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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
ASK POLAND's PLEDGE NOT
TO SEIZE ENEMY COUNTRY
United States Formally Requests
Declaration OF Intentions in
That Respect,
fRv Araocinteh prer,1

WASHINGTON. August 25.-Poland
has been formally requested by tho
united states government to Issue to
the world "A declaration OF her Intcn-
tion to abstain from any territorial
aggression against Russia.
Formal announcement that q COM
munlcntion embodying such re-
quest had been forwa rded to tho War
rnw government was made today by
the state Department In tho follow
ing statement:
1T was admitted at the State De-
partment today that communication
incnt on August II, expressing tho
hope that the Polish government
would nnd 1t agreeable 10 Issue n
declaration OF her Intention to abb
stain from any territorial aggression
against Russia and stating it's pur-
pose TO remain within the boundaries
indicated by the peace conference.
crn frontier
State Department officials added to
the formal announcement the state
mcnt that Informal assurances had
been received from tho Polish GOV
crnmcnt that tho wishes OF the Amer
lean government az expressed both in
ia" recent note to the Italian am
bassador and In tho communication
OF last Saturday would be respected.
The American government, 1t was
stated. had been assured that tho
commemorative against the Soviet
government. would not attempt 10
convert the operations into AN aE
grcssivc warfare against Russia.
Polish troops on some parts or tho
Dolshcvist front already have crossed
the line laid down AS Polands from
tier by the supreme council. but Of
hcials when their attention Was called
To this fact. lntinntcd that II waH
not the purpose OF the United States
TO check the operations OF the Polish
army so long az they were Of do
fenslvc character. Rather. Il VA
said. the communication was dictated
By the desire to prevent Poland from
pnttinS herself by aggressive war
fare In "A position in which she might
be CRITICIZED for obvious cncroach
incnt upon Russian territory II is
expected hy officials that once the
Russian army Is pu, 10 route de-
cisivcly Poland Will prove her good
faith by withdrawal to tho line
tentatively nNcd by the supreme
council.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
ENGLISH LORD EsPOUsEs
AN|NTERNAT|ONAL COURT
Would Have Tribunal of Justice to
Secure World Order, Freedom
and Peace.
Iny AssucIhlcd prcss

ST. LOUIS. MO. August 25-A
nlea for an international tribunal OF
dom and peace was mado by viscount
Cave In an address tonight before
the convention OF the American Bar
OF England
1T is surely time" tho viscount
assorted. that all civilized natlons
n"rnao"a aw 10 * The qp eaS Gog br 6 o5
effective international law until there
is some standing tribunal composed
OF men OF outstanding ability and
iidcncc OF the civilized world and au-
thoriZcd on the application of any
nation asSricvcd. to interpret and
IL hope that | am not too sanEuinc
In believing that the foundations OF
such tribunal were we'll and truly
Ind hid on the 2+th day. OF July last at
ccrncd today with question on
which: as | gather, Americans arc
MOI ut this momen; in perfect har-
Let there ho no mlstake-f am for
tho league. Dut leaving that ques-
~, aside, aside think there are questions
tionnl law may he calculated and its
sanctions Increased"
warning ngains, radicalism. Wis
count Cave declared revolutionary
trouble threatened England but pre-
dlctcd England would "pulI through"
Prescrvation OF the Constitution OF
inc United states and staunch adj
hcrence to It's doctrines were de-
,,,d by Hampton l. Carson. OF
Philadelphia. president OF tho asso
citation AT tho opening session.
Ihe threats OF BolshcvIsm do not
cahsc Tear In this country, he said.
.;,,,i the people Will defend their in.
stitutions against this menace Our
form OF government is American. and
"mcriean II shall remain" he ended.
SIT Auckland Gcddcs. British am
hassador to the United states. who in
\. nuuress Today. pictured the Boil
shcvists az enemies of Democracy. do
parted an tonight for Toronto lie pre-
charges Of Congressman BrIticn NJ
limos. that Grea, Britain has an
propr!ated $4,000 to nc used in his
country for entertainment purposes
10 further the Democratic prcgfdontlal
campaign.
=. william W. smi,hers. Philadelphia.
was rc-clccicd chairman OF the com
rarativc law section, and other Off
GERS were elected as follows: Charles
= i.obinSier: Shanghai. China. vice
GnaiI'nan; Eugene G. Massic. Rich
nonG. VI, treasurer. and Robcr; T.
Snick, 1hiialclDhi1 spc-ctnr,-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
News of Fifty Years Ago
From Richmond Dispatch. August 26. 1870. }

