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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
more MONEY FOR
P. 0, employees

Washington, June 1.-Incrcased sal
aries for postal employees, amounting
to approximately $33,00O,000 for the
first year, effective July 1, were rec
commended in a report made to Con
gress yesterday by a joint Congress
sional Commission.
Estimates made by the commission
place the increases OF the postal
payroll at S38,OOO,OOO for the second
year, and $43,O0O,OOO for the third
year and fourth year.
Increases of from $150 to $3.50 an
nually for postal clerks and letter
carriers, with $400 for supervisory Of
ficers, were recommended. No in
creases for first-class postmaSters re
ceiving more than $4,000 a year were
purposed, however.
For rural delivery carriers the com
mission recommended 81, 800 for "a
mile route, and an additional $50 { .
each mile in excess Of that tlistance
Motor route carriers covering 30 miles
OF more would receive not more than
$4,000 The pay of village delivery
carriers would be from $1,000 &c
$1,000.
Should the recommendations Of tbs
commission, based on hearings con
Quoted in various parts of the country
be adopted, clerks at first and SECOND
class postoffices- as: we'll as city car
riers, viii be, divided into five classes
with those in the first: clats receiving
$t,400 annually and S10o: added fol
each class. .',,:f,-::i"s.f:- 80 ': ~
Substitutes and temporary elerk'
| would receive so cents an hour, wlrilt
special clerks would be paid fron
$1,000 to $4,000 annually. Watchmen
messengers ard laborers would be di
vided into two grades, the first receiv
ing $3.50 and the second 81 ,450.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
MINERS DEPARTING;
EFFECT Being FELT
Acute Suffering Will Result In
Prolonged Idfeness of Mines.
Is the Prediction

So many of the miners in East
ern Kentucky are leaving their
work to take up work on farms
that the effects are being felt in
more ways than one, according to
reports issuing from various
sources. AS a result, but few of
the mines are being operated
steadily, some only two or three
days a week. The effect is be
ing felt along the railway lines
leading from the coal centers, and
this is expected to be more ex-
tensive in the near future, since
there seems to be no remedy.
The shortage of cars has here
tofore been one of the reasons for
the failure to move coal, it is said,
but now it appears that there is
a decided decrease in the work
ing ranks, and an appeal is being
made in some parts for men to
work the mines. Coal dealers in
a position to know, having inside
information regarding the situa-
ton, are of the opinion that there
will be acute suffering next Win
ter in many sections, unless there
is a decided Improvement i'll the
situation, and that Immediately.
This situation was unlocked for,
since there seems to he a concert
ed action taken upon the part of
hundreds of the miners.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
STRANGER FOUND
PURSE; SOUGHT OWNER

A man, stranger, and a very
honest man, spent some time
TUESDAY morning, walking along
First street. between Main and
Irvine, inqgtiring whether anyone
had lost a knife. He approached
ia number of persons who replied
in the negative, and it was not
until almost an hour was spent in
the futile quest, that the stranger
was approached by an excited
man, who informed him that he
had not lost a knife. but his pock-
etbook, containing about $40, to-
gether, with some valuable pa
pers. The stranger smiled and
! asked him to describe his proper
ty. more definitely. The owner
detailed everything in the way Of
contents as well as giving close
dimensions of his pocketbook,
when it was turned over to him
| by the stranger. The latter re-
fused to give his name, but said,
Il picked this thing up. and knew
that if [ kept up the search. ]
would find the owner" He re-
fused d reward, stating that he
had plenty Of money, and was not
charging for being honest. The
poclletboolz was the property Of
| John Horn. of this city.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Big Fox Chase Party

Mr.. Cal Maupin and party OF
friends came in from Whites Sta
tion last night, where they re-
cruited the party, and left for
Moberly where they joined par
ty of the formers friends on fox
chase The event had been
planned for some time, and re-
ports are that it was to have been
one OF the most extensive held for
some time The gentlemen bought
provisions in Richmond, and ap-
.parently, there were large num-
Der of men in the party when the
recruiting was finished.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Bergdou Believed To
Be In Kentucky

Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, con-
victed draft :lodger. and escaped
army prisoner. is in Kentucky. ac-
cording to information that has
been received in various Cities.
Bergdoll crossed into Kentucky
from Indiana several days ago,
according to the town MAJ ,hal OF
Vevay Ind, who reported t., the
authorities a man answering the
slacker's description t'ae; inquired
of him the way to Louisville. He
was in company with two other
men and was driving high pow
leerd automobile.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
ON
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS VOID
(By. Associated press>

Washington, June 1.-The Supreme
Court held today that Federal consti-
tutional amednments cannot be sub
mited for ratification to a referendum
vote IN states having referendum pro-
visions in their constitutions. The
court declared imperative the Ohio
state constitutional referendum amend
ment insofar as it affects the ratifica-
ton of Federal amendments. The
Ohio Supreme Court DEGREES, dismiss
ing the injunction proceedings brought
by George Hawke, of Cincinnati, to
prevent submission of the prohibition
and woman suffrage amendments to
voters, were set aside by the court.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Mr.. GENTRY PROVES
STAR BALL PITCHER

Business Manager F. c. Gentry.
of the Normal School, Monday
afternoon demonstrated his abili-
.ty as a pitcher of base ball. much
to the chagrin of the members of
the Richmond city team, when
they were vanquished by a score
of 8 to 4. Mr.. Gentry, as well as
William Burnam, of Richmond,
tried their hand at the game and
proved very good. Mr.. Gentry
twirled for seven innings. Pope
also represented the Normal bat
terry, while Vandeveer and Neff
of6ciated in this capacity for the
Richmond team. The game was
good throughout, there being a
number of brilliant plays. Mr.
Gentry proved too energetic
however, and when he went to
bat, he put over three bagger
but on reaching second base, af-
ter his arduous work in the box
called for more gas" and run
ner was substituted. The contest
was full of interest and another
may be played soon.
The Ruthton team, which re
Gently met defeat at the hands ot
the Richmond team, will be here
Sunday for return game. Thf
will be played on the North Rich
mond grounds, and Manager Nc
Coy declared his intention of win
lining.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
BALLARD OFF TO PRISON

Cornelius Ballard, colered, charged
with having passed bogus order for
$3.50 some time ago, and who was
indicted by the grand jury, left Rich
mond Monday morning in charge of
Sheriff Witlock, for Frankfort, where
he was sentenced to a term of four
years. Ballard claimed that he was
not guilty and had two trials, assert
ing after he had been heard the first
time that he had "new evidence. This
proved insufficient however to change
the status of affairs, except to add an
other year to the sentence, since he
was given but three years at the first
trial
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Mcfarland Takes Charge

Louisville. June IL. G. Nc
Farland arrived here today and
assumed charge of the prohibition
enforcement in the Western dis
trict of Kentucky. He announc-
ed a continuous crusade would be
waeed to free Louisville and the
western prohibition district OF
violators. The new chief, who
succeeds Scot Isbell, Of Bowling
Green, asked for cooperation OF
the public, declaring it was the
duty of the citizens to report Ii
ouor law violations.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
POST ASSAILED BY
ATTY. GEN. PALMER

Washington. June Attorney
General Palmer today told the
House Rules Committee investi-
eating the official conduct of As
si3tant Secretary of Labor Post.
that Post had perverted sympa-
thy" for the criminal anarchists.
He asserted that in dealing with
attempts of the government to
rid the country of dangerous
aliens. Post had employed self
willed and autocratic substitution
of his own mistaken personal
viewpoint for obligations of the
public law"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
WOMEN DELEGATES
PREPARE TO DEPART
New York To Have Special Train
To the Coast-Sight Seeing
Trips Are Planned

