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Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-04

Reflection of his experiences as mayor of the city of Bisbee, was seen in the manner in which l. C. E. Adams, new chairman of the board of super visors. presided at the initial meeting Those who attended. declare he handled his post easily, and with full efficiency.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-04
Elx kAIsER,s STATUS

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 3.-The British and Dutch governments have arrived at an agreement regarding the status of the former German emperor, ac- cording to a dispatch to the Telegraaf from The Hague.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-04
OCEAN FREIeHTs REDUCED
Rv Review Leased Wire)

(By Review Leased Wire)
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Reduction of from p to 30 per cent in existing freight rates from Atlantic ports to ports in South America, Asia, Japan, Australia, and Africa were announces tonight by J. H. Rossetter, director of operations of the shipping board, ef, fective for January and February load ings.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-04

Secretary Navy Admiral Henry
 which arrived recently Admiral Henry T. Mayo commander of the U battle squadron which nothing officers and the fleet The ships which Mayo led home eOperated bottled patrong the After the naval review which
  Mayo aboard ayowe yachSand the nation the himself and his fleet in the
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-04
Telephone Rates Go Up in Nebraska
cBx Review Leassd wire2

LINCOLN, NeD., Jan. 8 = The Wyoming and Nebraska Telephone company was granted permission by the Nebraska railway commission to- day to increase for a period of six months from January all of its toll and exchange rates. The commission found that owing to war cOnditins the expenses of operation have largely in- creased.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-01-04
MEMRER AssOCIATEp PRESS

Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at Bisbee, Arizona, Under Act of
 March 8, 1879.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
PRESIDENT MAY BE HERE
FOR ADDRESS ON JULY 81
Tells Senator Swanson He VIII Como
Jf Engagements DO Not
Prohibit.
TO BE HISTORIC CELEBRATION
Event Will Mark Three Hundrcdth
Anniversary OF Meeting at James
town of First Law-Making Body
in America.
TO BE HISTORIC CELEBRATION

President wilson assured Senator
claude a. Swanson yesterday that ne
would be present in Richmond on July
80 Tor the tercentennial celebration Of
the meeting at jamestown Of the first
lowmaking body In America. il he is
not on his Western speaking tour at
that time and his presence is not re-
quired in Washington in connection
with the peace treaty debate.
The invitation was extended on be-
hat OF the committee named by the
General Assembly OF Virginia TO ar
range for the celebration. This com
mtttec is composed &c Governor Davis.
Senator julien Gum. Delegate Norvell
l.. Henley and Capatin W. w Baker.
senator swanson will receive a more
lehnite answer within week or ten
days.
Elaborate preparations are being
made by the committee for the ce!ebra
ton which is regarded as having n
rare historical! Significance. Special in
Nitations vii! be sent 10 men prominant
In the life of the State. and the event
Is expected to draw 10 Richmond a
distinguished asscmblage
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
PLACE YOUNG CRENsHAW
IN HOSPITAL At MARION
Long Pending Cases Against Rich
mond Youth Nollc Prosecuted
in Court.
ADVISED By STATES ATTORNEY
Order of Judge at Charlottesville
Puts Young Man Charged With
Arson Under Treatment for
Criminally Insane.
ADVISED By STATES ATTORNEY
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. ]

Especial TO The Times Dispatch1
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. July 1G.-
An order was entered this afternoon in
the circuit court by which the long
pending cases against S. Dabney Cren-
shaw, fourth. Of Richmond. accused of
burning the old chemical laboratory
at the University of Virginia in jan
uary. 1917. were nelle prosecuted and
the young man was sent to the insti-
tuition at Marion, for the care and
treatment of the criminal insane.
The order was entered by Judge John
w. Fishburne at the instance of Judge
r. T. w. Duke. attorney for the COM
monwealth, the entry being made that
lin the opinion Of the attorney" the
mental condition OF the accused young
man was such as 10 make it proper
that he be committed for observation
and treatment as provided by law"
Judge Duke stated that there had
been three trials of the case with
jury disagreeinG IN each trial and he
did not believe there was any prospect
OF ever having anything but mis-
trial.
He added that he had conferred with
the Attorney General and with some
of the university authorities and did
not believe he was justified in putting
the commonwealth 10 the large expense
for another trial. The former chemis-
try student and fraternity man was
committed to the care of his father
for transportation to Marion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
REPEAL OF SODA LEVY
DECIDED By MEMBERS
OF HOUSE CGlN1NYTTEE
Expect Td,r of Ten Per Cent
on Soft Drinks, Etc. BE
Lifted Soon

