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The Washington herald., 1919-11-09

tive attitude adopted by labor here
as against the challenge thrown out
by American steel workers. miners
and railwaymen. that encourage Brit
ish men Of affairs to optimism when
they discuss trade competition with
America.
The great railroad strike taught
both the men and the public much.
The men learned that the old belfef
that by preventing a wheel from
turning they could make the coun-
try capitulate from starvation
within a few days was unfounded.
Food and passenger services were
improvised. according to schedules
prepared long ago by the governs
ment for just such an emergency.
Milk trains, were run on q regular
schedule, and the dreaded famine In
London was SO far ayerted that mo-
body went hungry because the rail-
ways were shut down.
Leader. Are. "JoIted."
Accordingly the belief the raii-
way union chiefs cherished. that II
was in their power. to hold up
the country at their lplessure. has
been jolted. They were unpleasant
ly surprised. moreover, at the way
IN which men and women and the
despised middle snd upper classes
| turned out in thousands and did the
work of the strikers. and did II
well. Public opinion was decidedly
. against the strike. not because
England thought the men had bad
case. but because the men forfeited
public sympathy by striking at
forty-eight hours notice.
The worst fears were not realized
But when 1t Is said further that the
strike proved people could get along
without railroads IL necessary. the
economic situation is overlooked. The
country would have strangled from
economic starvation within a few
| weeks. had the strike continued. Serv-
ices could be improvised to carry food
and even Passengers on the railroads.
| but to bring coal from the mines and
| raw materials for factories from the
ports was beyond the task of vol
unteer organization.
Americans Study situation.
1t was from a very real peril that
the compromise settlement delivered
this country. By this time, had the
strike continued, scarcely a factory
wheel in these islands would have
been turning. Mining would have
ceased. for coal could not have been
moved away from the mines.
Agents Of the American Brother
hoods. I understand, are closely
studying the methods OF the great
strike here. for guidance In the event
Of tieup of the American railroads.
! II the government at Washington ap-
plies to the Home once, the plans
for emergency organization OF the civil
population against the peril of starva-
tion will be turned over to American
olicials for study. and while the prob
lens presented by a general strike in
the two countries are different. Amer
lea I think can learn much from the
way England handled the desperate
situation this month.
But IL American railwaymen adopt
the attitude of their British comrades.
and propose to strike not for higher
| wages but to retain what they have
! now the United States is safe from a
peril that is one of the greatest a
highly organized industrial country
| can be called upon to face.
Copyright. 1913. by The Mcclure Newspaper
SyndicateD
The Washington herald., 1919-11-09
WEST VIRGINIA.

|haTleston-Productio of coal in
creases during strike
Wheeling-Million dollar street bond
issue adopted by majority of seventy
nine votes.
Martins nsburg-Daughters of Ameri-
can Revolution hold State meeting.
Morgantown-French decoration Of
"Chevalier du Merite Agricole" con-
ferred on Dean Coulter. West Vir-
Sinia University.
keyser-L. j. Whetzell. manager
county poor farm. killed in runaway.
Fairmont-FNairmont Hotel Corpora
tion Incorporated for 500. 600.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-09
NORTH CAROLINA.

Raleigh-Aren engaged in Winston
Salem riots must serve sentences.
Kinston-Far1ners protect s,3l4 hogs
from malaria by vaccination.
Fayetteville Government takes
over welfare work at Camp Bragg.
WiImington-w. r. Camp resigns
as State market expert.
Greensboro-State publishers meet
at q. Henry Hotel.
Durham-ViCtory in 1a2n predicted
by Bert Fuller. representative of VIII
". Hayes, chairman National Repub-
Iican Committee.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-09
IOWA.

Manchester - State golf course
planned for DEVILS Backbone Park.
Cascade. - walswcrth real estate
sold for $14OO92
LIE Mars.-Nicholas Schaul. 81, con-
ductor on first train to enter Metz.
dies.
Waterloo. - State Agent H. w
Terrell asks permission to carry gun
to defend himself
Webster City. Municipal gas
plant will be built.
Dubuque Rotary Club indorses
UNIVERSAL military training,
The Washington herald., 1919-11-09
Backbone News
RHODE ISLAND.

Westerly-NewIy elected Citizens
Council organizes.
warwick-Thlrty-six members added
to Warwick Grange.
Scituate-Mrs. Bertha Fiske visiting
in Dorchester, Mass.
BristoI-Funeral of a. J. Bullock
attended by relatives from Boston,
Cambridge and Providence.
Newport-Capt. d. Z. Dismukes.
L. 5. N. takes charge of naval train
ing station.
Proyidence-Elks hold charity ball
to provide food for poor on Christmas.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-09
Give Candy to Wounded.

