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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
From Other Viewpoints
lint They Keep the Load OF of Us.
by ALFRED u. WILLIAMS.

For the fiscal year 1920 the estimated re-
cents o! the United states government e1-
elusive Of those from bonds. are $652l 600 600
or thcse. S36I5. 0o0.o00--considerably more
than half-are from the income and profits
tuxes. The sama people who pay these taxes
pay also their full Ghare of the other internal
revenue and the customs taxes II 1t be SAID
that 10000 or 10000 individuals own a third
OF the country's wealth. these figures show
tia; also they pay. probably. two-thrds OF Its
taxes. And they have less than one.fourth OF
! per OF the votes that determine the fate
of their we..!th and OF Themselves.
There is just one way to abolish the income
tax. That is by abolishing the incomes. APP
parentiy some alleged statesmen In Congress
rant and shrek on the floors OF both houses
where nobody listens but the reporters. who
paid to do it-and the stump--where
many OF US listen and are delighted--of the
beauty and justice OF piiing more taxes the
profits and incomes Of corporations and ind-
Niduals. II sounds nice and is quite popular.
We applaud the idea OF taking all the profits
of great enterprises TO pay the costs OF gov
remember that nobody, including the hest and
most patriotic OF us, Is going invest money
and labor without hope Of profit Of some kind.
None OF US with $500 TO spare gives II to the
government or buys stock bond with the
idea OF handing over the proceeds to the gov
eminent. These very rich people like tho
rest OF us. IL they knew all their profits were
TO he taken for taxes they would keep their
money in their pockets, II they could not find
nontaXable securities. send It out OF the coun-
try and go out OF husineEs. Aside from throw
ing thousands OF men and women out Of work
and reducing the producing power Of the coun-
try, that action would throw the three and n
half billions OF load the rest OF US. We
pay large part o. it. anyhow. In higher
prices on all we use. but can limit that
We could not limit or dodge the extra s35
year apiece IL would put on every man woman
and child OF US.
The line between safety and danger In tax
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
Two Minutes of Optimism.
TIT tor Tat.
Df JEAN NEWTON.

,;i how many little mothers we SEQ timidly
StVslhB their way alone through crowded
1htnpn , %here they are satisfied wltn tho first
r,mS that VIII no" because their little girls
nT grown up are too busy with tneir own
Mn,nd 10 be Interested In what mother wears.
,olher Was never too busy. All mother 3
iSnuiamSe' her energy. her advice. ner on :
tn"T, a am went into ine years OF thinking for
He,sSu anything Will do"
h,r ISM ,S that mVthers SO old. When you need
Eh. 49,. the same naiIinG energy and vitality are
isn., ies' the spark is stlii there"
r.d oH ~ posSiple mat wltn u little Interest
rom her daughters. some evidence mai he r
al np1aramce uoss make difference. that she
S 81. couhts-the spark might be famed To
- h., again ana make live happiness instead OF
e,,i,a nstn existence? Don't they owe her a
i ,ussh from herself TO put into them?-Copy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
ALL HOPE ABANDONED FOR
SAFETY OF MAJOR JONES
Canoe Drifting In From LIKE MIchI-
gan Contained Clothing OF
MfssinK PrOfcAnor.
NJ al Ga

CHICAGO. June 27.-Gobbled up in
another strange mystery OF treacher-
GUS Lake Michigan. all hope faded
tonight that Major Joseph H. Jones.
professor OF zoology at Evanston.
expert swimmer and international
rifle shot. missing since last Friday
night. Is among the living.
When the lake tossed his canoe on
the beach today, the professors
trousers: watch and wallet were
found therein. leading to the belief
that he was drowned.
Airplanes from the naval station
for two days had flown over the lake
with aviators training powerful
binoculars over the eXpanse of water
hoping that the professor might be
found clinEing TO the boat. Hundreds
OF motor boats shot across the lake,
the quest extending to Milwaukee
Life saving stations were notified and
joined in the search.
Mrs. Jones. who Is In n dazed con-
dition tonight. relinquished her last
hope that he had been picked up by
q passing steamer when she learned
his boat had been tossed UP by the
lake.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
A Touch of Life
Tobacco.
ny SIDELIGHT HENRY.

