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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
BRITAIN MAY PROCLAIM
MARTIAL LAW IN IRELAND
Announcement Expected to BE
Made in House OF Com
mons Today.
COMES AS BIG SENS TIoN
Cabinet Is Said to Have Practically
Decided to Impose the Most
Rigid Of Military Rule Upon Dis
affected Area.
COMES AS BIG NsATIo
ny PERCY sAnI..

LONDON. Dec 9.-The British gov
ernment intends to impose martial
law throughout the disturbed sections
OF Ireland Announcement Of this
probably will be mads tomorrow
afternoon AZ the opening OF the Com
mons, when. the Exchange Telegraph
Company learns authoritativciy. Lloyd
George will make what is character
ICED as IAN important announcement
concerning Ireland" to the House.
Coupled with this is the Daily Her
AIDS parliamentary correspondents
information that the Cabinet has
practically decided 10 impose the mos,
rigid OF military rule upon the dis
affected area.
The double barrelied announcement
has caused the keenest speculation
since the massage OF the laws for the
restoration OF order in Ireland, and
comes rs a sehsatiom.
Eleventh Hour Attempt.
Henderson. the Labor leader, out
ibhGo III Sp'NAi 81
Green Thursday night. the new Irish
policy determined upon by the Labor
party as an eleventh hour attei\
to rescue the peace move from utter
failure"
In his speech he summed up broad
!y the results OF the labori:c mission
to Ireland. II is expected that he
will later issue report embodying
;he Sim Fc!r peace terms.
Henderson declared that human life
was more sacred and safe in Belgium
under the German occupation than in
Ireland. Tho situation, he declared.
had never been worse, with the gov
crnment authority broken down
with pursuing it's mad-dog career,
cndangering the lives OF women and
children"
He denounced in the bittercst of
terms the reprisals policy OF the gov
eminent. and declared that he feared
the possibility OF Tie Irish using the
same methods in England this winter
in connection with disturbances TO-
mented by the unemployed
One GLENN Of Hope.
III this happens he declared,
God help England
There was only one gleam of hope
over all Ireland, he said, and that is
tie overwhelming disposition OF peo-
pie OF every class for peace. The
Sim Fcin leaders are willing TO give
every assurance of the cessation of
hostilities IL the government will
declare political amnesty. Hender-
son said, adding that the heads of
the church and the laborites arc un-
ceasinsly working for peace and are
unquestionabiy strong enough to
guarantee Il truce.
Concluding. he warned and i'm
piored the government TO seize this
opportunity to halt Its drastic policy.
III the policy OF repression con-
tirues," he said. "Sinn Fein will un-
doubtedly use every opportunity to
use every bit OF its influence and
strength to awaken the world To the
seriousness OF tho Irish situation"
TITO bodies of three unidentified
men were found Thursday afternoon
by the roadside near Cork. They had
been shot
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
SMITH SAYS EDUCATION
AKIN TO FARM PRODUCTS
Dinwiddic County Planter Declares
Schools Must Close Because
of Low Prices.
PLIGHT OF FARMERS SERIOUS
Present Price of Prize Tobacco
Doesn't Pay for Tying 1t Up. As
sertcd-Pcanuts Not Worth Har-
vcsting.
PLIGHT OF FARMERS SERIoU:
B,. LOWELL MELLErr.