William s. Gillian having retired from the
position OF news editor OF the Enquirer and
Examiner Will next week resume his old duties
we local" OF the Wing.
The third of this seasons series OF fancy
balls at Greenbier White Sulphur Springs will
come Off Wednesday. August 81.
The new census will give Charlottesville a
little over 1000 inhabitants and 1t was taken
while the University sessions were on
Baker, at Grace Episcopal Church, Miss e A.
Walden to Mr.. Is. NJ. Harris; both Of this city.
The powers that have been discussing medi-
alton between France and Prussia have been
officially informed by the French that peace Is
i'm possible while Irussian soldier trcads the
SOIL OF France.
MacMahon and Bazainc have formed juno
ton OF their forces and are now ready TO as
sumo tho offensive.
Josiah Turner and John Ireland have sued
out bail writs in the United States Court at
Raleigh against Kirk and Bergen. The latter
was arrested and In default of required bail
sent TO Jail. Kirk Is in Alamance County and
has not been arrested yet.
The Chesapeake Female College property at
Fortress Monroe has been purchased by the
government and will be converted into a SOL
diers and sailors home
4 correspondent OF tho London Times says
chatters anywhere and everywhere about
everything and In that way lets on, some very
important secrets.
Jacob Holly. 90 years Of age. saw railroad
train for the first time at White Sulphur the
other day. He was greatly disappointed al
Idea that they were mighty moving houses. bn
the speed the train made dpm6folpdsd him
ka- e hrua Xn1itth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
BRITISH PRESS APPROVES
POSITION OF STATESMEN
Anxious 10 Rcnch Agreement With
Russia II Good Faith Is
Assured.
tBy Associated Press.


LONDON, August 25.-London news
papers, In commenting on decisions
reached at Lucernc BY Ircmicrs LLOYD
George and GiolItti and the resulting
British note to the Russian Soviet
government, strongly commend tho
position taken by tho two statesmen.
9TH" British and italian Prcmicrs.
says the Chronicle. ARE very anxious
TO come TO an agreement with Russia.
hut no agreement is possible unlcss
the Russian government removes the
presumption II will not keep sucn
agreement in good faith
Quoting President Wilson's note 10
the Italian ambassador in Washing
ton on the Russian situation, the
Morning Post declares, MIR. Lloyd
George will now subscribe to these
wciGhty words. after his experience
with Kamcneff, alias Resented. for
the British government, it is quite
clear. has 10 choose between the en-
tcnte and an accommodation with the
rutiians of Moscow"
After warmly commencing the Brit
ish Premicr's stand, the Times says
the policy announced at Luccrnc
gives promise OF more vigorous ac-
ton"
only the willfully blind can fail
to discern the crafty intentions OF the
Soviet leaders" the newspaper con-
tinues. Their pious recognition of
Ploish independence was and is -
sham. They would set up Bolshcvist
rule in Warsaw and spread ruin over
the land"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
The Poets Corner

Cobwcbs on the Grass.
Like fabric woven from a mist
or foam and moonbeams made
" MORNINGS, on tho grass. dew kissed,
Sheer cobweb squares are laid
And seeing them, some people say:
THAT shows hot weather's due today!-
But we in fairies who believe,
knowing their habits we'll,
Meanwhile laugh slyly up our sleeve
Far different tales to tell.
These fine-spun webs OF filmy white
(Which mean the Wee-Folk danced
last nighD
Are really bits. of geuze. perchance
Fragments of shadow lace,
Torn in the mad and merry dance,
AS round and round the place
In tiny shoon of silver sheen
They tripped measure with their
Queen!
Then at the breaking OF tho dawn
They vanished like the wind,
And left on everybody's lawn
These tell-tale scraps behind.
Cobwehs upon the grass. dew wet,
Toll me last night tho fairies met!
~ aiazio VI Carruthnra, In New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
SOVIET'S INFLUENCE IN
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS WAVES
Intimntions Arc Tint RndtrnI Labor
Element Is Becoming Divorced
From BolsheSIsn.