WASHINGTON. July l6.-Repeal of
the soda water tax was decided upon
today by Republican leaders OF the
House. The decision which was made
by the Republican steering committee,
Will be referred to the Ways and
Means Committee. which will draft A
repeal measure. Some leaders predict
ed that the tax which levied an i'm
post Of 10 per cent on soft drinks and
ice cream would be repealed within a
month.
Investigation OF the Post-Ofice De-
partment was understood also to have
been discussed by the steering com
mitee without a final decision Mem
hers. however. indicated that an inquiry
was planned by the standing House
committee on the departments expen-
ditures: headed by Representative lihl-
man. of Maryland.
mediate attention. the steering
committee decided, would he given by
the House to the two appropriation
bills, vetoed by the President. after
which the prohibition enforcement leg
islation would be disposed of. Legisla-
tion prohibiting foreign ships from en-
Eaging in American coistwise trade
also will be enacted the committee
men said. as we'll as the tax repeal
measure before n summer re-
cess. which some House members have
urged beginning In August.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
GAYNOR'S DAUGHTER WEEDS
Chosea Another Husband From Mem
bership Of Meadow brook Club,
OF Long Island.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. July 16.-
Edith Augusta Gaynor. daughtr of the
lats Mayor Gaynor. of New York. has
chosen another husband from the
membership of the famous Meadow
Brook Club. of Long Island. Her irst
choice was Harry X. Vingut, broker.
Meadow Brook polo player and gem
tleman jockey.
Her second is James Park, multi
millionaire by inheritance from his
ather. late lieutenant i'm the Cni.ed
states field artillery and erstwhile
master of the hunt of Meadow Brook.
Last Monday the daughter of the Cay
nors was granted divorce from Win =
gut at Reno on the grounds of cruelty
and desertion. Tuesday. allowing lust
enough time for the journey. she pro-
cured San Francisco license which
permits her to marry Park.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
BAILEY MAY HELP VETS
former L. =. Senator From Trxa, IN
right Prohibition Amendment
in Courts.
lBy Associated Press

CHICAGO. July l6.-Announceme
o, the appointment of Joseph W.
baiieF' or Washington. former United
States Senator from Texas. as chief
counsel to conduct an early fght
against the prohibition constitutional
amendment, and of the intention 10
oppoSe for reelection every State
amendment was, made today from the
western headquarters Of the Associa
ton Opposed 10 National Prohibition
1t is just possible that Senator
Bailey may 10 decide 20 Join forces
With the Attorney General If the State
of Rhode Island" said a statement is
sued by James Arthur Seavey. mana g
ing director of the association, who
departed for New York after several
days Of conferences with Middle West
ern men. II referred 10 the Rhode Is
land Legislatures resolution directing
the Attorney General to test the val:.
dity OF the amendment in the Supreme
Court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
WILSON HOLDS CONFERENCE
WITH MANY CONGRESSMEM
Reported to HIVE "Buried Hntchet,
With (eatOr Chamberlain
A mt Meeting.

-5J WASHINGTON, July 16.-Prcsident
Wilson'S first at home" at the White
House to members of Congress brought
considerable number of Senators and
Representatives into conference with
him today. Nearly all those who called
talked with the President about politi-
cal appointments to be made in their
respective districts.
A notable caller was Senator George
Chamberlain, of Oregon. who has not
been on friendly terms with the Presi-
dent since his attack upon the admins
tration OF the War Department two
years ago. The President sent for
the Oregon Senator and buried the
hatchet" ii is understood. The Presi-
dent also consulted with Senator Cham
berlain as to cities in Oregon which he
may visit on his speaking tour.
Governor Harrison of the Philippines
called to make his farewells. prepara-
tory to setting out for his post. The
governor and his bride left for the
Pacific coast tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
MAKES WHEAT FIGURE
$3.50 PER RUSHEL AT
TWO SOUTHERN PORTS
President Signs Order Chang
ing Price in Galveston
and Nc,U Orleans

