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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
GENERAL PERsH|NG PAYS
TRIBUTE TO sOUTH's HERO
Virginia's Idol, and Confcdcrncy's
Leader, Robert r.. Lee, Iionorcd
by Commander In Chief.
JACKSON ALSO EULoGIZEn
War Chief Addresses Graduating
Class OF Virginia Military Insti-
tutc Later In Day, Warmly Prais-
Ing West Point OF the South"

Especial to The Times Dispatch
LEXINGTON, June ls.-The hear
OF the old South opened here today
10 General John J. Pershing. at the
Tomb OF General Robert Il. Lee, In
Memorial Chapel. General Pcrshing
laid wreath upon the recumbent
statue Of Lee. while aged gray clad
veterans stood at attention beside
Khaki clad sons and Erandsous who
bore Old Glory forward IN the battle
fields OF France.
General Pershirg was introduced by
Or. Henry Louis Smith. president OF
Washington and Lee. In brief
culogy the General reminded his au-
d!cnce that General Lee had gone
down IN history as one Of the worlds
greatest generals and Christian gen
tlemcn. He eShorted Americans to
emulate Lees character and life in
war and in peace.
From the tomb of Lee, General
Pcrshing, his staff. Confederate vet
Grams and world war veterans. pro-
cccdcd in ,lne OF march to the tomb
Of StonewaN Jackson. with barred
erai PershinG paid n tribute to the
great military stratcgisi. He men.
toned the fact that General Jackson's
military tactics are studied through
out the world and expressed his
pleasure 10 be able 10 pay tribute
tor the great soldier and Christian
gentleman whom Mckinley so ad-
mircd and upon whom the world looks 8
with admiration and awe.
Thus did this hrsi-class fighting
man rcbuke Madden. OF Illinois, and
men OF his type. who insuited the
chivalrous leaders OF the Confcd-
craCy.
General Pcrsh!ng also made stir
ring address to the graduating class
OF the Virginia Military Institute.
The exercises were held in the Jack
son Memorial Hall in the presence
OF a large number of army and navy
officers. most of whom are graduates
of the institute. the faculty and board
OF visitors of the institute, great
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
TWO. TRUST COMPANIES
OF CITY TO CONSOLIDATE
Old Dominion and Richmond Trust
Favor Program OF Merger in
Official Meetings.
DIRECTORS APPROVE +
PLAN WAR LAWS STILL IN FORCE
Stockholders Of Both Corporations
= VIII Hold Special Meeting July 4
for Final Vote On Proposed
.imalsamntion.

Consolidation OF the Old Dominion
and the R!chmond Trust Companies
is 10 be effected in the near future,
according 10 official announcement
made last night by members of both
institutions. The proposed merger
comes as a surprise.
Directors OF the Old Dominion
Trust Company met at I o'clock yes
terday afternoon and approved the
proposed merger. AT $3.50 =. NJ. the
directors OF the Richmond Trust
Company held meeting and also APP
proved the plan by which the two In
stitutions Will be consolidated Both
meeting of their stockholders on
July to consider the merger.
The merged corporations will have
a capital of sl.S00,000. The combined
surplus of the two companies amounts
to 100000.
Both companies began business at
practically the same time and have
established strong financial positions
in Richmond
According to the program which
was approved yesterday by the boards
OF directors OF both institutions. Will
Lam NJ. Habliston VIII be the presi-
dent of the consolidated companies
He is now president of the Old Do
minion Trust Company
l.. l.. Bcmiss president of the
Richmond Trust Company, will be-
come vice-president OF the consoli-
dated concerns. The ether officers
and directors of the merged com
panies will be named by joint com
mittee from the directors of the two
institutions.
The name of the new company has
not been selected. the directors await
lug action of the stockholders on the
matter. \ joint committee has been
appointed,' however. which will ar
range the details of the proposed con-
solidation. The directors OF both in
stitutions favor the merger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
WATER POWER MEASURE
SIGNED AFTER TEN YEARS
Development Bill Is Law After
Struggle of Decade for
Passage.
Repeal Of Emergency Acts Fails OF
Signature, Also Underwood Pro-
posal for Negotiations Will,
Canada on Wood Pulp Embargo.
Iny Associated Press.

