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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
MANCHURIA AT NEW YORK;
COMPLETES ROUND TRIP
herman DockworkcrS' Poor Condition
Makes tnioadirE Slow Pro-
cess Ovcrscns.

NEW YORK, Feb 2.-The first pas
senEer shin TO sail from Il German port
To the United states since July. 1914,
ana the hrst American passenger ship
IN many years to undertake a similar
,EoSaEc. reached here today. when the
american Line steamer Manchuria
docked' She sailed from Hamburg Ian
uary ?. calling at Southampton. and
Drought thirty nine passengers, all
from the English port.
Captain Adrian Zccdcr, ,nastor OF the
Manchuria. said he could have filled his
snip to overlooking at Hamburg with
regulations and restrictions as 10
travel permitted
applications Were Numerous.
r Applications were numerous. and
Germans voiced regrets that they could
not come To this country.
II required eight days OF twenty
,our h9urS each. working three eight
the. 5000 tons of cargo the Manchuria
took with her to Germany, officers OF
the ship said. This work could have
peem san dom Sn before the war in about
said 10 be due to the listlcss manner
In which the German dock workers la
b3red Tho officers said they We're low
OF spirits, apparently suffering from
inainutrition. and displayed little am
bition,
Rich Well Fed, Poor Go Hungry.
Food was said to he source but thos.
with money have no trouble in getting
ali they want. Ships officers declared,
q party of five from the Manchuril
nined ~ q prominent Hamburg hotel
and paid for their meal 800 marks On
the other hand, n story was told OF
one OF the German doclSworkers beg
ging from the steward OF the ship n
devOured raw.
The Manchura brought with her
from Germany zoo bags OF mail and IL
quantity OF cargo. including phos-
DhateS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
COMMISSION OF SEVEN
TO STUDY FEE SYSTEM
IS CALLED FOR By BILL
Delegate HuH.s Measure Aims
10 Put Public Officers on
Equitable Basis.

Appointment OF commission Of
seven members to investigate and
study the operation OF the fee system
IN virginia, and make such recon-
scrnbly whether, in its opinion. the
fee system should not altogether be
aboiishcd. Is proposed in a bill offered
Wilbur G.. Hall, of Loudoun.
Members of the commission are to
be chosen by the presiding officers Of
tho legislative bodies and by the Gov
crnor.
The commission. If Il be OF the opin-
ion that the fee system should be
legislation as in it's opinion will. II
enacted. place all pubic officers on n
just and equitable salary basis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
POLICE COULD SEARCH
WITHOUT WARRANT BY
TERMS OF HOUSE BILL
Gibson Measure Cires Officers
Aimost Uniin'iicd Po,ucr of
Entrance and SeiSure.

Officers other than deputies and in
spcctorS or the State Prohibition De
amendment 10 the Mapp bill proposed
IN the House yesterday by Major Glib
son. OF tulpcper. These officers ar.
empowered under the provisions OF the
measure 10 administer oaths, take az
iidavits and examine records With a
war rant they are empowered to enter
buildings anu, without warrant en-
ter freight yards. passenger depots.
baggage and storage rooms OF any
common carrier, train, baggage. ex-
press, Puilman or freight cars and any
boat, automobile or other conveyance
where there is reason to believe that
me law relating to ardent spirits is
such officers may call to their aid in
ohtiniin!ns such information and in
law whose duty il is to enforce the Inw
prohibiting the sale OF ardent spirits.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
NEWBERRY IS F|LM-MADE
NAVAL HERO, SAYS DALEY
Assistant L. S. Attorney Begins
Opening Address in Michigan
Election Case.
SAYS HE WAS DRY-LaND SAILOR
Lieutenant Commander Scanned
Sea From Battlcship in New
York Park While Camera Clicked.
Trial May Last Two Months.
SAYS HE WAS DRY-LAND SAILOR
BY SAM RIAIIt-