WASHINGTON, July l6.--presiden ent
Wilson today signed an executive
order increasing the guaranteed price
OF the 1919 wheat crop to $3.50 per
bushel at Galveston and New Orleans.
At the same time 4 presidential pro-
clamat!on was issued declaring that.
in order 10 protect the United States
against undue enhancement OF its lab
ilit!es" under the law guaranteeing :
wheat prices. on and after July no
wheat or wheat -four should be i'm
ported into or exported from the United
States. except under prescribed limita-
tions to he fixed by wheat admins
traitor julius II. Barnes.
1t is expected that the higher price
established for wheat at Galveston and
New Orleans will divert a part of the
crops flow to export from Atlantic
terminals. and thus relieve the strain
on common carriers and terminal facl-
,itieS.
In additional executive orders the
President approved the licensinC plan
put into effect by Director Barnes
providing that all persons handling
wheat. with the exception of growers.
bakers who consume less than nifty
barrels OF -four per month, and COM
mon carriers. must be licensed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
ATTORNEY-GENERAl SAYS
DRY LAW is ENFORCED
Prohibition Is EGecti-c Throughout
America, Declares IIend of
Justice Department.
INV Associated r-ess.1

WASHINGTON. July 16.-Prohi bition
is being enforced effectively through
out the United States. Attorney-Gen-
eral Palmer said today. Sale of hard
liquor. such as whisky. gin and brandy,
virtually has ceased, he asserted. eX-
cept for scattering violations of the
law as are inevitable with any new re-
strictive statute.
Manufacture and sale OF beer is also
prohibited except in communities where
the courts have ruled against the con-
tention OF the Department of Justice
that 2.75 per cent alcoholic drinks are
forbidden by law and in those jurisdic-
tions prosecutions Will be instituted If
the supreme court finally upholds the
departments view.
Mr.. Palmer said he expressed no
opinion on enforcement legislation
pending in Congress except TO say to
Interested representatives that the De-
partment of Justice would enforce Wig
orously whatever meas was enact
ed. 1t is known. however. that Mr.
Palmer regards as absolutely essen
tial a congressional definition of what
alcoholic content liquor shall he con-
sidered prohibited under the wartime
law against Intoxicating beverages
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
STATE TROOPS CALLED OUT
Soldiers Guard Traction Property From
Striking street Car
Operators.
[Ry Associated Pres..1

SPARTANBURC, S. c.. July 16.-Gov-
ernor Cooper this afternoon ordered
the mobilization of Company F, South
Carolina reserve militia. a local home
guard company. and placed the same
at the disDoial of Mayor Floyd for
guard duty in connection with ditficu,
ties that have arisen here as result
of the strike Of the street railway en-
ployees of the South Carolina Light
Power and Railways Company. Mem
berS of the company are detailed to
of the comnany tonight The company
made no effort to operate cars today
AS result of disturbances last night,
when a motorman who had refused to
join the union was taken from his car
and beaten. heavy fines were imposed
in Police Court today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
MURDERER OF STATIONER
MAKES BOAST OF CRIME
Tells FellOw-i'risoncr, Too, He tx Man
who Slew Mrs. Julin {.
Wilkins,
TbE Assoclated Press.

FREEHOLD, y. j.. July l6.-Whtle a
grand Jury in New York was indic,ing
Edward O'Brien. twenty years old. for
the murder OF Gardiner c. HUH, Man
hattan statloner, the youth boasted to-
day about his crime to fellow prison
ers in the county jail
Not only did he tell the details of the
prutal attack on Mr.. Hull. but assumed
julia c. Wilkins. for whose murder
her husband. DR.. Walter Keene Will
kins, was convicted and afterward
committed suicide in the jail at
The police profess to place little
credence in o'Rrien's confession of the
Tx! ms murder. however. They declare
tnelr neilet that he Is reve!ing in the
notoriety he has gained and seeking TO
make the prisoners here think lie is a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
RECREATION SPOTS
ASKED FOR YOUTHS
Council to Hear Request for Free
Bathing at Byrd
Park.
FIND TOO FEW FAIRGROUNDS
Citizens Hope to Curb Increased
Juvenile Crime Here by Ad-
ditional Pastimes.
IND TOO FEW FAIRGROUNDS