WA HIN TON. June lS.-The
ter-powcr development bill. ten
years In the making. finally has be-
come law.
Announcement that President Will
son had signed the measure prior to
June IL was made late today at the
was announced that he had failed to
sign the joint resolution repeating
most of the wartime laws. and tho
Underwood resolution providing for
negotiations with Canada relative to
the embargo on the shipment of wood
pulp to the United States.
Another bill which failed to re-
ceive the Presidents approval would
have authorized the War Department
to transfer motor equipment to the
Department orAgriculturc for road
construction and other work.
Besides the water-power measure.
the President signed seven bills
passed IN the closing days of the re-
cent session OF Congress. They in
clude an act authorizing the enlist
ment In the military forces on non
English speaking citizens and aliens:
an act, paying for a set of false teeth
FOR Michael McGarvey. and five bridge
bills.
No explanation of the delay in an
nouncing the Presidents approval OF
the water-power measure was made.
The White House statement said:
THE President, having been ad-
vised by the Attorney-General in a
formal opinion that the adjournment
Of Congress does not deprive him of
the ten days allowed by the Consti-
tution for the consideration of {,
measure, but only in case of disap-
proval of the opportunity to return
the measure with his reasons to the
house in which it originated, has
signed the following bills, each within
the ten-day period, of course. The
bills not signed. failed to become law
under the usual practice"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
WICK CLAIMS VETS HAVE
200 VOTES IN CONVENTION
Democratic Convention Will De-
mand Modification Of Volstcad
Act, He Says.
LAW MAKES MEN CRIMINALS
Moonshining Has Moved From tho
Mountains to Farmlouscs and
the Cities Where Soft Drinks and
Cortiinls Arc Being Brcwcd.
Try Associated prcss.l

CHICAGO. June lS.-Walker w.
Wick. Of New York. campaign man
ager for Governor Il. |. Edwards, OF
New Jersey. in Chicago today on his
way to San Francisco, declared in q
statement that there would be not
less than 700 delegates in the an-
preaching Democratic National Con-
rention' in favor of modification of
the Folstead act permitting the use OF
light wines and beers In such States
as Wish to do so. with State control
of regulation under q general and
liberal Federal act"
Opposition to the eighteenth,
amendment is not today a political
ISSUE" Mr.. Vick's statement said,
but the Volstead act Is open to
amendment. as has been pointed out
by Governor Edwards and by such
distinguished Republican authority
as Senator Knox, Of Pennsylvania.
Terms of LAW Too Extreme.
The Volstead act is SO extreme
that 1t has placed In the criminal
Grass millions of women who make
the homegrown fruit light wines for
domestic use; millions of farmers
who make and mature cider from
their orchards. 1t places under a
ban. millions of our citizens who for
generations have regarded light
wines and beers as much q part OF
their daily food as the bread upon
their tables
Evil consequences have followed
the enactment OF this unwise and un-
democratic law. Moonshining has
grown twentyfold.. 1t has come
down out OF the mountains into the
plains and even into tho towns and
cities. Disrespect of the law and the
bribery of State and Federal agents
OF enforcement are everywhere In
overwhelming evidence. In place OF
the harmless light wines and beers
we have the increasing of the harm
full liquors in Illicit trade.
Party VIII Call Halt.
The Democratic party Is going TO
call a halt on this and rescue the
country from the hands of ,fanatical
minority, whose numerical weakness
Is shown every time they attempt a
separate fight. The platform will be
clear, fundamentally Democratic,
progressive. l hope. brief 1t will
embody one sentiment which ought
to be taught in every schoolhouse in
the United St.tes-that Is, respect for
the president Of the United States"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
SAMUEL GOMPERS
| AGAIN REELECTED
A.F.L. PRESIDENT
Labor Leader Chosen Head
of Federation for Thirty
Ninth Time.
OWNERSHIP OF RAILROADS
DEFEAT WAS MISLEADING
Institutes Nationwide Cam
paign to Unionize Tele-
phone Operators.
Lny A.soe!atca pre.s.l