1t is a shame to think what Barrie nigh,
have accomplished IL he had not used tobacco
from infancy He might have written one or
Two plays that would have been worth while
Were it not for the brain dulling effects OF to-
bacco. George Bernard Shaw might have
turned out some philippics that would have
attracted attention. Old Irv Cobb might have
written something funny. Mark Twain might
Iabitant whistler might have painted some
thng worth looking at, Marconi might have
little jimcrack wireless thing. Dave Dclasco
might. now and then. put on II decent show
thnt would get the money Charles Frohman
might have risen to some prominence
the kib"sh on all these men and millions
more VINO were born to do great things and
she must go She Is a frivolous hussy and
this is a serious world. BY ali means, Danish
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
uPROAR IN CHAMBER ON
MUTINY OF BERSAGLIER>
italian Deputies Twice yu.,.,s.d
fenoinE Diacusslon of Anconn
Situation

ROME. June 27.-The Chamber OF
deputies was twice suspended Satur-
day during the discussion of the An
coma situation. and the governments
policy with regard to Albania. Sig
nor Bonomi. minister or war, assured
the House that the mutiny OF the
Bersaglieri AT Ancona had terminat-
ed and that the officers had resumed
command OF the troops. He added.
however, that certain anarchist eIe,
ments had taken advantage of the
situation 10 commit acts OF violence.
When the Socialists insisted that Sig
nor Ronomi tell the chamber where
the troops were being sent from An
coma there wa great tumult In tho
chamber and the president suspend
ed the sitting.
When the sitting was resumed
Prem!i- Gioii;ti was challenged on
the stject OF Alvona lie replied
that the Italian troops in the Alban-
ian town were attacked by the enc
my and had to defend themselves.
THIS provoked another uproar, and
again the sitting was suspended
y general strike has been called at
Ancona. growing out OF the trouble
which resulted when members Of tho
Eleventh Bersaglieri Regiment mu-
tin!ed upon receipt OF orders TO leave
chat place. The situation is reported
10 be acute.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
CHILEAN ELECTION HELD
UNDER TROOP PROTECTION
Cabinet Member Announces Tint
Country teInnins Quiet. Although
Much Affiliated.

SANTIAGO. CHILE, June 81
Troops were patrolling the streets
here tonight to prevent possible
clashes resulting from the excite
ment which attended the election u
new Chilean President. RUNS 5
were current that general strike
was about To be called. but there was
no confirmation.
Chief or tho Cabinet Pugaborne.
gave the following statement to the
Associated Press:
The country has hecn agitated by
an electoral struggle which has been
extraordinarily active, but has been
conducted with perfect legality. Or
der has been maintained In all parts
OF the republic Up to O'Clock this
evening. the result OF the voting is
unknown"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
FRANCE UNABLE TO MEET
HER OBLIGATION TO j. S.
Representation VIII Be Made That
Payment Depends Upon Collect
ing German Indemnity.
BI G. II. iIIsItTELLI.

PARIS: Juno 27.--A weeks senrch-
ing inquiry has revealed the fact that
u.iplomatic corps is able to deny that
there arc thorough-Goinep plans afoot
n LOT morntorium" OF the allied
rsposte eTed to 'aS United s'1es rs,
service early last week.
r. Eeeuiess TO say, extreme rcticcnce
is being observed in official quarters
h mere toward all efforts to obtain a
motors. IL Is said. prefer to launch
~ as bombshell at the Forthcoming
amterallicd conference at BRUSSELS
INC United States will only be un-
encc.
While 1t Is not believed that actual
Xix don 6 Ia0h ooS or the entire total Of
Universal Service learns from the
highest sources that the intcraliicd
economic commission now In session
mere rs dcvising plan under which
conference to inform the United
States in the plainest possible lam
guagc that tho allies are unable to
pay the american loan when 1t Is due.
washington government to renew the
issue, probably for two years ny
that time II is hoped sufficient viii
nave been collected from Germany
settle the debt to America.
Payment Cannot Bc Enforced.
Should the United States again re-
fuse to listen to such proposul Il
is understood the allies will adopt n
policy OF passive resistance" sim
ply ply. taking their own time IN repay
diplomatic circles the theory is adj
vanced, however. that the United
States viii be Obliged to accept the
proposition because. they argue. 1T
would not be practicable for America
to enforce payment.
Mi MHnewhS ihe TsnSn rsd Elnanes
practically admitted In the Chamber
of Deputies during tho week just
passed that the recent sensational
decline of tho dollar was due to gov
crnmental influence, the French au-
thori;ies evidently being intended to
in their power The belief prevails
here that all trade on a large scale
between Europe and America is vir-
tually impossible until exchange
values have returned to normal.
No Move To Fay Debt.
In American quarters IL Is COM
mentcd upon AS Significant that the
French government 20 far has re-
fused to purchase dollars towards
meeting the debt to America. expir-
ing in October of this year.
Andrew Tardicu, one OF the French
peace Delegates. says: 81 am abso-
lutcly certain on the strength OF as
suranccs given by the American
tpeacc) commission. that America
Will not exact payment OF the French
loan"
Charles Gucrnier. member OF the
French finance commission. says:
Of the Anglo French
loan owed the United States is nbso-
lutely inevitable, as France cannot
pay until she gets the first install
mcnt OF tho German indemnitN.l'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
SEEN ON THE SIDE
DY HENRY EDWARD WARMER
NACAtIon.


