of the American mercan-
tile marine In International trade will
have to be revised. This revision
must. perhaps too late to be OF avail,
convince workers OF all classes Of the
disastrous policy which Ia being pur-
sued at q momene when every onuce OF
energy should be devoted to the re-
establishment OF our mercantile
marine. since ships govern. in large
measure, prices and employment In
this country and tho extent OF our
foreign trade.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
FORMER PRINCESS
GOES OUT SHOPPING

wieringen. Holland, Sept 1o.-Ihe
former crown princess Cecilie started
the fishing folk irhabiting this WI
lage by walking the streets wearing
a beautiful gown and an elegant hat,
and taking two of her children to call
on a shopkeeper named NJ 6ortefs
friend of her husbands. who FED the
children ice cream. The ex-crown
prince gave the children a JOY ride
taking one by one for spin on mis-
motorcycle. His wife will remain
here about a week,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
Death of Mrs. Dennis

London, Sept 1o-Mrs. John w
Dennis. wife OF a member of par'ia-
n.ent and well known in New YORK
society a. the former Mrs Robert
Wood johnson. died here yesterday
AS the result of a fall on the pavement
in Brook street three weeks ago when
she broke her thigh. The funeral
will take place from the Dennis
county home in Lincolnshire
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
Forney ia wrecked.

Cork, Sept lo.-As result of the
S. refully planned attack by mob OF
23o British soldiers who located shops
and wrecked the streets. the town
OF Forn,oy today presents a spectacle
resembling a city in France after
Commandment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
June 1919
Tons Gross.

Four countries have improved
their maritime standing since the
opening Of the war. but in one case
that of France. the upward move
ment has been very slight Tho
British mercantile Is weaker by $780,
900 tons; Greece, Norway, Italy, Spain
and Denmark have also suffered.
We are specify interested in
British shipping. particularly. in
view Of the keen competition
with the United States, which Is
already forecasted by the varied
measure that are being taken on
the other side Of the Atlantic to
obtain the fullest possible adj
vantage from the shtpbuildfng
movement initiated with fne
energy and organizing ability at a
time when 1t was feared In some
quarters that the failure Of sea-
carrying power might bring the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11

Only slight damage was done to the
machines. when an auto truck. driven
by p. A. Holt, of SIS East Marshall
street. collided with a car owned and
driven by L. J. Peyronet. Fl stuth
Elm street. shortly after about $3.50
o'clock at st. James and Duval streets
John Nash, who was riding in one oil
the cars, was thrown out. hut escaped
unhurt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11

Hokus-On what grounds were
trey divorced?
Pokus-Incompatibi of tenn
permanent. | believe.
Hokus-Couldn't they agreeF
Pokus--No; every time she ufeo
to make him mad he just laughed
Town Topics:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
by ARCHIBALD HTRD,
fMost Famous Writer on Naval and
shipping Subjects in Great Brittany

After five years of warwe, at least.
possess a full ard authentic record OF
the merchant fleets of the world. Hith-
erto the particulars available have been
scanty. owing to the precautions neces-
sariiy adopted by the censorship.
One of the most interesting revela-
tions Is to tho effect that the worlds
tonnage is now larger than 1t was on
the eve of the war, as the following
statement reveals
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-09-11
WELCOMES
CARDINAL MERCER

Baltimore. Sept 1o.--As he stepped
from his train today. Cardinal Mercier
smiled benediction on Baltimore. And
-Iaalsinn ore, represented by thousands
OF his admirers. responded with a
titanic welcome.
Pax tecum" he said softly, as he
embraced Cardinal Gibbons and be-
slowed the Ecclesiastical salute---a
kiss on either cheek. His message of
peace with thee" was answered by
Cardinal Gibbons, and in the Latin
tongue, And with thy spirit"
Baltimore never has witnessed a
more dramatic scene than that at
Mount Royal station when the Mer
cier train pulled III
RelIe-You know she's got a new
hat.
Beuiah--Is 1t becoming?
We'll, it t,Ist matches her face"
'"Oh, ts il as plasn as that BY ou-
kers Statesman.
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NEW YORK OPENS
CONTINUED from Page One

the end of the line did not pass the
reviewing stand until about 2:So p.
NJ.
General Pershing made his FIRST hit
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CITY OF BOSTON