New York June Lied by Mrs. John
Sherwin Crosby, called "the Mother of
New York Women Democrats, a
special train carrying 81 women del
egates and alternates to the National
Democratic Convention in San Fran
cisco, will depart from New. York,
June 10. This will be the first expedi-
ton of its kind in the United States
Many of the women will be accompan-
relatives. The party will be augmented
by delegates from other states at YER
ious points en- route to Chicago and,
nftcr the convention, the members will
visit Pixies Peak, Colorado Springs,
;he Grsndthe Grand Canyon of Colo,
Riverside, Hollywood and Los Angeles
and the Catalina Island. The return
home will be by way of the Canadian
Rockies, reaching New York on the
evening Of July H.
The delegates-at-large from New
York are Elizabeth Marbury and Har-
riet May Mills and the alternates- at
large are Mrs Maurice Connolly, of
Corona, l.. l., and Mrs. Nellie Hewitt,
IF Carthage, N. Y.
Mrs. Crosby organized the first wo-
mans Democratic Club in the United
States in 1904. It was located here
and subsequently in 1912 she founded
the Woman'sNational DemocraticLea-
rue. Two years later she established
I New York State branch of the nat
'onal body. Mrs. Crosby says she cher
shes no illusion as to what women, in
heir first actual participation in g
National political convention, will be
able to accomplish. she said, however
;he and most other women delegates
there will constitute more than 300 Of
he 1,02S in the gathering have certain
deas which will be discussed at a eau
us before the convention assemblies
md that they will be submitted to The
Platform Committee in the form of
resolutions.
Some of these ideas, Mrs. Crosby
aid, were government ownership OF
I'll wells, and coal mines, railroads and
,ther public utilities; a modification
IF the Prohibition enforcement act to
permit the manufacture and sale OF
light wines and beer; a plank to
make it felony TO profiteer in neces-
;ities; higher pay for postal employees
advocacy Of the Sheppard-Townel
maternity bill", providing for govern
nent care for every expectant mother
and her child and making it unlawful
FOR any one to employ a woman inthat
'ondition; more rigid child labor laws
| ;horter hours for working women, IL
100000 of whom are now said to be il
industries and professions; more
equitable taxation and the stimulation
! If building and other Industrial enter
prises by the removal of restrictive
burdens.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
LOCAL MAN LANDS
Big ROAD CONTRACT
Jas. Higgins Lands Contract For
fiasroasburg Road In Jessa-
,z,sne County

At Frankfort last week, James
Higgins, well known local con-
tractor, pulled down one of the
biggest jobs issued in some time,
when he was awarded the con-
tract for building seven miles of
the Harrodsburg pike, in Jessa-
mine county, and will start the
work in a few days.
Mr.. Higgins bid, which was for
$112,8o4.9l, was accepted. He
will arrange to move machinery
from Richmond at once to the
scene of operations. The extern
siveness OF the contract will re-
qulre most of the summer and
perhaps a part of early fall for
completion. He stated today that
he would purchase two new
Springfield-Kelly trucks, and that
he will have in a very short time
all necessary men.
The work is to be Of crushed
stone, grading and include in
some portions, macadam and tar
via. There were many bidders
against the local man, but the
builder of the Big Hill road from
Richmond TO Kingston, was noti-
fed after the meeting that he had
procured the contract. State Road
Commissioner Joe. S. BoggS was
present at the meeting when the
contract was awarded, and stated
that he had implicit confidence in
the ability of Mr.. Higgins.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Noted Educator and Editor
Visiting In City To-Day

DR.. A. E. Winship, editor OF the
New England louranl of Educa-
ton, is in the city and will deliv-
er an address before the State
Normal School. Mr.. Winship is
recognized as one of the foremost
educators of the country and has
a national reputation i'll educa-
tional work as we'll as long jour
nalistic lines. He is booked tc
speak on Wednesday night. How
ever. he arrived in Richmond one
day in advance.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
STOCK SPECULATION
RIFE HERE AND THERE

ANY number of communities lave
been fleeced by smooth talking agents
who have had oil and other attractive
stock to sell The farmer ordinarily
does not know stocks and their value
so he should protect himself. There
is legitimate stock, as well as the bo-
gus variety, however, the task is te
discern which is which. Richmond
has not been heavily buIdened, it il
claimed by the numerous sharks going
about the country. If you buy oil OF
any other stock, investigate it thor
oughly.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Attention Red Men, knights Of
Pythias, and Odd Fellows