There comes a time In every life
When ono would scoot from toll and strife
With or without his loving wife,
And rest his personality
Beside the booming sea- or back
where grows the stately tamarack,
Or whacking golf balls many whack,
Or some such trivality.
Ettsoons. whatever that may moan,
He loads his car with gasoline
And phuts OF TO the chosen scone
or his elected summering.
And exc forgets the bills for eats.
For butter. eGgs and sundry meats
Stockings and shoes for children's fee,
And even bills for numbering
odds bodkins and gazooks. Away
he scoots for his rejuvcnay
HIs heart filled with roundelay
And to tho season thrilling.
is there man with soul so dead
who never to himself hath said
He'd like the mountains for his bed
Their million perfumes splitting?
And when it's over. back he sncaks
Broke to the bone. and hardly speaks
To friends. but by the alleys seeks
His solace in seclusion:
And IL you ask him THEN. he'll saw
Ihere's nothing to this going away,
And what you get for what you nav
Is snare full OF delusion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
The Poets Corner
AZ the LnRt.
dcepened

Because the shadowst dcepened
Because the end OF al! seemed near.
forsooth.-
Her gracious spirit. ever quick to
ruth.
Had pity on her bond-slave. even on
She came In with the twilight noise
Fair as rose. Immaculate as Truth:
She leaned above my wrecked and
wasted youth:
felt her presence. which I could not
God keen. you. my poor friend" 1
heard her say:
AMI then she kissed my dry. hot
kHs ttou the next kiss. quiet
Death. I pray:
Be instant on this hour. and so sur
Ny spirit s,d while the vision seems to
Paradise. -. - =
Philip Bourke Mars.on.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
Seven pcrnon. nurncd to death

Ei."OOD CITY. PA. June 81
Seven persons were burned to death
In a fire which destroyed the Kraus
block in Lawrence, Avenue here early
today. Damage to the property is
estimated at $4,000.
The origin of the fire Is unknown.
The Gead are: mother. Mrs.
James Carlin. and her six children.
ranging in age from eleven years to
five weeks. The family occupied the
third moor OF the building and so
rapidly did the fire spread that all
escape for them was cut off. Mrs.
!. c. Corners occupies the second
floor and the only other resident of
the building escaped by lcaping from
window. She was uninjured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
IRISH DEMAND RECOGNITION;
THEY SPURN SYMPATHY
DE Valera Wires San FrnncIsro
Chairman tn Make Point Clear
TO National Convention,

IBy Universal ServIce.l
SAN FRANCISCO, June 27-Pres-
ident Eamonn de Valera OF the So
called Irish republic, who was AZ
Elko. Nevada. on his way to the Dem.
ocratic convention here. sent the rol :
lowing telegram to Andrew j. G
lagher, local chairman Of the Amer
lean Commission on Irish Indepen-
dence:
Recognition alone. not sympathy
of Irelands plea before the Demo
Garlic National Convention. Please
make this clear publicly. Ireland :
real friends Will offer the same plant;
by the Republicans"
The telegram is looked upon as
an effort to prevent The confusion
That resu ted at Chicago. when two
mitted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

rates never has been drawn. All OF us know
mere Is such line. We know that taxation
can DC made to prohibit not only new develop
'eht' put tho possibility of profit and contin-
uahee In business already established. There
.oie. "hen we hear. during the coming cam
paign. candidate talking largely and loosely
VI pilinS taxes indefinitely incomes and
prohts, 1t will be measure OF self defence to
mehe mental memorandum to run "a strong
e1ratch through his namo when we go to vote
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
AMERICANS TO RECEIVE
DECORATION FROM FRANCE
Men Who Fought With Poiius Durinp
Wnr VIII Get New Service
badge.