MONTREAL, June iS.-Thc Ameri-
can Federation of Labor again ex-
pressed confidence in the leadership
OF Samuel Gompers. its veteran presi-
dent. when IL reelected him today
for the thirty ninth time. at rs for
tic,h annual convention here. and re-
turned TO Office his entire administra-
tive cabinet.
His election was virtually unani-
nous. The only delegate who voted
against MIN was james A. Duncan
OF the Seattle Central Labor Council
leader of the progressive wing of the
federation.
The delegates gave the elderly
leader n tremendous ovation when he
declared: II accept the call to duty
and / will obey
lie was much affected by the
demonstration.
workers organization. seconded MIR
Gompers' nomination, which was
made by George W. Perkins. OF the
Cigar Makers Union. They pledged
their hearty support to his leader
ship. declaring that the conventions
action of yesterday In indorsing gov
eiHHieHt o"UeTsHip Oh tne .rallEORUe
should not be construed as repu-
dintion of his administration.
Fnvors Wines and Bcer.
Mr.. Gomp0rs explained that the
federation had not changed Its view
in connection with the use of light
wines and beer. manufacture and
sale of which was advocated by the
convention last year.
Timothy Hea!yJ OF New York. presi-
dent of the stationary frcmen, and
Sarah Conboy. OF the textile workers.
tonight were elected fraternal dele
gates TO the British Trades Union
Congress.
Others reelected were w. D.
Mahon. OF Detroit. NTH vice-presi-
dent. and T. y. Rickert, Of Chicago.
sixth vice president.
Jacob Fischer. of indianapolis. was
reelected seventh vice-prcsident in
a contest with w. IL. Johnston. inter-
national president OF the Machinists'
Union. who was nominated by the
railroad workers organization.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
TOBACCO PRODUCERS
SERIOUSLY CONSIDER
REFORINERS' THREA rs
TIM Carrin gion, of fRichmond,
Urges association to Take
O6ensire in Campaign.
IRx Associated pr.s. /:

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.. June 49,
Threats" by ''reformers" to legis-
late tobacco out OF the country were
reported to the convention of the To.
bacco Association of the United
States here today by G. L. Webb, its
secretnry-treasurcr. lie said 1t did
not constitute being an alarmist to
realize that serious danger con-
fronts the tobacco trade.
The professional reformers must
have employment, and now they have
elected to attack tobacco" he said,
calling upon his colleagues to fight
the antitobacco movement before it
is too late. This, he said. should be
done by counteracting propaganda
designed to prejudice the public
against the use OF the weed.
I'VE do not intend to be placed on
the defensive as were the liquor
men," said T. NJ. Darlington. of
Richmond. Va. president of the as
sociation.
Reports were made showing that
there has been great increase in
cigarette smoking. while the CON
sumption of cigars has remained sta
tionary.
These officers were elected: Prcsi-
dent. II. NJ Darlington. Richmond: {:
vice-president, II. l.. Spillman, Hunt
ington. w. Va; w 7. Reed. Rich
mond. Va: w. T. Clark. Wilson. y. C.
Winston Salem. NJ. C.; western secre.
tary Fl. G.. Lover, Louisville XIV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
BARNETT REMOVED
AS COMMANDER OF
b. S. MARINE CORPS
Secretary Daniels Names
Ta'orCencrdI lie Jeune
IS His Successor.
fBy Universni Servicc.l

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-Major-
General George Barnett was today
removed from his post as major
general commandant OF the marine
corps by Secretary Daniels. AS his
successor. Secretary Daniels will ap
point Major General John a. Lejeune
Secretary Daniels is understood to
have made this change with the ap-
proval Of the President. General
Rarnett's term would not have ex-
pired until February 1922.
Secretary Daniels saw the Presi-
dent this week. and made the re-
quest on the ground that he wished
to give the marine corps a. head who
had seen active service in France
1t is also stated that the President
was informed that General Barnett
was willing to retire. The generals
friends, however, say that he has
never in any way expressed a de.
sire to retire, and has been anxious
to round out his forty-fvc years of
active service.
Major-Gencral Lejeune will be
given recess appointment and will
take office Mt once.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
800 WOMEN EXECUTED
By ORDER OF PANCHO'
VILLA, SAYS DISPATCH
Report Camp FOLLOWERS Killed
by Direction of Bandit
Chief.
IBy AssOciated press. /

MEXICO CITY, June l8.-Three
hundred women camp followers at
tached to the government forces have
been killed by the orders Of Fran
cisco Villa. the bandit, according to
Ell Democratic, today, quoting Jacinto
Trueba. a merchant OF Jimincz, State
of Chihuahua. Excelsior prints a
similar story, but does not give the
source of its information.
According to Trueba, Villa captured
the women during an encounter with
a regiment of de facto cavalry be-
tween Parral and Jiminez. lie or
dercd the women lined up for review
TO see whether any were soldiers
masuuerading. One woman shot twice
at Villa, but missed. Unable to learn
which one attacked him. Villa ordered
all the women herded together and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
HARDING TAKES UP
|. LEAGUE GAUNTLET
HURLED BY WILSON
Pledges Party Against
Pact in First Utterance
Since Nomination.
ELATED OVER BREAKFAST
! CONFERENCE WITH HOOVER
Former Food Administrator
Says Harding Will Not Sub
NIT to Coterie Domination.
my Universal s,. rlce.1