Fruit. candy and peanuts will be
distributed by Plate Printers Union.
Local No. 1. each week at st. Eliza
beth's. Walter Reed and Naval hos
pitfalls. through the Red Cross, Y. NJ.
C. A.. Jewish Welfare Board and
Knights of Columbus at each hos
pital. About 5000 so far has been
devoted by the union to cheering up
wounded soldiers in this way.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-09
Motor Bandits Leave London.

London.-For the first time since the
war, Scotland Yard announces London
is free from motor-car bandits.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
THIS WAR VETERAN HAS
THRILLING ENCOUNTERS
Received Historic MesssEe, "Hoid the
Fort, for Am Coming" from
General Sherman,

Quincy Adams. whose death occurred
here recently, had Il remarkable mill
tHry record.
Here are some OF the high spots in
his eventual career:
II member of the signal department..
Received the famous message, Hold
INC tors; for / am coming" sent by
ray Corse ut Altoona.
Hanged Captain Jack and four other
Modoc 1ndinns in the Lava Bed dis
trict of Northern California in 1873.
Helped round up Geronemo and his
warriors.
Took part in thrilling defense OF
a party near Tucson, Ariz
Served as Il United States military
instructor at Culver Military Academy
for many years.
Tho famous hold tho fort" message
was received by General Corse through
Colonel Adams at Il time when the
Union forces at Altoona appeared in
imminent danger or destruction.
History tells how the message heart
cned the beleaSuered forces until help
came. Ira -. Snnkey chose the mes
sage for tho title Of his celebrated gos-
pei hymn.
and killed Captain Edward Richard
Sprigg Candy during IL parley In the
lava bed country.
Without waiting for further instruc-
erected and personally conducted the
execution of the five Indians.
In the Tucson affairs. Colonel Adams
ana the other soldiers soiemnly agreed
that in case the Indians got the upper
hand. the last white man alive would
shoe; all the women. Fortunately the
troopers managed to lead the party
Through the desert to safety.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
AUSTRALIANS VISIT SPOTS
OF HISTORIC INTEREST HERE
Dragons Travel from Jerusalem to st.
Johns Church in Wnr for
Freedom.

From Jerusalem. where they rode
with the victorious army of Allenby,
to old 81. Johns Church, Richmond.
where Patrick Henry called the colon
lists 10 arms is a journey i'll freedom
which the AnZnc Light Horse Dragons
have taken since they left far-awny
Australia in 1915 for the battle front.
with the troopers were other fight
ers who held the line against the
Prussians in the famed salient OF
ipres, or "Wipers." and who hammered
away on the Somme front from March
10 November. 1918. when the Linden
burg line broke before the assaults of
Britdin's khnki-clad warriors
There were 40 OF the Anzac scrap
pcrs in all. They arrived in Richmond
yesterday about noon, In charge OF
William II. Leith. Il Y. NJ. G. 4. sccrc-
tary. and left about : o'clock, after
inspecting William Byrd Park. the
Confederate Soldiers Home. the monu-
mcnts on Monument Avenue and in the
Capitol Square and St. Johns Church,
where the sexton acclaimed for them
the fiery Give me liberty or give me
death" speech of patrick Henry.
They were entertained while here by
the War Camp Community Service. In
Australia. they hail from South Aus
traiia. West Australia Queensland
New South Wales. Victoria and Tas-
mania
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
METAL TRADES WORKMEN
FORM STATEWIDE COUNCIL
&. l.. BentIy. of Rounokr. Named
President OF Organization Effected
Here Monday.

Metal trades unionsts from all parts
Of the state. who formed Il permanent
organization here yesterday. pledged
their full moral aud financial aid TO
the striking mdchiniSts and moulders
at LynchburG. Many of the members
voluntarily assessed themselves for
the support OF the claims advanced by
tho workers in the Hill city.
Endorsement was given also TO the
plan OF public ownership % railroads
advocated by Glenn L. Plumb. who
spoke in Richmond on sunday and is
expected to return here either today
or tomorrow for AN address before the
General Assembly. The Corporal ion
Commission has warned this body
that should this plan be adopted the
state must find other sources OF rcvc-
nuc for more than $2.000,o0O.
The meeting yesterday, which was
the first TO be held in the state. re-
with 6. l.. Bentiy, Of Roanoke, as per-
manent chairman: George l.. Wilcox.
Of Richmond. vice-chairman. and
Roscoe b. Grecnway. secretary and
treasurer. The executive board is
composed OF William Jewett A. D.
Cole. II. l.. Dawson and l.. y. Woods.
The Legislative committee has for
members J. II. Hanky, j. J. Collins and
William ]. PuSh.
About forty delegates. representing
several thousand workers. came to
Richmond for the organization meet
ing. which was called 10 order by J. T..
Clements. president Of the district
asSocia ion of the machinistS of Nir-
sinia. The next annual meeting will
he held in Norfolk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
VICTIM OF AUTO MlSHAP
TO BE BURIED WEDNESDAY
Mrs. Mary 4. Ross Dies Following In
jurIrs Received ON sunday
Afternoon.