Why tho children qf Richmond. with
inadequate playgr nd facilities
should not he allowed free use of at
ieast one OF the lakes in William Byrd
farK Tor bathing purposes during hot
weather, viii be the question asked tho
City Council tonight by group OF
representative citizens
The urgent need Of increasing the
playground facilities of .:ichmond was
discussed from every angle at a meet
ing OF representatives Of a number Of
organizations in Judge J. Hoge Ricks'
once In the Juvenile Court. NE Cap
isoi nin street, yesterday afternoon. j. IL.
schools. presided
Mnny Youths Delinquent.
Judge Ricks stated that the lack or
some pace In which TO play was the
unneriNinS cause of the steadily in
GirGi;aslns ,ioi;n number of cases OF Juvenile
Not even the boating privilege is
Iree In Byrd Park. it was asserted.
me right TO rent boats is granted to a
mittcc stated
In the event that the use of one OF
tne lakes could be secured for bathing
War Camp Community Service. guar
anteed the salary OF an attendant to
Iook after the safety Of the children
II was claimed that for the remain
der ot this summer it would not be
necessary TO erect bath houses and
oress'nE. rooms, since the example o:
encouraging bathers to put on their
suits at home and wear ...incoats go
ing out TO ths park.
Cites Atlanta Park
avn NJ: Smith told of being in At
D
park. ' ''e
Mr.. Smith was appointed chairman
o. committee to consult with Charles
T. Boiling. Director of Public Work..
relative TO securing permission for tho
pubic to bathe in one OF the lower
axes, axes, which. IT is said. has long
beach and gentle slope from shallow
water TO greater depths II. G.
Stearnes and stuart Ragland were the
other members of the committee
me Gay Council tonight for the use
OF city water for shower baths for
chiidren at the fre engine s,ations
curing the summer for their relief
from the heat.
PInn Huge Mnsr-MeetinE.
That the city Of Richmond can afford
10 DO anything for the comfort ana
enjoyment OF its future citizens thar
othe. cities can afford was the senti-
mGnt expressed by those present.
REPRESENTATIVES, from every orrani-
zation for social service will attend a
great mass meeting in the auditorium
OF the Chamber OF Commerce Fridav
afternoon OF next week al o'clock
70 further discuss plans for increasing
the playground facilities Of Richmond
Letters Will be sent out within the
next few days to every organization
~ .he cl'y which figures TO any ex-
tent in public affairs. asking that a
committee be appointed 10 attend this
meeting r. c. Stearnes formerly
state Superintendent of Schools. viii
SPEAK on this occasion OF the success
or other cities. notably Atlanta in
sowing playground problems for
their youngsters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
LASH FOR CRUEL HUSBANDS
Woman Lawyer in Addresses Declnre
for Restoration of Whipping
PnSt.

ST. LOUIS. MO. July IG.-Restora-
ton Of the whipping post by legis-
lation. for wife beating husbands was
urged in an address delivered today
before the convention Of the newly
organized National Federation of Pro-
fessional and Business Womens Clubs.
by Miss II. Anna Qunby, an attorney
of Columbus. Ohio.
Miss Quinby's opposition to the
leniency of present laws applicable TO
disgruntled and delinquent husbands Is
the outgrowth, she said. of incidents
OF recent occurrence in Columbus.
Delegates were urged to work for
the re-esta hiishment of the whipping
post and the enactment OF other legis-
lation of particular interest to women
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
ABANDONS EFFORT
TO OPERATE SHIPS
Shipping Board Decides to Await
Settlement of Seamen's
Strike.
ANOTHER CONFERENCE TODAY
Union Men Claim 400 Boats Tied
Up in New York Harbor
Alone.
ANOTHER CONFERENCE TODAY
IRv Associated preul