PARIS. June 27.-More than 5000
Americans will hereafter be entitled
70 wear new bronco decoration on
the uniforms. hanging from ribbon
striped alternately red and white.
The medal is the new service badge
OF Inc french army commemorative
OF the war. The 5000 Americans on.
titled to wear II have all served with
the French army. a special clasp in
bronze will he attached TO the rib
bons awarded men who were volun.
tecrs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
SOVIET ENVOY LEARNS TO
SPEAK ENGLISH ON A BET
Lenine's Minister, Krnsxin. Discusses
sports In One Month After
Arrival In London.

II1y CHiVeFSaT SerVTCe.1
LONDON. juno 27.--Leonid Kras-
sin. business envoy OF Lenine. has
won WIS bet by learning 10 speak
English in one month.
When he arrived In London. Kras-
sin was told by the manager Of his
hotel that English was a very dini-
cult language to learn. He imme-
viction that no could pick it up in
ono month. The hotel man agreed
that the Russian had won when the
latter, at the end OF the thirty days
discussed English sports with him for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
"PUSSYFOOT" JOHNSON SAYS
HE HAS THREE EYES NOW
Tells Chicago Audience Incident
Stirred Up Prohibition Question
In England,
IBy Universal Service.l

CHICAGO. June 27.--"rm glad I
lost my eye" William L. CPussy-
footO Johnson today told an audi
ence OF $500 at an antisaloon meet
ing. The friendships made through
that incident are worth a bushel Of
eyes.
And besides he added. with n
grin. .! have three eyes now. My
spare glass optic is in my trunk"
lie said the loss OF his eye gave
an impetus 10 prohibition in England
mat surnasscs anything in that coun-
try's history.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
FRENCH OPEN AIR LINES
TO EUROPEAN CAPITALS
by July Service VIII he Extended
FROM Geneva to wnrsnw With
Regular "Snilings."
lBy Universal Servi,

ny
PARIS. June 27.-The French gov
ornment Is planning an air service
that VIII connect France with all
European capitals. Following the
opening Of the Parish-London and
Paris BRUSSELS lines. the French are
opening up line to Geneva, prelim-
mary 10 the establishment Of one to
Warsaw, which Is expected to run
regularly by the end OF July Other
lines VIII be opened gradually.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
A Passenger. suge..,ion.


To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Silt must surely be plain to every one
that the Virginia Railway and Power Co is due
an increase in passenger fares. but since il
seems impossible to wake the authorities up
why should not the patrons OF the various
INES take the matter into their own hands
ana voluntarily contribute the extra cent? l.,
itor one. would lar rather pay little more,
feel the cars wore being operated by we'll
trained. responsible men. say nothing of
intaincd. PASSESC;ER
Richmond, Va June % 1920
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

Governor CoX's campaign manager evil
denced political astuteness in his declara-
lion that NO man will get anywhere by
sneering at the President" The American
people have high estimate of the char
acter and patriotism of the President, and
they resent any attempt at his belittlement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

big Swiss I.onn I'm U. 9.
BERN. SWITZERLAND. June 81.
The Swiss government has decided
70 raise loan Of from 320.000.000 to
$4,000. 900 in the United States. Tho
rate OF interest is to be from to z
per cent The date OF the emission
OF the loan has not yet been fixed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