WASHINGTON. August 25.--Inti-
nations have been received by the
state Department that the radical la
Dor element OF tho principal European
countries arc becoming divorced from
BolShcvism and that the influence or
the Soviet government In Russia will
not be felt much longer in political
affairs OF the nations OF Europe II
was stated on high authority today
that open avowals Of the departure
OF European labor from tho paths OF
Bolshevism were soon to be expected.
Officials OF the department declined
TO specify from what countries thcsc
!ntimations had been received. but II
was made clear that Grca; Britain.
Italy and. TO a lesser degree. France.
already were experiencing a rcvul-
sion Of Bolshcvist sentiment among
the radical labor clements which have
opposed any move on the part OF their
government against Bolshcvlst RUS
STA
The fact that the laboring classes
of Europe have become thoroughly
Informed OF the practical working %
Bolshcvisrs has been reported to the
state Department. The radical Gle
mcnt in labor in the United States.
1t was said By n high official, is not
80 well informed OF the manners and
methods of Bolshcvism as their coll
leagues OF Europe. which accounts
for the protests they have made
against; the attitude OF the United
states toward Holshcy!st Russia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

that this dream is to DO Immediately real
lied. In the absence of such assurance. this
country will do we'll to heed the warn
ing of George Washington that its security
should be safeguardcd by keeping ourselves,
by suitable military establishments, on
respectable defensive posture. AS link
in the chain of such establishments. Camp
Lee is too valuable an asset, both in point
of costs for building construction of per-
manent character and in the geographical
Importance of its location, to justify its
reckless scrapping with tho huge waste in
yolved. Under the plan of army reorgan-
cation, a regular force of 100000 men will
be maintained, and any distribution of this
personnel that leaves Camp Lee out of con
sideration as desirable post IL only with
sufficient garrison to keep it in a state OF
repair for future emergencies, would seem
TO be shortsighted indeed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
Health Talks by DR.. Brady
tcopyrigh,. 1920. BY Nat Iona! Newspaper Scrvic.

George is a very obese railroad engineer,
third or fourth attack OF auinsy which should
never ne Tor any one VINO has had 1uinsy
should certainly have the tonsiis removed. not
sliced slice OFT Georgs, however. was q, consSrva-
except health. The dmnsy was Clearing up"
but s syd Of DAYS i"G wall
ing for the thing TO brcail-hc Was apparently
tbs, Goint inflammation with high lever
rheumatic fever. acute artiGu1r rheunat ISM
termed H. George was cursed with II maiden
Well, after a few weeks torture by the doc
to try his luck at tho hospital. First thing
happened after he arrived IN the hospital was
docarditis). This was unusually severe though
piic a anH HSrEe W"S for eXporns the
week or more. Finally. the endocI rditis began
big 'aSse SGrEs MS rsn
pneum2nia. Aunt thought he must have been
or perhans he had got his feet wet carly in
less way we in eur su6Hy hesr
presented so many curious and Instructive
n SSs mS had f of course culture from the
from the blood and our good friend. the Pneu-
tnrc. Georges troubles were not over when
INC pneumonia began to clear up. Ho com
pc ricarditie (Which is inflammation Of the sac
In which the heart lics> with a. large cnuson
the heart action. hut with ultimate recovery.
NahE months later "a group or doctors
amincd George. who was walking about a nd
certified that h" had a bad valuvuIar leakage
ono OF the group. and as usual, very positive
IN my bad proEnosis. George wac given n sort
OF pension by his employer and ho retired 10
conduct a little garden truck patch
-Four or i've years later George had n hear RI
which acted perfectly, was again running his
engine anh defy any doctor 20 ind anything
Nature is sometimes pretty good to Ind
sometimes pr9tty cruel George happened to
he one of the lucky bcnrnciarcs
But most cases OF valvular leakage. even
though the leakage be permanent one, do
not and will not disable the victim The heart
Is capable OF compensatinG, In increased muscle
dcvclopmcnt. for the amount OF blood which
leaks hack through the danagcd valve at each
heat This process OF compensation Is the
thing on which all treatment hinges
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