NEW YORK. July l6.-Atter seyc
raj futile conferences with rcpresen-
tat!ves OF the American Steamship AS
eociat!on and union leaders. the United
states Shipping Board decided today
10 abandon any attempt TO operate the
sh.ps under its control until some set
tiement could be reached with the
striking seamen, firemen and engineers
The freight congestion in this port is
rapidly increasing. and the union lead
ers claim that at least 400 vessels are
ted UP.
Board and the steamship association
VIII meet again in Washington tomor-
row TO MAKE one more attempt at
formulating conditions, which Will be
acceptable TO ;hc strikers. Tne Federal
officers also Will confer with William.
>. Brown. president OF the Marine En-
gineers' Union. Mr.. Brown express sed
engineers would be made soon as most
OF their demands already have been
met.
Some Companies Agree.
In the meantime strike leaders claim
that fifteen steamship companies not
affiliated with the American Steams nip
Association. have signed agreements
conceding in full the demands of the
strikers. They Insist that they Will
maintain the struggle until similar
agreements are made by the Shipping
Board and the steamship association.
and aro cndeavoring to obtain the
support of the Longsnoremen's Union.
the leaders of which are attending a
national convention IN session 1T Cal
weston.
There was no renewal today Of the
disorder which occurred along the
water front last night when hundreds
or strikers attempted TO force off ships
men who had refused TO join their
ranks. Representatives OF the steam
ship companies said that II seriouS
trouble developed Governor Smith
would be asked 10 send State troops
20 protect the piers and terminals. In
the meantime the police in the water
front district were heavily REINFORCED.
Appeal for Volunteers.
The United States shipping Board
issued an appeal tonight for velun-
ieers to man six shipo 10 convey m !icl.
cattle and railway cars 10 France
under contract between the French
and American government Three of
the ships are at Norfolk and three at
this port, the crews of all SIX having
joined the strikers.
The appeal says that the honor o.
the government is involved and the
national needs ot France affected.
Volunteers are offered 10 per cent in
crease in pay. which was offered the
strikers and rejected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17

"Snch written promise" con-
tinucd the correspondents inform
mt, "aIrcady IL contained In the
treHty OF 1915. nv we'll as In the
notes of September. 1918.
"Thc Japanese peace delegation
Will nliO,r no plcnipotcntiary to
doubt the sincerity OF that pledge
by asking additional written nssur-
anre.
at Is true thnt verbal renssur-
ancrs were given to the big four
In this respect, hut no formal, writ
ten, secret instrument was given,
which, anyhow. would he entirely
superfluous, In view of our existing
formal undertakings"
MIliet's nrticic about the alleged
sccrct. written Japnnesc pledge
said In pnrt;
"Dnron MnkIno's promise TO
Clcmcnccau. Wilson, Lloyd George
md Orlando WAS secret, but, never
thc1css. formal. None cnn doubt its
sincerity. However. tho only way
to quiet American approximations liz
TO pubiish the text, which Jnpnn
should NOW do.
"Frnncc md Britain never would
have consented tn tho Shnntung
cinuses II they involved the dIsmcm-
bermcnt of China"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
col l0NEL. WADDILL. CITED
FOR HER0ISM, WINS D. S. C.
Exposed Himself to Death by Gin. md
Saved Men at Chatenu-
Thierry.

Announcement was made last night
that Colonel Edmund c. Waddill. of
Richmond. has been awarded the Dis
tinEuished Service Cross
The citation reads as follows:
Major Edmund G. Waddiil. Twenty
third Infantry. displayed extraordinary
heroism and devotion to duty in the
attack OF June 6-7, 1918. northwest Of
Chateau-Thierry.
"On June 25. during gas attack.
he exposed himself to gas poisoning to
save his men from injury. He per
sonaily took the lead with his hat
TALON on July IS in the Scissors
Rheims attack, pressing onward with
the utmost vigor until further advance
was stopped by darkness"
Colonel Waddill was subsequently,
promoted to a colonel. and since re-
turning from overseas has been or
dered TO Fort Slocum, y. Y, for duty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-17
BIDS REPUBLICAN
.SEINA TORS TO CONFERENCE
ON PACT AT WHITE HOUSE
Japan Will Restore Territorial Rights
to China in Six Months, Says Diplomat

PARIS, July 16.-"Wc arc pre-
pared to restore the full territorial
rights over kinuchOw to China
within six months"
member of the Japanese dele
Eation made this Stntrment To n
newspaper correspondent today. For
diplomatic reasons he requested
that his name be withheld from pub
Iicntion, hut emphasized that his
statement means just what it snys.
He continues:
.We arc exceedingly anxious to
settle the whole question. md VIC
nsk nothing better than tho return
OF thlH territory in accordance with
the trcnty of 1915.
"It is necessary. however. TINT
China enter into negotiations with
us, which she has hitherto declined
to do"
The Jnpnncsc delegate nntly de-
MED the assertion Of Philippe Mel
III. prominent writer ON interna-
tionaI nGnirs, TO the effect TINT
BnrOn Mnkino, chnfrmnn of the
Japanese peace commission. handed
the "hiE four" formal, written,
secret undertaking to restore
ShnntunE to Chinn.