McAdoo's positive refusal to be a candi-
date seems To have added no little strength
to his candidacy. Had he signed an afi-
davit that he would under no circumstances
accept a nomination, he might have been
nominated by reclamation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

mere Is some talk OF the convention at
Dan francisco abandoning Democratic pre
cedent and balloting on candidates for Inc
presidency before adopting platform. Such
procedure does not seem to be a wise motley
to pursue. Should the baIloting result in
inc choicc OF q nominee, the supreme con
sloeration OF presenting platform embody-
ins the balanced wisdom OF the delegated
representatives of the Democratic voters az
TO the party's attitude toward public po,i
cies would have to be subordinated 70 tho
nominees individual record aud aitiudo
else he would have to go before the country
handicapped by platform unsuitcd 10 bis
views as 10 the character and importance
OF The issues to lie stressed in the cam
paign Above everything else, the candi-
date should be chosen to fl the platform.
not the platform. to fit the candidate. as
the latter would be confession of loose
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

Certain facetious persons might dub Mir
McAdoo and Senator Glass the Alphonse
and CASTOR Of the San Francisco convention
But in sober truth II is case OF each man
believing the other fitted for the high posi-
ton to which he seeks TO help him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

a vote taken by British labor on prohibit
ton shows a percentages off. opposition
amounting 10 more t!,Gn 1--WE to one in
recorded vote OF more than 100000 This
showing ought to knock the wind out of
the e&;Tavagant claims OF "Pussyfoot"
johnson as 10 Great Britains readiness"
for prohibition
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

II Hiram Johnson is happier now than
ever before, as he is quoted as saying, it
would have been pity TO give him the
nomination he sought and thus have pre-
vented his arrival at the stage of idyllic
bliss which now is his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

Mr. Burleson opposes government own
ership Of all public utilities with the ex-
ception OF the telephone and telegraph lines
And, in view OF the mess he made of these
while they were under his management,
the public includes them in its prescribed
list
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
Peach Embargo Lifted.

MAO CON. GA. June 27.-Peach
growers OF Middle Georgia were noti-
fed today that the Potomac Yards
embargo has been lifted for pcrish-
ables. Peach trains Will he given
the right OF way, 1t was said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

safe and sane platform could be writ
ten on post card, as the Nice-President sug-
gests, but the Republicans would have ex-
pcrienced difficulty in combining their dod ging
on every known issue to SO small II space.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
Voice of the People

Letters must give the name md address, OF
the writer. Name will not be published II
writer 80 requests.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

Mayor Hylan. OF New York. saws that he
will go 20 Jail rather than vote for an in
crease IN street car fares. While he Inns
political foes who would rejoice TO see him
jailed we have no idea that they contem-
piate resor;ing 10 that extreme to offset
ms four-f!ushing method, as above implied
OF winning popular applause.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

Whom Hill!
The fisherman said:
caught fish this afternoon that was,
Stop!" screamed the Crowd .rh;s liz
business" '''"5
what you talking about? saw. cappbt
hsh this afternoon that was only II inches
!onE ana weighed less than a pound Any
'hins dishonest in that, huh?"
The Summer Cry.
swat him,
Wec-ec-ee!
Got him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
MONDAY. JUNE IS. 1920.

Probably the great majority OF Los An
geles people took the earthquake with I'M
disturbed calm accepting il as some kind
of new stunt by the great local movie
colony.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

woman, Blessed woman.
1t is astonishing
How much conteL,pt
Any Woman
VIII express for her Husband
And how she will Flare Tn
If anyone else
Slams the Poor Old Boob
In
Her Presence
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
The Weather
tFurnis'.ed By U. q. Weather Bureau,
Forecast: YlrrInin-

fair Monday md prob
ably Tuesday. Not
much change In tenn
pcraturo.
North CnrOllna-Falr
Monday aud probably
-uesday. Not much
change In temperature.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

Is announced that all political parties
IN Me1ico have agreed on the presidential!
caho'oacy OF General Oregon In this
statement there appears the promise of
t'opGiar acceptance that may result, in the
es.Api'sii aieit OF government capable of
composing the distracted situation wb;cb
has been the curse OF that country ever
since Dlaz was driven from power.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28
A Monologuc.

John and 1 have never had n crosE word
osSthei Mrs smith; now have we. John?"
NO. dearest, we havcn't-not torcther,,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-28

Domestic Worr4rs,
My husband is the most unreasonable man
that ever lived complained Mrs Kickemor
so are all husbands my dear" said ~.
mag" Soother. But what was Johns of
fcnsc? "
lie came 10 me this morning with hair a
dozcn hoies and expected me to sew socks
around them"
Cour,ship is n dangerous business after 30:
Lefore that it's just darned folly.