GRAND RAPIDS. MICH, Feb. .
The gentleman who became ruler of
the queens na-vee after an assiduous
! period OF polishing OF door knobs"
was no better land sailor than was
Truman IL Ncwbcrry during his SER
vice as navai lieutenant comma ndcr,
It appeared from what Special AS
sistant Attorney General Frank G.
DALEY told the jury in the United
States District Court here today
MT. Daley. when court recessed this
evening. had only half finished his
opening statement. calculated to out
crnmsnt eHpec!s TO provc that Sena-
tor Ncwbcrry and l22 political ad
herent: are guilty OF violating the
ton campaign expenditures.
Outlines Campaign Methods.
The Fedora attorney outlined a
number OF methods in which the al
Iced hug sum vas spen. 20 make
Nc"bcr-yS ( election to the Senate pos
s!hle. One Of these moneysp nding
schemes has TO do with the circulation
ni movie That % was '1FmSd p.c194e en,,ea oSr
Navy and shown throughout Michi-
gan with the ostensible purpose of
aiding navy recruiting"
Paul II. King tNewber-y's cam
rom Phiiiiips, one Of the defendan.s
campaign committee" Mr. bailey told
NJ" " Phillips arst purchased 1000
feet OF old nlr showing navy scenes.
Then the Film Creates Hero.
Then, according TO M. Dai!ey,'s
statement, Mr.. Phillips and q movie
photographer accompanied the then
iieutena2t-commander TO a recruit
Form ierm Lie"tsnanti "ts commanaer Sewberry
man" man. .o%ar WA" ' ard, Vile si the, camera
Sdsitiairs fashaaasr siSss5Ss; ssaRnsS sup
cf his face" tho government prosecu-
tor said. "and that's not all. He was
Inc was taken while lie walked in
front of n line OF sailors. the impress
sion sought being that he was review
One hundred and twenty-five feet
OF Newberry closc-ups were taken and
iudiciousiy interpolatsd into the 900
Phillips. Mr. Daley chaNei. This
film, with copies, cost the Ncwbcrry
campaign. committee $500 with % an ad-
ing concern for its circulation, accord
ing 10 Mr.. DALEY.
Declares Ncwberry knew or Cost.
This was mentioned by Mr.. Daley IA
one instance OF campaign money
for thc charge that Senator Newherry
was coEnizant OF the expenditure in
his behalf o: a greater sum than the
l4w allows.
Tho address OF Mr.. Daley. which
will be continued with the opening OF
court tomorrow morning. constitutes
the governments first definite state
mcnt as TO the nature and extent OF
the evidence which will be carried
before tho jury.
eve will support our charges with
testimony OF at least 400 Witnesses
he said tonight after court adjourncd
II was promised that the defense
will have as many witnesses Of fact
as the government proposes, with the
addition of three character witnesses
each for the I23 respondents: II these
promises arc made good the trial holds
prospects OF continuing Tor Two
months OF moro.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
RECOMMEND LARGE
SUM FOR TRAFFORD
Finance Committeeman Would
Provide for Improving Gas
Service Here.
MEANS EXTENSIVE EQUIPMENT
Bonds Would Be Issued as
Needed Under Terms of
Resolution Adopted.
MEANS EXTENSIVE EQUIPMENT

Recommendation OF a S2.oo0.QoO bond
'ssue to provide funds for the improve
;ncnt OF the Richmond City Gas Works,
20 pay for the distribution system of
tho ilenrico Gas Company. purchased
oy the city some time ago. and TO buy
i central Ire alarm, System for the
Department OF Public Safety, was made
yesterday afternoon hy the Finance
Committee of tho Common Council. 40
dissenting voteG wc.e recorded.
Recommendation OF the bond issue
Eas made after Director OF Public
Utilities Z. w. TraTord had warned
the committee of the consequences 10
the service il immediate steps were
not taken to make funds available for
Document Not Prepared.
HeGanse OF iack OF time the recon-
lime for presentation to the Common
council last night.
Bonds would be .ssucl as needed un-
der the terms Of the resolution and
would be placed on sale IN suCh guam
titieS and al such times as the Finance
Committee deems it, Mr.. TraTord
tcrday that he would need about Sl2,
peo TO begin work 81 the Eas plant at
rnit,eemen Will have 10 be provided
turing the summer months as needed
Urge, S:,OOO.OOO Fund.
NJ. Trarord told the committee tina;
~. business OF the Gae Works has in :
sreased &c per cent in the past four or
'ivc years. II" said that unless the city
took steps soon to provide against q
disastrous situation next winter In re-
gard TO gas supply. ne would have
10 quit taking on new customers in
order not 10 increase the consumption
of gas. Il WAS his suggestion that "A
S2.oop,ooo bond ISSUE be recommended
by the committee TO meet the s!tua-
1t was estimated hy the committee
mat the bonds. would not aell At par,
his contingency.
Provides Alarm System.
For purchase of the Hen,ico Gas
sale would DC $4,000 with an addi-
rico plant un,u April and for the ad-
iitional work which the company un-
iertook after the distribution system
vas offered TO the city.
ssue, If approved by the Council. VIII
80 toward the purchase OF new CEN
iral fire alarm system. For some time
Myers has been warning the committee
of the consequences If the present So
called antique and overloaded alarm
system should break down
Fears Complete Tic-Up.
1t is declared by Colonel Myers II 4
system At the present time, such as the
croas -circuiiing oil a wire. every alarm
BOX in tho city would be put out Of
cOmmission.
Bong too late for the Common Coun-
IL last night, the proposed bond Issue
viii como before the Board of Alder
men for consideration on February IS.
II is also expected that the Mayors
committee by this time and will come
up for passage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
PLAN SENDING MISSION
TO B0LSHEVIST RUSSIA
American Commercial Associnfion Wi,
Endenvor To Promote Trade
With SoViPfH.
fBy Ns.ocintcd prcss1