A DIVIDED Rcpublicanism enters upon
"A the final stage of the national cam
paign. The Grand Old Party has been rent
asunder by internal dissension. Its leaders
have separated into two camps and its can
didatc is being badgered by conflicting
groups OF his managers. Profound debates
take place behind closed doors, but echoes
Of the impassioncd controversy reach the
outside world through the transom and en-
cited reporters dash daily to the telegraph
wires to flash the meagcr tidings to
cXpcCtant nation.
1t all has to do with the front-porch cam
paign. Shall Senator Harding contine his
campaigning to addresses delivered to dusty
pilgrims from the vcranda steps Of his
Marion home or shall he 20 forth to meet
the enemy? Shall he continue TO emulate
the lamcnted Mckinley or follow in the
footsteps of Theodore Roosevelt who al
ways carried his fights straight to the peo-
pie themselves? Shall the candidate adhere
TO his own plan OF action or allow the peri
patctic Cox to scare him into abandoning
that plan?
This is the issue and upon the settlement
Of il momentous circumstances hang. Day
alter day alarmed leaders descend upon the
Senator with the information that the front
porch scheme will not do, that it will he
suicidal to leave the field in the hands of
so rcsourccful fighter as Cox, and, dis
tasteful as the ordeal may he, the Repub-
lican nominee must sally forth like true
crusader. meeting the Democratic challenge
wherever ii is issued.
But other leaders do not agree. They
contend that Harding will gain strength by
allowing the audiences to come TO him
rather than so out like Il bally-hoo artist
drumming up trade. These leaders are not
impressed with tho Roosevelt success as
stumpcr His stumping awaited him moth
ing IN 1912, or again in 1916. Taft and
Hughes eectioneered madly four and eight
years ago, but they got nowhere. Bryan
campaigncd furiously three times and went
down to defeat each time. And with this
sort of argument the Senator seems still to
be in sympathy.
The big fight is just beginning Tho
Senator might do we'll to wait a few weeks
to see how his competitor fares. If it is
found that Cox is getting away with the
bacon, then the dear old front porch can
be left behind. Meantime however, it is a
very safe refuge
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
USUAL CRIME is CAUSE OF
NORTH CAROLINA LYNCHING
Negro Said To HAVE Admitted A.
lacking Little Four-Ycar-OId
White Girl.

DURHAM, y. c., August 25.-John
Jenress, Il negro, charged with at
lacking Z four-year-old white child
was lynoled near Graham today by
n mob. The mob overpowcrcd Sheriff
I. H. storey and six deputies. and
carried the negro on TO "A lonely spot
between burlington and Graham
where his body was riddied with bui-
lets.
The crime for which the young
negro was put TO death is alleged to
have been committed at 10 o'clock
TINS morning near the child's home.
Cries OF her mother, il is said caused
inc negro TO run. leaving the little
Etrl without serious Injury.
An armed Josse formed immedi-
atcly after the crime was reported
and under the leadership OF Sheriff
storey found the negro crouched In n
honcysuckle vine near the Graham
railroad station. He was arrested
and placed in the Alamancc county
Jail shortly after the noon hour. He
ADMITTED the crime. Sheriff Storey
SAID,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
NOT EVEN A BRITISH bob"
IN GOLFERS OF DEMOCRACY
GcorEc White DispnSr~ Of RepubIIcnu
'Hnnrd Tint English Money Was
InNchtcd 10 Elect Cox

NEW YORK. August 25-GcorEc
" hitc. chhirnan OF the Democratic
National Committee, today denied tn,.
cnarEe made by Representative Fred
y. Rrittcn. or Illinois. in Chicago yes
.rrday, mat $4,000 appropriated by
the British Parliament 10 he used hy
inc British embassy at Washing- on
Tor entertainment purposes had
iouhu its way into the Democratic
National Committed"
The absurdity OF such n statement
Is proved by the fact that our total
collected since the San Francisco con-
vention is less than 100000" MIR.
White said.
In denying that the Democratic or
ganizatinn had received British
money. Mr.. White said he wanted 10
call attention TO the difference be-
tween the 100000 collected by the
Democrats and The amour, OF over
$4,000" which Fred w. Upham. ic-
publican national treasurer, ycs-.--
day admitted had been received by
the Republican National Campaign
Committee"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26

one road to repair another of military impor-
lance.
The result is that for purposes OF trade
the Interior of Russia Is entirely cut Off from
the outside world. The FIRST essential no
starting business with Russia must be the
rchapilitation OF her transport system. 1t is
manifest that England. France and Germany
can play but small part in this gigantic
task Russia VIII require at least 81 900 900 900
worth OF railway material and construction
from America TO bring her back into anything
like IA normal position.
In this Hes our greatest opportunity, an on
nortunity, however. contingent upon the es-
iabishment in Russia of n regime that makes
such an investment safe. Side by side with
the trade opening afforded By this transport
tation problem comes the opportunity for re-
napiiitatlon or railway supply Industries In
i'usSEt itself The time must come when the
iron and coal resources OF that country will
be utilized to furnish n considerable portion
OF 'heir own needs In railway construction
Copyright 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
SEEN ON THE SIDE
ny HENRY EDWARD WARMER
OUR OWN ItENuE-III.
The MOOn Pnth.
(Septembcr .. 1919