Mrs. Mary y. Ross, hfty-four years
old $3.50 Floyd Avenue, died yesterday
morning at 5:l5 o'clock at tho Memorial
hoSpilal as tho result OF injuries she
received Sunday afternoon. when an
automobile in which she was riding
leaped AN embankment on 4 hill of the
Brook Road, near the Hermitage Coun-
Try club Physicians attending her
stated that a severe case of heart dis
case quickencd her death.
Mrs. Ross. who was among a pleas
ure party taking an outing TO the coun-
try. was thrown out of the car and
hurled against II telephone pole Both
OF her legs We're broken and her col
larbonc was fractured.
The automobile, according 10 j. d.
kennedy, son-iniaw OF Mrs. Ross, who
was driving il. Was being towed into
the city when tho brakes gave way on
hill. causing the car to twist and
the wheels TO become cntanGled with
thc cable. The injuries followed.
Mrs. Ross, widow, is survived by
TWO daughters, Mrs. j. u. Kennedy and
Miss Regime Ross, OF $3.50 Floyd Ave-
nue..
Funeral services will take place to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock from the
Benedictinc College Chapel. and Will
be conducted Ivy Rev Father Marks
ln;crment Will be in ST Mary's Gene
terry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
DRIVE ON RATS OPENS TODAY
Health Department., Assisted by Ex-
pertS in WRr Against Rodents
Here.

Experts in the science of cxtermi-
mating rats arrived in Richmond yes
terdaN to aid Director OF Public We'll
'arc Levy and his army OF citizens
and organizations in winning the fight
about to be waGed against the rodents
The tight Is not going to be easily
won. according TO All adviucs. ana
many handicaps must be overcome. j.
r.. Nichols. one OF the experts who
has devoted his life TO the cxtermina-
tion of rats, and who came 10 Rich
mond to aid in the "Nill-thc- cam
paiEn. said Yesterday:
One of the greatest obstacles In the
way OF rat determination is the deiu-
sion that rats are not Intelligent crea-
turcS. The public was never more mis-
taken on any subject, for the rodent is
one OF the most Intelligent and intel
!cctual creatures. The rat has been
known to move an entire crate of eggs.
one by one. from one floor Of a build
ing TO another. without breaking a
single one. He can pur1en olive oil
from a narrow-neckcd bohlc. or steal
m9!asscs from Il jug with equal fla
cility."
The active campaign. led bv Or.
Levy, viii begin today. and informa-
ton concerning the determination OF
rats VIII be given out at the City Han.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
A HIGH GRADE SWEET
A Different Kind of
Table Syrup

Its cane flavor is so different! More
pleasing, more appetizing. You never
tire of its delicate taste. \ pure
wholesome sweet for every day use
Ask your grocer for Domino Golden
Syrup. Try it as spread on bread
cakes, wafIies and biscuit Give it to
the children-and to all the family
'Delicious!'-this is the general YER
dict. Because it is not over sweet
just enough OF the cane Smack" 10
tickle the taste. Not too thin-nor tou
thick--and Of fine golden amber tint.
Happy is the housewife who learns
the daily use OF Domino Golden Syrup
1t should be ready to serve on all oc.
casions You can cat it every meal.
Good in all seasons. Ii comes i'm two
siZes--iS OF. and % or. cans
Domino Golden Syrup is made by the
American Sugar Refining Company.
refners Of Domino Package Sugars
Granuated. Tablet. Powdered. Confcc-
TONERS. BroWn.-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
CARRANZA'S MESSAGE,
Is DEFENSE OF MEXICO
Nations Neutrality During the War Is Defended
and Protest Is to Charges That Government
Is Incapable of Protecting Foreigners.

frontier conditions. damages to foreign
property in Mexico, damages resulting
from injury and deaths OF foreigners.
and the results Of the application of
laws developing from Legislation carry
ing out revolutionary ideuis.
Regarding the first, which has been
marked by punitive expeditions, 'Prcsi-
dent Carranz3 asserted the belief that
when an arrangement had been l.
Guided for the reciprocal policing of the
frontier. the causes for unplcasantncSs
would disappear. In connection with
tho second and third. lie stated that
new laws providing for the payment
OF damages up TO the present time. in
Guiding not only damages suffered dur
ing tho two revolutions. but resulting
from isolated cases of revolt now eS-
listing in various parts of Mexico. boil,
10 lives and property. when the dam
ages were not caused by the fault OF
foreigners nor the negligence of the
government. would remove tho cause
for COMPLAINT.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
CIV Associated PreSsN