United News Stan Correspondent.
WASHINGTON. Dec e.-The rcla
tion of tobacco and peanuts to educa
ton was demonstrated to the Senate
Agriculture Committee Thursday y
afternoon. The demonstration was
amusing as made by Charles T.
Smith. member OF the Virginia House
of Delegates. from Dinwiddie County
D,nwiddie County is grea, to-
bacco and peanut county: IL won the
blue ribbon at the Pan-American Ex-
position for both !!ght and dark to-
bacco. Delegates Smith. a gaunt and
wrinkled planter. gave the commit
tee good deal 10 think about
The present price for our prize
tobacco" he said, doesn't pay the
cost OF tying II UP Peanuts do not
bring enough to justify digging them
out Of the ground. The farmers along
the Southern border OF Virginia and
the upper border OF North Carolina
are in desperate fix.
Recalls Army Iiiitcrncy.
You may remember the fearful
boys from our part of the country
shown by the army examinations at
Camp Lee. Well. we've been trying
To Improve ourselves. We've been
trying To bring our schools up to
the standard OF other parts OF the
country, and we've made great deal
OF progress. but now We are threat
ened with the undoing OF all our
work. Boys are being taken out OF
school. and girls. too. in some cases
to he pu; 10 work /. there Is any
work TO be found
We Increased our taxes to improve
the schools. built better buildings
paid the teachers so per cent more
and generally got q real system OF
education started. I don't know how
Ne can maintain il. At present prices
Tor their products the farmers can
not pay the taNes. Those families
who have just goi their first taste Of
education are growing bitter abou,
IL. The new spirit was illustrated
last winter In one OF our towns when
small planter asked one OF the
citizens to direct him TO the book
store.
You go straight down the street
two blocks and you'll see it," replied
the townsman
Yes. but how'll know il? asked
the farmer.
Why. it's got i sign on it in let
ters foot high said the townsman.
Could Not itend Sign.
Letters might be AZ tall as am,
said the farmer. but | couldn't read
EN-. Tell you something, though: NJ,
ooys1l be able to read en- That's
what I'm going there for--to buy
schoolbooka for my boys
This winter that samo farne r
probably hasn't got the money TO buy
schoolbooks."
Smith also told the plight OF tenant
farmers. who. following the agitation
or government farm experts. have
been trying 20 become farm owners.
Thousands OF them III that section,
he said. had been raking and scrap
ing in orde- TO invest In farms for
Continued on Second Page)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
SCHOONER CAPsIzES IN
TRYING TO MAKE PORT
captain and Six Members OF Crew
Picked Up by steamer and
Coast Gunrd Cutter.

NO FOLK. VA. Dec. 9.-The
schooner Louisa NJ, capsized today
off Cape Henry while attempting to
make port in the heavy gale. which
has been raging OF the coast the las:
twenty-four hours. The captain ami
SIX members OF the crew were picked
up later by the scamcr Eastern
Coast, wireless reports said. and the
coast guard cutter Gresham left here
tonight 10 search for other possible
survivors. Few details OF the dis
aster were available.
\ lifehoat carrying several per-
sons was sighed tonight by the
steamer Oskaloosa off Cape Henry.
according 10 a wireless message. and
the steamer CarOlinian reported pass
Ing derelict schooner in the same
vicinity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
MEXICAN OIL DISPUTE
BECOMES COMPLICATED
"-r.n'inE OF Prrmit. In Federal Dis
trtct Despite 4. y. Protest.. Adds
To Complexity
tBy Associated Press. ]

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-complica-
tion OF the international controversy
over oil in Mexico was forecast to-
day by advices to the State Depart
ment that the provisional govern
ment OF Mexico had granted scores
OF permits for the exploration and
exploitation of petroleum In the Fed
eral zones, Notwithstanding the pro-
test filed by the United States gov
ernment last August.
Promises OF additional compIexity
was indicated by the further infor-
nation that practically all OF the
newly acquired rights had been trans
ferred to British oil corporations by
the individuals to whom they were
granted. Most OF them. according to
the reports received today. have been
obtained by the Aguila and Corona
Companies which are subsidiaries of
the Royal Dutch Shell in which Brit
ish stockholders have gained control
since the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
Choir Boy Goes to Death
Cell Singing "Miserere :"
tny Associated Press,

CHICAGO. Dee. D-NIchoIa.
Stana, former choir boy, whose
nineteenth birthday will como to
an end few miautea after s.
o'clock tomorrow morning when
he b hanged for murder. gave n
farewell concert for his fellow
prisoners In the Jail today.
Singing the aMIserere,. yfnnn
marched through the Jail corridors
en- route 10 the death cell.
Viana Ia known as the .-~onE
bird" of the jail. lie has enter
tanned the priaoners daily for
months. He uas convicted of par
ticipation In several murders com
mitted By the notorious Cardineun
gang. whose leader. Sam CardineI-
In. II under sentence of death.
Frank CampIonr. another member
OF The gang. wns hanged several
weekH nEo. md other members
who turned states evidence arc
HervinG life sentences.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10

although they Expressed the opinion
that the trend toward unemployment
on large scale had been marked
during the last few months Re-
Gently. II was said. tho Employment
Service has been placing from $1,000
to $4,000 persons in positions every
month.
The nine regional directors and
their divisions for the purposes OF
the survey. as announced. include:
r. lizard, South Atlantic district.
Headquarters. Richmond. States OF
Delaware, Maryland. Virginia, West
virginia. North Carolina. South Caro-
lima, Georgia. Florida and the Dis
trict OF Columbia.
u. +. Holway. Enst-South central
district. Headquarters. Louisville.
States of Kentucky. Tennessee. Ala
bnma and Mississippi.
r. l. Russell. West-South central
district. Headquarters. New orleans.
States Of Arkansas. Louisiana. Okla
homa and Texas ?. =. -.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
CONTINUED on Second Page)
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS
IN CLARA SMITH PURSUIT
FL raSo Sheriff Takes Up Search for
Missing Woman on Telegram
From Prosecutor.
,v Assoclnted Press.7