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-07
ST. MARYS

Mrs. Samuel Campbell and Mrs. Rose
Curtis entertained their Sunday school
classes OF the primary department OF the
FIRST Baptist church Tuesday afternoon
and evening with picnic supper at
williams park.
r s. GicSe Of Pittsburgh. was in town
Tuesday looking after business matters.
Miss Estella Snyder was shopping at
Marietta Monday.
SMr. and Mrs. l.. S. Hall. Mrs. Sarah
Hall and Miss I.c;itia Pcmbcrton. OF New
ASartinsvillc, were calling on friends here
Sunday.
Miss Martha Stanley left Tuesday
morning to visit relatives and friends
at Fairmont.
Wilbur Roe. OF Raven Rock. was a
business caller here Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brady Knight are the
proud parents OF baby boy born Mon
day. August 4.
Mrs. Ida Reynolds. Of Belmont, was
shopping in town Tuesday.
Alex Knight was business visitor at
Marietta Tuesday.
Mr.. end Mrs. Charles Morgan and
daughter. Bessie. returned Sunday from
shawnee after visiting friends there a
few days.
Miss Daisy Simmons left Monday for
an extended visit with relatives in Cali
fornia-
Mrs. C. F. Carroll. .of Fairmont. who
has been visiting I. S. Hall and family
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Rev. J. Il. Smith. pastor of the chris
tian church. is spending his vacation at
South Heights. Ia.
David, the little son Of Or. and MIS-
~. Il. Ealy las been kuit" III tor lew
DAYS. but il somewhat Improved.
Miss Dorothy Bauer of Seventh street.
entertained Tuesday evening In honor OF
her cousin, Miss Margaret Davis, OF cam
eron.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Grady. former resi-
dents Of this city. hut now OF Bucf-
haunon. are visiting their daughter. MrS'
Glen Hammer. If jefferson avenue.
Miss Maud Rigs and Miss Ella Eran'
ner have gone to Atlantic City to sT'na
their vacation.
Mrs. Sedic Gamer. Of Akron. ONO Is
the house guest of Mrs. Isaac Rodgers
of Second street.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. ]. Trmhath or N"na
Colan. IA. will arrive here tomorrow TO
be the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Shipnlan. of Third street.
The w. &. r. l. Will meet t"ls even
ing with Mrs. A. Mcdaniel al her nome
on Grant avenue.
Russcl Brady leaves Thursday Tor
Ruckhannon. whcr" he will sporc scHcra!
day, visiting friends and relatives.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-07
CROSSED IN LOVE, SOUTH SIDE : !; ]:
YOUNG MAN SHOOTS HIMSELF
WARRINGTON

An automobile driven by f. o. Murray
in which were his son. Junior, and Glenn
Starkcy went over a steep bank ols-
lance Of forty feet into the creek at the
city limits. west OF Brooks!de. Mt.
Slarkcy was seriously injured Internal
". though TO what extent is not YET
known. Mr.. Murray and son ESCAPED
with slight injuries. This makes four
wrecks al this point in recent months.
George Roach. n former Warrington
hoy. now living At Newton. Kansas. has
ar. ed here for visit with friends.
The Rhoda Royal circus exhibited
here Monday. Due 10 the bad weather
Tho crowd was not up To the standard.
Mrs. f. q. Murray was called 70
Evanswood ny the death Of her orother'
She returned last Sunday and is now
suffering from dn attack oil appcndi-
citis.
Harry Spears and ]. G. Hickman have
leased the Arlington hotel from John
Mod the owner. and who VIII conduct
tha we'll known hostcrly.
Born, Monday. to Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Berry Of Clayton avenue. daughter.
Mrs. John Bcldow left last night Tor
q visit with her mother in Huntlngtcn'
G. G. RasnCtt and son Donald. +. h.
Furbcc and son. Robert. are camping
this week on tho Cheat river.
Harry W. Jones of Moundsr!llc. Just
returned from overseas, is here Tor a
visit with his brother, Donlcy ;. Jor es
in WdSt Main street.
w f.. Mari CAME in this morning
from oklahoma. for visit with rela-
tiNeS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-07
TRICK IN MAGIC HAS
REPORTER MYSTIFIED