ny -NsHucIlt ted TrcsS.
NEW YORK. Feb. 2.-'rhc American
Coinmcrciai Association TO promote
trade with Russia decided ut Il meet
ing mere today to send a mission IN
Soviet Russia to foster commerce To
ltS executive committee were left the
details OF tho commissions pcrsoDnni
and date of departure
Meanwhile pressure will be brought
10 near on the Federal government
trading with that part of Russia in
control OF the Rolshcvists. y suEges-
ton mat one OF the members Of the
association seek Il writ of mandamus
from tho United States Supreme Court
10 compel the state Department TO
permit American firms 20 do business
government or with the Soviet govern
ment direct. also will be considered
by the executive committee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
SAN BIAS INDIANS KILL
I7PERSOKy IN PANAMA
RUBBER SETTLEMENT
.AfiacE Is in Retaliation for
..trrest Of Chief for
InHuniun Act.
JBv AhsoriatcI Prc.y.

PANAMA, Feb. San Bias Indians
in q sudden attack on Panama police
and the residents Of rubber gather
inG settlement AZ Porveni-, about
eighty miles TO tho east OF Colon
killed seventeen persons and woundc a
many others, according 10 adviccs re-
ceived here. No whites were involved j
IN the fight.
The Panama government is httins
out an expedition TO sail from Colon
20 restore order. Some OF tho Indians
IL Is stated, came from Colombia to par
tic!patc in the attack.
Reports from porvcUir say the ra id
was in retaliation for the arrest OF the
san Bias Chief Quilo last November
on the charge Of bury!nG his grandson
alive.
Other adviccs declare hostility ot the
Indians to establishment OF station
at Porveni- under Panama rule, re-
sentiment against attempts 10 force the
Indians to cease wearing nose rings
and the closing OF a school conducted
by an African woman missionary fig
ured in causing the attack.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
44,OOO,OOO Acres of Coal Lands Expected
to Be Opened by Conference Agreement

Inst ten years and which would
open up for development ap-
proHimatety 1J.0O0,0O0 acres of I,nI-
lie domain In Wcstern states. Inst
session "a similar bill wns passed,
nut the Scnntc's failure To Rd0pt the
conference report in tho jam OF leg
iSihti"n at the close of the session
prevented hnnl eRnctncnt.
As now proposed. the hill nncct,
oil. coal. gas. phosphate, sodium and
on shaie lands, md IN strictly n
irasing measure, all provisions for
outright sale having been eliminate
ell. Under the measure, approxf-
nntcly ft000uH acrcs or govern
mcnt conf land alone would he
opened for Development ns well ns
about S,o0D,OO0 ncres OF oil lands
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
LINE FENCE DISPUTE ENDS
IN KILLING AT LEXINGTON
Ono NciGhbor Is Dead md Other in
Jail Facing Charge OF
Murder,
10 The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial TO The Times -Dispatch.l
LEXINGTON, VA, Feb. John Spill
Ian today shot and killed =. IL. Silvc;l
on the suburbs OF Lexington. The
difficulty is said to have occurred
over line fence with resultant
trouble concerning cedar wood land
and trcspassing of stock.
Spillan used shotgun. the load
entering the face OF his victim. who
died almost Immediately. Spillan came
at once to the courthouse and gave
himself mp 10 Sheriff Parent, and he
is now in Jail.
Spillan was formerly n member OF
the Lexington police force. Both men
arc middle aged. and Silvca leaves a
family of several children and his
wife
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
HEATLEsS STRIKE THREATENS
Stationary Engineers and Ffremen
Plan f0 Walk out In New
York Wednesday,.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2.--Eforts to
avert tho strike OF stationary cngi-
ncerS and iircmcn scheduled for next
"Wednesday morning have been unsuc-
ceSsful, Health commissioner Cope
ference with hotel utropriet ors, real
estate men and Office building man
ayers He said that he viewed the
situation with apprehension" and un-
less the walkout was prcventcd by ad-
justing the demands OF the mon lives
and property in the city would be
menaccd by the "hcatless'' days. The
health commissioner will make an
other effort tomorrow to affect set
tlemcnt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
BLACK STAR LINERS CARGO
OF WHISKY TO BE SEIZED
Suspicious Conduct of @NVorllme en-,
Making aRepnirs" Leads to Gov
ernmcnt Action.
tBy Associated Press. ]