WASHINGTON. June S.-Th c
gauntlet thrown down by Prcsiden.
Wilson. defying the Republicans TO
make the league OF nations the para
mount issue, was picked up by the
Republican nominee for the presi-
dency today.
Il am sure the Republican party
Will gladly welcome referendum on
the question OF foreign relationship
Of this republic" said Harding. And
l believe that the Republican attitude
for preserved nationality will be
overwhelmingly indorscd."
In thus pledging his party against
the league OF nations. Senator Hard
Ing today made his first utterance
since his nomination, on what prob
ably will be the great issue OF the
campaign. lie started the day by
breakfasting with Herbert Hoover.
and following the meal the former
food administrator announced that he
would support the Republican ma
tional .!cket.
Senator Harding did not conceal
his elation over the result OF the
iiooSeT CONFERENCE anu u letter from
Governor Sproul. pledgihg his sup
port. Senator Harding described the
breakfast at the Shoreham Hotel
with Hoover as very enjoyable"
we discussed political affairs ex-
tensIveiy. and with great deal Of
satisfaction" he said. When asked
whether Hoover had given assurance
OF support to the Republican ticket,
he replied. "Mr. Hoover must speak
for himself. but l hope so."
Hoover Issues Statement,
Shortly after noon Hoover issued a
statement. which. in part. follows:
My own position on various is
sues Is we'll known enough, and as to
the party situation. cannot make
1t more clear than by quoting n let
ter which l sent to friends in diff
ferent parts of the country two days
ago. and before had any communi-
cation with Senator Harding"
In this letter Hoover declared:
That unity OF action among the lib
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
Senator Glass Says He
Sill Favors M'Adoo

WASHINGTON, Jupc 1S.-Scna-
tor Carter GLASS, of Virginia. In
statement to the Associated Press
tonight, declared he still favored
the nomination of William &. Nc
Adoo by the Democratic party for
President, notwithstanding Mr..
McAdno's decision not to permit
his name to be presented Mt the
1arty's national convention.
Told thnt some supporters OF
MIR. Mchdoo now were planning to
urge hla nomination, Senator
Glass kald;
~ stiiI favor MIR. McAdoo's nom-
inntion. Even IL could measure
up to the s;nturr of the kind or
man whom the convention should
rcnliy nominate. I live In II sec-
tion that IN relied upon TO furnish
the electoral votes, hut not to
supply the cnndidntc."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
NMLAM G. MADOO RE7ZRES FROM CONTEST FOR
lf7E DEMOCRA TIC PRESIDENTIAL NONzNA TON;
HIS FORCES RALLY TO SUPPORT OF CARTER GLA.
Winchester Parson Found
Way to Marry Deaf Mutes

WINCHESTER. june IS.-CIcve-
innd ~. ChrIStlpn. of Middictown,
and Miss Mary u. LInebcrg.
daughter of MIR. and Hr.. william
j.. Limcbcrg, of Marlboro. both
deaf mutcn. were ninrrIcd ycstcr-
dny mt the pnrsonnsc of the First
baptist Church.
The clergyman WINS at first
Htunrcd ny 10 how to perform, the
ceremony. hnr finally wrote the
questions OF the IinptIst ritual,
which were answered In writing
BY the bride uad gIoom. and their
signatures Witnessed by n friend.
After the ceremony, the bride
md groom, rndinntIy hnppy, left
for their home engaged In mn
animated sign language ronyerxn-
tion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
Taft, Predicting League of Nations, Admits
9. G.O.P. Seeks to Win by False Pretenses

nations. We can scc gradual
hendinE I'm toward the league.
After the next election, after we
look mt the subject calmly, we
shall find ourselves IndOrsInE tho
league. The world is dcnfunGing
that we toin the league. When on
March 8 thnt thing In going 10
happen which we hone in the kind
ncss OF Providence will happen,
we Will approach this question
calmly. The Republican party In
pledged to mn association of ma
tions. This IL only another name
for League of nations. with rem
sonnhlc reservations or the Lodge
reservations, and they nrc accept
able to other nations, we can fore
sec the establishment of the
league, d
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
IBy Associated rress.I

BALTIMORE. Nd. June 1s.-
Speaking nj dinner given here
by the Mnrylnnd branch of
the English Speaking Union OF
America, former President William
II. Taft xnid that America could
not escape the league of nntions,
md that the league would be
adopted after the "ohsrurIng
lights" >of the election had been
dimmed.
1The vsnr brought us new re-
sponsibiilties, new burdens Mr..
Taft snid. "It Is NATURAL there
fore. that we should be slow In
adjusting Ourselves to these new
conditions.
81 tell you, my friends. thnt we
nre going to Join that league of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
WOMAN DEMOCRAT SAYS
DONKEY WRONG EMBLEM
Finance Chairman Declares Rooster
IL True Representative OF
lsarty