IBy Associated Press.1
ARDMORE, OKLA, Dec. 9.--Russeli
l.. Brown. county attorney. said to-
night there were no new develop
ments at this end of the search for
Clara Smith. alleged slayer Of Jake
l.. pamon.
From the interchange Of messages
between the county attorney and Seth
Il. orndorr, sheriff at FL Paso. Texas.
Mr.. Brown said he had learned that
Mr.. OrndorH believed he had been
misIuoted by the press. The sheriff
referred To reports that he had re-
fused to arrest Miss Smith untn he
received 4 warrant from MIR. Brown.
as he had no other reason to hold her.
Now, however. the county attorney
declares. the sheriff will arrest Miss
Smith. II possible. upon the tele-
graphic communications sent by Mr.
Brown.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
GOVERNOR ADVISES
SLOWER DEFLAT|ON
| FINANCE BUBBLE"
Virginia Executive Urges
More Credit to Farmers
in Lexington Address.
OPPOSES THE CONTROL OF
POLITICS IN WASHINGTON
Words of Advice Given to Stu
dents of Washington and Lee
University by Davis.
Especial to The Times. Dispatun.

lSpcciai to The Times DispatChl
LEXINGTON. VA. Dec. e.--IIailcd
as uie business manager OF the
State OF Virginia" Governor West
morcland Davis urged slower de-
Nation of the existing financial bub-
bic. urged governmental relief for
American farmers In the form OF
credit and laid especial stress on the
necessity for reversing the present
tendency toward national centraliza-
tion OF political affairs. In AN address
TO tho studen, body of Washington
and Lee University this morning.
The address was made to The assem-
the Old Dominion was introduced by
Dean Harry u. Campbell.
After paying glowing tribute TO
the memory of George Washington
and Robert T. Lee, the speaker
launched Immediately into pressing
problems of reconstruction, saying
that II Is Jus: Us necessary 10 ad-
Just ourselves 10 the rehabilitation
Of our country after the war as It
was TO destroy the artillery OF the
Hun during the war
ne 'oFcFHot tneH criticized the
strong tendency 10 Capitalization o!
affairs in the central government. de-
ploring the tendency to drift away
from the spirit OF the founders OF our
Constitution" II this Capitalization
persists, ne said, America was in dan
ger OF becoming Il nation akin TO the
empire she has Jus; destroyed.
In vigorous language. the speaker
advocated rights for the individual
States. saying tha, the future OF the
governments republican existence de-
peEds on the system Of checks and
balances TO be exercised by the state
against the Federal government
Urges slower Defintion.
Turning to the financial problems
confronting the na;io. Governor
Davis likcned the problem Of de-
hation TO an overbIown toy bal
loon. The balloon can be DESTROYED
Just as quickly by crushing and thus
Debating IL Immediately as by con-
tinuing to blow II up until IL bursts
through Initiation. The stopper
should be pulled ont and the air al
lowed 20 escape gradually. The I'm
mediate withdrawal OF credit Is
breaking tho financial balloon Just as
truly Ms this balloon would have been
destroyed by "a panic. Withdrawal
of credits should be gradual that the
balloon might be preserved
The Governor next discussed the
Federal reserve act. saying ,ha, It
vas created for two-fold purpose.
tContinued on Second Page)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
SAY TREATY is SIGNED
Peace between Armenia and Turk
NntionniixtS Reported Concluded
Early In Month,
tBy Assoeiated Press.

IBy NSSoCInteu Press.
CONSTANTINOPLE Dec. "a
peace tncaty between Armenia and
the Turkish Natlonai.sts is reported
10 have been signed at Alexandra opol
during the nigh; OF December -.
Under the treaty Armenia's territory
will be reduced 10 only the region
of EriNaA, the capital. and Lake Cox
cha. excluding Kars and Alexandra
mol
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
SPAIN is IN THROES OF
REVOLUTIONARY DISORDERS
Clashes Take Place between Troops
and StrKern-Hundreds of Ar
rests Mnde.
tBy Universal Service.