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-The $4,000. 900
cargo Of whisky aboard the Black star
liner Yarmouth. now in New York har-
nor supposedly undergoing repairs.
VIII be seized tomorrow, according to
an announcement made tonight by
James Shcviin. prohibition enforce
mont officer for New York
Prohibition officers have subjected
the ship and its costly cargo to sharp
watch for several days since party
OF "workmen" were discovered carry
ing liquor from the Yarmouth In a
small boat headed for the water front.
The cargo will be stored under gov
ernment supervision.
The Yarmouth. which is owned and
operated exclusively by negroes, put
out from New York for Havana the
day before the prohibition amendme mt
ecaaie.,, oecanie ,eHeetlve' ' but turned back Tor
repairs when only two days out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
GRIMES AND DAVIS RETURN
FROM MEXICO IN OWN PLANE
Whflo Two Otherx in Border flight
Make Forced Landing Bc-
low nordcT.
BY A SSoCtated Press

McALLEN, TEN. Tcb. 2.-Licu,cn-
Eighth Zero Squadron, who were forced
TO and thirty miles eouth OF tho
Mexican border last week, when their
supply Of .Easoli inc became exhausted
and were held by Mexican authorities
pending investigation. late today re-
turned to Batcman Field. near here
in their airplanc from Laredo. having
been released yesterday afternoon.
They were treated with courtesy ant,
consideration during the forced stay in
MeSicfL. they reported. and, though
they were detained until the usual in
tcrnaiional formalities had been com :
plctcd. they We're at no time placed
under guard or made to feel that they
were prisoners.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
FAVORS BANK TAX CUT SHIP is IN FROM HAMBURG
ST A SHARE TO BE LOCAL.
MAXIMUM PERMITTED
Housc Finance Committee Agrees TO
Observation-Disclosures Rtchmond
Income $4,000.

With one dissenting vote. the House
Finance Committee last night decided
20 report favorahly bill fixing the
maximum tax on bank stocks at 81 for
cities. towns or counties. Delegate
Edward Il. Fuller, OF Richmond. stood
alone against his fourteen co-workers
in opposition to the measure. his neg
ativc vote having been east as the re-
suit of a request by the City Council.
Under the provisions of the bill.
which has the support of bankers
throughout the State, the local tax on
bank stocks is cut % cents. The pres
ont tax. including State tax, IS sl5o
in Richmond, Petersburg and Roanoke
where the maximum rate is in effect
The new maximum, local and state, is
lNed at Si?5. In many localities the
local rate is considerable below tho
new local maximum.
Cities Fight Measure.
City Attorney Henry r. Pollard, OF
Richinond. led the tight against tho
bi!i lie was supported by represcn-
Pc!lard introduced figures to show that
Richmond will lose Sal 900 annually hy
the reduction OF the tax. His conten-
from the Richmond City Council, which
requested the Richmond delegation in
the General Assembly to oppose the
;s,!l:'ist,;r Natfoi.al 7BnpK. and John NJ.
Miller, Jr.. president OF the First Ma
tionai Iona. Bank, were among the active
that the high rate in Richmond tended
to drive ownership OF bank stocks
away from the city. and refuted the arr
gumcnt that Richmond is entitled to
the higher rate because of better pro-
lection afforded banks and bank prop
crty.
Fuller Explains Vote.
TInln I,,,ll-
report.nG the bill favorably, announced
mat he did so because Of the action
OF the Richmond City Council in re-
iuestlnE the local delegation 10 oppose
the measure,
Action on the bill has not yet been
taken by the Senate Finance Commit
haso Tee: nchG ahe meeting ;a,g Yesterday was to
OF the NIL, but because OF other com
mittee meetings, the senatorial COM
mlttee could not be present
Whiic reported favorably to the
Housc, the bill is due for a hari bat
lie before being finally enacted. At
the last session OF the General ASSEM-
biy when the maximum local rate was
si:i5: an effort was made to lower it,
but instead the rate was increased to
IT'S present maximum OF sl.25.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
MEMBERS OF FORTUNES
CREW MEET DEATH AT SEA
Bodics Found on JeykI Island Now
Number ring Seven. From III
Fated Ting.
TBy Associated Pres.