CHICAGO. June ;3.-Thc Democrat s
are not i"mulish-only firm" accord
ing to Mrs. Frederick Tail. chairma n
OF the finance committee of the Iili-
nois Democratic Woman's Committee
today in announcing that thousands
of little silver roosters will be taken
to the national convention at San
Francisco in an effort to famillarize
the populace with "the real party
emblem" ,53E
81 have gone into this question"
said Mrs Tail. land 1 find that the
donkey was wished on the Democratic
party just after the War Between the
States when the Democrats stub
bornly refused tho reconstruction
program Of the opposite party.
"The Democrats are not 'mullsh,,
only 'flrm. S
The rooster is proud Bird and
has something to crow about.
40 V IS,,x1 cs,zAsis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
THIRD CASE OF PLAGUE
FOUND IN PENSACOLA
State Bonrd of Health Holds Special
Meeting to Take Charge OF
SituntfOn.
IRy Associatcd Prcss.l

PENSACOLA. FLA. June 1S.-Thc
third case of what was declared 10 be
bubonic plague developed here today,
the victim being a negro residing in
the western part of, the city.
The Florida state Board of Health
held special meeting late today anu,
arranged to- take charge OF tho local
situation. co-operhting with the city
and the United States Public Health
Service officials.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
William HohennoiIern III.
IRy Asaocintcd Prnas

BERLIN, juno 1s.--Thc Neuen
Badische Landeszeitung learns from
n trustworthy source that the former
German Emperor IS critically i'll.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
WET GOVERNOR HAS NOT
ONE CHANCE, SAYS BRYAN
VIII Ride "Pri-..i -. Trontccrs" and
Prohibition Plnnks In
convention.
By Associated Press.

Ey Associated PFess.1
FARGO. =. D., June lS.--No "wet"
Governor from New Jersey will ever
be the Dempcratic candidate for
tho presidency. declared William j.
Bryan. speaking here last nigh, nm
der the auspices OF tho local lecture
association. Mr.. Bryan by name also
singled ont the Governor OF Ohio
and Senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska,
as "wets," Mr.. Bryan declared he
was taking n dry" plank and a
prison term for profiteers" plank to
they gan Francisco convention.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19

Winston-salem. N. C.; western secre.
tary, Fl. G. Lover. Louisville, Ky.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19

Low Week End and Sunday fares
= TO NV West .Po'ntA Point Southern Railway.
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-22
Navy Bill Approved

r. Carr. local recruiting officer. re-
ccived announcement today that the
president has approved the following
rates of pay. retroactive January L,
1920: Chief petty officers, perman-
ent. sI2s; acting. $9s; petty officers
first class. sS4: second. s72: third $50;
ncn-rated men first class $54: second,
s4s and third. s3S. The bill passed
provides that firemen first class re-
ceive $50: second class, $54; third
class, s4s; cabin stewards and cooks,
sS4; wardroom stewards and cooks
S72; warrant officers. stewards and
cooks, SEQ: mess attendants. first
class, $42; second, $50 and third. s3s.
Further information may be secured
from RI Carr at his office on the sec
ond floor of the federal building.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-22
Subject Is chosen

"Americanism VS.. Bolshevism' is
the subject which William Howard
Taft, ex-President of the United states
will speak upon when he appears at
Happy Canyon on Tuesday, June 1st
This lecture will be the last number
of tho school Lyceum Course, and
holders Of Lyceum tickets will be ad-
mitted to hear 1t without additional
charge. There will be no reserve
seats. Advertising has been sent to
neighboring towns and big crowd is
expected to hear the former executive
give his message.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-22
Association Is Insfted.

The Pendleton Commercial Associa-
tion received an invitation today to at
tend the John Day barbecue to be held
in Boardman, May 81. Boardman Is
making big plans for the celebration
and expects to have a successful bar
becue. The little city, according TO
the letter. is the chief commercial
center of Morrow county and has
$4,000 school building.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-22
Survey Is Made

Miss Mable Cummings. head of. the
physical training department at Uni
versity of Oregon, is continuing her
survey of conditions in PendIeton with
view to making recommendations
for city Fairgrounds. When the survey
is completed she will hand in a written
report. She is being entertained by
prominent club women and college
people during her stay here.