PARIS. Dec. o.-Dispatches from
Madrid indicate that serious revolu-
ttonaTy disorders are breaking out in
many parts OF Spain and that n gen.
crai strike has been called in Madrid,
valencia, Neville, and Barcelona.
Troops have been attacked by the
strikers and many fights have occur
red between strikers and nonstrikers.
Many persons have been wounded
and hundreds of arrests have been
made.
Madrid is declared to be without
bread and it is expected that martial
law win be proclaimed almost any
hour
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
AUTOMOBILE DISTRIBUTORS
GO TO WALL; OWE $4,000
Iowa Concern Did Annual business
of Approximately 81
0GO, 600
tBy Associuted Press. /

FORT DODGE. Ia, Dec. -
Hanson and Tyler, automobile dis
tribuiors who. according TO company
officials. did an annual business OF
approximately s2.o00.oOO. have made a
voluntary assignment OF assets in
favor of their creditors. according 10
an announcement today. The con-
Germ has headquarters here and
branch houses 1T Sioux city. Dcs
Moines. Webster City, Omaha and
Sioux Falls. S. ID.
The company announced estimated
assets Sl.3I7.23O. and liabilities ss4o.-
ooo
The tight money situation. which
has cut down sales and the refusal of
banks TO handle automobile paper are
given as reasons for the company's
condition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
Iny United NcMn.l

EDINBURGH, Dec. 0-An c,-
frnordinary story OF nntrImony
by mail has developed here with
the Ming of action on behalf of
n yenr-old child. Enid Mary Muir
ray, 10 Establish her dead mothers
marriage to ThomaS Roy Dow
Murray. n norist. now residing In
Joppa.
Thomas Murray was nm appren-
tire with the nrm where Enid
Alice Galley was employed ns a
typist. lie wns II and she wn> -
when he first met her. After
short courtship he WINS called to
France. Lntcr she wrote, telling
him that she ~ns about To become
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
Precious Gems Run Wild
in Grand Rapids House
Inr United Ne,x..I

GRAND RAPIDS. MICH, Dec. D.
--t:rand Itnpids wns engaged in n
widespread hunt for diamonds.
pearls, md other precious gems
Thursdny night.
II started when detectives
searching the rooms, occupied by
Jack Dcnne. New York, md Clnr-
encc BerE, Chicago, found rubics,
pcarla diamonds. and cmernIds
worth several thousands of dollars
to tho ounce in gems.
gold watch. set with n half
carat diamond WINS then found In
taIcun powder can near the
house, and when employees of n
milling company, cleaning the
sIuiceway gates in n watcr-pover
cnnnl, drew up pearl necklace
valued at $1,000, excitement In
crensed. The cnnnl is near the
house In which tho men, held on
burglary charges, roomcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
Baby Enid Murray Ruled Legitimate
Though Her Parents Welded by Mail

""thcr. In April. tDis. he Kent
her the following declaration. nc-
cordinE to nm eAhiblt In the nc
tIon:
II, Thomas Hoy Dow Murray.
take you. Harric Enid Alice Gull
ley. TO he my lawful welded wife"
She Sent him sinIiar decinra-
'ion' but Murray recently denied
that he either had scnt the COM
munication attributed 10 him or
that he was the father OF the child. !.
In the Edinburgh court of scssions,
however. Lord Justice sand. dc
rided TINT tho marriage wn. lrrnl.
according TO the INV OF Scotland,
nhd hahy Enid Murray won her
cnse and Legitimacy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
YeEgs Fire nuiIdinx

MACCLENNY, FLA. Dec. "a safe
in a store on the ground floor OF
the Masonic Hall at Glenn ST. Mary.
near here. was dynamited and the
building set on fire by burglars at
1880 O'Clock this morning. The hall
was completely destroyed by the
blaze. tho loss being about $4,000.
No arrests have been made
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
TROOPS CO, TO sTAUNTON
TO PROTECT PRISONER
Failure OF Jury to Agree in Case
OF Hart Leads to Eorma-
ton OF Mob.
GATHERS OUTSIDE OF JAZZ.
Governor Davis Orders Chariottes-
vile Company of Virginia Ma.
tional Guard, Fifty Strong, to
Proceed to Scene OF Trouble.
GATHERS OUTSIDE OF JAIL.
EBy Associated pre,s.l