SAVANNAH, GA, Feb. e-Tbe 6vo
bodies found on Jekyl Island, near
brunswick. Sunday afternoon. wern
members or the crew OF the tug
BRUNSWICK tonight, and the list was
added to today when two more bodies
were found
The men thus far identified arc
Jacob Calunoaun. chief engineer, OF
Wiiiian Mccarthy. assistant engineer,
New YORK: AaEe Janesen. Danish
sunlect; Emie Carlson, Buffalo, " ";
Adotph Jansen. a Norwegian.
several members OF the crew. In
cludinE Captain John Chadwick ara
still missing. II Is believed all t.ri,
bodies found on Jekyl Island were in
other boa. in command OF tho captain
is missing and II Is feared that all in
it have been lost ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
PROMINENT LAWYER SLAIN
lIhrtseIlc Eye Spec'nI'st shoots Dow,
Attorney In street After Lie
Had Pnssed. -
tpy Associoted Prcss

HARTSELLE. ALA, Feb. PORTER
NJ Brindley. prominent attorney and a
member of the Alabama Legislatures
death here this afternoon at O'Clock.
Two posses are searching for DR.. II. S.
RoherSon. eye specialist. who is AL
The two men met on the street hero
this afternoon and an argument ensnea
relative TO n contract between the two,
IT is said, and the lie was passed, by
standers say. Tho shooting followed,
Brindiey. falling with two bullet
wounds through his breast.
The deceased had been a praeticfns. !.
attorney here for yearf; Or. Robcrson
came here in the fall OF 1919. Sekg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
so MEXICAN REBELS DIE
Force Under Garlic Repuised in At
tack on Onxncn and Fifty
Prisoners Taken.

LAREDO. TENAS. Feb Fifty
rebels were killed and Twenty-Five
taken prisoner at Oaxaca, in the Mexi-
can State Of that name. when rebel
nand commanded by Albino Garlic, a
former Federal army officer. attacked
that city last Friday. The rebels were
defeated after five hours fighting, ac-
cosdinS TO Mexico City newspapers re-
ccivcd mere today
General I'rcdcrico Silva has been or
dered to take command of the Federal
troops in the OaNac;t region. and be-
Sln persistent campaign against the
rebels, the nGwSpapcrS say
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
WAR DEPARTMENT BUYS
CASKETS FOR U. S. DEAD
Order Is Given for 1000 Cofhns In
Which to Bring Bodies Home
From France.
Associated Press. I
~ -N.-,.VS'. :, - r,,
EkSIJJE,;TON Feb 2.-Thc

WNSIIINtiTON, Fed. TIC PUT.
chase of 1900 caskets. ut a cost OF
sl,lOi.5OS. 10 be used for the return
OF army dead from Europe, has been
completed by the War Department IN
10 return as soon as practicable the
bodies Of the American soldiers buried
in Franco TO the next of kin. for in
terment in this country. The manu-
facturcrs were instructed TO expedite
deliveries.
The department also made public a
communication from Il committee of
the Casket Manufacturers Association
OF America, condemninG any plan FOR
the general return Of the bodies as I'M
practical, expensive aud unsatiStac-
tuEV,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
l.EMINE OFFERS POLAND PEACE
SovietS Invite Friendly Settlement or
All Disputes md Outstanding
Questions.

By NSsoc. tt"i Press.
LONDON, Feb. 2.--Confirmation was
received today that tho Polish govern
ment. in conjunction with the allies.
is considering the offer of peace made
by Premier Lcnine, Of Soviet Russia.
Foreign Minister Tchitcherin. and
Minister OF War TrotZky, on behalf of
tho. Council Of the Peoples Commits
sarieS.
The Offer. which was contained In
wireless dispatch received from Mos
COW last week. invited friendly set
tlement OF all disputes and outstand-
ing questions between Poland and So
Wet Russia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-03
THIEVES MAKE BIG HAUL
| Three Thousand Gallons OF whisIS,
Stolen From baltimore
I Warehouse.
TT3y Associatcd Press.

BAI.TTM ONE, Feb. 2.--SIXty- Tour
barrels OF whisky-3,000 Eallons--werc
taken by thieves from the Mencke-Arcy
warehouse, on the eastern limits OF this
city Sunday morning loaded In trucks
and spirited away The barrels were
rolled out and loaded on trucks.
This is the seventh time this ware
house has been entered. Tho govern
mcnt loses nothing. the bond OF tho
owner being liable for the tax.