You are requested to meet
promptly at the lodge rooms Sun
day afternoon, June 9th, 1920, at
2 o'clock for the purpose of at
tending Annual Memorial Ser
vices at the First Christian church
at 3o'clock. All are requested
to bring flowers, If possible. 7
decorate the graves of their de
ceased brothers. TIL fri
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Gust Female Hecklers

Washington, June Women
hecklers were put out of the Sen
ate galleries today when they IN
terrupted Senator Brandegce,
speaking against the Armenian
mandate. Their shouts indicated
sympathy for the cause of Irish
freedom. Two women also shout
ed an appeal for Ireland from the
House floor and were hurried TO
| the corridors.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Rooze is Not a Good Cure

(From the Ames, Iowa, Intelligencer)
When a man comes to you all dou-
bled up with pain and declares he will
die in your presence unless you pro-
cure him a drink of whisky, send him
to a doctor OF else give him a dose
of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea
Remedy. There is mistaken notion
among whole lot of people that
booze is the best remedy for collie and
stomach ache. jur
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
cox SAYS STOP WAR TAX

Clarksville, Tenn, June Extra
ordinary authority lodged in the Fed
eral Government during the wal
emergency, must be returned to the
states without delay. Governor James
NJ. Cox, of Ohio, declared in his adj
dress before the Southwestern Pres
bytelian University. Abolition of ev-
cry tax which increases the cost of liv-
ing also was urged by the speaker.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
SUSPECT SOLDIER DROWNED

Louisville, KY, June 1.-The clothes
found on the river bank above the
Louisville Boat club have been identi-
fled as belonging to Guy I. Vernon,
20 years old, shell shocked veteran of
the world war, who is believed to have
been drowned Saturday in the Ohio
river.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Here He Is Again
(By Associated Press)

TDy xtSSOCIdtCU
Middlesboro, KY, June IA
man whose appearance CORES
ponds exactly with that of Grow
er Cleveland Bergdoll, convicted
draft evader, who escaped from
federal officers at Philadelphia
last week, boarded a south bound
train at Cumberland Gap, three
miles south of here today.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
CONTROL OF WHEAT
PRICE ENDS TODAY

Washington, June Federal
control of wheat and wheat pro-
ducts ended today, the wheat di-
rector ceasing to function under
the limitations of the law Great
ing his office, and food admins
tration control, ending by pro-
clamation of President Wilson, as
a means of passing of the govern
ment of $40 a bushel.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
THE MARKETS

Cincinnati-Hogs 25c lower );
Chicago 25c lower; cattle quiet
lambs lower.
Louisville, June Cattle 100; slow
and unchanged; hogs 1900; uneven, Sc
to $14.50; sheep 1900; SOC lower; $3.50
lambs active and unchanged.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Cut This Out And Take It With You

A man often forgets the exact name
of the article he wishes to purchase,
and as a last resort takes something
else instead. That is always disap-
pointing and unsatisfactory. The safe
way is to cut this out and take it with
you so as to make sure OF getting
Chamberlain Tablets. You will find
nothing quite SO satisfactory for con-
st1pat;er and indigestion. june
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
GIANTS WANT STATE TWIRLER

Lexington, KY, June Thomas
Grubbs, pitcher or the University of
Kentucky Wildcats, who also proved a
hitting star, today received telegram
from John McGraw, of the New York
Giants, instructing him to meet the
team in Brooklyn June Z. Grubbs
who is native of Mt. Sterling recent
II passed the state bar examination
and graduates this year at he Univer-
sity in law.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Agricultural Bill

Washington, June I-Fres1-
dent Wilson today signed the an
nual agricultural appropriation
bill which continues futures con-
tract under which trading on the
cotton exchanges is carried on.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Dreaded Rubonic Plague

Vera Cruz, June ELEVEN au-
thenticated cases of bubonlc
plague developed here today with
five deaths. President Wilson
offered to send hospital ships here
completely equipped to combat
the disease. Vera Cruz is com
pletely isolated from the rest OF
the republic.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
FLORIDA CONTEST
FIRST ON PROGRAM
OF Republican National Commit
tee-Sentiment Heard For
Entirely New Candidate
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, June Hearings on th'
claims of contesting delegations t.
next weeks convention continued to
day to occupy the attention of the he
publican National Committee. A de
cision on the Florida fight is first OF
the program of the committee. 1t vii
be required first to decide whether
there is a legal republican party II
Florida.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Fer the Relief of Rheumatic Pains