STAUNTON. VA. Dec. o.-Failu,e
Of jury to agree on verdict in
the case of Harry Hart. negro,
charged with having attacked a
young white woman near here yes
terday, led tonight to the formation
OF mob outside the Jail where the
negro was confined. The Governor
has been requested TO order state
troops 10 Staunton
The negro was indicted early to-
day by special grand jury called 10
investigate tho alleged attack. Trial
OF the negro was held tonight. bu;
the jury, after being out two hours.
informed the cour, TINT It gas un-
able to reach an agreement The
jury then was ordered locked up 10.
the night and court adjourned until
tomorrow.
The city authorities fear that whe n
news OF the jury's failure to agree
becomes generally known. the mob
would increase in size and attempt
to storm tho jail.
CHARLoTTESNlI.l. VA, Dec. ..
Tho Charlottesville company of the
virginia National Guard Was order
ed by Governor Davis tonight TO en-.
train for S;aunton to guard against
mob violence, growing out of an al
legged attack by n negro on white
girl. and the failure of Jury he
fore whom the negro was tried To
reach verdict
The Charlottesville company. com
posed OF ffy men. and commanded by
captain ID. Z. Dizens. Will leave here
tomorrow morning at o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
Gives Court Phony len
Spot-Gets $8 in Change
Ibx United Ne,1a.I

NEW NoItIS, Dec. "a push
cart peddIer. fined 81 I'm Essex
Market C'Sart. paid his hne with
RIO hill nsd mnde So on the deal
aa issae 4ice, chief clerk. discov-
cred ON COZ knitting the days receipts.
The $40 hin wan \ couuterfeIt--
ono rahsfd by the addition OF
cipher.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
Reds Occupy ramir Pn..e..

BY Universal Service.l
BERLIN. Dec. s.--Generai So,on!-
kof. commander of the Bolshevist
forces In Turkestan. has ordered his
troons to occupy the passes IN tho
Pamir range OF mountains along the
border OF Afghanistan
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-10
Str.ke Eadn IN snain,

LONDON. Dec. o.--Ths general
strike IN Spain has ended, according
the Exchange TelsErfph's Madr!d cor
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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-05-22
LOW IN SCALE or HUMANITY
Cave Owellers in the Canary Islands
Practically Live as Do the
Wild Animals.

PRINCIPAL cave-dweilers' settlements
In the Canarips are Mt Atalaya. IN the
island OF Grand Canary. The name
means the "Giant's burrow," and
from distance fhe place closely re-
sembles rabhit-warren or honey
comb swarming with bees. The caves
are more or less In terraces on the
side of steep rock, overlooking
glen and river bed. Atalaya supplies
the entire group of the CanarieS with
clay pots, every Cnve having its own
set OF rude appliances for making
pots. and the people display great in
genuity and quickness In the work.
Men. women and children squat about
at the entrances to their caves, knead-
ing the clay with their hands into
elegant Jars and using their finger
nails to apply decorative lines.
These troglodytes. or cave dwellers,
are almost like wild animals. having
no morals. and very little clothing to
boast Of. During the summer the
children MIN about almost naked. and
IIe "blHHH Ntii tilt SHoi itSt vi mil To-
They are probably the last remnants
of the abOrigineS of Grand Canary,
who are known To have lived In caves
800 years ago. The cave dwellers are
very different from the rest of the
islanders. who look upon them as
pnriahs and would as soon think OF
intermarrying with monkeys as with
them.-Wide World Magazine.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-05-22
Many Believe All This.

1t Is unlucky to drop tear on q
letter from friend. If you blot your
per and send 1t away in that con-
an It will find the recipient In poor
Il. You are sure to witness q
If you misdate q letter. Should
,ur letter cross in the mails one
:oming from your sweetheart 1t will
cross out love. 1t is bad sign to
receive an unsealed communication,
though the SUothsayers do not say just
what will happen in that event, just
contcnting themselves with the express
sion "bnd sign" and leaving you to
worry ms to what It may bring. Should
you get letter with the stamp upside
down you will make a mistake about
money that very day "as ever was"
II you want to hear from some one
write him long letter with a pen,
telling him everything that is weigh
ing on your mind, then tear il up and
burn the fragments. At that instant
he will begin to think Of you and
know no peace until he has written to
YOU. When IN address is upside down
II means bad luck.-Exchange.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-05-22
Matrimonial Oddities.

In bygone days in India women were
sometimes allowed to choose their own
husband. One Of their old fairy tales
tells of fair princess, who, after
tournament, placed garland around
the neck of knight who had won her
heart.
Among the Eskimos Of the east coast
Of Greenland man captures the girl
he wants, but from that time on the
usual order of things is reversed. He
has to exercise the greatest vigilance
to prevent her from clipping with any
other man whom she may prefer, as
this seems to be her privilege. In the
northern New Hebrides a bride who
IS unhappy seeks the earliest Oppor-
tunity of running away from her hus-
band and seeking home with some
man she likes better. If her parents
cannot induce her to return to the in
tured husband they usually send him
q pig to soothe his wounded feelings.
National Geographic Society Bulle-
tin.