The Moon Path.
(SeDtembcr ). 1910
Last night twas moonlight. and the lake was
blue
While on tho beach 1 walked and talked with
You;
Across tho water came the looms wild cry,
"a frightened nightbird Ned ath"art the SKY.
And only love there. with You and l.
That shimmering path. silvcry band OF
light
That Joined Ccrulea to the Fort of Night.
Seemed to our eager feet Loves chosen way.
Seemed bright with laughter where the
nymphs at play
Danced to the shadow minstrc!s roundclay.
And SO together. hand in hand. sped
To join the nymphS; but 10! the path had fled.
And there. a little way before. il hung
Brighter than ever. trcmuously swung,
And called; the loon gave knocking laughter
tongue.
still and on. in eager chase.
Quickcnlng our steps to 4 deliriouS pace:
Yet farther still, with mockcry 1t crept.
Euding US. Then down fell and wcpt
Facing the siivered sands. and F.. :.
We slept
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
DADE COUNTY LEADS THE
UNITED STATES IN GROWTH
Florida Section More Than TripJes
Population In Past Ten
Years.

bE Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, August 2A-Thde
county. Florida. containing the city
OF Miami leads all counties in the
United States. of which population
thus far has been announced in it's
years. II has now more than three
and Ione-half times the population il
had in 1910, its percentage OF increase
having been 25S1.
With almost half OF the upwards
of 5000 counties in the country, five
counties have more than tripled their
population. and four have more than
tants.
These fastest growing counties.
with their percentages of increase.
Baca coiSraGo 2ass imperia e ca:
ornia, 219.2: Cisco, Texas. eos; Lub-
book. Texas, 206.2: Ottawa, Okla
hofa, 1911: Preside. Texas. 1888;
Franklin: ILLINOIS, 1908, and Lamb
Texas 9466
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
nuN the TurnniIxc.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,--DocS the average city man ever look
further than the boundaries OF his city?
Does he ever realize that his prosperity to a
considerable extent is based upon the success
of the farmers? Do the chambers of commerce
also realize this and the dependence OF the
city the country? DO they ever make any
effort 10 extend the glad hand and adopt the
attitude of telling us your troubles, OF max
ing your problems lighter? | thing not. How
many of Richmonds citizens know of the
unfarness imposed some o: the Hanover
farmers ami farmers of the surroundnE
counties by the road into Richmond known
the Mcchanicsville Pike? Not n
buggy enter Richmond except by paying
toll. Some truckers who make two loads u
day pay as high as 500 year. and for
what? Because about 100 years ago char
ter was granted certain pa rites to do
road running from the Chckahominy to Rich
road knows that in the summer. when all
winter, when the trucker needs a good road.
chance OF the Richmond to -Tappahan-
mock Highway going that way II the obstacle
of the toll and charter was removed. II can
he purchased for fair amount and surely
the Chamber OF Commerce Of Richmond could
help TO purchase II and not place the whole
burden upon the country. Let the citizens of
Richmond get behind the Chamber of Com
merce and help US out. We are willing TO
stand our share but not all. FARMER
Rumford, Va August %. 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
HIGHER RAILROAD RATES AND
PASSENGER FARES ARE IN FORCE
All Roads of the Country Inaugurated the General In
crease Allowed at Midnight and Steamship Lines
Will Follow Suit Immediately

rail and water traffic rate increases
corresponding to the all-rail ad-
rances.
Steamship lines operating on the
Atlantic Coast. Great Lakes and Gulf
of Mexico will Increase their all
water rates from 20 per cent to 40
per cent on freight and from 20 per
cent to 33 1-3 per cent on passenger
traffic as result of a decision last
night by tho Shipping Board. One
days notice, is required to make the
now water rates effective. but a num-
her of lines fled SCHEDULES carrying
tha authorized inerIAses in time to
put them into eftsc5 d M F \, Il q. *
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-26
NIINItTIRE AI.NIANAC
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Mis-, LonI.n II. dc Shields.

HIN ItHN TT.T.E. ~, NWgWSt 2d---
Miss Louisa Thibcdcan de Shields.
daughter OF the late Major Henry and
Mrs. Sarah de Shields. or "Summcr-
field, this county, died yesterday at
the home of her broth.r-in-l law Mr.
J.. i, Sncad, Ia Tappaha where
she had made her home for the pas,
few years. Intcrmcnt viii be In the
Episcopal cemetery in Tappahonnock.
Of which church she was "a dcvou,
ana faithful member. Miss de Shields
was about 5s years az age. aud promi-
nently connected in Richmond and
other cities. She is survived by "A
brother. MFR. Henry dc Shields. OF
Tappahannock and four sisters. Mrs.
W. q. Snead. OF Alexandria,: Mrs.
George Hall. Of Washington: Mrs.
L. l.. Sncad and ]. l.. Henley. of Tap
pahannock.