MENICO CITY. Sept IA defense
OF Mexico against foreign representa-
tons particularly from the United
States. regarding the lives OF foreign
ers and their property WAS contained
in message OF President CHrranZa
read at the opening session of Con-
grcss tonight. Particular reference
was made in the message TO alleged
njustices practiced against MeXicans
I'm the United states.
y long list of the alleged offcnSes
was given under the section of the adj
dress devoted TO foreign relations.
The message also defended Mexico $
neutrality during the war and protest.
ed against charges that the Mexican
government was incapable and unwill-
ing TO protect foreign lives and prop
erty.
Declaring that in international mat
tcrs the honor of Mexico has heen
guarded with energy and prudence
the President gave four main causes
or international friction: American
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
Prohibition INSPECTORS
WILL GO ON TRIAL TODAY
Prohibition Interest of Virginia
Focused Upon Hearing Of
Murder Cases.
= FORTY VENnRENIEN CALLED
w. c. Hall, Harry j.. Sweet, Sr.,
W. b. Dunleayy ant j. II. Sullivan
Are Defendants i'm Suit Alleging
Staying OF Young Men Last Spring.

!. Prohibition and antiprohib;tion
FORCES OF the State have their a,ten-
tion iocussed today on the trial which
william County. at Manassas. this
morning. of state Prohibition Agents
w c. Hall, II. i. Sweet. W. b. Dun
.leavy and j.. H. sullivan, who are
y. Shackelford. Of Danvillc and Law
.5Spce ID. Hudson. Of Petersburg, at
= FISHERS Hin, in Shenandoah County,
on the night of March 20.
n. Circuit Judge Salsuel g. Brent called
4 Charles A. Barbee has summoned a
special venire OF forty men from whom
-.the jury will be selected. a
Acting Commemorative Attorney r.
County, who conducted the preliminary
s hearings. Will be associated with Com
: monweulth' Attorney Thomas H. Ly
ION, of Prince William County, in the
G Senator l.. O. Wendenburg and l.. t.
! Dunford. counsel for the Prohibition
: department. assisted by Manassas at
! torneys, are expected to represent the
= dcfense.
..au The shooting OF Shackleford and
s Hudson created great feeling aSains,
1.-the accused in the section where the
.lltragcdy took place. although the Vic
"tims were strangers in that section.
, and while in Winchester tho prohib! :
tion officers were threatened by a mob
which attacked their hotel with "A
show OF violence. and troops were
ordered TO the scene.
The trisl TO-DAY is attracting interest
throughout the State and tclcgra n,
from Danvilic last night stated that
Judge T.. Walton Brown yesterday adj
:, 9ourned the Corporation Court OF that
city indefinitely. owing 10 the fact that
carter is witness for W. g Hall in the
case, which will be called today
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
JAPANESE PRESS is UNIT
IN DEMAND FOR SHANTUNG
Some StiSmntizc senate Committcc's
AdVcrse Vote an "GnfriendIy
PrOSOcntiOn."
ny IIIrl:Ii nAAS-

TOKYO. sept. 1.-The Japanese press
generally takes calmly the peace treaty
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
substituting China for Japan as the
immediate recipient of the ShantunE
Nevertheless there are press voices
here that stigmatiZc the action AS
unfriendly pr0vocat ion" OF Japan
Nichi Shmbun declares that IL the
treaty Is not ratified, president Will
sons honor VIII be smrched, and all
America VIII suffer III the Dyes OF tho
world. which will regard her as the
incarnation OF international AFRO
gLncc."
The press here is unanimous that
Japan mus, insist upon the Shantuny
settlement remaining intact as set.
forth in the treaty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
WILSON DECLINES
$ TO COMPLY WITH
: LODGES REQUEST
tCohtinued from First Page

* -
Bulgaria and Turkey the committee
or course, were aware that negotia-
-tions arc wholly in the hands of the
OF treSpasSing upon your jurisdiction.
lou noticed. of course. that the request
asked merely for such Information as
you could give them IL il was not in
compatible with the public interest.
Fhe four treaties still 10 be made are
treaty that many Senators have
thought that All the peace treaties
should be considered together. and the
request was made merely for such in
formation as you felt could be prop
ssrly given in regard 10 these treaties
not yet submitted in the hope that it
: might have action upon the treaty OF
peace with Germany. II it is not com
.fpatible with the public interest to give
any information in regard TO them.
, that is matter upon which, OF course.
your decision is final"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
Souoenir Seekers
Worry Hotel Men
Chattels of Every Descrip-
ton Disappear IN
Guests SGtchels.
Souvenir hounds who cad tn