When you have stiffness and sore
ness of muscles, aching joints and
find it difficult to move without pain
try massaging the affected parts with
Chamberlain Liniment. 1t will re-
lieve the pain and make rest and sleep
possible. jun
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01

SEE TONY, THE CONVICT,
an excellent play in five acts, by
Speedwell High School, at Speed
well school, Friday, June 4th, at
z::45 D. m. 131 2 tu thu
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01
Weather For Kentucky

Local showers and thunder
storms, probably tonight and
Wednesday; not much change in
temperature
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01

WHY worry about prohibition? ?
Rookwood Coffee supplies the cheer
without the hang D. B. McKin-
uey & Company. 124 tt
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-06-01

STRAYED-Black hog with white
points; $40 reward for Information
leading to recovery. Nay Collins
phone 722. 131
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-03
LESLIE

LESLIE, June 3.-Rev. William A,
Norton of Fort Valley, was a guest
at the home of Mrs. A. T. Johnson
Sunday night. He was invited to
preach Sunday evening at the Bap-
tist church of which he was pastor
for five years two decades ago. A
good crowd was out to hear him.
Mercer Deavours and John Sims of
Americus, were visitors in town Sat
urday afternoon.
Mrs. F. A. Wilson, Sr., spent last
week in DeSoto with her daughter,
Mrs. George Bagley, Jr., who was
sick.
Prof. E. L. Bridges went to Ella
vile Saturday.
Miss Norrena Moseley left Satur-
day for her home at Broxton.
Girls returning from college last
week were Misses Laila Clifton. Sa-
rah Sumerford, Annie Hoffman, Lo-
ia Speer and Ruth Ranew from Bes-
sic Tiff, Miss Mary Wilson from Wes-
leyan and Lois Williams from An
drew.
The Leslie Woman's Club will meet
this afternoon at 80 o'clock Eastern
time at the Lodge hall.
The time of meeting has been
changed to the first Wednesday af.
ternoon in each month.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Wilson, Jr.
left Sunday for Atlanta where they
will spend a few days before going
on to the home of Mrs. Wilson's par
ents at Deckard, Tenn, where they
will spend a month.
j. M, Gooden, of Perry, spent from
Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-03

last Thursday until Saturday in Les
lie as a visitor.
Parmlee Davis of Americus is here
visiting Edith Griffin.
A large crowd from here attended
the singing at Pleasant Grove Bap-
tist church Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Anderson left
Saturday for Ochlochnee, Ga, where
they visited relatives.
Miss Mary Ella Laramore, who
spent last week here with her sister
Mrs. H. A. Deriso, left Monday for
ner home in Leesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Winchester and
Hiss Mary Carter went to Cordele
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse D. Powell and
Mr.. Cecil Powell left Monday morn
ing for their home in Fitzgerald after
spending some time at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs F. A. Wilson, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Clifton were
visitors in town late Saturday after
noon.
Mrs. Jake Cullen of Cordele spent
Sunday with Miss Elizabeth Ferguson.
Oc1illC w h0C anu -uduSHIST
Stella spent Sunday at Lamar with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Clopton.
Miss Mary Forester who has been
a teacher in the Leslie school the past
year left Monday for her home in
Leesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Harvey returned
Sunday from visit to relatives and
friends at Ellaviile.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. 1. Carter and Miss
es Pansy and Lora Carter of Rich
land were guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. j, Carter Sunday.
The Parent-Teacher association will
hold called meeting at the home of
Mrs. j. D. Cooke Friday afternoon at
A o'clock to dispose of some very i'm
portant business. 1t is urged that all
the members be present. After the
business meeting the following pro-
gram will be given: Temper in a
Child" Mrs. 0. w. Lloyd; "A Person
ality or Nonentity," Mrs. J. W. Suggs
Developing the Power of Choice. "
Mrs. S. G. Wooten; 'The Mother of
Vision," Mrs. E. L. Bridges; "The
Home,' Mrs. Mona Stewart, and "The