Practical jokes were in vogue ono day
this week ri tho city building. They
were perpctratcd so fast that nobody
knew just who would be the next VIC
Tim.
1t is told Of w"ll-knOwn reporter
who covers" the building for an after
noon paper that nc had stored away the
princcly sum Of $40 and invested ii in q
new suit OF clothes. which he intended
t. wear to a party that evening.
He left the suit. all boxed up nicely.
in an office at the city building for
few hours. Completing his days work.
he left tho building. taking his suit box
with him. At n Sixteenth street stogie
shop he could not resist IN" temptation
Of showing his friends tho new toys.
Imagine his despair when he opened
the box, to find that an old. woTn-out
raincont had been substituted for tho
nice. now clothes. OF course, the crowd
law hnw"d. and tho reporter is wearing
his old suit and a blond-in-thc-eye look.
He SAYS the fight at tho park tonight
won't be ono, two. three with the bout
that is coming off If somebody docsn't
come clean with his new toys. What
he can't figure out yet is who played
the joke on him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-07
WASH !: THE KIDNEYS
INFLUENZA. =
THEN LOOK AFTER KDlEfSi
AFTER COLDS,

TT takes skill and strength to.workl all dsy in shop
or factory, Many or woman il fighting Jase
AZ hard at home behind tho lnes did the boys ct
the front But when a (or woman, has to neSs
have close shave if his kidneys right Influenza
and Grippe often Inflammation of the
either at time of attack afteward 1t due to
With backache or headache when your kidneys get
sluggish and clog you must relieve them, ~ well e
bt;nno At the drug .tore an anti-uric-acd tablet,
6rst discovered by DR.. Pierce, and called "Anulic.
This will flush the bladder and kidneys, and n =
lemonade Take occasional doses of castor oil two
times week. of natural laxative, made up OF Nay
apple leaves Of aloe and jaap rolled into tiny
nils to be had at all drug stores Dr. Piefces Pleasant
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left Tuesday for ParkerSburg TO spend
few DAYS before returning home.
Geroid Fitzgcrold. of Pittsburgh. was
q business caller here Tuesday.
J. C. Mclaughlin was business VS.
itor at Marietta Tuesday.
Harry Williamson, Of Clarksburg. was
the guest of his parents. Mr.. and MIS-
J. NJ. Williamson. Sunday.
Mrs. \. II. Noyman and son. Richard.
loft Tuesday for few days visit with
relatives at Sistcrsville.
Mrs John Smittlc and daughter. Ruth.
Of Sardis, Ohio. arc the guests or MT.
and Mrs. a. c. Le Baron this week
Miss Leila McGrcEor. of Highland.
was the guest Of her cousin, Miss Ethel
Gorrell Saturday.
AC,L lie Barron. Walter Smittle. Har-
vey Potts left Tuesday for fishing trip
up Hughis river.
Rev. w. A. Chase was business VS.
itor at Marietta Tuesday.
Miss Helen Berry. of Morgantown, Is
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. 4. van
Valley this week.
Harvey Potts. Of New Martnsville'
spcnt Tuesday here with friends.
Clarence Underwood. Of Morgantown'
is spending A few days here with friends
Mr., and Mrs. Dclmo Webb are the
proud parents Of n baby girl, born Mon
day. August 4. j.
Joh, Bloomstcin. Of Akron. Ohio. Is
visiting with friends here this week.
Si,as Bolcy left Sunday for Akron
Ohio where he will be employed.
William Taylor was caller down the
river Tuesday.