Souvenir hounds who CAD the
universe grabbing OF the roomins-
house scenery. from soup ladies to
6athmats, have recently been esti-
mated az causing the average tank
town hostelrX ioSs Of from 500 cart
calendar.
But not only the take. what-you-
can can ,ge,-nnd; holler-for-more" joint pro
and not present. He who runs the
classy sIa y,, bsanery; hires high-priced he
TO even smell his best sounding soup
ngndergoes, violent attack OF brain
lSSer ana mas to recover, from the
list in the hospital.
wi SSst ,nc few ,yn Of the things WHICH elore
no, nailed down. are bed casters
(grea,.ly prlzed BY guests with babies)'
dishes. sheets, ny swatters, samples OF I
dow om,s eI no bath, tub stonpers and
been reported as removing the varnish
from the banisters, but i, has been
x ,x,is for women guests to cut shirt
d nrraYe,ie1s interested in grubroom
toothSieka napkin rings f" and '"r nut
crackers. What eventually becomes
or the lot is not known.
Hotel proprictors all over the coun
. try are Earring their thought factories
for preventatlves Of tho slaughter
among the smaller decorations
Whether to put ball and chain on
the fly swattcr and anchor the silver
ware TO table leg or have a NY con-
buzzing around the bcanery door with
enough John Doe warrants 10 go around
is the quandarT. Neither solution has
proved satisfactory so the Richmond
hostelry owner still explores his dome
and does gymnastics with his cere-
bellum while the guests pursue their
quest Tor souvenirs and his furnish
inRs depart, for places unknown
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
TRADE FORMALLY REOPENED
BY BRITISH WITH GERMANY
I.nrk of shipping Facilities ny We'll as
Feeling "f Iiesitnnry VIII Limit
BuslnesS.
BY Associated r.ess

LONDON, Sept. ia great deal OF
curiosity is being cvinccd by the Brit.
ish public regarding the effect Of to.
days reopening az trade with the Cen
trail European powers.
Although ii has been known for some
time That German firms have been
sending circulars to British business
houses Offering articles for sale IL was
generally believed some heSitancy still
existed among commercial houses with
regard TO the resumption OF business
relations with the central powers
Owing to the lack OF shipping facili-
ties IL will be virtually impossible for
any considerable conSiGnments of i'm.
ports TO reach Great Britain for some
time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
WEEDS AT 81 YEARS
Rev. Moses Allen Tells Licen.e tuerl
He Is Not Old as tho
Hills.

NEW YORK, Sept. l.-Rev. Moses,
ana Thiriy-second Street. in applying
today 10 city Clerk +. ]. Scully for a
marriage license, gave his age as
Il wasn't born yesterday" said the
preacher. and neither am I as old as
the hills. | am in the golden season
OF life. 4; is not good that man
should he Alone"
Rev. Mr.. Aleln said he was born in
North Carolina on Christmas Day, 1925
Mrs Brown. he said. is only half his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
DANVlLLE PLANE FALLS
Crnft Crashes TO Earth, hut Pilot
Escapes unhurt-Mnchinc
BADLY Damaged.
Snoc;al IN Tho 1,i,pes.

Especial to The Times Oispatch.1
plane recently Purchased a by a local
corporation came TO grief here late
this evening while taking off from the
dying field Hugh Glassford. the pilot,
with ~ stalling engine crashed into
the side on hill less than three
minutes after taking the AR and
severely damaged the machine.
The company was sending tho craft
to Blueheld. W. Va. for flying en-
Sagcment Glassiord was not hurt.
hui the lower planes were torn and
bent and the undcrcarriage broken of,
The propeller. being smashed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-02
CAMP LEE ENLISTS 200
Recruiting Continues to he vigorously
Pressed. md Number IL Expected
10 Grow happily.

CAMP LEE. VA. Sept l-RecrWt-
ing is still being pursued vigorously
at the Camp Lee recruiting office.
date exceeds 200 and this week will
probably swell that figure to mitch
larger one. Monday morning about
ltZaton, ana among TINS numocr many
will douhtleSsly re-cnter the service.
Since the Forty-third Infantry ar
rived in camp there has been a move
ment TO secure recruits for that unit.
which is reduced TO little more than "a
full -SrOWn battalion.